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Boys and Girls Wilf Drop Va
cation Games.
DATE OF THE REOPENING
Washington Pupils Will See Their
Teachers September 20.
FEW CHANGES OF OFFICIALS
Orer One Hundred Buildings to
House 50,000 or More
Young Americans.
When the hoys and girls of Washington
awake the morning of Monday, September
20. it will not be with visions of the
swimming hole or of the playground, with
its; swings, volley ball, or jumping ropes,
which have been occupying their thoughts
full many a day.
They will awake with visions of books
containing an intricate mass of figures,
maps of strange lands, or stories with
long words in them.
Monday. September 20, the local pub
lic schools will reopen, after the long
summer vacation. And 011 that day be
tween and .Y).(*X> youugsters, who
Lave been romping city pavements, coun
try fields or ocean beaches for three
months, will take seats in the more than
piO school buildings connected with the
public educational system of the National
Capital, and will begin a winter of hard
work.
School officials are doing all in their
rower to have everything in readiness
for the beginning of class work. Septem
ber "J'?, and hope to have tin? schools
in better condition than ever before in
their history. Tt is their earnest desire
ihat the general conditions all along the
line?In equipment, teaching staff and di
recting staff?shall be the best ever, and
those who have been seconding their ef
forts say it will not bo the fault of the
school officials if the school buildings are
not in letter shape next winter than since
the first recitation was heard in the ter
ritory now included In the federal Juris
diction known as the "ten miles square."
Few Changes Made.
There will be few changes among the
head officials when the pupils reassemble
in their classrooms in September.- Alex
ander T. Stuart, who has directed the
lo al schools at intervals for over a dec
ade, will continue as superintendent, and.
his assistants will be Percy M. Hughes,
for the white schools, and Koscoe Conk
ling Bruce for the colored schools. S.
K. Kramer will be in his second year as
?lirector of intermediate instruction, and
J. A. Chamberlain will be supervisor of
manual training.
There will be one change among the
supervising principals, J. E. Walker suc
ceeding H. 1j. Bailey, in charge of one
of the divisions of colored schools. The
supervisors are' B. T. Janney, first di
vision; B. W. Murch. second division: K.
IThurston, third division W. B. Pat
terson. fourth division: S. M. Ely. fifth
division; Miss F. L. Hetidley. sixth di-]
vision; E. (J. Kimball, seventh division;
Isaac Fairbrother. eighth division; H. M.
Johnson, ninth division: J. C. Nalle. tenth
division; Miss M. P. Shadd, eleventh di
vision: Dr. \V. S. Montgomery, twelfth
division: J. E. Walker, thirteenth division.
Among the principals of the advanced!
schools, also, one new face will kppear.
E. C. Williams comes from a Cleveland
college, where he has been a successful
teacher, to liecome the principal of the
M Street High School. The principals
ivill be: Central High School. Emory M.
"Wilson; Eastern High. Dr. \V". S. Small;
Western High, Miss Edith C. Wescott;
Hustness High, Allan Davis; McKinley
Manual Training. George E. Myers; M
street High, E. C. Williams: Armstrong
Manual Training, Dr. W. Bruce Evans;
Normal School, No. 1. Miss A. M. Goding;
Normal School, No. ? Miss E. E. Moten.
New Buildings in Use.
When the schools open this fall three
new buildings will be used in their en
tirety for the first time. Two of these
structures, the Henry D. Cooke building,
on IStli street near Columbia road, and
the Bryan building, in the southeast sec
tion near Lincoln Park, were used in
part last spring, but it is planned to
utilize all their space as soon as the
recitations becin in September. The
Cooke is a sixteen-room building, mod
ern in every way, and will relieve the
< rowded buildings on Columbia Heights.
The third new building will be used for
the first time. It is the Garfield, in sub
stitution of the old Garfield building. The
structure is not all completed, but the
District officials and the contractor hav
ing its erection in charge promise that
tne finishing touches will have been put
on by September 1. The orders for the
furniture have been placed and there is
cxpected to be no delay in putting the new
structure in use September 20.
