The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-07-11
:. VENT AND A CADEMY' OF THE
I,fNJAGTI, ,ATE t)NCEpTION., .Opelousas,

" IMMACULATE ooNCEpTIoN. opelousas,
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s. This Institution will be opened BY the Ladies Of
the Holy Cross, iu the beginning OF October, IN
the Town of Opelousas, for the education Of the
Young Ladies Of the Parish and Of the surrounding
Parishes. Tie location is most delightful, and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. The system. Of. Education
will embrace oil 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 will be paid and both OF
which the pupils will most carefully be trained 70
speak and write with correctness elegance and flu
ency; Writing Geography, sacred and profane
Ancient and Modern History. Mythology, Arithme-
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, inst arrived from; ;New0rleans
Nothing will be omitted to kindle 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 hive
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil assoca
lions, 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
Tiey shall receive no visits, except from their pr
re ts or relations, who will be allowed to see them
in the parlor on Thursdays after the morning class
and on Sundays after the high mass sW
The utmost attention will be paid to the health OF
the pupils The diet will be wholesomeand abund.
ant The sick will be nnrsed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness. Il ssss "a. \. -.
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.
III enable parents tosend their children ut an ear
ler 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 and
Tuition. sI00 per scholastic year of ten months, pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars will pay
$50 $40 or $40 For the scholastic year. according t
their age and the classes they will attend. Music on
The Piano or Guitar will be charged So per Iaonth-
Il per month for the Of the piano; 50 per month
or Vocal Music.
Parents will have to supply their children with
,noks and paper, and provide for the washing o
their clothes Expenses incurred in sickness viii
slso be charged to them.
Roarders will have to- be supplied, at their en-
trance. with a musketoe bar, sufficient quantity q
heets. blankets towels and everyday clothes; they
mst also bring the uniform consisting for the whole
wear in a blue dress with cape OF the same color
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets, ont
hlue. one of brown linen two wells, blue, twt
yards. Que white two yards; spoon, fork, tumble
and Knife: also a small bucket brushes, combs, Z
nitcher. bowl and looking,glass. These three las
articles will be for sale in the house. to preserve Uni
foFHiity in the dressing-room.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARY
ioF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior. nr to the Rev
G. RAYMgNn, Rector Of The Catholic Church 0
0pelousas.
opelousas, August l6 1856.