ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2200, 30 April 1896, Page 31

ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

HIGH STBEET. The election of committae resulted m follows t —

There being a tie for ninth place, Mr Lunn retired in Mr Farnie's favour. GBOBGB STREET. _ Twelve candidates were nominated for election bo the committee, the voting being as follower— o. Hayces 57, R. C. Moore 52, S, Thompson 52, W. F. Browne 50, J. W. Jago 60, C. Carter. 49, A. Thomson 4-7, R. Coghill , 45, F. Peake 37, F. Parker 30, F. Millier 22, R. Ferguson 11. ARTHUB BTBEHT. The whole of the retiring committee— Messrs A S»igo, P BI Gregor, A. Burt, G. Simpnou, J. I Haokay, H Ccawford, R. Strathers, R. Mason, I and the R«v. L. J. Harrison — were re-elected, the complimeut being paid them of having no candidate nominated in opposition to them. ■ AI.BANY STfiEET. Eighteen candidates were nominated for election to the new committee, and,the ballot resulted in Messrs Q. J, Anderson, A. T. Anderson, Wait, Thompson, Diokson, M*Con-' nocbie, Matheson, Walker, and Simon being elected. " ' * UNION STEBHT.' The voting for njne new commitfceemen resuited as f follows :— T. R. Christie 79, G. Israel 69, J. Davit 69, J. L. Gillie* juu. 67, A. BSegjtet 62, G. Lawrence 60 A. H. Sbelron 56, G. Fleurj 54-, J. Hislop 49 feleoted), W. Fox 46, A. R Barclay 38, A. E fitown" 36, T. Ireland 34. KAIKORAI. The election of the new committee was then proceeded with. Twelve persons were nominated, and the voting resulted as follows : — George CMder 53, David Soutt 50. Peter Crawford 47, Alexander Matheuon 46, M. FraCr 46, Peter Duncan 44, George Moir 39, R. Btn'"h'a.m 35, W. B. Cameron 33 f elected), W B. Harlow 32, J. A. Park 31, R. Watson 29. A meeting oi the newly-elected committee was held at the olose of above meeting. Mr Goorge Caldtir was' elected chairman and Mr M. Fraer clerk and treasurer for the enauing 12 months. He*6Tß;oalder, Fraer, Beottj and Moir were appointed a committee to look after matters in connection with the evening- classes starting next Monday, and Messrs Calder, Bontham, aad Cameron a Visiting Committee, MORNINGTON. The election resulted in the old committee beiug ce-elt'Cted, with tfce exception of Mr Grow, who war nob ntHainated. The voting was as folloixi : Gf-orge Joit«-bJm 43, J. Bp»rrow 43, W. Mettn.B 40, H A. R«jn«l(?8 33. Janve Howbwgh 37, Harvaj 36, AruoJd 36, W«bb 32, Jos. Holgate 31. Messrs Ford, Dtckaon, Loan, Lye, IPoley, P. Lyders, and Chappsll were also nominated. rENSINGTON. On the motion of Me M -Donaij), seconded by Mr John Robeets, iiie r<->irni. committee were reapp inted for the on rev yen>r, and the Chairman deolared the foil, wing gentlemen to be tbe o<>ja>a>ittee for the year — namely, Messrs H. B). ShaoHock, R. Thon»ps»n, W. M'Gill, R. and J. Whyte, W. M'Gill, B. Puddy, and A. Hellyer. _HACANDREW EOAD. Sixteen candidates were nominated, and A ballot wan taken, which renult»d as follows :—: — Chei-win, 44, Hencler«»n 35, M*Corkicd--le 29, Doss 28, Dtwftcth 27 R»-utiie 24, Bbaokl>ck 23, Gillies 22, Devlin 19 (elected). M'Gufli* 17, Hancook'l6. Duguid 16, Craig 15, Smith 13, Barker 13, and Hnrdie 7. FOBBTTBY. After the candidates had stated their views with regard to the Bible-in-ochools quexHon a poll was tak(-n, and the chairman deolartd the rftcult to be as follows : - Smith 47. Ea^w 47, Johnson 43. Dawson 42, Reid 41, Ross 40, Bl»ckie 36, Gore 30, Lester 30 (elected), Burk 29, Corroa-k 29, BottiDg 27, Thomas 27, Viekerj 26, Drury 25. A meeting of the newly-elected committee was held afterwards, and Mr was oimnimoa»ly elected chairman for tbe enAning year. Mr Rosi was appointed secretary and Mr Johnson treasurer. CAVBHSHAM. Twelve nominations were receired, and a poll being taken resulted ss follows :— D. Stevenson 39, R Rutherford 37, H R Wilkinson 36, A. Morrison 32 J. Tt^nnwit 31, "T K. SWey 35, J. Searle 30, A. Todd 30, C. William* 21 (fleeted), H. W. Head 21. J. P. Smi>h 19, A Murtin 19. The voting foe Messrs He*d and Williams being equal, the Chairman gaid that m Mr Williams was a member of the retiring committee he would give his oasting vote in his favour. ' ST. CIAIR. Bight names were submitted to the ballot, seven being required for tbe committee, and tha votiag «ra« is follow* :->-J. R. Tborotoii 12 vote*, J,. F. M Fraser 11, W. B.skett 10, T. J. WMker 10, J. M'Kay 9, D. S. Jolly 8, J. Barton 8, J. Hatton 6. The new committee, therefore, consists of the same members as before, Mr Barton taking the place of the old member who was found to be ineligible. PORT CHALMEKB. - The f6llo**ing gentlemen were proposed for the incoming committee :—M<»B*rs: — M<»B*rs Morgan, Cook, A'len, Bauehop, S*mpa«n Eottle, Thomson, M'Laughlan, Sharpe, T&it, .Griffin. Messrs PJatts and Weir were appointed scrutineers, and on a vote being taken the following were elected : — Messm Allen, Cook, Morgan, Btuchop, Kettle, Sharpe, Griflln, Thornton, M'Laughlan. NOBTH KA3T VALLEY. The bal'ob re-ulted as follows :— Scoones 67, Eobet» 61, C*lder 58, Tbompfon 54, Btout 53, Begg 43, Proctor 4-2, Rtehardeon 42, O'Shea 40 (elected), White 36, Pryor 29, Muir 29, Sinclair 28, Rawlinson 19, Tiitman 11. andebson's bay. The whole of the committee were reel* cted— via , the Rev. A. Cameron, Messrs W. B M-»d -n, -Adam Mchol, C. 8. Owen, D. Samut-i, J. C. Ponsonby, and J.-White. At » meeting of the newly-elected committee, which was subsequently held, the Rev. A. Cameron was elected chairman for the ensuing 12 months. Mr Adam was elected treasurer, and Jeffery (head teacher) clerk. It was reported .that £65 gross had been realised by the jaoable sale and concert, and that the expenses would come to about £17. Tha mouey is to be devoted to the improvement of the school grounds, and a sub-committee was appoibttd to see this work carried out. HIGHCLIFF. A meeting. of the householders of Highcliff was beld on' Monday evening. There was a good attendance. The report set forth that the •tats of the Bchool gave every satisfaction, and the committee felt that the district was to be congratulated on the selection of Miss Fitzgerald as j aiitresi. After » lervioa of over seven years,He H*df e had been transferred to * potitton in *

