 W2050 Miss Whites Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies Prospectus Jan 1 1860 (estimate) To: Calvin Brooks McQuesten M.D. From: Niagra Falls, New York 1860 Niagara Falls, N.Y. The course of instruction in this school includes all the branches of study requisite for a thorough education. No effort will be spared by Miss White to promote the improvement of all pupils intrusted to her. The number of Boarders being limited, vigilant attention is paid to each in regard to mental, physical and moral training, and comfort in every respect. The scholastic year consists of four quarters of ten weeks each. A weekly report of progress is made, which Parents are particularly requested to examine, that they may know their daughters progress.
Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography Special Attention given to English Reading and Composition
......................................................Per Term. Board and Tuition, embracing English in all its branches.......................................$45.00 Day Pupils, Primary Department............4.00 Day Pupils, Intermediate Department...........6.00 Day Pupils, Senior Department.............10.00 Fuel,......................................................25 Latin,...................................................4.00 French, and German, each,................ 6.00 Drawing, Pencil..........................4.00 Drawing in water colors, chalks or oils........5.00 Music on Piano,...........................12.00 Use of Piano,(Boarders)...................2.00 School Stationary.....................0.50 Seat in Church........................1.00 Washing, per dozen,........................0.50 A Reduction will be made when sisters come together. Each Boarder to bring for her own use, a Silver Spoon and Fork, a Dinner Knife, Table Napkins, Towels, a Pillow, Bed Linen, Blankets, and Quilt. These as well as all articles of Clothing to be distinctly marked. [?] A Quarters notice required before the removal of a Pupil. |
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