Great Men, and their uses.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 11 March 1890, Page 2

Great Men, and their uses.

tnere ig hope that our system of education will yet receive attention this next session. Mv Bryce has had his say, and is in favour of making the free education stop at the fourth standard. "We have so often stated our opiuiou ou this question, that j we need now only say, that we have been of this opinion for years, and hail with pleasure the enlistment of such a steadfast representative. After Mr. Bryee's speech we looked forward to something being done, as he is a gentleman who hangs to his opinion like a bull dog on a beast, aHd as he bids to be again in the foremost ranks in the House, his views are bound to be embodied in some Act of Parliament. We have however the good fortune to have another backer, in the person of His Excellency the Governor^ who has stated' that he thought V thorough knowledge of the fourth standard was all that was necessary to enable any children to make their way in the world. His Excel ency may be a good authori y, or lie may not be, but his simple statement .will bo of immense service to those who have (Mideavourod to lead' the public to view .th.o disastrous expense they hare been at, to secure so little. -The wisest of men may preach, and no notice may be taken of him, but let some " great " man talk and all will accopt hia words for facts. Wo therefore trust that this mere utterance of an opinion, for apparently it is no till ng else, will prevail wi th the parents sufficient for them f move their representatives, and that the great bugbear of " the danger of interferinj? with tin present, system " will be knocked on the head. The facts are. as we have so often stated, that unless something is soon dine, the cost will ruin us, and then no portion of the system will be left. It is wise to move whilst we can, and parents should ask questions of their members when they address the electors b fore the next meeting of the House