CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVII, Issue 12768, 26 March 1902, Page 3

CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

CHAIRMAN'S ANNUAL STATEMENT. The following k tie annual statement of the Chairman of the Board of Governors, read at the meeting of the Board on Monday:— THE' COLLEGE. The report for the year 1900 was delivered on March 25, 1901. The present is the twenty-ninth annual report and statement of the Chairman of the Board of Governors since the establishment of the institution in 1873, and -the sixth since the passing of the Canterbury College and the Canterbury Agricultural College Act, 1896. Since 1873, five members in all have held the' important office of Chairman of the Board. It is now our gad duty to record the death, on Feb. 11, of Mr H. R. Webb, who was appointed a member of the Board under the Canterbury College Ordinance, 1873, and who held the position of Chairman from April 30, 1894, till his death. It is fitting that the valuable services rendered by him should be recorded. The Board, on Feb. 25, elected Mr T. S. Weston to the position of Chairman for the unexpired term of office of the late Mr Webb. At the annual meeting, hell in July, _ Mr Weston was again appointed to the position for the ensuing year. It is -with regret that the death of Mr. Chrystall, a member of the Board, has to be reported, and also that of the Hon H. B. Gresson, a former Chairman. At the ordinary election of the Board in June Jast, Mr R. Westenra, aiter a service of fifteen and a half years, declined to seek re-election; as also did Mr C. S. Howard, who* was elected in July, 1897. The following changes in the composition of the Board of Governors have taken place during the year: —Representing his. Excellency the Governor: July 1, Right Rev John Joseph Grimes, D.D., re-elected. Representing Canterbury members of Parliament : July 1, Rev William Morley, D.D., re-elected. Representing graduates :- Feb. 11, Henry Richard Webb, died; March 11, Charles Chilton, M.A., D.Sc, etc., elected; June 30, Richard Westenra, retired ; July 1, John Deans, elected ; July 1, William Hugh Montgomery, re-elected; July 5, William Chrystall, died; August 12, Charles Lewis, elected. Representing teachers : Feb. 25, Thoma.s Shailer Weston, elected, chairman; June 30, Charles Smith Howard, retired; July 1, John George Lawrence Scott, 8.A., elected. Representing School Committees : July 1, John Lee Scott,, re-elected:. Representing : Professorial Board:. May 14: Courtenay Nedwill, M.D., resigned; May 27, Charles Carteret Corfe, M.A., elected.

Professor T. G. R. Blunt, M.A., etc., entered upon.the duties of the 'Chair of Modern Languages on August. 24 last. The work had, since the commencement of the session, been performed by Mr C. V. C. Naverne. The thanks of the Board were given to the Agent-General for the valuable assistance rendered by him in London in connection, with the appointment of the new professor. Dr Deridy, the Professor of Biology, obtained leave of absence for the year 1902 to proceed to England. In his absence the classes will be conducted by Dr Chilton, who resigned his seat on the Board with a view to take up the work. The professorial staff has been deprived, by death, of the services of Mr G. F. Tendall, Mus. Bac. Oxon., who, since the year 1891, held the position of Lecturer in Music. The following lecturers have taken the regular classes in their subjects throughout the session : —Jurisprudence and law —William Izard, M.A., LL.M. ; geology—Captain F. W. Hutton, F.R.S.; music—G. F. Tendall, Mus. Bac, Oxon. ; sound, light and heat—W. P. Evans, M.A.; Ph.D.; constitutional history—James Hight, M.A. ; political economy—James Hight, M.A: ; mental science—Charles F. Salmond, M.A). . ■ Music.—The usual lectures in music were delivered during the session, until the death, on Oct. 25, of the late lecturer, Mr G. F. Tendall; (subsequently the annual examination was conducted by Mr H. Wells. There was a large increase of candidates for the examinations in music of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music.' Ninety-five candidates sat for the various theoretical examinations in June, of whom eighty-four parsed. 'The, practical examinations were conductedj in October, by Mr H. W. Richards, Mus. Bac, 144 candidates presented themselves, and of these 117 succeeded in passing, the .following are the totals as compared with- last year: 1900—Examined 92, passed 65; 1901—examined 239, passed 201. ' The gold medal given to the highest, honours candidate in the local centre examinations in Canterbury, was gained by Miss Lillian A. Pattrick, a pupil of Herr Max Hirschburg; and the silver medal to the next highest honours candidate, was won by Miss Iris C. Edgar, a pupil of Mrs J. E. Crooke. Mr Richards reported on the practical examinations .as follows:—"The candidates have acquitted themselves 1 quite as well as at any centre in which I have examined in Australasia. The standard of the Associated" Board is a high one, and is exactly the same as that adopted in England. Bearing this in mind, the results have been most satisfactory. I hope it is not necessary to impress on the candidates at Christchurch (as it has been elsewhere) that gaining the senior certificates does not mean that their musical education has finhhed. It ought rather to be regarded as the starting point from which to begin the study of the works of the great masters." In addition to the usual examination of students exempted from attendance at lectures heldl at Christchurch,- similar examinations were also held at Timaru and Wanganui'. The number of those examined at a. distance from Christchurch continues to exhibit a falling off, as shown in the table attached:

