Gazette and sentinel., 1861-03-23
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies academy
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS.
Piaqueminc, ;Ibervillc,l La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i in the centre of the town OF Plaquemine,
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. II is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work of public instruction, spare no
pains 10 improve the hearts Of their pupils in vir.
tue and store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves TO return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To lmpart a thorough education in The highest
sense ofthe woTd-tO train the moral and the in-
tellectual being-to d~evelope sound health and
elegant manners. IL an object Of constant atten-
lion. The system OF government IS mild and
maternal, aiming 10 guide rather than TO drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. The comforts
and 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' OF
all denominations are admitted, 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-
~ instruction in both the English and French
languages, at the option Of parents.
Terms for BOdrders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, $500
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, so 90
Terms for hdlf Bodrders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms ffor' Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option Of parents, IL
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Convsn
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Mattrass, 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 anuum, s24o 90.
UNIFORM.
W~inter-Green French Merinos.
Summer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is TO be worn only on Sundays and Thur
days, and the other holidays when going to
Church or Walk. Patterns Of the make and
the shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DrRECEoNs.
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 asd Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is to be deposited in the hand
of the Superiorsss.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from theif
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thur
days, and only from 8 O'Clock A. NJ. TO 4 O'Clock
PM.
References laquemine, Rev. Francois c: Fai.
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. Shell, 5. :. L OF
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 Superioress of The Convent.