Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-23
FENCING.

:" III - S'failu anu 1slHit2fy thft Oh SET
- s \ - tenee, with the Small Sword,
Ward Thrust. and Broad Sword. is
snically aud perfectly taught in all
srarches. (apd in the shortest time
lioss;hle.l by Mr.. A. PRiNTENs, an
A sademician of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions p,in-
ciples recently adopted by modern A.
cademiciaas in Europe. offers respect.
fully. the gentlemen attached to tile ar
my. who require a 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 a 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 a redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a
boye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. P. viii not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing fe-
auisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
60 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
aleness, and activity: in short, posses
slug fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may iiatter himsel |
that Mr.. p. viii 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
The utility Of Fencing, ana its graces.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fully informed, that boys likewise arc
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affyrds young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement (;
it forms his body; il teaches him t.
place himself in proper upright atti
tude. and jnstructS him In the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general. has its
advantages, and conCurs IN accom-
plishing general effect: bat non
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degree than that of Fencing,
because ia it every part Of the body is
continually IN action: and moreoyer 1t
brings anil confirms health. the most
;ayaluabie blessing Of life: it also ena
bles those who practice 1t. to pursue @,
ther exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by seYera! gentlemen
whom aIr. p. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies. militia
ry posts. and in various parts of the
United Sites. particularly in Charles
TONS. G. and from whoas he can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
daiions.
TERMS.
MIR. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .fLe@andria, anu Wish
;np t., beeome his scholars, that his
sasnssare FIVE dollars for ten tickets,
far lessons in Fencing, taken in their
own lodging, and df'een tickets. for les
sons i,is Fencing taken privately al any
time m tile Fencing School.
gentlemen in Offices. or other occn-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
a,nars aud a quarter, ii they take their
isssnns in the course of a month.
Mr.. p. respectfully ingprins French.
snanish, and Italian gentlemen who
AL not know how to speak English, that
40 viii interpret for them. or teach
t 49, how 10 make themselves under
stoaa in English by the sams (yery
s;mnle) method with which he lately
sam.sht The French language with the
latest success. to several respectable
2 ,a;es ADD Gentlemen, in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no ineam5rance what
,rer will receive any proposal (tirough