N.Z. UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16292, 27 January 1915, Page 10

N.Z. UNIVERSITY SENATE.

AUCKLAND SCHOOL OF MINING. OFFICIAL ItIXXJCNITION WITIIDJtAWN. (Pun United Peishs Association. ) CIJKISTCHURCII, January 26. The congress of tin; Suw Zealand University Senate resumed its sittings tliis morning. Si,- U. Maurice O'Ftorke moved-" That, when !l)i> Auckland University College starts a school of architecture, tills University of New Zealand will rwognise such school as the school of architecture for tho dominion." It was particularly noticeable, .said Sir Maurice, tliat a great deal of building was going on in Auckland, and it was desirable that, the advantages of tho .study of architect lire should be pointed out to the people of Auckland. He, had no desire to .secure for Auckland any monopoly of such a t-chool, but would be glad to nee other schools started in other centres. At tho same time Auckland was ready to start a school, and r.hould be encouraged. Tho lion. ti. A. Tole, in seconding the motion, said that tho Institute of Architects was desirous of helping such a scheme, and if the school were established he understood the institute would bo willing to grant a subsidy.

Professor J. Maemillan Brown said ho would like to see the matter referred to tho New Zealand Institute of Architects, which was desirous of seeing one such school established. It did not care, he understood, in which centre it was established, hut would be prepared to subsidise the school when it was started. ft Professor Scott, as convener of th. Recess Committee, said that the matter had been considered by it in conjunction with some members of the Institute of Architects. The institute was really desirous of seeing tho school established. Auckland was desirous of founding a school of applied science, and he thought that with its facilities it would be capable of adequately teaching the subject. What he -would suggest, however, was a slight alteration of motion, for tho Senate could not very well recognise a non-existent school. He -would suggest a motion to the effect that, in the event of Auckland establishing a thoroughly satisfactory school of architecture, within, say, a few years, the Senate would favourably consider its application for recognition as the school of architecture for the dominion. Ho would further suggost the addition of a clause that the details bo referred to a committee of the Institute of Architects, of which Sir Maurice O'Rorke and Mr Gordon were members, for report to bo presented to the Senate at its next meeting. On the suggestion of Professor Hunter, the word "efficient" was added to the original motion, so that it read: "When the Auckland University College starts an efficient fchool of architecture this University of New Zealand will recognise such school as the school of architecture for the dominion." In this form the motion was unanimously agreed to. Professor Hunter moved—" That the Science Committee report to the Senate on the advisability of continuing tho recognition of the Mining School in Auckland." It was admitted that tho Mining School in Auckland was defunct, and it was undesirable that the public should bo allowed to assume that it -was still operating. The Hon. J. A. Tole said ho hoped the motion would not be passed. Certainly tho school was under a cloud at present, but it might bo revived. Professor Chilton suggested that under the regulations the recognition would have to be withdrawn, as tho conditions under which recognition was granted were not being fulfilled. Dr M'Dowell asked that the Senate should consider the case of the school sympathetically. Tho school was started when mining began to suffer a slump. If the students went to the school now it would take them two years to reach the standard where tho services of a mining professor were necessary, but if they did come along the Auckland University Council would, ho was sure, appoint a professor to carry on. Professor Scott said that it would perhaps be better to refer the question to the Mining Committee for report. Professor Hunter disclaimed any antagonism to the Auckland Mining School, but as the school was defunct, and not operating, the recognition extended to it should bc°'withdrawn in tho cause of education. The motion was carried by 17 votes to 5. It was decided—" That Mr H. A. h. Milnes. B.Sc, Mr J. W. Tibbs, M.A., and Mr S. S. Hogben be appointed as examiners for the Habcns prize for essays, to bo sent in on or before December 31. 1916."