The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-14
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
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THE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTT
| Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that its ex
| .rcises will commence on MONDAY. the second o
| october merit.
planned expressly for his purpose, will afford accom-
| modatons for from $50 to 500 pupils. The ample
grounds of the Institute offer delightful shade sns
privacy for recreation during recess hours while
large room In the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercis and amusement in unpleasant weather
Nothing will be omitted which contribute to Civ.
the young ladies who may reside In the family of the
we'll ordered home. The total amount expended, in
will scarcely fail short OF $50 o00 and the Trustees
feel assured that those who obtain their education In
this Institute win regard the advantages offered then
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Instruction will be provided in every branch usu
when It 10 desirable to send children school, to the
highest stages OF There will be three D.
o Instruction II the r5s nS
Department of Musc and Ornamental Branches
Each viii have its distinct officers individually re-
charse-while all viii be conducted as one harmoni.
Gus system, under the constant supervision Of the
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The usuai Engish studies will be commenced and
prosecuted under the charge OF two experienced la
ies and all pains will be taken to ensure thorough.
In this fundamental part of education by frequent
reviews and examination 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 is proposed that the more aa.
Sanced classes OF this Department shs take the in
iatory steps in learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises on the black board will here
be principally relied ON. great point will be gain
ed By early familiarity with the proper pronunciation
and the meaning common words and phrases that
French may be learned sometohdt as a French chld
learns it, The task will be made easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the proper way,
and under a skful instructor, that there shall be
nothing to senleayn 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 a familiarity with English Grammar, Geogra-
ply, Arithmetic and the other studies of academic
course.
department. to the critical study of English, the his
tory of its formation its idoms the style of its
eminent authors; and also to the attainment of skill
Composition. The Greek Latin, French, German,
Italian and Spanish languages will be taught by well
qualified instructors. A gentleman of eminent at
tainments and successful experience has been ap-
pointed Professor of Mathematics and Physical
Sciences. And the sum of $4,000 having been appro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus 1t is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy as great IA
cities in these branches az in any of the Colleges of
the State.
Science, Biblical Literature Rhetoric, Logic. the
Principles of Taste and the Evidences of Christian
y 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
pursued in other studies as far as applicable.
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL B BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, well trained in the practice. of Vo
cal Music as part of the regular Course, and with
out any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
as frequent exercise has fine effect in promoting
cheerfulness good order and health, as well as III
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 Clssses for Solo and
Quartette Singing will be formed.
Much ttsntOn will he Daid TO the formation of a
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 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,
shall be withheld, that may promote this result.
(Hdlf payable in advance Oct |, 1854; the remainder
March /, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
English Studies. $50 90
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT..
English and Scientific Studies $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each. ......... 90 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-Piano, with use of instrument $40 90
organ or Harp. p....................... 80 90
Guitar ..-.......................... 60 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery. &C.,. 500 to so 90
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard, Cuel, lights &c, included. $500 90
q 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, or inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed Rev.
mond, Va. J. B. JETER
jy l4-3m President of the Trustees.