CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

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CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

The following is the annual statement; of the Chairman of the Board’of Governors : THE COLLEGE.

The present is the fourth annual report and statement of the Chairman of the Board of Governors since the passing of the “Canterbury College,and Canterbury Agricultural College Act, 1896,” and the twentyseventh since the establishment of the institution. The previous report was delivered on March 27, 1899, and Mr H. R. Webb was re-elected Chairman on July 3. The death has to be reported of Mr-Richard Wm. Fereday, F.E.S., who'joined the Board so long ago as April, 1876, and retained the seat until the Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricultural Act came into operation on June 30, 1896. Mr Fereday took a deep interest in all matters connected with the Museum, and was himself a collector of some- nbte. y'Duri^g-the'/year Mr H. B. Kirk,’having tiken’ up 1 his residence in Timaru, resigned his seat. Mr John Jackson, of Timaru, in consequence of the distance from Christchurch, was unable to continue on the Board. In place of these retiring members, his. Excellency • the Governor selected the Right : Rev Bishop Grimes and Mr Charles Reid, of Ashburton. The ordinary election of members on July 1 resulted as follows : —Re-elected by his Excellency the Governor—Right Rev Bishop Julius; elected by members of Parliament—Harry Joseph Beswick ; re-elected by graduates—William ChrystaU and Rev G. Webster; re-elected by teachers—T. S. Weston; re-elected by school committees — G. W. Russell. The Hon E. C. J. Stevens declined to stand at the above election. He has occupied a seat on the Board continuously, with the exception of a few months, since November, .1875. His knowledge and' experience were of much assistance to the Board. In consequence of ill-health the Rev Gordon Webster was compelled to resign his.seat; and the Rev Canon Harper having been detained in England, tw'o casual vacancies were occasioned. To fill these the graduates elected the Rev Canon Harper in, his absence, and in place of the.' Rev ’ Gordon Webster they elected Mr Thomas Scholfield Poster, M.A. In con-, sequence of his eyesight being affected, Professor Robert J. Scott obtained - leave of absence, and has derived much benefit from the change. Mr A. Dudley Dobson has carried on the work of the department of engineering during the absence of_the Professor. Professor A. W. Bickerton has obtained leave of absence for the current year, with a view to the re-establishment of his health. In his absence the honours lectures in chemistry and physics will be taken by Mr W. P. Evans, M.A., Ph.D.; while Mr Page will have the charge of the department. The “Canterbury College Powers Act, 1898,” having come into force, during the year, the accounts of the institution have been much simplified. All the properties that the Board was compelled to take over have now passed out of the hands of the College; while the sum of £960, less all costs and charges, as authorised by the Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricultural College Indemnity Bill, has been paid over to Mr G. H. Saxton, and has been charged to the various departments interested. The lectures in Constitutional History and Political Economy during the year were taken by Mr Percy F. Rowland,’ of Hertford 1 College, Oxford. Professor Dendy has presented to the College Library, and also to-the reference department of the Public Library, copies of his Monograph on the Development of the Tuatara Lizard, perhaps the most : interesting animal now living in ‘New Zealand. ’ This work, which was published in London last year, is the outcome of original research carried out in the Biological Laboratory of the" College.' The recent establishment of the Victoria University College at Wellington has materially reduced the number of students attending the Canterbury College. The following table shows the. number of matriculated and non-matriculated students who have attended lectures since the 'year 1890 to date:— ' ’

The number of students attending each lecture during the last term of 1899 was as follows: -Classics'.—Pass, * tion 28, composition 29. Greek-r-Transla-tiori I, composition I‘. 1 Honours Latin— Translation 3,’ composition' 4. -Pass Latin —Teachers’, class 7. ~JBnglish literature and Language.—Pass Lectures—History and structure of the English language 30, AngloSaxon and Middle English 28, literature and set books 39, essay class 29. Honours Lec-tures—Anglo-Saxon and Middle, English 9, philology 8, literature and‘set books 7. English History.—Pass history of England 14, honours European history 0. 'Mathematics.' —Pass'pure mathematics 38, .pass -mechanics and hydrostatics 18. ■ Honours mathematics —'Section !., 4; Section 11., 2 ; Section 111., 2; Section TV., 1. Honourj elementary mechanics and hydrostatics. 4. Chemistry and physics. —Pass ’’chemistry 46, honours chemistry 2, teacheW 'chemistry'. (4, pass' physics 14, honours physics 5, teachers’ physics 0, practical chemistry {junior and pass)-32, practical physics (juniof and pass) V l4, practical physics and chemistry (honours and research) 2. Geolog/-Junior geology 5, senior geology 1. 'Bl&iogy.—Pass botany (Part I.) 3, pass botany (Part II.) 4, practical botkry (Part i.) 3, practical botany (Part II.) 4, honours botany 2, honours practical botany 1, pass general biology (Part. EE.) 5, pass zoology (Part. H) 2, 'practical'zoology (Part II.) 6, honours .practical zOology 3. French.—Pass Lectures Composition 20, authors 16,- grainier!?, literature-15, composition tures—Compositi'on 4,, atithora 4, essay and literature s,.philology J| -7,.: literature 2. German.—Composition I. |cnd philology 3; composition IL and grammer .O ; translation and literature 4; for beginners 3>. Jurisprudence and Law.—Eass . jurisprudence’ 9, honours jurisprudence 7, law, (second section) 3, law (third section) 2.. 'Constitutional history, .11. Political EconomyPass 19, honours 1. Music.— Rudiments ot music and harmony (Junior,. first-year students) 10, harmony,- etc. (intermediate se* cond-year students) 14, hd-rmony, counterpoint, history, etc (senior third-year students) 14, advanced harmony, composition, etc 1, study of form in composition 13. Successful Students.—The following students were recorded by the University Senate as having passed in their respective ex-aminations:-Music.—The attendance at the various classes has been as follows: Junior 11, intermediate 15, • senior 14, advanced 1. Study of form in music (with special reference to B.eethovetf-s sonatas) 16. Total number of students 56, being a considerable increase on previous /ears. Of the above students, nine the preliminary examination of ; the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music,- obteinmg an average of 140 ,inark s UUt of-a'possible 150, 1 whereas students not attending college ido- ! tures obtained, only ah average-of 108. A-n- ---' other studelit ‘ (Miss J. Black) am-..passea the Associated Bbard’s/examinatidn-itehar-' mohy and counteipoihtwiib “honours,if® past music students Of the-college have hadtheir respective “exercises” (or cantatas) composed for one. stage of the degree of Mus Bac. approved, by Sir. A. Mackenzie; Principal of the Royal Academy of .music London. These students so far are ahead of any others in New Zealand. The affiliation of our college with the Associated Boaud of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College, of Music met with increasecT'support - at its second annual ex--ition was Conducted by. Mr G. r._u\loore, of the Royad College, of Music, London. The performance of the-.candidatea.was far above the avera/e of the. examination of 1898: both teachei/ ahd pupils had no doubt learned by experiencd'thht it was a mistake to attempt too high , a Moore, in his report',' sayk -that"' “Chnstchurch is one of the'most promising ’•jmißioal 'centres he has visited on his' tour -tbrough Australasia. Both teachers and pilpils have