The following table shows the number of matriculated and non-matriculated students who have attended lectures since the year 1890 to date:

University Extension Lectures.—The committee received applications from thirteen persons who were desirous to assist in this work by lecturing. Of these no less than seven were or had been either .engaged on the teaching staff of colleges in New Zealand, or had 1 already done work as extension lecturers at Home. Four had taken honours or an equivalent certificate at the New Zealand University or at Home, and two were students of promise in their subjects. .The subjects offered comprised literature'and language of England, France and Germany, ancient and modern history, applied chemistry, general botany, agricultural biology, and a class in elementary physiology for women only. The fees were fixed at £2l for a course of six lectures, and £4O for a course of twelve. As the lectures, were distinctly understood not to be popular lectures, but to involve real hard work on the part of both lecturer and class, and as each lecture was to consist of two hours, one devoted to lecturing and the other to discussion and answering of questions, etc., it was felt that really capable lecturers could not 'oe offered less than the' above fees to leave their regular work, and 1 give up valuable time for this purpose. It is to be regretted that at present no applications have been made for the services of the lecturers. The committee

are still making inquiries, and hope to establish lectmes. It. must be, however, distinctly understood tnai University extension lectures, wherever given, eir-ner at Home or in the colonies, nave been given subject to two conditions:—l. They, snould not be " popular " lectures ; 2. they gnouid be self-suporting The number of students attending each lecture during the teim of ljtll wax as follows: —Classics.—.Fast Latin —1 rans.ation 30, composition 25, teacheiis' ciass 11; honours Latin, 4; Greek, tranikiioii i, composition 1. Englisn Lilenume Language.—Pass lecuues, • hkxory and structure of the English language m tA, -.-vnand middle Engiisn 21, literature and set books 3/, essay class 2d; honours lectures, Anglo-Saxon and Middle English 7, philology 4, literature and set books b. English History.—Pass history of England 19, honours European history 0. Mathematics-.—Pat-s puie mathematics 48, pass mechanics and hydrostatics 17; honours mathematics, Section 1., 6; Section 11., 4; Section 111., 1; Section IV., Ij honours elementary mechanics and hydrostatics 3. Chemistry.—Pass 26, pass problems 7, honours' 3, teachers' (first year) 0, teachers (second year) 2, practical (junior and pass) 41, practical (honours and research) 4. Sound, Light and Heat.—Pass 22, honours 1, pass' (laboratory)"22, honours (laboratory) 0. Geology.—Junipr 8, senior 4. Biology.—General biology''l2, pass botany 2, honours' botany 0, pass zoology 2, honours zoology 1, practical general biology 10, pass practical botany 1, practicaTbotany (honours and research) 2,, pasa practical zoology- 3, practical zoology (honours and ■ research) 1. Frercli.—Pass lectures, composition 19, authors 15, grammar 14, literature 12, composition (teachers' class) 0; honours lectures, composition 3, authors 4, essay and literature 4, philology 4, "literature 3. German.—Composition I. and philology 1, translation 2, composition 11. and grammar 0, German for beginners 1. Jurisprudence and . Law.— Pass jurisprudence 10, honours jurisprudence 4; law (second section), practice and procedure, international law and conflict of laws 1, torts 2; law (third section), equity 2, practice 3, personal property 2. Constitutional History.—Pass 11, honours 0. Political Economy.—Pass 19, honours 0. Menta*l Science.—Pass 8, honours 0. Music—Rudiments of music, (junior, first year students) 12, harmony, etc. (intermediate, second year students) 13; ditto, evening class 7, harmony, counterpoint, history, etc. (senior, third year students) 9, history of music 9, advanced harmonv, counterpoint, etc., 2. form in composition 3. " Note.—The results 'of the various pxaminaHons held during the year will be nublished after the meeting of the University Senate, to be held on or about April 11 next. GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. The Staff.—There have been an unusual number of changes on the teaching staff of the school during the year. In January, Mrs Hervey was appointed teacher of drawing and painting, in place of Miss Helen Gibson (resigned), and Mrs Gard'ner, teacher of cooking, in place of Mrs R. D. Harman (resigned). At the end of the first term, Miss Davy left in order to reside in Wellington, .Miss K- Gresson, already a part-time teacher, being promoted to fill the vacancy, and Miss L. Bing, 8.A., appointed a part-time teacher. At. the close of the second term, the second assistant, Miss Stevenson, who had been a member of the staff for over ten 'year3, received tlie appointment of first- lady assistant at the Invercargill High School. This vacancy was filled temporarily &>r the last term of the year, Mr George M.A., late of St John's College, Auckland, being appointed to take up_ the position of second assistant at the beginning of the new school year. Mrs H. Q. Lane, for nearly seventeen years teacher of French and German, resigned at the close of the year, owing to continued ill-health, and Major U. V. Richards, for many years instructor of drill and calisthenics, has also forwarded his resignation, as he is shortly leaving, the colony. The School.—The roll for 1901 shows a steady and satisfactory increase on that of 1900, the number for the last term being one. hundred and twenty-seven'. Thdrtyseven pupils held scholarships or received free education, eighteen holding - scholar-ships,-etc., from the Board of Governors, eighteen scholarships from the North Canterbury Board of Education, and one a scholarship from the Canterbury Caledonian, Society. The health of the pupils during the year has been remarkably good.

