ONE-TREE POINT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2201, 7 May 1896, Page 30

ONE-TREE POINT.

May s.— As we have passed from under the annual educational cloud and are now in placid waters, a brief resume" of- scholastic matters may be of interest.

Mtross.— Mr James Mil'er, of Mandeville, took command here last July, replacing Mrs Cameron, retired. This is an old-established school, and an old-fashiotied building for present-day rt-quire-meuta The chairman of the committee, Mr Andrew Kinross, bad a seat on the first committee over 30 yoars'ago. The attendance is remarkably regular, seldom more than two being absent out of a school roll of over 40. > Roslyn. — This school is in charge of one of the oldest teachers in Southland, and one well acquainted with the alpha and omega of school conducting, Mr Dugald Cameron, while Mrs H. Cameron acts in the capacity of monitor. The average attendance is not large, but is in keeping with the standard ratio. In 1833 a resi dence was erected to replace the one destroyed by fire, and this, together with the horticultural hobby of the teacher, gives the .place a comfor-table-looking appearance. Unfortunately, the spherical position of the school renders it probable that at no distant date its usefulness will be greatly impaired, and itself may ultimately suffer abolition. Kennington.— Mr J. H. Gray (as head teacher) and Miss Clara Edwards (as monitor) are in charge here, and both discharge their scholastic functions in a manner satisfactoiy alike'to the parents and the most fastidious educationalist Although Mr Gray only joined the staff about six months ago, he has manifested his efficiency both in theory and in practice. Miss Edwards has received her training exclusively in the school of whicb she now acts as, the genial subordinate. 'The last examination was during the 'regime of Mr <i Uazzard, consequently the Rcqring of Mr Gray cannot be given as regards Kenningtan, but it is only just to say that Mr Gizzard left behind him a body of disciplined pupils, well advanced aud ambitious, and with the making of, upright and respectable colonists In fact, those who have passed the pale of pupil'hip still retain the 'qualities characteristic of tbeir early training. Parents who reside within miles should ssnd their children here if they are eager to see the little ones receiving an education which is to last them all through life. One-Trbe Point.— 'l his is' the oldest school in the district, being in existence long before the national system was introduced, but unfortunately of late years it can boast of little or nothing. The first teacher was Mr John Blai k, and lie was succeeded by Mr Thomas Brown and Mr K. M'Donald. Then camp Mr F J Pnppelwell (now of Danevirke) Mr W Young (Bluff) Mr J. L. Field (Clifden), Mr G. Gazzird (retired) Mr J. Youu«Bon(Christchurch). Mr G E. Booth (Otago), Mr N (Sutherland retired), and the present | teacher is Mr T Gazzard, with Miss Mary Lest mistress. LoNQBUSH.—The teachera at Longbush are Mr Stott, head master, and Miss M, M'Kay, pupil teacher. This school has always been fortunate in getting capable teachers. Mr J. G. Smith, late Education Board secretary, and Mr John Smith', M.A., late Waimate High School, were two popular dominies of bygone days. The teacher in command, keepipg himself free from other people's affairs and discharging his Business with aptitude and mobility, has honestly earned an untarnished reputation. The infant department is well managed by Mies M'Kay, and her work in connection with this was deemrd worthy of special mention by the inspector. 'I h^ "committee, composed' of old and resipcte.i residents, was re■elected without opposition at the annual meeting, no new-«ettlere here attempting uncalled for and unnecessary dhturbances, common at some neighbouring electious. Next week I shall deal with Woodlands, Otera. mika, and Waituna. —