done, their work thoroughly, and the influ-ence-of the realiyrexcellent teaching should haye a marked effect upon the future musical progress ofithe colony, as it is only possible by correct and methodical methods, in this respect, to lay the foundation of a musical education that will prove of any lasting benefit.” There were eighty-eight candidates examined in their respective grades, of whom seventy-five passed. The following students, obtained honours in the examinations of the Associated Board ; —Theoretical Examinations : Harmony.—Senior grade 5 Jane Leleu Black; junior grade —Christina Elizabeth Prebble. Practical Local Centre Examinations : Pianoforte.—Senior grade — Florence Constance Triggs Anna Sugrue ; junior grade —ElsTe Sawtell, Hilda Marion Harte Martin, and iMarion Hamilton Matson. Miss Sawtell succeeded in gaining the, highest marks in the junior grade, in a practical subject, of any candidate in New Zealand, for which she was awarded a gold medal. Miss Martin was equal second in the same examination, and received a silver' medal. Practical School Examinations : Pianoforte. — Higher diviLucy Blanche Wells. Lower division—'lrene Emma Lewin. Elementary division—Constance Kippenberger and 'Margaret Crawford. ■ EXEMPTED STUDENTS. During the year examinations for Exempted Students have been held at Nelson, Wanganui and Timaru. Tlio numbers attending since the system this commenced are ns follows:

The professor in charge reported : —Attendance. —106 students attended lectures, the total number of hour attendances being "483. Eleven of these students have matriculated, and are taking the full Univetsity course. This course is undoubtedly a hard one, and beyond the requirements and attainments of a great majority of the students. It would appear to be advantageous to supplement this course by one of a character -somewhat similar to that in vogue ■here before the granting of the degree B.Sc. by the University. Again, the smallness of the proportion of extra students who take lectures in applied mechanics and similar subjects appears to point to mote elementary instruction in these subjects being necessary if it is desired that the department shall occupy, as it practically, now does, the two-fold position of an engineering college and an evening technical school. If this be so, what is required is:—(1) the University course ; (2) a' college certificate course; (3) a more elementary evening course. - To carry, out the latter portion of this scheme an addition to the teaching staff may be required, but it must be recognised that the necessity for such an addition arises from an increase in the number of students.' Electrical Engineering.—l venture to again bring under the notice of the Board the fact that the teaching of applied electricity cannot be omitted from a modern system of engineering instruction. So generally is this now recognised, that in not one of the twenty universities, engineering colleges, and technical schools which I visited durng the past year is this subject not given special prominence. It has already been pointed out that the maximum cost of such a department to the College would not exceed £225 per annum; in all probability it would be less. Further, I am confident that if these suggestions with regard to the Engineering Department can be carried out, the attendance will have increased to at least 200 within the next five years. In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to Professor Cook, my locum tenens, Mr Dobson, and the demonstrator, Mr Morrison, for the manner in which the work of the department has been carried out in my absence. GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL. There has been no change on the teaching staff during the year, except that Major U. V. Richards, drill instructor for the school, obtained leave of absence for the second term and part of the third term, to pay a visit to England. During his absence the drill classes were satisfactorily conducted by one of the staff of the Defence Department. .The health of-the, pupils has been excellent throughout the year. The roll. number for the third term was 124. Altogether 35 scholars held scholarships or exhibitions, which at least covered their school fees ; 16 holding scholarships or exhibitions from the Board of Governors; lb scholarships from the North Canterbury Board of Education; 1 a scholarship from the South Canterbury Board of Education 1 the Canterbury Caledonian Society’s Scholarship ; and 1 received free education from the Board of Governors. The school did well at all the . December public examinations. Maude Harriott gained a Junior-. University Scholarship (ninth scholar), and also a- Gammack Scholarship'. Two other pupils were entered for this examination matriculated in the credit list. Three took the Medical Preliminary Examination, and all passed ; 11 the matriculation, and 10 passed. Board of Education Senior Scholarships were won by Isabella Griffin, Helena Hayes, and Priscilla Dyson. Two pupils, Rachel Gillanders jind Alice M. Williams, entered for the Senior Civil Service Examination, and both passed. Rachel Gillanders being the only Canterbury, candidate who was mentioned as passing “with distinction.” Five pupils entered the South Kensington Freehand Certificate Examination, and all obtained firstclass certificates. Improvements have been made to the buildings during the year by inserting additional ventilators in the walls of one of the class-rooms, and adding extra deep sash boards to several of the windows. These alterations have been found very satisfactory, and the ventilation' and heating of the whole school is now very good. BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL. ' The number of boys at the school for the last'term of 1899 was 225. Huring the second term of ‘ the • year the Head Master was’ absent owing to. illness, and was finally obliged to ask for leave of absence for a year, which was.granted from Sept. 1, 1899. Mr B. K. S. Lawrence, 8.A,, the senior assistant master, was appointed acting head master during Mr Bevan-Brown’s absence. Mr J. Harkness, M.A., assisted in the school for the first half of the second term until the appointment of Mr F. B. Sykes, B.A.', Cambridge, as temporary master for the remainder of Mr Bevan-Brown’s absence. Mr. Sykes resigned at the end of the year in order to join the Second New Zealand •Contingent for the Transvaal. The drillinstructor, Major U. V. Richards, was also granted six months’ leave of absence, and the drill was carried on by one of the staff of the Defence Department. During the year all the inside walls of the original part of the school buildings were cleaned and distempered. The various departments of the school progressed satisfactorily. The honours gained during the year were as

