The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-04
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI'

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS lNSII
l. TUTE take pleasure In announcing thas in 81 I
ercises viii commence on MONDAY he second
october nexf. -,
The buildings, in process of erection: which ar
planned expressly for this purpose, viii anofd accom-
rnedation. for from 20 70 - % dp,,phtf sb.ds sn
nriysev for recreation during recess nourei while
Isrxe room 10 the stdc provides suitable retiremep
S.Sx.r. i.e ard amusement in unpleasant weather
Nathn, will be omitted which can contribute TO Civ
the youns ladies who may reside in the family OF th
s' bs%s The s
eludins grounds, building furniture, and apparatus
viii scarcely. fall short Of SO aee; ard the Trustee
fe ed that those who obtain their education IL
this Ipsttute will regard the advantas offered the
COURSE or INSTRUCTION.
instruction will be provided in every branch usu
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest pero
when it 10 desirable to send children to school, TO thu
highest stages of education. There will be three De
partments of instruction In the Institute-a Pre-
psratory Department, Collegiate Department, snt
: sDepsrtment of Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct oficers individually
ehsrse~whiie ali viii be conducted Is one h.rmoni
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies viii be eommsnced ant
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced Ia
dies; and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
ness 10 this fundamental part of education by equsn
himself Vocal Music will be tau ght without any
extra charge The rudiments of the science may be
acquired in tbis way with manifest advantage, at
very early period. 1t is proposed that the more ad
vanced classes of this Department shall take the n
tatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction
be principally relied great point will be gain.
ed BY early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning words and phrases 50 that
French may be learned somewhat French child
learns IT, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and under skifu instructor. that there shall be
nothing to unteayn when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years course aud require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies OF an ACADEMIC
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department to the critical study of English the his.
tory of its formation its fdoms the OF It's 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,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the of $1,000 having been appro-
prated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will ENJOY as great ia,
ciites these branches in any of the Colleges of
a he State.
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic. the
Principles Of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
lily will be given By combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
pursued in other studies as far as applicable.
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well trained in the practice of Vo-
cal Music, part of the regular Course, and with
out auy extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
oheerfuness good order and health, ss well as In
forming the vocal organs and cultivating the taste
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp aud Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Quahette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid 70 the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill Ia Drawing, Painting, Embroi
derry and Ornamental Nesdework &C.
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees, and of
the Faculty of instruction 10 afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its walls, all
that goes make the elegance and attractiveness
of an accomplished and intel ectua young lady; snd
SO far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld that TERyMps Esy promote this result
(Ha payable in adrance Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Enghsh Studies. oU
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of Instrument. $40 90
Guitar tu'.na,p................ =. GO co
Drawing Painting, Embroidery. &c.....$2O to 50 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board, fuel, lights, &c, ncluded) ).......S2O0 90
Washing. 70 o.
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro
tracted sickness a deduction will be made for ab-
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 l4-3m President of the Trustees
ENGLISH CLASSICAL AND MATH-
1IEMATICAL SCHOOL, by s. T. PENDLETON,
on 4th street, between Main and Franklin streets
The subscriber graduated at the V. M Institute, Ju
iy. lp4S, since Engineered two years. and taught
school four years Intending to remain at the bust
ness for several years, if not permanently he will
naturally every exertion to give satisfaction.
Session, from LIST Sept to LIST July.
TERMS:
Ordinary English Branches. SIS and $40
For Higher English Branches and Langua-
10 ana @10
One halt payable strictly in advance; half pay.
able Ist Feb.
y3l-2m st PENDLETON
RICHMOND CLASSICAL AND MA
THEMATICAL ACADEMY,
On Elerenth, betpeen Marshall and Clay Sts.,
RICHMOND, Va
Q MONTAGUE X BASSETT,
SUCCESSORS TO DIR. S. MAUPIN.
THE next session of this School will COM
J. mence the 1st MONDAY of Oct next The
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