The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-15
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MADAME DE kORPONAY having perfected
wi her musical educ alton under some Of the most
distinguished artists in Europe, being pupil of the
celebrated Thalberg, and Of other composers equa
eminent, respectfully offers her services to the
young ladies of Washington as nstrucress the Pi
ano Forte. Her execution on this her favorite in
| strument, has commanded the admiration of anna
| teurs, we'll as professional gentlemen, land she
iatters herself hat she possesses the ability of Civ
ing entire satisfaction to those young ladies who may
honor her with their patronage.
| MONSIEUR DE kORPONAY, grateful for the
distinguished patronage with which his profes-
sona services have been thus far rewarded has the
honor TO inform the ladies and gentlemen of Wash
pgton that he proposes at the instance of prominent
personal friends to repeat his of instruction
IN the various departments Of Dancing. This step
he has been induced the more readily 10 adopt, from
the information that several Of the junior members Of
respectable families in this city, who neglected to at
tend his first course feel anxious to avail themselves
OF the opportunity presented by second course.
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