Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-24
FENCING.

~ y oiku $50 ~ SS-N
Il Defeace, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, {and in the shortest time
possible,) by Mr. \. PRlNrENS, an
Academician Of FRANCE, who by tho
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
calcmicians 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.
lie wishes to be understood that he does
not promise that his scholars shall III
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 VIII
within that time, learn every thing most
useeal i'm the art, and gain such an &C
aaaintance with their weapon, as may
prove Of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge of cavalry,
or sturmins 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
bDSe stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. 2. will not undertake to limit a.
NY time for teaching every thing &c.
uuisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art Of Fencing so perfectly as
to be raaGcd with first rate fencers.
he respectfully suggests, that fen
rrr. to appear to the best advantage,
mast be endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportion, sup
p.cness, and activity: in short, possess
sing inc and manly appearance
Sach gentleman may Eatter himself
that Mr. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such manner as will ena-
hIe him to present himself ia Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
re utility IF Fencing. aud its graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
faNy informed. that buys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a young gentleman
manly ana distinguished amusement;
il forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright atti-
tu.ie, aud instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general. has ito
advantages, and cnncurs in accom-
plishing a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater degree than that OF Fencing,
because in it every part of the body is
continually m 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.
fher exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. p. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia.
~ POSTS. and in various parts OF the
United Ststes, particularly in Charles
ton, S. G.. anil from whom he can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recOmmen-
dati0ns.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in lIeCandria. and wish
ing to become his scholars, that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets,
Tor lessons in Fencing, taken in their
own lndging. and fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Feucins taken privately at amy
time m 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
dollars aad quarter. if they take their
lessons in the course of month.
Mr.. 2. respectfully informs French,
Spanish. and Italian gentlemen. who
do not know how to speak English. that
nc will interpret for them, or teach
them how To make themselves under
stood ia English by the same Every
SIMPLIFY method with which he lately
taught tho French language with the
greatest success. to several respectable
Ladies and Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever. will receive any proposal Through
the post oiice) for being attached TO
military or other academy. or for being