WESTERN CAMPAIGN

Nelson Evening Mail, 30 May 1916, Page 5

WESTERN CAMPAIGN

A LULL AT VERDUN ANOTHER OFFENSIVE EXPECTED (Rec. May 30, 9.55 a.m.) PARIS.. May 29. A semi-official message says a lull at Yerdun will doubtless be followed as previously, by the resumption of a' great offensive. STRUSGLeItMORT HOMME •DESPERATE GERMAN ATTACKS. ENEMY LOSES 15,000 MEN. (Rec. Mav 30. 10.56 a.m.) , " LONDON, May 29. The Daily News Paris correspondent states that "the Crown! Prince manifestly wanted to settle Mort Homme once i'or all, hence the importance of the assault on Cumieries. Though the village in the valley is unimportant, an advance therofrom" would have threatened the-eastern slopes of Mort Homme, and' perhaps turned the second French line at- Chattancourt. 3?our divisions were employed on the west bank from Sunday- to Tuesday, and' simultaneously three divisions on the right bank. Columns were hurled east-and west of Mort Homme one after another, but all were cut up by curtain and machine gun fire. There were 16 attacks on Monday; between Avocburt Wood and the river, 50,000 Germos assaulting Mort Homme and Hill 305. It was useless butchery, but the French never wavered, and the Germans lost 15,000 men.

s ENEMY FIRST LINE WORKS WRECKED FIFTEEN AERIAL FIGHTS ON SUNDAY. SEVERAL- GERMAN MACHINES BROUGHT DOWN. (R-ec. Mav 30, 10.40 a.m.) PARIS. May 29. •Our artillery- wrecked' enemy first jine works in the *Bea<uvtsignes region. The"Germans on Sunday evening- debouched from Carbeaux worn, but the attack was completely repulsed, also a second attack at midnight. There were 15 aerial fights on. Sunday. | 1 A Fokker attacked a French machine north of the Aisne, and -fired ICOO shots. The pilot regained the lilies despite the machine •'being riddled. A second French aviator attacked and brought down a Fokker. Our aviators brought down two other enemy machines, and motor guns brought down two at Verdun. CTJMIERES SOON REGAINED BY THE FRENCH. GERMANS MAKE SLOW PROGRESS PARTS, May 29. The German gains at Verdun in eight days total 300 yards. The enemy were not long in possession of Cnmiere's. A series of grenade attacks on Friday enabled the French to quietly organise two columns of attackers, east and west of the village. The eastern column captured the mill at nightfall, and found that the enemy had-dug trenches, one behind and another across the main street. The French proceeded to recapture the houses by night-long siege operations. Meanwhile the western column was making progress, and the enemy, fearful of the village being surrounded, hastily threw in heavy reinforcements. The Fvench maintain their gains though the Germans are counter-attack-ing with one and. a half brigades. FIGHTING ATTAINS GREATEST MAGNITUDE GERMANS MORE PRODIGAL OF MEN THAN EVER. PARIS, May 26. The fighting- at Verdun has attained the greatest magnitude yet erperienced, and has Irecome a general battle since the French recaptured Fort Douanmont. The German recapture of the fort was merely an episode in the -gigantic struggle, which is -a veritable massacre in places . The German command is more prodigal than ever. Fifty-seven train loads of wounded have been sent to Germany, whose losses are three to one as compared with those of the French. GERMAN ARMY WEL"L FED. LONDON, May 26. The Daily Mail's correspondent at Berne states that there is no evidence whatever that there is not enough food for Germany tinder a, system of equitable; distribution. There is conclusive proof that the German Army is well fed and supplied l with luxuries unknown to most. civilians.

GENERAL OPERATIONS | i ACTivrry in the air. ! The High 'Commissioner reporas : J London, May 29, 4.20 p.m. { South of Royd the French artillery destroyed the German organisations m the first line in the region of Bouvraignes. Left of the Meuse there was artillery activity on both sides in tho course of the night. Yesterday evening, at 7 o'clock, a German attack debouched from Corbeaux Wood, and was completely repulsed bv a curtain and infantry fire. A second attack at midnight equally failed. On tho right bank .it- wn> rolativ :y calm, except in the region of Fort Vaux, where the artillery firo was very lively. In Lorraine we dispersed a strong German reconnaissance at the Parroy Forest - Yesterday evening there were fifteen air combats between French and German machines. Two of the latter were 'brought down m flames, one on the bor- . ders of the Argonne near Mort Hois and the other in the region at Tuffonbaine. near Mont J3ois. In the course of a trial flight one of our pilots was attacked by a Fokker machine which fired over a thousand cartridges. Under this shower of projectiles, and though his machine was riddled with 'bullets, our pilot returned to his lines pursued by "his adversary, who was attacked in turn by a French machine. The enemy fled, but crashed to the earth in the neighbourhood of Bourgoyne west of Rheums. AVest* of the Meuse our anti-aircraft guns brought down two German aero- ! planes. i

