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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7221, 22 April 1884, Page 7

Educational. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Cathedral sauture. T. V. T W . N Nt N a Has (.ho pleasure of announcing to tho Musisa Circle" of Christchurch ami its vicinity Unit ho has OPENED A SCHOOL For tho purpose*)! HIGH-CLASS “MUSICAL TUITION, PIANOFORTE AND SINGING. His course will Include Elementary, Advanced, and Finishing Lessons. The object of bis institution is to ground pupils thoroughly in tho Grammar of the Science, combilled with careful instruction and supervision, without which no pupil can excel. I 11 High School Rectory, “Dunedin, Oct. 3rd, 1883. "I have much pleasure in stating that Mr Twinning has taught music to several of my bsarders and other High School pupils daring tho four years of his residence In Dunedin, and that all who have received tuition from him have made very satisfactory progress, I believe that Mr Twinning is a most painstaking and conscientious teacher, vnd I can certify to the success which has I attended his work hero. Geo. M. Thomson." 1 “Mr Twinning taught mnsis In my school for two yearn, uad I have groat pleasure in recommending him as an efficient and careful teacher. “ M. De Vehe Bi'lioule. “ Lackheg House, Dunedin, Sept. 3, 1883." . “Waikiwl School, January 2nd, 1879. “T. V. Twinning, Esq., Invercargill. "Dear Sir, —I have muck pleasure in bearing most cordial testimony to your high qualifications as a music teacher. “ I am perfectly satisfied and well pleased with tho progress my daughter has made under your tuition during the last two years. “ Having had many opportunities of Judging of your ability, your mode of teaching, your kind and amiable manner, as well as your highly esteemed and unimpeachable character, I have no hesitation in saying that I consider you well fitted for either private or public teaching, and that any parents or educational institution will be fortunate in securing your services.—l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, " H. Hawbon, Head Master." “ Invercargill, Stk Jmne, 1878. “I have very much pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V. Twinning’* rare ability in tko teaching of music. “ He has taught iu my family for the last five or six years, and Ida firm, kind, and attentive management of pupils has won my entire oomfidence and esteem. “ His private oharaster is unimpeachable, and I have no hesitation i> stating that wherever he may settle he will be found a great acquisition as a teacher of music. " n«. JF. Gaiaoit, Surgeon." “ Invercargill, Fourth street, 7th Jnne, 1878. " I have mnch pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V. Twinning’* ability as a music teacher. He has taught my son for seme years, and brought him on to my entire satisfaction. "Thomas 'Watson, “ Manager Bank of New Zealand.” “Arthur Street School, “ Dunedin, 27th Nov., 1883, “During Mr T. Talcutine Twinning’s stay in Dunedin, I have received instruction from him on the piano and singing. When Mr Twinning first came to Dunedin I was led to seek his instruction by what I had heard of his abilities as a teacher. Now 1 am happy indeed to be able to state that I profited considerably by his teaching, and always found him an able, kind, and pains-taking teacher. Mr Twinning possesses what the heat authorities consider the sine qua son of every person who would be a successful teacher, viz., patience, and moreover has that virtue to an unusual degree, and therein, i I believe, lies tho secret of ms snecess, more especially with younger pupils. “ I may state that besides myself, a sister and brother have also been pupils of Mr Twivming's, undone and all will always cherish the kindliest remembrances of him. “John H. Chapman, First Assistant.”

