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COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.
ENGLISH including Grammar Compost
ton, Literature aud Elocution.)
?. Geography and History ,Ancicnt and Mod
ern.l
3. Latin.
4. Greek.
3. French.
g.. German.
Z. spanish.
s. Pure Mathematics.
o. Nataral Sciences.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering.
IL. Mechanical, Architectural and Freehand
METHOD OF INerHUCTIoN
The method Of instruction, in all instances, will
aim 40 thorough mental discipline and mtcllgctu-
al culture, carefully aroidiug u system which re-
suit, only in storing ,hc mind with unexplained
rules and iocts
Examinations both written and oral will be
hu,d no the middle and close OF the session. de-
signed as tests ot each boys progress and attain
meuts the result OF which viii De communicated
O. the parent or guardian.
Records 20 daily standing are kept, and month
| y reports Forwarded go parent or guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline OF the school is based upon the
absolute authority of the teacher, and tn uuqurs
,louiug respect aud OBJ, dience of the pupil
Whilst this is demanded of ALL the constant eff
ort is made o. foster seitrespcct and scligOvcrn-
mcnt. aud 10 cultivate pabiic sentiment in the
school CA the side oi night and duty.
Vicious habits aud neglect OF study will NOT be
tolerated.
Nopupil whose example i, believed to be PERM
cious viii be retained Ia The school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business Of
his life, and claims qualification for his work in a
liberal education 40 the best iusttutiun in the
South-thr University of Virginia-aud an eXpc-
ricncc ot nine wears IN the diigeut practice OF his
profession. Mr. Herbert Thompson becomes the
Assistant for the following session. He holds a
diploma as Associate OF Kings College, London,
which ranks FIRST among the Colleges composing
the University of London, and holds testimonials
from eminent men connected with said College,
among others one from The late Dr. 4. ". Miller.
late pry,.dD 10 of the ROYAL Society. lie was cdu-
Gated IN Germany previous % attending his col
leCe course, and speaks and writes with facility
the German and French languages, thus ding
ncilties rarely offered tor obtaining p knowledge
ct these languages. now become so important not
ony as elements oi liberal education bat 0r bus
ines purposes.
BOARDING.
Boarders 10 the number of twelve will be re-
received into the family of the Principal They
viii De under his immediate supervision and con-
troll with has assistance and guidance in their stu
dies and subject TO such rule, and regulations
viii best contribute % their moral and iutellectu-
al culture and personal comfort.
TER a3S.
For DAY SCnoLARs.
English Branches ........ ............... so. 90
Ancient Languages and Higher Mathematics 5000
Nudetn Languages. Is 90
Drawing, with material furnished ............ 1900
EnEuecring. with use OF instruments, for
those masking ths q speciality ............... 5000
Contingent Zee for Fuel, 6c................. I.50
BonuIvG PuPIIs.
Tuition IN an the departments Board,
Washing. Fuel and Liz $50 CO
Payment in al cases is required in advance, one
halt ne the beginning Of the Session, the balance
ON The lst ~ February. fot further Information
send ioI Circular
Testimonial from Trustees.
CHARLEsrowN. July lst, 1873.
t. Wa. II. E05ie. E.y.:
SE:-As Trustees Of The Charlestown Academy.
we desire % express our entire appreciation of
your management Of the Academy during the past
year, and especially our high appre citation oi your
discipline and diligence which has resulted in a
zeal and thoroughness in your pupils rarely seen
in any school.
Respectfully yours. &c.
HFNEy e. DAVENPORT, DAVID HOWELL.
TH0Nts e. GaEEN, ANpHEw HUNrEn.
JAS. Law. H0oTF, KlB'r T. Baowy,
CLEeN Moons, GFO II. TrkNER,
Wv. l.. WILSON.
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