The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-09-21
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
CTTUMW A, IOWA.

CTTUMWA, IOWA. .r.
On Tuesday the 25th October, 1864, the Sisters Of
theviststion open ed an deny for the insruc'oh
Of young ladies, In all the branches of n thorough
English and Classical education, including insiruc.
ton in German, French, and Latin, Crsyon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting or nd Water Colors,
with lessons Vocal Music and on the Piano, Harp,
and Guitar, also in all kinds of Needle work.
IS The site OF ottumws is pleaeant and healthy, be-
ing situated the beaatisa Des Moines. For gran
6enr and sublimity the scenery OF the surrounding
country Is surpassed by few places IN this any
7peighboring State. The communications by railroad
renders the Academy easy of access at all seasons Of
the yea. ~ r.a,ssgs g saa -... -sE d.. , b.
Although but recently established ia Ills place,
yet other Institutions Of the Order have existed and
fourshed through the length aud breadth Of the
land since 1899, when the drst Academy of the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, ID. c., since viii Oh
time they have enjoyeda reputation exceeded by
none in the country. ....--.
the Catholic faith will all times respect the re
sious oeief OF their pupts-rr discussion Upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will he
given to the morals aud manners we'll as the
minds Of their pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven W eeks each-comme enc ny LIST September. and
closing the 18th july During the We ar there win be
four examinations. semi annual report is trans
mitted to the parents of each Young iidy giving an
sccount of her proficiency in her studies.
Al The end or each month the pupils VIII De as
sembled in the presence of their teachers, and a
report made of their progress In their studies
and attention the rules OF the school To excite
them to emulation all who have distinguished thcm-
selves in their respective classes as we'll as by ex-
snaplary co niaust, will be awarded BY the Superior.
To give ease OF man ners, we'll as TO conlribute
to the impro vement Of tse young lqhtv5, tnsicaf
Society Is formed, composed of those Who learn
Music, either vocal nr instrumental. Atlht end of
each quarter this society will give Co Se la
dies of the institute being present nd 80 ach pa
rents ofPupils afe Invited. ...-. ...r !
To contribute TO the exact Observance or rules sn
a polite and anna BILE department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. A Grown and Goii
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle
Gro n tn H.. hrst m he m q ircAt
Lssters written or Teeeiyedb by the Young ladies'
are examined by che Superior previous 'e delivery
TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common and higher
English branches, p n annala. 90. $1,000
Per Quarter ..-.,.-.,...... - 90
For washing, per quarter ........ .......,... 800
For bed AID bedding. per quarter ........... s,oa
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on',he Piano with USE II nstru.
Harp, with uie Of instrument " 1000
Vocal lessons m class 1890
For lessons in French and German, By native
Teachers, e, term $500 ,S Sno
Crayou and encE Drawing :. :, 20
Tuition in the LIST and snd casses.per quarter leoo
!. s s,ssnd :. .-,....,.., $40 $40
col Boarders are required to bring With them the or
nary table furniture consisting q knife and fork,
tslver fork preferredra silver gpson tuuble four
table napkins six towels two dark colo red dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
toilette.
In addition to ,he shove the sisters Of . Vista
ton teach RAJ s school for the benefit OF those
who may not attend the Academy.
rrHMs IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the older aud more advanced pupils per . ;,
n. q 81
Terms for the above charges invariably in ance
No deduction made except in case Of serious i'll
ness. Physician's fees paid by the parents.
Oct. 81, ls64-tf ch&5-l6