Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-30
nrsInN OLE TIE SCHOOL.


The design of the school is TO oifer, ilrst,
such thorough Instructions i'll all the Prominens
and important branches of liberal educatlon,a at
will enable the student 10 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 Encouragement,
not lnirequontly fatal, that so often beiall the
mperieclly prepared student; secondly, TO Oh
fer to the large class Of boys whose opportunl-
ties of education are more or less limited,
thorough instructions in those branches when
are essential to the man of business, whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
|. English (ncIuding grammar, Composition,
Literature and Elocution.) =. Geography and
History (Amcicnt aud Modcrn.) ;. Latin. A.
Greek. S. French. 6 German. 7. Spanish.
&. Pure Mathematics. 9. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering III.
Mechanical, Architectural and Frcc-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 unexplained rules and facts.
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held at the middle and close Of the session,
designed as tests Of each boys progress anu
atialnmcnts, the result of which will BIO COM
municatcd To the parent or guardian.
Recoris of daily standing are kept, and month
" reports forwarded TO parent and guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline of the school is based upon
the absolute authority ofihe teacher, and the
unquestonng respect and obedience OF the pu-
pit.
Whilst this is demanded OF all the constant
effort is made to foster scll-respect and self
government, and 10 cultivate public sentiment
in the school ON the side of right aud duty.
Vicious habits and neglect Of study will not
be tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed to be
perpiclous will be retained in the school.
REMARKS.
The PRINCIPAL has made teaching the business
Of h,s life and claims qualification for his work
in n liberal education Ut the best institution in
! the South-thc University Of Virginia-and an
experience of eight years in The dIiiSent Prac-
lice Of his profession.
In announcing the opening Of tho Academy
for the session of lo73--74, he desires to CRATE
fully acknowledge the cooperation and support
of the public in his effort 10 establish first
class school. Ills purpose is TO strive cOntinu-
ally TO enlarge its sphere of usefuIDes and ena-
BILE il TO meet all the wants OF It's 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 aud intellectual culture and personal oom-
fort.
rEnMs-roR DAY SCHOLARS.
English branches. -S4O'Oo
! Ancient Languages and Mathematics. so, 90
/ Mod Languages and Drawing, each. 1000
Contingent fee for Fuel, ...l.5O
| BOARDING PUPILs.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel & Lights, $780, 90
! PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance,
one.half at the beginning of the Session, the
! balance on the LIST of February. No pupil re-
! ceiyed for less than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL. FROM TRUSTEES.
CnARLEsrowN, July LIST, 1913.
tn WIN. II. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS lrus-
,ees ot the Charlcstown Academy, we desire
TO express our entire appreciation OF your u'an-
aeement Of the Academy during The past year,
and especially our high appreciation oil your
discipline and diligence which has resulted I'D
! zeal ana thoroughDess in your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, &C.
Henry Is. Davenport. Thomas Z. Green, Jas
Law. Hoof, Cleoh Moore, VIM. H.. WILSON,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert L.
Brown, George Il. Turner. July 26-'w