The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13
I I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

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On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1864 the Sister. o,
Devastation opened AGA denny TO the instruction
OF young ladies' In all the branches Of a thor oneh
Enghsh and Classical education, including ins,ruc-
lion IN herman, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting n Oil and Water Colors
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano Harp
and Guitar, also in all kinds OF Needle work
The site Of Ottumwa Is pIeaeant and healthy he
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines. For gran.
deur and sublmity :he scenery of the surround ine
country Is surpassed by few places in this or any
neighboripg sif.e. The Communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at all seasons Of
the yea.
Although but recently established in this pIace
institutions Of the Order have existed and
nourshed through Jut the length and dh Of the
tation opened al Georgetown, D. c., since viii CHI
umetney have enjoyed reputation exceeded by
none In the country.
The Sisters OF the Visitation although profess ing
the catholic faith will ~ all times respect the reli
gous Deef OF their pupiIsno discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will he
given to the morals and manners as we'll as the
minds OF their pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
closing the 18th July. During the year Che will be
four examinations. semi -annual report Is trans
miited 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 az
semnled In the presence Of their teachers, and q
report made of their progress in their studies
and attention to the rules Of the school, Toexcite
them to emulation, all who have disnguishe ed them
selves In their respective classes as well as by
TO give ease OF manners, as well as to contribute
TO the Improvement OF the young ladies' a Musical
Society is formed, composed of those who learn
Music, either vocal or Instrumental At the end Of
each quarter this society viii give Concert, the Ia
dies OF the insttution being aud which pa
rents OF pupils are invited,
To contribute to the observance of rules and
q polite and amiable department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal Is awarded to the first in the senior circle
Crown to the frst In the junior circle.
Letters written or received by the young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous to delivery
TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common and higher
. Enghsh branches, per annum.. $4,000
For washing, per quarter ............... 500
For bed and bedding, per quarter............ $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use uf instru-
Harp, With use Of instrument 5000
Vocal lessons. in class ........... MINIMUM. 1000
Private lessons. ....................1 1900
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, per term .......... .......-..... 800
Instruction in Oil Painting, per term. 1900
Water Colors, I" go. 500. 700
Crayon and Pencil Drawing. 500
Tuition in tie i ss and End quarter 1920
{" tandsn I" .... ,,.'. 500
Boarders are required to bring with them the or
binary table furniture consisting knife and fork
(silver 70 rk preferredl silver spoon tumbler four
table napkins six towels dark colo red dressing
toilette.
In addition to the above the Sisters Of Il VISTA
ton teach the parish school for the benefit of those
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in advance
No deduction made except in case Of serious ILL
ness. Physicians fees paid by the parents
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