The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-09
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE. 3
rJNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI-

l. TUTE take pleasure in ammo uncine that its ex
| srci.es will commence on MONDAY. The second o.
The buildings, in rrocess of erection, which are
Psnned expressly for .n. purpose viii afford accom-
modations for from 2,e to 500 pupils: The ample
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large In the attic provides suitabe retirement
w be IN we.ther
the young ladies who may reside in the family the
President the security comfort, and enjoyment Of
Guiding grounds, building, furniture and apparatus,
will scarcely fall short Of Csc GOO; and the Trustees
this Institute will regard the I'd them
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ally studied by 7ouns ladies' from the earliest period
when it 10 desirable send children to school, to the
highest stages OF education There will be three De-
pertmens OF Instruction in the Institute-a Pre-
paratory Department, Collegiate Department, and
Department of Music and Ornamental Branches.-
Each will have its distinct officers individually
sponsible for the progress Of the pupils under their
charFe-while all viii be conducted a. one karmoni.
Gus - ystem; under the constant supervision of the
PREPARAToRY DEfARTNENr.
The usual English studies win be commenced and
prosecuted onder the charge OF two experienced la
dies; and ell pains will be taken to ensure thorough
In this part of education by frequent
reviews and examins tons conducted by the President
himself Vocal Music will be taught, without any
extra charge. The rudments Of the science may be
acquired, in this way with manifest advantage. at
vanced classes of th'. Department shall take the n
tiatory steps in learning French Oral instruction
together with exercises the black board will here
be principally relied on. A great point will be gain
ed By early familiarity with the proper
and the meaning common words and phrases that
French may be learned somerohat as a French child
learns IT, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way
and under skiifu instructor that there shall be
nothing to Unledra when they come to the more
scientific study of the language
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies OF this department contemplate four
years course and require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic and the other studies Of academic
course.
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
in the practical use of 1t by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French, German
Italian and Spanish languages viii be Taught by well
qualified instructors gentleman of eminent at
tanments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the sum Of $4,000 having beer apprc.
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great 70.
clites in these branches as in 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.
ty win be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent exau,instons
written as well as oral. And she same plan will be
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL B RANCHES
The whole School will be reguisry instructed in
the science well trained IN the practice. of Vo
cal Music, part of the regular Course and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
a frequent exercise, has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuness good order and health, es well as in
forming the vocal organs and cultivatipg the taste
In Instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will BIS afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Qusrtette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will be paid TO the formation of
pure and correct taste in ell the fine arts and to tn
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
dery and Ornamental Needlework &C.
In short 1t will be the aim OF the Trustee and of
the Faculty of Instruction to afford the pupils of this
Institute opportunity to learn, within its walls all
that goes to make up the elegance and attraetveness
OF an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
80 far as in them lies, nothing has been spared or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result
TERMS:
tHdp payable in ddrnnce Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March l, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Ehgiish Studies'. 60
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages. each......... 20 ~
m; Of; NM MENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Musc-tianO, win uso eff Inst G70 O0
Organ or Harp. 8U UU
oultaf bO w
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, &C.. 500 to 80 co
BOARDING DEPARTMENT..
Beard, 0ael, lights &c. included). 500 90
~ No extra charges Pupils provide Books and
Stationery at their own expense. In cases of pro.
tracted sickness deduction will be made for alb
sence: Applications for admission, inquiries in
BASIL MANLY, jr-, President Of the Institute, Rich
mond, Va. J. B. JETER
is l4-Sm President of the Trustees,
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