Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
Young E0sties academy
AND
CONVENT OF KOLY CROSS,
Piaquemine, ,1bervillco La.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
l. 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 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. It 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
thew pledge themselves to return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To imparta thorough education in the highest
sense ofihe word-to train the moral and the in
te~llectual beius-to develope sound health and
elegant manners, Is an object OF constant atien-
ton. 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
TO 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.
ry instruction in both the English and French
languages. at the option OF parents.
Terms for BOarderS:
Entrance fee. Bed, $500, 5 5 90
Board and Tuition, per annum. payments
quarterly in advance, so GU
Terms for haLf Bo0rdcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms for dry SohoiorS:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option Of parents. liz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. nc. On
Board, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding, MaItrass. Stationery, Tapestry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. On
Board, Tuition, Washing, Mending. Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery. complete, per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM
WTni1-Green French MerinoS.
Summer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only OH Sundays and Thurs.
days, and the other holidays when going ic
Church or Walk. Patterns Of the make AM
the shade may be had al the Convent.
SPECIAL. DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets
Mosquito Bar. six feet by three; twelve Ch-mi
Ses; ditto pairs OF Hose; ditto OF handkerchief
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels aud Napkins
one lumber; Fork and knife: table and deser
Spoons, and all the requisites OF Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hand
OF the Superioress,
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from thei
Parents and Guardians on Sundays aud Thurs
days, aud only from 9 O'Clock A. VI. 10 4 O'Clock
p. VI.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Rev. Francois {. fal
lot. New Orleans. Rev. p. F. She'll. S. ). I. Of
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
noy27-sep3 Superioress OF The COnvenj