The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-10-12
I I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
oTTUMwA, IOWA.

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1854 the Sisters Of
,neVisitston opened Academ, for the instruction
Of yopns isdiess In all the branches Of thorough
English and Classical education, including instruc.
ton in German. French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting n Oil nd Water Coiors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and the Piano Harp,
and Guitar also in all kinds Of Needle work.
fhe site of Ottumwa Ia pleaeant and hesl.h, be-
ing situated the beautiful Des Mctnes For gran.
deur and suhmity he scenery of the surrounding
country is surpassed by few places In this or any
reighboring Stat. The commune alton by railroad
renders the Academy easy OF access at all Seasons OF
the yea.
Although but recently established in this place,
yet Other Institutions Of the Order have existed and
fourished through the length and breadth OF the
land since 1893 when IN, first Academy OF the ST.
tafion opened At Georgetown, u c., since viii CHI
time they have enjoyed reputation exceeded by
none in the country.
The Sisters of the Visitation although profess ing
the Catholic faith viii all times respect he ref
sous belief of tire ls-no discussion upon these
matter being permitted. Special attention win he
given to the morals and manners as we'll IS the
minds of their pupils.
The scholastic year is divided into four terms of
eleven weeks each-comm-ncing LIST September. and
closngrh . 18th July. Dur ng the year there will be
/ four examinations. mi-ansGal report Is trans.
ni'ted to the parents of each Young lady giving an
account of her proficiency la her studies.
At the end OF each month the pupils will be as
sembled in the presence Of their teachers. and =
report made of their progress In their studies,
and attention the rules of the school. To excite
them To emulation all who have distinguish them
selves in their respective glasses as we'll as by ex-
/ emplary duct. win be awarded by the Superior
To give ease of manners. as we'll as to contribute
to the Improvement OF the Young ladies, duscal
Music, either vocal Instrumental. At the end of
each quarter this society viii give CO cert, tue la
dies of the institution being present and which pa
rents OF pupils a { invited.
To contribute TO the exact observance of rules and
polite and amItble deportmrHs, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Crown and Cola
Medal Is awarded to the first in the senior circle;
Crown To th- frat i" ,hs j.o'". si'siv
Letters written or received by the young ladies
y.
TEAMS.
For board and tuition In the comtsen and higher
English branches, p'r annatn...... $1,000
Per Quarter -. .............. 300
For Washing, per quarter ....,... -......-... 5,m
For bed aaa bedding per quarter ............ 2,oo
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with offnstru-
Harp, With Of instrument 2ssS
Guitar. INSTRUMENTATION. 90
For lessons in French and Gernan by native
teachers, err term 500
instruction in Oil Painting, per ssrm... l2on
r. - Water Colors, -. $50. 100
Crayon and Pencil Drawing -. $40
Tuition In the LIST and End classes, Quarter 1890
q" and5th :. ...,........ $40
Gill - ........... an
bosrders are required to hiring with them the or.
binary table fur nture. consisting Of knife aud ork,
(syer TO RI pret-rredl siN spoon tumbirr. four
table napkins six towels two dars COLO red dressing
gowns, and the usual articles nacessSry Tor the
toilette.
In addition to the above the Sisters Of Z e Vista
ton teach th- parish school for ire benefit oil chose
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT
For the Older ami more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges Invariably in asauss.
No dsductiCn made except ia rase Of serlous ill.,
ness. Physicians fees paid b. tae pireuts.
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