Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-12

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
where Young People and Adults May
Pursue Their Studies.
In addition to those educational institu-
tions already mentioned in The Star the
following may be referred to as Offering ex-
ceilent advantages for those desiring to pur-
sue general or particular lines of study:
Rockville Academy. at Rockville. Nd. is
one of the most beautifully situated of the
eopcatlona! institutions of the oriole state.
1t Is school conducted as nearly as pos
Side on home principles and engages to
prepare boys for college or business w. +.
Mason. u.S.N.A., Is the principal.
The Law School of Washington and Lee
University at Lexington, Va, opens on
September II. This Sc hool has advantages
which are possessed only by the very high
est similar schools in the land and the
name OF the dean, John Randolph Tucker,
emphasizes the ability of it's conduct
The National Park Seminary for young
women and girls at Forest Glen, Md, fur
nishes collegiate and preparatory courses.
1t is situated in a healthy and picturesque
part OF the country. 1t boasts of forty
acre campus. and buildings on which have
been spent $4,000 Its faculty is unexcelled.
The Lutherville Seminary, near Baltimore,
is one of the leading Protestant boarding
schools for young ladies in the surround
ing country. Ii is ron-sectariaB, and Is
supplied with all modern appliances for
health and comfort as well as with ineen-
tives to mental industry. The board Is
spoken of as excellent. The principal is
Rev. j. Fl. Turner.
Rock Hill College is situated upon the
slope of enc of the picturesque hills over
looking Eilicott City, Howard county. Mary
land. 1t is conducted by the Brothers of
The Christian Schools. 1t covers scientific,
classical and commercial courses and has
a preparatory school for small boys. Stu
dents are received either as boarders or as
day scholars.
Pennington Seminary on the Bound Brook
railroad in New Jersey. between Phiiadel-
phi. and New York, is now in it's fifty
NTH year. 1t is very healthful beautiful
ard accessible. There are twelve courses
OF instruction and nineteen teachers
Thomas Hanlon. DID,, is the president.
st. Johns College at Annapolis. Nd,
cpers its 1O6th session IN the 18th of Sep
tembef There is an excellent prepare tory
school attached for boys between the ages
or twelve and sixteen As ir prior years.
especial attention will be given to the prep
aratioh of Candidates for the United
States Naval Academy. The president of
the school is Thomas Fell LID, PhD
ST. Georges Hall, St. Georges, Nd, has
entered upon its nineteenth year. This
seat OF learning has merited reputatio
for training. health, comfort and kindness
mirable.
Foremost among the preparatory schools
of Washington Is the Emerson Institute
For forty-three years this well-known in
stitution has been preparing boys for coll
iege and many of its pupils occupy promi-
nent positions in the business world. The
school prepares boys for Princeton. Harvard
Yale, the United States Military and Naval
Academies and for the best archaeological
schools. Mr.. Charles b. Young. A. Nj. PHI d.,
lS at hn haaA of II
in this city In the work of fitting boys for
college. He has surrounded himself with a
corps of valuable assistants Mr.. Edwin
Hardy Foster. AN. a teacher of consid-
cradle experience. is In charge of the junior
department where special attention is given
to boys between the ages of eight and
twelve. The school is located at ga 14th
street northwest. The session begins Sep
tember ~.
The Misses Kerr's school for young ladies
and little children begins it's fall term on
September 81. This school enjoys a good
reputation and stands among the best
schools for girls in the city. There is an
excellent corps of teachers and the course
Is thorough and complete.
Mile. V. Prud Homme has long been recog-
nizsd as a teacher of the French language
of exceptional ability. She teaches pro-
nunciation by an improved method, and has
conversation classes in French every day.
She guarantees to teach French in twenty
lessons. Her school is located at 3U7 D
street northwest.
The thirtieth scholastic year of the Spen-
cerian Business College began September 3,
and pupils are continuing to enter every
day. This well-known institution has be-
come 50 thoroughly Identified with Wash
ington that 1t Is often spoken Of as one of
the attractions of the national capital. 1t
was established in 1864. and since that time
has contributed to Washington and the
country as fine a set Of business men as any
other institution In the world. 1t Is the
aim of the college to educate for real nfe
Mrs. Sara A. Spencer Is the principal and
proprietor Of the college. The college is
located at the corner of 7th and d streets
northwest Write for annual announce
ment.
Gonzaga College Is open for business. The
regular school year opened September and
pupils will be received until further notice.
The college fits young men for all walks Of
life and gives classical and business courses.
1t Is under the direction of the Fathers of
the Society of Jesus and the corps Of teach
ers are especially fitted for their work.
Rev. c. Gillespie, s. j., is the treasurer.
st. Johns College, 1225 Vermont avenue,
has opened for the year. 1t Is a select
school with academic and collegiate courses
and Is provided with able teachers. There
are classes in commerce, photography and
mechanical drawing. Write for particulars.
One of the most important educational
institutions in the country Is located right
here In Washington. 1t is the Bliss School
of Electricity, situated in the Warder
building. 1t Is claimed for this institution
that II is the only one in the country where
students are given a thoroughly practical
course in electricity. 1t is a four years
course in a university condensed into one
year. The t. rms are $50. which includes all
tools, apparatus, etc. l.. d. Bliss Is the
principal, and his assistants are well-known
electricians The course begins October !
with sessions Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays from q to O'Clock pm.
JAPAN AND COREA.