see otago girls' high school jubilee magazine p12 for details of his appointment to otago ghs in 1873, and an account of his personal appearance, his scholarship, his ability as a teacher and the admiration his pupils held for him. on p14 the impact of his resignation in june 1976 is discussed as well as the first recommendation of the royal commission into the functioning of otago ghs in november 1877, that mr pope be reinstated. on p86, of the jubilee magazine, lady stout remembers with admiration the teaching ability of mr pope.