The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-03-16
I I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY or THE VISITATION
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1854 the sisters OF
theVsitation opened AGA deny 70 the instruction
Of young ladies, in all the branches of a thorough
English and Classical education, including instruc-
ton in German, Ere nch, and Latin, Crayon aud
Pencil Drawing, Painting n Oil and Water CnInrs
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano, Harp
and Guitar, also In all kinds Of Needle work.
The site OF 0ttumwa is pleaesht and healthy, be-
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines For gran
deur and sublimity :he scenery of the surrounding
country is surpassed by few places in this or any
neighboring State. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at all Of
the yea..
Although but recently established in this place
yet other institutions Of the Order have existed and
fourshed through ont the length and breadth OF the
land since 1899, when the first Academy of the 81.
tation opened at Georgetown, u. O., since viii Oh
time they have enjoyed reputation exceeded by
none In the country.
The Sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will AZ all times respect the reli
gious pupils-no discussion upon these
gwen TO the morals and manners we'll the
minds Of their pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms of
eleven weeks each-commencing LIST September. and
closing the 18th july During the year there will be
TOUR examinations. semi annual report is trans.
account Of her proficiency her studes e''s ~
AT the end Of each month the pupils will be
semoled In the presence of their teachers, and
and attention to the rules Of the school, To excite
them to emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves In their respective classes as well as by
emplary cone duct, will be awarded by the Superior.
TO give ease of manners, as well as to contribute
to the Improvement of the young ladies, Musical
Music, either vocal or instrumental At the end of
each quarter this society will give Concert the la
dies Of the institution being present and 20 which pa
rents ofPupis are INVITED. fa.r#
To contribute to the exact observance OF rules and
polite and amiable deportme emit, the young ladies
are divided Into two circles A Crown and Gold
Medal Is awarded to the first in the senior circle
Grown to the first 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
English branches, per annum.. ...sl6o.00
Fer quarter. Observation-Disclosures. 40,0
For washing, per quarter ........ ......... 800
For bed and bedding, per quarter ............ so
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use of instru-
Harp, with use Of instrument. 2ooo
Tutar, ................ 90
npcal Iessons.ln cass ..-..-.-.-.-. lo0o
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, per term Observation-Disclosures. 300
Instruction in Oil Painting, per term..... -. 1890
. Water Colors. -. 49,. ron
Z" Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 500
Tuition In the lst and End classes per quarter
.t and 5th !" ............ eco
Z" 9Th ........ 400
binary able furniture consisting knife and fork
(siver fe rk preferred) silver spoon tumbl err four
table napkins six towels two dark colo red dressing
gowns, and the usual ARTICLES necessary for the
toilette.
In addition to the above the Sisters Of u 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 dedu ction made except in Of serious i'll
ness. physicians fees paid by the parents.
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