The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-06
BDUcArIoN.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
TNHE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT.

i TUTE take pleasure In announcing that Its en-
erci.es viii commence on MONDAY. De second Of
The buildings, in process of erection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose, will AFFORD
grounds Of the Insttate offer delightful shade and
privacy for recreation during recess hours; while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
for e1 ercise and amusement In UNPLEASANT weather
Nothing will be omitted which contribute to give
the young ladies who may reside In the family ofthe
the hs
eIuding grounds, building furniture and apparatus.
viii scarcely fall short Of $50 600; and the Trustees
feel that those who obtain their education in
this Institute will regard the offered them
fully ju:syIpss g lar lsrss ssSsTSfsr1oN ss SS91sy
Instruction will be provided in every branch usu.
sy studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
when 1t is desirable to send children to school, to the
highest stages education There will be three De.
partmeats Of instruction In the Institute-a fre.
peratory Department, Collegiate Department, ana
| q Department of Music and Ornamental bIsncnes-
Each will have its distinct officers, individually re-
sponsble for the progress of the pupils under their
shsrse-whie all viii be conducted as one harmoni
ous system, under the constant supervision OF the
fi'"'sfiR fPiREfARAToRY Efy t, Y iDtEsftARTMENr
The usual English studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced Ia
dies and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough
In this Fundamental part of educaon by frequent
and examina 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
vanced classes Of this Department shall take the ni
tiatory steps in learning French. Oral Instruction.
be principally relied ON. great point will be gain
cd by early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning ofconmon words and phrases that
French may be learned s0sseaohGt a French child
learns it. The task will be made easy and converted
into pleasure. by commencing in the proper way,
and nder skiful instructor 90 that there shall be
nothing to uniea,a when they come to the more
scientific study Of nl the la Isnsasgs mag. -
he afudi of den naYtyp iaSa fnvy
years course, and require in order to entrance upon
them familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply. Arithmetic and the other studies Of an academic
course.
prominent place will be given, throughout this
department to the critical study of English: the his
tory of its formation its dioms, the of its
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 iausht by we'll
qualified instructors. A gentleman of eminent at
| tainments and successful experience has been ap,
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences And, the of $1,000 having been appro-
pristed for the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great IA
etes 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 books,
with familiar lectures and frequent examinations,
written as well as oral. And the same plan will be
BbEPARTMENT Bbisiss OF oRNAMENEfAL BRANcHEs.
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
a frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfuness good order and health, well as 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 be paid to the formation of
and correct taste in all the fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting, Embroi-
dery and Ornamental Needework, &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 the elegance and attractveness
of accomplished and intellectual young lady; and,
so far as in them lies, nothing has been spared,
shall be withheld, that may promote this result
TERMS:
Half payable in adrance Oct. l, 1884, the remainde,
March /. 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.