The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-18
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
rTHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI

TfHE TRUSTEES OF IHlS INSTI-
L TUTE take pleasure in announcing that it's x.
Nro,ses will commence oa MONDAY the second OF
october neat,
The buildings, in process of erection. which are
psuned expressly for his purpose, will afford accom-
uodations for from $50 to 500 pupils The ample
grounds OF the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation 6uting hours; while a
large room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise snd amusement in unpleasant weather.
Young ladies' who may reside in the family of the
President the security comfort, and enjoyment of
well ordered home The total amount expe nded in
Guiding grounds, building furniture and appara,uc,
will scarcely fall shot of $50 G0e; and the Trus:e
feel assured that those who obtain their education in
this Institute will regard the advsnts ges offered them
fully justifyinR 80 large outlay.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu-
siy studied by young isdes, from the earlest period
when il is desirable to send children TO school, TO the
highest stages of education There will be three De-
psrtments of instruction in the Ins itute--a Pre-
paretory Department, Cole giste Department, and
Department of Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers Individually
sponsb!e for the progress Of the pupils under their
chsrPe-whi!e ell viii be conducted as one harnoni-
Gus system, under the constant supervision of the
President Rev BASIL MANLY, JT
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usuai English studies viii be commenced and
dies and all pains will be taken ensure horouqA-
in this ntal part of education by quent
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music viii be taught without any
extra charge. The rudiments of the science may he
acquired in this way, with manifest advantage at c
sanced classes of this Department sh 81 take the in
tatory steps in learning French Oral instruction.
together with exercises the black board viii here
be principally relied 4 great point will be gain
cd by early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
sni the meaning of common werds and phrases that
French may be learned soH'eWhat French child
iogrHs H. The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way
nothing to uHtearH when they come to the more
scientific study OF the language.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT
hp tYd nf FTs11pH ~AF,4af ato
years courae, sud rsqure in order TO entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
phy, Arithmetic, and the other studies Of academic
course
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department, the critical study of English, the his
tory Of It's formation, its doms, the styl of its most
authors end also to the attainment of skill
in the practical use OF it 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
teinuents and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the CT $1,000 having been appro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
ces IN these branches as in any OF the Colleges of
be State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
II will be given by combining the of text books,
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral. And the same plan will be
Pg[s9ed in il ether 81. studies as fs1 sssgPlicabIe
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well as trained in the practice of Vo
cal Music part of the regular Course, and with.
ont any extra charge The Introduction of Singing
a frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuness good order and health as well as IN
forming the vocal organs aud cuivatiug the taste.
In instrumental Music the rsost thorough and faith
fq instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano,
Harp and Guitar and advanced Cssses for Solo and
Qnaitette Singing will be f.rmed
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste in s the fine arts and the
attainment of skill in Drawing Painting Embroi-
dery and Ornamental Needle'sork, &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 walls all
that TO make up the elegance and atractiyeness
OF an accomplished and intellectual young LADY, and
so far as in them lies, nothing has been. spared
shall he withheld that may promote this result
may payable in adrance Oct L. 1884, The remainder
March 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Ehgush Studles... 60
French 10 co
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies ..............S5 $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 co
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Muslc-fIano, with use OF lnstrument.......S7 $40 90
organ or Harp. ......................... 30 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, Sc... $50 to SO 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Board tfuel, lights, &c, incuded) $500 90
~ No extra charges Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In of pro
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb.
sence; Applications for admission, or nqqiries in
BASIL MANLY, jr President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va ]. B. JETER,
Iy li-3n President of the Trustees.
SOUTHERN FEMALE INSTITUTE
~ The next session of this Institution will c. NJ
mence on the first Monday in next October, and end
the first day of July
MRS. GEN; PEGRAM will receive young ladies
into her family boarders, and visit the lecture
daily. TERMS:
Board per session. $3.50 90
Tuition. ......................... 50 60
rGencn extra. 20 90
Italian 20 90
Latln Do. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is co
One-halt payable lst October the rest on 10Th of
February INSTRUCTORS:
ID. LEE POWELL.
ROBT. M0RRISON,
g. PERSICO
MADEMOISELLE VASSAS
For further information address
MRS. GEN PEGRAM, or
ROBT. J. MORRISON
y ll--eo3w Richmond.