The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-03
= S. STEVENS YOUNG LADIES

~. COLLEGIATE SEMINARY, SHocKoE Hill.
RICHMOND, NA.-This Institution will commence its
zght session the first of October next, with
greatly increased facilities. 1t will re open as
Boarding and Day School in the splendid mansion
owned By Judge Mason, on the corner of Franklin
and Adams streets The location is one Of the most
"eautiiul convenient and healthy in the city. The
grounds, consisting of an entire square, tasefGly
adorned with walks, shrubbery and ornamental trees
The buildings having just received the perfect
finish throug hout, extensive and afford the
choicest accommodations adapted to the design of
this Institution. The Study He'll and Recitation
Rooms are commodious well ventilated and provided
with comfortable desks snd seats. The Parlors and
Dormatores fitted up in a style of cheerfulnesa
and comfort to give the the attractveness of home
The location of this institution, combining all the
important advantages Of both city and country
ders 1t easy of to the churches and other por
tons OF the city, and by steamships and railroads
to ell the pTincipsl towns North and South. The
mildness Of the climate must not only render the Sc
inary desirable resort for young ladies of our own
State bat very agreeable retreat from the excess
sve heat Of the South and from the rgors of the
North.
The boarding department viii be under the super.
intendance of Ms. Stevens, assisted by an expe-
families, together with the Assistant Teachers, will
board with the Principal, to afford the young ladies
agreeable and refined society, and all the desirable
features of home. In case of sickness young ladies
will receive attention and sympathy kindred to that
of home and relations. The refinement of manners
and religious education of young ladies will receive
our constant and most scupulous attention
The of instruction pursued in this Institu-
ton is extensive, embracing all the important
furm method is to excite attention, give vigor and
capacity to the mind, and then store it with know
ledge.
Particular attention will be paid to the education
OF Teachers Several young ladies have received
certificates from this Institution, and com
handing the highest prices both in Virginia and ~
Carolina.
The Thorough discipline of mind, and prompt en-
ersetic activity which aim to with pu-
pills, eminenty qualify them fer the important office
OF teacher
Convenient accommodation have been provided
Tor Primary Department, to which ysung ladies
will De admitted at the earliest stage of their educa
zion, to give them thorough preparation for the ad-
vanced classes.
Young ladies who may find the distance from any
part OF the town too great, may be accommodated
with board in the family OF the Principal from Mon.
day morning till Friday evening, at reasonable
charger.
In every department of this Institution, if the ex-
perience of more than twelve years in teaching 1.-THE
last nine spent in this city if constant attention
duty, aided by the most competent assistants and
conscientious regard for the welfare of these COM
mtted to our charge, shall constitute ground for
success, are pledged and determined to give sat-
isfacton.
Persons wishing to learn more PARTICULARLY con-
corning cur arrangements refeA$d to our cireu-
lar, which may be obtained by addressing the Prnci-
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