follows: —Of four boys Who entered, C, J. A. Griffen won a Junior University Scholarship, being fourth on the list ; J. Lancaster came third on the list, but being too young is, unable to hold tbo scholarship; T. C. Pabtcrson'passed with credit, and the other boy matriculated. W. J. Alexander, an old boy, was third on the credit list. Of fourteen boys who entered for matriculation ten passed. E. L. Renton -and J. C. Patterson passed the medical preliminary. R. M’Cullough, L. Harrison and F. VV. Lawrence won senior scholarships granted by the Board of Education. Of old boys, A. C. Sand stein, M. 8., Edinburgh, won the Murchison Memorial Scholarship, open to graduates of Edinburgh and London. Four boys entered for the senior Civil Service examination, all of whom passed. Of twelve boys who entered for the junior Civil service examination, eleven passed, E. Baker being first on the list and F. Hay fourth. PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The question of providing additional accommodation for leaders and subscribers at the Public Library has received much attention from the Board of Governors during the past year. It is hoped that during the current year some -definite scheme may be arrived at and* the requisite powers obtained for .erecting a reading-room and for increasing the space allotted to the Circulating Department. Reference Department. During the period under review the department has been opened to the public for 295 days, exclusive of Sundays. The attendance of readers has been very regular, but it is a matter of regret that twelve volumes have been abstracted, as per list attached; these losses were discovered at the -annual stock-taking which took place in September. The destructive effect of the gas on the binding of the volumes- is very perceptible, and results in considerable extra expenditure for binding and repairs. Some 250 volumes of old New Zealand and Australian works have been purchased at. local auction sales, thus adding considerably to the value of the collection previously acquired. The total number of books and pamphlets added since the last annual statement is 844, bringing the total in this department to 12,368 volumes. The subjects comprising this total are enumerated in a list attached. The donations for the year number 111 volumes and pamphlets, which have been acknowledged in due course. Publications have also been presented by the United States of America, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and. New Zealand. The Dictionary' of National Biography comprising sixty volumes as far as published, is now on the shelves. A much needed improvement in the lighting has been made, the old burners having been replaced by the incandescent. It is anticipated that a considerable saving in the cost will result. Circulating Department. —The total number of books in this department is 18,431, divided up into subjects as per list attached. The number of new' books and renewals added during the year is 1099. Pour hundred and forty-three volumes have been taken off the shelves in consequence of unfit for use for issue; of this total no less than 435 were volumes of fiction. It is probable that 500 volumes of standard popular novels will require to be replaced during the year 1900. The “ Cassier’s Magazine,” the “ National Review” and the “Woman at Home” have been added to the list subscribed for. The Library was closed for the annual stocktaking from Jan. 1 to Jan. 6, when sixtyfive volumes were found to be missing; ■ some of these have since been returned to the shelves. Fifty-three volumes of old (New Zealand and Australian works dealing with ■ the early history of the colony- have been transferred to the Reference Library. The Work of compiling a new. catalogue of this department is in hand;. whenever current work permits, the attention of the staff will be directed towards its completion. A larger building for this department is much needed to provide additional reading room for the use of' subscribers, and also extra shelving. The average number of subscribers for the year was: 1767; The sum of £2OO was received- from the Gammack Trust up to Dec. 31. The death of Mr Arthur Pestle, of Papanui, took place an Dec. 31, 1899. After providing for certain legacies, he has left the residue and remainder of his estate to the Christchurch Public Libraiy, to be expended by the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College in the purchase of books for either the circulating or reference libraiy. The following figures show the income from subscriptions during the last

Reading-room.—A new reading-room is absolutely necessary for the convenience and accommodation of the public. The daily attendance is very large, particularly' during the evening. Visitors, although not permitted to remove the magazines, frequently' do so, to the inconvenience of others. The following papers and magazines are placed on the table:—English papers and magazines 21, American papers 3, Australian papers 9, New Zealand papers 82. DONATIONS TO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1899. ■ Circulating Department. McCarthy’s Reminiscences, (2 vols.), presented by Mr W. H.- Wynn-Williama. “Severed” (a novel), presented by Authoress, Lily Proud. Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Historical and Doctrinal, presented by Mr Fulton. Reference Department. New Zealand—Thomas Kirk, Student’s Flora. Statistics, 1897-181)3. Statutes, 1899. Tours and Excursions in New Zealand (3 copies). New South Wales—Aboriginal Carvings of Port Jackson and Broken Bay. Copper Mining Industry. Geological Map of ' Northampton. Minos and Agriculture, Annual Report of the Department. Report of the Wylong Gold Fields, 1899, by ’ J, A. Watt. Wealth and Progress of 18867, by F. A. Coghlan. Queensland —Acts of Parliament, Session 1898. Tasmania—Scales tics for 1897.

Imperial Federation League, with Sequel to Synopsis of the Tariffs, and Trade of the British Empire, presented by Mr D. Bell- . house. . ,

Canada, General Reports, Public Works, 186782, Maps, presented by Mr D. Bellhouse. New Zealand Ordinances, 1841-49, presented by Mr R. D. Thomas. New Zealand, Province of Canterbury, Information for Intending Emigrants, presented by Mr R. D. Thomas. Canterbury Papers; presented by Mr R. D.

