The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-10
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
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THE first session OF this Institute will
eommspcs on MONDAY, Oct. q, 1874. In the
sdldcs erected for the purpose, ON 10Th street bs.
vanced susienty far % warrant the assurance that
oil the parts OF the building designed for school par.
there be any delsy In nihins the other paris Of the
house, designed for boarders suitable aecommoda-
tons VIII be provided elsewhere. to occasion no
desire to board In the Institute.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
Hh Of importance to ereyy sehoi0y to be present the
the session; but when they enter late, there il
inconvenience to the teacher, arising from the do
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with the portions of books already gone over.
INSTRUCTORS.
In the outset of Institute Of this charscter lay
ine claim to public confidence, without having had
opportunity to reputation, proper thar
the should give distinct information regard
log the teachers into whose charge parents are in-
yited to commit their daughters.
Rev. BASIL MANLY, ia, President of the Inati.
tnte, 10 extensively known a. the Pastor for four
He 10 Master Of Arts of the Univ of Alabsms: a
graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and has
had much familiarity with the operations of the
higher institutions Of learning in cur country His
undivided energies will be given to the Institute and
his attention will be directed not merely TO the
classes which no may himself instruct but also to
of instruction from the highest to the lowest
Mr. K LATHAM, Of Culpeper county, Master
chair of Mathematics, &c. in the Colum bi m COLLEGE,
to accept the Profsssorship of Ancient Languages
and Physical Sciences in this Institute. He brings to
his new position the experience of several years of
previous occupation teacher, and the warm recon-
mendation of those with whom he has been ascot
ated The ample and beautiful set of apparatus,
which has been procured will lend him unusual ia
clties for instruction 1t il not surpassed we pre-
sumo. for practical purposes Of illustration by the
apparatus of any college in the State
Mrs EMMA HoLcoMBE, of the cele brated Institute
OF Mr. Bacon, at La Grange Ga, and previously
sssed 81 teacher for number Of years in Lousi-
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
Miss JANE c. SrANARD has established reputs.
ton in this city BY the school fol young ladies'
der her own management, which needs COM
ment She will give instruction in English studies
Mademoiselle NINA CHoLLEr, niece of Prof.
position, both in French and American circles az
to give her unusual advantages. She will instruct in
French and German; and, az she will reside in the
rate pronunciation and ready of the French lam
guage will be afforded to the boarders. The system
of instruction will be practical, designed to lead the
language readily, and 20, to learn French hat
as French child would learn it.
M. JOSEPH MIcHARD, q well known instructor In
Modern Languages, of this city, will give lessons in
Spanish and Italian.
l. Mr.. JOHN DUNDERDALE, Organist of 81. Paups and
Musical Instructor in Mr.. Hoge's schsel for some
years, has been selected to take charge Of the Mus
cal Department, and his long residence here and
He will be assisted by his daug hter, Miss EMILY
DUNDERDALE. She has just concluded a course of
musical training under the celebrated Madame Sc
guin, by whom she is highly commended compe-
tent to reflect honor both upon herself and her
teacher.
Miss sALLIE SULLY enjoys the deserved reputation
Of being an excellent performer and instructor the
Harp, and will give lessons that instrument
Other musical teachers will be provided if
sary or il parents any other Professors of Mu.
sic, residing in the city, their services be OBJ.
tanned
Gently of the Valley Union Seminary, Botetourt
Springs Va will give instruction in Drawing Paint.
ing, Ornamental Needle Work, &c. Her skill in
these branches, and her energy as teacher, am
ply attested.
Mrs. GEoRGIANNA MONROE, of Winchester, Va,
has been selected as Matron. She has filled this i'm.
portant position with great success in other schools
such as Miss Engshs, Georgeto ~n, and Mr.. Bakers
at Winchester.
In fine the purpose expressed Ia the outset of this
enterprise has been steadily kept in view-to have
none but the very best teachers connected with the
institute: and pains expense has been spared,
the design to obtain the best teachers that could
be met with, from whatever quarter they might
come 1t is gratifying fact that SO many of these
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION.
The of study is extensive and liberal 1t is de-
signed to afford to young ladies' for
tai training corresponding to those which young
enjoy in our best colleges only such notifications
being introduced the different though less re-
sponsbls sphere which well educated woman must
occupy, seems to demand.
In the Preparatory Department., the usual English
studies will be pursued 1t proposed that the
advanced classes of this ID apartment may take the
initatory steps in learning French. This will give
them great advantage when they come to the mere
scientific study of the language.
In the Collegiate Department, which contemplates
four years. course, the higher English branches
will be prosecuted together with the Sciences and
Ancient or Modern Languages. To those who have
successfully completed bis coursencludng at least
other Ian guage. Ancient Mode besides Eng
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 with.n ut any extra charge. II is relied
ness. good order and health.
Instruction will be given the Organ. Harp, Pia-
no and Guitar; in Solo and Quartette Snging aId in
Drawing, Painting, Ornamental Needlework, &c.
BOARDEhs IN THE INSTITUTE.
The young ladies' who board in the Institute will
he regarded mem bers of the family of the Presi-
strictons and rules required by this principle
1t deemed unnecessary therefore, to prescribe apy
detailed code of regulations in regard to the conduct
of the bosrders They will be simply required to act
Those who make the earliest application haze choice
ssy al
ladies' Tor their parents for them) are desired to
choose their room mates but where selection is
made, the President will assign them.
TERMS PER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS.
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1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engsn w
III w
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each........ 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
musc-PiaDo, with of Instrum ert. $40 90
Organ or Hsrp......................... 90 90
Guitar 60 %
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery S20 to 80 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard, fuel, lights, &C., included) $500 90
WaehlnE. 70 o.
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro
tracted sickness deduction will be made for sb.
sence.
~ Pamphlets containing the Plan of the Institute
may be obtsn ed at the Bookstores of Messrs Harold
Murray, James Woodhouse, Chas WORKMAN, Geo.
M. West, J. w. Randolph A. Morris w. A. Buffers
and Knowles Walford
Ev Applications for admission, or Inquiries In
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev
BASIL MANLY, jr., President Of the Institute Rich
mond. Va J. B. JETER,
Sc l1-dtl4oc President of the Trustees
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