BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4939, 1 May 1894, Page 1

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

SPECIAL MEETING. : A special meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College waa held at half-past two yesterday afternoon; preeent— The Hon W. Montgomery, Captain Garaia, Messrs T. S. Weston, H. von Haast, H. E. Webb, B. Westenra, A. E. G. Ehodes and F, D. S. Neave. Mr E. Beetham sent an apology for absence. The business of the meeting was to elect a chairman for the remainder of the term vioe Mr F. de C. Malet, resigned. Mr Westenra moved— "That Mr H. B. Webb be elected chairman." This was seconded by Mr Weston. The mover and seconder spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Webb's previous . services as chairman, and the motion was unanimously carried. Mr Webb then took the chair and thanked the Board for electing him. He waa quite aware that the position was' no sinecure, and he hoped that he would be able to satisfy the Board by his services. The Hon W. Montgomery moved — "That the best thanks of this, Board be given to Mr F. de C Malet for his administration of the affairs of the Board as chairman, and for his constant devotion to the interests of the various departments under its control eince his election to that position in October, 1885." This was seconded by Mr von Haast, supported by the chairman, and carried unanimously. oedinaey"meeting. , The ordinary meeting was held at three o'clock, the above-named members being present, with the addition of the Eight Bey Dr Julius, the Hon J. T. Feacook ahd Mr J. V. Colborne-Veel. NOTICE OP MOTION. Mr Westenra, on behalf of Mr Beetham, gave the following notice of motion for next meeting:— "That a -Finance Committee be appointed, to which all questions involving finance be referred before being dealt with by the Board." LEAV- OF ABSENCE. Mr John Anderson, jun., applied' for leave of absence for six months on account of absence from- the colony. On the motion of the Hon W. Montgomery, the request was granted. BKSIQNATMN. Mr T. S. Foster sent, in his resignation as a member of tbe Board. The resignation was accepted, Mr ; Weston remarking that Mr Foster Had been the first master of a primary school to be elected to the Board, and that his resignation was a matter of regret. It was decided that .nominations to fill the vacancy, should be received on Jnne 9, and that the election, if necessary, Bhould take place oh June 23. MISCSI-A-f-OUB. i Dr Dendy wrote, stating that Captain Huttonhad presented to the biological seotion of the college a very valuable binocular microscope. \, A Vote of thanks was passed to Captain Hutton for his gift. : Mr von Haast asked what had become of the telescope presented by Mr Townß- . end. -,-, The Chairman said that it was lying by, and would, he hoped, be shortly erected. ' There was .£IOOO in hand for that purpose, and the College would; soon be in possession of the use of that instrument. The Chairman reported that Mr Bayne had taken charge of the Ar-'-ultural College on March 28. The Chairman also reported the fire at the house of the librarian. The Bishop of Christchurch moved— "That a vote of deep sympathy be passed with Mr Strong in his sad loss through the fire." ■" _ This was carried unanimously. AN OFFBE. Messrs Strange and Co. wrote, under date February, to the School of Art Committee, offering a serieß of prizes, of £10, £5, £3, £2 and £1, for designs, made by scholars in the school, suitable for floorcloth, New Zealand flora to be a speoial feature. Tbis letter waß now submitted to theßoard, It was decided tbat the School of Art Committee Bhould first consider the advisability of accepting such an offer. Mr Ehodes eaid that the offer was a very good and proper one, but. the wisdom of accepting it ehould be considered. THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. The chairman Baid that Messrß J. H. M'Laren and Company, engineers, London, had sent advice of the shipment by the lonic of the experimental engine ordered some time ago for the Technical College. The strikes had delayed the firm, bnt the order bad now been completed, and the apparatus would shortly be erected in the college. -.-PORTS. The College Committee reoommended the Board as follows :— That Miss Stella Hendereon's resignation of the position of teacher in cookery at the Girls' High School should be accepted ; that the College Committee should be authorised to appoint a successor to Miss Henderson for one year at a salary at a rate not exceeding £75 per annum, subject to three months' notice in writing on either side ; that the committee should be authorised to apply to the Governor-in-Counoil for permission to borrow the sum of JB4OOO f or the purpose of increasing the accommodation at the Boys' High Sohool; that the committee should be authorised to obtain plans and specifications for the proposed additions to the buildinga and submit the same to the Board. The first clause was discussed in committee, and it was decided to adopt it. Mr Von Haaat moved — " That a successor be advertised for, the salary not to exceed £50 per annum." It was decided to advertise, but to leave the salary unaltered. Eeferriug to Clauße 3, the Chairman eaid that the head-master had written regarding the want of accommodation. If an addition were not made notice would have to be given to the effect that no more scholars could be taken. Although £-000 was over the estimate it had been thought desirable to obtain permission to borrow a sum larger than the amount immediately required. The Hon J. T. Peacock aaid that the grounds of the Boys' High School were hardly large enough to allow of more buildings being put up. He had considered whether it would not be better to convert the Girls' High Sohool into the boys' school and build on to tbat instead of to the present boys' school. The boys could play in the square, and the necessity of purchasing land as a playground would be avoided. The Chairman pointed out that several schools already utilised the square, and he was not sure thab the proposed, arrangements would be welcomed by the townspeople. The letters from the head-master concerning the want of accommodation were read. Every available corner was utilised, and his own office had sometimes to be pressed into service ; classes were now being held in the college students' rooms ; one case some thirty boys were in a room 19ft by 15ffc. The want of accommodation told greatly against efficient teaching. After discussion, it was decided, on the motion of the Hon W. Montgomery and Mr Ehodes— "That the Estates Committee be requested to consider the question of the security to be given for the proposed loan, and report on the possible, income to be derived from the endowments to the Boyß' .High School during the next few years." ' ' ' '"]

