EDUCATION: HIGHER EDUCATION. [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.]

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1910 Session I, E-07

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1910. NEW ZEALAND.

EDUCATION: HIGHER EDUCATION. [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.]

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

CONTENTS. Page. Extract from the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Minister of Education (E.-l) .. 2 Appendix— A. Report of the University of New Zealand .. .. .. .. 0 B. Report of Auckland University College .. .. .. .. 14 C. Report of the Victoria College .. .. .. .. .. lti D. Report of the Canterbury College .. .. .. .. .. 18 E. Report of the University of Otago .. .. .. .. .. 44 F. Report of Canterbury Agricultural College .. .. .. li 2

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EXTRACT FROM THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION. * Higher Education. " 'The body having general control of higher education in the Dominion is the University of New Zealand, which was founded by the New Zealand University Acts of 1870, 1874, 1875, and recognized by the Royal ('barter of 1876 as entitled to grant degrees in arts, law, medicine, and music having currency throughout the Empire. The Amendment Act of 1883 and the supplementary charter of the same year give authority in addition to confer the degrees of Bachelor and Doctor of Science. Further, the University Degrees Act of 1904 has given the Senate statutory authority to confer certain other degrees—Doctor of Literature, Master of Laws, of Surgery, of Science ; and Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of certain branches of applied science—veterinary science, dental surgery, engineering, agriculture, public- health, and commerce. For these no further charter has been given, so that nominally these degrees have currency only within New Zealand; some of them, at least, might be held to be already included within the powers of the supplementary charter. The four chief functions of a university may be said to be—■ " (i.) To provide higher education for those who have passed beyond the standard of the secondary schools; " (ii.) To train its students for their professional work; " (iii.) To be the home of sound learning, where knowledge is increased, and research is encouraged—and so to be an active agent in aiding the progress and in raising the standard of culture of the community ; " (iv.) To confer degrees as evidence of the completion of a course of higher education, or of professional courses, or in recognition of research-work or of definite contribution to human knowledge or thought. " In New Zealand the actual task of providing higher and professional education (i) and (ii), is undertaken mainly by the University colleges and other institutions named below ; but the University exercises most important functions in regard to these matters, inasmuch as the recognition of the institutions themselves, the conditions as to study, the keeping of terms, and so forth, the requirements of the degree examinations, the appointment of examiners, the conferring of degrees, the awarding of scholarships and prizes, and many similar matters are dealt with by the University itself, acting through the Senate, or through the Chancellor as the representative of the Senate. At the outset, the University found it necessary to employ outside examiners for its degree examinations, and in the main this policy is still continued, with the consequence that the colleges, which are the actual teaching bodies—having the programme of work determined very strictly by the statutes of the University, and the examination-tests of the bulk of their work conducted by examiners in Great Britain —possess very little real freedom in teaching, and very little power to direct or modify the character of the work of their students. " The beginning of research-work is provided for in the conditions attached to certain of the higher degrees ; but, so far, not much has been done to encourage advanced research; probably the conditions have not been altogether favourable to it. " In two of the University colleges the lectures are delivered mainly, but not entirely, in the evening ; in the other two most of this work is done during the

* Tue portions within inverted commas are reprinted from last year's report.

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day : so that in the former institutions the students are at liberty to follow other occupations, and a large proportion of them actually do so. While this fact no doubt increases the number of students, its tendency is to bring down the standard of the work accomplished; as far as the holders of University scholarships are concerned, a recent decision of the Senate will render this impossible in future." The modification of the standard of matriculation, which is now defined as that which may be reasonably expected from pupils svho have satisfactorily completed a four-years secondary course, will also make it easier for the colleges to raise their standard of work. At the present time proposals in reference to the modification of the course for the ordinary degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science are under consideration, having been referred to a Recess Committee of the Senate, with power to consult the Professorial Boards of the University colleges and to call a conference of those Boards for the purpose. " In regard to the preparation of students for professions, the University and the several colleges have done valuable work, and through their means many of the lawyers, doctors, and teachers of the Dominion have received the greater part of their training. The affairs of the University are controlled by the Senate, which, under the New Zealand University Amendment Act, 190' i, consists of twenty-four members or Fellows—four elected by the Governor in Council ; eight by the governing bodies of the four affiliated institutions, two by each ; four, one each, elected by the Professorial Boards ; and eight, two each, elected by the four District Courts of Convocation, consisting of the graduates belonging to the several University districts. The revenue of the University is derived mainly from the statutory grant of A3,000 per annum, examination and diploma fees, and from interest upon sums invested —the savings of past years. By the decision of the Senate, half the amount of the statutory grant is allocated each year to the Scholarship Fund, and, as the income of that fund is never fully expended in any year, the result has been the building-up of a reserve, putting the scholarship scheme of the University on a sound basis." The chief items of income and expenditure of the University of New Zealand for 1909 are shown below : — Income. 1908. 1909. ' Expenditure, 1908. 1909. Balances— £ £ £ £ General Account .. .. 3,230 3,852 Scholarships .. .. .. 1,970 1,915 Scholarship Account, .. .. 21,729 22,186 Examinations .. .. 1,680 4,953 — Office salaries .. .. .. 1,054 1,035 24,959 26,038 Expenses of Senate meetings .. 370 480 Statutory grant .. .. .. 3,000 3,000 Miscellaneous .. .. 774 753 Fees .. .. .. .. 5,880 6,303 Balances .. .. .. 26,038 27,289 Interest .. .. 954 1,009 Miscellaneous .. .. 93 75 £34,886 £36,425 £34,886 £36,425 The special scholarship and prize funds due to private donors are not included above. It will be seen that, apart from the Scholarship Fund the balance available for general purposes was £3,514, against which the chief liabilities were £1,222, the estimated amount due to the English examiners for the degree examinations of November, 1909, and the expenses of administration. Further details are given in the special report on higher education (E.-7). " The institutions for higher education in the Dominion consist of the four affiliated institutions (or University colleges), and six professional schools. The four affiliated institutions are the University of Otago, Canterbury College, Auckland University College, and Victoria College; the professional schools are the Medical and Dental Schools of the University of Otago; the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, recognized as a school of agriculture ; the School of Engineering (mechanical, electrical and civil) at Canterbury College; the Schools of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the Otago University and at the Auckland University College. " The four training colleges for teachers, although not affiliated with the University, and having only a slight and indirect connection with it, may also be considered us professional schools; a condition of entrance is the passing of the

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Matriculation Examination, and attendance at some at least of the courses at the University colleges is compulsory, even for those students who do not take the full course for a degree. Further, on each Board of Advice of a training college one member is a representative of the Professorial Board of the University College, and the Principal of the Training College is, in every case, the professor or lecturer in education at the University college. " Including the training colleges, and counting the professional schools as distinct from the affiliated institutions, we may say that there are in New Zealand fourteen public institutions for higher or professional education. " [In addition, there are certain other institutions for professional education which are endowed privately or otherwise, and are chiefly concerned with the training of theological students, many of whom also appear on the books of the affiliated institutions.] " In any modification of the degree courses of the University that it may seem expedient to make, it will be necessary to bear in mind the various classes of undergraduate students at present enrolled in the University, namely:— (1.) Those who give up their whole time to university-work, including attendance at lectures, laboratory-work, and private study ; (2.) Those who are engaged in earning their livelihood during the day, and are able to do their academical work only in the evening ; (3.) Training-college students, who for a large part of their time are engaged in work preparing them for their special profession as teachers, but having no direct bearing upon recognized university courses; with them, perhaps, may be classed a few students in private theological colleges, who are also enrolled on the books of the respective university colleges, and to a certain extent some of the law students whose professional work is closely related to their university-work; (4.) The exempted students, who for the most part attend np lectures, and are fully occupied in outside work, as teachers or otherwise, for the greater part of the day. The training - college students, and, presumably, also the theological students, who intend to take degree courses might be reasonably expected to complete those courses (at all events, up to the stage required for a bachelor's degree) before beginning their special professional training, it being understood that their choice of the subjects taken in the degree courses would be dominated, more or less, by their intention to enter their particular professions. In such a case, these students would come into the first class named, and we are left, in addition, to deal only with students classed under (2) and (4). It is evident that if the standard of the amount and quality of work expected to be accomplished by a university student before he attains his bachelor's degree is to be regulated by what may be reasonably expected from students of class (1), then the remaining students must either be allowed to present for the degree work lesser in amount, or lower in quality, or both, or they must be allowed an extension of the course from three years to, say, five years. With regard to students of the fourth class, it is evident that the possession of a degree may have an entirely different significance from that which it embodies in the case of the first three classes, inasmuch as the only function the University and the colleges perform for tbem is to examine them and to grant them diplomas on the results of the examinations. Their diligence as private students has probably been great, and they may have marked ability, but they can hardly be classed, in the strict sense, as university students. At the four colleges of the University there were in all 1,691 students attending lectures during the year 1909 —namely, 1,054 men and 637 women; of these 1,305 (823 men and 482 women) were matriculated students, graduates or undergraduates, and the rest were unmatriculated. The full numbers at the several colleges are given in Table M, which also shows the number of exempted students —that is, students who are prevented by the necessity of earning their living or by distance from a college from attending lectures, and are allowed to keep terms, except in certain science and professional subjects, by passing the annual college examination.

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TABLE M.—Students on the Books of the Affiliated Institutions.

Table Ml shows the degree courses being taken in 1909 by students attending lectures at the several colleges, including the professional schools attached thereto.

TABLE M1.—Courses taken by Students attending Lectures at University Colleges* in 1909.

Auckland Number of Students, 1909. University College. Victoria College. Canterbury Otago College. University. I. Attending lectures (whether terms were kept or not), — (1.) Matriculated students, — (a.) Graduates, — Men .. .. .. .. 8 Women .. .. .. .. 8 18 12 21 11 10 1 1 — Total graduates attending lectures 16 (o.) Undergraduates,— Men .. .. .. .. 152 Women .. .. .. .. 69 10 30 219 131 30 31 12 155 239 135 116 31 12 Total undergraduates attending 221 lectures 350 350 i i 290 355 290 355 (c.) All matriculated students, (a) and (6), — Men .. .. .. .. L60 Women .. .. .. .. 77 237 143 176 250 145 117 .... ■ — i I Total matriculated students at- 237 tending lectures 237 380 380 321 367 321 367 (2.) Non-matriculated students, — Men .. .. .. .. 98 Women .. .. .. .. 69 47 3(1 38 48 41 6 Total non-matriculated students 167 attending lectures 107 8(i si; 79 54 79 54 (3.) All students attending lectures (1) and (2), — Men .. .. .. .. 258 Women .. .. .. .. 1+ii 2S4 182 2S4 182 214 298 186 123 214 186 298 123 Total all students attending lectures 404 466 466 400 421 400 421 i 1, l nol II. Exempt students not attending lectures, not included above, — Men .. .. .. .. 24 Women .. .. .. .. 10 1 71 22 1,691 4 16 4 4 191 71 22 I 4 4 16 4 Total exempt students .. .. 34 93 8 20 155 II. Total all students I and II, — Men .. .. .. .. 282 Women .. .. .. .. 156 355 204 218 314 190 127 Grand total all students .. 438 438 559 559 408 441 408 441 1,846 1,846

OTE.— O StU' .ent is inc' in more t lan one course in t IS 1st. Course. Men. Women. Total. Arts (as for B.A., M.A., &c.) ... ... ... I 306 718 Science (as for BSc, M.Sc.) ... ... ... if * Law (as for LL.B.) ... ... ... ... 47 ... 47 Commerce (as for B.Com.) ... ... ... 5 ... 5 Music (as for B.Mus.) ... ... ... ... 1 12 Medicine (as for M.B., &c.) ... ... ... 79 5 84 Dentistry (as for B.D.S.) ... ... .. ... 14 ... 14 Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) 21 ... 21 Mining Engineering ... ... ... ... 31 ... 31 Agriculture (exclusive of students at Lincoln Agricultural College during 1909) 718 47 5 2 84 14 21 31 : i Totals ... ... ... ... 610 312 922 922 * Exclusive of Victoria College, for whioh the information is not available. ;e, for which the information is not available.

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The total staff of the four colleges consists of forty-five professors and fortyone lecturers ; in many cases, from want of funds the Councils of the colleges have been compelled to put two or more subjects under the charge of one professor ; but with increased grants from Government this difficulty has recently been to some extent overcome. The staff of the several institutions are as follows :— Professors and Lecturers (1909). Lecturers, Professors. Demonstrators, and Assistants. Auckland University College ... ... ... ... 8 7 Victoria University College... ... ... ... ... 10 9 Canterbury University College ... ... ... ... 9 LI Otago University ... ... ... ... ... ... 18 : 14t Total ... ... ... ... ... 45 41 Scholarships, Bursaries, &c. " The following University Entrance Scholarships are awarded each year on the results of the University Junior Scholarship Examination held in December: Junior University, Senior National, Taranaki, and Queen's Scholarships. Certain local and privately endowed scholarships (about thirty-seven in number) are also awarded on the same examination ; and all who gain ' credit' are entitled to hold bursaries which meet the cost of college fees up to £20 a year —that is, generally speaking, the whole of the fees. " Scholarships awarded during the degree course are the Senior University, Tinlme, Sir George Grey, and various local scholarships and exhibitions. The chief scholarships awarded at the end of the University courses are the 1851 Exhibition Scholarship, the Cecil Rhodes Scholarship, the Medical Travelling Scholarship—these three being all travelling scholarships—that is, tenable abroad. There are also offered annually four New Zealand Eesearch Scholarships of £100 per annum, with laboratory fees and expenses, one at each of the affiliated institutions, which are given by the Government for research likely to be oi benefit to the industries of the Dominion." So far, four of these Research Scholarships have been held, and of these three were still current at the end of 1909. At one of the University colleges no award of a Research Scholarship has yet been made. The subjects of research undertaken have borne a close relation to important industries, and the work done gives promise of substantial benefit, either directly or indirectly, to the scientific conduct of the industries concerned. Degrees conferred. At the beginning of the present year the Senate conferred degrees and made awards of scholarships and prizes on the results of the academic year 1909, as under:—

TABLE M2.—Degrees conferred by the New Zealand University at the Beginning of 1910.

Victoria Canterbury Otag College Collc 8 e - Colle « e - Unive " Degrees. . M. F. Total. M. P. Total. M. P. Total. M. F. Honours in Arts.. .. . 3 3 6 5j 4 9 • 6 2 8 2.. Honours in Science .. 1 1 I .. 1 I 1 i .. Doctor of Medicine .. 3 Master of Arts .. .. ..63 9 5 4 972 93.. Master of Science ■> .. 1 1 1 1 2 1.. Master of Laws .. .. .. 1 Bachelor of Arts.. .. 3 7 10 13 6 19 3 11 14 II 8 Science .. .. 1 .. 12.. 2 3 1 4 5 1 Engineering .. .. 6 .. li Medicine .. 11 Surgery .. 11 Laws .. .. 2 .. 2 4 .. 4 1 .. 1 2 .. Commerce .. 1 .. 1 1 1 Doctor of Literature .. 1 .. 1 Senior University Scholarships ..11 221 :j .. 3 323 John Tinline Scholarships .. .. 1 1 .... .. J Medical Travelling Scholarships j .. .. I 1 16 15 31 32 i 17 49 29 21 50 57 12 j l_ I i I. * Also one Emeritus Professor. t Also, the honorary staff of the Dunedin Hospit Cliuical Medicine and Clinical Surgery. sity. Total. Total. M. F. Total. 2 16 9 25 1 12 3 3 3 .. 3 3 21 9 30 12 2 4 11.. 1 22 33 32 85 6 11 2 13 6 .. 6 il 11 .. 11 11 11 .. 11 2 9 .. 9 2 .. 2 1 .. 1 5 5 8 13 1 1 11.. 1 69 134 05 199 ;al act as Lecturers on

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The total number of graduates (exclusive of ad eundem graduates) admitted up to the 31st December, 1909, was 1,150. The Cecil Rhodes Scholarship was awarded by the special committee of selection to K. Sisam, Auckland University College. The degree of Doctor was granted this year in two branches. There were no Bachelors of Agriculture, Music, or Dentistry. The degree of Doctor of Music, and the degrees of Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Dentistry, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science haye i not yet been granted at all by the University ; in regard to the last two, it may be mentioned that the School of Dentistry has not been in operation long enough to allow this to be done, and the proposed Veterinary School at Dunedin has not yet been opened. The necessary grants for buildings and maintenance (£3,000 and £1,200 a year respectively) have, however, been promised by the Government, and before long, no doubt, the Veterinary School will be in operation. The following scholarships, &c, were held during 1909: —

TABLE M3.—Scholarships, Bursaries, Exhibitions, and Studentships held at the Affiliated Institutions in 1909.

The proportion of male and female students who have won the chief entrance scholarships in the last four years may be seen from the following table : — Junior University, Senior National, Taranaki, and Queen's Scholarships. M. P. Total. 1906 ... ... ... ... ... ... 20 16 36 1907 ... ... 18 12 30 1908 ... ... ... ... ... 24 6 30 1*909 ... ... ... ... ... ... 23 8 31 Totals ... ... 85 42 127 Finances of the Affiliated Institutions in 1909. The detailed accounts of the four University colleges will be found in E.-7 ; the following summary will give a general view of their finances, as in it are massed all the accounts, except the special trust accounts and the accounts of non-university institutions under the same control: —

TABLE M4.—Summary of Accounts. Expenditure (exclusive of Special Trusts).

Scholarships, &c. Auckland University College. Victoria College. Canterbury I Otago „, . , College. University. lotal - Junior University Scholarships ... Senior National Scholarships Taranaki Scholarships ... Queen's Scholarships ... Senior University Scholarships ... Bursaries Scholarships ... Sir George drey Scholarships Other Scholarships and Exhibitions Training-college Studentships 9 7 4 5 1 2 45 12 11 4 7 1 2 91 7 ... 16 12 17 48 1 ... 1 11 2 1 11 8 14 34 1 3 22 5 31 89 94 319 Totals 73 128 141 132 474

Defleite, 1908. IBoutogs, j Adminta- I iJ!SE2%» Univeraty College. Salaries. « £ !"*»* 1909 " General. Special. ships, Ac. General. | Special. £££££££££ £ £ 198 7,298 7,983 950 14,453 437 13,807 £ £ 854 589 6,484 1,794 i 10,923 2,457 2,563 : 997 e 3 487 555 556 mckland .. .. .. j .. 198 7,298 854 ■ 589 '< 3 6,102 .. 15,04 Victoria (to 31st March, 1910).. i .. .. 7,983 6,484 1,794! 487 3,150 .. 19,8£ ianterbury .. .. .. 6,497 950 14,453 10,923 2,457 555 .. 27,925 63, It Itago .. .. 437 13,807 2,563 997 '. 556 .. 12,107 30,4f. £ £ £ 6,102 .. 15,044 3,150 .. 19,898 27,925 63,760 .. j 12,107 30,467 Total of four University 6,497 colleges 1,585 48,541 20,824 I 5,837 1,601 9,252 ; 40,032 129,169 lanterbury Agricultural College 1,597 1,358 7,271 I 13 10,239

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Receipts (exclusive of Special Trusts).

Balances, 1908. From University Colleges. ~ • fe | Steture o? £ £ £ .uckland .. .. ..I 4,634 .. 4,000 'iotoria (to 31st March, 1910) 5,079 .. 4,000 lanterbury .. .. .. 33,315 )tago .. .. .. 137 12,539 .. Total of four University 9,850'45,854 8,000 colleges ' Government. | | ™C,\X 5 a Special Build- f | a i -3 Total and ings, ,§ fe « § '§ other. Ac. a | g 2 S S. w fl b W o m £ £ £ £ £ £ £ ' £ £ I 3,250 .. 456 239 1,835 86 .. 544' 15,044 I 4,330 2,361 225 .. 1,844 2,059 .. .. 19,898 3,626j 4,139 11,215 1,132 4,410 1,349 4,574 .. 63,760 3,000; 675 7,255 503 5,252 271 835 .. 30,467 i , 114,206 7,175 19,151 1,874113,341 3,765 5,409 544 129,169 lanterbury Agricultural Col- 624 lege 1 _ . j 2,151 1,204 1.704 4,496 .. .. 10,239

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A. REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, 1909. [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.] Visitor. —His Excellenoy the Governor. Chancellor.— His Honour Sir Robert Stout, K.C.M.G., Chief Justioe. Vice-Chancellor. —Hon. C. C. Bowen, M.L.C. The Senate. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor in Council. —G. Hogben, M.A. ; P. Pitchett, M.A., LL.D. H. A. Gordon, F.G.S., M.A.1.M.E., A.M.I.C.E. ; and W. E. Collins, M.8., M.R.C.S.Eng. Appointed by governing bodies of affiliated institutions.—J. Shand, M.A., LL.D.; J. Allen, M.A.; R. J. Scott, M.1.C.E., M.1.M.E., A.A.I.E.E. ; Hon. C. C Bowen, M.L.C; Six G. M. O'Rorke, Kt., M.A., LL.D.; Hon. J. A. Tolo, 8.A., LL.B.; His Honour Sir R. Stout, K.C.M.G., Chief Justice; and Rev. W. A. Evans. Appointed by Professorial Boards.—J. H. Scott, M.D., M.R.C.S., F.R.S.E.; C. Chilton, M.A., D.Sc, M.8., CM., F.L.S. ;P. D. Brown, M.A., B.Sc.; and J. R. Brown, M.A. Elected by District Courts of Convocation.—Rev. W. Salmond, M.A., D.D.; Rev. A. Cameron, 8.A.; .M. Brown, M.A., LL.D.; J. Hay, M.A., LL.B.; P. E. Baume, M.P., LL.B. ; Dr. W. CW. McDowell, 8.A., M.D., CM.; H. F. Yon Haast, M.A., LL.B., N.Z. ; and Louis Cohen, M.A. Registrar. John William Joynt, M.A. Assistant Registrar. Barclay Hector. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SENATE. In compliance with the 28th clause of the University Act, the Senate makes the following report to His Excellency the Governor of the proceedings of the University since the date of the last report: — The Senate met at Dunedin, pursuant to the provisions of the University Act, in annual session on the 19th January, 1910; and at that session made certain amendments to the University Statutes. These amendments have been approved by His Excellency. The usual examinations were held in May, November, and December, 1909, and in January and April (for medical only), 1910, in the faculties of arts, science, medicine, law, engineering, commerce, and music, and for admission to the legal profession. The total number of candidates at these examinations was 2,640. The Senate also held a special session in April, 1910. . At the annual and special sessions the Senate ordered the following degrees to be conferred by the Chancellor or his deputy, subject to the payment of the necessary fees: — The degree of Bachelor of Arts on 64 candidates. The degree of Bachelor of Science on 12 candidates. The degree of Bachelor of Laws on 9 candidates. The degree of Bachelor of Medicine on 11 candidates. The degree of Bachelor of Surgery on 11 candidates The degree of Bachelor of Commerce on 2 candidates. The degree of Master of Arts on 29 candidates. The degree of Master of Laws on 1 candidate. The degree of Master of Science on 3 candidates. The degree of Doctor of Medicine on 3 candidates. The degree of Doctor of Literature on 1 candidate. The degree of Bachelor of Engineering on 4 candidates. In addition, 25 gained Honours in Arts; 3 gained Honours in Science; 13 gained Senior Scholarships; 1 gained the John Tinline Scholarship; 256 passed sections of examinations for various degrees, exclusive of the above-mentioned graduates; 122 passed various examinations for admission to the legal profession; 10 gained Junior University Scholarships; 20 gained Senior National Scholarships; 1 gained Taranaki Scholarship; 44 gained "credit" at the Entrance Scholarship Examination; 436 passed the Matriculation and Solicitors' General Knowledge Examination ; 59 passed the Matriculation and Solicitors' General Knowledge and Medical Preliminary Examination; 36 passed the Matriculation Examination; 5 passed the Matriculation and Engineering Preliminary Examination ; 7 passed Matriculation, Engineering, and Medical Preliminary and Solicitors' General Knowledge; 32 gained Certificates of Proficiency,

