Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-24
Boydton. Mecklenburg Co., May IA. S~iaw,
FEMALE EDUCATION.

EEMALE
RS. SUSAN b. THORNTON'S School at Monte
~ Video, Rappahannock County, for the Board and
Education OF Young Ladies, commences its fifth session
on the 10Th day OF the month (May3 The usual branches
of an English education, together with the French Ian.
guage, will be taught in her seminary. Music is taught
board. and tuition, including washing, SO dollars and fftv
cents the session OF five months French and Music
additional charges-French 81 80, Music SIG per SEES.
sion.
MRS. THORNTON, in offering her services to the pub.
lie in the important and responsible business of instructress,
viii state that she has been engaged for several wears i'm
conducting the educatioH of her own daughters and nieces,
and Tor three years past in conducting this school, consist
ing OF from 80 to s6 young ladies. She will be assisted
ny a young lady, upon whose education great attention
mas been bestowed, and who acquired her knowledge of
the French language from the best teachers in this coun-
try. The PRONUNCIATION of the French will be accurate
W taught. Mr.. Thornton assists in teaching and gives
particular attention to the comfort of the school. Every
measure calculated to promote moral as well az in,eIIoc,
tuai Improvement, shall be pursued with diligence. 1t is
desirable TO have the school made-up as soon as possible.
a. system somewhat different from the commo boarding
ecnooi made up as soon as possible. A system somewhat
ninerent from the common boarding school system will be
adopted, which will meet the appreciation of all parents.
10 those who desire farther satisfaction, she is permitted
10 add the following testimonials which have been kindly
FURNISHED by gentlemen well known to the public:
WINCHESTER Aug. IL, 1880.
Being informed that Mrs. Susan B. Thornton is about to
commence a BOARDING SCHOOL in her own family, |
aeei 1t both q duty and a pleasure TO give this testimonial
OF her qualifications. Miss 5. b. Wormley, now Mrs.
Thornton, was long an inmate of my family, and received
nor education almost exclusively under my care. know
few ladies', who, in my estimation, are better qualified.
by natural quickness OF intellect, extensive and various
requirements, benignity and amiabieness of disposition'
and easy, graceful, and Christian department., to take
cnarge oil the training and education OF young ladies'; and
know no one more worthy of patronage and encourage
ment WILLIAM Hill
STANTON, July %, 1880.
DEAR SIR:-lt gives me great pleasure to learn,
that you are about to open a BOARDING School i'm
your house for young ladies'. AS a friend to the adj
yancement OF useful knowledge, [ rejoice at it; because
believe that in no other way could Mrs. Thornton's
talents be so usefully employed. | feel a satisfaction
IN stating my opinion that she is not only qualified Tor
tnat important and reasonable task, but that her qualifca-
tons are oil the first order. This opinion is the result of
an intimate acquaintance with her for four wears past.
during which time 1 have observed and admired her sue
cess IN teaching your daughters, and several of her own
nieces. Having been acquainted with many of the mos,
successful teachers in New England and elsewhere and
having also had much experience myself in the instruc-
uoh OF young ladies', / do not hesitate to state TO YOU, sir,
VIVA. AVE often stated to our mutual friends, that /
know OF no Lady with whom 1 would more willingly en-
trusI the education OF a daughter than with Mrs Thorn
ton.
With my best wishes for your success and continued
useiuihess, L remain yours, with esteem,
Rev. F. THORNTON, Jr.
FREDERICKSBURG Sept. 1, 1880.
nave seen the testimonials OF the Rev. DR.. Hill and
MI. }. Worthington Smith, and from INV knowledpe of
mrs. Thornton, believe that entire reliance may be placed
al ,meir statements. SAMUEL b. WILSON
The kt. Rev. Bishop Meade has kindly expressed a
WISH Tor the success OF the school, and will give prompt
auehuon TO any individual referring to him for informa.
ton respecting it. Persons wishing any inforuation unon
the subjec: are therefore desired 10 inquire of him: and
reference may also be made to William S. Jones. ESQ.
near "lnchester; David ii. Allen, Esq. near Batletown;
", ~, isaac winston, Fairfax, Culpeper; James Marshall,
Esq. Happy Creek, near FrontroyaI, Frederick county:
minor Gibson, Esq. near Chester's Gap, Culpeper county;
and Henry $. Turner, Esq. near Charlestown.
" Parents and guardians wishing further information
Thornton.
Ihorntons Gap, Rappahannock Co, May 5. s.