NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.
Press Association, Dunedin, July 15. Mr S. S. Cameron, who came from Mel bourne as abattoir inspector, has resigned, having received a similar position from the Victorian Government. Chbistouubch, July 15. The Education Board has decided to ask the Government for a grant of £2OO tor a workshop for technical instruction in the Normal School. , The Canterbury branch of the Institute of Accountants has passed a resolution in reference to a Bill introduced by Mr Millar, protesting against any legislation which would prohibit members of the In stitute who bavo specially qualified them selves to perform duties of auditors to public companies from practising in that capacity. Auckland, July 15. The Papafcura Hotel, of which MrMedus is licensee, was burned down yesterday. Tho building was insured for .£6OO in tho Imperial office and the stock and furniture for £-100 in tho North British office. The house was owned by Mr Moss Davis. There is a prospect of the sugar-beot industry being started in the Waikato. Gaffney, the escaped prisoner from New South Wales, has been taken back by the Anglian. Timabu, July 15. Mr Moss Jonas, well known as Mayor of the Borough, and member of the Harbour Board, is likely to be a candidate for Timam at the general election. A depu tation has promised him powerful support.
THRASHING OF GIRLS IN SCHOOL.
f'y Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, July 15. At a mooting of tho Education Board, strong exception was taken by members to tho thrashing of girls before boys, and staking children about tho head; and it •was resolved to frame a now regulation more stringent than the present one.
HOUSE AND COUNCIL.
