Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-28
EDUCATION.
midway Female Academy

THE friends and patrons Of Female Education are
respectfully informed that the seventh session Of
this Institution opened, for the reception of young
Ladies, on Monday, the 4.h day Of October.
II Is located on the Stage road thirteen miles West oil
Tappahannock, and thirty five South east Of Richmond.
The buildings have been greatly enlarged, and every
arrangement made for the convenience and comfort OF
the pupils. The situation is healthy, water pure md
in respect 10 the aids which location give 10 moral
and intellectual improvement unsurpassed by other
In establishing this School, the subscribers first oh
jec, the desire Of educating his own Children hav
ing six daughters for the accomplishment OF which,
the best energies of his mind and body Will ever he de-
voted Wishing the aid of his friends, lie takes plea
in informing them that he has secured the services,
land at high figure. Of four ladies teachers In his
School, all possessing qualifications of n superior or
der. Miss LYDIA MARY FAY well and favora-
bly, known in Alexandria, has been selected Prinei.
pal. She is lady Of long experience, having taught
for fifteen years. seven of which time in the best schools
and families In Virginia Several letters have been vo
UNFAIRLY sent TO the subscriber from his friends in Alex
andria. Philadelphia and New York, recommen dine IN
the highest terms this eminent lady An extract from
one, however, will be sufficient:
From private letter, written by Mrs. Mary L. Ella
sou:
"ALEIANDRi., Sept lIth, 1916.
"Gn regard 10 Miss Fay, can assure you with con
drncr that would only be justified by long and init
mate acquaintance, that think her highly qualified
teacher, particularly in some OF the higher branches
such az Mental AMI Moral Philosophy, Botany, and
with thorough knowledge of the Grammar and of the
English Language. She has an acquaintance with the
Greek Latin, French and Italian and had in M school
last interesting Class IN Latin Miss
an Intelligent christian. having been long teacher in
SUNDAY Schools and an attendant on Bible Classes"
Miss FAY will be assisted 10 her department by
young lady eminenty qualified for the duty Of Iasrc.
tress
The Musical and other Ornamental branches will be
under the instruction Of Miss ELICrA HUMPHREY,
teteacher in the Patapsco Institute, Maryland which
sine voluntarily eaves TO ONE TO Virginia Miss Hum
phrey's qualifications are Of high order
Extracts Of letter from Mrs. A H. Lincoln Phelps
the distinguished Principal Of the Paapsco Institute:
Miss Humphrey Is wei! qualified Tor the Musical
Department. Teaches on The Piano and Guitar and
Singing. Is with much that we shat! IoSe her
tne rOef; she Is very anab-, and vii! be faithful
all her duties. She has great sincerity ana tuhLnrss
"r,hnrne,er. She is near relative o! President Ham
phrey, Of Amherst College, Massachusetts,, ind 81
Johns College, Maryland
Miss II. VIII also be assisted by young Lady high
ly Oh illiird Tor the station.
Particular attention will be paid to the manners, ha-
bits and morals Of the young Ladies all times, aBd
every pains taken TO ensure profitable employment Of
time, both In and out Of school. Every branch Of ii
nished Education, both Solid Classical and Ornamen-
tai. will he taught here.
Mrs MINOR promises on her part kind and maternal
treatment. nrat and comfortable rooms, and good FIRE
The TERMS are such Is mtreiy 10 driIay the nrces-
sary aud absolute expenses. For Board, Washing,
Light, Fuel, BED and Tuition In any all Of the Eng
lIsh branches Sll per month, or 500 per year. For
Music IN Piano. and nsr Of Instrument, 81 per month,
or $50 per year For Instruction on Guitar. So per
month, or $50 for the year French, Latin and Italian
each, $40 extra. Dnwing and Painting, $40. Urna-
mental Work, s. each. per session.
Boossa and Stationery furnished M Richmond prices
In event al sickness, every attention viii be bestowed
with particular care, and charge made for Prnirs
so' nj services. The subscriber that the best
testimonials and reference he can offer Is The past
cess and high standing Of his school. Parents and
guardians are requested 10 aud judge for them
selves. and none required 10 stay das longer than
entire satisfaction Is given. small advance will be-
desirable Respec fully.
JEFFERSON MINOR, ". D.
= ar Address the subscriber, at Mier's Post ol;ce,
Essex county, Va.
N. B.I hope 10 find pardon in the kind hearts Of he
TWO distinguished Ladies Mrs El1son and Mrs.
Phelps) for the unceremOnOus manner have thus
brought them bror- The public. Ny apology desire
To prove 10 my Patrons that Midway School r!at
promised ii should be, one of the best III the State.
Most respectfully,
Oct lg-cwtlstJan. J. MINOR.