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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 515, 21 June 1881, Page 2

Sl»«cha_ A«_.'er__BC-H-*_--8. SUMNER COLLEGE, SUMNER On tbe Sea Coast, 8 miles"from Christchurch, Piukwpal, CLEMENT L.W!GG:NB ; A-isi.-jfcd by thoroughly efficient Pilasters. "Ry/P- C. L. WIGGINS begs to anJ3.JL noitnce that his new, spacious, and thoroughly commodious House and School bave been handed over to him by tbe contractor, and be is now prepared to receive a larger number of Pupils than heretofore. Tbe expericnee gained during the last twelve years in tCiching and the management of boys bas enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of Bucn an institution, and as no expense bas, been spared in any detail, be believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages The Class-rooms are large and of fine proportions, well lighted and ventilated, while tbe. Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. The 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 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. Tbe dietary is liberal and abundant, and tho domestic arrangements being under the constant personal supervision of Mrs Wiggins, all the comforts of home are confidently assured to tbe Boarders. Punctuality and order are strictly enforced in all scholastic arrangements, and every care is taken to promote gentle manly department both in tbe 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 sons in every branch of their _tr.dies. 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 good, sound, adequate knowledge of English being made to form tbe basis of the whole.

TERMS. For pupils under Twelve years of age, 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of rage, GO guineas per annum. These terms include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French. Vocal Music, and Drill. The year is divided into Threo Terms, the Holidays corresponding - with those of Private Schools generally.