Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-16
FENCING.

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
poss;ble.) 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 prompt knowledge
of Fencing, to teach theta 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 &C
quaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge of cavalry,
or storming redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectrng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
On The peyfsctios Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a.
ny time for teaching every thing re-
qnisite 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
pleness, and activity: in short, posses
sing Gne and manly appearance
Such gentleman may ilatter himsei /
that Mr.. P. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art of
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
BILE him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, italian, or
English academies.
Tie utility Of Fencing, aaa It's srcces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed. that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement
it forms his body it teaches him t.
place himself in a proper upright atti
Jude, aud instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and cOncurs in accom-
piishing general effect: bat nune
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of FencinS,
because IN it every part of the body is
continually III action: and moreover 1t
brings and confirms health. the most
Invaluable blessing of life: it also ena
bles those who practice it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility.
narticularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced BY several gentlemen
whom MIR. T.. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
ry posts. aud in various parts at the
United St,tes, particularly IN Charles
ton. S, C.. aud from whom he ca,, pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
aaiions.
TERMS.
Mr.. r. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .aIeGaadsIa, and wish
ing To become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets.
for lessons r., Feoring, taken In their
own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
SONS lin Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing +Sehnol.
Gentlemen in Offices. or other occu-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets for two
dollars ard quarter, il they take their
lessons ia the course Of a mouth.
Mr.. p. respectfully Informs French.
SPANISH, aud Italian gentlemen, who
do not know how TO speak English. that
he will interpret for. them. OR teach
them how to make themselves under
stood in English by the same very
simpls) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Ladies and Gentlemen IN Georgetown
MIR. p. having Mp REMEMBRANCE what
ever, will receive any proposal Through