the Normal School. While the obmmittee regretted hit departure, they were pleased that he had received well- deserved promotion. The" committee, so far as funds would allow, had improved the school surroundings. On Atbor Day the members of the committee ail gave a day to put up the fVnce and BUpernteud the planting by the ebildren of over 100 bb&«»o~ c&rpas. Mr 0. Brown and Mr M*thie3ou ako lenft assistance. The committee had to thank the Education Board for subsidising the committee's expenditure in forming the road through the glebe to the amount of £6 Bs. There was still very urgent work to be considered by the incoming committee— viz., the ereoMon of shelter sheds for the uso of the chil- i dren in web and stortay weather. The follow- j ing were elected as the committee : — A. Weir, I J. Mathieaon, J. Inglis, J. Bishop, A. Stuart, G. Edwards, and J. Daskworth. BAVJBNSEOTTBNH. The following were unanimously elected as the school committee for the ending 12 months :— Rev. W. H. Ash, Mftaa/s N. M'Culloch, F. G. Cray, T. He»<W.»on, R. 1 J»ck, E. Kelletfe, A. Cameron, J. Mi»n, and D Forrester. The Rev. Mr Ash proposed, and Mr Hendbhson seconded—" That in the opinion of those householders present the election of members to the Education Board should be held during a certain week to be fixed by the board, bat that tbe other changes proposed in the circular from the board sre not desirable."

