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New Jersey.

Elizabeth.

Jefferson Park Academy.

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A select school for

New Jersey. Waterford.

Home School for Boys.-On Camden and Atlantic

young ladies. Mrs. SELINA W. LANSLEY, Principal. Railroad. This offers a remarkably healthy locality, a thorough preparation for business or college, and a happy home. Number limited. Rev. J. G. SHINN, A.M., Principal.

Jersey City.

St. Dominic's Academy. First Street. Under charge of the Sisters of St. Dominie. A recently established Boarding and Day School, affording to Young Ladies a thorough Christian, useful, and refined education. The Musical Department is conducted on the plan of one of the best Conservatories of Europe. For further particulars, address SISTER SUPERIOR OF DOMINICAN CONVENT.

St. Peter's College. Grand Street. A new College, incorporated with all the privileges of a University, and under the direction of the Jesuit Fathers. It is intended for day scholars only. There are two distinct courses of study, the classical and the commercial. There is also a Preparatory Department, in which younger students are fitted for either of the regular courses. For terms and further particulars, apply to Rev. GEORGE B. KENNY, S. J.

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English and French Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and little girls. Miss STEVENSON, Principal.

Newark. Boarding and Day School. Instruction in the Elementary branches, the Languages, and Sciences. Pupils prepared for college or the European universities. Board and tuition, $200.00 per annum. Dr. C. W. BLUM, Principal, 427 Court Street.

Miss Hulse's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Children, with Kindergarten, 41 Webster Street. Thoroughness in all studies required. Miss C. G. HULSE, Principal.

New Jersey Business College and Phonetic Institute. 6 Instructors. Thorough and practical education for business and for real life. C. T. MILLER and G. A. STOCKWELL, Principals.

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The Passaic Falls Institute for Young Ladies and Children. 5 Instructors. Primary, Intermediate, and Academic Departments. Prepares for the Harvard examinations and for all leading colleges. Rev. J. C. WYCKOFF, Principal.

Schooley's Mountain.
Schooley's Mountain Seminary.

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Woodstown.

Woodstown Academy. Thorough instruction; fine, healthy location. Preparation for college, business, or teaching. Special care of young and backward pupils. Superior advantages at lower rates than elsewhere. Those seeking a good home-like school should address A. C. NORRIS, A.M., Principal.

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Albany.

NEW YORK.

English, French, and Classical Institute. -Young Ladies' Boarding and Day School. Complete course of study in English, French, Latin, German, Music, and Art. Superior advantages for French. References:

Rev. R. W. Clark, D.D., Rev. J. MCC. Holmes, D.D., Hon. W. L. Learned, LL.D., Albany; Rev. C. P. Bush, D.D., Rev. W. M. Taylor, D.D., New York City; Rev. G. Lewis Platt, Tivoli, N. Y. For circulars, address the Principals, Mons. & Mme. COMMETTE, 191 North Pearl Street.

Amenia.

(Amenia Seminary is now under the direction of Prof. E. C. ALLEN.)

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St. Joseph's Academy. Conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph. This institution is situated in a retired and healthy part of the city, and commands a fine view of the beautiful Susquehanna River and the surrounding country.

The schola-tic year is divided into two sessions of five months each, the first commencing on the first Monday in September, and the second on the first Board, tuition, bedding, and Monday in February. washing, per session, $90.00. Music and languages form extra charges. For further information, apply

to the MOTHER-SUPERIOR.

Brooklyn.

St. Alban's Hall.
A Boarding and Day School
Number of
for Young Ladies, Girls, and small Boys. A colle

students limited to twenty. The Rev. L. I. STOUTEN- giate course is provided to suit the requirements of BURGH, Principal.

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New York.

Miss Prindle's Kindergarten (for children between the ages of 3 and 7). Terms, $100.00 yearly, payable quarterly in advance and including all needed material.

