SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8557, 4 May 1891, Page 6

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

ANNUAL ELECTIONS. TK AROIIA.

The meeting of householders called for the purpose of electing tho To Aroha Goldfield's School Committee took place on April 27, in the school-house. There was only a fair attendance, compared with tho bumper house we used to have in former years. 'The charm of electing all our comraitteemen on the spot being dispensed with, no doubt accounts for the apathy shown by the electors. The following report for the last year from the retiring committee was read by the Chairman, tho Rev. F. G. Evans :—Finance : Wβ commenced the year with a balance in hand of £10 4s 7d, and after paying all accounts due, which includes some for work which will not requre to be done again, wo close the year with a credit balance of £3 8s 4d. There is also a small balance to tho credit of the school fete account. Teaching staff: During tho past year, the Board have seen fit to make several alterations in the staff of the school, Miss Hould, Mr. Oldhaui, and Mr. Sim- ' monds having been removed to other districts. Miss Cbad also resigned her position through ill-health, and her place was filled by Miss Laud. State of school: Wo are happy to state that the school still continues to be in a good and efticiont etate, the inspector's reports being very satisfactory. A3 showing the efficient state of the school, we are pleased feo report that a junior scholarship was won by John Erasmus, and a certificate of proficiency by Harold H. Law, at the last scholarship examination by the Board. This, wo think, reflects great credit upon the head teacher and his assistants, as only a small number of scholarships were won in the whole of the Auckland district. An examination in drawing was held in December, under the auspices of the Auckland Society of Arts, anil it is gratifying to know that out of 937 candidates two of our scholars, J. Erasmus and C. Cox, received certificates in grade 1, marked good. The committee beg to express ther acknowledgement of the efficient services rendered by the head teacher, Mr. \V. H. P. Marsden and his staff of assistants. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The next business was the election of the new committee. Only five persons had been nominated, viz., Messrs. J. S. Ingram, C. Ahier, J. La very, Rev. F. G. Evans, and Rev. J. Law, leaving two to be tilled to complete the number required, when the two following gentlemen were elected—Messrs. F. O'Toole and James Mills. At the close of the meeting the newly elected committee met, when Mr. C. Ahier was elected chairman and the Rev. J. Law secretary and treasurer.

PORT ALRKKT. The annual meeting of householder* of this district took place on Monday, 27th April, under the regulations of the new School Committee Election Act. A fairly well attended and representative meeting was held, Mr. J. W. C. Smith, the retiring chairman of committee, was called to the chair, and proceedings for the election of the new committee were then entered into, with the following result:—A. Neal, '29; H. Litten, 29; J. A. Shepherd, 29; W. Hefford, 29 : Peter Becroft, 23 ; J. G. Turner, 22 ; J. S. Mawer, 19 ; T. A. Gubb, 7 ; G. T. Hartnell, 4. The first seven were declared ejected. The secretary of the outgoing committee read tho report and balance-sheet for the previous 15 months, which met tho approval of tho meeting, and after a fpw persons had expressed the imperative need of regular and punctual attendance of children to the school, the meeting ended. The new committee held a meeting immediately after the close of the householders' meeting, and unanimously elected Mr. A. Neal chairman and Mr. J. A. Shepherd secretary.—[A Correspondent.]

HOTEO NORTH. Tho annual meeting of householders of the above district- for the election ot echool committee washeld in the schoolroom on April 27, Mr. W. Oldfield, sen., presiding, and Messrs. Cramp and Waters acting as scrutineers. After the retiring , chairman, Mr. Waters, had submitted his report to the meeting, which, by the way, was considsred financially very satisfactory, there being about £7 to the credit of the committee, the business of the election was proceeded with. From various causes considerable interest has been manifested in this election. Nine candidates were nominated, viz., W. Cramp, J. Wilson, J. Levet, F. Oldfield, C. Levet, A. Waters, T. Fletcher, E. Wilson, C. Gray, all of whom it may be presumed, were eager for tho honour of being comrnitteomen. However, as they could nob all be accommodated, a poll became necessary, which resulted in the following gentlemen being elected : — Messrs. J. Levet, W. Cramp, J. Wiison, E. Wilson, F. Oldfield, C. Levet, and T. Fletcher. The new committee held their first meeting tho same evening, Mr. J. Leveb being elected chairman for the ensuing year. Much satisfaction is expressed by residents that our school is at last being worked full time. It is now in charge of Miss K. Calvert, who commenced her duties on 2Sth April. It is to bo hoped that parents will show their appreciation of tho charge by sending the children to school regularly. By doing this they will greatly assist the teacher.— [A Correspondent.]

