Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-11
OPENING DAY IS NEAR
Public Schools and Higher In
stitutions Making Preparations.
SEPT. % is "SKIDDOO DAY"
But Pupils Should Register Friday
and Saturday Previous.
VACCINATION MUST BE SHOWN
Upwards of $4,000 Children to Be En-
rolled in Washington the
Coming Year.
VACCINATION MUST BE SHOWN

Preparatory to the opening of the new
school year in both the public schools and
the local universities the annual influx of
more or less, mostly less. eager students
into Washington has begun. Public school
pupils reluctantly laying aside base
ball bats and balls. tennis racQuets and
other insignia of playtime. and just as re-
'uctanty brushing the dust from the text
Jocks which were laid aside three months
ago.
The public schools open September % and
most of the local colleges and universities
within the week following. and there is
activity among the pupils. who prepar-
ing themselves ana their wardrobes. Also
1t might De remarked that the heads of
families on the way to work these bright
mornings are probably exchanging
dolences. incident to the incursions upon
the family treasures.
Teachers Busy Time.
Many teachers. who have spent the va
cation season at mountain and seaside re-
sorts and at summer schools. are also ar
irving In the capital. Their labors must
begin even before September 81 "Sk.ddoo
day. because of the mass of prelIm nary
work required of them In oiling the machin-
cry of education SO that it will start with
out friction week from next Monday.
The children will register at the school
buildings they purpose to attend Friday.
September 20. and Saturday September u.
Indications are that the attendance will
be increased by 900 pupils over that of
last year. The principals will be on duty
at the respective school buildings to re-
celve all applicants between the hours of
$50 and 1880 am. and and pm. on
Friday and Saturday. The new Hyde build
ing in Georgetown has been completed and
will be ready for occupancy. The addition
n Dot Tnyfh h,,:t .Jiv,r hna ~, 10.
completed. The increased accommodat tons
provided for in the additions to the Gage
and Emory schools will not be completed
until December.
Show Your Vaccination Certificate.
Among other preparatory measures prob
ably none is more unpopular than tn gen.
eral inspection of vaccination scars. Com
pulsary vaccination is getting in its fine
work. following the reminder issued by
Health officer Woodward a few days ago
that all prospective pupils must be inocu-
lated with the protectint virus before Sep
TENDER % More than 5000 pupils will be
enrolled in the public schools this year, and
many of them have never been vaccinated.
Consequently sore arms are the rule rather
than the exception.
Higher Institutions.
George Washington University, with in
creased facilities and attendance, will en-
ter upon its eighty-seventh session Wednes-
day, September %.
Georgetown University will also show an
attendance greater than in previous years.
when it opens it's doors Wednesday, Sep
TENDER p.
The National University will receive It's
students Tuesday, october l.
Gonzaga College opened yesterday with
an enrolment of SeVentyfour students, an
increase Of eight over last year. Its fac
ulty has two new members, Rev. William d.
kean s. j.. who Will teach Christian doc
trine and higher mathematics. and Eugene
T. Kennedy, s. j., instructor In algebra and
German.
The Gonzaga Boys School and the Notre
Dame Academy will open next Monday. and
rollment of 500 students. The Holy Cross
Academy and the Visitation Academy will
also open next Monday. The National Ca
thedral School will open October l.
Colleges and Preparatory Schools.
The Friends School for Boys and Girls
opens for it's twenty fifth year September
%.
Miss Madeira's School for Girls, 1928
10th street. will begin its sessions for the
term of 1907-Os October 1.
The National Cathedral School for Girls
opens October l.
The twelfth year Of the Washington Col
lege of Law will begin September 10.
The Emerson Institute, 914 18th street,
will open September q.
Inaugurating its fifteenth year, the Bliss
Electrical School will begin It's fall term
September 70.
The Army and Navy Preparatory School,
4101 Connecticut avenue. will open Oc-
tober =.
ST. Johns College. Vermont avenue near
Thomas Circle, began the new school year
last Monday.