Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-08-31
ALABAMA FEMALE INSTITuTE.

ALABAMA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
FTNHE Spring and Summer Session Of the
Il Institute was closed on the Both ultimo.
The Fall and Winter Session will commence
OH
Wednesday, the 1st September.
1t is proper to say to the public, that the
course Of study which has been arranged with
much care and labor, and proved to be judicious
by long and happy experience, will undergo
no other modification than such as manifest
improvement shall suggest: and that able and
faithful teachers, familiar with the'Whole course
are associated with the Principal, ia impartmg
to the pupils thorough knowledge OF the stu
dies.
The buildings are spacious and commodious
well warmed aud well ventilated, and occupy
a commanding, healthiul site in delightful
part Of the city Of Tuscaloosa, well provided
with airy play grounds and shaded walks.
The most approved modern methods OF IN
structlon and discipline viii be adopted IN the
management of both the school ahd boarding.
house; so that while vIgilant attention IS paid
TO the comfort, health, cheeriuness, and hap
piness of the pupils, no feasible effort will be
omitted, that can contribute to the well pro-
portioned dcvelopement of the intellectual and
moral powers Of the mind; or that can aid II
the formation Of such manners, and the estab
lishment fsuch habits as enter essentially into
the constitution OF every justly accomplished
female character.
Ample provision is made in the family of the
principal for the accommodation ofyoung ladies
from abroad, where they will be constantly I'M
der the care Of the matron and assistant teach
ers; subject only to parental government. VIVA
celljUdged kindness, and 'oel! directed mora
SUaSiop fail to do towards securing the prope
J application andI department of pupils, will no
. be attempted By other means. IL VIII be con
: sidered duty TO get such into the hands of par
cuts aud guatdlnns again, and thus avoid tht
immortality of conniving at the worse thar
useless squandcring of time and money in tht
Institute, which is designed to be an agreea
bic and improving home 10 It's inmates.
Persons unacquainted with the character G
the Institute, and with the present Principa
and Teachers can obtain satisfactory informa
ton by inquirng Of Rev. w. A. Scott, tn
Hon. J.lB. Wallis, J. III. bearing Esq, In
Hon. j. Martin, J. %. Cummings, Esq, or c
the President and Faculty, of the Alabam
University: or of the Hon. p. Martin of Eu
taw, or DR.. Wallis of Marion. Other refer
4 ences might be made but it is deemed unne
cessary, as dependence is not placed on circu
5 lars, professions, promises and pretensons; bu
, simply on making the Institute what it ouah
n TO be:-what the best interests ofthe rommu
( nifty demand.
I9DGaga
Board, Lodging, Fuel, Lights, &c. per ses
/, sion Of five months, $50 O
Washing 10 TO 20 pieces pr WIZ. p. :. 10 0
Incidental exp, chg each pupil, p. 5. Ol q
, TUITION FEES PER SESSION
Primary Depa rtment, $40 90
| Advanced Department, 20 90
Music, piano Forie) p 90
| Use Of instrument for prantice, 90
(Guirar0 90 90
| Lessons in French, % 90
20. in Greek and Latin, 20 90
Do. in Painting, Drawing, Needle
Work. $500
One half ofthe expenses of Board and Tul
ton, to be paid on the entrance of the pupil
and the balance at the end ofthe session. NJ
pupil will be admitted for shorter period thai
for one session, except for special PERSONS, no
any deductions made for absence unless cause
by sickness or other unavoidable necessity.
N. b. Guardians who desire 70 place tlrei
female wards where they can be educated ant
also provided with clothing, books &c, maj
iind a residence for them at the Institute, OF
reasonable terms, where they viii be associa
I ted and identified with the family Of the prin
/ cpal K. STONE.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. July lsil.