Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-12-18


The course of Lectdres- On Chemistry will fol-
low the regular course of instruction now given
to the class. Mr.. IMBoDrN has had the advan-
tages of practical knowledge derived from the
Laboratory of Prof. ARMSTRONG, who has ex-
pressed his high opinion of Mr.. IMpoDgN's at
tainments. Ladies Of town may be admitted to
tins course of Lectures by the payment of a
small fee 10 aid in defraying the expenses of ex-
pcrimens, which will accompany the whole
course.
MIR. SMlTH's Lectures on Church or Sacred
History will also be open to the Ladies of town.
The course Of studies embraces a liberal Educa-
ton, as prescribed in the best collegiate ins,-
tutes of the country. The English studies
embracing Grammar, Rhetoric. and English
Composiiion-are continued through the whole
term of the young lady's residence at the Semi
nary.
Pupils, preparing to teach, are employed as
assistants the last year of their residence at the
school.
~ Parents whopropose entering their daugh-
tiers during the year, reminded that the seer
al courses IF Lectures OiH commence on The first of
January, and there will be a special advantage
in commencing with them. Indeed The Begin
ming Of The gear commences some new arrange
ments in the classes which renders it most suit
able time for the pupil to enter. The Principal
therefore, would urge parents 10 notice this adj
vice.
10 correct some misapprehens it is stated,
that although the school is somewhat large i'm
numbers. there is moi, and rarely ever has been
since It's organization, more than fifteen scholars
TO one TEACHER. In this feature of its organiza-
ton, ii has The advantage of most others, if not
OF crery other public school in the Valley of
Virginia.
The Academic year commences on the first
Monday OF September and closes on the last
week in June. Vacation, July and August.
The Academic year is divided into two ses-
sions of fire months each. The first session clo-
srs on The first OF February and the second on
the last OF June. There is no vacation between
them. A few days of recess only are given at
Christmas.
Pupils may enter at any time and are charged
from the iiAe they enter. No deductions are
made for abs ce unless in cases of sickness, or
strict necessity
The most respectable families in town are
willing to accommodate young ladies as board
ers and parents will find no difficulty in procur-
ing arrangements, with the best maternal super
vision. for their daughters. Application may be
made to the Principal any of the Trustees.
The Principal exercises the right to regulate
the entire time of the pupils while at school,
and no arrangements are permitted which may
interfere with their studies either while thew are
In, or out Of, school.
EXPENSES.
English course, for session Of five
months, Sl2 10 SIS
French Language. 10
Music on Piano Forte or Guitar, with
instructions in vocal Music accom-
panying, and use of Piano Forte, 90
Drawing and Painting, 10
Glass in Chemistry for Experiments, so cents
each.
lncdentals for Rents, SO cents each.
BOARDING.
Boarding in respectable and gentee families
can be procured for from So TO $40 per month.
PAYMENTS.
The bills for tuition are payable in advance
As, however, this is not enforced, they are requir-
ed to be paid al The close IF The session, or settled
Cu bond, bearing interest from the commencement
Of the session.
Dec. Is, 1915.