Gazette and sentinel., 1861-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies .4cadenas
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CIR
PIaquemine, tIberviIle, La.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully si,,a,od
l. in the centre Of the town of Plaousnina
between Court, Church and Plaquemine strss,s
The buildings are large and commod:ous AMI
the grounds of good ample space for amuspmea,
and healthy exercise. The Institution bs;n,
situated within a few minutes walk OF the srsam'
boat landing, enjoys the advantage Of easy and
frequent access. II is conducted by the Sisters q,
Holy Cross, who being wholly devoted 10 The
important work OF public instruction, snare no
pains TO improve the hearts OF their pupils IN yir,
tue and store their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves 10 return the children 10
their parents improved in virtue and learning
To impart a thorough education in the highest
sense of the word-to train the moral and the in.
tellec,ual being-to deyelope sound health and
elegant manners, is an object OF constant alien
ton. The system of government is mild and
maternal. aiming 10 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. he comforts
and dersonal habits of the young ladies', receive
the same attention as in the most refined family
circle.
Religion is the groundwork Of education.
The Institution is Catholic: but yOurg ladies' O,
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.
nv instruction in both the English aud 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 OF
Terms for half BoGrders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 o.
Terms far Dag Scholars:
Tuition. per month. payable monthly, 81 %
Extra charges at the option OF parents, viz
Music. Medical Attendance, Board at Convsn
duriu. Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding. MartraSs. Stationery, Tapeslry-w work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. On
B. ard. Tuition and Washing. Mendiug. Bed
Brdding. Matiras>. Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Oh
Board. Tuition, Washing, Mendiug. Bed. Bed.
ding, stationery, complete, per annum, $40 90.
UNIFORM.
WTntr-Green French Merinos.
S~uHpRer-Pink Bingham.
II is TO be worn only OF Sundays and Thurs
DAYS. and the other holidays when going 4
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make an
he shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets
Nusquiio Bar. six feet by three; twelve Ch-mi
ses; ditto pairs OF Hose; ditto of Handkerchi-is
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and Napkins
one Tumblrr; Fork and knife; table and desrI
Spoons. and all the requisites of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hand
of the Superior-ss.
Visits are allowed 10 the Boarders from ihei
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days. and only ir nm 9 O'Clock A. NJ. 10 o'cIocI
PM.
RefSrfnccs- la,ueminp. Rev. Francois. c. Fsl
of. New Orleans. Rev. p. +. Smell. 5. :. C., q
SISrER MARY Of CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SuperIoress OF The Convent