The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-29
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE. :
THE TRUSTEES OF THTQ TNETT-

Il TUTE take pleasure In .nnouneins that -. -.
sas srcises viii eommence on MONDAY. de second ef
The huildines, In process of erection. which are
pcSnso expressly Pre- loI shi. purpose, win ssrd accom-
privacy tor recreation during Teceab hours; while
large roomin the attic provides suitable retirement
Hoth,e. III; aha M IN unpeas.pt wessher
.he yeune ladies who may reside In the family OF the
resident tie security; comfort and enjoyment Of
viii scarcely fall short Of $50 600; and the Trustees
EEL asn.ed that those who their education in
tnis insttute will regard the advantages offered them
iiaa COURSE E OF tsstf fasTsns:zI1oN. Is TIssniszi
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when 1t 10 desirable to send children to schoo TO the
highest stages Of education There will be three De-
paIatory Department, Collegiate Department and
Department of Music and Oman entail Branches.-
ponsibs for the progress of the PUPILS under tbeir
sharsewhile eli viii be conducted a. one harmoni-
Gus system, under the eon.tsnt supervision Of the
PRErARAToRY1 Ei1l sA'5 n1fdss pEsssiARrmENr.
The usual English studies viii be commenced and
dies; and all pains will be taken 10 ensure borough
aess in fundamental part of education by frequent
ssyews and examinations conducted by the President
ans chars rhs rudnense e q ssous sRs Y
acquired, In this way. with manifest sdvantsgo,
gsnced classes of this Department shall take the ini
siatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board win here
ed BY early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
snd the meaning ofcommon words and phrases; that
learns 10. The task will be made easy and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder skilful instructor that there shall be
nothing to nnLeoyn when they come to the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
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years course, aud require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geoara-
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies of scademc
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
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 susht by well
qualified instructors. gentleman of eminent at
tainments and succe ssful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And the SUM Of $4,000 having been sppro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t is
believed tha. the pupil here will enjoy great Ia
cties in these branches in of the Colleges of
the State.
Instruction in History, Morsl 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 familiar Lectures and frequent
pEPxRTaENr OF sd e sR4l'f9 BRANCHES
NC WHoic CcHooi WIZ DC IesuisTiy instructed IN
the science, well trained In the practice. of Vo-
cal Music part of the regular Course, and with.
out any extra charge. The Introduction of Singing
frequent exercise hiss a fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health, IS well as in
forming the vocal organs and cutivatins the taste.
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Classes for Solo and
Quartette Singing will be formed
Much attention will he paid TO the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the ne arts and the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embro
dery and Ornamental Needlework, &c.
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees and of
the Faculty of Instruction to afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its wallis all
that goes to make the elegance and attraetveness
of an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and
so far as in them lies nothing has been spared or
shail be withheld, that may promote this result.
TERMS:
HAT payable in adsance Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March /, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..