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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 235, 4 October 1871, Page 2

Use of Foul Language. — The Charleston Herald, in alluding to that portion of the report of the Inspector of Schools which has reference to the use of improper language by children, says : — " In Charleston, every day of the week we hear children not seven years of age, some of them only able to lisp their -words, using the most awful oaths, picked up, doubtless, in or about the public-house bars. A very good way for the police to put somewhat of a stop to this would be to charge the children with using obscene language in the street." From remarks that have appeared in the newspapers in other provinces we fear that this loathsome habit is not confined to Nelson and Charleston, but that it is a common thing for little children all over the colony to curse, and swear, and blaspheme as soon as they are able to talk. This great and growing evil is one that requires instantaneous checking. Schools are liberally provided in this province, and, ere long, will be so throughout the colony, but parents should not lose sight of the fact that there are other educational duties they owe to their children besides the mere sending them to school. Home influence, and home example are important items in the education of the young, and, if properly and carefully used, would go far towards eradicate the evil of which we now have only too great cause to complain. Parliamentary Gossip. — The following telegrams, which have not reached us from any other source, appeared in the Grey River Argus of Monday last, having been forwarded from Wellington by the correspondent of that journal : — The Governmenthave adopted the recommendation of the Goldfielda Committee regarding goldfields water supply, by loans to companies. — There -will be no opposition to the Brunner and Greymouth Railway, the cost of which will not be locally charged, and the money will bo advanced to assist in opening the coal mines. — Mr. Harrison intends moving that that portion of the Middle Island Railway Fund which has accumulated for Nelson Province be expended on making a main road up the Grey Valley. — The Education Bill is passing slowly through Committee, but there are doubts as to its passing this seesion. — It is quite understood that the Hon. John Hall has joined the Ministry as Public Works Minister. — There is much speculation as to the appointment of the members of the Board of Works. It

is to consist of five members, who are not to be prevented from holding seats in, the House. It is expected that there will be one for the North Island, and four for the Middle Island, which will be composed of members from the part of the country where the large works are projected.