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APPENDIX.

[Institutions concerning which information was received after the list on pp. I to 93 of this book had been prepared.]

Auburn.

ALABAMA.

UNITED STATES.

State Agricultural and Mechanical College.-11 Instructors. Six independent courses: Agriculture, Literature, Science, Surveying, and Bookkeeping. Preparatory School in connection. Tuition free; expenses low. Rev. I. T. TICHENOR, D.D., President. Gainesville.

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Sacramento.

(Art and Business College is no longer in existence.)

Gainesville Female Institute. L. M. STONE, A.M., (Home Kindergarten discontinued.)
Principal.

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St. Catherine's Academy. Conducted by the Sisters of Saint Dominic. This institution affords every facility for the acquisition of a refined and solid education. The Academy was founded in 1850, and now ranks among the most successful educational institutions in the State. The course of instruction embraces the English, French, Spanish, and Latin Languages, Rhetoric, Elocution, Composition, Ancient and Modern History, Biography, Mythology, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Book-keeping, Botany, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geography, Astronomy and Use of Globes, Vocal Music. Instrumental Music, including the Piano, Guitar, and Organ; Writing, Painting in Water Colors and Oil; Tapestry, Plain and Ornamental Needlework, etc., etc. Terms, for board and tuition (payable half-yearly in advance), $225.00. Parents may rest satisfied that every attention, consistent with the spirit of a firm but mild government, will be paid to the comfort of the young ladies placed at this institution. All correspondence of the young ladies will be subject to the inspection of the superioress. Letters of enquiry may be addressed to the SISTER-SUPERIOR.

Young Ladies' Seminary. Careful instruction in all the departments of study designed to fit young ladies for the practical duties of life. Competent teachers, cheerful location, thorough and practical scholarship. Board and tuition, $160.00 per session of 20 weeks. Mrs. M. ATKINS LYNCH, Príncipal.

Sacramento Business College is now Sacramento Business College and Telegraph Institute. E. C. ATKINSON, President.

San Francisco.

Heald's Business College. Designed to impart a thorough English education, a complete Business training, and practical instruction in Modern Languages, Drawing, Telegraphy, etc. The SchoolRoom and Counting-Room are united upon a plan that secures to the student all the practical advantages of each. There is in operation a Banking House, with Checks, Drafts, Notes, Bills of Exchange, Certificates of Deposit, etc., fully illustrating the banking business. The plan of instruction includes both class exercises and individual instruction. By this plan pupils are advanced rapidly, and greater progress is shown in three months than in many other schools in one year. The student is never retarded by those less advanced or of inferior ability, and is never obliged to remain idle, waiting for needed instruction. Full particulars regarding the school and its workings may be had at the office of the College, 24 Post Street, or by addressing E. P. HEALD, President.

College of Medicine (University of California). R. BEVERLY COLE, M.D., Dean of the Faculty, 518 Sutter St.

Medical College of the Pacific. HENRY GIBBONS, Jr., Dean.

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Colorado.

Denver,

Connecticut.

New Grammar School. A full course of study

Miss Beebe's Kindergarten. ELEANOR BEEBE. Prin- in both the Classical and English Departments. cipal.

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Lyme.

Home School. Mrs. ROBERT H. GRISWOLD and daughters, in their healthy and very pleasant home at Lyme, will receive a few young ladies, and thoroughly teach the piano, harp, guitar, singing by the Italian method, and drawing, sketching and painting in oil and water colors. References: Chief-Justice Waite, Washington, D.C., Judge McCurdy, Lyme, Conn.; C. H. Ludington, esq., 276 Madison Ave., New York; Professor Salisbury, New Haven, Conn. Middletown.

Mrs. Colton's School for Girls.-A limited number received, on whom unusual attention is bestowed for both care and instruction. Terms, $450.00 per year. School for Girls.-Full corps of teachers. Best instruction. Health, mind, manners, morals, all cared for. Generous table. Cheerful home. Number limited. References: Ex.-Pres. Woolsey, of Yale College; Hon. Wm. E. Dodge, New York; and many others. Address Rev. B. A. SMITH, Principal.

New Haven.

Prepares boys for business or for College in the most thorough manner. For circulars or information, address Mr. GILES, Principal, Nos. 11 and 12, Insurance Building.

