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Certificates and Testimofiia/s of ^ x. S. McAllister, Applicant 
 for the position of Pid/ic St ^lool Inspector in tJie City of 
 Toronto, May, i8gi. ' 
 
 CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY AS COUNTY OR CITY 
 INSPECTOR AND EXAMINER. 
 
 This is to eei-tity tliiit Mr. Samuei, McAllisteh, having coinplifil with the Kei,Milatioiis of 
 tlie Eflucatiou Depaitiiient, rospt'ctiiif; tlie (|imiitic<ition8 of Jnnpectnrs of I'uhiie Scliools uini 
 Examiners, is hereby "lechired eli;,'ihlo to W npnoititetl an Inspector of Pnhlie Scliools, hikI a 
 mem her of the Boanl of Exiiminers for uranting I'hinl C'laiw CertiHcutes to Teachers, in accord- 
 ance with the Law and Regulations in tliat lielialf. 
 
 Dated at the Education Department, this eleventh day of Novemlier, one thousaml eight 
 hundred and ninetv. 
 
 T. N. NUDEL. 
 
 Rpffintntr. 
 
 GEO. W. UOSS. 
 
 Miiiixlir of Etlnrolntn. 
 
 Certificate ftom the School of Pmetleal Science. 
 
 I herehy certify that Mr. S. McAli.istek diligi-ntly attended the evening clas-sesof instruction 
 in Chemistry, Practical Chemistry and Geology, given in the Scho«jl of Practical Science during 
 the Winters of liS72-.S, 1.S74-5 and l(*S7;>-() ; ami tliat at tke Examinations held in the.se sulijects 
 he ranked as follows : — 
 
 Chri.stmas, 1.S72. Chemistry, 1st in Class I. Midsunnier, 187'S, Chemistry, .Srd in Class I 
 May. 1S75, Practical Chemistry, Lsi in (JIass I. May, l^(73, Geology, Lst in Class L 
 
 PROFESSOR W. H. ELLIS, M.A., M.B. 
 
 Certificate from the Military fohool, Toronto. 
 
 '' From Ex'Chairm^n of Toronto Publle SokMl BoMrd. {Not now members.) 
 
 We, t'je undersigned ex-chairmen of the Toronto lublic School Board, have the utmost 
 cohtidence in recommending Mr. Samuki, McAm,Isier for ihe office of Public School Inspector, and 
 we have every rea.son to believe that his long expeiience t'f Hchool management, and his superior 
 in«;ntal acquirements, would enable him to dischaj/fc ontifafactority the important duties of the 
 office. i — 
 
 } JOSEPH WORKMAN, M.D., 
 
 Chairfnan of Firtt Board. 
 
 JOHN BAXTER. 
 
 H. H. WRIGHT, M.D. 
 
 E. COATSWORTH. 
 JABIKS BAIN. 
 E (JALLEY. 
 
 F. JOHNSTON. 
 GEO. McMI RRICH. 
 
 I have much pleasure in stating that I consider MrJs. McAllister eminently ((ualitied, on 
 account of his long- experience as a teacher, his attHinnieiKH, and hi^jh character, for the office of 
 Inspector in Mie Citv Public Schools. I 
 
 4. LOUDON, M.A., 
 of Phyfic», Unlvevxity of Toronto. 
 
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 anil iiceoinplislieil tfuclicr. V'<v iiiuiiy 
 
 PROFCSSOR BAKER. 
 
 ,' that I lielieve Mr. S. McAllistkk to \w ii most tliojoiij,'h 
 years In* has lii-lil a very prominent position anion^^ our 
 
 Fultlic School toaclicrs. His sclidars liavi; Ih'imi most successful after leavinj,' iiis cliargf. I 
 
 lielieve, if appoiiite'l, ln' will \>V')\>- a most valuable Deputy Inspector. 
 
 ALFHEU BAKER, M.A.. 
 
 Profi'SHor lit Mathrniiilics, Uii'ii'erxU if i>f Turnnfo. 
 
 From PROFESSOR 04LB.iAITH, M.A., C.E., Principal School of Practical Science. 
 
 Dkaij Mk. McAlmsteu. 
 
 It (i-ives me much pleasure to support your application for the position of Public School 
 Inspector. I think that you are eminently (piiliHeil for the position, both personally aii'l from 
 your lonj,' experience, an i I sincerely liopij you may he successful. 
 
 Yours very truly, 
 
 J (JALBRAITH. 
 
 From J. SQUAIR, B.A., Lecturer in French, University of Toronto. 
 
