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Advertisement ~ January 9, 1852
DANCYVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY
The Trustees are pleased to inform the patrons and friends of the above Institute, that
the fourth session will commence on the
FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY, l852, under the control and management of MRS. MARTHA JACKSON
and
MRS. MARTHA J. GAMEWELL, both of whom are extensively and honorably (?last word) known, as
teachers of high worth and character.
RATES OF TUTION , & C.-----PER SESSION.
Spelling, Reading, and Writing,-------------------- $ 8.00
Geography, Grammar and Arithmetic,--------------10.00
Composition, History, Rhetoric and Natural
Philosophy,----------------------------------------------12.00
Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, Astronomy,
Botany, Logic, Moral and Mental Philosophy,
And Elements of Criticism----------------------- 15.00
For Embroidery and Needle-Work (extra,)----- 6.00
Wom.(?)- Work and painting, each 10.00
French------------------------------- 10.00
Music-------------------------------- 25.00
Contingent Expenses--------------- 1.00
Boarding can be had in private families on moderate terms.
The healthfulness and morality of Dancyville and vicinity, together with the prominent
position of the
Teachers employed, will commend favorably this school to the notice of the public.
TRUSTEES
F. B. KER, Ch'n.
WM. B. PEWETT
WM. P. CHERRY
FELIX McFARLAND
W. L. COPPEDGE, Sec'y
The preceding documents appeared in The Memphis Appeal
newspaper.
Researched at the Shelby County Library and formatted by
MARY KAY DANCY SMITH