The Hawke's Bay Herald. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1887. TRAINING COLLEGES.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7928, 17 December 1887, Page 2

The Hawke's Bay Herald. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1887. TRAINING COLLEGES.

It is stated in Dunedin, Wellington, and Auckland that the result of not renewing the vote for training colleges will cause the closing ot those institutions in the towns named, and Education Boards and teachers are combining to bring pressure to bear on the Government to reconsider the matter. The vote is not a very large one— only some £8000— and it would be a thousand pities to do anything which would injure the cause of .education in the future for the sake of such a small sum. The members of the Auckland Educational Institute recently passed a resolution, " That the members of this institute hear with concern that it is intended to abolish training colleges ; that these institutions are considered essential in all countries where national education is best conducted, and that the loss of them will be attended by incalculable injury to the cause of education." It was urged' 'that the result of the abolition of training colleges would be that our schools would in future be conducted by a class ot teachers much inferior to the present ones, because the teacher, like other experts, must be properly equipped for his work, if that work is to be crowned with anything like success. Mr Samuel Luke, in a letter to the New Zealand Herald, sets out' the same view at some length, and referring to ths high educational standard common throughout Germany says that there they secure the training of teachers by an elaborate system of training schools and colleges, the course of training covering six years, and taking up both the theory and practice of the profession. We are bound to accept this concensus of testimony on the part of those in the position of experts, but, regarding the matter from a purely layman's point of view, would suggest that if the facts are as stated, there must be something very defective in the ordinary colleges of the colony, which are very heavily endowed, and draw large incomes as interest on reserves, or as direct grants of money. Eliminating Wellington, which does not possess any educational institution above the level of a good high school, we have at Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, so-called University colleges, where the highest education is supposed to be obtainable, and where staffs, of heavily - salaried professors are maintained. Surely these highlyendowed colleges should afford facilities for the training of teachers of primary schools. Admitting that to make a successful teacher of youth requires something more than a highlyeducated man, and that special training in the art of imparting knowledge is requisite, it would seem to a layman that a man fitted to be a professor in a university should possess sufficient knowledge of that art to enable him to train publicschool teachers. \et, if the arguments of the educational authorities at Dunedin and Auckland are based on facts as they exist, the university colleges do not fill the gap. That, we say, argu«s that the colleges need more of the practical element in their teaching, and the subject should receive attention at the hands of those who control them. It certainly appears anomalous that in small towns like Auckland and Dunedin normal schools should be a necessity as well as university colleges. On the fourth page will be. found an article entitled " A Monster Indeed." Persons having "Sorcerer" parts in their possession are requested to forward them to Mr Keith Wilson. The Rev. P. H, Cornford will preach at Waterworth's Hall to-morrow morning on '• The Brethren." In the evening he will preach on "Jacob, the Sinner and the Saint." Twelve members of the Hawke's Bay Eifle Assocation constitute a quorum, and as that number did not attend the meeting at the Criterion Hotel last evening no business was done. A meeting of the ladies rendering assistance in connection with the grocers' and drapers' picnic will be hfild at St. Paul's schoolroom" at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The subject oi the Eev. J. G. Paterson's sermon to-morrow morning will be " David's longing for rest." The subject of the evening lecture will be "The veil uplifted and a glimpse into Hades." In to-day's advertisement of the Waipawa County Racing Club's New Year's Day meeting an omission made in previous advertisements is supplied. The omission was that of the Hack Race (10s) in the entrances closing on the 24th instant. The destination of the Australia, which arrives from Gisborne this morning, has been altered to Lyttelton. She will proceed there direct, leaving the breastwork at 3 p.m. The launch for the Wairarapa will leave at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock. In the House yesterday morning, after the telegraph-office closed, the debate on the Loan Bill was continued for about half-an-hour, when Dr. Fitchett's amendment for limiting the loan to £500,000, was rejected by 34 to 8, and the bill was read a second time. «■ We have been shown by Mr Keith Wilson two handsome mementoes of the recent " Sorcerer" season, in the shape of a couple of photographs — one a group of the characters and the conductor and manager, and the other the scene in which the marriage deed is signed. Professor Chainey's lecture in the 1 Athen.ieum Hall to-morrow evening will commence at 7.30 o'clock. At the close of the lecture Mrs Chainey will give psychometric readings. On Wednesday [ evening Professor Chainey will give another recital, including selections from "Hamlet," and, by special request, Dickens' celebrated " Christmas carol." A trotting match in harness between Mr Stock's mare Nelly and Mr Proffit's horse Jack, for a stake of £25 a side, came oft' near Hastings yesterday afternoon. The distance (says the Hastings Star) was three miles, along the Mareakakabo.road, finishing up at the Stortford Lodge Hotel. Mr Proffit, who drove his own horse, scored a win by 15sec. Mr Adam Mundell drove Nelly. At 2 o'clock yesterday morning a fourroomed cottage at Taradale, occupied by Mrs Thow and a family of small children, was burned to the ground. One of the children was scorched about the hands, and all narrowly escaped with their lives. Nothing waH saved. The building, which belonged to Mr Dixon, was insured for a small amount, but the furniture and other effects were uninsured. Fortunately there was no wind at the time, or several other cottages near would have gone the same way. Mr Dobson has received the following cable message from London, dated the loth instaut : — "The Balmoral Castle sailed yesterday from Bio. The carcases are in prime condition and the refrigerators are wprking well. The* steamer Hellenes, fitted with Hall's machines without drying pipes, has landed a cargo of frozen mutton from River Plate, the carcases being in prime condition. This is the second steamer so fitted which has successfully frozen mutton, the Heliodes being the first one." There was a good attendance at the industrial exhibition yesterday. To-day it will be open from 11 o'clock a.m. till 10 o'clock at night, and there will be some special attractions. Among them will be cooking competitions, for which purpose excellent gas apparatus has been fixed upon the stage, and the articles will all be prepared and cooked in full view of the spectators. Music will be provided, the Railway Band having kindly given their services. Those who have not seen the exhibition, and those who have and who take an interest in culinary operations, will doubtless avail themselves of the opportunity presented. Mr Bogle, the secretary to the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Society, yesterday afternoon showed us a telegram he had received from the obliging P. W. Under Secretary, Mr G. S. Cooper, of Wellington, in which lie states that it has been decided to hold the 26th of January (centenary of the Australasian colonies) as a holiday in the^ public offices throughout New Zealand. This will nick in with the date fixed for' the first gathering of our local Caledonian Society, and as everything seems to be working in their favor they can hardly fail to have a most successful meeting. The prizes for the open events are of sufficient money value to draw competitors , from all parts of the colony, while the amateur talent has not been forgotten, very handsome trophies being offered for their special competition. The detailed programme will be issued