The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-08-24
1 I'VE JESUS. %
ACADEMY Of THE VISITATION
OTTUMW A, low a.

On Tuesday the 75th October, 1884 the Sisters OF
theVisitaton opened an Academy for the inrtrusSop
of young ladies, in all the braBshes OF thorough
English and Classical education including instrnc-
| ton in German, French, and Latin, Crsyon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting OIL and Water Cnlors,
with lessons In Vocal Music and on the Piano, Harp
| and Guitar, also in all Kinds OF Needle work.
The site of 0ttunws is pieseant and healthy, be-
ing situated the beautiful Des Moinss FOR gran
deUr and sublimity .he scenery of the surround
country 10 surpassed by few places in this or any
| neighborng State. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy OF access at all seasons of
| the year. ~ '--
! Although bnt recently established in this place,
other institutions Of the Order have existed asd
ourished through ant the length ami breadth OF the
land since $780, when the FIRST Academy OF the ST.
tation opened at GsorgetoSn, DC, since viii Oh
time they have enjoy ed reputation exceeded b.
| zone in the country. .an...a a cod F.. .s
The Sisters of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will AZ all times respect the re
yous of their pnpilsno discussion upon these
| matter being permitted Special attention will be
given TO the morals and manners as well US the
mi nds Of their pupils. $50
The scholastic year Is divided into four terms Of
I eleven weeks each-commencing LIST September and
closing the 10Th July During the year there will be
four examinations semi-ann nal report is trans
mitted to the parents OF sach young lady giving an
| account of her proficiency in her studies. 60 fr
At The end of each month the pupils VIII be as
| sembled in the presence OF thelrteachers, and a
report made of their progress in their studies,
and attention to the rules OF the school To excite
tn EN- to emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes as well as by ex
| empary duct, viii be awarded by The Superior
|
4 10 the improvement II the young ladies, Musical
\ Society is formed, composed OF those who learn
Music, either vocal or Instrumental At the end OF
en- quarter this society will give aConcert tue Ia
dies Of the institution being present and TO which pa
| rents ofPupils are invited. u ~. ~ - ....
To contribute to the exact obs OF rules and
| polite and anna BILE department, the young ladies
| are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle
| Grown to the first In the junior circle.
| Letters written received by the Young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous to delivery
| =. a--.~h TERMS. .,....gs
For board and tuition in the common and highei
! English branches, per annum. ........ .-.$looot
| Per Quarter. ................-.... 4o,ot
For bed and bedding, per quarter. sot
| DAY SCHOLARS III
For instruction on the Piano with use Of instru.
Harp, with us. Of in.iransn, 100
Vocal lessons, in class ........... ........ 100
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, per term ......... ............. b,O
Instruction In Oil Painting, per term. 1870
S Mater uslG 10 S.n., nr:w;n. 100 s sS
Tuition in the LIST and snd classes, quarter oo
| % .. s-.-..... e,o
:" .. 4andsth " :. 60
Boarders are required to bring with them the or
binary able furniture, consisting OF knife and fork
(silver 70 RI prefsrred silver spoon, tum6er, fou
gowns, and the usual articles necessary Tor the
toilette. .e u. - s-.
ton teach the parish school for the bsnsat Of thes,
who may not attend the Academy.
/ TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in advance
No deduction made except In case OF serious Ill
ness. Physicians foe. paid by the parents.
Oct. ~, ls64tf chI5-l6