The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-11-15
CONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
v lMMAC CELkTE CONClprION. OnnIo,lsas

CONVENT 4 AND ACADEMY OF THE
" IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. .Opelousas.
Louisiana.
This Institution will be opened by the ladies Of
the Holy Cross" in the beginning Of October, in
the Town of Opelnusss, for the education of the
Young Ladies OF the Parish and of the surrounding
Parishes. The location is most delightful, and oilers
all the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. The system of Edacaton
will embrace all the branches taught in the hest In
stitltions of America or Europe Reading. Spelling
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Elorutiol arpetl
to the French snd English Languages to both of
which the utmost atienton will he paid, and both of
which the pupils will most carefully be trained to
peak and write with correctness, elegance and flu.
ency; Writing Geography, sacred and proianc
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
tic, Book Keeping the elements Of Algebra and Ge-
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Nstulsl History, Do
nestle Economy, Sewing Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing. Painting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music. This last branch will be tsught by dstin-
guiShed artist, Just arrived from NewOreails.
Nothing will lie omitted to kinde in the pupils n
vivid emulation fer learning. The greatest attention
will also lie paid to develop their minds, form their
hearts and elevate their character They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil associa-
tions, remaining at all times within the enclosure of
the house, and uder the eyes of kind teachers who
will watch over their morals with maternal affection.
rents or relations, who will he allowed to see them
in the paror on Thursdays after the morning class,
and on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will he paid to the health Of
the pupils The diet will Ike Wholesome and ab.,nd-
ant. The sick will he uursed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the groundwork of Education. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
may belong to other denominations will be received
o'i the oniy condition Of conforming to the public
exercises ot the house.
To enable parents to send their children at an car
lier age to school--a child may profit from the age
of seven or eight, and even sooner--to keep them
longer, and send several Of them at once the most
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board aud
Tuition 500 per scholastic year of ten months pay
.,ble quarterly in advance: Day scholars will pay
$50 $50 or $40 for the scholastic year. according to
their age and the classes they will attend Music on
the Piano or Guitar will be charged So per month
81 per month for the use of the piano; So per month
for Vocal Music.
Parents will have to supply their children with
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness will
also be charged tn them.
Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance, with a musketoe bar, sufficient quantity of
sheets blankets, towels and everyday clothes; they
must also bring tile uniform consisting for the whole
year in blue dress, with cape of the same color,
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets, one
blue, one of brown linen; two wells, one blue, two
yards, one white. two yards; Spoon fork. tumber
and knife also small bucket, brushes combs, a
pitcher bowl and looking-gla>s. These three last
tices will be for sale in the house, to preserve uni
fornity in the dressing-room.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARY
OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the Rev.
G. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church of
Dpelousas.
'Opelousas, August 16, 1856.