Examination Results.—At the December University examinations fourteen pupils passed' the matriculation test, one the medical preliminary examination, arid three gained places in the Junior University Scholarship credit list. Two of these, Ada O'Callagban' and Louisa Wilkinson, were awarded the two Gammack Scholarships offered' by the Board of Education.' Three pupils, Maud Griffen, Ellen Baxter and Eileen Caverhill, won Senior Board of Education Scholarships, the two former taking first and second places on the list'. Four pupils sat for the Senior Civil Service examination,. and eight for the Junior. , Amongst numerous distinctions gained by former pupils during the year the success of Miss Alice Moorhouse in gaining the degree of M.B. and CM. at Glasgow University is Avorthy of mention, as that of the first fully qualified lady-doctor coming from the school. Boarding-hcuse.—ln May the Governors decided that a boarding-house conducted by Mrs E. F. Wilson should be regarded as the " authorised," though not compulsory " boarding-house for girls attending this school. A. small, though otherwise .suitable, house on Park Terrace was obtained, and three pupils resided, there during the latter half of the year. Arrangements are now being made for removal at an early date to a larger and in other respects still more suitable house. The benefit' of such a residence for country pupils

is undoubted, and ■when parents more fully realise the advantages tiieir children will gain .from it, and it becomes more generally known, its success seems assured. Technical Classes.—During the year an attempt has beW made to bring the technical classes at this school under the Technical Act of 1900, in order to benefit by the subsidies in aid of such classes offered bv the Act. Tb? two cooking classes and two dressmaking classes were , accepted, without alteration, by the authorities in Wellington, as in all particulars fulfilling the requirements of the Act; bub it does not seem practicable ior more the upper drawing class to attempt the pro gramme of work required. The swimming class is also eligible for a grant as far as provision for instruction is concerned, but owin o- to the shortness of the bathing season "in Christchurch—considerably: shortened again by the summer holiaays—and the very limited and somewhat inconvenient hours at which the bath—that at the Boys' High School—is available for use by the girls, the number who can make the required" attendance is very limited. Buildings, Grounds, etc.—The school buildings, grounds and furniture are in good •rder, only a few ordinary repairs having been needed during the year. BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL. The :V head-m.asr,er, Mr C. E. BevanBr'own, M.A., resumed his place at the schoorat the commencement of the year, festered in health. He expressed to the Board his satisfaction with the state in ■which he found! the school,' and his appreciation of Mr Lawrence's conduct of affairs in his absence. Early in the year the Board determined to establish an official boarding-house, under Mr and Mrs A. Merton. Mr Merton took a suitable house in' Gloucester Street, close to the school. Last year there were six boarders, and it is to be hoped that parents will avail them-' selves of what must be a great advantage ■' for boys compelled to board in town. The house is under the supervision of 'the headmaster. Mr Walton obtained leave of absence for .six months at the end- of April, and Mr H. Stuckey, M.A., of Canterbury College, lately returned with the Second' Contingent trom the war, acted as locum tenens in a very satisfactory way. Mr'Walton resumed duty on Dec,!, much better in health. The school felt great regret at the death of Mr H. R. Webb, the late Chairman. Masters imd senior boys attended the funeral, and the boys collected £7 to erect a flagpole, a matter in which Mr Webb took much interest. The year ISOI, like the year 1900, was marked by public and national events-of exciting interest, wnich were duly taken ■ notice of in the life of the school. On the occasion of the memorable visit of the Duke and jJuehess of Cornwall and York, the Cadets took part in the review, and also in keeping tne streets on the day of arrival. The school itself had erected a special stand near the Worcester Street Bridge, on the line of route, duly decorated with motto and colours. The masters, in academicals, and a good muster of the school, with old boys, took their places on this, and gave bne Duke and Duchess an enthusiastic reception. Speech Day, on Dec. 18, was marked 1 by the presence o: Dr Koetlitz, of the ship Discovery, who gave an interesting address to the boys, on " How 1 Met Nansen " ; another .officer, Mr Hodgson, had previously been good enough to come" to the school and give a most interesting address on Antarctic work. The head-master took the opportunity to announce to parents certain alterations which, with the sanction of the Board, it was proposed to introduce for 1902. These were, briefly, a modified introduction of ihc form system, the appointment of M. Malaquln to teach "oral French, an increase in, and development of, the teaching of modern languages, history and drawing, the appointment of a gymnasium,, master, increase of manual work, the offer of alternatives to Latin, viz., either (a) extra French or German and workshop, or (b) commercial work and workshop; the institution! of a Saturday whole holiday, and of extra classes, with special iee, on Saturday morning, e.g., workshop, typewriting and shorthand and extra German. In 1901, Mr M. C Keane, an old boy, was awarded "his M.A., with first-class" honours, in. Mathematics, and 1 .Mr S. S. D. Robertson obtained a senior scholarship for the same subject. Mr J. S. St George Cooper obtained the degree of B.Sc. Of present boys, T. M'Lennan won a junior University scholarship in the December, 1901, examinations, being second on the list, while J- S. Munro, A. Green, R. M'Cullough, L. Harrison, A. Hercus, L. Hopkins and G. C Mayne were all placed among, those deemed to have passed with credit. Three boys, G. Milsom, J. Withers and W. H. Patrick, passed the medical preliminary, and Allison i.,'Allison.ii., Cotton, Brooke, Lawrence i., Barrett, Deans ii., Danks, Haskins i., and Adamson passed matriculation. C. H. Crump and W. Burnett won senior scholarships given by the Board'of Education. The general conduct and toils of the boys has been very satisfactory. ' PUBLIC LIBRARY.