Two large additions?those at the Busi
ness High School and at the McKinley
Manual Training School?will also be
used for the first time when the 9 o'clock
bell rings September 20. For the exten
sion of the Commercial High School. f5U,
000 has been spent, and this room will, it
is believed, add greatly to the institu
tion's efficiency, through relieving the
congested conditions that have existed iu
some of the rooms during the past year
For the added space for the McKinley
Manual Training School a total of about
$*>o,00o has been spent, and while the fa
cilities are not yet regarded as sufficient,
this increased room will be an aid to
better work on the part of the students
taking scientific and technical courses.
The supplies for all the schools have
been ordered and a large part of them
have been delivered at the central store
room of the school system ready for dis
tribution to the several buildings as need
ed by the teachers. All the supplies are
cxpected to be on hand by September 1.
Away on Vacation.
Practically all the school officials and
teachers are enjoying their summer vaca
tions in mountain resorts or on ocean
fronting porches. But shortly after the
lu st of next month they will be returning
to the National Capital by the score on
every train, and by September 13 all will
be in their offices ready for another pe
2 lod of teaching the young Idea how to
s Iioot. At present, however, school head
u'larters look deserted.
The curtains are drawn down to the
bottom sill at all the windows of Supt
Stuart's office and on the desks
??'" the two assistant superinten
dents there is an accumulation of dust
that enabled a chance visitor to let it
be known that he called by writing his
name in It. But from the time that the
t-chools clewed, the middle of June, until
August 1. school headquarters in the
Franklin School building was a hive of
industry. All the plans for the coming
year were outlined, the arrangements
?were* completed for all the repairs and
Improvements to be made in the school
buildings during the summer vacation
and the requisitions were put in for
supplier to be needed during the n?jxt
school terms which continue, until next
June.
Pupils in the eijrhth grades of the public
schools of the District are admitted to
tr;e high and manual training schools on
the certificate of their eighth-grade teach
ers. without examinations. Entrance ex
aminations are given only to pupils from
other than the public schools of Wash
ington and include questions on English
grammar and composition. United States
history and Constitution, geaprophy,
arithmetic and algebra througrh factoring.
The examinations will be held at the be
ginning of the school year in September.
High School Courses.
In a preliminary announcement regard
ing the high school courses tor the com
ing year, school officials invite the atten
tion of the pupils to the following mat
ters:
"The pupil must take upon himself
the greater part of the responsibility for
bis work. If he is not earnest enough
or mature enough for this, he is not fit
U> undertake the work of the high school.
"The average pupil who is taking the
full coarse will need about three hours
of study at homo dally, in addition to
the study hoars this program may allow
him at school. Failure to spend the
necessary effort on his work at home is
certain to result in the pupil's failure at
school. Pupils should develop the habit
of studying with attention strongly llx
ed on the work on hand.
"The pupil who fails to appreciate the
importance of steady application and
mastery of his task from the very begin
ning of his course may expect tliat he
will soon be lost. Both for his success
in school and in after life he is urged to
cultivate from the outset habits, which
will mark him as one who is prompt,
orderly, neat and thorough?one who does
one thing at a time and always does
it well.
"In cases in which the school work is
too heavy for faithful pupils of frail
health, it is suggested that parents confer
with the principal of the school to ar
range for lightening the child's burden
by lengthening the time for accomplish
ing the prescribed course.
"Worry for some and social distraction
for others do more harm than does 1
school work.
"Parents will greatly assist the pupil to
make his school course a success if they
! insist upon regular hours for study, free
! from interruptions. Have your boy or
| girl mako a business of school."
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
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Autumn Session May Be Held
in New Building.
STRUCTURE NEARLY READY
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I Set on a Hill Commanding a Beauti
ful View.
| GROWTH OF THE INSTITUTION
I City School Found Inadequate for
i the Needs of the Students?Aim
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of the Sisters.
The Sisters of the lloly Cross, whose
academy on Massachusetts avenue has for
years been one of the most important
educational institutions of the National
Capital, hope to inaugurate their autumn
session in their handsome new school on
the famous old Dumbarton Hall property,
which they acquired about five years ago.