At a meeting of the newly-elected committee, held after the general meeting, the Roy. W. ff. Ash was elected chairman, Mr R Jaok treasurer, ' and Mr J. Miun secretary for the ensuing year. ST. LEONABDS. . The following seven members were ekcttid :— Messrs Barclay, O'Donnell, Millar, FuUon, Bnmfk-ld, Laing, and.Griffen. After a vofco of thanks to the chairman, the meeting termi« nated. ■WAKARI. The following were elected as tbe committee' for the ensuing year : — Mestrg Early sen., Bain, Wright, Greenslado, Early jun., Aitkrn, and Phillip*, ' The committee met afterwards and elected Mr Aifckcn as chairman and Mr P&tsrsoa as secretary. , Leith Valley. — Seven householders only attended the meeting in the Laith Valley district. Thoie pres*nt nominated each other, and formed the new committee as follows :— Messrs William Hen<lereon (chairman), Edwin Tannor (secretary and treasurer), " Roburt Speera, Andrew Aat.koy, George Butler, Jacies Davey, Andrew Hogg. Pink Hilt..— The meeting was largely a- tended. The following were elected :— Messrs George Fox, S. 6. Smith Thomas Godfrey, James Westaead, John Campbell, Alexander Ford, James Richards The committee met afterwards, and elected Mr Fox as chairman, and Mr S. G. Smith as secretary and treasurer. j Palmkrstom. The attendance of householders at the meeting on Monday la»t was* email, in fact the smallest for years pa*t. Mr W Hopiiua pre- I sided, and after tbe retiring i-omniUteo's report h»d been adopted 13 candidates wore nominated, following beiHg elected :— J. Kitchen 66, D. W. Ph-llipH T. Bdwarrt3 4f>, J O. Gsw 49 J Duncan 48. T Muir 46, W. Robortsou 44, D M FindUy 42, W. Little 39. Mos«rs Edwards, Duncan, tfindlay, ' and Little replacing four of the 'old conmUtea. • „ Outram.— There was a rather small attendance of householders. Mcrsis W. R. Churton, S E ! Brent. \V. Grant, J. A. Duff, G. Rutherfo.'i, W . Neill, and J. Hoodie were elected as the new com- i mittee. Messrs Neill and Mo- .die are new members, replacing Mr J. Batheate, who declined to stand, and Mr Snow, who was absent. Cromwell. —Rev. J. Gumming, Messrs W. Talboys, H Hofcip, W. Richards, J. Richards, P, Thomas, J. Mackenzie. Sawyicrs' Bay meeting was fairly attended, and all present exposed themselves pleased with the new school building The new committee appointed consists of Meairs Chisholm, Duke, Harrison, Angus, Sutcliffo, Leijon, »na Menzies. Tbe other candidates nominated were Messrs Long, Andrews, and Millar. At a meeting of the new committee Mr £}. Duke was elected chairman. Fairi'aX — Messrs H. Ransoms (chairman), J. Johustone, J. Martin, J. Wight, r>. Twecdie, R. Carruthers, and I). M'Pherson. i Milton.— Ihe result was as follows:— W. I Moore 41, J. W. Pefcrie 39, Dr Stewart SB, A. ' Littlejohn 37, J. Nels«n 35, R. Murray 31, F. M Leod 30, A. Wilson 24, D. Gordon 19 (elected), t J. Bremuer 18, W. Murphy 18. W. Gregg 12, J. M&okaj 8. Taieri Beach.— Messrs Thomas Ascnew, J. ! A. M'C'ausiaud, Neil Laverty, Sidney Roberts, j James Knaraton, Samuel E. Green, Charles Morgan. . Pukbiviti.— Messrs Godby, Weston, Shore, Dunn, Whittle»tone, Torrance, Barber. Brighton. Messrs Matthew Baxter, William West, John Graham, Hugh M'Call. John Davy, John Wright, William Lobb. Skaclipf —Messrs George Wood, J. 0. Brown, Robert Runneli, JameH Pinnock, George Stewart, William 'ami bull, John Haigh. Mount Caroill.— Jfessis John Whale, Alex Graham, William Laing, Michael O'Connor. Upper Junci ion. — Messrs Walter Hirring,. James M'Grezor, John Matthews, James Anderson, Thomas Lewi*, Isaac Green, George Green. Sandymoont.— Messrs William Robertson, jun., William Den ton, Francis Black, Robert Weir, William Dirk, Andrew Walker, Archibald M'Kay, jun. North-east Harbour —Messrs Simon Procter, Samuel Hinkley, Robert Milne, Louis Sdwaids, Charles Hellyer. Waipori. -Messrs S. Caudwell, William Caudwell, J. T. Johnston, John Loinas, F. W. Knight, Michael Casey, Henry Blackmore. Waitati.— Rev. A. M. Finlayson, Messrs J. Gr.-en, M.H R , A. Kilpatrick, W, Pullar, T. M'Connell, John Clark,' and 0. R. Brown. Oamaru South.— Me -srsPinnell, A. U. Creagh, Reid, Willi-mson, Brown, Hamilton, Singleton, Gibb, and Murray (elected) ; M'lntosh, Gveeniell, and Whelcb. Oajiabu North.— Messrs Mollison, J. Mitchell, An a and, Menzies, Milligan, Meldrura, T Jones, Roll, Clayton (elected) ; Cross, Atkinson, 0. Jones. '

