THE Marlborough Express. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1879.

Marlborough Express, Volume XIV, Issue 1119, 26 March 1879, Page 4

THE Marlborough Express.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1879.

" Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue reely according to conscience, above all other liberties —Miltoh.

In consequence of the great quantity of important telegrams which came to hand last evening and to-day, we have found it necessary to take up the space usually occupied by our leading article. It will be observed however on reference to these telegrams that a seiious difficulty has arisen regarding the Waimate Plains. We have every confidence that Mr Sheehan will be found equal to the occasion, and able to settle it as he has done several previous ones, by firmness combined with moderation. The Examination for Teacher’s Certificates was begun at the Government Buildings on Monday last at 2-30 p.m. J. T. Eobinson, Esq., Secretary to the Board of Education, is the supervisor. Mias A. Macklin, and Miss Kate Macklin are candidates for Class D, Miss M. Macklin and Mr

Hart, of Kekerangu, for class E, corresponding respectively to the 2nd and 3rd classes of thejold regulations. It is very probable that the first examinations will be found very difficult for those who were prepared on the old programme. For class E, in addition to the ordinary subjects, candidates must show proficiency in school management, singing, drawing, popular science; and for females an extensive acquaintance and sMll in the various kinds of needlework. Class D, in addition to the above, requires two of the following subjects :—Euclid, Latin, Algebra, French, German, and Science. There are no candidates for the higher classes. These are defined by University Standing or its equivalent. The requirements for class C are “To have passed the examination for the compulsory subjects, or for the optional subjects for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and the compulsory subjects for_ class E.” For class B “ To have passed the examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts,” and for class A “To have graduated at the University of New Zealand in first or second class honors.” In each class there are five divisions, from five to one, showing the ability and length of service of the Teacher. The amount of scholarship has nothing to do with the Teacher’s position so far as the Division of the class is concerned. The Education Department has completed the classifications of the teachers all over the Colony, and on the w'hole it may be pronounced satisfactory. The Third Class teachers of the old boards are placed in E ; the second class and the Victorian Ist Competency in D ; the first class in C ; the Victorian Honor men and graduates, in B. We have not heard of any Teacher being classed as yet in A, but those holding degrees or then’ equivalent will have little difficulty in reading up for University honors. The Teachers of the High School are ranked as follows;—Mr Macklin B 1, Mr Doherty D2, Mrs Macklin D 3. The other Teachers of the Province are classed in E or licensed.