The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1865-07-27
! I'VE JESUS. --. -..o..
ACADEMY or THE VISITATION
OTTUMW A, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the a5th October. 1864, the Sisters Of
theysitation an denny TO the ins s.ion
Of young ladies, in all the branches of thorough
English and Classical education, including instrnG
tion in German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting n Oil and Water Colors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on The Piano, Harp
and Guitar, also in all XII nds of Needle work. nv
The site Of Ottumwa is pleaeant And healthy be-
ing situated the beautiful Des Moinss. For gran
deur and sublmity .he scenery Of the surrounding
country Ia surpassed by few places in this any
neighbour ng 81 tate. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at all Seasons Of
the yeas.
Although but recently established in this place,
yet other Institutions OF the order have existed and
ourished through on the length and breadth OF the
Ian since 1899, when the first Academy OF the ST.
tation opened at Georgetown, ID. O., since Will ch
time they have enjoyeda reputation sxessded by
The Sisters OF the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the rsli-
gous belief of their ils-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
| given TO the morals and manners as we'll ~ the
The scholastic year Is divided into four terms Of
| eleven weeks eacb--commencing 1st September and
closing the 18th July. During the year there wilbs
four examinations. semi-annuAl report 10 trans
mitted to the parents Of each young lady giving an
account Of her proficiency in her studies.
At the end OF each month the pupils will be as
senbled 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
them to e,nniation all who have dis,nvui,he them
selves in their respective classes as well as BY ex-
empary con Duct will be aw arded by the Superior.
J to the improy OF the young ladies, Muscal
Society is formed, composed Of those who learn
Music, either vocal or instrumental. Al the end OF
each quarter this society will give Csacert, the la
dies Of the being md 10 which pa
rents ofPupils are invited.
To contribute the act observance OF rules and
a polite and amia BILE department., the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal 10 awarded to the first in the senior circle
Crown to the frat In the junior circle.
| Letters written or receiv ed by the young ladies
are examined by the Superior prsvlon 10 dsllVsry.
TERMS.
! For board and tuition In the common and higher
English branches, Per annun. ...3loO ,o0
| Per quarter. ......-...-........ 4o,os
For bed anu bedding, per quarter S,so
| DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with sss VI lnstru.
Harp, with use Of instrument. sooe
Vocal lessons in class 1o0t
For lesson, in French and German, By native
Instruction In Oil Painting, per term....... 1906
q, Water Coiors, -. I,ot
| Crayon and Pencil Drawing 300
Tuition in the lst and and classes Per quarter loo
sd o,v
:. :. s,nds'A ..........." 8"
BoarIers are required to bring With them the or
binary table furniture, consisting Of knife and for
(slver 70 rk preferred) silver spoon, tumbler, fou
table napkins six towss two dark colored dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necsssary for ths
toilette.
ton teach the parish school for the bensdt Of thos
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the older and more advanced pupils Per .
Terms for tn. above charge. invariably in advances
No deduction made except in case Of serious ill
ness. Physicians fee. paid by the parents.
Oct. 81, 1e64tf ch45-l6 #a