NORTHCOTE AND BIRKENHEAD.
The annual meeting of householders was held last evening in the school. There were from 40 to 50 persons present. Mr. William Thompson was elected chairman. The report for the year was read by the secretary to the committoo (Mr. Brooking), and showed that on March 31st the number of scholars on the roll was 261, with a daily average of 222.0. The balance-sheet showed receipts to be £02 7/11, and the expenditure £50 7/11. leaving a credit balance of £12, The inspector's report was read, and was very satisfactory. Reference was made to the rapid increase in the number of scholars, and in connection with this matter a letter was rend from the Board of Education, intimating the appointment of an assistant master. Some discussion took place as to providing it complete gymnastic apparatus, eventually the matter being left to the incoming committee. The committee were supported by those present with reference to their action in refusing to lend the school to outside bodies for entertainment or show purposes. A ballot took place for the new committee, when the following gentlemen were elected: Messrs. Cadness, McClymont, Rushbrook, Boyd, McKay, McPhail, I. Taylor, Brooking and Roberts. Before closing a vote of thanks for his past services was accorded unanimously, and with applause, to the late chairman, Mr. Low, this gentleman having continuously served on the committee for fourteen years, and part of thai time as (.'hairman. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 95, 23 April 1901, Page 3
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