g"f: P ATRIOK'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 a thoroughly Religious and a sound Literary education, which will enable them in after-life to disohar ge their duties with honour to Religion and Sooiety, and with oredt and advantage to themselves Students are prepared for the N.Z. University Junior and Senior Civil Service, Medical Entrance, Solicitors' General Knowledge, Bank a nd all other Public Examinations. Btudents not preparing for the learned Professions have the advantage of a Special Commercial Course, under effioient management, where they are taught all that will be of use in mercantile pursuits. Special attention iB also paid to the teaching of Physical Science, for which purpose the Colege possesses a large Laboratory and Demonstration Hall. Vocall Music, Elocution, Drawing, and all other branches of a Liberal Edu cation receive 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 religious and moral training of the pupils is an object of special care, and particular attention is besttfwed on^ he teaching of Christian Doctrine. A well-appointed Infirmary attached to the C ollege is under the charge of the Sisters of Compassion, from whom in case of illness all student* receive the most tender and devoted care, and who at all times pay particular attention to the younger and more delicate pupils, who without such care would find the absence of home comforts very trying. For Tebms, eto. apply to THE RECTOR A N OLD SUBSCRIBER OF THE ' TABLET - is anxious t>o lecervc information from qur country readers acquainted with any district where a good General Blacksmith Business could be established. The applicant has a Thorough Knowledge of the Business in all its branches, ami would give entire satisfaction. Kindly address letters to ' TABLET ' OFFICE, II c ,w LIT ■ i Duneidin. BACKED HEART COLLEGE AUCKLAND. Conducted by the Marist Brothers, under the Special patronage of his Lordship the Right Hey. Dr. Lenihan, Bishop ol Auckland. The Site of the College is charmingly situated. It la within easy reach of Queen street, overlooks the Waiteniata Harbor, and commands a niagnific.ent view of the Waitokerei 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 plo,t 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 are 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 ventilated, 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, md has scenic surroundings that have made it the iavorite 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 are prepared for MATRICULATION, CIVIL SERVICE, MEDICAL ENTRANCE, and SOLICITORS' GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Examinations. The Pension is 35 Guineas per annum. A reduction of three guineas is made in favor of Brothers. Prospectuses on application to the Director, The College RE-OPENED on FEBRUARY Bth, 1904. BROTHER DIRECTOR.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 45, 10 November 1904, Page 16
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742Page 16 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 45, 10 November 1904, Page 16
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