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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7223, 24 April 1884, Page 7

Educational. SCHOOL or MUSIC. Cathedral caunro. T* V. Twinning Has the plousuro ot announcing t o the Monica Circles ot Christchurch ana its vicinity tlmt ho has OPENED A SCHOOL For the purpose ot ■ HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL TUITION, PIANOFORTE AND SINGING. Hfs course will include Elementary, Advanced, and Finishing Lessons. The object ot bis institution is to ground infills thoroughly in the Grammar of the Science, combined with careful instruction and supervision, without which no pupil can excel. " High School Rectory, "Dunedin,'Oct. Ord, IRS:!. “I have much pleasure in stating that Mr Twinning Las taught musio to several of my hoarders and other High School pupils during the four years of his residence in Dunedin, mil that all who have received tuition from him have nrulo very satisfactory progress. 1 bcliovn that Mr Twinning is a most painstaking and conscientious teacher, and 1 can certify to the success which lias attended his work hero, “ Guo, M. Thomson," “Mr Twinning taught musio in my school for two year,), and I have groat pioasum in recommending him ns mi efficient and careful teacher. ‘‘ M. Dm Vmke SruouLU. “Lackheg House, Dunedin, Sept, 3,1883." “ Wnikiwi School, January 2nd, 1879. “T. V. Twinning, Esq., Invercargill. “Dear Sir, —I have much pleasure in hearing most cordial testimony to your high qualiflcations os a music teacher. “ I am perfectly satisfied and well pleased with the progress my daughter has made under your tuition during the last two years. “ Having had many opportunities of judging of your ability, yoiir mode of teaching, your kind and amiable manner, ns well ns your highly esteemed and unimpeachable character, I have no hesitation in saying that I consider you well fitted for cither private or public teaching, and that any parents or educational institution will bo fortunate iu securing your services.—l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, “H, Hawson, Head Master.” “ Invercargill, Bth June, 1878. “ I have very much pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V. Xwinniug's rare ability iu the teaching of music. “ He has taught iu my family for the last five or six years, and his firm, kind, and attentive management of pupils has won my entire confidence and esteem. “His private character is unimpeachable, and! have no hesitation in stating that wherever he may settle ho will befouud a great acquisition as a teacher of music. “ Wm, P. Gbioob, Surgeon.” “Invercargill, Fourth street, 7th June, 1878. “ I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr T, V. Twinuing’s ability as a musio teacher. He has taught my son for some years, and brought him on to my entire satisfaction. “Thomas Watson, “ Manager Rank of Now Zealand.” “ Arthur Street School, “Dunedin, 27th. Nov., 1883. “During Mr T. Valentino Twinniug's stay iu Dunedin, I have received instruction from him on the piano and'singing. 'When Mr Twinning first come to Dunedin I was led to seek his instruction by what I had heard of his abilities as a teacher. Now I 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 best authorities consider the sine qua non of every person who would be a successful teacher, viz., patience, and moreover has that virtue to an unusual degree, and therein, I believe, lies the secret of has success, more especially with younger pupils. “ I may state that besides myself, a sister and brother have also been pupils of Mr Twiuning's, and one and all will always cherish the kindliest remembrances of him. “John H. Chatman, First Assistant.” “This is to certify that Mr T. V. Twinning was organist at St Matthew's Church for two years, during which time he won the esteem of the choir and congregation for the efficiency, propriety, and regularity with which he discharged bis duties, and if this should prove of any service to him it will be gratifying to me. “ C. J. Btno, “Incumbent of St Matthew’s, Dunedin. “19th Oct,, 1883." “ I have much pleasure in certifying that I have known Mr T. V. Twinning for several years as a young gentleman of unquestionable respectability ; that ho has had, to my knowledge, during that time a pretty wide experience as a teacher ef music, and as such I have every reason to believe he has given general satisfaction. “ From my own experience of hia qualifications in this capacity—judging from the progress made by a member ot my family for some time under bis tuition —I can speak in terms of unqualified approval, and