SCIENTIFIC TEMPERANCE INSTRUCTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 12, Issue 142, 15 March 1907, Page 13

SCIENTIFIC TEMPERANCE INSTRUCTION.

I am sorry that I cannot report any progress made in this branch of out work, though it is very satisfactory to learn that it is a matter engaging the attention of the leading nations of the world, ami that in several countries the children are being taught in the schools th<* effects id' alcohol on the human sys tern. I have received but one report, from which I learn that the Wairnate Band of Hope intended to have two addresses given on the subject. Learning from a speech by the Premier that it was intended shortly to revise the school syllabus, I wrote at once to the Minister for Education, and had replies from him and from Mr. Ilogbeu, saying the matter would receive attention. I am glad to say that deputations have also approached the Minister urging the desirability of making Scientific Temperance a compulsory subject for teachers and scholars in the State Schools. Last year 1 bought graded lesson books to lay before the

teachers to show them what instruction vm* wanted. ami received ninny favourable replies, and hoped to continue the work this year, 1 mi t I had difficulty in getting hack the hooks, and three out of eight are still missing, so that I have not n complete set. The Alliance has appointed two mem hers to take up the work, and ! hope their efforts will not be in vain. \V. have much to encourage us in the fact that the present Minister for Education is in sympathy with our movement. .». K. MAI NDEH, Superintendent.