Pohangina.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7400, 16 September 1902, Page 2

Pohangina.

(From our own Correspondent.)

The ordinary meeting of the School Committee wad he'd on Septembei lCih Present-—Messrs Hewison (chairman), M'jar, Klin'f. Lucas and Lukeis. The maker's report was read, which showed a roll number of 01, with nn average attendance of 57. The Inspector's (Mr .\lilue) report of the recent eiaminatiou Wiis received. Forty-four pupils were presented in standards, only tv/o failing to pass. An extract from the report states that ample evidence was shown of a faithful and sound year's teaching, and Mr Murdoch, the head teacher, was commended for extra subjects taught, bru*b work in particular being rcry good. The Inspector paid a high compliment to Miss Young, assistant mistress, for the mauner in which the lower d;and:irds did their work, fully half of the passes being very strong. It was resolved, that the eommitter \rritc a letter congratulating Miss Young upon her success of ker first year's work as assistant teacher; also, to the member for liio district, urging him to support in tueHouse the allocating of a larger vote for incidental exj.elites Accounts parsed fur payment and the meotiin; adjourned.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Pohttogina branch of the Farmers' Union was held in the Hall. Mr E. Akeis occupied the chair. The minutes of previous meeting were confirmed as read It was resolved, that the hon. sec. forward all insurance notices to members who have net already been supplied. Pi-oposeu by Mr Close and seconded by Mr Scott, that, in the event of any important business being conioiuuiuated to the secretary, a copy of same to be posted to memb°rs of committee one week previous to the following meeting; that futuro meetings be held on second Saturday in each month, at 1.30 p.m., in ihe Public Hall, providing satisfactory arrangements can be made re hire of Hall. The secretary reported several new members, the tolal now bem;j thirty.