BRITISHFRONT DESPATCH FROM SIR DOUGLAS HAIG. REVIEW OF FTVE MONTHS* OPERATIONS. LONDON, May 29. Sir Douglas Haig's first despatch covers the five months since December 19t;-h. He says there has been no incident of historic importance, but a steady and continuous struggle above and below ground, while there have, been many sharp local actions, .■ ..The period saw the' British initiation of cutting-out raids; in wliic.h x the British on the'whole stilt hold tlieinitiative. The despatch' alludes to'the extension of tho front in order to release French troops .for Verdun. T!he- evacuation on. a considerable f?o<££*&>"erywbere in touch with the enemy \fr*ftl delicate operation, but it was completely successful. Sir Douglas Haig clears up the confusion relating to the British attack at on March 27th with the object of "straightening- the line. The fighting for mine craters lasted a week. The British then secured the whole of the original objective, but the wet ground and an intense enemy bombardment prevented the consolidation of the positions, and the Germans recaptured two. It was erroneously reported to Sir Douglas Haig on April 11th that tho British had gained all'the craters, whereas the old craters were mistaken for the new ones. The latter were rendered untenable, and have since been abandoned. The British line is roughly the same as before the first attack. "The forces have been considerably augmented from Home and the transfer of others released from the Near East. This increase enabled us to relieve one French army at the time of the Verdun battle.

Among the newly arrived troops nvo the Anzac Army Corps, and with, tho Anzaci are Canadians and a portion of the South African overseas contingent.

The forces of the Dominion are now a S-aluable part of the Imperial forces in France.

The appearance, of Fokkers in. December obliged the British to send escorts with, reconnoitring aeroplanes. Consequently air fights, which were previously exception, are now of everyday" occurrence.

There has been no serious epidemic of disease, and the sick rate is low. Enteric, the bane of armies of yore, has almost disappeared, owing to the energetic preventative measures. | The Registration) Commission has marked over 50,000 graves. The despatch concludes by paying, a tribute to Lord French's work. ' Starting with the .small expeditionary force, he faced an, enemy far superior in numbers and fully prepared for this great campaign. During the long and anxious time heeded, for the improvisation of the ■comparatively la'rge force now at the front. Lord French overcame all difficulties, and before relinquishing his responsibility he had the satisfaction of seeing'the balance of advantage swing steadily in our favour. ! ZEPPELIN DESTROYED AT SEA j ■"BODIES ANT> WRECKAGE i . WASHED ASHORE. ] COPENHAGEN, May 29. ' The bodies of an officer and a. man belonging ito a Zeppelin were washed ashore at Esbjerg, and also •wreckage, suggesting that -a Zeppelin was destroyed at. sea.

j THE ITALIAN WAR ! COST OF THE AUSTRIAN ADVANCE I 100,000 MEN". I (Er-.\ May 30, 10.55' a.m.) " LONDON, May 29. It is est: mated that the Austrian losses on t"h 0 It iliaii front since the 14th are 100,000. AUSTRIAN SUCCESS IN" THE CENTRE. ITALIANS IN GOOD POSITIONS ON" THE WINGS. ROME. May 29. The Austrians hve had a substantial success in the centre-, inasmuch as the Italians have abandoned the main line from Arsiero to the Asiag Plateau. The .Austrians are nearly at- Posina and aro closing' in upon Arsiero, where, they claim, to have captured an armoured work on the northern outskirts. Italy's situation on the wings, however, is very satisfactory. The Austrians suffered terribly in the attacks on the Italian left, especially at Zugna Tovta and Coiii Zugna. The Austrians are utilising fifteen divisions in the offensive on a- front of 50 miles between Lake Garda and the Bfenta. The nature of the country does not permit of a. continuous line of trenches similar to that at Verdun. The chief handicap of the Austrians is bck ot' railways and good roads. Arsiero is deserted but intact. The population of the Vicenza. district are calm and confident. Italian soldiers are massing everywhei'e. ! AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE RAID. ! I LONDON", May 29. i Lloyd's reports that an Austrian submarine entered Civita Vecchia and shelled the steel works. Slight damage resulted. | It also shelled and .sank a coal steamer, killing a sailor. ' Civita Vicchia. is a fortified port £0 miles no'rth-west of Rome.