Oamaru Middle.— Rev. Canon Gould, Messrs Headland, Thomas, Mahan, Cork, Gebbie, Hood, Cunningham, and Verey (elected); Ogilvie, £101*116, Harding. Broad Bay. — Messrs James Granger, John Scott, Daniel Nyhon, John Clearwater, and Hugh Allen Binnie.

Kensington.— ln the report of the retiring school committee in the Kensington district it was stated that the bazaar and the Easter fair had realised over £93. The committee had passed a special vote of thanks to Mr Puddy for his assistance in connection with the asphaltiug of the yard and other works The report was received most favourably by the householders. Only eight names were given on Tuesday, that of Mr Bridgman having been inadvertently omitted. Waikouaiti.— About 70 householders were present at the schoolhouse, Hawksbury. The voting for a new committee resulted as follows :-W. M'Dougall 27, N. Stewart 27, T. Allcock 22, G. Maxwell 26, R. Templeton 20, G. M'Leod 21, Rev. Lucas 21, T. Morrison 21, W*. White 20 (elected); J. Handle 19. W. Randle 18, H. M'Gregor 13. Kartigi.— Messrs D. J. Ross, David Pram, Joshua Ducgey, William Johnston, and James Kelly.

Moebaki.— Messrs D.'Munro, H. Rehu. T. Lee, J. Tipa, W. D. If 'Kay, 0. Faget, and J. Braidford.

Kokoamu — Meesre Henry Davey, William M'Millan, William Frasor, James A. Taylor, and James B. Taylor. Tahore.- Messrs Jamea Matheson, John libi*ter, John Garrett, James Garrett, and Francis Docherty. Ashley Downs.— Messrs David Bower, Jamea Johnston, John Anderson, James Tait, and Robert Lawrence. AlUtnna. — Meaira John B3«ie, WlUina

Noble, Alexander Barron, John Purves, and David Gardyne. AwamoKa. —"Messrs John Johnston, James SmilHf, E'Jw.u-d Shadwell, Robert Poison, Robert Johnson, James Lindfiay, and James Macauley Goodwood.— Messrs (Jeoige Sutheiland. WilHam Chisholm, James Gilmore, Henry Withey Jime3 Witfeey, Aaron Kinnard, and W. A. Patterson.

