Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-07-25
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st. vincent's Female Benevolent school
THIS school, under the care Of the Sisters Of
Charity" was established at Martinsburg,
in Berkeley County, Va, ia Janary 1895
The location Of the town IL in q remarkabl,
healthy part Of the country. and the site Of the
Academy is unquestionably the most desirable
in the borough. The buildings are really fine
and conmodious, in retired situation aud pro.
tected by lofty trees, which afford the children
every sonveDisnce for healthy smascments IN
the extensive enclosure by which they are sur.
rounded
TO irnplant moral and religious principles. to.
gsther with the rudlments of science and litsra.
turs, was the primary object Of its foundation.
To exhibit religious communities" in their
true colours, aud remove the veil Of misreprs.
sentatisn from the eyes Of such az are not deter.
mined 10 remain wilfully and obstinately blind
on this subject, was second motive. Framed
for these purposes, the school has been rendered
easy Of access by reducing the charge for day
scholars TO the very moderate sum Of g. 2 en-
trance, per annum, and l2A cents monthly ia
advance; for boafdcrs TO s 80 per annunl, paya
BILE always half yearly, in advanc No dis
inction Is made among the pupils on account Of
poverty or religion but 10 guard the character
Of the institution, and the morals Of its pupils
no one from distance will be received wiihou,
satisfactory testimonials Of previous good con
duct nor is any day scholar admitted, unless
the reputation Of both parent and child stand
fair. Order and uniformity require that all as
sist at the exercises OF public prayer and rrli
gious W prship with respectful desesnour. The
discipline Of the school is that Of well reguIa.
ted family, combining frmness with affection.
To excite emulation, weekly tickets are given
TO the most deserving. The classes are monthly
inspected, and twice during the year an exam
nation will take place in presence Of such Of tue
parents US reside in the neigbborhood
Each boarder 10 required TO bring with her
.,A,c snnalv Qf rla hino fl ha mi
at least four towels; and IL pareIts desire that
their further wants in this particular be suppl
ed BY the direciress Of the school, they viii
please leave on deposite q sun sufficient for the
purpose. Books will be furnished on terms 81
moderate as possible, and il 10 preferred for ma.
nv reasons that they be purchss, II the school
The annual vacation commeBees the LIST Jaly
and the duties Of the school are resumed on the
LIST August. During the recess, and at no othei
time, are children from distance allowed Il
leave the school and no deduction 10 ever
made for such absence, as the expenses Of ihs
Institution must continue, and II 10 optional " iii
the parents TO take their children home or leave
them with "the Sisters" Nor is any deduc
ton whatever made, in case a child leave schoo
after having commenced quarter. The sys
tenn of instruction embraces Spelling, Reading
Writing. Grammar. Composition, Arithmetic
Geography, History, Philosophy aud fancy Nee
die and Bead work, and Tapestry.
TERMS.-FOR BOARDERS.
Board, Tuition. &c. per annum. 500 on
Materials for Tapestry, " iearned) on
Books aud other materials, charged as
they are giuen.
FOR DAY SCHOLARS.
Entrance per ann.m. for fuel. sU-
wants tcages, SC. 81 o
Monthly advance for Quilts. Ink, Sc. ],
Tapestry PER annunl, " lsar,sd,l o.
Materials per annum, "
Other Fancy tcork, " iearnsd,) On
All Communications 10 be addressed. postsg'
paid, to "The Direcivess ofSt Vincents School
or to the subscriber"
RICHARD WHELAN.
July II, ls3S.-f