BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 167, 14 July 1908, Page 5

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Monday. The Wellington Diocesan Synod to-day discussed a resolution expressing approval of the New South Wales educational system, by which teachers of various religious denominations have permission to visit State schools within ordinary school hours for the purpose of giving instruction. It was suggested that a committee be set up to formulate a scheme for Now Zealand to be referred to ihe next session of the General Synod with a view to making representations to Parliament for amendment of tho Education Act. Several sj>enkers said it wn3 merely beating the air to bring up such a resolution, as people would not agree to a change. Eventually tho Synod carried a resolution to proceed with the next business on the order paper. NAPIER, Monday. The Hawke's Bay Education Board to.night, by five vctes to three, carried a motion fixing the school hours at 24* pc? week, and not exceeding five per day. Tt is generally understood that the object of the motion is to facilitate the giving of religious instruction in schools where' the committees are favourable.