Gazette and sentinel., 1860-08-11
MI~SCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4cadehny
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
quemine, (~lberyiiic,D La.

THIS INSTITUTION Is beautifully situated
i In the centre of the town of P~laquemuc,
between Court, Church and P~laquemine streets.
The buildings are large and ~cOmmotiOuS, AMI
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a few minutes walk Of the steam.
boat iandrng, enjoys the advantage Of easy and
trrGnrr, access. l. y conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross. who being wholly devoted TO 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, aud
they pledge themselves Ia return the children 10
their parents improved IN virtue and learning
To impart a thorough education II ihe highest
sense OF the word-tO tram the moral and the IN
,~cllectual beIng-lo develope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant atten-
ton. The system OF government IS mild and
maternal. arming to guide rather than to drive
the pupils aIeng 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.
I, .'tend the exercises Of public worship. The
Academlcal year IS OF ten months. The course
of Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies. with the facility OF prlma-
~ instruction. IN both the English and French
languages, at the option OF parents.
Terms for BOarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 8 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum, payments
quarterly IN advance, eo W
Terms far half Boarders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition. per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges al the option Of parents, viz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board a, Convent
DURING Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding. Martrass. Stationery, Tapes,Ty-woTk
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mendins. Bed
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Oh
Board. Tuition, Washing, MendIng. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery. complete, per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
UTatcr-Green French Merinos.
Suumer-PInk Bingham.
1t Is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
: davs. and the other holidays when going &c
Church OF Walk. Patterns of the make ant
The shade may be had al the Convent.
sgErIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarler must be provided with six Sheets
Mosquito Bar. SIX feet by three: twelve Cheml.
ses: d,to pairs OF Hose: ditto OF handkerchief
TX Pillow Case; twelve Towels aud Napkins
one Tumblrr; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons. and all the requisites OF Toilet.
Pocket money Is TO be deposited IN the hand'
OF The SuperIOr~ss.
Visits are allowed To the BoardeTs from their
/ Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only iIom . O'Clock A. VI. 10 ! O'Clock
: 2. NJ
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Rev. Francois {. Fsl
lot. New Orleans. Rev. =. +. Smell. s. >. C., o.
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superoress OF the Convent.