RANGITATA TROUBLES AGAIN !

Temuka Leader, Issue 1703, 25 February 1888, Page 2

RANGITATA TROUBLES AGAIN !

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l should not attempted to reply to the convincing and grammatical letter of J. M. Haughton, Esquire, My Lord Head Commissioner of Kangitata South School, only for a sentence where he explains that he has been absent from regions of civilisation —and, I think, your readers will agree with his assertion of being so long uncivilised when His Lordship, at the instigation of others, uses his authority of Commissioner to condemn a teacher without asking for any explanation, or hearing both sides of the dispute. Can His Lordship publicly answer the following questions ? 1, Did His Lordship call a meeting of only half the householders to hear charges made against the master? 2. Is it true that at this meeting only four householders voted for the master’s dismissal, and amongst them neither of the Commissioners ? 3. Is it true that His Lordship never asked the master for his explanation of the charges brought against him, but sent the resolution carried by four householders to the Board of Education as the decision of the householders of South Eangitata? Surely, I have work to do nearer than Ireland, Mr Editor.

In conclusion, I would most humbly advise His Lordship for the remaining brief period he is in authority (for_ I can assure Him on the word of a white man that he will never ha elevated in the same manner again)—whether it is in jumping on a schoolmaster, writing letters to the Press, conducting school affairs, or the more important business of minding his own affairs—always to paddle his own canoe, and not be guided by others, who only laugh when they think they have a pliable tool. —1 am, etc., The Peacemaker.

[Friend be calm. It is not consistent with the holy attributes _of a peacemaker to fly off the handle into a passion like this. Draw it mild! — The Editor ]