Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4cadeany
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
Plaquemime, iIberyiilcJ La.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situate,
i in the centre of the town of Plaquemine
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets
The buildings are large and commodious, an,
the grounds Of good ample space for Amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution beins
situated within a few minutes walk of the steam
boat landing, enjoys the advantage OF easy anC
frequent access. 1t is conducted by the Sisters O
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted to the
important work OF public instruction, spare nc
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in vir.
tue and store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning
IL. impart a thorough education in the higheS,
sense ofthe word-to train the moral and the in.
te~llectual being-to envelope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object of constant atten-
lion. The system Of government is mild and
MATERNAL aiming u guide rather than TO drive
the pupils along the path ofduty. The comforts
and dersonal habits of the young ladies'. receive
the same attention IS in the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the ground work of education.
The Institution is Catholic; but young ladies OF
all denomination are admitted, provided they
are willing for the sake of order and uniformity
10 attend the exercises OF public worship. The
Academic~ year is of ten months. The course
v isNiuCdliOH ulFldC all the branches USUALLY
taught in Academies. with the facility OF prima.
~ instruction 10 both the English and French
languages. al tn, option of parents.
Tennis for Boarders:
Entrance fee. BED, $500, s z 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly IN advance, so 90
Terms for half Boorders:
Tuition per m'nth, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month. payable monthly, s. 90
Ex'ra chsges Of the option Of parents, liz
Music, Medl'al Attendance. Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing and Mending. Bed
Bedding, Matrass. Stationery, Tapeslry-wo work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. On
Board, TuitDn aud Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding. Matrass. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing. Mending. Bed. Bed
ding, Stationery. complete, per snnum, s240 90.
UNIFORM.
HIntar-ireen French Merinos.
SE~nnSer-Pink Bingham.
IL is TO II worn only on Sundays and Thurs.
and the other holidays when going 10
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade nay be mad at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Border must be prevailed with six Sheets,
MusquitoBar, six feet by three: twelve Chemi. !
tes: ditiopairs OF Hose: ditto OF Bandkerchiels; !
six PILLOW Cases; twelve Towels and Napkins;
one Tunbler; Fork and Knife; table and desert
and all the requisites of Toilet.
sPocketmoney D. 10 be deposited in the hands
Of the S,periorrss. !
Visitsare allowed 10 the Boarders from their
md Guardians on Sundays and Thurs.
days. ani only from o O'Clock A. NJ. 10 4 o'clock
NJ.
Rseyeos- Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
LOT. Nov Orleans. Rev. p. F. She'll, s. ). c., OF
SISTER MARY Of CALVARY,
nov2tsep3 Superioress OF The Convent.