BOSH NEWS

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11560, 13 June 1900, Page 4

BOSH NEWS

[FBOM OUB ORHOIiDVIKJS COiiBESPONDBNT.]) June 11, 1900. The Norsewood school committee met on the 6th, all the members being present. Correspondence was received from the Education Board, stating that the midwinter holidays would commence on June 22nd, and terminate on Jrtne 30th ; also that a pupil teacher examination eonuneaces on .Tune 22nd. — From same re porch to master's residence. It was resolved that the letter just received, and the one with plans and specifications received on May 15th, 1899, bo returned to the Board, pointing out to them that they are quite different, and requesting the Board to carry out the work.— From aoting Premier, re a celebration in the event of peace being declared at an early date in South Africa. It was resolved to hold a publio meeting to arrange ways and moans. The master's report was read and adopted. It was resolved on the motion of Messrs Olsen and Hannson that the master be requested to file a list of absentees nonthly so that the committee may know vhat he considers bad attendance The secretary was instructed to inform Mi Webber that he must pay Is per week it ais horse remains in the school paddock, rent to date from June Ist, also to write to the Waipawa County Counoil requesting them to form a footpath in front of the Bchool property. Accounts amounting to £6 7s were passed for payment. Messrs Thomsen and Hannson were elected visiting committee for ensuing month. The Ormondville School Committee met on the 7th. Present— Messrs Grant (chairman), Nikolaisen, Hosking, and Skinner. Correspondence received from Education Board stating the midwinter holidays would be from the 22nd of June to the 30th of June, also that a pupil teachers' examination commences on June 22nd. From same, saying the application for physiological charts will be considered when Mr Hill returns. From same, re the dilapidated condition of Bohool fences, &c, informing the committee that Mr Miller will report on same. The master's report was read and adopted. A firewood acoount for £4 73 was passed for payment. From the aoting-Premier. making suggestions re the celebration of a declaration of peace. A publio meeting to be oalled for Thursday evening to discuss the matter. The visiting committee reported having visited the school and found everything in good working order. Messrs Grant and Parker were appointed visiting committee for the ensuing month.