Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-13
FENCING.

sHE grand and Military ART OF SELF
Il Defence, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword. is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
pussible,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, 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 q prompt knowledge
of Fencing, 10 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
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 ac-
quaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storrning redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions viii be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectlng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
On the peJsctios Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake To limit a.
nv time for teae hing every thing re
ouisite 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
pleness, and activity: in short, posses
sing a fne and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may fatter bimsel [
that Mr., P. viii teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful IN the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as Will ena-
bic him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English arademies.
Tie utility Of Fencing, and its graces.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fully informed, that b!ys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement |;
it forms his body il teaches HIM To
Mace himself in proper upright attl
fude. and instructs him III the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has Its
advantages. and concurs in accom-
nIishing a general effect: bat none
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that OF Fencing.
becanse ia it every part Of the body Is
continually IN action: and msreoyer 1t
brings and conGrms health, the mos
Invaluable blessing OF life: it also ena
bles those who practice it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing. as has been al
rsadv experienced by several gentlemen
wham MIR. p. has had the honor oil
teachiue in military academies, militia
nv r.sts, and in various parts OF tn
limited stStes, particularly in Charles
I'm S. c.. and from WON he can pro,
Once the most satisfactory recommen
llations.
TERMS.
mir. P. respectfully Informs gentle
mon residing in Aiecandria, and wish
mo to become his scholars. that his
ta,ms are Ave dollars for ten tickets,
FAR lessons in Fenring. taken IN their
own lodging. aud fifteen tickets. for les
sa,,s in Fvnca,g taken privately at amy
fine IN the FertiDg School.
Geutlemen in offices. or other occu-
nations. may take theif lessons al Can
die light.
BOYS may have twelve tickets for two
aallars and quarter. if they take their
,sssans in the course OF a month.
MIR. P. respectfully -infotms French.
s,anish. aud italian gentlemen. who
Al not kaowbow to speak English, that
10 will interpret for them, or teach
them how 30 make themselves under
otood in English by the same VERY
simple) method with which he lately
t.nsht the French language with the
greatest sacress, to several respectable
/ aides aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
A. p having no ineumbrance what