Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-03
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies' .2c0demy
AND
CONVENT CE HOLY CROSS,
PIagueminc, (sbervii!c, La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
4 IN the centre of the town Of P~laquemne.
between Court, Church aud P~iaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and cOmuOdIOus, and
the grounds o; good ample space for amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated vi hin a lew minutes walk Vi the steam
boat landing. enjoys the advantage OF easy and
frequent access. Il IS conducted by the Sisters ol
Holy kto,s, who being wholly devoted 10 the
Important work OF public instruction. spare no
palu> 10 improve lie hearts OF their pupils IN vir.
tue and Store Their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
Ia"lr parents improved in viItus and learning.
To impart d thorough education IN the highest
sense vi ih- word-to train the moral and the Im-
te.lec,UA! beIns-fO d~eVeiOpe sound health aud
elegant WaunerS. is an object oI constant dtten-
iIuu. The system Of government Is mild aUJ
maternal. aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
The pupiis aiens the path OF duty. The comforts
snd personal habit, OF the young ladies'. receive
lie same attention as ia The most renued family
cree.
Religion IS the ground work OF education.
The Institution is Catholic. but young ladies' OF
all denominations are ddmi'ted, prov ded they
are Wiling for 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 bsanches usually
iaught III Academies, with the facility OF prima-
~ instruction in 10th the English aud French
languages, al the option OF parents.
Terms for Eoardet:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500. 6 20
Board aud Iuitspn. per aunum. payments
quarterly IN advance, So w
Terms for half Boardsrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, SO oO
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per mouth, 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, Martrass. Stationery, Tapeslry-work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. SC. Or
Beard, Tuition aud Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing. Meuding. Bed, Bed
ding, stationery complete, per sHnum. S2i0 W.
UNIFORM.
HIater-Green French Merinos.
S,nmer-Pink Bingham.
1t Is to be worn oniy on Sundays and Thurs
days, aGd the other holidays when going TO
Church or Walk. Patterns Of the make and
The shade may be had a; Inc Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets,
Mosquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi.
ses; ditto pairs OF Hose; ditto of handkerchief;
six Pillow Cases; Twelve Towels and Napkins:
one Tumblrr; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
Of the Superior-ss.
visfs are allowed 10 the Boarders from their
D.~..4. II - IN
days, and only fIom 9 o'clock A. VI. TO 4 o'clock
Z. NJ.
References Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. She'll, S. ). c., or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress OF he Convent.