Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

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Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

FROM time to time we have drawn attention to the fact that much of

our enormous expenditure on education is wasted because the instruction given to all and sundry, after a certain stage has been reached, will be of no use to the majority in their future life. We have also pointed out that the educational career of every capable child could be promoted by a system of scholarships to he won to entitle to further education at the expense of the State, and that under such a system every child would have equal opportunity. It is regrettable indeed that some journalists are endeavouring to raise the class question when discussing this subject. In a Wellington contemporary we find the suggestion that expenditure should be reduced misrepresented in the following terms: —“Of course the children of the poorer classes could and should be more profitably employed in learning the trades and occupations necessary to fit them to serve the wealthy. It is a snobbish sentiment. Nevertheless, it it cue that is influencing the minds of a large section of the Tory party that is in ; power to-day There is urgent need for vigilance on the part of the democracy if the popular desire is to maintain the privi-

leges that have been won , for the people by twenty years of Liberal legislation.” It would be difficult to

excel this as misrepresentation or as au attempt to influence the ignorant to consent to the continuance of methods which can give their children' no benefit, and involve the

parents in heavy and unnecessary expense. The “snobbishness” is entirely on the side of those who take the views expressed by our contemporary. It may be some time be*forh the workers realise that they are paying too much for education and getting too little in return, but already financial circumstances prevent the capable from obtaining

higher education to which' their winning of free places has entitled them. It should be obvious that if less was spent on the incapable there would be more with which to help the capable to make further progress and that in a competition for scholarships or free places the poor man’s child has as good a chance as any other—perhaps a better one. seeing that he may be pricked on by the spur of necessity and desire to uplift himself.

In recent articles mention was made of the great extension of co operation among the American farmers and the substantial benefits they have thereby obtained. In view of further extension there are now nearly 100 American agricultural commissioners inquiring into the rural practices of the Continent and the United Kingdom. The "ommissidners recently reached Lend n after several weeks spent in Italy, Austria Germany, Russia, Belgium, 3 ranee, Holland, and other countries, and apparently they found much among the peasant farmers to excite their surprise and admiration. They were especially impressed, as are all visitors to rural Europe, by the co-opera-tive agricultural systems and methods of rural banking. A member of the commission, interviewed in Loudon, said: —“Farmers in these communities, who for centuries were down-trodden peasantry, are being lifted up to a state of independence and freedom snoh as has never before been seen through the medium of these GC-operative agricultural societies and credit banks. Where they were formerly forced to obtain their financial requirements from persons who abstracted from them usurious rates of interest and inflicted upon them all sorts.even to refusing to renew a loan and taking their property, they are now able to secure their accoxhmodations .from their co-operative rural banks at rates of interest varying from t° 5 per cent., according to the length of time required and the character of the loan made. ’

A burglar, during a thick fog, brbke a jeweller’s window in Bond St., London, and stole imitation pearls of the apparent vaule of £ISOO.

The Portuguese Government pardons all political prisoners on the sth October, the anniversary of the establishment.of the Republic. On 31st August there were 5615 boxes of butter in cool stores at various ports in New Zealand as compared with 8543 on 81st August last year.

The Minister of Public Works states that there is no exceptional demand for employment and the Department is in a position to meet all demands.

New York Yacht Club has announced that the conditions for the America Oup are not materially different from previous contests. Captain "Brown, in his fifth attempt, swam New York Bay from the battery to Sandy H00k,33 miles, despite unfavourable wind and tide condition in 818 minutes.

In a golf competition at Miramar, Wellington, yesterday Arthur Duncan went the round in 68, a record. The previous best was Olements’s'7s. Paris reports that an encampment of gipsies at Montpelier caused disturbances and opened fire on a body of gendarmes who were ordered to expel them. One gendarme was killed and four were wounded. During the wild fight across the country, the "gipsies abandoned 30 carts. The gipsies were arrested. With a view to discovering Olympic talent, the British Athletic Associations is encouraging clubs to hold sports for the Olympic distances, guaranteeing* them against loss and also purchasing apparatus for field sports to lend to the promoters at a nominal fee. Wattle Day was celebrated in Australia yesterday. A goodly percentage of the people in the streets wore sprays, which were also displayed on motor cars and other vehicles. Bunches were sold by' a bevy of young ladies in aid of the Free Kindergarten Union.

On Friday at Wellington, the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Chapman delivered their reserved judgment in the Ohakune libel action of Canning against Wilkie, arising out of au exchange of whisky between the local postmaster and a Chinese storekeeper. Their Honours nonsuited the plaintiff, with coats on the highest scale, thus upsetting the jury’s verdict in his favour for £250

The other day Mr W. O. Kensington, 1 5.0., cf Marton, had the misfortune to receive a painful injury to his eye through a splinter. He has been confined to his home for several days, and fear was »at first entertained that lie would lose the sight of the eye, but his friends will be pleased to hear that he is progressing favourably. Marton Chamber of Commerce last night decided to forward a letter of sympathy with him.

The chief postmaster at Dunedin has been advised by the postmaster at Owaka that a fishing launch with four men on board has been missing from Tan tutu since Saturday. The names of the men are Meek (2), Graham and Maadows. There was no trace of the missing men up till 515 p.m. yesterday. A launch left Tantuku yeterdav afternoon to search for them and light keepers and passing vessels have been requested to keep a look-out for them. Sir Joseph Ward yesterday gave a denial to tfie statement made by the Temuka newspaper that he was entering into partnership with a wellknown South Canterbury public man in the frozen meat business. Sir Joseph said he had neither considered nor been asked to enter into any such proposal, and he had no intention of undertaking any business responsibilities of the kind. Mr C. L. Forrest, ex-mamber of Parliament, died at Melbourne a year ago, leaving an estate valued at £103,137, whereof over eighty thousand was bequeathed to create a trust for charitable and philanthropic purposes. Charles L. Forrest ,a nephew, as the only next of km, sought the Court’s ruling as to whether the trust was void on the ground of uncertainty. The Chief Justice, in delivering the court’s judgment, declared that Forrest died intestate, and the whole trust void for uncertainty. The whole of the money therefore goes to the nephew, upon clearly establishing that he is the sole next of kin.

