Gazette and sentinel., 1860-09-22
PATENT MEDICINES.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies academy
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
quemime, (lbervillc,l La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i'm the centre OF the town Of Plaquemine,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commodlous, ami
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated Thin a few minutes walk o. 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 TO the
important work OF public instruction. spare no
pains 10 impruve the hearts OF their pupils in wiz
tue and store their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves TO return tine children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense of The word-to train the moral and the ill.,
t~elleclual ~being-to d~eyelope sound health and
elegant manners. is an object OF constant aiten-
ton. The system OF government Is mid and
maternal. aiming to guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils aleng 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 ground. work 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
AcademicaI 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 BOarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, . %
Board and Tuition. per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, ~ w
Terms for half BOarder,:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, SO 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charge. al the option of parents, viz
Music. Medical Attendance, Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Maltrass, Stationery, Tapesiry-work
! Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. o.
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed
Bedding, MaltraS-. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. d.
| Board. Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery. complete, per annunl, s24e 90.
UNIFORM.
UTn,r-Green French Merinos.
SuBpnsr-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thur
days, and the other holidays when going tC
Church OF Walk. Patterns OF the make snC
The shade may be had al the 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 Gases; twelve Towels aud Napkins
one Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and deser
Spoons. and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money Is 10 be deposited in the hand
Of the Superioress.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from thei
Parents and Guardians on Sundays aud Thurs
days, and only from 9 o'clock A. NJ. 10 4 o'clocl
Pm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Rev. Francois C.. Fal
lot. New Orleans. Rev. p. Il. Shell. s. ). C.. y
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY.
uov27-sep3 Superioress OF the Convent.