Dr Wallis made a strong speech against the Bill, characterising secularism as j fanaticism. Why should not existing t schools be .subsidised ? Why not take j advantage of the religious denomination as ! allies in fighting against ignorance. Sec j ularists were more afraid of the Pnble than j a certain personage of holy water. In that j respect they beat the devil,because even he could quote scripture. He accused Mr | Lusk of exaggerating the value of the I Auckland Act. He ■would move some day for a return of the old men who had been dragged to gaol for non-payment of the rate. Tf the Auckland Star was to be j believed education had been a very profitable business for Mr Lusk. In con -1 elusion Dr Wallis drew an allegorical picture of a secular school, to which came a Scandinavian,red with war,asking admis sion. The reply was "go hence, you bloody murderer." (Sensation). Then the Moham medan, with one arm round a houri. He was admitted; then various heathens, who were all admitted ; last, meek-eyed Chris tianity, bearing peace and plenty. She was not admitted. He concluded amidst cheers. The Auckland " Star" in the House. After the usual adjournment, Mr J. S Macfarlane appearad in spectacles, with the Auckland EVENING Stab in his hand, and said lie would be able to shew that Mr Lusk's eulogisms on the Auckland Act were not strictly justified by facts. Mr Lusk was Chairman of the Auckland Education Board, and partner of Mr Beale, who is solicitor to the Board. Mr Macfarlane proceeded to read the Star article : at the words "£4-11 in debt," the House was covulsed with laughter.
