Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
FENCING.

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technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, fand in the shortest time
possible. by Mr.. A. PRlNl'ENS, an
Academiciau of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prln-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully. the gentlemen attached to the ar
nv, who require prompt knowledge
Of Fencing, to teach them the use OF
the small sword in forty lessons, and
theuse of the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
Heswishes to be understood that he does
not promise that his scholars shall in
every case acquire all the graces OF the
art in that time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by long experience, of about
90 years) to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an &C
auaintance with their weapon, as may
nroye OF essential service to them IN
boarding a ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storning redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions viii be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectfng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a.
hove stated.
On The perfection of Fencing.
Mr.. P. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time for teac hing every thing re-
auisite 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 fen
GER, to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height. size, proportion, sup
pieness, and activity: in short, posses
Sing a fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may fatter himsel t
that Mr.. II. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such a manner as Will ena-
bic him to ,resent l,iiIself in Europe
hefnre any Of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
Tie utitity Of Fencing, ana It's sraeSs.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully Informed, that boys likewise are
tausat the art of Fencing. ibis noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement /;
IL forms his body it teaches him to
place himself in a proper upright atti
+nde. and mstructs him In the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has It's
advantages. and cUncurs in accom-
tnlishing a general effect: but nonf
ran give elegance and freedom in q
greater degree than that at Fencing,
BECAUSE in it every part of the body is
continually In action: and moreover 1t
hr;nes and confirms health, the mos.
;avaluable blessing of life: it also ena
nIes those who practice it, to pursue O.
ther exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom MIR. p. mas had the honor Of
teaching in military academies, militia
~ posts. aud in various parts OF thy
limited States, particularly in Charles
ton. s. C. aad from whom he can pro
,.uce the most satisfactory recommen-
dations.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in Alexandria. ana Wish
;no, 20 become his scholars, that his
tcr,os are FIVE dollars for ten tickets.
sa,. lessons in Fencing. taken in their
own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in Offices. or other occu-
nations, may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and a quarter, il they take their
lessons in the course of month.
AR. p. respectfully informs French,
s,anish, aud Italian gentlemen. who
aa not know how to speak English, that
Ia win Interpret for them, or teach
,bem how so make themselves under
stnod in English by the same very
s;molel method with which he iatel!
tanrht the French language with the
Greatest success, to several respectable
T aides and Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no incumbrance what
ever. will receive any proposal QhrouSh
the post ofIice) for being attached TO
n;,iyary or other academy,or Tor being