The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-24
EDUCATION
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE. :
rNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI

TUTE take pleasure in announcing that its ex.
etoises vii cammeece on MONDAY, he second Of
october aez.
The buildings, In pr cess of erection. which are
risnned expressly for his purpose wiii afford accom-,
n4ooatious for from 20 10 $40 pupils The simple
grounds Of the Institute oder delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess ours; while
large room inthe attic provides suitable retirement
for exerc ise and amusement in UNPLEASANT weather.
Nothing will be omitted which contribute TO give
President, the security comfort and enjoy ment of
we'll ordered home The total amount pended, in
cludns grounds, building furniture, and agpsratus,
will scarcely fall short of $50 Goe and the Trustees
feel assured thst those who obtain their education
his Institute will regard the advantages ofered them
fully '0sSo5yGiPRs coyGRsE f oF fSsTRucTroN
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
sly studied By yonng ladies' from the earliest period
highest stages of education There will be three De-
rartmeuts Of instruction in the lns'itute-a Pre-.
rsrstory Department, Collegiate Department, and
& Department of Music and Ornamental Branches-
Each will have its distinct officers, individually re-
sponsble for The progress OF the pupils under their
Gus system under the constant supervision of the
President Rev BASIL maThy, j..
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced la
Dies and sll pains will be taken to ensure thorough
-rss in this fundamental part of education by frequent
reviews sUd examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music viii be taught, without any
extra charge The rudiments of the science may be
acquired. in this way. with manifest advantage at a
very early period. Ii is proposed that the more ai
vanced casses OF tins Department eh All take the in
history steps ia learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises OF the black board, will here
he principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed bv early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
sni the meann of common erds and phrases that
French may be learned somcrhat French child
IeyHs The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure by commencing in the proper way,
end nder skiltui instructor that there shall be
uothing TO U3iearR when they come to the more
ecientihc study OF the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The st1dies OF this department contemplate four
md in ErJA IN aYfr n1nn
them familiarity with English Grammar Geogra-
rhy Arithmetic, and the other studies of academic
prominent place will be given throughout this
department the critical study Of English the his
tory Of its formation its idioms the OF Its most
eminent authors and also to the attainment OF skill
in the practical use OF 1t by frequent exercises IN
Composition The Greek, Latin, French, German,
ltslan and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tainmeuts and successful experience has been ap
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum cf $1,000 having been appro
pTised for the purchase of nthc apparatus, s
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great IA
ces IN these branches rs in any OF the Colleges of
Re State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric Logic. the
Principles of Taste and the Evidences of Christian
iy win be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures and frequent examinations
bEPARTMENT or oRNAMEN IA Fl BRANCHES
The whole School viii be regularly instructed in
the science well trained n the practice. of No
cal Music part OF the regular Course, aud with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
rs frequent exercise. has fine effect in promoting
CEeerfuiness good order and health. we'll In
forming the vocal organs and cutivating the taste
In instrumental Music tue most thorough and faith
fui instruction will be afforded the Organ Piano.
Harp and Guitar and advanced Clssses for Solo and
tluaItette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will re paid to the formation of
PURE and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting Embroi.
dery and Ornament tai \ Nsedlework. SC.
short, will be OF the Trustees, and OF
the Faculty of Instruction. to afford pupils Of this
Institute opportunity TO learn within it's walls, all
that goes TO make up the elegance sEG attractiveness
of accomplished and intel ectual young lady; and
90 far as in them lies, nothing has been spared, or
shall he withheld, thst may promote this result.
TERMS:
tHaJ pQyqte IN aGrance Oct. |, 1854; the remainder
March l, 1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
FRENCH. III tu
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English aud Scientific Studies s...........S5 $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each.......,. 90 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT..
music-Piano, with use of instrument. $40 90
Organ or Harp. Tp......................... so 90
o4,lat - 49, t0 w
HfeWine, Painting Embroidery, &c..... $50 to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board tfuei, lights, &C., lncluded) 90
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ESr No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb
sence. Applications for admission, or inquiries in
regard to other particulars, may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va. J. b. JETER,
jy l4-Sm President of the Trustees