SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 9091, 30 April 1890, Page 6

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

MEETINGS OF HOUSEHOLDERS. EANGIORA, There was but a small attendance at the annual meeting of householders at Rangiora on Monday evening, to elect the School Committee for the ensuing year. Mr E. E, Good, Mayor, was voted to the chair. Mr H. Boyd, Chairman of the outgoing Committee, reported that during the year the Committee had held thirteen meetings, all of which had been fairly well attended. The grounds were in good order, the Committee having found their funds sufficient to do all that was required. They were afraid that when the incidental allowances were cut down they would not have sufficient to carry on as heretofore, but the result had proved otherwise. The annual report of the Inspectors was very satisfactory. They trusted that this year’s report would he as good. The average attendance had just reached the number to entitle the school to an additional pupil teacher, and one had been appointed. The average attendance was six higher during the last quarter than in the first quarter of last year. Owing to the irregular attendance of a number of children the Committee decided to put the compulsory clause of the Act into force, and some parents bad been broirght before the Resident Magistrate. The extreme action of the Committee had not had the most beneficial effect, one result having been that some of the irregular attendants had been sent to the private school held in the Church of England schoolroom, and the Education Act had ceased to have any control over them. The receipts for the year had been .£920 19s 4d, and the expenditure .£903 15a 4cl. The expenditure in salaries had amounted to £5793 14s Bd, and for incidentals to £2104 Bs. The proceeds from the entertainment were £217145.

The report was adopted, and on the motion of Mr E. Wright, seconded by the Rev A. Peters, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Committee for their past services.

Mr C. King moved a cordial vote of thanks to the teachers. This was seconded by Mr C. Ailing ton and unanimously carried. ' ' ' "

Mr F. J. Cumberworth, Head master, returned thanks on behalf of the staff. The election of the Committee was then proceeded with. Nine were nominated, and the ballot resulted in the return of Messrs C. King, H. Boyd, W. H. Foster, Rev A. Peters, C. I. Jennings, S. Ayers, and W. H. Luxton. This concluded the business, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. The newly-elected Committee met afterwards and re-elected Mr H. Boyd,Chairman, and Mr J. B. Wilson, Secretary for the ensuing year. Messrs Peters and Ayers were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month. SUMNER. A meeting of householders washeld in the schoolroom on Monday evening to receive the annual report of the School Committee. Mr J. Baldwin was voted to the chair, aud about forty householders were present; This was the largest meeting of householders ever held at Sumner, thus showing that the residents are now taking a lively interest in local matters. Mr J. Crawford, the Chairman of the Committee, read the annual report, which, showed a small balance on the right side.

Mr W. A. Carpenter moved, and Mr W. Hayward • seconded, that the report be adopted, which waa carried unanimously. The number of children now attending school is fifty-three, showing an increase of thirteen within the year. Mr Hayward moved, and Mr Watson seconded a vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman and Committee for their services during the past year. The election of the Committee was then proceeded with, and the following were returned:—Messrs Monck, Kay, Crawford, Wrenn, Hughes, Hayward, and Kitson. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

LYTTELTON. The annual meeting of householders in the Lyttelton District was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, when a lare-e number attended. The chair was taken by his Worship the Mayor, Mr J. B. Milsom. ■ In the absence of the Chairman of the retiring Committee (Kev G. Bond, who had recently been removed to Kaiapoi), the Eev E. E, Chambers read the annual report, which was adopted, on the motion of Mr Chambers, seconded by Mr J. Joyce. The election of the new Committee resulted as follows :—The Eev E. E. Chambers, G. Laurenson, Dr Fits Henry, Eev J. H. M'Kenzie, H. Allwright, J. Joyce, and the Eev Tinsley. The Secretary, Mr J. T. Gifford, read the balance-sheet, which showed total receipts for the year .£1855 Os lOd, made up as follows Teachers’ salaries and allowances, <£1575 7s lOd; incidental allowances, ,£236 11s 6d; and credit balance from last year, £43 Is 6d. The expenditure amounted to £lßl4 12s 7d, the chief items being teachers’ salaries. There was a credit balance of £4l 8s 3d at the bank. The balance-sheet as read was adopted. Votes of thanks were passed to the outgoing Committee and the Chairman for presiding, and the meeting terminated. The newly-elected Committee met subsequently, when Mr G. Laurenson was elected Chairman for the ensuing year.

