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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10037, 25 January 1896, Page 8

Educational JJRINCE OOLLEGE, UPPER QUEEN • STREET, AUCKLAND. HEADMASTER: THOMAS JACKSON, M.A., ASSISTED BY AN EFFICIENT TEACHING STAFF. THE GIRLS' DIVISION (To be commenced by Mr. Jackson in a separate building having its own private recreation ground) Will be opened for the admission of Pupils on MONDAY, THE 10TH FEBRUARY, 1896. The Resident Lady Teachers are Miss R. W. McKehrow, 8.A., and Miss E. M. Rainfortu, M.A. The following extracts bear testimony to their qualifications and capabilities Extracts prom Testimonials of Miss R. W, McKerrow, B.A. (Otago University). Throughout hor whole course as an English student in this University, Miss McKerrow has distinguished herself by the fulness and accuracy of her Examination Papers both in language and in Literature, by clear and forcible exposition, and by an admirable command of graceful and elegant expression. She has a keen and penetrating intellect; and all her work was characterised not only by thoroughness, but by independence of thought and freshness of feeling. Miss McKerrow has remarkable gifts as an elocutionist; and she would be invaluable in school work in teaching the pupils how to read with pure accent, clear enunciation, and powerof s.vinpatheti interpretation—a qualification sorely needed in colonial schools, 1 consider that Miss McKerrow is exceptionally wall qualified for the work of a teacher by her decision of character, refined manners, natural ability, ami acquired learning. THOMAS GILRAY, Professor of English, Otago University. Miss McKerrow attended the Latin Classes in the Otago University during three years, and worked diligently during the whole of her University course. She has acquired, in my opinion, a thorough and well-grounded knowledge of the 1-atin language, and a very considerable acquaintance with Latin literature. She also possesses an excellent English stylo, as she proved by her translations from Latin into English. For several years past Miss McKerrow lias acted as assistant in Girton College, and lam aware that she has exercised an excellent influence over the girls committed to her charge. .G. S. SALE, 1 Professor of Classics, Otago University. The work of Miss McKerrow at the University was invariably done with conscientious fidelity, and I had occasion to note her vigour, clearness, and acuteness of mind. In character she is irreproach. able and may be with certainty relied on for fidelity, sincerity, kindness, and truthfulness. WILLIAM SALMOND, D.D., Professor of Mental Science, Otago University, Miss McKerrow was one of the most promising pupils in the class; her pronunciation was better than that of fellow-students, and her syntactical knowledge of the French language very creditable; she displayed an intelligent comprehension of the authors prescribed. T. A. DALLAS, Lecturer on French, Otago University, Miss McKerrow seems to me to possess in a high degree the qualities most essential for success in a teacher, She is intelligent, well-educated, active patient, and energetic; of a bright and happy disposition and very pleasing manners. JOHN SHAND, M.A., LL.D., Professor of Natural Philosophy, Otago University, Miss McKerrow entered Girton College as a student, February 1887. In 1888 she became Gold Medallist, as head of the College. In 1889 she won the Silver Medal for Elocution, In the same year she passed the Matriculation Examination, During 1800 Miss McKenW continued her studies at Girton College, and taught undor my training and supervision, This work she has continued without Permission up to Christinas, 1895. C. FREEMAN, 8.A., Principal, Girton College. Extracts from Testimonials of Miss E. M. Rainfortu, M. A., (Otago University). Miss E. M. Rainforth attended the Mathemali. cal Classes at this University during the whole Of her career, and has gone through the complete course. The clearness and neatness of her answers show that she would be lucid and instructive as a teacher, and a lady-like demeanour has alway g characterised her during her attendance at the University. F. B. DE M. GIBBONS, M.A., Professor of Mathematics, Otago University. As a student Miss E. M. Rainforth showed marked ability and great industry, and was placed at the final eiaminition in the First Class of Merit. "I have formed a high opinion of Miss Rainforth's mental and moral vigour, as well as of l;erscholasti c attainments, and I feel sure that, if she is afforded an opportunity, she will prove a valuod acquisition to the staff of a Girls' High School. JOHN SHAND, M.A., LI.D., Professor of Natural Philosophy, Otago University. Miss E. M. Rainforth attended the class of Mental Science during the Seesion 1892, and that of Philosophy during the Session 1893, I have formed a very high estimate of her natural endowments and her acquirements. In clearness of intellect, in assiduous application, and in power of comprehen sion, she is surpassed by few. WILLIAM SALMOND, D.D., Professor of Mental Science, Otago University. I looked upon Miss Rainforth as the most gifted student in the class; when she joined, her knowledge of French was very creditable ; through intelligent conscientious work she considerably added to her previous acquaintance with the French language' which was amply proved by the excellence of her paper at the Annual Examination. ' J. A. DALLAS, Lecturer on French, Otago University. | I Miss Rainforth gives good'promise of proving a successful teacher, and I am persuaded that the in fluenco of her character over girls under her charge will be excellent. W.S. FITZGERALD, Rector of 'Training College, Dunedln. Application for the admission of Pupils, and for the College Prospectus, may be made to the Headmaster at the College, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. 1 • ,