Miss Prindle is a pupil of Mrs. Kraus, Mrs. Kriege, and Miss Blow and has had five years' successful experience in directing Kindergartens. She is permitted to refer to the gentlemen named below (who will give any desired information as to her methods): Dr. C. R. McClellan, Brooklyn; Dr. W. H. Martin, Brooklyn; Prof. and Mrs. Kraus, New York; Miss S. E. Blow, St. Louis, Mo.; D. W. Van Ingen, Esq., George L. Brown, Esq., W. F. Bunker, Esq., E. H. Van Ingen, Esq., Brooklyn. Address Miss L. C. PRINDLE, 177 Montague Street.

Visitation Academy, cor. Johnson and Pearl Streets. Day School. The scholastic year commences on the first Monday in September, and closes the last week of June; it is divided into four sessions, of

ten weeks each.

Terms, per session: First Department, $17.75; Second Department, $14.75; Preparatory, $10.50. Music and accomplishments form extra charges. Buffalo.

New York.

pupils accommodated in the family of the Principal. For information or circular, address Wм. D. PERRY, Principal, Box 654.

Jamaica.

German, and Classics for $325.00.
Maple Hall Institute for Boys. - English, French,
Kingston.

(Kearsarge School for Boys is no longer in existence.) Lima.

Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. 11 Instructors; 278 students. One of the oldest Seminaries in the United States, affording to both sexes superior facil. ities for acquiring a thorough education. Location, Grounds, Building, and Appliances are unexcelled, Tuition in the solid branches free. Six courses of study. 1. Grammar School; 2. Commercial; 3. Art; 4. Music; 5. College-Preparatory, 6. Graduating Course in Literature and Science. Thorough and competent instructors in each Department. Superior advantages in Music and Art. Business College Rev. G. furnishes a thorough Commercial course. H. BRIDGMAN, A.M., Principal. Macedon Center.

as Principal.)

Holy Angels' Boarding School and Academy. (Macedon Academy. D. D. VAN ALLEN, A.M., succeeds This Institution, under the direction of the Grey Nuns from Canada, offers to Young Ladies all the advantages of a thorough English and French education, including both the useful and ornamental.

The magnificent new building, just erected in the immediate vicinity of extensive parks, commands a complete view of the city, lake, and surrounding scenery, while the climate is remarkable for its salubrity.

French is taught free of charge, and spoken in the institution.

The Academic year consists of four terms, of ten weeks each, commencing as follows: September 1st, November 15th, February 1st, and April 15th.

Board and tuition, per year, $150.00. For further particulars, apply to the LADY SUPERIORESS.

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Flatbush.

Manhasset.

Family Boarding School.-On a farm 14 miles from New York. Board, washing, tuition, and the comforts of a country home. Scholars receive a mother's care. Mrs. H. C. MONELL, Principal. Mayville.

(Mayville Union School. T. J. PRATT succeeds as Principal.) Medina.

(Medina Academy. P: K. PATTISON succeeds as Principal.) Mexico.

Mexico Academy.

5 Instructors; 120 students. Collegiate, Preparatory, Academic, Classical, and Scientific courses of study. J. M. GIFFORD, Principal. Mt. Kisco.

Mt. Kisco Educational Institute. English and French Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Children. Terms reasonable. For circulars, address Miss P. HYATT, Principal.

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Notre Dame. An Institute and Day School for Young Academy de Notre Dame. - Under the Sisters de Ladies. Terms for Board and Tuition per annum, $150.00. For particulars, apply to the SUPERIORESS, 218

East 4th Street.

Art of Drawing, by the most thorough and ra Erasmus Hall Academy. J. HASBROUCK, A.M., Prin- tional method. Painting in oil or water colors; mod. cipal.

Franklin.

Delaware Literary Institute. A Boarding and Day School for Ladies and Gentlemen. Forty-Fourth Year. Classical and Scientific courses of study. Preparation for College a specialty. Boarding department in charge of the Principal at very reasonable

rates.

For catalogue and particulars, address the Principal, CHARLES H. VERRILL, A.M. Geneseo.

Geneseo Normal School. Established to educate Teachers. Tuition free and text-books furnished. Address WM. J. MILNE, Principal.

Hudson.

elling in wax or clay. Apply to AUGUST WILL.

