The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-01-03
CONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
\ TMMACJrI, ATE CONCEPTION, . .Opelousas,

CONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, opelousas'
Louisiana. l....-.
the Holy Cross, in the beginning OF October, IN
the Town of Opeloslsas, 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 ta6Eht IN the hest IN
stitutiois of America or M,rope-- keadlng, Spelnns
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Elocutlon, applied
to the French and English Languages TO eoth OF u
which the pupils will most carefuly be trained to
speak and write with correctness, elegance and flu
ency; Writing; Geography, sacred aud profane' ;
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme nc
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do,
mcstic Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, ArtliIcla!
Flowers. Drawing, Painting, Vocal and instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by distln
rrished artist, Just arrived from NewOrleahs.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils
vivid emulation for learning The greatest attention
will also lie paid to develop their minds, torn thelr
hearts and elevate their character. They VIII nave
nothing to fear from evil examples or evi associa a.
the house and under the eyes OF kind teachers VINO
vii, watch over their morals with maternal aifectlon
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 cass'
and am ins nn Sd SUNDAYS after the high mass.
Tile utmost attention will be paid to the health OF
tho nnnils The diet will be wholesome and abund'
unt Tile sick will be nursed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness. nv,
Religion is the groundwork of Education. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
NAV belong TO other denominations will be received,
IN the only condition of conforming to the public
exercises OF the house.
10 enable pareuts to send their children at an ear
,ier re to SCHOOL, child may profit from the age
Of seven or eight, and even soorer--to keep thehl
longer, and send several OF them at once = tne mos,
mcdcr,te prices have been adopted: For Board and
Tutinn SlOO per scholastic year OF ten months, pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars viii pay
so s3O or $40 for the scholastic year. according to
their are and the classes they Will attend Music Oh
the piano or Guitar will he charged $6 per month.
Il ner month for the use of the pian0 So per month
Parents will have to supply their children witt
hooks and paper, and provide for the Washing O.
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness VII
also be charged to them.
Boarders will have to be suppned, at incl, GU
trance with mnsketoe bar a sufficient quantity 0
4 sheets, blankets towels and everyay ciotnes' ,it.
mnst al 20 bring the uuform consisting Tor the Who
YEAR in n bue dress, with care OF the same coloi
irinmea with black velvet; two sun-bonnets, on
Niue an. of brown liGa4 tive wells, one niue, NV
yard. one white. two yards; IL snoon iork, tniilne
ssn1 knife. also a small bucket srisAes, COMBS,
n;tchar howl and lunking-gilss. These three l'5
eres will be for sale in the house, to preserve uh
formity in the dresSiEgrooui' ,-,,,,,. :, . -,
| For f,rther particuafs apply to si5IEk MAI
oF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, ~ U tne ieN
n RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic churcn
otsI topeIousas, August 1e, 1866 2