SCHOOL CADETS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 8958, 25 October 1907, Page 3

SCHOOL CADETS.

I'ress Association WflLMNoroN, October 2-1. A matte* of considerable interest and importance cutne before the Education Board to-day. Mr Erslane, assistant teacher at the Terrace School, Wellington, resigned the captaincy of tho school cadets. He was prepared to continue drilling the boys and supervising their shooting, but objected to having to attend cercmionirtl parades. Mr McMurray, headmaster, wrote to the Board supporting Mr Erskinc's application to be relieved of the captaincy. Tho question arose as to what jurisdiction the Board has in such a matter. The general opinion was that the Board had power to insist upon au assistant master carriyng out tho duties of captain of cadets, including the charge of cadets at parades. It was decided to write a carefully sudied letter to Mr Erskine, pointing out the view taken by the Board. Tho Education Board to-day considered tho Department's offer of a subsidy towards miniature rifle ranges. It was decided to suggest tho advisability of importing subtarget machines, in lieu of instruction by miniature rifle ranges. ]