Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-12


. School. at Ni!lbrook, Albenare, took place Sa-
turday, the 10Th OF December English Essays COM
posed for the occasion, were read by James H. Minor,
hIbema.e, and Walter l.. Bin!ord, Goochland. After
the examination prizes were awarded 10 THO ioliowns
young gentlemen, for standing most frequently head IN
their respective classes during the session:
ESGi1su ComrosrrloN-Beni. J. Barbour, Orange.
GREEK.
Isl -(Eurpedes) -Drury Wood, Albemare-
Morton Smms, reading Dcmosl henes not competing,
having read more Greek.
I'd Cass-(Xcnophon)- Jamcs II. Minor, Albemare
LATIE.
Ist Glass; iccro)-Roman Antiquities and Gcogra-
ply and lra.rsla,ng English into Latin, being included
in this cass-Jamrs II. Minor A!bemar'r.
I'd -(tlorace)-Ancicnt Geography included
Edward Trent, Cumberland
Sd Glass; FirgiD-Ancient Geography included
George B. Brown, Albcmarc.
dh Glass; Gsar)-Edward J. WILLIS, Richmond
9th Class-( Caesar -Willam Wallace, King George.
Class writing TRANSACTIONS from sallnst, composed Of
the lst, ID and Sd Casacs-James II. Minor Albcmarc.
GEOMETRY.
Ist Class-Benamn J. Barbour, Orange.
cd Glass Walter L.. Binford. GoochIand.
ARITHMETIC.
1st Class-ncIuding also questions in Natural Pho-
sophy solved by the rules in the Cambridge Mechanics
Morton Simms, AlbemH-c.
I'd Class-Walker Duke, Albcmarle.
Sd Class-hlcxandcr Hamilton Niche, hlbemarle.
UsE OF TERREsrRIAL GLOBE.
lst Cass-B. J. Barbour, Orange
I'd Class-Dabney H. Maury, Fredericksburg.
Sd Class--Aexander H. Niche, Albcinarle
Prizes for Good Conduct and Sludiousness, awarded
10 A. H. Michie and BeIfcld Cave Slackcford Abe
marie.
will commence my School again, the Goth of Janu-
ary next and the session will terminate on the goth oil
December following, with vacation in summer, from
the Goth of June to the 10Th Of July. The textbooks
used ill., as far as practicable be those used ut the Uni.
vcrsity. The tuition fee is $40, for the scholastic year
of 10 monls-one half payable at the beginning Of the
session. the other, at the commencement of the second
ESQ., whose
plantation the School is situated about miles northeast
from Charlottesville, will accommodate boarders, board
bedding, washing, fuel and candles incudcd) at $40
for the 10 months Mr. luke has felt himself compelled
to raise his price of boarding the rate Of last year
in consequence of the high price of PROVISIONS Dr. VIM
Carr and Richard d. Simus, Esq, will also receive
boardes, (board &c incudcd) the former, at lu0, the
latter, al $50, for I'D months.
The situation Of my School is eligible for youth, on
account of the healhness Of the climate, being
passed in that respect by any in the State; and also
account Of its being at distance from places OF dssipa
ton Monthly circulars will be issued showing the ad
rancemcnt and behavior Of the scholars. Nothing will
be refunded. except in Of sickness.
insert the following testimonials for the information
Of Parents or Guardians who may wish to cnrust thei
wards to my care
"Ilaving examined Mr. George Give as 10 his know
LEDGE Of the Greek and Latin Languages, feel myself
authorized 10 say, that lie is we'll acquainted with both
and capable from bis requirements, Of teaching then
successfully. | feel no hesitation in commencing hin
as teacher, to the confidence Of Parents"
GESSNER HARRISON,
Protessor Of 7ncient Languages in The University IF Pa
Dec. !, 1884.
CAT MIR. Gives request, have carefully examined
him in Arithmetic, Algebra, 'rrgonometry and Geomc
try and regard him qualified TO teach any of those
branches of the Mathematics TO the extent commonly
attained in the Semnares of the country; and there
fore recommend him 10 the confidence of Parents
e. BONNYCASTLE,
Professor Of Mathematics.
University of Va, Dec. Is, 1886.
Letters directed to me- near Stoney Point, Albernarle
will be promptly attended to. GEO Give.
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