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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 504, 13 May 1881, Page 2

Special A«lvortUt>aient*. aUMNER COLLEGE, BUMNER, On tlio Sea Coast, 8 miles from Christcimrch. Principal,CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Assisted by thoroughly efficient Masters. MR C. L. WIGGINS begs to announce that his new, spacious, nnd thoroughly commodious House nnd School have been hnnded over to him by the contrnctor, and he is now prepared to receive a larger number of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during the last twelve years in ienching and the management of boys has enabled him to uriderstnnd thoroughly nil the requirements of such an institution, and as no expense has, been spared in any detail, ho believes that lie can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages The Class-rooms are large and of fine proportions, well lighted and ventilated, while the Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. The Play-ground consists of several acres surrounding the College, and n Gymna tsium will be erected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk of the beach, which affords safe and convenient bathing. The salubrity of Snmner is unrivalled, and its central situation renderH it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by coach with Clirifitchurch daiy, and when the tramway has been completed there will be still greater facilities. The 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 baa been arranged, which cannot fail to supply parents with accurate information as to the progress made by their sons in every ■'branch of their studies. This Mr Wiggins han long regarded an a desideratum. The scheme of studies p'irsned in the •College comprises all the various branches of n thorough English, Classical, and Mercantile Education, aaood, sound, adequnto -knowledge of English being made to form the basis of the whole. TEKMS. 'For pupils nndur Twelve years of pge, 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of age, 60 guineas per milium. These teiina include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French, Vocal Music, and Drill. The year is divided into Three Terms, >tho Holidays corresponding with ihoso of -Private Schools generally.