SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Evening Star, Issue 9153, 7 June 1893, Page 2

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

I'hjß monthly meeting of the Union street Committee last night was attended by Messrs J. Duthie, A. G. Christopher,.l. Selby, Israel, Geary,' White, and Megget. The report of the head-master showed {—Number on the roll: Boys 300, girls 288;. total, 588. Average attendance: Boys 199, girls 184 ; total, 383. The school was closed from the 10th to the 2(ith ult., and reopened on the 29th with an attendance of 293, the average foi the week being 302. It was mentioned that fifty-seven new books had been purchased for the library, which now comprises 237 volumes. It was resolved that books should be issued to the scholars in the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Standards, and rules Were adopted respecting tlie library. A report from a subcommittee recommended that b'd per quarter be charged to each pupil for pen and ink money from tlie First Standard, that not more than three pupils in one family be charged, and that a circular be sent to parents in tlie event of this charge not being paid. The report was adopted, arid the Committee reappointed to carry out the suggestions contained in the report. Mr Selby (on behalf of the Works Committee) reported that tlie Education Board had been induced to make certain necessary repairs, and that the work had been done efficiently. An offer by Mr J. L. Gillies to give a lecture on behalf of the school funds was accepted with thanks. The meeting of the Kensington Committee last evening was attended by Messrs Huston (chairman), Silverston, M'Laren, Brown, Puddy, M 'Gill, and Rae. The tender of Mr J. H. Hancock for the supply of' Newcastle coal at 28s per ton, Walton Park 15s per ton, and pine wood at Is 3d was accepted. The Caversham Council wrote allowing the Committee the use of the strip of land between the playground and railway, and intimated that arrangements had been made to fill in the strip of laud referred to in order that the school grounds might be enlarged. The head-master reported that the attendance for the 'week thus far had averaged 327, and for the quarter before closing 387 A. Roll number/ 452. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr J. F. M'Laren, to M'hose efforts the improvement of the playground is largely due. Tho monthly meeting of the Albany street Committee last evening was attended by Messrsßarnett (chairman), Dickson, Frcdric, Eggers, Summerell, Richardson, and Foote. After a long discussion /•<.- the management of the gymnasium, it was resolved to ask the head-master and Instructor Smith to meet the Committee anil arrange refinances. After an address from Mr Eggers respecting pen and ink matters,' it was resolved that the Committee take over the collection of this money,; Messrs Barnett, Eggers, Fredric, and Summerell to be a sub-committee. Mr Fredric gave notice to move at next meeting—" That a Bible lesson be given daily in the school, a conscience clause to bo inserted in the instructions to the teachers." The attendance at the reopening of the school was reported to be 020, or about 100 less than the usual average.