Gazette and sentinel., 1861-02-16
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies academy
n
CONVENE OF HOLY CROSS,
Plaquemine, ~tGberviiic,l LA.

THIS INSTITUTION is beautifully situated
Il in the centre OF the town OF Plaquemune,
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets.
rhe buildings are large and commOdious. AMI
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated within a lew minutes walk o the Steam
boat landing, enjoys the advantage Of easy and
frequent access. 1t is conducted by the Sisters OF
Holy Gloss, who being wholly devoted 10 The
important work OF public instruction, spare no
pains TO improve the hearts OF th'Ir pupils IN vir
tue and store their minds with knowledge, and
they pledge themselves 10 return tile 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 iu-
tellectual being-to develope sound health aud
elegant manners, is an object Of constant alien
ton. The system OF government IL mild and
maternal, aiming TO guide rather than 10 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 denomination 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 pfima-
ry instruction in both the English and French
languages, at the option of parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, 90
Board and Tuition, per annum, payments
quarterly in advance, SO on
Terms for half Bbarders:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, sic 0s
Terms for Day Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, - 90
Extra charges at the option of parents, il
Music, Medical Attendance, Board at Convsn
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Maltrass, Stationery, Tapestry work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers, &c. &c. o.
Beard, Tuition and Washing, Mending. Bed
Bedding, Mattrass. Stationery, ! apestry work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. IA &c. Or
Board, Tuition, Washing, Meuding, Bed, Bed.
ding, stationery, complete, per annum, S240 %.
UNIFORM.
WTnter-Green French Merinos.
Snmmer-Pink Bingham.
Ii is to be worn only on Sundays and Thurs.
days, and the other hoiidlys when going te
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make ana
The shade may be had at the Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each Boarder must be provided with six Sheets
Musquito 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 and knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited in the hands
OF the Superior-ss.
Visits are allowed to the Boarders from theiI
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs.
days, and only from Q O'Clock A. NJ. to 4 O'Clock
r. NJ.
Rgferenees- Plaquemine, Rev. Francois C.. Fsl-
lot. New Orleans, Rev. p. F. She'll, s. =. c., Of
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nev27-sep3 Superioress OF the Convent.