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The number of graduates of the University admitted and qualified for admission is now as follows ;— n ,£ j i Total Number of Qualified by Graduates Examinations admiUed up to 01 i»uj. 3U( . December) 1909 Bachelors of Arts (alone) ... ... ... ... 64 496 Bachelors of Arts and Laws ... ... ... ... 28 Bachelor of Arts and Master of Laws ... ... ... 2 Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Laws ... ... ... 1 Bachelor of Arts and Medicine ... ... ... ... 1 Bachelors of Arts, Medicine, and Surgery ... ... ... 5 Bachelors of Arts and Science ... ... ... ... 11 Bachelors of Arts, Science, Medicine, and Surgery ... ... 2 Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science ... ... ... 1 Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Science ... ... ... 1 Bachelors of Science (alone) ... ... ... 12 39 Bachelors of Science, Medicine, and Surgery ... ... 5 Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine... ... ... 1 Bachelors of Engineering (alone) ... ... ... 4 26 Bachelors of Laws (alone) ... ... ... \) 91 Bachelor of Medicine (alone) ... ... ... ... 1 Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery ... ... 11 100 Bachelors of Music (alone) ... ... ' ... ... 7 Bachelor of Commerce (alone) ... ... ... 2 Masters of Arts (alone) ... ... ... ... 29 381 Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Science ... ... ... 36 Masters of Science (alone) ... ... ... 3 15 Masters of Science and Bachelors of Engineering ... ... 3 Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Laws ... ... ... 30 Masters of Arts and Masters of Science ... ... ... 22 Masters of Arts and Doctors of Science ... ... ... 5 Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery ... 2 Masters of Arts, Bachelors of Science, Medicine, and Surgery ... 2 Master of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce ... ... ... 1 Masters of Arts and Doctors of Laws ... ... ... 3 Masters of Laws (alone) ... ... ... ... 1 3 Doctors of Laws (alone) ... ... ... ... ..'. 4 Doctors of Medicine (alone) ... ... ... 3 9 Doctors of Science (alone) ... ... ... ... 3 Doctor of Literature (alone) ... ... ... 1 1 139 1,338 The accounts of the University for the year 1909, duly audited, are appended to this report. ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE-SHEETS, YEAR ENDED THE 31st DECEMBER, 1909. (Summarized from full details in the original.) A. CLASSIFIED RECEIPTS. I. General Account. £ s . <j. Statutory grant (half share) .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 General miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. .. 74 10 8 Pees— 1. Degrees— t s. d. B.A. degree .. .. .. .. .. 57 15 0 B.Sc. degree .. .. .. .. .. 660 .. .. .. .. .. 119 14 0 M.Sc? degree .. .. .. .. .. 18 18 0 Hon. Diploma .. .. .. .. :il 10 0 M.B. and Ch.B. degree .. .. .. 113 8 0 M.D. degree .. .. .. .. .. 15 15 0 LL.B. degree .. .. .. .. .IS 16 0 LL.M. degree .. .. .. .. 12 12 0 Mus. Bao. degree .. .. .. .. 7 7 0 B. Eng. degree .. .. .. .. 519 0 493 10 0 2. Ad eundem and certificates .. .. .. .. .. 92 18 0 3. Medical registration .. .. .. .. .. .. 69 6 0 4. Examinations— (a) November, 1909, Degree Examination, Teachers C, &c. .. 2,563 8 0 (6) Deoember, 1909, Matriculation, Junior Scholarship Examination, (fee. .. ~ ~ ~ .. .. 3,084 2 0 £7,877 9 8

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11. Ordinary Scholarship Account. ± b . d. Statutory grant (half share) .. .. .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 Interest .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,009 7 7 Transfer from General Account .. .. .. .. .. 1,000 0 0 £3,509 7 7 111. Seniob National Scholarship Account. £ s . d. Treasury grant .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,998 2 6 Taranaki Scholarship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60 0 0 Refund of over-payment .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 18 0 Dj.067 0 6 IV. John Tinline Scholarship Account. £ s. d. Interest .. .. .. ... ... .. .. .. 63 15 0 V. Bowen Prize Account. £ s. d. Interest .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21 2 6 VI. Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account. £ a . d. Interest .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 13 o Summary of Receipts, 1909. " £ s. d. General Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7,877 9 8 Ordinary Scholarship Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,509 7 7 Senior National Scholarship Aocount .. .. .. .. .. 3,067 0 6 John Tinline Scholarship Account .. .. .'. .. .. 63 15 0 Bowen Prize Aocount .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21 2 6 Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account .. .. .. .. 13 13 0 £14,552 8 3 B. CLASSIFIED EXPENDITURE. I. General Account. 1. Senate sessions— £ s. d. j £ s. d. Expenses of Fellows .. .. 336 10 2 Brought forward .. .. 1,569 2 5 Expenses of sessions ... .. 11l 17 1 4 Examinations— continued. Expenses of election .. .. 32 1 6 (6) December, 1908— 2. Office and salaries- Examiners'fees .. .. 849 6 0 Registrar 500 0 0 Printing and advertising .. 26 16 9 Assistant Registrar ». .. 300 0 0 (c) January, 1908Clerical assistance 22 0 0 Exammers'fees .. .. 138 7 7 Messenger and charwoman .. .. 15 0 0 Supervision fees .. .. 42 6 Rent of offices 104 0 0 Printing and advertising .. 5 6 5 Office furniture and fittings .. .. 4 10 [«)AMI,IW«Official postages 90 0 0 -Examiners fees .. .. 11618 b re Supervision fees .. .. 3 3 3 3. Miscellaneous— Printing and advertising .. DOG Printing- («) May, 1909Calendar .. ".. .'. 175 15 0 Examiners'fees .. .. 45 2 0 Minutes .. .. .. 81 1 6 Supervision fees .. .. 25 19 3 Diplomas .. .. .. 35 7 9 Printing and advertising .. 10 11 1 General printing and stationery .. 261 10 1 (/) July, 1909— Expenses of conferring diplomas .. 89 12 4 Examiners'fees .. .. 10a 3 8 Transfer to Ordinary Scholarship Supervision fees .. .. 4 0 6 Account .. .. .. 1,000 0 0 Printing and advertising .. 5 18 9 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 101 6 4 (g) November, 1909— Examiners' fees .. .. 570 6 6 4. Examinations — Supervision fees .. .. 421 13 1 (a) November, 1908— Printing and advertising .. 212 5 9 Examiners'fees .. .. 1,106 7 6 December, 1909 — English agent— Supervision fees .. .. 811 2 3 Fee .. .. .. 145 0 0 | Printing and advertising .. 286 8 4 Expenses .. .. .. 54 12 2 | j £8,215 15 5 Carried forward .. ..£4,569 2 5 1 ;—; IL. Ordinary Scholarship Account. Scholarships — (a) Junior scholarships— £ *■ d. Scholarships of 1906— 2at £50, £100; 11 at £30, £330; lat £15, £15 .. .. 445 0 0 Scholarships of 1907— 4at £55, £220 ;6 at £35, £210 .. .. .. • • 430 0 0 Scholarships of 1908— 7at £50, £350 ;3 at £20, £60 .. .. . • ■ • 410 0 0 (6) Senior scholarships— Scholarships of 1908— 10 at £60, £600 ;1 at £30, £30 .. .. .. • • 630 0 0 3liscellaneous .. .. .. ■ • • • • • • • 510 6 £1,920 10 0

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111. Senior National Scholarships Account. £ s. d. Scholarships .. .. .. ;. .. .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Pees .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 674 2 6 Bursaries .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 359 17 6 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. . i .. 15 19 6 £3,049 19 6 IV. John Tinline Scholarship Account. £ s. d. Bank charge .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 010 0 V. Bowen Prize Account. Nil. VI. Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account. £ s . d. Paid prize .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 910 6 Summary of Payments, 1909. £ s. d. General Account .. .. .. ~ .. .. •• 8,215 15 5 Ordinary Scholarship Aocount .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,920 10 6 Senior National Scholarship Account .. .. .. .. .. 3,049 19 6 John Tinline Scholarship Acoount .. .. .. .. .. 010 0 Bowen Prize Account .. Maomillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account .. .. .. .. 910 6 £13,196 5 11 Statement op Investments. Dr. £ s. d. Cb. £ s. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 22,329 0 0 Investment realised .. .. .. 100 0 0 Ordinary Scholarship Acoount .. 2,400 0 0 Balanoe— Bowen Prize Account .. .. .. 10 0 Ordinary Scholarship Account— Loans on mortgage at 6 per cent. .. 2,200 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 5J per cent. .. 5,150 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 5 per cent. .. 9,700 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 4J per oent. .. 8,500 0 0 Fixed deposit at 4J per cent. .. 2,500 0 0 John Tinline Scholarship Account— Loan on mortgage at 5 per cent. .. 1,200 0 0 Fixed deposit at 4$ per cent. .. 150 0 0 Bowen Prize Acoount— Fixed deposit at 4£ per oent. .. 120 0 U Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize countFixed deposit at 4J per cent. .. 110 0 0 £24,730 0 0 £24,730 0 0 The English Agent in Account with the University. Db. • £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 1,317 13 8 Expenses of November examinaGrant for prize .. .. .. 10 0 0 tion, 1908— Imprest .. .. .. .. 1,200 0 0 Examiners'fees .. .. .. 1,106 7 6 Agent's fee— Balance last year .. .. .. 45 0 0 Current year .. .. .. 100 0 0 Agent's expensesPostages .. .. .. .. 4 9 0 Cablegrams .. .. .. 47 7 0 Petty expenses .. .. .. 2 16 2 Balance .. .. .. .. 1,22114 0 £2,527 13 8 £2,527 13 8 Balance-sheet.—General Account. Db. & s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 2,534 6 7 Payments, 1909 — Plus imprest .. .. .. .. 1,317 13 8 Senate Sessions .. .. .. 480 8 9 Receipts of 1909— Office and salaries .. .. .. 1,035 1 0 Statutory grant .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 1,747 13 0 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 74 10 8 Examinations .. .. .. 4,952 12 8 Pees— Balance— Degree .. .. .. ■• 493 10 0 Cash in bank .. .. .. 2,291 2 0 Ad eundem and certificates .. .. 92 18 0 Cash in hand .. .. .. 018 6 Medical registration .. .. 69 6 0 Imprest, English agency .. .. 1,221 14 0 Examinations .. .. .. 5,647 5 0 £11,729 9 11 £11,729 9 11

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Balance-sheet.—Ordinary Scholarship Account. Db. £ s. d. Cr. £ *. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. ..22,185 19 10 Payments, 1909— Receipts of 1909— Scholarships .. .. .. 1,915 0 0 Statutory grant .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 510 6 Interest .. .. .. .. 1,009 7 7 BalanceTransfer from General Account .. 1,000 0 0 Cash in bank .. .. 724 16 11 Loans on mortgage at 6 per cent. .. 2,200 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 5J per cent. .. 5,150 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 5 per cent. .. 9,700 0 0 Loans on mortgage at 4J per cent. .. 3,500 0 0 Fixed deposit at 4$ per cent. .. .. 2,500 0 0 £25,695 7 5 £25,695 7 5 Balance-sheet. —Senior National Scholarships Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 20 9 0 Payments, 1909Receipts of 1909— Scholarships .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Treasury grants .. .. .. 2,998 2 6 Pees .. .. .. .. 674 2 6 Taranaki Scholarship .. .. 60 0 0 Bursaries .. .. .. .. 359 17 6 Refund of overpayments .. .. 8 18 0 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 15 19 6 Balance — Cash in bank .. .. .. 37 10 0 £3,087 9 6 ,087 9 6 Balance-sheet. —John Tinline Scholarship Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. $ a. d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 1,645 1 0 Payments, 1909— Receipts of 1909—Interest .. .. 63 15 0 Bank charge .. .. .. .. 010 O Balanoe— Cash in bank .. .. .. 358 6 0 Loan on mortgage at 5 per cent. .. 1,200 0 0 Fixed deposit at 4i per cent. .. .. 150 0 0 ~ £1,708 16 0 'J 1,708 16 0 Balance-sheet. —Bowen Prize Account. Dr. £ s. d. Ob. g s. d. Balanoe from 1908 .. .. .. 119 0 0 BalanceInterest .. .. .. .. 21 2 6 Cash in P.O. Saving«-hank .. .. 20 2 6 Fixed deposit at 4£ per cent. .. .. 120 0 0 £140 2 6 tl4o 2 6 Balance-sheet.—Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. t s . ,1. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 110 0 0 Prize paid .. .. .. .. 9 10 6 Interes*- .. .. .. .. 13 13 0 BalanceCash in hand .. .. .. 4 2 6 Fixed deposit at 4A per cent. .. .. 110 0 0 £123 13 0 £123 13 0 Balance-sheet on all Accounts. Dr. £ s. d. Cb. t s . d. Balance from 1908 .. .. .. 26,614 16 5 Payments, 1909— Plus imprest .. .. .. .. 1,317 13 8 General Account .. .. .. 8,215 15 5 Receipts of 1909— Ordinary Scholarship Account .. 1,920 10 6 General Account .. .. .. 7,877 9 8 Senior National Scholarships Account 3,049 19 6 Ordinary Scholarship Account .. 3,509 7 7 John Tinline Scholarship Account .. 010 0 Senior National Scholarships Account 3,067 0 6 Macmillan-Brown Prize Account .. 9 10 6 John Tinline Scholarship Account .. 63 15 0 Balances— Bowen Prize Account .. .. 21 2 6 General Account .. .. .. 2,292 0 6 Macmillan-Brown Memorial Prize Account 13 13 O Ordinary Scholarship Account .. 724 16 11 Senior National Scholarships Account 37 10 0 John Tinline Scholarship Account .. 358 6 0 Bowen Prize Account .. .. 20 2 6 Maomillan-Brown Prize Account .. 4 2 6 Imprest (English Agenoy) .. .. 1,221 14 0 Investments .. .. 24,630 0 0 £42,484 18 4 . £42,484 18 i J. W. Joynt, Registrar. Examined and found correct.—J. K. Warburton, Controller and Auditor-General.

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B. KEPORT OF THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 1900. [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.] Staff. Professors.— Classics—H. S. Dettmann, M.A., Oxford. English—C. W. Egerton, M.A., Dublin. Mathematics— H. W. Segar, M.A., Cambridge. Chemistry and Experimental Physics—F. D. Brown, Hon. M.A., Oxford, B.Sc, Lond., F.C.S. Biology and Geology—A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., Oxford, P.L.S., F.G.S. Musio—W. E. Thomas, Mus. Doc, Oxford. Mining Engineering—Arthur Jarman, A.R.S.M., London, M 1.M.M., London, M.A.I.M.E. Modern Languages—M. Walker, M.A., B.Com. Lecturers. —Law—R. N. Moody, LL.M. Mental Science, Economics, History, and Commercial Geography— J. P. Grossman, M.A. Accounting—H. H. Hunt, P.N.Z.A. and A.A. Education—H. A. E. Milnes, B.Sc, Lond. Applied Meohanics, Steam Engine, Machine Construction and Drawing—Sydney E. Lamb, B.Sc. Hons., London, A.R.C.Sc, A.M.I.M.E. Eleotrical Engineering, &c—W. Wilson, B.E. Demonstrator, Chemistry and Physics— A. G. Marshall, B.A. Visitor. —The Hon. the Minister of Education. Members of Council. Appointed by His Exoellenoy the Governor in Council —Hon. Sir G. M. O'Rorke, M.A., LL.D., M.L.C. ; Rev J. H. Simmonds ; Mr. G. L. Peacocke. Elected by members of the Legislature—Hon. J. A. Tole, 8.A., LL.B., X.C ; Rev. W. Beatty, M.A.; Mr. W. B. Colbeck, 8.A., LL.B. Eleoted by graduates—Mr. P. E. Baume, LL.B., X.C, M.P. ; Dr. W. C. W. MoDowell, 8.A., M.D., CM.; Mr. T. U. Wells, M.A. Ex officio—'Mr. Charles D. Grey, Mayor of Auckland ;,Mr. 0. J. Parr, Chairman of the Education Board. Registrar. —Rev. Chas. M. Nelson, M.A. The Chairman of the Board of Governors to the Minister of Education. Sir, — Auckland University College, 30th May, 1910. In pursuance of section 25 of the Auckland University College Act, 1882, the Council has the honour to make the following report for the year 1909 : — 1. Number of Students. —The number of persons who attended lectures in this College in L 909 was 404: Graduates, 16 (males, 8; females, 8); undergraduates, 221 (males, 152; females, 69); ami non-matriculated students, 167 (males, 98; females, 69). 2. Council. —Rev. J. H. Simmonds was reappointed by the Governor in Council; Hon. J. A. Tole, LL.B., X.C, was re-elected by the members of the General Assembly, unopposed; and Mr. F. E. Baume, LL.B., X.C, M.P., was re-elected by the graduates of the University of New Zealand on the roll of the Auckland University College, also unopposed. Of the ex officio members, Mr. Charles D. Grey, Mayor of Auckland, replaced Mr. Arthur M. Myers. 3. Professors and Lecturers. —Mr. W. Wilson, 8.E., was appointed Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, &c, in May, and Mr. A. C Marshall, 8.A., Demonstrator in Chemistry and Physics in October, the latter to commence his duties in February, 1910. Mr. Maxwell Walker, M.A., 8.C0m., was in September raised from the position of Lecturer to that of Professor of Modern Languages with increased salary as from the Ist January, 1910. 3. Receipts and Expenditure. —General Account: Receipts, including balance of £4,634 Bs. 6d. fr 1908, £12,498 lis. 9d.; expenditure, £6,396 19s. ii.; balance, £6,101 12s. sd. .Specialization Account : Receipts, £2,001 7s. Bd.; expenditure, including debit balance from 1908 of £198 Is. lid.. 1:2,544 18s. lOd.; debit balance, £543 lis. 2d. Endowments: The income from the endowments was £455 15s. 4d., and the expenditure was £12 4s. 4d., leaving a net revenue of £443 Ms. 4. Degrees and Honours. —The degrees and honours gained at last November examinations of the University of New Zealand are as follows: Honours in Arts, 6; Masters of Arts, 2; Bachelors of Arts, final section, 10; Bachelors of Arts, first section, 15: Bachelor of Science, final section, I : Bachelor ol Science, first section, 1; Bachelor of Laws, final section, 1 ; Bachelors of Laws, first section, 15; Bachelor of Music, final section, 1; Senior Scholarships, 2; John Tinline Scholarship, 1. 5. The various Schools of Music. Mines, ami ( ommerce were fairly well attended throughout the year, the number of students being as follows: School of Music, 74; School of Mines, 32; School of Commerce, 41. (i. The wan; of sufficient accommodation for the increasing number of classes in this College has been of frequent occurrence, ami it was a source of great gratification to the governing body when it was announced in the month ol' October that the Government intended to hand over the Government House ami grounds in Auckland as the site for the new College. The Council considers that this tine property could be devoted to no grander object than the University education of the youth of this district. It is true that other bodies have raised claims to a share of this property —the City Council claims the whole, the Grammar School claims a part; the Technical School, the Training College, and Normal School are mentioned as being desirous of participating in the division of the spoil: but, with the Government standing firm in its desire to confer a Bub stantial benefit on the youth of this district, this host of claimants will vanish into thin air, and will repent for theii futile opposition to such a beneficial scheme as the Government proposes. I have, Ac, G. Maurice O'Rorke, M.A., LL.D., Chairman.

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Statement of the Receipts and Expenditure of the Auckland University College for the Year ended 31st December, 1909.

I. General Account. Receipts. £ s. d. I Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December, 1908 .. .. 4,634 8 6 j Salaries .. .. .. 3,769 0 0 From Government— : Offioe expenses .. .. .. 23 13 1 Statutory grant .. .. .. 5,200 0 0 Stationery .. .. .. .. 16 6 5 Sir George Grey Scholarship .. .. 50 0 0 Advertising .. .. .. .. 39 16 3 Endowments— Printing .. .. .. .. 96 0 2 Rents collected by Land Board .. 172 2 2 Cleaning, lighting, and warming .. 94 17 10 Rents oollected by Registrar .. .. 173 13 2 Insurance .. .. .. .. 28 7 0 Taupiri rent .. .. .. 110 0 0 Commission (bank) .. .. .. 010 0 Music examination fees .. .. 107 8 6 Furniture and fittings .. .. .. -23 1 G Sale of calendars .. .. .. 2 11 9 Repairs .. .. .. .. 90 3 8 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. 81 4 9 Water rates .. .. .. .. 12 1 6 Interest — Lecture requisites (Professor Brown) .. 107 19 7 Debentures .. .. .. .. 16 0 0 „ (Professor Thomas) .. 81 5 6 Grey Street Mortgage .. .. 36 010 Library .. .. .. .. 62 4 9 Te Puke Mortgage .. .. .. 171 17 6 Premiums .. .. .. .. 49 0 0 Auckland Savings-bank .. .. 4 0 0 Annual examination expenses .. .. 4 0 0 Post-Office Savings-bank .. .. 11 11 7 Music examination expenses .. .. 73 8 6 Students' Fees.. .. .. .. 1,727 13 0 Endowment expenses .. .. .. 12 4 4 School of Music .. .. .. 110 Legal expenses .. .. .. 19 12 11 Miscellaneous .. .. .. 14 12 4 Sir George Grey Scholarship .. .. 50 0 0 Professors and Lecturers (Students' Fees) 1,727 13 0 Balanoe, 31st December, 1909— Debentures .. .. £400 0 0 Mortgage (Grey Street) .. 750 0 0 (Te Puke) .. 2,500 0 0 Post-office Savings-bank .. 348 0 9 Auokland Savings-bank .. 126 12 2 Bank of New Zealand— Current acoount .. 1,976 19 6 6,101 12 5 £12,498 11 9 £12,498 II 9 11. Separate Accounts. .4.— Specialisation Account, School of Commerce and School of Mines. £ s. d. . £ s. d. From Government— I Balance, 31st December, 1908 .. .. 198 111 Statutory grant .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 ! Salaries .. .. .. .. 1,801 1 8 Breakages Account .. .. .. 17 8 Office expenses .. .. ... .. 20 8 7 Balance due bank .. .. .. 543 11 2 Stationery .. .. .. .. 6111 Advertising .. .. .. .. 24 16 4 Printing .. .. .. .. 53 18 4 Cleaning, lighting, and warming .. .. 23 14 6 Insurance .. .. .. .. 7 10 0 Furniture and fittings .. .. .. 33 17 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 4 18 6 Water rates .. .. .. .. 4 0 0 Lecture requisites (Professor Jarman) .. 141 9 0 (Mr. Lamb) .. .. 12 2 2 (Mr. Wilson) .. .. 5 3 0 Library .. .. .. .. 73 9 9 Commission and interest.. .. .. 2 18 0 Building .. .. .. 104 9 3 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. 7 8 11 Scholarship .. .. .. .. 19 10 0 £2,544 18 10 £2,544 18 10 B. — Sinclair-Oillien Trust Account. £ f. d. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December, 1908 .. .. 3,658 1 2 Scholarships .. .. .. .. 70 0 0 Interest on £3,000 on mortgage at 5 per Scholarship examination expenses .. 414 6 cent. .. .. .. 150 0 0 Advertising .. .. .. 13 8 0 Interest— Balance, 31st December, 1909— Auckland Savings-bank .. .. 4 0 0 Auckland Savings-bank .. .. 187 7 3 Post-Office Savings-bank .. .. 17 11 7 Post-Office Savings-bank .. .. 554 3 0 On mortgage .. .. .. 3,000 0 0 £3,829 12 9 £3,829 12 9 C. — J. T.. Sinclair (Bequest) Trust Account. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December. 1908 .. .. 24 10 2 Balance, 31st December, 1909— Interest .. .. .. .. 019 2 In Auckland Savings-bank .. .. 25 9 4 £25 9 4 £25 9 4 Chas. M. Nelson, M.A., Registrar. Examined and found correct. —R. J. Collins, Controller and Auditor-General,

