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Lyttelton Times, Volume XI, Issue 694, 2 July 1859, Page 4

PIGEON BAY, BOARDING SCHOOL AND -ACADEMY.' THIS institution is now opened, under the charge.of Mr. J. W. Gilleapje, recently Head Muster of the Free Church Schools, in Airdrid, Lanarkshire. Pupils are instructed in all the ordinary branches of a liberal English education, and also in French, Lntin, Greek, and Mathematics. Young gentlemen are received &a- boarders at £45 a-year, under' 10 years of age, "and at £55 a-year above that age. These terms include washing, and also the fees for tuition. Mr. Gillespie's name stands in the first-class of certificated masters, as annually published- in the minutes of her Majesty's 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 in 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 standswithin two minutes' walk of the school house. Every attention will be paid to the religious and moral training of the youths attending the Academy. FROM THE REV. WM. JACKSON, A.M., MINISTER OP ; FREE WEST CHURCH, AIRDRIE. 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 in--1 structor of youth. His natural talents are of a very high order—his dispositions amiable —and ' his 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. REPORTS ON FREE WEST CHURCH SCHOOLS, AIRDRIE, BY H.M. INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS, JAMES CUMMING, ESQ., L.L.D., AND CHAS. E. WILSON, ESQ., A.M.," EXTRACTED FROM THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL ON EDUCATION. Report for year 1852, by Mr. Wilson.—-Organic zation, 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 1854 by Mr. Wilson. —Discipline, mild 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, French, and Geometry. I examined them, and found their progress very creditable. Report for 1855 by Dr. Gumming.—Discipb'ne, 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 HUGH L. TENNANT, ESQ., SHERIFF- ' SUBSTITUTE FOR LANARKSHIRE. I have much pleasure in stating, from my 'own knowledge of Mr. Gillespie, 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. I can say, that so for 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. his conduct, and, as a consequence, his success has been much greater than was anticipated by the promoters of the institution. FROM TIIOS. TORRANCE, ESQ., SUR-GEON, AIRDRIE, 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. Gillespie'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 him 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. Christchuich, 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. harness 2.cases,, containing cart arid 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 whips, sircingles, plaid rugs, halters Pack saddles with extra sircingles,. 12. feet long, &c, &c. 2 cases paper hangings, a splendid assortment 0 do. engravings 1 do. clocks and time pieces 1 do. telescopes, opera glasses, stereoscopes and views, assorted, of superior manufacture I cases toys, assorted EDWARD REECE, Birmingham and Sheffield Warehouse, _ ■ Christchurch. ~HEDGE PLANTS. ~ 50,000 THORN ACACIAS. /pjOBBETT'S Thorn Acacia, or American Locust tree, from-its strong and hardy habit, its formidable spiwes and quick growth, is peculiarly•suited to afford, rapid-shelter and a most impervious fence/ami is much used in the Northern Province as a valuable hedge plant of lofty growth. W. WILSON, Nursery; and Seedsman.