 My Deak Mij. McAllister, 
 
 It is with pleasure that I hear yon are to apply for the position of Public School Inspector 
 in our city. From what 1 know of ytu personally, ami from the reputation you enjoy amoni,'st 
 your felloW teachers of this country, I have no doubt that, if you receive the appointment, 3'ou 
 will discharge the duties devolving upon y(ju with marked distinction. After your long period of 
 faithful service Toronto owes j'ou mud. I hope tlie Board will crown that faithful service with 
 its appropriate reward. 
 
 Yours very truly, 
 
 J. S^JUAIR. 
 
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 From GEO. DICKSON, Esq., MA. 
 
 This is to certify that I have kno,vn Samukl McAlustek for the last fifteen years as one 
 of the most succe.ssful Public School teichers in the whole range of my acquaintanceship. 
 
 The prominent part that he has taien in the Ontario Teachers' Association, as well »is in the 
 Teachers' Association of Toronto; his/ success in Public School work, his contributions to the 
 H4H«»t*ooiJ ilteraturg of the rPcgyU 
 
 I consider bim eminently qualiii4|j[:6or'the positimi^ Public School Inspector. 
 
 GEO. DICKSON, 
 Principal Upper Canada College. 
 
 :From3 A| 
 
 To the Chairman and Members of ^ 
 SiHs, — Notwithstanding that you 
 allow me to remind you of his superi(> 
 
 of the energy, perseverance and 
 the largest schools in the City 
 
 It seems to me fitting that the 
 services in the Public Schools of this ( 
 
 MaoMURCHY, Esq., M.A. 
 
 )e Public School Board, Toronto. 
 all know Samuel McAllister, Esq., so well for years, 
 qualifications for the appointment he is now seeknig, and 
 faithfulness he has shewn in your service as Principal of one of 
 
 Board should, l>y appointing him Inspector, recognize his 
 
 ARCHIBALD MacMURCHY, M.A., 
 
 Principal Collegiate Institute, Jnrvis St. 
 
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 From L E. EMBRBK, MA., Principal Pftrk^slc Collegiate Institute. 
 
 .Mh. Sa.mi:ki, McAi.i.isieu, 
 
 It was with ff-eliii.^'s ..f .li.suppoiiitmeiit that 1 ivad of the ivscthiti m passnl liy tin- Public 
 Scliool Board, which wcmlii provt-iit you being in t\w nice for the s.-coii-l Iiispoctorsliip, ami I hi)pe 
 that the witlnlmwal of the ai,'e limit is but the preliminarv step towards your appoiutiucut to a 
 position, for wliicii your acknowledged fitness, and y^ur Img and successful experience, so well 
 ipialify you. Your reputation as a teacher, and your inHibnce in educational circles, Im've foi a 
 
 long time extended lieyond the limits of the ("ity o*' Toi*oJ 
 of the City, and before I l)ecaiue ac(|iiainted with you, vol 
 me, and I hf)pe the memliers of th<' Board will do creilit f 
 school system of Toronto, liv appointing you to the new of 
 
 I am, with lii.'st wi-^lies, jj 
 
 X). Long U'fore I became a resident 
 n*ine as an e<lucator was familiar to 
 their own judgment, and benefit the 
 
 ce. 
 
 urs Very sinci'rely, 
 
 L. E. EMBREK. 
 
 From PROFESSOR GOLDWIN SMTH, M.A., etc. 
 
 I saw a good deal of Mr. Samuki. .MrAi.i.isTEU, ivm Wncipal of Ryerson .School, at a time 
 when I represented the Public School Teachers in the bouncil of Public Instruction, atul I have 
 plen.sure in saying that I formed a high opinion of his Ichaficter, intelligence and devotion to the 
 objects of his profession. 
 
 It is my conviction that if appointed to the new Inspictorship of Schools, he will perfonn 
 the duties of the office conscientiously and well. 
 
 (iULDWiN SMITH. 
 
 From H. E. CLARKE, Esq, M.P.P. 
 
 Mk. S. McAi.listkk, 
 
 Being an applicant for the position of Inspector, I havi vary great pleasure in recommendini' 
 him to the favorable consideration of the Board of School Trustees, believing him to be in every 
 way i)Udlitied to till the position. A good man ; a succesaul teacher, having perfect knowledge 
 of all tlie duties of the office. I am sure his appointment Tould give general satisfaction. 
 
 ' H. E. CLARKE. 
 
 From WM. McCABE, Esq., LI..B., F.I. A., Eng., Muikfiring Director North American 
 
 Life Assurance Compaiy. » 
 
 I have much pleasure in liearing testimony to the quilifications of Mr. S. McAlli.^tku, an 
 applicant for the post of Assistant Public School Inspector br the City. 
 
