Gazette and sentinel., 1860-02-11
PROSPECTUS.
9'0ssaS EGFteS sEcMdeany
AND
CONVENE CT HOLY CROSS,
EsiuGucInine, (sbcrviiic,) La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
l. in the centre of the town of Plaquemine,
between Court, Church aud rlaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commodious, AMI
the grounds OF good ample space for amusement
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. It is conducted by the Sisters Of
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work OF public instruction, spare no
pain> 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in viz.
tue aud store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 Ieturn the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and earnng.
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense OF the word-to tram the moral and the in-
teliectual bciug-to d~evelope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant alien
ton. 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 ground work Of education.
The Institution is Catholic; bat young ladies' OF
all denominations are admitted provided they
are willing for the sake OF order aud uniformity.
10 attend the exercises of public worship. The
AcademicaI year is of ten months. The course
OF Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies. with the facility OF prima-
ry instruction in both the English aud French
languages at the option of parents. d.
Terms for Boardexs:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 8 s 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, so on
Terms for haLf Boardcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, slO 90
TeI~.S for Dan 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 and Mending, Bed,
Bedding, MaItrass. Stationery, Tapestry wSyk,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c Or
Board, Tuition aud 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, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
WTnfcr-Green French Merinos.
Sunmer-Pink Bingham.
1t 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.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets,
Musqnito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Cheml-
ses; ditto pairs of Hose; ditto of Handkerchief;
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and Napkins;
Que Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the republics Of Toilet.
Pocket money is 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 8 O'Clock A. NJ. to O'Clock
p. NJ.
R9erences-P laquemine, Rev. Francois e :fai-
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll, S. ). C., or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress OF the Convent.