The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-28
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RICHMOND FEMAIlE INSTITUTE.
HHE first session Of this Institute viii
i commence On MONDAY. Ost. "a. 1864. in the
tween Marshaii ana Clay. The work hss already =.
al the pars Of the building dsagaed for schooI pur-
poses Win Be ready before that time. And, shS uld
there be any delay in hnihns the other parts Of the
hocss, designed for boardeys, suitable aecommoda-
tons will be provided elsewhere to occsscn
Inconvenience or extra expense to those who may
desire to board In tho Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Hisf Importance TO esery sehoIr to be presenf dc
first day. Pupils will be received Of any period OF
the session; but whom they snter late, there 2 On
tass to the Scholar from her want Of sequsintance
with the portions Of books already Como over.
In the outset of an Institute Of this character lay
ing claim to public confidence, without having had
opportunity to reputation, L seems proper that
the rus ees should sive distinct information regard
ing the Teachers into whose charge parents are in-
lied to commit their daughters.
int. il extensively known a. the Pastor for four
years past of the Frat Baptist Church In this CITY,
He IL . Master OF Arts of the Univ Of Alabama; .
graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and has
had much familiarity with the operations of the
higher institutions of learning in country. His
CHI 3. to 0 the
classes which he may himself instruct bus also to
the progress Of every scholar, in every department
Mr.. r. z. LATHAM, Of Culpeper county, Master
of Arts of the University of Virginia, resigned the
chair of Mathematics, &e., in the Coumbisn College,
and steal Sciences In this Institute. He brings to
his new position the experience of several years of
previou. occupation asteacher and the warm RECON-
mendetion Of those with whom he has been sssoci-
ated. The ample and beautiful set of apparatus,
which has been procured, will lend him unusual IA.
sumo. for practical purposes Of iustration By the
apparatus any college in the State.
Mrs. EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the celebrated Institute
gagged az teacher for q number of years in Louis.
ana will take charge Of the higher English branches
Miss ELIZABETH v. NELSON of Norfolk, Va was
engaged for some time assistant of Miss Robinson
in her we'll known school in that city Her atten.
ton will also be devoted to the English branches
- Mss Jane Z. sTASaRD has established reputa,
der her own management, which needs COM
ment She win give instruction in English studies
Arnold Guyot of Harvard College, has enjoYe such
position both in French and American circles as
to give her unusual advantage She will instruct in
French and German; and, as she will reside in the
Institute, every opportunity for acquiring accu-
rate pronunciation and ready of the French Ian
of Instruction will be practical designed to lead the
pupils, even in the earliest stages Of study to the
language readily, and to learn French somewh hat
asa French child would learn it.
M JOSEPH MIcHARD, well known instructor in
Modern Languages of this city, will give lessons In
Spanish and Italian.
MT. JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of st. Paups and
Musical Instructor in Mr.. Hoge's school for some
years. has been selected to take charge Of the Must
eminent preclude any necessity for remarks
He will be assisted by his daughter, Miss EMILY
DuEDEsDaLE She has Just concluded course of
gum, by whom she is highly commended as compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
tescher.
Miss SALLIE SuLLY enjoys the deserved reputation
Of being an excellent and instructor the
Harp. and will give lessons on that instrument.
fhap nroJaa fauH hare vrrrlI ho al
saIy or if parents any other Professors of MI.
sic residing in the city, their services be OBJ
Mira. EMILY GRUB, formerly of Richmond, and re.
Gently of the Valley Union Seminary, Botetourt
Springs, Va will give instruction In Drawing, Paint
these branches, and her energy as teacher, am.
ply attested.
Mrs GEoRGIANNA MONROE, of Winchester. Va.
has been selected Mstron. She has filled this i'm.
portant position with great in other schools
such as Mis-. Englishs, Georgeto Wn, and Mr. Bakers
In fine the purpose expressed In the outset of this
enterprise hiss been steadily kept in view-to have
none but the very best teachers connected with the
that seemed necessary to attain this object And az
the design to obtain the best teachers that could
be met WITH from whatever quarter they might
come, It is gratifying fact that many Of these
from the South.
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The study extensive and liberal 1t is de.
signed to afford to ssung ladies opportunities for
en-
enjoy in best colleges; only such modification
being introduced as the different though not less re-
sponsible sphere which well educated woman must
occupy, sesmsto demand.
In the Preparatory Department, the usual English
studies Will be pursued proposed that the
advanced classes of this d apartment may take the
nitiatory steps in learning French. This will give
them great advantage when they come to the more
scientific study of the language.
four Year, course, the higher English branches
will be prosecuted, together with the Sciences and
Ancient ,s. 81 Modem Lsnssnsges TO those who have
one other language, Ancient Modern besides En- e.
lish-s Diploma Will be given, at the Annual Com.
In the Ornamental Department, Vocal Music will be
taught to the whole school, as part of the regular
course and without any extra charge. 1t is relied
ness. good order and health.
Instrustion will be given on the Organ. Harp, Pia
Drawing, Painting, Ornamental Needlework, &C.
BOARDERs IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies who board in the Institute will
be regarded a. mem bers of the family of the Prss
srctous and rules seem required by this principle
1t deemed unnecessary, therefore prescribe any
detailed code of regulations in regard to the conduct
OF the ooarder They will be simply required to act
Those who make the earliest application haze choice
may s be- between them Yoans
ladies Tor their parents for them) are desired to
choose their room mates, but where no selection is
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
Half parable Oct /, 1854; the remainder March l,
1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. 90
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use Of Instrument. 90
organ or darp........ 30 W