Misses Edwards). English and French School for Young Ladies and Children. For circulars and further information, apply to the Principals, at No. 57 Elm Street.

Miss Orton and Miss Nichols (Successors to the

Sheffie'd Scientific School of Yale College. - Courses in Chemistry, Pure and Applied, in Civil and Dynamic Engineering, in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Mineralogy, and Geology, and in general scientific studies, with English, French, and German, Political Economy, History, etc. For programme, address Prof. GEORGE J. BRUSH, Executive Officer. Mrs. Stebbins' School. 46 Clark Street. Miss Stevenson's School. 201 Chapel Street. Norwalk.

Home Lawn School for Young Ladies and Children. Miss H. M. STEVENS, Principal.

Young Ladies and Children's Institute, Belden Ave. Miss E. M. CARTER, Box 83.

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Stamford.

Echo Lawn Institute for Young Ladies and Misses. Designed to afford the very best facilities in the preparation of Young Ladies for Colleges of the highest grade. Board and tuition per year, $400.00. C. C. WETSELL, Principal.

Gothic Hall. An English, French, and German Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Girls, and Little Children. Board and tuition, $500.00 per year. Misses AIKEN and CHASE, Principals. Mr. King's Day School for Boys. H. U. KING, Principal.

Mrs. Richardson's English, French, and German Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies.

Waterbury.

boys for the best colleges and scientific schools. 4 InWaterbury English and Classical School prepares structors. School year, 38 weeks; course, 3 years; location healthful; church, society, and literary sur

but no red tape; small classes; hour recitations; each teacher devotes entire time to one branch; expenses from $375.00 to $450.00; no extras. I. JENNINGS, A.M., Master.

College and Conmercial Institute. - General Rus-roundings the very best; discipline kind and firm, sell's School. 44th year. 12 Instructors. Prepares for College, Scientific Schools, or Business. Thorough physical training by military drilling, gymnastics, etc. For full information, address WM.H. RUSSELL, A.M., Principal.

The Elderage, a Family and Day School for Young Ladies. Primary, Preparatory, and Collegiate Departments. Expenses for Board and Tuition, per schoolyear $350.00. The MISSES BANGS, Principals, 136 Sherman Avenue.

Madame Louise Gehanne's French Classes. No. 175 Temple Street.

Miss S. M. Hope's Select School. Howe and Martin Streets.

Miss Newcomb's School for Children, 143 Wooster Street. Kindergarten instruction for younger children. For terms, etc., address Mrs. S. W. NEWCOMB, Principal.

Weston.

located at Weston, one of the Weston Military Institute. A superior school towns of Connecticut, and within easy reach of New most salubrious York City. To boys and young gentlemen who desire preparing for College or business, it offers superior educational advantages. Connected with the Institute is a Riding School, and ten fine saddle horses are at the disposal of those wishing to learn this healthy exercise. For full particulars and catalogue, apply to the Principal and Proprietor, Gen. A. S. JARVIS.

Wilton. (Whitlock's Boarding School, removed to Saugatuck, Conn.)

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Wilmington Conference Academy.

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ors. Buildings (valued at $45,000) supplied with gas, heaters, baths, etc. Elective and Regular courses. Board and tuition, $200.00 per annum. R. H. SKINNER, A.M., Principal.

Wilmington. Rugby Academy, A Boarding School for Boys. 8 experienced teachers. Terms, $250.00 to $300.00. For catalogues and circulars, address Dr. SAMUEL W. MURPHY, A.M., Principal., References: Hon. Thos. F. Bayard, Hon. E. G. Bradford, Right Rev. Henry C. Lay, D.D., Right Rev. Wm. Pinkney, D.D.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washington.

The Archer Institute. Mrs. ARCHER, late Principal of Patapsco Female Institute, near Baltimore, has removed her school to Washington City. For circulars, address Mrs. M. R. ARCHER, 1401 Massachusetts Avenue.

Capitol Hill Kindergarten. -22 3rd St., S. E., Miss NELLY BOYDEN, Principal.

The Eclectic Seminary. Conducted upon a new and original method which embraces the really valuable elements of the Oral, Objective, Kindergarten, and Industrial methods. Primary and Academical Departments. Improvement guaranteed. Mr. and Mrs. Z. RICHARDS, Principals, 1434 Q Street.

