Gazette and sentinel., 1860-09-01

PROSPECTUS.
Y,owHg EadieS .Fcddeny
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
qucmiuc, Hbcrviilc,l LA.
PROSPECTUS

. T,UIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
in the centre OF the town of Piaquemme,
between Court, Church and PlaquemIne streets.
The bindings are large and cOinmOdIouS, AMI
the mounds of good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within d few minutes walk Of the steam.
, bna, landing. enjoys the advantage Of easy and
lrpnuert access. Il is conducted by the Sisters Of
Holy Cross. who being wholly devoted TO The
important work of public instruction, spare no
I pain, To improve the hearts OF Their pupils IN VII,
iue and store their minds with knowledge, ana
! ,bev nIadre themselves 10 return the children 10
! their parents improved m vIiue ana learn'ns
To impart thorough education Ia The highest
/ sense ofine worl-to train the moral aud the IN
! rellectual beiug-to deveIope sound health anu
I eleraui manners. is an object OF constant atten-
lion. The system OF government IS mlid anu
maternal. aimIu. 10 guide rather than 10 dIiNe
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.
iThe Institution is Catholic, bit young iadleS oil
I all denominations are admitted, provided tAeE
are willing for the sake OF order and uniformity.
10 attend the exercises OF public worship. Inc
Academical wear is of ten months. The course
ot Education embraces all the branches usrally
TAUGHT in Academies. with the facility OF pTima-
nv instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option OF parents
Trns for BoardcrS:
Entrance lee, Bed, $500, : " W
Board aud Tuition, per annum. payments
Do "'a,,srIy I'M advance. so Of
Ttras far hqif Boarders:
Tuition pei month, payable monthly, SO OF
Terms for Day SchoLars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, "a OF
Extra charges at the option of parents, VIZ
Nusic. Medical Attendance, Board at tonyen
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding. Mattrass, Stationery, Tapesiry-wor
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. q
Board. Tuition and Washing, MendIng. Bed
BaIding. Ma,trass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. o
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, stationery, complete, pei annum, sac 90
UNIFORM.
I Wrn,e,-lireen French MeTinos.
S~mnuaer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is TO be worn ONLY oil Sundays and Thurs
DAYS, and the other holidays when going I
Church OF Walk. Patterns OF the make all
the shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
q Each Boardcr must be provided with SIX Sheet.
Musluiio Bal. six feet by three; twelve Chemi
: >es. ditto pairs Of Hose; ditto Of handkerchief
SIX Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkin
one Tumblrs: Fork and knife; table and desc
spoons. and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited III the llanC
of the Superioress.
Visits are allowed to the Boarders from the
=, S-l.,ra .hl Ih..r
days. and only from 9 O'Clock A. VI. TO 4 o'cloc
p. VI.
Refersas-P laquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fla
, lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. Shell, s. ;. e.,
" SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SupenOress OF the Convent.