THE AUCKLAND BRANCH OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9423, 22 July 1889, Page 3

THE AUCKLAND BRANCH OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

TnE annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute was held on Saturday afternoon at the Wel-lesley-street School. There was a moderate attendance, and Mr. Stewart, the president, occupied the chair. Mr. Draffin, acting as secretary, read the minutes of last week's meeting. Mr. Coates drew attention to the fact that a resolution regarding the removal of teachers was not correctly recorded. The President corroborated this statement, but said that it appeared correctly in the Herald. The minutes being amended were then passed. The annual report for the year ending July, 1880, which consisted of a resume of the year's transactions of the Institute, was read. The balance-sheet showed that the expenditure had been £25 6s lOd, the present assets were £3 Bs, and the liabilities nil. Mr. Coates moved and Mr. Wortiiington seconded the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, which was agreed to. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr. Draffin proposed that Mr. Coates be asked to accept the office of President, and Mr. Worthinuton, in seconding the motion, said he considered all the members should take their course of the duties and responsibilities of office. Mr. Percival also spoke in support of the motion Mr. Coates asked to be excused, for circumstances would prevent him from being present at many meetings. Ho asked leave to propose that the present President, Mr. Stewart, be asked to remain in office. Mr. Stewart thanked Mr. Coates, but he coincided with Mr. Worthington that different members should iill the chair. . Mr. Cronin* seconded the motion. Mr. Stf.wart hoped they might be able to persuade Mr. Percival to accept the office, but Mr. Percival declined.

Mr. Harrison moved " That Mr. "Worthington be asked to accept the office of president," and Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Mr. Wortjiingto.v thought that young men should take up the work, but if it was their desire that he should take the chair once more he would be at their service. The other nominations being withdrawn, Mr. Worthington was unanimously elected, and took the chair amidst applause. He thanked the members very heartily for the confidence they had shown in him by appointing him president. On his motion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Stewart for his services as president during the year. On the motion of Mr. Pkrcival, seconded by Mr. Harrison, the retiring president, Air Stewart, was elected a vice-president. Mr. Lenxard moved and Mr. Coates seconded, that Mr. Harrison be appointed the other vice-president. Mr. Harrison- suggested that Mr. Coates should take that position. Mr.' Percival seconded this motion, and io was agreed to. Mr. Lkn-nard proposed that Mr. Cronin be re-elected treasurer, but Mr. Cronin asked leave to decline. On being pressed, however, he withdrew his objection, and was elected unanimously, and accorded a vote of thanks.

Mr. Davis proposed, " That Mr. Lippiatt be appointed secretary," and Mr. Stkwart moved "That Mr. Draffin be appointed," as he had already done service in this capacity since Mr. Purclie's removal to the Thames. Mr. Pjbrcival seconded the amendment, and Mr. Lippiatt stating that he thoroughly agreed with what had been said, withdrew his nomination, and Mr. Draflin was unanimously elected. The following gentlemen were appointed a committee of management:—Messrs. Scott, Percival, Lennard, Harrison, Cooper, Short, arid Hogwood. Mr. Draffix moved " That Mr. T. Wells be appointed librarian." He remarked that there were about £25 worth of books missing. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion, which was agreed to. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION'S. Mr. Percival moved, " That the annual subscription be £1 Is for headmasters and half that amount for assistants." The present subscription of us was inadequate. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion pro forma. He suggested that the subscription be 10s for headmasters and us for assistants. The Chairman* said he was convinced that if Mr. Percival's motion was carried it would be disastrous to the Institute. If all the members paid the present subscription there would be no diliiculty in regard to funds. He hoped the suggestion of Mr. Stewart would be adopted, and that they would not frighten away those who had the interests of the Institute at heart. Mr. PjBROiVAL adopted the suggestion, and moved, " That the subscription be 10s for headmasters and 5s for assistants." Mr. Hakrison opposed the change, as it would excise the country members and prevent others from joining. He moved, " That no change be made at present in the amount of the subscription." Mr. Liri-iATT suggested that the subscription should be fixed at 10s for all teachers drawing £"200 and upwards salary, but this did not meet with approval, and the amendment proposed by Mr. Harrison was carried. Mr. Cronin* moved, "That the names of all members in arrears for twelve months be struck oft' the roll." Mr. Harrison seconded the motion, and it was agreed to.