The Inspector of Schools.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 54, 1 August 1890, Page 2

The Inspector of Schools.

At the next monthly meeting, of the Education Board on Tuesday next, the Board will perform one of its most important functions —viz., the appointment of a gentleman to the combined offices of inspector and secretary. The resignation of Mr Hodgson leaves a gap difficult ,to fill. With hia long experience, with his just contempt , for such hindrances to real education as per centages the ' Marlborough public generally must acknowledge his cessation of visits to this district as a distinct loss. As we pointed out before, we trust that , whoever may be; appointed, he may be one who lias gone through the heat and toil of the day as a primary school teacher. We go .further, and say, that if there U to be found among the teachers of Marlborough one with the, necessaryqualifications for-the post, - upon him tne. appointment should be conferred. There are very few luoratiye appointments in the Board’s gift, and long and faithful service, coupled with the heedful qualifications, should have, its reward. We feel sure the members of the Board, in making the appointment, will realise the great responsibility imposed upon theih, and we only trust that matters educational in Marlborough will progress as pleasantly in the future as in the past. From an intimate knowledge ,of other educational districts and teachers, we assert; fearlessly that the new inspector will find that the ■ education imparted in the large majority of the schools of this province is quite equal to that in other parts of New Zealand. Marlborough ;has more than held its own with Nelson, and would hot be afraid to compete educationally with any other province.