BURNHAM. At the meeting of householders, held to elect a School Committee, the following were duly elected Messrs C. Forbes, 0. L. Nicboll, M. W. Woodfield, A. Kay, E. M'Gregor, E, W. Edwards, and Eev A. E. D. Tosswill. At the subsequent meeting of the new Committee, Mr M. W. Woodfield was elected Chairman. KAIAPOI. There were some forty-six householders present on Monday evening for the annual meeting. Mr E. Moore, Chairman of the outgoing Committee, presided, and Hr E. H. Matthews read the report for the past twelve months. This stated that the average attendance was 452, the highest reached by the school. The compulsory clauses of the Act had been rigidly enforced with good effect. The annual examination was successful. All the pupil teachers had passed. Two of the pupil teachers, A. Balch and Miss Eevell, had left for the Normal School, and their places were filled by J. Hempleman and Miss Blackwell. The Committee had received with much regret the resignation of Mr W. D. Bean as assistant master, whose place had been filled by Mr C. Garrard. The annual entertainment for the prize fund had produced £27. The receipts had been £1327 8a Bd, and the expenditure £1324 8s 8d; balance in hand, £3.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the balance-sheet and report, gave a brief sketch of the year’s work, which had been highly satisfactory. Mr Alfred Clarke seconded the adoption, which was supported by Mr G. H. Blackwell, and carried unanimously. Mr Croft suggested an alteration in the attendance system, in favour of children living at distances of two or three miles. The Chairman explained the working of the system. The following were elected the new Committee:—Messrs E. Moore, M. Hiatt, E. Coup, E, Feldwick, W. Fraser, T. Caverhill, and T. Pashby. Mr E. Moore was re-elected Chairman. On the motion of Mr G. Blackwell, seconded by Mr R. Evans, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing Committee and to Mr Alexander and the staff. BICOARTON. The annual meeting was_ held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, and was attended hy about fifty-four householders. Mr Maude was voted to the chair, and called upon Mr J. E. Hansen, the Acting - Chairman of the outgoing Committee to read the report. This was a favourable one, showing the average

attendance to have been 164 out of a total number on the roll of 176. The accounts for the past year were submitted, and, together with the report, adopted by the meeting. The election of the new Committee was then proceeded with, and resulted in the return of Messrs Hansen, Burke, Maude, Wood, A. Wilson, Spicer and Jebson. A resolution expressing the deep regret of the householders at the loss which the educational district had sustained by the death of the late Yen Archdeacon Bowen, was proposed by Mr Jebson and seconded by Mr J. E. Hansen. Both householders spoke feelingly on the interest which the late Archdeacon had taken in educational matters. The resolution was passed by the householders, with a request that the Chairman would transmit a copy with their respectful sympathies to Mrs Bowen. A vote of thanks to the Chairman then terminated the meeting. The new Committee subsequently met, and appointed Mr T. W. Maude their Chairman.