In accordance with the powers conferred by Act of Parliament on the Board of Governors, .the-'t'-ler of Mr Andrei Swanstonfor the ' . jiion of a public readingroom and o. jr additions to the Public Library, at a total cost of £4307, was accepted in May last. The building will be ■ a handsome addition to the public buildings of Christchurch, and is now rapidly approaching completion. The/ floor space and galleries of the Circulating and Reference Departments are about 4900 superficial feet. The floor space and gallery ; of the new building will be about 5200 ft. The Circulating Library will be very mhoh improved, the 'office .will be removed to the new . building and the extra space thus obtained will be used for extra book-cases. The.lighting will be increased by large skylights. It is anticipated that the whole of the additions tod improvements will be , completed in a few weeks. ThU :'6ld building that- had done duty as ai reading-room for many years was gold by auction for removal, and realised the sum of £BO 3s sd. Since the removal of the old building, a robna.opposite has been rented to serve the purpowfci at a reading-room. Reference Department. During the year ft man was detected in the act of damaging a volume, and convicted in the Magistrate's Court, while another was sentenced for damaging books. In neither case was the punishment inflicted commensurate with the gravity of the offence. Additional book-shelves are urgently required. A very large number of books have had to be re-bound on account of destruction by gas. It is to be regretted that sufficient funds are not available for extending the present buildings, as increased accommodation is much needed. The donations ,for the year amount, to 182 volumes, amongst which are ninetyfive volumes of the "Illustrated London News," from 1843 to 1898, presented by Sir John Hall, K.CM.G. This department is much appreciated by the public. Circulating Department —■ It was found expedient to postpone the annual stock-taking until the proposed alterations were completed. Additional space will be provided for the volumes, and new book-cases will be required; 498 volumes have been taken off the shelves as unfit for % issue," while seventeen volumes have been lost and paid for by subscribers. The number of new books and renewals amounts to 1282 volumes, bringing the total of books in this department up to 20,026. Additional magazines have been placed on the tables, the "Edinburgh" and the "Westminster." The "Munsey" THE HABIT OP HEALTH. If we think of soap as a means of cleanliness only, even then Pears' Soap is a matter of course. It is the only soap that is all soap and nothing but soap—no free fat nwr free aJ~.ili in it. But what does cleanlineu lead to? It lea/ls to a wholesome body and mind; to clean thoughts; to the bsbit of health; to manly and womanly beauty. Pure soap—Pears' Soap. 5 '

(American) has been ordered, and four have ceased publication. The average number of subscribers for the year was 1894. The new catalogue is nearly completed, and will scon be ready for the printer. The library has sustained a loss by the death, last July, of Mr P. M'Clenahan, who was one of the staff for over thirteen years, and was a painstaking officer. The following figures show the income from subscriptions during the last few years:— £ s. d. 1897 . . . 825 1 0 189 S . . . 857 15 0 . 1539 . . . Bc9 10- 6 1900 . . . 926 4 6 1901 . . . 9-13 19 6 Reading-room.—lhe number of magazines and newspapers placed on the tables are: New Zealand papers iM, English papers and magazines 21, Australian papers 9, American papers 3.

