WELLINGTON NEWS NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11520, 3 November 1900, Page 5

WELLINGTON NEWS NOTES.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, Friday. A MAORI DOCTOR. There is a young gentleman here, a full Maori, who is applying for registration as a medical practitioner. His parents were of high native rank. He was educated in New Zealand, but afterwards went to America, where he passed the necessary medical examinations. I understand that his certificates have been admitted by the Medical Board in this district, and that his admission to practice will be allowed by the medical faculty. WELLINGTON EDUCATION BOARD. For some -imc past the Board has been engaged with the question of retrenchment. At one time it was proposed to reduce salaries, but the Government came to the rescue of the teachers. The subject has been again brought forward, and the chairman has given notice that at the next meeting of the Board he will move, "That pupilteachers shall not, by the fact of passing their examination, become attached to the staff with a salary of from £40 to £60 a year as heretofore." It is proposed that an arrangement may be made with the Council of Victoria College to enable such pupilteachers to extend their education for a further period. FARMING PROSPECTS. Mr. J. C. Wilson, formerly member for Rangitikei, speaking at the Carterton Show, said that during the past six weeks the patience of the farmers had been sorely tried by the wet weather. All that time they had been waiting to put in their oats, and finally many had given up the hope of being able to sow oats. The winter had been " just splendid " for sheep and cattle, with feed in abundance, and the district had never had so prosperous a season for store cattle. AN IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL. The remains of Trooper Ryan were yesterday committed to their last resting place. The procession was three-quarters of a mile long. The pall was homo by four of deceased's South African comrades. The body was followed by the trooper's horse, boots, and stirrups reversed, and the Heretnunga Mounted Rifles. A large number of Maoris of both sexes were present. Wreaths were sent from all parts of this district. The Hon. C. H. Mills represented the Government, and Major Owen represented the Defence Department. The Rev. Father Lane officiated at the grave.