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Evening Star, Issue 20132, 23 March 1929, Page 2

The president of the South .Island Federation of School Committees’ Associations (Mr W. Gibb, Timaru) yes ter day despatched the following telegram to the Canterbury and Otago Kill cation Hoards (says a .Press Association telegram) “ South Island Federation of School Committees sliongly urges your board to protest against any interference in the primary school system until the new- syllabus lias been tried out. There is very considerable feeling against junior high schools, .and the federation contends Hint the primary staff should have an opportunity to prove .that the new curriculum will successfully bridge the gap between the old system and the secondary schools.” In the middle of the night came the •sound of someone moving downstairs. “George,” said Airs Timson, “there’s a burglar in the house.” “ Nonsense!” retorted George. “ George,” said Airs Timson, witheringly, “ don’t tell mo you avo afraid to face him.” “ Afraid?” came the dubious answer. “Of course not! But you know how I detest meeting perfect strangers l’t