The new academy, now nearing its com
pletion, adjoins the Carnegie Foundation.
It is within easy reach of the Chevy
Chase cars, and is situated on a hill that
commands a beautiful view of the sur
rounding country.
The new school, imposing in size and
architecture, absolutely fireproof, with
steel girders, reinforced concrete floors,
wide halls, exits and tire escapes, has
been built with such a view to safety and
health that the licating apparatus has
been installed in a building set apart
from the school, and every advantage or
ventilation has been considered in the
building of assembly halls, classrooms
and bed chambers. In addition to several
parlors, a library, reading room, recrea
tion halls, studio and many large, airy
classrooms, the main building has been
equipped with a gymnasium, palinrooin
and sun parlors.
Growth in Thirty Years.
Holy Cross Academy was founded over
thirty years ago. Year by year it has
grown steadily in influence and prestige
until the c>ty school has become entirely
inadequate for the needs of the students.
Much credit for this happy consummation
in the affairs of the Holy Cross Academy
is said to be due to Sister Angelica, who
for many years has labored in Washing
ton to guide the steps of girlish youth
from the kindergarten to the finished
academician.
Instruction is given by the Sisters or
the Holy Cross. Competent teachers are
engaged for special courses in the foreign
languages and in physical culture. A
series of lectures on historical, scientific
and literary topics is arranged lor each
year, and is given by persons who have
made special studies in the subjects as
signed. As helps to study the academy
places at the disposal of the pupils a
carefully selected library, a physical cab
inet and photographic reproductions of
the masterpieces of art. All pupils arc
required to enter the physical culture
classes, and every provision is made for
their health and recreation.
Forcing Methods Opposed.
The sisters consider that all sys
tems that tend to force the mental de
velopment, or to cover two years' wo:k
in one, are objectionable from an edu
cational standpoint, since they either
overtax the mind or create a superficial
taste. No pupil, therefore, will be per
mitted to pass into a higher grade
until she has mastered the studies of
the previous one. There are three de
partments?primary. preparatory and
academic. Bi-monthly reports will in
dicate to parents the standing of their
daughter in scholarship and deport
ment.
For those not able to follow the reg
ular classes a special course will be
arranged whereby a pupil may devote
more time to Knglish literature, his
tory, the modern languages, music or
art. If, from defective eyesight or any
other cause, pupils need special assist
ance in the preparation of lessons
tutors will be furnished at reasonable
rates. The autumn term, both for
boarding and day pupils, will open the
third Monday In September.
Pioneers in Parochial School Work.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross, with
the mother house at Notre Dame, Ind.,
have their ramifications throughout the
United States, supplying some of the
most important educational and chari
table institutions of the Catholic
Church. The sisters have been among
the pioneers in the parochial school
movement and have been selected as
the teachers for many parish schools in
Washington, notablv St. Paul's and St.
Patrick churches. St. Joseph s Orphan
Asylum for Boys, on H street north
west, is also conducted by the Sisters
of the Holy Cross.
The splendid record of the Academy
of the Holy Cross has upon its roll
many names of former pupils who are
now prominent in the sftcial, intellec
tuai and art life of the capital, to
gether with many others in distant
parts of the country whose parents,
coming to Washington for official or
social seasons, placed their daughters
under the care of the sisters.
Origin of the Long Boston.
From Vogue.
It is said that the "Long Boston," the
waltz which was among last season's nov
elties, was first danced by a couple sub
ject to the drto^-.y harmony of bewitch
ing and enticing music, who were dumbly
obeying the power of this rapturous In
fluence.
This girl and man from Boston uncon
sciously adopted the step, and henceforth
the step took the popular fancy, and was
called the L<ong Boston, having sine? been
taken up by a fashionable dancing teach
er of New York and made by him the
dance of the day.
The story goes that this dancing couple,
members of the beau monde who had
danced at many balls given at the most
exclusive royal courts of the world, were
attending a dinner dance at a New Eng
land summer resort. They had dined well
and when the music in one of the two
steps suddenly changed to a blissful, en
rapturing waltz they had surrendered
themselves so much to the dreamy, sen
suous, enchanting music that they only
partly changed from the two-step to a
waltz, and unconsciously adopted a more
harmonious, symmetrical and pleasing
danco than either the two-step or the
waltz.
