Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-18
FENCING.


technically and perfectly taught in all
it's branches, {and in the shortest time
possible.) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academieian of france, who by the
most simple. easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademiciaps in Europe. offers respect
fully. the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, WIN require prompt knowledge
of Fencing, 60 teach them the use of
the small sword in forty lessons. and
the use Of the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
He wishes to beunderstood 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
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.
bove stated.
On the perfection 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 nature's gifts,
such as height, size, proportion. sup
pleness, and activity: in short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may tlatter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art of
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
HE him TO present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies
The atillty Of Fencing, and It's grnces.
Parents and guardians are respect,
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement
it forms his body; il teaches him to
place himself in a proper upright arti
tnde. and instructs him in the means Oh
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and concurs IN accom-
plishing general effect: but nom
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
hr;nes and confirms health. the most
invaluable blessing CT life: it also ena
niles those VINO practice it, &c pursue
Their exercises with greater facility.
particularly dancing. as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom MIR. P. has had the honor Of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv posts. and in various paris OF Tn
limited Ststes, particularly in Charles
ton, S. c.. and from whom he can pro
duce the most satisfactory lec0mmen-
dati0nS.
TERMS.
MIR. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .atcrGad'1d. and wish
INC to become his scholars. that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
for lessons in Feneing. taken IN their
own lodging, and fifteen tickets. fpr les
SONS in Fencing taken privately at any
time,,n the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in Offices. or other cccu-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
BOYS may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter, it they take their
lessons in the course Of a month.
MIR. z. respectfully Informs French,
rSnanish. and Italian gentlemen. who
do not know how 10 speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how TO make themselves under
stood in English by the SAM very
s;mule) ,aethod with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Fades aud Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no intambranee what
ever. will receive any proposal (throngh
the post ofEce) for being attached 10
military or other academy. or Tor being
l.. H.