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TESTIMONIALS
m FAVOUR or
MR. DAVID RODGER,
SECOND ASSISTANT MASTER
•r TUB
Higb School Department of McGill College, Montreal,
. MONTREAL :
H. RAMSAY.
1855.
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High School Departmitnt, McGill Colleob, Montriii.,
1st December, 1855.
To the Hon. G. E. Cartier,
Provincial Secretary,
Toronto.
Sir,— The Office of Mathematical Master in Upper Canada Col-
lege being vacant, I hereby offer myself a Candidate for the situation.
Since finishing my Literary Curriculum at the University of
Edinburgh, I have been engaged in the business of Tuition, both in
Scotland and in this country. During a great part of the time, my
attention, though not exclusively, has been mainly directed to Mathe-
matics and the collateral branches ; and I submit, for the consideration
of His Excellency the Governor General, the following Testimonials
as to the manner in which I have discharged the duties hitherto
devolving upon me, and as to my qualifications for the situation to
which I now aspire.
In conclusion, if I have the honour to be elected, I beg to assure
His Excellency that every exertion shall be used on my part to justify
his choipe, and to promote the welfare of the Institution with which I
seek to be connected.
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
DAV. RODGER.
INDEX.
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10.
From Tame.. Pillans, Esq., Prof, of Humanity, University of Edin.
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(George Dunbar, Esq., Prof, of Greek,
The same.
Rev. R. Ritchie, D.D., Prof, of Logic and Met.
John Wilson, Esq., Proi. of Moral Phil.
W. Wallace, Esq., Prof, of Mathematics, '
James D. Forbes, Esq., Prof, of Nat. Phil. <
Kev. A. Macintyre, late Minister of Rannoch.
W Moffat, Esq., Teacher of Mathematics, High School, Edin.
John Davidson, Esq., M. A.. Teacher of Mathematics, Hi^h
School, Leith.
Pat. Wilson, Esq., M. A., English Master, High School, Leith
Rev. G. F. Simpson, late Rector, High School, Montreal.
Lieut.-Colonel Mitchell, Royal Artillery.
Rev. W. T. Leach, D. C. L., Vice-Principal and Prof. McGill
College, Montreal.
W. Andrew, Esq., M. A., late Prof, of Math, and Nat. Phil
McGill College, Montreal. '
Rev. B. Davies, Ph. D., Prof. McGill College, Montreal.
K. A. Howe, Esq., M. A., Rector of High School and Prof.
McGill College, Montreal.
T. A. Gibson, Esq., First Master, High School, Montreal
Rev. R. McGill, D. D., Montreal.
Rev. H. Wilkes, D. D., «
Rev. W. Taylor, D. D., <i
Rev. A. Mathieson, D. D., «
Hon. James Ferrier, «
G. H. Ryland, Esq., <•
Hew Ramsay, Esq., «
John Dougall, Esq., «
J. M. Ferres, Esq., M.P.P. «
Rev. John Jenkins, Philadelphia.
" D. Davidson, Esq., Montreal.
" Hon. Mr. Justice Day, President of McGill College.
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TESTIMONIALS
IS FAVOUR OF
Mr. DAVID RODGER.
I. From Professor Pillans.
College of Edinbuegh,
16th April, 1835.
I hereby certify that Mr. Rodger, during the course of this session
attended the Junior Humanity Class, with one day's absence by per-
mission ; that his conduct was uniformly correct ; that he acquitted
himself well in the Public Examinations, and in the different Exercises,
prescribed to be written, shewed great care and proficiency.
J. PILLANS.
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IT. From Professor Dunbar.
College of Edinburgh,
14th April, 1835.
I hereby certify that Mr. David Rodger attended regularly the
Junior Greek Class during the present session ; that his conduct and
diligence were praiseworthy ; that he performed the business of the
Class with much ability, wrote well all the Exercises prescribed, and
acquired a good knowledge of the principles of the Greek language.
GEORGE DUNBAR, Prof.
Mr. Rodger obtained a Prize for an English Essay.
G. D.
III. From rnoFfissoR Dukdar.
CoLLK(jE or EDrNBunoff,
1th April, 1837.
I certify Urn, Mr. D.vi,l RoJ^jer .»o„,,eJ .,,„ T1,W (uook Cla„
GEORGE DIJNItAK, Prof.
