GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4129, 26 September 1883, Page 2

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

»■ Tue Board of Governors of the Auckland Collcgo and Grammar School met yesterday afternoon. Present: Sir G. M. O'Rorke (presiding), Judge Fenton, Rev. Nelson, Colonel Haultain, Messrs Laishloy and Mackechnie. Drawing.—Mr J. C. Trevcthick wrote expressing thanks for appointment as draw-ing-master, and stating that in a few days ho would be ablo to intimate when ho could commenco his duties, which would probably beaboutOctobei-15. In reply to Mr Laishley, it was stated that drawing was not compulsory, but was free to all who chose to learn.

Evening Classes.— Mr C. F. Bourne, Head-master, reported that during last term his classes for chemistry, Latin, and French were not held, in consequence of the prescribed minimum of eight not being readied. For this term tho number of names given in are as follows : Latin, 4 ; French, 1; chemistry, 2 ; mathematics, 13 ; arithmetic, 9. Tho classes for mathematics and arithmetic wero therefore tho only ones in which tho minimum had been reached.

Threo of the students in each of these hold certificates free. The report concluded as follows :—" It is but too evident that the

I opportunity afforded by tho classes is not ; generally appreciated. Possibly a class for drawing, which, after this term, will bo in my power to arrange, might provo more attractive. Perhaps the Board may feel disj—sed to try tho experiment, of lowering tho fees to quite a nominal sum. Tho loss to tho revenues of tho school would in any cass bo inappreciable. I am not, however, sanguino as to tho result. The state of the classes does not seem to me to warrant of giving tho prizes, as contemplated."— In reply to a question, it was stated that the ages of the pupils varied from 17 to 27.— The Chairman said they could not very well keep a French class with one pupil, and a chemistry class with two. —Agreed that tho Head-master bo informed that the Board does not intend to make any alterations in the regulations laid down for the evening classes.

Ponsonby Branch School.—Mr C. F. Bourno reported that ho had frequontly visited the school, and was well satisfied with the results. Somo of the upper boys would have taken good places in tho lowest form but ono in the parent school.—Laid on the table.

Subscription,—The School Cricket Club applied lo tho Board to pay for a wicket on tho Domain Ground, tho cost being £5. —Granted.

Electric Pen.—Tho Head-master recommended that an electric pen advertised for salo bo purchased.—Left to Mr Mackechnie with power to act.

Wynyard-stkeet.—The City Council applied for permission to fill up ground on west side of Wynyard-strcot in connection with road and drainage works.—Consent given. Scholarships.—Mr Laishley moved the following resolutions, which had been deferred until tho return of membors from the South :—" 1. That the Board recognise that tho utmost facilities should be given to scholars from the primary schools who have gained scholarships to obtain froo tuition at tho Collego. 2. That in order to prevent any question as to the mode of granting such free tuition, an intimation be sent to tho Board of Education that in consequence of an opinion recoived from the Board's solicitor, Mr Whitaker, it will be desirable in future that a request be sent with each scholar coming from the primary schools that he be granted free tuition at the Collego during the term of his scholarship." Mr Laishley said these motions wcro moved in consequence of an opinion by tho Attorney-General to the effect that the Board was not justified in granting free tuition to a pupil of a primary school unless such pupil was first a scholar of the Grammar School. Some members of tho Board thought they wore debarred altogether from granting such tuition to pupils of primary schools, while others held with tho Attorney-General. It was to meet the doubts that had arisen that this resolution was moved. —The motions were adopted. New SciiOLAßSHirs.—Tho Committee recommended '' That three scholarships of £40 each per annum be established, each to be tenable for threo years—one to be given each year for three successive years; competition for the first to take place in December next, competitors to be between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years." It was resolved that the following words be added :—"That the question as to whether such scholarships can bo open to all comers be referred to the legal adviser of the Board for his opinion."—lt was also agreed, inaccordanco with the recommendation of the Committee, that six foundation scholarships be established, open to all comers under the ago of 13, to bo competed for in such way and before such examiners as tho Governors shall appoint; two scholarships to be given annually for three successive years,