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C. REPORT OF THE VICTORIA COLLEGE, 1909. (The Victoria College Act, 1897.) [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.] Visitor.— The Hon. the Minister of Eduoation. Members of Council. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor in Council—A. W. Hogg, M.P.; J. Graham, M.P. ;W. H. Quick. Elected by members of the Legislature—C. P. Knight, LL.D.; C. Wilson ; Heinrich F. yon Haast, M.A., LL.B. Elected by members of Eduoation Boards—A. T. Maginnity; the Hon. J. G. Findlay, M.L.C, LL.D.; R. McCallum. Elected by graduates—J. G. W. Aitken ;A. R. Meek, M.A., LL.B.; H. H. Ostler, LL.B. Eleoted by public-school teaohers—T. R. Fleming, M.A., LL.B.; Rev. W. A. Evans; C. Watson, B.A. Elected by the Professorial Board—E. T. D. Bell. Staff. Professors. —Classios—John Rankine Brown, M.A., St. Andrew's and Oxford. English Language and Literature—H. Mackenzie, M.A., St. Andrew's. Modern Languages—G. W. yon Zedlitz, M.A., Oxford. Chemistry —T. H. Easterfield, M.A. Cambridge, Ph.D. Wiirzburg. Mathematics and Mathematical Physics—D. X, Picken, M.A. Biology—H. B. Kirk, M.A. New Zealand. Law —M. W. Richmond, B.Sc. Lond., LL.B. New Zealand, and J. Adamson, M.A., LL.B., Edinburgh, Dean of the Faculty. Mental Soience —T. A. Hunter, M.A., M.Sc, New Zealand ; Physics—T. H. Laby, 8.A., Cambridge. Lecturers.— Education—William Gray, M.A., B.Sc, New Zealand. Eoonomics, History, and Geography— F. P. Wilson, M.A. Geology—C. A. Cotton, M.Sc, New Zealand. Demonstrator in Chemistry—F. J. McDowall. Demonstrator in Biology—Miss P. Myers, B.A. New Zealand. Registrar.— C. P. Powles. The Registrar, Victoria College, to the Hon. the Minister ok Education. Sir,— Victoria College, Registrar's Office, Wellington, 7th June, 1910. The past year has been one of progress in many directions. The number of students attending lectures—466—is the highest in the history of the College. There were, in addition, 93 exempted students. One hundred and ninety-eight students kept terms, and the following obtained degrees: M.A., 9; M.Sc, 1; 8.A., 19; B.Sc, 2; 8.C0m., 1; LL.B., 3. The following passed sections of degrees: Mus.Bac, 1; B.Sc, 5; 8.C0m., 1; 8.A., 35; LL.B., 33. Three gained Senior Scholarships. Staff. —As indicated in our last report, the staff has been strengthened by the appointment of a Professor of Physics, Lecturers in Economics and Geology, and by assistants to the Professors of Classics, Modern Languages, Mathematics, and English. These appointments added considerably to the annual expenditure, but were absolutely necessary. The numbers in these classes are too large for the professors to do justice to them without assistance. The Professor of Chemistry, who previous to the appointment of the Professor of Physics taught the latter subject, is now able to increase the scope and usefulness of his own subject by adding a course in metallurgy. One of the rooms on the ground floor of the Science Building has been equipped for the purpose— rather barely, perhaps, but as well as the funds will permit. All the courses of previous years have been carried out as before in Engilsh language and literature, education, Latin, Greek, French, German, mental science, jurisprudence and constitutional history, law, political economy, history, mathematics, mechanics, chemistry, and biology. Building. —The gymnasium begun last year has been completed, and was opened by the Hon. the Minister of Education. We owe this useful addition to the College to the energy and good college spirit of the students. They built and furnished the gymnasium entirely with money raised by themselves and by the subsidy thereon obtained from the Government. The building serves an excellent purpose, providing accommodation for the various clubs and societies for which there is no room in the main building. The cost of the building was £1,704. A new wing on the west side of the Arts Building of the College has been added during the year at a total cost of £3,046. The money for this building has been raised partly by subscription promised and received—so far, £852 —and by a subsidy of £2 for £1 given by the Government. We are endeavouring to raise by further subscriptions the balance necessary to earn the full Government subsidy. This building gives us two large and much-needed class-rooms, a common room, a robing-room, and a tea-room, the latter an absolute necessity in the circumstances of this College : many students hurry straight from their offices at 5 p.m. to the College, and attend lectures there until Bor 9 p.m. The new wing which was erected and furnished by day-labour for a sum within £46 of the architect's estimate. Two rooms on the top floor of the Arts Building, incomplete at the time of building the College, have now been lined and ceiled. One has been equipped as a geological laboratory and lectureroom. The money for these rooms was provided by the Unemployed Relief Committee and the pound-for-pound subsidy thereon from the Government, £400 in all. The furnishing of the other room, an alteration and subdivision of another room on the top floor suggested by the Professorial Board, and the conversion of the students' former common room into a suitable lecturers' room have had to be postponed until further funds are available. Grounds. —The grounds have been improved during the year through the expenditure on them of money granted by the Unemployed Relief Committee, and the Government subsidy thereon. A sum of £860 was expended in all, chiefly in levelling and making approaches to the College. The grounds ate now nearly in their permanent shape, but much turfing, grassing, and treeplanting is still necessary to make them sightly. But here, as elsewhere, the Council is hampered by lack of funds. 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Finance. —As shown by the balance-sheet, the expenses have been heavy. The Physics Laboratory has been equipped at a cost to the College of £1,100. About £170 has been spent on fitting up the Geological Laboratory, and £300 on the Metallurgy Room. Other extraordinary expenses forced upon us this year have been—heating and lighting the rooms finished by funds from the Unemployed Relief Committee, £90; strong-room, £75; flooring room in basement of Science Building, £49. Of the original Laboratory grant of £3,000 when the Victoria College University Classes began, we had at the beginning of the year still left £1,030. This fund is now exhausted, and the upkeep and extension of laboratories must come out of ordinary revenue. If the College is to continue its present work only, without making any provision whatever for expansion, it must have a larger revenue. Its expenditure now exceeds its income, and when its revenue fund is exhausted it will be face to face with a financial difficulty. The College deserves well of the Dominion, and ought to be supported. Many of its courses have immediate practical bearing on the political and industrial life of the Dominion. The Council hopes and believes that the Government of the Dominion will give it the necessary financial support to enable it to maintain and extend its activities. I have, &c, Chas. P. Powi.es, Registrar.

Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ended 31st March, 1910. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance brought forward .. .. 5,079 2 3 Salaries .. .. .. .. 5,983 0 6 From Government — Offioe salaries and expenses .. .. 390 2 9 (a.) Statutory grant .. .. .. 4,000 0 0 Caretaker's salary and sundries .. .. 114 16 1 (b.) Grant for general purposes .. 1,500 0 0 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 133 2 0 (c.) Grant for buildings .. .. 1,300 0 0 Insurance .. .. .. 37 6 8 (d.) Grant for fenoing and grounds .. 364 0 7 Lighting .. .. .. 175 2 8 (c.) Grant for class-room (balance) .. 18 3 0 Heating .. .. .. .. 46 8 4 (/.) Levelling, clearing, &c, of site .. 680 0 0 Water.. .. .. .. .. 5 4 3 (g.) Grant for Queen's Scholarships .. 779 10 0 Travelling-expenses .. .. .. 61 17 6 (h.) Sir George Grey Scholarship .. 50 0 0 Fee refunded .. .. .. .. 111 6 Pees .. .. .. .. .. 1,607 17 0 Examination fee refunded .. 3 3 0 Examination fees .. .. .. 236 4 0 College examination expenses .. .. 112 19 6 Calendars .. .. .. .. 11 14 1 Library (books and periodicals) .. .. 273 11 7 Interest .. .. .. .. 150 3 8 Furniture .. .. .. .. 141 2 4 Rent of reserve .. .. .. 74 7 0 Repairs of cellar floor .. .. .. 45 13 9 Donation for physics apparatus .. .. 100 0 0 Chemicals .. .. .. .. 96 16 0 Subscriptions to Building Fund .. .. 592 5 6 Apparatus .. .. .. 1,138 14 5 Gymnasium Fund .. .. 574 1 4 Buildings (new wing) .. .. .. 2,611 18 6 Unemployed Relief Fund .. .. 680 0 0 Fencing and grounds improvement .. 210 411 , for new wing .. 100 0 0 Unemployed Relief Fund—class-room .. 396 16 3 C. P. Powles's imprest .. .. .. 10 9 „ excavations .. 847 12 7 gymnasium .. 115 11 2 Gymnasium Fund .. 976 1 4 Queen's Scholarships .. .. .. 779 10 0 Sir George Grey Scholarship .. .. 50 0 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 3,150 1 7 £17,898 9 2 — £17,898 9 2 Balance down .. .. £3,150 1 7 I — Grant por Specialization. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Government grant .. .. .. £2,000 0 0 Salaries — Law and science (part payment) .. .. .. .. £2,000 0 0 Deposit Account. Receipts. £ 8. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance brought forward .. .. 12 12 0 Library deposits refunded .. .. 9 9 0 Library deposits .. .. .. 12 12 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 15 15 0 £25 4 0 £25 4 0 Balance down .. .. .. .. £15 15 0 Uhion Prize Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance brought forward .. .. .. 102 11 4 Prize .. .. .. .. .. 17 6 Interest .. .. .. .. • • 410 0 Bank charge .. .. .. .. 0 2 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 102 11 4 £107 1 4 £107 1 4 Balance down .. .. .. .. £102 11 4 Jacob Joseph Scholarship Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance brought forward .. .. 3,205 9 0 Scholarship paid .. .. .. 150 0 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 135 0 0 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 7 6 Balance .. .. .. .. 3,190 1 6 £3,340 9 0 £3,340 9 0 Balance down .. .. .. ..£3,190 1 6 Chas. P. Powles, Registrar.

Examined and found correct, except that there is no authority of law for the deposit of £500 with a Building Society.—R. J. Collins, Controller and Auditor-General.

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D. REPORT OF THE CANTERBURY COLLEGE, 1909. (The Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricultural College Act, 1896.) [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.] Visitor. —The Minister of Eduoation. Board of Governors (J. C. Adams, 8.A., Chairman). Appointed by His Excellency the Governor—The Right Rev. John Joseph Grimes, D.D.; the Right Rev. Churchill Julius, D.D.; and Mr. Thomas William Adams. Elected by members of the Legislature—George Rennie; Mr. Henry George Ell, M.P.; and Mr. John Lee Scott. Elected by graduates—Very Rev. Dean Harper, M.A.; Mr. Thomas Scholfield Foster, M.A.; Mr. William Hugh Montgomery, 8.A.; Mr. S. HurstSeager; Mr. Alfred George Talbot, M.A., M.8., CM., M.R.C.S. ; and Mr. George Thorngate Weston, 8.A., LL.B. Eleoted by public-school teaohers—Mr. Thomas Hughes, 8.A.; Mr. Jonathan Charles Adams, 8.A.; and Mr. Lawrence Berry Wood, M.A. Elected by School Committees—Mr. Charles Henry Adolphus Truscott Opie; Mr. Henry Dyke Aoland ; and Mr. Thomas William Rowe, M.A., LL.B. Elected by Professorial Board—Mr. William Izard, M.A., LL.M. Registrar —Mr. George H. Mason. Professors. —Clasßios—F. W. Haslam, M.A. Mathematics and Natural Philosophy—J. P. Gabbatt, M.AChemistry—W. P. Evans, M.A., Ph.D., Giessen, M.S.CI., London. French and German—T. G. R. Blunt, M.A. Biology and Palaeontology—Charles Chilton, M.A., D.Sc, M.8., CM., F.L.S. English Language, Literature, and History—Arnold Wall, M.A. Economics, History, and Commerce—James Hight, M.A., Litt. D., F.R.E.S. Part-time Lecturers. —Geology—Robert Speight, M.A., B.Sc, F.G.S. Jurisprudence and Law—T. A. Murphy, M.A., LL.B. Mental Science and Classios—C F. Salmond, M.A. Music—J. C Bradshaw, Mus. Doc, F.R.C.0., L.R.A.M., A.R.CM. Education — Edwin Watkins, B.A. Accounting and Accountancy — Mr. J. Morrison, F.I.A.N.Z. Sound, Light, and Heat—C. C Farr, D.Sc, A.M.I.C.E. School of Engineering, Electricity, and Technical Science. —Professor in Charge—Robert J. Scott, M.I.C.E. M.I.M.E. Girls' High School.— Lady Prinoipal—Miss M. V. Gibson, M.A. Boys' High School. —Headmaster —C. E. Bevan-Brown, M.A. Museum. —Curator —Edgar R. Waite, F.L.S. Assistant Curator—Robert Speight, M.A., B.Sc, F.G.S. School of Art.— Director—R. Herdman-Smith, A.M., F.S.A.M. Public Library.— Librarian—H. Strong. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. At the meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, held on Monday, 30th May, 1910, the Chairman (Mr. J. C. Adams, 8.A.) laid on the table the accounts of the Board for the year 1909, duly certified by the Auditor-General, and in doing bo delivered the following address: — Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of our late Chairman, there has fallen upon me the task of placing before you the thirty-seventh annual report of the working of the Board, and it gives me much pleasure to be able to state that the work of the various institutions under its control is in a very satisfactory position. As so short a time has elapsed since I was elected to the chair, it is not within my power to give as full a report as I would like, but just to present the most salient features before you. The complete returns embodied in this report, together with the annual statement of receipts and expenditure, will give members of the Hoard full information as to the position of the several institutions controlled by the Board. I purpose, therefore, to deal more closely with the events that have occurred during the past year, and show the progress that has been made in the various departments connected with Canterbury College. Degree in Agriculture. With regard to matters connected more directly with the curriculum, two very important changes were considered by the Board, and the alterations advocated brought to a successful issue. The lirst was a rearrangement of the syllabus for the Degree in Agriculture. It was found thai the course, as laid down in the Calendar of the University of New Zealand, practically excluded from so doing those who were anxious to proceed to this degree. The Boards of Governors of the Canterbury Agricultural College and Canterbury College met and carefully discussed the conditions as laid down and the proposed alterations, with the result that the proposals laid before the Senate met with that body's approval, and it is hoped that the changes determined on will encourage many to proceed to a degree in this subject. M LTRICUL ITION. Ihe second matter was in connection with the Matriculation or Entrance Examination to the University. It had been felt by many who had given this subject careful consideration that there was going on a gradual lowering of the standard required from candidates, due to the triple duty that this examination was required to perform, and that unless some steps were taken to prevent this, true University work would be seriously interfered with. The Board, after obtaining and carefully considering the opinions of those best qualified to judge, forwarded to the authorities of the other University colleges the proposals formulated, and asked for the support of their

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governing bodies. The proposals were also submitted to the Senate, and it fell in with the suggestions, and determined to alter the examination so that a higher standard would be expected from the various candidates. This, 1 am sine, will have a beneficial effect on the standard of work in the University colleges. Propbsbob of Physics. Towards the middle of L 909 il was decided that the time had Come when the subject of physics should be placed <>n a higher plane than it had been in the past. Steps were taken to call for applications I'm- the position of Professor of Physics simultaneously in the Australasian Colonies and in Great Britain. The High Commissioner kindly undertook the duties of calling for applications, and the selection was made by a Boar.; consisting of Professors Rutherford and Callendar, and Mr. W. P. Reeves. A Dumber of applications were received from gentlemen whose academical qualifications and experience in teaching the subject were great, and the unanimous decision of the selectors was that C. Coleridge Farr, D.Sc, should be appointed to the position, a decision which was given effect to at the last meeting of the Board. Dr. Farr will enter upon his duties in January, 1911. In consequence of the decision to establish a Chair of Physics, steps will now have to be taken for the equipment of the laboratory, and a careful examination of the finances of the College must be made to determine how far the Board will be able to proceed in making the necessary alterations The Chemical Laboratory. On the Ith June the late Chairman of the Board laid the foundation-stone of the new Chemical Laboratry, and on the 23rd February the ceremony of formally opening the building was performed by the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward. The completion and equipment of this new building will prove a great benefit to both the staff and the students, and will undoubtedly help considerably to even a greater success in the future than has been achieved in the past. Scholarship Trinity College, Cambridge. During the present year, consequent on the arrangements made with the Council of Trinity College, Cambridge, an election was held for the position of the first Trinity Scholar from this University College, and the choice fell upon Norman Murray Bell, M.A., who proceeded to Cambridge in time to take up his duties in Michaelmas Term, 1909. 1851 Exhibition Scholarship. It is a matter of congratulation that for the fourth time a student of Canterbury College has won the Exhibition (1851) Science Scholarship, and this just when the late holder of the scholarship awarded in 1906, H. G. Denham, M.A., D.Sc, Ph.D., returned after completing his three-years course of study. Mr. Denham was awarded the degree of D.Sc. at Liverpool and Ph.D. at Heidelberg. The scholarship this year has been awarded to C. M. Stubbs, M.A., who will leave for England in the course of the year to prosecute his studies in Europe. Chair op Military Science. At the annual session of the Senate of the University of New Zealand proposals were agreed to that instruction should be given in military science, that the subject should be recognized as one of those that might lie taken in the B.A. course, and that a diploma might be granted to nonmatriculated students who completed the course and passed the prescribed examination. When this was made known, Colonel Heaton Rhodes made a liberal offer to subsidize the establishment of such a chair at Canterbury College by a grant of £200 per annum for three years, ami for this the thanks of the Board are due. Recognizing the importance of such instruction, the older universities have made provision for this work, and as the knowledge imparted must be of meat value to those territorial officers who from time to time will have to study military science, it is to be hoped that sufficient funds may be found to establish a Chair at Canterbury College. College Regulations. Owing to the alterations made in the Education Act it has been found that some of the regulations bearing on election of members representing School Committees are not quite in line with the amended Education Act, and it has been decided that a short amending Act should bo introduced during the next session of Parliament so as to place the conduct of these elections on a satisfactory basis. Similar difficulties seem to exist in the regulations that govern the election of members representing the graduates, and it will be advisable'that the whole of the regulations should be carefully considered, and the suggested alterations given effect to by an Order in Council. Some steps certainly must be taken in this direction, so that the regulations may not only be workable but also valid. School op Engineering. The new hydraulic Laboratory is virtually now complete, and at the beginning of the session of this year the students were able to avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the valuable apparatus that has been installed. As a most expensive and up-to-date equipment has been provided for this school, which is to be regarded as one not for this province alone, but also for the whole Dominion, it was decided that scholarships should be establishd, open to candidates from the four University colleges, tenable for five years from the date of passing the preliminary examination. This, in all probability, will secure to the School of Engineering the candidate of the year who out of all the University colleges

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shows most promise. If the local bodies in the larger towns could be induced to act on the suggestions made by the late Chairman —viz., to establish a scholarship of the same kind for pupils attending the engineering classes at their technical schools —further opportunities would be given to deserving students to thoroughly equip themselves for a successful career in the engineeringprofession. I would suggest that communications be opened with the various local bodies to see if such a scheme would meet with their approval, and if they could be persuaded to set apart a small portion (for it would need onlj- a small portion) of their funds for such a purpose. Ihe following table gives a list of the total number of students (matriculated and nonmatriculated) who have been in attendance at the School of Engineering from 1905 to 1909: — Matriculated. Mat Sated. Total - -1905 ... ... ... 53 ( 8 art students) 124 177 1906 ... ... ... ... 44 ( 8 ~ 116 Kid 1907 ... ... ... ... 52 (20 ~ 144 196 1908 ... ... ... ... 39 (10 ~ 134 173 1909 ... ... ... ... 38 (12 ~ 140 178 High Schools. Little need be added to the reports on the boys' and girls' high schools to those already furnished by the respective principals, reports which show that both schools are fulfilling the duties for which they were established. The question of establishing a hostel for the Boys' High School was considered during the year, and the principle thai such an addition to the school was advisable was affirmed by the Board. It seems to me that the Board should not rest content with merely affirming the principle, but that effect should be given to the resolution. Of course, it is a debatable point where such an establishment should be situated, whether close to the school or in one of the outlying suburbs, but the fact that the principle has been affirmed shows that the majority of the Board recognize the need of such an addition to the school, and all that remains is for a reasonable scheme to be well thought out. and given cli'ect to. The purchase of the property adjoining the Girls' High School has relieved the pressure that was felt (even in spite of the large addition that was put up the previous year); but it must be borne in mind that this can be regarded as only a temporary relief. The difficulty of extension and accommodation is accentuated by the fact that the endowments of the Girls' High School are so meagre. Of course, at a time when these endowments were set aside for the higher education of girls, those pioneers of the Province of Canterbury, who showed such remarkable and praiseworthy forethought in providing for the educational needs of the future, could not foresee the wonderful change that would come in the comparatively near future, with regard to what would lie necessary to equip girls to take their pari in the battle of life. Consequently endowments, which seemed at the time ample, have proved to be insufficient. It is to be hoped that some of our wealthier residents, who have been fortunate in their business transactions, will think over the needs of this institution, and determine to supplement the present meagre endowments by bequests that will gradually help to place the finances of the school in a more flourishing condition, and thus enable the Board and the staff to make the results even more successful than thej have been in the past. Below are the tables of fees for the Boys' and Girls' High Schools respectively, and from these tables it will be seen that the average fee paid is growing smaller year by year, while the number of pupils that avail themselves of the free-place system is gradually increasing. In connection with the free-place system, it may be well to note that by means of scholarships and bursaries that are now granted at the University colleges, an almost free education is open to pupils slightly above the average who avail themselves to the full of the free education given at the high schools with the intention of proceeding to the University.

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End 1909—Junior free places ... ... ... ... ... 67 Senior ~ ... ... ... ... ... .-,1 lis It will be seen that 118 out of the total school roll of 217 were free-place pupils.

Year. Roll Number at End of Year. Fees. Government Payments for Capitation and Technical Classes. Total. Average Fee paid. r.'ni .. 1905 .. 1906 .. 1907 .. 1908 .. 1909 .. • • 1 i 219 190 209 228 203 217 £ 1,684 1,363 1,204 1,091 968 860 £ 34 23 243 423 540 674 £ 1,718 1,386 1,447 1,514 1,508 1,534 £ s. d. 7 13 10 7 3 5 5 15 3 4 15 8 4 15 4 3 19 3

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End 1909—Junior free places ... ... ... ... ... 140 Senior ,, ... ... ■■■ ... •■• 67 School ,, ... ... .... ■ ■ •■■ 3 210 li will be seen that 210 out of the total school roll of 22(> were free-place pupils. Museum. By the appointment of Mr. R. Speight, M.A., B.Sc, to the position of Assistant Curator the work of the Curator has been so far relieved that he is able to devote more of his time to that portion of the exhibits that belong especially to his particular trend of thought. Thus he can mors rapidly complete for display the arrangement of the mat, rial at hand so thai it will be advantageous both from the popular as well as the educational side. Mr. Speight's energies at present are devoted to the better arrangement and classification of tha mineralogical specimens, so that the value of the collection, looked at from the scientific standpoint, will be materially increased. The setting-up of the magnificent skeleton of the blue whale, generally spoken of as the Okarito whale, has added greatly to the popularity of the Museum, and "when the rearrangement of the other whale skeletons is complete it is intended in the space thus set free to so arrange the native ornithological specimens that it will he comparatively easy for those who make a study of New Zealand birds to trace the life-story of our birds from the earlier limes up to the present. Many of the specimens in the building are id' great monetary value, and it is a matter of congratulation that wo have in the taxidermist a man who is not only skilled in his work, but also tut enthusiast, who spares neither time nor trouble in helping to arrange and preserve in perfect condition those exhibits that are in danger of destruction. With reference to the remarks made in connection with the vandalism that is rife in some of the other museums, it is pleasing to he able to record that bur visitors, though not absolutely free from this crime, cannot l>c charged with such wilful and wholesale destruction as is complained of in other places. I hope that year by year this thoughtless vandalism "ill, with a fuller knowledge of the value of the exhibits, altogether disappear. School of Art. Very little need be added by me to the exhaustive report given by (he Director on the depart ment over which he has control, but the suggestions contained in it seem so valuable that it will be "ell for us to consider whether in the coming year effect can be given to some at least of the more important. The provision made by the Board for establishing scholarships at the school is already making itself felt by increasing keenness among the senior students, and when the finances are able to bear it I hope that a scheme will be devised by which a brilliant student will be helped to visit the ail centres of the Old World, and obtain there a fuller knowledge which may be used mi his return for the advancement of art in the Dominion. The Library. One very important matter in connection with this institution—viz., the reclassification by the Dewey system of the books in the Reference Department—was undertaken by Mr. James, of the Parliamentary Library, Wellington, and the completion of the work by the local staff is well within view. The finances of the Public Library suffered greatly by the attempt to still further popularize it—viz., by reducing the subscription; so much so that this year it has been found necessary to return to the higher fee charged, in the hope that the constant drain on the funds may by this means to a certain extent be relieved. Another and very important departure was made this year: Following the example of many of the large libraries in the Old World and in America, it was determined to establish a juvenile section. The subcommittee who undertook the work of selecting the books for this section fortunately found that a large number suitable for the purpose were already on the shelves of the circulating library, and could easily be transferred to the juvenile department. It was thus equipped at a very small extra expense. That this section is much appreciated by those for whom it was established is shown by the fact that then are already a large number of subscribers. The thanks of the Board ate due to the member who advocated the change and helped largely to bring it to a successful issue.

Y Year. fei r. „ ,. „ , Government Roll Number Payments at End of Fees. for Capitation and Year - Technical Classes. Total. Average Fee paid. .904*.. .905 .. .906 .. .907 .. .908 .. .909 .. £ £ 145 1,170 344 166 726 842 189 398 1,163 217 413 1,690 202 325 1,716 226 133 2,247 £ I..'ill 1,568 1,561 2,103 2,041 2,380 £ s. 8 1 4 7 2 2 1 18 1 12 0 11 d. 4 5 1 0 2 9 * Free-place system introduced.