Thomas. Flags, National and Mercantile, compiled by ■ °Jamos Griffin, presented by Mr J. H.

Anderson. Royal Colonial Institute Proceedings (12 vols.), presented by Mr Maitland Gafd’ner. New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, 1885, Official Record, presented by Mr Maitland

Gard’ner. New Zealand Handbook, 1886, by James ’ Hector, presented by Mr Maitland Gard-

’ner. Walch’s Tasmanian Almanac for 1871, presented by Mr Maitland Gard’ner. New Story of the Stars, presented by Profes-

sor Bickerton. Romance of the Earth, presented by Professor Bickerton, Francis Bacon, Tables of the Ancients, presented by Mr R. Linn. Joseph Carnahan, Life and Times of William 111., and History of Orangeism, presented

by Mr R. Linn. History of the Rise and Progress of the People called Quakers in Ireland from 1653 to 1700, presented by Mr R. Linn. Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Historical and Doctrinal, presented by Mr Fulton. Twenty-seven Volumes of Indian Archeological Works, presented by the Museum. Three Volumes of United States Year Book of Agriculture for 1896, ’97, ’9B, presented by the Museum. Egyptian Obelisks, by H. H. Gorringe, presented by the Museum. Letters from Victorian Pioneers, presented by Trustees of the Public Library, Victoria. Trinity College, London, Calendar, 1898-9. Royal University of Ireland Examination Papers, 1898. Royal University of Ireland Calendar, 1899. Bristol University College Calendar, 18991900. Sydney University Calendar, 1899. ’

New Zealand University Calendar, 18991900. Auckland University Calendar, 1898-99. Otago University Calendar, 1809. Proceedings of tho Institution of Civil Engineer®, vols. 134, 135, 130 and 337Proceedings of tho Institution of Civil Engineers’ Charter, Supplemental Charters, By-laws, and List of Members. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engiseers, Brief Subject Index. South Australia—Blue Book, 1898-9 (3 vols.) Parliamentary Debates, House of Assembly, 1898-9. Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Council, 1898-9. _ Victoria—Acts of Pa-rKvmient, 1898. Guides of Growers (24 pamphlets). Western Australia—Estimates of the Revenue and Expenditure. Handbook of Western Australia. In ISO7-S; a Land of Promise. Its Position and Prospects. Land Regulations. Land Selectors’ Guide to Crown Lands. Report by the Surveyor General for the year 1897 and 1898. Report of the Under Secretary for Lands, 1897-1838. Report of the Chief Inspector Stock Department. Report on the Marine Fisheries. Report on Estates purchased by the Government. Report of the Lands and Survey Department for 1896. Report on the Rabbit Question. ■_ Cape of Good Hope—Report on Returns in Statistical Register, 1898. United States—Education Report for 1896-/, Vol. H. , . , Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science, Sydney, 1898. . Archibald Barr, Science of Mechanics for Engineering Practice. Royal Colonial Institute Proceedings, Vol. XXX., 1893-99. CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY.

CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY. CIRCULATING DEPARTMENT. Particulars of the Issue of Books for Twelve Months.

REFERENCE DEPARTMENT. Total of Books ik Each Section. .

+And one taken off. ♦Twenty Books transferred from Political to Learned Societies. BOOKS MISSING OUT OF THE REFERENCE LIBRARY SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. Fram, W.—Elements of Agriculture Balzac, Honore de—Les Contes Droktiques Colligez ez Abbayes do Touraino Forbes, Duncan —Hindustani Manual Geikie, Archibald —Outlines of Field Geology Gee, G. E.—Jeweller’s Assistant in the Art of Working in Gold Hutton, F. W. (Captain)—Class Book of Elementary Geology Huxley, T.’H. —Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews Pringle, R. o.—Live Stock of the Farm Ransome, Cyril—Rise of Constitutional Government in England ■ Robison, Price, and Tredgold—Treatise on Construction of Roofs as.regards Carpentry and Joinery Williams, Bishop—Dictionary of the Lew Zea- , land Lansuago

Young, J.R.-r-Treatise on Arithmetic, Key to ( Treatise on Arithmetic; Hips’ioy, W.— Equation a I Arithmetic (bound together). | LIST OF MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS' AYD ENGLISH AND AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS. Taken ix axd Placed on the Tables in THE REFERENCE AND CIRCULATING DEPARTMENTS of the Public Library.

Those marked * are presented. Argosy Macmillan’s MagaArt Journal zine Athenaeum “Monthly Musical ReBelgravia cord Black and White “Musical Standard Blackwood's Maga- “Musical Times nine Xature Builder Navy and Army *Canadian Patent 01- Xew Zealand Counr lice Record try Journal Cassell’s Magazine *Xew Zealand Mines Cassier’s Magazine Record Century Nineteenth Century Chambers’ . North American Re- , Chautauqua n view “Commonwealth Notes and Queries Contemporary Review *Out and Home Cornhill Magazine Outing Eclectic Pall Mall English Illustrated Pearson’s English Mechanic Punch “English . Woman’s Quarterly Journal of Review Mathematics Family Herald Quarterly Review Fortnightly Review Queen Garden “Railway Review Gentleman’s Maga- (N.Z.) zine Review of Reviews Good Words' Saturday Review Graphic Sporting and DraHarper’s Magazine malio News “Herald of Health Strand Magazine “Herald of the Golden Temple Bar Aga “Theosophist Hub “Triad (N.Z.) Illustrated London Truth (London) News United Service GaTndnstries and Iron zette “Journal nf Depart- Windsor’ Magazine merit of Labour Zoologist Journal of Education- Canterbury Times leisure Hour Household Words Literature Weekly Press I ongmauV Magazine “White Ribbon Mail ■ (London) LIST OF MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, AND ENGLISH AND AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS PLACED IN ; THE READING ROOM. Those marked * are presented. British. Argosy , Graphic Blackwood’s Maga- Leisure Hour zine London Weekly Cassells Times Chambers ■ Longman’s Magazine “Commonwealth Macmillan’s MagaCornhiil zine Dublin Warder Nineteenth Century Engineer , Punch Field Spectator Gentleman’s Maga- Temple Bar zine Weekly Scotsman Gocd words