Mr. Rodger gave „,, „„c E«ay ,„ ,v|„el, a Prizo wa, .„ig„o.l and
prepared . .„„,ideraUe portiou „f private .i„d,«. ^ '
G. D.
IV. From Rev. Dr. Kitchii!.
College of EniNBi'Rcn,
9(4 April, 1836.
I certify tLat Mr. David Rodger attended the Logic Class in tl.is
l.»ms.tydun„8 session 1835 -36 J that his attendance was regular
nnd that I had reason to he satisfied with his diligence anu proficiLl;:
DAVID EITCHIE, Log. et Met. r.
V. From Professor Wilson.
KoiNBi'RGir, IWi April, 1837.
Mr. David Rodger was a regular, attentive and intonigent Student
JOHN WILSON,
Professor of Moral Philosophy.
VI. From Profmsor Waliacb.
COLtKOC OF EdINIJUROII,
Wh Apnl, 1837.
I bereb/ cerUfy tbat Mr. David Rodger regularly attended the
Second Mathematical Class in session 1836-37: that he performed
most of the Exercises prescribed ; and that I was in all respects sat-
isfied with his conduct as a student.
I farther certify that he gained a Prize by competition.
JOHN WALLACE,
For Professor WALLACE.
Vn. From Professor Forbes.
University of Edinburgh,
Ulh April, 1838.
I certify that Mr. David Rodger attended the Natural Philosophy
Class during the session 1837-8 with the most punctual regularity ;
that he submitted to the Examinations conducted both orally and by
writing, In which he acquitted himself in a highly credi^ ^' riar „r ;
that he likewise performed with ability many of the Ex
ed during the session ; and that his general conduct, s-
under my personal observation, was unexceptionable, an
cy very satisfactory. Mr. Rodger obtained one of the smu.
of Prizes decided by competition at the close of the session.
JAMIS D. FORBES, Prof. Nat. Phil
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VIII. From Rev. Alexander Macintyre, late Minister
of Rannoch.
Edinburgh, May 2nd, 1839.
These are to certify tb'^t the bearer, Mr. Davia Rodger, was a dis-
tinguished pupil in the Latin and Greek Classes taught by me in George
Heriot's Hospital, so much so that I not unfrequentiy employed him as
Assistant in teaching the large and numerous classes in that Institution ;
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ALKXANDKIl l\UrrNTVnK, M. A.,
Late Classicjl Mnslrr, Iloiiot's II<w|,iial.
IX. Frnm William Mopf.it. K»n.
iliiJii .SciiiioL, KniNni'HOH.
1 l.«cby oorlify ,l,a, T l„vc k„o.v„ Mr. Ilavi,! Rojgcr ,„.i„,a,.lv
for niaan-cii-s 1.0 .vaa a ,,„|,il „r„,i,„ i„ ,i„,.„,., „,„.,„, f„^ ^^,„,
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.» >v,ll l,c SCO,, „„ |,o™si„g ,|,„ .e,.,i,lo„,ea |,o roocivod from (I,. P|.„.'
f«.o„ a„,|er „li„„, |,„ ,.„ji,,, „„,, r™„ „„ „„,„^„^ ^^
gamed. '
He assisted i.c in conducing tl„ Ari.hmo.ical and Malhoinalic.l
Classes ,„ ,l,e Uigl, School for „,„,„.,„ „f ,;, „,.,„„
Angus, last, and I can conf,dc„.ly bear <l,e strongcs. testimony to ,|,e
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z«'al, lulclily, ami succcm, with wliicli In; iliNrhni ^^^cd \m dutios. lie
|)08,McssfH in a vory iii|^li (iigroc tin- art of rcatlcring liis ir Inictionn in-
Icri'MtiiiK u) hin |iii|»i|.t ; and, in mIioiI, T imi n(,t tirfuminlt'd with any onfi
of his years and Ntandiinj whom f could inoro conliduntly recominond
for Iho basinuii.H cilhtT of pubhc or priv.ile Tuition.
WILLIAM MOFFAT,
Tcaflhcr of Mnlhcmaiics.
'J'howgh T have had hide opporliinity of .seeing iniirli of Mr. llodgcr
since the date of the above, all tlial I know and have hoard of him sincr,
tends to confirm the very favo alilc opinion 1 then expressed of him.
KoiVDimfJir, mh April, 1847.
WILLIAM MOFFAT.
X. From John Davidson, Esq.
Ilioit SriiooT,, Lr.nH,
W)(k April, 1847.
