The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-10-05
I I'VE JESUS
ACADEMY Of THE VISITATION
CTTuMWA, IOWA,


On Tuesday the 2Sth October, 1854 The Sisters Of
theyistation opened Aca denny for'he instruction
OF young ladies, In all the branches Of thorough
English and Classical education nciud' us instrue-
tion in German, French, ami Latin, crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting n OF nd Water Colors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano, Harp,
and Guitar, ais o In al kinds Of Needle work.
The site Of O.tGUlwa is pieassnt and healthy, be-
ing situated the beautiful Des MoiAes For gran
ieuF and subitmity he scenery Of the surrounding
country is sur passed by few places In this any
peighboring 81 ate. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy of at all seasous OF
ID yea.
Although Int recently established in this place.
yet Other Institutions "f the order have existed and
foUrished rroUy' mt h. length and hr-a dth Of the
land since 1899 wuea she first Academy OF the v ST.
tstion opened at Georsetowu, u, c. sine viii oh
time they have enjoyed reputation" -Seeehed by
none in the country.
The Sisters of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect he reii-
ginUs belief Of their pupilDo tiscussinu Rp"n these
matter being permitted Special attcution will he
given 10 the morals aud manners sell as the
mlHds OF their pupils
The scholastic year Is divided into four terms o,
eleven weeks Vach-coUnul LIST Seri-mber. and
closing the 18th July During the year there will be
four sSami cations. sem.annuai report Is trans
mited 70 the parents o. each young Lady giving an
account OF her proficiency ia her studies
Atthe end OF each month she pupils will be A.
sembled in the presence of their teachers, and a
report made OF their progress In their studies
and attention to the rUles Of the school. To excite
them To emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classrs as weh IS by ex
empIafy corGuct, VIII be AWARDED by shS Soperlor
To give ease Of man GERS. we'll As I" contribute
TO the impro ement OF the yoGrR lISi-s. dustea
society Is formed, composed OF those VINO learn
Music, either vocal nT Instrumental. At the end o
each quarter this soc,ety viii give Cstcert, the Ia
dies Of the iusttuton being present and 10 which pa
rents ofPupils Z invited.
TO contribute 10 the exact Observance OF rules ana
polite aud am. nle deportmvnt, the y"ans iadie,
are divided into two circles 4 Crown aud oole
Medal is awarded torhe first n the senior circle
Crown to the 6rs, in the junior circle
Letters written OF received by the young ladies
are exsluined by the superior previous 10 delivery
.... GsH1S, .-.
For board and tutioa In the oonmon and higher
English branches per anaura. ......... $l6D %
Per NuNFssr.... .......-...,.. ioW
For Washing, quarter ........ ...........a Son
For bed anu oeotias, Pss quarter ....,...... 2,ot
DAY SCHOLARS .....
For inst rae,ion on the Piano with use of instra-
Harp with use Of instrument .............. soet
Guitar, I" ...............-.. f3,e
Vocal Lessons in class ........... -. loss
For lessons IN french and German, BY native :,
Instruction in oil Printing, psr srm =. 1900
" Crsyon ana Penen Drawing -. s,So
Tuition in the Is. and 2nd classes per quarter 700
" ! .na5sh " ...,......., ss
Boaraers required 20 bring with them she or.
diGary able furniture. consisting Of knife and fork,
tsyey 70 RI Preferred silver spoon, tumbler, four
table napkins siS tow els dark colered dressing
gowns, and the usual articles nttesss.ry hes the
toilette
IA addition 10 tbe above the sisters 81 Vista.
ton teach tha parish school for the bencds o. those
Tho may not attend he Acadeay. ....a ....s
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the Older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges invariably In advance.
No aeduetiCu Gatr except asr - serious Iii
ness Physicians fees paft bS 'ht pageuts. ~
Oct. q, rs64-,f eh+5.lt ~.