Hampden —Messrs William Nicholson, D. Booth, William Murcott, David Dunbar, Archi* bald Gillies, D. Lefevre, and Edward Lefevre. Hemot.— Meaiirs E. Ottrey, Jas. Curry, John Baylen, Wm. M'l»onald. Geo. W. Adams, Ohas. Todd, and Alex. Ritchie Hooper's Iwlet.— Messrs D. Dickson, Jas. Muir, Robt. Clearwater, Geo. Clark, Robt. Varley Geo Forayth, and Richard Hall. Hillbnd.— Messrs Thos. Patterson, Adam King John Moir, Alex. Cunninghams, and James Browa.

'Loveix's FtAT.— Messrs Wm, Hewitson, John | Adam, P. Boyd, D. Bryce, James Drinnan A. Lawrey, and H. J Pink. Macraes.— Messrs Jas. S. White, John W. Bell, Jam's Spain, G. F. Cockerill, and Joseph White. Mierewhenua. Mea^rs H. Bayley, H. Butt. W. Wiljion, James Kennedy, Wm. M'Randle, Tho3 Howe, and Geo. Adarus. Fairfax' -Messrs Henry Ransome, John Johnston, John Martin, John Wright Richard Carruth' r* D. Tweedie, and Dan' el M'Pherson. South bbidop.— Messrs James L. Newbigging, Wm. Robinson, John Allison, R. Robinson, James Blakie, Al>-x. Adison, and D. Clark. Otaku.— Meesrs Nils Chepson, Robt. Taylor, J. B. Reid, Alex. Sooneaß, John Fleming, D. Malcolm and H. Palmer. Teaneraki. Messrs James Standring, Thomas Telfc.r, Wm. Fairburn, O. W. Cook, James Millar, awl Alex. Harness, - • Wahepa. — Messrs James Christie, James Davidson, John Robs, Jonathan Sargin.ton, Charles Dabnett, Peter Ayson, and (ieorge W. Wood. Waihola.— Messrs John Beaton, H Wilson, T. RoberUon, W Smith, W. Adam, F. Hank^y, and J. Crane. WaitahunatJully.-- Messrs A, J. Hanson, J. Sutherland, D Huggen, J. Robton, J. Pearson, W Carmody, and W P. Bortbwick. W.itahuna West.— Msgsrs Alexander Wymer, Will-am Koll, Joseph Oxeubould, William Durrend, and R. Skinner.

Waitapeka — Messrs John Sommerville, John Grant, Jatn-s Lomond, John Davidson, Archibald Morton, John Stewart, and William Murdoch. Wesr Taibri — Meissw Michael M-.;g*n, Patrick O'B-ibß, Thomas Hurrell. John Stewart, Timothy Hayes, William M'Pherton, aid Duncan Campbell.

MAUNGAtiu.— Messrs James Carruthers, William Thomson (Banks), George M'Dona'ld, Dai.iel Rons, Edward Heeitan, James Miller, and Jena Miller. The committee met subsequently, and elected Mr William Thomson ckairrt,ao and Mr Jame« Mille* secetary and treasurer. Hjbnlbt.— Mfen-n) Hugh M'Uall, Robert Stoveason, Walter Gibb, John Palms n J&mes Ferguson, Neil Black, Simon Kenny Tub committee, in their report, called attention to th« fact that th>j Kducation Board intended to erect another ream to accommodate the increased numbers attending tha school. Mos<3ißL.-Meavs J. C. Hodges, J. H. Tnglis, R. DlbWb, G. Wri«ht, C. Heath, J. H. Murdoch. T. Broa ley, J. Dryden, and G Swan were elected. With the exception of Mr Dryden, all the new committee favuur the establishment of a district bigb school. East Tairbi. — Mesurs J. B. Mather, J. S Kennedy, W Cttllick, J. Callendar, A. Leed«n, J. Pras»r, and A. ft. Carncross.

r^ORTH Taibbi — As there was not a sufficient number present at Monday's meeting of householders, the election of committee was uot completed, and the meeting was adjiurneJ till Friday next.

