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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, ib 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 *nd Sooiety, and with credt and advantage t ft mselves Students are prepared for the N.Z. University Junior and Senior Civil Service, Medical Entrance, Solicitors' General Knowledge, Bank a nd 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 teaching of Physical Science, ior 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 Instruct^ who trains the students three times a week in Drill, Rifle Practice and Gymnastics. A large and well -equipped Gymnasium ia attached to tjhe College. The religious and moral training of the pupils is an object of epeoial oare, and particular attention is bestowed ont he teaching of Christian Doctrine, < A well-appointed Infirmary attached to the C ollege is under the oharge of the Sisters of Compassion, from whom in case of illness all students receive the most tender and devoted care, and wbo at all times pay particular attention to the younger and more delioate pupils, who without such care would find the absence of home comforts very trying. For Tbbms, eto. apply to THE RECTOR SACKED HEART COLLEGE AUCKLAND, Conducted by the Marist Brothers, under the Special Patronage of his Lordship the Bight Rev. Dr. Lenihan, Bishop of Auckland. The Site of the College is charmingly situated. It la within easy reach of Queen street, overlooks the Waitenmta 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 plo,t of five acres is now in course of preparation for a football and cricket ground. Th© 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 dormitori/es 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 beat and cold, possesses a mild and salubrious climate, tnd 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 ol three guineas is made in favor of Brothers. Prospectuses on application to the Director, The College RE-OPEKED on FEBRUARY Bth. 190*. BROTHER DIRECTOR. HIBERNIAN - AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. To Artists, Lithographers, etc. rpHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY OFFER A PRIZE OF TEN GUINEAS For the Selected Design for NEW EMBLEM CERTIFICATES for the Sooiety. For conditioup, etc, apply to W. KANE, District Secretary, Hobson street, Auckland

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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 50, 15 December 1904, Page 16

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