A very enjoyable evening was spent in the Greatford Hall on Thursday last, when a dance given by the Young Men’s Club was well patronised. After having several dances, the long-looked for waltzing competition took place. Owing to lack of energy on the part of the men only a few entries were received, but competition was keen, and the three judges had difficulty to decide on the winning couple. Eventually their decision was that Mrs H. Kitney and Mr A. Y. Martin were the winning couple. The supper as usual was under the capable hands of the energetic secretary, Mr J. Hancock, and this was thoroughly enjoyed. Then the secretary in a short speech thanked those present and presented the prizes. At intervals oaring the evening songs were contributed by Messrs Welsh, McDonald and W. Poriugi, and these were much appreciated. Dancing was indulged in till the small hours of Friday morning. YOU SHOULD BE DETERMINED in rejecting the worthless and fre quently injurious counterfeits which are sometimes pushed for the sake of greater gain as “jast as good” as the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS’ PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Be not deceived! SANDER’S EXTRACT is reeogmsed by the highest Medical Authorites as possessing unique stimulating healing and antiseptic powers. The preparation of SANDER’S EXTRACT from the pure selected leaves, and the refinement by special processes give it curative virtues peculiarly its own. Therefore, be not misled ! Demand and insist upon the. GENUINE SANDEE EXTRACT and you will derive the benefit that thousands have derived from it before. When ill you should not depress yourself more by the common, bulky and nauseating^eucalyptus oils and so-called “Extracts.” What you want is quality and reliability in small dose: And this you flndi only in—SANDER’S EXTRACT. ' No home should he without the “amoua Roslyn Writing pad, 100 sheets. Pretty picture of New Zealand’s wonderland on the cover. Only 6d and Is each from all dealers. Ask for it,* *

Auckland Hospital Board is considering the quesiton of a uniform hospital fee of £3 3s per week.

The Tsar has issued a ukase creating a Ministry of Sport, It is expected that foot ball and other forms of recreation are going to be tried as an antidote to the revolutionary movement.

It is notified that the Rf. Rev. the Bishop of W elilngton will preach at St, Stephens Church, Marton, at 11 am . and 7 pm. on Sunday next, September 7fch,.

I! Mr Albert Myers, touring manager for George Marlow’s Dramatic Company, arrived in Marion.to-dav to make arrangements for the forthcoming production of “The Night- Side of London.” which takes place on Saturday,September 18th. Over 650 immigrants, assisted by the New Zealand Government, are now on their way to the Dominion. The lonic now due at Wellington is bringing 334. and she will be followed by the Athenio with 383, the Morayshire with 34, and the Dorset with 123.

,The final match of the InterCollegiate Rugby Championship series was played yesterday at Wellington beween teams representing Christ’s College and Wellington College. The result was a win for Wellington by seventeen points to'nil, and they are thus this year ’Varsity Rugby champions. An Auckland telegram states that Horace Colin Campbell, farmer, single, 64 years of age, was found in the Mangawi River at one o’clock yesterday with a saddle between his legs. Ho was evidently thrown from his horse and drowned. The horse was seen close by with a broken bridle. The New Zealand Council of the Football Association last night confirmed the life suspension recently imposed on members of the Corinthian Club team by the Wellington Association, but the position of other persons affected is still under consideration.

Timaru Borough Council’s first motor ’bus was given a trial run yesterday with 1 5 aboard. The bus ran in several directions on roads greasy with light rain, and the trial was considered to be very satisfactory. It has an Argyll chassis and handsome body, . built In Timaru. It is also fitted with electric light. Three runs totalled 9.1 miles in 67 minutes, including many stoppages, as for passengers.

Two youths named Ooombes and Monokman were ordered to military detenion by Mr Rawsou, S.M , at .Hamilton yesterday. The magistrate tried to reason with Ooombes, but his efforts were useless. The latter stated that if the fines continued to be stopped from his wages he would cease to work. He was determined not to drill, and if ever he was forced to enter a battle he would probably be shot in the hack while running away The Magistrate said it was no use trying to reason with such a pigheaded youth, and he would see who tired first.

At the Supreme Court at Wellington to-day August Herbert Malorny, a young man, was brought up for sentence before Mr Justice Chapman on charges of forging a birth certificate and a school certificate with a view of obtaining employment in the railway service. In placing accused on probation for two years the Judge warned him that he must behave himself in future, otherwise he would be sent to gaol. Persons who fraudulently forge a certificate like accused had done shouldered out young men who were entitled to positions in the service. Special attention is drawn to Mr Percy Stevens’ advertisement in the auction columns, in which he announces an important sale of paintings by the well known New Zealand artist , Mr J. Douglas Perrett, who carries a world wide reputation. His paintings are to be seen in various collections in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Tnere are also pictures from other artists of high reputation, and the collection to be offered to the public of Marton Is a very fine one. They are now on view at the Auction Mart, where every one is cordially invited to call and insp'mt. Mr Perrett is in attendance and will be pleased to meet patrons of Art. Never before has a chance been offered to the public of Marton, and no doubt Saturday’s sale will be largely attended.*