ADVERTISEMENTS. 



Dr. Crajtage's imdeviating aim is to train the boys committed to his care, not 

 only in mental acquisitions, but in their whole moral and physical being; 

 believing, that as much pains and unremitting attention are required for the 

 latter as the former. Attention is given not only to the studies which the boys 

 pursue, but to their recreation, games, and amusements — upon the principle 

 that almost every incident affords materials for improvement, and opportunities 

 for the formation of good habits. 



His main object in the intellectual culture is to teach the boy to think ; without 

 omitting the positive work and hard study to brace ''the nerves of the mind" 

 for the making of a scholar. 



The system of rewards and punishments is peculiar, with the general absence of 

 corporal punishment ; but the experience of more than twenty-four years has 

 fully proved its efficiencj^ 



Above all, his desire is to bring them to Christ as their Saviour, and then to 

 help them to walk like Christ, as their example. 



Dr. Cranage finds the most wonderful difference in the progress and conduct of 

 the boys committed to his care according to the measure of moral support he 

 receives from the parents and guardians of the boys. He earnestly solicits their 

 hearty and constant co-operation in his anxious labours. 



The skeleton Report will give a succinct view of the subjects of study. The 

 aim is to give a thoroughly liberal education, without too exclusive attention to 

 Latin and Greek. In the study of languages the system of Arnold is considered 

 admirable, but not perfect ; the grammar is therefore supplied, and iteration and 

 reiteration of declensions, conjugations, and rules to impress indelibly, by rote 

 even, all the fundamentals are resorted to. Latin, as the basis of most of the 

 modern European languages, is considered— even to boj-s not going to college — 

 very important ; it is deemed ;dso very desirable for ail boys to be able to read the 

 Greek Testament before leaving school. 



Some objects are taught by familiar Lectures only, illustrated by extensive 

 apparatus ; while many other subjects are occasionally thus exemplified. 



A report of each boy's improvement and conduct is sent to his parents or 

 guardians eight times in each year. 



At the end of each year the School is examined by the authority and direction 

 of the Syndicate appointed by the University of Cambridge, and a copy of the 

 Report is sent to the parents or guardians of each boy. There is also an examina- 

 tion at midsummer by the masters of the school on the work of the previous half- 

 year; a report of which is sent to the parents. 



The boy's Reading Room is furnished with good Periodicals and a well-selected 

 Library. 



There is a well-furnished Laboratory for the study of Chemistry, Photography, 

 &c. ; Dr. Cranage himself instructing in science in the school. 



A Museum is established for collecting specimens to illustrate natural history, 

 arts, and sciences, together with articles of virtu and antiquity— the boys them- 

 selves being the principal collectors and contributors. 



There are three orders of distinction in the school conferred for proficiency, 

 combined with good conduct :— 1st, Holder of a Certificate ; 2nd, Palmer, or 

 Holder of the Palm ; 3rd, or highest, Grecian. 



The School-house is delightfully situated within a mile of the railway-station of 

 Wellington ; it is well adapted for its purpose, and fitted up with the necessary 

 appliances. The school-room, reading-room, dining-room, iavatorv, bath-room, 

 and dormitories are spacious, airy, and convenient ; the playgrounds very exten- 

 sive, and well fitted for healthy recreation. 



There is a swimming-bath on the grounds. 



