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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 501, 3 May 1881, Page 2

BUMNER COLLEGE, BUMNER, On tlio Spa Const, 8 miles from Christ church. ri.iN'cir-AT,, CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Assisted l»y thoroughly efficient Masters. MR C. L. WIGGINS begs to announce that his new, spacious, and thoroughly commodious House and School have been handed over to him by the contractor, find lie is now prepared to receive a larger number of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during the last twelve yearn in leaching and the management of boys has enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of bucli nn institution, and as no expense has, been spared in any detail, hu believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages. The <~!]ass-rooins are birge and of fine proportions, well lighted and ventilated, while the Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort ami convenience. The Play-ground consists of several ncivs surrounding the College, and a Gymna fiiimi will be erected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk of the beach, which affords safe and convenient bathing. The salubri'y of Sumner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by coach with Christchurch dai y, and when the tramway has been completed there will be still greater facilities. Tlip dietary is liberal and abundant, and the domestic arrangements being under the constant personal supervision of Mrs Wiggins, 'all the comforts of home are confidently assured to the Boarders. Punctuality and order are strictly enforced in all scholastic arrangements, and every care is taken to promote gentle manly deportment both in the school and outer life. An exact system of fortnightly examinations and periodical reports has been arranged, which cannot fail to supply parents with accurate information as to the progress made by their sons in every branch oil their studies. This Mr Wiggins has long regarded as a desideratum. The scheme of studies p-nHiiud in the College comprises nil the various branches of a thorough English, Classical, and Mercantile Education, a good, sound, adequate knowledge of English being made to form the basis of the whole. TERMS. For pupils under Twelve years of age, 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of age, GO guineas per annum. These teims include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French, Vocal Music, and Drill. The year is divided into Three Terms, the Holidays corresponding with those of Prirate Schools generally.