Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-20
FENCING.

eNNhhiIdiiy auu pCiiNN'y t""o" " "
its branches. tand in the shortest time
pass'ole,) by Mr.. \. PRlNTENS, an
Aaademician OF france, who by the
mDst simple, easy and expeditions prin-
cjplss recently adopted by modern A
cadamicians in Europe. offers respect
fully, the gentlemen attached to the ar
my, who require prompt knowledge
of Fencing. 10 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 the graces OF the
art in that time, but thinks himself au.
thorised hv long experience. of about
60 years. 10 assure them that they viii
Within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art. and gai> such an &C
ouaintance with their weapon, as may
nroYe of essential service to them IN
boarding ship, in charge OF cavalry,
or storming a redoubt, &c. &c.
Instructions will be given to the scho-
lar on the manner of perfeCung himself
after taking the number of lessons a
bnYe stated.
On The perfection Of Fencing.
MIR. p. will not undertake To limit "a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
auisite to those gentlemen who wish to
Learn thu art of Fencing so perfectly as
To b. ranked with first rate fencerS.
iIe respectfully suggests. that fen
Ger, In appear To the best advantage,
muSt De endowed with natures gifts.
such as height, size. proportions sup
p,cneSs. aud activity: i'll short, posses
sing fine and manly appearance
Such gentleman may ilatter himself
that Mr.. p. will teach him perfectly
the asa and the graceful III the art OF
Fencing, in such a manner a. viii ena-
HE him to crescent himself in Europe
before any of the French, Italian, or
ElSlish academies.
Tie ttjtl'y If FcHciag, Gad lis srdceS.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed, chat boys Likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman a
manly and distinguished amusement;
il forms his body: ii teaches h'm t"
place himself in r proper upright atti
tude, aud instructs aim ia the means OF
self defence.
Every exercise. in general, has it
advantages. and c0ncuys in accom-
pIiShiag a general effect: but none
can rive elegance and freedom in a
greater degree thaa that of Fencing,
because in 1t every part u the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings aud confirms health, the most
Invaluable bieSsinS OF life: 1t also ena-
HES those wh0 practice it, to pursue o.
ther exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, as has been al.
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. ?. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
~ posts. aud in variauS parts OF the
UniteA S;Stes, parti 'uIarly in Charles
tou, 5. {. and from waon he Can pro-
duce the most satisfactory recommen-
datiOnS.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentle
men residing in .liecGadrid. and wish
ing 90 aacone his scholars, that his
terms are five d1'ItrS for ten tickets.
for lHssanS Ia Fea ing. taSen In their
own lodging. aud If cen tickets. t'r les
sans In Frnrins taken privately at any
time IN the Fencing School.
iicntlcmen in aili"eS. or other occu-
pa,i,as. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Bows nav have twelve tickets for two
dollars and a Qlartcr. If they take their
lessons In the course oF month.
,ir. p. resp, iiuliy iatorms French.
sp,nish. and italian gentlemen. who
1n not kaow h,w to speak English. that
he will interpret for them. or teach
than how To make themselves under
stood in EngiiSh nv the same very
sinplel N ,thod with which he lately
taught the French language with the
greatest S,CccsS, to SEA eral respectable
/. aides aad Gentlemen in Georgetown
Nr. p. having no inCambrance what
ever. will receive any proposal (throuSh
the post Office for being attached to
military or other academy. or for being
emblnyed As tGtor in a private family.
in any part of the United States. tie
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