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gT. PATRICK'S COLLEGE, WELLINGTON. CONDUCTED BY THE MARIST FATHERS Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Grace the Archbishop of Wellington. The object of the Marist Fathers in this country, as in their colleges in Europe and America, is to impart to their pupils ft thoroughly Religious and a sound Literary eduoation, whioh will enable them in after-life to discharge their duties with honour to Religion *nd Society, and with credit and advantage to themselvm Students are prepared for the N.Z. University Junior and Senior Civil Servxoe, Medical Entrance, Solicitors' General Knowedge, Bank and all other Publio 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 teaohing of Physical Science, for whioh purpose the College possesses a large Laboratory and Demonstration Hall. Vooal Muaio, Elocution, Drawing, and all other branohes of a Liberal Eduoation receive due' attention. Physioal culture is attended to by a competent Drill Instructor who trains the students three times a week in Drill, Rifle Praotdoe. and Gymnastics. A large and well-equipped Gymnasium is attaohed to the College. The religious 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 attaohed to the College is under the charge of the Sißters of Compassion, from whom in case of illness all students receive the most tender and devoted oare, and who at all times pay particular attention to the younger and more delicate pupils, who without such oare would find the absenoe of home comforts very trying. For Tkrms, 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. Dr. 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. ItJ is within easy reach of Queen street, overlooks 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. Ihe College is large and commodious. It is built in brick, on concrete foundations. To secure dryness, all its outer walls are cemented ; and to guard against lire, the inner walls are plastered and the ceilings built in '-tecl. The dormitories are large and lofty, the class rooms well lighted and ventilated, and the baths supplied with water hot and cold. For a Boarding School, Auckland possesses unique ad\antages. 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 favorite 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 discharge 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. WANTED. Assistant Teacher for Stoke, Orphanage, Nelson, Salary £60 per year. Apply REV. G. MAHDNEY, Nelson.

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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 22, 28 May 1903, Page 16

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