Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-23
ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 10, 1885,.
TIE ALEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL

From the preceding card il will be secn that the under
| signed has purchased the buildings, apparatus, &c o.
Mr. Benjamin Hollowelis Alexandria Boarding school
| and he will oper that institution Tor it's 35th annual session
on the LIST October next, closing on the 18th July follow
inr, in conjunction With Messrs. J. G. Clarke and Della
ware aud kssciusko Kemper.
Tho location OF this school is undoubtedly one of the
best in the country, as il evidenced by It's having been
constantly full for many years. The buildings Were
erected expressly for use ns n boarding school, and are sd-
| nirnbly adapted for that purpose. Gas and water are 10
troduced throughout the establishment.
The object OF the school will be to prepare boys Tor the
University of Virginia, or any other college, or TO ut them
for The duties Of life. The course OF study will embrace
the elementary English branches, the Latin, Greek,
French. German and Spanish LANGUAGES. q complete
course of puro Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemis'
The costly and extensive Philosophical and Chemical
Apparatus, a fue Telescope, Globes. Engineering lnstru
msnts, and a large collection of Minerals, Shells. &c, will
give our students advantages rarely offered by private
schools The Principal was connected with the University
for seven years as Proctor and Patron his tenchers were
all educated there, and, besides their diplomas. they pos
cess very farering testimonials from their Professors
| Mr.. Clark, especially, Is exceedingly well recommended
he il AT presen, Assistant Instructor In Mathematics Ia the
| University, but will resign that position Mt the close OF the
present session. Our united energies will be devoted TO
the school. and every effort vi be made to sustain the
high reputation 1t has enjoyed under Mr.. HaliowelTs man
ugeincnt.
branches except modern languages, S210 Tor the session
p.ysble half Mt the commencement and half at the middle
of III. term. Instruction in French, German and Spanish,
each $50, charge I Tor iae, w sIa a. Gas II ~ !. terms. ozesD, thu,
lA6 nOS
Latin and Greek are no longer made c1trd charges, but are
included in the regular course. The session will also be
prolonged two weeks.
For Circulars containing full particulars. address
WIN. 8. KEMPER, Alexandria, Va.
REFERENCEs.-The Faculty OF the University Of Va;
Hon. VIM. Smith, Wsrrenton, Va Judge K. h. Field,
Culpeper q. H., Va; NJ. d. Hoge, d. D., Richmond, Va;
w S. 'Plumer, d. d Allegheny City. Pa. June 23-clm
EPIsCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIRGINIA,
AT HOWARD, ON THE HEIGHTS.
THaEE MILES WEST OF ALExANDR1A,
REV. JOHN P. MCGUIRE, RECTOR.
FUlHE next session OF this Institution Will commence
on Wednesday, the 9Th of September.
The studies embrace a full Course OF Ancient aud Mo-
dern Languages, the Natural Sciences. Mathematics, En-
glsh, Music, Drawing, &c.
TKaMs-S25O per session, payable, invariably, semi.an'
nuslly In advance, viz: el25, at the commencement OF the
session. and el25 on the second "Wednesday IN February:
This charge includes Board, Tuition in the regular
course and Modern Languages, Light. Fuel, Washing,
Mepding. &c. everything. in short, except Books. Sta.
tionrry. and Clothing. and what 10 furnished to the pupil.
Music and Drawing are extra charges -,
Pamphlets, containing a full account OF the School, will
Application. for entrance, or for further information,
addressed to the Rector.
P. o. Theological Seminary, Fairfax Co., Va.
July l6-cw7w