The professor in charge reported: —Sir,—-I have the honour' to report on the School of Engineering, Electricity and Technical .Science for the year 1901. , This year has marked an important development, the teaching of electricity, for the Arts, Science and Engineering courses, having been undertaken. Ai tendance.—Though during the year the work of the School has been carried on with difficulty (the existing accommodation being altogether overtaxed), I am aible to report a gratifying increase in the number of students; 192 students attended lectures, %vhifet the total hour attendances per week amounted to 997, being an increase of 50 per cent in the number of students, and nearly 70 per cent in hour attendances as, compaired with last year. Of these students, 30 were matriculated, and are taking either the course prescribed for the degree of B.Sc. in Engineering,.or that for the Associateship of the School of ; Engineering. In the previous year only 14 students wiere s-o occupied. Annual examinations.—At the anuual College examinations 7 students passed in subjects of the first examination for the Associateship ; 3 passed in subjects of the second examination; 5 passed in- subjects of the second and third examinations, whilst; C. G. M'Kellar having completed the course, obtained the certificate of. Associate of the School of Engineering. Nineteen students sat- for the University examinations. in engineering and electricity. Engineering Laboratory.—There wasi a marked increase in the number of tests made as compared with the previous year. Tests were made on axles for the New Zeaiand Government railways; oil for the Union Steamship Company; building materials for the School of Engineering, School of Art, Public Library and the Cathedral; Dumping bands for the Wellington Harbour Board; and boiler plates, stone, concrete and cement for local firms. Apparatus.—During the year a large quantity of apparatus for the r experimental teaching of applied mechanics was added to the plant. This apparatus was made in Christchurch, from drawings prepared by students of the school. Other additions to the plant consist of-—A microscope, two balances, three gets of chemical weights, two sets of commercial weights, and various scales; in addition to which a large quantiy of electrical apparatus for the equipment of electrical laboratories has been received from Messrs Noyes Bros., agents for the Westinghouse Company, cf America; Messrs Crompton Co. ; Elliott Bros., White, Max Kohl, and the General Electrical Company. Buildings.—The erection of the new electrical laboratories and lecture rooms has progressed slowly during the year. On their completion the School will compare favourably both as to accommodation! and plant, with any of a similar character in the Australian colonies. Of the students attending evening classes, 4 obtained' first class and 10 obtained second class certificates in elementary steam; 6 first class and»s second class in elementary applied mechanics ; 2 first class and 8 second class in mechanical drawing (Section 1); 4 first class and 2 second das* in mechanical drawing (Section II.); 1 first class in" mechanical drawing (Section III.); 11 first class and 9 second class in freehand mechanical draw-

ing ; 14 first class and 11 second class in descriptive geometry'and setting outwork; 1 obtained second class certificate in elementary applied mechanics and mechanics of machinery; 1 first class certificate in strength of material; 1 first class certificate in the steam engine (advanced) ; 1 first class certificate in applied mechanics; 1 first class certificate in -mechanics, of machinery ; 1 second dass certificate in. theory of workshop practice; 1 a first class and 1 a second claiss certificate in elementary engineering; and 1 a first' class certificate in electricity and magnetism.—l have the honour, etc., to be, ROBT. J. SCOTT, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E., Professor in charge. MUSEUM. .. ,

The Curator reported :—I have the honour to report that the additions to the Museum during the past year have been very considerable, and I would especially call attention to the collections of Phencecian glass and Maori carvings. In January, at the invitation of his Excellency the Earl of Ranfiuiy, I accompanied him round the Southern Islands in the Government steamer Hincmoa, on a collecting trip, partly for the British Museum and partly for ourselves. During the trip I obtained twenty-two species of amimals new to science, and the types of twenty of these are retained in the" Canterbury Museum. I also,obtained -eleven species of,birds for the 'Museum, of which':live were not previously represented, including a specimen of the rare Mergus Austra.lis, presented by the 'Earl of Ranfurly. Also four skeletons of birds, all .new to the collection. - Last November Mr S. Coiclough resigned ■his position >as assistant, having received a more lucrative appointment in Wellington ; and Mr F. L. Row has been appointed to fiil the vacancy. ■ During the year exchanges have been received from the 'National Museum: ; at Washington ; the Perth 'jiuseum,' West Australia; and Mr S. W. 'Neate. Exchanges have seen sent to the University of California, the Noumea Museum, New Caledonia, and ■Mr S. W. Neate. •

