Gazette and sentinel., 1860-04-28
MISCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .fc"de'Hy
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS
piaaucminc. CIberviilc,l LA.

TUIS INSTITUTION IS beautifully situated
in toe centre o. th~ town Of PiaquemIne,
between Court. Church and PialUers,ne streets.
The buildings are large and coIpTodiousr am
the grounds d good anpi" space ICf angseIneHt
ami healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a few minutes walk OF the steam
lDa, landing. enjoys the advantage OF easy and
frequent access. Il IS conducted by the Sisters OF
Hply Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work Of public instruction, spare 10
mains 20 Improve The hearts at their pupils IN vlr'
10. and store their minds with knowledge aud
they pledge themselves TO return the children to
,hcIr parents improved in virtue aud learning.
To impart Il thorough education III line highest
sense OF the wOrd-to train the moral and the M
/ telieciua, beins-io deyelope sound health ans
elegant manners. is an object OF constant atisn-
ton. The system oi government IS mild anG
maternal, aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path Of duty. The comforts
md personal habits OF the young ladies', receive
the same attention a. 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
TO 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-
nv instruction in both the English aud Preach
languages, al the option OF parents.
Terms FIR BoardcrS:
Entrance fee. Bed. $500, 8 90
Board and Tuition, per annuln. payments
quarterly in advance, eo w
Terms far hqLf Bo0rdcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Schohars:
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 Mendlng, Bed
Bedding, Malirass. Stationery, Tapestry-work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
: Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding. Maitrass. Stationery, Tapestry work,
rmbroidery. Artificial Flowers. &C. &c. Or
/ Rnard Tuiiiou. Washing, Mending, Bed, Bed
/ ding, Stationery. Co Wpleie, per annum, s2i9 90
UNrFoRN.
UTu,sy-Green French MeTinos.
Summer-Pink Bingham.
II is TO be worn only on Sun days and Thur
DAYS, and the other holidays when gong 10
( Church or Walk. Patterns of tie make and
the shade may be had at 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 Handkerchieis,
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 SuperIor"ss.
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 o'clock
p. VI.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Rev. Francois c. Fall
LOT. New Orleans, Rev. p. 7. She'll, :. 5. C., OF
SISTER MARY Of CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SuPenoress OF the Convent.