King’s College.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue II, 11 January 1902, Page 82

King’s College.

AUCKLAND.

FOUNDED 1896. (Abridged Prospectus for 1902.) VISITOR: THE REV. W. BEATTY, M.A., Vicar of St. Mark s Parish, Remuera. BOARD OF REFERENCE: LIEUT.-COL. GUDGEON, C.M.G., British Resident, Rarotonga; LIEUT.COL. GORING, Whangarei; REV. HENRY MAJOR, M.A., Hamilton; CAPTAIN RICHARD TODD Napier; VINCENT E. PYKE, Esq., Gisborne; E. B. COX, Esq., Taupiri; JOHN GORDON, Esq., Taupiri. Auckland— S. L. ABBOT, Esq., J. H. M. CARPENTER, Esq., ARCH. CLARK, Esq., M. A. CLARK. Esq., D. E. CLERK, Esq., T. COTTER, Esq., FRED EARL, Esq., T. FINLAYSON, Esq., A. HEATHER, Esq., H. B. MORTON, Esq., JOHN MOWBRAY, Esq., C. RANSON, Esq., H. C. TEWSLEY, Esq. HEADMASTER. MR GEO. BIGG-WITHER, B.A. (New Zealand University.) RESIDENT CHAPLAIN: THE REV. CHARLES TISDALL, M.A., Formerly Curate of St. Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, and Vicar of Waltotara. ASSISTANT MASTERS: MR ARTHUR PLUGGE, B.Sc., ot the Victoria University, England, late Science Master of Archbishop Holgate’s School, York, England. MR E. H. STRONG, M.A., with Honours of University of N.Z. MR F. STUCKEY, 8.A., University of New Zealand MR C. MEREDITH MR WORLEY VISITING MASTERS: MUSIC (Pianoforte, Violin, and Singing! —MR ADAMS. MR H. CONNELL Mr. R. L. HUNT SHORTHAND—MR J. H. COLWILL GYMNASTICS - PROFESSOR CARROLLO CARPENTRY—MR JAS. McCOLL The Domestic arrangements are under the Personal supervision of MRS ASHTON BRUCE. NEXT TERM BEGINS FEBRUARY 11th. The COLLEGE is situated on high ground in the Healthiest Suburb of Auckland. The Buildings are replete with all the conveniences that are essential to a First-class School. The SYSTEM OF DRAINAGE Is most complete. The water supply is obtained from a well on the premises. The GROUNDS are extensive, and include several lawns and a large paddock, which has recently been levelled and sown with grass, so that there is every convenience for Football, Cricket, Tennis, etc. The CLASSROOMS are large and wellventilated. NEW CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL LABORATORIES have lately been built, and are fitted up In an etaborate manner for instructing boys in Practical Science. Mr Arthur Plugge, B.Sc., is In charge of the Science Work of the School. There is a large WORKSHOP, where instruction is given by a Practical CarpenRegular Classes In Gymnastics are held by Professor Carrollo. The GYMNASIUM was specially built, and the apparatus Is of the most complete description. The CADET CORPS, under Captain Blgg-Wither, is drilled twice a week. All boys are required to learn military drill, unless their parents object. For the convenience of the Day Boys Special ’Buses run to and from town and Parnell. Further Information Is contained in the Prospectus, which may be obtained by application to King’s College, or Messrs Upton and Co.. Queen-street. I Telephone 906.