The Opelousas courier., 1857-02-14

Observation-Disclosures
Cor s11aT And AgADEMH I
OF THE
lnniClILiTb CONCEPTION.
GaoeE0ssssss, EosgfsEevsesz.

YHTHIS Institution will be opened By the Ladies OF
L the Holy Cross in the beginning Of October,
III the Town OF Gpeipusas for the eGacaliUH ot the
young Ladies of the PagSh and OF the neighbe,ng
Parishes The location ia most delightful and offers
all The exterior advantages which parents NAV desire
for their children The system of education will EN-
brace all the branches taught il the best lust uEioa
Of America or Europe Rpsfiiug Spel,g, Grammar,
Composition Rhetoric, Eipcugiou anpliad to the
Frenca and EEgIs ;Fa gl+cas 70 hCfA Of which the
utmost attention viii be paid, ami b0tl OF Which the
pupils will most carefully be traifed 10 speak ard write
with correctness, elegance ANA duency-Writiug
deographF, sacred and pgotae, ancient ana modern
! History, Mythology, Aiitmnetic, Book-Keep;ng the
elements OF Algebra and Geometry, Natural Phloso-
ply, Natural History, domestic Economy, Sewing,
Embroidery, Artificial flowers, Dlawiug Pai1 ing
Vocal AID Instrumental Music-Ihis las. branch viii
be taught by d distinguished Artist just arrived tiom
NtwO Orleans.
Nothing will be omitted to hindle in the pupils
vivid emulation for learning; sha greatest attention
will also be paid to develop their minds form their
hearts, and elevate their character They viii haze
nothing to teaf from evil examples evil associa-
tons remaining at all 5iuas within the enclosure Of
the house and under the eyes Of kind teachers who
will watch over their morals with material affection
They will receive visits, except from their parents
Or relations, who will be admitted to see them in the
parlor oa Thursdays after the morning classes and
on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will be paid to the health of
the pupils, the diet will bc wholesome and aband-
ant the sick will be Hused with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the ground work Of educaton The
institution is Catholic; however Young ladies' who
may belong to other denominations will be received
Oh the only condition Of conforming to tie pubic
exercises Of the house.
To enable parents to send thar children earlier
age to school, child may profit from the age Of
seven eight and even zoouet--to keep tLetn to45-
ger, and SEND several of them Mt tnca th, Gst iJG
crate prices hare been ad0nted --Eor Iia5tfd and |
Tuition 500 per scholastic wear Qt ten months. pay
able quarterly in advance; Day-scbuitrs vii aF SO
$50 S+0 for the scholastic year according To their
age and the classes they viii attend. Music On the
Piano Or the Guitar will be charged s6 per mouth
81 Per mouth fer the Use of the Piano ;--$S3, per
month fer vocal music.
Parents win have 10 supply their children with
books and paper, and provide for The washing oL /.
theis clothes; expenses incurred III sickness will also
be charged to them
Boardefs viii hare To be supplied at their en- +
trance, with atasquito bar, sufficient quantity
of sheets, blankets towels aria every day clothes
hey must also bring the HHltornl consisting Tor
he whole year in blue dress, with cape o Tie
,ame color, trimmed with black velvet; two suu
3onnets, blue of breE'n Iltlen: two vei3z blue
yds, white, 2 yds; spoon, fork, lumber and
1nife also small bucket, brushes combs
pitcher, bowl and locking glass these three last
lfticles will be for sale ia the house, TO preserve
Uniformity i'll the dressing rounl.
For further particulars Apply to
Sister MARY Of TILE HOLY ANGELS.