Art Students' League, maintained by the young artists and students of New York for the purpose of securing the advantages of a thorough Academic course of study in art. Competent professors and instructors. The dues are fixed at a rate just sufficient to defray the actual cost of maintaining the several classes. FRANK WALLER, President, 108 Fifth Avenue.

Mr. Ash's School. A thorough instruction for young gentlemen in class or in private. THOMAS R. ASH, 103 West 40th Street. Miss Ayres' English, French, and German School for Young Ladies and Children. 15 West 42d Street.

Brampton School for Young Ladies and Children. English System, solid, thorough, and practical. Music Hudson Academy.-Incorporated 1807. Thorough taught by competent teachers. Miss E. BRYAN, instruction; reasonable terms; best of references. Six | Principal, First Avenue, near 120th Street, NEW YORK.

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Cheap Writing Classes.-Ten lessons, $2.50; Bookkeeping, etc. Success guaranteed. OLIVER B. GOLDSMITH, Principal, 23 East 14th St.

Mr. Churchill's School. 448 Madison Avenue.

Classical, French, English, and Primary School for Boys, under the direction of JOHN MACMULLEN and E. FEZANDIE, 1214 Broadway.

Classical and Mathematical School, with commercial and Primary Departments. 539, 541, and 543 5th Avenue (45th Street). Boys thoroughly prepared for college, scientific schools, or business; experienced assistants only; gymnasium; spacious rooms, sunny and open exposure, ample ventilation, sanitary heater. F. F. WILSON, A.M., and J. M. KELLOGG, A.M., M.D. (for 12 years head masters of the Anthon Grammar School), Principals.

The Collegiate School, 79 West 52d Street, corner 6th Avenue. The Rev. H. B. CHAPIN, Ph. D., Principal. Boys carefully fitted for college or business. Primary Department. 59th school year (1878-79). Miss Comstock's School, 32 and 34 West 40th Street, facing Reservoir Park. Boarding pupils limited to sixteen. German and French resident teachers; English and German Kindergarten; private class for boys; special advanced classes and art class in October. Mr. Cornwall's School. 210 West 42d Street. A Preparatory Scientific Department has been added. Dabney University School. Thorough preparation for the various Colleges and Universities. A liberal course of study, both in the Classics and in Modern Languages. V. DABNEY, Principal, 25 East

29th Street.

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Mme. Da Silva and Mrs. Bradford's (formerly Mrs. Ogden Hoffman's) English, French, and German Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Children, with Calisthenics. 17 West 38th Street. Application may be made by letter or personally as above. Lectures by Dr. Labberton.

Miss De Bruyn Kops and Miss Keith's (formerly Mlle. D'Oremieulx and Miss Keith) French Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, both with Kindergarten. 277 Madison Avenue.

Dolbear's Commercial College. Established 1835. Practical business education to persons of all ages. Separate department for ladies. THOS. P. DOLBEAR, Principal, 1193 Broadway.

Miss Du Vernet's Boarding and Day School for Boys under fifteen, at 102 East 30th Street, one door from 4th Avenue. The usual afternoon class to the Park will be resumed if desired.

Educational Institute and Kindergarten for Young Ladies and Children. Every facility for the acquirement of thorough and practical instruction. Miss ANNA C. LAMB, Principal, 114 E. 59th Street. Miss Edwards' School for Young Ladies. 52 East 54th Street.

New York.

German, Spanish, and English branches thoroughly taught. Sciences, Higher Mathematics, and Bookkeeping. Diplomas of Civil Engineering. Monthly reports. ALFRED M. COTTE, President (P. O. Station M).

Friends' Seminary.-Rutherford Place and E. 16th Street. A Graded School for Boys and Girls. 13 Instructors. Students fitted for college or for business. An efficient Primary Department for thorough elementary training. A Kindergarten Department for the youngest. BENJAMIN SMITH, A.M., Superintendent.

Mr. Otto W. Fuetterer (Göttingen University, Hanover, Germany) will receive private pupils in German and the Classics. Particular attention paid to German pronunciation and elocution. Address 56 West 22d Street.

Gardner Institute for Young Ladies, 4 West 47th Street. 21st year. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. GARDNER, Principals.

