Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-08-12
Prospectus
ST. WLrY0TaTgYgr93
Female Benevolent school.

YHyHIS school under the care Of the " Sisters Of
II Charity," WAS established OF Martnsbars,
Berkeley courty, Va in January, 1883. he To-
cation OF the town Is in a remarkably healthy part
OF the country and the scite Of the Academy is un
uestionablv the most desirable in the borough
fhe buildings are really fine and cornmodious, IN
retired situation, AMI protected by lofty trees that
afford the children every convenience for h.althy
srnusemenis in the extensive enclosure by which
they are surrounded.
To implant moral and religious principles, to-
getheI with the rsdments Of science and literature,
was the primary object Of it, foandatica. Framed
for these purposes, the school has been renscred
easy Of access by reducing the charge for day seho
ars to the very moderate Of s.. so per quarter
ia advance; for bOaideIs, to $40 per snnum, psya-
bic always half yearly, 10 advance. No distinction
IS made among the pupils on account OF poverty or
religion bat TO guard the character OF the inslitu-
ZION, and the moals Of its pupils. no one from
distance will be received without satisfactory esti-
monias of previous good conduct; nor Is any day
scholar admitted, unless the reputation OF both ra-
rent and child stand fair. Order and uniformity
requires that ell assist at the exercises Of public
prayer and religious worship with respectful de-
meanor. The discipline Of the school Ia that OF
well regulated family, combining hrmness with al
lection. To excite emulation, weekly tickets are
given TO the most deserving the classes ate month
y inspected. and twice during the year an examine
ton will take place in the presence II such ct the
parents "a reside in the neighborhood.
Each bearder is required TO bring with her snt
cien supply Of cJlhing for the season. with OF least
fur towels and If parents desire that their further
wants in this particular be supplied by the Direct
Of the school, they will please leave On depos-
tie a sufficient foe the purpose. Books will be
furnished on terms moderate AS possible. and 1t
is preferred for many that thry be purohas-
ed at {, ; school, The annual vacation commences
the LIST of July and the duties Of Tho school are
resumed the 81 of August. During the recess,
an at other time, are children from distance
allowed to leave the school; aud deduction Is
ever made FOR sach absence, the expenses OF the
Institution ruat continue ard il is optional with
the parents take their children houie. or leave
them with the Sisters" Nor Is any deduction
whatever made, ia case child leave school after
having commenced qnart~r. The system OF IN,
struction embraces Spelling, Reading. Wiring,
Grammar. Composition, Arithmetic, Geography,
History, Philosophy, Fancy Needle aud Bead work
and Tapestry.
1'ERMS.-For Tuition, Sc.
Board Tuition, Sc. per ansum $1,000
Materials for tapestry, If learned. 500
Books, and other materials charged as given,
/ Day Scholars per quarter, in advance, $50
All communications TO be addressed. postage
paid, to the " Direcress OF S.. Vincent's School,"
or to the subscriber. JOHN O'BRIEN.
Mar.in,burg. July %, iGil.--,f