It affords me the sinecrcst pleasure to bear testimony to the eminent
talents and excellent eharacter of Mr. David Rodger. Possessed of a
firct-rate English and Classical education, it is no disparagement to say,
that, both at School and at the University, he shewed peculiar aptitude
for the studies of Mathematics and Aritlimet'c ; and that his experience
as Assistant Teacher of these branches in the High School of Edin-
burgh; and his experience elsewhere, peculiarly fit him for the discharge
of the duties of Teacher of these branches in the High School of
Montreal.
His manners are gentlemanly— his disposition cheerful— his ideas
large— his method of discipline firm, but mild — his moral character
beyond reproach.
JOHN DAVIDSON, M. A.
Commercial and Mathematical Department
L. H. S.
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XI. From Tatrick Wilbon, Esq.
Leith High School,
3(ttA April, 1847.
JJirfT ^l"""" ''■' """""^ '""■"'""^ '° "■' q.alificatio„, and
iTr'. '" '" """" ■"'" '''^° ™p"= -" — f""7 -0.
.cuted Brought up i„ an I„s,i.„,i„„ „Uc}, ha, long held a high place
among .he Schools of Scotland, he dU^nguished Lself alg hi,
compeer, by energy, zeal, and talent. He manifested the same quali-
fij.t,o„s h„ugho„t a complete course of Classical, Mathematical, and
e and d.stmgu„hed success in the Mathematical sciences. He has
. eW«tens.vae,periencea. a Teacher of Mathematics and the
collateral branches. I can confidently recommend him as a thorough-
Ixaccomphshed gentleman, possessed of those gifts of nature, acquire-
meats of educatmn, and mental and moral qualifications, which cons;,-
lute a successful Teacher.
PATEICK WHiSON, A. M.
English Master of Leith High School.
XII. From Eevd. G. F. S.mpson, M. A., Rector High School,
Montreal.
of m1'.' T r"'"'°' '""■ "■' ""^ '' ^'*"' °f "« High School
.f Montreal to return to England, I beg to lea.e behind me my
tTzz d : ;' '''• ""'" ^°''"- ^- ^"'^^ "- »-
C 1 M ' '^' ''" '" '"'' *■= °«" "' ^""■me.ical and
Commer«,al Master in the High School of this city, and I am bappy
m an able, mtelhgent, zealous and faithful manner.
The proper dufies of the situation were to teach Arithmetic.
EngUsh, Geography, and Mathematic, and to the higher classes
Wnf ng and Book-keepi„g_but, owing to the dangerous Less of one
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of the Masters, and the absence of another, various other duties hare
devolved upon him, and he has occasionally taught Latin and other
subjects.
He has taught all these subjects in a satisfactory manner. He
has r..aintained good discipline among all his classes—some of them
containing forty or fifty boys— in a quiet and efficient manner, without
harshness or severity.
He has always shewn himself willing to do everything in his
power to promote the welfare of the school-to work io harmony and
unison with the other JWasters, and I beg leave to say that I cannot
express in language my grateful appreciation of the cheerful and willing
manner in which he undertook the additional duties, which necessity
compelled me to impose upon him. He is a man of perfect integrity
and of much respectability of character, and will— I beg tc express my
conviction— faithfully discharge the duties of any situation in which he
may be placed.
G. SIMPSON, M. A.,
Of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, (formerly Principal of
Hull College, England,) Rector of the High School of Montreal.
Montreal, July 10th, 1848.
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Xni. From Lieut.-Cou Mitchell, E. A.
Montreal, '25th March, 1854.
Dear Sir,— I am about leaving this country for England, on
promotion, and before doing so, it may perhaps gratify you, by express-
ing my thanks for your exertioas and kind attention to my son, at a
period when I found it necessary, in order to insure his entrance to the
Military Academy, Woolwich, to send him to you for private instruc-
tion. I consulted Mr. Howe on the subject, and he stronglv recom-
mended you as a gentleman well qualified to impart instruction, and, I
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assure you, T did not fail to observe, when I attended at an examina-
tion of the High School, your aptitude and pleasing manner in imparting
instruction to your pupils generally.
Believe me very sincerely.
THOS. W. MITCHELL,
Lieut.-Colonel, Royal Artillery.
Mr. D. KoDGER, High School.
XIV. From Revd. Dr. Leach, Vice-Principal McGill College.
McGiLL CoLLEofc, Q.Oth November, 1855.
