The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-03-30
i I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
OETUMwA, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the 25th October 1864 the Sisters OF
theVisitaton opened Academy for the instruction
ofyoung ladies, in all the branches Of a thorough
English and Classical education including instruc.
ton in German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting Oil md Water Cnlnrs,
with lessons In Vocal Music and the Plano, Harp,
and Guitar, also In all kinds of Needle work.
The site of Ottumwa is pleasant and healthy, be-
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Mones Fer gran
deur and spb1imty :he scenery Of the surroundin
country Is surpassed by few places In this or any
| neghboring State. The communication by railroad
the Academy easy OF access at all seasons Of
the yea..
Although but recently established In this place,
vet other Institutions OF the Order have existed and
hourished through the length and breadth OF the
land since lIs9, when the first Academy of the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, u. c., since which
timetaey have enjoyeda reputation exceeded by
The Sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the re
gious their pupis-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
given to the morals and manners we'll as the
minds oftheir pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven weeks each--oommencing list September. and
closing the 18th July. During the year there will be
four examinations. semi-annuaI report is trans
mitted to the parents Of each young lady giving an
account Of her proficiency In her studies.
Atthe end OF each month the pupils will be as
semoled 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 we'll by
| emplary CO duct, viii be awarded by the Superior
To give ease of 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 mt md to which
rents ofrupils are invited
To contribute to the exact observance of rules and
| polite and amiab Bile department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles A 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
a ~ he to deli
TERMS.
For hoard and tuition in the common and higher
English branches, per annum.. ........ ..S160,s
rer quarter -..-................ 4oW
For washing, per quarter ................... sos
For bed and bedding, per quarter............. 25t
DAY SCHOLARS
For Instruction on the Piano with use of instru-
Harp, with Of 1000
Vocal lessons in class 1000
Private lessons. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL, 90
For lessons in French and German, by native
Instruction In Oil Painting, per -. 100
| Water Colors. q" go. .....- TOO
Crayon and Pencil Drawing. 500
Tuition In the LIST and End classes quarter 1000
:" +" and5th 9. ............ 500
Bcarders are required 70 bring with them the or.
binary able furniture consisting OF knife and fork
silver 70 rs preferredl silver spoon ,umbier, -four
table NAPKINS six towels two dark cUored 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. T..
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in advance
No dedu cticn made except in case of serious Ill.
ness. p hyscian's fees paid by the parents.
Oct. 81, 1s64tf ch4516