The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-15
| I'VE JESUS. i'a d
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
OTTUMWA, IOWA.


On Tuesday, the 25th october. 1864 the Sisters Of
devastation opened cademy 70 the instruction
OF young ladies, in all the branches OF thorough
hngnsh ana classical education, including instruc-
t,oh IN herman, French, and Latin, Ora Won and
Pencil Drawing, Painting In Oil and water Colo rs
VIII ~ ocal Music and on the Piano, Harp
and Guitar, also In all kinds Of Needle work
The site of Ottumwa is pleaeant and healthy b..
ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines For gran
deur and sublimity .he scenery of the roundina
country Is surpassed by few places in this or any
neighboring State The commu mic att on by railroad
the year. ...r. - 49,. 80
Although but recently established in THE ,,,..
yet other Institutions OF the Order have exist and
hourished through out the length and brea th OF the
landsince 1879, when the first Academy Of the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, ID. c. since viii CHI
time they have enjoyeda reputation exceeded by
none in the country. y... ..-.
The Sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith win NJ all times respect the reli-
gous their pupils-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted Special attention will he
given to the morals and manners as we'll as tn.
minds oftheir pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four term. OF
eleven weeks each-commencing 1st September. and
closing the 18th July. During the year there will be
four examinations. semi annual report is trans.
mtted to the parents Of each young lady giving an
account of her proficiency in her studies.
Atthe end Of each month the pupils will be as
report made of their progress in their .,a All"
and attention to the rules Of the school To excite
them to emulation, all VINO have distinguished them.
serves In their respective classes well by ex
emplary con duet, will be awarded by the Superior
To give ease of man ners, we'll as to contribute
TO The Improvement Of the young ladies, Musical
Society is formed, composed of those who learn
Music, either vocal or Instrumental At the md of
each quarter this society win give Concert the la
dies of the Institution being present nd which pa
rents ofPupils are invited. ...# . ..-.. .,s -. ~.
To contribute to the exact observance of rules and
a polite and amisble department., the young ia,ie,
are divided into two circles. A Grown aud Gold
Medal Is warded to the first in the senior circle
Grown to the FIRST in the iurAior circle. H
Letters written received by the Young ladies
are examined by The Superior previous to delivery
TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common ard higher
English bra inches, per annum :. :. sISn 30
- Sen. :. Fer quarter. 1910
For washing, per quai ter ........ ......... soc
For bed and bedding, per quarter. .......... ESQ
DAY SCHOLARS a.anI FL. .
For instruction on the Piano with use Vt instrr.
Harp, with Of instrument 300
Guitar, - |" T ..... -. II. ..,' 1ono
Vocal lessons. in elias, i0Gs
For lessons in French and German, by native
instruction in oil Painting. per term, ,S"S
- ..t'' Water COOrs. " . 7 No
q :. Crayop aud Pencil Drawinr -. Sea
Tuition In the Island End cas1es,per quarter 1000
:, 90 $50 - ....-.. ESQ
" 9Th "0 %" ..,..':''-'. tx
boarders are required 10 bring with them the or
binary able furniture, Consisting Of knife and FORK
silver erk rrcfrrredN silver sroon tumhler four
table napkins six tnr els two DARK colerrd Dire ,snE
rowrs, and the usual aItiSles necessary for tho
In addition to the Shove the Sisters ~ to vly;,s.
ton teach the parish school FOR tie benefs Of tao.
who may not attend the Academy. .A..'a ..''.'7t
TERMS IN THUS Departments. IT. 8
For the Older and more advanced pnpils per
Terms for the above charges invarisFFr IN afvnnce.
No deiseticn made EXCEPT in sass efstriou'iI i'll
ness. PHYSICIANS fees paid by the parents.
Ort. u, ls'4-tf chf5l6 sts' ifr.