The following are the principal additions to the collections: —Geological collections— A skull of Titanotherium, and Cambr.ran fossils received in exchange; Obsidianites, from 'Central Australia, presented by Lady Brown.' Natural history collections —Australian c'onwrants, received in exchange. Archcoolcgical collections —Phencecian glass, a collection, of 135 pieces, >as well as some terra •cottas and 'bronzes made by the late Mr R. Damon in Tyre and Sidon, purchased. Paleolithic stone implements from Egypt, presented by Mr Seton-Karr; old iron shield, made in Venice, received l in exchange. Ethnological collections—A collection of various objects from'New 'Guinea; an inlaid canoe and paddle from the Solomon Islands; fish-hooks from six different localities in Polynesia!; two old carved clubs from Samoa; bishop's mitre and two coffeepots from Abyssinia; a saddle and bridle from the Soudan; a ■collection of Africanfetishes and other objects; a small collection of old' Indian -airtos; all purchased. Kaffir objects, presented fey Mr F. Sheriff, of ißulawayo: and two old -clubs from Fiji, presented by Mrs A. C. White. New Zealand collections—Birds and insects from the Southern Islands, collected by 'myself ; three bird skins presented by Mr A. T. Pycroft. Maori collections —A number of old Maori carvings; three carved karaka trees from the Chatham Islands; model of Tawiti's pah, Ruiapekapefca, all .purchased'; kiwi mat; flax cap and toilet bag, presented by the City Council; stone implements, presented by W. W. Smith. Library—ln addition to the usual presentation from Museums, Scientific Societies and Governments, Verrall's "British Syrp'hidßa" has been presented by the Curator, and " Aves Polynesiee " 'dv L. W. Wfiigglesworth. Relics— Four framed pictures of old Canterbury were presented by Mr J. M. Heywood.—l have, etc., F. W. HUTTON, Curator. SCHOOL OF ART. The Art'Master reported : As 'compared with 1900,. the number of students in attendance has been as follows :

Drawing and Painting—The work in the different branches has maintained' a 'high standard. The drawing from life, in black ■and white, was particularly, successful.. As the students have been- devoting more attention to design for applied art work, the painting from still life, fete, has not received so much attention. Modelling, Casting and Moulding—The average attendance in all the classes combined has been: 1000 This increase is due mainly to the -State school teachers, who have .very largely taken up this subject for school work, under the new Technical Act. Their work has been : of a special character, suited to kindergarten, and the standards. The general work of the other students has been from the cast and nature studies. In a few cases it has reached a high state of excellence. Various methods of 'moulding and casting have been practised. Wood and Stone Carving—l am. able to report more favourably of this class than previously. Under the new instructor, the work has decidedly improved, though only elementary work is yet done. The attendance, though better than the former is stall very small. The average has been : 1900 Repousse or Beaten 'Metal Work —This class was started last year. Though few have so far taken it up, the work done is creditable, and as the art becomes better* known it will become popular. Painters' and Decorators' Work—The average attendance in this class has been: 1900 This is -the h-ignest attendance since its establishment in 1899, and shows that the work is growing in favour with those for whom it was founded. Hitherto the wOrk has had to be carried on under extremely unfavourable conditions as to room- and con-

