Gazette and sentinel., 1860-01-21
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies Academy
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
PlaGuemine, (IberViiic1 La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i in the centre of the Town Of Plaquemine
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets
The buildings are large and commodious. an.
the grounds OF good ample space for amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a few minutes " ak OF the sleam
boat landing, enjoys the advantage Of easy and
frequent access. II is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted to the
important work Of public instruction, spare no
pains TO improve the hearts OF their pupils in vir.
tue and store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue aud learning.
TO impart a thorough education in the highest
sense ofthe word-to tram the moral and the ia
tellectual being-tO develope sound health aud
elegant manners, is an object of constant atten-
ton. The system OF government is mild and
maternal, aiming TO guide rather than TO 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
circle.
Religion is the groundwork of education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies OF
all denominations are admitted, provided they
are willing for the sake Of order and uniformity.
10 attend the exercises of public worship. The
Academical year is of ten months. Tn course
OF Education embraces all the branches usralIy
IA lAh a hAtttN VI plllla-
ny instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option of parents.
Tsrms for BOarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 8 o 90
Board and Tuition. per annum, payments
quarterly in advance, so 90
Terms for half Boardcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
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Tuition, per month, 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, Mattrass, Stationery, Tapesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery, complete, per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
Wrnter-Green French Merinos.
Sanmer-Pink Bingham.
1t is to be worn only ON Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going TO
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets,
Musquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi-
ses; ditto pairs of Hose; ditto of Handkerchiels
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins;
one TGmbler; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites OF Toilet.
Pocket money Is TO be deposited in the hands
Of the Superioress.
Visits are allowed to the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. 10 4 O'Clock
Pm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Rev. Francois c. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll, s. ). C., or
SISTER MARY Of CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of the Convent.