The Opelousas courier., 1859-07-02
CONVENT AND ACADEHHY n
OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,
O2oelOassgs, Louisiana.

OlaelOsssegs, Louisiana.
FNgHIS Institution viii be opened by the Ladies of
IL the Holy Cross in the beginning Of October,
in the Town of 0peousas, for the education of the
Young Ladies of the Parish and of the neighboring
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
Of America Or Europe: Reading, Spelling, Grammar,
Composition, Rhetoric, Elocution, 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 fuency,A " rising,
Geography, sacred and prodane, ancient and modern
History, Mythology, Arithmetic, Book-K Keeping, the
elements Of Algebra and Geometry, Natural Phioso-
ply. Natural History, Domestic Economy, Sewing,
Embroidery, Artificial flowers, Drawing, Painting,
Vocal and instrumental Music. last branch will
tie taught by distinguished Artist just arrived from
New-Orieans. #s* *
i Nothing viii be omitted to kinde in the pupils
vivid emulation for learning; the greatest attention
will also be paid 10 develop their minds form their
hearts, and elevate their character They will have
nothing to fear from evil examples or evil associa-
lions, remaining at all times within the enclosure Of
the house, and underline eyes Of kind teachers who
will watch over their morals with maternal affection.
They will receive visits, exceptfro their parents
Of relations who win be admitted to see them in the
parlor, on Thursdays after the morning classes 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 tie sick win be nursed with maternal vigilance
and tenderness. y ##5zs n 9
. 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
10 To send their children at an earlier
are to school, child may profit from the age Of.
seven Or eight aud even sooner, ito keep them lon
ger and send several Of them at once the most mod
crate prices have been adopted For Board and
Tuition, 800 per scholastic year Of ten months, pay
able semi-annually on quarterly in advance Day
scholars will pay $40 $40 or $40 for the scholastic
year according I'd their age and the classes they will
attend. Music on the Piano or the Guitar will be
charged So per month, 81 per month for the use
of the Piano 81, per month for vocal music, in
advance
Parents viii have to supply their children with
books and paper, and provide for the washing Of
their clothes; expenses incurred ia sickness will also
be charged To them. z*
Boarders will have % be supplied, at their en-
trance, with rnusquito bar, 4 sufficient quantity
az sheets blankets, towels, and every day clothes
they must also bring the uniform, consisting for
TIE whole year IN blue dress, with cape Of the
same color, trimmed with black velvet; two sun
bonnsts blue Of brown linen ;tWo.veils,1 blue,
knife also small bucket, brushes, combs, a
pitcher, bowl, and look glass
N d '''s 4 Sister NARY or DESERT,
Superior.
o. to Rev. d ri 1Yaosp,
Rector 81 lhe Church Of ope1oasas
opsllaas Aug'iss 4 ~