Gazette and sentinel., 1860-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .lcadeny
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CONVENT OF holy CROSS,
queminc, Ubervillc,) La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i lin the centre OF the town of Plaquemne,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
Tn buildings are large and commodIOuS, ani
the grounds of good ample space for amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a few minutes walk OF 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 10 the
important work OF public instruction, spare no
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils IN viz
tue and store their minds with knowledge, aud
they pledge themselves TO return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To lmpart a thorough education in the highest
sense of the wOrd-tO tram the moral and the in
tellectuaI being-to d~evelope sound health and
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 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 groundwork OF education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies' OF
all denominations are edmllted, 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. The course
of Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies, with the facility OF pima
ry instruction in both the English aud French
languages. at the option OF parents.
Terms for BOarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 3 ) 90
Board and Tuition. per annum. payments
quarterly III advance, 50 on
Terms for huff Boarders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, SO 90
Terms far Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option of parents, viz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Conveu
during Vacation, Washing and Meudiug, Bed
Bedding, Mattrass, Stationery, Tapesry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed.
Bedding. Maltras-. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board. Tuition, Washing. Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery, complete. per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
WTHtT-Green French Nerinos.
SEmmer-Pink Gingham.
Ii is TO be worn only on SUNDAYS and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when gong To
Church OF Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade may be had atihe Convent
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets.
Mosquito Bar, SIX feet by three; twelve Chrmi.
ses; ditto pairs OF Hose: ditto OF landkrrchlpls
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins:
one Tumblrr; Fork aud KNIFE; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites OF Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
of the Supegior-ss.
Visits are allowed to the BoardeTs from their
Parents and Guardians on SUNDAYS and Thurs
days, ana only from 9 O'Clock A. VI. 10 i O'Clock
PM.
Refpepc,-PIaquemine Rev. Francois 9 Fal-
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. Shell. 5. &C. or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of the Convent.