The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-09
= I'VE, JESUS
ACADEMY Of THE VISITATION
oTTUMWA, IOWA. ',.'~

On Tuesday, the 2.th October, 1864 the Sister. of
thevista ehed Academy for the insfruc.ion
Of young 1adies;fn all the branches of a thorough
English and Classicafsduestton; Including ins.ruc
Pencil Drawing, Painting n on AID water Colors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano, Harp
and Guitar, also IN all ki nds OF Neede-work' -
1he site Of Ottumwa is pleaeant and healthy, be-
Ing situfted xlc beautiful Des Moines. For gran
deur and sublimity .he scenery OF the surrounding
country is surpassed by few places in this or. an
neighboring State. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at seasons Of
the yea. Es-gEsss IutlHFf ng
yet other Institutions of the Order have existed and
fourished through ont the length and breadth 81 the
land Since 1879 when the first Academy efthe wei
tAtioh opened At Georgetown, ID. Co. since WHICH
time they have spj9yeda reputation exceeded by
The Sisters of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith win NJ all times respect the rel
gous belief Of their pupilsno discussion upoathess
matter being petmiued.s specfsI Attention win be
gwen To- hs sfai I,. and nd Hss.lnsrs y wei = tie
The scholastic year is divided into four terms of
eleven weeks each-commencin fst September. and
closing the 18th July. During the year erewill be
four examinations. semi-annual report Is trans.
mitted to theparents Of each young lady giving an
Al the end 81 each month The pupils. VIII be as,
report made Of their progress in their studies.
them emulation, al who have distin gushed thcu-
selves In their respective Glasses as well - by ex
emplary conduct, win be awarded by the Superior:
To give ease OF manners, as well as to contribute
to the improvement Of the young ladies, Musical
Society is formed, composed of those who learn
each quarter this society win give Concert, The Ia
rspta Of phpfis are fhviteS. =
polite and amiabie department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. A Crown and Gold
Medal Is awarded TO the hrst in the senior circle;
Crown to the first In the junior circle.
Letters written or received By the young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous 70 delivery.
TERMS. 80
For board and tuition IN the common and higher
english branches, per annum.. $3.50 90
fcr quarter. .................-... 1910
Tor washing, per quatter -.....- .-......... 300
For bed andbedding, per quarter $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use Of instru-
Harp. with use Of instrument $500
Vocal lessons. In class ............ ....... 1890
For $. in french and =, n.,,
teachers, ger term ..s..................s... 500
instruction in Oil Painting, per term. 1900
" s EGrayon AID r Penoir Or awins l.. s,So
Tuition in the Island sna classes, per qaarer 1900
|" 4and5th .-.......... ss'Sooo
EBoarders are required to bring with them the or
binary table furniture consisting of and fork,
lsilver fork preferred) silver spoon, tumber, four
table napkins SIX towels two dark colo red dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
toilette. IS ''-"';
In addition to the above the Sisters Of Il e Vista
lion teach the parish school for the benefit Of those
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS In THIS DEPARTMENT. ll
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in adv CO.
No deduction made except in case Of serious III
ness. Phi ysician's fees paid by the parents.
Oct. q, 1s64-n ch45-16