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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 519, 5 July 1881, Page 2

Sjn'tial Atlrrrfi.wnieiit*. BUMNER COLLEGE, BUMNER On the Sea 8 miles from Christclmrch, Principal, CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, thoroughly efficient Masters. MR C. L. WIGGINS begs to announce that his new, spacious, and tliOioughly commodious Ilouae and School have been handed over to him by the contractor, and he is now prepared to receive 4 larger number of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during the last twelve years in Leaching and the management of boys lias enabled him to under-st-ind thoroughly all the requirements of buci. 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 fine proportions, well lighted and ventilated, while the Dormitories arid Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. The Play-ground i onsists of several acres surrounding the College, and a Gymnasium will be erected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk of the bench, which affords safe and convenient bathing. The salubrity of Surnner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by coach with Chrii-tchuroh dai y, and when the tramway has been completed there will be still givoter facilities. The dietary is liberal and abundant, and the domestic arrangements being under the constant personal supervision of Mrs Wiggins, nil the comforts of home are confidently assured to the Boarders. Punctuality and order are strictly enforced in all scholastic arrangements, and every care is token to promote gentle manly department both in the school and outer life. An exact system of fortnightly examinations and periodical reports has been arranged, whie.h 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&ood, sound, adequate knowledge of English being made to form the basis of the whole. TEUMt For pnpila**tinder Twelve years of age, 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of age, 60 guineas per annum. These terms include Board and Instruction in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French, Vocal Music, ami Drill. The year is divided into Three Terms, the Holidays corresponding with ihose of Private Shools generally.