Gazette and sentinel., 1860-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .fcGdensy
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS.
Plaqucminc, Ibervillc,) La.
PROSPECTUS

TNlltS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
l. ~ the centre Of the town Of P~laQuemIne.
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commodiouS, AMI
the grounds OF good ample space for amusement
and tealIhy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a few minutes walk vi the steam
boat landing, enjoys the advantage vi easy aud
frequent access. II is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
Important work OF public Instruction., spare no
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in viz
tue aud store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves to return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To Impart a thorough education mthe highest
sense vi the woTd-tO tram the moral and the in
tellectual b%eing-to deyelOpe sound health and
elegant manners, Is an object OF constant atten-
ton. The system OF government is mild and
maternal, aiming 10 guide rather than TO drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. The comforts
and personal habits oi the young ladies', receive
the same attention as ia the most refined family
circle.
Religion is Ia, ground work Of education.
The Institution is Catholic, but young ladies' OF
all denominations are admitted, provided they
are willing Tor the sake OF order and uniformity.
TO attend the exercises OF public worship. The
Academical year is of ten MONTHS The course
OF Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies, with the facility OF prima-
~ instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option Of parents.
Terms for BOdrders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly IN advance, so 0u
Terms for half Boarders:
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 and Mending, Bed.
Bedding, MaltraSS, Stationery, TapesTy-work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition aud Washing, Mending, Bed,
Bedding. Mattras-. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, stationery. complete. per annum, s24O 90
UNIFORM.
WTntr-Green French MeTinos.
Summer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is TO be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going to
Church OF Walk. Patterns of the make anu
the shade may be- had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each B0ardrr must be provided with siI Sheets,
Mosquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi-
SEES, ditto pairs of Hose; ditto OF Handkerchiets,
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud 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 Superioress.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. TO 4 o'clock
r. VI.
References PIaquemine, Rev. Francois C. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll, s. 8. c., or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of the Convent.