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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 505, 17 May 1881, Page 2

SUMMER COLLEGE, SUMNER,' On the Sea Coast, 8 miles from Christchurch. rjsJxciPAL, CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Asi-irited by : . Masters. MR C; L. WIGGINS begs to *nnonnro that his new. ppacio. s, ami thoroughly commodious House and School have been handed over to him by the contractor, and he is now prepared to receive n larger number of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during the last twelve years, in teuchfcjg and the management of boys lias enabled him l<> understand thoroughly all ihe requirements of such an institution, and as no expense has. been spared in any detail, he believes that he can undoubtedly oitor umuuial advantages The Class-rooms are largo and of fine proportion*, well lighted ned ventilated, while tho Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. Tho Plnj'-gronnrl consists of several acres surrounding tho College, and a Gyinna Binm will be erected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk ofthe bench, which affords safe and convenient bathing. Tli« salubri'y of Stunner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by coach with Chrihtchiirch dai y, and when tho tramway has been completed there will be still greater facilities. .. Tho dietary is liberal and abundant, and the domestic arrangements being under the constant persons;! supervision of Mis Wiggins, all the comforts of home are confidently assured to tlie 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 Hyetein of fortnightly examinations unit ..periodical reports has been arranged, which cannot t'-iil to supply parents with'accurate iiifurmation as io tho progress made by their sons in every branch of their affulies: ..This Mr Wiggins hits long regarded as a desideratum. ' The scheme of studies pursued i;i th.c Colkgo comprises all the various brunches of n thorough, Knglish, Classical, and Mercantile lOduc'i i )ii. agood, sound, aiieqiia c knowledge of English being made to form the l/asis of the whole. TKKMS. For pupils under Twelve years of cge, 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of age, GO guineas per annum. These tonus include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Ureek. ■French, Vocal Music, an.l Drill. Tho. year is divided into Three Terms. Ihe Holidays corresponding with ihose of Private Schools generally.