Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-06
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL,
AND
MATHEW MATICAL SCHOOL,
AT THE ACADEMY, IN
CharlestOwn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
WIN. II. KABLE, NJ. A., Principal.
The Session Of 1894 begins the sh
Of September and closes the last of June.
DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL.

The design of the school is TO offer, hrst,
such thorough instructions in all the prominens
and important branches Of liberal education, lat
will enable the student to enter the higher
classes Of our first institutions of learning, and
thus secure to him, by the exercise Of proper
diligence and application, the opportunity of
avoiding the modification and discouragement,
not infrequently fatal, that so often befall the
imperfectly prepared student; secondly, to Of
fer to the large class Of boys whose opPortuni-
ties of education are more or less limited,
thorough instructions in those branches which
are essential to the man of business, whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
|. English (incuding grammar, Composition,
Literature and Elocution.) 2. Geography and
History (Ancient and Moderu.) 3. Latin. 4.
Greek. S. French. 6. German. 7. Spanish.
3. Pure Mathematics. 9. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering. IL.
Mechanical, Architectural and Free-Hand
Drawing.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION..
The method OF instruction, in all instances,
will aim at thorough mental discipline and
intellectual culture, carefully avoiding syS-
TEN which results only in storing the mind
with unex planned rules and facts.
Examinations, both written and oral, will be
held at the middle and close Of the session
designed as tests of each boys progress anG
attalnments, the result of which will be COM
municated to the parent or guardian.
Records of daily standing are kept, ,and month
ly reports forwarded to parent and guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline of the school is based upon
the absolute authority ofthe teacher, and the
unquest:oning respect and obedience OF the pu-
pill.
Whilst this is demanded OF all, the constant
effort is made to foster self-respect and self
government, and 10 cultivate public sentiment
in the school on the side Of right and duty.
Vicious habits and neglect Of study will not
be tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed to be
perncious will be retained in the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business
of his life ,and claims qualification for his work
in liberal education at the best institution IN
the South-the University Of Virginia-and an
experience Of eight years in the diligent Prac-
tice of his profession.
In announcing the opening Of the Academy
for the session of 1874, he desires to CRATE
fully acknowledge the cooperation and support
of the public in his effort TO establish first
class school. hiS pun Posc 10 W Sh''o So''"u
ally to enlarge its sphere of usefulDes and ena-
BILE it to meet all the wants Of Its patrons.
BOARDING.
Boarders to the number Of twelve will be
received into the family Of the Principal.
They will be under his immediate supervision
and control, with his assistance and guidance
in their studies, and subject to such rules and
regulations as will best contribute to their mo-
raj and intellectual culture and personal COM
fort.
TERMs-FoR DAY scHoLARs.
English Branches. es...................S4 SAC, 90
Ancient Languages and Mathematics. SO, 90
Mod. Languages and Drawing, each. 10, 90
Contingent fee for Fuel, so. so
BOARDING PUPILS.
Tuition, Board, w ashing, Fuel Lights ,S2OO, ,O0
PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance,
ore. half at the beginning Of the Session, the
balance on the lst Of February. No pupil re-
ceived for less than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL FROM TRUSTEES.
CHARLEsrowE, July lst, 1873.
To Wu. III. KAptE, ESQ. Sir AS Trus-
tees OF the Charles,oN Academy, we desire
to express our entire appreciation OF your man.
agement Of the Academy during the past year.
and especially our high appreciation OF your
discipline and diligence which has resulted IN a
zeal and thoroughness in your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, &c,
Henry b. Davenport, Thomas c. Green, Jas.
Law. Hoof, Cleon Moore, VIM. l.. Wilson,
ravid Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert /.
Brown, George n. Turner. July 26-7w