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Scope of Catholic University
of America.
FALL SESSION OPENS OCT. 5
Institution Founded for Benefit of)
the Clergy.
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CARDINAL HEAD OF TRUSTEES
Rules of Entrance Require Students
to Be Members of Uni
versity College.
The fall term of the Catholic University j
of America opens Tuesday. October 5, j
when lectures begin in all departments j
at 9 o'clock a.m.
The university is situated at the inter- ;
section of Michigan avenue and Hth i
street northeast. The Brookland cars of ,
the City and Suburban line of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company pass
the chief entrances to its grounds, whiie
the local trains of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. on the Metropolitan
branch, stop at University station.
This institution of higher learning is
well known throughout the length and
breadth of this country, and, indeed,
abroad. As early as 18G6, during the ses
sion of the second plenary council, the
idea of establishing a great Catholic uni
versity was first discussed by the bish
ops. At that session of the third plenary ;
council at Baltimore, in November, 1884,
the establishment of the university was
resolved upon, and its scope more clearly j
defined. j
An offer of JTOO.OOO by Miss Mary
Gwendoline CMdwell, afterward the Mar- j
quise des Monstiers de Merinvilie, " tor
the purpose of founding a grand theo
logical seminary for the higher education
of the clergy of the United States, said
seminary to form the basis of a future
Catholic university," was accepted and
resulted in the first practical step toward
the realization of tne project so long
cherished and discussed among the
bishops.
Selection of Site.
In 1885 Washington was selected for
the site, and the old Middleton estate was
I purchased. The following year Arch
bishop John Joseph Kcanc was chosen
rector, and in 1887, Pope I.eo XII having
given his approval, the Catholic Univer
sity of America was incorporated under
the laws of the District of Columbia and
the erection of Caldwell Hall was begun.
In November, 1889, the School of Sacred
Sciences was opened in Caldwell Hall.
Thus began this famous institution.
Since then numerous and notable endow
ments have been made, the scope of ac
tion of the university widened am some
of the most noted men in the world ad
ded to its corps of professors and teach
crs.
' The executive officers of the university
aro headed by James Cardinal ^Gibbons?,
archbishop of Baltimore, with Very Rev.
Thomas J. Sliahan. S. T. D-. pro-rector;
Michael Jenkins, treasurer: Rev. George
^ Doughertv, assistant treasurer: Prof.
George M. Rollins, Ph.D.. general sec
retary; Rev. William Turner, A. B.. S.
T D librarian, and Arthur Benedict
Crotty, L>L. B.. IX. M.. registrar.
Cardinal Gibbons is the president of the
board of trustees. Archbishop Patrick
John Ryan of Philadelphia, vice presi
dent, and tho archbishops of San 1' ran
cisco. St. Paul. Dubuque. New York.
Cincinnati, Chicago. Milwaukee. St. Douis,
New Orleans and Boston: Bishops Maes
of Covington. Kv.; Foley of Detroit and
Harkins of Providence; Rt. Rev. Mon
signor Lavelle of New York, l'ro-rector
Shahan, Treasurer Jenkins, former At
torney General Charles J. Bonaparte,
Michael Cudaliy, John D. Crlmmint,
Eugene A. Philbin, Richard C. Kerens
and Walter George Smith constitute the
remaining members of the board of
trustees.
Endowment of Chairs.
Chairs have been endowed as fo'tows:
The Shakespeare Caldwell chair of dog
matic theology, the Elizabeth Breckin
ridge Caldwell chair of philosophy, the
! Andrews chair of biblical archeology,
the Francis A. Drexel chair of moral
theology, the Eugene Kelly chair of cc
.-lesiasti.-al history, the Margaret Hughes
Kelly chair of Holy Scripture, the O Con
nor chair of canon law, t lie Quinn chair
of ecclesiastical history, the Father
Mathew chair of psychology, the James
Whiteford chair of common law, the
Banigan chair of political cconomy, the
chair of Gaelic language and literature,
the P B. O'Brien chair of chemistry, the
John O'Brien chair of physics, the Rich
ard M O'Brien chair of Roman law, the
Gardiner chair of Greek language and
literature and the Walburg chair of Ger
man language and literature, together
with a number of fellowships and scholar
siii ps.
