The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-02-21
TtONyENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACuLATa CONCEPTION. .opclallsas,

Louisiana. E i SIS: s5s 5.s5ltz5s5 i5,55
This Institution will be opened by the Indies of
the Holy Gross, y in the beginning of October, in
the Town of 0peloasas, for the education of the
Young Ladies' Of the Parish and of the surrounding
Parishes. The location Is most .leghtlu 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 best III
stitutions OF hmerien or Isirope--eadng Spelling.
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Epcutien, applied
to the French aud English Languages, to both Of
which the utmost attention will be paid. and both Of
which the pupils will most carefully be tranea to
speak and write with correctness elegance and flu.
ency; Writing Geography, sacred and prolane
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
ometfy, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do
nestle Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing, Painting, Vocal and instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by dstin-
guishcir artist, Just arrived from Nc@Orltans.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils q
vivid emulation for learning. MISREPRESENTATION
will also be paid to develop their minds, form their
hearts and elevate their character. They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples Or evil assoea.
tips remaining at all times within the enclosure Of
the house, and under the eyes of kind teachers, ,wlo
will watch over their nious with maternal affection.
They shall receive no visits, except from their pm.
rents or relations, who will be allowed to see them
in the parlnr On Thursdays after the morning cluss
and OH Sundays after the high mass. eye
The utmost attention will be paid to the health Of
the pupils The diet will be wholesome and abund-
ant The sick will be nnrsed with maternal vigilance
and Tenderness. . s. ~ k..5;.4
Relieioi Is the groundwork Of Edncation. The
Institution is Catholic; however, yaunS Ladies' who
may belong to oaler determinations will be received
on the only condition OF conforming TO the public
exercises Of the hanse.
70 enable parents to send their children at an ear
lier age to sehoo--a chis5 may profit from the age
Of seven or eight, and even a9Dter-7to keep them
longer and send several of them mt once bhe mosi
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board and
Tuition $f00 per scholastic year OF ten months, pay
able Quarterly III aayan1 Day sehdiars will pay
$50 $50 or 80 for the scholastic year according tt
their age and the classes they will attend, Music OF
the Piano or Guitar will be charged So per month";
$I per month for the Of the tinno S3 per monti
4 for Vocal Music.
\ Parents will have to supply tlseir cldrcn will
4 books and paper, and provide for the washing 0
their GlHthes. Expenses incurred III sickness vii
also be charged 70 them .f395 .5555s5s5
| Bnardeifs will have to be supplied at Their en-
trance with a nil4ketoe bar, sufficient qnantlty 0
Sheets blankets towels and everyday eietlies; the,
must also bring the nniorm consisting for tile wba
year in blue dfess with cape oil the same color
/ trimmed with blach velvet; two snl.bonnets, on
/ blue one of hf1wn linen; two wells, ohe blue, tw
YARDS one white. two yards; a. spoon fork tumble
\ and knife; also % small bucket brushes, combs,
pjtcier, bowl aad lool.ing-glass Thasa three bic
articles will be flr sale in the house. 70 preserve uni
formity in the drcssDgToom.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARI
4 OF TIE molly ANGELS, Snpaipr, or to the he,
4 &. RAYMOND, Rector Of the CATHOLIC Church {
tQpeleusas, -s..ssss
Opelollsa5, August l6, 1855.