XII.—From David Ross, Esq., Rector of the Grammar School, Tokomairiro.

I Beg hereby to certify, that Mr. Macgregor has been known to me for several years back, since first he entered College in the University of Edinburgh. Mr. Macgregor is a member of page 5 a family, each and all of whom have distinguished themselves as pre-eminent students,—his brother (now Dr. Macgregor of Dundee) carrying off the highest honours in the gift of the Edinburgh University.

Mr. Macgregor, as a student of very high attainments, particularly in Classics and Mathematics, was for many years engaged in Edinburgh in private tuition, preparing the sons of the richer classes for entering upon and aiding and guiding them while in their College course. Afterwards he was elected as Classical and Mathematical Master in Blairlodge Academy,—an appointment which he filled with great credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of his employers. Nor are his attainments the only excellent qualifications he as a teacher possesses; he is particularly patient, good-natured and humorous, but firm withal,—elements in themselves very essential in a teacher, whether public or private.

He is recently come to Otago, to devote his talents and energies to scholastic labour, wherever a suitable sphere may present itself.

From his very high attainments and clear sound scholarship, I have every confidence in recommending him as a teacher fit to undertake any department in any Institution in New Zealand.