American. "'■'Hury j 'Scientific American Harper’s Magazine I Australian. “Sydney Daily TeleAdsiaido Observer graph Australasian Sydney Morning HerBnsbauo Courier aid Leader Tasmanian Mail Melbourne Argus Western Mail (Perth) New Zealand. “Ashburton Guardian ‘New Zealand Gazette “Asb burton Standard New Zealand Herald “Akaroa Mail “New Zealand Tablet “Bay of Plenty Times New Zealand Times *T>ruce Herald ‘Northern Luminary “Buller Miner j‘North Otago Times “Cheviot News |“Oamaru Mail Colonist • ! Otago Daily Times ‘Commercial Ex- ‘Pahiatua Herald change Gazette *Patea County Press “Coromandel Sun Press (Christchurch) “Cromwell Argus “Poverty Bay Herald ‘Daily ' Telegraph ‘Prohibitionist (Napier) “South Canterbury “Egmont Settler Gazette ‘Ellesmere Guardian kouth Canterbury * EV wL) P ° St (W ‘ * Southern Standard “Evening Star (Dun- Daily edin) , p Southland Times “Evening Star (Grey- standard • (Rangiora) moutii; Star (Christchurch) ■Fielding Star ‘Stockwhio “Grey River Argus “Tapanui Courier “Guardian (Welling- “Taranaki Herald ton) ‘Temuka Leader “Hawora and Norman- “Temuka Times , ,tt i Timaru Herald ‘Hawke s Bay Herald “Trade Review “Hot Lakes Chronicle Truth (Christchurch) ‘lnglewood Record ‘Tuapeka Times’ “Kaikoura Star _ “Waihi Miner “Lake Wakatipu Mail “Waimato Advertiser Lyttelton Times _ “Waimate Times ‘Manawatu Evening “Wairarapa Daily Standard Times “Marlborough Daily “Wairarapa Observer Times ‘Wairoa Bell “Marlborough Ex- “Wairoa Guardian press “Wanganui Herald “Mataura Ensign “War Cry ‘Morning Post ‘Weekly Budget (Dun(Timaru) edin) ♦Mount Ida Chronicle “Weekly Budget (New “Nelson Evening Mail Plymouth) New Zealand Church West Coast Times News “It estern Star “New Zealand Field “Westport News N.Z. Journal of In- ‘White Ribbon Durance and Fi- “Woodville Examiner nance

MUSEUM.

The Curator reported During the vast year the Museum, has made satisfactorv progress. Exchanges have been completed with the museums in Auckland and Dunedin, as well as with St Mary’s Industrial School in Nelson; also with Sir Walter Duller and Mr W. S. Knowles, of Ireland. have been sent to the National Museum at Washington, and to Professor E. P. Tavlor, F.R.5.," at Oxford, but their returns have not yet been received. The bust of Sir J. von Hanot has been mounted on a pede stal made from Tiuiaru stone, the gift of Lady von Haast. The printing of all the larger labels is practically completed, and attention is now being directed to improving some of the smaller ones. A new case has been placed in the ethnological room, and a cedes* of cases round the gallerv of the New Zealand room, to hold the collection preserved in fluid. The folio win a are the principal additions to the collections: Natural History Collections.—The large mammals and reptiles, both skins and skeletons, have been rearranged, so that they can be better seen. The onlv additions are some Japanese petrels, which were pur-, chased, and a large herbarium of British plants, presented by the Hon ,E. C. J. Stevens, M.L.C. _ \ Arclueological Collections. —An important collection of the i-o-called “Eolithic” flint implements, -from the high chalk plateaux of Kent, 'lias been obtained by purchase. Also, eleven pieces of ancient Peruvian pottery from the collection of the _ late Colonel North, and a helmet and cuirass of the French Imperial Guard of the early part of this, century. Twenty excellent flint arrow-heads from Ireland were obtained by exchange. - Ethnological Collections. —A model of an ocean canoe from Santa Cruz was presented by the Rev W. G. Ivens; a so-called “ fetish ” or stone ring from Erromanga, by Dr R. Millar, R.N. ; a piece cf native pottery from Espirito Santo, by Captain Leah, fI.N. ; a "grave-axe” from New Guinea, by Mr A. Hamilton; and two large wooden figures from Rangoon, by Captain J. Wilson. A canoe from Rarotonga and a foodbowl from the Admiralty Inlands were added by exchange. The following have been purchased:—A large collection of objects from the Samoan Islands, Santa Cruz, and New Guinea, and an old stone adze, mounted in a handle, from Tahiti; a very fine, bronze “ mask,” being a support for an elephant’s tusk, from the city of Benin ; a remarkable wooden figure from the island of Leti, Malay Archipelago; an ancient gilt-bronze figure from China; a large bronze Buddha from India, and a pistol from Afghanistan. Old copies of ” The Times,” containing accounts of the battles of the Nile and Trafalgar, were presented by Mr R. D. Thomai-; and a table-cloth of Queen Anne, as well as two plates which once belonged to. Lord Clive, by Mr J. A. Parsons. New Zealand Collections.—Six birds from the Auckland Islands, Antipodes Island, and Stewart Island, were presented by Lieutenant-Commander Ayscough, R.N. Mr R. W. Fereday’s well-known collection of New Zealand lepidoptera has been acquired by purchase. This collection con-tair-B 2530 specimens, representing 335 species, and, in addition, there are between 2000 and 3000 duplicates available for exchanoe. Mr G. V. Hudson has presented a number of diptera, and Mr A. T. Urquhart his entire collection of spiders, including the types of his species published in the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute. Mr G. M. Thomson has also presented a number of New Zealand Crustacea; Mr H. Farquhar several star-fishes and seaanemones: and Professor A." "Dendv , has