BELFAST. Tho annual meeting of householders of the Belfast school district took place on Monday last. There was a good attendance, and Mr Duncan was voted to the chair. Mr Patchett, Chairman of tho retiring Committee, read the report, which stated that there were thirteen Committee meetings throughout tho year. An additional teacher had been appointed. The number on the roll now amounted to IDS, with an average attendance for last quarter of 163. A concert had been held, and subscription lists circulated during the year, to which the residents responded most liberally, for after paying all expenses of the school treat, prizes, &c., there was a balance in hand of over .£6. The report was adopted. The construction of swimming baths in connection with the school was discussed, and it was decided that Mr Patchett should enquire the estimated value of constructing tho same, and bring it before the householders at some future date. An enthusiastic vote of thanks was then passed to the teaching staff of both main and side schools, also to Mr Patchett and the retiring Committee. The following were re-elected : Messrs Patchett, Nicholls, Day, Thompson, Wilson, Allender, and Longman. The securing of the grounds adjoining the school, for recreation and playground, was left to the Committee, who were to call another meeting of householders at a future date to settle details. A hearty vote of thanks was then passed to the Chairman, and the meeting terminated. A Committee meeting was held previous to this to appoint a teacher to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Hamm leaving for Ladbrooke’s. Out of fourteen applicants, Mr Pilkington was unanimously appointed to fill tbe vacancy. Mr Patchett was re-elected Chairman. LOBURN. There was a large attendance at the meeting of householders at Loburn, and much interest was taken in the proceedings. Mr J. Armstrong occupied the chair, and gave a report. The Committee were elected as follow:—Messrs J. Armstrong, R. Waller, jun., P. Bradey, D. Carr, G. P. Pulley, G. Thompson and E. O’Connor. The election of a Chairman was deferred. NORTH LOBURN. At the meeting at North Loburn, Mr T. White occupied the chair, and the attendance was good. The Chairman of the outgoing Committee reported a credit balance of J 312 10s, and the Committee received a hearty vote of thanks. The election resulted in the return of Messrs P. Joyce, D. Bradley, M. Pitzgibbon, D. Higgins, T. Joyce, P. M'Erlain and J. Quinlan. Mr P. Joyce was elected Chairman. PERNSIDE. The meeting of householders at Fernside was but meagrely attended. Mr T. S. Mannering presided. Mr W. Harrison, Chairman of the outgoing Committee, reported the school and finances to be in a satisfactory condition. The ballot resulted in the return of Messrs W. Harrison, T. S. Mannering, J. Smith, W. Arnott, C. O’Rourke, J. Chapman, and J. Jackson. Mr Harrison was re-elected Chairman. STOKE. Mr E. Meredith presided over the meeting of householders at Stoke; the attendance was small. A report from the outgoing Committee was read and adopted, and the following were elected the Committee for the year ;-=>Messrs R. Meredith, H. Cafcterwood,.J. Galletly, J. Jack, G. Pawsey, T. Clancy, and F. Mitchell. Mr R. Meredith was elected Chairman.

WOODBND. There was a fair attendance at the meeting of householders at the above township, the Eev C. H. Gossett presiding. Messrs J. Little, C. J. Norton, J. G. E. Winsloe, J. Judson, D. Hewitt, M. Tompkins, and Eev D. Murray were elected a Committee. Mr Winsloe was appointed Chairman. . CUST. There was an attendance of about twenty at the annual meeting of householders at Cast. The Chairman’s statement was adopte'd, and the following were elected as the Committee for the ensuing year:— Messrs Head, S. Atkinson, Tallot, Lee, Charles, M’Kie, and A. Jones. Mr Head was elected Chairman. SOTJTHBEOOK. At the meeting of householders at Southbrook there was an attendance of about twenty-five. Mr A. Ellis, Chairman, gave a most satisfactory report. The average attendance of scholars had increased from 140 to 160; and at the annual examination there were only ten failures in the whole school, a result which reflected the greatest credit on the teaching staff. Eegret was expressed at the loss of Mr Bingham, whose place as head master had been filled by Mr W. Bean with the unanimous vote of the Committee. The finances showed a debit balance of 13s lOd; £0 Ss had been expended in asphalt paths. The Committee and teaching staff had worked harmoniously together, aud it was to be hoped that the high standard of the school would be maintained. The report was adopted; and the following were elected a Committee for the year:—Messrs A. Ellis, J. Withers. D. Adamson, J. Shepherd, P. Oed, J. Buckley and W. Sloan. Mr Ellis was afterwards re-elected Chairman, and Mr Withers Secretary.

BARRY’S BAT. The following is the result of the ballot: —Messrs D. La Comte, junr. (Chairman), E. A. Stewart, P. David, J. Wilson, J. Johnston, W. G. Chatfield, and J. Kelly. PIGEON BAY. The annual meeting of householders took place at Pigeon Bay on Monday night. There were ten persons present, and Mr Innes was voted to the chair. The report was read by Mr Pettigrew, the retiring Chairman, and was adopted. Mr A. White moved, and Mr Innes seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring Committee. The following gentlemen were elected a Committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs Hay, Scott, Barclay, Pettigrew, Thompson, Eeynish, and Kelly. At the subsequent meeting, Mr J.. Pettigrew was chosen Chairman.