Gazette and sentinel., 1860-10-06
PATENT MEDICINES.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4cadeany
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
auemine, (Ibervillcl LA.

TBIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i'm the centre of the town OF Plaquemine,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
m. bindings are large and commodious, ami
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The institution Delhg
situated within a few minutes walk oil the Steam
boa, landing. enjoys the advantage OF easy and
! frequent access. II is conducted by The SISTERS oil
HOLY Cross. who being wholly devoted 10 The
Important work OF public instruction., spare no
mains TO improve the hearts OF their pupils IN VIZ
tue and store their minds with knowledge, and
| thew nIsdye themselves 10 return the children 10
| their rarents improved in virtue and learning.
70 impart a thorough education in the highest
sense of he woTd-to train the moral and the in
teIlec,uaI being-to develope sound health and
elegant manners, is all object OF constant atten-
ton. The system OF government IS mild and
maternal. aiming TO guide rather than TO drive
the pupils aleng the path OF duty. The comforts
and personal habits OF the yolng 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 edmIlied; provided they
are willing for the sake OF order and uniformity.
TO attend the exercises OF public worship. The
Academical year is OF ten months. The course
of Education embraces all the branches usually
| taught IN Academies. III tue ldCililJ v u pllild-
nv instruction in both the English and French
languages. at the option OF parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 8 %
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, ~ W
Terms for haif Boarders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Term, for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, IL OO
Extra charges at the option Of parents. viz
Music. Medical Attendance, Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing aud Mending, Bed
Bedding. Mattrass, Stationery, Tspesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &e. &c. U
Board. Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. D
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed. Bed
ding, stationery, complete, per annumi $40 w.
UNIFORM.
UTnhp-Green French Merinos.
SuSuner-Pink Bingham.
IL Is 10 be worn only OH Sundays and Thurs
DAYS, and the other holidays when going I,
Church or Walk. Patterns OF the make am
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 th-ml
ses: ditto pairs OF Hose: ditto OF Handkerchief:
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and Napkin.
, one Tumblrr; Fork and Knife; table and deseI
Spoons, and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited IN the hand
of the Superiorrss.
: Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from thei
. Parents and Guardians on SUNDAYS ard Thurs
s days, and only from 3 O'Clock A. VI. 10 4o'cloc
: p. VI.
Rgere~ces-P laquemine, Rev. Francois {. FsI
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll. s. ). Z G
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress Of the Convent.