Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-11
FENCING.

Cut aud I',ust, and Broad Sword, is
tcchnica!lyAnd perfectly taught in all
its 5rancLs, fand in the shortest time
puss;ble.) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Aeademiaau ofsFrance, who by the
most simple, easy ane expeditions prin-
ciples ltcently adopted by modern A
cademi.ians in Europe, offers respect.
fully. che gentlemen attached to the ar
my, aho 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 IN that time, but thinks himself au-
tharised by long experience, of about
"a years) to assure them that they will
.witl,in 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 i'll
boarding. ship, in charge of cavalry,
or storminga redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
Far on the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
boye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. P. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for eaching every thing re-
anisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing SO perfectly as
10 be ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger, to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed with natures gifts,
sach as height, size, proportion, sup
pleness. and activity: in short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance.-
Such gentleman may flattcr himsel t
that Mr.. P. will 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 academies.
The util,ty Of Fencing, and its graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully 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 hum to
place himself in a proper upright att
tude. and instructs him liz the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and conCurs in accom-
plishins general effect but non
can give elegance and freedom IN i
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
eIes those who practice it. to pursue O
ther exercises with greater facility.
particn!arly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
vhom MIR. P. has had TIE honor OF
teaching in military academies, militia
~ posts, and in various parts OF the
Tfo;fcd St,tes, particularly in Charles
t,u. S. c.. and from whom he can pro.
duce tho most satisfactory recowmen
,lations.
TERMS.
Mr.. z. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in alexandria, and wish
;ar to become his scholars, that his
terms arc Ave dollars for ten tickets,
FIR lessons IN Fencing, taken. in their
own lodging. aud iif,een 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
,tile light.
Rows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter, if they take their
Iassons in the course of a month.
Mr.. z. respectfully Informs French,
snanish, and Italian gentlemen. who
,ln not Know how To speak English, that
he will interpret for them, OF teach
them how to make themselves under
etood in English by the same very
s;m,Ie) method with which he lately
ta,rht the Preach language with the
greatest sucress, to several respectable
ladies' and Gentlemen in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever. will receive any proposal (througli
The post otfice) for being attached 70 a
:,:t IN. other academy. Orf0r.bejnr