The Wairarapa Daily. FEIDAY, MAY 25, 1883. EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1387, 25 May 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FEIDAY, MAY 25, 1883. EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

We have before us the school records of the Wellington Provincial District for two periods, the one under the Provincial system, the other under the General. Government: regime. The formeriß for 1866,, and the latter for 1880. During the fourteen years which elapsed between these two dates the populationtrebled, but the number of children attending our public schools increased tenfold, and this almost marvelous multiplication is a striking proof of the way that the existing Act, •with all its deficiencies, has done its work. In 1866 there were but thirty schools in what are now the Wellington and Wangaiiui Board Districts; In 1880 there were 106. In the former year there were but 1,033 children on the, rolls,, while in the latter there were 10,635. In the Wairarapa district tfio number of schools in 1866 was «ev«j l .in ; lßßo...it was twenty-one. seven schools, which existed seventeen years ago, and which are still in operation, is,very' satisfactory. In 1866 their roll numbers,werevas follows '.r~ Featherston, 15; Tauherenikau, 20; Groytown, 43>;; Mproa, 16; Carterton, 43; Masterton,;li; Upper Plain, 11 Inlßßo the numbers were: Featherston, 135; Tauherenikau, the. original; 30; Moroaj (now Kaitara) 45; Greytown, 223;. Carterton, 274; Masterton, 382; amLTJpper Plain, 82.-, The. interest of these statistics lies, first, in the great increase of population within a 3horfc period of 14- years; and secdndly, in the establishment of a superior'and effective educational systenv in place of an inferior'and inefficient one. Among the. weak points of the Pr#}cial 'system, was its Culpable 1 neglect in making provision for common schools. It was a great day for educations when: the General Government took, over the schools in the Wellington Provincial District, and "the neglected children'fell into the hands of the "Wellington andWanganui Boards. In the old days, probably not one child in four sschool age obtained instruction; how we may.fairly,estimate that at least three out of four are being taught.., .What our; progress is likely to beduring the succeeding fourteen, years, and what the statistics of 'attendance willbe lii 1894, is .a mere matter of conjecture. It is, however,, humanly-. speaking, ■: impossible to maintain the rate of progress made between the years 1866-80.

The popular winter evening readings are to be again started in Greytown, The fint')toMe;place|oD Monday' evening DMt.