1 Clause 4 of the report was not moved. - The Library Committee recommended .the Board— (1) That the reading-room at the publio library be opened from May 1 to Oct. lat 9 a.m. (2) That the committee be authorised to call for alternative tenders for bnilding a cottage in place of the one burnt down on April 27 at the public library, in wood with party walls of brick, or entirely of brick, and submit the same to the Board for approval." The report was adopted. The Sohool of Agriculture Committee made the following recommendations :— (1) That the Board desires to place on record its appreciation of the services rendered by Mr H. Overton to the Department of the School of Agriculture, pending the appointment of a director of the school. (2) That the Board desireß to place on record its appreciation of the services rendered by Mr Gray to the sohool. as acting director, since the death of Mr Ivey. (3) That the college seal be affixed /to the 'printed, form of conditions laid down by the Selwyn County Counoil granting. the right in perpetuity to run. water in an extension of a .water-race which runs alonjg .the western eide of B.S. .4666 on the College ' Farm. (4) That Mrj; B. Charlton, M.8.C.V.5., be appointed: lecturer on veterinary science at the School of Agriculture for- twelve months, 'subject to three months' notice, in writing, on either side to determine the engagement, at a salary of 120 guineas per annum, Mr Charlton's duties to commence on or about May 1, and to comprise lectures and demonstrations to the students, for a. period of four hours, once in each week; Mr Charlton to attend; professionally, whenever called upon to do so, the stock on the farm, without any extra: remuneration.. The usual school vacation to be allowed to the lecturer. . The first 'three clauses were adopted.. With regard to the last clause Mr Weston moved the reference of such appointment to the Board of Advice. After discussion Mr Weston's motion was carried.. The. Hon W. Montgomery moved— "That the committee of the School of Agriculture, on reoeipt of a favourable report from the Board of Advice, be authorised to make the appointment." This was seconded by Mr Neave, and was carried by the casting vote of the chairman. ESTATES COMMITTEE. The report of the Estates Committee was read and adopted, and the meeting closed.