The university at present comprises five
schools, a* follows: Sacred sciences, law,
philosophy, letters and scierfres. The
school of sacred sciences comprises six de
partments, viz: Sacred Scripture, dog
matic theology, moral theology, church
history, apologetics and canon la^. i he
school of law comprises the departments
of jurisprudence, common law and civil
law; the school of philosophy, the depart
ments of scholastic philosophy, modern
philosophy, the history of philosophy,
psychology, ethics, his ton*, sociology, eco
nomics and politics; the school of letters,
the departments of comparative philology,
i Sanskrit language and literature, Semitic
and Egyptian languages and literatures.
Latin language and literature, Greek
language and literature. Celtic languages
and literature. English language and liter
ature, French language and literature, and
German language and literature, and the
school of sciences, the departments of
mathematics, chemistry, physics, astrono
my, civil engineering, electrical engineer
ing biology and botany. To these schools
has been added a collegiate -or under
graduate department for the special train
ing of young men for their intended ad
vanced work in the foregoing schools or
in the professional schools of other uni
versities.
Student Makes Own Choice.
Subject to the approval of the rector,
it is announced, every student of the
graduate departments may elect the de
partments whose courses he will follow.
If found qualified to pursue advanced
courses in several departments he may
elect between such courses also. Students
engaged in rudimentary work, however,
must follow the courses prescribed by
their instructors.
The standard of scholarship required
for admission to the graduate depart
ments is specifically prescribed in the
July bulletin of the university in which
the general announcements are made.
The university is open to all male stu
dents of good moral character, without
regard to their religion, with studious
habits, who have attained the standard
of scholarship prescribed. Applications
for admission must be in writing, ad
dressed to the rector, and give the full
name, residence and age of the applicant,
the department or departments he desires
to enter, the character, extent and place
of his part education and the degrees al
ready received by him.
Every student of the collegiate depart
ment, it is prescribed, must be a member
of a college of the university and. unless
excused by the rector, must reside In the
building provided for its use. Wherever
he may reside he is subject to the su
pervision and control of the president of
the college and to its rules respecting
morals, studies and general conduct, and
may be reproved, suspended or expelled,
according to the gravity of his offense.
The academic year begin? the first
Tuesday of October and ends the Wed
nesday nearest the seventh day of June
following. Short recesses are given at
Christmas and Easter. The fees and ex
penses are given in the. July bulletin of
the university or may be had upon appli
cation to the registrar.
Degrees Conferred.
The following degrees win be conferredJ_
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Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C.
Very Rev. Thomas J. Shahan, D. D., Rector
FOR LAY AND CLERICAL STUDENTS
GRADUATE AND COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENTS
FALL TERM OPENS OCTOBER 5, 1909
DEGREES CONFERRED IN THE GRADUATE STUDIES
IX THE UNIVERSITY AT LARGEt
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D); Master of Arts (A.M.).
IX THE SCHOOL. OF LAWi
Doctor of Law? (L.L.D.); Doctor of Utriusque Juris (J.U.D.); Doctor Ci
villis Juris (J.C.D.): Doctor of Communis Juris (J.C.D.): Licentiate in Civil
Law (J.C.L); Licentiate in Common Law (J.C.L); Doctor of Civil Law
(D.C.L.): Master of Civil Law (M.C.L.); Bachelor of Civil Law <B.C.L.); Doc
tor of Law (J.D.); Master of Laws (LL.M.).
IX THE SCHOOL. OF PHILOSOPHY:
Dor-tor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Master of Philosophy (Ph.M.); Bachelor
of Philosophy (Ph.B.V
IX THE SCHOOL OF LETTERS:
Doctor of Letters (L.H.D.); Master of Letters (L.II.M.); Bachelor oC
Letters (.L.H.B.).
