The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-15
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT

RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
HHE TRUSTEES OF THIS NSTI-
= TuTE take pleasure 10 snnouncins that its en-.
The buildings. in process Of erection, which ar.
modatons for from $50 to S6o pupils. The ample
grounds Of the Institute offer delightful shade snd
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large room In the attic provides sutsble retirement
for exercise and amusement In unpleasant weather.
Nothing viii be omitted which contrbuts to give
President the security. comfort ana enjoyment Of
veil ordered homo. The total amount expended, In
sssSnd 5ne1r 5 and
this Institute win regard the ses them
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Instruction win be provided in every branch usu,
ally studied BY young ladies from the earliest period
when II 10 desirable to send children to school, to the
highest steges OF education There will be three De-
partments OF Instruction in the Inssitute-a Pro-
Department. Of Music and OTnam entail Branches.-
Each viii have its distinct officers, individually re-
.sn Re
Gus System. under the constant supervision Of the
prs'dsnnts Rsy Be- B.s,5 m,s MtT5ys NJ u Jr.nxrru
Tho asual English ssndies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge Of two experienced la
s. and s pain. will be .stsl to snsuTs e. thorough
reviews and examinations conducted by the President
himself. Vocal Music will be taught, without any
acquired, in this way with manifest advantage, at
very carly period 1t is proposed that the more ad
vanced classes Of this Depar shall take the ini
tiatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board, viii here
bs principally relied on. great point will be gain
and The meaning words and PHRASES 70 that
French may be learned somewhat as a French child
learns it, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder skfu instructor that there shall be
nothng to 1nlearn when they come to the more
'''sn'' :e9af e ia TisfofasA fpoEfaPsARrmENr
The studies of this department contemplate four
hsm % familiarity WITH with Ene.h Edae5 Grammsr Ssops
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 formations its doms the sty of its most
eminent suthors and also the attainment Of skill
Composition. The Greek, Latin, French German,
Italian aud Spanish languages will be taught by well
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
priatsd for the purchase of scientific apparatus It is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
cltes in these branches as in 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
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written well as oral. And the same plan will be
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well as trained in the practice. of Vo-
cal Music part of the regular Course, and with
out auy extra charge. The Introduction of Singing
frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health, well IS in
forming the vocal organs and cultvating the taste.
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar; and advanced Glasses for Solo and
Qusrtette Singing will be formed.
Much attention will he paid to the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
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 to make the elegance and attractiveness
of an accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
so far in them lies, nothing has been spared, or
shall be withheld, that may promote this result
TERMS:
(HdD payable in ddpaace Oct. |, 1854; the remainder
March /. 1851
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
E.nsiisn otuoeS.. S5U w
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COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
Ens1sn ana Sclen,ifc Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each......... 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Muslc-Piano, with use of Instrument ..... $40 90
OTsdn OF mar 20 90