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During the last few years a great advance has been made in increasing the efficiency of the College and the various institutions coi nected with it, enabling the work of higher education to be more fully dealt with than in the past. After looking carefully into the items of income and expenditure, members, 1 think, will agree with me that it behoves the Board to move slowly for a short time, in order that we may keep the finances on a sound basis, and that we may watch carefully the changes that have been made, and note what further provision may have to be made to keep the whole of the work abreast of the necessity of the times. In conclusion I would like to bear testimony to the energy and enthusiasm of the late Chairman. He devoted a large amount of his power and time in forwarding the interests of Canterbury College, aud the changes introduced by him have not only already proved of value, but will, 1 believe, be productive of great good as time goes on. Canterbury College certainly owes him a debt of gratitude, and will remember him as one of its hardworking aud energetic chairmen. CANTERRURY COLLEGE. Board op Governor*. The following members of the Board, who retired by rotation, as provided by the Act of 1896, were re-elected to represent the several constituencies: — Representing His Excellency the Governor. —Thomas William Adams. Representing the Canterbury Members of Parliament. —Henry George Ell, M.P. Representing the Graduates, of Canterbury College. —Very Rev. Walter Harper, M.A.; Alfred George Talbot, M.A., M.8.C.M., M.R.C.S. Representing the Teachers of Canterbury. —Thomas Hughes, B.A. Representing the School Committees of Canterbury. —Thomas William Rowe, M.A., LL.B. Representing the Professorial Board of Canterbury College. —William Izard, M.A., LL.M. On the 29th November Dr. B. M. Moorhouse's seat on the Board was declared vacant, and Mr. Henry Dyke Acland was elected to fill the vacancy. On the 24th February in this year Mr. G. W. Russell resigned his seat on the Board. Mr. Russell had been a Governor of the College for nearly thirteen years, and Chairman of the Board for three years, and the Board, in accepting his resignation, recorded its high appreciation of the services rendered by him during his term of office. Mr. .1. ('. Adams was elected Chairman of the Board for the remainder of the year, and Mr. S. Hurst-Seager was elected to till the vacancy on the Board caused by Mr. Russell's retirement. Number op Students. The accompanying list shows the number of students who attended lectures during the first term each year since the year 1906, and here again it is probable that from the same cause as that mentioned above the table for 1910 will show a slight decrease. Numbers of .Students. ,' Bubjeot. urn J!)07 1!X)8 1909. ' : Classics 141 187 212 241 English literature and language .. 265 329 32.7 437 Mathematics .. .. ..124 119 114 156 Chemistry 84 105 86 79 Sound, light, ami heat .. .. 22 1:5 23 33 Biology.. .. •• ..88 105 129 112 French .. .. •. .. 127 138 125 146 German 18 23 30 It Jurisprudence and law .. 68 54 49 56 History and economics .. .. 113 155 126 142 Accounting .. .. .... 6 19 13 Mental science .. . . 30 33 68 71 Geology .. •• ..14 16 28 26 Education .. .. ..42 53 47 36 Music 53 69 75 89 Grand total .. .. 1,189 1,435 1,458 1,677 The following tabic shows the number of matriculated and non-matriculated students who attended lectures each year since : .Males. Females. Matrio. Non-matric. Matric. Non-Matric. Total L 899 ... ••■ ••• 80 18 37 47 182 I'.ino ... ... ... 75 18 50 75 218 I.Mil ... ... ... 95 18 53 5 1 220 L 902 ... ••• ••• 108 I I 13 (it! 225 1903 ... 119 26 18 5b 249 I'Jill ... ... ... 144 20 66 47 277 I'm:, ... ... 135 26 65 51 277 11)06 ... ... •■■ 12H 35 69 71 .-!i)l I'KIT ... ...153 II 1(10 45 342 L9OB ... ... ... 156 1!) 1:37 39 381 1909 ... ... 176 38 145 41 400

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The accompanying tables will enable members to see the increase in fees during the past six years: but it must be borne in mind that probably during the present year there will be a decrease instead of an increase, owing to the fact that students from the Training College cannot attend in such large numbers as they have attended in previous years : — £ 1904 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1,797 1905 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1,821 1906 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2,148 1907 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2,532 1908 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2,654 1909 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2,886 Successful Students. The following students were recorded by the University as having passed in their respective examinations :— Degree of Doctor of Literature — Mcllraith, James Wordsworth, M.A. Diploma of Honours and also Degree of Master of Arts— Amess, Arthur Hewton Ross—Second-class Honours in Mental Science. Farrow, Christian Margaret—Second-class Honours in Natural Science (Botany). Gudex, Michael Christian —Second-class Honours in Languages and Literature (French and German). Kidson, Harold Percy—Second-class Honours in Languages and Literature (English and French). Macleod, Donald Bannerman —First-class Honours in Chemistry (Physical). Ryder, Aby Raymond —Second-class Honours in Natural Science (Botany). Stubbs, Clifford Morgan —First-class Honours in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics; also First-class Honours in Chemistry (Physical). Wilson, Amy Irene—Third-class Honours in Languages and Literature (Latin and English). Degree of Master of Arts— Garton, Wilfred William. Diploma of Honours and also Degree of Master of Science — Christensen, Laura- First-class Honours in Physical Science (Electricity and Magnetism). Degree of Bachelor of Arts— First Section— Balch, William. Minnis, Kathleen Lucy. Seymour, Douglas James Burness. Bevan-Brown, Robert Eldred. Mottram, Francis John. Smith, Florence Ethel. Broadhead, Henry Dan. Mcßae, Alexander Peter. Suckling, Lydia Annie. Carrington, Philip. O'Connor, Daniel. Thwaites, Leonard James William. Dare, Constance Helen. Quill, Elsie May. Tracy, William Francis. Fletcher, Thomas Alfred. Rae, Rubina. Turnbull, Marjorie Florence. Garland, Myrtle. Rands, Henry. Tytheridge, Alan Courteney. Kidson, George Rudal. Revell, Percy. Warnock. Selina Maud. Final Section — Arnold, Cuthbert Frederick. Griffith, Elizabeth Gladys. Leversedge, Helen Patton. Candy, Alice Muriel Flora. Hardey, Mary Isabella. Mann, Ida. Dyer, Henrietta Eva. Holland, Dorrice Mary. Marriott, Gladys Eva. Frazer, Francis Vernon, LL.B. Jackson, Edith Annie. Williams, Florence Arnold. Garland, Ella. Degree of Bachelor of Science—• Jennings, Lancelot Shadwell. Opie, Gwen Lilias Fanny, M.A. Wilson, Edwin John, M.A. Degree of Bachelor of Laws — Mayne, George Cuthbert. The following passed sections of the Examination of the Degree of Bachelor of Laws:— Donnelly, Arthur Telford. McKenzie, George Simon. Ferguson, David. Mulgan, Geoffrey William Douglas. Grace, Lawrence William Heuheu. Twyneham, Roy. Hanna, Henry Havelock. Williams, Ernest Percival. Herman, r Cedric Arthur.

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Degree of Bachelor of Commerce — Final Examination—• First Section of First Examination — Park, George John. Pattrick, Percival Ernest. First Examination— I lollis. Geoffrey James. Jolly, Francis Leslie Gordon. Degree of Bachelor of Engineering— Final Examination (Civil) — First Examination (Electrical) — Mead, Arthur David. Lush, Arthur. Final Examination (Electrical) — Smith, Thomas Dalrymple. Bamford, Percy George. Entrance Examination— Butt, Charles Congreve. Bauchop, Duncan Forrest. Farra, Edward St. Clair. Macindoe, George. Mandeno, Lloyd. Smith, Thomas Dalrymple. First Part of Second Examination (Electrical) — Beamish, Frederick Noel Hamilton. Thomas, Malcolm James. Certificates of Proficienoy— M.A. Standard— Owen, Sidney Charles. B.A. Standard — Borthwick, James Bibb (in education). Moore. Frederick William (in English and education). Senior University Scholarships— Candy, Alice Muriel Flora —in economics. Jackson, Edith Annie—equal in heat. Leversedge, Helen Patton—in French. Exhibitions'(College)— Latin—Davey, John D. Mental Science— Greek —Broadhead, Henry D. Holland, Dorrice M. French —Leversedge, Helen P. Physical Science— German—Tytheridge, Alan C. . Jackson, Edith A. History— Chemistry—Rands, Henry. Arnold, Cuthbert F. J . Biology —Jennings, Lancelot S. Mulgan, Geoffrey W. D.) " vw * Geology —Gordon, James A. Economics —Candy, Alice M. F. EI ay don Prize (College)— Jackson, Edith A. (in Physics). Engineering Scholarship- — Macindoe, George. Engineering, Second-year Exhibition— Parker, William L. Engineering Entrance Exhibition— Bauchop, Duncan F. The number of students of this College wdio have succeeded in passing the various examinations for degrees given by the University of New Zealand are as follows : — Litt.D., 2. B.Sc, 46. Mus. Bac, 3. M.A., 193. LL.D., 4. B. Engineering (Mechanical), 16. 8.A.. 393. LL.M.. 1. B. „ (Electrical), 19. D.Sc, 2. LL.B., 58. B. „ (Civil), 2. M.Sc, 14. B. Com.. 1. Since the foundation of the University of New Zealand the following awards in honours and in scholarships have been gained by students from this College : — Arts — Double First-class Honours ... ... ... ... ... 10 First-class Honours (exclusive of above) ... ... ... ... 52 Science— Double First-class Honours ... ... ... ... ... 2 First-class Honours (exclusive of above) ... ... ... ... 2 Third-year Scholarships (only awarded in 1878) ... ... ... 2 Senior University Scholarships ... ... ... ... ... 97 John Tinline Scholarships ... ... ... ... ... 8 1851 Exhibition, Science Scholarships ... ... ... ... 4 Bowen Prizes ... ... ... ... ... ... ...20 (protsime necesserunt) ... ... ... ... ... '.)

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SITMMAIIY OK ReOKIPTK AND EXPENMTUBF. FOB Yf.AXK 1908 AND 1909. Receipts. 1908. 1909. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance at Ist January .. .. .. 15,297 7 1 10,688 9 9 Rents from reserves .. .. .. .. *19,643 10 9 15,065 7 9 Interest on mortgages, debentures, and fixed deposits .. 617 1 1 782 10 1 House-rent .. .. .. .. .. 53 17 0 151 15 0 Pees (including capitation (or free plaoes, popular lectured, &o.) H,271 17 4 8,579 4 1 Government grants and subsidies (exclusive of capitation for free places 14,448 11 1 7,549 6 1 Public library subscriptions, fines, &c. .. .. .. 957 410 858 0 4 Voluntary contribution— Boys' High School gymnasium .. 601 8 6 Voluntary contributions—Whale-skeleton .. .. 201 10 6 Revenue from bequests and donation .. .. .. 212 10 0 587 10 0 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. 84 13 7 192 17 3 Withdrawal of fixed deposits .. .. 5,142 13 10 £50,389 12 3 £49,542 14 2 Includes £4,567 liis. lOd. accumulated rents of Coldstream Reserve. t Includes £801 Ss. fid. yiound-for-pound subsidy on voluntary contributions Boys' High School gymnasium. Expenditure. 1908. 1909. £ a. d. £ B. d. Buildings (including repairs) .. .. .. .. 3,023 14 10 5,553 2 8 Apparatus, plant, material, and equipment (including fittings) 2,762 9 10 4,418 17 7 Salaries (exclusive of office staff) .. .. .. .. 19,525 2 2 19,610 6 5 Salaries of office staff .. .. .. .. .. 1,216 14 11 920 13 4 Inspection of reserves .. .. .. .. .. 302 0 3 323 7 8 Maintenance and improvement of reserves .. .. .. 168 11 1 99 12 6 Advertising, printing, stationery, and books .. .. 625 9 5 869 14 5 Fuel and lighting .. .. .. .. .. 653 16 7 642 9 4 Rates and insurance .. .. .. .. .. 308 12 5 290 18 9 Exhibitions and scholarships .. .. .. .. 396 13 4 495 511 Books, binding, newspapers, &c, at Public Library .. .. 544 9 9 862 16 0 Interest .. .. .. .. .. .. 180 0 0 200 0 0 Advanced to Bank of New South Wales to pay off No. 2 Aocount (Buildings Loan Accounts) .. .. .. .. 10,834 0 0 Contribution to Tennis Club .. .. .. .. .. 100 0 0 Expenses of appointment of professors .. .. .. .. 120 10 0 Purohase of town sections .. .. .. .. 3,450 0 0 1.360 0 0 Purchase of Okarite whale-skeleton .. .. .. 400 0 0 Fixed deposits .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,142 13 10 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,050 14 1 1,037 10 5 Balance at 31st December .. .. .. .. 10,638 9 9 1,803 9 2 £50,389 12 3 £49,542 14 2

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Grant for Grant Grant for Capitation Specializa- Grant I'uiliamcnTechnical for Apparatus for Free-place tion hi for tary Instruction. Material. andFittlngs. Pupils. Engineering. Buildings. Grant. Total. 1907. School of Engineering School of Art Boys' High School .. Girls' High School .. College .. Public Library I £ s. d. £ s. d.i £ s. d. ! £ s. d. £ s. d.! £ s. d. : £ s. d. 302 3 6 54 0 0 232 15 0 .. 2,000 0 0 928 5 0 997 2 9 41 16 1 21 10 3 108 18 0 13 15 0, .. 61 15 4 410 6 8 45 17 2 .. .. 1,646 Hi 8 .. 3,000 0 0 24 15 3 17 1 2 £ s. d. 3,517 3 6 1,169 7 1 485 17 0 4,691 13 10 24 15 3 17 1 2 Total .. i 1,383 13 8| 95 16 1 316 0 7| 2,165 1 4j 2,000 0 Oj J3,928 5 0 17 1 2 9,905 17 10 1908. School of Engineering 265 1 3 33 0 0 School of Art ..' 1,034 11 6 4418 6 Boys' High School .. 43 Hi 5 Girls' High School .. 50 7 li Jollege .. 25 0 9 Public Library 236 0 0 37 11 7| 189 6 1 497 16 8 1.716 13 4 2,000 0 0 59 10 0 601 8 6 .'. 2,593 11 3 1,306 7 8 1,143 1 7 1,767 0 5 25 0 9 17 5 6 '.'. 17 6 6 Total 1,418 17 0 77 18 6; 273 11 7 2,403 16 1 2,000 0 0 660 18 0 17 5 6j 6,852 7 2 1909. School of Engineering School of Art Boys' High School .. Girls' High School .. College Publio Library ! 435 (I 9 42 8 8 970 7 9 46 2 8 54 16 8 54 4 7 21 17 9 779 0 0; 87 10 10 19 Hi 0 181 8 0 619 0 0 2,192 8 10 2,000 0 0 21 10 0 3,278 8 5 1,285 9 3 673 16 8 2,266 9 5 3,021 17 9 8,000 0 0 Total 1,536 Hi li 88 11 4 88(1 6 10 2.992 1(1 10 2,000 0 0 3,021 10 0 10,526 1 o I

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Comparative Statement of Pupils attending High Schools.

Statement of Area, Letting-value, and Capital Value of Reserves belonging to each Account. (Capital values computed on a 5-per cent. basis.)

Monthly Statement of Bank Balance for 1908 and 1909. 1908. 1909. Cr. Or. t s. d. t s. d. At 31st January .. .. .. 13,910 7 4 1,007 17 II „ 28th February .. .. .. 13,281 2 1 1,174 I 9 „ 31st March . . .. .. .. 15,251 2 7 1.830 19 0 „ 30th April .. .. .. .. 17,394 13 0 149 9 2 „ 31st May .. .. .. .. 16,614 I I 4,461 12 4 „ 30th June .. .. .. .. 12,497 5 2 3.774 5 1 „ 31st July .. .. .. .. 10.979 17 3 4,573 12 9 „ 31st August.. .. .. .. 10.035 17 9 756 15 0 „ 30th September .. .. .. 10,939 0 5 535 1 4 „ 31st October .. .. .. 10,975 2 8 71)0 5 9 „ 30th November .. .. .. 10,850 7 I 545 19 10 „ 31st December .. .. .. 10,638 9 9 1.803 9 2 £153,367 ii 2 £21,403 9 1 Average monthly credit balance. .. .. 12,780 12 2 1.783 12 5 Overdraft on No. 2 Account .. .. 10,834 0 0 Average credit balance at bank .. 2 £1,783 12 5

lvvr.. mow. » First Second , Third First Second Third Term. Term. Term. Term. Term. Term. , Boys' High School. Paying-pupils (exclusive of preparatory class) Junior free places Senior free places Preparatory class (all paying-pupils) 98 94 86 85 85 79 51 53 51 68 I 67 67 49 48 44 62 57 51 21 23 22 21 18 20 219 218 203 236 227 i 217 I ! | ! i t/irts' High School. Paying-pupils (exclusive of preparatory class) Junior free places^ Senior free places] School free places Preparatory class (all paying-pupils) H r H 80 27 23 12 11 11 127 127 121 140 146 140 47 46 46 69 67 67 4 5 6 3 3 3 .... 6 6 5 4 5 208 211 202 ■ 235 231 226 208 211 202 235 231 226

,„„,,., Annual Heut at A"" 1 "-" 1st May, 1909. Annual Rent at f . am f„, value 1st May, 191(1. , ,a P ltal value - lollege— a. R. P. j £ s. d. < Agricultural reserves .. .. .. .. 8,085 3 36 5,511 4 0 Town reserves .. .. .. .. 9 0 20 448 10 0 ' Pastoral runs (superior education) .. .. 99,934 0 0 I 2,213 5 0 I Coldstream Reserve (physics and chemistry) .. 1,487 1 10 j 195 0 0 Total .. .. .. .. 109,516 1 26 \ 8,367 19 0 lirls'High School .. .. .. .. 2,578 3 10 288 7 2 Soys'High School .. .. .. 8,938 3 15 i 3,966 0 10 ledical School .. .. .. .. 5,000 0 0 436 10 0 luseum, Library, and Sohool of Technical Science 93,787 0 0i 2,100 0 0 Endowment £ s. d. 5,510 15 0 110,215 433 10 0 ' 8,670 2,226 1 0 ! 44,521 223 2 0 4,462 8,393 8 0 479 8 4 4,266 0 10 436 10 0 2,100 0 0 167,868 9,589 85,321 8,730 42,000 Total .. .. .. 219,821 0 11 £15,158 17 0 £15,675 7 2 £313,508

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Sehcilnli of Salaries of tin Various Institutions for the Years 1908 and 1909. 190 a 909. £ s. d. r £ s. d. College .. .. .. 8,779 2 6 8,172 4 4 School of Engineering .. .. .. 2,661 19 2 2,949 1 9 Boys' High School .. 4.072 13 0 3,916i|3 10 Girls' High School .. .. .. 2,120 OSO 2,234p7 5 School of Art .. .. .. 1.584 3, |4 1,610§2 Museum .. .. .. 860 19 J5 977 3 4 Public library .. .. .. .. 776 o]go 871 16 8 £20,854 17 5 £20,730 19 9 Comparison of Salomes, Boys' and Girls' High Schools, at 31st December. 1909. Boys' High School. Headmaster and 9 assistants = 10 .. .. .. .. £3,250 0 0 Average per teacher .. .. .. .. .. .. £325 0 0 Girls' High School. Lady Principal and 8 assistants = 9 .. .. .. .. £1,645 0 0 Average, per teacher .. .. .. .. .. .. £182 15 6 Fees (including Capitation for Free Places) received for the Years 1907. 1908. mid 1909. 1907. 1908. 1909. Total. £ s. d. £ s. d. t s. d. £ s. d. College .. .. .. 2,532 12 0 2,654 18 6 2,886 9 0 8,073 19 6 School of Engineering .. .. 851 5 0 828 3 6 768 5 6 2,447 14 0 School of Art .. .. .. 734 18 6 860 12 1 836 12 0 2,432 2 7 Hoys' High School .. .. 1,50115 2 1,467 1 8 1,478 15 0 Boys' High Sohool, Preparatory .. 190 0 0 192 10 0 169 5 0 1,691 15 2 1.659 14 8 1,648 0 0 4,999 9 10 Girls' High School .. .. 2,069 15 2 2.042 3 4 2,325 15 10 Girls' High Sohool, Preparatory .. .. 37 16 0 45 3 0 2,069 15 2 -'.079 19 4 2,370 18 10 6,520 13 . 7,880 5 10 8.083 8 1 8,510 5 4 24,473 19 3

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(a) £3,500 paid off Agricultural ColleL-e award. (6) £5.450 paid for purchase of town sections in I !ollege hlock. (c) t87!l paid for gymnasium. (d) C75+ paid for additions to buildings. 2,657 paid for apparatus. &c, for Hydraulics Laboratory. (/) £1,360 paid for property adjoining school.

Working Result of under-mentioned Accounts for Four Years.

I 1901). 1907. 1908. 1909. Total for Four Years. Profit. Loss. Profit. Loss. Profit. Loss. Profit. Loss. Profit. Loss. ' I s. College maintenance . . ! 261 0 d. £ s. 1 d. £ s. d. £ s. d. (a) 2,067 12 0 £ s. d. £ s. (6)5,151 13 d. 0 £ s. 1,923 2 d. 9 £ s. d. : £ s. d. £ s. d. 5.035 2 2 School of Engineering 219 11 9 1,920 19 0 424 11 10 (e) 1,652 12 8 473 6 5 Boys' High School .. 412 16 Girls' High School School of Art .. .. 206 13 1 151 3 8 103 1 4 3 275 10 11 27<> 6 3 " (c) 545 11 (d) 711 2 305 15 5 6 8 317 17 18 4 2 1 288 3 1 (/) 1,518 5 11 .. 2.105 (i 11 809 19 5 Museum . . 215 17 7 162 10 2 ' 427 6 6 177 9 6 .. 658 3 5 Public Library .. .. 188 1 7 •• 6 15 8 17 6 10 517 15 .. 318 8 8 School of Technical Science Endowment 325 7 8 189 14 10 233 11 5 19 1 1 4 .. 768 5 3

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Comparativt Statement showing tin Number of Students attending tin various Lectures for tin 'First Term of 1908 and of 1909.

< 'l.\s»u S. 190 S. 1»0». Pass Latin (translation) .. .. .. 97 111 Pass Latin (composition) .. .. 70 84 Greek (translation)' ... .. 6 0 Greek (oomposition)]{ .. .. .. 5 (i Honours .Latin .. 14 ±?.. .. . 10 flO Pass Latin (teachers' class).. .. 25 24 Totals .. .. .. .. 12 241 English Litkkvii'kk ami LaNGI IGK. Pass hi linns. Anglo-Saxon and Middle English .. .. 63 44 Literature and set books .. .. .. 113 14!) EssayJClass .. .. .. ..07 94 Philology .. .. .. .. 56 87 Prosody .. .. .. .. 0 44 Honours Lectures. Anglo-Saxon .. .. .. .. 6 6 Middle English .. .. .. ..4 0 Philology .. .. .. .. 0 4 Literature, and set hooks .. .. ..11 0 Anglo-Saxon (M.A.) . .. .. .. 3 4 totals .. .. .. .. 327 437 M STIIKM ITIOS. Pore mathematics (0 courses) .. .. !i] 128 Applied mathematics (2 courses) .. ..23 28 Si — Totals .. .. .. .. 114 150 Chkmistbi Chemistry (introductory) .. .. ..24 L 6 Chemistry (pass) .. .. .. 7 17 Chemistry (elementary organio) .. ..8 9 Chemistry (advanced, Section I) .. .. 0 0 Chemistry (advanced, Section II) .. ..2 0 Practical chemistry (elementary and teachers' pass) .. .. .. .. .. (i 4 Practical chemistry (pass—general course) .. 2!) 27 Practical chemistry (elementan organio) .. 1 2 Praotioal ohemistry (advajmed) .. o 5 OH — Totalsjjjjjg.. 86 79 Sound, Light, ami Seat. Sound, light, and heat (passl .. ..1(1 18 Sound, light, and hoal (intermediate) .. 3 (I Sound, light, and heat (honours) .. .. () 2 Practical sound, light, and hoat (pass) .. 10 13 Praotioal sound, light, and heat (honours) .. 0 I Totals .. .. .. .. 23 33 Biology. Pass general biology .. .. ..II 33 Honours general biology .. .. .. 4 0 Practical general biology .. .. .. 42 34 Pass botanj . isj .. .. io 16 Pass practicaljbotany .. .. ..11 17 Honours botany .. .. .. 5 2 Praotioal botany (honours and research) .. 3 2 Pass zoology .. .. .. .. 3 4 Pass practical zoology .. .. .. 3 4 Honours zoology .. .. .. .. 0 0 i Practical zoology (honours and research) 0 0 Dental anatomy .. .. .. .. 7 0 Totals .. .. .. .. 129 112 Pre vii. Pass Lectures. French (composition) .. .. ..11l 24 French (authors) .. .. .. 23 30 French (sight translation and grammar) 33 36 French (literature) .. .. ..19 15 j French (commerce course) .. .. .. 4 5 French composition (teachers' olass) .. 5 2 Grand totals First term, 1908 Hist term. 1909

