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Lyttelton Times, Volume XI, Issue 687, 8 June 1859, Page 6

PIGEON BAY BOARDING SCHOOL AND ACADEMY. institution is now opened, under tl, o A tee of Jfr. j. W . dillespie, recent! He^ Maßtcir of the Free Church £cL fi , in $ dfre; Lanarkshire. : Alr" avrinstrtictedin all the ordinary branch,, English education, and also^ FreS gentlemen are received as hoarders a t £45- a-year, under 10 years of age, and at £55 ■*$** atove thatage These term! included ing, and alstf the fees for tuition "Mr. Grllespie's name stands in the firsWl™ «? .minute^f her Majesty. Privy Council on educa ition ; Experience during nin e years in his late lP oMion, has .rendered h,m thoroughly conversant with the Retail? as w$ as with the theory of his -profession. • •••■-. j ! «iis establishment is one of the most beautiful And most salubrious in New Zea land, and is easily reached from Port Lyttelton in three or four hours, either by; Jand 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 the school house. Every attention will be paid to the religious and moral training of the youths attending the Academy. FBOM THE BEV.WM. JACKSON, A.il., MINIBTEB 0? FREE WEST CHURCH, AIBDBIE. Mr. James W. Gillespie has been known to me for the last seven years, during which period he 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 instructor of youth. His natural talents are of a very high order—his dispositions amiable—and hip habits active and laborious! His literary attainments, also, are very great, as well as his knowledge of the Mathematics and Classics. The schools under his care have flourished very much, and exceeded in usefulness the expectations of their founders. BEJOBTS ON FBEE WEST CHUBCH SCHOOLS, AIRDBIE, BY ■ H.M. INSPECTOBS OF SCHOOLS, JAMES CUMMING, ESQ., L.L.D., AND CHAS. E. WILSON, ESQ., A.M., EXTRACTED FBOM THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL ON EDTJCiifiON. Report for year 1852, by Mi*. Wilson.—Organization, good. Discipline, good. Methods—Good methods are known and practised with considerable skill. Master, spirited, intelligent, and skilful. Report for 1853, by Dr. Cumming.-r-Orgahiza-tion, skilful. Methods, various andi well-combined. Discipline, efficient without apparent severity. Instruction, Very gbbdland "far advanced. Report for 1854 by Mr. Wilson.—Discipline, mild and firm. Instruction, sound and far advanced throughout. Fitness for fraining apprentices, very satisfactory. TKe Geography and Grammar are remarkably good. The History is fair, and the Arithmetic good throughout. There are also classes in Latin, French, and Geometry. I examined them, and found their progress very creditable. Report for 1855 by Di*. Camming.—Discipline, very satisfactory. Instructions, very sound and very well advanced. Report for 1856 by Mr. Wilson.—l have been very much pleased with the organisation, the discipline, and the instruction of this schooL FROM HTJGH L. TENNANT, ESQ., SHEBIFFSUBSTITUTE FOB LANABKSHIKE. I have much pleasure in stating, from my own. knowledge of Mi*. Gillespiei 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 WESTER MOFFAT, PRINCIPAL FOUNDER OF THE NEW" COLLEGE, GLASGOW. I hereby certify, that as one of those who took a. deep interest in the erection and 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, lean say, that so far as I could judge or hear from others, he has given the utmost satisfaction to all concerned. He has been most indefatigable in his attention and exemplary and correct in ms conduct, and, as a consequence, his success has been much greater than was anticipated by the promoters of the institution. FROM THOS. TORBANCE, ESQ., SURGEON, AIBDRIE,. JUSTICE OF PEACE, COUNTY OF LANARK. Mr. J. W. Gillespie has held the situation of Head Master of Free West Academy here since its establishment—a period of eight years—the pupils^ in which, at present, I believe,' number between three and four hundred. Mr. Giilespie'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. Giilespie's disposition and high moral and religious character, render Mm in an eminent degree suitable for having the superintendence of : youth. „ . Further 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. TUST 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 aiid leading harness Hobbles, side saddles, pony saddles, gents' saddles Head stalls and snaffle bridles, coat straps Extra stout stockmen's saddles, best plated spurs Cart \yhips, sircingles, plaid rugs, halters Pa*ck saddles with extra sircingles, 12 feet 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 and views, assorted, ot superior manufacture 2 cases toys, assorted : EDY/ARp REECE, Birmingham and Sheffield Warehouse, . Christchurch. : "■'" .:. "■■' TENDERS A RE invited for the Building of a -OL Presbyterian Ghuvch at Kaiapoi. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr. Bilk's, where scaled 4 tenders will be received until S June 11th, 18.59, endorsed,, "Tenders-for Building iPresbyterian;Church." ; The committee, do not bind: themselves to accept ' the. lowest or any tender. - Kaiapoi. Ma-y 26th, 1859.