Bear Sir,— I wnte these to represent to any one interested in
the cause of education, into whose hands they may come, that your
qualifications as a teacher have always in the High School of the Col-
lege been reckoned of a very high order, and that during the experience
of at least a do;.en of years, I am not aware that you have had your
superior, perhaps I should say your equal, in the department and classes
committed to your charge. I assert that this is here the general
opinion.
I have often been present to witness the examination of your
classes m Arithmetic, Geometry and Latin, and on every occasion have
been impressed with the conviction that you possess, in a rare degree
the qualifications I should most desire to see in a successful teacher. I
shall only add that while you command the respect of your pupils, no
one seems to have greater power in conciliating their affections.
WILLIAM T. LEACH, D. C. L.,
Vice-Principal and Professor McGill College.
Mr. D. Rodger, High School.
XV. From Wm. Andrew, Esq., M. A.
I hereby certify, that I have several times attended the public
examinations of the Mathematical and Arihmetical classes taught by M •
D. Rodger in the High School of Montreal, and have had many other
opportunities of judging of his efficiency as a teacher, and of the
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proficiency of his pupils j that J was forcibly struck with the earnestness
and zeai, the carefulness and perseverance, the accuracy and unwearied
patience with which he inculcated his instructions ; that I have never
in my experience witnessed classes so numerous grounded so thoroughly,
and so accurately trained, in the first six books of Euclid's Geometry^
and the elementary practice of Arithmetic ; that not merely four or
five in a class, as is too frequently the case, were duly trained and con-
spicuously exhibited, but every member in the class had evidently been
carefully attended to and pushed forward, as much as his abilities and
other circumstances permitted. 1 further certify, that not solely from
my own observation, but from the testimony of others well able to judge,
and from the opinions expressed to me by the parents and friends of
the pupils, I consider Mr. Rodger one of the most energetic, perse-
vering and successful teachers, who ever came within the sphere of my
acquaintance, combining (to use a common but expressive phrase) the
" suaviter in modo, ac fortiter in re," in a remarkable manner and with
eminent results, securing the esteem and affection of his pupils while
he strictly urged their progress and attention.
WILLIAM ANDREW, M. A.
Professor of Math, and Nat. Phy. in the University of M'GiU College
1st Sept. 1855. , '
XVI. From Rev. Dr. Davies, Professor of Classical Literature
McGill College.
Montreal, Nov. Wth, 1855.
Dear Sir,— Understanding that you offer yourself as a Teacher
of Mathematics in U. C. College, aud having had good opportunities
to judge of your fitness in that capacity, I do most cordially testify my
very high opinion of your attainments and especially of your admirable
talent for teaching. Should you succeed, as I hope you will, in securing
the appointment, I cannot help considering your removal as a serious
loss to the High School Department of our College.
With best wishes, I remain, yours most sincerely,
BENJ. DAVIES, Ph. D ,
,„ ^ „ ^ Professor McGill College.
To D. FvODGER, Esq. ®
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XVrr. From 11. A. Howe, Esq., M. A., Rector of the High School
McGill College, and Trofessor of Mathematici.
McGiLL COLLKGB, MoKTRKAL.
November 2'2nrf, 1866.
Mr. David Rodger has been a Master in the High School
Department of McGill College for now more than eight years. Dur-
ing the last seven years I have been Rector of the School, and have
m that long experience found Mr. Rodger at all times an able, encr-
getic, faithful, and consequently a successful tcachcr-eminontly so in
Mathematics and Arithmetic, to which his taste leads him. He has,
however, other acquirements, and possesses the rare faculty of main-
taining order and discipline in large classes, whilst he, at the same time,
secures the respect and nfTection of his pupils. These qualifications,
jomed to his high moral character, have made him of no ordinary value
to the Institution in which he has been so long a teacher.
I give this testimonial in support of bis application for the vacant
office of Mathematical Master in Upper Canada College. If he should
be successful, his appointment in that Institution will, I am sure, be
greatly to its advantage, as it will be greatly to onr loss.
HENRY ASPINWALL HOWE, M. A.
Rector of the High School of McGill College, and Trofessor of
Mathematics and Nat. Philosophy in the University.
XVIII. From T. A. Gibson, Esq.
High School of McGill College^
Nov. 23rrf, 1866.
Having, as First; Assistant Master in this Institution, been a
colleague of Mr. Rodger during the entire period of his incumbency,
I beg to express my cordial concurrence in all which Professor Howe
bai attested in the foregoing testinjonial.
