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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 532, 19 August 1881, Page 2

Auvcrti-wMU'-u*'*' SUMNER COLLEGE, SUMNER, On the Sea Const, 8 miles from Christchurch. rius-cTPAt., CLEMENT L.WIGGINS, Assisted by thoroughly efficient Masters. MR 0. L. WIGGINS begs to an nounc-e that his new. spacious, and thoroughly commodious House and Pcliool bave been handed over to him by the contractor and he is now prepared to receive a larger number of Pupils than heretofore. Tho experience gained during the last twelve years in -teaching and the management ot boys baa enabled him to understand thoroughly all the requirements of sucn an institution, and as no expense has, been spared in any detail, he believes that lie can undoubtedly offer unusual advanThe rinss-rooms are large and of tine proportions, well lighted mid ventilated, while the Dormitories and Lavatory combine complete comfort and convenience. The Piny-ground < onsists 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 Biiltibri'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 fat-hities. The dietary is liberal and abundant, and Ihe domestic arrangements being under the constant personal supervision of Mrs Wiggins, all the comfoits of home are -confidently assured to the Boarders. Punctuality nnd 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 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 Kdncation, a good, sound, adequate -knowledge of English being made to form •the basis of the whole. ■TERMi'. .For pupils under Twelve years of fge 50 guineas per annum. For Pupils over Twelve years of age, GO guineas per annum. These teims include Board and Instruction in English. Mathematics, Latin, Creek, French, Vocal Music, and Drill. The year is divided into Three Perms the Uolidayß corresponding with those o Private Sjliools generally.