The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-05-11
I'VE JESUS.
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ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
roTTUMWA, IOWA.

On Tuesday, the 25th October, 1sG4, the Sisters Of
theVtsitaton opened an Academy for the insruction
of young ladies' In all the branches Of thorough
English and Classical education including instruo.
ton In German. French, and Latin, Crayon and
with lessons In Vocal Music and on the ri ano Harp
| and Guitar, also In all kinds Of Needle work.
fhe site Of Ottumwa Is pleasant and healthy, be-
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines. For gran
deur and sublmity :he scenery Of the surrounding
country Is surpassed by few places 10 this or any
| neghboring State. The communication by railroad
renders the Academy easy OF access at all Of
the yea.. .HHf
Although but recently established In this place,
fourished through mt the length and breadth the
land since 1899, when the fret Academy of the ST.
tnea a,e epe bsS At D. since which
The sisters Of the Visitation anhsssh protesting
the Catholic faith will all times respect the reli-
gous belief their pup is-no discussion upon taese
matter being permitted. speciar attention win be
given to the morals and manners as well as the
The scholastic year is divided into four terms OF
eleven weeks each-ccmmencing list September and
four examinations. semi-anpual report is trans
m'ted to the parents of each Young lady giving an
account ofherprofciency in her studies.
1 At the end Of each month the pupils viii be as
sembled in the presence of their achers, and a
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 by ex-
einrlary conduct viii be awarded by the Superior.
to the Improvement OF the young ladies, Musical
Society is formed, composed of those who learn
Music, either vocal or INSTRUMENTAL. At the end Of
each quarter this society viii give Csncert the la
dies of the Institute heing present and to which pa
rents Of pupils are invited.
To contributed the exact observance OF rules and
polite and amia BILE department., the young ladies'
are divided into two circles "A Grown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the first in the senior circle a
Crown to the first In the junior circle. !"
Letters written or received by the young ladies
are examined by the Superior previous to delivery.
--,,.eT rs TERMS. }F4a hH s#f a
For board and tuition In the common and higher
4 English branches, per annum. -. $4,000
Per Quarter. .................... 40 90
For washing, per quarter $500. 500
For bed and bedding, per quarter ,.......... $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction on the Piano with use If instru.
Harp, with use Of instrument. 1000
VA, :. 10. r.7s E-.........-r---. iZ,Vo
Private lessons. .............i,.... X, 90
For lessons in French and German, by native
teachers, er term 1. 800
Instruction In Oil Painting, per term -. 90. 1900
- /" Water G6'ors 60 L - ~ 100
Z" Crayon aud Pencil prswirg... 200
Tuition in The LIST and end classes per quarter 1900
"a. .. 4sndssh e. a..,,...,.... s,cS
binary table furniture. consisting of knife and fork
tsi1ver fori referrcd) silver sroon tumbler, four
table napkins. six towels, two dark coored dressing
toilette. 81 I711II 7ET Y -, 80
In addition to the above the Sisters of u e Vista
ton teach tn. parish school for the benefit of those
who may not attend the Academy. g5s gg g1iW
TERMS IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
For the Older aud more advanced pupils per
Terms for the above charges invariably in advance.
No deductcp made except in ease Of serious ILL
ness. fhysicIan's fees paid by the parents.
Get ~, 1s64tf ch45-l6 #'E.