The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-06-13
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This institution will be opened by the Ladies Of
the Holy'Cr in the beginning o. oetoper IN
Young Ladies of the Parish and Of the surrounding
Parishes. The location is most delightful, and offers
n the exterior advantages which parents may ae
Sire for their children. The system OF Edncatien
wil embrace all the branches taught in the best In
situations Of America or Europe Reading, Spelling.
Grammar Composition, Rhetoric, Eocntion, applied
to the French ind English Languages to both Of
which the utmost attention will be paid and both or
which the pupils will Most carefully be trained 70
sneak and write with correctness, elegance and flu
ency Writing Geography, sacred ana prola4e'
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
tic, Book Keeping the elements Of Algebra and Gs'
ometry Natural philosophy Nataia Mlssofy Nv, poi oi
Flowers Drawing, Painting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music This last bransh will be taught by aidistin-
guished artist, just arrived from Neworleans.
Nothing will be omitted to kindte N the pupils
vivid emulation for learning. The greatest attention
will also be paid to develop their minds, form their
hearts and elevate their character. They Will haye
nothing to fear from evil examples on eylassocla
tions remaining at all times within the enclos'irae
the house and under the eyes OF kind tencers who
will watch over their morals with maternal affection
They shall receive visits, except from their pa
rents or relations, who will be allowed TO see them
II the parlor on Thursdays after the morning class,
| and on Sundays after the high mass.
W The utmost attention will be paid tothe health of
the pupils, The diet will be wholesome and abund-
snt. The sick will be nuised with maternal vigilance
| and tenderness. NJ,
Relieion is the groundwork of Education The
Jnstitntion is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
NAV heIong TO other denominations will he received
| an the only condition of conforming to the public
4 exercises OF the house. ,,s9s.
Toenahle parents to send their children at an ear
lier aae 10 scbool--a child may profit from the agt
| nf seven or eight and even sooner--to keep then
longer ana send several OF them at once, The mos
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board aut
Tuition SlOO per scholastic year OF ten months pay
4 allie quarterly in advance; Day scholars will pa,
s20 s0 or $40 for the scholastic year. according I,
their aee and the classes they will attend. Music OF
the piano or Guitar will be charged So per month
81 per month for the of the piano; IS per inonti
i for Vocal Music.
| Parents will have to supply their children witt
hooks and paper, and provide for the washing {,
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness vii
also be charged to them ~
Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance with musketoe bar, q sufficient quantity
sheets blankets towels and everyday clothes; the
must also bring the uniform, consisting for the whoi
wear in blue dress, with cape of the Same coloi
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets, on
blne one of brown linen; two wells, one blue, tw
Yards. one white. two yards; spoon, fork, tumble
, and knife; also small bucket, brushes, combs,
r;tcher bowl and looking glass. These three las
artiees will be for sale in the house TO preserve un
. formity in the dressing room.
l For further particulars apply TO SISTER MAk
OF THE He;fsy ANGELS, superior, o. to the Re-
q. RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic Church I
Opelousas. ,.s, f.