given a set of his New Zealand Land Planarions. It will be thus seen that our New Zealand Natural History Collection hr l ' been very materially increased. Mr Harley Thomas has. presented a very interesting collection of kauri sum, including several; specimens containing 'insects. Maori Collections. —'A Maori skull that has undergone the operation of trephining was obtained by exchange, as also were two steering paddles. Several objects were purchased from the Uriwora Natives through Mr Elsdon Best. A Maori paint-stone and rubber, two nephrite heads and some wooden net-floats were presented by Mr A. Hamilton. A largo collection of stone adzes, etc., were presented by Mr W. W. Smith, and a few by Mr Harley Thomas. A number of stone implements from the Chatham Islands were acquired lay purchase. Library.—ln addition to the usual presentations’ from museums, scientific societies, and foreign' Governments, the following books have been presented: —The . “.Student’s Flora of New Zealand," by the Education Department; “Instincts and Habits of Solitary Wasps.” by the Director of the Wisconsin Geological Survey ; Gravenhorst’o “ Ichneumonologia Eurc.pea,” bv the Curator ; “Fauna Hawaiicnsis,” Vol. I, by the Trustees pf the Bernice. Tauahi Bishop Museum at Honolulu. The following have been purchased:—Ratzel’s “History of Mankind,” Vol. 111. ; Partington and Heape’s “ Ethnological Album of the Pacific Islands,” part 111. ; R- Lydekker s “ Deer of all Lands.” SCHOOL OF ART.

■ The Art Master reported: —As: compared with 1898 the numbers have been as follows; „ Friday

which in some respects is the most important in the school, the increase in attendance is most marked. I refer to the evening class, which is associated more directly with the trades. ... Drawing and Painting. —Clasuses, both elementary and advanced, leave been .held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The work has comprised outline, and light and shade from casts of ornament and the antique, monochrome, colour, and studies from still life, flowers, and life, both draped and nude. The work has been exceedingly successful. and a larger number of prizes has been won in outside competitions than in any previous year. The class for lady students for the study of the full figure has improved, both in attendance and quality of work. Its value as a training in form and proportion cannot be over-estimated.- The landscape class has gone out to studv from manure one day a week. No work from ot/pies is allowed, the preparation studv being drawing from models and painting from still life. The attendance has been slight ly larger than in 1838. Modelling, Casting and Moulding.— Clauses have been held as follows: —Morning, Wednesday, 11.30 to 1; average at; tendance for the last term 14.42, compared with 12.77 the previous vear. Evening. Monday, 7to 9; average attendance the last term in 1898 and 1899 being respectively 16 and 10.30. The elementary work ha* been modelling from' casts of ornament and antique. The more advanced have worked from flat copies and from natural foliage, adapting the latter to decorative purposed. The most-advanced have modelled from the antique and life in full and bas-relief, Various kinds of moulding have been practised, and a large number of casts in planter taken from the work of the students.

• Wood-carving.—Classes have been held on Friday afternoon from 3 to 5, Saturday morning from 9.30 to 11, and an additional one the last year, on Monday nights from 7 to 9. The numbers attending the last term were: Friday 4, Saturday 7, Monday 6. The work- has mainly, consisted of chip and incised carving, though a few are now working in relief. The work in this branch is not so satisfactory as Could bo wished, owing to the small number attending and the brief period most of them .remain. To learn a little of the use of the tool seems sufficient for most, and then they* a,re content to remain mere copyists or adapters of other people’s designs, instead of learning to produce original work by the study of drawing, modelling and decorative design. Geometry and Perspective.'—The usual classes in these subjects have been held thoughout the year. The numbers for last term were as follows : First grade geometry 61, second grade geometry 19, advanced geometry 4, perspective (elementary) 27. Architecture. —This class has considerably improved during the year in attendance, the numbers being in tile third term of 1898 11, and the third term of 1899, 22. Lectures have been given on Monday evenings, and the drawing done on Monday and Friday. Decorative Design.—This subject has been studied on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9. The attendance was: Third term, 1898, 21 ; third term, 1899, 14. Lectures have been given on elementary and advanced design, illustrated by limelight views. Considering the useful character of these lectures, it is to be regretted that such a small number avail themselves of the benefit and information to be derived from them.

.Sign-writing, House-painting and ■ Decorating.—This class was started the third term of last year, specially for apprentices and young tradesmen, 'though others are admitted. A five years’ course has been prepared, including theoretical and practical work, upon which certificates will be issued. The work is planned for three nights a week, the practical part being taken one night a week. This portion has been placed under the charge of Mr J. Lang, a thoroughly qualified tradesman. Eighteen students joined this class, which is an indication, I think, that it is supplying a want, and will be a success. Scholarships . Canterbury Industrial Association. —These scholarships were founded in 1898, and entitle the; holders to frfee tuition for two years. As now -arranged; three are offered one year and two the next alternately, those eligible to compete being apprentices and tradesmen under the age of twenty-one. Two were competed for in March, 1899; the successful candidates being H. H. Green, carpenter, aged eighteen, and E; C. J. Dalziel, carpenter, aged seventeen. By a new arrangement with the Association, the competition for the scholarships for the ensuing two years is now held in December at the close of the year’si work. Three scholarships were offered last December, the winners being A. Reese, carpenter, aged eighteen; J. Buchanan, painter, aged nineteen; and H. E. Dawson,' painter, aged twenty. Scholarships. Builders’ Association. —La?t year the Christchurch Builders’ Association founded tw T o annual scholarships, open for competition to apprentices in carpentry, masonry and brickwork. One is restricted to those over eighteen and under twenty, and the other to those under eighteen. The first'competition was held in June, 1899, the winners being : Senior, R. Wylie, carpenter; junior, W. Greig, carpenter. The holders of these scholarships from. bot(h Associations have shown by their diligent application their desire to take full advantage of the opportunity given them, and the results fully prove the wisdom of having such scholarships. It is to be hoped that other trades'Will in a similar tray and by the offering of prizes help in the training of our youths, and so forward the interests and improvement not only of those engaged in the trades, but of the trades themselves.

