EDUCATION BOARD.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8136, 1 April 1892, Page 3

EDUCATION BOARD.

' The North Canterbury Education Board metat 11a.m. yesterday. Present—Messrs T. S. Weston (Chairman), W. Montgomery, R, Meredith, A. Saunders, H. W. Peryman, R. Westenra, J. Joyce, E. G. Wright, and T. H. Anson. ' ■ ..■._,.■■■ The first business was that of the election of chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Pebyman proposed Mr T. H. Anson, which was seconded by Mr Wbioht. Both gentlemen in supporting the nomination alluded to a tacit uaderatanding that the Chairmanship should go to members' in rotation, besides referring to Mr Anson's valuable services to the Board and to education. MtSaukdebs entered a strong protest to any such tacit understanding, and do-, sired that a motion that the chair should go in rotation might be tabled, in order that he might have an opportunity of voting against it. ' . » No member proposed such a motion for insertion in the minutes, and "Mr Anson was elected Chairman. ■ Mr Montgomery moved that a hearty vote of thanka should be accorded to Mr Weston for the efficient and courteous manner in which he had fulfilled his duties. The motion was seconded by Mr Wbioht, and carried unanimously. " "* '7 Mr Westojt acknowledged the kindly feelings of his confreres as contained in the motion, which they had just passed,'said that he had always striven to do his duty faithfully and zealously, and hoped he had succeeded and congratulated Mr Anson on his appointment. In conclusion, he regretted to have to say that on account of private, business he would have to sever his connection with the Board, at least for some time. None regretted this more than he did himself, because he personally took great interest in tbe cause of education, ■and it was only through the pressing necessities of the case that he was compelled to placehis resignation in the hands of the Chairman. ' . '77,, 'Ttt'7 Regret was expressed that Mr Weston found it necessary to resign, and Mr Mkbbdtth asked that he would reconsider hie decision, v , V r ■- v • .f Mr Westok thanked that gentleman for his remarks, but said ho had carefully thought the matter over and .was still of the same opinion.'" * - -•'- ■'- - " ■ ' it • -Mv Satookbs introduced the matter of; rneiJibers haying to go to Wellington, and the ■■ inconvenience thereby - occasioned • tp those remaining behind, and suggested that before Oommitteea were appointed the question should be discussed. He suggested that the two Committees should be joined together during the session of Parliament. ....... The question elicited some discussion, after'which it -was agreed to proceed in the 1 ordinary Way and make what provision was necessary before the time came for the members of Parliament to leave for Weli.., The election proceeded, and resulted as 'dader:—Buildings Committee: Messrs Peryman, Westenra, Wright and Joyce. Appointments Committee: Messrs Montgomery, Saunders, Meredith and Joyce. Fina-ace Committee: Messrs Montgomery, Wright and Westenra. Normal School Committee: Messrs Peryman, Saunders, Joyce, Montgomery and Meredith. Tbe :■ Chairman of the Board to be ex officio a member o£ each. Committee j two members to form a quorum in respect of the three first Committees, and three in respect of the Normal School CornSome informal discussion ensued over the election of the Normal School Committee as to the past working of that body, and it waa mentioned by one member that there was-on foot a movement to establish an outside Committee to work with that from the Board on the management of the school. The proposal received both support and opposition, but no action was taken. .7.. The Buildings Committee reported:-—" In reply- tb an application from the South Malvern School Committee, it was explained that swings were not supplied by the Board. The Okains Bay School Committee applied for a grant towards the cost 'Of fencing the land occupied by the master. The Clerk of Works was directed to report on the matter. The Eotherha*_7 School Committee applied for minting the twildings.and for a teacher's house. Painting waa authorised The application for a house was reserved to be considered with others when funds were available. The Wahanui School Committee coinplained that the closets-at the new school had been placed over pits instead of being provided with pans. They were asked whether there were any wells near that might be affected. The Lincoln School Committee reported that the weU at the master'a house had gone dry, and applied for a new well. They were asked whether the supply had not been improved by the recent rain. The Courtenay Koad Board granted permission to take water from the race for the Daraeld School upon the Board's signing ■&-_ license forwarded. A letter waa received from:the Sydenham School- Committee disclaiming responsibility for repairs at the master® house. Their attention waa called to clause 3 in the regulations respecting incidental expenditure, and to the agreement signed by the master. In reply to an application for repairs to the teacher's house at Little River, the School Committee were requested to give details of the repairs; reauhed. The sum ol Bl was allowed for gravelling at Gientunnel. The Dromore §phool Committee applied for a fuel-shed at the master's house; also for a cupboard m the kitchen and an ash-pan for the range. The sum of £5 was allowed for a fuel-shed; "it" appeared "that there "'was "a" cupboard > already j the ash-pan waa considered an m- ' cidentai item. The sum of £8 6s 8d wan j allowed for gravelling at the new school, Eiffelton. The Addington School Committee applied for an immediate ealargejnent'of their schoolroom; and for leave i meanwhile to rent a house in the neighbourhood; they aLso-.-aaked that the ; authorised repairs ■'-'and improvexaei'tts I might be proceeded with at once. The r£_tmg,of the room was allowed, pending the erection of the new building, and it was resolved that - necessary improvements should be attended to directly. The German [ Bay School Committee asked to have the [side school painted, and complained o! leakage in the roof and of a smoky chimney ! at the main school. The - Clerk of Works i -w#s'directed to report;.. Paifitiagt-fce school buildings at Cbarteris Bay aud Seafield was 'authorised. ; A letter was received from Mr Campbell, stating that "Mr O'Shea'wished I the intended site of the new school at Upper [ 'Ashbnrton ; Forks to .be taken with four f. chains frontage and extending to the back of I' the section. It -was agreed to take the land as desired. The Rokeby School Committee •reported that It would be, necessary .to have tSiesite of the school-fenced off at once. It 1 ' %as "■"■ explained' "-that th© fencing would be included in the contract. On the report of the Clerk of Works, repair)-; - at - Leeston aud were ■'authorised,-and the sum of £s_was ailowea 'to--,the.' West Christchureh School' Com-. snittee for asphalting dwteoyed hj the late addition. 7 The- Clerk of Works reported that tenders for the addition at Doylestoa would; corns before tha Committee at its next meeting. The Clerk of Works «V I mitted plans for the proposed additions, at Waltham and Lyttelton, which

