Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-29
MISCELLANEOUS
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4caden,y
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
Piaguemine, [IbervillcD LA.
PROSPECTUS.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
i in the centre OF the town OF P~laquemine,
between Court, Church and P~laquemine streets.
The buildings are large and commOdious, ana
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. Ii is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 the
important work OF public instruction, spare 10
pains 10 improve the hearts OF their pupils in viz
tue aud store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 Ieturn the children TO
their parents improved in virtue and learning.
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense oithe word-tO train the moral and the III
tellectual beiuS-io deyelope sound health and
elegant manners. is an object OF constant atten-
ton. The system of government is mild and
maternal, aiming TO guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along The path OF duty. The CONTROLS
and ders0nal 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' vi
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-
~ instruction in both the English aud French
languages, at the option of parents.
Terms for BOdrders:
Entrance fee. Bed, $500, 5 8 OO
Board aud Tuition, per annuIn, payments
quarterly IN advance, so Oh
Terms fer haif Dodrdcrs:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 90
Terms far Day SGhOidrS:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, 81 90
Extra charges at the option of parents, liz
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Conveu
during Vacation, Washing and Meuding, Bed
Bedding, Matlra>s. Stationery, TapesITy-work
| Embroidery. Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. o.
Board. Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding. Mattrass. Stationery, Tapestry work
| Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. sc. &c. Or
| Board, Tuition, Washing, NEEDING, Bed, Bed
ding, Stationery: complete. per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
Winer-Green French Merinos.
Suswer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going to
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
the shade may be had 1.-THE Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets.
Mosquito Bar. six feet BY three; twelve Chrmi
SEES; ditto pairs of Hose; ditto Of ilandkerchiets;
| six Pillow Gases; twelve Towels and Napkins:
one lumber: Fork aud Knife; table and desert
spoons, and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
OF The SuperiOrrss.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays aud Thurs
days, and only from Q O'Clock A. VI. 10 O'Clock
4. VI.
References Plaquemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. +. Shell. s. :. C., OF
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SuperioTess OF the Convent.