MUNITIONS -MR LLOYD GEORGE'S- APPEAL TO WORKERS. » A .MIXED RECEPTION'. LONDON, May 29. Mr Lloyd George's appeal to the munition workers to saci"ince the Whitsuntide, holidays had a mixed reception. The armament and munition masters at Sheffield are unfavourable, and say it would penalise the good workers, while the bad ones would take the holiday arnway. Many of Viekers and Maxim's staff have worked 83 hours a week since the war began, and it is necessary to clean the flues, furnaces and forges and repair machinery. The Birmingham, Leeds and jGlasgow masters are similarly doubtful, though they are willing to forego the holiday if there is urgent temporary need. Others suggest that instead of a- gVne-' ral holiday the workers should be allowed a few days in rotation, like soldiers at the front. Many' miners have decided' to take only a day. HOLIDAYS POSTPONED. (Rec. Jtav 30, 10.40 a.m.) * LONDON, May 29. La.bour representatives conferred with Mr Lloyd George and agreed to postpone the. Whitsuntide holidays to the end of July. GERMAN FOOD CONTROL PRESS NOT ENTHUSL^TIO. ■ LONDON, May 26. # The German press Is not enthusiastic about the new Ministei'ial changes and the new fooil organisation, which' is to operate, through the so-called Nutrition Office. This, it is said, excludes all separate initiative on the part of the State Governments. The main difficulty is tlie question of meat aajd milk.supplies. •

GERMANY'S GRAIJtf RESERVE. AMSTERDAM, May 27. The president of the "German, Grain Board, speaking in the Reichstag-, said the German grain reserve -was 400,000 tons, plus 80,000 tons representing the decrease in army consumption, and plus 97.000 tons from Roumahia. '"'•'" ." . MINES IN HELIGOLAND BIGHI TO RELEASE "GERMAN SHIPS FOR THE BALTIC. COPENHAGEN, May 26. New German mine fields are reported to have been laid l in Heligoland releasing several ship's;'V of the North Sea Squadron "for use in the Baltic' | WASHED UP FROM THE SEA i GERMAN BODIES ON COAST OP ] . JUTLAND. - COPENHAGEN, May 26. A press message states that several bodies of German sailors have been Trashed ashore on the west coast of Jutland. '" One of the bodies is believed to be that of a commander of a destroyer.

I HOUSE OF COMMONS TAXATION OF AMERICAN SECURITIES. j LIVELY DISCUSSION. ' (Rec. May 20, 12.30 p.m.) LONIDON, May 29. When the House of Commons was ■discussing the Consolidated Fund Bill, a member criticised the financing of tfoo war on short time bills, and urged a permanent loan. Sir F. G. Banbury declared that the feeling in the City was that the limit o£ safety as regards the issue of Treasury Bills had almost been reached. Mr McKenna, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the Government's policy could well be defended, but it was impossible under the rules of debate. The Bill was reported l without amendment. Mr McKenna, in moving an additional income tax of 2s on American securities, said that the proposal was novel, but necessary to provide against an adverse balance of trade with America by the export of gold. Loans raised in America proved insufficient, but the purchase of American securities operated with complete success, enabling us to pay our way and preserve a substantial balance with the United States for the payment of liabilities. British owners had generally come forward patriotically, but in recent weeks the flow <iad dwindled to a trickle. Some holders needed a spur to remind l them of their duty to the country. The flow had already- greatly increased, but if 2sproved insufficient as a spur, he would ask the House to raise the tax to even 20s. Sir Edward Carson : Why riot act ; now ? • Mr McKenna said there were great difficulties. Sir F. G. Banbury declared' that the proposal was grossly unfair. They ■should not single out particular investments. We were returning to the days of Isaac of York. It was a : bad precedent to use income tax as a penal instrument. Mr William Rutherford : The proposal is sheer robbery, dishonest, and mean. Let the Government introduce a Bill employing simple compulsion. PROPOSED TARIFF TO PRODUCE £74,500,000. LONDON, May 26. The Special Committee of the London Chamber of Commerce suggests the following as a tentative tariff for the present:— Allies—Minimum, 10 per cent., down to free. ■Friendly neutrals—General tariff from 20 per cent, down to 21; per cent. Other neutrals —20 per cent, to oei" cent., plus a surtax equal to,preference to other countries.

