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Steiger's educational directory for 1878, 1878
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1New Jersey.
3Terms, payable in advance, for a session of ten weeks, two lessons a week: In Class — Piano, Singing, Cabinet Organ, each $12.00; Harmony, $10.00; Violin, $15.00; Class for Reading at Sight, Vocal, $10.00, Instrumental, $10.00; Singing class for Glees, Choruses, etc., $10.00. (Lessons on Church-Organ, Violoncello, Flute, Cornet, and Guitar will only be given privately.) — Private lessons in all the above mentioned branches, one-half hour, $25.00; one whole hour, $45.00. Practice of Classical Musical Duets, Trios, Symphonies, etc., of Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, etc., for advanced performers only, one-half hour, $20.00; hour lessons, $40.00. Circulars containing terms, etc., will be forwarded on application. Address: Fr. A. MOLLENHAUER, 121 Grand Street, JEBSEY CITY, N. J.
5St. Aloysius' Academy.
6St. Bride's Academy.
7St. Mary's Academy.
8St. Michael's Academy.
10The Misses Wreaks' Day School for Young Ladies. Established over 10 years. Centrally and pleasantly situated. The course of instruction includes the English branches, French, Drawing, Latin, and Algebra. Terms, per quarter: Primary Department, $10.00 to $12.00; Junior Department, $16.00 to 18.00; Senior Department, $20.00 to $25.00 (including Literature and Elocution, $30.00). German and Music form extra branches. Extra classes are also formed in French, German, and Elocution.
12The school year extends from September 20th to June 20th, and is divided into equal parts. Pupils will be received at any time during the year. The best references given. Address for further particulars, The Misses WREAKS, 134 Mercer St., JERSEY CITY, N. J.
14Jersey City Heights.
15Belmont Hall School for Young Ladies and Children, Corner of Belmont and Monticello Avenues. The Principal with competent Assistants has charge of the English branches. Modern languages taught by native teachers. Mrs. J. G. FINN, Principal.
17Lawrenceville.
18Classical and Commercial High School. — Rev. S. M. HAMILL, D. D., Principal and Proprietor; HUGH HENDERSON HAMILL, Esq., Vice Principal.
20This Institution was founded in the year 1810. During almost seventy years the school has been under the control of only three proprietors. Pupils have been drawn to it from almost every state in the Union, from South America, the West India Islands, the Cherokee and Choctaw nations, from Great Britain, Canada, India, and Japan. Among its pupils will be found many who have risen to high distinction.—Lawrenceville is highly eligible for such an institution on account of its proximity to Trenton and Princeton, its retirement, healthfulness, and good neighborhood. Address for terms, etc., Rev. S. M. HAMILL, D. D., Principal and Proprietor, LAWRENCEVILLE, N. J.
22Lawrenceville Seminary for Young Ladies. Established 1835. Number of pupils limited. Preparatory and Advanced courses. Rev. R. HAMILL DAVIS, Ph. D., Principal.
24Madison.
25Drew Theological Seminary. — 6 Instructors; 104 students. Three years' course. Instruction in Exegetical Theology, New Testament Literature, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Practical Theology. Tuition free; expenses very low. Rev. JOHN F. HURST, D. D., President.
26St. Elizabeth Academy.
27St. Joseph's Preparatory Boarding School.
29Matawan.
30Glenwood Institute.
32Metuchen.
33Marshall's Family Boarding School for Boys.—Conveniently and pleasantly located. This school is intended to furnish instruction to a limited number of boys in such branches as are necessary for a thorough and practical preparation for business life or for admission to college. Besides the regular branches of study, instruction will be given, if desired, in French and German. The principal is also thoroughly conversant with the Spanish language. Extra charges will be made if any of these languages are taught. The school year begins on the first Monday of September. Terms, per year of forty weeks, $460.00.
35The principal refers by permission to Rev. Dr. Campbell, President of Rutgers College, and to other prominent gentlemen. For further information, address A. W. MARSHALL, Principal, METUCHEN, N. J.
37Millburn.
38St. Stephen's School. — Incorporated March 27th 1872. A Boarding and Day School for both sexes, within one hour of the city of New York. For terms and other particulars, address the Principal, Rev. JULIUS D. ROSE, Ph. D.
40Montclair.
41Mr. Kershaw's School. — Only ten boarders received. Excellent testimonials. Terms: $65.00 per quarter. Rev. JOHN KERSHAW, Principal.
42Montclair Kindergarten.
44Morristown.
45Miss E. Elizabeth Dana's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and Children. This seminary is delightfully situated in MORRISTOWN, N. J., a town of about 6,000 inhabitants, 30 miles from New York City. The building is pleasantly located on one of the finest streets in the outskirts of the town and in point of healthfulness, beauty of situation, and ease of access the vicinity cannot be surpassed. It is the aim of the Principal and her assistants to combine intellectual discipline with the refining influences of a Christian home. The plan of study has been carefully marked out and is liberal, comprehensive and thorough. There are three Departments: the Primary, Academic, and Collegiate. Especial attention is given to the languages and French is, as far as possible, the language of the family. The department of Music is under the supervision of a teacher of wide experience and excellent opportunities are afforded for instruction in all the departments of Drawing and Painting. The best of references given. Terms for board and tuition, $360.00 per year. Mrs. E. ELIZABETH DANA, Principal.
47Morristown Boarding School for Boys. Address the Rev. S. N. HOWELL, A. M., Principal, MORRISTOWN, N. J.
49Miss Woodward's Seminary.—A Family and Day-School for Young Ladies and Children. 9 Instructors. Kindergarten, Preparatory, and Higher Departments. Re-opens September 18th. Miss V. J. WOODWARD, Principal.
51Newark.
52Beacon Street School Kindergarten. Miss B. DORSCH, Principal.
53Bryant & Stratton Business College. A. B. CLARK, Principal.
54Miss Dora Cushman's Kindergarten.
55German-American School and Kindergarten. H. SCHURICHT, Principal.
56German Theological School. — 4 Instructors. Academic and Theological Departments. Rev. CHAS. E. KNOX, President.
57Hulse Seminary and Kindergarten.
58Kindergarten of the XIIth Ward (German-English School). MARY C. BEYER, Directress.
60Newark Academy. — 6 Instructors. Primary, Grammar, Commercial, Scientific, and Classical Departments. The most thorough preparation for college, scientific school, or business. SAMUEL A. FARRAND, A.M., Principal.
61New Jersey Business College and Phonetic Institute. C. T. MILLER, Principal.
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