The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-11
Washington Bidding High
for Pupils From Far
and Near.
BOASTS ADVANTAGES
ALONG EVERY LINE
Open Doors of Great Institutions
Add Wealth TO Store Await
ing Students.
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the Government because Of their ability
TO design the finest structures OF the
country and II many instances. the
finest structures OF their kind in the
world AN
The architectural examples are as uu-
limited as they are diverse Gothic,
Spanish, Colonial. French. Greek, and
Roman STYLES abound in their highest
development. The Corcoran Gallery Of
art. the Congressional Library building,
the new Bureau of American Republics,
the finest example Of Spanish architec-
fli.e in any part of the United States
the Memorial Han o. the Daughters OF
the American Revolution. IMPLYING the
Colonial in structure aIL- are invaluable
"a the student OF this branch Of knowl-
edge.
Students of the drama and Of oratory
md in Washington OPPORTUNITIES IN
limited for their studies There are
reputable schools where elocutiOn and
acting are taught, 50 far - the art can
be given from one to another The
halls OF Congress TO which all have aC-
cess for months during the winter -inS
with the words of men known for tneir
fiuenCy Of speech throughout the coun-
try.
Art Masterpieces
for some Of her finest masterpieces
Corots and AIiHets sdorn the walls of
the Corcoran Galley OF Art, whose
school Of instruction has proc uced some
OF the foremost OF American artists,
and hardly a public building stands ir
the city but that somewhere within its
walls hangs at least one masterpiece
Of the tube and brush
With a community and working body
composed not OI.ly of natives from every
state, but from every nation in the
world. who send their representatives.
10 WaShiuCtOn's official life there have
sprung up here colleges and schools.
where hIISulStS are made. There are
many of these. under the direction OF
the best instructors ObJainabie.
The broad business and commercial
principles Of that class Of life i'm Wash
inCtOn is responsible for the rise here
Of commercial schools OF uudOubJed
standing and or proven merit IaoSe
desiring preparation for enceaVur IN the
business world as simple bookkeeperS OF
stenOgraphers. those wishing TO pre-
rare Tor work in the CLASSIFIED service
Of the Government and those intent
upon perfectinS themselves in the high
eT planes OF expert accounting can hnc
their tutors IN Washington
Finishing Schools.
Of all phases Of general education rep
Finishing school, for young women Is
perhaps the most Characteristic Of the
city Here each winter, and every year
more are coming. Many of the members
Of the fashionable set OF the c0uc-
try making their homes Sections OF the
city have become 50 denSely populated
with the mansions Of milliOnaireS that
the sight Of the marble edtices = no
longer a thing to cause remark and Du-
p0nt circle, as an example, IS known as
the Wheel Of Fortune
So with an AnC1al life which begins
with the winter receptions al the Whfte
House and includes the entertainments
al the dfuIo-0arz Secretaries Of the
Presidents Cabinet officers OF the arm
and navy, ana the idEisiily EoSl'i---.5i5
gatherings al the homes Of the SOCIAL
elect, Washington has developed into
place OF culture and refinement, quite
III 10 he the home OF finishing schools
for young women, and eaci-- winter 2r5Vy
girls are added 10 Washingtons TSpJl-
lation from this source
There are many of these The IA
tionaI Park Seminary at Forest Glen
Nd, lust outside OF the city CheE|
Chase College Hamilton INSTITUTE the
From Far and Near.
Their patrons come from the finest
families OF the land. Many Of them are
daughter. of Senators, Representative
include the children Of men noted for
their wealth throughout the country,
who believe that in Washington can bel
given their daughters the best CoSTno-
pOlitan social finish obtainabie m TINS
country.
The official receptions. at the White
House even. are accessible to the pUOliS
At these schools, and the DFllu&nt
Washington social season includes them
n the list Of the elect
The principal of girls school IN
Washington recently said
'sI think the strongest plea that can be
made for Washington a. an educational
center is that. being the seat Of national
government q pupil enjoys unlimited
opportunity here for literary and Sc1en-
tifc research without cost This Is true,
IN a measure of art
Since daughters must be educated,
why not give them absolutely correct
environment and association IN COnnsC-
ton with the best educatiOnaIy2 That
IS my private stock phrase. and [ may
make a mistake in giving Il away but
Washington eXemplifIeS II more than
any other CITY
Some Good Reasons.
in the first place II is the Capital of
the Nation and is kept beautiful by the
Government It is clean and healthfuI-
II has become the social and intellectual
center Of the Western Hemisphere and
Is becoming more and more a center Of
science and art
People of means from various other
cities are acquiring homes here in larger
numbers every year The pursuits OF
the people Of Washington are intellec-
tual. and not commercial. This levels
sectional feeling and puts at a minimum
the mere getting of money
Great conventions and gatherings
OF scientific men. international as
well as national. meet here And
thus the city. for time. is often the
center Of attention Of the world II
IS the scene OF history in the making.
surely. then, the social life here
and the opportunities TO see and know
public men and their families Is Of
vast Importance, and must teEd to
broaden a giTizs interest and sym
pathies and give her a wide outlook
upon life
THE social events IN which our
girls are allowed TO share act as a
Stimulant for better work for no
diversion j. allowed 10 conflict with
school duties Under q careful svS-
TEN Of ChapeTOnaEe the development
Of the social Graces and ease Of man
ner Is OF supreme benefit TO q girl
and in no city OF town can this
occur so well as IN Washington And