The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-01-10
EtONyENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. .opelonsas,

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This Institution will be opencd by the Ladies of
the Holy Cross in the beginning OF October IN
the Town of Opelonsas, 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 taught in the best In
situations of America or Europe Reading, Spelling
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Elocution, 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 trained to
speak and write with correctness, elegance and ilu
ency Writing Geography, sacred and profano
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
TIC Bookkeeping, the elements of Algebra and Ge-
ometly, 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-
gushed artist, Just arrived from N9worleans
Nothing will he omitted to lsndle in the pupils
vivid enluaion for orlearntng. TIC greatest attention
,w also he palu 70 eeveop .,lnus, iuiln trelf
hearts and elevate their character. They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples OF 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 atectlon.
They shall receive no visits, except from their pa
rents or relations. who will be allowed to see them
/ in the parlop on Thursdays after the morning class
and on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will be paid to the health OF
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ant The sick will be nurSed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness. .-s.
Religion il the groundwork OF Education. The
/ Institution is Catholic; however, young Ladies' who
NAV belong to other denominations will be received
on the only condition Of conforming to the pubic
exercises Of the house.
10 enable parents to send their children at an car
/ er age to school-a child may profit from the age
1 of seven or eight, and even soonei--to Keep them
longer. and send several Of them ut once, The most
/ moderate prices have been adopteh For Board and
Tuition 800 per scholastic year OF ten months pay
able quarterly in advance; Day scholars Will pay
SEQ $50 or so for the scholastic year, according to
their age and thecasses they viii attend Music on
tle Piano on Guitar will he charged 81 per month
81 per month for the use OF the piano; 50 per month
for Vocal Music.
/ Parents will have to supply their children with
hooks ard paper, and provide for the washing o.
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness Will
also be charged to them.
Il Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance with musketoe bar, sufficient quantity OF
sheets blankets towels and everyday clothes: they
must also bring the uniform consisting for the whole
wear iii a blue dress with cape 0i the same coor
trimmed with black velvet; two sunbonnet5, one
bine one Of brown linen; two wells, one blue, tive
wards one white, two yards; spoon, fork, tomblei
and knife; aso a small bucket, brushes, combs, q
ptohercbow and lpokiDs-glass, These three las'
articles viii be for sale in the house, To preserve uni
fornty in the dressIngroom.
For further particulars apply to SISTER hAhN
on THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the ltev
:, a. RAYMOND, Rector OF the Catholic Church o
Opelousas.
! Opelousas, August l6, 1856