Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-03
EDUCATION.
MIDWAY Female Academy.

I'VE friends and patrons Of Female Education ar
respectfully informed that the seventh session oil
this institution opened for The reception of young
Ladies' on Monday, The Itl day Of October.
" 10 located on The Stage road Thirteen miles West Of
Iappalannock, and thirty five South east Of Richmond
! lie buildings have been greatly enlarged and every
arrangement made for the convenience and comfort oi
Tue pupils. the situation IS healthy, pure, and,
III respect 10 the aids which location give moral
anu Intellectual Improvement, unsurpassed by any other
II establishing this School, the subscribers ii>t OBJ
rct was the dssirc Of educating his children, (av-
ms sA daurlirfs,) Ter The accomplishment Of which,
lie hest energies Of his mind aud body will ever lie de
voted Wishing The aid nf his friends, he takes plea
sure IN Informing them that lie has secured the services,
Grd at hieh 6gure.) Of four ades teachers in his
school, all possessing qualifications of superior
der. Miss LYDIA NJ aRY FAY 81 well and favora-
bly, known in Alexandria, has been selected rs Printi.
PAL She Is lady Of long experience, having taught
Tor hlteen years. seven Of which time the hest nns
and families in Virginia. Several letters have hern va
UNFAIRLY sent 10 The Ibscriber from his friends in asx-
andria Pbadeiphia and New York, recommending in
TIE highest terms this eminent lady An extract from
one, however, will be sufficient:
From private letter, written by Mrs. Mary l.. Ella
SON:
"ALrIAsDRia, Sept. 1lth, 1916.
In regard 10 Hiss Fay, can assure you with q con
hdence thai would only be justified by long and init
mate acquaintance, that think her highly qualified az
teacher particularly in some of the higher branches
such a. Mental anu Moral Philosophy Botany and
with thorough knowledge OF The Grammar aud Of lie
English Language She has acquaintance with the
Greek, Latin French and Italian, and had in my school
an intelligent christian having been long teacher in
Sunday Schools and al attendant on Bible Glasses"
Miss FAY will be assisted in her department by
young lady eminsnly qualified for the duty Of Instrnc
trrss.
The Musical and other Ornamental branches will he
under The Instruction Of Miss ELICrA HUMPHREY,
letracher IL The Paapsco Institute Maryland which
she voluntarily leaves to To Virginia. Miss Hum
plirry's qualifications are Of high order
Extracts Of letter from Mrs. A. II. Lincoln Phelps,
the distinguished Principal Of the Paapsco Institute
Miss Humphrey is well qualified for the Musical
Department. Teaches on The Piano and Guitar and
Singing. IL i with much regret that shall lose her
.sae ccet; she is very amiable, and will be faithful in
all her duties She has great sincerity and trnlhiness
OF character. She Is near relative Of President Hum
nhrey, OF Amherst College, Massachusetts, and 81.
Johns College, Mary land
Miss u. WIN also be assisted b. young Lady, high
ly m iIfrd for the station.
Particular attention will be paid 10 the manners, ha-
bits and morals OF the young Ladies' Al all lines, aud
every pains taken 10 ensure profitable employment OF
time, both In and out of school, Every branch Of H.
nshrd Education, both solid, Classical and Ornament
tai win be taught here.
Mrs. MINOR promises on her part kind and maternal
treatment. and comfortable rooms and good fare.
The TERMS are such as mrtiy To defray the neces-
saiy and absolute expenses. For Board, Washing,
Light Fuel, Bed and Tuition in any all of the Eng
lsll Branches sli per month, or 500 per year. For
Music on Piano, and use Of Instrument, 81 per month";
$50 per year. For instruction Guitar, 81 per
month"; or So1 for the year French. Latin and Italian
each, $40 extra. Drawing and Painting, slO orna
mental Work, 81 each, per session.
Books and Stationery furnished nj Richmond prices
IN event ni sickness, every attention will he bestowed
with particular care, and ia charge made for Profess
sioral services The subscriber considers that the best
testimonials AMI reference he oilrr is The past
Cess and high standing Of his school. Parents and
guardians are requested To and judge for them
selve; and none required stay day longer than
entire satisfaction is given. small advance will be
desirable. Respectfully.
JEFFERSON MINOR, NJ. ID.
VT Address The subscriber, III Miller's Post Office
Essex county, Va.
N. B-l h"pe tu find pardon in The kind hearts OF the
two distinguished Ladies' Mrs. Eliason and Mrs.
IhrlPs) for The uncrremOni0us manner | have thus
brought them before the public My apology desire
Ia prove 10 my Patrons thai Midway School is nia'
promised II shond BE-, Of lie best In tLr State.
Most respectfully,
Oct. l9-cwil>t Jan. j. MINOR.