KIHIKIHI NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1897, 2 September 1884, Page 3

KIHIKIHI NEWS.

bCIIOOL AFFAIRS, Thi: local school committee have pointed out to the Board of Education the urgent necessity of having a permanent school teacher appointed, as the present master is only temporarily appointed. The committee regret that their choice, which fell on Mr Collier, was not gratified as he was selected by another committee. This committee have requested that the names of competent teachers should be submitted to them, so that they may select one. Many of the parents have discontinued sending their children to the school owing to the fact that as yet no permanent teacher has been appointed. They look upon it as next to useless sending the children to the school, as they consider they derive no benefit, is the constant change of masters prevents the education of the pupils processing as it would under a permanent master. It is a great pity that the board has not appointed someone permanently, for it is utterly impossible for children to get on under so many changes of masteis. Talking of school matters reminds me of the coming election of a a member of the board to fill the place of | one who has retired. Professor Tucker is the most popular candidate of the two who seek election, and certainly his pro- ! fessional training eminently fits him for the position. With his large experience he should be able to legislate intelligently on school matters. It will be necessary for the various committees to send in their voting papers before the 6th inst. As this is a matter of great importance to those who take an interest in such matters, it is to be hoped it will not be on ci looked.

LAIvD COURT. All the c\ irlence iv the Maungatautari case was completed on Thursday last, and the court stands adjourned till next Thursday, when judgment will be given. A very large number of natives are expected to be in attendance, as a great deal of interest has been evinced among them m this case, which is the most important that has been investigated in Waikato. In the claimant's case only two witness were examined, namely, Tupotahi and Rewi. This may not, however, finish the business of the court, as the sub-di visions and succession claims may have to be decided upon. — (Own Correspondent.)

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