BOARD OF EDUCATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6271, 22 December 1881, Page 6

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, which under ordinary circumstances should be held on Friday next, was in consequenco of the ensuing holidays held yesterday. Present: Mr. Moat, in the chair, Messrs. Peacock, Dargaville, Hobbs, Luke, and Moss. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.

Executive Committee's Report.—The report of the committee was read » « tenders as follows : —Waipu Cove : School building—H. N. Campbell, £277 (accepted); M. W. Armstrong, £295; A. Mackay, £298 ;G. Hatclier, £343 12a ; D. Macrae, £349 ; J. Cornwell, £375. Mangonui : Teacher's dwelling—Wm. Gillotfc, £28 10a (accepted). Alexandra : Improvements to school and dwelling—H. J. Baker, £112 (accepted) ;A. Ahier aud Co., £145. Newton East: Additions and improvement to school— Thomas Constable, £76 (accepted) ; Smith and Wooller, £87. The committee recommended the acceptance of the following tenders: — Mount Hobson: Erection of dwelling, girls' school —James and Denize, £524 (accepted); John Cornwell, £589 ; H. S. Jones, £605 ; W. Price, £655 ; A. Keyes, £667 ; George Heron, £694 10s; Thomas Constable, £757; Hi E. Brabazon, £7G9 ; Scott and Csombes, £784. To Aroha : Erection of school—A. Boy or, £325 (accepted); Thompson and Sinclair, £376; A. Keyes, £379. Waikeikei: Dwelling—Charles Hayward, £379 (accepted); M. W. Armstrong, £395; A. Mackay, £415 ; A. Reed, £420; A. Keyes, £460 ; J. and L. Bissett, £593. —The Chairman said that in each instance the lowest tender had been accepted after receiving Mr. Allright's approval.

Scholarship Examinations.—The report of the examiners for scholarships was that candidates attended the examinations for open scholarships, held on the stk to the 9th instant, inclusive. Four scholarships ware competed for. The committee recommended that a scholarship be awarded to Louisa Durrieu, Girls' High School; Cyril Holm Bias, College and Grammar School; Henry E. Kempthorne, Parnell Grammar School; Alexander Morrison, College and Grammar School. John S. Daveney was under the regulations entitled to a certificate of proficiency. A. B. Holdship, High School, and H. B. Lusk, Grammar School, gained each a higher number of marks than J. S. Daveney, but were not entitled to certificates of proficiency, as they failed to reach half marks in each of the compulsory subjects : —The marks were as follows Louisa Durrieu, 556; Cyril Holm Biss, 855 ; Henry E. Kempthorne, 817 ; Alexander Morrison, 775; John S. Daveney, 618; A. R. Holdship, 631; fl. B. Lusk, 629; J. E. Cosgrave, 571.—0n tlie motion of Mr. Peacock, it was agreed that the recommendation of the examiners be adopted.

Kaubihohoee. —Mr. Dargaville, in accordance with notice, moved " That the resolution of 11th November, 1881, relative to teacher's dwelling at Kaurihohore be rescinded, and that the question of erecting a new dwelling be reconsidered." He said that since he had given the notice he had visited the place, and found tho teacher's dwelling in such a dilapidated state as not to be worth shingling, and there was no neighbouring house into which he could move. He thought the case an urgent one.—lt was agreed to rescind the resolution declining the application, and ask Mr. Allright to report on the matter.

Annual Kepobts.—ln reply to a circular from the Minister of Education it was agreed to forward the annual reports, also reports to be obtained from committees relative to the working of the compulsory clauses, and separate reports on the Girls' High School, and on reserves and school sites sold by the Board.

Extension or Playgrounds.—Applications had been referred to the Minister of Education, who now replied, pointing out that the applications could not be complied with.—lt was agreed to renew the applications in regard to Wellesley-atreet and Parnell schools, and to send a copy of the Minister's letter to the committees.

Fsanking Letters.—Tho Ministor of Education agreed to tho proposal that the secretary be empowered to frank letters.