IX THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCES:
Doctor of Science (Sc.D.); Master of Science (M.S.); Electrical Engineer
(E.E.); Civil Engineer (C.E.).
DEGREES CONFERRED IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IX CIVIL ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, OR CHEMICAL ENGINEER
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OPEN TO GRADUATES OF HIGH SCHOOLS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
1909. FALL TERM:
Tuesday, Oct. 5.?Lectures begin in all schools of the University at 0 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 25.?Thanksgiving day. Holiday.
Wednesday. Dec. 8.?Patnonal Feast of the. University. Holiday.
Thursday, Dec. 23.?Christmas recess begins at VI m.
* J9I0. WINTER TERM:
Tuesday, Jan. 4.?Lectures resumed at 0 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22.?Washington's Birthday. Holiday.
Monday, March 7.?Patronal Feast of the School of Philosophy. Holiday.
Wednesday, March 20.?Easter recess begins at "i p.m.
191#. SPRING TERM:
Tuesday, March 20.?Lectures resumed at 9 a.in.
Sunday, May 29.?Memorial Day. Holiday. ?
Wednesday, June 8.?Graduation Day.
1010. FALL TERM:
Tuesday, Oct. 4.?Lectures begin in all the schools of the. University at 9 a.m.
The Catholic University occupies a commanding site, comprising To acres, situated within the city limits, adjoining tho National Soldiers' Home of 700
acres. Excellent street car and railroad service bring it within 15 minutes' ride of the center of the city.
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by the university upon students who are
oiiallfled to receive them:
In the university at large?Doc<tor
philosophy (Ph. D), master of arts
(AIn^the collegiate departnicnt-Ba.ehelor
of arts (A. B.). bachelor of sciences
<PInSthe school of the /anredsc^nce^
Doctor in sacred 1t,]?olo.K^vr fp j
licentiate in sacred theology <s. r. I .
bachelor in sacred theology r
ii?? canon 'ST T <?"
canon ^lawCJ^C. G?'Vaw-Doctoroflaws,
(IAj D >, doctor utriusque juris (J. U. l-M.
doctor civilis juris (.!. C. D.>, doctor com
11 ?iic inri^ D.>, licentiate in civil
TaiTaT X
< T I>.). master of laws (hi*. M- ?
in the school of philosophy?Doctor of
nhilosonliv 1PI1. D.?. master of philosophy
iPh M > bachelor of philosophy <Fh. B.>.
In the school of letters-Doctor of let
ters (|H. D ?. master of letters (U H
\r i bachelor of letters < D. If. B. ?
In the school of sciences-Doctor of
science (Sc. D.>, master o s? ,p'^' *
S>, electrical engineer (E. L*>, C-Ul
gincer (C. E.). _
FOR TH0RQU8H EDUCATION
EQUIPMENT of ursuline
ACADEMY, WILMINGTON, PEL. j
Teaches English, Grammar, Elemen- j
tary and Advanced French, His
tory and Essential Branches.
Completely 'quipped to train girls in
every stago and branch of a thorough
education is the claim of the Ursuhne
Academy at Wilmington. Del. The
academy, a large, roomy building, th s -
uated on Delaware avenue, in ample
prounds, which afford all the advantages
of pure air. room for outdoor exercises
and comfort while studying, so essential
to the health of the young
Its location makes it easily accessible
from all parts of the city; also from the
Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad stations, and is thus -convenient
to Washington, Philadelphia and New
York. The studies of the junior depart
ment embrace Christian doctrine, Eng
lish grammar, composition, elementary
French. English literature, history of the
United States and of England, physiolo
gy. geography, arithmetic, elocution, phy
sical culture, drawing and class singing.
The studies of the senior department
are Christian doctrine, English rhetoric
and literature, history of Greece Rome
and France, algebra, geometry, physics,
chemistry, biology, physiology, civics ad
vanced French, l.atin, drawing, elocution,
class singing and physical culture.
In connection with these classes are
small select libraries, where each term
the pupils are required to read a certain
number of books. The music and singing
department is under successful educators,
whose constant aim is to elevate the
standard of musical culture, both in taste
and execution. Harmony is taught to ad
vanced pupils and frequent concerts test
the progress of each pupil. Those desir
ing a special course may select such
studies as are approved by their parents.
