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Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1693, 21 January 1862, Page 1

PIGEON BAY 4 f BOARDING nHHIS Institution Vill be re-opened for sessioa X 1862, early in January. Recxob:— Mr. W.S. Fiizgerald, recently heaji master of the senior of St. John's Grammar School, Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Pupils are instructed in all the ordinary branches of a liberal English education, and also in French, German, Latin, Greek, Mathematics and Drawing. Young geutleraen are received as boarders at.. jG4S a-year, under 10 years of age, and at £05 a year above that age. 1 hese terms include washing and also the fees for tuition. . ■ The locality of this establishment is one of the most beautiful and salubrious in New Zealand, and is easily -reached from Port Lytteltou in three or, four hours, by either land or water. The house occupied by Mr. Fiizgerald is large, airy, and substantial, containing 12 rooms : it is surtrounded by a lawn of 2' acres, and stands within two minutes walk of the scliobl house. The domestic arrangements are ably superintended by Mrs. Fitzgerald. Every attention will be paid to the religious and moral training of the Youths attending the Academy. TESTIMONIALS. I.— .From Charlesi'E. Wilson, Esq., M.A., HJI. Inspector of Schools. 2, Kew Terrace, Glasgow, May 4, 1881. My Dear Sib, — In answer to your letter of the 4ih inst., which i have just received, I beg to state, that I have a most favourable opinion of Mr. FitJSgerald, who would, I tlink, make a worthy successor to Mr. Gillespie. He is a very active, intelligent, and conscientious teacher, maintains the moat perfect order in a large class, without apparent effort, and has the appearance and manners of a gentleman. Take him all in all, he is just the man for the colonies. I am, my dear Sir, very truly yours, Chakles E. Wixseir. Dr. Bonar, Edinburgh. II. — From Rev. William Buchan, Minister of Free Church, Hamilton j Chairman of the Directors of St. John's Grammar School, Hamilton. % Katherine Bank, Hamilton, May 10, 1861. I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the personal character and professional qualifications of Mr. William Fitzgerald. He has been employed for about a year and a half as v one of the masters of St. John's School* Hamilton ; ana during that time I' have had the best opportunities, as Chairman of the Directors of that Institution, of observing his conduct and estimating his capacities as a teacher ; and it is due to him, as a simple act of justice, ta certify that his pure life, and kind, and gentle, and manly manners, have endeared him to all who know him, — whilst his diligence, ability, and earnest attention to his duties have contributed, in no small degree, to the success and reputation of St. John's School, and have won for him not merely the confidence of thff Directors, but the affection, in no . common measure, of his Pupils, and the esteem of the oonununtj at large. Wm. Bucbuw. 111. — From John Adams, Esq., F.S.A., Rector of St. John's Grammar School, Hamilton. * Hamilton, St. John's Grammar School, May 18, 1861. I have known Mr. William S. Fitzgerald intimately since he was appointed one of the Masters in this school, at Christmas, 1859. From being daily in his class room, I have had abundant opportunities of becoming acquainted with his character and observing: his success as a Teacher. ' In examining bis class 1 have at all times been, highly pleased with the admirable order, the fine, tone of feeling, and the deep interest manifested by his Pupils in their lessons. I consider that Mr: Fitzgerald possesses a 'singular facility in the communication of knowledge, and has, in a very high degree, the povrer of enlisting the sympathies of his Pupils, and of giving them a liking for their lessons. John Adams, N. — From James Sime, Esq., M.A., Principal of Qthe Training College, Moray House, Edinburgh. Free Church Training College, Moray House, Edinburgh, December 23, 1859. Mr. William Fitzgerald entered this Training College in September, 1857, and attended, 'with the utmost regularity, to this date. So far as known ta me, he was exemplary in his conduct, and most attentive to his duties as a Student. . - In the examinations, by wbich the progress of the students was tested, from time to time, Mr. Fitzgerald gave evidence of a most satisfactory acquaintance with the various brances of a liberal education, especially those that bear directly on the ■ daily duties of an elementary school. The exercises prescribed to be wrought at home,* were performed by him with ability; and his answers in the various classes of the Institution, showed a careful study of the subjects of lecture. Mr. Fitzgerald displayed varied and accurate knowledge on the subject of school management, both in the written examinations and in . the prescribed weekly exercises: In the practice of teach, ing, his vigour, power, and tact, are very great, and prove his ability to discharge, most efficiently, the duties connected with an elementary school. * . ' At the examination for certificates of merit held here in December, 1858, Mr. Fitzgerald gained « place in the second class of First Year's Students. At the Privy Council examination for certificates of merit held here in December 1859, Mr. Fits* gerald obtained a place in the first class of second ■: year's students. " " . James Sims. XL— From D. M 'Nab, Esq., Teacher, Musslebufgh, Newbigging School, Musslebargh. .- : j- / . Uth October 185J9.' Mr. William Fitzgerald has been well knownt* me almost from his childhood. Mr. Fitzgerald, in respect of attainments and professional knowledge, is qualified to undertake the management of any school, and to teach the Classics and Mathematics, as well as the ;mor¥ ; ; common branches of education. ';\/~ . '■'•■* ■■:• •?■*-■ As a pupil teacher he gave such, evidence of his T advancement and proficiency in scholarship^ m^U ; otherwise, that the termof his apprenticesMp wm shortened by one year jj'ahd in theteainihgcbllegei - where he is at present about to cbip^le^ffie:fs^iafdail;| : | year of his a^tendgnceVl understand along occupied a high positio in J eyetjoinofoSi ■ :.■■■:.■; *. i .- .„■ . - ... \p^o^M^m^Mms