The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-09-15
ST. MARY,s
Somerset, Perry Coantv. Ohio

OMNOn
ny sIsrHAg or rHE ORDER OF
ST. DOMINIC.
This institution combines In lis plan Of Fdu..,,..
every advantage that can be derived from the Dnnei
tuAl and conscientious care bestowed on the pnnlls
In the various branches Of knowledae. suit,kffa
their sex Is also 10 the strict attention to poiite.s.D
and moral principles.
The Academy Is situated on an eminence In IN.
vicinity Of Somerset. The location lisa very healthy
one, and the recreation grounds are spacious. Nhas
been Incorporated by the State Legislature.
The heDltho OF the scholars Is a subject Of continual
attention. A mild and maternal system Of govern
ment, az far as may be compatible with the ~strictest
attention to regular discipline will be observed. The
Of the pupils, as also their domestic
comfort, will be attended TO with the greatest solicit
tude. Their ciet will be wholesome and abundanty
The hours of relaxation are so distributed that the
student viii not suffer either corporallyor mentally
from application.
The Religion ~proressed and taught in this ~Institu-
ton is the Catholic. All the young ladies, without
exception, will be expected to attend the pnblic re-
Iigious exercises Of the Academy.
The scholastic year commences on the first Of Sep<
TENDER, and terminates sometime in the beginning Of
July, with the pnblic exhibition. There will be two
sessions oftive months each.
To excite emulation in study, an examination OF
the pupils will be held everytwo months; after which
a report of their proficiency, &C., will be sent TO
their parents or guardians.
TERMS, (PAYABE IN ADvANcE.)
FOR BoARpINe.
Board and Tuition per session of fvemonths,
including Orthography, Reading, Writing,
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography,
Plain Sewing, Marking and Fancy Needle-
work, per session. ........-.,..... $50 W
Stationery 90
Bedding and washing. If found by the lnstitu-
ton, form an extra charge of $6 each..!.. 10 90
EXTRA CHARGES.
For each Of the Foreign Languages...!...s IS 90
Music on the Piano, per session .......... II %
Use of Piano. 1890. 90
1 hTuqic nm the luItAf. III M
Music on the Harp
Vocal Voc ,1i Music sud PAINTING in Water Color. 3 ~
Oil Paintings with material .............. IL 90
Italian Wax 10 %
Embroidery "
Astronomy, with theuse of Globe ....:. 800
Rhetoric, Philosophy, Botany and Chemistry 8 on
Those who take lessons on the Guitar viii furnish
their own instrument
TERMS OF DAY SCHOLARS.
Orthography. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Plain
Sewing and Marking, per session....... "a 90
The above with English Grammar and Geog-
other branches at the same prices as for those who
board at the Institution.
1.-The current expenses to be paid semi.annually
in advance.
2-No deduction to be made for absence unless
cS used by sickness.
s.-Letters written or received by pupils, to be
subject to inspection, except correspondence with
parents or guardians, and all letters coming to the IN
stitution must be post paid.
4-Thursdays are days Of recreation. Boardefs
are allowed to visit their parents or guardians once
a month.
6.-The uniform is a white dress for summer and
black during the rest of the year; with white sun
bonnet, trimmed with blue ribbon. No particular
uniformity Of dress is required during the week, but
4 particular attention must be paid to ~neatness.
D 6.-Boarders are required to bring with them table
furniture. viz: two knives and forks, tablespoon, AMI
desert spoon, glass tumbler, two plates, CUP and sSu-
Ger, four table napkins, four towels, wash basin,
combs. brushes, &c.
AL communications respecting the Academy,
a addressed to the Superior Of st. Mary's Literary
Society, Somerset, Perry county, Ohio, will receive
. prompt attention. An extra charge Of $40 90 per
r month will be made for the vacation if spent in the
. Academy.
There has been recently erected a large and com.
modious building, which will afford ample means OF
f rendering a large boarding school perfectly comfort
\ able.
EFEREEcEs
Most Rev'd J. B. PURCELL, Cincinnati,
Rev. c. n. BowLiSe, Somerset,
, Rev. JAMES WHELAN,
II Rev. N. ID YoUEG,
Rev. C. p. MONTGOMERY. GAINESVILLE,
Rev. J Nj You've, Lancaster.
August 10. 1853. 3ml6