Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-17

THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
Well-knOwn Educnt ionnl Institutions
of Washing1On.

The schools and colleges of Washington
rank among the best in the country. One
seeking preparatory schooling. a collegi-
ate course, or a training for any profess
sion or for business, VIII find ample IA
cilties and the best Of instruction here.
Below will be found notices of some Of the
schools that are highly commended by their
patrons: 80,
The pupils Of the Art School of Ills 18th
street. which opened Tuesday. are under
the personal instruction of the principal
the entire time Of classes. and nothing Is
left undone to forward students Miss S.
w. Kelly, who is London medalist. and
well known in the art world gives close
supervision to the various branches taught.
She does this despite a large attendance.
The Washington Conserve 4ory of Music
is enc of the best known institutions in the
city. 1t is desirablyi located at 1221 10th
street. and possesses many advantages for
pl Fills not found elsewhere. y. 3. Billiard
is director.
An established institution In this city is
ST. Johns College, Vermont avenue and
Thomas circle 1t is a day college. con-
Quoted by the Christian brothers. and prom
ises to have an unusually large attendance
The reputation the college enjoys never
fails to fill it with students
The twenty-fifth al nual session of the
National College of Pharmacy. at sos 1
street northwest, will begin on Monday.
September o. The institution Is one of the
best equipped in the country. and the STU
dents graduated from it are to be found
everywhere. They always take a high
stand. The lectures are by eminent men in
their profession. Special students in chem
1Stry and other branches are taken. Wy
mond II. Bradbury is the secretary. and
circulars may be obtained at the pharmacy.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey conducts a
woman's law class at 40 Louisiana avenue
northwest, and the course given students
IS the same as at regular law universities.
The second year opens September 30, and
promises to be successful in every way
Information can be obtained of Mrs. Mus
sey.
Miss Julia r. Goodall Of Wellesley Col
lege Of Music will receive pupils for instruc-
ton on the piano after October 1 at her
studio, 9S2 P street northwest. Her thor
ough and successful work in this line al
ways insures her a large class.
Herman c. Rakemann, violin instructor
and soloist. at 1921 18th street northwest.
will receive students. His name and repu-
tation are guarantees of what may be ex
pected. Information may be obtained at
his studio.
Prof. Paul E. Voinots School Of French
Language. 1926 New York avenue. is noted
In Washington and surrounding country.
Hundreds of students attest to the ease and
rapidity with which they have mastered
French at this school. Circulars can be
obtained on application.
An excellent place of instruction for boys
who are somewhat backward in their STU
dies is the family school conducted by
Lydia H. Norris and most desirably stu
ated in Woodstown, N. ]. Orphans are
specially welcomed.
Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox offers special
rates and inducements to persons desiring
instructions upon the piano forte. Atten-
ton Is directed to her card in another col
umn giving her places of instruction every
day in the week.
There Is q steady demand for competent
draughtsmen and any young man equipped
for such work Is certain of permanent and
lucrative employment. There is no better
chitectural and mechanical drawing than
the Spencerian Business College which is
now open for the season. This high stand
ing institution of learning Is constantly
growing In popularity and usefulness. It
Is located ut the corner Of 7th and D
streets. -
The Friends Select School 1911 I street.
opens September g. This school enjoys
high standing among the educational In
situations in Washington. 1t Is a. school
for both sexes. and runs through all the
grades. 1t has been equipped with new
gymnasium, with Sargent apparatus: the
laboratory has been enlarged, and add
tional school rooms are now being finished.
There Is fine corps of men and women
teachers. and the school IS conducted on
the highest principles. During last year
SluueHtS "eLS pISpaTeO7 At tHe Z TleiiuS
| School for admission to the leading univer-
stiles. where they have been enrolled.
Thorough instructions I'm music may be
had from Mr.. Ernest Lent and Mrs. Lent
| 1925 Corcoran street Mrs. Lent gives es-
pecial attention to the piano Mr.. Lent
gives instructions on the violin, as we'll as
| on the piano. and teaches thoroughly the
theory Of music.
On Monday. September p. the Misses
Tiffey will reopen for the regular session
| their school at 1896 Corcoran street. Their
course Of instruction Is thorough. Upon
application a circular will be furnished
! giving all desired Information.
Howard University's medical department
| has already begun its clinical lectures in
| the Freedmen's Hospital. although the
regular class work is not to be taken up
| until the opening Of the October term.
| Daily clinics are held in general medicinal
! practice and in the dispensary as well as
| the dental infirmary. Other subjects en-
| braced in this preliminary work are sur
| gerry. gynecology. eye and ear obstetrics,
diseases of the mind and post-mortem ,ex-
aminations, all in charge of experienced
! instructors and Dractifionera