Honours Lectures. inns. 1009. French (composition) .. .. 13 10 B v renohJ(authors) .. .. .. .. 0 :i French (oldjFrench) .. .. ..4 3 Prcnch (philology)J .. .. ..3 7 French (literature) .. .. .. 2 5 Totals , .. .. .. 126 146 German. German (books) .. .. .. 13 10 German (philology and composition) .. 7 9 German (commerce course) .. .. 7 3 German (elementary) .. .. .. 0 7 Honours Gorman (philology) .. .. 1 6 Honours German (literature) .. .. 2 8 Totals .. .. .. .. 30 40 .lUKisi'iii.niAi 1: vmi Law. Pass jurisprudence .. .. ..II 12 Honours jurisprudence .. .. ..2 2 Law (real property) .. .. ..12 17 Law (Roman law).. .. .. .. 4 3 Law (evidence) .. .. .. ..4 3 Law (contracts) .. .. .. .. 11 Io Law (commercial law) .. .. .. 2 4 Totals .. .. .. .. 40 66 HisTiusv ami Economics English history .. .. .. in 9 Constitutional hist on .. .. 22 23 History (commerce students) .. 3 3 History (teachers' class) .. .. 3 5 Honours history .. .. .. 6 8 Economics (pass) .. .. 30 30 Economics (elementary) .. .. 0 ."1 Economics (honours) .. .. .. ."> 4 Currency and banking .. .. 22 27 Statistical method .. .. .. 0 3 (leography .. .. .. 12 9 Teachers" commercial geography .. .. 8 10 Totals .. .. .. .. 120 142 An en NTING. Accounting .. .. .. 13 6 Advanced accounting .. .. li 8 Totals .. .. .. ..19 13 Mental Soieni 1. Pass logic .. . . . . . . 23 20 Pass psychology and ethics .. .. 36 32 Honours logic psychology, and ethics .. 4 10 Honours history of philosophy .. .. 0 9 Totals .. .. .. .. 08 71 Geology. Historical and physical geology (second year' oourse) .. .. .. in 11 Mineralogy and petrology (first years course) 11 9 Palaeontology (first year's oourse) .. ..7 6 Honours geology .. .. .. . 0 I Totals .. .. .. .. 28 26 Education. Education .. .. .. ..47 36 Music. Rudiments of music (junior—first-year students) 2 3 Harmony (intermediate —second-year students) 8 4 Harmony, counterpoint (senior —third-year students) . . . . . . . . li n Rudiments of music, harmony, and counterpoint (evening classes) .. .. ..If, 16 Advanced harmony, counterpoint, ftc. .. 2 8 Form of composition .. .. ..7 0 Ear-training and musical dictation .. f> 11 Teachers'certificate (Classes C and I)) .. 30 47 totals .. .. .. . . 75 89 .. 1,458 .. 1.077

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School of Engineering and Technical Senna. Comparativt Statement showing the Number of Students attending tin carious Classes for tin First Term of 1908 and of ]!><H). 1908. 1909. 1908. 1909. Freehand mechanical drawing. Section I .. 30 39 Surveying, advanoed (theory) .. ..2 5 Freehand mechanical drawing. Section II .. 13 15 Surveying, advanoed (field work) .. ..2 6 Freehand mechanical drawing. Section 111 .. 0 n Surveying, advanoed (plotting) .. .. 0 6 Elementary descriptive geometry .. .. 24 :iii Building-oonstruotion .. .. ..8 4 Descriptive geometry and the sett ing-ont of work 9 7 Principles of civil engineering— Descriptive geometry advanced ..8 I Section (A) borough engineering .. ..I - Mechanical drawing, Section 1 .. .. 29 II (R) railway engineering .. ..I ' .Mechanical drawing, Section 1 (special) .. v 12 Elementary electricity .. .. 24 26 Mechanical drawing, Section 11 (mechanical and Electricity and magnetism (pass) .. 15 24 electrical) .. .. .. hi 14 Electricity and magnetism (honours) .. ."i 3 Mechanical drawing, Section 1)1 (mechanical Electrical engineering (elementary, Section I) 12 13 and electrical) .. .. .. ..7 9 Electrical engineering (elementary, Section II) 3 5 Mechanical drawing (advanced) .. ..14 10 Electrical engineering (military) 0' 1 Electrical drawing and designing .. ..4 2 Electrical engineering (intermediate) .. ."i 7 The steam-engine (elementary) .. ..43 BO Electrical engineering (advanced) .. ..3 3 The steam-engine (intermediate) .. li 6 Electrical engineering (problems claßs) .. 3 2 The steam-engine (advanced) .. .. 8 7 Technical chemistry .. .. 4 3 Elementary applied mechanic- .. 14 12 | The laboratories — Applied mechanics .. .. .. 8 8 ' Elementary applied mechanics .. 8 7 Mechanics of machinery .. ..10 7 Applied mechanics .. .. ..6 0 Hydraulics and pneumatics .. .. 9 8 ! Hydraulics .. .. .. .. 0 7 Strength of materials (elementary) .. ..22 19 Strength of materials and steam .. ..12 6 Strength of materials (intermediate) .. 10 II Elementary electrical engineering (Section 1) .. 10 12 Advanced strength of materials and bridge and Elemental \ electrical engineering (Section II) .. 2 ."> roof construction .. .. ..In 12 Electrical engineering .. .. ..2 3 Workshop practice (theory) .. .. 8 Hi Elementary electricity j.. .. ..11 14 Locomotive and railway engineering .. li n Pass electricity and magnetism .. ..13 19 Laboratory results (strength of materials and Honours electricity and magnetism .. .. 0 2 steam) .. .. .. .. 8 4 i Advanced electricity and magnetism (engineerSurveying, elementary (theory) .. 8 ."i ing) .. .. .. ..01 Surveying, elementary (field work) .. 8 4 Surveying, elementary (plotting) .. 0 4 Totals .. .. 507 636 • SCHOOL Or ENGINEERING. Kbpobt of Pkofesboe in Charge. Attendance.—During the year 17(i individual students attended lectures, the hour-attend-ances per week amounting to 1.1 20. Twenty-five students wen: hiking courses for the Universitj Degree or for the Associateship of the School, and II College students took lectures in electricity and magnetism. Thirty-two lectures were delivered, and instruction was given in drawing and designing, experimental work in the laboratories, and in field work, for 150 hours per week, the total instruc-tion-hours pei- week amounting to 183. Results of Examinations. —The number of students who finally qualified in 11109 was above the average. Fourteen men obtained either the University Degree or the Associateship of the School of Engineering, and have finished their courses here. ' . University. At the University examinations of 1908, 7 students passed the final examination for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, ■'! obtaining the degree iii Mechanical and 4 in Electrical Engineering. In addition to these. 2 students passed the firs! part of the Second Examination, 2 the second part of the First Examination, I the first pari of the First Examination for the degree, and 2 passed the Engineering Entrance Examination. Associateship. —Al the Associateship Examinations of 1909, 5 students passed the Final Examination for the Associateship in Mechanical Engineering, and 2 thai for the Associateship in Civil Engineering. The passes in the subjects of the Associateship course taughf iii the School of Engineering were: In Physics (l!i (electricity and magnetism), 5; freehand mechanical drawing, 1; decriptive geometry (advanoed), I ; steam-engine (elementary), 1 ; steam-engine (intermediate), 4: steam-engine (advanoed), 0 : applied mechanics, -"i: mechanics of machinery, 5; hydraulics and pneumatics, 6; mechanical drawing (second year), 5; strength of materials (elementary), 6; strength of materials (intermediate), 6; strength of materials (advanced), 5; theory of workshop practice, 4: surveying (elementary), 1 : principles of civil engineering, 2: electrical engineering (intermediate), 6. Associateship students taking subjects outside their regular course attended lectures, passed examinations, and obtained certificates in surveying (elementary), 2; surveying (advanced). I ; building-t struction, 2; electrioal engineering (elementary), 1. Evening Students. —One hundred and forty-three certificates were awarded to students who attended evening lectures, and passed examinations in the subjects named: Freehand mechanical drawing—first-class 14, second-class 7. total 21: descriptive geometry and setting out work— first class 11. second-class 3, total IT; mechanical drawing. Section I first-class 6, second-class 7. total I•'!: mechanical drawing. Section [I—first-olass 10, second-class 5, total 15: mechanical drawing. Section lll—first-class 2, second-class 2, total -I: steam-engine (elementary)—firstclass 12, second-class 11, total 23 j applied mechanics (elementary)—first-class 5, second-class 3, total 8; strength of materials (elementary) —first-class 8; steam-engine (advanced) —first-class 1; strength of materials (intermediate) second-class 1 ; strength of materials (advanced') —second-

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class 2 : theory of workshop practice —first-class 1. second-class 1, total 2 : surveying (elementary)-second-class 1; surveying (advanced) —second-class 1 ; building-construction- -first-class 1 ; principles of civil engineering—first-class 1, second-class 1, total 2: electricity (elementary) —first - idass 5, second-class (i, total 11; electricity and magnetism (pass) second-class 1 : electrical engineering, Section I, CC. —first-class I. second-class I. total 8; electrical engineering, Section 11, A.C.—first-class 1, second-class I, total 2: electrical engineering (intermediate)—second-class 1. Appoint incuts obtained by Students. The number of appointments obtained by students during the year is satisfactory. Another professorship in engineering has been secured by an old student : Mr. li. S. Cree Brown, who graduated here in 1904, and did not subsequently attend any other institution, has received the appointment of Professor of Engineering at the Poena College of Science. Amongst the other appointments have been : Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the School of Mines, Auckland University College ; First Assistant Engineer. Drainage Board, Chritschurch ; Chief Engineer, Pumping-station, Christchurch Water-supplj : Draftsman, Auckland Harbour Board; Railway surveyor, Public Works Department; Demonstrator, School of Engineering; Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Westport Technical School; Manager electrical department, Messrs. Scott Bros.; Lecturer in Machine-construction and Mechanical Drawing. Technical College, Christchurch; Engineer and Technical Assistant to Patent Agents, London: Assistant Engineer, Drainage Board, Christchurch, and Assistant Engineer. Testing. —The tests made during the year included, —Complete lest of a suction-gas centrifugal pumping plant recently installed at Heathcote for the water-supply of Lyttelton : steel bars for ferro-concrete work in Auckland: steel liars foi Wellington; cement and stones for Dunedin and Auckland; timbers for North Island firmsj rails I'm- New Zealand Government. Hydraulics Laboratory.—The equipment of the Hydraulics Laboratory was proceeded with, and practically completed by the installation of a low-lift centrifugal pump of 2,000-gallons-per-minute capacity, driven by a .')5-horse-power electric motor : a 20-horse-power experimental Pelton wheel with a specially designed generator as brake, the current from this generator being utilized to assist in driving the supply-pumps; a low-fall Thomson-type turbine of about S-horse power; a low-pressure-supply range; a high-pressure-supply range with artificial head: a venturimeter; a cast-iron roof tank of 1 1.100 gallons capacity : together with measuring-tanks, weirs, and nozzles, pressure and velocity gauges, and other necessary apparatus. A special tilting-tank arranged for investigations into ihe flow of water-races and rivers, and over dams and through pipes and channels, has been erected in the centre of the laboratory. This and a large amount of experimental gear was constructed locally, and a most satisfactory job has been made. This equipment, being of a size comparable with thai with which the engineer has to deal in practice, will form a most valuable addition to the experimental appliances of the school, and be of great assistance in the teaching of a most important branch of engineering. Apparatus. — The whole of the plant has been carefully upkept, and is in very fair order, though it will soon be necessary, especially on the electrical side, to replace some of the older by more modern machines. A small number of additions have been made. These include, —A Sankey's steel-testing machine; insulation and resistance indicator, gas-engine indicator, demonstration lantern, and a rheostat. Changes in the Staff. —I have to record, with regret, the death of Mr. G. P. Williams, M.lnst.C.E., part-time Lecturer in Railway Engineering. During the year Mr. M. W. Mehaffey, B.Eng. (Mechanical), and Mr. J. Dalmer, A.M.1.C.E., were appointed Demonstrators in Engineering. GIKtK' HIGH SCHOOL. _ j Report of the Lady Principal. Miss M. V. Gibson, M.A. The school reopened with a larger attendance of pupils than had previously lieen attained, the numbers for the three terms ol' the year being as follows : First term, 235, an increase of 33 on the roll of the preceding term; second term. 231 : third term, 226. Senior Kree Places were held by 67 of these 226 pupils, Junior Free Places by I 10, School Free Places by 3. Eleven paid fees and five were in the Preparatory class. Throughout the year the general health of the pupils was excellent, and the attendance was good. Even during the third term, which is ihe most broken term as a rule, the average attendance was 209. Early in the year the Governors decided to enlarge the playground by purchasing an adjacent quarter-acre section, and to utilize part of the dwellinghouse upon it for teaching purposes. By throwing two upstair rooms into one, a class-room of 30 ft. by 15 ft. was provided, and a similar room was made downstairs for holding singing and dressmaking classes. The rest of the house is used by the caretaker, who now resides upon the school premises. Much convenience has resulted from this addition to the school ground and buildings. It is hoped that the debt of .£1,500, which has been incurred through the purchase, will be wiped out by annual payments during the next four or five years from the general revenue, which has profited by the improved capitation earned tinder the new Education Act of 19GS. A much-appreciated work of the year has been the fitting-up of the Science Room, which was completed shortly before the close of the third term. It is now provided with microscope benches and sinks for twelve pupils, a physical-science bench for twelve pupils, and a demonstrator's table and desks ami forms for a class of twenty-four pupils. 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Miss E. Crosby, IS.A., who had been absent for some months on sick-leave, took up some of her duties at the beginning of the year, and full work at the beginning of the second term. Miss Ellen Baxter, M.A., who had acted as Miss Crosby's substitute, was retained as a part-time teacher until September, when she received a permanent appointment at the Nelson Girls' College, while her part-time duties were taken up by Miss Margaret Farrow, It.A., also an old pupil of the school. As the additional rooms made more convenient ami thorough arrangements for the classes in domestic subjects practicable, an additional cookery class was arranged for on Monday mornings from the beginning of the third term. This has been well attended by girls taking the home lift course. Arrangements have also been made for dressmaking classes to fie held next year during the regular school hours, instead of on Saturdays only as has hitherto been the case. Owing in her othei engagements, Miss Eleanor Easterbrook, who has taught the dressmaking classes with considerable success dining the past eleven years, resigned her position at the close of the year. An arrangement has been made with the Governors of the Christchurch Technical College whereby next year the dressmaking ami needlework classes will be taught by two teachers from the Technical College staff. Miss Webster, late headmistress of ihe Training School for Teachers. Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, and Miss Alice Partridge, a teacher specially qualified io teach plain sewing. By these literal inns 11 io classes in domestic subjects have been put on an equality with the special classes for preparatory university or commercial work, and in addition to acquiring a good general education, each pupil can. during ihe usual school hours, take special classes in the subjects which will probably be of most service to her in after-life. Classes in dressmaking and cookery are still also held mi Saturday mornings lor those whose hours during the week are taken up with other subjects. The school was visited during the second lerm by Mr. Isaac, ihe Inspector of Technical Classes. and by Dr. Anderson, the Assistant Inspector-General. lii December ail ugh examination of all classes below those preparing for the Matriculation Examination was held by gentlemen specially appointed by the Board of Governors. Aii oral examination was held first, and then written tests were given. The examiners were,-- Professor Blunt. Examiner-in-Chief, Latin, French, and German: Dr. Chilton, science; Dr. Hight, English, history, geography, and commercial work: and Mr. Gifiord, mathematics. Mrs. Blunt, Mrs. Chilton, and Mrs. Bight kindly examined ihe work done in plain sewing, dressmaking, and ikery. A detailed report on each subject, and a general one summarizing the results as a whole, was sent in to the Hoard of Governors, and considered satisfactory. Owing to th<' unusually large number of appointments to pupil-teacherships made at the beginning of the year, the Sixth Form was a smaller one than it has been for many years, and no pupil took the Junior University Scholarship Examination. Thirty-five entered for Matriculation, of whom 20 passed. Eleven pupils passed the Junior Civil Service examination, of whom seven were placed in the Credit List. Senior Education Board Scholarships were won by three pupils, Kuby Buchanan, Wilberfield Gunn, and Muriel O'Farrell. Twenty-eight pupils were awarded Senior Free Places and one a Junior Free Place. At the November Canterbury College examinations the exhibition in French was won by Helen Leversedge, that in economics by Alice Candy, and that in physical science b\ Edith Jackson, all old pupils of the school: and during the year degrees were conferred on the following: Ellen Baxter, degree of M.A. with third-class Honours in English and French; May Arnoft, Millicent Bailey, Margaret Farrow. Clara Firth, Annette Jacobs. Irene Wilson, degree of 8.A.: Mary Barkas, degree of B.Sc. The school boardinghouse has been conducted by Miss Ellis, at 240 Kilnmre Street West, seven pupils being in residence all through the year. The purchase of a new piano for the singing t lasses has relieved a much-needed want. The school is indebted to Mr. J. J. Kinsey fin the presentation of a fine framed photograph of the ' : Terminal Face of the Mueller Glacier." to Miss Flsic MoMurray lor a framed copy of Dicksee's "Child Handel," and to the Education Department for further reprints of New Zealand flora. Such gifts are highly appreciated by the pupils. The distempering of (lie old part of the school, which was set in hand as soon as the school year was over, has greatly improved the general appearance of the interior of the building. BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL. Report or nit; Headmaster, Mi;. C. E. Bbvan-Brown, M.A. The school roll for 1909 was as follows: For ihe first term 2Mb, for tin second term 228, for the third term 217; this includes the Preparatory Form, which bad on its roll 21. 18, 20, for the three terms respectively. There were 118 holders of free places, (il junior, ami 51 senior. The size of the classes in the Upper School was larger than ever : there were 108 in the Upper School as against 74 in 1906. The school badly needs a physical laboratory; also a room to act as reading-room and library. The bath fence and verandah on the northern side is untidy and dilapidated, aud larrikins can easily climb over into ihe bath. A staircase should be erected mi ihe southern side of tin west wing, both for the sake of safety and convenience of working. The school sustained the loss of a well-tried master, Mr. ■!. 11. Smith, who died in September last, after a long illness. He had been a master for fourteen years, always loyal, able, and industrious. The work of the school suffered somewhat owing to his long illness, particularly in the French classes. An effort was made io eliminate French in ihe lower classes lasi year, so as io concentrate on other subjects; but the exigencies of the time-table made it necessary after all to retain it.

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Mr. It. Speight left to take up his position at the Museum at the end of March. The vacancies created by the loss of Mr. Smith and Mr. Speight were rilled by the appointment of Mr. R. J. Thompson, 8.A., formerly assistant master at Waitaki, and then at the Thames High School, and of Mi. W. Watt, M.A. (Senior Scholar of New Zealand University), who had been a year at Auckland Grammar-school. Both these appointments have been very satisfactory. • In December last a very complete examination of the middle and lower classes of the school was conducted by Professor Blunt, at the instance of the Board of Governors. Professor Blunt acted as Examiner-in-Chief, and was assisted by Professor Chilton for science, Dr. Hight for English and allied subjects, and Mr. A. C. Gifford for mathematics. The reports were on the whole of a satisfactory nature, showing that the school was doing the work for which it was established. The cadet corps numbered over a hundred boys in two companies, and for a second time won both the Victory Shield offered for competition to the Defence Cadets of Canterbury, and the Snow Shield. The want of a hostel continues to make itself felt: three boys quite recently were sent to other schools owing to its absence. Many country boys are in unsatisfactory lodgings, and many parents, owing to the absence of a properly supervised boardinghouse, feel compelled to send their boys elsewhere. The Preparatory Form was examined by Mr. E. K. Mulgan, one of the Education Board's Inspectors. He seemed very pleased with it, speaking of the pupils' keenness, and praising their nature-study work. Early in November the whole school was inspected by Dr. Anderson and Mr. T. H. Gill, from the Education Department, and a report was sent to the Board of Governors. Seventy boys of the Upper School entered for outside examinations in December, 1909. Nine entered for the Junior University Scholarship Examination. To four of these —viz., W. O. Gilling, A. K. Baker, C. S. Marshall, and G. S. Uambie, Senior National Scholarships were awarded. To the same boys the Education Board also awarded Gammack Scholarships. Two others obtained places on the credit list, and the remaining three (one of whom was ill) qualified for matriculation. Five of the above boys were under the age-limit of nineteen. Twenty-seven boys entered for Matriculation, Medical Preliminary, &c, and 15 passed, including 4 for Medical Preliminary, and one for Engineering Preliminary. It is to be rioted that the standard of Matriculation was (informally) raised, and that barely 10 per cent, of the candidates from the Dominion passed the examination. Forty-two boys entered for Junior Civil Service, or Senior Free Place examination, and 34 passed. It is to be noted also that some of the best boys do not enter for Matriculation (or Junior Civil Service), reserving themselves for the Junior University Scholarship Examination, and that several boys enter for Matriculation owing to the wish of their parents, though advised by the Headmaster not to do so. The distinctions won by old boys in 1909 were as follows: Mr. D. C. H. Florance obtained his M.Sc, and proceeded to England with a free Orient passage to study under Professor Rutherford. Mr. D. B. Macleod won the Senior University Scholarship for Mathematics, and also the Haydon Prize. Mr. C. M. Stubbs won the Senior University Scholarship for Mathematics. Exhibitions at Canterbury College were gained by four old boys for Latin, Greek, history, and chemistry. Two old boys proceeded to Cambridge University during the year, Mr. M. B. Martin to King's College, where he will take the History Tripos, and Mr. C. M. Bevan-Brown to Emmanuel for a science course. MUSEUM. Annual Report of the Curator. As a result of my previous reports, and subsequent interviews, you are so well aware of the congested condition of the collections that I need scarcely refer to the matter ; the establishment of an Early Colonists' Section creates necessity for additional spaces and will be an important subject to engage attention during 1910. Structured. —The new whale-house was completed as far as at present intended. The lighting of the main corridor was greatly improved by glazing the panels of three doors opening on to it. The taxidermist's room was thoroughly overhauled and painted, and provided with an additional skylight, while gas service was laid on to the Curator's workroom. Stuff. —The staff was increased by the appointment of Mr. R. Speight to the newly created position of Assistant Curator. Mr. W. J. Sparkes, taxidermist, the oldest servant under the Board, resigned during the year, and Mr. E. J. Haynes was appointed as his successor, to commence his duties in 1910. Mr. R. D. Barker, Curator's Assistant, resigned, ami was succeeded by F. J. Pollard. Museum Work. —During the first three months of the year the whole of the available staff was engaged in mounting the Okarito whale's skeleton, which was completed and opened to the inspection of the public on the 23rd March. During the week or two following the building was literally packed with visitors, and on Sundays and holidays throughout the remainder of the year the increased attendance has been very marked —wholly due to the attraction provided by " the whale." Owing to the absence of the taxidermist on six months' leave, and his subsequent unexpected resignation, the efficiency of the staff was considerably reduced, and I had to devote some time to a periodic examination of the specimens and of her work, of which normally I should have been iclieved. The central groups in the statuary gallery were railed in to protect them from the constant thumbing of a thoughtless public. Some hundreds of labels and explanatory tickets* were printed on the premises, being used mainly on a rearrangement of certain collections on an educational and descriptive basis. Some founts of new type were purchased for the purpose.