ARDMORK. The annual meeting ot householders of the Ardmore school district took place on April 27. Mr. J. H. Mullins was chosen chairman. The report and balance-sheet for the p;ist year was received and adoptee). The teacher, Miss M. C. Tregear, reported afc some length on school matters in general, and the decrease in roll number and attendances through the carelessness of parents. Mr. George Pike proposed, and Mr. Theo. Stevens seconded; " That this meeting desires to thank Miss Tregear for the satisfactory manner in which she has performed her duties during the past year/ which was unainmously carried. The following persons, were duly nominated, Messrs. T. L. Stevens, P. Mag-uire, G. W. Reed, H. J. Hawken, Jas. McConnaughy, H. Henderson, J. H. Miillins, and John Henderson. One of the candidates, Mr. McGonnaughy, by permission of the meeting, was allowed to retire. The chairman then declared the remaining seven duly elected. Some discussion took place with reference to the paltry sum allowed by the Board (£5. annually) to carry out the name work required for a school of 150 scholars. At the meeting of the newly-elected committee Mr. John H. Mullins was re-elected chairman. After the ordinary business the. committee resolved to support Mr. W. B. Buckhurst to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Education. —[A Correspondent.]

TIT! RANCH. The annual meeting of the householders of this school district was held in the school, on Monday, the 27th April. Mr. William Bishop was voted to the chair, and the following gentlemen weae elected to form the new committee: — Messrs. T. Matheson, T. Armstrong, William Bishop, James McEldowney, Jos. YorUe, Adolphe Bulte, and John Porter. At the first meetin", of the committee, held immediately afterwards, Mr. Thomas Mabheson was appointed chairman, and Mr. T. S. Armstrong treasurer and secretary.

OMAHA. The annual meeting of householders was held in the school on Monday afternoon, April 27 ; Mr. Thomas W. Knaggs in the chair. The secretary (Mr. Alex. Matheson), read the balance-sheet, which showed receipts to be : —Balance in hand and bank January 1, 1890,14s 7d ; grants for ordinary incidental purposes, £8: total receipts, £8 14s 7d. Expenditure: Cleaning schools and outbuildings, £4 6s Sd ; fuel for school use, 6s; repairs, 3s ; stationery, 4s; balance, £3 14s lid : total, £8 14s 7d. The meeting passed tho accounts as read unanimously. There were two candidates nominated on the '20th, when the chairman declared duly elected, viz., Messrs. Peter McDevitt and George Ashton. There being still five vacancies, nominations were invited, which resulted in the following five* persons being nominated and duly elected, viz. :— Messrs. George Knagga, Joseph Wyatt, Alexander Matheson, John Wyatt, and William Neeley. The feeling of the meeting was taken as to the advisability of recommending the Board to open a school in the Big Omaha. It. was decided that the committee request the Board to open a school for six months as a trial. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. A meeting of the committee was held immediately afterwards, when Mr. George Knaggs was appointed chairman,

and Mr. Alex. Matheson secretary and treasurer. It was decided that the vote of the committee be given bo Mr. W. B. Buckhursb to fill the vacancy in the Board of Education.

TAtfU (THAMES).

The annual meeting of householders took place on Monday, April 27, in the schoolhouse, the meeting being fairly attended. Mr. James Bennett, sen., presided. The annual report and balance-sheet having been read by the outgoing Secretary, was unanimously adopted. The Chairman stated that, as only four nominations had been made—viz., Messrs. R. M. Hawkes, W. J. Newby, James Bennett, and Samuel Cooper, the meeting would have nominate and elect the balance of three members, and called for nominations. Messrs. Michael McMahon, John Plummer, Wm. McMahon, and Robert. Johnson, were duly proposed and seconded. There being one in excess of the number required, a ballot was taken, which resulted in favour of the three first-named gentlemen. A vote of thanks to the'ehairman terminated the meeting. At tho first meeting of the new committee held the same, evening, Captain Newby was reelected chairman, and Mr. Samuel Cooper hon. secretary and treasurer.