Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-29
FENCING.

Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in ali
its branches, land in the shortest time
poss;ble.) by Mr.. 4. PRlNTENS, an
Academiuian of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions psin-
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 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
ouaintance with their weapon, as may
proye of essential service to them in
boarding. ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storming a redoubt, &c. Sc.
instructions viii be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfecttng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
bove stated.
On the persctioa Of Fencing.
MIR. p. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
ouisite 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 nsture's gifts.
such as height. size, proportion. sup
pleness. and activity: IN short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance.-
Such gentleman may tiatter hlmsei
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing. in such manner as Will ena-
bI;. him TO present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian OF
English academies.
The utilltg Of Fencings ana ITS srGces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fnlly informed, that boys likewise are
Taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly and. distinguished amusement
Il forms his body it teaches hlm t.
Mace himself in a proper upright att
fude. and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
.avanta~rs, and C0ncurs n accom-
pIishing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom III
Greater degree than that of Fencing,
Secause IN it every part Of tho body is
continually IN action: aud moreover II
beings ami confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing of life: it also ena
Mes those who practice it, to pursue o
ther exercises with greater facility.
narticular!y dancing. as has been al
,,cadv eyperienccd by sevrra' gentlemen
nb~m MIR. P. has had the honor Of
+oochinr in military academies, militia
Nv pnsfs. and in varioGS parts ct the
Ifn;taG St5tes, particularly Nv Charles
ton s. C. and fvom whom he can pro
dnre the most satisfactory recommen-
TERMS.
NJ. P. respectfully informs gentle
,an residing in .iLcGdadria, ana wish
az n become his scholars, that his
I'm" 49, are five dollars for ten tickets.
fon Irssons in Fencing. taken in their
a,., lodging. and 6ficcntickets, for les
CONS in Fencing taken privately at any
t;me IN the FenciHg School.
Centlemen in offices. or Other occu-
Notions. may take their lessons at Can
die light. o,o 4,.o
Rows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter, II they take their
laSsons in the course OF month.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs French.
cn,n;sh. and italian gentlemen. who
~ nat keow how TO speak English, that
he will Interpret for them. or teach
. ~ hnw 10 make themselves under
stoa5 in English by the same very
s;mnle) method with which he lately
s e Tn, French language with the
." 'aateet success. to Sc, eral respectable
: oa;es AID Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no incambrance what
avar will receive any proposal (throagh
affacko1 IN u