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Acquisition*.—Among the many donations received, the following may be selected for mention: Mr. W. R. Oliver presented a number of botanical and zoological specimens, obtained at the Kermadec Islands by a small party of which he was a member. Moriori articles presented by Miss S. I). Shand, Chatham Islands. Mr. T. Knight donated a Maori coffin, not before represented in the collections: and an anonymous donor gave a pair of hand wool-combers used in Bradford in, 1830. The Canterbury Philosophical Institute presented a selection of botanical and zoological specimens obtained during the Subantarctic Expedition, and rock-specimens taken during the (wring of the Arthur's Pass tunnel; while Sir Erneet Shackleton donated some interesting rocks, fishes, and a king penguin secured by the British Antarctic Expedition. The Rev. E. Eliot Chambers presented a fine copy of the first edition of the authorized version of the Holy Bible, generally known as the "He" Bible, 1611. The donations to the Early Colonists Section are referred to later. Three useful show-cases were leceived on perpetual loan from the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce, while a valuable set of carved ivory chessmen was deposited by Mr. G. W. Hungerford, and an old Latin Bible, dated 1617, by Mr. W. Williams. The " Hon. Roddy " gold nugget, the largest found in New Zealand, was kindly lent to me by the owner, Mr. Pedrazzi, and 1 had a cast made of it for exhibition purposes. Useful exchanges were made with the Australian Museum, Sydney ; the Tasmanian Museum, Hobart; and the Wanganui Museum ; also with the Zoological Institute, Frankfort, Germany. An interchange of New Zealand insects took place with Mr. Howes. Among the purchases may be enumerated models of the Cullinan diamond, in the natural state, also the most important brilliants cut from it. The collection of models of celebrated diamonds was increased by the addition of many notable facsimiles not hitherto represented. A beautiful example of a Maori berry-pounder and mortar was purchased, the collection not before including a mortar, though possessing several pounders; an interesting flint-lock pistol-shaped tinder-box was also obtained. Among other zoological objects secured, an egg of an apteryx, or kiwi, may be mentioned. Early Colonists Section. —In his annual report for 1908 the Chairman (Mr. G. W. Russell) stated that ,; It would be an excellent idea if the Board were to establish, in connection with the Museum, a section relating to the early colonists." Active steps were taken to carry this into effect, the result being the formation of an influential committee of citizens to work in conjunction with the Board. The Assistant-Curator was appointed secretary to the joint committee, which held six meetings during the half-year following its inauguration. Already many interesting and historically valuable objects and documents have been donated to the Museum, such as a collection of lantern-slides and negatives illustrative of early Canterbury, portraits of early settlers, publications dealing with the early history of the Dominion, sailingnotice of the ship " Dominion," 1851, and various papers of historical interest. In addition to the donations already received, promises of help in the direction of securing documents and articles of historical interest have been made by Lord Kilbracken and other distinguished early colonists, or their representatives, now resident in Europe. Within the Dominion itself promises of substantial assistance have been received from several quarters. Special mention may be made of the offer of the " Lyttelton Times " Company, which has placed the services of its process staff at the disposal of the committee for the purpose of copying old photographs or pictures. It is anticipated that in time a very large amount of valuable historical material will accumulate. In the absence of adequate space for displaying the collection, it is at present housed in the strongroom of the Museum, and, as above mentioned, the question of dealing adequately with the material will engage the attention of the Board during the coming year. The Second Part of the 'Records" of the Museum was issued on the 13th July, and was devoted to the " Scientific Results of the New Zealand Government Trawling Expedition." The introduction and fishes (in part) were contributed by myself, and the thanks of the Board are due to the following gentlemen who gratuitously supplied their respective accounts: Mr. R. M. Laing, Seaweeds; Professor W. B. Benham, Worms and Starfishes, &c.; and Mr. H. Suter, Mollusca. The part was published by the Government, and I desire to thank the Government Printer for the admirable way in which he printed the work. It comprises 116 pages, and is illustrated with twenty-three plates and several text figures. Dr. Chilton is examining the crustaceans obtained, while the other invertebrates have been distributed for report. I am working at the remainder of the fishes as opportunity occurs, and, as the next contribution will deal with economic species, I suggest that the Government should be asked to complete the publication of the report. Other papers written by me during the year are " Vertebrata of the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand"; "The Fishes of the British Antarctic Expedition"; "The Fishes of the Kermadec and Norfolk Islands": and "Notes on New Zealand Fishes." Mr. Speight, Assistant Curator, has produced " Evidence of the Former Existence of a Tropical Pacific Continent " ; " Geological Notes on the West Coast Sounds " ; " Geology of the Auckland, Antipodes, and Bounty Islands " : and " Contribution to a Government Report on Sand-dunes." General. —During the year I placed one of the tanks and water-supply at the disposal of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute, and Dr. Farr and Mr. Florance were thereby enabled to conduct some investigations into the effect of the artesian waters upon trout and other fishes. The six weeks' vacation granted to me was spent in Tasmania and Australia, and resulted in negotiating exchanges with the principal museums. I also gleaned some useful information as a result of visits paid to the Mitchell Library, Sydney, by courtesy of the Librarian, the institution not then being open to the public. The amount realized by the sale of the Museum Guide-book was equal to the average; but, as the price was reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is., the sales increased by 150 per cent. The primary or educational purposes of the work was therefore fulfilled. TTie insistent, inquiries for " postcards of the whale's skeleton " led me to consider the question, and I made Hti arrangement with the Press Company. 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SCHOOL OF ART. Report or the Director, Mr. R. Herdman Smith, F.S.A.M., etc. I have the honour to report that during the last term of 1909 411 students attended the various art classes. The programme of instruction was on the lines of that adopted during 1908. At the beginning of 1909 I left for Europe for the purpose of making a study of the methods of instruction adopted in the principal European art schools. I visited the leading English provincial art schools, the art schools of London, and those in France, Germany, Belgium, and Holland. On my return I furnished the Board with a short report of my tour. It might not be out of place if I mention that the most satisfactory results in connection with art-teaching I found in those English towns where schemes of correlation are in progress. In the most important centres the art work shows a sequence covering all grades of ait-teaching, from kindergarten to art school. The scheme of art work in the primary and secondary schools in Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford, and other large towns is outlined by the school of art, whose teachers supervise it in a rota of visits. Every available use is made of the services of the art-school staff to foster and cultivate an appreciation of nature and art throughout the school life of the child, and when children showing a special aptitude for drawing during their ordinary school career arrive at the school of art they are in a position to profit by the instruction given there. It is to be regretted that so little connection exists between the primary aud secondary schools and the School of Art in relating to the teaching of art in Canterbury. It is true the pupil-teacher in the elementary school attends the School of Art for one hour or so a week, but the connection with the work in drawing in the public school ends there. The trend throughout France and Germany is towards linking up the various educational institutions whereby the pupil can automatically pass forward. In the well-organized schemes in vogue on the Continent a constant stream of pupils ascend the co-ordination ladder from the elementary schools to the school of art and the workshops, returning to the school of art for increased power. Where such co-ordination exists, overlapping in the work of preparation is avoided, and facilities for the development of talent are given. If such a system was adopted in Canterbury much waste of time and material would be avoided, while the instruction received under such conditions would be far more complete and effectual than at present. While something has been done by the well-conceived syllabus in drawing issued by the Education Department in New Zealand, there yet remains a great deal to do before co-ordina-tion can be said to be a factor in our art-education system. As I have already said, there is practically no connection between the elementary day-school and the school of art. The only way to bring this about is some scheme of supervision from the district school of art. This scheme of supervision of drawing in the elementary schools by the art master of the district school of art has proved so valuable where tested in England that it is steadily growing, and will, no doubt, in a short time lie generally adopted in all countries advanced in educational matters. What is wanted is to get it generally adopted in New Zealand; it is so important to the welfare of art in this country. The constitution of the School of Art in Christchurch, controlled as it is by the Governors of a University College, is quite in line with the leading thought as to control in Europe. The tendency all over the Old World is to place the teaching of art and artistic craft in an institution apart from the teaching of science and commerce, so that an art atmosphere can be cultivated, without which it is impossible to get really- valuable work. This atmosphere cannot be cultivated in an institution where every branch of education receives attention. It is necessary in New Zealand, as in England, that the higher branches of art-teaching be given in a school specially designed and equipped for such work. In the smaller centres in NewZealand the art-teaching could be carried on up to a certain level in the drawing classes in connection with technical schools, but the higher branches of art-study will have to be taken in the school of art, which, if real art-teaching is to be given, must be an independent institution, and not a department of a science or commercial school. Though the school of art can do better work for the higher branches of art and craft teaching by being an independent institution, yet it should be closely connected with the drawing and art work of the primary and secondary schools of all classes. Its staff should be acquainted with the kind of work done in drawing in the schools in the district, and should be also in a position to exercise some little supervision over such work. By this means the elementary classes at the school of art would be in a position to continue the art-instruction left off at the elementary and secondaryschools. Under the present conditions this is not possible. In New Zealand, as in the smaller centres in England, it is necessary for a school of art to teach both pure and applied art. The applied art and craft teaching should be designed to help those trades and professions in the district that depend for the most part on a knowledge of form, colour, and design. In New Zealand these crafts are very limited, and comprise principally the profession of architecture and the trades of the building crafts, jewellers' work, lithographers' work, plasterers' work, cabinetwork, signwriters and painters and decorators' work, modellers and carvers' work. It would be greatly to the advantage of those responsible for the direction of schools of art in New Zealand if the Education Department defined the scope of instruction, so that when the programme of classes are submitted, unnecessary duplication by other educational institutions could be prevented. The scope of work, in a school of art and crafts is definitely defined by the English Education Department. To give an idea of what is considered the work of an English school of arts and crafts, I might mention that the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London has an Architecture and Building Crafts Department, a Cabinetwork and Furniture Department, a Silversmiths' and Allied Crafts Department, a General Book-production Department, a Drawing, Painting, Design, and Modelling Department, a Needlework Department, a Stained Glass. Mosaic, and Signwriters and Decorators' Department.

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The Principal of the School is a decorative artist, who also occupies the position of Professor in Design at the Royal College of Art at South Kensington. Amongst the examples of students' work 1 purchased for the permanent exhibition that is to be started at the School of Art in Christchurch, I was fortunate in getting a complete set of drawings and notes made by one of the advanced students in the Furniture Department of the Central School of Arts and Crafts. The set of examples of the Mural painting course at the Royal College of Art will also be most valuable, and will enable our advanced students to make a start in this direction next year. The set of etchings from the School of Etching at the Royal College of Art will also form splendid examples for our students in the etching classes that are to be commenced next year. The examples of jewellery and enamels, and the fine collection of figure-modelling, together with the reproductions of the studies of Alfred Stevens, Lord Iveighton, A. M. Mucha, and the Raphael and Michael Angelo cartoons will be most valuable to the students of the life classes. The up-to-date collection of books and portfolios of drawings I was able to procure in England and on the Continent of Europe with the grant that was provided by the Board for this purpose has been the means of placing the school in lijie with similar institutions in England in the matter of equipment. I look forward next year to being in a position to obtain from the life classes some creditable mural work, as well as other forms of illustration and figure-compositions. In conclusion I have to thank the Board for enabling me to visit Europe and make the purchases mi behalf of the School. I also wish to thank the staff for the able way the work of the School was conducted during my absence. CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Annual Report for the Year ending 31st December, 1909. Reference Department. During the past year 396 volumes and pamphlets have been added to this Department, bringing the total number of volumes up to 18,576. Two hundred and five volumes have been purchased, 189 presented, and '2 volumes transferred from the Circulating Depaitment, while 19 volumes have been damaged or are missing. In March the books were reclassified under the Dewey system, Mr. James, an expert from the Parliamentary Library in Wellington, with the assistance of one of the staff, doing the work. Some time must yet elapse before the whole of the work is finished. I beg to again draw your attention to the necessity for better ventilation and a better system of lighting. On account of the ruinous results from the gas it should be attended to as soon as possible, as it is a most necessary undertaking. Some two hundred volumes were sent to the binders during the year, and there are still some hundreds that require repairing. The patent papers, which were regularly received from Great Britain, Canada, and Australia, now take up some twenty-six shelves, and. as the space could be used to greater advantage, I would suggest that steps should lie taken to provide some other scheme of housing them. " NowZeal'anders," by George Angus, published in 1846, was one of the many valuable books purchased for this department, while various official publications have been received from the Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia. Tasmania, Commonwealth of Australia, Canada, United States, and Xew Zealand. The Reference Department is also indebted to the Smithsonian Institute for the regular donation of its publications.

ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE-SHEET. Statement of Balances at 31st December, 1909. Cr. Accounts. £ s. d. £ s. d. Chemical Laboratory, Building Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,161 7 7 Astronomical Observatory Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 411 4 6 School of Engineering, Electricity, and Technical Sciei.ce Account .. .. 432 0 5 Boys' High School Maintenance Account .. .. .. .. .. 463 17 0 Boys' High School, preparatory department .. .. .. .. 444 Girls' High School, Capital Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,002 8 1 School of Art Account .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 636 12 3 Museum Guide-book, sinking fund .. .. .. .. 30 0 0 Public Library, Capital Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,666 8 6 Public Library, Sinking Fund Account .. .. .. ... .. 292 9 7 Museum, Library, and School of Technical Science, Capital Account .. .. 18,941 8 4 Museum, Library, and School of Technical Science, Endowment Account.. .. 203 11 11 Medical School, Reserves Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,369 710 Emily S. Foster Memorial Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. 65 18 6 Helen Macmillan Brown Memorial Fui.d .. .. .. .. .. 97 14 8 Thomas Miller Prize Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. 100 10 1 Joseph Haydon Prize Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 216 17 7 36,096 1 2 Dr. College Maintenance Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,574 3 0 College Buildings, Loan Aocount .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,834 0 0 Boys' High School Buildings Loan Account .. .. .. .. .. 5,000 0 0 Girls' High School Maintenance Account .. .. .. .. .. 2,090 18 7 Museum Aocount .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 507 1 0 Publio Library Maintenance Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,136 9 5 19,142 12 0 £16,953 9 2

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Bank and Investments. £ s. d. £ s. d. Drawing Account .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,937 18 6 Less outstanding cheques .. .. .. 134 9 4 1,803 9 2 Mortgages of freeholds .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8,700 0 0 Mortgages of debentures .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,700 0 0 Debentures (Foster and Brown Memorial Funds) .. . . .. .. 150 0 0 Debentures (Observatory) .. .. .. .. .. .. 300 0 0 Debentures (Miller Prize Fund) .. .. .. .. .. 100 0 0 Debentures (Haydon Prize Fund) .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 £16,953 9 2 Liabilities. £ s . d. Public Trust Department Loan .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,000 0 0 Public Library scrip .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 98 10 2 Emily Foster Memorial Fund.. .. .. .. 65 18 6 Hebn M. Brown Memorial Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 97 14 8 £4,262 3 4 Geo. H. Mason, Registrar. Edward Evans, Accountant. The Audit Office, having examined the balance-sheet and the accompanying accounts, hereby certifies the same to be correct. —:Jas. B. Hetwood, Assistant Controller and Auditor. College Maintenance Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Rent of reserves— Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 6,497 5 9 Classical School .. .. .. 5,558 17 5 Salaries .. .. .. .. 8,122 4 4 Town seotions .. .. .. 441 0 0 | Travelling expenses of Inspector of Reserves 123 7 8 Pastoral runs .. .. .. 2,226 1 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 81 14 9 Students'fees .. .. .. .. 2,886 9 0 Rates .. .. .. .. 23 17 9 Sale of calendars .. .. .. 5 6 3 Exhibitions .. .. .. .. 250 0 0 Contributions towards salaries of Registrar Contributions to School of Engineering— and staff, and offico expenses— Electrical Department .. .. 350 0 0 From Public Library.. .. .. 30 0 0 Exhibitions .. .. .. .. 40 0 0 „ Boys' High School .. .. 200 0 0 Books for College library .. .. 110 4 9 Girls' High School .. .. 60 0 0 Expenses of music lectures .. .. 20 18 0 School of Art .. .. .. 80 0 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 21 0 2 Museum .. .. .. 30 0 0 Interest (including £233 on Building Loan „ Medical School reserves.. .. 90 0 0 of £5,834) .. .. .. .. 313 18 0 , School of Engineering .. .. 120 0 0 Fuel .. .. .. .. 21 18 10 Hire of chairs (College hall) .. .. 21 0 0 Gas .. ... .. 11l 13 6 Rent of building (School of Engineering) .. 162 10 0 Printing, stationery, &c. .. .. 196 1 1 Contribution from Medical School reserves Advertising .. .. .. .. 16 10 3 towards salary of Professor of Biology 400 0 0 Furniture, fittings, &c. .. .. .. 81 8 1 Towards salary of Piofcssor of Chemistry 90 0 0 i Washing and cleaning .. .. .. 11 19 0 Rent of section in Hereford Street (Boys' Legal expenses .. .. .. 62 16 7 High School and School of Engineering) 80 0 0 Keeping grounds in order .. .. 39 1 8 Interest on improvements (Hereford Street General expenses, viz.— seotions) .. .. .. .. 3 11 2 Subscriptions to new.-papers, &c. .. 5 0 0 School of Engineering—Contribution to- Telephone subscriptions .. .. 14 0 0 wards cost of technical chemistry lectures 75 0 0 Porter's uniform ... ..■ .... 620 Astronomical observatory—Contribution to- Examination expenses .. .. 10 7 0 wards upkeep and working ..■ .. 16 8 9 Expenses of College functions.. .. 16 4 2 Fees from popular lectures .. .. 35 14 9 Accident insurance (Porter) .. .. 7 6 7 „ lectures on " Social Science " .. 18 7 6 Rhodes Scholarship expenses .. .. 2 12 6 House rents .. .. .. .. 151 15 0 Cab-hire, telegrams, and sundries .. 30 16 0 Contributions towards cost of inspection of Expenses of geology lectures .. .. 24 311 reserves— Astronomical Observatory— From Boys' High School .. .. 121 13 8 Honorarium .. .. 50 0 0 Girls' High School .. .. 8 3 4 General expenses .. .. .. 12 19 6 Medical School .. .. 10 0 2 Drainpipes, Reserves 737 and 738 .. 11 7 9 Museum, Library, and School of Expenses of election of Governors .. 8 0 9 Technical Science .. .. 30 0 0 Prizes for honours students .. .. 10 10 0 Contributions towards Cost of Travelling— Expenses connected with endowments .. 613 0 expenses of Members of Board of Official postage-stamps .. .. .. 12 10 0 Governors — Expenses of popular lectures .. .. 54 13 5 From Public Library .. 2 15 3 College Students' Club .. .. .. 13 6 9 „ Boys' High School .. .. 18 3 2 Typewriter .. .. .. .. 13 0 0 Girls' High School .. .. 5 8 9 Passage-money, &c, Professor of MatheSchool of Art .. .. .. 7 5 7 matics .. .. .. .. 11l 9 0 Museum .. .. .. 215 3 Cables re appointment to Chair of Physios 9 10 Medical School Reserves .. 8 4 1 Soil for raising section adjoining B.H.S. School of Engineering .. .. 10 17 6 (late Tripp's) .. .. .. 31 1 0 Contribution from Museum, Library, and Travelling-expenses of Members of Board School of Technical Science Endowment Governors .. .. .. .. 83 13 6 Fund to College Library .. .. 20 0 0 Scholarship (Trinity College, Cambridge)— Government capitation for commercial Passage-money of holder .. .. 50 0 0 classes .. .. .. .. 21 17 9 Part-payment of Scholarship (and exSale of old building (late Tripp's property 44 5 6 change .. .. .. .. 33 2 7 old'text books .. .. .. 0 7 0 Contribution to Tennis Club .. .. 100 0 0 Share of fees (Geological Repoits) .. 13 13 0 Contribution towards cost of reporting leeRefund of Income Tax, No. 2 Account tures on " Cosmic Philosophy " &c. (Pro(Bank of New South Wales) .. .. 4 13 fessor Bickerton .. .. .. 27 15 0 Fines .. .. .. .. .. 020 Chemical Laboratory Account, transfer of Balanoe .. .. .. .. 4,574 3 0 balance .. .. .. .. 244 8 8 Physical Laboratory Account, transfer of balance .. .. .. .. 15 12 9 Biological Laboratory Account, transfer of balance .. .. .. .. 174 0 1 £17,685 17 1 £17,685 17 1 J3alance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £4,571 8 0

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Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. t s. d. Advance to pay off liability of Canterbury College No. 2 Account at Bank of New Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. 5,834 0 0 South Wales.. .. .. 5,834 0 0 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £6,884 0 0 Chemical Laboratory Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Fees for ohemicals, use of apparatus, and lnsuranoe .. .. .. .. 12 13 0 breakages .. .. ' .. .. 915 0 Gas .. .. .. 29 7 7 Grant from School of Engineering for ap- Repairs to building 2 12 6 paratus for technical chemistry .. 15 0 0 Repairs to apparatus .. 2 16 1 College maintenance—transfer of balance 244 8 8 Chemicals and apparatus .. .. 179 15 0 Special apparatus for teohnical chemistry.. 11 12 6 General expenses, viz.,— Printing, stationery, books, <fee. .. 10 6 4 Laboratory requisites 9 9 8 Boiler .. .. 6 12 0 Sundries .. .. 3 19 0 £269 3 8 £269 3 8 Chemical Laboratory Building Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ a. d. Balance, Ist Januaiy, 1909 4,7611 111 7 Progress payments to contractor .. 1,435 0 0 Government grants towards erection of new Salary of clerk of works .. .. 107 0 0 building .. .. .. .. 3,000 (I 0 Architect's commission and advertising Interest on fixed deposit .. .. 110 0 1 (part) .. .. .. .. 209 14 0 Share of rent of Coldstream Reserve .. 110 7 7 Fittings .. .. 67 16 8 Balance, 31st December, 1910 .. 3,161 7 7 £7,980 18 3 -! £7,980 18 8 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £3,161 7 7 Physical Laboratory Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Share of rent of Coldstream Reserve .. 110 7 7 Insurance .. .. .. 2 0 0 College Maintenance Account—Transfer of Apparatus .. .. .. .. 103 2 3 balance .. .. .. .. 15 12 9 General expenses, viz., — Books, stationery, and stamps .. .. 6 6 8 Electric light .. .. 2 10 6 Fittings and repairs .. .. .. 418 4 Laboratory requisites.. .. 6 0 0 Sundries .. .. 12 7 £126 0 4 £126 0 4 Biological Laboratory Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. College Maintenance Acoount—Transfer of Insurance .. .. .. .. 4 6 4 balance .. .. .. .. 174 0 1 Fuel and lighting .. .. .. 26 4 5 Laboratory specimens and expenses 40 15 3 Apparatus .. .. .. .. 86 18 7 General expenses, viz., — Stationery .. .. .. 210 0 Fitting and repairs .. .. 610 6 Keeping grounds in order .. 2 18 0 Sundries .. .. .. 3 17 0 £174 0 1 £174 0 1 Astronomical Observatory Account. Receipts. £ a. d. Expenditure. £ a. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 411 0 7 Contribution towards cost of upkeep (ColInterest .. .. .. •■ 16 12 8 lege) .. .. .. 16 8 9 Balance .. .. .. .. 4114 6 £427 13 3 £427 13 3 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £411 4 6

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School of Engineering, Electricity, and Technical Science Account. Receipts. £ a. d. Expenditure. £ a. d. Balance Ist January, 1909 .. .. 2,084 13 1 Salaries .. .. .. .. 2,795 10 6 Contribution from Museum, Library, and Apparatus for surveying, civil engineerSchool of Technical Science Endowment 525 0 0 ing, &c. .. .. .. .. 7 10 Contribution from superior education re- j Rent of building (College) .. .. 162 10 0 serves (College) .. .. .. 350 0 0 i Exhibitions .. .. .. .. 40 0 0 Contributions from superior education re- Contribution towards expenses of Regisserves (Exhibitions) .. .. .. 40 0 0 trar's office .. .. .. .. 120 0 0 Government grants— Gas and electric light .. .. .. 110 11 2 For specialization .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 33 13 4 „ technical classes (three terms) .. 435 9 9 Printing and stationery .. .. 43 15 10 „ material (1908 and 1909) .. .. 42 8 8 Advertising .. .. .. .. 34 6 9 „ buildings .. .. .. 21 10 0 Fuel (coal and gas) .. .. .. 18 5 0 „ apparatus, fittings .. .. 779 0 0 Laboratory stores .. .. .. 12 7 7 Students' fees .. .. .. .. 768 5 6 Cleaning machinery .. .. .. 153 11 3 Testing fee* .. .. .. .. 52 10 0 Experimental work and apparatus (applied Sale of sorap copper .. .. .. 5 811 mechanics and mechanical engineering) 135 11 2 Fee for certificate of associate .. .. 2 2 0 Experimental work and apparatus (elecStudents' fines .. .. .. 0 13 0 tricity and electrical engineering) .. 161 10 6 Interest .. .. .. .. 77 15 8 Stores and chemicals (electricity and electrical engineering) .. .. .. 18 2 4 Upkeep of plant, repairs to machinery .. 78 0 2 General expenses ,viz.— Telephone subscription .. .. 8 0 0 Telegrams .. .. .. .. 2 12 Books and binding .. .. .. 7 13 Travelling-expenses (Damler) .. .. 3 10 Sundries .. .. .. .. 4 11 6 Apparatus, hydraulics, &o. .. .. 2,656 12 8 Technical chemistry (lectures) .. .. 75 0 0 Technical chemistry (apparatus).. .. 15 0 0 Rent of section in Hereford Street (share of) 20 0 0 Testing fees (share of) .. .. .. 25 14 6 Contribution towards travelling-expenses of members of the Board of Governors .. 10 17 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 432 0 5 £7,184 16 7 £7,184 16 7 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £432 0 5 Boys' High School Maintenance Account. Receipts. £ b. d. I Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance at Ist January, 1909 .. .. 145 19 10 Salaries .. .. .. ..3,746 18 10 Sohool fees .. .. .. .. 859 15 0 | Insurance .. .. .. .. 24 8 7 Government capitation for free places .. 619 0 0 Contribution towards expenses of Registrar's Fees for extras— office .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 Workshop .. .. .. .. 1 15 0 Examiners' fees, including profioiency ocrTypewriting and shorthand .. .. 13 1 6 tificates .. .. .. .. 42 12 6 Rent of reserves .. .. .. 3,827 18 3 Chemicals and apparatus .. .. 84 18 3 Government grant for technical classes .. 54 16 8 Advertising reserves .. .. .. 16 12 6 Sale of firewood .. .. .. 15 0 Interest on building loan (£5,000 at 4 per Interest on current account .. .. 2 14 3 cent.) .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 Contribution towards cost of inspection of reserves .. .. .. .. 121 13 8 Gas .. .. .. .. .. 20 19 5 Fuel .. .. .. .. .. 14 3 6 Printing, stationery, and books .. .. 100 5 5 Prizes .. .. .. .. 33 9 3 Advertising .. .. .. .. 20 2 9 Repairs, renewals, fittings, &c. (workshop tools, £1 2s. 9d.) .. .. .. 57 8 9 Grant to cadet corps .. .. .. 15 0 0 Grant to Sports Fund (including rent of cricket-ground) .. .. .. 70 0 0 General expenses, viz. — Material for technical classes .. .. 4 17 1 Tools for woodwork class .. .. 3 8 3 Expenses of speech-night .. .. 11 8 0 Washing, clean irig, and appliances .. 15 10 7 Keeping grounds in order .. .. 31 5 0 Telephone subscription .. .. 7 0 0 Gymnasium (repairing apparatus) .. 2 3 9 Sundries .. .. .. .. 15 18 2 Grant to school library .. .. .. 41 11 0 Rent of sections, Hereford Street (playground) .. .. .. .. 60 0 0 Interest on improvements (cost of fencing, &c.) .. .. .. .. 3 II 2 Keeping laboratories in order .. .. 11 14 0 Expenses connected with endowments .. 33 18 3 Bursaries .. .. .. .. 33 6 8 Contribution towards travelling-expenses of memberß of Board of Governors .. 18 3 2 Balance .. .. .. .. 463 17 0 £5,526 5 6 £5,526 5 6 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £463 17 0 Boys' High School Preparatory Department. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. 4 4 4 Salary of master .. .. .. 169 5 0 School fees .. .. .. .. 169 5 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 4 4 4 £173 9 4 £173 9 4 Balanoe, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £4 4 4

