The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-11-29
(tONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. ;. .Opelousas

Louisiana. +.
This Institution will be opened by the Ladies of
the " Holy Gross, in the beginning Of October, in
the Town Of Opelousas, for the education of the
Young Ladies Of the Parish and of the surrounding
Parishes. The location is most delightful, and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. The system of Education
will embrace all the branches taught in the best In
stitutions of America or Europe Reading Spelling,
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Elocution, applied
to the French and English Languages, to both Of
which the utmost attention Viii be paid and both OF
which the pupils will most carefully be trained to
speak and write with correctness, elegance and flu
ency; Writing Geography, sacred and profane
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Alithme-
tic, bookkeeping, the elements OF Algebra and Ge-
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do
nestle Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers Drawing, Painting. Vocal and Instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by distin-
guished artist, just arrived from New0rleans.
Nothing will be omitted to kiDdle in the pupils a
vivid emulation for learning. The greatest attention
will also be paid to develop their minds, form their
hearts and elevate their character. They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil assoca-
tions remaining at all times within the enclosure OF
the house, and under the eyes OF Kind teachers VINO
will watch over their morals with maternal affection
They shall receive visits, except from their pa
rents or relations, who will he allowed to sec them
in the parlor on Thursdays after the morning class,
and on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will be paid to the health OF
the pupils. The diet will be wholesome and abund-
ant The sick will be nurscd with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the groundwork of Educatonn The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
NAV belong to other denominations will be received
on The only condition OF conforming to the public
exercises of the house
To enable parents to send their children " an ear
ler age to school, child may profit from the age
Of seven or eight and even sooneI--to keep them
longer, and send several Of them at once, the most
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board and
Tuition 800 per scholastic year OF ten months, pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars viii pay
500 $40 or $40 for the scholastic year. according ia
their aee andhe classes they will attend, Music on
the Piano or Guitar will be charged So per MONTH
Al per month for the of the piano; s3 per month
for Vocal Music. .,
Parents will have to supply their children with
hooks and paper, and provide for the Washing q
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness VII
also be charged to them.
Boardeis will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance with a musketoe bar, sufficient qualtity
sheets blankets towels and everyday clothes; they
must also bring the uniform consisting for the whole
| year in blue dress with cape OF the same color
| trimmed with black velvet; two sunbonnets, on'
hlue one Of brown linen; two veils one blae tw'
| wards one white two yards; spoon, fork, tumble
4 and knife; also small bucket, brushes, combs,
4 nitcher, bowl and lookng-glnss. These three las
articles will be for sale in the house, to preserve uni
| fo,mity in the dressingToo,n.
| For further particulars apply TO SISTER NJ Az,
| OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or 10 the Rev
e. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church q
| 0peousas ,a-.