Boys’ High School. —This work has been similar to that of the previous year, except that the numbers attending have increased. Model drawing has been taught to a senior division on Thursdays from 5.20

to 4 p.m., and to a junior one oiMiondayS for the same .time. , ./ •Stjite.'- Scholarships.-Ibo /annual frse” studentships ; by the Board to the bfiy Jin drawing ,in-' &ui£ ®f|th9 competed forAlastl February - , with the. following results East Christchurch iSchool , S. Crowe and 7< ■H. Suckling West Christchurch School. W. H. Barbell : Opawf. School . . y-R. 'Morrison 1 -:^ Sydenham School . . GvP. Drury / ' St. Alban’s School . . P. ' Wool-ston ■ School . • F. S. Falconer Richmond School . • A, H. Sneesby Cyttelton School . . P. Holst Papanu; School . . . J. Pepper Xcrmal School . . •• M. H. Eohinsga Free Studentships.—The six free student-i ships offered by the Board'for annual coma petition on the past year’s' ' work Verd awarded as follows : —Morning students ;1 Head from life in colour, Annie L. Ford (also wins medal) ; painting landscape from nature, Agnes M. Beath; painting -from, still life in colour, A. E. Abbott and M.' Aiken, equal. Evening students: Drawing from life, A. E. Abbott; drawing from.the antique, L. H. Booth; architecture, J.j F.. Munnings. An additional one was awaked in decorative design to P. Goodsall. It is intended to give this for competition'annually'.

Prizes.—Modelling in clay from life, Annie! E. Abbott (Messrs Win t combe and Tombs) ;i painting from still life, Ellen C. Bussell (head master) ; painting from sjfcill life, junior division, Maud Bisbop and Ethel Allison (Mr Walsh); landscape from „nalure, C. Packer (Mr E. W. Roper) ; sraw* mg from life (nude), R. MTntyre (Mr E< W. Roper); freehand, Elizabeth Luston (Mr E. W. Roper);, model, jirst,. SteL Webb (Mr E. W, Roper).; second, H.-JW.! Crowe and Win. Earwaker (head master);) decorative design, Florrie Williams (the chairman, Mr K. R. Webb). ! Painters’ and Decorators’ Class.—Best' grained panel in oak, John Buchanan ; best grained panel, other than oak, John Buchanan (Painters’ Union). Prizes; Outside Competitions.—The fol.lowing prizes were won bv our students-:— i Otago Art Society, November, 1599: Painting head from life, R. Proctor (medal) figure from the antique, R. Proctor (medal) ;1 landscape from nature, R. Proctpr'j(medal)J This student won’ three out of the four medals offered for competition. New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, WellingtonJuly, 1899:—Head from life in colour, R.’ Proctor; landscape from nature, E. Turner; painting from still life, E. Turner;! figure from the antique, -R. Proctor; design for the outside of catalogue cover,' L.. H. Booth. The prize for modelling, was not given. With this exception Our students won every prize offered, a Wellington student in one case being equal with ours. Canterbury Society of Arts, April, 1899: —Design for outside of catalogue cover, first, A. E. Abbott, second, A. L.Ford; decorative design, D. Dickenson;* architectural sketches, G. R. Hart; landscape from nature, S. Jb. Thompson; painting from still life, M. Fuller; modelling from bust, A. E. Abbott. With one exception our students won every prize, offeredScience and Art Department, London' tional Competition;—This competition is open to the schools of the United Kingdom and all the colonies. About twelve gold medals, fifty silver and 200 bronze are given annually, and some hundreds of book prizes - An average of some 6500 works are annually, sent for competition from all parts, and it) is thus a great honour to win any award, especially a medal. In the competition for two of cur students gained awards, ViZ., G. K. Mart, book prize, architectural drawing; S. L. Thompson, silver medal; still life painting. The latter is the highest! award that has ever been gained in the colony. From the above records it will ba ■seen .that the school has scored phenomenal l successes in outside competitions, successes that have never been previously equalled in the school’s history. Annual Exhibition.—The annual exhibition _qf students’ work was held at the be-' ginning of the year, when the various branches of work were well represented* one of the prominent features being the painters’ and decorators’ work; -whidi waa very creditable, considering it had only been) started the last term. -

Examinations -(Local).—The results o! these examinations held last December are as follows:

•SECOND GRADE. No. or Candidates. 1 Freehand .... 62 69 Model 89 ‘B2 ' Geometry .... 16 io Perspective ... 23 10 1 ; Blackboard .... 14 12 Full Second Grade Certificates, S. * Unattached Students.—Freehand (candi-i dates 3), passed 3. Model (candidates >2), passed 2. Perspective (candidates 2), passed 2. Blackboard (candidates 3), passed 3.. hull second-grade certificates, 2. Firstgrade geometry—Number of candidates 36, passed 19. Wood-carving.— Elementary) stage—Number of candidates 2, passed I.' Modelling.—-Elementary ornament—-Nririi-bei of candidates 10, passed 10. Advanced ornament—Number of candidates 1, passed 1. Elementary antique—Number of candidates 4, passed 4. Science and Art Department, South Kensington.—The results of the examinations held under this department in June, 1899, are as follow: —Students’ Elementary Certificate—Freehand, model, geometry, and light and shade—Number of candidates 32, passed 28. Art Class Teacher’s CertificatePerspective (elementary), light and-shade (advanced), freehand (advanced), model (advanced) —Number of candidates 20, passed 20. Other Subjects.—Drawing‘from life— Number of candidates 3, passed 2. Painting from still life —Number of candidates 1, passed 1. Building construction—Number of candidates 6, passed 5. Design (elementary)—Number of candidates 4, passed; 2. Totals—Number of candidates 119, num-ber-of passes 107. Four works were accepted for the Art Class Teachers’ and Art Masters’ certificates. Our school is again at the head of the colony with 09.91' per cent of passes, i.e., for the last year we are able to compare results, viz. j 1898. , Additions to Collections of Examples.— Wood-Carving—Set twelve of casts: illustrating various stages of instruction and work. Animal—Two casts of horse and lion. Ornament —Eleven casts illustrating - . Various periods and character of work. FigureTwo busts and one statuette. Meyer’s Handbook of Ornament was also added to the library. . • . ' Added by Private Presentation.—Twentyeivht books on decorative art (Mr R. O. Bishop); ten tiles (Mr C. J. Mountford) sets of tiles (Mr W. Reece)., . , . • General.—Our thanks are due to the gen- t tlemen just mentioned for their ; private gifts; and also to those who have kindly,; acted as honorary examiners and judges,; viz., Messrs Bradley, Lloyd, Gibb, Mount-; fort and Thompson. I have also to thank 1 my staff for their .hearty co-operation'in making the past year’s work so successful;

