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Calcutta schools c late 1700s

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WILLIAM ALDWELL, late PARISH CLERK of this Presidency, BEGS leave to acquaint the Public, that he has opened a School, opposite to the Old Fousdar's near the Moorgy Hattah; where Youth of both sexes are neatly Boarded, and taught Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Arithmetic, on the lowest terms: viz. Boarding, Schooling, Washing, Lodging and Attendance, at 25 sicca rupees per month; Day Scholars, from four to six rupees.
<br>N. B. For the convenience of such children as live far from the School, half Boarders are received at 10 sicca rupees; viz. for their dinner and Schooling.
<br>''India Gazette, or, Calcutta Public Advertiser'', Volume 05 – 24 January 1785 - Issue 219
==Mrs Beck’s School c 1800==
<br>The House is in an Airy and Healthy situation on the Chitpore Road No. 154, Calcutta.
<br>15th September, 1800.
<br>''Bombay Courier'', Volume 09 - 11 Oct 1800 - Issue 420
==Mrs Copeland’s School c 1789-1792==
<br>The House is very airy and convenient, and is situated in the Centre of a large and well laid out Piece of Ground.
<br>Calcutta, August 13th, 1789.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 04 - 27 Aug 1789 - Issue 188
BOARDING SCHOOL.
<br>MRS. COPELAND respectfully acquaints her Friends and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Settlement, that she has taken that large and commodious House belonging to Mr. SUKEAS, next door to Mr. LEAL’S in the Lane nearly opposite to Mr. NICHOLASCHARLES’S Europe Shop, where she proposes boarding and education YOUNG LADIES, in READING, WRITING, and NEEDLE-WORK.
<br>Mrs. C. hopes the Assiduity and Attention which she intends uniformly to pay to the Morals of such Children as may be committed to her Charge, will meet with the Approbation of those who may be pleased to favour her with their Countenance and Support.
<br>''Calcutta Gazette'', Volume 17 - 12 April 1792- Issue 424
==Mrs Darley’s School c 1790-1792==
<br>Terms 40 sicca Rupees per month, for English, Writing, and Needle Work—Music, French, and Dancing, to be paid for separately.
<br>Mrs. DARLEY has provided herself with an able Assistant in the MILLENERY LINE.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 05 - 1 Apr 1790 - Issue 219
Mrs. DARLEY BY the advice of her Friends, and with a view of having her Grand Children educated under her own inspection, has opened a BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, at No 5, Cossitollah Street, near the Esplanade, where they will be taught every useful branch of Education; and being a Mother herself; she hopes the maternal care she will take of the Children entrusted to her charge will give entire satisfaction.
<br>May 17, 1792
<br>''Calcutta Gazette'', Volume 17 - 17 May 1792 - Issue 428
==Mrs Duncan’s School c 1786==
She will instruct them in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Needle Work; also in making up Millinary, and Mantua-making; and will take the utmost care and pay the greatest attention in instilling into their young minds, virtuous and religious principles—Particulars may be known by applying to Mr.DUNCAN in Calcutta, at his Marine Store-House, Jackson's Gaut, or at the Gardens above mentioned.
<br>N. B. As Mrs. DUNCAN means to take but a few Scholars, unremitted pains will be taken in forwarding their education.
<br>''Calcutta Gazette; or, Oriental Advertiser'', Volume 05 - 8 Jun 1786 - Issue 119
==Mr Hope’s School c 1790==
<br>We are informed that Mr. Hope's annual play, performed by the young gentlemen of his school, is to be represented this year at the Calcutta theatre.-The performances of these young gentlemen have every year gained Mr. Hope additional reputation, and we understand, that the reason of his being allowed the use of the theatre for that night, is owing to his own room at the Academy, not being large
enough to admit so numerous a company as have already expressed their wishes to be present at the next performance.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 04 - 22 Oct 1790 - Issue 196
==Miss Pippard’s School c 1788==
<br>Dancing, One Gold Mohr, Per Month.
