The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
| I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
CTTUMW A, IOWA.

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On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1864 the Sister. Of
of young ladies, In all the branches of a thorough
English and Classical education, including instru.-
ito In German French. and Latin, crayon and
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on tn" Plano U.ra.
/ and Guitar also in all kinds OF Needle work.
1he site of Ottumwa is pleaeant and heaiiIy. be
ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines Foo gran.
dsur and suklimty The scenery OF the surrounding
country Is surpassed by few places in th- any
neighboring State. The communication by railroad
renders the Acadeay easy OF access at all Of
the yea.
| Although but recently established in this place,
yet other Institutions of the order have existed and
hourished through out the length and breadth OF the
land since 1929, when the first Academy the 81.
tation opened at Georgetown, u. c., since viii sli
time they have enjoyed reputation exceeded By
none in the country.
The Sisters Of the Visitation although protesting
the Catholic faith will ali times respect the rcli
sous belief oftheir pupils-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention will be
given to the morals and manners well the
/ minds Of their pupils
The scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven weeks each--commcncng list September. and
closing the 10Th July. During thu year there will be
four examinations. semi annual report Is trans
United to the parents Of each young lady giving
accounted her proficiency in her studies.
! Atthe end OF each month the pupils will be as
| ssmbled 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 emulation, all who have distinguished them
selves in their respective classes well as by
enplary conduct, will be awarded by the Superior.
To give ease of man ners, well as to contribute
to the Improvement of the young ladies, Musical
society Is formed, composed of those who learn
Music, either vocal Instrumental. At the end of
each quarter this society will give Concert the la
dies of the institution being and to which pa
rents Of pupils are invited.
To contribute to the exact Observance Of rules and
a polite and amiable department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Grown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle
Grows TO the first in the junior circle.
Letters written or received by the young ladies
are examined by tie Superior previous to delivery.
---- TERMS.
For board and tuition in the common and higher
English branches per annum. ........ 16D, 90
Fer quarter. .-.-.............. 4o.oo
For washing, per quarter ........ ........... $50
For bed aud bedding, per quarter .......... 81
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use If i,stru-
Harp, with Of 1000
Gutar, - " .................. ~ 90
! For lesson, in French and German, by native
/ teachers per term OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SOC
instruction In Oil Painting, per term l200
g Water Colors, " 80. ..... 100
Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. 800
Tuition in the ls and End classes, per quarter 1000
:. {" ! and5th I" ............ $50
binary table furniture. consisting OF knife and fork
(siver 70 rk preferred silver spoon, tumbler four
table napkins six towels two dark colored dressing
gowns, and the usual articles necessary for the
toilette.
! In addition to the shove 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 in yariaby in advance
No deduction made except in case of serious ILL
ness. Physicians fees paid by the parents.
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