The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-09-14
| I'VE JESUS.
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
6TTuMWA, IONA.


o. fSstdiy; H. a5.h O..oner, 1854. the sstera Of
theVistation opeheH = Academy for the Instruction
Of young ladies', in all the branches Of a thorough
English and Classical education, including ins,rus.
tion in German, French, and Latin, Crayon and
Pencil Drawing, Painting n oil nd Water Colors,
with lessons IN Vocal Music and on the P sno Harp
and Guitar, also in all kinds OF Needle work,
1he site of 0ttumwa 10 pleasant and healthy, be-
Ing situated on the beautiful Des Moines. For gran
dsur and sublimity :he scenery OF the surrounding
Sy IN tS
renders the Academy easy Of access at all seasons o.
the yeas.
yet other Institutions ~ the Order have existed and
nourahed through tho length and breads Of the
land since l7s9. when the drst Academy Of the v 81
tation opened At Georgetown, u. c., sinre viii CHI
time they have enjoyed reputation exceeded BY
The sisters Of Inc Visitation although protesting
the Cathaic faith will ~ all times respest the rolf
gious belief Of their pnpisno discussion upon these
matter bsing permitted. Special attention will be
gwen 10 NE moral. and mariners rs we'll ~ tho
The Scholastic year is divided into four terms Of
eleven Sseks each--commencins list September. asd
eies'ng the 18th July. During the year there viii be
four examinations. semi-annual report is trans
mitsd TO the parents Of each young lady giving an
account of her proficiency in her studies.
Attic end OF each month the pupils will be as
report mad. Of .ss bsosr.s. in sSsir :aa;.,
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
empary conduct, will be awarded by the Superior.
To give ease Of manners, as we'll as to contribute
to the improvement OF the young ladies, q Musical
Society Is formed, composed Of those whs learn
mI.,e either vocal Gr A. the end Of
rents Of pupils are invited:
polite and anisble department, the young ladies
are divided into two circles. Crown and Gold
Medal is awarded to the FIRST in the senior circle;
Grown to the first in tho junior circle.
Letters written or received by the young ladies
are exanised BY the Superior previous to delivery.
TERMS:
For board and tuition In the somuen and higher
English branches, Pr snnum .:..... ..&feo;Se
Per Quarter. Observation-Disclosures. 40,Ot
For washing; per quartet ..:..... .......... 500
For bed and bedding, per quarter. $50
DAY SCHOLARS
For instruction On the Piano with use 81 instrs.
ment ............... ...................... 1900
Harp, with US. Of instrument. 1000
Guitar, .................. 1900
For lessons in French and German, by native
In'trucsida p oil PAINTING PEI s.im.: -: ,sSs
4" Ceayon and Pencil Drawing 80. sOJ
Tuition i, the Is. and End ea.'e'p per quarter 1920
:. t" .nd'.h 4" ........... $50
nosrders are required to bring with them the or
binary table furnithre coh,isting Of knife and fork
(silver 70 rk preferred silver spoon umbler, fout
table napkins six towels two dark colo dressing
gowns, aud the usual articles necessary for the
toilette.
In addition to the sbove the Sisters Of Il Vista
en teach the parish school for the benefit Of those
who may not attend the Academy.
TERMS IN THts DEPARTMENT.
For the older and more advanced pupils per
Terms for tn. .bov. charge. in tariaby in advance
No deduction made except in case OF serious III |
Oct; 81; lss4.si eris-is