WINTER SCHOOL

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1922, Page 1

WINTER SCHOOL

FOR FARMERS AND TEACHERS.

TOWN HALL, HOKITIKA. PROPOSED SYLLABUS AND TIMETABLE. (Director —Professor J. Shelley.) (.Secretary—ll. Helshaw, M.A.) MONRAY, MAY 15th, 1922. 10 a.m.—Official opening. 10.30 to 11.30 a.m.—Lecture : “The General Outlook in Education,” Prof. J. Shelley. 11.30 a.in. and 12.30 p.m.—“ Rural Education and Rural Citizenship,” H. Belshnw, M.A. i

•_> pm.—visit Hokitika Racecourse to observe drainage and inspect terrace lands; informal discussion on drainage problems. 7.15 p.m.—Popular lecture, “ Modern

Drama,” Prof. Sliclley. 8.30 p.m.—Supper and informal entertainment; students and lecturers the quests uf Mr Vi. Jeffries. TUESDAY, MAY 16111, 1922. 9.30 a .in. to 10.30 a.m.—“ The Economics of Dairying,” H. Belslmw, M.A. Teachers’ class, “Modern , Tendencies in Education,” Prof. J. Shelley. 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.—Lecture, “The Economic Prospect,” Prof. •!. B. Condlill’e. 11.30 a.m. to 12.39 a.m.—-Class Discussions. 1.30 p.m. —Departure for Kokatahi Show. Lecture, “Cattle,” Mr J. Stafford, M.JLC.V.S. ; to he followed by demonstration and. judging of points of dairy stock. Evening—Popular lecture at Kokatahi by Prof. Shelley. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17th, 1922. 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.—Farmers, “The Feeding of Milch Cows,” Mr J. DGarnett, 11. Sc. in Agriculture. Teachers, “ Modern Tendencies in Education,” Prof. .1. Shelley.' 10.30 a.m. ' to 11.30 a.m. —Lecture, “ Practice and Science of Agriculture,” Mr N. P. Neal, 11. Ag. 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.—Class Discussions., 1.30 p.m.—Depart for Lake Kanieri. 7.13 p.ip.—lllustrated lecture, “ England in the Middle Ages,” Prof. .1. lh C’ondliffo. 8..J5 p.m.—Visit Chrysanthemum Show. THURSDAY, MAY 18th, 1922. 9.30 a.m.. to 10.30 -Alt .in. —Farmers, “Pasture Classes,” X. P. Neal, 11. Ag. Teachers, “Modern Tendencies in Education.” Prof. M. Shelley. 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Lecture, “ Scientific Principles of StockBreeding,” Mr J. Stafford, M.P.C.V.S. 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m—Class Discussions. . . 2 p.m—Visit Arahura, Judging of I'ield Crops ; Demonstration with Cattle, by Mr J. Stafford, M.11.C.V.5. 7.30 p.m—lllustrated lecture, “ Shakespeare in the Theatre,” Prof. J. Shelley. FRIDAY, MAY 19th, 1922. 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m— Farmers, “.Diseases of Stock,” Mr J- Stafford, M.H.CVN -S. Teachers, “Modern Tendencies in Educatiop,” Prof. J. Shelby. 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. —Lecture, “Science and Dairying,” Mr J. B. Garnett, 11. Sc. 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m—Class Discussions. •2 p.m—Visit river flat to observe cleaving and pastures, and Kimu Flat "dredge. 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m—lllustrated lecture. “The Scenery or Westland, Dr. E. Teieholinaun. After the lecture, the students and teachers will he the guests of the Westland A. and P. Association. SATURDAY, MAY 291 h, 1922. Programme of lecture and discussion to he "arranged according to the desiro ufAhe classes,