The Stoke Orphanage.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6789, 4 September 1900, Page 3

The Stoke Orphanage.

(Per Press Association.)

Kelson, September 3,

A crowded public meeting,was held tonight to consider the Commissioners' report and tho Government proposals of reform in connection with Sc. Mary's School. " Tho meeting was practically unanimous, no dissentient voices being heard in favour of tho Government assuming full control of the school. The following resolutions were passed:— That the report of the Commissioners is viewed with great dissatisfaction, their conclusions being incompatible with the evidence; also the proposed reforms of the Government, which aro totally inadequate; that whereas the inquiry proved that management of the school as a privato denominational institution led to gross abuses being practised, and tho proposed reforms gave no security whatever that the same state of things will not again ariso, it is considered that the Government should assume direct control and acquire the property as a State institution as tho most satisfactory solution of the matter; that in view of the disclosures the meeting appeals to the Government to 'withdraw all financial support from this and similar institutions not under direct control of the State, and the meeting pledge!! itself to support 'members of Parliament cndeayouriu» to secure reform. °