Gazette and sentinel., 1861-07-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .gcadcmy
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
PlaQucminc, <IberVillc, La.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i'm The centre of the town of Plaquemine,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commOdious, ana
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 TO 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, 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 ofthe word-to train the moral ami the in-
te~ilectual being-io develope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant aiten-
ton. The system OF government rs mild and
maternal. aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path of duty. The comforts
aud dersonal 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 ct
all denominations are admitted, provided they
are willing for the sake of order and uniformity
TO attend the exercises OF public worship. The
| Academical year is oil ten months. The course
OF Education embraces all the branches uspally
taught in Academies, with the facility Of prima-
ry instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option OF parents.
Terms for Borders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 5 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly IN advance. 50 OO
Terms far half Barriers:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for DGV NchoidrS:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges al the option of parents, il
Music. Medical Attendance. Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Mattrsss. Stationery, TapssIry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. On
Board. Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
BaJJing. Nattras<. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Oh
Board, Tuition, Washing, Meuding. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery. complete, per annurn, $40 90.
UNIF0RM
WTnter-Green French MeTinos.
Snmmer-Pink Bingham.
1t is to 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 a. the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be- provided with six Sheets,
Mosquito Bar. siXIeei by three: twelve Chemi
SEES; ditto pairs Of Hose; ditto OF llandkerchietsi
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 hand.
Of the Superioress.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from theiI
Parents aud Guardians on SUNDAYS and Thurs.
days, and only from 9 O'Clock a. VI. 10 1 O'Clock
p. NJ.
RGcrc1rcs- Plaquemine. Rev. Francois c. Val
lot. New Orleans. Rev. p. +. She'll. 5. ;. C., u
SlSrIR MARY Of CALVARY,
n0v27-seg3 Superloress o. The Convent.