shortly. As a sample we may state that the blue ribbon of the meeting— the Caledonian Handicap will be worth more than the corresponding events of the kindred societies at Wellington and Wanganui. As the meetings in the latter towns come off on the Ist and 23rd of January respectively, we may expect the best men up from those districts. Our Hastings correspondent writes under yesterday's date :-• At the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day, before Messrs Fitzßoy and M'Leod, J.P.s, Donald Campbell was charged with assaulting William Yeend. Mr Coates appoared for the plaintiff. The evidence for the plaintiff was that he was stud groom to Mr M'Loan, of Ilavelock, and was holding a mare when Campbell came up and put bis arm round plaintiffs neck, and struck him and knocked him down and sat on him. Yeend called on a bystander named Gosuell to pull Campbell off, hut t the latter said, "If you do it will be wprae for you," and Gosnell would not render

any assistance. Campbell afterwards released plaintiff. Campbell was a helper in Mr M'Lean's stable, and had been warned by plaintiff that he would be dismissed for ill-using the horses. Defendant admitted having put his arm round plaintiffs neck, but denied staking him. The Bench considered it an aggravated | assault that might have led to serious i consequences, and fined defendant £2, I with solicitor's fee £1 Is, costs 11s, and 5s each for two witnesses. He was allowed one week to pay the money, failing which he would be "imprisoned for one month with hard labor.— l ran over to Mr Goddard'3 this afternoon to see how his orchard was getting on. The garden, with all sorts of flowers in full bloom, was a very pretty sight, bnt it is marvellous to see how his trees, from gooseberry bushes to apples, are loaded with fruit, especially damsons, greengages, and plums. He showed me a plum tree only three years old bending ever with fruit the value of which he estimated at 7s 6d. Also some apples only one year old which bore several fruit on each tree. The birds about here delight to patronise humble merit, so my friend has to cover his currant bushes with netting. He says he thinks he would prefer. the patronage of the Napier public, and to that end is going to show some of his small fruit in His shop in Emerson-street to-morrow. Professor Brown, in a report on his recent examination of Wellington College, approves ot the establishment of a workshop in noiiunctiion with the institution, "as ihe system seems to bring out the practical side of the boys' natures, and make them most capable with their hands, whatever line of life they may apopt." He then goes onto say: — "And in connection with this 1 may montion a curious fact, which may_ console those who mourn over the injurious effect .they suppose higher education to have on the labor market, and ask where we are to get our hewers of wood and drawers of water when all are so well educated. I asked two large classes to 1 write a letter as to a comrade on what they would like their future life to be ; and' I find that the boys are almost Unanimous in rejecting the learned professions, and speak with some scorn ot going into an office ; the majority prefer life on a station, with the prospect of ultimately being manager or proprietor ; those who desire to be farmers or sailors come next in number ; and a considerable section would like to be engineers, all of them, however, with the naive qualification 'on a large steamer.' This is doubtless 6\ving to their supposed opportunities for sight-seeing, and will account for another singular preference. The only vocation largely chosen outside of those that need hard labor with the hands is that of commercial traveller. If these two forms contain average specimens of New Zealand boys, the learned professions wi|l have to be recruited either from other countries or from the other sex." Christmas Presents.— Ruddock and . Fryer have received direct from the manufacturers, a large shipment of electro-plated ware of very latest deslgnß, whioh they are offering at considerable discounts on usual prices.— lAdvt.] 