Notes of the Week.

Auckland Examiner, Volume 1, Issue 3, 25 December 1856, Page 2

Notes of the Week.

Among the most recent arrivals are upwards of 192 passengers from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and Simon’s Bay. More than fivesixths of the whole number are children of smaller growth. It might be well to publish the ages and trades (if any) of all immigrants immediately on their arrival. Publicity as regards such matters would be beneficial to many injurious to none.

In the last number of this Journal we referred to a letter written, printed, and since published, by Mr. George Vaile. We spoke of it as a formidable looking article, and another look at it has not changed our opinion. Addressing himself to the Electors of the Province of Auckland, Mr. Vaile assures them that during the late contest for the Superindency there were thirty-seven polling stations, at most of which, as well as in other places, the children of both sexes are growing up in ignorance, being without a teacher or the simplest forms of instruction. The “scheme” of Education proposed by Superintendent Williamson’s Executive he says “cannot meet the necessities of the people,” and “ is adapted rather te keep them in ignorance than to instruct them.”

We again call attention to the Christmas Eestival to be held the night after Chtistmas, (commonly called Boxing Night,) at Mr. Southwell’s New Hall for Dancing, Victoria Street. The charge for tickets is moderate, and all the arrangements will be under the direction of Mr. 8., whose former Ball gave satisfaction even to the fastidious in such matters.