he had prepared after .consulting the The plana,were approved.. The following tenders were accepted:—Ferry road,"]WGhase.of old b*-udinsr_.-W. Correll,' £10 j Tfcbkeby, new school, G. Petrie and Co., £247,- aad -fencing Ssa par chaia. Tenders were received for sinking and' briekiag.welts at Hinds and Winsiow, but the consideration of them was deferred pending & report froia the Clerk of Works on, the.present state of,'the wells." The report was adopted. The Appointments. Committee., reported, under data of March 15th:-—"The following appointments- were made—LitUe Akaloa, Miss Kate Wharton, mistress of side-school; "Lincoln, Henrietta Kime ; Ad&ingtoa, Mabel Newman, Annie Robsoa, Alary Hunter, Thomas Cutter; Oxford West, John Brown, pupil teachers; The Barry's Bay School Committee forwarded a certificate from the master testifying to Theresa Perham's health. It was resolved to ask for a medical certificate. With reference to the pupil teacher's absence when the Tai Tapu School re-opened, the School Committee expressed their willmgaeaj to pass the matter over. On the application of Misa ' Gardener, New Brighton, an extension of her leave of absence for a fortnight was granted. On the recommendation of the head master ; of Sydenham, and with the concurrence of j the School Committee, Mr Weat and Miss R, Duncan were authorised to administer corporal punishment. Amplications'for appointments as first assistant master at '■ Addington aad mistress at Greeupark were i received and considered. March 23rd—The following appointments were made:— j Greenpark, Miss Eliza Denne, mistress j Laufiston, Miss L. Dent,- sawing mistress. The Cust School Committee forwarded a letter from the master explaining some changes he desired to make in the organisation of the school. The letter was referred to the Inspector for his report-. Applications for appointment as master of the new'school at Riverside were received and considered. Reports were received from Mr Wood on Governor's Bay, Teddington and Charteris Bay schools. March 30th -~ The following appointments were made : — Addington, Mr Hans Kennedy, first assistant master ; Rangiora ; Thomas Hills, pupil-teacher, provided he was of the age required by the regulations. The resignation of the pupil teacher at Elgin was received and accepted. It waa decided to appoint a mistress. A letter was received from the North Canterbury Educational Institute, forwarding a resolution passed by the Institute, requesting an amendment of the regulation by ! which payment of one-half of the allowance for instructing a pupil teacher was made contingent on the pupil teacher's passing the annual examination. The , question raised by the Institute was considered, but the Committee could not see their way to recommend the Board to make any •change in the regulation." ; The report was adopted. The report of the Scholarship Committee was then read, and its consideration deferred until the next meeting. " ; 77 •-Copies of the annual report "were laid before members. The report W—J received and consideration deferred. ~..,„ A letter waa read from the Akaroa High School Board, stating that it was the time for this Board to elect its representative. Mr Tosswill was the retiring member, and he was eligible for election. Mr Joyce moved the reappointment" of Mr Tosswill. Mr Msbedith desired to give the School Committees the power to elect, aud moved i an amendment in that direction.. , > The matter was shortly discussed, after which the motion was carried, the Cliairrnan ruling that Mr Meredith's motion wlssho ■ amendment. ..-';• In reply to a letter from the Rangiora HighJSchpol Board,- Mr H. Boyd iWaa elected to represent this Board on the other. On the. suggestion of Mr Jotcje, he and the Chairman .were appointed to see Lieut.? Colonel Gordon in'reapect of hia inspecting in drill the different schools under the Board.-/ '; ' '." 7* ' The GaxzEM&sr said that, in accordance with the wish of the Board,, applications had. been invited for the. position of the Board's Auditor, and twenty had been received. ; 1: The .Board then went into Committee to .consider' them, and upon resuming' the Chairman, reported that Mr J. Olhvier had -been-appointed. '- '■'■■'-• .;:. / v.' The Board decided that the matter of altering the boundaries of the Estsfc Christchurch school district should be until next meeting: ' The Board also dealt with the question of boundaries between Bokeby, : Barrhiil and Lauristoaj -Aahburton-'and. I Sydenham and Addiagton; Woodsideandl |-view Hill, sad Burn-rood aud Marshlands." I The Ch_ibmasT proposed—" That the I appreciation of the Board of the services of I Mr Yeel, the Staff, an§. Clerk of 'Works, be I recorded," He (the Chairman) said he I 5 could fully testify to the loyal support which Mr ; Veel gave to the Chairman, and to the very excellent manner in which he discharged his duties. He (the Chairman) also referred to the services'of'.the other Biembersof the Staff aad institution. Mr Ansok seconded the motion, which was'carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.