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

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4 Defcace, with the Small Sword,
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword, is
technically aud perfectly taught in all
It's branches, (snd in the shortest time
poss;jle,) by Mr.. A. PRlNTENS, an
Acalemician of France, who by the
mast simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciplcs recently adopted by modern A
sademicians in Europe, offers respect.
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, who require prompt knowledge
of Fencing, to teach them the use Oh
the small sword in forty lessons, and
the use OF the Cut and Thrust in twenty.
FIe 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 a long experience, OF about
ga years) to assure them that they VIII
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gain such, an &C.
aaaintance with their weapon, as may
nrove of essential service to them IN
bsard;us ship, i'm "a charge OF cavalry
s. sturnins redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner Of perfectrng himself
after taking the number Of lessons a.
hove stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. 2. will not undertake to limit a.
nv time for teac hing every thing re-
oiisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learn the art OF Fencing so perfectly as
IN h. ranked with first rate fencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger. to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowod with natures gifts,
such as height, size, proportion, sup
pIencss, and activity: in short, posses
Sing fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may fatter himself
that MIR. p. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art OF
Fencing, in such a manner as VIII ena-
ble him TO present himself in Europe
befa.e any of the French, Italian, OF
English academies.
Tie utility Of Fencing, ana its graees.
Parents aud guardians are respect
fully informed, that buys likewise are
taught the art of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords y3ung gentleman
MANLY and distinguished amusement,
if forms his body; it teaches him to
Mace himself in proper upright atti-
tube, and instructs him in the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has it,
advantages, and Concurs in accom-
plishing general effect: but none
ca, rive elegance and freedom In
greater degree than that "f Fencing,
because in it every part OF the body IS
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings and cnnfrRs health, the most
Invaluable blessing of life: it also ena-
oIcs those who practice it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. z. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
~ posts. and in various parts OF the
United Ststcs, particularly in Charles
tan. s, C.. and from whom he can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recOmmen-
hatiOns.
TERMS.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs gentle
mcn residing in i!e;cnndrta, and wish
jus To beco:na his scholars, that his
terms are FIVE dollars for ten tickets,
fur lessons in Fen"ing. taken IN their
own lodging. aud fifteen tickets. for les
sons in Fen ing taken privately at any
time m the Fencing School.
tientlemen in offices, or other oceu-
nations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets for two
dollars and quarter, il they take their
less.us i'm the course of a month.
Mr.. P. respectfully informs French,
Soan;sh, and Italian gentlemen, who
do mt 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
simnIe) method with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest sucress, to several respectable
Ladies and Gentlemen in Georgetown
Mr.. p. having no REMEMBRANCE what
ever, will receive any proposal Through
the post ullice) for being attached TO
military or other academy, or for being
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