The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1858-01-30
CONVENT AND ACAIbERa Y
OF THE -
IMMACULATE CONCEP TION,
ODeZO9gSegS, Louisiana.

FTgHIs Institution win be opened by the Ladies
| H. the "Holy Gross" in the beginning of fOctober
in the Town of Opeousas for the education of the
young Ladies of the Parish and of the neighboline
Parishes The location is most delightful, and offers
all the exterior advantages which parents may desire
for their children. The system of education will en-
brace all the branches taught in the best institutions
ef America Or Europe: Reading, Spelling, Grammar
Composition, Rhetoric Elocution, applied to the
French and English languages, to both of Which tnt
utmost attention will be paid and both Of which the
pupils will most carefully be trained to Speak and write
with correctness, elegance and fuency,-Writing
Geography, sacred and profane, ancient and moder1
History, Mythology, Arithmetic, Book Keeping, the
elements Of Algebra and Geometry, Natural Pbiloso
Embroidery, Artificial flowers, Drawing, Painting
Vocal and instrumental Music-This last branch viii
betaught By distinguished Artist just arrived from
New Orleans.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils
vivid emulation for learning the greatest attention
will also be paid to develop their minds: form their
hearts, and elevate their character. They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples evil associa-
lions, 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 will receive no visits EXCEPTION their parents
Or relations who will be admitted to them in the
barlor, on Thursdays after the morning classes and
bn Sundays after the high mass
The utmost attention will be paid to the health of
the pupils, the diet will be wholesome and abund-
ant the sick will be nursed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness.
! Religion is the ground work of education. The
institution is Catholic; however, young ladies who
may 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 at an earlier
age to school,-a child may profit from the age of
seven or eight, and even sooner,-tok keep them Ion
GER and send several of them at once, the most mod
crate prices have been adopted Board and
Tuition, 500 per scholastic year of ten MONTHS pay
able semi-annualy or quarterly in advance Day
scholars will pay $50, $50 Or s4o for the scholastic
year. according to their age and the classes they will
attend. Music on the Piano or the Guitar will be
charged Sc per month, 81 per month for the use
Of the Piano; SO, per month for vocal music, in
advance.
Parents will have to supply their children with
books and paper, and provide for the washing OF
their cothes expenses incurred in sickness will also
be charged to them --....
! Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance, with musquito bar, sufficient quantity
Of sheets. blankets, towels. anu 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; two SUM
bonnets. blue.i of brown linen; two wells, hsyS
= yds, white, yds: a spoon, fork. tumblefSnd
knife also small bucket, brushes, combs
pitcher, bowl, and looking-glass
For further particulars apply to
Sister MARY OF THE HOLY ANGELS.
Superior.
or to Rev. G. RAYMOND,
Rector Of Tbs Church Of opslousas.
Opc'ousas, AUGUST 10th, 1856.