"This is to eertify Mmi Mr T. T. Twinning was ergnnist at St Matthew's Church for tw® years, during which time he wen the esteem of the choir and congregation for the efficiency, propriety, and regularity with which he discharged his duties, and if this should prore *f any serrice to him it will he gratifying t* we. “ C. J. Brno, “Incumbent of St Matthew's, Dunedin. “19th Got., 1886." " I hare much pleasure in certifying that X hare known Mr X. V. Twinning for several years as a young gentleman af unquestionable respectability; that he - has had, to my knowledge, during that time a pretty wide experience as a teacher of music, and as sueii I hare every reason to believe ha has given general sutit&ctiou. “Proimny own experience ef his qualifications In this capacity—judging from the progress made by a member of my family for sgmi- time under his tuition—l can speak in terms of unqualified approval, and I cannot huf express ray regret at bis leaving this locality. “A. .T. Km.es, “Commissioner of Customs. “Invercargill, 18th June, 1878." “Invercargill, I2th June, 1878. “I have great pleasure in testifying to the unusual ability which Mr T. V. Twinning possesses for teaching the piano. My daughter has been taught by him for about four years, and I am much ? leased with the progress she has made under Mr ’winning's tuition. I have known Mr Twinning for over twelve years, and I have no hesitation in saying that his character is unimpeachable. “Eobeet D. Yule.'' “ Eden Chambers, Invercargill, June 11, 1878. “I have known Mr T. Y. Twinning intimately for 14 years,during which time his moral character has been unimpeachable. Ho bas ever been willing to use his professional talent in the cause of benevolence, and has been the means of much good here. He has taught music and singing to two ef my daughters, and I recommend him as a teacher. I much regret that, for reasons which he deems satisfactory, he should be leaving Invercargill, and without hesitation predict that in his new sphere ho will prove a valuable addition professionally and as a citizen and friend. “ Thomas Peekins, J.P.” “Invercargill,Bth June, 1878. “Mr T. V. Twinning has been known to me for more than 10 years, and has always borne an unimpeachable moral character. He justly hears a high reputation as a musician and musical teacher. “ Thomas M. Macdonabd, Crown Solicitor." “Invercargill, 20th Deo., 1878. * “My Dear Sir,—l have very much pleasure in bearing testimony to tbo very satisfactory progress my daughter has made iu learning the pianoforte under your tuition for the past two years. Besides very considerable mechanical proficiency she has acquired duriug that time the groundwork of a sound and accurate musical education, thanks to your patient and systematic teaching.—Yours, sincerely, “John E. Cuthbeets»n. “ Mr X. V. Twinning, Teacher of Music, “ Invercargill." “ Dunedin, 4th October, 1896. “T. Valentine Twinning, Esq., Dunedin. “Dear Sir,—As you have bee* teaching the piano to my tw® daughters duriug the past three years, I have very much pleasure i* testifying to your general attention and ability to advance them m a most satisfactory manner, and I can confidently recommend you to parents for your gentlemanly conduct and patience in teaching. Wishing you the success you deserve, —I am, dear, Sir, yours faithfully, “ Geouge Blyth.” “Dunedin, N. 55., 23rd October, 1883._ “My Dear Twinning,—l have much pleasure in stating that I have known you for upwards of 14 years, during which period I have had many opportunities of gaining a knowledge of yonr mode of carrying out the requirements of your profession and an insight into your private character. I can say that your method of teaching i ® an excellent one, and I believe your character to he without a stain.—l am, yours very sincerely, “Edmund Gibbow." “ Dunedin, 23rd October, 1883, “Mr T. V. Twinning has been known to mo for nearly 20 years. I can testify to his abilities as on accomplished pianist and music teacher. “ While regretting his departure from Dunedin, I heartily wish him the success iu Christchurch which he undoubtedly merits. “ A, M. Meikbe, H.M. Customs," “ Dunedin, November 23rd, 1883. "I have much pleasure in recommending Mr T. V. Twinning as a careful and efficient teacher of musio. He has had two of my children under him for over three years, and their progress has boon most satisfactory. “ Thomas C. Mathebok." “ Dunedin, November 20,1888. “To Mr T. V. Twinning. “Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure In stating that my two daughters studied' musio and singing under you for over two years with very considerable success. Your ability ami tact as a teacher I acknowledge, and trust that in Christchurch you will meet with tho success your ability ns a toucher entitles you to. —Yours faithfully, * “A, SCODBBAB." “I have much pleasure iu stating that Mr P winning taught two of my daughters music, ono ~ 3 uyeur quite advanced, and tho other for three years, ami gave every satisfaction. “I consider Mr Twinning is a very competent teacher of musio. “ Maby Howouth, Manor Place, Dunedin, Nov. 27, 1883," minor i »ac j, ( Bunoaiu> o nh November, 1883. [have very great pleasure in testifying to tho ifnotovy progress made by my boys in music e under Mr Twinning. Per four years ho has vs had two of them taking lessons, and each mown that Mr Twinning Ims boon successful jveloping what musical predilections they may ?S rogrot his leaving Dunedin, and wish him y success iu his now [ have much pleasure in testifying to Mr miiVe's efficiency as a teacher of music. My Stow have boon under his tuition for ever ’toots, and I am pleased to say hare made off Progress to enable mo to give* Mr X great credit as a teacher a «