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Les diagrammas suivants illustrant la m6thode. r ■ 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 6 ifvutJinnJiUiinuruiJii -OK |J.E.WETHERELL,B.A. PRINCIPAL OP STHTIMT nUfHllTE HSTTTITE —AND— PMTpiiL THiqniifi insnnTL C5 1891. '■^ I i!hlnln!n!n!n!n!n!n!n!nln!fi!^^ To the Board of Trustees of the Collegiate Institutes of Toronto: Ladies and Gbntlbmen:— In order to lay before you in the clearest light my varied claims to the Principalship of the new Collegiate Institute I beg to supplement the testimonials that I have already placed in your hands. These additional evidences of my iitness for the position that I seek will enable you to form a more intelligent judgment when you come to weigh the qualifications of the different candidates. Your obedient servant, J. E. Wetherell. Strathroy, Feb. 2nd, 1891. FROM FORMER ASSISTANT TEACHERS. titutes ight my )llegiate } that I Iditional seek will nt when different [EBELL. Having been acquainted with Mr. J. £. VVetherell, B. A., from his college days, and having since then been tissociated with him for a considerable time in educational work, I can speak from personal knowledge respecting his especial titness for the important position to which he seeks appointment. In the work of school organization and discipline, he has been eminently successful, of which the high degree of excellence to which he rapidly raised the Strathroy Collegiate Institute, and which it has steadily maintained under his management, is abundant proof. His extensive and accurate acquirements in his special department of the Ancient Classics are widely known, both from his University career, the excellent annotated editions of Latin texts he has prepared and published for High School use, and the high standing his pupils have uniformly secured at the Matriculation examinations. Mr. Wetherell has been, also, since I have known him, an ardent student of the English Classics, and is himself one of our best writers of Eng- lish prose, which, added to many years of experience in teach- ing, would place him in the front rank of English masters. I have, therefore, the fullest confidence in recommending him as in every way highly qualified for the Principalship of Toronto's New Institute, and have good reason to believe I should be justified in assuring the Board of Trustees that Mr. Wetherell would be the first choice of the majority of the Head Masters of Ontario. M. S. Clabk, B. a., Prof, of Modern Languages MacMaster University, Late Modem Language Master of Strathroy Coll. Inst. Toronto, Jan. 21, 1891. Having been associated with Mr. Wetherell, B.A., on the staflf of the Strathroy Collegiate Institnte for six years, — two years as Mathematical and Science Mtvster and four years as Science Master, I had ample opportunity of forming a correct estimate of him as a Head Master and a Teacher. I have, there- fore, very great pleasure in testifying of him as follows : — As a Head Master, Mr. Wetherell is an excellent organizer, a first-cluss manager, and a thorough disciplinarian. I regard him in this respect as the best I ever met. He possesses the rare and happy '*knack" of managing his assistants and pupils without appearing to do so. He always aims at developing a spirit of tiue manliness among the students, and in this he Wiis peculiarly successful. As a teacher, he is accurate, energetic, painstaking, con- scientious, and eminently successful and thoroughly devoted to his profession. As a man, I found him kind, just, upright, manly and straightforward, possessing in a high degree genuine honesty and sturdy independence of character. He enjoys the ccmfidence of the Collegiate Institute Board here to the fulles*- extent with whom he has always worked in the most harmonious manner. The present large and increased attendance at the Institute here, and its very efficient state, as well as its phenomenal growth and success since Mr. Wetherell became Principal, all furnish abundant evidence of the truth of what I have just said. His accurate and ripe scholarship, his varied experience as a teacher and Head Master, and his superior talents as a manager, as well as his wonderful capacity for work, render him, in my humble opinion, peculiarly well qualified to take charge of Toronto's New Collegiate Institut<;, where he will have a wider field of usefulness, and, if appointed, make it speedily rank among the best if not the very best Institute in the Province. H. D. Johnson, Late Science Master of the Strathroy Collegiate Institute, Now Public School Inspector of West Middlesex. Strathroy, Jan. 26th, 1891. amoi i-. GobEKiCH, Jan. 20tm, 1891. This is to certify that I am personally acquainted with the management, &c. , of the 8t. Mary's and Strathroy Collegiate Institutes under the Principalship of J. £. Wetherell, Esq. As a master in these schools I had ample opportunity to observe the workings of the schools under