The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-12-03
EDUCATION.

IN MARY'S ACADEMY FOR BOYS
T.. u Institntion. lately established in the town
Daionsos ~ LIE to bestow upon the boys and youths
OF .,e narsh the Incompatible blessing OF solid
oodiacaton, will resume l's ou'es Oh 'tie zo'h o.
october. IF instruction will embrace such
Ihg as will he most useful to the pupils; the
brlo,, ye will be paid tntheir rapid Improvement
me best Teachers will be selected; thclr number
- III ta increased, to suit the increasing number o
the students. succoss of the Institution from the
Ine Ina the long experience Of those at the head
hs.t the;r unconqucrlble determination to carry
OF " .,o noble work are the best pledge they can
olt W. ~ narcnts for the improvement of Their
cn1iu.tt. ror terms and other particulars, apply to
afo Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
.,opelansas, Sept. 25, 1858.
nnNyENT AND ACADEMY OF THE
lnIWACULATE CONCEPTION. -. Opelousas
The Institution will he reorened by the Ladies' Of
.he :. Holy Cross" on the 10th of October, in the
W. Mn If Onenr1sas, forcle education of the Young
o;ias nj the Parish and of the surrounding
..;sbcs The location is most delightful and offers
III te exterior advantages which parents may de.
air air, for their children. The system of Education
s @ omtrace all the branches taught in the best In
Gr,mnlar, Composition, Rhetoric, Eocntion, applied
~ the French and English Languages, to both of
Which the utmost attention will be paid, and both of
,rh;eh the pupils will most carefully be trained to
no,l and write with correctness, elegance and flu.
pny; eney; Writing; Geography, sacred and profane-
Ancient aud Modern History, Mythology, Arithme,
H. Rank Keeping, tho eleneGtS nf Algebra and tie
nmetry, Natural Philosophy, Natural History Do
nestic Economy, Sewing, Embroidery, Artificial
Flnwers. Drawing, Painting, Vocal and dInstrumental
Music This last branch will be taught by distin'
uns,ed artist tst arrived from NewOrleans.
sNothiag will be omitted to kinde in the pupils a
vivid emulation f-r learning. The greatest atten.
Non will also be paid to develop their minds, form
;heir hearts arsl elevate their character. They will
Nave nothing to fear from evil examples or evil as
socistons, remaining at all times within the cneln-
u,re of the house. and under the eyes of kind tench
rs who will watch over their morals with maternal
afaction. They shall receive no visits, except from
their parents relations. who will be allowed to see
them in the parlor on Thursdays after the morning
class, and on Sundays after the high mass.
The utmost attention will be paid to the health of
the plpils. The diet will be wholesome and abund
ant. fhe sick will be nnrsed withmaternal vigilance
and tenderness.
Religion is the groundwork of Education The
Institution is CatlpIic however, young Ladies who
NAV belong to other denominations will he received,
on the only condition OF conforming to the public
exercises Of the bonse.
To enable parents to send their children at an ear
lier age to schonla child may profit from the age
of seven or eight. and even sooner-to keep them
longer and send several Of them at once, the most
moderate prices have been adopted: For board and
Tuition sioO per scholastic year of ten mouths, pay
able sem-lnnually or quarterly in advance Diy
scholars will pay $50 $50 $40 for the scholastic
year, according to their are aud the classes they will
attend Music the Fiano Guitar will be charged
S. permonth-Sl per month for the use of the pianos
3per month FOR Tpctl M,tsie in advance.
Parents will hive to supply their children with
books and paper. aid provide for the washing of
their clothes. Expenses incurred in sickness will
also be charged them.
Borders viii lriTe II be supplied at their ell
france Wit! m'isket'e tr. Sufficient qfpntity of
sheets, halkets, towels and everyday cloths they
must also bring tile uniform consisting for the whole
yeir in bie dress, with cape of the same color
trimmed with black velvet two nnbonnets, one
blue, one of brown linen two wells, one blue two
yards one white. two yards spoon, fork, tumbier
and knife also 4 smill bneket. brushes combs, IA
pitcher, bowl aud la3sng glass.
Day scholars will attend the classes; studies and
re,reltioas; they will be allowed to taItn their din
neri the esa. Trey will also recet,e for their
m'ra' and la!leetlr! Improvement th.{ degree of
care, attention a,Al arlc!it sdctide that can lie
expected from persons exclusively devoted by reli
glon ani zeal ta tie eH"atiou of youth.
For further particulars apply to. SISTER MARY
or DGs sERf, Superior. or to The Rev. g. RAY.
MOSD, Rector the Catholic Church of Opelou.as.
Opcldusas, October II, 1857.