Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-23
DSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY AUG g. 1878
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL,
AND
MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
AT THE ACADEMY, IN
CharlestOwn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
WIN. II. KABLE, NJ. A., Principal.
The Session cf1s7a7a begins The Bin
Of SEPTEMBER and closes the last Of June.
DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL

Tho design Of the school is to Offer, first,
such thorough instructions in all the prominens
and important branches Of liberal education, at
will enable the student to enter the higher
classes of our first institutions of learning, and
thus secure 10 him, bv the exercise Of proper
diligence and application, the opportunity OF
avoiding the modification and discOuragement,
not nirequentiy fatal, that so often 6efaii the
imperlecily prepared student; secondly, to OF
fer TO the large class Of boys whose opPoriuni-
TIES of education arc more or less iim,t"d,
thorough instructions in those branches which
are essential 10 the man Of business, whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE oT INSTRUCTION.
l. English (includog grammar, Composition,
Literature and Elocution.) 2. Geography and
History (Ancicnt and Modern) 3. Latin. 4.
Greek. >. French. German. Z. Spanish.
3. Pure Mathematics. 3. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering. IL.
mechanical, Architectural aud 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 tho mind
with unex planned rules aud facts.
held at the middle and close of the session,
designed as tests OF each boys progress anu
atlalnmcnls, tho result of which will be COM
municatcd 10 the parent or guardian.
RECORDS Of daily standing are kepi, and month
ly reports forwarded TO parent and guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline Of the school is based upon
the absolute authority OF the teacher, and the
unquest:Onng respect and obedience OF the Pu'
pill.
Whilst this is demanded OF oil, tho constant
effort is made to foster sef.respcct and self
government, ,and to cultivate public sentiment
IN the school ON tho side of right and duty.
Vicious habits and neglect of study will not
be tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed to DC
pernlcious will be retained IN the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business
of his liic and claims qualification for his work
in liberal education ut The best institution III
the South-the University of Virginia-and an
experience of eight years in the diligent prac-
ticc of his profession.
In announcing the opening of tho Academy
for the session of ls73-74, ne desires to CRATE
fully acknow ledge the cooperation and support
of the public ia his effort TO establish first
class school His purpose IS to.strive continu-
ally 10 enlarge its sphere of usetulDes and cna-
bic il to meet all the wants of Its patrons.
BOARDING.
Boarders to the number Of twelve will be
received into tho family Of tho Principal.
They will be under his immediate supervision
and control, with his assistance and guidance
in their studies, aud subject to such rules and
regulations as will best contribute to their mo-
raj aud intellectual culture and personal cOm-
fort.
TENSION DAY SCHOLARS.
English Branches. ..................S wv
Ancicut Languages and Mathematics. 300
Mod Languages and Drawing, each. 1000
Contingent fec for Fuel, &c. r"
BOARDING PUrILs.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel s. Lights, $780, 90
PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance,
one. half at the beginning OF the Session, the
balance on the lst Of February. No pupil re-
ceiyed for loss than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL. FROM TRUSTEES.
CnARLEsrowE, July lst, 1873.
To VIM. III. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS Trns-
tees OF the CharlestOwn Academy, we desire
to express our entire appreciation OF your man
agemcnt Of the Academy during the past year,
and especially our high appreciation OF your
discipline and diligence which has resulted in
zeal ana thuroughuess III your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, &c:,
Henry B. Davenport, Thomas e. Green, Jas.
Law. Ioof, Cleo6 Moore, VIM. l.. Wilson,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert L.
Brown, George II. Turner. July 26-7w