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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7227, 29 April 1884, Page 7

Educ& tional, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Cathedral oaunro. T.. "V*. I 1 W I N N IN G Uu Um blciioth. of tt iu^""ci»!rtothoMn.uca ClrcloH of Obriitcimrcu and its vicinity that b« bus OPENED A SCHOOL For the purpose of HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL TUITION, I'IANOFORTH AND SINGING. His courso will include Elementary, Advanced, and Finishing Lessons. ~ . . , „ The object of bis institution isi to wound pupils thoroughly in the Grammar °f the Science, coinbinod with careful instruction and supervision, without which no pupil can excel. " High School Reotory, " Duncdin, Oct. 3rd, 1883. "I have much pleasure in stating that Mi Twimiing has taught niHSia to several of my bmrders and other High School pupils during the four years of his residence in Dunodin, and tliat all who have received tuition from him have made very satisfactory progress. . I believe thati Mi Twinning is a most painstaking and conscientious teacher, und I can certify to the success which ban attended his work here, i" Geo. M. Thomson. "Mr Twinning taught music in my sohool for two your;!, audi have great pleasure in recoia. lending him as an efficient and careful teacher. •* M. Db Verb Spkoule. "Lackbog House, Dunodin, Sept. 3,1883." " Waikiwl School, Jnnnary 2nd, 1879. "T. V. Twinning, Esq., Invercorgill. most cordial testimony to your high qualification as a music teacher. " I am perfectly satisfied and well pleaßod witl the progress my daughter bus made under you tuition during the last two.y ears. " Having had many opportunities of judging o your ability, your mode of teaching, your kind am amiable manner, as well as your highly esteemei and unimpeachable charaoter, I have no hesitatioi in saying that I consider you well fitted for eithe: private or public teaching, and that any parents o: educational institution will be fortunate in securini your services.—l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, "H, Hawson, Head Master." " Inveroargill, 6th June, 1878. " I have -very much pleasure in testifying to M T. V. Twinning's rare ability in the teaching o music. " He has taught in my family for the last five o six years, and his firm, kind, and attentive man agement of pupils has won my entire confidenci and esteem. " His private character is unimpeachable, and. have no hesitation in stating that wherever he ma; settle he will be found a groat acquisition as a teacher of music. " Wm. P. Grisob, Surgeon." " Invercargill, Fourth street, 7th June, 1878. t " I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr T. V Twinning's ability as a music teacher. He ha taught my son for some years, and brought him oi 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 ii Dunedin, I have received instruction from him oi the piano and singing. "When Mr Twinning firs came to Dunedin I was led to seek his instructioi by what I had heard of his abilities as a teaebjer N»w I am happy indeed to be able to state that J profited considerably by his teaching, pnd alwayi found him an able, kind, and pains-taking teacher Mr Twinning possesses what the best autboritiei consider the sine qua non of every person who woulc be a successful teacher, viz., patience, aadmoreovei has that virtue to an unusual degree, and therein, I believe, lies' the secret of his 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." " 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 choii and congregation for the efficiency, propriety, and regularity with which he discharged his duties, and if this Bhould prove of any service to him it will be gratifying to me. " C. J. Btng, "Incumbent of St Matthews, Dunedin. "19th Oct., 1883." " I have much pleasure in certifying that I have known Mr T. V. Twinning for several years as r young gentleman ©f unquestionable respectability that he has had, to my knowledge, during tha time a pretty wide experience as a teacher c music, and as such I have every reason to believ he has given general satisfaction. "From my own experience" of his qualification in this capacity—judging from the progress made b, tuition —I can speak in terms of unqualified approval, and I cannot but express my regret at his leaving this locality. "A. J. Elles, " Commissioner of Customs. "Invercorgill, 18th June, 1878." " Inveroargill, 12th 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 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. " Eobeet D. Yule." "Eden Chambers, Invercargill, June 11,1878. " I have known Mr T. V. Twinning intimately for 14 years.durhig which time his moral character has been unimpeachable. He has ever been willing to use bis professional talent in the cause of benevolence, and has been the means of much goed here. He has taught music and singing to two of my daughters, and I recommend him as a teacher. 