The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-08-24
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oTTuMWA, IOWA.
on Tuesday the 25th October, 1854, the Sisters Of
eVisitatiou opened a Academy for the instruction
of young ladies, in all the branches OF thorough
English and Classical education, including instrnc-
tion in German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting Oil and Water Colors'
withaessons in Vocal Music and on the Piano, 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. For gran
deur and sublmity ;he scenery Of the Surrounding r
neghboring 81 ate. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy of access at all seasons OF
/ Although but recently established In this place,
vet other institutions Of the Order have existed anu
hourished through ont the length and breadth o. te
land since lTq9 when the first Academy ofthe ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, DC, since WIN en-
time they have enjoyeda reputation exceeded ny
The Sisters of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the rel1
gous oeefof theirpupiis--no discussion upon t,'Gss
matter being permitted. Special attention viii ne
given to the morals aud manners as well as the
minds OF their pupiis. ..-..
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven weeks eacil--comme ncing LIST September and
ccsng the 18th July. During the year there VIII be
four examinations. A semi annual report is trans
nlited to the parents of each young lady giving an
account of her proficiency in her studies. 49,
At the end Of each month the pupils viii be as
IN ' of sr pToSres in their studies
and attention to the rules of the school, TO excite
til TN to emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes as well as by ex-
emplary co duct, 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. Az the end or
each quarter this society will give Ceucert, the Ia
dies of the institution being present andto which pa
rents of pupils are invited.
To contribute to the exact observance Of rules and
polite and amiable department, the young ladies'
are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle
Grown to the first in the Junior circle.
Letters written 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........ ...$l6o,oe
Per Quarter. observation-disclosures. 1000
For washing, per quarter ........... b,t0
For bed and bedding, per quarter ........... s,ao
DAY SCHOLARS
For Instruction on the Piano with use ofinstru.
Harp arp with use use Of instrument 2o,oS
Guitar, - ..........-...... l2,v0
Vocal lessons. in class ......... =. -. 1910
For lessons Fie nch and German, by native
teachers, er term 800
instruction in OIL Painting, per term. 1870
- " Water CulVrS, 100
Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 500
Tuition in the LIST and snd classes per quarter 1920
and 5th ........... 500
Eoaraers required TO bring with them the or.
(siver rk preferreC silver spoon, tumber, four
table napkis six towels, two dark colored dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
toilette.
IL 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.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the Older and more advanced pupils per
Terms tine above charges invariably in advance.
NO deducticn made except in case of serious III
ness. Physicians fees paid by the parents.
Oct. q, loG4-tf chi5ld