Gazette and sentinel., 1860-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
8iOmas Z0dies .Ic0den'y
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
UueIminc, (Iberviiic,) Ia.

TuTS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
u, the centre of the town of P!aquemne,
be,1.eop Court, Church and Plaquemlne streets.
Tho huildings are large and commodlous, ami
IA, grounds of good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The institution beng
situated within a few minutes walk oil the steam.
bo,t landing. ENJOYS the advantage OF easy and
r,.,,.,t across II is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work Of public instruction. spare no
main, 10 improve the hearts OF thelr philiS IN VIZ
Iue aud store their minds with knowledSe, ana
they pledge themselves TO return The children TO
their parents improved IN virtue ana leaihiHS,
To inosrt A thorough education III the highest
sansa nj Inc woud-to train the moral and the in
t%eIlectual being-to develope sound health aud
elegant manners, is an object oi constant atten-
ton. The system of government Is mid and
maternal. aiming 10 guide rather than to drive
the pupils along the path of duty. he comforts
and personal habits OF the young ladies', receive
the same attention as III the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the ground work Of education.
The Institution is Catholic, but young ladies oil
all denominations are admitted, provided they
| arp willing for the sake OF order and uniformity.
to attend the exercises of public worship. The
Academical year is OF ten months. The course
oil Education embraces all the branches usually
| taught in Academies, with the facility OF prima-
| nv instruction in both the English aud French
| languages, at the option Of parents.
Terms for BOard,rs:
| Entrance fee. Bed. $500. s 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly III advance, ~ y"
Terms for half Boardcrs:
Tuition rer month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Dry ScAOhGrs:
| Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option Of parents, viz
Music. Medical Attendance, Board al Conven,
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding. NatJrass, Stationery, Tapestry-woTk
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Oh
! Board. Tuition and Washing, Mendlng. Bed
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery, complete, per annum, s24O %.
UNIFORM.
UTata-Green French Merinos.
Summer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is TO be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
| DAYS. and the other holidays when going L
| Church OF. Walk. Patterns of the make ant
the shade may be had al the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each B1arier must be provided with six Sheets
Musquito Bar. six feet by three; twelve Cheml
ses: ditto pairs of Hose; ditto of handkerchief
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins
one lumber; Fork and knife; table and deser
Spoons, and all the requisites OF Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hand
of the SuperioT-ss.
Visits are allowed to the Boarlers from thei
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. 10 4 o'clocl
p. NJ.
Referenoes- PlaQHemine, Rev. Francois c. Fal
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. Shell. s. :. C., o
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress OF the Convent.