The School Conference.—Mr. W. Gorrie, Chairman of the School Conference of Committees, wrote that the committees were disappointed in not receiving replies to the main questions brought by the conference before tho Board, to which they expected definite answers. They hoped yet to receive definite replies to paragraphs 3 and 5 of thoir report.—The Chairman thought the Board had already sent a reply embodying the amendments to tho regulations, to which they agreed, and that the matter had been settled. —Mr. Dargaville and Mr. Moss considered the question had not been settled.—After a long discussion, Mr. Peacock moved, " The Board, having fully considered the points raised at the conference, and also subsequently, and convoyed to the committees the alterations agreed upon, considered that answer explicit, and regretted that the committees thought otherwise."—Mr. Hobbs moved, as an amendment, "That a more direct reply bo sent."—This was withdrawn, and Mr. Dargaville moved,"That a fuller and more explicit reply be sent."—Tho amendment was lost, and the original motion was carried.

Meetings of Householders.—The times and places of meetings of householders for the election of school committees were agreed on, and authority was given to advertise them.

Class-books. —The Inspector had recommended tho introduction of McMillan's Readers, instead of Collins's, also the introduction of Nelson's Geography. The question was deferred until nsxt meeting, and the Inspector was requested, in the meantime, to make a report.

SCHOLAB3HIP3 FOB 18S2.—The draft regulations and progiammo for the scholarship examinations, 1882, were submitted, and the consideration postponed till next meeting. Auckland City.—The application was for certain small repairs at VTellealey, Beresford, and Nelson-street schools. —The committee was authorised to make the repairs out of school funds.

Awrro. —The committee recommended the erection of a school un a site offered by Mr. Wheelan, but there was another application from Manukau Heads, asking a grant of £50 towards erecting a suitable school there instead of the present one.—The consideration of the matter was deferred.

Cabbage Bat. —This was an application for a school which had been received and referred to the Inspeotor, who now reportod that there were 35 white children and 25 Maoris who would attend the school if erected. He also reported as to the sites offered.—Deferred for further information. Cambridge.—A letter from Dr. Waddington, recommending certain ventilation, was referred to the committee. Daucaville.—The committee forwarded two accounts, one for £13 19s, drainage ; and the other for £11 17s, gymnastic apparatus. The expenditure had not been authorised, but Mr. Moat stated that it was necessary. — It was agreed to ask for further details of the items for gymnastic apparatus. The drainage account was passed. Hotea North.—An application for a sohool building was ordered to stand over until the annual meeting of householders had decided as to tho site. Huntly.—An application for a school bell was granted. Katikati.—A tender of £17 for a shed at No. 2 school was accepted. An application for a class-room was deferred. K AUKAT'AKAPA. —An application for a grant for improving a paddock was deolined. Mangai'ai.—The committee obtained permission to allow the school porch to remain open as a shelter for the children in wet weather. Man'GERE. — in application for anew dwelling was deferred for Mr. Allwright's report. Mauku.—A grant of £12 was allowed for painting the two schools. Madngatoboto.—lt was agreed to acquire three acres available as an addition to the site. Modnt Hobsow. —An application for alterations to the girls' school was deferred. Owhaboa. —An application to have a school erected, made by the Ohinemuri committee, was deferred. Papakoba Vallht.—The application pointed out the difficulty of ebtaining a suitable site for a teacher's dwelling, and recommended that it be erected on the school site.—Deferred. Patbbangi.—The application was far necessary additions to the teacher's dwelling.—Referred to Mr. Allright t* report and give an estimate of cost. PO&LOK.—Mr. Hamlin, M.H.R., forwarded a letter stating the residents had purchased a site, and urging that the Board ereot a school, in order that some 30 or St children might not

be deprived of the benefits of education. —It wa3 agreed to inform Mr. Hamlin that any communication on tho subject from the committee would be considered*

Pdkeatua.— Mr. Blucher wrote asking the Board to define the term " householder," as gum-diggers intended to vote at the next election.—The Secretary said the Government had already declined to give a ruling.—lt was agreed, therefore, to refer Mr. Blucher to clause 4 of the Act.

Miscellaneous.—Applications for requirements were received from Te Kopuru, To Puke, Te Rore, Waiheke, Upper "Waipu, Waironga, and "VVaitakerei.

Accounts. —Accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.