CHRISTCHURCH.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2605, 15 May 1877, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH.

Monday.

Tbo Times says:—"Wo understand Messrs. Beattie, llaylee, and Hos!(in;\ proprietors of the Theatre lloyal here, be. ye commenced au action for libel against the Licensed Victuallers' Gazelle, iv consequence of a paragraph which appeared in the last issue of that journal reflecting very severely on the nature of the theatre building and management.

A conference on educational matters has been called by the Teachers' Association, and largely attended by school teachers, members of school committees, and ministers. The members of the Board of Education sent apologies. After a lengthy discussion the following resolutions were carried:—"That education be free and compulsory, but religious and unsectarian, and supported by a conscience clause." " That no certificate be issued to teachers on examination higher than second class; first class to be attained by success as teacher, and length of service only." " That inspectors be appointed by a central: authority, and one shall be appointed chief inspector, so as to render the system of education uni form throughout the colony." " That it is desirable that inspectors appointed should be chosen from those who baye had experience in tuition." " That it is desirable to take sfeps to form a National Union of teuchei'3." " That no system of tducation would be complete without the establishment of second?, ry middle class schools, where children fi'om public schools can proceed thence to the University."