WAIHI.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144086, 3 May 1913, Page 7

WAIHI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) May 2.—The annual meeting ot householders here did not attract a very largo or enthusiastic audience—a sure sign that peace is reigning in scholastic domains, and that in the estimation of the general public the reigning committee did not require kicking out. The head teacher’s report for the year showed that when he took charge of the school in May, 1912, the attendance was 51, while the present roll numbered 66. For the quarter ending March 31, 1913, 21 children are entitled to firstclass attendance certificates and 21 to second-class certificates—a very satisfactory record The master also expressed his appreciation of the kind and sympathetic assistance he and his assistant had always received at the hands of the committee. In connection with school affairs, it can safely be said that Mr. Bullions and Miss Hedgers have always merited any marks of appreciation for the interest they. have taken in the school work. The balancesheet showed that owing to the school being a new one and in need of many requirements, the year’s expenditure was £4l Os 9d, which, needless to say, made a big hole in the family exchequer, putting the financial malingers of the institution on the verge of insanity arranging for bills due and bills overdue, and all because of the paucity of an Education Board which expects an institution such as the Waihi School to be run satisfactorily on a paltry £3 10s per quarter, truly making the study and practice of economy a fine art.. Even that wizard of finance, Sir Joseph, could be excused if he scratched his head in perplexity over the problem of making ends meet on such a revenue As a result of the fall in stocks the committee decided to roll up with their friends in full force on May 9 to do the earthwork required in the sheds and footpaths before the concreting can be done. The committee .purpose meeting on the first Friday nearest the full moon, when the subject will be school affairs only. Any member introducing cows as a side issue will be promptly fined and ejected. Mr. Ovenden proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr. Purdie, and, secretary,-Dir. Gray, for their work in connection with the school. The following were elected as a committee without a poll beinn taken:—Mr. H. Purdie (chairman), Jos’ Davidson, W. Cole, jun., W. Harris J. Ovenden, E, W. Marsh, and C. Gray hon. secy, and treas.