The Opelousas courier., 1858-03-27
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IHNioULiTE CONCEPTION.
eapesOsas1zs, Louisiana.

TEyHIs Institution will be opened by the Ladies Of
I. Holy Cross in the beginning ofOetober
il the Term ef Opelousas, for the education of the
Young Ladies' of the Parish and of the neighborina
Parishes The location Is most delightful and offers
a tie exterior adyantages which parents may desire
for their children. The system of education will EN-
rs. ALI the branches taught in the best Institutions
Of America or Europe Reading, Spelling, Grammar,
COMPOSITION, Rhetoric, Elocution applied to the
Frencn and English languages, to both of which the
uuost attention Will be paid, and both of which the
pupils will most carefully be trained speak and write
i Ycasreetaess ssegneen andaAueucy, Writing,
Geog-aphy, sacred md plofane, ancient and uedsFn
History, Mythology, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, the
elements of Algebra and Geometry, Natural Philoso
pI1v. Natural History, Domestic Economy Sewing,
Embroidery, Artificial flowers, Drawing, Painting,
Vocal and instrumental Ausic-This last branch will
be taught by distinguished Artist just arrived from
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Nothing will be omitted to kndle in the pupils a
vi=d emulation for learning; the greatest attention
will also be paid develop their minds, form their
hearts, and elevate their character. They Will have
| nothing to fear from evil examples or evil assecia-
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 vii, receive visits except from their parents
or relations who will be admitted to them in the
parlor, On Thursdays after the morning classes and
On SUNDAYS after the hg mass
The UTMOST attention ws be paid to the health of
the pupils the diet will be wholesome and abund-
ant, the sick will be nursed with maternal vigilance
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Religion is the Ground work Of education. The
Institution is Catholic; however, young ladies who
NAV belong to other denominations will be received,
Oh tie only condition cf conforming to the public
exercises Of the house.
70 enable parents send their children at earier
age to school, child may profit from the age Of
seven or eight, and even eooner-to keep them Ion
ger and send several Of them at once, the most mod
erate prices have been adcp.ed:-For Board md
Tuition 800 per scholastic year Of ten months, pay
able semi-annuailyfor quarterly in advance Day
scholars will pay SEQ $50 S4o for the scholastic
year. according their age and the classes they win
attend Music on the Piano or the Guitar will be
charged Sc per mouth, 81 per month for the use
of the Piano; ;-S5, per month for vocal music In
advance. 3 p ses1 *$*<
Parents viii have to supply their children With
books and paper, and provide for the washing OF
their clothes expenses incurred in sickness will also
be charged to them.
Boarders will have to he supplied, at their en-
trance, with rnusquito bar, sufficient quantity
Of sheets blankets, towels: and every day clothes;
they must also bring the uniform, consisting for
the whole year in blue dress, with cape of the |
same color trimmed with black velvet; twoa1
bonnets. blue, OF brown linen two wells, Sf1e,
knife also small bucket, brushes, combs, a |
pitcher, bowl, and locking glass.
For further particulars apply to
- Sister MARY OF THE HOLY ANGELS
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Or tc Rev. G. RAYMOND, 'A'7 '%
Rector Of the Church Of Opelousas.
0pe.pusas August 18th, 1856