The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-01-26
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i OTTuMWA, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the 25th October. the Sisters ofths
Visitation opened an Academy for the Instruction
Of young ladies, in all the bra inches OF thorough
English and Classical education, including Vocal
Music, with instruction on the Piano, Harp, and :
Guitar, and in all kinds of Needle work.
Ottumwa is pleasantly situated on the Des MONIES
river the natural beauty Of the surrounding country
being unsurpassed by that of any portion OF the
State. The communication by railroad renders the
Academy of access at all seasons OF the yea.
The sist ersof the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the reli
gious belief of their pupilsno discussion upon this
matter being permitted. The scholastic year is d.
vided into four terms of eleven weeks each--com-
mencing LIST September. closing 18th July. The
Sisters Of the Visitation intend making this Insttu-
ton of the first order, attention beng given to the
morals and manners as well as the minds oftheir
pupils. -.a
take place A semi annual report will be transmit
ted to the parents Of each young lady giving
count of her proficiency in her studies. ..
The young Ladies at the end OF each month viii b.
assembled in the presence of their teachers, and -
report made of their advancement in their studies.
and attention to the rules Of the schools To excite
them to emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes as we'll as by
empIary conduct, win be awarded by the Superior.
To give ease Of manners, as well as to contribute
70 the Improvement OF the young ladies, a Musical
Society will be formed, composed of those who learn
Music, either vocal or Instrumental. At the end Of
each quarter this society win give Csucert the Ia
dies ofthe institute being present and TO which pa
rents of pupils are invited. q. ss- ...ssaHr All
TO contribute to the ct observance " rules and
polite and anna Bile deportmfnt, the young ladies',
divided into two circles. A Crown and Gokd,
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle;
Grown to the first in the junior circle. !
TERMS.
For board and tuition In the common and higher
English branches, per term ............ $4,000
Tuition in the LIST and End classes per term. 1900
:" I" Sd =. ,........ 500
:" :" and5th !" ............ 500
g 9th ".............. 400
For instruc tion on the Piano with use Of instru-
ment Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Harp, with of instrument. 5000
Guitar -" p IT,. .. .-.........-..... 200
Instruction In French and German, by native
teachers, per serm ...-.. ................ 500
Instruction in Oil Painting, per term. 49,. -. 1900
9. !" Water Colors, :" .... ..... 100
" Crayon and Pencil Drawing. 500
In addition to the above the Sisters will open the
parish school for the benefit Of such may at
tend the Academy. gs s#sfs. . .....sf H.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT. w
For the older and more advanced pupils per
term. -.--...-. .......-.... tI,oo
For the yo unger pupils, per term. 100
The parish school also commenced on the 25th
October. loct.21 1S64-u.