Gazette and sentinel., 1861-01-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4cadenv
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CRoss
Plaquemine, IberviIlcJ La,

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully srtpa,.d
i in the centre OF the town of Plaouemins
between Court, Church and Plaquemine street,
The buildings are large and commodious. ami
the grounds of good ample space for amuse on,
and healthy exercise. The Institution zinc
situated within a few minutes walk Of the s, am.
boat landing, enjoys the advantage of cas- and
frequent access. II is conducted by the Sis ,of
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted the
Important work of public instruction, sp; E No
pains 10 improve the hearts of their pupils in viz.
tue and store their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves TO return the children "a
their parents improved in virtue and learning
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense ofthe word-io train the moral and The in.
tellectual being-tO develope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object of constant attep.
ton. The system OF government is mild and
maternal, aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. The comfort,
and dersOnal 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 admitted, provided they
are willing for the sake OF order and uniformity
to attend the exercises of public worship. The
Academical year is OF ten months. The course
VI 'sNAtdiipit tlilbld'to ~ tue uldHCHcS usually
taught in Academies. with the facility OF prima.
ry instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option OF parents.
Terms for EOarder,:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, $500
Board and Tuition, per annum, payments
quarterly in advance, so 90
Terms for haf Boardcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Sehoiars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 90
Extra charges at the option of parents, viz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Conyen
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding, Maltrass. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Meuding. Bed, Bed.
ding, Stationery, complete, per annum, s2lO w.
UNIFORM
Wiaier-Green French Merinos.
Sununer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs.
days, and the other holidays when going 10
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
The shade may be- had al he Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must BE- provided with six Sheets,
Mosquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi.
SEES; 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 il 10 be deposited in the hands
of the Superior"ss.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from their
Parents aud Guardians on Sundays aud Thurs
days, aud only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ. TO 4 O'Clock
=. VI.
RefrenoS-rla luemine, Rev. Francois c. Fsl-
lot. New Orleans. Rev. p. +. She'll, s. :. C., OF
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of The Convent.