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Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. B s. d. Advance to pay off liability of Canterbury College No. 2 Account at Bank of New Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 5,000 0 0 Soutli Wales .. .. .. 5,000 0 0 Balanoe, Ist January, 1910 .. .. 15,000 0 0 Girls' Hkih School Maintenance Account. Receipts. Expenditure. £ g. d. £ s. d. Sohool fees .. .. .. .. 133 7 0 Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 572 12 8 Capitation for free places .. .. 2,192 8 10 Salaries .. .. .. .. 2,189 i 5 Interest on capital .. £193 3 9 Contribution towards expenses of RegisLess interest on overdraft 60 6 10 trar's office .. .. .. .. 60 0 0 132 16 11 j Insurance .. .. .. .. 17 5 2 Proceeds from cooking-class .. .. 21 2 4 Contribution towards cost of inspection of Government grant for technical classes .. 54 4 7 reserves .. .. .. .. 8 3 4 furniture and fittings 19 10 0 Examiners'fees .. .. .. 42 10 6 Rent of reserves .. .. .. 254 5 11 i Scholarships and exhibitions .. .. 78 6 8 Contributions from pupils for instruction Repairs .. .. .. .. 19 5 4 in gymnastics .. .. .. 4 8 0 : Expen-es of cooking-class .. 22 15 11 Balance .. .. .. .. 2,090 18 7 j Fuel .. .. .. .. .. 20 16 0 Advertising .. .. .. 21 1 1 Prizeß .. .. .. .. 23 8 0 Piinting, stationery, and books .. .. 54 17 10 General expenses, Viz. — Expenses of speech-night .. .. 9 12 6 Hiring of chairs (entertainment) .. 410 0 Attending to clocks and tuning pianos .. 5 2 6 School furniture, fittings, &c. .. .. 4 9 0 Cabinet for life-belts Iswimming class) .. 3 5 0 Material for technical classes .. .. 2 7 0 Rent, hockey-ground .. .. .. 210 0 Legal expenses .. .. 4 2 0 Washing, cleaning, and appliances .. 13 18 10 Sundries .. .. ' .. .. 5 12 2 Grant-in-aid to boardinghouse .. .. 50 0 0 Fittings for science rooms .. .. 103 6 5 Grant to school library .. .. .. 16 19 7 Hose .. .. .. .. .. 5 18 11 Contribution towards travelling-expenses of members of Board of Governors .. 5 8 9 New piano .. .. .. .. 47 5 0 Purchase of house and adjoining school in Montreal street (Lund's) .. .. 1,3C0 0 0 Alterations, repairs, and fittings to house (Lund's) .. .. .. .. 128 13 7 £4,903 8 2 £4,903 8 2 1 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £2,090 18 7 Girls' High School Capital Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 5,002 8 1 Bulanoe, 31st December. 1909 .. 5,002 8 1 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. 5,002 8 1 Girls' High School Preparatory Department. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. School fees .. .. .. .. 45 3 0 Teacher's salary .. .. .. 45 3 0 School of Art Account. Receipts. £ s. d. i Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance at Ist January, 1909 .. .. 618 82 j Salaries .. .. .. .. 1,610 2 5 Students'fees .. .. .. .. 655 4 0 I Contribution towards expenses of RegisGovernment grants— trar's office .. .. .. .. 80 0 0 Capitation for technical classes .. 970 7 9 Tnsurance .. .. .. 16 13 6 Capitation for free places .. .. 181 8 0 Gas .. .. 80 5 3 Government grant for furniture, fittings, Repairs .. .. .. .. 5 2 10 and apparatus .. .. .. 87 10 10 Advertising .. .. 26 1 11 Grant for material .. .. .. 46 2 8 Printing, stationery, &c. .. .. 35 11 4 Grant from Museum, Library, and School Fuel .. .. .. .. 13 14 11 of Technical Science Endowment Fund 300 0 0 General expenses, viz.— Interest .. .. .. .. 18 9 2 Material for classes .. .. .. 716 1 Special prize .. .. .. .. 110 0 Washing and cleaning .. .. 2 4 2 Expenses of speech-night and exhibition 13 6 9 Sundries .. .. .. .. 7 6 3 Fittings for class-rooms .. .. .. 65 9 0 Removing partition .. .. .. 4 8 6 Apparatus .. .. .. .. 53 10 6 Material .. .. .. .. 6 19 7 Books for school library .. .. .. 46 18 0 Telephone subscription .. .. .. 7 0 0 Official postage stamps .. .. .. 10 0 Subsidy to life classes (models) .. .. 60 0 0 Grant to still-life class .. .. .. 25 8 6 Grant for prizes .. .. .. 16 3 3 Art works (England) .. .. .. 50 0 0 Contribution towards cost of travellingexpenses of members of Board of Governors .. .. .. 7 5 7 Balance .. .. ■ ■ .. 636 12 3 £2,879 0 7 £2,879 0 7 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £636 12 3

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Museum Account. Receipts. £ s. d. ; Expenditure. £ a. d. Contribution from Museum, Library, and Balance, Ist January, 1909 329 11 6 School of Teohnical Science Endowment Salaries .. .. .. .. 977 8 4 Fund .. .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 41 2 4 Sale of guide books .. .. .. 5 0 0 Contribution towards expenses of Regie Subscription (whale-skeleton) .. .. 0 8 0 trar's office .. .. .. 30 0 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 507 1 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 816 3 Cases and fittings . .. 42 10 4 Taxidermist's requisites .. .. 15 18 10 Books and binding .. .. .. 18 5 4 Purchase of specimens, freight, and charges 22 13 1 Fuel .. .. .. .. .. 170 General expenses, viz.— Printing, stationery, and advertisements 16 8 10 Gas service to workshop .. .. 5 5 4 New type .. .. .. .. 5 5 4 Telephone subscription .. .. 310 0 Sundries .. .. .. 8 8 2 Publication of museum records .. .. 2 7 5 Guide-book sinking fund—allocation .. 10 0 0 Erection of whale-house, and cost of mounting whale .. .. .. 364 11 7 Labour, clearing grounds .. .. 14 17 0 Alterations to Maori House .. .. 61 13 3 Early Colonists' Section .. .. 14 4 3 Contribution towards cost of travellingexpenses of members of Board of Governors .. .. .. .. 2 15 3 Interest .. .. .. .. 15 14 7 £2,012 4 0 £2,012 4 0 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. 507 1 0 Museum Guide-book Sinking Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s tl Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 20 0 0 Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 30 0 0 Museum maintenance, allocation .. 10 0 0 £30 0 0 £30 0 0 Balance, Ist January. 1910 .. .. £30 0 0 Public Library Maintenance Account. Receipts. £ a. d. I Expenditure. £ a. d. Contribution from Museum, Library, and ! Balance. Ist January, 1909 .. .. 619 8 0 School of Technical Science Endow- Salaries .. .. .. .. 871 16 8 ment Fund .. .. . • ■ • 470 0 0 Contribution towards expenses of RegisSubscriptions .. .. ■ ■ • • 724 13 6 trar's office .. .. .. 30 0 0 Subscriptions for extra volumes .. .. 56 19 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 33 4 0 Fines .. .. • • 47 15 5 i Lighting .. .. 144 7 9 Reserving books .. .. .. 518 9 i Fuel .. .. .. 26 4 6 Sale of catalogues .. .. .. 10 13 6 ' Subscriptions to colonial newspapers 48 3 2 Sale of magazines .. .. . - 7 0 2; Repairs .. .. .. 24 5 9 Revenue from estate cf late James Gam- Printing, stationery, and advertising 50 5 1 mack .. .. .. 575 0 0 ' General expenses, viz.-— Interest on capital (Postle bequest) 66 12 9 ! Furniture and fittings .. .. 10 13 7 Government subsidy .. . 16 9 2 Cleaning and appliances .. 9 110 Sale of book to Wellington Library 0 5 0 Keeping grounds in order .. .. 511 0 Balance .. •• .. 1,130 9 5 Typewriter .. .. .. .. 15 0 0 Subscription to directories, post-offic box, &c. .. .. .. .. 3 4 6 Sundries .. .. .. .. 6 J 8 New books for circulating department 274 16 8 Renewal of standard works .. .. 54 210 Periodicals and English newspapers .. 108 7 9 Binding books (circulating department) .. 57 11 11 Reference Library—books, periodical?, and binding — A. Postle Trust .. .. 66 12 9 General Account .. .. 161 6 11 New buildings loan of £4,00:) Interest .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 Allocation to sinking fund .. 54 0 0 Interest on current account .. .. 25 0 3 Reclassification of books .. .. 67 14 0 Reroofing Reference Library .. .. 97 10 9 Juvenile Department—books and fittings.. 44 10 1 Contribution towards cist of travellingexpenses of members of Board of Governors ... .. .. .. 2 15 3 £8,117 16 8 £3,117 16 .8 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. ..£1,136 9 5

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Public Library Capital Account, Receipts. £ s. <i. I Expenditure. t s. d. Balance, Ist January. 1909 .. .. L.666 8 6 I Pablio Library maintenance transfer 66 12 9 Interest .. .. .. .. 00 12 9 Balance '.. .. .. .. 1.666 8 6 £1,733 1 8 £1,733 1 3 Balance, Ist January. 1910 .. .. SI .666 8 fi Public Library Sinking Find. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 229 6 4 Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 292 9 7 Allocation from Public Library Maintenance Account .. .. .. .. 54 0 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 9 3 8 £292 9 7 £292 9 7 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. £292 9 7 James Gammaok Trust (Public Library). Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. E s. d. Revenue from estate .. .. 575 0 0 Allocation to Public Library Maintenance Account— For purchase of bocks and periodicals, and binding .. .. 494 19 2 Proportion of salaries, fuel, lighting, Ac. 80 0 10 €575 0 0 £575 0 0 Museum, Library, and School of Technical Science Capital Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ a. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 18,941 8 4 Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. 18,941 8 4 Balanoe, Ist January, 1910 .. £18,941 8 4 Museum, Library, and School of Technical Science Endowment Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist Januaiy, 1909 .. 228 3 3 Contributions to— Rent of reserves .. .. .. 2,100 0 0 School of Engineering .. .. 525 0 0 Interest on capital .. .. 726 3 2 Museum .. .. .. 1,500 0 0 Public Library .. .. .. 470 0 0 School of Art .. .. .. 300 0 0 College Library. .. .. .. 20 0 0 Contribution towards cost, of inspection of reserves ... .. .. .. 30 0 0 Sundries .. .. .. .. 0 14 6 Balance .. .. 203 11 11 £3,049 6 5 £3,049 6 5 Balance, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £203 1111 Medical School Reserves Account. Receipts. £ a. d. Expenditure. £ s . il. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 4,301 15 9 Cluutribution towards salary of Professor of Rent of reserves .. .. .. 436 10 0 Biology .. .. .. .. ion (1 11 Interest .. .. .. .. 170 0 0 Contribution towards salary of Professor of Chemistry .. .. .. .. 90 0 0 Contribution towards expenses of Registrar's office .. .. .. .. 90 11 0 Contribution towards cost of inspection of reserves .. .. .. .. 10 0 2 Contribution towards travelling-expenses of members of Board of Givernors .. 8 4 1 Sundries .. .. .. .. 013 8 ; Balanoe .. .. 4,369 7 10 £4,968 5 9 £4,968 5 9 Balance, Ist January, l'.tln .. ..ft,309 7 10 Mortgages of Freeholds Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December. 1909 .. 8,700 0 0 Balanoe, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 8,700 0 0 Balance, Ist January. 1910 .. .. £8.700 0 0

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Mortgages of Debentures Account. Receipts. En. d. j Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 5,700 0 0 Balance, Ist January. 1909 .. .. 5,700 0 0 ! Balanoe, Ist January, 1910 .. .. £5,700 0 0 Emily S. Foster Memorial Fund. Receipts. £ >. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balanoe, Let January, L 909 .. .. 65 2 8 Prizes .. .. .. .. 1 19 2 Interest .. .. .. .. 215 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 65 18 6 £67 17 8 £67 17 8 Balance, Ist January. 1910 .. .. ttiO is (, Helen Macmillan-Brown Memorial Find. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 98 7 6 Prizes.. .. .. .. .. I 12 10 Interest .. .. .. .. 10 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 97 14 8 £102 7 (i £102 7 6 Balance, Ist January, 191" .. £97 14 8 Thomas Miller Prize Fund, Receipt-.. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 100 16 11 Prizes .. .. 1 6 10 Interest .. .. .. .. too Balance .. 100 10 1 8104 16 11 £104 16 11 Balance, Ist January, 1910 ElOO 10 1 Joseph Haydon Prize Fund. Receipts. £ s. v. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 216 7 7 Prizes.. .. .. .. » .. 800 Interest .. .. .. .. 8 10 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 216 17 7 £224 17 7 : £224 17 7 Balance. Ist January, 1910 .. £216 17 7

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E. HEPOET OF THE [TNIVERBITY OF OTAGO, 1901). (The University of Otago Ordinance, 1869.) In continuation of E.-7, 1909.1 Visitor. — His Excellency the Governor. Council. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor in Council—His Honour Mr. Justice Williams, M.A., LL.M. iChancello.) ; J. Allen, M.A.. M.P. (Vice-Chancellor) : J. Roberts, C.M.G. ; T. M. Hocken. M.R.C.S., F.L.S.. D. Stewart; L. W. Harris. Eleoted by graduates—Rev. A. Cameron, B.A. ; T. K. Sidey. 8.A., LL.B., M.P. ; Rev. Professor W. Hewitson. B.A. ; Robert Church, M.D., Ch.B. Elected by the professors—Professor J. H. Scott, CM., M.D., M.K.C.S., F.R.S.E.; Professor J. Shand, M.A., LL.D. J'rofessors. Natural Philosophy, J. Sband, M.A., LL.D. ; Chemistry, J. G. Black, M.A., D.Sc. ; Anatomy, J. H. Scott, CM., M.D., M.R.C.S., F.R.S.E.; Mining and Director of the School of Mines, James Park, M.A.1.M.E., M.1.M.M., F.G.S. ; Biology (also Curator of the University Museum), W. B. Benham. D.Sc, Lond., M.A., F./..5.; Mental and Moral Philosophy, Rev. W. Salmond, M.A.. D.D. : Mathematics and Mechanics, D. J. Richards. M.A.; English Language and Literature, T. Gilray, M.A., F.R.S.E,, LL.D. : Physiology, J. Malcolm, M.D., Ch.B.; Dentistry, also Director of the Dental School, H. Percy Pickerill, M.8., B.Sc, 8.D.5., L.D.S. ; Practice of Medicine, D. Colquboun, M.D.. M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. ; Medical Jurisprudence and Public Health, F. Ogston, M.D , CM. ; Pathilogv. W. S. Roberts. M.R.C.S.; Ophthalmology, H. L. Ferguson, M.A.. M.D., etc. ; Surgery, L. E. Barnett, M.8., CM., F.R.G.S., Eng. ; Metallurgy and Assaying, D. B. Waters. A.0.5.M.; Geology and Mineralogy, P. Marshall, D.Sc, M.A. ; Education, D. R. White, M.A. Lecturers. French, Geo. K. Tnompson, M.A. ; German, F. H. Campbell, M.A. : Greek, J. Dunbar; Hebrew, Rev. M. Watt. M.A., D.D.; Midwifery ami Diseases of Women. F. 0. Batchelor, M.D., M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P., L.M., L.S.A ; Materia Meiiioa, E. E. BlomHeld. M.D., 8.5., Lond., M.R.0.8., L.R.C.P., Eng.: Mental 1 hseases, F. T. King, M.8., CM.,B.Sc.: Clinical Medicine and Clinicai Surgery, the Honorary Medical and Surgical Staff of the Dunedin Hospital; Constitutional History, A. R. Barclay, M.A., LL.B. : Jurisprudence, \Vm. Grant Hay, LL.B. ; Political Economy, H. D. Bedford, M.A., LL.B. ; Tutor in Medicine, VV. M. Macdonald, M.8., CM. ; Tutor in Surgery. W. Newlands, M.8., Ch.B., F.R.C.S., Edin., B.Sc, M.A.. N.Z : Classics. T. D. Adams, M.A. ; Lcctureron Law. Jan. M. E. Garrow, 8.A., LL.B. Registrar —W. A. Mason. The Chancellor op the University of Otago to His Excellency the Governor. Vim; Excellency, University of Otago, July, 1910. In compliance with the provisions of the University of Otago Ordinance, I."- ; ii;>. I have the honour in forward in four Excellency the report of the proceedings of tic University "I' Otago lor the year ending tin- -"'lst March. 1910. The Council. It is with regret 1 have to announce that His Honour Mr. Justice Williams, after long and valuable service, felt bound to resign Lis office a- Chancellor and his position as a member of the Council. Mr. .1. Allen, M.A.. .M.l., was elected Chancellor in the place' of His Honour for three rears from the Ith October, 1909; and Or. T. M. Hocken. M.R.C.S. Eng., K.L.S., Vice-Chancellor, on the 7th .March, 1910. The Hon. J. I!. Sinclair, M.L.C, was nominated by the Governor in Council a member of the Council for live years iii the place of His Honour Mr. Justice Williams. The graduates re-elected for a further term of five years: Mr. T. K. Sidev, 8.A., LL.B.. M.P.. on the 29th May. 1909; and the Rev. A. Cameron, 8.A., and Dr. Church, M.P>.. Ch I! <~, the ."list July, Mill!). Dr. Shand was reappointed to represent the Council on the Senate of the .New Zealand University, and the Rev. A. Cameron as a representative of the Court of Convocation. On the Ist January. I!) Id. Mr. T. K. Sidey and Mr. Leslie Harris were appointed to represent the Council on the Board of the Otago Boys' and Girls' High Sohools. The Staff. During the year the Council had tinder consideration the status of several of the lecturers, and decided, partly owing to the importance of the subjects lectured on and partly to the length of service of several of the lecturers, to appoint the following professors : Dr. L. E. Barnett, M.8., CM., F.R.C.S., Professor of Surgery; Dr. F. C. Batchelor, M.D., M.R.C.S., LR.C.P., L.M., L.S.A.. I 'rofessor ~f Midwifery and Gynecology; Dr. D. Colquhoun, M.D., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Professor of the Practice of Medicine; Dr. 11. L. Ferguson, M.A., M.D.. F.R.C.5.1., L.K.Q.C.P.1., Professor of Ophthalmology; Dr. F. Ogston. M.D.. CM., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence; Dr. W. S. Roberts, M.R.C.S., Professor of Pathology: Mr. D. B. Waters, A.0.5.M., Professor of Metallurgy ami Assaying; Mr. D. li. White, M.A., Professor of Education. The Lecturer on Latin. Mr. T. D. Adams. M.A.; the Lecture] on French. Mr. G. E. Thompson, M.A.; and the Lecturer on German, Mr. F. H. Campbell, M.A.. were appointed members of the Professorial Board on the Ith June, 1900.

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The following resignations and appointments took place during the year : Dr. F. C Batchelor resigned his lectureship of .Midwifery and the Diseases of Women on the 24th June, 1909. The Council is under a deep debt of gratitude to Dr. Batchelor for his long and valuable service, and for the very live interest he has at all times taken in the advancement of the Medical School. Dr. I' 1 . U. Riley, F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., was appointed Lecturer on Midwifery ami Gynaecology in the place of Dr. F. C. Batchelor. foe live years from the Ist January. 1010. Dr. B. L. Ritchie. M.8., Ch.B., M.R.C.S., was appointed Tutor on Midwifery and Gynaecology on the' 4th October. 1909. Drs. Colquhoun, Riley. Liindo Ferguson, and Roberts were, reappointed to. the honorary medical staff of ihe Hospital, ami Drs. ('hiss. O'Neill, ami S. Batchelor to the honorary surgical staff, on the Ist January, 1010. In the Dental School Dr. H. Ziele resigned his position as Hon. Dental Surgeon, and Mr. J. C. Nicholson was appointed in his place from the Ist January, 1910, and Dr. F. VV". B. Fitchett, M.D.. CM., resigned his position us Hon. Amesthetist. On the 27th April, 1909, Dr. Black relinquished his position as Government Analyst. Dr. Malcolm, Professor of Physiology, was granted six months' leave to the Ist May. 1010, to visit Great Britain. I have pleasure in informing you that during the year Professor Gilray had conferred on him the degree of LL.D. by tin.' University of Edinburgh. Gifts. The Council acknowledges with gratitude : The offer of an annual Scholarship for Medical Students from New Zealand from the Council of the Middlesex Hospital Medical School; also the gift from the Otago Division of the British Medical Association of its medical library, together with an annual stun of £10. The sum of £50 From Mrs. Leask, of Napier, the interest to be used to provide a Leask Medal in Operative and Mechanical Dentistry; seventy classical books from Mr. H. E. Williams: Dr. Hocken's Bibliography of the Literature of .New Zealand. A Trewby nitrous-oxide apparatus, from Mr. ('. VV. Hay. of Dunedin: ami a dental engine from Messrs. C Ash ami Sons, London. School ol l/omi Economics. Mr. John Studholme, whose deep interest in the advancement of the study of domestic science and home economics is well known, very generously offered to the Council the sum of £300 a year for four years and £60 for travelling-expenses, with the object of establishing the teaching of these subjects in the University. Dr. Truby King and Dr. I'". C Batchelor. impressed with the value of such a course, approached the citizens of Dunedin ; and it Ltives me pleasure to say that so ready a response was given to their appeal that £200 it year for four \e-uis. £100 for travellingexpenses to enable the prospective Professor of Home Economics io visit the best schools in Europe "i America before coming to New Zealand, and £7."> I'm- laboratory expenses have Won secured by deed, and the Council has been enabled to accept Mr. Studholme's generous offer. Miss Anna C. Hedges, M.A.. Principal of the Hebrew Technical School. .New York, has been appointed the first Professor, and she brings with ber Miss Miriam Birdseye as Assistant. They both will arrive in January next, and the classes will start in April. The .New Zealand University Senate, at its meeting in January, 1910, decided to add domestic science to the list of subjects of examination for the' degree of Bachelor of Science: so this subject becomes an optional one for those desirous of obtaining a B.Sc. degree. Buildings and Improvements The new Mining School building was opened by the Minister of Mines, the Hon. R. McKenzie, • ■ii the 10th August. 1000. and has been found to be very suitable for its purpose. The whole of the class-rooms of the University have been fitted with electric lighting, very much t" the convenience of those using them. A tender amounting to Co7(i was accepted lor \r\\ necessary additions to the Dental School. The additions are completed, and are fully used. The "Hocken Wing" to the Museum was opened by His Excellency the Coventor, Lord Plunket, the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Sir J. C Ward, X.C.M.C. being also in attendance. The wing has not yet been formally handed over to the Council, though some of the accommodation is being used by Dr. Benham for the teaching of biology. Urgent Needs. The debenture debt of £11,000 incurred some years ago for buildings becomes due on the .'ilst December next. The Council has more than once appealed to Your Excellency's Advisers to make provision for the payment of this debt, and would again urgently appeal for provision to he made to meet the debt at the due date The increased numbers attending the University (there are 110 in the year 1010), and the experience gained by the Council of the need for accommodation for the students, makes it necessary to appeal to Your Excellency's Advisers for a;d towards the erection of buildings to accommodate students, and to provide additional class-rooms, which arc urgently required. It is estimated £10*500 will be required, of which some tl.tioo has been raised locally. The' Council is indebted io a number of Dunedin ladies who have been instrumental in raising tin- bulk of this sum. It i.believed that if parliamentary assistance of £2 for every £1 raised locally were given, the public in Dunedin might be stimulated to find their proportion of £8,500. The Council also asks that a sum of £50(1 he provided to meet ihe extra OOSI of Ihe additions to the Dental School building. It is believed that when this is paid the' accommodation ami equipment of the Dental School will be all that is likely to be required foi several ye'iirs.