(Miss Graves' Select School and Kindergarten succeeds the one formerly taught by Misses Merrill and Graves.)

(Miss Hooper's Kindergarten has been discontinued.) (Irving Place Kindergarten has been discontinued. Mt. Pleasant Kindergarten. Miss JULIA HESS, Principal.

Washington Conservatory of Music. -432 Ninth Street, N. W. 10th year. 12 Instructors. The instructions of the best teachers in every department of music furnished at the lowest possible cost to the pupils. O. B. BULLARD, Director.

Macon.

GEORGIA.

Pio Nono College. - Full Classical, Scientific, and Commercial courses. The Institution is situated upon the heights surrounding the City of Macon, at an elevation of nearly 600 feet above the level of the sea. The surroundings are beautiful and picturesque. The various branches of a complete college education are thoroughly imparted by a competent staff of professors and tutors. The domestic department is under the management of the Sisters of Mercy. Board and tuition in all the college branches, per year, $230.00. Rt. Rev. WM. H. GROSS, D.D., Bishop of Savannah, President.

ILLINOIS.

Addison.
German Evangelical-Lutheran Teachers Semi-

nary. - A theological school under the direction of the Missouri Synod for the Education of Ministers for the Lutheran Church. 5 years' course of study. 5 Professors. Terms commence September 1st and terminate June 30th. J. C. W. LINDEMANN, Principal.

Belleville.

Institute of the Immaculate Conception. Under the charge of the School Sisters de Notre Dame. This

Illinois.

institution, situated in the most beautiful and healthy part of Southern Illinois, combines thorough training tion. Board and Tuition, per year, $150.00. School year in English and German with a truly Christian educacommences Sept. 1st. For further particulars,address the Principal, Sister MARY JEROME.

Carbondale.

ment and Illustration in advertising pages.) South Illinois Normal University. (See AnnounceChicago.

Mlle. C. Broussais' French and English School for 564 Michigan Ave. Young Ladies and Children. Chicago Medical College. (Revised Announcement.) Each annual course occupies nine months of the year and is divided into two terms. The first, or spring term commences on the second Monday in March and continues until the 15th of June. The second, or winter term commences on the first day of October and closes on the first Tuesday in March. Students may enter at the commencement of either the Spring or the Winter term. J. H. HOLLISTER, M.D., Secretary, 73 Randolph St.

Mrs. Theo. L. Hegan's Primary School. 218 Twentyninth St.

Saint Agnes School. The curriculum embraces the plain English branches as well as a full academic course. This school has but one daily session-from 9 to 12.30. Mrs. McREYNOLDS, Principal, 7013 West

Monroe St.

South Side Academy. A Boarding and Day School for both sexes. Collegiate, Intermediate, Primary, and Kindergarten Departments. Day and evening session for class instruction or private lessons, thus affording to ladies and gentlemen, or pupils not otherwise connected with the Academy, excellent facilities for special studies. Pupils from the suburbs boarded by the week, if desired. For references and circulars, address the Principal, Mrs. R. C. Ross, 9 Langley Av. Dover.

(Dover Normal School. O. N. CARTER succeeds as Principal.)

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Hyde Park.

Kenwood Hall. A first class Boarding (and Day) School for Young Ladies, at Kenwood Station, 48th Street and Madison Avenue, Chicago. Unrivaled in situation, attractions, and advantages. Opens under the direction of Mrs. Prof. W. C. RICHARDS, with a full staff of Teachers in all Departments. Prof. W. C. RICHARDS, Ph. D., will have charge of all the Science classes. Send for circular with full details. Joliet.

St. Francis Academy for Young Ladies. Under the charge of Sisters of St. Francis. Board and Tuition, including a thorough English and German course, for ten months, $150.00. For further information, apply to the MOTHER-SUPERIOR, O.S.F., Letter Box 1074. Lake Forest.

Lake Forest University. - Collegiate Department offers unsurpassed facilities for young men and young

Illinois.

women desiring a Christian education. Classical and Scientific courses, with complete corps of professors. Expenses reduced so as to place a college education within the reach of all. Society and moral and religious influences the best. Location the most beautiful and healthful in the Northwest. Address Rev. D. S. GREGORY, D.D., President.

