24 HARE'S GUIDE TO and when the Chinese (who occupy the buildings which are on its north-eastern boundary) give way, it will become one of the most attractive localities in the city. Academy of Notre Dame, (to as it is commonly called “ The Convent,” is located on the north side of Santa Clara street just west of San Pedro. It was established in 1851, but was not incorporated until 1855. It is under the manage ment of the “ Sisters of Notre Dame,” and is a Catho lic institution. Dui-ing the past few years many im provements have been added to both grounds and buildings, and now it is one of the main points of in terest in the city. The grounds are surrounded by a high brick wall, with a wide entrance on Santa Clara street at about the center of its front. The building is of that solid massive order usually built for this purpose. Its extensive front is 160 feet, flanked by two wings, the one on the east being 200 feet deep, and that on the west 103 feet deep. Belonging to the school is a philosophical apparatus manufactured in Paris expressly for this institution: the collection of mineralogical and conchological specimens is made up by contributions from all parts of the world, and is probably the finest on the Pacific Coast. All the other appointments are on the same scale. The regular visiting days at the Convent are Thursdays and the aftei'noou on Sundays. Visitors who desire to inspect the establishment will be met in
