Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-26
BETHEL SCHOOL.

II rons for their liberal encouragement, and re
specially informs them aud the public generally
that lac will resume the duties oil his School.
on the lst February, 1887. Ihe location, IN al.
intelligent and hosplabe neghborhood among
the picturesque mountains Of Bedford | miles
North East OF the Peaks of Otter, and 20
South West OF L,nchburg, is believed 10 be as
healthy as any in the State, and remote from
the haunts of vice and ssipatlon.
He hatters bimself that the very rapid pro
gress, which his pupils have made IN their re
speciiye stsdies, and the genera satisfaction,
which his course OF instruction andmethod oil
discipline, have afforded his PATRONS will be
guarantee for the continuance OF their support,
and an inducement 10 the public 10 patronze
the school. Strict regard will be observed, as
well 10 the moral, as TO the intellectual I'M
proyement Of The pupils for the purpose oil pro
noting which, lectures will be occasionally de-
lvered
TERMS.
The charges for tuition in the different
branches of Education, for the scholastic year
ol Ten months, are
For Orhography, Reading and Writing,
S12 30
Arithmetic, Geography, English
Grammar, Natural Philosophy, Histo-
ry and Composition, IS 90
F." The Latin and Greek Languages,
and the Mathematics, 25 90
One half payable at the close of the first ses-
sion oil five months; the other, al the expiration
of the scholastic year.
A few pupils can obtain board in respectable
families, al, from Sc TO So per month. Asst he
number of scholars will be limited to 80, those
wishing 10 enter the school, should make early
application. No deduction will be made Tor late
entrance, or loss OF time, but by particular "a
greement; unless II be owing TO sickness.
At the close of each session there will be
public examination, conducted by the most com
pelent and experienced teachers.
Address, VIM. JAMES SHELTON.
LynchburS Dec. %
For the information of persons at Il distance
the following certificates are annexed:
PATRICK HENRY ACADEMY,
July 25th 1886.
Mr.. W m. J. Shelton was u student at this Acad-
envy, for 3 sessions and his general department
was such as to entlle him to the ,pect and
confidence OF any gentleman. In reference 10
his qualifications as a teacher, we would remark,
that his Greek and Latin course was quite an
extensive one; andhis recitations were remark
able for the dccuracy and the good judgment
that was evueed.
We do most eheeIully recommend Mr.. I'M
J. Shelton as well qualified for an instructor
JOSEPH p. GODFREY,
WILLIAM PERKINS.
| have this DAY examined Mr.. W m. J Shelton
IN the Latin and Greek-and from the limited
opportunity ! have bad for Judging, should
think, be had been well taught, and that be is
qualified TO prepare boys for College or fop the
University.
have great confidence in the capacity of hi
Instructor. Mr. { odfrey, whom regard as quail
flied 10 be one OF the best of our Glassical teach
ers. letter OF Recommendation from Mr.
Cooley with me, would be perfectly satisfaco
ry. y. II. COBBS
July srh 1856
was this day present AT an examination of
Mr.. W. J. Shelton, in the Latin and Greek
Languages.
Frem The highly crsditable manner in which
he acquitted himself, take pleasure in saying,
that 50 lar as ! am competent TO gudge, believe
hun will qualified 10 lracA school.
tefl assured that he will fully meet The ex-
p~cratIoRs OF any who may employ him, partic-
ularly as am usher in an Academy.
WM- L. YANCET.
july 9TH, 1886
We, the onders fghed, pau ons Of Mr.. VIM. ]
Shelton's school, are hi BY pleased with the
progress which eng children have made ~ their
respective studies Andrr hG7 distinction The
habits and Application 10 The dnifes of a teach
er, meet Our eRiIJe arprobaioni and we take
great pleaSOre IN recommending him 30 ahe pul
lie, rs well qua hGed for lhe instruction Of youth
and as worthy ol patronage.
JOHN TCRPlN.
PHILIP TNRPIN.
NJ. y. BIRkS.
Dec % WOW