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Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 639, 29 January 1872, Page 1

DEVONPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL. THE ANNUAL MEETING of Householders will be held in tho School Eoomon WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the 31st inst., at 7 o'clock, for the election of a School Committee for the current year. J. ~ CROMBIE, Chairman. Januai-y 25th, 1872. SHORTLAND HOUSE SEMINARY, Shortland street. —Conducted by Mrs. Harden and Miss Hasclden. Studies will re» commence on Tuesday, January 23. MR?. J. GORRIE'S Pupils will reassemble on MONDAY, sth February, 70 Karangahape Road, Newton. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. THIRD SESSION. THE Principal will deliver the Opening Address of the Session, in the English Room, at the College, on Tuesday, 30th inst., at 4 p.m. Subject: " Education from divers points of view." Parents of pupils attending the College, and all who take an interest in the progress of education are invited to attend. A -ICELAND COLLEGE. Studies will be resumed on Wednesday, 2_th instant. Resident Masters : Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. Visiting- Masters : Mr. J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing., Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarterly: in advance) : Under 9 years of age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c, 2s. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. The Principal will be at home Every Afternoon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford information to parents for guardians. P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL, HOESON STREET. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. ADVANCED CLASSES in Latin, Greek, Erench, Logic, Algebra, and the higher branches of Mathematical Science. Vacancies for a few Boarders. C. B. ANDREW, 8.A., Head Master. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, HALL OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Wellesley stbeet, Auckland. Principal: Mrs. Colciougb. MRS. COLCLOUGH, A Student from Queen's College, London, and a First-class Certificated Teacher under the Auckland Board of Education, HAS opened this School with the view of placing a sound and thorough English Education within the reach of all girls. There have been so many complaints of the superficial education that girls usually receive, that she hopes her efforts to supply the want by opening a school in which solid useful knowledge will be the first care, will receive the support of the public, She has secured the large Hall of the Association, one of the largest, best ventilated, and central rooms in Auckland ; and will endeavour, by strict attention, mental and moral culture, to make her School a success. The system of tuition is that pursued with such good results iv the Ladies' Colleges in England, and the principle of the large State Schools in the United States —that system which depends mainly on viva voce teaching, and eschews the obselete classics of a bygone day, using only the most modern and authentic School Books. i Lectures on all useful subjects will comprise part of tho course. Needlework, especially plain needlework^ will be taught thoroughly. No Balls or Parties will be given j a yearly Picnic being the only recreation contemplated. Half-yearly examinations. Terms: —£1 Is per quarter, payable iv advance. Accomplishments, extra. SUMMER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNE HAVE now open a well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and • - -Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Lace Goods Head-dresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Triniw mings. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, Corner of Albert-street. NORTH SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, close to holmes' wharf. THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every hall-hour during the day up to 11 p,m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having completed the alterations, and fitted the Hotel with every comfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. Ales, wines and spirits ol the choicest brands. The Billiard Room is fitted with one of Alcock's best tables. E. HOLLOWAY. 13fch January, 1872.