The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-01-24
GtONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. .. /. .Opelousas,

f-<pNVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. .Opelousas,
Louisiana. .
the Holy Cross" i'll the beginning of October. in
the Town of 0pclousas, for the education OF the
Young Ladies Of tho psiislpaud Of the surrounding
Parishes. The location is most delightful and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. Tlm system of Education
will embrace aiI the branches taught in the hest In
sti.utions Of America OF Enrape-ileadng Spelling
Grammar, Compositions Rhetoric, Eocution, applied
to the French and iInglisl Languages, to both Of
which tile pupils will most carefully be trained to
speak and write with correctness, elegance and flu
ency; Writing; Geography, sacred and pfofane !,
Ancient and Modern history, Mythology. Aritllme-
ometry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do.
mestc Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers Drawing, Painting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music. This last branch will be tanght by distin'
guished artist, Just arrived from NewOricaus.
Nothing will be omitted TO kindlc in the pupils
vivid emulation for learning The greatest attention
will also he paid to develop their minds. form their
hearts and elevate their character They viii have
tions, remaining at all times within the enclosure Of
the house, and under the eyes of kind teachers who
will watch over their morals viii, maternal Affection.
They shall receive no visits, except from their pa
rents or relations, who will he allowed TO sec them
in the parior on Thursdays after the morning class,
and on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will he paid to the health of
the pu,sils Tho Diet will te wholesome and ai,nnd
aut TIE sick will bc nursel with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the groundwork of Ed'lcatinn. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
NAV belong to other denominations will be received,
on the only condition of conforming to the public
exercises Of the house.
To enable parents to send their children ut an
lier ago to school-a child may profit from the ape
of seven or eight, and even sooncr-to keep them
longer and send several Of them at once. The most
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board and
Tuition 500 per scholastic year OF ten months pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars will pay
s20. $40 or $40 fer the scholastic year. according to
their ace and the classes thty will attend. Music on
tile Piano or Guitar will lie charged S6 per month
$l pcf ionth for the use OF tho piano; S3 per month
for Vocal Music.
Parents will have to supply their children with
books and paper, and provide for the washing q!
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness vii!
also be charged to them.
I.oalders will have to he supplied at their en-.
trance with misketac bar, sufficient quantity of
sheets. Blankets towels and everyday clothes; they
must also bring the Uniform consisting for the whole
wear in a blue dress with cape OF the same color,
trimmed with black velvet; two suli-bonDets one
blue one Of brown linen: two wells, one blhe, two
wards ole white, two yards; spoon, fork tumbler
nitcl,er, hnwl and laoking-g!ass These three last
articles will he for sale in the house. to preserve uni
forn,ity in the dresspgloom.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARY
OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the Rev
G, RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic Church Of
Opeiousas.
Opelousas, August l6 1856.