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gT. fATKI OX' rf COLLEGE WELLINGTON. CONDUCTED BY THE MARIST FATHERS. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Hie Grace the Archbißhop of Wellington. The object of the Marist Fathers in this country, an in their colleges in Europe and America, is to impart to their pupils s thoroughly Religious and a sound Literary education, which will enable them in after-life to discharge their duties) with honour to Religion und Society, and with credit and advantage to themselves Students are prepared for the N.Z. University Junior and Senior Civil Service, Medical Entrance, Solicitors' General Enowedge, Bank and all other Public Examinations. Students not preparing for the learned Professions have the advantage of a Special Commercial Course, under efficient management, where they are taught all that will be of use in mercantile pursuits. Special attention is also paid to the teaching of Physical Science, for which purpose the College possesses a large Laboratory and Demonstration Hall. Vocal Music, Elocution, Drawing, and all other branches of a Liberal Education reoeive due attention. Physical culture is attended to by a competent Drill Instructor who trains the students three times a week in Drill, Rifle Practice, and Gymnastics. A large and well-equipped Gymnasium is attached to the College. The religions and moral training of the pupils is an object of special care, and particular attention is bestowed on the teaching of Christian Doctrine. A well-appointed Infirmary attached to the College is under the charge of the Sisters of Compassion, from whom in case of illness all students receive the most tender and devoted care, and who at all times pay particular attention to the younger and m.ore delicate pupils, who without such care would find the absence of home comforts very trying. For Terms, etc., apply to THE RECTOR

SACRED HEART COLLEGE PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. Conducted by the Marist Brothers, under the Special Patronage of his Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Lenihan, Bishop of Auckland. The above College is now almost built. On the 21st of June, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, it will be solemnly blessed and formally opened by his Lordship the Right Rev. Pr. Lenihan, Bishop of Auckland. Studies will be commenced therein on the 6th of July, and application for Boarders can be accepted forthwith. The Site of the College is charmingly situated. It is within easy reach of Queen street, oveilooks the Waitemata Harbor, and commands a magnificent view of the Waitakerei Ranges. Abutting the Richmond Road, the College lifts its stately form on a section of land 14 acres in extent. This will afford the students convenient grounds for games and recreations, and so contribute materially to their development, mental, moral, and physical. A plot of five acres is now in course of preparation for a football and cricket ground. The College is large and commodious. It is built in brick, on concrete foundations. To secure dryness, all its outer walls arc cemented ; and to guard against fire, the inner walls are plastered and the ceilings built in steel. The dormitories are large and lofty, the class rooms well lighted and \ entilated, and the baths supplied with water hot and cold. For a Boarding School, Auckland possesses unique advantages. It enjoys an immunity from extremes of heat and cold, possesses a mild and salubrious climate, and has scenic surroundings that have made it the iavonte city of New Zealand to reside in. The great object of the Brothers is to give their pupils a Sound Religious Training, to teach them to be virtuous, and to accustom them to the regular practice of their religious duties, and at the same time to impart to them a knowledge of such subjects as will qualify them for Public Examinations, fit them for commercial and professional pursuits, and enable them to drscharge the duties of their after-life with honor to religion, benefit to the State, and credit to themselves. Students will be prepared for Junior and Senior Civil Service and for the N.Z. University Examinations. Terms.— Thirty-five guineas for Boarders, payable in advance at the commencement of each term, viz., the beginning of February. June, and September. Extras —An entrance fee of two guineas for the use of Bedding ; seven guineas a year for Instrumental Music- and medical fees in case of sickness. A reduction of three guineas is made in favor of brothers. Prospectuses can be obtained from the Director, BRO. BASIL.