<br>No Entrance-Money is required.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 03 - 2 Oct 1788 - Issue 141
==Mrs Stone’s School c 1788==
<br>Mrs. STONE will be extremely obliged to her Friends, and to those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to honour her with their Commands, to direct their Address to the Printing-Office, from whence it will be forwarded to her, and an immediate Answer given.
<br>Calcutta, 15th May, 1788.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 03 - 15 May 1788- Issue 121
Boarding- School for young Ladies.
<br>Mrs. STONE will be extremely obliged to her Friends, and to those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to honour her with their Commands, to direct to her as above.
<br>Calcutta, 15th May, 1788.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 03 - 12 Jun 1788 - Issue 125
BOARDING SCHOOL CHOURINGEE,
<br>Mrs. STONE will take Possession of the House described, on the first day of next Month, where they will continue to receive Young Ladies as Boarders, or Day Scholars; also Boys under six of seven Years of age, on Terms which she has every Reason to hope will give general Satisfaction.
<br>Calcutta, 22d Sept. 1788.
<br>''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 03 - 2 Oct 1788 - Issue 141
I. B. WARD,TAKES the liberty to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has open'd a School at No.59 in the Loll Bazar for teaching Reading, Writing, Arethmetic, Mensuration of Superfices and Solids, Navigation, Merchants. Accompts, and other branches of Education necessary to complete youth for the Sea, Trade, or Public Offices.
<br>Mr. Ward at the same time takes this opportunity to returns his most grateful thanks to his friends, and all others who honoured him with their commands in the Commission Business, and begs leave to assure them, that all who may honour him with the charge of educating their children, may depend on his utmost exertions in bringing them forward; and as he has entirely laid aside all thoughts, of any other employment, and intends to devote himself entirely to the care of his school, he flatters himself he shall be able to give general satisfaction.
<br>''India Gazette, or, Calcutta Public Advertiser'', Volume 05 - 12 Sep 1785 - Issue 252
==Mr Williams’ School c 1785==
so manifest, that Mr. Williams hopes he will meet with every encouragement in the establishing a Public Academy, which, by a proper attention and management, will, in a great measure, supserede the necessity of sending children to so great a distance, for an education, which they may receive here. To wean them from the habits, the manners, and language of this country, as it is the most essential point, so will it be his principal care and attention; To effectuate which, with a greater certainty, he has chosen a large Garden, in a retired situation, at a short distance from Calcutta, where he means to hold his Academy, which will be ready for the reception of children on the 1st day of January next.
<br>For further particulars, please to apply to Messrs. Alexander and Co.
<br>''India Gazette, or, Calcutta Public Advertiser'', Volume 05 - 3 January 1785-Issue 216 ==Advertisements for teachers==*Wanted, at a BOARDING SCHOOL,:AN European Assistant; he must write a good hand, understands accounts, and if acquainted with the practical Mathematics, it will be an additional recommendation. Suitable encouragement will be given to a Person of abilities, sobriety, and good morals.:Also, an English Woman, of unexceptionable character, to assist occasionally in teaching and taking care of the younger Children.:Likewise, a smart boy as an Apprentice; an English lad would have the preference. Apply at the old Fousdar’s, near the Moorgy-hatah. :Calcutta, March 22, 1782:''India Gazette, or, Calcutta Public Advertiser'', Volume 02 - 23 Mar 1782 - Issue 71 *Orphan Society. :Wanted, by the Managers, :AT THE ORPHAN SCHOOL, :A PERSON as TUTORESS, or FIRST SCHOOL MISTRESS for the FEMALE Children of Officers,:Application for this Employment to be made to WILLIAM JACKSON, Esq. Deputy Governor of the Society, at his House, late the Hindustan [Bank?] or to Mr. ACKLAND, Secretary, at his house, No. 93, Durromollah.:By Order of the Managers, HENRY ACKLAND, Secretary. :18th November, 1789. :''Calcutta Chronicle; and General Advertiser'', Volume 04 – 26 Nov 1789- Issue 201
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