We feel that we have devoted a great deal more time and space to this precious pamphlet than it deserves; but we have done so in the hope that, by bringing the wrong way of discussing this question prominently before the public, we may induce those who are interested ip, it to discuss it in the right way. * "WhlSi they do, they will receive the amplest consi deration at our hands...
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Kaiapoi Rboa__a.—A suggestion has been made to hold this regatta on December 16th, but it is thought that there is not time to arrange for the same, and it will have to stand over till later in the season.
Thb Dbtjids.—ln consequence of the email attendance at the meeting held at Gaynor's Hotel, Amberley, on Saturday evening, it was deoided to adjourn until Tuesday, when the date for the opening of the Hope of Amberley Lodge will be deoided on. Ashxbz SoHOO-.-—This sohool, which has been -closed during the last fortnight on ac count of diphtheria in the distriot, was re opened yesterday. As the day of re-opening did not seem to be generally known in the district the attendance was very small. ". Gobbd by A. Cow.—On Monday Mrs Hill, wife of Mr T. Hill, milkman, Kaiapoi, while in the paddock was rushed by one of the oows, and before her cries brought a neighbor to her assistance the animal had torn her clothes and shaken her very much. Dr. Burrows was sent for, and attended to her bruises, whioh it is fortunate were ef a super ficial character.
