INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2213, 30 March 1881, Page 3

INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the committee was held last evening, at which several matters of routine were dealt with. Afterwards a general meeting of members was held.

The President reported the establishment of a pickle manufactory by Mr A. H. Maclean in Christchurch, and called attention to the samples of the various kinds exhibited in the room, which were beautifully got up, and of splendid quality. In connection with the pickle industry he stated that inquiries had been made as to the possibility of making glass bottles, for which Mr Maclean was prepared to give a largo order, Mr Ingram had submitted a sample of silver sand for glass making, which had been analysed and reported to bo of very superior quality, and could be obtained in unlimited quantity. It was resolved to advertise in the papers calling attention to tho opening which exists here for glass manufacture, Tho committee brought up a report as fallows:—

Tha Chairman, Local Industries Association, Sir—The committee appointed by you to consider a science and art scheme for this colony have the honor to report as follows—l. The formation of a Government science and art scheme in New Zealand is eminently desirable. 2. Such scheme should be in close connection with existing Government schools, and should make provision for evening classes for both sexes. 3. The science subjects to bo taught should bo—(a) Theoretical and Practical Mechanics, (b) Physics, (o) Chemistry, (d) Biology, (e) Geology. 4. After the establishment of the scheme, and so soon as circumstances would warrant, there should be an expansion of each subject. 5. Existing school buildings should be utilised. 6. The several Education Boards and School District Committees should undertake local management. 7. Fees should be required from all pupils attending any class or classes. 8. Pecuniary aid should be given by the Government, upon the basis of results. 9. State medals and other awards should be given on examination. 10. Teachers should be chosen (1) from amongst Government teachers, or other persons, subject in all cases to examination in the special subject or subjects to be undertaken ; (2) professional staffs ; (3) specialists. 11. Examination papers should be set (1) by professors, (2) by specialists. 12. Examinations should be conducted under tho immed.ate supervision of members of Education Boards or of school committees. In connection with tho art department tho following recommendations are made:— 1. Schools of Art, where in existence, should be placed in connection with the State science and art scheme. 2. Subjects or divisions should include practical geometry, linear perspective, freehand drawing, model drawing, principles of design, drawing for carpenters, drawing for builders, drawing for machinists, Ac., Ac. 3. Grade certificates, medals, Ac., should be granted. On the motion of Mr Hall, seconded by Professor Bickerton, tho report was adopted, and tho committee were requested to bring the same before the Minister of Education. This concluded the business.