The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-01-17
GtONVFN'r AND ACADEMY OF THE
" IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. =. .Opelousas

GONyENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
" lMMACuLATE CONCMpTlON... .Opelousas,
Louisiana.
This Institution will he opened by the ladies of
the f" Holy Cross in the beginning OF October in
the Town of Ope9o,,sas, 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 Education
will embrace all the branches taught in the hest hf
st,tions of America or Europe. Heading Spelling;
Grammar Composition, Rhetoric, Elocution, spilled
to the French and English Languages, to bnth Of
which the utmost attention will he paid, and both OF
which the pupils will most carefully be trained to
speak and write with correctness elegance and flu
eucy: Writing Geography, sacred and profane
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
tic housekeeping. the elements Of Algebra and Ge-
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do.
nestle Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, .Astihcial
Flowers, Drawing, Painting. Vocal and instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by dstin-
guished artist, Just arrived from NewOrleans.
Notbinr.w lie 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 or evil assoca.
tons remaining at all times within the enclosure of
tile house, and under the eyes Of kind teachers, who
viii watch over their morals with maternal affection.
They shall receive no visits. except from their pa
rents or relations, who will be allowed to see them
in the parlor on Thursdays after the morning class,
anu Dll Suiuiy = ,tltel ttiN hEH htt9-'
The utmost attention will he paid to the heath ol
tho p.,f,;ls. The die: will he wholesome aud ahnnd
ant The sick will be narscd with maternal vigilance
aud tenderness. u,
Religion is the groundwork of Education The
Institution is Catholic; however, young lau'es Whe
may belong to other determinations will be received
on the only condition of conforming to the pup!is
exercises of the house.
no enable parents to send their children at an ear
lier age to scool-a child may profit from The ast
of seven or eight. and even soonel-to Keep Their
longer and send several Of them ut once, tho mos
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board ant
Tuition 500 Per scholastic yearof ten MONTHS pay
allie auarteriy in advance: Day scholars will pa,
s9D $40 or $40 for the scholastic year, according T.
their are and the classes they will attend. Music oi
lie Piano or Guitar will he charged Sd per month
81 per month for the use of the piano; So per mont
for Vocal Music. -,
Parents will have to supply their children wit
books aud paper, and provide for the Washing Q
| their clothes. EXPENSES incurred in Sickness VII
also be charged to them
Bq,rderS will have to he supplied, at their ef
trance with mtsketoc bar, sufficient quantity Q
sheets, blankets towels and everyday clothes; the
mnst also bring the uniform. consisting for the whol
wear in blue dress, with cape OF the same colol
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonncts, on
h,ue ono of Lrown linen; two veils one hlne tW
yards. one white. two yards; spoon, fork, tumble
and knife; also small bucket, brushes, combs,
pitcher, bowl and lonking-gnss. These three las
articles will he for sale in the house, to preserve u
formity in the dressing-room. e,,..u,,
For further particulars apply to SISTER MAX
; OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the Re
q. RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic Church
! Opelousas.
Opelo,sas, August lG, 1856. ..,