Gazette and sentinel., 1861-03-30
PROSP ECTUS.
Young Ladies academy
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
PIaqucmine, ,Ibervillc,) La.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i I'm the centre of the town of PlaQuemins,
between Court, Church aud Plaquemine streets.
The buildings are large and cOmmodious, AMI
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusemeut
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 oil
Holy Gloss. who being wholly devoted TO tho
important work OF public instruction, spare no
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils IN vir.
tue aud store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves TO return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To impart a thorough education in The highest
sense of the word-io train the moral and the in-
tellectual being-to d~evelope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant attsn.
lion. The system of government rs mild and
maternal. aiming TO guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. The comforts
and dersonal habits of the young ladies, receive
the same attention as i'll the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the groundwork Of education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies o.
all denominations are admitted, provides thsy
are willing for the sake OF order aud uniformity
10 attend The exercises of public worship. Tbs
Academical year is OF len months. The couns
of Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies. with the facility OF prlms.
nv instruction in both the English ADD French
languages, al the option OF parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, $50
Board aud Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, 80 w
Terms for half Bodrders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, SO 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, - 90
Ex'ra charges at the option Of parents, IL
Music. Medical Attendance, Board at Convsn
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Maitrass, Stationery, Tapesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. Or
Board. Tuition and Washing, Mending, Bed,
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work,
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending, Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery, complete, per annum, s3so w.
UNIFORM.
Wimer-Green French Merinos.
Spuuner-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thsn.
days, and the other holidays when going TO
| Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade may De had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each BoardeT must be provided with SIX Sheeui'
Mosquito Bar, six feet by three; twelve Chemi
SEES; ditto pairs of Hose; ditto Of Handkerchief
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and NaPkiai
one Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and dessn
Spoons, and all the requisites of Toilet;
Pocket money is TO be deposited in the ha's
of the Superiorcss. -.
Visits are allowed 10 the Bosrders from tnsu
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Inun-
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. NJ TO O'CLOCK
2. NJ. v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rev. Francois S,f.s
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. Shell, I. ~"
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress OF The Conven.