TO THE EDITOB. -" Sm, —The arguments used by Mr Adam D. Johnston in his criticism of your leader on thiis^ subject are entirely beside the point. TheTlSls?* 5* tiou at issue is not whether the act should have entrusted the appointment of teachers to the board, but whether, since, as Mr Johnston bim self admits, the appointment is by the act made the duty of the board, it is a proper thing for the board to delegate this duty to the com mittee. Mr Johnston as good as says that if he were a member of the board he would be in favour of appointments,being the "right »*>t»"'* privilege" of the committees. No doubt'this * would be an eaßy way for the' present members gaining popularity with the committees, and bo securing their re-election; bat it is to the credit of the majority of the board that, although they must have been perfectly well aware of this, they still voted against Mr M'Kenzie's motion, because their duty was clear. If I am not mistaken, your critic, Mr John ston, has been on at least three occasions a can didate for a seat on the board, but hitherto the committees have not appreciated his merits at; their full value. Perhaps, however, Mr Johnston contemplates another attempt; and aB Mr Johnston warns the members of the board that; the committees may use their light and privilege of electing members of the board by ostracising those members who so far forget themselves as not to keep the fear of the committees before their eyes, it is perfectly fair to infer that Mr Johnston wishes the committees to understand that, if elected, he would always lie mindful of their rights and privileges.—l am, &0., Dunedin, Julyl. DiDTMUS.
