The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-28
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TyHE TRUSTEES OF THIS MSTT-
II TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its ex.

l. TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its ex.
srcises will commence on MONDAY, the second cf
October nert.
The buIdinss in process of erection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose, will afford
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
Nothing will be omitted which can ccntbute to give
the young ladies who may reside in the family Of the
viii Scarcely ial short 81 oeo and sh. Trustee:
this Institute will regard the advantages offered them
s' fully jascn5ypPss g lar lsssss ss Ssssy
Instruction will be provided In every branch usu.
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when il desirable to send children school, to the
partments of instruction In the Institute-a Pre-.
paratory Department. Collegiate Department, and
Department. OF Music and Ornamental Bnnches.-
Esch will have its distinct officers, individually re
ohsrseMwhils ii viii bs conducted 4 one hsrmoni.
Gus system under the constant supervision OF the
'' PREPARAToRY DEfARTMENr.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
dies and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
In ths part Of education, by frequent
Vos. Muso viii be ss Whoa.
extra charge. The rudments Of the science may be
acquired, In this way with manifest sdvantaee at q
vanced classes Of this Department shall take the ini
tiatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board will here
ed By early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning ofcommon words and phrases that
French may be learned somesohat az a French child
learns if The task will be made easy, and converted
and under skilfni Instructor 90 that there shall be
nothing to unlearn when they come to the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years and require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geoera-
ply, Arithmetic, and the other studies of academic
course.
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
department. to the critical study of English the his.
tory Of its formation its idoms the style of its most
in the practical OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
qualified instructors gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been sp-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum Of $1,000 having been apprc.
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
ciles in these branches az 10 any Of the Colleges of
the State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
lily win 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
M
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, as well as trained in the practice of Vo
cal Music part of the regular Course and with.
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
as frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and hs alth ss well as in
forming the vocal organs and cultivatng the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith.
full instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Clssses for Solo and
Qusitette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will ne paid to the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to tt
attainment of skill in Drawing. Painting, Embroi.
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 walls all
that goes to make the and
of an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and.
so far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld that may promote this result.
TERMS:
Half payable IN aduanee Oct J. 1854; the remahuder
March l. 1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
l0 t0
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each ...., 20 90
mr.