Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-20


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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Where Those Desiring General OF
Special Branches of Study May Go.
The Columbian University. an institution
Of which this city has always had every
reason to feel proud, is preparing to COM
mence a new and successful year Of useful
ness In all Of its different branches. Two
Of these. the preparatory school and the
coll ge. opened on Monday. and the other
the first week Of October. In many Of the
courses decided improvements have been
made. and additional facilities of all sorts
provided. The preparatory school opened
and instructors under Dr. A. p. Montague.
principal This course fits in a thorough
manner for all colleges and for the military
and naval academies. Columbian College is
open to students OF both sexes, and has
had a most successful career.
The medical and dental schools open Oc-
tober 2, the scientific school October 8, the
law school October 4, and the school Of
graduate studies October 8. The faculty of
the law school ranks extremely high. num-
bering. as 1t does. members Of the United
States and District Supreme Courts, and
some of the brightest lights of the Wash
fngton bar. The Corcoran Scientific School
will open with courses Of instruction in the
following subjects: General and analytical
chemistry, general and laboratory physics.
assaying. mathematics. astronomy. civil and
electrical engineering. mineralogy. geology
and blowpipe analysis. meteorology. geogra-
ply, finance and economics. architectural,
mechanical and typographical drawing,
English. French. German, Latin. psycholo-
gy. All classes meet in the evening" and
are open to both sexes.
The school of graduate studies comprises
lecture courses leading to the degrees of A.
N. Phi. D.. In English. Greek. Latin.
mathematical physics. solar physics. theo-
retical astronomy, astro-physics, general
chemistry. mineral chemistry, bio-chemis-
try. geology. meteorology. zoology. compare
tive anatomy. anthropology. speculative
philosophy. and the philosophy of history.
Also lecture courses leading to the degrees
Of civil engineer and electrical engineer
In the medical department. a new
chemical laboratory. new astrological labora-
tory. new meteorological laboratory each
furnished with improved apparatus;
minor surgery room, with four newly i'm
ported manikins. and students reading
room have been recently provided. The
dental infirmary IL supplied with all modern
appliances. The autumn examinations will
be held at the college on Thursday, Septem-
Der Is, at p. m.
In these days of specialism a boar5,,y
school for the daughters Of professional men
should not be much Of a surprise Such a
school exists. and good one too. 1t is
located near Philadelphia. and offers the
OSSt VI duNdHldScS at the most reasonable
terms Particulars Of the Institution may
be obtained by addressing PRINCIPAL p @.
Box 1892. Philadelphia"
Miss Kate v. Wilson. who comes specially
recommended by the great London vocal
teacher, Mr.. William Shakespeare, has
established herself for instruction in vocal
music at 1881 Sth street northwest. in this
city.
The rage for painting ones own china has
not died out by any means. 1t is still
strong enough to make a great many reo-
pie want to learn the art. Miss Alice
Thornton Jenkins Of 21l5 Pennsylvania ave
nue. gives lessons at moderate rates in the
decoration OF fine china, giving particular
attention to Royal Worcester and Dresden.
After ten years of successful teaching
Nine. A. Pele from Paris, establishes Ter
classes for instruction in French in this
city. She Is located at 1922 14th street And
gives the best Of references. instruction
may be obtained either In classes or by prt-
vate lessons.
J. F. Rueckert Of the southeast corner Of
18th and P streets gives violin lessons on
the conservatory system The finest work
Of which the grand instrument is capable is
shown. and trial IL given free to deter
mine a pupils aptness.
1t Is often that parents Of children who
have made little progress in the regular
channels Of education desire a thoroughly
competent tutor to take hold of their little
ones to start them in the right grooves
Such individual instruction, thorough and
able. may be obtained from an experienced
and successful educator. who Is prepared
to take a limited number Of pupils. In the
higher branches he carries his pupils
| through the languages and mathematics
and. when desired. prepared for colleges.
Address Box S. Star Office.
Competent instruction in preparatorv
studies in the evening is not easily found,
but young men desiring to get ready for
West Point or the higher educational insti-
buttons will do well to communicate with
Henry B. LOCKER. 91S F street, whose rec
ord as civil engineer Of seven years
standing and five years experience as an
educator bespeaks for him a cordial recep-
ton here. He gives references Of the high
est class. Special pupils will be taken by
him during the day for a limited time.
The artistically inclined will no doubt be
glad to hear that Miss 8. w. Kelly. Lon
don medalist, reopened her West End Art
School in this city on the 18th. Her course
Of instruction Is a thorough one and she is
obliged to limit her classes. owing to the
great demands upon her time. The school
Is situated at Ills 18th street.
Signor Mama, who has established such
an excellent reputation here as a finished
trainer Of the human voice, will continue
during the coming season at 9l9 H st. His is
the only thorough school Of the celebrated
Italian method in Washington, and the
only one in which the pupils are given an
opportunity to appear in concerts and acts
Of grand opera in costume Signor Maina's
pupils will this year render the operas OF
Faust" "Trovatore," Martha Car.
men," "Othello' and ''Falstaff"
Miss Clara Harrison. teacher Of the of.
ano, resumed her instructions at 1910 @
of October. however. she will be able e
give lessons on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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