Gazette and sentinel., 1860-05-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies academy
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS
PlaQuemiue, (Ibervilic, La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
Il in the centre of the town Of P~lacuemine.
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets
The buildings are large and commodIous, 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 landing, enjoys the advantage of easy and
frequent access. Il is conducted by the Sisters Of
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
Important work Of public instruction, spare no
pains 70 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 of the word-to train the moral and the in.
tellectual being-to d~evelope sound health aud
elegant manners, is an object Of constant aiten.
tion. The system Of government is mild and
maternal, aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along 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 ground work Of education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies' o!
all denominations are sdmitied, 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 prima-
ry instruction in both the English and French
languages, al the option of parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 80
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, so %
Terms for half Boarders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
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 Mendins, Bed
Bedding. Maitrass, Stationery, TapestTy-work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition aud Washing, Mendins. Bed,
Bedding, Mai'rsss. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. SC. &c. Or
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, stationery. complete, per annum, s24e 90.
UNIFORM.
WTntr-Green French Merinos.
Sunmer-Plnk Bingham.
Il is 10 be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going 10
Church OF Walk. Patterns Of the make and
The shade may be had al 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 handkerchief;
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 Superiorss,.
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 4 o'clock
p VI.
Rgrrsnots- Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fal-
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll, S. ). C., or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress Of the Convent.