1 much regret that, for reasons which he deems satisfactory, he should be leaving Invercargill, and without hesitation predict that in his new sphere he will prove a valuable addition professionally and as a citizen and friend. " Thomas Perkihs, J.P." "Invercargill,Bth June, 1878. "Mr T. V. Twinning has been known to me foi more than 10 years, and has always borne an uniiji' peachahlo moral character. He justly bears a high reputation as a musician and musical teacher. "Thomas M. Macdonaid, Crown Solicitor." "Invercargill, 20th Dec, 1878. "My Dear Sir,—l have very much pleasure is bearing testimony to the very satisfactory progress my daughter has made in learning tie xiiawoforte under your tuition for the past two yedrs. Besides very considerable mechanical proficiency she has acquired during that time the groihidwork of a sound and accurate musical education, thanks to your patient and systematic teaching.—Tours, sincerely, "Johnß. Cutbbeetson. " Mr T. V. Twinning, Teacher of Mulsic, "Invercargill." \ " Dunedin, 4th Octjber, 1683. " T. Valentine Twinning, Esq., Dunedin. "Dear Sir,—As you ha7e been teaching the piano to my two daughters during th| past three years, I have very much pleasure in testifying to your general attention and ability to aivance them in a most satisfactory manner, and 1 can confidently recommend you to parents for krour gentlemanly conduct and patience in teaching. "Wishing you the success you deserve,—l aui dear, Sir, yours faithfully, " GEORai Both." "Dunedin, N.Z., 23rd October, 1883. "My Dear Twinning,—l have niucl pleasure in stating that I have known you for übwards of 14 years, during which period I have] had many opportunities of gaining a knowledge of your mode of carrying out the requirements ofi your profession ancf an insight into your private character. I can say that your method of teaching i ■ an excellent one, and I believe your cbaracteS to be without a stain.—l am, yours very sincerely, " Edmund G-illow." "Dunedin, 23rd October, 1883. "Mr T. V. Twinning has been know-n to me for lplished pianist and music teacher, " While reg I heartily wi which he undoubtedly merits. " A. M. Meikle, H.M. Customs." " Dunedin, November 23rd, 1883. "I have much pleasure in recommending M T. V. Twinning as a careful and efficient teacher o music. He has had two of my children under bin for over three years, and their progress has beei most satisfactory. " Thomas C. Matbeson." "Dunedin, November 28,1883. "ToMrT.V. Twinning. "Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in statinr that my two daughters studied nmsic and singin t under you for over two years with'very consider able sucocss. Tour ability and tact as a teacher : acknowledge, and trust that in Christohurch yoi will meet with the success your ability as a teachei ontitles you to.-Vours faithfully, "A. SCOCUAB." "I have muoh pleasure in stating that Mi TwltininK taught two of my daughters music, on< for a year, quite advanced, and the othor for tbro< years, and gave every satisfaction. "I consider Mr Twinning isft very oompetem teacher of music. MAI « Howobtu, "Manor Place. Dunedin. Nov. 27,1883 " "Dunedin, 27th November, 1883. " I have very groat pleasure in testifying to tin satisfactory progress made by my boys in mush while under Mr Twinning. For four years bohai always had two of them taking lessons, and eaol has shown that Mr Twinning baa been suooossfu in developing what musical prediloctions they uwj iwsseaa. i ott ving Dunedin, nnd wish bin every success in his new sphere of labour. ,' r 1 Mwhsboh." " I have much pleasure in testifying to Mi Twiuning'B efficiency as a teacher of mualo. Mj daughters, have been under his tuition for ovei four years, and I am pleased to say have nmd< sufficient progress to enable mo to give Mi ' Taos. Baibs "Windsor Bank, Mornington, Dunodin "Oct. 0,1883." 2 0-