Mr. Wetherell. As Principal of a large suhool I am satisfied Mr. Wetherell has no superior and few equals. His ripe scholarship and in* timate acquaintance with the best methods of education win the admiration and esteetn of the masters and pupils of his school. He is a man of great energy and tact. Tile discipline and management of his schools have lieci the very best. While he never interfered with the rights of the masters he made him- self familiar with everything connected with each form^ and was always ready and willing to put right any. ling which re* quired his attention. Mr. Wetherell is a leader in his school and not simply an overseer of the work assigned to others. His earnestness, sympathy, and love for his work inspire his colleagues and pupils, and create an enthusiasm which ensures success. His willingness to share the work and honors of the school with the masters secures their good-will and hearty support. This I consider a most important qualification for Principal of a large school. I consider Mr. Wetherell in every respect one of the best educators and disciplinarians in our Province. His work and management in St. Mary^s and Strathroy warrant me in saying that any school of which he is Principal will rank among the highest. John Elgin Tom, Inspector of Public Schools West Huron. Deusox St. School, Toronto, January 29th, 1891. I hereby certify that, having taught for over two yeara us Assistant Master in Strathroy Collegiate Institute, I know Mr. J. E. Wetherell, the Principal, to be an excellent teacher. Mr. VVetherell's personal character is in every respect un- impeachable, and such as gives him rare qualifications for in- spiring youth with high moial tone and manly spirit. I uin satisfied that his whole influence is conducive to the production of the most wholesome type of character in his pupil(«. Of his professional efficiency, I am in a position to speak with the utmost confidence. Mr. Wetherell's manner is firm, dignified and even ; his control of his classes and school per- fect ; and his method of instruction luminous, and concise in language. His calm self-possession and excellent judgment ad- mirably fit him for governing a school, while his weight of char- acter secures the respect and co-operation of Assistant Teachers. I can say, without exaggeration, that in all the qualities that constitute a successful teacher or an efficient principal he has few equals in the Province. M. Parkinson, Principal Dewson St. School. Collegiate Institute, Woodstock, Jan. aOth, 1891. It affords me great pleasure to bear testimony to the high character and eminent qualifications of Mr. J. £. Wetherell, 6. A. When Mr. Wetherell was principal of St. Mary's Collegiate Institute I attended as a pupil, and was afterwards an assist- ant teacher under him. I found him uniformly kind, courteous and dignified. His teaching was characteristic for its high moral tone and great earnestness. The high respect he com- mands and his keen insight into character make discipline easy to him, and the work of government light. Mr. Wetherell very greatly increased the already high reputation of the St. Mary's school. T. H. Lennox, B. A., Science Master W. C. I. for Mr.l Toronto, Jas. 20tli, 1891. During tlic year 1884-85 I was a teacher in Strathroy Col- legiate Institute, under the Principalship of Mr. J. E. VVeth* erell. From my knowledge of Mr. Wetherell I believe him to l>e one of the most suuuessfnl Principals in my acquaintance. Under his guidance, the Institute has risen from a mediocre grade to be one of the foremost in the Province — a progress which I attribute largely to the Principal's tact, skill and dili- gunce. VV. Haklky Smith, B. A., M. D., Harkistok, Jan. 22nd, 1891. I have much pleasure in stating that I am well acquainted with Mr. Wetherell, of Strathroy Collegiate Institute, and that I have long held him in high esteem, both as a gentleman and a teacher. Wliile he was Head Master of St. Mary's Collegiate Institute I was, .for part of the time, one of his staff, and found him a faithful teacher as well as an excellent manager of a large school. I have no hesitation in testifying that Mr. Wetherell is an eager student, a good scholar, and a very able and successful educator. J as. McMurchie, M. a.. Principal Harriston High School. Toronto, Jan. 2l8t, 1891. I have much pleasure in expressing the respect I entertain for the abilities, classical attainments and teaching powers of Mr. J. E. Wetherell, B.A. While Mr. Wetherell was Principal of the St. Mary's Collegiate Institute I was Mathematical Master, and therefore had good opportunities, of forming a judgment as to Mr. Weth- erell's success as a teacher. His scholarship is undoubted, and together with his manliness, gained for him the respect an etherell went there. As a Head Master he was a very diplomatist in his dealingH with the pupils. As a teacher he was kind, energetic and zealous, ever ready to help the pupils out of their difficulties. Andrew A. Knox, B. A. , Science Master Chatham Coll. Inst. Chatham, Jan. 24th, 1891. I have much pleasure in certifying that I was a pupil iu St. Mary's Collegiate Institute when Mr. J. E. Wetherell, B. A., was principal of that institute, and have had opportunities of judging of his work as Principal of Strathroy Collegiate Institute. He is a genuine teacher, able to present his work in an iil' teresting manner, excellent in discipline, devoted to the inter- ests of his school and ready to perform any amount of work in the interests of his pupils. 