Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-18
FENCING..

tecnhiCaliy >aHu ptFieCtiy tauSDt III all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
possible,) by Mr.sA. PRiNTENS, an
Academician of France, who by tho
most simple, easy. and expeditions pfiD-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians i'm 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
every case acquire all the graces of the
art i'm that time, bat 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-
auaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding. ship, in charge of cavalry,
or sterming redoubt, &c. &c.
instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
bove stated.
On the psJsction Of Fencing.
Mr.. p. 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 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 hlmsel
that Mr.. P. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art of
Fencing, in such manner as viii ena-
Bile him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
TIE atiIity Of Fencing, and its graees.
Parents aud guardians are respect
f.lly Informed, that boys likewise are
taaght the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement !;
il forms his body il teaches him t.
place himself in proper upright att
fude. and instructs him III the means oil
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages. and concurs jn accom-
pIishing a general effect: but non
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 II
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.
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
wh0m MIR. p. has had the honor OF
teaching in military academies, militia
ry posts, and in various parts OF tie
United Ststes. particularly in Charles
ton. S. G.. aa,l from whom he Can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
lations.
TERMS.
MIR. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .ftsGandria. and wish
mo 20 become his scholars, that his
terms are i've dollars for ten tickets,
fur lessons in Feneing. taken in their
pwn lodging. aud fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
GentIcmen ia offices, ar Other occu-
nations, may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows may have twelve tickets fortwo
anIars and quarter, if they take their
,sssons in the course OF month.
Mr.. z. respectfully Informs French,
snanish, and Italian gentlemen. who
III not know how to speak English, that
~ will interpret for them, or teach
them how TO make themselves under
stood in English by the same very
s;muIes method with which be lately
Taught the French language with the
rreatest success, to several respectable
aides and Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no incllnbrance what
ever. will receive any proposal (throngh
the most ofice) for being attached 10
military or other academy, or Tor being
employed as tutor ina private family.