The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-05-04
I I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY or THE VISITATION


On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1884, the Sisters Of
thevisitaton ope ned Academy for the instrucion
OF young ladies', in all the branchesaof a thorough
English and Classical education, including insruc-
ton In German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencii Drawing, Painting n Oil and Water Colors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano Harp,
sna Guitar, also In all kinds Of Needle work. n. ,
The site Of ottumwa is pieaeant and healthy, be-
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines For gran
heur ana sublimity the scenery Of the snrround ne
country Is surpassed by few places 10 this or any
neighboring State. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at all seasons OF
Although hut recently established In this place.
yet other Institutions Of the Order have existed and
foHrished throughout the length and brea dh Of the
land since 1899, when the first Academy of the si.
tation opened at Georgetown, u. c.. since wbj ch
tlme they have enjoyed reputation exceeded by
The Sisters of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will a. all times respect the reli-
gious belief of their pupis-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention, will be
given to the morals and manners as we'll as tho
minds. OF their pupils. ~ IA
The scholastic year is divided into four term, OF
eleven weeks each--commencing list September and
closing the 18th July. During the year there will be
four examinations. semisannual report is trans
mtted to the parents of each young lady giving an
account OF her proficiency in her studies. "a
1.-The end OF each month the pupils viii be as
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 disn guish.d them.
selves in their respective classes well by ex-
emplary conduct, will be awarded by the Superior
10 give ease OF manners, as well as to contribute
20 the Improvement OF the young ladies, a Musical
Society is formed, composed Of those who learn
Music, either vocal or Instrumental. At the end of
each quarter this society viii give Concert, the la
dies Of the institution being present and which pa
rents ofpupils are invited
To contribute to the exact observance OF rules and
polite and amiable 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. st s#
Letters written recev ed by the young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous to delivery
TERMS. ra4a an
For hoard and tuition in The common and higher
English branches per annum. $iSa ~
Per Quarter.... 40 on
For washing, per quarter ........... 300
For bed and bedding per quarter ......... 25e
DAY SCHOLARS srs..I 10. .#.a
For instruction on the Piano with use VI instrn: ira
Harp. with Of fnstsunsen, 1000
Guitar, e. 12,,upi
For lessons in French and erman, by native !.
teachers, term observation-disclosures. 500
Instruction in Oil Painting per term. -. lam
@ Water Colors, 60 ...... 100
Crayon and Pencil Drawing . Boa
Tuition in the 1t and 2nd Glasses, per quarter 90
:. :. 4and5th .......... e,%
roarders are ,qni,cd to bring with them the or
binary able furniture. consisting Of knife and fork.
silver foil Ircftrre,l silver sIoon tn,nbrr, four
table napl irs.sx towels. two dark colored dressing:
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the:
toilette ... a... IL. Il f.. il. f...as ra..,.e
In addition 10 The shove the Sisters ~ Il vista
ton teach the parish school for the benefit OF those
who may not attend the Academy. .rs - .F
Terms IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the oider and more advanced pupils per fsHn
Terms for the above charges invariabi, in advance
No deduction made eNceli in case q serious ill-
ness. p hysiciaB's fees paid by the parents.
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