Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-02
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL
MATTHEW ATICAL SCHOOL,
AT The ACADEMY. IN
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
WIN. III. KABLE, NJ A., Principal.
The Session of 1874 begins The sM
of September and closes the las! Of June
WIN. III. KABLE, NJ. A., Principal.
nRaIGE OF TIE SCHOOL.

DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL,
Tho design of the school is 10 offer, hrst,
such thorough instructions in all the prominent
and important branches OF liberal education,as
will enable the student to enter the highet
classes Of our first institutions oil learning, anu
thus secure TO him, by the exercise oil proPe.
diligence and application, the opportunity OF
avoiding the mortifc alton and encouragement,
not iDire1uently fatal, that so often 6eiall the
imperfcctly prepared student; secondly, TO OIL
fer TO the large class Of boys whose opportuni-
tics of education are more or less liinlt'u,
thorough instructions in those branches when
are essential to the man Of business, Whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION..
I. English (including grammar, Composition,
Literature and Eocu,ion.) 2. Geography aud
History (Ancient aud Modcrn) 3. Latin. A..
Greek. 8. French. 6 German. 7.Spanish.
X. Pure Mathematics. 9. Natural Sciences.
10 Surveying and Civil Engineering. ii.
Mechanical, Architectural and Free-liand
Drawing.
METHOD or INSTRUCTION..
The method Of instruction, in all instances,
will aim az thorough mental discipline and
intellectual culture, carefully avoiding sy'-
fem which results only in storing the mind
with unex plained rules and facts.
Examinations, both written and oral, Will be
held st the middle and close Of the session,
designed AS tests of each boys progress ani
atta,nments, the result OF which will be COM
municated to the parent or guardian.
RECORDS of daily standing are KEPT, and month";
" reports forwarded to parent aud guardian.
pIscirL'NE.
Tho Discipline Of tho school is based upon
the absolute authority the teacher. and the
unouest: joining respect and obedience oil tho Pu-
pill. ..o .,.,,
efr,rt ia made to foster self-respect and sell
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 toler ated.
No pupil whose example is believed 10 DO
pcrn,clous will be retained in the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business
Of his lie and claims qualification ior ms WORK
in a liberal education at the best institution IN
tho South-,hc 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 1854, he desires to CRATE
fully acknowledge the cooperation and support
of the public in his effort 10 establish hrst-
class school. His purpose is TO strive continu-
ally TO enlarge its sphere Of usefulDes and ena-
bic it to meet all tho wants Of ITS patrons.
BOARDING.
Boarders to the number Of twelve will be
received into the family Of the Principal.
They will be under hi, immediate supervision
and control, with his assistance and guidance
in their studies, and subject to such rules and
REGULATIONS as will best contribute 10 their mo-
raj and intellectual culture and personal COM
fort.
TENSION DAT SCHOLARS.
English Branches. $40, 90
Ancient Languages and Mathematics. oO,OO
Mod Languages and Drawing, each. 90
Contingent fee for Fuel, &c..........l.5O
BOARDING PUPILS.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel Y Lights 'oo
PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance,
o,.. Loif at the beginning Of the Session, the
balance on the LIST Of February. NO PuPii re-
ceiyed for less than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL: FROM TRUSTEES.
CuARLEsrowE, July LIST, 1878.
To WIN. III. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS lrus'
tees OF the Charlesto~n Academy, we desire
to express our entire appreciation Of Jour man
agemcnt Of the Academy during tho past year.
and especially our high appreciation OF your
discipline and diligence which has resulted IN
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,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert l..
Brown, George II. Turner. July 26-7w