Young Ladies' Seminary (Ferry Hall). Connected with but socially distinct from the Lake Forest University. Standard of instruction elevated by aid of College Faculty. Thorough training in English, Scientific, and Classical branches. Unequaled advantages in Music, Painting, and Modern Languages. Special attention given to health and physical culture. Buildings, grounds, society, and home and Christian influences all that could be desired. Address the Principal, Rev. A. G. WILSON, A.M.

Lake View.

Irving Military Academy. A Scientific, Classical, and Commercial Academy for Boys. Educational facilities the best in the Northwest. Send for catalogue. Office, 169 Madison Street, Room 3, Chicago. Capt. J. CLAUDE HILL, Commandant; Col. G. S. HOLLISTER, Principal.

Princeton.

Princeton High School. - 8 Instructors; 327 pupils. H. C. MCDOUGALL, Principal. Quincy.

St. Francis Solanus College.- Under the direction of the Fathers of St. Francis. Opens the second session of its 19th school year Sept. 4th, 1878. Terms for Board, Lodging, and Tuition, per year, $185.00. Music extra. For fuller information, address the President, Rev. P. ANSELMUS MÜLLER, O.S.F.

St. Mary's Institute. Under the charge of the School Sisters de Notre Dame. This institution, located in the most pleasant part of the town, affords superior educational facilities and advantages for young ladies desiring a Christian education. Board and Tuition, including the English branches, German, French, and all kinds of needle-work, per year, $150.00. School year begins on the first Monday in September. Address the Principal, Sister M. BONIFACIA.

Ravenswood.

Rogers' Collegiate Institute and Family Boarding School. Delightful location near Lake Michigan. Thorough preparation for College or business. Send for circular. M. L. ROGERS, Principal.

Washington Heights.

Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.-For Young Ladies, under the charge of the Sisters de Notre Dame. Terms for Board and Tuition, per annum, $130.00. For particulars, apply to the SUPERIORESS.

Danville.

INDIANA.

Central Normal School.-Has the same well-known Faculty, with several valuable additions. A School for the Poor as well as the Rich. The improved facilities and the permanency of the Normal in Danville, offer the most favorable advantages. Students are received at any time, and are properly classified at once. Preparatory, Common School, Teachers', Business, Scientific, Classical, Surveying, Musical, Elocution, Penmanship, Drawing, and Painting Departments. Students select their own studies. One tuition admits to every department. (Instrumental Music and Painting are the only extras.) New catalogues will be sent on application. Address W. F. HARPER, Principal.

Evansville.

Evansville Commercial College and Institute of Penmanship and Telegraphy.-Formed by the consolidation of the Crescent City Commercial College and the Evansville Commercial College. RANK and WRIGHT, Proprietors.

Indiana.

Indianapolis. thoroughly for College. Indianapolis Classical School. - Prepares boys T. L. SEWALL and W. F. ABBOTT, Principals.

Indiana School of Art. Full course of instruction, under competent professors, in Free Hand Drawing, Machine and Architectural Draughting, Perspective, Artistic Anatomy, Sculpture, Figure, Landscape, and Decorative Painting in oil and water colors, Engraving, Lithography, Ceramic Art, Wood Carving, and Industrial Art in all its branches. A fine collection of Antiques has been procured, and Models in historical costume, etc., will be furnished for Life Classes. Neither pains nor expense spared to give pupils the most thorough and practical knowl edge of the principles and methods of art work. Scholars can enter the school at any time, and pay by the month or quarter, as they may prefer. The school is open the year through without intermission. Terms of tuition, ten dollars per month, or twentyfive dollars per quarter, payable in advance. Information concerning the school will be furnished on application to CLINTON C. RILEY, Secretary. Ladoga,

The Central Indiana Normal School and Business Institute has placed itself in the lead of Normal Schools in the United States by adopting a more liberal course of study than is offered by others. At the same time it has reduced expenses below those of any other school. $110.00 will pay for room rent, good board, and tuition for a year of 44 weeks. The vigor and prospects of the Institution are shown in the Ten Thousand Dollar Donation it has received this year, and its new building, new library, new geological cabinet, new extensive line of apparatus, three new departments of study, superior faculty, and the favorable opinion of an intelligent public. Catalogue sent free to any address. WARREN DARST and J. C. MURRAY, Principals. Logansport.

(Smithson College not in session. Probably discontinued.)

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