Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-07
PROSPECTUS
Young Ladies academy
ANp
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
Piaguemine, (Iberyiiic,l La.

TTHIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situa'ei
i ia the centre of the town of Plaquemine,
between Court, Church and P~laquemine 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. 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 vir-
tue and store their minds with knowledge, ard
they pledge themselves 10 return the chhdren 10
theIE. parents Improved in virtue and learning.
Toimpart a thorough education in the highest
sense of the word-to train the moral and the in-
telrectual being-to develope sound health and
elegant manners, Is an ogect OF constant sttsn-
ton. The system OF government IS mid 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
clTcic.
Religion is the groundwork OF education.
The Institution is Catholic bat you0g ladies OF
all denominations are admitted, provided they
are willing for the sake OF order and uniformity.
10 attend Inc 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 aad French
languages, al the option OF parents.
Terms far Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 9 S 90
Board aud Tuition. per annum. payments
Quarterly in advance, 50 OF
Terms for haif Boordsrs:
Tuition per hontb, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms FIR dry Scholars:
Tuition, per month. payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges al the option of parents. viz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Convent
during Vacation, Washing and Mendiug, Bed,
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, TaPesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Oh
Beard. Tuition and Washing. Mending. Bed
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry WORK,
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Oh
Board, Tuition, Washing, MeudIng. Bed. Bed
ding, Stationery, complete, per anuun, $40 90.
... INFORM.
WTHsr-Gfeen French Merinos.
SuDmer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is TO be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
DAYS, and the other holidays when going tC
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade may be had at h eeConvemt.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be providedwith six Sheets
Musquito Bar, six feet by three: twelve Chemi-
ses; ditto pairs of Hose; ditto OF handkerchief
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins;
one Tumbler: Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons. and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
OF the Superiorrss.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from theil
Parents and Guardians on Sundays aud Thurs.
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. VI. 10 4 O'Clock
+. VI. B.
Rgcrenocs- Plaquemine. Rev. Francois c. Fat
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F.Sheil, ). C., oI
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SuperioTess OF The Convent.