The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

AAUEn MAUrE aAlllAlCL 4AUu1E ID uL 81 -L4I1 :
College. Notre Dame. Ind. passed the
half century mark in their lie al the
nations Capital.
During those long years Of change and
growth they have identified themselves
with the best interests of the city. car
ing for its Catholic orphan boys, teaching
parish schools. devoting their Sundays
to catechetical instructions. attending the
religious services AT the jail. and never
losing sight Of their real work-the sec
ondary education Of young women
IN this last work they have been sin
gularly successful. especially in their
school al 1872 Massachusetts avenue.
which the Sisters OF the Holy Cross
founded nearly thirty years ago. They
had been called 10 take charge OF St
Matthews parish school some years pre-
yious by the late Dr. White. he quickly
their ability. and suggested the
opening Of a high-class academy in his
parish.
Acndemy'S Growth steady
For the last ten years Holy Cross
Academy has been steadily OUtgrowing
its present quarters. and the authorities
tried at first 10 procure land IN the
so as TO add 20 the present
building. but failed 10 find anything suit
able. They compromised by renting q
nearby house for d0rmit0ry purposes 10
meet the students demand for rooms
This was only a temporary makeshift,
and has not solved the difficulty. so at
last IL has been decided TO build an up
tO-date Home School" on their proper
ty al Dumbarton. This was acquired
some ave years ago. and has since been
used as home for the sisters and a
place for recreation for the pupils.
The classes in astronomy. nature study.
and domestic science have particularly
happy memories Of old DumbartOn Hall
This property. within easy reach Of the
Chevy Chase car line. IS beautifully siru-
ated on a hin just beyond Rock Creek
Park and adjoining the Carnegie Insti-
tuition. IL Is bounded on the east and
south by the old Pierce Mil road. and
comprises twenty-three acres OF gently
rolling land. naturally drained. well
wooded. with clear, cool springs and
sunny open spaces. The new building viii
face the proposed extension OF Upton
street. and viii give q commanding view
or Washington. with the historic Potomac
in the distance. while the blue hills OF
Maryland and Virginia form a magnid-
cent setting for the picture.
VIII BE of Italian Brick.
The entire building viii be Italian brick.
with stone trimmings. The architecture
chosen IS early Tudor. a style which lends
Itself admirably 10 scholastic purpose, and
one suggestive Of Eton and Harrow. Ok
ford and Cambridge. The main building.
a little less than 30 feet IN length and
four stories high. VIII contain a large re-
cepticn hall, several parlOrs. a library.
the main Office, reading room. recreation
halls, the studio. and all the class rooms.
The chapel, assembly hall. dining rooms.
and culinary department win occupy the
north wing, the music han and students
private rooms the south wing
II IS needless 20 state that this struc-
ture viii be as absolutely fireprOOf as
modern appliances can make il. There
VIII be steel girders. re-enfOrced concrete
floors ample stairways. wide halls. exits
and fire escapes The heating plant viii
be installed in a separate building away
from the school.
The architect has done everything 10
make the heating and ventilation as near
perfection as possible. All rooms and
stairs have outside windows. and the
sleeping apartments are so arranged that
nearly all have southern exposure The
contractors promise 10 have the building
ready by Septembe-. and 10 turn out a
piece OF work perfect. from the gym
lasium on the ground floor 20 the garden
on the roof. with its palmrOom and in
closed sun parlors.
The sisters hope 10 throw open the
doors Of the new Holy Cross Academy. at
DUmbarton Hall 70 welcome their stu
dents at the beginning Of the next school
year. They have the cordial support Of
a long list Of friends and patrons and
alumnae. who wish this great and noble
Godspeed-
The Army and Navy Academy has
changed its quarters from IHo Harvard
street 70 1895 Girard street. one Of the
most commOdiOus residences on Columbia
Heights. This fine property has been
purchased by ". Michael DOwd. prin-
cipal OF the Army and Navy Academy.
and affords ample accommodation for
the increasing numbers OF candidates for
in the service who patronize
this institution.
An important event IN college circles Is
he debate Wednesday evening between
he University Of Notne Dame, South
Bend, Ind. and Georgetown University,