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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mAthode. rra^i to pelure, nA n 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ACADEMIC STANDING, CERTIFICATES ETC- OF MR. JOHN SQUAIR, BA, ^fPoco of Uq\^er6\t^ (SoPPege, TORONTO. 4 k \ I 6"-/ 1- Star SITY OF T< JUNii PHIZ SCH( NOTK the schol FIllST 1 187!)- standing of JOHN SQUAIR. in -UNIVER- SITY COLLEGE, and in the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. 1879-80. JUxNlOIt MATRICULATION. Juue, 1879. Mathkmatics, - FIRST Class Honors. - FIRST Class Hoaovs. 4th in FIRST CLASS HONORS. 3rd in FIRST CLASS HONORS. Ith in FIRST Class Honors. English, - FRENCH, GERMAN, Classics, - HtSTORY AN1> Geogbaphy, 4th in Soooml Class Honors. PRIZE :-MACDONALD BURSARY. SCHOLARSHIP :-3ra Proficiency. NoTK.-Being over 23 yoarn of age Mr. Stiuiir was lumblo to liolil the scholarship. FIllST YEAR, 187!)-8J. UNIVERSITY C0LLB:GK. MICHAELMAS. 1879. English, - 4th in FIRST Cla.-^s IIoiiovh FRENCH. - - 1st in FIUST CLASS HONORS, GERMAN, - Istin FIRST CL.\SS HONORS Classics, - - iKt in Sejoml Class Honor.'. EASTEK, imi Cl Michaki.mas cxtiniiiiiitioii in I'-Sl. EASTEJi, 1.S81. Enolish. H,. STORY, - FK >NCH, GERMAN. - ITALIAN, 5th in FIRST C!liiss Honors. 1st in FIRST Chiss Honors. Istin FIRST CLASS HONORS. 1st in FIRST CLASS HONORS. 1st in FIRST CL \SS HONORS. PRIZES :-TIISTORY, FRENCH, GERMAN, nuA IT.VLIAN. UNr/RRSITY OF TORONTO. MAY, 18S-. English, - nth in FIRST Class Honors. History, - - 2n.1 in FIRST Class Honors. FRENCH, - 1st hi FIRST CLASS HONORS. GERMAN, - - 1st in FIRST CLASS HONORS. ITALIAN, - IsL in FIRST CLASS HONORS. PRIZES:— FRENCH PROSE (all tlie years), and GERM.VN PROSE (all the years). SCHOLARSHIP :- MODERN L.\NGUAGES. FOURTH YEAR. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. Note.— There was no Muiharlmas examination in IS;;.. EASTER, 188;i. FRENCH, - 1st ill FIRST CLVSS H)\OU.-;. GERMAN,- - Isfc in FIRS I' CLASS HONORS'. ITVLIAN, - IstiuI^IRrir CLVSS HONORS. PRIZES: -FRENCH PPOSE (ill tho ye us). GER:\rAX PROS:-:, (all the ye.ivs). FRENCH, GERMAN and ITALIAN. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. MAY, 188 v KNOLI8H, ETHNOLOGY, FRENCH, GERMAN, - ITALIAN, iHt in FIRST CLASS HONOUS l8t in FIRST CLASS HONORS Ist in FIRST CLASS HONORS l8t in FIRST CLASS HONORS 1st in FIRST CLASS HONORS. 1'R1ZE8:-FRENCH PROSE (all the years), and GEinrAN PROSE (all the years). GOLD MEDAL in MODERN LANGUAGES. ^^<^ Appointed " FELLOW OF UNIVERSITY COLLE'lE," in FUKX(!H an I GERMAN, June, 1883. ALFRED BAKER, Registrar toUnivers'ty & College, M». Squaib was Vice-President of University College Literary and Scientific Society, 1880-81. Mb. Squaib was one of the founders of the Modern Languag(^ Club of University College. He was President during the first two years ol its existence. Mb. Squaib holds a certificate of qualification as Head Mast.r ot a High School, or Collegiate Institute in ttie Province of Ont.irio. Certificates shovs'ing Mr, Squair's ability to speak French and German. Sandwich, 6 Octobre, 1883. Je, scussign6, ancien Professeur de la langue fran(?aise, k Angoul^me, France, pendant dix ans; ancien Instituteur dans le Cotnt('; d'Essex, Canada, pendant huit ans. certifie, que pendant les annd'cs 1879, '80, '81, '82 et 1883, M. J. Squair, ^jtudiant a University de Toronto, est venu annuellement passer ses vacances, chez nioi A, Sandwich, Ontario, dans le but de pratiquer le langage franvais, ce (^uMl a fait tout le temps, soit avec moi, soit avec ma famille, car on ne parle que le fram.ais ala niaison ; et qu'il a fait des progn^s tellement surprenants, qui! t'crit le franvais correctement, et le parle aussi tr6s-bien sans faire de faute, et sans mauvais accent. J ajouterais que M. Squair connait parfaitement les regies de la grammaire, ce qui lui est d'un grand secours. En foi de quoi, j'ai delivre le present pour servir a ce que de (iroit. JEAN GIRAUD. Berlin, Ontakio, October, 1883. Herr J. Squair wurde mehrere Male bei den Jahrlichen Examinationen der Torontoner Universitat von mir in der deutschen Spache und Literatur gepruft, und freut es mich, bezeugen zu konnen, dass derselb, alle seme Examinationen in diesem Fach mit hohen Ehren bestanden hat. Seine Ueber- setzungen aus dem Deutschen ins Englische und umgekehrt zeugten dafur, dass er sich eine genaue, ins Einzelne gehende Kenntniss der deutschen Grammatik erworben hat und uber einen reichen Wortschatz gebietet, wahrend die Aufsatze. die er fur mich schrieb, und die Unterhaltungen, die ich im Laufe der Examinationen und bei anderen Gelegenheiten mit ihm hielt, bewiesen, dass ihm die deutsche Sprache nichts mechanisch Angelerntes geblieben ist, sondern dass es ihm gelungen ist-was bei Nicht-Deutschen selten der Fall ist-sich den volksthumlichen Stil anzueignen und sich in den Geist der sprache hineinzulelien. welchen Krfol>» er neben seinen fleissii^tn Studien vielleicht hauptsachlich dem Umstande zu verdaiikcn. haben mag, dass er vier Jahre hindurch bei einer feingebihhjttn deutschen Familie wohnte und sich wahrend jener Kanzen /.