Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Where Young People and Adults May
Pursue Their Studies.

"sMCHc AOGnB FeOpAe ana A0u1t8 May
Pursue Their Studies.
In addition to those educational institu-
tons already mentioned in The Star the
following may be referred to as offering ex-
cellent advantages for those desiring to
pursue general or particular lines of study:
The result of Signor Mariana Maina's in
struction in vocal music in this city during
the past five years speaks for itself. Prof.
Mama follows the Italian method and pre-
pares pupils for grand opera. oratorios,
| concerts. etc. His studio is located at 019
| II street northwest.
Every effort to advance the pupils Is
made by the Misses Tiffey. These ladies
| will reopen their excellent school for BOYS
and girls on September 10. Circulars and
references may be had on application at
the school, 1436 Corcoran street northwest.
BY her method Mrs. Grace A. X. Steele
claims to secure pure tone and clear enun-
citation, with an absence of sore throat,
screaming and the tremolo habit. She uses
the Holt method in sight reading Mrs.
Steele Is open to church and concert en-
gagements and may be addressed at 1922
q street.
Mrs. b. H. McEwen, teacher of singing
| In the Woman's College, Baltimore, an
nounces that she will be in Washington, at
28 North Capitol street. on Mondays and
thursdays. for the purpose of giving in
struction in her speciality.
Mrs. H. p. Lefebvre is the principal of
the EQSeWOrtn boarding and Day School
for young ladies. located at 122 and 124 W.
Franklin street, Baltimore, Md. Those in
search of an educational institute con-
venient to Washington would do well to
address Mrs. Lefebvre. The school re-
opens on September rs for its thirty-second
year.
The training school of the Kindergarten
Association of Baltimore announces a COM
prehensive and advanced course for kim
dergartners, as well as superior advantages
ticulars may be obtained of Miss Caroline
NJ. c. Hart, Lafayette avenue, or of Mrs.
Henry Wood, 2126 Oak street, Baltimore,
Md.
The well-known Randolph Macon Acad-
envy at Front Royal. Va, has earned a
widespread reputation for giving a thor
ough mental training, combined with moral
and mer tai influences. The academy is
BEAUTIFULLY situated among the mountains
and is plentifully supplied with pure air
and water. Boys and young rien are pre-
pared for college or business life by Sc
be had of Rev. b. w. Bond, principal,
Front Royal, Va.
Maplewood Institute, situated at Concord
VILE, Pa, is said to be successful school,
one of the best to infuse with energy and
to wake up boys to the duties of life. A
reduced rate is made for boys under thir-
teen years of age. The principal is ].
Shortlidge. AN. graduate of Yale.
BY addressing "Steno.. $50 Q street
northwest, person desiring Sood op-
portunity to learn shorthand will find one.
instruction will be given day or evening at
the home of the pupil or at school A spe-
cialty is made of dictation.
MIR. Allan De Cou Mueller's select school
for dancing. Delsarte and department en-
Joys such a high reputation among WASH
ington people that ii needs but brief ref
erence here. The season of 1S94-0 Will
open at Masonic Temple Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 26 at and O'Clock. and circu-
To- oil I'M
tanned at the academy.
Thirteen years experience should certain
ly qualify one as a teacher, yet this Is what
Mr.. George Draeger, 9O4 X street, has nad,
and result he now guarantees TO teach
the banjo by the correct method at 81 per
quarter He may be seen at his parlorS any
time between 10 am. and pm
Mr.. Putnam's school, 1926 Q street, opens
for the fall term next Monday, and offers
the best of preparation for boys for the
universities and technical schools and for
business life. Private lessons can be had
as well, IL desired. For circulars and all
necessary information one should apply in
person or by letter to Mr.. VIM II. Putnam,
A. NJ, the principal of the school,
With twenty-one graduates all in success
full practice, the National Veterinary Col
lege has good grounds for claiming place in
the front rank of institutions of the sort.
Its lecture hours are arranged to be
convenient for government clerks and 9TH
ers employed during the day. For full in
formation as to the course address the sec
rotary, New Jersey avenue and street.
French conversation taught in six months
at low cost should certainly be an induce
ment to many people This Is the offer a
native French lady makes, who is especially
apt as teacher of children. Those desiring
further information should apply to 934 Sth
street.
Mr.. A. V. Holmes, a well-known teacher
of the banjo. mandolin and guitar, has
opened for special fall term at 934 F
street, room 3, and guarantees thorough in
struction in either or ali of these popular
Instruments.
For years st. Cecilia's Academy COL East
Capitol street. has been regarded as one of
the leading schools in the city for young
ladies ana children. 1t reopened for the
year last week, but students may, of course,
eLter at any time. Those not regularly at
tending the academy may pursue special
courses in a variety OF subjects suited to
almost every need.
Mrs. Harriet Mills, the well-known music
teacher, will give vocal lessons after Sep
TENDER 10. She may be seen at the Mont
rose, ITO 9th street, as to arrangements
and terms, and Miss Lolita Mills pianist
may be found at the same address.
The well-known reputation of S.W. Flynn
A. NJ, as teacher is of itself a sufficient
guarantee that the Ivy Institute Business
College Will not be allowed to fall behind as
an educational factor in this city. For the
past eighteen years this college has stood
popularity and success are deserved. 1t has
trained hundreds of young people for an
active business career, and all the subjects
taught are of most practical and useful
sort There are business courses both day
and evening, at very moderate charges and
Its typewrlting and shorthand course Is
uneXcelled anywhere.
On Thursday, the 9th instant the
Friends Select School, 1911 l street north
west, will begin its twelfth year. The insti-
tuition Is an elementary and high school,
devoted to the education of both sexes and
child starting in the primary department
is enabled to continue, under college-trained
and experienced instructors, until prepared
for college or graduat ton. The school building
is an especially arranged and well-equipped
one and no charge is made for text books
Thomas w. Sidwell, SO4 2lst street, is the
principal.
One of the best schools of Washington is
the Olney Institute, located at 1927 L street
northwest. 1t is devoted to the instruction
of young ladies and little girls, the Misses
Virginia Mason Dorsey and Laura Lee
Dorsey being the principals. Pupils in
music, art and the modern languages en-
joy special advantages.
The Pollock School and kindergarten Is
one of the best known institutions for the