EDUCATION BOARD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12571, 7 March 1919, Page 5

EDUCATION BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the Canterbury Education Board was held this morning. Those present were—Messrs AV. A. Banks (chairman), E. H. Andrews, H. J. Bignoll, ■ G. W, Armitage, Hon J. Griramond, C. H. Opie, W. P. Spencer, T. Hughe* and A. Poverill. I APPOINTMENTS. The undermentioned appointments were approved:—Addington, Miss H. I. Haden; Akaroa, Miss Cheyno V. Farnie; Birdling’a Flat, Aliss AI, A Stanlako; Balcairn, Miss E. M. Hobbs; Christchurch .East (main). Miss L. Seyb; Phillipstown. Mies E. AI. Brewing (Jlisg AI. Willis temporary); Glouhi, Miss }?. Harris; Grecnstreot, Miss" M. Gorman; Kaiapoi, Miss A. E. Moore; Lincoln, Miss G. A. Bovd; Linwood Mis* K. B. Turner; Lynton Downs, AILs C. Glen; Oaain s Bay, Miss E. E. Clague; Eangiora', ■Miss E. A. Lace; Bokcbv. Miss M E Cnuin ; Ross, Miss J.-Millner; Sefton, Miss B. A. Barrel!; Somerfiold, Miss L. E. BusSuthwland’*. Miss C. Serb; Sydenham. Miss 0. F Cam, Miss X. Hqokor and Miss , l-’ngg; Timaru Main, Miss S. M. Cruickshank and Miss 0. AV, Budge; Ti rann , South Miss A. ,T. Shortier; AA’aihao Downs, Miss A. Hardcastlc;; AVnimataitai. Miss 1. / er ®; ,son ; Wakamii, Alis? J, H. Sheuherd; Timarn Main, Miss 0. J. AVhito. RESIGNATIONS, The following resignations were accepted; -Amberloy, Mias A. Mason; Ashley, Mr E. b. Lhambers; Beckenham, Air G M Alagumess; Culvorden, Airs H. A.'irikson; Elmwood, Mrs N. Calvert; Enirlie, Miss A, Anderson; Gray’s Corner. Miss M. Hart; Hornby-, Mrs J. M. Davidson: Hororita, Miss 0. P. Cam; Tvanicri, Alisa AI, j. Potts• ml! m’r tt 8 T Partrid g°; Eymllmrst, Miss M. L. ILght; Lyttelton AVost, .Afiss K. Buchanan: _ Mcdbury, Miss B. A. Bnrrell; Mount Nessmg, Miss N, A!. Hobbs; Ngahere, Miss C. MLaughlin; Pi aeon Bar M r J Hutchinson: Rangiora, Miss M. Buchanan:' Mis* B. Joyce; Richmond, Miss w j BIW o l : , I?USSP, '' S Flat. Miss K. M Curdy : Sydenham. Alisa j. k. Pattrick; T.maru Alan, AHs At. S. Morrow: ATaimra, Miss N. At. Hickman; Woolston, Alisa A* E Barker. MANUAL AND TECHNICAL. The AgrigijHure and Manual and Technical Gommittce recommended that Air Alartin bo asked to prepare a scheme for introducing R combined course of dairy science arid agriculture to lie taught in shine of the schools situated in suitable localities. A scheme for beautifying and improving the surroundings of public schools in tho Canterbury district was deferred till next meeting of the board, FINANCE. Tho I inanco Committee reported that accounts amounting to XIGG3 Is Gd had been passed for payment. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided that the annual meetings of householders bo held on April 11, t A letter was received from the Education Department in Wellington recommending that the lunches which the children brought with them to school might be supplemented by hot cocoa, milk or soup, or, in cases where' cooking classes exist or where suitable provision could be made, a complete meal mmlrt bo provided at a small cost. It was suggested that the cost of (he noccsaarv apparatus and utensils might be met out of the funds at the disposal of committees. The matter was referred to the Technical Committee. The Aliuister of Education, the Hon J A. ITanan, met the board this afternoon.