Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-28
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
Plaquemine, (EberviiieJ La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
In the centre of the town of Plaquemine
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets
The buildings are large and commOdious, an.
the grounds OF good ample space for amusemenr
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
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 to the
important work of public instruction, spare no
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in sir,
tue and store their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves to Ieturn the children L.
fhelr parents improved in virtue and learning
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense OF the word-to train the moral and the III
tellectual being-to d~eyelope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant alten-
tIon. The system Of government is 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 in the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the groundwork of education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies OF
all denominations are admitted, provided they
ere willing for the sake OF order and uniformity.
10 attend the exercises of public worship. The
Academlcaly year is Of ten months. The course
OF Education embraces all the branches usually
taught IN Academies, with the facility OF prima-
ny instruction in both The English aad French
languages, at the option of parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 8 8 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, so 90
Terms for half BOaraers:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option Of parents, viz:
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Convent
during Vacation, Washing aud Mending, Bed.
Bedding, Mattrass, Stationery, Tapesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed.
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed. Bed
ding, stationery, complete, per annum, S2l0 90. |
UNIFORM.
Winter-Green French Merinos.
Snmmer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going 10
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
The shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
racn boarder must be provided with six Sheets.
Musquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi-
ditto pairs of Hose; ditto of Handkerchief.
TX Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins
,ne Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and desert
spoons, and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
f the Superioress.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from their
'arents and Guardians on SUNDAYS aud Thurs.
avs, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. to 4 O'Clock
}. NJ.
References PIaquemine. Rev. Francois C. FaI-
ot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. She'll, S. ). C.. or .
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY. \
nov27-sep3 Superioress of the Convent.