THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 51, 27 October 1914, Page 2

THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

[Pub Puebs Association.] Wellington, October 26

Ou the Education Committee resuming this afternoon, in reply to further questions by Bishop Cleary, Canon Garland said the acceptance by the Government of Catholic School certificates did not make such schools national. Ho did not question the good work tiro Catholic schools were doing. He thought it would be a good thing if Catholic children were allowed to read the Houay biblo in schools. If Bishop Oleary would agree to that as a solution of the difficulty, he would pledge himself to do all in his power to get his league to accept the solution. On the subject of a conference to discuss this question, he was of opinion that those who desire the conference should invito it and state its terms. He would consider an invitation to an open conference. The letter sent by the Catholic federation did not amount to an invitation. In reply to Bishop Cleary, Professor Hunter said he knew of no atheists prominently connected with the National Schools Defence League. It liadmo alliance with the Catholic Federation. Mr Bates, after argument, examined Canon Garland on his experience of giving scripture lessons in Australia. The sittings of the committee for the purpose,of taking evidence then closed.