 Wlule President of the Teachers' Association foi Ouario, and Member of the Council of 
 Public Instruction for tiie Province. I had the most ample iiaans of knowing the skill, ability and 
 efficiency of Mr. Mc'ALr.jSTER as a teacher, as well as his hijh scliolastic attainn)ents. 
 
 From knowledge thus acquired, as well as froin act.al work with him in the Provincial 
 kchers' Association. I have the greatest confidence in t^jimineiiding hiin for the appointment, 
 Ibe efficient anW satisfactory discharge of ilio .l.>M«u Al.>%;hKti ' -mvd'^i^r hun ♦iWly eouafM.^oo*-. 
 
 Teachers 
 --for 
 
 and in every way well qualified 
 
 Wl*. McCABE. 
 
 From WILLIAM HOUSTON, M.A., Librariaa of Parliament, Toronto. 
 
 S. McAllister, Esq., 
 
 Dear Siu, — I am pleaded to know that you are an applicant for the position of In.spector of 
 the Public Schools of Toronto, and I would be glad t( he^ that you have received it. During 
 the term of my acquaintance with you I have hac many opportunities of meeting you at 
 Provincial and other Associations of Educationists, anc of talking over Educational Topics with 
 you in private, and I have always been of opinion the b yen are entitled to high rank amongst 
 the teachers of this Province on the ground alike of professional skill, and of non-professional 
 attainments. Assuming that the incumbent of the new inspectorship will be retiuired to discharge 
 •all the ordinary duties of an Inspector, including the indication of methods, I do not know of 
 any available candidate whose appointment would be.'in my eetimation, so fitting as your own 
 would he. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 ^ WM. HOUSTON. 
 
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 From JAMKS BAIN, Jr., B4a-. Chief Librarian, Toronto Public Library. 
 
 Having known Mr. Samuei, McAm.i.stku for n l.u^ tiiiic I have wvy iimeli pii-ii.Hurt' in 
 Waring testinumy to his aViility, industry ami npriglitnt'ss. iuhI let'! cantifJcnt that if tlie Board 
 of Trustees should appoint him to the position of In.s|icri'ii they would gain an ahlo and faithful 
 orticer. 
 
 JAMES BAIN, Jh. 
 
 From tbe RBVBREND SEPTIMUS JONES. MA. 
 
 Mr. Sa.muel Mc'Almstek has be^ n known to nic for many years as a successful teacher and 
 Principal of one of our most importan 
 I should judge timt his experience 
 
 School Inspector. 
 
 Toronto I'ulilic Schools, 
 
 and acijuirements would especially tit him for the office of 
 
 SEPTIMUS JONES. 
 
 From the RBVCR! 
 
 ^ND A. J. 
 
 BROUOHALL, M.A. 
 
 Having learned that Mr. Saml'E. McAllister is an applicant for the position of a Public 
 School Inspector in this City, I l)eg toadd my humble testimony as to his titness tor so important 
 an office. 
 
 With deference, I would further venture to e.xpress my sense of the special propriety of 
 acting on the principle of promoting a deserving man — more particularly in a case like the 
 present, where a combiimtion of bt)th ibility and experience is so much to be looked to. 
 
 A. J. P.110UUHALL, 
 
 St, Sir /ill ('lis Ri'i-tori/, Toronto. 
 
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 Frtn REV. ALEX. OILRAY. 
 
 This is to oeitify that Mr. Mci»JlSTEIl is well known to me as a Head Teacher in our Public 
 Schools. 'I have pleasure in givingn^r testimony, that no teacher has more thoroughly won the 
 respect of parents and friends, and>^\'intained the satne, tiian Mr. McAllistek. 
 
 His name stands out marked ''.<^th honor, bt)th as a true gentleman .-ind as a successful 
 educator. 
 
 ALEX. GILRAY, 
 
 I ('"Hi'ffc Street Pyvxhytcrxan (.'hxirc.li. 
 
 muit{wamfiM a/wmwaVi D-D. 
 
 This is to certify that I have knovn Mr. S. McAllistek for the past eight years as Principal 
 of the Ryerson School, situate within the territorial limits of my Parish. I regard him, both 
 from the standpoint of intellectual at.aiflments and moral qualitications, eminently worthy to 
 till the positiim of School Inspector for which he is an applicant. I sincerely trust that he may 
 receive the appointment as one that hr liis many services to public education he well deserves. 
 
 \ J. FIELDlNO SWEENY. D.D. 
 
 Rftiilor of St. Philip H Church and Honorary Cano)i. 
 I St. Alhan'n Cathedral, Toronto.