STATE SCHOOL ELECTION.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 24 June 1901, Page 3

STATE SCHOOL ELECTION.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—ln your issue of the 20th instant I read a letter headed " School Committees," and signed by George Mark, of Dobson, in which he asks some questions relating to the action of the chairmen of two school committees—viz., Stillwater and Dobson. At the last meeting of householders to elect committees, the action of the chairmen was quite different.

I Whilst the chairman of the Stillwater Committee refused to accept any further nominations after being declared closed, the chairman of the Dobson Committee accepted others after being declared closed. The question is asked: "Which is right and which is wrong ?" Mr. Editor. Sir, excuse me for saying I think you would not need to study the clauses in the "Government Education Act" many hours to answer the question. I hereby assert that I with other householders was present at the meeting referred to, George Mark was present also, and must be fully aware the charge he lays to the Dobson Chairman is not correct. It was proposed, but objected to by those present, as there were other nominations to follow. Therefore, was not even put to the meeting, and could not be declared closed. When all present were nominated, I was proposed, seconded, put to the meeting, carried unanimously, and declared closed, George Mark dissenting thereto. It was not done as quick as the lightning flash, all being aware of what was done. With respect to some other questions asked — something about a resolution standing on the books for ten months, reading the head teacher's report at a public meeting, a quorum at the previous meetings, and something about a correspondent—l do not quite understand, not knowing to which committee it refers, Stillwater or Dobson. As allusions are not personal assertions, I decline at present to make any reference thereto. But leave to the intelligent Editor to instruct the anxious enquirer as it pleases him. Thanking you Mr. Editor if you will kindly give this publication.—l am, etc., Edward Hill. Dobson, June 21st, 1901.