The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1858-03-13
CONVENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. .Opelousas,

louisiana.
This Institution will be re-opened by the Ladies Of
the g Holy Cross" on the 26th Of October, in
the Town of Opeousas, 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 hest In
stitutons OF America or Europe -Readng Spelling,
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Eocution, applied
to the French and 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 flu
ency Writing Geography, sacred and profane
Ancient and Modern History, Mythology, Arithme-
tic, Bookkeeping, the elements Of Algebra and Ge.
ometry, Natural Philosophy. Natural History, Do.
nestle Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing Painting, Vocal aud Instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by dstin.
guisbed artist just arrived from NewOrleans.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils a
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 or evil assoca-
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 shall receive no visits except from their pa,
rents or relations who will be allowed to see them
in the paror on Thursdays after 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 be wholesome and abund-
ant. The sick will be nufsed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness,
Religion is the groundwork 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 ear
iier age to school-a child may profit from the age
of seven or eight, and even sooner--tp keep them
longer and send several of them ut once the most
moderate prices have been adopted Far Board and
Tuition, 500 per scholastic year OF ten months pay
able semi-annnally or quarterly in advances; Day
scholars viii pay $50 $50 or so for the scholastic
year, according to their age and the classes they will
attend Music on the Piano Guitar will be charged
s6 per months per month for the use of the piano
S3 per month for Vocal Music. in advance
Parents will have to supply their children with
books and paper and provide for the washing o
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness viii
also be charged to them.
Boarders will have to be supplied, at their en-
trance, with musketoe bar, sufficient quantity O
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 color
trimmed with black velvet; two sun-bonnets on,
blue. one of brown linen: two wells, Que blue, tw,
yards, one, white two yards; spoon. fork, tumble
and knife; also small bucket brushes, combs,
pitcher bowl and looking-glass
Day scholars viii attend the classes. studies nm,
recreations they will he allowed to take their din
ner in the house. They will also receive for thei
moral and intellectual Improvement that degree O
care, attention and ardent solirtnde that can HI
expected from persons exclusively devoted hy rell
gop and zell to the education Of Youth.
For further particulars amply to SISTER VI AIRY
OF THE HOLY ANGELS. Superior, ny 10 the Rev
G, RAYMOND Rector Of the Catholic Church q
Opelousas.
opeIousas, October Ii, 1867.