The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-17
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS NETI

l. TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its e1.
.rci.es viii commence MONDAY, fas second q,
The buildings, in process of erection, which are
planned expressly for this purpose, viii afford accom-
grounds sf he Institute o. Offer deiiPhsuI .Ssd. sns
privacy for recreation during recess hours while
large room in the attic provides suiabIe retirement
Nothing win be omitted which can contribute to sive
the young ladies who may reside In the family Of the
bsms ana
clndins grounda building. furniture, and apparatus
gill scarcely fall short Of $50 and the frustees
this Institute win regard the advantages offered them
fai' 'a;co{EiPs co{ERsE s sEsf Is Ssi1sy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu
when it is to send children to school, 70 the
partments Of instruction in the us,itute-a Pre-.
psIatory Department,a Collegiate Department, and
Each win have its distinct officers. individually 70.
eErewss ii Vii Be eoudas.sa S E one Ss Ssrnon sas
'.sA''1il PREsAsATosY Efs R,'5 H4fdS fndESfMAkrMENr. a
prosecuted under the charge OF two expereuced la
dies and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
ness in this Fundamental part of edncstion by frequent
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music win be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudiments Of the science may be
very early period 1t is proposed that the more al.
classes of th. Department shall take the ini-
:iatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises the black board will here
be principally relied on great point will be gain
ed By eary familiarity with the proper
French may be learned some,ohat French child
learns it. The task will be made easy, and converted
INTO pleasure By commencing in the proper way,
ard nder skful Instructor, that there shall be
nothing to ssaieayn when they come to the more
scientific s stpdyy Of # the liar langpsge, nag n.
The studies of this department cOntempIate q four
years course and require in order entrance upon
them familiarity With English Grammar, GeoEra.
course.
prominent place will be given throughout this
tory of its formation, its idoms the style of its
eminent authors; and also to the attainment of skill
e 1hs pEss,oa use % OY s1esss
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. 4 gentleman of eminent at
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And, the gum of $4,000 having been sppro-
Priated fo, the purchase Of scientific apparatus it
cties in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
the State.
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences Of Christian
lily win be given BY combining the of text hooks
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral And the same plan will be
PG5insa IN oshs5 sudlss f..
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science 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
frequent exercise. has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health well in
forming the vocal organs and cultivating the taste
In instrumental Music the most thorou sh and faith
full instruction will be afforded on the Organ, Piano
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Quartette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will be paid to the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all the 6ne arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi.
derry and Ornamental Needlework, &C.
In short 1t 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 wals all
that goes to make 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:
(HdD payable in ddpdnce Oct. |, 1854; the remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
$SU w
French. 10 co
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Anslent and Modern Languages, each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of Instrument. .... $40 90
organ or Harp. rp......................... 80 90
DRAWING Painting, Embroidery, &c.,. $50 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
beard tfuel, Ights, &c, incuded) ........$200 90
w Wasning. 20 o.
~ No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
stationery at their own expense In of pro
tracted sickness a deduction will be made for alb.
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, va J. B. JETER,
Jy 4-Sm President of the Trustees.