Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-17
Midway Female school.

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THE sixth year of this Institution commenced on the
l. 22nd September, and will continue to the lst Au-
gust l647. II is situated ths sage road, thirteen
miles West of Tappahannock, and thirty five Southeast
of Richmond The buildings neat spacious and
airy, and are surrounded with ample and well shaded
ay-grounds. The situation Is remarkably healthy,
and IN respect to the aids which location can give To
moral and intellectual improvement, unsurpassed by
any other the society of the neghborhood being moral
intelligent and refined.
In establishing this School, the subscriber was not
actuated by the desire OF pecuniary proht as WI" NC
seen from the Terms, but of educating his own chi
dren having five daughrrs and, wishing the ana %
his friends takes pleasure in informing them, that ne
has secured the services of Miss Annie Grey SNOW OF
New York, for the ensuing year, 1857. MISE Sno"
IL lady of unquesonabe qualifications, upon whose
experience. knowledge and moral conduct, he can ni
pcitly rely.
Miss Snow win be aided by Miss Eliza J. Thompson,
late Of Mount iloyoke Seminary, who also brings the
scholarship.
In Music, both vocal and instrumental, Miss Snow
possesses qualifications Of the highest order.
Particular attention will he paid To the manners, ma
bits and morals of the young ladies', at all times ana
every pains taken To insure profitable employment OIL
the time out of school; in taking wholesome and be-
coming exercise in preparing tecitaiions, and IN In
sIuctive reading and conversations. deep interest
will take the acvancemen nj OF the pupils not con-
fniug their eaetions 10 the fix, hours OF the school,
ROOM but ever on The watch 10 seize the favorable mo-
ment, when indirect instruction may produce power
full effect by appearing IN the form OF dic'atoria
lesson.
Mrs Minor promises, on her part kind and maternal
treatment, neat aud airy rooms, aud good fare.
CorRsE Of Observation-Disclosures, Reading,
Writing Ancient and Modern Geography, English
Grammar Arithmetic Mathematics, Civil Natural and
Ecclesiastical History Natural, Moral and intellectual
Philosophy, Rhetoric Logic and Epsioary correspond
ence; Chemistry and Botany; French, Music Drawing
and Painting The various Kinds of Neede-Work viii
he laught-for deness youth being the parent every
vice, the pupils will he deteEded from II, by having
great variety of employment placed within Their reach
The terms such as merely TO deiray the
necessary absolute expenses:
For Board and all the necessares, for the ten scho,
lastic mouths, Sou
Tuition in ali, or any of the English branches. IS
French, J.
Music, including use of Piano.. IS
Music on Guitar and use of Instrument 20
Drawing aud Painting. each 10
Ornamental Needework,
The above Is n candid statement of the expenses OF
the school, and parent, aud guardians assured that
there will additional charge; IL rate, not with
out their express permission. In event OF sickness,
every attention will be bestowed with parental care
and no charge made Tor professional services, should
any be rendered.
The above School has been in successful operation
for re years and the most satisfactory testimonials
and references be- furnished, if necessary.
Young ladies viii be received at any time; aud no
will be required 10 remain day longer Than entire
months, a small additional charge per month viii be
made. Persons wishing to p'tonise the school, VIII
come and examine for themselves.
~ u. Arrangements have heen made to enlarge the
buildings and 10 extend the Schools and the services
Of third elegant profound and accomplished lady
have been sec<ed to teach La. Greek and Italian and
TO assist in the higher branches OF En.iish-Mss III
| dia Mary Fay, late cf Alexandra, Va - iavorably
known teacher IN that p'ace-in word, II Is The
object aud wish "f the proprietor 10 raise the standard
of female education, and 10 offer 10 his friends aGd pat
rons School AT which their daus hieIs and wards can
receive all necessary ana u'eu instruction Ut less than
half of the expense and cost OF city education
Address the subscriber Mil'ef,s Tavern Essex conn
| ty. Virginia. JEFF. MINOR. VI. ID.
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