The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-02-16
n 8. TRIWEEKLY NAIL STAGE
EDUCATION.
"A LBANO A ACADEMY.--J. L. FuasAS
a Principal Situated Ut Big Cane, Parish of 81

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The exercises of this Institution viii commence on
Monday, January 7, 1856. is3 4 r. .iss9
The Academic year, which Is forty.four weeks in
length is divided into three terms. A4 s
The Spring term begins the first Monday in Janu-
ary, and ends the third Wednesday In April--at
which time will be held the annual examination.
The Summer term begins the fifth Monday In
April, and terminates the first Friday IN August.
The Fall term commences the third Monday In
September, and closes on the fourth Wednesday in
December.
A commodious building has recently been erected;
and it Is the intention Of the Proprietor to establish
and maintain permanently o High School In which
boys and young men may obtain thorough English
education or be prepared for admission into College
Girls also received. The Principal gives his nn,
remitting personal attention, and competent assist
ants will be provided as necessity may require The
strictest is also directed to the moral culture Of
the young,as well as TO the formation Of correct
manners and habits. s5I lA5,ld E.hflfl psF
Boarding can be obtained at reasonable rates In
private families in the vicinity Of the Academy The
heathiness of the neghborhood is equal to that OF
almost any other in the state and the advantage OF
the location, derived from the moral Influences Of
the community and the absence Of places Of dispa-
ton, is not to be lightly esteemed. III.
The requisite books and stationery will be supplied
to the pupils at NewOfleans prices.
A scholar Will always be charged from the time Of
entering until the close Of the term; and, for the
purpose Of facilitating the management Of classes,
Is desirable that the student may far as practica
bic enter at the beginning Of q term.
RATES OF TUITION PER TERN: .tsgi f34
Primary Department. Reading, Spelling,
Writing, Arithmetic and Geography III. $40 90
Academic Department. Reading, Dictation, Fl "a
Definition, Geography, History, Grammar,
English Composition, Rhetoric, Arithmetic.
Classical department. :. Latin. Greek or :. :.
Mathematical Department. Algebra. Gecm- : i
etry, ETC., and higher English studies. 20 90
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| |0PELoUsAs FEMALE ACADEMY.
~ Mrs. HOY, with the assistance Of Miss Hoy and
Nine. de st. .Ange, have opened in the Town oi
Opelousas, first class School, where the Practical
as well as Ornamental branches Of q Female Educa-
tion will be taught. F5.4s 81 tss5stls
They are prepared to give thorough instruction in
the English and French Languages, also Music Les
French Embroidery in Silk, Chenille and Worsted,
Plain Needle-work, and Department.
The Principal hopes, with the assistance Of able
teachers, and the advantages pupils will derive from
constant personal care, to secure the patronage OF
the inhabitants Of Opelousas and vicinity,
Terms, per session Of twenty.onc weeks, payable
onehalfin advance, the balance In the middle Of the
| session: MsYf .,si4s-
Tuition in Primary Department .........,. $40 90
/" Advanced - ..,...........6 90
French ....,.......s.-..,,...tl0 w
Instruction on the Piano 80 90
Drawing ....s...'.'............d w w
French a Embroidery in silk, Chenille, worsed' i 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel, etc. ...... 80 90
Opeonsas December 9. 1865. --. -
ACADEMY.-This insti-
~ tuition occupies the buildings erected for the
College Of Franklin, at the distance Of about half
mile from the village Of Opelousas.
The plan Of instruction pursued at this Institution
embraces four distinct courses which may be pursued
separately or conjontly, wig:
| 7}tl9 5t LITERARY COURSE,
including Reading, Spelling, Writing, Grammar
Composition, History, Rhetoric and Elocutton;
| ~ A MATHEMATICAL COURSE, ~
including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Tfigo
noInetry with their application 70 Mensuration, Sur
veying and Civil Engineering. ~.
| SCIENTIFIC COURsE,
including Geography, Natural Philosophy, Astrono
my, Chemistry, Botany, Natural History, Intellec
tual Philosophy and Political Economy. if1S,s
A. CLASSICAL COURSE, g
including such knowledge Of the Latin and Greeh
authors as is required TO admit young man to thu
i Freshman class In the University. lz I'D
Besides the regular courses, instruction will b.
given in the Spanish and German languages, when
ever there shall be sufficient number of applica
tons to justify the employment of Professors Of thos
languages, a., -, a.,
land French languages.
n TERMS AND coNDITIONs. e
The Academical year commences on the last Mon
day in October, and continues forty-four weeks.
All engagements are regarded by the year, with
out special arrangements to the contrary, and pay
, ment Is required quarterly in advance.
All directions with regard to pupils must he give
to the Principal by the parents or guardians person
ally, or by sealed Communications. .85
boarders are required 10 furnish their own bed an
bedding, and to have all their articles OF clothin
plainly marked.
The hours Of attendance for day scholars are fror
!: eight in the morning to five In the evening.
: Tuition for the. year Of forty-four weeks. first
three courses, one or all, $50 Q
Same, together with Classical course ....... 80 9
4 a. EXTRA CHARGEs. w
!. Spanish and German languages, each. %
Washing .....................r ~ y
i Fuel, SO. "
Boarders who have Are in their rooms will ftrnis
their own fask ard Lights. .As-s! Y. sg =
Rev. TH0s. RAND, A. NJ, Principal.