The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-10-25
CONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEpTlON .Opelousas,

This Institution will he opened by the Ladies' Of
the Holy Cross, in the beginning of October, In
the Town Of 0pelonsas, 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 Iu-
stitutions Of America or Europe Reading Spelling.
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Eocution, applied
to the French and English Languages, to both of
which the utmost attention will 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 proiane
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
ometly, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do
mestic Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers Drawing, Painting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music. This last branch will be tauglt"b dstin-
guished artist. Just arrived from NewOrlealls.
Nothing will he omitted to kindle in the pupils a
vivid emulation for learning. The greatest attention
will also he paid to develop their minds form their
hearts and elevate their character. They will have
nothing To fear from evil examples evil assoca-
ions remaining at all times within the enclosure Of
the house, and under the eyes of kind teachers, who
will watch over their morals with maternal affection.
They shall receive visits, except from their pa
rents relations, who will be allowed to them
in the parlor on Thursdays after the morning class,
and on Sundays after the high mass
The utmost attention will be Elid to the health of
the pupils The diet will lie wholesome and abund-
ant The sick will be nutsed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness. A 'f
Religion is the groundwork Of Education. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
may belong to other denominations will be received
on the only condition of conforming to the public
exercises OF the house. 3Ir..
To enable parents to send their children at an car
er age 10 SCHOOL, child may profit from the age
of seven or eight, and even sooner-tO keep them
longer, and send several Of them at once. tile most
moderate prices have been adopted For Board and
Tuition, 500 per scholastic yearof ten months, pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars will pay
s20 $40 or $40 for the scholastic year. according to
their age and the classes they will attend. Music
the Piano or Guitar will BAcla:ged So per month";
81 per month for the of the piano; IS per month
for Vocal Music. 5-
Parents viii have to supply their children with
books and paper, and provide for the washing Of
their clothes. Expenses iRcurred in sickness will
also he charged to them.
Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-.
trance, with musketoe bar, sufficient quantity oil
sheets, blankets towels and everyday clothes; they
must also bring the uniform consisting for the whole
year in a blue dress, with cape of the same color
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets, ono
blue, one of brown linen; two wells, one blue, two
yards, one white. two yards; spoon fork, tumbei
and knife; also small bucket, Brushes combs, a
pitcher, bowl and looking-glass. These three last
articles will be for sale in the house, to preserve uni
formity in the dressing-room.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARY
OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to tile Rev
G. RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic Church 0
Opelousas.
OnalouSas Aumsf ia 1870