Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-31
FENCIN0.

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Gut and Thrust. and Broad Sword, is
technically ard perfectly taught IN all
its branches, (ard in the shortest time
possi5le.) by MIR. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician Of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prIn-
ciples recently adopted by modern A.
calemicians ia 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 be 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-
auaintancc with their weapon, as may
.nrovc 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 perfcctrng himself
after taking the number OF lessons a.
bove stated.
On the perfection of Fencing.
Mr.. p. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time for teaching every thing re-
ouisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art Of Fencing so perfectly as
to beranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger, to appear to the best advantage,
mnst be endowed with natures gifts,
such as height, size, proportion, sup
u!encss, and activity: In short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may fiattor hnm>eil
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use ana the graceful in the art OF
Fencing. in such manner as viii ena-
bic him TO present himself in Europe
before any of the French. Italian, or
Englisl, academies
Thc utility Of Fenciag. ana its sroccs.
Parents and guardians are respect
f,,ly informed. that boys likewise are
sauebt the art OF Fencing. This noble
exercise affords q young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement:
il ferns his body it teaches HIM TO
Mace himself in a proper upright a'ti
tude. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence. :.
Every exercise, in general, has It's
advantages, and .concurs IN accom-
nl;shing a general effect: but none
cam give elegance and freedom IN
greater degree than that OF FENCING
because in it every part OF the body Is
continually IN action: and moreover II
hrings and confirms health, the most
;ayaluabIe blessing Of life: it also ena
niles those who practice it. to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility.
narticularly dancing. as has beer al
realy cxpericnccd by several gentlemen
whom MIR. p. has had the honor oil
teaching in military academies militia
nv p.sts. and ia various parts OF the
limited st ties, particularly III Charles
a., G.. aud fr0m whom he can pro-
d,ce the most satisfactory recownen-
latioas.
MIR. p. respectfully informs gentle
man residing In atecnadraa, anu wish
;nn to beco.ne his scholars, that his
terms arc five dollars for ten tickets.
s,r lessons in Fearing. taken In their
NV, lodging. aud 6i.een tickets. Tor les
sons in Fensing taken privately at any
time N the Fearing School.
Gcntle,nen in offices. or other occu-
p,tions. may take their lessons at Can
so2s may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter. il they take tier
lessons in the course ola month.
MIR. p. respectfully Informs French.
c,auish. and italian gentlemen. who
d. nat know how to speak English, that
No will interpret for them, or teach
.Tsm how TO make themselves under
sto,d in English by the same very
s;m,lel. method with which he lately
taught the French language WIN tue
sr,ca,est success, to several respectable
7 al;es aad Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. P. having no incumbrance what
ever. will receive any proposal through
the ,nst ottice) for being attached TO a
military OF other academy, or for being
Vnt In M