iThe Masterton Debating Society die- , odds County Governmeat'this.evening. ■ i ;•: Meßflrs,io,i?eß & lorns sell at 2 p,m, toproduce. ■.*£;;s : iMr^f. JPreethj we; regret'..l6 learn, ' ?> •; MeiflriiLowefl & lorni annbunosi "their : neit stock tali) for Wednesday, May 80th, at one o'clock. Wo direot attention to the advertise, menf in another column of the dole-street ladies'' Boarding and Day : School, of which Miss Dunne is principal: ; '] The Egyptian War ; Exhibition iB announced for Monday night at the Theatre Eoyal. As "an additional attraction, every visitor to the show is promised a prosent. Tenders are invited by the Wellington Eduoation Board for the erection of school' Buildings at Kattoke and Park I Vale. Specifications; for the Park Valo sohool may be seen at Mr R.Fairbrother's store at Carterton. ■ The Committee of; the Greytown Philh'arninnio' Society'held a meeting on Tuesday evening, whon it -was resolved to ball a special meeting of the members to consider the advisability of winding up the, Society . ;. The Wellington amateurs were received last evening in the .Theatre Royal, Masterton, by an audience which must have been a compliment to them and a satisfaction to Mr G.. Coker, the enterprising lessee, who arranged their visit to Masterton, iPart I opened with a Salpn d'Etuiopo in which the use of burnt cork, excepting with respect to the comer men. was judioiously dispensed with;' The said corner men were very perfect in their parte and succeeded well with local hits and time honored witticisms. The first solo, " Leaf by Leaf," was given by Mr C. J. Edwardß, who possesses a beautiful voice, and who, in the second .part, was very effective with " My Sweetheart when a Boy." Sam Benson followed with a comic ditty " You should see my Sarah," but his voice v,as hardly strong enough to roach the gods and csnsequently it was soarcely as successful as ft deserved to be. In his socoud and character Bong " The Lodger's Come." This amateur evidently marked the want of appreciation on the part of the house, for ho-retired from the Btarr.o before he completed it and refused a kindly request for an encore. MrW. Widdop gave a very goodsong," Drifting with the Tide," which was Blightly marred by a somewhat too loud orobestral accompaniment, The same uentleman gave with oqual felicity "The Gallant* of England," and deserved well the plaudits he obtained. Mr J; W. Hill sung ''Sweet Genevieve" with taste and expression, and was followed by Mr 0. Leon with a really good comio Bong, "Manders 'Menagerie." " Dorkin'e Night" by Mr E. J. Hill came next, and was perhaps the gem of the programme: this amateur possessing a remarkably fine voice, In the second part a violincelto solo by Herr Gumprich was somewhat spoiled by a rain accompaniment on the iron root of the building Mr G. Rivers Alpress was more fortunate with his violin selo,. which displayed to advantage hie well-known skill'in handling the bow. His performancejwai loudly encored. and highly appreciated. The second part closed with Biumenthals, beautiful ballad," My Queen," which was finely rendered by that capable vocalist, Mr E, J. Hill. After a very short interval the curtain rose to the original burlesque V The Very Witty Divings," an amusing medley oomposed by Mr Bridges of Carterton, studded with local songs and local hits, and crowded with the customary outrageous puns. peculiar to such pieces, In this the greatest part of the work fell on Mr.Mortis Fox, a clever amateur aotor, who, enacted his part of" Tom Malinger, a digger," and who also contributed a highly successful local song, and an amusing showman's piece graphically illustrated with mar vellous sketches, Mr 0, Leon almost divided honors with him by the humor with which he delineated the character of " Fitz Gushington Chaunter," an ex-Go-vernment building clerk, he too scored well with a local song replete with , "happy hits." Mr Sam Benson as "Michael Hardbake," was also very entertaining, and contributed his full share to the fun of the piece, and Mr J. W. Hill sustained with ability the role of i "Lorrie Spooner," awould-be digger. Cecil Riverton as "Nancy" was, as this actor always is, a marked sucoess. The ' make up was faultless, and. the singing and acting almost beyond an amateur range, The strength of the company lay I to a considerable degree iu the excellence ; of the orchestra. The music from first to last was a decided treat, and more than , satisfied the anticipations of the public Considering the state of the weather the '' audience was the largest one which any Amateur Company has yet obtained in this town.' ■■ (i ■ Important notice! Reliable information!! Interesting to the general public 111 1 —o>. W. Schroder, of the Hall of Corn- . merce, while thanking his many customers ; for past favors, begs to notify that a direct consignment of Gentlemen's Clothing suitable for the present severe season has just been opened up .at tho Hall of Commerce, and marked off at very low 1 prices, consisting of .'-350 Men's Heavy Tweed Suits, selling at 27s 6d, remarkably ■ good value, worth 6,?5.6dj 75 Boy's Knicker Suits, with belts, selling from : 7s ,■ lid the complete suit; 650 Boy's and Youths' Heavy Tweed Trousers Suite, selling at 28s, worth 37s Cd; 50 Gentlemen's Tweed Waterproof Coats, all sizes, ranging in price froml9s Gd each to £i i 4s, guaranteed rainproof; 36Boy's and Youths' Winter Overcoats, very cheap;, Inspection invited by G. W, Schroder, at the Hall of Commeree.T-jAnvT,] : : . L, J, Hooper opening ; their second shipments, of winter.goods in every department,., The shipments have beon well and carefully, selected, superior in quality, and of the newest textures and designs, and owing to the continued de- ; pression in the Home markets, being bought for cash, they are very much better in value than at any other period. . The new goods now being opened consist of Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing, Ladies' and Girls' Hats, Mdlinery, Bonnets, Seal, Velvet, Flush and Beaver Turbans, Ladies' and Girls' Jackets, Mantles, Paletots, Four-in-hand Jackets, Newmarket Ulsters, Hooded Ulsters, Four-in-hand Ulsters, Winter Hosiery, ' Costumes and Skirts, Blankets, Flannels, ; Dress Goodsj Velvets, ; Plushes, Velveteens, Sheetings, Shawls, Stays, and Underclothing, We invite heads of , families and our.friends generally to come. and-iiißpeofc our stock before pur-; ohaaing elsewhere.. We offer as good value as any houße in New Zealand, and our goods are all new and of sterling quality. . Particulars in future issue of tbis paper. Remember the address is— L, J. Hooper'& Co., Bbn Marohe'.-ADVT. Seasonable words are like seasonable goods—always beneficial and very useful, The man that.would openly defy the'elemita and ruin- his constitution is guilty of gross ignorance, Within the last throe months numerous severe maladies have been traced direct to the want . .of suitable clothing. How very easy it is to provide against all ihia by .calling on G. W. Sohrodeb, oftheHall of Commerce. He can furnish you with a good, strong, well-made suit of clothes for 275. 6dJ Woollen under-garments direct from the Manufactory, consisting of woollen pants shirts, and Bocks, together with an over coat, which for quality and price'arb hot to be equalled in New jfJealand.-Apv?.

. The Caatlepoint Board gives "notice in another column of its intention to levy a halfpenny rate for the current year, i, /, . The sentence of death passed on Phoebe: Veitoh for child murder at Wanganui, haibeen commuted to penal servitude for life. : ;-■'.■.. .■.;.:.. ■;,■:; The Carterton Volunteer Ball passedoff successfully last evening between 60 and 70 Couples being presont, Dancing was kept up .till 3 o'clock this morning, The-first. Winter Eyening's Entertainment to be held in the Carterton Institute on Wednesday evening last was postponed on account of tho wet weather. ; A special summoned meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall, Masterton, on Wednesday evening, for tho purpose of presenting silver medals to Bros. R. M, Galloway and R. Donald. The meeting was well attended. The medals which were given in recognition of the past servioes of these gentlemen as Treasurers, were presented by the Chief Ranger, and the compliment was acknowledged in suitable terms by the recipients. After the meeting the members adjourned to Bro. Galloway's house and spent a convivial hour in honor of the event, ; Tho annual meeting of members of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Soqiety is convened for Monday evening next at the Council Chambers at seven o'clook punctually, The. business is to reoeive report and balance sheet and eleot offioere, Wo understand the Society is now in a very flourishing state, having paid off all liabilities and possessing a crodit balance of over £6. This result rauflt prove extremely gratifying to members and also to those of the general public who take an interest in the affairs of the Society. Their thanks are mainly due to the energetic President, Mr W. Everett, for the present condition of the institution. The Masterton Volunteer Band held a ball last evening in the upper room of the Institute, which proved a very enjoyable affair. There were not a largo number present, but still sufficient to make a very comfortable party, 'whibh tripped the hours away pleasantly to the music of the band. Mr Harrison acted efficiently as M.0., and Mr Clayson catered in his usual satisfactory manner,.