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Otago Daily Times, Issue 7263, 28 May 1885, Page 3

Flooihoti I—Foil ran Tbbtji akd Brbwh.—A few drops of the liquid "Florilino" sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a ploasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all paraaites or impurities, hardena tho gums, prevents tartar, stops docay, givcß to the tcoth a peculiar pearly whltoncaa, and a delltfhtful fragrance to tho breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arialng from decayed toeth or tobacco-amoke. "The Fragrant Florilino," being composed iv part of'honey and eweot herbs, ia dell cloußto tho taste, and tho greatest toilet discovery o( the age. Price 2a Cd, of all Chemists and Perfumers. Wholesale dopdt, 33 Furrintt'lon road, London.— Advt]

Hollowat'b PiiiLS.—The changes of temperature nn'd weather frequently upset persons who are moat ciutlou ■■ of their health and most particular in their diet. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pills arc the best remedy for all defective action of the digestive organs j they augment tho appetlte',strengthei'i the stomach, correct bllloußiiess, and carry off all that ia noxioua from the system. Holloway's Pills aro composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that account are peculiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine haa gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the future by ita renovating and invigorating qualitioa, and Ib Incapacity of doing harm.—[Advt.l 4

Don't oo to Sba without a Boitm or Eno's Fruit Salt.—From a town in British Guiana, Soqtli America. -"J. C. Eno, Esq., London. Sir,—^ftertwo yoarß' trial of your excellent Fruit Salt.'l can aofely Bay that it haa saved mo much misery from Colonial fevers, indigostlon, and impaired appetite, to which I havo been subject during 11 years' residence in the tropics. It 13 Invaluablo to travellers aa a preventive of sea-sieknesß and a relief from tho other ailmentß of life abdard ahip; and for myself I Would aa sdon think of going a voyage without my toothbrush aa my bottle of Fruit Salt. With ordinary care it doea not get hard and caked, a 8 other effervescent preparaliona do In warm and humid climates, and thia ia greatly In ita favour. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, W. J. B." Caition.—Logal rlghta are protected In every civilised country. Examine each bottle, and see that tho capsule ia marked " Eno's Fruit Salt" ; without it you have ben imposed on by worthless iraiiationß. Sold by all ohomlsta. Price 2a 9d and 4a 6d. Diroctlona in 16 languages. How to prevent disease.— Prepared only at Eno's Fruit Bait Works, Hatcbaw, London, 9.E., by J. 9* Eno's patent.—

TECHNICAL EDUCATION,

The following letter was road at the lasl meeting of the Education Board :—

Education Office, Dunedin, May 6,1885. The Secretary Otago Education Board. Sir, —I beg to submit for the consideration of the Board the accounta rpcently published in "Nature" (vol. 30, p. 662; vol. 31, pp. 175— 206) of the peripatetic system of teaching acience as carried out by the Birmingham School Board,

An elaborate' programme of -lessons in elementary science ia prescribed for tho public schools of Now Zealand, but in this district at all events there has been very little success in carrying out the programme. Where attempts have been made to teach it in whole or in part the classes have shown little interest in the subject, and have but rarely gained a satisfactory knowledge of the principles taught, The failure to carry out this portion of the school work ia due in part to the indifference of the teachers, but chiefly to their want of training in manipulation and in good methods of teachin-; the subject, and the absence of apparatus suitable for giving experimental demonstrations.

Aa the teaching of the elements of science in the scientific spirit to the more advanced pupils of tbe public schools is a matter of'great importance, I would respectfully suggest that the Board should follow tbe example of the Birmingham School Board, and make provision for the teaching of science on the peripatetic system in the schoolß of the city and of the immediate suburbs. There iB every reason to believe that the Byatem would be as productive of good reeultß hero »b in England. Were a qualified science lecturer, or, rather, teacher, appointed on this footing, the teachers and pupil teachers in and around Dunedin would gradually get accustomed to his method of treating the subjects, and if they moved to other districts (aa many of them would) they would be able to give a certain amount of instruction in science on tbe same lines. In this way, what at first Bight appears a boon to Dunedin only would ere long be largely shared by tbe country districts also. In " Nature," volume 80, page 624, particulars are given of the cost of the scheme carried out in Birmingham ;— A central laboratory cost .. .. £700 Apparatus ~ .. .. .. 800 The total first coat was .. .. £1000 The annual working expenses were aa follows :— ... ; : Salaries of demonstrator and sssietjnt .. £400 [ Chemicals and aptaratus .. .. £0 Expense of moving apparatus about ~ 50 I Tela] of year's working expenses .. £500 It is likely tbat the first cost, aB well aB the annual working expenses, would be somewhat greater here than in Birmingham; but tbe difference would not be great. An annual outlay of £600 would, I think, keep the establishment in working order. To my colleagues and myself it appears that the advantages to be secured by the carrying on of science lessons on the proposed system would form a very excellent return for the money expended. I shall be happy to furnish tbe Board with a fuller aocount of the system should it be desired.—l am, &c, D. Petrie, Inspector.