The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-16
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS NSTI

l. TUTE take pleasure In announcing that it, ex
erci.es will commences On MONDAY. the secomd ef
The buildings, In process of erection. which are
planned expressly for his purpose, will afford accom-
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade sn6
privacy tor recreation during recess hours; while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
for exerc se and amusement In unpeasant weather.
Nothing will be omitted which can contribute to give
the young ladies' who may reside in the family ofthe
we'll ordered home. The total amount sSpended. in.
cudine grounds, building. furniture, and apparatus
wl scarcely fall short Of go ooo and the Trustees
this Institute will regard the offered them
fully ja:5yR5s rRsE e nF ssss siSsTsfL,on ss Ssssy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when 10 desirable to send children to school 70 the
partments Of instruction In the Institutes Pre-.
parstory DEPARTING al, Collegiate Department, and
Each will have ts distinct oficers individually
onabls lSr the ne pT9ssss. OF the pupils under their
Gus y stem, under the constant supervision of the
f's'0sfi PREpARAToRY N1fdsi fDdEsiiARrMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced la
dies and all pains will be taken to thorough
reviews and examina tons conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music will be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiments Of the science may be
acquired, in this way. with manifest advantsge at
very early period II is proposed that the more ad-
vanced classes of this Department Oh all take the in
:a.oIy Hsg. in Learning French Oral instruction. 1s
be principally relied on. great point will be gain
ed BY early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
French may be learned some,ohat as French child
learns il. The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure. BY commencing In the proper way,
and nder skilful instructor, that there shall be
aothing to nntedTn when they come to the more
scientific sn}{ stpd}{ Of nI the lar Isngqsss e
The studies of this department mDIAte fOur
years course, and require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geosra.
course
A prominent place will be given, throughout this
tory of its formation its idioms the style of it's most
eminent authors and also to the attainment of skill
the practical Ths qse 9i !. By exercises in
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by we'll
qualified instructors A gentleman of eminent at
pointed Professor Of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum of $4,000 having been appro-
PIiated for the purchase Of scientific apparatus is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
cesn in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
iiy win be given by combining the use of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written as well as oral. And the plan will be
in Gshs5 .tuds 1
The whole School viii be regularly instructed in
the science, as we'll 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
cheerfuness good order and health, ss well in
forming the vocal organs aud cutvatiug the taste.
In instrumental Music the thorough and faith
ful instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
QuaItette Singing will be formed
Much attention will be paid to the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting Embroi.
dery and Ornamental Nee6lework, &c.
In short it will be the aim of the Trustees and of
the Faculty of Instruction afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity learn within its walls all
that to make up the elegance and attractveness
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:
tHaV payable in adrance Oct: l, 1884, the remainder