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stein in that council would never c

der that it could be
tation was continued, and that they

fairly upon trial whils'

unanimously concurred
viously ea

.ssed, that

in the resolution which he had pre-
they would not date the commence-
'orking of the new system until their
tate against it both in the council and

oppone
out of

ceased to

PARKER said that though Mr. Alderman Evans might
sr it presumption in hint to speak on this subject ;
he rode sometimes rough-shod over the council, and
ssessedimmense tact and talent, yet he could claim no ere-
t as! prophet. Within a month he had said that whenever

consid

these bigots and firebrands should appeal to the town, they
might expect a rebuff that would astonish them. An appeal
had been made since then, arid on this question alone, and
proved the feeling of the town was entirely in favour, instead
of being opposed to the new system. The • presence of his
friend Mr. Brassey in the council was a sufficient proof of the
fact. The only inquiry made during the canvass—if canvass
it could be called—in St. Anne's Ward was—" Are you sound
on the school question ?" That was the only test. If Mr.
Evans had come forward and moved a vote of censure upon
the committee, it would have been more candid than thus

g to effect that object by a side-wind ; but, like a wily
general, though defeated by the main body in the centre, be
tollows up his attack upon the right and the left wings. He
affected to think that the inspectors would put all to rights.
Did the town or the council believe that there was anything
wrong ? It would be a stigma both upon the town and the
committee if the motion was assented to. True it was that
the committee had met with great difficulties in carrying out
the plans of the council ; but these had proceeded from the
minority in the council representing the minority of the con-
stituency. The council had been told of some enlightened
men formerly on the committee ; but there were as good men
on it now ; and it was not in accordance with the rules of
decorum or courtesy to upbraid them for an alleged want of
education and intelligence. Where was the gratitude shewn
by the town to the friends of the former system ? All that
could be expelled by the constituency from the council cham-
ber had been expelled. and the few that remained would soon
be obliged to follow. Mr. Alderman Evans knew how this
discussion must end if the question was put to the vote, and.
seeing his position, it would be better for him to withdraw
his motion.

..Ir. BRIGHT had listened with attention to the speech of
Mr. Parker, but had not been able to discover anything
very astonishing in it. As a member of the Church of
England; an unworthy member, as he had been termed by
that gentleman—
.Mr. PARKER.—" I never made use of the expression."
Mr. BRIGHT protested that he was an " unworthy mem-
'r" with as much pertinacity as honest Dogberry prayed hfs
Lo " write him down an ass ;"—launched into adula-
tion of the surpassing talents of Mr. Alderman Evans, whom
he was always proud to follow.

" True as the dial to the sun,
Although it be not shone upon ;"
talked about the Douay Bible, amidst the marked impatience
of the council ;—and sate down, leaving the body, upon which
he had bestowed his tediousness, very much the wiser.
Mr. Alderman EARLE could not really see why this pro-
position should be so strongly objected against. The in-
---tnrs only come to see the wonders of the schools—to
Ilse if praise is due, and censure if the system is in
their opinion bad, Mr. Alderman Bushell—
Mr. BUSHELL disclaimed the honour of that title.
Mr. EARLE.—You look more like an alderman than I do.
The speaker continued—lt was not a common paltry parrot-
like education which they got in the old schools. The
children were not taught to repeat like a gray parrot. In the
new schools how could they wonder if a different state of
things prevailed ? Why they had chosen for their head-
master a man who couldn't write English. He had proved
it. Their press even couldn't defend the appointment of
Stone, but maintained an ominous silence. STANDARD,
Courier, and Mail were all dumb!
Mr. R. V. YATES was prepared to prove that the schools
at present were not conducted under the system laid down
by the. Education Committee. Mr. Stone upsets the system
of the committee. He had made inquiry as to Mr. Stone,
and had got the facts all written down. He had not thought
it desirable at first when the disgraceful conduct of the
Education Committee had turned the great majority of the
children out of the schools to visit them ; but he bad lately
called at them, and inquired as to Stone ; he bad asked one
of the masters, and found that Stone only comes to the
North Corporation School twice a week for a short time.
(Order, question.)
The MAYOR here interfered, and expressed his opinion
that Mr. Yates was out of order, and that the council could
not allow the character of Mr. Stone to be thus attacked
without notice, and upon exparte evidence. .The proper way
would be for Mr. Yates to make a motion upon the subject,
and give the party an opportunity of defendin,, his conduct.
Mr. YATES thought he was speaking immediatelyb to the
question. He was proving that inspection was required, and
had got a great quantity of evidence in his hand.
The MAYOR decided that he could not be permitted to go
on. He could make a direct motion if he chose.
Several members called for the authorities upon which
these charges were made, and upon the name of Mr. Tarff being given up, it was mentioned that the conduct of that
i‘vidtial himself was at present under the consideration of
nmittee.

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