Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-28
FENCING.

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4 Defence, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, {ahd In the shortest time
possible by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academiciau Of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently, adopted by modern A
cademicialis 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 sward in forty lessons, and
the use of the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
He wishes to Misunderstood that he does
nut promise that his scholars shall in
eyery case acquire all the graces of the
art in that time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by a long experience, of about
20 years. Co assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an &C
quaintance 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 will be given to the sch6-
laron the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated. !
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. z. will not undertake to limit "a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
quisite 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. proportions. sup
pleness, aud activity: in shert, posses
sing a fine and manly appearances
Such gentleman may fatter himself
t:aat Mr.. r. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
, Fencing, in such manner as will ona-
BILE him to present himself in Europe
before any Of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
The utiiltg Of Fencing, ana its graceS.
Parents and guardians are respect
fuIly informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement;
Il forms his body it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright atti
tude. and instructs him in the means Of
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and concurs in accom-
plishing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that Of Fencing,
because in it every part of the body is
continually in action: and moreover It
brings and confirms health, the most
I.yaluable blessing of life: it also ena-
bles those who practice it. TO pursue o.
Their exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al.
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom MIR. p. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
ry POSTS, aud in various parts OF the
limited Ststes. particularly in Charles
TON. S. G. and from whom he can pro-
\ duce the most satisfactory recommen-
dations.
MIR. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .9LeGandria, and wish
INC to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
for lessons in Fencing, taken In their
own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
s time N tie Fencing School.
Gentlemen in Offices, or other occu-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets fortwo
dollars and quarter, il they take their
lessons In the course of month.
Mr.. T. respectfully Informs French.
Spanish, aud Italian gentlemen, who
aa not know>how TO speak English, that
II, will interpret for them, or teach
Them how to make themselves under
stood in English by the same Every
si,nolel method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
ladies aad Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mir. p. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever, will receive any proposal through
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