T. A. GIRSON,
First Assistant Master, Sec,
XIX. From Kcf. R. McGill, D. D.
MoNTsiAi, iVot>. 19, 1865.
I.te nubr'' ^''* "'""' " '""'^'"^ *^^ -*'-f-«on I felt at the
late public examination of your Malhemnf.V„i pi • . ,
of McGill College in tbi, citrT T "* "'«' ^'''°°'
trained in <b. i I ^" ^""^ P"»'''' ^^''^ tborougbly
u-ained m the demonstrat ons of Ceompfru «,„. • . ^
pr..n,,. .„d ..curate repn^Lvrrr "'■''""''''"' ''™"'''''
variety of f„™ „„,, f ,r * '° "'•''""™» P™P»"") m everr
«'- "-I, eve,, „„ , „ :„,::, 2 :;t r ^"^ ":
force of your tearlnno-. u u , ' ^ "'^ clearness and
g "r wlLcl, eacl, particular proposition was established In vi.„ „f
^acberintbe particular department confided to you, is rarely to be
ROBERT McGILL,
Minister of St. Paul's Church, Montreal.
To. Mr. David Rodger, &c. &c.
XX. From Rev. H. Wilkbb, D. D.
T* • *L . . . MoNTRiAL, 2lit November IfiM
It .. the mteation „f David Rodger, E,,., SecJZ^JT't^
H,gh School Departmct of McGill College t^ a„„l'°f„ T .
of Mathe„„.ic. Master i„ Upper CauaScoSm":
tesbraonul from those who have had opportunitr „f f .
"ent regarding his qualifications for that po7 It 7^ "' "^^
.«!. a document can b. „rit,en „ T .7 " ""' °"'° "»'
,. "° """«" "'« confidence so unhesitatino-
"7 ••tended ,„„„.„, ^^ examination of hi, MathemaSc^ Ch«^'
and, havmg a .on in then,, I an, convinced that Mr. Rodger po^e.'
-usual ,„.|,caUo„, as a teacher of ,ou.h. He noto^^
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on" the boys and maintains thorough discipline, but he also gains their
affection and confidence. He is an universal favourite. As success
in his present application would involve promotion in his profession, to
which Mr. Rodger is well entitled, I hope he will be successful ; at
the same time we cannot close our eyes to the fact, that our own
Institution will be a sufferer by the change. So far as my recom-
mendation is of any value, he has it most cordially.
HENRY WILKES, D. D.
XXI. From Rev. W. Taylor, D. D.
Montreal, Nov. 23, 1865.
I cheerfully unite with others in bearing testimony in favour of
Mr. David Rodger, andjecommending him as a Mathematical Scholar,
and a successful Teacher of youth. I can do so on good grounds, for I
have been long acquainted with him— I have been present at many of
his exarniRations, and have had children under Ins care, and from all
these sources, I can testify, that he is not only a competent Teacher
in respect of scholarship, or literary acquirements,^but has also the
faculty of securing the respect and affection of his pupils. His moral
character is unexceptionable. During the many years he has held the
office of Mathematical Teacher in the High School of Montreal he
has given the highest satisfaction both to the Directors of that Institu-
tion and to the public at large ; and I hare no doubt, will give the
same satisfaction in any other situation to which he may be appointed.
W. TAYLOR, D. D.,
United Presbyterian Church.
XXIT. From Rev. Alex. Mathieson, D. D.
Montreal, 24t/i Nov., 1855.
Understanding that Mr. David Rodger, Mathematical Master in
the High School, Montreal, is a candidate for the vacant office of
Mathematical Master in Upper Canada College and Royal Grammar
n
School, Toronto, I have much pleasure in bearing my testimony to his
diligence and efficiency as a Teacher of Elementary Mathematics, and
my thorough conviction that he is well qualified to conduct the higher
Departments of Mathematical instruction. His energy, his professional
enthusiam, and kind, conciliatory disposition, secures the affections of
his pupils and admirably qualifies him for communicating instruction,
a gift possessed by few, so highly qualified as I believe Mr. Rodger to
be in the abstract branches of Mathematical Science. My son has
been under bis instructions for some years, and I have every reason to
be satisfied with his progress, whicii I ascribe chiefly to Mr. Rodger's
kind management of his pupils, and happy art of teaching. I am per-
suaded, universal testimony will be borne to Mr. Rodger's efficiency j
—and I cordially commend him as a candidate for the vacant office of
Mathematical Teacher to the Patrons of Upper Canada College.