The school year begins the second Mon
day in September and closes in June.
Vacations consist of Thanksgiving day
and two weeks at Christmas and one
week at Easter. It is the aim of the
school to accomplish a symmetrical de
velopment of the moral and the physical
as well as the mental powers of its stu
dents, and to stimulate in them a desire
for knowledge and a taste for study. The
school is also prepared to give ani exten
sion course of the college of St. Angela.
The Secret of Meredith.
From the Atlantic Monthly.
The secret of George Meredith's mys
tery may perhaps lie in the fact that
never before has a writer of such emi
nence partaken at one time in so full a
measure of the critical and the creative
faculty. Shakespeare knew how to write
a ulay, Aristotle knew how one ought to
be written; we shall rarely find in the
study of any period fin Sriithor pre-emi*
nent both as critic and creator. That
word which is able to make flesh of
abstract material comes seldom from the
mouth of the scientist, however fine and
true be his knowledge, potent, his voice
or sturdy his faith. What a monstrosity
Indeed was that Frankenstein, man cre
ated by the hand of man to scare the
public of a century ago! Nor could ever
a workman, however curious his art,
make of any dry bones a Zagloba. This
it is then which marks George Meredith
as unique among artists: that being first
a critic of man, he is in a secondary
degree, and yet So a degree extraordi
nary, a creator of man.
Beal Thing.
From the Karsat City Times.
"Is this a genuine Boston bull ter
rier?"
"Yes, the bona fldo article.
Distinction.
From the New York Sun.
Father?Do I understand you to say you
wish to be my son-in-law?
Suitor?No, sir; I want to marry your
daughter.
Ursuline Academy,
Wilmington, Delaware.
The Ursuline Academy, in charge of the Ursuline
Nuns, is situated on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of
three beautiful parks. Its position makes it accessible from
all parts of the city; also from the Pennsylvania and the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stations, thus making it con
venient to reach New York, Philadelphia, Washington and
Baltimore.
The school building, surrounded by beautiful lawns
and gardens, is homelike and attractive. All the class
rooms are airy and well lighted. The number of pupils in
each room is limited, insuring individual attention.
The Academy is a high grade school for Young Ladies
and Children. College Preparatory, General, Spccial and
Finishing Courses are given with every opportunity for
culture, also extension course of the College of St. Angela.
Marked attention is paid to Music, French, Latin and
Literature.
The scholastic ye^r is divided into two terms. The first
begins in September, the second in February. Examina
tions are held in mid-year and at the end of school year. .
For particulars apply to
MOTHER SUPERIOR,
J)
ST. PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.
Located at 10th and K Streets Northwest.
Includes 2 Years' Grammar School Course.
Complete Courses in Academic and Business Branches
Leading to Diplomas.
Academic
Department:
Latin,
Greek,
German or French,
Logic,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Astronomy.
Business
Department:
Bookkeeping,
Stenography,
Typewriting,
Commercial Law,
Commercial Geography,
Commercial Arithmetic,
Business Methods,
German or French.
Common
Studies:
English,
Rhetoric,
Higher Mathematics,
History,
Literature,
Catechism,
Religious Instruction.
PREPARATORY TO COLLEGE.
Catholic Laymen, Instructors. Rev. Thos. E. McGuigan, Director.
Make Application at St. Patrick's Rectory or St. Patrick's Academy.
Fall Session Begins September 13,9 a.m.
"I wish I owned an aeroplane instead
of an auto." "Why?" "I could then look
at my neighbors without feeling that
every one of them was wishing that I
would take him for a ride."?Detroit Free
Press,
Stenographer?My employer is brutal to
me.
Friend?Mercy! Does he drink?
Stenographer?No. He eats candy, and
he does it while he is dictating to iue.?
Cleveland Leader.
She (indignantly, as train emerges from
long tunnel)?Sir, you took advantage of
a defenseless woman when you kissed me
back there!
He?Defenseless? Nonsense! The
darkness protected us both!?Judffo.