The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-08-31
| I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
OTTuMwh, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1864 the Sisters az
devastation opened Academy for the instruction
of young ladies, In all the branches of thorough
English and Classical education including instTue.
! ton in German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing. Painting Oil and Water COlors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and On the Piano Harm
| and Guitar, also in all kinds of Needle work.
| 1he site of 0ttumwa is pleaeant and healthy be-
ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines For gran.
deur and suhlimity :he scenery of the adj
! country is surpassed by few places in this any
| neighborng state. The communication by railroad
renders The Academy easy Of access at all seasons Of
| the yea:.
Although but recently est ablished in this pl ace
vet other Institutions Of the Order have existed asd
fourishef through mt the length nd breadth Of the
land since 1922 when the first Academy of the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, y. c., 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 all times respect the reli.
gious belief of their pupilsno discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
| given to the morals and manners as we'll as 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
four examinations. semi annual report is trans
mitted to the parents of each young lady giving
account of her proficiency in her studies.
Atthe end Of each month the pupils will be as
semhled 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 classes as well as by ex
emplary conduct will 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
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 which pa
rents ofpupils re invited.
TO contribute to the exact observance Of rules and
polite and amiable department, 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. ,0c
FER quarter. ......-............. 4o,oO
For washing, per quarter ....... ........... 500
For bed aud bedding, per quarter $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use Of instru-
Harp, with use Of instrument. 5000
Guitar, - " .................. 1900
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, per term OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500
Instruction in Oil Painting per term. ........ 1900
" Crayon and Pencil Drawing. 500
Tuition in the LIST and end classes, quarter 1000
:. :. and5th 9. ............ 500
" 9th " ........... 400
binary table furniture, consisting Of knife and fork,
(silyer 70 rk preferred silver spoon, tumb 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 Il 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 charge, in Invariably in advance.
No deduction made except in case of serious ILL.,
ness. Physicians fees paid by the parents.
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