(;it auch an den Clottesdiensten in der deutschen Kirche TorDntos, deren Pastor ich damals war, betheiligte. Herr Squair spricht die deutsche Sprache fliessend und erfreut sich einer guten Aussprache. R. VON PIKCH, Pai.tor der Ev. Lutli, St. Petri Kirche, BerliD. DeutHcher Rxainiiiator an der Torontoner Universitat. Testimony of Mr. Squaip's College Professors University of Toronto, Library, October nth, 1883. I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the very unusu- ally high attainments of Mr. John Squair, B. A., as a German Scholar. He has attained a practical and theoretical acquain- tance hitherto almost unequalled, and certainly never surpassed by any of the pupils whom I have bad in training during the last seventeen years, while occupying my present position as German Lecturer in University College, and is really the only person (with perhaps a solitary exception), with whom I have met, not of German extraction, and never having been in Germany, that I have known to acquire fluency in writing and speaking that language. This fluency has been attained by diligent practice, and by residence in a German family, whose accent is irreproachable. I feel certain that any institution which shall secure his services as a teacher will be fortunate indeed. W. H. VANDER SMISSEN, M. A. Librarian. 50 DrKK SiKKKT, Toronto. Hth Oct.. 1H83. I have been intimately acquaintefl with Mr, J. Squair. HA. during the last two year;' of his undprgraduate course, and can bear testimony to the fac. that he has been a most dilij^ent, att<-ntive and painstakinf,' student. Prom my intercourse with him I have been able to obsei ve that he does his utmost to obtain a solution of any difificulties that may present themselves to him, and that he spares no pains to ar(piire a mastery of the various subjects with which he may be engaged ; and also that he possesses in a high degree the faculty of assisting others in the same direction. \VM. OLDRIGHT. M. A., M. D.. Late Italian Lecturer, University College. Certificates as to Teaching and Executive Ability. BOWMANVILLE, Oct. 6th 1883. Mr. John Squair was one of the most successful teachers that ever taught in this county. His teaching was marked with intelligence and enthusiasm, which never failed to develop an unusual amount of life and interest among his pupils. With an experience of fifteen years in inspecting Public Schools and County Model Schools, I know of no teacher whom I would recommend more highly than Mr. Squair. J. J. TILLEY, Inspector Public Schools, Durham County. lO MYRTLii, October 9th, iShj I cheerfully accord my testimony to the sterling merits of the bearer Mr. John Squair an an exceedingly capable teacher In tact, energy, aptness, and thoroughness, he is pre-ennnently a first class teacher. His method of teaching is well calculated to induce thought. I am convinced that he will honestly endeavor to discharge his duty in any situation in which he may be placed. JAMES McBRIEN, I. P. S. Co., O.NTario Public School Inspector's Office, Toronto, October 13th, 18.S3 I have much pleasure in stating that I know Mr. John Squair to be a teacher of great ability. His crdent love of study, his accurate scholarship, his wide acquaintance with the philosophy of teaching, his unflagging energy, and his high persjna character, must in my opinion, render his success certain in teaching advanced students, such as those attending our Collegiate Institutes and Universities. To whom it may concern. JAMES L. HUGHES, P. S. Inspector. Lindsay, October 8th, 1883. This is to certify that I have been intimately acquainted with Mr. J no. Squair for many years, and that both as a student and a teacher he has been most successful. Mr. Squair was for two years a student in the Bowmanville High School while I filled the position of Mathematical Master in that institution. On entering the University he obtained It OxTario. FICE, 3th, iS.Sj. hn Squair ;tudy, his •hilosopliy 1 persjna certain in iding our iES, nspector. 