Mrs. Garretson's (assisted by Miss THURSTON) English, French, and German Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, 52 West 47th Street, near 5th Ave. Facilities for study of music unsurpassed. For circular and further information, apply to the Principal.

The Misses Graham's (successors to the Misses Green) School for Young Ladies. The course of instruction includes the French, English, and Latin Languages, Geography, Astronomy, Chemistry, and the other Natural Sciences; Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry; History, Belles-Lettres, Moral Science, Elocution, and Writing. Board, tuition, fuel, and stationery, per annum, $800.00. Address the PRIN CIPALS, I Fifth Avenue. Mrs. J.W. Green's Boarding and Day School for Girls, 91 Park Avenue.

Mrs. Widgery-Griswold's Art School, 5 East 14th St.

Miss Haines' Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Children. Miss Haines and Mademoiselle

de Janon respectfully inform their friends and the public that, their partnership having expired by its own limitation, the school has now re-opened under its former style and name. Mademoiselle DE JANON with able assistants will superintend the French Department. The English teachers who have contributed to give the school its efficiency and value will continue their connection with Miss HAINES, and she solicits the patronage so generously given in years past. 10 Grammercy Park.

Dr. T. E. Heidenfeld's Educational Institute. A Day and Boarding School for Young Ladies and Gentlemen. Designed for the cultivation of the bodily health and strength of the pupils; the gradual but thorough development of their mental powers; the acquirement of those abilities necessary in practical life; and the attainment of moral principles, self-respect, filial affection, and modesty. garten, Primary, Academic, and Collegiate Departments. Dr. THEO. E. HEIDENFELD, Principal, 822 Lexington Avenue.

Kinder

Holladay Collegiate Institute. - A select school for boys, giving thorough preparation for the best colleges. WALTER HOLLADAY, Principal, 1,323 Broadway.

Jackson Institute. Boston Avenue and 167th St. School for Young Ladies and Children. Terms, $300.00. J. A. Keenan's Classes in Rhetoric and Elocution, 8 Union Square. (See announcement in advertising pages).

T. D. Kellogg's School for both sexes, between the ages of 6 and 20. Peculiar method, short hours, perfect quiet, ample play-ground. Circulars on application. T. D. KELLOGG, Principal, 709 Sixth Ave.

English, French, and German Day School and Kindergarten. Children received as Boarding Pupils. Mrs. and Miss ROBERTS, Principals, 991 Sixth Avenue. Fifth Avenue Kindergarten, 397 5th Avenue, near 37th Street. Miss L. A. RICHMOND, Principal. The Misses Kirwan's Day School for Young Ladies Fort Washington French College.-A select, class- and Children. 40 West 48th Street. The school is ical, and commercial Catholic Lay Institution. 24th conducted on principles that are the result of years On the banks of the Hudson. A surpassingly of successful experience. Strict attention paid to all beautiful and healthy Summer and Winter Educational that promotes bodily health, in connection with careHome for Young Gentlemen. Latin, Greek, French, | ful and vigorous mental training.

year.

New York.

Knickerbocker Institute. Prepares for College in the shortest possible time; $2.00 per week. Highest references. 39 Union Square.

Ladies Art Association, 896 Broadway. Mrs. COLLIN, Secretary.

Language Classes. Full staff of competent teachers. Mrs. E. AUBERT, Principal, 141 Lexington Ave.

Law School of the University of the City of New York. A written as well as an oral examination is required for a degree. A full course requires two years, but equivalent study elsewhere is allowed. Lectures from 4 to 6 P. M. for the convenience of students in offices. For circulars, examination papers, 1878, etc., apply to D. R. JACQUES, Professor and Secretary of Faculty, 291 Broadway.

(Mlle. Lenz's French and English School for Young Ladies. See announcement in advertising pages.) (Locust Hill School not in existence.)

Manhattan Academy.- Terms, payable quarterly, in advance: Entrance Fee, Board, Tuition, and Washing, per session of ten months, $250.00. For particulars, address BROTHER BERTRAM, Director, 213 West Thirty second Street.

