Gazette and sentinel., 1860-10-13
PATENT MEDICINES.
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PROSPECTUS.
Young LGdicS .ECas'cisy
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
Sxeminc, Iberyiilc,I LA.

THIS INSTITUTION lie beautifully situated
M the centre OF tbs town vi PiaqueLuine,
between Court, Church aud Plsquemlne streets.
III. buildings are large and cumunOdlOus, AM
the grounds oi good ample space ior dmuseiueIt
aud healthy exercise. The Institution being
sIl ~. ed vii mn a lev minutes walk vi the steam
boat landing. enjoys the advantage Of easy and
frequent access. IL Is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who Icing wholly devoted 10 the
important work Vi public INSTRUCTION., spare no
pains TO improve tue hearts ot ta"ir pupils in vlr.
tu. aud store their mInds With knowledge, and
they pledge themselves. 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in vIItue aud learning.
To impaTt d thorough education IN the highest
.euse OF the woId-lo tram the moral and the III
t.ll.ctual being-to deNelope sound health and
elegant manners, Is an object of constant atten.
ton. The system OF government Is mid and
ulat.rual, aiming 10 guide rather than 10 dnvs
the pupils along the path oil duty. he comforts
and personal habits 81 the young ladies, receive
the came attention a. IA the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the groundwork OF education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies OF
all denominations are cdmiltrd. provided they
are Wiling Tor the sake OF Ordei aud uniformity.
10 attend the exercises 0G public worship. The
Acad-mical year is OF ten months. The coarse
of Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies, with the facility OF prima-
nv instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option ol parents.
Terms for BoardcrS:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, ) 90
Board and Tuition. per annun. payments
quarterly III advance, 90 OO
Terms far half BOardcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, sIO %
Terms for Dag SoaoLars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, sl 90
Extra charges at the option of parents. viz
Music, Medical Attendance. Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing aud Mending. Bed
Bedding, MattTass. Stationery. Tapestry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. o.
Board, Tuition aud Washing, Mending. Bed.
Bedding. Naltrass. Stationery, I apesiry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. NC. &c. Or
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mendins. Bed. Bed
ding, Stationery complete, per annum, $40 %
UNIFORM.
U~I.uer-Green French Merinos.
Sanumer-Pink Bingham.
1t Is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
lays, and the other holidays when going to
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 Ch-mi.
ses; ditto pairs OF Hose; ditto of handkerchief:
six Pillow Cases, twelve Towels aud Napkins:
one Tumblrr; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money Is 10 be deposited IN the hands
OF the Superioress.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thus
days, aud only from . O'Clock a. VI. 10 / O'clock
p. VI.
RJcrcpts- Plaquernine, Rev. Francois e. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. T.. +. She'll, s.. >. c., or
SlSriR MARY OF CALVARY.
noy27-sep3 SupeTioTess of the Convent.