The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-01

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ACADEMY o. THE VISITATION
'E oTTuMwA, IOWA.
On Tuesday, the 25th 0ctoher, 1884, the Sisters Of
devastation opened Academy for the instruction
English and Classical education including instruc-
ZION IN 6erman, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing Painting y Oil md Water Colors,
and Guitar, also in all kinds of Needle work.,
1he site of Otumwa Is pleaeant and healthy, be.
Ing situated on the beautiful Dcs Moines. For gram
deur and sublimity .he scenery Of the surrounding
country is surpassed nv few places in this or any
neighboring Slate. The commune alton by railroad
renders the Academy easy of access at all Of
the yeas.
Although but recently established In this place.
vet other Institutions of the Order have existed and
ourished through ont the length and breadth the
land since 1870, when the first cademy of the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, u. O., ssince which
time they have enjoycda reputation exceeded by
The Sisters Of the Visitation although profess ing
the Catholic faith will AZ all times respect the reli-
gions belief oftheir pupis-no discussion WON these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
given to the morals and manners as we'll as the
minds oftheir pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms OF
eleven weeks cach-comm-ncing LIST September. and
| closing the 10Th July. During the year there will be
four examinations. A semi-annual report Is trans
| account of her proficiency in her studies.
At the end OF each month the pupils win be as
sembled in the presence Of their teachers, and a
report made of their progress in their studies.
aud attention TO the rules OF the school To excite
them to emuaton,n NIL who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes as well as by ex-
emplary duct, will be awarded by the Superior.
To give ease OF man ners, as well as to contribute
10 the Improvement Of The young ladies, n MUSICAL
Music, either vocal instrumental. At the end II
each quarter this society will give Concert the la
dies Of the institution being present nj 70 which pa
rents ofrupils a invited.
To contribute to the exact observance Of rules and
polite and ami lille department.. the young ladies
are divided intn two circles. \ Crown and Gold
Medal Is awarded to the first in the senior circle u
Grow II to the first in the junior circle. #asHE
Letters written or received by the young In di es
are eAa,nnedby the Superior previous to delivery.
TERMS.
For board and tui'ion in the common and high. r
English branches, pr annum $3.50. :. :. $iia, y
Per Qaarter.... : .............. 1870
For washing, per quater .......... $50
For he'd AMI bedding, per quarter ......... 2,tO
DAY SCHOLARS
For Instruction on the Piano with use u in.trn-
Harp, with use cf Instrument, .......... 2n,oO
| Vocal L. sous. in class ........... -. in.CO
Private l,s>,'nS ............. .... 1900
For lessons IN french and German, by native
i teachers, or fer,n ......... 500
Instruction in OIL Painting per Term =. is,m
"
- Crayon anu Pencil Drawing 80. SEQ
TtD in the Isl and 2nd CLASSES per quarter 10 90
Sd :. 49, .... 500
/ 5f7" and5th -v........... 6,U0
| 9Th . ............ 400
fomtders are required 10 hrirg with them The j.
binary table furtitn,c si,iip 81 knife and fork
(silrr forl lrchrrr0a silver sroou, tun,blcr, four
table haItirs fix towels. dark colo red fr, ssr
J gowns, and the usual ARTICLES necessary for the
/ toilette.
In addition to the shove the Sisters Of q Vista
ton teach th- parish schsnl for the benefit OF hose
who may not attend tise academy.
| TERMS IN THIS BSakRryENT .sa
! For the Older and more adv. ncaT pupils per
J IS IN Htn.. 81 sd
Terms for the ahnve rhYryrs Invariably in adv ,nce
! No dchncticn made except In Ease Of riouf III.
ness. T. Il, sclan's fees paid ny the parents.
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