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Otago Witness, Issue 851, 21 March 1868, Page 10

■ _ Educational. CHKISTCHURCH HKfe SCHOOL I BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG GENTLEMEN. ' CONDUCTED BY MR. CHARLES COOK, j (Head Master of the High School, and lately English Master.) . HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Chairman The Rev. Charles Fraser, M.A.,F.G.S. Mr Robert Wilkin f, Mr T. W. Maude Mr Edward Pierce Mr William -Wilson, M.P.C. Mr John Anderson Dr. J. S. Turnbull. TREASURERS : Mr William Wilson Mr John Anderson. RECTOR AND MATHEMATICAL MASTER : Mr Charles Cook (Edinburgh University). CLASSICAL MASTER : Mr A. Montgomery (Edinburgh University). ENfILISH MASTER : Mr William Joyce. FRENCH MASTERS : Mr Montgomery ' Mr Bellemin. MUSIC MASTERS : Vocal Mr E. T.ong Instrumental Mr G. Daysel Reed. j DRILL MASTER : : lieutenant Swinley, C.V.C. Directors having found it necessary X. that the connection which existed between the former Boarding House and the High School should cease, Mr Cook has, with their sanction, and at their reqiiess. taken those extensive premises known as Kohler's Gardens, immediately adjoining t!,e School Grounds, Lincoln road, with private access thereto, which he has fitted up and thoroughly remodelled, to suit the purposes of a Boarding School. The grounds, w lnch are four acres in extent, and opposite the Public Park, are well enclosed, and quite retired, and are laid out entirely with a view to healthful recreation. A large Swimming Bath, Gymnasium, Ball and Cricket Ground, &c, are provided for occasional use, und^r the superiuten Hence of the Masters The Domestic arrangements are under the superintendence of the Misses Cook, sistei s of the Head Master, and daughters of the late Rev. Arch. Cook, Inverness, a clergymam of the Church of Scotland. These arrangements are, as nearly as possible, the same as in a private family. Mr Cook devotes the whole of his time and energies to the training and instruction of his pupils, who enjoy the advantages of all the classes in the High School, and also the privilege of attending the Public Lectures given in connection with the Institution, upon Geology, Chenrstry. Mechanics, Ac. , by Dr. Haast. Provincial Geologist ; Mr Dobson, C.E., Provincial Engineer ; and Dr Powell, and others. The object of the Directors from the first, has been to provide the means of complete Classical Education ; and at the same time to impart to all the pupils such a knowledge of English, Arithmetic, Mathematics, and Book-keeping, as shall qualify them thoroughly for the ordinary business of life. This object Mr Cook does his utmost to promote. The strictest attention is given to cleanliness, neatness, and gentlemanly deportment. A good moral training forms one of the chief ends of the establishment. The extremes of a too rigid surveillance, or of too much liberty, are carefully avoided. Such constant watchfulness over the character and conduct of the pupils is alwaj s maintained as to check any thing wrong or unseemly ; while so much liberty is allowed as may give scope for the exercise of moral freedom, and the formation of an independeat character. The religions training of the pupils receives the most careful attention ; and their Church attendance is decided by the wishes of the parents. The course of Education comprises— English, Latin, Greek, French, History, Geography, Writing, Mathematics, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Drawing, Music (vocal and instrumental), and Drill. The Quarter-days are— 2oth January, Ist April, Ist July, and 23rd September ; but pupils may enter at any time, and may be removed as circumstances require, without previous notice. The holidays are— one week at Easter, 10 days at Michaelmas, and five weeks at Christmas. Terms.— Pupils under 14 years of age, 55 Guineas, for Board and Education ; above that age, 65 Guineas. Some reduction made in the case of two or more boys from one family. Washing and Dressing, two Guineas per annum. Instrumental Music is optional, and for which there is a small extra charge. Chrißtchurch, March 10th, 18S8.