Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-22
FENCING.

- Defence, WIN the SLnau SWOruS
Tut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, {and in Che shortest time
possible. by Mr.. A. PRiNTENS, an
Academician Of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
Cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my. WHO require prompt knowledge
Of Fencing, TO teach them the use of
the small sword in forty lessons, and
the use of the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
He wishes to be understood that he does
not promise that his scholars shall in
egesy case acquire all the graces of the
art in t6at time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by long experience, of about
90 years) to assure them that they will
within that time, learnevery thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an &C
ouaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storming redoubt. &c. &c.
instructions viii be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boyc stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. p. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time for teac hing every thing re-
onisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
to be ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fem
Ger, to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts,
such as height, size, proportion, sup
plcness, and activity: in short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may fatter himsel
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art of
& Fancine, in sach a manner as VIII ena-
BILE him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
3, The utility Of Fencing, anu ITS graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
f;ilIg informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement
i forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself in a proper upright att
tlde, and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and Concurs IN accom-
nlisnine a general effect: but none
can give elegance aud freedom in a
greater degree than that OF Fencing,
because in it every part OF the body Is
continually In acton: and moreover it
brinps and confirms health. the most
;,yalaa6le blessing of life; it also ena-
nles those who practice it, TO pursue o.
finer exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. p. has had the honor OF
teaching in military academies, militia
rv posfs. and In various parts OF the
limited Ststes. particularly III Charles
top. S. G.. aud from wtrom he can pro-
dace the most satisfactory reeommen-
dations.
TERMS.
MIR. ?. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in aterdndr'd, and Wish
mo to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
ftrilessoAs in Fenging. taken III thcii'
avn lodging. and Gf,eentickets, tor les
Sons in Fencing taken privately at any
t;me,n the Fedcing School.
(sentlenen in Offices, or other occu-
nations, may take their lessons at Can
delight.
Boys may hayetwelve tickets fortwo
dollars aud a quarter, If they take their
lessons in the course.of a month.
Mr.. P. respectfully Informs French,
Snanish, and italian gentlemen. who
A., nat know how to speak English, that
he Will interpret tor them, or teach
them how to make themselves under
stood in English by the same VERY
simnls) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
ladies aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the post ofice) for being attached TO