The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
STUDY IN DETROIT
THE CITY OF COLLEGES
WHERE LIFE Is WORTH
LIVING.

educated men and women was so great
as now; when there are plentiful op
portunities for those whose training
mas fitted them to shoulder RESPONSE
billy. This is natural outgrowth OF
the modern trend in all lines, where
specialization Is the order of the day
Select any line you like and you will
find in Detroit abundant facilities fol-
your training. And with these select
schools fitting you to take your place
In social circles. Dancing. department
music, elocution, languages all have
their opponents and large following
Glasses are available at all hours
both day and evening, thus courses OF
different schools can be combined
Further information can be secured
by writing direct to addresses given.
Music study in Detroit Is not only
increasing yearly, but the quality is
also rising. Musicians who have pro-
cured their education in Detroit are
taking rank with any In the world.
Every year bringing press stories of
some of them becoming famous. Art
schools are also ranking high in their
work and amongst the leading conser-
vatories and art academies are:
DETROIT COLLEGE OF MUSIC
occupies beautiful building most
centrally located at 65 Forest ave.
east. It's pupils include representa-.
tives Of widely separated sections of
this country and Canada. Louise Uns-
worth Cragg, director and head of
piano department has studied both
here and abroad. She Is a teacher of
the most advanced methods and ia
widely known concert pianist.
Charles j. Cragg has been a leading
,Soloist and director for many years.
AS an instructor in singing he enjoys
a splendid reputation. The course of
public school music and drawing is
under Miss May f. Starr. Her pupils
are always In demand and readily Sc
cure positions. The College grants
diplomas and teachers certificates.
MCDONALD SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Is now permanently located at 573
Cass avenue, occupying their own large
handsome building. The school was
founded In 1909 by Miss Kate Nc
Donald pianist, Charlotte Mcdonald
vilionist, Emma Mcdonald, cellist, and
the success of the school is due
largely to the grading and examina-
ton originated by Miss Mcdonald.
Mr.. Francis A. Mathew head of the
piano department has sustained here
the enviable reputation as a concert
pianist, which he enjoyed in Europe.
He Is forceful, enthusiastic teacher
with keen musical knowledge. The
school work embraces every branch,
with an exceptionally strong normal
training course.
Branches: 1341 Grand River avenue,
1851 Woodward avenue, 241 st. Clair
avenue, 316 Vinewood avenue.
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF DESIGN
was founded and organized through
the efforts OF the Detroit Society of
Arts and Crafts by number of De-
troit's foremost citizens in the business
and professional world. It's purpose
being to develope students with that
capacity for directly making use OF
where an art education is becoming
more respected and more In demand.
Courses Of instruction are given in
design, drawing and modelling, after
which when some facility of express
sion Is acquired the student may
specialize in interior decoration,
architecture, wood cary
ing and normal art. With these
lectures will be given on anatomy,
processes, chemistry OF
Pigments, Theory of Design and Color,
and history OF art. The Museum Of
Art is located within one block and is
open to students for study.
limited number Of scholarships
are available and these will be
assigned to pupils who by diligence
and merit prove themselves worthy.
The school Is under direction of
Geo. T. Hamilton, late of Philadelphia,
where he is widely known AZ an in
structor Of high standing.
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
begins its third year under the
of John p. Wicker and
offers its students the advantages OF
the best schools, large well lighted
class rooms; good models, many Of
hem professional from New York |
and other art centers; complete acad-
envy course along most advanced
ines, and class schedule covering |
OF children under Frederick |
e. Thompson, illustration under |
Joseph L. Kraemer, and drawing and |
with composition under Mr.. |
Wicker. Located Fine Arts Building.
PARIS SCHOOL OF FRENCH
Is the only successful school OF it's |
kind ever established in Detroit. It |
was founded over six years ago. and |
Is now enjoying very prosperous
business. having nearly 100 pupils |
enrolled last year. Mr.. B. f. De-
.igny Gingras with Madame d. Il. De
Montlgny Gingras are superintendent
If this school in Fine Arts Bldg.
Some of the finest instructors of
music maintain there own studios, and
:laim that while diplomas are not
ssued. pupils may obtain more
borough and higher training, which
s being constantly proven by results
'upils so desiring may select their own
eacher with hours to suit, thus secur.
ng the highest talent. The following
brief notes are for your help.
HOMER WIsEMAN
announces eight partial scholar
ships to talented pupils again this
rear. Some OF the greatest names
lave been given to music through