Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-07-29
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY.
Rxv. II. D. H0GE, D. D., n...u.,.
4. n. DCPUY, A.. ~, fhHOfrAE
SEMINARY for the Education NJ Yonnv Ladies', uu

A. n. DCPCf, A. ~, fAsoirAE
4 SEMINARY for the Education Of Young Ladies, under
a the control of the above mentioned Gentlemen, will
be opened In the city OF Richmond on the list day Of oc,o'
Der, 1859.
DR.. HocE will reside In the Seminary Building, and have
4 Presidential supervision Of everything connected with the
Institution; and, while his other engagements Will not per
NV nun 70 uev0,e much time to the business 81 a1.a.il IN
s.ruc'ion, he will be present, day by day, at the lectures
ana recitations-Sil personally scqusint himself WIN tht
standing aad proficiency Of the pupils, and do all In his
power 10 promote their intellectual and spiritual improve
mcnt.
Mr.. DvPuY will devote his whole time TO the diree, ins,ruc,
Ton Of the Young Ladies committed to his care. Those o.
them who are bo.rde-s will be treated ns members OF his
own family, and every provision will be made FOR their per
sonal comfort, In health and in sickness. This parental
charge Is assumed with Il due appreciation y! is respond!
An ample and competent corps OF assistants will be eti.
ployed in every department. The best masters OF French,
| German. Italian, Music, Drawing aud Painting, will he Sc.
cured, Grca, pains, will be taken TO have pupils In the
French language taught, no, only to read and write |, cor
rcc,ly. bu, To speak IL, with facility. To secure this adyIa.
tare' a French lady will reside with the family.
A good apparatus will be employed TO illustrate the Trn.ls
OF Physical SCIENCE, and to Impress them on the memory.
4 f.caurp, cause OF the indifferent proficiency in Music j.
the wan; Of ,ine, and inducement TO practice the lessons
which have been given by the Professor. To ohviate this
evil. n Teacher OF Music win be a member OF the household,
anil will personally super.atcnd the pupils during the hour,
ullc.,e ell TO practice.
The Course of study viii comprise all that Is essential Ia
a complete AID polished education, from the rudin,e,,s OF
the English tongue, 10 The higher branches Of Matthew's.
.ic,. Mental and Moral Science, and Ancient Language.
Written Examinations conducted In private, will be held
~ convenient intervals, and always At the close OF the SEES
sion; snd a; The completion Of ;he whole course of studies,
Diplomas, will be presented 10 the young ladies who have
c~rcd!;ably passed all The examinations.
Terms.
Board for nine month";. S2nN W
Washing and Lights. ....... .... ~ o.
Tuition Ia Primary Department. 81 o.
Tuition in ordinary English Branches. ......... ~ u
Tuition Ia advanced English Branches ............. - ~
Modern and Ancient l.anguag-s-cach. -. go. 20 ~
Music-locsl and Instrumental (riino aud GUITAR
one lesson tor one hour per week. ~ 80 90
Use Of Instrument. ......... 80. 10 W
unr.half payable on the Is: day Of October, lsj?. AID the
remainder on the 10Th Of February, lstN. 4 stric; compli.
anc- with this Requirement, must be Insisted upon.
Deduction will hc made from these charges, In cas"t 0!
pro.racted sickness.
Money sioald also BE- deposited to ncet the contingent
expenses OF 4 boarder.
Boardtrs will always acc"mPsny the Principal 20 N.
Presbyterian Church on the sabbath, unless otherwise d.
rcc'rd by the parent or guardian, in which case all proper
facilities will hc afforded, 20 enable them 10 attend H..
churches preferred.
d.. Iios- will take pleasure in answering AIRY letters .:
inquiry with regard % the School.
All business letter shOu!! be addressed 10
July SIN AN, DIPEr. Riclun0ni, Va.