venience.. These have now been remedied by the provision of a special room, which is to be fitted up ivitlv every convenience. The students wiil thus be able to study all'the different branches of their work, under proper conditions. Advance should now be speedily seen, 'both in quality of work and in numbers attending. ■•■ Decorative 'Design—The attendance in this class has for a long time ticen unsatisfactory, considering its importance. There is at last, however, a decided advance, which I hope will he pertwanent. The average fori the year has been: 1900 The work has been of the same character as last, year- ' Architecture and Building Construction The average attendance for the last two years has been: 1900 The elementary division is answerable for this satisfactory increase, and it is iikely to be more than maintained. I attribute the' very marked . advance .to.the appointment of am additional instructor, for the elementary work, thus freeing 'Mr 'Hurst Seager for ther'advanced. Geometry and 'Perspective—Considering the vital importance of geometry in so many industries, it is gratifying to note the very marked advance in attendance, the average for the last two years being: 1900 —.27. 1901. .76. , This indicates that the value of this subject is being appreciated as it should be. The chief increase has been in the elementary (evening) class, which has been placed under a new instructor, Mr Thompson. Scholarships (Canterbury Industrial Association)—Three scholarships were competed for in December, entitling the winners to two years' free tuition. The successful candidates were: W..-S. Earwaker, painter, age 17. F. B. Opie, carpenter, age 17; W. B. Archbold, cabinetmaker, age 17. Scholarships (Builders' Association)—Two are offered annually, one to those under 20 and over 18, and one to those under 18. The competition was held last March, the winners being: Senior: Harry- Simpson, Carpenter. Junior: Edgar 'Maynard, carpenter. State School Scholarships'.—Am Annual Free Studentship is given to the head boy in drawing in eacii school in the 'North Canterbury Educational District, having over 170 pupils. The awards for 1901 were: —Addington, L. Brown ; Spreydon, R. Flatman; Richmond, W. H. Doke; Opawa, R. Morrison; Belfast, E. Cambridge ; Lyttelton, J. Wilson; West Christchurch, L. Hughes and R. Clarke; East Christchurch, A. Horwell and W. Collins; Normal, R. J. King; Papanui, W. Tisch; St Albans, Wm, Muff; Ra-n----giora, E. Furby and W. H. Doggett; Woolston, D. Sturrock; Fendalton, W. Wickens ; New Brighton ; A. Ovvles ; Waltham, J. Menzies. The Board have recently decided to offer ten scholarships for competition amongst the girls of the State schools in the district; six to schools having not less than 400 pupils on the roll, and four to those having less than 400. They will entitle th. 9 winners to free tuition for one year in the morning class. The first competition is to be held shortly. Free Studentships—The seven free studentships offered by the Board for annual competition on the past year's work were awarded as follows : —Morning class: 1. Head from life in colour (and medal), C. Packer; 2. Landscape from Nature, K. C. Beath; 3. Still life, A. Howell. Evening class: 1. Head from life, E. B. Luxton; 2. Drawing from the antique, R. Goodsall; 3. Architecture, J. S. Guthrie; 4. Decorative design, J. S. Guthrie. ling, with cast (Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs'), L. K. Collins and C. Tregear; still life painting head (Headmaster's), K. C. Beath; landscape from nature (Mr E. W. Roper's), B. Allen; drawing from life, nude (MrE. W. Roper's), F. Wade; model drawing (iMr E. W. Ropers), R. Clark, H. Smith and D. Sturroch; freehand '('Mr E. W'. Roper's), W. Godfrey; best attendance, painters' class (Mr W. Sey's), G. Sey and L. Jones (first and second divided).

Painters' Union Prizes—Section 1: Best stencil plate, no competition j Section 2: Sign-writing, R. Simpson 1, P. Pearce 2; Section 3: Best painted panel with original: design, no competition. Nicholson Prizes (open to painters* apprentices attending the school) —'Section. 1: Best work for the year in freehand and model, A. Hunter 1, D. Gilbert 2; Section 2: Best work in the geometry class: F. Pearce 1, R. Simpson 2; Section 3; Best copy of some piece of decoration, aio. competition. Section 4.—Best 2 Original Coloured De- . signs: No competition. Prizes (outside competitions) Canterbury Society of Arts, April, 1901:—Modelling from life (bronze medal), A. E. Abbott. Still life (silver medal), A. E. Abbott. Design for cover of catalogue, T. Williamson. Every prize awarded was won by our students. Wellington Society of Arte, July, 1901.—Design for cover of catalogue, T. Williamson. Figure from antique, L. H. Booth. Painting from life, C. Packer. Head from life in monochrome, R. Goodsail. Wanganui Society of Arts.—Head from life in monochrome, T. Williamson. Design for cover of' catalogue, T. Williamson. Local Examinations.—-The local examinations were held in December. The results axe: Second Grade. (Excellent. Pass. Freehand ... 32 40 Hoael ... 32 59 Geometry . . 6 3 Persipecbive ... 2 6 . Blackboard drawing . 1 4 Full Second Grade certificates . 5 Other Subjects. Excellent. Pass. First grade geometry 19 4 Modelling:— Ist Class. 2nd Class. ■Elementary ornament . 2 Advanced ornament , 2 1 Elementary antique . 4 1 Education Department of Great Britain. (Late Science and Art Department, South Kensington).—The results of the ex-' animation, held last June, are not yet to hand. The extreme delay in obtaining results increasingly deters students from entering. New Appointments.—Mr E. Thompson and Miss A. E. Abbott were appointed at the beginning of the year; the former to assist in the evening class, teaching elementary building construction, geometry, perspective and drawing, and the latter as student assistant to teach elementary art subjects. New Buildings.—My reports for some years past have referred to the necessity for increased accommodation and convenience for applied work, none previously existing. I am pleased at last to be able to report that a beginning has been made to remedy- these deficiencies. With tha