ALEX. MATHIESON, D.D.,
Minister of St. Andrew's Church, Montreal.
XXIII. From the Hon. James Ferrier, on ; of the Governors of
McGill Ccllege.
Montreal, 21st Nov., 1855.
Dear SrR,-^-Being informed of your intention to apply for the
appointment of Mathematical Master in the Royal Grammar School,
Upper Canada College, Toronto, it affords me great pleasure to'
-express my high opinion of your qualifications for filling that office.
My son being under your tuition for four years, I have had good
opportunity to judge of the thorough character of your teaching, and
I, as one of the Governors of McGill College, can bear testimony to
the entire satisfaction you have given the Board, during the years fa
which you have taught the Mathematical, Writing, and Arithmetic
Classes of our High School Department.
Should you leave your present charge, we will much regret the
loss of your valuable services.
I remain, dear Sir, yours truly,
David Rodger, Esq. *^ ' ^ -"-^^^^i^-
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College.
MoNTBEAT., ajrrf Aor., 1855.
TW, i, .0 Cctify, ,!,„, Mr. David li,„lgor l,.,s hoc, .,„|,l„ye,l
.0.- "...V yo,-,„ ,.,, „ . Tcohcr in ,l,o High .^,,,.„„ „f j,„|„^ „,
an s„.,se,,,,o,ul, i„ ,„.. „,„, ,,„„„, „.,,,^,,„„_^^,,^ ^^ ^^ . •
College. l.,.„„, rte „ffi,.« I ,„vo l,ol,l i„ !,„«, ,,„„„„„„,, ,
to
bvn l,oon nnnl.lr,) «o f.„m nn ..pinion of hi, nlnlilln, n, „n K.lurnlor,
«n.l ofllm minoPM wliid. iinn nl(Pn.l...| |,i, |„|,„„r„. | ,„„ ^.j,,, j,,^
gronlrsl ronli.loncp, m.o,nnif.n.l l.ini, not only ns n (liorou,r|,|y ,ir„.i«nt
and ron.rirn(io„« inMn.rtor i„ U.n ,lr,,n,(,nrnt (Iho Mntlienm(ici)
wl.iH. I.a, f„,. ihn „,„„ ,,„,, ,,„i„„„, ,,i^ ,„,,i,,,„. ,,„, J,, „i,,„,,j„
"l.irl. o,,.„.io„nliy |„, |,„, bon, .allod upon U, („kn n part. Mr.
l?n<lKrr ImH (|,« |,„ppj, f,„,„|,^ „f j,,,,,,,;,,^ „,,, ,^^,^^^,^ ^^,.,^.^ ^^^^^.^^ ^.^^^
tl.o mun. n. .lont lovn for wicnr. whirl, I,, {.iinsolf po,s«fMe«, and it coh-
•ush n,(l. my knoul.Mlgo tj.nl |,« Iwunnifonnly oMJoyod t!.n l.ighcl ron-
Hi.lonXion of (1,0 IU,.|or «,„! (|,« ( Ummunn of tho ( 'oiU-gn, m w,,l| m
tl.nf, of (l,n parnnl, and gunnlia,,.. of (|,r puplh cnt,„N»od lo |,i„ r,l,„rgo.
Mr. KodgPr in, T nn.I.'rslni.d, n rnndi.lnfo for tlio ortico of
Mnlhou.nlicnl 'IVachnr in (l.c I rpp,,, Cnnnda ( 'ollrgo. I lo In nvrry wny
'l"»l'l''<"l to dis.-|,nign it,, d.itin.s in n Hn(isf„ntory n.nnnor, tl,ongl, Tmust
candidly „wn, s„ grrntly do I r-d.-oni liiin as a lonrl.or, that [ Nho.ihl
bo sorry to sec hi« ronnoclion uiti, the High School Department of
Mc(.'ill College toiiniuutcd.
JV;XVr. IVoin .loiiN l)()i;(jAi,j., I'Jsq.
Mr 1 ) A v,n TJ . ^ McNTHKAL, -2^1(1 Noveiiihcr, 185/;.
Montreal.
