Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-10
FENCING.

technically and perfectly taught IN all
i:s branches. (and in the shortest time
p1ssibls,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician of france, who by tho
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
cipl.s recently adopted by modern A
calemicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, VIII, 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 10 twenty.
ne 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.
therised by long experience, of about
90 years. 10 assure them that they Will
within that time. learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such an 40
quaint.nce with their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in charge OF cavalry,
CT stnrmin. 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.. y. will not undertake to limit a
NY time for teaching every thing re-
alisite to shosc gentlemen who wish to
le,rn The art of Fencing so perfectly as
to br ranked with first rate fenccrs.
Ne respectfully suggests, that len
Ger. tn appear to the best advantage,
mast be endowed with natures gifts,
such AZ height, size, proportions, sup
.pleness, and activity: in short. passes
sing a iine aud manly appearance
Such gentleman may Aatter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, i'll such manner as will ena-
bile him To present himself in Europe
before any Of the French, Italian, or
English academies
Tie utility IF Fencing, and its gracss.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught tire art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords a yoang gentleman
manly aud distinguished amusement,
il forms his body; it teaches him to
place himself in proper upright atti.
tnie. aud instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general. has it,
advantages, and concurs in accom-
piish:ng a general effect: bmt none
caa give elegance and freedom in
greater degree than that of Fencing,
because ia it every part OF the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings and Confirms health, the most
,avaiuabie blessing of life: it also ena-
pies those whn practice it. to pursue o.
thcr exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whnm Mr.. e. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv nnsts, and iu various parts OF the
United ststcs. particularly in Charles
ton, S. G. and from Whom he can pro.
dnce the most satisfactory recoWmen-
iati0aS.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
msn rcsi,ling in a'e.caadrid, and wish
ing to become his scholars, that his
terms are Ave deilars for ten tickets,
for iessans in Fearing. taken in their
own lodging, aud iii cen tickets. TOR les
soas in Fencing taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
Gentlemen in o!'iceS. or other occn-
patipns. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter. il they take their
lessons in the COARSE Of a month.
Mr.. p. Respectfully iafTms French.
Spanish. aud italian gentlemen, wko
do not kuuw haw to speak English, that
he will interpret for them, or teach
them how to make themselves under
stood in Eagiish ny the same VERY
sinpIe) method witt, which he lately
taught the Preach language with the
greatest sacress, to several respectable
Ladies aud Geatlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having M inrumbrancc what
evsr, will receive any proposal throngh
the pest o!lice) for being attached To a
miIirary or other academy. or for being
nalayed as a tutor in a private family,
i'm any part Of the United States. He
il nerftctly competent to fill either of
these situations. being professor of