BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6541, 9 May 1889, Page 3

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

«. THIS DAY. The Board of Education, for the district of North Canterbury, held an ordinary meeting this afternoon ; present — Mr W. Chryat&ll (f^irman), and Messrs A. H. Cunningham, E. G. Wright, A. Saunders, T. H. Anson, P. Westenra, J. Ruddenklau, and H. W. Peryman. chairman's report. The Chairman's report of business done by him was read and approved. ELECTION OP CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr E. Gt. "Wright, seconded by Mr Anaon, Mr A. Saunders was unanimously elected Chairman; several members speaking in highly eulogistic j termß of the services done by Mr Saunders, j who expressed regret that Mr Weeton had not been appointed. INSPECTORS. Mr Saunders withdrew his motion, and Mr Wright moved — " That the salaries of the two Inspectors be restored to <£500, j over and above reasonable travelling j expenses." This was in consideration of I the extra work devolving on the Inspectors through the resignation of Mr Hogben. j Mr Peryaian seconded the motion pro ; form&, but asked that eouie limit might be 1 put to the travelling expenses.

j Mr Wright would say that the expenses should not exceed £100 a year. Mr Sanndera hoped the resolution would not be carried. If the salaries of the Inspectors were to be raised, the salary of the Secretary should bo increased in proportion. Mr Chrystall assured Mr Saunders that the Secretary had no foaling in the matter. . The Inspectors were highly efficient men, ! rind would be by no means over-paid were Mr Wright's motion agreed to. Mr Weston supported the motion, which wa* agreed to, Mr Saunders alone voting against it. BICCA.RTON. The Rev C. Bowen waited on. the Board in connection with some expendiI ture incurred by the Committee, and explained the circumstances. Mr Chrystall, who still occupied the chair, promised that the Board would consider the matter. BUILDINGS COMMITTEE. The Building's Committee reported the following amongst other business : — "Mr Peryman was elected Chairman of the Committee. Christchnrch East j Letters wore received from the School Committee respecting sanitary improvements at the main school, forwarding a report from Mr Cuthbert, and a letter from Mr Danks. The Chairman of the School Committee attended to support their application. It was resolved to visit the school, and decide affcerpersonalinspection. whet was required. Amberley — The sum of £2 12s 6d was allowed for ventilators. Marshland— On the application of the School Committee, the sum of JES was allowed for trees. Harcwood Road — The Buci of JM 2s sd, spent by the School Committee on drainage., was allowed, on the understanding that it would be charged against the £5 authorised for shingling., Sydenham— The Chairman of the School Committee attended to explain a suggestion that the Board should include the proposed site of the bath in the exchange' agreed upon with the Borough Council, the latter engaging to give the Board a lease of it at a nominal rate. The proposal was agreed to, provided the terms of the lease were approved of. Gebbie's Valley —An expenditure of £& Is in excess of the contract price for the concrete tank was authorised. Ashton — An application from the School Committee for a bell, for which they offered to pay two-thirds of the cost, as agreed to. SJelwyn — An additional sum of .£3 was allowed for repairs at the master's house. Ashburton Forks. — The School Committee applied for JES 10s, which was allowed. Alford Forest. — The School Committee applied for the sum o£ .£5 for repair of fences. It was resolved to allow half the amount." The report was adopted. ■ MAST CIIRISTCUOKCH. The Buildings Committee reported that they, in company with Professor Biekerton, had inspected and thoroughly investigated the East Christchurch school buildings. The report and additional reporb were adopted. With regard to the East Christchurch school, Mr Weston thought the Board should do something to show the head-masters that they should supervise the condition of their schools. He could not help thinking that tho head-uiDster of the Ea&t Christchurch school was very much to blame. Mv Wright pointed out that the primary cause of the bad state of things was the untrapped condition of the sewers, and of thi3 neither the head-master nor the Committee had any knowledge. No doubt a more liberal application of soap and water to the floors waa required, and the floors Ehould be scrubbed at least once a month, not only three times a year as hitherto. The Board resolved to ask the local Committee whether the head-meater had reported to them the unsaliafactory condition of the buildings. The local Committee was authorised to have the necessary work done without delay. API'OINTarENTB COHHITTISE. ' Mr Saunders moved — " That the report of tho Appointments Committee be read and discussed in the open Board." This was agreed to. The Committee reported that the following appointments had been made since last meeting : — Kaikoura Town, Mr J. B. Borthwick, master ; Kaikoura Suburban, Mr H. A. Grant, master ; View Hill, Mr W. G. Maber, master ; Irwell, Mr F. J. Alley, master; Waiau, Mr W. A. Le Cocq, master; Sfc Albans (side), Miss J. A. Hunte, assistant mistress. (.Left sitting.]