The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-03

The Convent Of Perpetual Alteration
will be dedicated and formally opened
Tuesday, Dec. 5th, when Bishop Allen,
of the diocese of Mobile, will arrive
in the city and conduct the cere-
monies. A program has been arranged
for the occasion and no doubt there
will be large number present at 10
O'clock, when the ceremonies begin.
The handsome structure is located
at the corner of LaRua street and
Tenth avenue and is one of the most
modern and complete buildings of it's
kind in the entire city, being a credit
as well as an ornament to Pensacola.
The building is 10 by 20 feet and
commands fine view of the bay. The
academy for the education of young
ladies, of which there are accommoda-
tions for 100, is under the supervision
of the Sisters of Perpetual Alteration.
The officials are Rigt Rev. E. p. Al
len, d. D., bishop of Mobile; Rev.
Mother NJ. Augustine, superioress gen
eral and Rev. Mother NJ. Garcitia, To-
cal superioress.
The building is modern construc-
ton, large and commodious; the rooms
are spacious. airy and lightsome.
thoroughly ventilated and equipped
with whatever may tend to the con-
venienc and comfort of the pupils The
convent is surrounded by extensive
grounds and beautifully laid out gar
dens.
The object of the institute is the
adorning of the pupils minds with
knowledge and the training of their
hearts to virtue. The pupils are
formed to habits Of order. cleanliness
and lady-like department. They are
never permitted to go beyond the
reach of a watchful, but maternal,
superintendence, which vigilance Sc
cures the preservation of morals and
the cheerful observance of the rules.
No influence is exercised over the
religious belief of the pupils, yet, for
the sake of order, all are at times
required to be respectfully present at
the public services of Divine Wor-
ship.
Course of Studies.
The course of studies embraces the
following languages, viz: English,
French, Spanish, German and Latin.
The branches pursued are as follows:
Christian Doctrine, Reading, Othogra-
ply, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Geogra-
ply, History (Sacred, Ancient. Mod
ern of the United States and residing
state), Grammar, Natural Science,
Rhetoric and Composition. Literature.
Algebra. bookkeeping, Physical Geo
graphy, Physiology and Hygiene.
Chemistry, Physics. Botany, Geology,
SSOHlSlTy, MylHOlOBy, Astronomy,
Uranography, 6 Stenography Qsaao
Pittman and Munson's), Typewritiag.
The academy possesses a library
containing number of the latest vol
umes for the use and further instruc-
ton of youth; an assortment of maps.
globes atlas, etc.
Due attention is given to the grad
ing of the several classes. Pupils are
promoted in proportion to their abili-
ties and progress. A spirit Of emula-
ton is excited by means of cards of
merit and testimonials awarded
weekly to such as have distinguished
themselves in their respective classes.
Monthly reports are also sent to par
ents or guardians. showing the pupils
department and her standing I'm her
various classes; they are requested to
EXPRESS appreciation or reprove their
daughters according 70 the standard
of report.
Besides a monthly test in each class
the pupils are required to pass a gen.
eral examination previous to the an
nual distribution of premiums.
Young ladies desiring to graduate
are required to undergo a special ex-
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