867 The 8.0. Pearl Cream, for the' complexion, is harmless, and produces a delicate bloom of boauty. The 8.0. White Rose Toilet Powder is a luxury. White Rose Cold Cream. White Rose Sachet Fowdor. A large assortment of perfumes and cosmotiques in stock. Bowerman and Owen, Hastings-street, Napier. — [Advt.] 186 Tbbih Carefully Extracted, 2s 6<l. All kinds of Stopping done. A. Ecoles, Chemist, Masonic Hotel Buildings, Napier.— [Advt.] 711 Eccles' Syrup of Red Gum or Eucalyptus Balsam has proved itself to bo the best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma,' and all diseases of the breathing organs. H.P. writes :— " I have no fear for asthma when your Red- Gum Syrup is at hand ; one dose always gives mo instant relief, and when my wife or children catch a cold it always cures them ; send me two large bottles by first train." Prepared only by A. Eooles, Chemist, Hastings-street, Napier.— Advt. ' Messrs Rulo and Glassford are supplying first-class Ico Creams. Lovers.of thiß delightful dainty would do well to pay a visit to their establishment.— [Advt.] 726 The cry is still they come and patronise the City Hairdressing Saloon j and why? Because the proprietor is always using his best endeavors to sustain its reputation as the leading Hairdrcssing Saloon in Hawke's Bay. He has now engaged tho services of Mr Wentworth Raffles, from one of the leading shops in Dunedin, as assistant hairdresser, and who, in coniunction ■with Mr Niccol, will have charge of tho Hairdrossing Saloon ; therefore, with two such flrst-elass artists to wait upon them, patrons of this popular establishment may rely on receiving every satisfaction. Hair-cutting, Shaving, and Shampooing with Bayßhum. Hair dyed to any shade. Ladies' privato room. Families waited on at their own residences. Wigs made and Hairwork of every description done on the premises at lowest possible prices. Fancy Dresses and Wigs for hire ; description and price lists on application. Toilet Requisites in great variety. The best brands of Tobacco, cut and in plug. Egyptian and various other kinds of Cigarettes in stock. Just received, a very choice Cigar, the De Villar Villar : these are highly recommended. A splendid selection of Briar and Meerschaum Pipes, Musical Instruments, and Fancy Goods.— N. Jacobs, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, City Hairdresaing Saloon, next Criterion Hotel, Napier. -lAdvt.] 191 ECCLES' CORN PAINT quickly removes either hard or soft corns. Only a few applications necessary. In bottles Is Cd, from A\ Eccles, Chemist Masonic Hotel | Buildings. Napier ,83 Answer This.— Bid you ever know any person to bo ill, without inaction of the stomach, liver, or kidneys, or did you evor know one who was well when either was obstructed or inactive 9 and did you ever know or hear of any case of the kind that Dr. Soulo's American Hop Bitters would not cure? Ask your neighbor this same question. -"Times." I For all kind 3 of Saddlorygo to James ■Mills, saddler Emerson-street.— FAdAt.] 95 SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Moasrs Lyndon and Sidey will hold a olearing sale at then? rooms next Wednesday morning, when thoy will sell produce, cigars, tea, oil paintings, books, furniture, &c, Mr P. A. Herman will sell at the Public Hall, Danevirke, next Wednesday afternoon, freehold sites, privileges of the races,, f urni- • ture, fanoygoods, &c. Mr E, wellwood will sell at his rooms, Hastings, next Wednesday afternoon, silver and plated goods, majolica ware, Japanese vases, clocks, and other goods suitable for presents. The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will hold their noxt sale of sheepskins, tallow, &c, on the 11th of January next. Mr J. S. Large notifies the receipt per s.s. Biilcarrcs Brook of a lot of now and ohoice goods, specially solected in London, A notification is inserted from the Court of Justice of Hamburg. Blythe's Drapery Importing Company announce that their fancy bazaar is open today. No meeting of the Young Women's Mutual Help Association will bo held until the end of February. MessrsSidoyand Bain advertise that they have a large assortment of " Rochester " and "Eclipse" table lamps, whioh thoy aro offering at reduced prices. A special meeting of the L.O.L, Lodge No. 5 will bo hold at the Orange Hall next Monday evening. A. meeting of ladies concerned 'with the graters' and drapers' picnic will be held this afternoon at St. Paul's sohoolroom. Persons trespassing on tho Napier Recrea- ■ tion Ground will