SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1584, 19 May 1887, Page 3

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

; t f TBMBjCA. The monthly meeting of the above School Committee was held in the schoolroom bn Tuesday evening last. Present— Messrs 1 Miles (Chairman), Lynch, Rutland, 'Surridge, Brown, aud Russell, f MINUTES. The minutes of iho previous meeting were; read and confirmed, CORRESPONDENCE* Correspondence was read— From the Board of Education, re another pupil teacher, and asking the Committee to nominate a candidate. From Mr J. W, Boulter, complaining of the manner in which two of bia children had been illtreated at school, and that they were over burdened with home work ; also that one of the teachers had called his little girl by names which ought not to come from a teacher. From Mr G. Bolton, stating that be had bees asked by several householders to write to the Committee for permission to hold a public meeting in tbe school fo consider the advisability of continuing or otherwise the imparting of secondary education tbe school.— The Secretary was instructed tp write to Mr Bolton, acceding to his request. master’s report. The Head Master’s report showed the number op the roll to be—Boys, 194; girls, 164.25 { tptal, (358.25. Strict average attendance- Boys, 152. f; girls, 123.7; total, 275.9. Highest attendance-* Boys, 169 ; girls, 136 ; total, 305. He stated that the school was in need of blotting paper, foolscap, pencils, drawing pencils, penholders, notepaper and envelopes, ink, ans pens, A rack was much needed for frh.e pajdejts' .carbines, and he hoped the Conomittee would i#ee to the matter. A pane of glass in the infant s’ largo room also wanted seeing to, On the motion of Mr Brown, the Chair- ; man was authorised to make the best arrangements he could n stationery.

It was lipid that there were difficulties in the way of tendering for the supply of same. . A long discussion ensued in reference to the rack. Mr Rutland contended that It was unfair to spend the ratepayers’ money for such a purpose. If parents wanted to make young soldiers of their children, they should pay for it. He would strongly object to spending any of the Incidental funds on it. The Chairman said that if they undertook any responsibility now, some other expenses might occur in time, and they would be wanted to act again, Mr Brown did not wish to be hard. He asked if any money had been taken out of the incidental fund for anything in connection with the cadets, and upon being informed that there had not, he said he thought it would be advisable that the Committee should uotdo so now. After Mr Russell had spoken against taking any of <he incsdental fund, Mr Lynch moved—“ That this Committee do not consider themselves justified in spending any of the incidental fund for this purpose.” Mr Brown thought the proposal looked too strong. They were only a new Committee, and they should net be too hard. Mr Rutland seconded the motion, Mr Russell moved as an amendment “ That providing the expense does not exceed 30s, the Committee have the rack erected, and guarantee the cost by private subscriptions.” Mr Brown seconded the amendment. Upon the amendment being put, only Mesara Brown and Bussell voted for it, and Messrs Lynch, Rutland, and Surridge for the origmnl motion. It was decided to put a new pane of glass in the infants’ room. JURL. The tender of Mr J. Blyth was accepted for the supply of coals for the year, the only other tenderer being Mr T, Powell. ALLEGED ILLTBEATJCENT OW CHILDREN,

A lengthy discussion occurred on this subject. Mr Rutland said that from what he had heard it appeared to him that there was too much beating in the scboel. If a child could not do a thing right, it was sent to the master. He thought more patience should be exercised with the children. The Committee should see into the matter. Mr Brown and Mr Surridga made remarks supporting Mr Boulter’s complaint that improper language had been used by one of the teachers, and it was decided that the Secretary. refer the matter to Mr Sryara, and ask him to report to the Chairman. APPOINTMENT Of SECRETARY. ‘ Mr Rout was reappointed Secretary at the same salary. visitor’s report. The Chairman said that owing to the inability of Mr Rutland to visit the school he bad dona so, and found everything working satisfactorily. He thought the ventilators were a disgrace to the school. Half of them were «ut and laying about, He thought they should app y to the Board again, and see if anything could be done. The holes were getting larger. The fence was in a bad state, and he thought that it should be a part of the caretaker’s duty to look after it. He found that the water flowing from the tap lodged near the door of the outhouse, and caused the place to be in a bad state. Two clocks also wanted seeing to. Ho further stated that Mr Batleiby informed him the chimneys had not been swept to his knowledge since the building was erected. He thought they required sweeping. It was decided that the Secretary write to the Board of Education, strongly urging that the ventilators should be put in The fence was left to the Chairman to see to. He the tap—The Chairman and Mr Lynch were empowered to see to the matter, providing the expense is not too large. It was resolved that Mr Murray put the clocks in repair, and that Mr Brown arrange with Mr Edgeler with regard to sweeping the chimneys. visitor. Mr Rutland was appointed visitor for the ensuing month. EDUCATION ACE. The Secretary said that he had obtained four copies of the Act, and as other members wished to have s copy ho was instructed to obtain four mors. TREES. Mr Russell, s»M that a portion of the row of trees planted round the school ground wanted replanting. After some conversation Mr Russell was instructed to investigate the matter, and report at next meeting. This being all the business the Committee adjourned. SOUTH ORABI. The ordinary monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday I6th inst. Present—Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), Bissett, Coles, Binskin and Behrens. MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read—From the Education Board advising that 10a for incidentals for the current quarter had been paid into the credit of the Committee. jiawdr’s REPORT, The Master's report was next read, and showed a slight decrease in the strict average attendance for last month owing to the wst weather. SCHOOL LIBRARY AND THE JUBILEE. A suggestion having been made as to tbs desirability of establishing a school library, flip subject was considered with great earnestness apfl ypsfylly discussed, after which Mr Binskin moved, ppd tylr Behrens seconded That a concert and dance be got up 00 the 20th June for the purpose of establishing a school library and to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee.” -Carried. , . . .... The possibility of ginng the children seme memento of the Jubilee was also discussed. , „ „ . Mr Binskin moved and Mr OoUs seconded —“ That the Committee meet agajp 'pn Monday, 30th iust, to make further arraqgsippnts.’!

APPOINT#, EtO. After paesinff an ®oc° u ol f°v school cleaning the meeting terminated.