1 think it is due him to sa/ that for thorough ess in the organization and management cf a large school he i.. unsurpass' ed in the Province. I have many kind recollections of his faithfulness as a teach- er, Mid as an old pupil, it affords me much pleasure to certify to his abilities. J. A. GiFFiN, B. A., Science Master Clinton Collegiate Institute, Clinton, Jan. 21, 1891. 5 four reaa of nenal, evince idera- of the there, ealiiigs ic and Itiea. ill. Inst. I have been acquainted with Mr. J. E. Wetherell, B. A., Principal of Strathroy Collegiate Institute, for about ten years. As a pupil under him for several years in the St. Mary's Col- legiate Institute, I can bear ample testimony to his high ability both as a Principal and a teacher. Under his Principalship the above school reached a very high degree of efficiency. Mr. Wetherell has also edited very ably several classical and English Text-Books, which, while engaged in teaching these branches, I have found very valuable both to teachers and students. C. S. Kerr, B. A.. Classical Master Woodstock Coll Inst. pupil in erell, B. rtunities I'oUegiate in an in- she inter- ; work in 98 in the insurpass- its a teach' to certify B. A., » Institut/e. "iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHiniiii' GENERAL TESTIMONIALS. (Strathroy Atje, Jan. 22nd, 1891.) The continued increase in the attendance at the Strathroy Collegiate Institute is another proof of what a definite and per- sistent adherence to a well marked out policy can do. Nobody can say that Strathroy has exceptional advantages as the centre of a district pre-eminently marked out for success in High School work. Yet in spite of the fact that a new high school has just been opened in Forest, and although the Glencoe High School has circumscribed the area from which pupils are natur- ally drawn, the attendance at the Collegiate Institute here is now two hundred and fifty-six, or about forty in excess of any previous term in the school's history. The tuition fees con- tributed by the pupils is $250 in excess of the amount paid in the same term last year. The school has now a provincial reputation, its pupils come from every section of the province and the tuition imparted has made its graduates a name in all ranks of life. I have much pleasure in testifying that I believe Mr. J. E. Wetherell to possess the very highest qualifications for Princi- pal of any of our best Collegiate Institutes. I say this having known Mr. Wetherell for many years, and from knowing his successful career as a student and scholar of the University, and his success as head of two of the most progressive Collegiate Institutes in the country. I can scarcely conceive of qualifica* tions for the post he is seeking higher or more complete than those possessed by Mr. Wetherell. J. E. Bbyant, M. a., Late Principal Gait Collegiate Institute and formerly Principal of Pickering College. Toronto, Jan, 26th, 1891. I first became acquainted with Mr. J. E. VVetherell while he was a student at University College, Toronto, and during his College course I know he earned the highest respect of his ^ellow students for his ability, attainments and integrity. Since his graduation he has been engaged in teaching and has justified by the thoroughness and success of his work the high expectations which were formed of him. S. C. Smoke, 6. A. Toronto, Jan. I9th, 1891. It is with pleasure that I bear the following testimony to Mr. Wetherell's standing both as a scholar and as a teacher. His college course was a distinguished one, his scholarship both in point of accuracy and thoroughness being highly spoken of. This reputation he has fully sustained since graduation ; and of this his work in annotating Latin Texts affords the most ample proof. On the portion of Virgil annotated by him I have found his notes very useful, and always scholarly and marked by good taste. As teacher he ranks very high. Although having no per- sonal knowledge on this point, yet his reputation, and the high 1 h t( J. E. Mnci- laving iig his eraity, legiate akUfica" e thaa position maintained by the Strathroy Collegiate Institute under his prinoipalship, leaves no room to doubt that in this respect too he stands in the very front rank. J. Morgan, M. A., Principal VValkerton High School. ite and Liege. >ll while during ;t of his itegrity. and has ihe high B. A.