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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1695, 24 August 1904, Page 49

During bis visit to the East Christchurch School last week, his Excellency the Governor adopted for the nonce the role of school inspector (says the “Press”). “I'm going to sc© what you know about your own country,” he said to the boys. “Usually hoys want to learn more about other places, as they think there will he plenty of time later on to learn about their own country. Now, whose statue is that in Cathedral Square?” “John Robert Godley,” cried an eager scholar., quickly. “And who was lie?” “The founder of Canterbury.” “About what year was the settlement, founded?” pursued the Governor. “ Eighteen fifty,” came the reply. “Ah, I .see you know something about it,” observed the Governor.