The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-04-04
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~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION s. Onelousss,

(S0N VENT "a ~ Id sACADEMY \ OF THE
~ IlMACuLATE CONCEPTION 0pelousss,
Louisiana.
This Institution will be opened by the Ladies Of
the Holy Cross in the beginning Of 0ctobrr, in
the Town of Opeousas, for the education of the
Young Ladies Of the Parish aud Of the surrounding
Parishes The location is most delightful and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. sfhe system Of Education
will embrace all the branches taught in the best In
stitations Of America or Euope--7Reading, 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 to
speak and write with correctness, elegance anti flu
cncy Writing; Geography, sacred aud profane,
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithn,e-
tic, Book Keeping. the elements Of Algebra and Ge.
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do
fnestic Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing, Painting. Vocal and instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by tlistin
guished artist. just arrived from Newt Orleans.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils a
vivid emulation for learning The greatest
will also be paid to develop tlierlninds, form their
hearts aud elevate their character They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples OF evil associa
tions, 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.
They shall receive no visits, except from their pa
rents or relations. who will be allowed to see them
in the parlor Thursdays after the morning class,
aud on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will be paid to the health Of
the pupils. The diet will be wholesome and ahund-
ant. The sick will be nursed with maternal Vigilance
and tenderness. s s
Religion is the ground work of Education, The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies' who
may belong to other denominations will be received
OH the only condition of conforming to the public
exercises OF the house.
To enable parents to send their children at ear
ierage to school-4a child may profit From the agc
of seven or eight, and even sooDer-sto keep them
longer and send several of them at once, the most
moderate prices have been adopted For Board and
allle quarterly in advance; Day scholars will pay
$40, $50 or $40 for the scholastic year. according to
their age aud the classes they will attend. Msc on
the Piano Guitar will be charged SO per month
81 per month for the use of the piano; So per month
for Vocal Music.
Parents will have TO supply their children will
books and paper, and provide for the washing o
their Clothes EXPENSES incurred in sickness vii
also be charged to them. :. & = = IS
| Boarders will have to be supplied at their en-
trance, with musketoe bar, sufficient quantity 0
Sheets blankets. towels and everyday clothes; the,
must also bring the Uniform consisting for the who'll
year mil blue dress, with cape Of the same color
| trimmed with black velvet; two sliii-honnets, on
/ yards. one white. two yards; q spoon fork tumble
| asd knife; also small bucket, brushes. combs.
pitcher bowl and looking glass These three las
articles will be for sale in the house, to preserve mn
4 fornity in the dressng-roonn.
4 For further particulars apply TO SISTER MAR
il0Ff THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the Res
G. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church (
4 0pelousas.
Opelonsas, august l6, 1885,