Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-08-16
ENGLISH, CLASSICAL,
MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL,
AT THE ACADEMY, IN
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
WIN. ii. KABLE, NJ. a., Principal.
The Session cf1S73-7l begins The SIN
of September and closes The last q June
DESIGN OF THE SCHOOL.

Tho design of the school is 10 oiier, hrst,
such thorough Instructions in all the prominent
and important branches OF liberal cducation,as
will enable the student TO enter mo hiSher
classes of our first institutions Of learning, ana
thus secure to him, bv tho exercise oil proper
diligence and application, the opportunity oi
avoiding the modification and diScourasemen''
not inircqucntly fatal, that so often oeial inc
imperfeclly prepared student; secondly, 10 OIL
fer to the large class of boys whose opport,ini-
ties of education are more or less limited,
thorough instructions in those branches which
are essential to the man of business, whatever
his calling or profession.
COURSE oY INSTRUCTION.
|. English (including grammar, Composition,
Literature and Elocution.) 2. Geography and
History (Ancicnt and Modcrn.) ). Latin. A..
Greek. 5. French. 6 German. 1.Spanish.
B. Pure Mathematics. 3. Natural Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering. H..
Mechanical, Architectural and Frec-lland
Drawing.
METHOD or INSTRUCTION.
Tho method OF instruction, i'll all instances,
will aim at thorough mental discipline and
intellectual culture, carefully avoiding sys-
TEN which results only in storing the mind
with unex plaincd rules and facts.
Examinations, both written and oral, will he
held AT the middle and close Of the session,
designed as tests OF each boys progress anu
atlaInments, the result of which will DO COM
municatcd 10 the parent or guardian.
RECORDS of daily standing are kept, and month
ly reports forwarded 10 parent aud guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline Of the school is based upon
tho absolute authority ofthe teacher, and tho
unquest:oning respect and obedience oil the Pu-
pill.
Whilst this is demanded OF all tho constant
effort is made to foster Seli-rcspcct and SELF
Government, and TO cultivate public sentiment
in the school OH the side of right and duty.
Vicious habits and neglect Of study will not
be tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed to DO
pernicIous 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 liberal education ut the best institution IN
the South-thc University Of Virginla-and an
experience of eight years in the diligcnt Prac-
tice Of his profession.
In announcing the opening Of the Academy
for the session of 1894, he desires TO gr;le-
fully acknowledge the cooperation and support
of the public in his effort TO establish FIRST
Class sCHOOl IiiS pun PoSo 10 =" NV ~
ally to enlarge its sphere oi useiulDcs anu cha-
bic il to meet oil the wants vi ITS patrons.
BOARDING.
Boardcrs TO the number Of twelve will be
received into the family Of the Principal.
They will DC 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. .......... ....sfo'oo
Ancient Languages and Mathematics. 500
Mod Languages and Drawing, each. 1000
Contingent fee for Fuel, &c............l.5o
BOARDING PUPILS.
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuel Il Lights. s2OO,Oo
Payment in all cases is required in advance,
one half at the beginning Of tho Session, the
balance on the Isl Of February. No pupil re-
ceived for less than half session.
For further information send for circular.
TESTIMONIAL FROM TRUSTEES.
CmAnLEsrowN, July Isl, 1873.
T., WIN. H. KABLE, ESQ. Sir AS Jrus-
tees OF the Charlestown 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
zeal ami ihoroughness in your pupils rarely
seen in any school. Respectfully yours, &c,
Henry 3. Davenport. Thomas Z. Green, JAS.
Law. Hoof, CIeon Moore, VIM. l.. Wilson,
David Howell, Andrew Hunter, Robert I.
Brown, George II. Tuner. July 2G-1w