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Taranaki Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 1111, 2 August 1871, Page 3

AUCKLAND COLLEGE, (late wesley college). Masters : English and Mathematics — Mr. W. Graham, M.A., Edinburgh Classics— Mr. R. H. Vincent, Exh., Winchester College, and scholar of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge-. Commercial — -Mr. Baird. Elocution — Mr. ■ French and German — Herr Tripmaker Singing and Instrumental Music — Mr. J. Hyde Parker. Drawing — Mr. Hoyte. Dancing — Mr. West. Gytnuastics and Drill — Mr. Thompson Medical Attendant : W. Stockwell, Esq., L.R.C.S., Edinburgh. TE RMS: (Payable Quarterly, in advance.) Lower School. — Boys under 12. Day Pupils ... 2 guineas per Quarter. Day Boarders... 4| „ „ „ Resident „ 12| „ „ „ Upper School. — Boys over 12. Day Pupils ... 3 guineas per Quarter Day Boarders... 5| „ „ „ Resident „ 15 „ „ „ Pupils entering after the commencement of a Quarter pay only in proportion to the remaining time. npHE COLLEGE is sitnnfcel in the highest and JL healthiest pnrt of Auckland, occupying a commanding position, and of moat convenient access from all parts of the City and Suburbs. The Class-rooms are large and well ventilated. The Gentlemen employed in the College are of rpcognized practical ability as Educationalists, and additions will be made to the Staff from time to time, ns circumstances may require. The curriculum of study embraces an extended course of instruction in all the branches necessary to the acquirement of a thorough English, Mathematical, Classical, and Commercial Education. For junior Boys, the course ofstudy is elementary, embracing the subjects which form the basis of mental development. They will be taught to read with ease, accuracy, and intelligence, and constantly exercised in spelling in easy lessons, in dictation, and in the rudiments of English Grammar. Geography will principally be taught them from large maps; the chief objects aimed at 'being to give them clear notions of the meaning of common geographical terms, and of the' leading outline of the science. History is a subject in which most boys manifest great interest, and in which, afc this stage of progress, the prominent events only, and these in a pleasing narrative form, are sought to be impressed on the memory. The learning by rote of long lists of kings or meaningless strings of dates, unconnected in the minds of the pupils with anything else, being a custom " more honoured in the breach than the observancp." Lessons on objects and Natur&i History form a part of the course, which also includes the elements of Latin, Drawing, Vocal and Instrumental Music. The basis of a sound English education being thus laid, there nre then two definite courses of study in the Upper School, the one affording a complete preparation for the Uuiversities, and the learned professions, the other for mercantile life and ordinary associations of business. In the former, special attention will be given to Latin, Greek, and Mathematics; in the latter, Modern Languages and the usual commercial brandies forms a principal part, and is considered of primary importance. Geography will be taught, more particularly as connected with the present history of the world, and with especial reference to the •countries with which we are commercially related. The various mail rontes, and the existing and proposed lines of telegraph, will receive a oonsideruble ehar-e of attention. The newspaper will be frequently introduced into the class-room, and the pupils familiarised with the various forms in which commercial intelligence and reports are there convoyed. The terms, debentures, consols, routs, exchanges, loans, subsidies, contracts, duties, and such like will be explained, and the pupils in the more advanced classes will, in addition to a thorough practical training in book-keeping and connting-house routine, be encouraged to form the valuable habit of collecting and comp : ling statistics of ail matters relating to the history and progress of the Colon v. The reports of the prooeeilings of the Acclimatisation and scientific Societies, so far as the matters trsnteil of come within the range of the pupil's comprehension, will be made the subject of class lectures and exercises. A written examination will be held at the close of each quarter, on the subjects wiiieh duriug that period have been studied, and the papers worked by pnch pupil will be forwarded to his parents, as an index of his available attainments, by that means enabling them to judge for themselves as to the progress their 6ons are tuaki-ng. The grounus on which the College stands comprise about live acres, are enclosed and devoted to tlte use of the pupils, and ample provision will be made to encourage cricket, football, swimming, boating, and every variety of healthy exercise. In, phvy hours the pupils will be superinteude'l by at Leust one of the masters, all of whom will mix with the pupils as much as possible. During the Christinas recess, a gymnasium will be fitted up with the most .approved apparatus, and placed under the charge of an efficient and scientific teacher. Tiie School will be entirely unsectakiasi. The religious instruction which forms part of the regular school-work, will be :-£rictly Scriptural, irrespective of denominational differences. The Boarders can attend any place of religious worship which their parents prefer. With regard to moral teaching, the masters will neglect no opportunity of cultivating amongst the pupils a high tone of feeling, a strict regard to truth, and a distaste for what is vulgar and impure in thought, word, or action. Mainly with a view to this end they will mix freely with the boys in all their field sports, and leave them as little as possible entirely to themselves. Discipline will be maintained by kinlness rather than by severity, and while the strictest order and the most implicit obedience to every master will be insisted en, the rigidity of prison or military discipline will be carefully avoided. It will be the aim of each and all of the masters to lead the boys to regard their school with affection and pride, and to identify themselves with its success and popularity. Prospectuses will be forwarded upon application. J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. The College, September B, IS/0. 592 to FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. THE above REWARD will be given to 1 any pesron or persons who will bring to justice privately or otherwise any person or persons who have been guilty oF stealingany Cattle from the White Cliffs run, belonging to Eleazer Naylor ; together with threatening his life by means of electricity or otherwise, for which the above Reward will be given. Eleazer Naylor.. Ureaqi, July 21, 1871. 562 to