Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-08-15
PROSPECTUS
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%. vincens's Tcmale Benevolent School.
ITHIs school. uader the care Of the !" Sisters Of
Charity" was established Al MsrtinsbufH,
in Berkeley County. Va. in yanary 1888 =
The location Of the tcwn 10 In q remark ably
healthy part Of the country. sud the sis Of the
| Academy is uaquestionahly The mos, desirable
| ia the borough. The buildings realty emo
sad eonmodious, IN retired situation sad pro-
tected by lofty trees which afford the children
every eonv.nicnoo for healthy amssemeats Ia
the extensive enclosure by which they are sur.
rounded.
10 implaa, moral aud religious principles. 10
gether with the ruiimenis OF science and litsra.
lure, was the primary object Of rs foundation.
10 exhibit religious communities" IN their
true colours, aad remove the veil OF misrepre-
sehtatian from the eyes Of such NJ not deter.
rainsd 10 remain wiifuly aad obstinstVly bitnd
GA this subject. was second motive. Framed
for these purposes, the school has been rendered
easy IL accrss by reducing the charge for day
scholars TO the very moderate sum OF 8 gu.
trance. nar anntm, aud i2A cents moathly 10
advance for boardcrs 20 500 per annnm. paya-
bile always half yearly, IN adv ance. No dis.
lincion - made asnosg the pupils on account OF
poverty or religion +; bot 10 guard tho character
OF the institution. and the morals OF It's pupils.
no one f.om distance will be received without
satisfactory Testimonials of rrevieus good con
duct nor Is any day scholar admitted, nnless
the reputation Of both parent asd child stand
fair UfgEr ana uefofhlify ft9oiFt tHst All -
s,st Nj the exercises oi public prayer sud reli
sinus " ership with respectful dcme saonr. Tho
,sciniine Of the school is that Of well refuis-
ted family, combining hrmnc~s WIN Affection
To excite rmuiatoa, weekly tickets are given
10 the ases, deserving. The classes are mes.hly
in.pested. aud ,wicu during the year an exami-
nation will take place in rrcssne OF such o. the
parents as reside in the ncighborhood
Each boarder is required 20 bring with hera
soiliciea, supply " clothing for the season. with
al least four towels; and u rarehts desire thst
itpir further wants in this particular be suppl.
ed BIS the dlr,ctress 0f tho school, they will
pirase leave on derosite sum sufficient for tho
nerpese Beoks will be furnished on terms -
moderate possible, aud Il is pt.iesrrd tor ma.
nv reasons that they be purchas,d al the school
The annual vacation commences on the lst July.
and the du,ie. Of the school are rcfumcd en- tho
LIST Auga.t nutsg the recess. and ~ no other
iimc are children rom distance allowed 10
lsave the school and no deduction - ever
,ale for such absence, US the expenses OF inc
lastiiufion must continue, aud u Is optional with
The narea,, 10 take their children home or leave
them with ''the Sisters" Nor Il any dcduc
tion whatever made, IN case child leave school
after having commenced aquarfer lhv sys-
len. Of instruction eribraces Spe Hing. Readtngs
Writing. Grammar. Composition. Ar''hmssic'
History, Philosophy, aod fancy wee
die and bead work. and Tapestry.
TER ms. FOR EOAkDERS.
Baa~d, Tuition. Sc, per annum, SD ~
Materials for 9apest,p, W ierned) 70
Books and otisfr raaisriais, charged a.
they are g,ren.
Eniranee per annum. for .fuei, sr-
noaf's trdges. Sc. S2W
Honthiy a3ranee for Quilts, Tnk, Sc. ~
1apssirg per annum, tDiearnsd,p ~
Materials yer anfum. ~
Oiher Fancy cork, or iearned,) 20
An communications to hr addressed. postage
eaid. 10 ..The Dircciress IL St vincent's School,
= y wv RICHARD wHELAN.
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