Gazette and sentinel., 1860-05-12

PROSPECTUS.
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS.
Guemine, (IberviIlcJ LA.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i LIN the centre of the town of Plaquemine.
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commodious, ami
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. 1t is conducted BY the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work of public instruction, spare no
pans 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in viz.
tue aud store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense ollhe woTd-tO tram the moral and the in
tellectual being-,o develope sound health and
elegant manners. is an object Of constant atten-
ton. The system OF government is mild and
maternal. aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF taty. The comforts
md personal habits OF Ia. young ladies', receive
the same attention al 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.
10 attend the exercises OF public worship. Tho
Academical year is OF ten months. The. course
of Education embraces all the branches usually
taught IN 4CdltillIts.N WIN Auc idNihAS VI Iiiuo-
~ instruction in both the English and French
languages, at the option Of parents.
Terms for BOarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, $ 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, 80 %
Terms fer half Boardcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms fer Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option of parents, viz:
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Convent
durin! Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed +,
Bedding. Ma,tra>s, Stationery, Tapeslry-work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. OG
Board, Tuition aud Washing, Mending, Bed,
Bedding. Nattras>. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending, Bed, Bed
ding, stationery, complete, per annum, s2lo 90
UNIFORM.
Wutcr-Green French Merinos.
Sumuner-Pink Bingham.
1t is TO be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going TO
Church OF Walk. Patterns Of the 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 iiandkerchiefs;
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins;
one Tumbler: 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
and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, AMI only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. TO 4 o'clock
VI.
References Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. Shell, s. ). C., OF
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of the Convent.