Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-04
midway Eemale Acad envy.

TVNHE friends and patrons oil rema'e fo"eu "' az
i respectfully Informed that the seventh session ot
this WAS opened, for the reception oil young
Ladies', on Monday, the 4ih day OF October
II ia located the Stage road, Thirteen nes West W
Tappahannock and thirty five Southeast OF Rcnuoha.
The buildings have been greatly enlarged anu every
nrraneemen nj made for the convenience and comfort OF
the pupils Tns situation Is healthy, waset pure, anu
In TO the aids which location can give 10 otu
and unsurpassed by any DINER
In establishing this School, the subscribers INST Oh
iect was desire Of educating his own chlioreh
ING six dauphte,s fer the accomplishment OF whlch
The best energies Of his mind aud body VIII ever DC ae
voted Wishing The aid Of his friends, he takes plea
in informing them that he has secured tno
land at high 6gure OF four ladies as teachers IN MS
School all possessing qualifications Of superior or
der siiss LYDIA MARY FAY, so well and faVora-
bly, known In Alexandria, has been selected rs prne
nal She il lady Of long experience, having taught
for fifteen years OF which time in the best schools
and families in Virginia. Several letters have been vo
sent 10 the subscriber from his friends In Alex
nndrIn Philadelphia and New York, recommending In
the highest terms this eminent lady An extract from
one. however, will be sufficient:
From private letter, written ny Mrs. mary Il. Ec-
son: ,..
"ALExASpRiA, Sept 18th, 1916.
"In regard tn Miss Fay, can you with con-
6dence that would only be jnsnsd ny long ana li.,-
mate acquaintance, that think her highly qualified rs
each. particularly in some Of the higher branches,
such rs Mental Moral Philosophy, Botany, anc
with thorough knowledge of the Grammar ana OF inc
English Language. She has an acquaintance with the
Greek Latin French aud Italian, and bad In my school
last year very interesting class In La!in Miss ray 10
an Intelligent Cnrstlan. having uccH iOns tco'ho' IA
Sunday Schools and an attendant on Bible Cilsses.
Miss FAY will be assisted in her department hy
young lady emnenty qualified for the duty Of lnsruc-
TEES.
The Musical and other Ornamental branches will be
under the instruction of Miss ELICrA HUMPHREY,
late teacher In the Patapsco Institute Maryland which
she voluntarily leaves to come to virginia MISS num-
phrey's qualifications are Of high order
Extracts Of letter from Mrs. 4. IL. Lincoln Phelps,
the distinguished Principal Of the Paapsco Institute:
ssMlss Humphrey Is well qualified for the Susical
Ter Teaches this PlanO ana Cultlr ana
Singing II is with much regret that we shall lose her
fac roee; she Is aniable, and VIII De fathini IN
ali her duties She has great sincerity and iruthiuness
of character She il relative OF President hum
phrey, Of Amhers, College, Massachusetts, ana 81.
John's College, Maryland.
Miss II. will also be assisted oy young Lazy, h'el-
ly gu Allied for the station.
Particular attention will be paid to The manners ma,
bits and morals Of the young Ladies at all tines ana
every pains taken 10 profitable employment Oh
tlne both In and out Of school Every branch OF IL
nished Education, both sod Classical and ornamen-
" MINOR promises on her part kind and maternal
treafment neat and comfortable rooms ana gooo Jare
Tho TERMS are such as fasrs4y TO aelray inc n
sary and absolute EXPENSES. Por Board, Was9 my
T;.b Fuel Bed and Tuition, In any or all c' the LIE
iish Branches Sll per month, or Sloo per year. rS
Music on Piano, and use Of instrument, 81 per
q, s3O per wear For instruction on Guitar, So per
ntb or sSO for the year. French, Latin and itaan,
each $40 extra. Drawing and Painting, Sio. ofna-
mental Work, IS each, per session. ,;.,,,d nr;css
Books and Stationery furnished al kienmond pIiS.I
In even, of sickness every attention wilt be bestowed
with particular care, and charge made Tor proles
sona services The subscriber considers that he oes'
Testimonials and reference he offer is the past sue
cess and high standing Of his school. Parents ana
snardians are requested to come and judge for them
Selves and none are required 10 stay day longer u s
entire satisfaction IS given sinai ADVANCE wiz ~
aes'fa0'e JEFFERSON MINOR, NJ: D.
OF Address the subscriber, at Millers pedt oni'e'
ESSEX county, Va. ,e,h.
N.B-I hope to find pardon In the kind hearts Of inc
two distinguished Ladies Mrs Ellsson ana ,hn.
Phe,nsl for the unceremonious mannG nave 'nos
hnmpht them before the public. Sy apology 70 desire
20 prove TO my Patrons that Midway school ,s ehoA
promised it should DO, OF the best IN Inc State'
az, 10 m'S S ]. MINOR.