generous help of the Government, the Board has been able to erect two fine rooms, 46ft x 28ft. The lower one will be used mostly for painters' and decorators' Avork, the jupper one for wood and stonecarving, and modelling and casting. A small room has been cut out of the upper one for the purpose of a. library, which will also supply a long-experienced want. With such improved conditions an impetus will be given to the work in these branches, and I trust that in time similar suitable provision will be made for other equally important subjects. In reference to the library; in addition to the books it is intended to file tho,leading periodicals in all the different industries aaid manufactures connected with the students' work. Messrs Whitcombe arid Tombs have promised to contribute the "Artist," and Mr Sey "The Journal of Decorative Art." General.—Our thanks are due to thosa giving prizes, viz., Messrs Roper, Sey, Nicholson and Whitcombe and Tombs, and also to those who acted as judges, Messrs W. M. Gibb and C. J. Mountfort. I have .{gain to thank my staff for their very hearty co-opsration in achieving such a. successful year's work.—l have, etc., G. H. ELLIOTT 1 , Headmaster.

1S37 . 51 ' 1900 . 6 1893 . 56 1901 . 5 1899 . 23

JNon-iMutricu-lated. lated. Total 1S90 . 151 116 267 1891 172 177 349 1892 186 159 345 1603 1S2 158 340 189 k 185 141 326 1395 177 130 307 1336 150 66 216 1897 1-14 73 217 1393 131 56 187 1S99 117 65 182 1900 . 125 S3 218 1901 148 72 220

CANTfcRBUKY PUBLIC LIBRARY.—. (JIRCO LA'IISG DEPARTMENT. S:ock Sheet fob Teas enbiko Dec. 31 , 1901. — Eis l ory aid Politics. Bio graj lsy. Travels, &c. Architecture. Fiction. L: Classics »nd tterature. Eofltry an Drama. Geology, J Natural a History, Science :tind Ikitany. Magazines. Miscellaneous. Total. In stock, Jan. 1,1901 ... New lK'oks and reniwal< added daring year 1533 133 1578 41 1687 62 327 1 95=?9 | 911 IL'23 23 ?-55 7 847 12 . li3J 63 It63~~ 2d 19,235 1383 Totals 1CU6 1619 1749 323 10,500 1049 £6! .859 1166 11S9 20,517 Taken off shelves as unfit for isfco ... Books lost and Faid for 1 4 481 16 •■; 1 3 491 ]7 Total ... 1 4 497 *."■ 4 .2 SOS In stock, Jan. 1, 3902 16)5 1619 1743 328 10,003 1049 £62 859 . 1192 1187 2,0009

■BEFEBENiOE DSPlAJKDMENT. Tbtal. as 05 4 th - H>> jj"l is oj W> Is 2 3 Mb at IHrH ■tit Mr-5 His'tery . .■ 1238 93 1331 History, consti'tutioiial 48 1 49 VoyagEs . . 667 32 . 693 LiterJaire— • and classics . . 559 8' : 567 Poetry .and drama . 285 10 295 Foreign 403 2 405 Biography . . . Mineralogy . . . 584 28 612 21 ■_ 24 Astronomy .... 95 1 96 Biology .... . 27 27 Geology, etc. . . 181 3 184 Zoology .... 293 8 306 Natural science generally 235 8 238 Fine arts, Society of 'Musician's . . . 377 22 399 Almanacs,' calendars, etc. 1075 46 1121 Legal . > 70 _ 70 'Mathematics , ,. 123 1 124 Architecture . 641 28 669 ■Dictionaries. . . . • , 351 7 358 Political . . . ' .. 2393 S3 2467 Newspapers . . as6 110 496 Chemistry and physics . 74 2 78 Divinity 761 8 769 Educa'tional 167 9 196 Miscellaneous.- . v .. . . 345 34 ■ 379 Botany . . ai7 6 123 Agriculture . " . . '300 8 303 Learned Societies . 20t 2't 226 Philosophy- ■: 710 13 ■723 Anaitomy, medicine, etc. . 103 3 112 Total . . 12,872 579 13,451 SCHOOL OE EN^INEERIM 1, ELECTRICITY AND TECHNICAL SCIENCE.

Satur1900. ing:. noon. ing. day. PirBfc term 31 '2 132 82 Second, term . 32 1 139 71 Third term 29 2 136 73 1001. First ;term 23 2 135 62 Second fern . 26 3 123 81 Tlhird term . 26 1 186 170