5th, 1883, jquainted 3th as a (•manville il Master obtained high honors and a general proficiency scholarship. He has given close attention to the French and German languages, having spent a considerable time both before matriculation and since, with native Frenchmen and Germans to acquire fluency in speaking these languages. While attending the High School he regularly taught classes in Modern Languages with very great success. Mr. Squair has carefully studied the science of teaching, and hence in addition to a thorough practical knowledge of his departments, he possesses in an eminent degree the rare faculty of imparting knowledge to others so as to stimulate them to great exertions in their work. I know of no one vvhom I could with more confidence recommend to the position of instructor in Modern Languages in connection with any of our higher institutions of learning. I am sure that his sound judgment, thorough scholarship, and indomitable perseverance must in the near future win for him a high place among native Canadian Educators. W. E. TILLEY, M. A., Headmaster High School, Lindsay. Collegiate Institute, Whitby, October 5th, 1883. I have been well acquainted with Mr. John Squair for more than ten years, and know that since he entered upon his University course he has availed himself of every opportunity outside of the regular class work, to add to his knowledge of the French, German and Italian languages. 7^'or this reason, and because the standard has been raised of late years in Modern Languages, I believe him to have a more thorough acquaintance with these languages than Honor men of former y^ars at the time of taking their degree. I can also say with- out hesitation that of all the teachers I have met in an expe- rience of fifteen years gained in different parts of Ontario, no 12 one has in my opinion, possessed in a higher decree th-i oth^ri qualities which must be added to scholarship in order to ensure success in the profession of teaching. R. K. ORR, II A. Bkantford, Oct. 3rd, 1.S83I I have much pleasure in stating that John Squair, B. A taught classes in the High School in Bowmanville durina the years 1878 and '79, and was most successful in the discharjit; of his duties. In management, discipline and ability to conn municate, I have no hesitation in recommending him for an position for which he may deem himself qualified to apply. WM. OLIVER, B. A.. Principal Coll. Institute, BkwtfordJ Bowmanville, Oct. loth, iSSj] I take very great pleasure in adding my testimony with tha of many others, to the excellent qualities of .Mr. John Squair, B.A., both as a man and a scholar. I have known him in timately for thirteen years or more, and during that time, h has been noted for his untiring work, and remarkable persever ance as a student, a teacher, and a student again at Toront Uniyersity where he took so brilliant a stand , and graduatet facile princeps, with the highest possible iionors. I nay mention, that he, at one time, taught as principa teacher in the Oshawa Public School, and gava great satisfaction to the Board of Education and to me. Mr. Squair is preeminently a self-made man, and he mack his way through school and college, amid great obst icles an no small discouragements. He is, and ever has been, distin guished for his thoroughness and tenacity of purpose, and tlipit is no doubt that he will show the same characteristics where ever he may be. 13 Only one feeling ixists among the teachers of Durham, his ative County and his home, in regard to Mr. Sijuair: that of lespect, admiration and friendship, and they would all rejoice It his appointment to the lectureship which he now seeks in Toronto University, and for which hf* appears so eminently InualiAed. W. W. TAMBLYN. M. A. Head Master, High School. Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Oct. 8th, I883. Mr. John Squair was one of the Vice-Presidents of the llniversity College Literary and Scientific Society during my Rerm of office as President. He was of great assistance to the General Committee and to myself, from both a literary and (business point of view. FRED. F. MANLEY, M. A. Opinions of Mr. Squair's Honor Class-lVlaies in Modern Languages. Galt, Oct. sth, 1883. Both as a close acquaintance and a fellow student of Mr. John Squair during the four years of my University course, I have had exceptional advantages for observing and testing the proficiency of that gentleman in Modern Languages; and I unhesitatingly express my confidence in his thorough com- petency to fill any position in Modern Languages in Canada, An idiomatic mastery of the French Language, a c -Merable insight into the internal structure and external relations of that language a comprehensive knowledge of the course of develop- ment of its literature from the earliest times ; with a thorough pro- ficiency in some of the cognate languages, form combined, rare H but essential qualifications for an instructor in this dopartJ ment. Mr. Squair possesses the additional recommendation that he has not ceased to be a student, but is an enthusiastic philological investigator. I wish also to testify to his vigorous manly character, to his ever