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s. Latin.
T. Greek
g. French.
Dc German.
e. Spanish.
S. Pure Mathematics
o. Natural : .ieucUs.
10. Surveying and Civil Engineering.
n. Mechanical, Architectural and Free-haud
Drawing.
FNETH0D OFlNSTEUCTI0N.
The method OF instruction, in all instances, viii
aim at thorough mental discipline and intcllectu-
al culture, carefully avoiding system which re-
suits only in st0riug the mind with unexplained
rules and facts.
Examinations both written and oral will be
held 40 che middle and close of the session, dc
signed as tests 90 each boys progres, and attain
mcuts, The result Of which win DE communicated
O. The parent or guardian.
Records ,. daily standing are kept, and month
ly reports forwarded O. parent or guardian.
DISCIPLINE
The Discipline Of the school Is based upon the
absolute authority of the teacher. and the unques
tiouiug respect and obedience OF the pupil.
Whii-, This is demanded 90 ALL the constant Ell
ort is made o. foster ii-rc-pcCt and seligoccIn-
mont. ard 90 cultivate e paoic sentiment In the
school on thc side OF light and duty.
Vicious habits aud neglect ot study viii not be
tolerated.
Nopupil whose example is believed to be perui-
cious wall be retained DO jhe school.
REMARKS
The Principal has made teaching the business Of
his life, and claims qualification ior his work Ia q
liberal education 40 the hest institution in the
South-thc University ct Virginia and su eNpe-
rioucc o' nine wears in he digeut practice OF his
profession Mr. Herbert Thompson becomes the
A-,istau, ;lr the following ssion. lie holds .
diploma as associate % Kings College. Loadon,
which ranks hr.t among the Colleges composing
r f.r.lIu md Do dds /.
from eminent men connected with said College
among Others one from Tire late DR.. a. " Miller,
late President 90 the Royal Society. Tie was edu-
Gated in Germany previous % attending his col
leEe course and speaks and writes with facility
the German and French languages, thus ail0Idiug
facilities rarely offered tor Obtaining knowledge
Cd, these languages, now become So important not
ONLY as elements O.! liberal education but for bus
ines purposes.
BOARDING.
Bolrd'rs On the number of twelve VIII be re-
received into the family of the Principal. They
win Doe under his immed iatc supervision and cou-
troll, with bis assistance and guidance in their stu
dies and suhi.c, to such rules and regulations as
viii best contribute q their moral and intelicctu-
o., culture and personal comfort.
TER G59.
Fop DAY scEoLARs.
English br8uches....... .............. 600
Ancient Languages and Higher Mathematics 5000
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Drawing. with material furnished ........... 1900
Engineering with use ct Instruments, for
those making this speciality ................. 5000
Contingent fee for Fuel, 6c.................. l.50
BoWDNG PrfUs
Tuition ia all the departments, Board,
Washing, Fu and S250C0
Payment iu I'D cases is required in advance. one
half 10 the beginning of the Session, the balance
on The Isl o, February. For further Information
send Tor Circular
Testimonial from Trustees.
CHAnLEsTowV. July ist 1873.
r. Ha. u. Kobe, E.g.:
SiE:-As Trustees ot the ChtrlestOwn Academy.
ve desire o. express our cutire Appreciation 90
Your management Of The Academy during the past
year, and especially our high appreciation of your
discipline ard diligence which has resulted in q
zeal aad thorouehuess IN your pupils rarely seen
Boz any school
Respectfully yours, &C.,
HrSnY %. DAVENPORT, DAVID Howell,
THorts G.. GHEES, AN0BEw HrvEn.
JAS. Law. Ho0FF, RoB'r +. BBowN,
CLroN No0aE, Gao. II. TCaNEa,
W.. I. WUsoS.
July Is lS7l-tSeQ. Z, 1915.
EBESH Candy, RaIsins, Almonds, and Pea
= Nuts. foc sale By
nee 81. 1873. F.T.GROYE.
4 O0D TEA-Fresh Gun Powder. Young Nv
I 7 son. Japan, English Breakfast and Oolong
ApaIi, Is5L GEO. W. T.KEARsLEY.
Boot and shoe Making.