The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-07-28
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY MORNING JULY 2s 1879 =
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The Convent Of the Visitation, Near Mobile.

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The Convent Of the visitation Near Mobile
This Institution closed the present scholastic
year with the customary exercises on the 18th
of this month. The exhibition gave abundant
satisfaction to the relatives and friends of the
young ladies and their worthy teachers. It. is
not intended here to give detailed account Of
sense the reputation for excellence in every
department that had always characterized tho
Convent OF the Visitation. 1t is no new school
Which seeks to elicit public applause by display
give TO its pupils solid instruction in all those
branches which are to fit them for the import
ant place they are to fill in society, and 80, on
occasions like this, the fruits of their studies
are presented in the original work of the young
ladies themselves.
Under the control of ladies. of refinement,
who have devoted their lives to the instruction
Of the youth of their own sex, this academy,
during the thirty-nine years of its existence,
has sent forth from its. portals, as it does to-
day, young ladies with intellects educated in
structed in the principles of truth that their
minds, under the guidance of its light, are
preserved from the devious paths of error.
The Order Of the Visitation Nuns owes its
God has from time to time, in the course of
human history, selected to do His work.
The BARONESS de Chantal, tho grandmother
OF that gifted woman, Madame dc Seyigne,
Francis de Sales. By his direction and under
bis auspices she established at Anuecy, in
France, q community of nuns who should de-
vote their lives to the instruction of the daugh
ters of the nobility. From that mother. house,
founded SO long ago, and from which SO many
branches have sprung to bless society by the
fostering care they have extended to the yonth
of France, as also to those of other countries,
| this community near Mobile holds its authority
| to teach.
With the change of country and the advance
of science in the natural order, the curriculum,
of studies are in harmony, whilst the organi-
cation and discipline have the experience OF
years, aye, ages to establish their excellence
| The one develops the mind in those pursuits
which make the possessOr not only an orna.
ment in the intellectual order, but useful in
| the practi cal knowledge of all that pertains to
domestic economy the other trains to obedi-
ence and submission to legitimate authority,
and thus the happiness of the indiv idual and
the perpetuity of society is promoted.
Situated as the convent is, removed from the
dissipating attractions of the city, the youns
ladies pnrsue their avocations in peace and
| quiet, whilst the extensive grounds and shady
groves give ample opportunity for healthfu
exercise. The Importance of the latter is fully
appreciated by the good Sisters, and whilst ]!
| is made obligatory, every means is provided
that it should be agreeable. -s-
The buildings constitute the principal orna
ment as we'll as the pride of the suburban city
and have no equal, not excepting the new col
lege at Spring Hill, in grandeur of appearance!
portion of these are still under construction
and when finished and completely appointed
will be monument to the energy of those who
have undertaken their erection.
order that prevail in the occupied portion
These characterize every institution of tn,
religieuse whether it be q hospital in the hands
of the Sisters of Charity, or q convent under
the control of the Nuns.
The dormitories are large and Kept warm b!
stoves in winter, with sufficient ventilation t.
preserve the purity of the air. In the snnime
their elevation and exposure to the Bay breez,
o0nduce to refreshing sleep. The same CAR
rela i've to health is observed in the study halls
classrooms and playroon,s.
The location of the academy is only fou
mi.es from Mobile, and though the city ha
been repeatedly visited by yellow fever AM
other epidemic diseases, none has ever entere'
its inclosure. A more remarkable fact, how
visiting physician, no malaria1 fevers hav
originated there. An exemption which secure
7 o speedy recovery to those who come from tn
country with the poison still operating in thei
systems. With this common cause of diseas
not interfering with the proper development
of the young body, the regular habits, thu
salubrious air and the wholesome diet preserv
it at the proper standard during those change
incident TO its growth.
The course of studies at this institution in
clpde, beeldes all that pertains to refined ant
practical English education, French, German
italian, music, etc. A feature that deserve
economy, which comprehends plain and fame.
needlewOrk, cooking and general housework
The proficiency displayed by the young fadie
IN the languages, music and the domestic art
are deserving of the highest commendation.
The education of the women of our countr.
demands the most serious attention of all thos
interested, aud who of us are not, in the pre-
seryation of our Institutions. They form th
) nfO&Eipaportapt element of society, in beini
= tnSTserbers of the. family. 1t is ia the hOn
LfShat Shese principles of virtue and mOrslit.
e%shoQId be stamped firmly upon the hear
tsad NE of the child, that growing up int.
the mother who u to incuIcatc the frat lessons
The Importance, therefore, that che should b
: instructed In those responsibilities which vii