DRAuSm,— Ifavingbeen aeqnainled will, yon for years, in your
capacity as Teacher at tho High School of this city wh.-re T have fre-
quenlly witnessed yonr proficiency and zeal nn nn Instructor of the
young, and having uniforndy hear.l tho most favorable reports of your
methods of teaching, and your excellent nianner of interesting and lead-
ing on your pupils from my boys who have attended you ; T deem it my
duty at yonr request, to state thai J think you have very •uperior qua-
liilcations natural and acq.n.ed, as a Teacher of Mathematics, Arith-
metic, or in fact any of the branches you have undertaken. At the
mm time, T would bo very sorry on n,y boys' account, and on account
of tho High ydiool, wore you to leave us.
I am, dear Sir, yours truly,
JOHN DOUGALL.
XXVri. From James Mom Ferres, Esq., iM.P.P.
Montreal, '23rd AW., 1855.
Deau Sm,--ITaving on several occasions bocn present at the
examination of your INTall.cmafical ami Aritlunetical Classes in the
High School of this city, I have the greatest pleasure in testifying to
the success which your system of leacliing meets with amon- your
pupils. ^Vhile some, of course, manifested more talent than otJ.ers, T
was struck with the apparent generality anu equality in knowledge
shewn by them-all seeming to comprehend clearly the propositions
given out I,y visitors at random-and every one on whom the task of
demonstration happened to fall hcing ready at it. I could not but
adm.re the industry and the happy mode of training you must have
practised to bring so many in so large classes to a high point of excel-
lenre, and to leave none witimut a full understanding of the principles
brought out in the examiiu.lion.
Allow me to add that personally T feel grateful to you for the ex-
traordinary progress my son has made in the diderent branches of
mathematical science under your care.
I am,
Dear Sir,
Your most obedt. servt.
JAS. MOIR FERRES.
Mr. David Rodger, Mathematical Teacher, High School, Montreal.
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XXVIII. From the Rev. John Jenkins, Minister of the Calvary
Church, rhiladeiphia.
Philadelphia, 26tfi Nov., 1855.
Mr. Rodger has been well known to me for several years, during
which I have often visited his Mathematical Classes at the Ili^h
School of Montreal. My own son, indeed, both in that institution and
pnvately, enjoyed the great privilege of his instructions for n.a-ly fovr
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of these years ; and I have great pleasure in testifying to tlic eminent
ahihty which he ever di9|.hiyed in imparting iasuuctiou to his pupils, for
whose progress he manifested a zeal ^vhich I have seldom known
equalled and never suipass<id. I consider him to be thoroughly quali-
fied for the post in the U. C. College which he is desirous of filling,
and, should he be successful, would consider his appointment as a boon
to the pupils, and scarcely loss to ihe directors of that establishmeut.
JOHN JENKINS,
Minister of the Calvary Church.
XXIX. From 1). Davidson, Esq., one of the Governors of McGill
College.
MoNTRKAi,, 29(h November, 1855.
Dear Sir, — You have informed inc that it is your intention to be-
come a Candidate for the situation of Mathematical Master iu Upper
Carada College.
Having been in some degree instrumental in your removal to this
country, and appreciating highly your merits, I cannot but regard with
interest your advancement in the profession you have chosen ; at the
same time should you obtain the appointment for which you purpose
becomingan Applicant, I shall personally, und as a Governor of McGill
College, greatly regret the loss of your services, which have been of
much value in the High School Department.
You brought with you to Montreal excellent testimonials, and during
the eight years of your employment in the High School, every one
connected with that Institution, has formed a high estimate of your qua-
lilications as an Instructor of youth, more especially in the branches of
Aritlmietic and Mathematics, which you have taught with remarkable
success.
I am, dear Sir,
David Rodger, Esq.
Yours faithfully.
D. DAVIDSON.
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XXX. From the Hon. Mr. Jtistice Day, President of
College.
Mcr.'il!
MoNTRCAt, mh N(w., 1855.
Sir,— I have been requested by the Governors of McGill Col-
lege, in a resolution adopted this day, to convey to you a declaration o f
their satisfaction with the manner in which you have discharged your
dutie. as a Teacher im the High School of the College. The
Governors, after examination of your certificates, concur in the high
opmion of your qualifications and character expressed by the officers of
the Institution, and while they feel that you are entitled to th.ir sincere
wishes for success u. j-our application for a place in U. C- College
they regret that it is not in their power so to impro-e your present
situation as to induce you to remain in ii.
I am, Sir, with much respect,
Your obedient sc: vant.
David Rodger, Esq.
CHS. D„ DAY.
President.