The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-22
| I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
oTTUMWA, IOWA.

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On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1884, the Sister. Of
OF young ladies, In all the branches OF thor ugh
English and Classical education, including instrue-
IN and on Latin otay"n ana
with lessons In Vocal Music and on the Piano. Harp,
and Guitar, also in all kinds of Needle work,
The site Of ottumwa Is pleaeant and healthy, be-
ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines For gran
deur and subiimity .he scenery of the surrounding
country Is surpassed by few places In this or any
neighboring tate. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy ofaccess at all seasons Of
the year.
vet other Institutions of the Order have existed and
ourished through out the length and Of the
land since 1899, when the first Academy Of the vsi
tation opened at Georgetown, DC, since which
time they have enjoyeda reputation exceeded by
none in the country. H.. So.
The Sister. of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the re
gious belief of their pupilsno discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention VIII be
given to the morals and manners as well as the
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
four examinations. semi annual report is trans
mitted to the parents of each young lady giving an
account of her efficiency in her studies.
At the end Of each month the pupils will be as
sembled in the presence of their teachers, and
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 classes as well as by ex-
emplary duct, Will be awarded by the superior.
To give of man ners, as we'll as to contribute
to the improvement OF the young ladies, Musical
Society is formed, composed of those who learn
Music either vocal or instrumental. At the end OF
each quarter this society will give Concert, the la
dies of the institution being csen and to which pa
rents Of pupils are invited.
To contribute to the exact observance Of rules and
a polite and amiable department, the young ladies
divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the first 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 to delivery.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common and higher
English branches, per annum. ...Sl6O,00
Per Quarter. ................... 40,Ot
For washing, per quarter ........... soc
For bed and bedding per quarter ............ a,oA
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use Of instru.
Harp, with US. Of 1000
Gultar, .........-...-.... HhO
Vocal lessons in class -. TOGO
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, Per term OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5,he
Instruction in Oil Painting per term. -. roo
Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 5.ne
Tuition in the is and End casse',rer quarter is"s
/" ! andsth ...... . So
Boarder, are required to bring with them tn. or
binary table furniture. consisting G knife and fork,
(sver fe RI prcfsrred) q silver spoon tumhles four
table napkins, six wels two dark coored dre,sinE
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for She
toilette.
In addition to the shove The Sisters Of Il vista
ton tie ach the parish school for the beneft Of those
who may not attend the Academy
.. TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT
For the older and more advanced pupils per
rerm. for the .bov. charges Invariably IL .drs.ss.
NO deduction made except in vase fseriou' lib
ness Physicians fees paid by the parents.
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