What is the Reason ?
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Can you inform me why our school has been closed to-day ? I have made enquiries outside and have been told that it was owing to the schoolmaster having been made Returning Officer in the election for a Maori member. If this is the case I am of opinion that both the School Committee and the person who appointed him to fill the post are deserving of censure, the former for granting him leave-of-absence, and the latter for appointing him to All the position to the detriment of the school Surely it is not necessary for a man to he in receipt of a regular salary to qualify him to act as Returning Officer. Perhaps, however, it is done on the principle, That to him who, hath it shall be given.” I trust in the future when appointments of the kind are made fljey will not be allowed to clash with othsr d.uties, and that at all events some one other than a school-teacher will be appointed. I am, &c M Souooedoy. Havelock, December 27.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 87, 28 November 1890, Page 2
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