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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7224, 25 April 1884, Page 7

Educational. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Cathedral tmuare. T. V* Twinning Has the pleasure of announcing to the Monica Circles of Christchurch aim its vicinity that lie has OPENED A SCHOOL For tho purpose of HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL TUITION, PIANOFOKTB AND SINGING. His course will include Elomoutary, Advanced, and Finishing Lessons, Tho object of his institution is to ground pupils thoroughly in the Grammar of tho Science, combined with careful instruction and supervision, j without which no pupil can excel. “ High School Rectory, " Dunedin, Oct, 3rd, 18S3. "I have much pleasure in stating that Mr Twinning has taught music to several of my boarders and other High School pupils during the four years of his residence in Dunedin, and that all who hove received tuition from him have made very satisfactory progress. I believe that Mr Twinning is a most painstaking and conscientious teacher, end I can certify to tho success which has attended his work hero. “ Geo. M. Thomson.” “Mr Twinning taught music in my school for two yoara, aad X have great pleasure in recommending him os an efficient and careful teacher. “ M. Db Veee Sproule. “Laokbeg House, Dunedin, Sept. 3,1883.” “ Waikiwi School, January 2nd, 1879. “T. V. Twinning, Esq,, Invercargill. “Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in hearing most cordial testimony to your high qualifications as a music teacher. “Jam perfectly satisfied and well pleased with tho progress my daughter has made under year ; 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, add that any parents or educational institution wul be fortunate in securing your services.—l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, “ H. Hawbon, Head Master,” “ Invercargill, Bth June, 1878. “ I have very much pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V. Twinning's rare ability in the teaching of music. “ He has taught in my family for the last five or six years, and Ms firm, kind, and attentive management of pupils has won my entire confidence and esteem. “His private character is unimpeachable, and I have no hesitation in stating that wherever he may settle ho will bo found a great acquisition asatoacber of music. “ Wit. P. Grioor, Surgeon." “ Invercargill, Fourth street, 7th June, 1878. “ I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V. Twinning's ability as a music teacher. Ho has taught my son for some 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. Valentine Twinning’s stay in Dunedin, I have received instruction from him On the piano and singing. When Mr Twinning first come to Dunedin X was led to seek his instruction by wbat I had heard of his abilities as a teacher. New I am happy indeed to be able to state that I profited considerably hy his teaching, and always found Mm an able, kind, and pains-taking teacher. Mi- Twinning possesses what the best authorities consider Die sine qua non of every person who would be a successful teacher, viz., patience, and moreover has that virtue te an unusual degree, and therein, I believe, lies the secret of Ms success, more especially with younger pupils. “ I may state that besides myself, a sister and brother have also been pupils of Mr Twinning's, and one and all will always cherish the kindliest remembrances of him. “John H. Chapman, First Assistant." “TMs is to certify that Mr T. V. Twinning was organist at St Matthew’s Church for two years, during wMch time he won the esteem ef the choir and congregation for tho efficiency, propriety, and regularity with wMch he discharged his duties, and if this should prove of any service to him it will he gratifying to me. “ C. J. Btns, “Incumbent of St Matthew's, Dunedin. “19th Oct., 1883.” “ I have muchpleasure in certifying that I have known Mr T. V. Twinning for several years as a young gentleman ef unquestionable respectability ; that he has had, to my knowledge, during that time a pretty wide experience as a teacher of music, and as such I have every reason to believe he has given general satisfaction. “ Prom my own experience of Ms qualifications in this capacity—judging from the progress mode by a member of my family for some time under Ms tuition—l can speak in terms of unqualified approval, and I cannot but express my regret at Ms leaving this locality. “A. J. Elj.es, “ Commissioner of Customs. “ Invercargill, 18th June,' 1878.” “ Invercargill, 12th June, 1878. “I have great pleasure in testifying to the unusual ability wMch Mr T. V. Twinning possesses for teaching the piano. My daughter has been taught by mm for about four years, and I am much pleased with the progress she has made 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. “Robert D. Yule." “ Eden Chambers, Invercargill, June 11,1878. “ Ihave known Mr T. V. Twinning intimately for 14 years,duringwMch time hisnioral character has been unimpeachable. He has ever been willing to use his professional talent in the cause of benevolence, and has been the means of much goed here. He has taught music aiul singing to two of my daughters, and I recommend him as a teacher. I much' regret that, for reasons wMch he deems satisfactory, he should be leaving Invercargill, and without hesitation predict that in Ms new sphere he will prove a valuable addition professionaUy and as a citizen and friend. “Thomas Perkins, J.P.” “Invercargill,Bth June, 1878. “MrT. Y. Twinning has 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, Mlacdonald,Crown Solicitor." “Invercargill, 20th Dec., 1878; “My Dear Sir,—l have very much pleasure in hearing testimony to the very satisfactory progress my daughter has made in 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 yonr patient and systematic teaching.—Yours, sincerely, “John R. Cuthbeetson. “ Mr T. V. Twinning, Teacher of Music, “Invercargill." “ Dunedin, 4th October, 1883. “T. Valentine Twinning, Esq., Dunedin. “Dear Sir, —As you have been teaching the piano to my two daughters during the past three years, I have very much pleasure in testifying to your general attention and ability to advance them in a most satisfactory manner, and I can confidently recommend yon to parents for your gentlemanly conduct and patience In teacMug. WisMng you the success you deserve,—l am, dear, Sir, yours faithfully, “ George Bltth." “Dunedin, N.Z., 28rd October, 1883. “My Dear Twinning,—l have much pleasure in stating that I have knojvn you for upwards of 14 years, during which period I have had many opportunities of gaining a knowledge of your 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 be without a stain.—l am, yours very sincerely, “ Edmund Gillow." "Dunedin, 23rd October, 1883. “Mr T, V. Twinning has been known to me for l nearly 20 years. I can testify to his abilities as an accomplished pianist and music teacher. “While regretting Ms departure from Dunedin, I heartily wish Mm the success in Christchurch wMch he undoubtedly merits. “A. M. Meiele, H.M. Customs,” “Dunedin, November 23rd, 1883. “I have much pleasure in recommending Mr T. V, Twinning as a careful and efficient teacher of music. Ho has had two of my cMldron under him for over three years, and their progress has been moat satisfactory. “ Thomas C. Matheson.” “ Dunedin, November 26,1883, " To Mr T. V. Twinning. “Dear Blr,—l have much pleasure in stating that my two daughters studied music and singing under you for over two years with very, 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 yon to.—Yours faithfully, “A. Scoullar." “I have much pleasure in stating that Mr Twinning taught two of my daughters music, one for a year, quite advanced, and tho other for three years, and gave every satisfaction. “I consider Mr Twinning is a very competent teacher of music, “ Mart Howobth, I " Manor Place, Dunedin, Nov. 27,1883." "Dunedin, 27th November, 3888. " I have very great pleasure In testifying to tho satisfactory progress made by my boys in music while under Mr Twinning. For four years ho has always bad two of them taking lessons, and each has shown that Mr Twinning has been successful in developing what musical predilections they may possess. "X regret Ms leaving Dunedin, end. wish him every success In Ms now sphere of labour. . . , “G. C. Matheson." “I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr Twinning’s efficiency as a teacher of music. My daughters have been under his tuition for over four years, and I am pleased to say have made sufficient progress to enable me to give Mr Twinning great credit.os a teacher ef music. Tbm. Baud 4< Windsor Bank, Morningten, Dunedin " Oct, 20,1883." a