AUCKLAND COLLEGE COUNCIL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9620, 19 September 1894, Page 6

AUCKLAND COLLEGE COUNCIL.

At a meeting of the Auckland College Conncii, there were present: Bishop Cowie (in the chair), the Rev. W. J. Williams, and Messrs. Di worth and Peacocke. Telescope.Mr. Arch. Clark wrote, that some time ago Sir Maurice O'Borke had spoken to him regarding; a large telescope belonging to Mr. J. M. Clarke, asking if he would give it for the use of the students, on condition that the College found a suitable place for it, and undertook to keep it in proper repair. His (Mr. Clark's) brother had now replied that he would be glad to let the College have the use of the telescope on these conditions. Professor Seagar wrote that he had inspected the telescope, and he could unreservedly advise the Council to accept the offer. The proper mounting of the instrument, however, might involve considerable expense. He scarcely thought the roof of the College sufficiently stable. It was decided to ask the committee in charge of the mattter to make further inquiries. Economy.—Mr. Peacooke moved, " That a committee be appointed to consider the possibility of effecting certain savings in the annual expenses of the Council, and to report thereon." This was agreed to, the committee to consist of Messrs. Holland, Udy, Tole, Bishop Cowie, and the mover. Donations.—Donations of books were received from Dr. Bakewell, Messrs. Champtaloup and Cooper, Mr. J. Brabazon, and the University of Edinburgh. The thanks of the Council were accorded to the donors. ' Raglan County.— letter was read from the Raglan County Clerk making an application for the land near the mountain top known as Connell's lease for road purposes. The Registrar was asked to procure further information. Examinations.—ln compliance with the recommondation of Professor Brown, acting for the Professorial Board, it was resolved that the annual examinations for 1894 begin on the 26th prox. Maori Scholarships.—Mr. Apirana Te iMgata wrote, that a proposal had been made that the Minister of Education should make provision, either out of the Civil List (native) or otherwise, for scholarships, to enable Maoris and half-castes matriculating to proceed to a university. A sum of £150 or £200 might be annually set aside for the purpose. The Council was asked to forward its views to the Minister for Education. It was re- | solved that the Council approved of the proposal, and appoint a committee to prepare a ! letter to be addressed to the Minister of Education, the committee to consistof Bishop Cowie, Mr. Udy, and the . Rev. W, J. Williams.