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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 525, 26 July 1881, Page 2

SUPER .COLLEGE, SUMNER, On the K»;i Const, H miles i'rorn Uhmtoiiuffch, Pbinoii'ai.,OLKMENT L.WIGGINS, t Assisted by thoroughly efficient Masters. MR C. L. WIGGINS begs to fin nonnco that his new, spadois, v-m\ thoroughly commodious House and Fchool 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 boys lias enabled him to understand thoroughly ail the requirement a of Biict- an institution, and as no expense hag, been spared in any detail, he believes that he can undoubtedly offer unusual advantages. The Class-roonis are large and of fine proportions, well lighted ned ventilated, while the Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. Tho Play-ground vonsists of. several acres surrounding the College, and a Gymnasium will be 6rected shortly. The College is within a few minutes walk of the bench, which affords safe and convenient bathing. The salubrity of Sumner is unrivalled, and its central situation renders it emiri<:n{'iy suitable for a Boarding Establishment. There is communication by conch with Chiistduirch dai y, and when the tramway haa been r omplckui there will be etiil prenter facilities. Tlie dietary is liberal and abundant, and the domeslio arrangements being under tho constant perpomu supervision of lUrs WfgginH. nil the oornfoits of home arc confidently assured to tho Boardero. 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 on lei 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 uiada to form ihe basib of tho whole. TERMS. For pupils under Twelve years of £ge, 50 guinea? 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, and Diill. The ypftr is divided into Tljree l'erms, the Rolidaya corresponding with llios-e of Private Schools generally.