tillU'f.Uil Advertisement*. SUMNER COLLEGE, SUMNER On the Sea Coast, 8 miles from Christchurch. Pkincii-al, 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 been 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 the last twelve years in teaching and the management of hoys has enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of such an institution, and as no expense lias, •been spared in any detail, ho believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages The Class-rooms are largo and of fine proportions, well lighted and ventilated, while the 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 tho beach, which affords safe and convenient bathing. The salubrPy of Sumner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by conch with Christchurch 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 gentlemanly department 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 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 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 terms include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French. Vocal Music, and Drill. . The year is divided into Three Perms, •the Holidays corresponding with those of Private Schools generally.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 516, 24 June 1881, Page 2
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394Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 516, 24 June 1881, Page 2
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