The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-02-02
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
oTTUMWA, iowa.

On Tuesday. the asth Ortnher. 1884, the Sister. Of
an Ac ademy for the instruc.ion
Of Young ladies, IN al the branches Of q thorough
English and Classical edacato9 including instrue.
Pencil Drawing, Painting n OH and water Color,
with lessons Vocal Music and the rian6, Harp,
| and Guitar also In all kinds Of Needle work. "
The site Of Ottumwa Is pleaeant and healthy, be-
ing situated the beautiful Des Moines For gran
deur and submity ;he scenery Of the surrounding
beikahorihg HfAte. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy Of access at all seasons Of
Although but rec emily established In this place,
other institutions Of the Order have existed and
ourished through ont the length and breath Of the
tation opened at Georgetown, u. c., since which
time they have enjoyed a reputation exceeded TX
The sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith win AZ all times respect the re
gons btliefof their puplsno discussion upon these
given to the morals and manners as well az the
minds OF their pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven weeks each-commencing LIST September. and
closing the 18th July During the year there viii be
four examinations. A semi annual report Is trans-
mitted to the parents Of each young lady giving an
account Other proficiency in her studies.
Atthe end Of each month the pupils will be as
made o.. q ss poeess in sS.ir studies:
and attention to ting rules Of the school To excite
selves in their respective classes a. weuas by ex
emplary duct win be awarded by the Superior'
To give ease OF man ners, a. well as to contribute
to 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
zach quarter this society will give Concert the la
dies Of the institution being present and to which pa
rents ofrupils are invited. ~ f
Letters written or received by the you M Ia dies
are examined by the Superior previousts deliv cry
To contribute to the exact observance Of rules and
polite and amiab department, the young u dies
are divided into two circles A Crown and G old
Medal Is awarded to the first in the senior circle Z
Crown to the first in the junior circle.
TERMS.
For board and tuition Ia the commop and higher
English branches, per term ............ 90
Tuition in the LIST and End classes, term. 1000
Sd :. ........ 500
4 and 5th /" ...,,..... 600
9th ............ 100
For instruction on the Piano with use VI instru-
ment :.........:..... ..................... 1904
Harp, with use of instrument. 2U,O0
Guitar, ................. 1900
Instruction in French and German, by native
teachers, per term OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. BOO
Instruction In Oil Painting per ....... 1890
!" :. Water Colors; % -. ..... TOO
g Crayon and Pencil Drawipg.... 500
In addition to the above the Sisters win open the
parish school for the benefit Of such a. may not At
tend Che Academy. " :, .s.,
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT
Fer the older and more advanced pupils per =, :.
For the younger pupils, per term .,..,.,.:: 100
The parish school sisa semmenced on the asth
October. t0ct.s 1s64:tf.