be prosecuted. Mossrs Neal and Close invite a visit of inspection to then* Christmas Exhibition. MrR. C. Harding, Hostings-strqet, advertises Christmas cards, and choice books, albums, &c, suitable for Christmas presents. Professor Chainey will deliver a lccturo next Sunday evening in tho Athomeum, the subject being "Does death end alii" Next Wednesday evening ho will give recitals from "Hamlot" and from Dickons' Christmas Carol. Consignees par ship Zealandia are requested to pass entries and present bills of lading to Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., agents. Mr J. R. Redstone has a four- roomed houso to let in Dickens-street. Tenders are invited by Messrs Baber and Rawlings. Auckland, for tho purchase of tho stock of books and stationery, fixtures and loaso of Mr Edward Way to, of Auckland. Tho programme is insertod of tho Cabmen's Union sports on tho Oth of January next. Mr Shuttlcwortb, late accountant to the Land and Loan Company is open for a similar engagement. > A public meetiDg of Irishmen and of thoso interested will bo licld next Monday evening in tho Marist Brothers' schoolroom for tho purposo of forming a branch of the Irish Natioivil League. Tho lalo train to Hastings this ovening will bo postponed till 10 o'clock, so that country visitors may soe tho Sunday-schools industrial exhibition. Loaded ; the tables are full of oxhibits. Call and see the exhibition today. Neal and Close arc showing an unrivalled assortment of new aud beautiful articles suitable for Christmas presonts. Something for everybody. Visit the exhibition. Admittance Free. SALES, &C.-THIS DAY. Poultry, produco, hams and bacon, tea, &c, Mr W. Howo, at hi 3 market, Tonnysonstreet, 11. Produco, poultry, tea, bacon, hams, cheese, honey, ale and porter, chinaware, electroplated goods, cutlery, clothing, &c, Mr H, P, Cohen, at his mart, 11. Produco, hams and bacon, tea, furniture, clothing, &c, Mr P. A. Herman, at his rooms, 12.30 ; fancy goods, &c, 2.30. Cattle and horses, Mr Ben B. Johnson, at Makatoku, 12.30. Sunday schools industrial exhibition, Gaiety Theatre, 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Meeting of ladies concerned with grocors' and drapers' picnic, St. Paul's sohoolroom, 3. SUNDAY SERVICES. St. Johns, Napior, 8 (Holy Communion), 10 (clnldern's sorvico in schoolroom), 11 (Holy Communion), 3.15 (baptisms), and 7, Rev. Do Bordt Hovell. St. Augustine's, 11, i (baptisms), and 7, Rev. J. Parkinson. St. Paul's, 11 and 7, Rev. J. G. Patorson. Trinity Wesloyan Church, 11, Roy. D. Sidoy : 7, Mr E. Mayson. Methodist Free Church, 11 and 7, Roy. J. Edwards. Waterworth's Hall, 11 and 7, Roy. P. H. Cornford, St. Andrew's, Spit, 11 and 7, Roy. R. Ponty. ■ Port Presbytorian Churoh, 11 and 7, Roy. W. F. Findlay. Meanoe, 3, Roy. W. F. Findlay. Hastings Wesloyan Churoh, 11 and 7, Roy. W. Bauraber. West Cllve (Wesloyan mission-room), 7, Mr G.Thompson, East Clive (Woaloyan servico), 7, Mr Ashcroft. Taradale, 11 Holy Communion), and 7, Roy. Roy. C. L. Tuko. Pukotapu, 3, Roy. C. L. Tuko. Moanoo, 7, Mr A. Gardinor. Hastings. 11 and 7, Mr Lymhurn. Chvo, 3, Mr Lymburn. Havolook, 11, Roy. R. Frosor. Maraokakaho, 3, Roy. R. Frasor. St. Matthew's. Hastings, 11, Rev. H. Macloan : 7, Roy. J. Towifsend. St. Luko's, Havolook. 11, Rev. J. Townsend. St. Mark's, Clivo, 7, Roy. H. Maclean. Waipawa, St. Peter's, 11 and 7, Mr Williamson. St. Patrick's, usual hours, Roy. Father Ahem. Methodist Free Church, 11 and 7, Mr J. Saundors. St. John's, 7, Rev. R. M'Clean. Waipukurau, St. Andrew'B, 11 and 7, Rev. A. Grant. .Kaikora, 11, Roy. R. M'Clean. Makatuku, 11, Roy. A. S. Webb; 7, lay reader,

Ormondville, 11, lay reader ; 1, Rev. A. S. Webb. • Norsowood, 3, Rev. A. S. Webb. Onga Onga, 3, Rev. R. M'Olean. Fathek is Getting Well.— Uly daughters i say, "How much better father is since housed Dr. Soule's Amercan Hop Bitters. He is getting well after his long suffering from a disease deelaredincurable, and we are so glad, he used your Bitters.' A lady of Rocheser. N.Y.— '• Utiea Herald " 460 John M'Vay mv tes inspection of his very extensive stock of saddlery and harness of every description which for quality, variety, and lowness of prices is unequalled in the colony. English mill belting, from 1J to g inches, in Btock. Napier and Waipukurau. -[Advt] _____________ 895