The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-15
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.

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others for shorter periods jy ll-5t
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI.
l. TUTE take pleasure in announcing that it's ex.
ercises will commence on MONDAY, the second q
Uctobey merit.
planned expressly fox this purpose, will afford accom-
nodatlons for from go to 300 pupils The ample
grounds of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours while a
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise and amusement in unpleasant weather
Nothing will be omitted which contribute to give
the young ladies who may reside in the family of the
Prts'dent, the security comfort, and enjoyment of
cluding grounds, building. furniture and apparatus
will scarcely fall short of $50 00t and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
CotGRsE OF INSTRUCTION.
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
ally studied by young ladies, from the earliest period
when it ia desirable send children to school, to the
highest stages of education There will be three De-
partments of instruction in the Ins.itute--a Pre-
paratory Department, Collegiate Department, and
Department Of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Each will have Its distinct officers individually
sponsible for the progress of the pupils under their
eharfe-while sill will be conducted as harnoni-
GUS system under the constant SUPERVISION of The
President, Rev. BASIL MANLY. Jr.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies viii be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced Ia
dies and all pains will be taken ensure Morough-
in this fundam entail part of education BY
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music will be taught without any
extra charge. The rudments of the science may be
acquired in this way with manifest advantage, at q
very early period. 1t is proposed that the more ad-
vanced classes of this Department shall take the mi
tatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board win here
be principally relied on. great point wiibe gain
ed by early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning ofcommon wsrds and phrases that
French may be learned somewhdt as a French child
learns At. The task will be made easy and converted
INTO a pleasure, by commencing in the prsper way,
and under skifu instructor, that there shall be
nothing to ansedTn when they come to the more
scientific study OF the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this d. apartment contemplate four
years and require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar Geogra.
ply Arithmetic and the other studies of academic
course.
prominent place will be given, throughout this
department to the critical study of English the his
tory of its formation its dioms, the style of its most
eminent authors; and also to the attainment of skill
in the practical of it by frequent exercises in
Composition The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
quahhed Instructors. A gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and PHYSICAL
Sciences. And, the gum of $4,000 having been ,ppro
p1ated tor the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t is
eeileVed that the pupil here will enjoy great ia
sin these branches as in of the Colleges of
he State.
, Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature, Rhetoric, Logic the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
lily will be given by combining the use of text books
With IdInliar lectures, and FREQUENT examinations
written as well as oral. ARd the same plan will be
pursued in other studies as far as applicable
DEPARTMENT OF Ornamental BRANCHES.
The Whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science. we'll trained in the practice of Vo
cal Music, part OF the regular Course and with
cut any extra charge. The Introduction of Sny;p,
as frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuness good order and health as well as in
forming the vocal organs and cultivatns the TASTE
In Instrumental Musc the most thorough and faith
full instruction win be afforded on the Organ Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Qusftette Singing will be formed ~
Much attention will he paid to the formation of a
pure and correct taste IN all the fine arts to the
attainment OF skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi.
derry and Ornamental Needework NC
In short it will be the aim of the Truste ees and of
the Faculty of Instruction to afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn within It's walls ali
that goes to make up the elegance and
OF an accomplished and ntellectual Young lady; and
80 far as In them, lies nothing has been spared or
'' DC "''nne'a hsT TERyMPs? EEsy promote this result
tHaJ payable IN adranee Oct. |, 1854; NE remainder
March l, 1861
- PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
Enghsh Studies. ......................S $50 90
>, - COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies es,..,..,..... $50 M
ancient and Modern Languages each ... 90 90
=. - ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT..
Music-flano, with use of lnstrument., S7n On
organ or Harp. ......................... 80 90
Drawing Painting Embroidery. to 90 90 ~ ~
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard tfuel, lights, &c incIude6). $500 90
20 0 .
cEv No extra charges Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro
ftacted sickness deduction will be made for ah
sence; Applications for admission or inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr., President of the Institute, Rich
H'on9, va. j. b. JETER
Jy i4-oh 2 ' President of the Trustees
SOUTHERN FEMALE INSTITUTE--
~ The next session of this Institution win cam.
mence on the hrst Monday in next October, and end
on h, the first gay Of July. - y
MRS. GEN. PEGRAM will receive younp ladiss
INTO her family as boarders and visit the lecture
rooms daily. TERMS ~ i'
Tnit;o, S23o 90
ItaT.a io''.''''''..- '''..-.-.......-........... 20 90
1890 ~ 90
Is 60
uLns.uah payable let October, the rest on 18th of
D. LEE POWELL
ROET. J MORRISON
q. PERsICO.
MADEM9fSELLE VsSs.s
For further information address
Mrs GEN PEGRAM mr.
90 : ROBT. J. MORRiSON
jy Ii-eoSw p;.
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CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL.
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