Enemy countries—Maximum of 30 per cent., down to 5 per cent. The estimated prohalbTe revenue would he abpiit £74,500,000. ENEMY ATTACKS ON BRITAIN ' NAVAL AND AERIAL; (Rec. May 30, 10:40 a.m.) LONDON, May 29. Mr Herbert .Samuel, in the "House of Commons, said that since the war three naval attacks on Britain, had killed 141 and injured 611; 44 air raids had killed 409 and injured "1005. SECURITY OF DOMINICA , PRESENT TO BRITISH GOVERNMENT. liONDGN, May 26. I The Press Bureau states: The Presidency of the Island of Dominica has presented the British Government witli £IO,OOO in. recognition of thp security afforded Dominica hy the. British Forces.^ (Dominica is the largest and' most southerly British island in the leeward group of the Lesser Antilles, midway •between. the French Islands \. of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It. has a- popiilation of 34,000, mbstlyi negroes.) ' " v AVL4TION A'QCIDENT. {Rec. May 30. 9.35 a.m.) ' " LONDON, 'May 29. Capt. Grime-Jones and Lieut.' Henry Tennaut, eldest ton of. the taiy 'for biplaning in Kent, sideslipped, when Oapt. Grime-Jones -was I killed outright and Lieut. Teririant. serii ously injured. ', " . .'

AFRICA PROGRESS OF BRITISH TROOPS (Rec. May 3Q,. 9.30 a.m.) LONDON,'May 29. The- British forces ,op the 25th. made an advance of 20 miles into German 'territory. on the'whole front," between ."Lake . Nvassa. and- Tanganyika, compelling the enemy to retire towards Neuangenburg. South African and. Nyassafl troops are doing excellent work bridging and crossing the Songwe river. .; During tlie night the south column \bccupi§<¥'the railway, station at the same place. ; Another column descended the r Bangarii river to Lesara. the enemy withdrawing, southwards.

GENERAL GALLIEN! the man w::o . y. '..yzd- paris. , (Rec. Mav 30, 9.35 a.m.) "" ■ PARIS, May 29. I General Gallieni -wag. about'-to underf go an operation. He \yas extremely weak and unable to take nourishment. The doctors tried blood transfusion, but without avail. "General Gallieni nvas regarded as the saviour of Paris'during the critical days of August, .1914.. when, he rushed 80,000 of the-..Paris garrison from Paris to the battle front and tu'rned. the tide of the "great Marue . struggle iu favour of the. French. . "'"'" '"' AUSTRALIA *EW ZEALAND [ CASUALTIES. SYDNEY, May 29. Casualty list No. 172- contains the ! names- of the following New Zealanders: I Kil'led in action, . but previously, reported missing.- 'Private's T. R. Milesand G. ,H. Logan. Ill: Corporal \V. E. Bolstad and Private, J. S. Gray. Pronounced 1 , out of danger: Lieutenant W. Campbell. B-eturned to duty : Privates H. H. F. Williams and H. Forster. RESTRICTION OF WOOL EXPORTS. ~ SYDNEY, May 29. The Hon. F. G-. Tiidqr .armoiihced that the wool' sold, at this, week's Brisbane sales would not be allowed to .be exported, outside the Empire. ' ; DIENT. BRANDON'S ACHIEVE- ! ■': j-: s ."MEK!T.:,. \: v ' i .' .'.*■,'■ — 1 (Rec. 10.5 a.m.) 1 SYDNEY, This Day. Letters received by the English mail state that congratulations from, all quarters showered on, Lieutenant -Brandon, •who wrecked a Zeppelin. SENSATION IN WOOL CIRCLES. i (Rec. 10.5 a.m.)' SYDNEY, This .Day. Ai sensation has been caused in wool broking circles' by the prohibition, of export. . ' . '' "•" .'■ (Rec. 10.5 a.m.) ! BRISBANE, This Bay. The secretary' of the Wool, Brokers' Association states'that the embargo '-'will not be lifted, it is useless to''sell. " TOTAL. CASUALTIES 1 . (R-ec. 10V30 a.m.} MELBOURNE, This Day. Australian casualties are:— - Dead ... ... -.1 ... 7748 Wounded ... ... ... 8653 Sick r .. ... ... ... 22,190, Missing ... ..* ... 115 Prisoners of War ... ..." 62 Nature of casualty, unknown 294

