The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
1--WE JESUS MTTT0 INT
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
OTTUMwA. IOWA.

oTTUMWA, IOWA. -
devastation opened Academy for the instruction
OF young ladies' in all the branches of a thor ough
English and Classical education, including instruc-
Pencil Drawing, Painting n Oil and Water Colors.
With lessons IN Vocal Music and on the Piano III arp
end Guitar, also IN all kinds Of Needle work,
The site Of Ottumwa is pleaeant and healthy be.
ing situated on the beautiful Des Mones For ~
deur and sublimity :he scenery OF the surroundina
neghboring State. The communicate by railroad
the yea.
Although but recently established in this place
yet other institutions Of the Order have existed and
ourished through ont the length and breadth Of the
land since l199 when the first Academy OF the 81.
| time they have enjoyeda reputation exceeded by
none In the country.
The Sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will a. all times respect the rei
gious belief pupilsno discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
given to the morals and manners as well as the
! The scholastic year is divided into four terms of
eleven weeks each--commencing LIST September and
four examinations. semi annual 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 VIII be as
sembled 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
tn IN to emu,asicn 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 man ners well rs to contribute
to the impre veneHt OF the young ladies, MUSICAL
Society is formed, composed OF those who learn
each quarter this society will give Ceucert tbe la
dies of the institution being present and to which pa
rents Of Pupils afe invited.
To contribute to the exact observance OF rules
polite and amiable department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal I. AWARDED TO the FIRST in the senior circle
Grown to the first in the junior circle.
Letters written or received by the young ladies
examined by the Superior previous to delivery
TERMS.
For board and tuition In the common and higher
English branches, per annuu.. ...... &l6o, 90
Per Quarter .................... 1000
For bed anu bedding. per quarter ........... 80
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use ufinstru.
Harp, with use Of instrument, 1000
Vocal lessons. in class .......... >. -. -. 1900
For lessons SIM in french and q ernan, by native
instruction in OIL Painting, per term. =. 1900
.t.E - .# :" Water Colors, 49,, TOO
:" crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 500
Tuition in the LIST and End classes quarter 1000
s I" Sd ........ 500
!" " tsnd"h ".......... s" o
Boarders are required 10 bring With them the or.
binary table furniture consisting of knife nd fork
tsiver ri rrrftrred>n silver spoon, turbler, four
table napkins six towels. two dark colo red 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.
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 I'LL.
ness. Physicians fees paid by the parents. q
Get. %, ls64-u chi5-16 l..-, r.-.