Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-01
FR0SFEC7'US
o g

-. ySncens's Fenaeie Benevolent School.
THIS school, under the care Of the Sisters Of
Charity Was established al Martinsburg,
III Berkeley County, Va, IN lanary 1855
The location OF toe towa Is 10 a remark ably
healthy part Of the country, aud the site Of the
Academy is unqrcs tioaabS the most desirable
Ia The lorocgh. The buitdiags are really fino
AND commodtons. in retired situation ard pro-
tectea hy lefty trees, which aiierd the children
every eoavuaieace FOR healthy amascmeats in
the extensive enclosure by which they are sur
rounded.
10 in,plAat moral and religious principles, to-
ge,her with The r,idisnents II science aud h.ra-
turs, the primary object oi lis foundation.
To exhibit "rchgioas commualtlcs" ia their
true colours, and remove the veil Of nisrepre.
sentatisn from the eyes of such a. are not deter.
mined TO remain wilfully aud obstinateiy blind
on this subject, was n second motive. Framed
Tor these purposes, the school has been rendered
easy If access by reducing the charge for day
scholars 10 the very moderate sum OF Z cn.
trsacc. per anaum, aud i2A cents monthly Ia
advance; fer boasdsrs 10 $50 pc, aanam. paya.
bic always halt yearly, in adv ance, No dis-
tiaoiion Is made among the pupils on account Of
poverty er religion bat to guard the character
of the Institution, and the morals Of its pupils.
no cue from distancc will be received without
satisfactory Testimonials 81 previous good con-
duet nor j. any day scholar admitted, unless
thu reputation al both pafeat asd child stand
fair. Order aud uniformity require that all AZ.
sist ut the exercises OF public prayer and reii.
giaus prship with respectful dsmeshour. The
discipline Of the school Is that ofa well regula.
ted family, continuing frmncss with affection.
To excite emulation, weekly tickets are given
10 the most deserving The classes are monthly
inspected, and twice during the year an exams-
nation viii take place IN prescnce OF such Of the
parents as reside in the neishboFhood
| Zach boarder is required 10 bring with hcra
sufficient snrply of clothing for the season, with
loax ms a al hat
their further wants ia this particular be suppli-
cd by the direciress Of the school, they will
please leave on depesite sum sufficient for the
purpose. Books w III be furnished on terms ~
moderate as possible, and il - preferred for ma.
ny that ihcy be purchased at the school.
This annual vacation commences on The LIST July.
aud the duties Of tho school are resumed en- tho
Let August. During the recess. and AZ no other
time, are children from distance allowed TO
lssso the school; aad no deduction 10 ever
made for such absence. AZ the expenses Of tho
Institution mast continue, and il |. optional with
the parents 90 tab. their children home or leave
them with ''the Sisters" Nor is any deduc
siuu whatever made, ia case a childiearo school
after having commenced aquarter The sys.
tenn OF instruction embraces Spelling, Reading,
Writing Grammar. Composition. Arithmetic.
Geography. History Philosophy and fancy Nee.
die aud bead work, aud Tapestry.
TERMS. FOR T0ANDERa.
board. Tuition. SC. per onaum. 500 90
Ma.sridh for IdresfH, w tsmned) w
Books aud Other materials, charged az
they are gicen,
FOR DkY sCFOLARS.
Entrance per ahElua. for fuel, ser.
uants maess. Sc. 50 90
Monthly advance foy Calls. fnk, SC. ~
Jhpesirg per- Ganea. " iearned,) %
Materials per anHuat. %
9th, Fancy ipork, (9Iearnsa,) 90
! All COMMUNICATIONS TO BE- addressed. postage
paid 20 "'ibe Direcress ofSt vinccnt's School.
or 10 the subscriber"
RICHARD wHELAN.
July II. is33.-tf