Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-09
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL,
MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
AT THE ACADEMY, IN
CharlestOwn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
VIM. II. KABLE, NJ. A., Principal.
The Session cf1s73-74 begins The SM
of September and closes The last q June


The design of The school is 10 oiier, hrs',
such thorough Instructions in all the prominent
and important branches Of liberal education,as
will enable the student 10 enter Inc hiehet
classes Of our first institutions OF learning, ana
thus secure to him, by the exercise oil proper
diligence and application, the opportunity OF
avoiding the modification ana diScouTasc'ie"''
not inirequenlly fatal, that so often oeiaii 'he
imperfectiy prepared student; secondly, 10 o.
fer TO the large class of boys whose opportuni-
ties of education are more or less Iihifu'
thorough instructions in those branches when
are essential TO the man of business, whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE OF IysTRUcTIoN.
|. English (including grammar Composition,
Literature and Eloculion.) 2. Geography and
History (Ancient and Modcrn.) 3. Latin. A..
Greek. 5. French. 6. German. !. Spanish.
s. Pure Mathematics. 9. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering III.
Mechanical, Architectural aud Free-llahd
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.
Examinations, both written and oral, will be
held at the middle and close OF The session,
designed as tests of each boys progress and
atiaInments, the result of which will be COM
municated TO the parent or guardian.
Recorls 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 the teacher, and the
unquest:oning respect and obedience OF the Pu-
pill.
Whilst this is deWanded oil all the constoni
effort is made to foster self-rcspcct and self
government, and TO 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
pernlcIous will DC retained in the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business
of his life and claims qualification for hls 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-
,ice of his profession.
In announcing the opening Of the Academy
for the session of 1894, he desires TO CRATE
fully acknowledge the cooperation and support
of the public in his effort TO establish first
class school. His purpose is TO strive conllnu-
ally TO enlarge its sphere Of useiulpes and ena-
BILE il to meet all the wants of IFS 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.
TENSION DAY SCHOLARS,
English Branches. ...,.,.....,..,.SloO 90
Ancient Languages and Mathematics. 81, 90
Mod Languages aud Drawing, each. 10, 90
Contingent fec for Fuel, &c...... .....l so
BOARDING PUPILS.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel & Lights, 100000
PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance,
one.half at the beginning of the Session, The
balance on the Isl of February, No pupil re-
ceiyed for less than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL: FROM TRUSTEES.
CHARLEsrowN, July lst, 1873.
To WIN. II. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS lrus-
tees OF the Charles,own Academy, we desire
to express our entire appreciation Of your man
agement OF the Academy during the past year.
and especially our bgh appreciation OF your
discipline and diligence which has resulted in
zeal ana thoroughness in your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, &c,
Henry Is. Davenport. Thomas c. Green, Jas.
Law. uoof, Cleor Moore, WIN. l.. Wilson,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert T.
Brown, George II, Turner. July 26-7w