OCEAN BAY SCHOOL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1647, 14 January 1913, Page 10

OCEAN BAY SCHOOL.

—■ —♦ Ocean Bay is situated within' Tjort Underwood, in tlie Marlborough Province, and possesses excellent natural' advantages as l'egnrds scenery,' oliniato, and hygiene. Herb is situated a school which, to <1 visitor, seems unique, and well worth a visit. The students havo 1500 acres of every kind of country to roam over. Tho school itself is a new and commodious building of two storios, tho upper containing the dormito'ries, while on the lower are class rooms, reading-rooms, etc. The junior scholars tako the ordinary subjects to the proficiency certificate, wliilo for those remaining on a secondary course in languages, scienoo, etc., is given. Tho senior boys tako practical agriculture, and mnko a very good show as tho result of their work. There is a fino healthy appearanco among tho youths attending the school that ono misses in lads in other places. As a place where boys may receive a good, general education, as well as instruction in tho management of a station, there scorn opportunities that, might bo eagerly embraced bv parents that are interested in that kind of life. Tho outside amusements of the boys include boating, fishing, tennis, footbnU, cricket, hockey, swimming, toxin l ;. The principal of the school is the Rov. John A. Crump and tho lioadjnaater, Mr. C, H, T, Skelly,