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

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technically and perfectly taught iii all
its branches, {aEd in the shortest time
possible, by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician OF trance, who by tbs
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciplss recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the 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 tbs graces of the
art in that time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by long experience, of about
90 ycafs) to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an ac-
auaintance with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in a charge of cavalry,
or storming redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
Far on the manner of perfectrng himself
after taking the number of lessons a.
b0ye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. +. will not undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
uiisitc 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 natures gifts,
such as height. size. proportion, sup
pleness. and activity: in short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may Halter himself
shat Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful In the art OF
Fencin... In such manner as Will ena-
bic him TO present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, OF
English academies.
Tie atii,ty Of Fencing, ana its sraces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed. that buys likewise are
tanght the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement |;
) il forms his body it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright att'
inde, and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
ADVANTAGES. aud Concurs III accom-
spl;shing a general effect; but non
can give elegance and freedom in a
greater degrea than that of Fencing,
because in it every part Of the body is
continually in action: and N recover it
brings and confirms health, The most
;nyaluable blessing of life: it also ena
hles those who practice it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility.
nartica.arly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
wb6n SIR. P. has had the honor OF
teach;ag in military academies. militia
& rv Dnsts. and in various parts OF the
HATRED Ststes. particularly in Charles
tau. S. C. and from whom he can pro,
dace the most satisfactory recommen-
dations.
Mr.. =. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in ileraadriti, and wish
So 70 become his scholars. that his
s,a,a,s are five dollars for ten tickets.
lsf,,. lessons in Feacing. taken in their
own lodging. aud fifteen tickets. tor les
sons in Fencing taken privately at any
/. fine IN the Fencing Schnol.
gentlemen in Offices. or other occu-
oatinns. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets for two
doI,ars and quarter, it they take their
s,esssns in the coarse of a mouth.
Mr.. r. respectfully informs French.
snanish, and Italian gentlemen, who
% not know how to speak English. that
he wiil Interpret For them, or teach
them how 10 make themselves under
stood in Eag!ish by the same very
o;,cnEe) method with which he lately
taaeht the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
ladies AID Gentieuon in Georgetown
MIR. p. having no inrambrance what
ever. will receive arr proposal Through
the most office) for being attached Ia a
.i:to.v or otber academy, or for being