The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-09-07
EDUCATION.
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE.
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T,HE TRUSTEES OF THIS INSTI-
Il TUTE take pleasure In announcing that Its ex.
srcises will commence on MONDAY. he second Of
October ncft.
The buildings, in process of erection. which are
planned expressly for this purpose, will afford accom-
grounds of the Institate oer delightful shade and
privacy for Iecreaton during recess hours; while
large room 10 the attic provides suitable retirement
for exercise and Amusement In unpleasant weather
Nothing will be omitted which can contribute to give
the young ladies who may reside in the family of the
well ordered home The total amount expended. In
cluding grounds, bu;lding furniture and apparatus
will scarcely fall short of $50 ooo; and the Trustees
feel assured that those no obtain their education in
this In.titute will regard the advantages offered them
as fully jusStinsyylns 80 lag Large sr az Seslsy 1lyr,o
Instruction will be provided ia every branch usu-
ally studied by young ladies' from the earliest period
whep .desrsbe to send children to school, to the
psrtments of instruetiou in the Institute-s Pre-
psrstory Department. Collegiate Department, and
sDspaIlI,,aent Of Masie and orasnnentsl Brsn:hss-
sponsble for the progress of the pupils under their
charee-whiie all VIII be conducted as one hsrInoni-
ops system. under The constant supervision Of the
President, Rev. BASH. MANLY, Jr.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The usual English studies will be commenced and
dies and . pains ill be taken to ensure thorough
In this .undame nal part of education By frequent
himself Vocal Music viii be taught, without any
extra charge. The Iudinents Of the science may be
acquired, In ths~ay with manifest advantage, att
very early period. Ii lie proposed that the ad
vanced classes of this Department sh all take the inI
tistory steps ia learning French Oral instruction,
together with exercises 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 ofcommon words and phrases that
French may be learned sonetohat as French child
learns it, The task will be Inade easy, and converted
into pleasure, by commencing in the prspsr way,
and nder skiiful instructor that there shall be
uothing to lcn!edTR when they come to the more
scieut;hc 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.
A proniren place will be given, throughout this
department, the critical study of English the his
tory of its formation, its idioEs the style 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 aud 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 sppro-
priated for the purchase of scientific apparatus it is
believed that the pupil here will enjoy great ia
cites in these branches as in any of the Colleges of
the State.
Instruction in History, Moral Philosophy, Mental
Science, Biblical Literature, Rhetoric Logic, the
Primo pies of Taste and the Evidence Of Christian
y viii be given by combining the of text books,
with familiar lectures, and frequent examinations
written as well oral. And the same plan will be
DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES.
The whole School will be regularly instructed in
the science, we'll es trained IN the practice of Vo
cal Music, part of the regular Course, and with
cut any extra charge. The introduction of Singing
frequent exercise, has fine effect in pronoting
cheerfulness good order and health. as we'll as in
forming the voc 81 organs end cultvatiug the taste
In Instrumental Music the most thoroue i and faith
full instruction viii be afforded on the Organ, Piano.
Harp and Guitar and advanced Classes fo- Solo aud
Ouattette Singing viii be formed.
Much attention will re paid 10 the formation of a
pure and correct taste in all The fine arts and to the
attainment of skill in Drawing, Painting Embroi-
derry 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 max up the eeeance and sttractveness
of accomplished and intellectual young iaGy and
go fer as in them lies nothing hes been spared, or
shall be withheld, thst may promote this result.
TERMS:
tHa!f payable in adrance Oct |, 1884, tie remainder
March /, 1861
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Engsh Studes.. $50 90
FRENCH. 10 20
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
English and Scientific Studies s............. $50 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each. 90 90
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Music-piano with use Of llstrument........S7 $40 90
Cfesh CT Iafp ........................ 20 w
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery, 49, $2o to 30 GO
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Beard, fuel lights, &c, lnciuGed) $500 90
Hasnius' ........................ 70 o.
- No extra charges. Pupils provide Books and
stationery st their own expense. In cases of pro-
tracted sickness deduction will be made for ab.
sence: Appl'csticrs for admission, inquiries in
regard to other particulars may be addressed to Rev.
BASIL MANLY, jr-, President Of the Institute Rich
mond, va. j. b. JETER,
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