Wyue's Crossing. — Messrs Laing, James Wt->ghi, J Gilmove Shsnd, W. Gibson, Si. Thomson, John Wright, aud D T. Sb'and weve elected. There were three other candidates.

Maheno.— Messrs J. Menzies, j. R. Elder, W. Rawaon, R. Mitchell, W. Norman, W. Wylie, and A. B-rm»n.

Sprin^hiixs — The annual meeting of householder* was largely attended, and great interest was taken in the election. Mes<ra A. Munro, R. Patterson, James Greer, A. nhisholm, and James Ling were elected 'as a committee for the ensuing year ; and at the after martm* of committee Messrs James Greer and A. Chinholm w.ere elected chairman and secretary respectively. OwaKa.— On Monday, April 27, a meeting of housuhol'lers was held to elect a school committee. Mr John Blair was voted to the chair, and tbe following gentlemen were elected unopposed : — Mw>-ri P«trr AberiJethy, George D*binett, David Wrafcten, Stmuel Youug (formor memburs), John Blair, Andrew Todd. and Rev Walter G. M'Laren (new iHombers). Alianton —It was decided not to adopt tha report, and it was found impossible to get a committee to stand owing to the balance nheet not having beeu passed by the auditor, -who had refuse.i to certify the same until the boaid bad been CoD»ulted. It appears that the sum of £i 10s had been granted '>y the board for repairs ou condition that a similar amount was raised locally. Thecommittee did not r*i»e the sum in the manner stated, but voted their contribution out of the ordinary school fund. The auditor objected to pass this item, hence the difficulty. Waipori — A good deal of interest was shown in this election as it was understood that an attempt would be made to oust the old committae for their action in supporting the teacher, who, as secretaiy of the Commonage Committee, recently took legal action against a looal squatt. r for trespass of nhrep. None of the candidates put up by the opposition succeeded, and thy public showed their confidence in tbe old committee by restoring them to their seats by large majorities. The p^ll was larger than at any previous election The following list shows the successful candidate* and the voteß given to each :— J.Lomw 51, J. T. Johnson 48. F W. Knight 47, M Casey 45, William Caudwell 41, Heury Blackmpve 44 (elected), R. Cotioi 25, C. Hil<endorf34, It. Cartwright 23, W. Eaton 22. M Blackmore 19. i awuence — i ho report showed a credit balance of £S i3s (Jd The average attendance was about 240. The standard examination* had been very successful, Th« whole of the 14 candidates from the school who sat for tbe civil service examination passed, one (Walter Sherratt)being highest on the list for the c> lony. Cookery classes had been established during tha year. Bible-reading is still carried on, the scholars assembling at 9 a.m., when selections are read and the Lord's Prayer repeated by all. The inspecting officer has expressed himself highly pleased with tbe efficiency of the cadets, numbering over 40. The committee expressed their appreciation of the successful work done by the teaching staff, wko unite in maintaining the high reputation the school enjoys. The report having been adopted, 11 candidates were nominated, the voting resulting as follows:- Thompson 60, Gibson 49. Arbuckle 43. "Uren 43. Jeffery 43, Dimant 42. M'lntosb 40. Leary 39, Chalmer* 38, Hotherincton 38. and Blair 34. Thero being a tie between Messrs Chalmers and Hetheriugton, the chairman gave his casting vote in favour of the old member, Mr Chalmers. A Westport message say* :— " Mra Sherwood i was second on the poll at the We3tsport * chool Committee election. At Waimangaroa a lady (Mrs Finch) was also elected, and was subsequently chosen chairwoman." The settlers at Taieri Mouth have all decided to give a day's work each to aaiist in putting the local cemetery in batter order. A young man named William Smith had hi* ankle severely fractured at Croydoa on Tuesday, '218b, while engaged in a lvrestliDg boat. He was admitted to the Southland. Hoipifcal. The Wellington Harbour Board has adopted tbe report of a committeerr" That the first cost of the construction of a dock can only be maintained by means of a loan ; that assuming that a dock would pay for its maintenance and working expenses, the annual expenditure would be £12,000 ; that the committee is of opinion the board cannot at present inorease its oh&rg«8 to an amount sufficient to cover tuoh an aaaa*l charge."

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