Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-07
FENCING.
TNHE grand and Military Art of self

Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
poss;ble,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENs, an
Academician of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
cipies recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in 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
quaiNtance with their weapon, as may
prove 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 periectrng 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-
qoisite 10 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,
muse be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size. proportion. sup
pleness, and activity: in short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may iiatier himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art Of
Fencing, in such q manner as will ena-
BILE him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
Tile utility Of Fencing, ana lis graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art OF Fencing. This noble
e exercise affords young gentleman
manly and distinguished amusement
it forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself i'll Il proper upright att
tude, aud instructs him in the means of
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has lis
advantages. and Concurs in accom-
plishing IA general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater deSree than that of Fencing,
because in it every part of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings and confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing of life: it also ena.
bles those who practice it, to pursue o.
Their exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
when Mr.. p. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
ry posts. aud in various parts of the
United *tstes, particularly in Charles
ton, S. G.. and from whom hc can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommcn-
dations.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in alexandria, and wish
ing to become his scholars, that lis
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
for lessons in Fencing, taken in their
! own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
| sons in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in offices, or other occu-
| pations, may take their lessons at Can
| die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets for two
d5llars and quarter, if they take their
lessons in the course of month.
Mr.. Z. respectfully Informs French.
Spanish, and Italian gentlemen, who
do not know how to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how TO make themselves under
stood III English 10y the same (very
smplc) method with which lie lately
taught the French language with the
greatest sucress, to several respectable
Ladies and Gentlemen in Georgetown.
Mr.. l.. having no incumbrance what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the post oflice) for being attached to a
military or other academy. or for being
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