Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-07-26
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL,
AND
MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
AT THE ACADEMY, IN
CharlestOwn, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
VIM. II. KABLE, NJ. A., Principal.
The Session Of 1874 begins the 9fh
of September aud closes The last o June.
DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL

DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL.
The design Of the school is TO oilr, hrst,
such thorough instructions in all The prominent
and important branches OF liberal education,as
will enable the 'studeDt to enter the higher
classes of Our FIST institutions OF learning, and
thus secure to him, bv the exercise OF proper
diligence and application, the opportunity oil
avoiding the modification and encouragement,
not inlrequenty fatal, that so often 6eiall The
imperfecily prepared STUDENT secondly, To OIL
fer 10 the large class of boys whose opportuni-
ties of education are more or less limited,
thorough instructions in those branches winch
are essential TO the man Of business, whatever
his calling or professions
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION..
|. English (including grammar, Composition,
Literature and Elocuton.) 2. Geography and
History (Ancient and Modern.) ). Latin. A..
Greek. ). French. 6 German. I. Spanish.
8. Pure Mathematics. 9. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering. IL.
Mechanical, Architectural and Free-Hand
Drawing.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS.
The method Of instruction, III all instances,
will aim at thorough mental discipline and
intellectual culture, carefully avoiding a sys-
tenn which results only in storing the mind
with unex planned rules and iacts.
Examinations, both written and oral, will be
held at the middle and close of the session,
designed as tests Of each boys progress ani
attainments the result Of which Will be COM
municated 10 the parent or guardian
RECORDS of daily standing are kept, and month
Nv reports forwarded TO parent aud 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.
effort is made 10 foster seIi-respcct and self
government and 10 cultivate public sentiment
in the school on the side Of right aud duty.
Vicious habits and neglcc. Of study will not
be tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed TO be
pern,cIous Will be retained III the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business
Of b,s llie and claims qualification for his work
in n liberal education at The best institution in
The South-the University Of NirgIDia-and an
experience of eight years IN the dHgent prac-
lice ol his profession.
In announcing the opening of the Academy
for the session Of c73-74, he desires 10 CRATE
full, acknowledge The cooperation aud support
Of the public in his effort 10 establish a first
class school Ills purpose Is 10 strive continu-
alIy TO enlarge its sphere Of useiulDes and ena-
bic il TO meet all the wants OF It's patrons.
BOARDING.
Bo,rJers 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, aud subject 10 such rules and
REGULATIONS as will best contribute 10 their mo-
raj aud intellectual culture and personal COM
fort.
TENSION DAY SCHOLARS.
English Branches. $40 90
Ancient Languages and Mathematics so 90
Mod. Languages and Drawing, each. 10, 90
Contingent fee for Fuel, &c. so
BOARDING PUPILS.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel s. Lights, s2OO, 90
PAYMENT in all cases is required in advance.
one.haIf al the beginning Of the Session. the
balance on the lst of February. No pupil re-
ceiyed for less than half session.
For further Information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL: FROM TRUSTEES.
CHARLEsrowS, July LIST, 1873.
To VIZ. II. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS Trus-
tees OF the Chariestown 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 apa thoroughness in your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, Sc,
Henry d. Davenport, Thomas c. Green, Jas.
Law. Hoof. Clsor Moore, Wm. L. Wilson,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert T..
Brown, George II. Turner. July 26-7w