WANGANUI EDUCATION BOARD.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume II, Issue 101, 2 April 1881, Page 3

WANGANUI EDUCATION BOARD.

HAWERA.

The application for another pupil teacher was referred to the Inspector. A letter was also received from the committee, applying for a platform for the female teachers' room, and the sum of i>2o for the lining of the new room. The desks at present in use, which would he superseded by the platform,' would be of use in furnishing the new addition to the school. The platform was very necessary, as on a horizontal floor the children in the infantsroom could not be under the supervision of the teachers. — The Secretary was instructed to inform the committee to call for tenders for the erection of the platform, the lining, and one glass door.

WHAKAMABA.

The Inspector stated that the Whakamara school was in the charge of Mrs. Bremmer, who was a most suitable teacher. When she resigned some short time ago, a young lady had applied for the position, but on examination she was found unsuitable, and Mrs. Bremmer resumed the position. — The appointment was confirmed, and £5 was voted towards the flooring of the room in consideration of rent not being charged.

CARLYLE.

It was resolved that Mr. Dyer's resignation be accepted, and that the board express its appreciation of his services. An application from Mr. Williamson for the vacancy thus occasioned was received, and he was appointed ; arrangements to be made for the transfer as soon as possible.

BIBLE-READING IN SCHOOLS.

The committee of the Marton school requested permission to use the school for Bible instruction after school hours. It was resolved that the committee be informed that the school buildings were in the hands of the committee, and the board will not interfere so long as they were used in accordance with the board's regulations. ELECTION OF THREE MEMBERS OF BOARD.

The examination of the voting papers for the election of the new board was then proceeded with, with the following result : — W

Watt 41 Bnker 24 Bridge 16 Wilson 13 Halcombe 12 McGregor 12 Duigan 11 Williams 6 MeWilliam 2 Duncan 2 Messrs. Watt, Baker, and Bridge were declared elected.

Mr. Watt expressed his thanks to the committees on behalf of Mr. Baker and himself for having re-elected them. He would have been glad to have Been Mr. McGregor re-elected, but he must say he was plensed with the selection made, and trusted that they would get on as amicably with the new as with the old board.