The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-01
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TINE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI-

FNHE 1hCS LEc oE AhA1 ANCAA
TI1TE take pleasure In announcing that ita sx.
ereses viii commence on MONDAY, ne second Q
The buildings, in process of erection, which are
rl.nned expressly for this purpose, viii afford accom-
,r,odatious for from $50 TO 500 pupils The ample
.rounds OF the Institute offer delightful shade and
.rse room in the attic provides suitable retirement
for az eycse and amusement In unpleasant weather.
Nothing win be omitted which can contribute to gise
well ordered home. The total amount expended. in.
sSIs In .sa the
feel that those who obtain their sauestion 10
this Institute win regard the advantages offered them
. fully 'aso5sGiaRas cosGRsE OF sEsf fssTRuSxfIoN
distraction viii be provided in every branch usu,
when il is desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages of education. There will be three De-
psrtments Of Instruction II the inst,tnts.s n rte;
. Department of Music and Ornamental Branches
Each will have its distinct officers individually re-
% s%Slss@wSils hi al viii be cOnducssd Is one hsrmoni.
ous system, under the constant supervision Of the
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The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge of two experienced la
eas in this fundamental part of educstion by frequent
reviews and examinations 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 advantage, at
very early period 1t lie proposed that the more ad
vsnced classes of this Department shall take the ini-
tiatory steps in learning French. Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board VIII here
be principally relied on great point viii be gam
and tb meaning ofcommon wsrds and phrases 40 that
French nasy be learned soms,uhdt az a FrencA child
fesr.s it The task viii be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and nder q skfu instructor that there shall be
nothing to ialeayr when they come to the more
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
The studies of this department contemplate four
years and TsgurI IN GIaef to
ply Arithmetic and the other studies OF an academic
course.
department to the critical study of English the his
tory of its formation, its doms, the yie of its most
eminent authors; and also to the attainment OF skill
in the practical OF it by frequent exercises in
Composition. The Greek Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be aught by well
qualified instructors gentleman of eminent at
tsinments and successful experience has been ap.
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And the sum of $1,000 having been appro-
pristed for the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t ls
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great IA
ctes in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
3hs State.
Science, Biblical Literature. Rhetoric, Logic, the
Principles of Taste, and the Evidences of Christian
ity viii be given by combining the of text books
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations,
written well as oral. And the ssme plan will be
pursued in other studies as far as applicable:
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science well trained II the practice, of Vo-
csl 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 as in
forming the vocal organs and cultivating the taste
In instrumental Music the most thorough and faith
full instruction will be afforded the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar and advanced Classes for Solo and
Quartette Singing will be formed
Much attention will be paid TO the formation of
pure and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, EmbToi-
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 goes to make up the elegance and attractveuess
of an accomplished and intellectual young laoy; and,
far as in them lies nothing has been spared,
shall be withheld that may promote this result.
TERMS:
tHaf pa yabIe adrdnce Oct l., 1884, tie remainder
p. March ]. 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Englsh Stuales. Soo w
fTehch..s lo w
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scien,ihc Studies. S50 OU
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 20 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of Instrument........ $40 90
Organ or Harp. p............-........... 10 OO
Guitar ............................. 60 co
Drawing Painting, Embroidery, &c....S S2u to 81 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard (fuel. lights, &C., included). 90
Washng. ..,..'.'-.':. ~
u No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
,tracted eckness a deduction will be made for ab-
Applications for admission, or inquiries in
regard TO other particulars be addressed to Rev.
basil MANLY, jr, President Of the Institute, Rich
lmond, Va. b. JETER,
iy l4-3m President of the Trustees