Mrs. S. Mapes Tolles will receive pupils in drawing, painting, china, and decoration. 337 4th Ave., corner of 25th Street.

J. H. Morse's School for Boys, 1,267 Broadway, Room 22. Boys thoroughly prepared for Harvard, Yale, and other colleges.

Miss Mosher's School. 226 East 50th Street.

Mount Washington Collegiate Institute, 40 Washington Square. Dr. GEO. W. CLARKE, Principal, prepares pupils of all ages for business or college. 1878-79, thirty-sixth year. Catalogues at book-stores and at the Institute.

Mr. Wm. W. Newell's Preparatory Class for Harvard and other Universities. 115 East 26th Street.

New York College of Modern Languages, 6 Fast 20th Street. The faculty is composed of eminent native instructors. Professor OTTO KUPHAL, of the Royal Military College at Berlin, Director. Circulars at the college.

New York College of Music, 163 East 70th Street. Board of General Supervisors: E. H. SCHERMERHORN, J. HALLGARTEN, O. F. LIVINGSTON, THEO. THOMAS, H. KIDDLE. Professors-Piano: B. BOECKELMAN, Mrs. E. WEISMAN, G. NUNEZ, C. C. MULLER, F. KRAEMER, O. KLAWZEK. Vocal Department: I. TAMARO, M. G. GIANETTI. Choral Department: G. CARLBERG; Organ-G. F. BRISTOW. Harmony: G. F. BRISTOW; Harp-A. F. TOULMIN.

No lessons given in classes. L. ALEXANDER, President; I. GODONE, Secretary.

Mrs. Anna Randall-Diehl's Class in Reading, Elocution, and Dramatic Action. 35 Union Square.

Mrs. Roberts and Miss Walker's English and French School for Young Ladies and Little Girls, 148 Madison Avenue. Shorter hours and assistance in study for those who desire it. Two young ladies will be received into the family.

Rutgers Female College. 13 Instructors. Collegiate, Sub-collegiate, and Academic Departments. Young ladies may obtain at this Institution an education equal to that furnished to young men in similar institutions. Full College rights and powers. THOMAS D. ANDERSON, D.D., President.

New York.

School for Invalids. Treatment and Instruction special and private; particularly adapted to each individual case. Instruction in anything desired. Treatment under a regular and experienced physician. Health-Lift, Swedish Movement-Cure, Electricity, Baths of all kinds, including Turkish, Russian, Roman, and Electric, together with the most approved medical treatment. Particular attention given to diet, exercise, clothing, recreation, and all habits that conduce to health. Location unsurpassed; accommodaAddress, for tions first-class; terms reasonable. further particulars, F. G. WELCH, M.D., Superintendent, 21 West 27th Street.

School of St. Mary Magdalene, East 17th Street, bet. Avenues A and B. Rev. Father BRUDER, Director.

Suburban Seminary. Beautiful, high and healthy situation; ample buildings and grounds; thorough instruction and kind care; country life and city privileges combined. Address Rev. E. JOHNSON, Principal. (Morrisania P. 0.)

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Thompson Business College, 20 Fourth Avenue. Book-keeping, writing, arithmetic, and English branches. Telegraphy taught practically, day and evening. Terms reduced. Pupils may commence immediately. Ladies' Department.

(Ursuline Academy [Morrisania]. For announcement and illustration see advertising pages.)

Mrs. M. F. Walton's Primary School and Kindergarten. 63 East 52d Street.

Miss Warren's School for Boys, 12 West 45th St. Her secret of success thoroughness. Yielding to the earnest solicitations of many of her patrons, she will this year open a separate department for Girls. Wiener's Educational Institute. A Commercial and Classical Boarding and Day School and Kindergarten for both sexes. J. WIENER, A.M., Principal, 160 East 60th Street.

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Young Men's Christian Association, 23d Street, corner Fourth Avenue. Classes from October to May in German, French, Spanish, Phonography, Vocal Music, Writing, and Bookkeeping. Instruction free to Members.

North Chili. (Chili Seminary. Principal.)

