The Spring Session of the Female School in Hillsborough, under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Burwell, will commence on the 15th January.
TERMS.
English Studies................. $17.50
Latin......................... 10.00
French, (taught by a native,)..... 15.00
Music........................ 25.00
Persons wishing further information respecting the school, are referred to
J. W. Norwood, )
Dr. James Webb, ) Hillsborough.
Hon. F. Nash, )
Rev. Drury Lacy, Raleigh,
Dec. 6.
—Raleigh Register, December 17, 1838.
FEMALE SCHOOL IN HILLSBOROUGH, 1839.
The School under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Burwell, commenced its Spring Session, on the 15th inst. No pains or expense will be spared to impart thorough instruction in all the branches usually taught in Female Schools. The terms per session are,
English Studies and Latin......................... $17.50
French, by a native............................... 15.00
Music......................................... 25.00
Drawing....................................... 10.00
The services of Mr. EGIDIUS WINHLER, a native of Germany, have been secured, who will give instruction in Music and Drawing. Mr. Winhler's qualifications are of the first order, and Parents may be assured that Music and Drawing will be taught thoroughly. A first rate Piano has been purchased for the use of the School.
Persons wishing further information are referred to the following gentlemen, most of whom have children or Wards at this School.
Judge Nash, Hillsborough
Dr. James Webb, Hillsborough
William Cain, Sen'r, Hillsborough
J. W. Norwood, Esq'r, Hillsborough
Judge Mangum, Orange.
Rev. D. Lacy, Raleigh.
Rev. F. Nash, Lincoln.
Jan. 20, 1839.
Newbern Spectator and Wilmington Advertiser, will insert the above three times, and forward their accounts to Hillsboro'. —Raleigh Register, February 4, 1839.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies 1790-1840, by Charles L. Coon, 1915)
