Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-11
FENCING.

Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically and perfectly taught IN all
its branches, {and in the shortest tune
poss;bie,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Academician Of France, who by tho
NEST simple, easy aud expeditions prin-
ciples recently adopted by modern A
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, whn require prompt knowledge
of Fencing. to teach them the use oil
thetsmall 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 III
boarding a ship, in charge OF cavalry,
or storming a redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfectrng 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-
qnisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art of Fencing so perfectly as
t, 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, proportions sup
pIeuess. and activity: in short, possess
sing fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may fiatter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the use aud the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such a manner as will ena-
BILE him to present himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
English academies.
The utility Of Fencing, ana its sraces.
pare,As aud guardians are respect
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
manly aud distinguished amusement
it forms his body it teaches him to
Mace himself in proper upright atti-
Jude. and iustructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise. in general, has it
advantages, and concurs in accom-
plishins general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater dssree than that of Fencing,
because ia it every part of tho body is
continually IN action: and moreover 1t
brinss ami confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing Of life: it also ena-
bles those who practice it. to pursue o.
thor exercises with greater facility,
particuiarly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. z. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
nv posts. and iii various parts of the
Uu;ted Ststes, particularly in Charles
ton. 5. &. aud from whom he can pro.
duce the most satisfactory reCOmmcn-
lations.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in AIe,randria. and wish
ing to became his scholars, that his
terms arc FIVE dollars f,r ten tickets,
for lessons in Fearing. taken m their
own lodging, and fifteen tickets. for les
SONS ia Fencias taken privately at any
time IN the Feacing School.
i;rntlenen in n!Eces, or OthcrS occn-
pations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows may have twelve tickets for two
dollars aud a quarter, if they take their
lessons in the course of a month.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs French.
Spanish, aud 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 in English by the same (very
simple) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest success, to several respectable
Ladies' and Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. r. haEins no incumbrance what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the post oifiee) for being attached 10
military or other academy, or for being
employed as a tutor in private family,
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