. MatricuNoivmatricu- ' lated. labed. ■Total 1890 151 ’ ■■■ 116 267 1891 172 177 349 1892 m 186 159 345 1893 9 182 153’ ' 340 1894 185 141 ' 326 1895 ' 177 130, .; <■ 307 1896 150 66 ■ - 216 1897 144 73 217 1898 131 ,56 187 1899 117 . 65 , ' 182

1888. 1889. 1890.. 1891. 1892. 1893. 1894. 1895. 1S9G. 1897. 1898. 1899. % Napier ... 2 3 1 1 2 5 6 4 4 6 3 Nil %0 wS Wanganui 2 1 Nil Nil ' 4 3 5 6 4 10 12 9 Wellington ... Wq 8 10 9 20 14 10 13 5 11 19 21 Nil CQ Nelson 6 6 7 11 7 9 4 7 8 16 17 11 C5J Blenheim 2 Nil Nil Nii 2 ... ... M O Timaru Auckland 5 2 ... ,1 ... 3 rig O H Hokitika ; 8; ■■ ... ... ... O w o Total - XJl 25 22 17- , 33 ■ 31 27 28 22 27 51 53 23

seven years: — £ s. d. 1893 757 12 0 1894 782 2 6 1895 651 1 6 1896 739 14 6 1897 825 1 0 1898 857 15 0 1899 839 10 6

List op Magazines, Papers , ETC , Received. - J6 £> ■5| £ 2' AVeekly Papers. ►» g S a Is '“I >» tp a Total. Cir.cniATiNG Department British American ... Australian New Zealand i 10 '2 42 10 1 5 S:> 10 1 7 i 12 53 71 Reference Depattmknt British American Australian New Zealand 4 14 2 2 2 20 2 2 2 4 20 2 26 Reading Room British American Australian New Zealand "4 62 8 1 5 15 13 2 5 ::: 21 3 9 82 66 29 20 115

CANTLBBUEY PUBLIC LIBRARY.—CIRCULATING DLPABL'HENT. Stock Suf.et fok Yeae ending Dec. 31, 1899. — History and Politics. Biography. Travels, Ac. Architecture. Fiction. Classics and Literature. Poetry and Drama. Geology, Natural History, Science and Botany. 51 agazines. Miscellaneous. Total. In stock, Jau. 1, 1899 1314 1459 1595 324 8862 981 363 829 1066 1102 . 17,925 New books and renewals added during year 6S 63 54 1 783 32 3 17 53 27 1,099 Totil 1410 1522 1040 325 9645 1013 C66 840 1519 , 1120 19,024 Taken off, unfit for issue 435 7 1 • 443 Placed in Reference Library 2 2 37 8 22 4 75 B ick-s &c., lost *** 1 6 1 2 10 Books missing 2 i 3 52 1 3 3 65 Total . 4 3 41 493 10 5 29 8 ■ 593 In stock Jan. 1, 1900 ... 1406 1519 1608 1 325 9152 1013 353 841 1090 . 1121 la,431

Section. ho. of Vo's. Daily Av’r’ge History 1,880 Biography '['rave's 2,112 3,270 Architecture . 72 Fiction 93,024 Literature 1,063 Poetry and Drama 52H Science 676 Miscellaneous ' 708 Magazines (bound) » 1 • wT i 106.872 352 Magazines, monthly numbers... 8,940 ■ 29 115,812 331

—■ 1898. O & Oh s** A d Total. 1 . Boots 1 Lost. p CO ■+J • History 1,077 61 3,138 — 1,135 ,, Constitutional 47 2 49 1 48 Travels 396 197 592 — 592 Literature; English... 620 4 524 1 523 Poetry Drama 278 3 281 — 281 Foreign 399 1 400 1 399 Biography 5ob 31 669 — 569 Mineralogy 18 3 21 — 21 Astronomy 90 — 90 — 90 Biology 26 1 27 — 27 Ueology 169 4 173 171 Zoology 287 6 293 — 293 Natural Science Generally 221 7 228 — 228 Fine Arts 1 Society of Musicians j 365 12 . 367 - 367 Almanacs ) Calendars j 956 77 1,033 - 1,033 Legal 70 — ■70 — • 70 Mathematics 121 v 123 1 122 Architecrure 569 56 626 2 623 Dictionaries 538 10 348 t2 315 Political 2,188 106 2,361 — *2,329 Kevvsnaper .. • ... 336 38 374 — 374 Chemistry and Physics 72 2 74 — 74 Divinity 7b2 ' 6 758f' — 758 Educational 366 14 180 — ISO Miscellaneous . 264 4i 308 — 308 Botany ' 107 5 112 — 112 Agriculture and Farm-2,-8 iug lb 296 2 294 Learned Societies "... 171 4 175 'e— *197 Philosophy ... 625 70 695 695 Anatcmy., } 104 , 107 107 Medicine & Surgery J 11,53/ 841 12,381 12 12,368

MornEven- SaturAfternoon 1898 ing. ing. day. (Wood-carving/ 1st Term 34 98 84 a 2nd Term 35 103 86 8 3rd Term 33 102 93 6 1899 1st Term 39 105 81 6 2nd Term 34 122 73 6 3rd Term 36 124 894 It is encouraging to note that in.the class