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passed to the superintendent and teachers. An effective tableau (“Hock of Ages”) by the senior girl scholars 0 completed the programme, which was folowed by a dainty and enjoyable ®l supper . 1 Mr. A. '"'limie, resident Presbyy tcrian minister, is leaving for Napier in a few weeks' time. Mr. Marshall, s j of North Aucaland, will till the vacancy. lf The usual monthly meeting o' 'ue '? school committee was held on Mcr.aay n evening. The chairman, Mr. L. Seigel, presided. The headmaster (Mr. W. • ; Stansell) reported that the year open--11 cd with a roll number of 77 which 11 had since increased to SO. For the first week the attendance was 73-75, with a later increase to 75-75 which should steadily improve. If not, the school would be reduced a subgrade, with the loss of an assiste|ant, but in the interests of the school -[ it was hoped to gain a few more scholars, and make an effort to get si an average of bt for the year. A 1 supply of fruit and vegetables was (J I needed for school use. A circular i. ■ giving the holidays for the current ! year had been received, the school n‘ observing Good Friday and Easter 1. Monday and Tuesday, the winter holi- | days from May 17 to 31. It was ..I proposed and seconded that Mr. A. I Sterne be engaged to cut down all I blackberries on the school grounds, i Congratulations were received from Mr. Stansell on the success of the school’s annual picnic held at Tangimoana. The meeting closed with a vote of thankf to the chair. r Miss Robbie, who has filled i? position of probationer for t!n» last two years at the Halcombe School, has received an appointment a's dene tal nurse at Wellington. Miss Robbie leaves shortly to take up her new ' duties, accompanied by the sincere * wishes of the staff for her future success.