The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-03-09
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ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION


On Tuesday, the 25th 0ctober, 1864 the Sister, Of
theVisation opened an Academy for the fnstruetion
ofyoung ladies, In all the branches of a thorough
English and Classical education, including instruc
ton In German, French, and Latin, Crayou and
Pencil Drawing, Painting Oil and Water CoIors
with lessons In Vocal Music and the Piano, Harp
and Guitar, also In all kinds of Needle rxork,
1he site OF Ottumwa is pleaeant and healthy. be-
ing situated the beautiful Des Moines For gran
country Is surp assed by few places IN this az
neighboring State. The commune ato on by rairo ad
renders the Academy easy Of at all seasons Of
the yeas:
Although but recently established In this p,ace.
vet other Institutions Of the Order have existed and
flourish ed the length and breadth Of the
land since 19o, when the first Academy of the al
tation opened ct Georgetown, n. o., since viii ch
time they have enjoyed reputation exceeded by
The sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faithswilst att times respect the reli
sious belief pupisno discussion upon these
matter being permitted Special attention will be
given TO the morals and manners as we'll IS the
minds oftheir rnpils. 50 fEF
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
closing the 18th July During the year there will be
four examinations. semi-annual report is trans
mitted to the parents Of each young lady giving an
account OF her proficiency In her studies. SO N
At the end Of each month the pupils will be as
sembIed In the presence of their teachers, and a
report made Of their progress in their studies,
them to emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes well by ex-
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. At the end of
each quarter this society will give Concert, the Ia
dies Of the institution being and to which pa
rents ofrupis are invited. sRt
To contribute to the exact observance OF rules and
polite and amlsble department., the young ladies
are divided into two circles Grown and Gold
Crown to the first In the junior circle. 1ssah
Letters written received by the young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous to delivery.
t,t @ TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common and higher
English branches, per annum $3.50 90
FER Quarter. .-................... 40 90
For washing, per quarter ................... 500
For bed and bedding, per quarter. $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use of instru.
Harp. with use Of instrument % Zoo 90
Vocal lessons. in class 1000
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, per term ....- ............ 800
Instructionin on Painting, per term :. 1900
Crayon and Pencil Drawing. 500
ru',on in the 1st and End quarter 1890
!. az snd''h q ......... S,SS
Boarders required to bring with them the or.
dinary able furniture consisting Of knife and fork
s1ver fe rk preferredla silver spoon tumbler four
table napkins, six towels, two dark coIored dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
toilette. q Ills
In addition to the above the Sisters Of Il Vista.
ZION teach the parish school for the benefit of those
who may not attend the Academy.
EZY TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT. 9 q
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in advance
| No dedu ctcn made except in case of serious i'll
ness. hyscian's fees paid by the parents.
+ Oct. 81, 1s64N ch+516