LOCAL EDUCATION COMMITTEES.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 138, 11 June 1872, Page 2

LOCAL EDUCATION COMMITTEES.

u The election of five members for the Local Committee of Education for the town took place ou Saturday, at noon. The retiring members who were eligible for re-election, were Messrs. Wigzell, D. Burns, Luckie, and Percy. There was also an additional vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Drew. The chair having been taken by Mr. C. L. McLeaD, Mr. Luckie stated that as he found his other duties would prevent his attending the meetings of the committee, ho did not intend to offer himself for reelection; but before retiring, he wished to call tbo attention of the ratepayers to a resolution passed at the la.t meeting of the committee, and which he fully endorsed, viz : — That the cordial tiianks of the Committee be voted to Mr. W. Wig-zc-ll for his kindaess in acting as Secretary, and for tbe efficient manner in which he had performed the duties of the office during the past year." The ratepayers present were then called upon by the chairman to propose candidates for election, when Mr. J. C. Richmond proposed Mr. W. Wigzell, aud in doing so wished to state that he fully agreed with the resolution of the Committee just read by Mr. Luckie, as he had always found Mr. Wiozell a most valuahle and painstaking member of the Committee. Seconded hy Mr. Blick. Mr. Luckie proposed Mr. Henry, who was seconded by Mr. Webb, who said that while he was sure that all most cheerfully paid the education rates, yet there was a eeneral feeling that there was a sore place, a weak point in the working of the Act. He alluded to tbe number of children who were to be seen running about like little savages, robbing gardens and orchards, and, on the whole, demeaning themselves like young devils. He thought there should be an expression of opinion as to the desirability of establishing a compulsory, system of education. School opportunities were plentiful and it should be seen that they were taken advantage of. Mr. D. Grant proposed Mr. D. Burns, and, in doing so, said that he fully agreed with what had fallen from Mr. Webb. It was a great social duty tbat devolved upon the people, to see that the children who were growing up among them were educated so as to fife them to take any position in life. Mr. J. H. Levien seconded the nomination. Mr. John Percy was proposed by Mr. R. Burn, and seconded by Mr. Everett. Mr. M. Webster was proposed by Mr. Everett, and seconded by Mr. Levestam. Mr. R. Burn was proposed by Mr: Pollock, and seconded by Mr. Atkinson. Mr. G. Lightband was proposed by Mr. Blick, and seconded by Mr. Usher. Mr. R. Lucas sen. was proposed by Mr. McEachen, and seconded by Mr. Crisp. A show of hands was then called for, it being understood _ that the lowest on the list of those elected should take the place of Mr. Drew for one year, tbe others being elected for two years as usual, The following was the result : — Wigzell 42 R. Burn ... 34 D. Burns 32 M. Webster 31 J.Percy R0 J.Henry 27 R. Lucas 16 G Lightband 12 Messrs. Wigzell, R. Burn, D. Burns, Webster, and Percy having been declared elected, the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.