straightforward dealing with us, his fellow students, throughout the four years of our personal contact. ROBERT BALMER, B A., Modern Language Master, Galt Coll. Institute. Note. — Mr. Balmer was Silver Medallist in Modern Languages in 1883. Toronto, Oct. 13th, 1883 I have known Mr. John Squair, B. A., for the period of four years during which time we were intimately associated as class mates in University College. I can testify to his ability to speak French and German fluently, indeed his proficiency in this respect was such as to make him facile princess of the years. As President of the Modern Language Club he displayed that administrative capacity which insures success in the man agement of other men. ARTHUR F. LOBB, B. A. Bradford, Oct. 9th, 1883. I take great pleasure in expressing my admiration for the many sterling qualities possessed by my friend, Mr. John Squair. He was my classmate during my whole undergraduate career, and for over half the time we were fellow boarders, on terms of great intimacy, so that I had ample time to become thoroughty acquainted with him. His leading characteristics are fearless, out-spoken, manly honesty, and strong practical common-sense. He is very independent and self-reliant ; he I opinio lectui has Fren< of th gram conti sity 15 I always was, and is still, an earnest and conscientious student. His uncommon force of character, great energy, and the con- scientious thoroughness with which he does all that he under- takes, not to speak of his linguistic attainments, make it certain that he would fill any position in Modern Languages, not only successfully but brilliantly. ARTHUR W. WRIGHT, B. A.. Modern Language Master, Bradford High School. Hamilton, Oct. 6 th, 1888. Have much pleasure in saying after four years acquaintance with Mr. Squair at College, that his perseverance, earnestness, love of study, power of thought and manly independence, together with his prior experience, especially qualify him to be a teacher. His attainments particularly in the French and German languages are I believe equal, if not superior to those of any other Graduate of Toronto University. Mr. Squair has been and always will be an indefatigable worker. His power of inspiring all those with whom he comes in contact, to think and work, should especially recommend him, and both as a man and a student Mr. Squair commands the honor and respect of all who know him. LYMAN LEE, B. A. Pickering College, October nth, 1883. I have great pleasure in recording in a testimonial my opinion that Mr. Squair is eminently fitted for holding any lectureship in Modern Languages for which he may apply. He has made himself by long and critical practice, master of French conversation. He has acquired a thorough knowledge of the literature, of the history and development, and of the grammar of the Modern Languages. If I were beginning or continuing my studies in French, German or Italian at Univer- sity College, I should far rather do so under the guidance of an t6 Englishman who had mastered these languaf^es, than with a Frenchman or an Italian who had learned English. He cnuld understand and teach me better, for my difficulties had once been his. Besides, I know, from his manner as President of the Mo iem Language Club, that Mr. Squair possesses rare skill in teaching, and he would not fail to command the admiration and respect of his students, as he did that of his class mates, who, interested no less in the welfare of Modern Languages than out of sym- pathy with him, warmly recommend him for any position. E. J. McINTYRE, B. A., Modern Language Master, PicKBRiNG College, Pickering. Toronto, Oct. 12th, 1883. As I have been intimately associated with Mr. John Squair, B. A., in the study of Modern Languages during the four years of our University course, I have much pleasure in bearing emphatic testimony to his uncommon proficiency in the know- ledge of French, German and Italian. A rare natural aptitude for the acquisition of languages has been applied with marked perseverance to thorough mastery of the pronunciation, philology, grammatical construction, and literature of these languages. Mr. Squair has also acquired a remarkable facility of expression in these languages. I have, therefore, the utmost confidence in Mr. Squair's competency to discharge efficiently and satisfactorily the duties of Professor of French and Italian. This confidence is based as much upon my knowledge of Mr. Squair's studious habits, and indomitable application, as upcn his present confessedly high attainments. Should he receive the appointment, I feel assured that he will make a record for himself as a teacher of languages that will refle ct great credit on our Canadian Alma Mater. H. HARTLEY DEWART, B. A.,