I cannot but express my regret at kis leaving this locality. “A. J. Elx.es, “ Commissioner of Customs. “ Invercargill, 18th June, 1878.” “Invercargill, 12th June, 1878. “ I hare 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 pleased with the progress she has mado under Mr Twinning’s tuition. I have known Mr Twinning for over twelve years, and I have no hesitation in saying that his character is unimpeachable. “Eobebt D. Yule.” “ Eden Chambers, Invercargill, June 11,1878. “I have known Mr T. V. Twinning intimately for 14 years,during which time his morn 1 character has been unimpeachable. He has ever been willing to use his professional talent in the cause of benevolence, and has been the moans of much good here. He has taught music and singing to two of my daughters, and I recommend him ns a teacher. I much regret that, for reasons which he deems satisfactory, ho should be leaving Invercargill, and without hesitation predict thatin his new sphere he will prove a valuable addition professionally and as a citizen and friend. “ Thomas Peekins, J.P.” “Invercargill,Bth June, 1878. “Mr T. Y. Twinning lias been known to me for more than 10 years, and has always borne an unimpeachable moral character. He justly bears a high reputation as a musician and musical teacher. “Thomas M, Macdonald,Crown Solicitor,” “Invercargill, 20th Den., IS7B. “My Dear Sir,—l have very much pleasure in bearing testimony to the 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 during that time the groundwork of a sound and accurate musical education, thanks to your patient and systematic teaching.—Yours, sincerely, “John B. Cuthbeetson. “ Mr T. V. Twinning, Teacher of Music, “Invercargill.” “ Dunedin, 4th October, 1888. “T. Valentins Twinning, Esq., Dunedin. “Dear Sir, —As you bare been teaching the piano to my two daughters diming the past three years, I have very much pleasure in testifying to your general attention and ability to advance them in n most satisfactory manner, and I eau confidently recommend you to parents for your gentlemanly conduct and patience iu teaching. Wishing yon the success you deserve,—l am, dear, Sir, yours faithfully, “ Geoeoe Blith."

"Dunedin, N.Z., 23rd October, 1883. “My Dear Twinning,—l hare much pleasure in stating that I have known you for upwards of It years, during which period X have had many opportunities of gaining a knowledge of your modo 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 heliovo your character to he without a stain.—l am, yours very sincerely, “ Edjuikd Gillow.” “ Dunedin, 23rd October, 1883. “Mr T. Y, Twinning has hoou known to mo for nearly 2D years. I can testify to his abilities as an accomplished pianist and music teacher, “ While regretting bis departure from Dunedin, I heartily wish him the success iu Christchurch which he undoubtedly merits. “A. M, Meikle, H.M. Customs.’’ “ Dunedin, November 23rd, 1883. “X have much pleasure iu recommending Mr T. V. Twinning as a careful and efficient teacher of music. Ho has had two of my children under him for over three years, and their progress has been most satisfactory, “ Thomas C. 'Mathesom.” “ Dunedin, November 20, 1883. “ To Mr T. V. Twinning, “Dear Sir,—l havo much pleasure in stating that my two daughters studied mimic and singing under you for over two years witHPvcry considerable success. Your ability and tact as a teacher I acknowledge, and trust that in Christchurch you will meet with the success your ability as a teacher entitles you to.- -Ifours faithfully, “A. Scoui.iau.” “1 111 V.' IP ":h pleasure in stating that Mr Twinning iu'c- . two of my daughters music, one for a year, qmto advanced, mid the other for three years, and gave every satisfaction. “I consider Mr Twinning is n very competent teacher of music. “Maiiv Xlowoirru, “Manor Place, Dunedin, Nov. 27,1883.’’ “Dunedin, 27th November, 1883, , "I have very great pleasure in testifying to the (satisfactory progress made by my boys iu music while under Mr Twinning. For four years ho haf always had two of them taking lessons, and each has shown that Mr Twinning lias been sncoossfu In developing what musical predilections they may possess, “I’ regret his leaving Dunedin, and wish hia every success in his now sphere of labour. ~T . , , “G. C. Mathesoh.” “I have much pleasure in testifying to Mi Twiuning's efficiency as a teacher of music. Mi daughters have been under his tuition for ovoi four years, and I am pleased to say have made sufficient progress to enable mo to give Mi Twinning great credit as a teacher ef music. ( “Windsor Bank, Morningion, Dunedin DAHID 1 “ Oct. 20,1853.” o o_