Gazette and sentinel., 1860-04-21
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PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .ICademy
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS.
I'laquemiue, (IbcrviIIc,l LII.
PROSPECTUS.

THlS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
Il IN the centre OF the town of Plaquemine,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commodious. AMI
the grounds OF goo mple space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution bein.
situated within a few minutes walk OF the steam
boat landing. enjoys the advantage OF easy and
frequent access. 1t is conducted by the Sisters of
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work OF public instruction, spare 10
pains 10 Improve the hearts ol their pupils in viz
tue and store their minds with knowledge, aud
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
10 impart a thorough education in the highest
sense OF the wOTd-to tram the moral and the IN
tellectual being-to develope sound health aud
elegant manners, is an object OF constant attens
ton. IEe system OF government - mild and
maternal, aiming TO guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. The comforts
and personal habits OF the Young ladies', receive
the same attention as III the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the groundwork of education.
The Institution is Catholic; bat young ladies OF
all denominations are admitted. prov ided they
are wiling Tor the sake OF order and uniformity.
10 attend the exercises Of public worship. The
Academlcal year is OF ten months. The course
OF Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies. with the facility of pima
ry instruction in both the English aud French
languages. at the option of parents.
Terms far BOardcrs:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 5 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly IL advance, so %
TERMS for half Bo,rdsrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms FIR D0U Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option OF parents. via
Music, Medical Attendance. Board at Convent
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed &.
Bedding. MaltraSS. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. nc. &c. Or
Beard, Tuition aud Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding, Maitrass. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending, Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery complete, per annum, S2i0 W.
UNIFORM.
WIaarr-Green French Merinos.
SHmmeT-Pmk Bingham.
II is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and tue other holidays when going TO
Church OF Walk. Patterns of the make amt
the shade may BE- had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarirr must be provided with six Sheets.
Mosquito Bar, six feet Ly three; twelve Chem
ses, ditto pairs of Hose; ditto Of llandkerchIels,
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and Napkins,
one Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and dessr;
Spoons, and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money il 10 be deposited in the hands
OF the Superior"ss.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. to o'clock
r. VI.
Reference Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
let. New Orleans. Rev. p. +. She'll. s. \. C.. or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY.
nov27-sep3 SupeTioreS of the Convent.