SINN FEIN REBELLION FURTHER EVIDENCE- AT INQUIRY' (Eec. AJtav 30; 1.20 p.m.) LONDON, May 23. At the Irish inquiry Sir John Ross, ex-Chief Commissioner of the [Dublin Police, condemned "the lapsing of the Arms Act as an extraordinary step and the forerunner of trouble. It was like bringing a candle to a- powder magazine. Another weak proceeding at Dublin was in connection'with the strikers'in when the Government acceded 1 to the corporation's demand, for'an inq-uiry into the police action agaihst> rioters.' Sir John Ross said he submitted a minute , to the Government as 1 soon as the dialling- of' disaffected sections begfair. ahd mad© repeated, requests for /instructions to take "action before the movements became stronger. He was merely toldi to keep the men under -observation.- "Witness considered the landings of arms at , Lame and Howth as different. The former was done secretly, and the Govern- | ment's authority was not defied openly. The mob at Howth overpowered the po- ] lice and defied authority. HarivKs" eus- I pension for his action at Howth was extraordinarily grave. He was efficient, impartial ahd able servant. Witness resigned as a protest, and added' that Harrei's suspension destroyed civil servants' confidence in their superiors, believing that they were at the mercy of politicians, who would betray them -when it suited them. He also said the disaffected section knew how it could arm. manoeuvre and preach sedition 'unimpeded amid the distraction of war. Harrel, in evidence, attributed the iebellion to four causes—the existence of an anti-British party, the repeal of the Peace Preservation Act, and the failure to enforce law during Larkin's movement and the How;th affair. Sir Maurice O'Connell said that Kerry had swarmed with German agents. Lody had been arrested in a >Killarney hotel, whereof a' 1 German was ' manager, also understudies Hvere employed as waiters until April, 1916. ' ' DUBLIN'S DEVASTATED AREAS A NE\y GATaEtEDRAJ,.' • (Pec. May 30, 9.35 a.m.) ' LONDON', May 29. # Archbishop "Walsh 1 'suggests - the possibility of building a cathedral in one of the devastated areas: of Dublin. He-is confident that the" Irish in America and Australasia will abundantly help. ;

