The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-20
/ I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY Of THE VISITATION
OTTUMWA. IOWA.

On rucsday. the a5th O-toher ses4, the aiste,s q
fhevisitateu opened an Academy for the instrue.ios
o. youns ladies'. In all the branches Of thorough
ito In German, French, ard Latin, Crsyon ana
Pencil Drawing, Painting n OIL and Water coiors
With lessons IN Vocal Musc and the Piano, Harp,
ana Guitar, also In an kfnds Of Needle work
The site OF Orumwa IL pleasant and healthy be-
Ing situated on Che beautiful Des Moipes Por iran
oew and subiimity :he scenery Of the ndi
country IS surpassed hy few places In THIS or any
reighborng State. The communic stion nv rairo al
renders the Academy easy Of access at all seasons Of
although but recently estabvi.bed In this p,.e,
yet other Institutions Of the Order have existed
neorished through INT the length and breadth OF the
land sncs l's9, when the frst Academy of the 81
talon soened at Georgetown, n. c., since viii en-,
ume tAey have enjoyed reputation exceeded by|
The Sisters of the Visitation although protest.
the O:thcne Faith win =. III times respect the reii-
s,oss ssMssof their pupisno discussion upon these
lninds sfs3esr pupils.
NE scholastic year is divided into forr term. OF
closing she ssth July. During the year there win be
Etoer examinations. mi-annual report is trans.
.nnon 20 ne parents OF each young lady giving AM
account OF n0 proficiency fn her studies.
Atthe snd OF each month the pupils will be as-]
semoled in the presence Of their teachers, and .,
and attention to the rates Of the school To excite
them to emulation, all vino have distingu she d them
sevss IN their respective classes as well as by
u.
To give ease of manners, as we'll a. to contribute
70 the Improvement OF the young ladies, q MUSICAL
Society Is formed, composed Of those who learn
Music. either vocal or Instrumental AT the end Of
each quarter this society win give Concert the la
dies OF the institution being present which pa
vsnts ofFupiis are invited.
To contribute to the exact observance OF rules and
porte ana aniab!e department.. the young iadies
are divided inse tive circles. A Grown and Gold
Medal awarded to the FIRST In the senior circle
Grown to the first in She 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
English branches, per annum.. $40, 90
Fer quarter. 90, 90
For washing. per quarter .......... 500
For bed and bedding, per quarter $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For Instruction on the Piano with use of instru.
Harp. With use Of instrument 1000 1000
Vocal lessons In class ............ 1000
For lessons in French and German, by native WV
Ins'?assien Il Oil PsniiaS per 40, Zoo
:. Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 800
Tuition in the i. and End classes per quarter 1890
I. t.nds'A i. ....:::.:.:. So So
Boarders are required to bring With them the or.
binary table furniture consisting Of knife and fork
silver fork preferredl silver spoon, tumbler, four
table napkins six towels. two dark colo red dressing
rowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
In addition to the above the Sisters Of y Vista.
ton teach the parish school for the benefit Of those
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
I For the oldW and more advanced pupils per
Terms 70, ,he.bove charge: Invariably in advances.
No deduction made except in case Of serious Ill.
4 ness. PHYSICIANS fees paid by the parents.
Oct. 81, 1sG4tf ch45-l6