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Lyttelton Times, Volume XI, Issue 686, 4 June 1859, Page 6

i PIGEON BAY BOARDING SCHOOL AND ACADEMY. THIS institution' is nbw opfehed, under tHe eliar'ge' of Mr.' J. W. Gillespie, recently Stead' Master of the Free Church Schools, in Air- ; drie, Lanarkshire. i Pupils are instructed in all the ordinary branches :of a; liberal English education,, and also in French, Iliatin, G^reek, and ilathematics. i Young gentlemen are received as boarders at £45 a-year, under io years of age, and at £55 a-year above that age. These terms include wash- . ing, arid jalso the fees for tuition. ] Mr. Gillespie'e name stands in the first-.class of certificated masters, as annually published in the raihuteß pf her Majesty't Privy Council on education. His experience during nine years in his late position has rendered him thoroughly conversant with the details as well as with the theory of his profession. ..„■,. The. locality,of this establishment is one of the most beautiful and most, salubrious iv New Zealand, and is easily reached from Port lyttelton in three or four hours, either by land or water. The house occupied by Mr; Gillespie is large, airy, and substantial, containing twelve rooms % it is surrounded by a lawn of two acres, and stands within two minutes' walk of theschool house. Every attention will be paid to the religious and moral training' 6f the youths attending the Academy. FJSOM'TEtE REV. WM.' JACKSON, A'.lt., M±NIBTEi; OF ,FREE WEST dHXJECg, AIRDRIEi Mr, James W. Gillespie has been/known to me for the last seven years, during which- period h& has taught the academy in connection with my congregation. I have formed the very highest opinion of him, as a man, a Christian, and an insrructor of youth. His natural talents are of a very high order—his dispositions ainiable-^and his habits active and laborious. His literary attainments, also, are very great, as . well as his knowledge' of the Mathematics and Classics. The schpbls under his care" have flourished very much, and exceeded in usefulness the expectations of their founders. REIOBTS ON FREE WEST CHURCH SCHOOLS, AIBDRIB, BY H.M. INSPECTORS OF SCHOOIS, JAMES CUMMING, ESQ.; L.L.DI, AND CHAS. E, WILSON, ESQ.,- A.M., EXTRACTED FBOM THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL ON EDUCATION. Eep6rt foi- year 18S2, by Mr. Wilson.—-Organic zatiori, good. Discipline, good.' Methods—Good methods are known and practised with considerable skill. Master, spirited, intelligent, and skilful. ; Report for 1853, by Dr. Cumming.—Organization, skilful. /Methods, various and well-combined. Discipline, efficient without apparent severity. Instruction, Very good and far advanced. Report for 1.854 by Mr. Wilson.—Discipline, riiild and firm, instruction, sound and far advanced throughout. Fitness for training apprentices, very satisfactory. The Geography and Grammar are remarkably good. The History is fair, and the Arithmetic good throughout. There are also classes in Latin* Frenchy and Geometry. I examined them, and found their progress very creditable. Report for 1855 by Dr. Cumming.—Discipline, very satisfactory; Instructions, very sound and very well advanced. Report for 1856 by Mr. Wilson.—-1 have "been, very much, pleased With the organisation, the disciplihe> and the instruction of this school. ' FBOM tiuG-Bt L. TENIJANT, ESQ., SHEBIPFSUBSIITUTE FOR LANARKSHIRE. I have much, pleasure.in stating, from my own knowledge of Mr. Gillespiey that he is a gentleman of intelligence, of an excellent education, and that he has interested himself in schemes of benevolence for the benefit of the poorer classes in this district. He has proved himself to be an efficient and very successful teacher in the school which, is at present under his charge. FROM WILLIAM CLARKE, M.D., ESQ., OF WESTEE MOFFAT, PRINCIPAL FOUNDER OF THE NEW COLLEGE, GLASGOW. I hereby certify, that as one of those who took a deep interest in the erection arid success of the Free West Church Schools, Airdrie, I have had my attention, since the commencement of the institution, very much directed to the conduct of Mr. Gillespie,. who was then elected Head Master. I can say, that so far as I could judge or hear from others, ne has given the utmost satisfaction to all concerned. He has been most indefatigable in his attention and exemplary and correct in his conduct, and, as a consequence, his success has been much greater than Was anticipated by the promoters of the institution. FROM THOS. TOREANCE, ESQ., SURGEON, AIRDEIE, . JUSTICE OF PEACE, COUNTY OF LANAEK. Mr, J. W. Gillespie-.has held the situation of Head Master of Free West here since its establishment—a period of eight years—the pupils in which, at present, I believe, number between three and four hundred. Mr. GiUespie's qualifications as a teacher of youth, and for the superintendence of an educational establishment, may be considered first class, being possessed of great professional knowledge and energy of character, infusing a similar spirit into the minds of his pupils. His method of teaching is according to .the most approved plan. Mr. Gillespie's disposition and high moral and religious character, render bim in an eminent degree suitable for having the superintendence of youth.; Fm-ther particulars may be, learned on application (personally or by letter) to Mr. Gillespie, Pigeon Bay; or to the Rev. Chas. Fraser, Minister of St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch. Christchurch, May 18,1859. JUST ARRIVED, EX VICTORY. 1 superior London built dog cart, with lamps, &c., &c, complete 1 set silver mounted harness for do. 1 do. brass do. erig harness 2 cases/containing cart and leading harness t Hobbles, side saddles, pony saddles, gents saddles Head stalls and snaffle bridles, coat straps Extra stout stockmen's saddles, best plated spurs Cart whips, sircingles, plaid rugs, halters Pack saddles with extra sircingles, 12 && long, &c, &c. 2 cases paper hangings, a splendid assortment 3 do. engravings 1. do. clocks and time pieces , 1 do. telescopes, opera glasses, stereoscopes an** views, assorted, ot superior manufacture 2 cases toys, assorted EDWARD REECE, Birmingham and Sheffield Warehouse, ChristcLurch. .; TENDERS' ARE irivited for the Building of a Presbyterian Church at Eaiapoi. Plans and specifications may be seen at -MrBlack's, \vhei;e sealed tenders.will be received untu June llth, ißs'9, endorsed, " Tenders for Building Presbyterian Cliurch." , The committee do not bind themselves to accept tire lbwest'br'ariy tender. Kaiapoi, May 26th, 1859.