The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1858-05-15
.f'tONyENT AND ACADEMY OF TIL il
nv IadAt kCuLATE C0NCEpTlON |. n. Opeloasas,

This Institution will be reopened by the Ladies' Of
the /. Holy Cross 4 on the 18th sof October, ~ /
the Town Of 0peQnsas for the education OF the !
Young Ladies' Of the Parish and of the surrounding
Parishes. MEDICATION is most delightful, and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents luay de-
sire for their children. The system o. Education
will embrace all the branches taught u the best In
stitutons Of America OF Europe Reading, Spelling
Grammar, Composition Rhetoric, Efocution applied
TO tho French and English Languages, 10 both of
which the utmost attention will be nad and both of
which the pupils will most carefully be trained to |
ency Writing Geography, sacred aud protnne
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithmie
tic, bookkeeping, the elements of Algebra and se
omctry Natnra philosaphy Natural History po
Flowers, Drawing Painting. Vocal and Instrumental
Music. This hast branch will be taught by distin
guished artist, Just arrived from NewOrlea,ls.
Nothing will he omitted to klndle in the pupils a.
vivid emulation for learning The greaest attention
Will also be paid to develop their minds form thcr
hearts and elevate their character. They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil lssocst
TONS remaining at all times within the encusurepi
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 relations, who will be allowed to see them
in the parlor en- Thursdays after the morning class
and on Sundays alterithe high mass. lls
The utmost attention will be paid to the health OF
the pupils The diet will he whole@,,,ic ASH al,li0.
ant fhe sick Will ne nursed with maternal Vigilance
4 Religion is the groundwork of Education. The
4 Institution is Catholic; however. young Ladies' who
may belong to other denominations will he received
| on the only condition oil conforming to the public
4 exercises of the house. its4s m fstsi sf
j 10 enable parents to send their children at an ear.
A Tier age to sc.oola child may profit from the ase
of seven or eight: :and even sooner--tu keep them
4 longer and aend severalof them ut once, the mos,
4 mader6tc prices have been adopted: For Board and
fulton, Sl0o per scholastic year ten monhhs pay
able seHlannually Or quarterly in advance; pal
scholars will pay $40, $50 Or $40 for the scholastic
year, according to their age an the classes they vii
attend Musir % tie Plane or u.itar will be charged
"A s6 per mouth 81 per mouth for the use Of tho piano
1, sS per month for Vocal Music. II advance. N u
Parents will have to supply sleir children witt
/ books aud paper, and provide for the washing =
A their elothes. Expenses incurred in sickness vii
a also be charged to them. 5As @ Ils.s 9a
B0alders will have to lie supplied, at their en-
trance with Ilusketoe bar, sniRcient quantity
Sheets Blankets towels and everyday clothes; the
must also bring the uniform, consisting for the Who'll
year in blue dress, with cape OF the same col,i
2 trimmed with black veiyet, two snRbonnets, on
] blue one of brown linen; two yeils, one blue tw
yards one white. two yards n spoon, fork, tumble
n and knife; also a small bucket, brushes, combs,
pitcher, bowl and looking.glass. !, 5firse
ell Day scholars will attend the classes, studies nn
recreations they will be allowed to take theirdi
Liner in the house. They will also receive for the
s moral aud intellectual improvement that degree
n care, attention and ardent soeitudc, thut can !
J; expected from persons exclusively devoted by rel
n zion and zeal to the education Of youth. u s8F
Il For f,irttsr particulars apply to SISTER MAR
j. 4 OF THE H0tY ANGELS, superior, or to the Re
IG. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church 4
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OpeInusas, October ", 1857. i1.g M l5 ssa