The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1858-04-10

close Of tic quarter, 10 per cent will be added to
pay the expenses Of COLLECTION.
Vermilionville, September 3, 1857.
.(tONYENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
~ IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Opelousas,
Louisiana.
This Institution viii Te-oSu1Iud Of
the q Holy Cross,n on the 26tl OF October, in
the Town of Opelousas, for the education of the
Young Ladies Of the Parish and Of the surrounding
Parishes The location Is most delishtnt, and oilers
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
sttutions of America or lsuropeReading, Spelling.
Grammar, Composition, Rhetoric, Elocuton, 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, Arthme-
tic, bookkeeping. the elements of Algebra and Ge-
olnctry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Do
nestle Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flowers, Drawing Painting, Vocal and instrumental
Music. This last branch will be taught by distn.
guishcd artist just arrived from New0rleans. 81.
Nothing will be omitted to kindle in the pupils Il
vivid emulation for learning The 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 assoola.
tions, remaining Mt all times within the enclosure OF
the house, and under the eyes OF kind teachers, who
will watch over their morals with maternal affection.
Thcyshall receive no visits except from their pa
rents or relations, whawi be allowed to see them
in the rarlor on Thursdays after the morning class,
aud on Sundays eiter the high mass.
The UTMOST attention will be paid to the health OF
the pupiIs The diet will be wholesome and ahund-
ant The sick will be nursed with materially 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 rhe only condition OF conforming to the pnbllc
exercises OF the house.
10 enable parents to send their children at an ear
| lier age 10 school-a child may profit from The age
of seven or eight, and even sooner--to keep them
longer and send several of them Mt once, The most
moderate prices have been adopted; For Board and
Tuition sl00 per scholastic yearof ten months pay
aide semi-annualy or quarterly in advance; Day
scholars will pay $40, $50 $40 for the scholastic
year, according to their age and the classes they Will
attend Musico the Piano Or Guitar Will be charged
So per aonthSl per month for the use of the piano;
| 80 per month for Vocal Music, in advance.
Parents will have to supply their children with
books aud paper aud provide for the washing O.
their clothes, Expenses incurred in sickness VIII
also be charged tn them. = v-l .tpI %
| Boarders will have TO be supplied, at their en-
| trance with musketoe bar sufficient quantity OF
sheets, blankets towels and everyday clothesi they
must also bring the uniform, consisting for the whole
year in a blue dress, with cape OF the same color
trimmed with black velvet; two sun,bonnets, one
blue one of brown linen; two wells, one blue, tive
YARDS one white. two yards; spoon, fork, tnmbei
and knife; also small bucket, brushes, combs, q
pitcher, bowl and looking-glass.
Day scholars viii attend tile classes, studies ane
recreations they will be allowed to take their din
liner in the house. They will also receive for the
moral and intellectual improvement that degree 0
care, attention and ardent soicitudc, that can bt
expected from persons exclusively devoted by reli
| zion and zeal to the education OF youth.
For further particulars apply to SISTER MARI
OF THE HOLY ANGELS, Superior, or to the Rev
e G. RAYMOND, Rector Of the Catholic Church Q
E Opelnusas.
= opelousas, October II, 1867.
DAYOU BEUF ACADEM Y.--Situate
( - on Bayou BGnf, (Mdway between Washingto
- and uolmesve) will he open for the admission q
!. pupils, on I'd January, 1858. The Scholastic yea
, will embrace two sessions Of twenty-four week.
Pupils will he received any time after the openin
and before the close Of each session and classed a,
T. lcording to merit.
" DEPARTMENTS:
y Primary Department will include such studies Q
are necessary TO qualify young men for the practe
~ duties Of lie, viz: Orthography Reading, i1nglis
r Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography and Penmansh
II Academic Department will afford the usual i
H. cties for acquiring a Classical and Commercl
v Education.
al RATES SEssJoS:
" Academic. acknowledgements. ....S 30
ne Boarding including washing, fncl, etc ..... 65
Books and other stationery furnished at the lowe
possible prices No deduction will be made Tor 10
time except in case of protracted sickness.
Z December II, 1857.
d. LENtuEL ]. B. SHAW,
III A. II. MONFORD.