Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-04-06
ST. MARY'S
FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Near Bryantown, Charles County, Nd,
Under the direction of the
MISSES MARTIN.
REV. P. COURTNEY. PRorEcroR.

The Course of Instruction in this lnsti-
tuition comprises photography, Reading,
Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Ancient and
Modern Geography, with the delinea,ion of
Maps, composition. Sacred and Profane His
tory, Mythology, Astronomy, the use Of the
Globes, Botany, N a,ural Philosophy, French,
Music on the Piano, Drawing, Embroidery,
Tapestry, Lace, Embossed and Plain work.
TERMS.
The terms, per annun,, for Board and Tuition,
in English, French, and Needle Work. in
GLIDING Washing and Mending, 800 90
Music on the Piano, Vocal and instrument
tai, per quarter, 90
Use of Instrument, per quarter, 90
Drawing, per annum, 10 90
Medicine and attention, in sickness, Gf
any, per annum, 9 90
Use of Bed and Bedding, per annum, 5 90
Ink and Pens, per annum, SO
Dancing is al the Masters charge. Books,
Stationary, and Materials for Drawing and
Fancy Work, if not provided by parents,
furnished at the store prices. The price of
every item will be forwarded to parents or
guardians, and it is required, that fund be
advanced to defray those little expenditures
Boarders pay the current charges semi
annually, in advance; Day Scholars quar-
tery. There is no charge for children
whose parents prefer leaving them in the in
silu,ion during vacation. No young lady
will be received for less time than six months,
and should she be Withdrawn from the
School before the expiration of quarter
commenced, there will be no deduction
made for the remaining time, or for partial
absence, except in case of sickness or dis
mssal. quarters notice is particularly
required before the removal of any young la
dy from the School.
Besides partial examinations of the pupils
every month, there is a general one during
the months of June and Jul Y, followed by a
distribution of Premiums on the first We'd
nesday in August. As there is a recess of
only few days al Christmas, Easter, and
Whilsun,ide, i. is advisable not to withdraw
The young ladies from their classes during
these periods
AQuarlerly Report is transmitted to the
parents Of each young lady, giving an &C
count of her proficiency in her studies, SC.
The Scholastic year commences on the
second Monday in September, and termi-
mates on the first Wednesday in August.
An ahec,ionale, bu, firm care is constantly
exercised over the young ladies; and in or
der to advance their morality and polite de-
pertinent, it is required that they be attentive
to the rules and regulations adopted for their
improvement, and for good order.
No visits are received or paid, unless au-
,horized by parents. Epis'oIary correspon-
dence is subject to the same regulation, and
liable to inspection before delivery.
Boarders are required TO be provided with
a knife and fork, (too, if conveniently large
and small silver spoon, tumbler, either sill
yer or Britannia, four table napkins, and six
towels also, scissors, lhimble, sewing silk,
sewing and darning cotton, and a plain work
box. ]. is required that these, as we'll as
all articles belonging 10 their wardrobe, be
marked in full.
With regard to Dress, parents are left to
their own choice. II may, however be we'll
to observe, that from four to six changes of
linen are required, and neat and respecta.
BILE supply, of rather dark color, and suitable
to each season, as jewelry and all expensive
superauous clo,hng are quite unnecessary
aud useless. A pink sun-bonne, for sum
mer, and hood and cloak or shawl for their
daily walks in winter. |. is required tina, all
letters addressed TO the young ladies be pos,
paid.
The location is proverbially healthy as
the patrons ofthe School can testify.
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