NELSON EDUCATION BjQABD MONTHLY MEETINOV 1 The following fiirtslier- business was; transacted -at yesterday's meeting of ther Nelson Education Board... It was decided', on the motion of Mr Lock, seconded by Mr Smith, that during tho period of the 4 war tlie .'board ar& agreeaiblo'j.to aliow every 'application. v a grant for storage battery at. the West* port Technical Schools to stajid: jOyf*. ' OVE'RCROWiDING AT BTWuVKA. Mr G. H. Jefferies, chairman _ of tho Riwaka School Committee, "-waited 1 o ; ti* tho '.Boavd in connection with the' enlargement of the Riwaka School; Ife said it was a matter of urgent' necessity. At. the present time- the school, was overcrowded and the porch was ''oe> : ; ing xxsed for the infants' class. The porch was too cold in fhe winter, there being no fireplace, and too hot in the satrriiimer. "Several membei's said the need for more acconHriodation wafi urgent. , . Mr Hariris pointed out that tire I>epartment had 'asked for plans, and froim, v ■the conversation lie had had with the, UndieT-Secretary for Education -he Relieved that something would be done for. Riwaka shortly. " ' v The Chairman said the 'Board entirely*; sympathised with the Committee, /aa'diV/would not let the _ ■ i' On the motion, of Mr Bajgent, it \vaS'resolyed that the ODepartnient be m-uiri&ted with andi. urged. to; treat thfy enlargement of the Riwaka School as; mkfse>r of urgency,' apd'tliat, a copy the petitioii of 'hmiseholijl'ers be also forwarded to the Department. . '.! ■ ' tt was mentioned by'membex's that theV Q'weh ;and Brighton schools. overcrowded. APPLICATIONS. Applications were dealt- with as fol-.. , lows : —Riwaka, half-cost Brooklyn play.;* gi-ouiid, £4 12s 6dj, grant M,' amoxint to be paid to account; same, ' regarding do-;, fective chimney at Brooklyn, £l2 10sJ ■ for- erection of new chimney; same, as : to conveyance of children from Sliaggery,applications to be invited; samCj MJquesti - for health officer to inspect the school,' jNJt Goltman to be asked to call when In - l-the district; Granity, repairs, to bo at-: tended to; Motueka, fencing at' side ,■ school,' deferred; same, repairing. in ff fence, £5 granted; same, ro sprayer®; for disinfecting purposes;. tlie r committep: to ■ be. informed: t-liat the 'board didwJvjV provide these. ■ ,/ . ~ . , v?. 1 The Board adjourned until 10 o'telodk this morning, , >.'* * : The Board resumed this moriiing,' when 'further applications, from" (3orrt-;-mittees -were dealt' with -as "'folloy'V:-^' Arapito, new outbuilding, £5 'granteJd j dhux'Chxll, gravelling,.' stand-'over; v mama, re proposal to schttol district, to be informed that small tendance does not T,varranii r it; Motiipijjiy fencing, - also report of Health the Bdard's carpenter to" report; Birch* field , Pokororo, BTightwater,- and Sher. ry River, -fencing, declined; Dennistofr; i application for 'subsidy, "money, "to" 1 : be paid on receipt of advice' : that gbjods . Have been obtained 1 ; Brighfcwater, Hey. to 'be 'provided' by po&imittee, estimate of cost be obtained'; Puponga, re school site, enquiries! to be made;" Okiwi Bay, household schodl, gx*anted. . Miss Maloney, Charleston, Nvas v . ed' ttxree months' leave of absence with, ibiit'jiay, and Miss Y'. Farnte'l4' days.' , ... TEAOHER.&HIPS. Applications* for teiachersliipS -were , dealt -with as follows:—r • ' Wakefield, head teacher ' (11 applicants), Mr TYank' Goleman to be trans-, ' fromi Waimea West; . "Blank's Point, head teacher, {4 applicants),'; 1 to advertise "again, ■, it • being Veonsidex,ed-"'ad-.visable to liave a-male teacher (Mr Synies objected on the grotxnd, that the advci'r ' 'tisement should; have invited male appli ? ' cants only and it was unfair toV'tnrn down those who had applied); Westp&rt', D.BC.S., first assistant <4 .(applicant*), appointent deferred; Motu eka • : first_ - as-" sistant" (8 applicants), names of 'Mioses Janet 'Smith and Fanny Turner,' and Joseph' A. Waddell to be fox-warded'"'to committee;. Xowet;i Takaka,- first* aiaistant (7 applicants), fx-esh applications to • bo called; Ixxngford, sole teacher^(s >aps.: v plicanfe)> Miss Ryan recommended'; Ma-'-sole teacher (9 applicants),' MisA v Randerson "rt-commended; Pokororo,' sole : teaclier (5 applicants), Miss •Clouglier reconktierided; Puponga, Mass E. Paiterson, only applicant, appointed; ; (5 applicant^j \ Miss" Alice Gibbs .recommended ; Wqi-ifci, (2 applicants) de.exred ; -Bfecoiia 'h'sr sistant 1 {6 applicants), Miss Gladys ■ J6t« dan transferi-ed^from Sarau; Karamea, second assistant (9 applicants), Miss''A. Sherlopk recommended; Riwaka,; second assistant (5' applicants), Miss*: :■■■■. Wills irecommended. * . , • "* •- : * - TREASURER'S .. The Treasurer's statement.showed .the follmving balances: Cx\ at bank'£)3lls( 3s lOd (less unpreseiited cheques 4d); General account, „Cr. £2474' 6s;.Qd j Buildings account, Ci* £3578. :10s . grants' dxxe £490, totoili £3068 r 10&" .4-4,. ; less imli<jujdated votes £595; - balance available £2473 10s 4d; Technical account/ Dr. £2465 2s 6d. The treasurer (Mr I/ock) noted that the first stalment of tho building grant fOx-' tho euii'ent year (£300) had, beexv indicating that tlie Board would receive Approximately £1200" this' ip 'place 'of £4OOO. Advice had bfeen - (ed that ou, instalment of £IOOO wgis; iio bei paid on account of technical instruction. 1 ; . . . • ' 'GENERAL. A deputation consisting of Messrs man, Schwass, and Cole waitedr on' sha Board and bi'ought before it, pertain? matters connected with the Motupiko school.' ■ThA Board referred the . matter to Messrs Smith. to inquire and report at the next meeting^