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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 520, 8 July 1881, Page 2

Special A<lvertiß»ui«Hts. SUMNER COLLEGE, SUMNER On tho Sea Coast, 8 miles from Christchurch, Principal, CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Assisted by thoroughly efficient Masters.

ME C. L. WIOGTNS begs to annniinro tlmt his new. spacious, and thoroughly commodious House mid School have been handed over to him by the contractor, Jind lift is now prepared to receive a larger nimihor of Pupils than heretofore. The experience gained during the lflßt twelve yearn in leaching and the management of hoys has enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of Biicr* an institution, and as no expense has, been Hpnre'l in any detail, he believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages. The C!hißß-roomfl are large and of fine proportions, well lighted and vontilated, while the 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 f y of Sumner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it eminently suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by coach with Chriftchurch dai y, and when the tramway has been completed there will be 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 home are confidently assured to the Boarders. Punctuality find 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.