LOCAL STATE SCHOOL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1635, 9 November 1916, Page 3

LOCAL STATE SCHOOL.

VISIT BY AIR. A. AY. HOGG. Mr A. AV. Hogg. ex-AI.P. and Cabinet Minister, is on a visit to Eoxlon. On Tuesday, accompanied by (lie Chairman of Committee, Air Hogg visited the local State school and delivered a very wholesome address to the pupils of the upper standards. In introducing Mr Hogg to the scholars, Air Ilornhlow referred to Air Hogg's career both as a journalist and statesman. He said the struggling settlers thro-

nghont the Dominion had never had a liner champion, and many successful small farmers in die Wairarapa could trace their success to his advocacy of State aid and closei; set dement. The present day prosperity of some of the towns in the Wairarapa was due in no small measure to Mr Hogg’s foresight and unselfish work. He had given the best of his life and talents to the Stale. In educational matters he was known throughout the country, and for 30 odd years he had been a member of the Wellington Education Board, and was still a valuable member of that important body. His life should prove an inspiration to every boy. Mr Hogg held the close attention of the scholars in an address lasting about 20 minutes. He contrasted the difference between wealth and education in simple language. He spoke of the dillicullies which beset their paths, and urged thorn not to bo downhearted because others could do bolter. There were no two blades of gras* alike, and no two children had the same mental capacity. Each child had a talent which, like the diamond tirsi discovered, required special treatment and a good deal of friction before its beauty and usefulness were developed. Education was the means of developing latent talents. They should each determine to 1)01(0/- the task of yesterday and determine to win through in spile of disappointments and discouragements. Mr Hogg’s remarks were keenly appreciated by the scholars, judging by the prolonged applause. Mr Jackson, head teacher, in thanking- Mr Hogg, on behalf of the children, said (lie address was particularly appropriate at the present timy, in view of the coming examinations. Mr Hogg then inspected the class rooms and gardens, and expressed both pleasure and surprise at the school environment.