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$;>('Cli.l Al-V«l-.i«CMIIK<:B-4. SUMNER COLLEGE, SUMNER. On the Sea Coast, 8 miles from Christchurch. Principal, CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Assisted by thoroughly efficient Masters. MR C. L. WIGGINS begs to announce that his new, spacious, and thoroughly commodious House and School have boon handed over to him by the contractor, and he is now prepared to receive a larger number of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during tho last tweb c years in ie,idling and the management of boys has enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of Eiicn an institution, and as no expense has, been spared in any detail, he believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages The Class-rooms are large and of fino proportions, well lighted nnd ventilated, while tho Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. Tho Play-ground consists of several acres surrounding the College, and a Gymnasium will be erected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk of the Lionel), 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 thoro will bo still greater facilities. The dietary is liberal and abundant, and tho domestic arrangements being under the constant personal supervision of Mrs Wiggins, all the comforts of homo are confidently assured to tho Boarders. Punctuality and order are strictly enforced in all scholastic arrangements, and every care is taken to promote gentle manly department both in tho 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 tho progress made by their eons in every branch of their studies. This Mr Wiggins has long regarded as a desideratum. The scheme of studies pursued in the College comprises all the various branches of a thorough English, Classical, and Mercantile Education, a pood, 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 ago, 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 Private Schools generally.

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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 513, 14 June 1881, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 513, 14 June 1881, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 513, 14 June 1881, Page 2

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