Gazette and sentinel., 1861-01-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladfes .3cadenty
AND
CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS.
Piaqucninc, ;Ebervillc, La.
PROSPECTUS.

TNIlIS INSTITUTION is beautifully s,tua,eJ
4 in the centre OF the town of Plaauemne.
between Court, Church and Plaquemine streets
The buildings are large and connections ana
the grounds OF good ample space for amusement,
and healthy exercise. The Institution being
situated vi bin d 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 NO
pains 20 improve the hearts OF their pupils in viz.
the and store their minds with knowledge. and
they pledge themselves to return the children TO
their parents improved in virtue and learning
To lmparta thorough education in the highest
sense of Ihe WOTd-to train the moral and the in.
te~liyctali being-to dcyelope sound health and
ELEGANT manners, j. an object OF constant atten-
ton. The system Of government is mild and
maternal aiming 20 guide rather than 10 drive
the pupils along the path OF duty. he comforts
tur dersuuai 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 thew
are willing ioT the sake OF order and uniformity
10 attend the exercises OF public worship. The
AcLdcIu!cal year is OF ten months. The course
OF EGscation embraces all the branches usually
ranght ~ Academies, with the facility OF prima-
r. instruction in both the English aud French
languages, al the option OF parents.
Terms for Boarders:
Entrance fee, Bed, $500, $500
Board aud Tuition, per aunum payments
quarterly in advance, so on
Terms for half Boarders:
Tuition per month. payable monthly, $40 90
Terms fer Dag Scholars:
Tuition, per month, payable monthly, ST 90
Extra charges at the option of parents. viz
Music. Medical Attendance, Board at Conven
during Vacation, Washing and Mending, Bed
Bedding, Naltrass. Stationery, Tapesiry-work
Embroidery, Artificial Flowers. Ne. &c Or
Board. Tuition aud Washing, Mending. Bed,
Bedding. NattrasS. Stationery, | apestry work.
Embroidery. Artificial Flowers. &c. &c. Or
Board. Tuiiion, Washing. Meuding. Bed. Bed
ding, Stationery complete, per anrum. $40 20.
UNIFORM.
WInr-Green French Merinos.
SUomer-Pink Bingham.
II is 70 be worn only on SUNDAYS and Thurs
days, and the other holidays when going 10
Church or Walk. Patterns of the make and
The shade may be had al 1.-THE Convent.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS.
Each BOarder must be provided with six Sheets,
Mosquito Bar. six feet by three; twelve Chemi.
seS; ditto pairs OF Hose. ditto of llandkerchiris;
six Pillow Cases; twelve Towels and Napkins
one Tumbler; Fork and Knife; table and desert
Spoons, and all the requisites Of Toilet.
Pocket money is 10 be deposited " the hands
of the Superior~ss.
Visits are allowed TO the Boarders from their
Parents and Guardians on Sundays and Thurs
days, and only from 9 O'Clock A. VI. 10 4 O'Clock
PM.
Refersnos-Tla luemine, Rev. Francois c. Fall
lot. New Orleans. Rev. p. +. She'll. 5. ;. C., or
SISTER MARY OF CALVARY,
nov27-sep3 SupeTioress OF he Convent.