- A. H. STILWELL succeeds as

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Young Ladies Boarding School and Academy (D'Youville Convent). This Institution, under the direction of the Gray Nuns of Canada, offers to young ladies all the advantages of a thorough English and French education, including both useful and ornamental. It is pleasantly situated in a delightful and healthy location, commanding a view of Lake Champlain and the beautiful country that surrounds it. Board and tuition per year, $120.00. For further particulars, apply to the LADY-SUPERIORESS. Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie Military Institute.-C. B. WARRING. Ph.D., the founder of the Poughkeepsie Military InSt. Joseph's Institute for the Improved Instruction stitute, has purchased back the property, and has of Deaf-Mutes (Fordham). Both boys and girls re-opened it for boys of all ages, fitting for all pursuits. ceived. For terms and further particulars, apply to Madame V. BOUCHER or Miss M. B. MORGAN.

St. Teresa's Ursuline Academy, 139 Henry Street. Under the charge of the Ursuline Nuns. The course of studies will be entirely the same as that usually pursued in all the Ursuline Academies.

Two sessions of five months each, the first begin ning with September and the second with February, constitute the scholastic year.

Riverdale-on-Hudson.

St. Paul's. A Church Boarding School with mili tary discipline; prepares for college, scientific school, and business; French, German, and Spanish taught by resident teachers; vocal and instrumental music, oil painting, drawing; boxing and fencing taught without extra charge. The Department of Science offers unusual advantages. The Rev. MYTTON MAURY, D.D., and JOHN B. HAYS, M.D., Ph.D., Principals.

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Sag Harbor.

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Academy of the Sacred Heart. This Institution being a branch of the Sacred Heart of Mary, in France, the system of education is the same as that adopted in the Mother-House, except a few necessary modifications. The Academy is beautifully situated on the sea-side, surrounded by shady gardens and grounds. The educational course comprises every useful and ornamental branch suitable for young ladies. As French is the language spoken in the Convent, the pupils will have the advantage of speaking it fluently, and with the purest accent. Pupils of all denominations are received with equal care and solicitude. Examinations and distribution of prizes take place at the end of each scholastic year.

Any further information can be had by application

to the MOTHER-SUPERIOR.

Sandy Hill.

Home School for Boys. Rev. Dr. S. B. Bostwick desires to receive a few boys into his family to prepare for college or business. He resides in a very pleasant village on the Upper Hudson, midway between Saratoga Springs and Lake George. Circulars sent for further information.

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North Carolina.

tion systematic and thorough. Rev. T. M. JONES, D.D., President.

Iron Station. Ironton High School. Lenoir.

Finley High School. Lenoir High School. Louisburgh.

(Louisburgh Female College. Prof. W. C. DOUB suc ceeds as Principal.) Patterson's Store. Pleasant Lodge Academy. Salem.

Salem Female Academy.-Founded 1802. A plain but high-class school for girls and young women, conducted upon the principle-"girls' school for girls." Government, instruction, and mental and physical educational training proceed upon old-established, thorough-going European methods. No undue, artificial stimulation in the shape of medals or rewards; no social distractions. Twelve resident lady teachers constantly in charge of the students. 16 Instructors. Advanced course of liberal study. Three to five years' course for graduation. Superíor advan tages in Music, French, and German. Superintend ent of music department, Fr. Agthe. English Course, Board and Tuition, $205.00 per annum; Music (instrumental and vocal); $75.00 to $100.00 per annum; French or German, $20.00 to $30.00 per annum. Rev. J. T. ZORN, Principal.

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Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Business College and Collegiate Institute (Pike's Opera House). The first is a thorough, practical Business School, fitted for actual business, the other, an English, Scientific, and Classical School. Send for circulars to MCGEE and JOHNSON, Proprietors.

the aim of the college to impart instruction, theoret College of Music of the City of Cincinnati.-It is ically and practically, in all branches of musical education. The plan of instruction adopted here is intended to give to the student who wishes to become a complete education. This comprehensive system is professional musician. a methodical, scientific, and necessarily of the highest advantage to the amateur who wishes to learn one or more special branches of the art and science of music. In order to render this system practical and effective, talented teachers will be employed who are able to execute as well

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