The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-02-14
6tONyENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
" IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 3. Opeousas,

Louisiana.
This Institution will be opened by the Ladies' Of
tile Holy Cross" in the beginning Of October, in
the Town of Opcleusus, for the education Of the
Young Ladies' OF the Parish and Of the surrounding
Parishes. The location is most delightful, and offers
ul the exterior advantages which parents may de-
sire for their children. The system of Education
will embrace all the BRANCHES taught in tho hest In
stitutoas of America or Europe Reading, Spelling,
Grammar, Composition Rhetoric, Noeutlon, applied
TO the Fronch aud English Languages, To both of
which the utmost attention will he paid, and bnth Of
which the pups will most carefully be trained to
speak and write With correctness, elegance and flu
ency; Writing Geography, sacred and profanc
Ancient aud Mudurn History, Mythology, Arithme-
tic, Bookkeeping the elements of Algebra and 'ie-
omehy, Natural Philosophy. Aatarnl History, Do.
mcstic Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing Painting, Vocal and Instrumental
Music This last branch viii he ttgitt by tstin.
guisbed artist just arrived from NcwOrlcans.
Notlling will be omitted to kindlc in the pupils q
vivid emulation for learning The greatestatention
will also he paid to actelop their miHas iorh their
hearts and elevate their character. They viii have
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil assoca-
| tons, 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 rcatinns who will he allowed to see them
in the parlor on Thursdays ater the morning class
and on Sundays after the high mass,
| The utmost attention will be paid to the health Of
the pupils. The diet will he wholesome and alund-
ant. The sick will lie nursed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the ground work Of Edncation. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies who
may belong to other de 9miuaions will be received
! on the only condition of conforming to the public
exercises OF the house.
To enable parents to send their children at an car.
| er age to school---a child may profit from the age
of seven or eight and sven souner--to keep them
longer, and send several Of them at once, the most
moderate prices have been adopted: For Board and
Tuition $o0 per scholastic year Of ten months, pay
able quarterly in advance: Day scholars will pay
go s5a OF $40 for the scholastic year. according IL
their age and the classes they will attehd. Music Oh
the Piano or Guitar will be charged So per MONTH
81 per month for the use Of the piano. 50 per month
for Vocal Music.
4 Parents will have to supply their children will
books and paper, aud provide for the washing o
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness vii
also be charged to them.
Baarders will have to he supplied at their en-
trance with mllskctne bnr, sufficient quantity o
sheets blankets towels and everyday clothes; the
must also bring the uniform, consisting for the who'll
year in a blne dress, with cape Of the same color
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets on
blue, one Of brown linen; two wells, one blue, ,tB
yards, one white. two yards; spoon, fork, tumble
and knife; also a small bucket brushes combs
pitcher bowl and lopkingglass. These three las
articles will be for sale u the house. to preserve uni
sDrmity in the dressing room.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARI
OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the ltci
. a. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church
0pelousas.
/ Opclollsas, August l6, 1855.