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Veterinary School. .Negotiations have been proceeding with the Minister of Education about the proposed Veterinary School. The Council is extremely anxious to do all that is possible to further this project, but cannot see its way to erect the necessary buildings for the amount of the grant, £3,000, and asks thai the vote be increased to £1,000. Negotiations have been taking place with the Harbour Board, and other inquiries have been made as to a suitable site, but nothing has 80 far been decided. The Council has made' careful inquiries about site's for veterinary schools, and is of opinion that, though schools exist in the centres of populous areas in other places, it would lie wiser, in erecting a new school, to find accommodation on the outskirts of th<' town, and where some paddock accommodation could bs provided. Officers' Trainintj Corps. During the year an Infantry ami a Medical Corps were established under the' new regulations. and very good work has been done. A Military Committer wits appointed, consisting of tin: Chancellor. Mr. Leslie Harris, representing the Council; Dr. Marshall, captain of the Infantry Corps; Dr. Malcolm, captain of the' Medical Corps: W. G. Borrie, W. Fraser, representing the students. The Maternity Home, Forth Street. The practical teaching at tin' Maternity Home is of such importance to the future medical men, and any detraction from the adequacy of that teaching would lie so detrimental, that the Council wishes to recognize the value of the legislation passed last Parliament which provided for an appeal to the Minister of Education in eaise: of any limitation of the teaching-facilities at the Maternity Home. Mining School Scholarships. These scholarships were established by the Mines Department in 1892 to enable the best of the students attending the Government Goldfield Mining Schools to take a course in mining engineering at Otago University. Two scholarships are annually offered for the North Island and Iwo for the South Island : but so far as the' important mining districts of Otago and Southland are concerned the scholarships have' been a dead-letter, as there are no goldfield mining schools in these districts, it seems desirable that the existing Scholarship Regulations should be made more clastic, in order that well-educated miners in the outlying goldfields might be' enabled to take' advantage of the University course of instruction. Students' t 'onci ssi.oiis. It lias been customary to grant to University students who come from country districts and have Io board in town a concession in the price of return railway tickets. This concession was threat.tied during the year, but the Council trusts that the' concession may lie conserved. Reports. Attached Your Excellency will find, — (a.) The report of the Professorial Board, which deals with the results of the University work and the distinctions gained. (b.) 'ihe report of the Medical School. This school continues to grow. The Council as it has opportunity is endeavouring to add to the facilities for the training of medical men. (c.) The report of the Director of the Dental School. Success is now quite assured to this school, ami there can be no question of the immense value it is and will be to the status of the dental profession. In addition it is serving a valuable purpose in rendering dental aid to many of the poor who cannot afford the' expense of dental treatment : indeed, so many case's come tn the Dental Hospital that it is not possible to cope with them all. ami the question of their treatment becomes one for others than the' University Council to deal with. ('/.) The report of the Director of the Mining School. It is not te be expected that large' demands will be made' in Xe'W Zealand for the services of those' who pass through this school, whilst the regulations require five years' underground service even from a graduate before he can take a mine-manager's position in New Zealand. The school supplies a need, and the results of its work have added very largely to the honours of the University. (<■.) The report of the Director of the Museum. The Museum, especially in view of the "Hocken Wing" addition, is a valuable adjunct to university work: but the income provided specially for the care and upkeep of the Museum is not adequate, and ii has to lean on the general fund of the University, Fiiianci . The accounts of the University have been reorganized, and are attached in an improved form. ft will be seen that certain expenditure which properly might be charged against capital has had to be met from ordinary revenue, the Council having Do capital n eys that could be used. After making readjustments ii will be found thai, taking both ordinary and extraordinary expenditure, the Council was short at the end of i\U- year about £100. Had the £250 which has commonly been paid by the Minister of Mines to the Mining School been paid, there would have been a small credit at the end of the year. The' Council urge's that the full amount of £750 be

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credited this year by the Minister of Mine's to the Mining School. Though there was an apparent shortage of a little over £100. in reality additional buildings and equipment of electric light paid for out of ordinary revenue represent a good deal more than the apparent shortage. Your Excellency may feel assured that the Universit) is to a very large extent fulfilling the purpose's of its founders; is gradually developing ami offering increased facilities to those who wish to avail themselves of the benefits it has to offer them. Unfortunately, some years ago the revenue fr the' endowments was so precarious that the Council had to ask the Government to take them over, securing to the' University the then revenues. The position, therefore, now is that the Council can look for no increasing revenue from reserves, and has to rely for expansion on whatever may !*• provided by Parliament or by the generosity of the public. I believe that in no othei city of this Dominion has so much been done' by the public and !>\ public benefactors to assist its University as in Dunedin, and the Council feel that this might to add to the claim for parliamentary support. J. Allen, Chancellor. Professorial Board.- Report of the Chairman (Professor P. Marshall, D.Sc, M.A.). I have the honour to report on the work and general condition of the University for the academic car ending :(lst March, 1910. The Registrar has kindly supplied me with the following statistics in regard to the students in attendance at the University for the year :— Number of students,- — Males ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 298 Females ... ... ... ... ... 123 Total ... ... ... ... ... ... 421 Matriculated students, — Males ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 250 Females ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 117 Total ... ... ... ... ... ... .167 Non-matriculated students, — Males ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 48 Females ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 6 Total ... ... ... ... ... ... 54 The students were distributed among the different faculties as follows: — Arts ami science ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 294 Medicine ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 82 Mines ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 31 Dental ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 421 In the- previous academic year there were 339 students, of wh 301 were matriculated. Of this increase' of 82 in the number of students, the Faculty of Arts and Science is responsible for (14. and the Faculty of Mines for 17. Acadi mic Results, In the examinations for degrees held within the Dominion and without the Otago University students have had greater success than in a large number of years back. The number of degrees conferred is 40, as against 38 in the previous year. The increase is almost confined to the Bachelors' degrees, which are 41 in number, in place of 23 in the previous year. On the other hand, there is a great decrease in the Masters of Arts degrees with honours. The number is 2 this year, as against 0 in the previous year. One candidate gained first-class honours in two subjects, a result only twice before obtained by our students. Another gained first-class honours in one subject and second-class honours in another. The results of the Senior Scholarship Examinations are particularly gratifying. In these competitive examinations, which are' of a high standard, candidates from Otago University head the list in 7 subjects out of 15 ; but, as in two eases one' candidate is first in two subjects, only live scholarships have been awarded. In addition, a candidate headed the list in another subject, but she was not qualified to hold the scholarship. These very satisfactory results encourage the expectation that the honours list of next year will Ix? unusually large. The following are the full details: — Doctors of Medicine (3), — Peter Henry Buck, John Patrick Hastings, Ivan Stuart Wilson. Degree of Master of Arts (1), — Henry Bomford Hughes. Degrees of Master of Arts, with honours (2), — Henry Havelock Cornish—First-class in Latin and English <u>d in mental science. Henry Ritchie Urquhart—Third-clnss in mental science.

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Degree of Master of Science (1), — George Thomas Maunder—First-class in geology, second-class in physical science. Senior scholarships,— Henry Mayall Budd—Geology and electricity. Gladys Christian Mary Cameron—Zoology. Bertha Midler -German. John Hilton Murdoch—English and mental science. Agnes Charlotte Wtx—Heat. Medical Travelling Scholarship,— M. H. Watt Degrees of Bachelor of Arts (22). Adams. Francis Boyd. MeMuriivc Alexander Ferguson. Allan. Doris Napier. Robertson. Douglas Leslie. Barton. Frazer Burnett. Robinson, Joseph Lawson. Gliffen, Thomas Joseph. Smith. Henrietta. Hiislett. Thomas .Mitchell. Smith. Janet McGregor. Healey, Ernest James. Stewart. John. llerron. David Craig. luiner. William Wilson. Mai Kay. Isabella. Whitehead. Evelyn Mary Meredith .Moore John Alexander. Wild, Leonard John. Aluller. Bertha. Wilson. .Maud Matilda. Murdoch, John Hilton. Wix. Charlotte Agnes. DegreeS of Bachelor of Science (tij. Blaekie. Walter Guthrie (.M.A.). Cameron, Gladys Christian .Mary. Brownlie, William (M.A.). Robertson, John. Budd, Henry Mayall. I'ttley. George Henry. Degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (12), — Collins, James. Nelson. Arthur Dysan. Dugleby, Lna Burnman. Short. Thomas Cordon. Koote, Percy Leslie. Sitneox. John Edward Llewellyn. Cower. George William. Tail. Henry Caldwell. Hyde, John Mickle. Watt. Michael Herbert. Mcßride, Leonard Hugh. Woodhottse. Philip Randall. The scholarships have been awarded as follows : — Sir Walter Scott Scholarship—Eric Mountjoy Burnard. Beverly Entrance Scholarship—lvy Ellen Duke. Macandrew Scholarship —Alexander Ferguson MoMurtree. Sir George Grey Scholarship—Henry Mayall Budd. .New Zealand Research Scholarship—(No candidate). Beverly Scholarship in Senior Mathematics and Mechanics or in Junior Physios—John Alexander Colquhoun (Senior Mathematics and Mechanics;. Beverly Scholarship in Higher Mathematics and Mechanics (N'u candidate). Beverly Scholarship in Advanced Physics -John Alexander Moore. Prizes. Stuart Prize (English poem), Angela Hastings. Ulrioh Memorial Medal, Henry Mayall Budd. MacGregor Prize, — Colin McGregor Littlejohu. James Clark Prizes. William Montgomery Stewart (Lai in I. Henry H'avelock Cornish (English). John Brian Wilson Craig (mental science). It is regrettable that no candidate offered I'm the -New Zealand Research Scholarship, it appears that the amount offered is rather too small to attract fully qualified graduates. The first award has been made of three of the Beverly Scholarships, but there is still one' for which no candidates have offered. Another prize' will appear in the' list for next year, as the Secretary of the Navy League has informed the Board that Sir James Mills intends to give two scholarships for essays on naval subjects. The Board cordially thanked Sir .lames Mills for his offer. t 'hairman. In March. 1910, Dr. Cilray's term as Chairman of the Board ended, and the Board expressed its appreciati if the time and energy he hail devoted to the duties of the office. General. I am glad to lie able to report that the discipline has bee-n well maintained throughout the year, and that the co-operation of the students with the staff in all matters of discipline has been a satisfactory feature of the year's work. The meetings of the- Students' Association are of a very enthusiastic nature, and their executive co-ojh rate's readily with the Board in all matters affecting the welfare of the students and of ihe University.

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The Debating Club held largely attended meetings. An important want in university life is largely met by the residential colleges of Selwyn ami Knox. Though outside the sphere of control of the University authorities, it is recognized by the staff that the social life of the students is much improved by the existence of these important institutions. In particular they tend to break down the barriers that have' in some measure separated the students of different faculties. Athletics. The football club was not so successful as in some previous seasons, though it was able to place four teams in the field : the University was again successful in the match against Canterbury College, but was defeated by the touring team from Sydney University. The hockey club maintained its wonted position at the head of the list of Dunedin hockey chilis. The tennis club showed an advance in enthusiasm, and matches were played in the association competition, but without notable success. The boxing club is now a live and successful institution. On the ladies' side, hockey and tennis attract many enthusiasts. In the annual tournament with the other University colleges during Easter, Otago Universitywas well represented, but failed to win any of the series of contests. An Otago University Officers' Training Corps has now been organized, and two companies have undergone regular training during the year. The two companies are —infantry, Captain Marshall and Lieutenant Morrison; field ambulance, Captain Malcolm and Lieutenants O'Callaghan ami Fenwick. It is hoped that the corps will prove of use to the country when the compulsory service scheme is introduced. Buildings. The opening of the nexv Mining School has greatly lightened the task of the staff that is occupied there, and bas added to the efficiency of the' teaching. The additions to the Dental School have had a similar effect. The installation of electric light throughout the University buildings has added greatly to the convenience of the staff. These highly satisfactory changes -are in part balanced by the fact that there is at the University no accommodation for the English class, which now has to meet at the Training College. This causes inconvenience and loss of time, and in some measure interferes with the unity of feeling in the University. The members of the Council will remember thai in the last report reference was made to the inauguration of a movement to raise funds for the erection of students' buildings. At the instance' of Dr. Gilray a bazaar was organized, and the arrangements were intrusted to a committee of ladies, with Mrs. James Allen- as president, Mrs. Marshall secretary, and Miss Shand treasurer. The University as a whole is deeply grateful to the ladies of Dunedin who threw so much energy into the movement and brought it to a most successful issue. As a result of the bazaar the sum of £1,140 was raised. Lieutenant Shackleton, by arrangement with the Otago Institute, allowed the proceeds of his lecture to augment the funds to the extent of £95. Card collections by the students, and some of the proceeds of the annual carnival, added £185. Subscriptions from the staff and others amounting to .£2lO have raised the total to £1,630. It is hoped that with the aid of a Government subsidy and of further subscriptions a sufficient sum will be raised to provide for a satisfactory building for the accommodation of students, for this is now the most urgent need of the University. Such a result has been made possible' by the' devoted work of the ladies of Dunedin, who have placed the University in their debt to an extent that cannot he overestimated. The recent death of the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Hocken, was much deplored by the Board, who always realized that he had the liest interests of the University at heart. School of Mines. —Report of the Director (Professor James Park, M.lnst.M.M., M.A.Inst.M.E., F.G.S.). The Mining School for the year ended 'list December, 1009, showed an attendance of 30 registered students, exclusive of 12 who attended the lectures on general geology and 5 who kept terms in dental metallurgy. Twenty-six students presented themselves For examination at the annual October examinations, and all passed except one in mathematics and one in mineralogy. In the New Zealand University November examinations Henry Mayall Budd passed the final examination for the B.Sc. degree, and secured the Senior Scholarship in Electricity and the Senior Scholarship in Geology, being awarded the last. George T. Maunder at the same time secured his M.Sc. degree, with first-class honours in geology. Two graduates who had passed the necessary examinations, and presented satisfactory evidence that they had complied with the regulations relating to practical work, were awarded the diploma of Associate in Metallurgy and the certificate in land and mine surveying respectively. The diplomas granted in the divisions of mining, metallurgy, and geology since 1887 are as follows: — Issued up T , . of ™"™ ln Total. 1908. 19ua - Mining ... ... ... ... ..80 ... 89 Metallurgy ... ... 48 1 49 Geology ... ... ... ... 15 ... 15 152 1 153

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Among the more important appointments obtained by graduates and old students of the Mining School during the past year are the following: C A. Cotton, lyecturer on Geology at Victoria College, Wellington ; J. A. Thomson, Assistant Consulting Geologist, Kalgoorlie, Western. Australia: J. McPaddeu, Director, Coromandel School of Mines; .Norman Fisher, general manager, the Temiskaming Mining Company (Limited), Cobalt, Ontario; D. M. Tomlinson, general manager, South Kaingiara Mine. New South Wales; P. Fitzgerald, mine-manager, Prestea Block A, Cold Coast Colony, West Africa; G. Thomson, mine-manager, Cobalt, Ontario; G. Ahem, mine-manager. Comet Silver-mine, Dundas, Tasmania: H. E. Allen, chief surveyor, Jumpers Gold-mining Company (Limited), Johannesburg, South Africa; W. E. Barron, chief surveyor, Van Ryn Gold-mining Company, Benoni, Transvaal; G. H. Royse, underground manager, Ferriera Deep Mine, Johannesburg; J. B. Macdonald, mine-manager, Mazoi, Rhodesia: T. H. B. Wayne, consulting engineer, Durban. Official Opening of New Mining School. The new Mining School building was formally opened on the 19th August by the Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister of Mines. The Hon. ,1. A. Millar was also present. The chair, in the absence of Mr. James Allen, .V1..A., M.P., Chancellor of the University of Otago, was occupied by Mr. T. K. Sidey, 8.A., LL.B., M.P., a member of the University Council, who, in his opening address, succinctly related the history of the Mining School from its inception in 1878 up to the year 1009, covering a period of thirty-one years. In tracing the early history of the institution, Mr. Sidey said it was worthy of mention that the establishment of a mining school was contemplated from the founding of the University. At the first meeting of the Council, in 1869, a letter was read from the then Superintendent of the Province of Otago, the late Mi. James Macandrew, in which he expressed the hope that the Council would make provision, mtei aha, for a school of mines, and in furtherance of that object the Provincial Government made a grant of £300 to enable the' University Council to establish a chair, which was called the Chair of Natural Science. That ohair was one of the first four established, and it was filled by the' appointment of Professor Black. It was not until the year 1878 that the establishment of the School of Mines as a separate faculty of the University took place, and it was interesting .to note that, just as it was at the suggestion of the Provincial Council that the Natural Science Chair was established, so it was at the request of the Governmi'iit that the Otago School of Mines was established. In 1877 the Government wrote recommending the establishment of the school, and offering a subsidy of £500, which in later years was increased to £750. The Council readily accepted the terms, and the first Director, the late Professor Ulrich, entered upon his duties in 1878. Had the' Council declined to establish the Mining School the history of the Otago University would have' been much poorer than it was that day. It would have been bereft of many achievements that had brought it honour and distinction. The Otago School of Mines was recognized as the best type' of mining school in the oversea dominions, and its high reputation was acknowledged by the mining profession and by the leading mining journals in England and Australia. The Hon. Roderick McKenzie said it afforded him great pleasure to be present and to have been asked to declare the school open. The Mining School of Otago had been an institution of great benefit to the young people of this country ever since it had first started. Young men who here passed through the examinations and got this Mining School's certificate's had the' insurance that they could be fairly certain of employment in any mining venture in the world. He knew of no higher or more useful certificate than that of the Otago Mining School. The school had been started in New Zealand in 1876 mainly by reason of the efforts of the gentlemen who had represented Otago in Parliament. Ever since that time this school had been steadily forging ahead and improving, till to-day it stood as the best mining school in the Southern Hemisphere. As to this new building, he must say he was pleased with it. He' had been over the old building, and his hearers, on seeing the present school, would have an opportunity of comparing the two, and in doing so would soon realize the great advancement that had been made. Mr. Sidey had spoken of the lack of equipment, and he quite recognized that the present equipment was insufficient. It would be a great mistake for the Government to grant them a sum of £5,000 to put up a building if they had no equipment to fit it up with. He wished it understood that in this matter he was only expressing his own view, but he must say that he certainly considered that the Government should come to their assistance and provide the wherewithal for the purchase of the equipment. It was possible that the Government might be able to give them a special grant. Although realizing the amounts already given towards this Mining School, he knew of smaller schools whose equipment was far ahead of this one. He had always taken the' warmest interest in the mining industry, and therefore it went without saying that he' took a warm interest in this Mining School. Mining was one of the most important industries, and deserved every encouragement. One of the best means and ways of doing this would be to assist the School of Mines, and in so doing to give to the country and to the world a class of men possessing a thorough technical knowledge. He would point out that this School of Mines was one of the best advertisements the mining industry of New Zealand had ever had. In conclusion, Mr. McKenzie again expressed the pleasure he felt at being present, and hoped that in the future the school would continue the successes which had distinguished it in the past. He had great pleasure in now declaring the building open. 'Ihe Hon. Mr. Millar said that, speaking as a representative of the city, and as one who had known Dunedin and its affairs from early boyhood, when he thought of the history of the School of Mines —its annihilation almost at one time through lack of funds, and the attempt that was made later on to take it to the North Island—he was doubly proud of the fact that his colleague had that day opened a building that, as Mr. Sidey had stated, meant the permanent placing of the School of Mines in Otago. The record of the school in the old building showed that some of

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those who had worked in it were now occupying high positions in mining affairs outside our shores, and, knowing the distinction that the possession of a diploma of the Otago School of Mines brought to its holder, it would, he considered, have been a national calamity if the school had been done away with. That diploma was recognized all over the world, and a school of mines established in any other centre of the Dominion would have required years before it could have been worked up to the excellent position occupied by the Otago School. Some' time ago he went through the old building, and when he saw the rain actually coming into it, it was a marvel to him how the students carried on their work. It must have been very depressing to them to work in such unfavourable surroundings, yet many of them had won great success in their profession. And as successful results had been achieved under those adverse conditions, what might the students of the future be expected to do in the' new building I Year by year lie thought it would be found necessary to receive funds from one' source or another to fully equip the school. His colleague had said that during twenty-four years the Government had given £13,000 to the Otago University. But the' people of Dunedin had given a great deal more than that out of their own pockets. Whenever an appeal had been made on behalf of the University the people throughout its length and breadth had found the' means required to enable the institution to get out of its trouble. The Council, he understood, now desired to wipe out the few remaining debentures, so that it might be in a position to say that the University was free of debt. He sincerely trusted that that time would not lie long in coming. After that the Council would have a clear course, and in the future it would lie able to do even better work than it had done in the past. He thanked the University authorities for extending an invitation to him to be present. Professor James Park, the Director of the Mining School, quoted statistics showing the number of associate diplomas and certificates issued in the different departments since 1887, the first year in which diplomas were granted. He also enumerated the honours and scholarships gamed by the mining students, atid the responsible' places held by many of the old graduates. Political economists said that gold-mining was the most profitable industry the people of a State could engage in. The gold-miner added to the gold reserve of the State, and competed with no one. He asked, What made the phenomenal prosperity of Dunedin in the sixties and seventies, and Auckland so prosperous at the present time? To foster gold-mining was the work of a statesman. Equipment. —The attention of the Minister was directed to the urgent need of equipment for the teaching of applied mechanics and practical electricity. Applied mechanics was the essence of milling engineering. It was impossible to teach a man to shoot without a gun, and it was equally impossible to train mining engineers without the necessary appliances and testing machines. Electricity was now so extensively used in connection xvith mining and metallurgical operations that it had been made a compulsory subject of examination for mine-managers' and battery-managers' certificates, and also for the B.E. degree of the New Zealand University. It was estimated by the Director that the sum of .£1,400 would be required for a modest equipment in these two departments. The Minister said he was well aware of the great importance of applied mechanics and practical electricity in relation to mining, and promised that the matter of equipment in these important departments xvould receive favourable consideration. It is gratifj-ing to state that the sum of £500 was afterwards granted, xvhich will enable a beginning to be made at once in the providing of equipment for these important departments. Surveying Course. In 1901 the instruction in surveying xvas divided into a course covering two full years. It was rearranged, and adapted to the requirements of the examinations of the Surveyors' Board of Examiners. After a correspondence ranging over a period of two years the Governor in Council has amended the Survey Regulations so as to recognize the work of mining graduates, who will now be permitted to sit for the Licensed Surveyors' Examination without having been previouslyarticled to a licensed surveyor, provided they have complied with the regulations relating to practical work. Laboratory. During the year 255 assays and analyses were made for the public by Professor Waters. During the same period 57 samples of rock or mineral were reported on by the Director, ami 40 by Professor Marshall—all free of charge. Acknowledgments. In conclusion, the Director wishes to acknowledge his appreciation of the zeal and ability with which Professors Marshall and Waters have carried out the work in their several divisions during the period covered by this report. University Museum.—Report of the Curator (Dr. W. AY. Benham, D.Sc. Lond., M.A., F.Z.S.). The Hocken Wing. Although it does not come within the year under review, yet the importance of the event warrants me in referring to the fact that Dr. Hocken's valuable gift of books, pictures, and other documents relating to the history of Australasia was received and installed in the rooms set apart for them in the nexv wing of the Museum during the month of March, 1910. The building was, on the 31st March, formally declared open to the public by His Excellency the Governor, Baron Plunket. A full report of the proceedings has been published in the daily papers.

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The pictures have been hung in chronological order, starting with the map by Abel Tasmau (1643) and Captain Cook's map of New Zealand; then follow views of Sydney and Hobart. Each of the chief towns of New Zealand is illustrated by maps and plans, and views at various periods after its first settlement —Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin being wry fully illustrated. Various posters and advertisements connected with the New Zealand Company of 1840 are in their appropriate places on the walls, and portraits of the directors ere shown on the' screen hard by. On two long screens are pictures illustrative of Maori customs and of the Maori war. with plans of important pas, battles, eVc. On another screen is exhibited the Treaty of Waitangi, with the signatures of the chiefs; while elesewhere are hung various photographs, autographs of historical personages, and other documents of interest. The whole form* a most valuable' and interesting pictorial history of this Dominion. It has already been visited by large numbers of people. Mr. W. 11. Trimble has been appointed librarian by the Hocken Library Trustees, who have engaged to pay his salary for two years, for which period the engagement lasts. The University Council will be at liberty to make' its own arrangement after that period. The books are beingarranged, and a catalogue xvill be prepared and printed for distribution at the expense of the' trustees. I may add that the history of this important acquisition has already been fully given in my previous reports for 1906 and 1908. Dr. Hocken's generosity lias been emphasized b\ his bearing the cost of binding a considerable number of the books, including a large number of newspapers, as well as by the framing of the pictures, &c. He has now further laid the public tinder obligation by announcing that he intends to present his collection of Maori objects to the University. Universal regret must be felt at the unfortunate illness which prevents the donor seeing his gift in its new quarters. Museum Work. During the year 1 engaged, at my own expense, the services of a lad) to assist me in mounting and arranging a series of algse, stored in the herbarium in the loose' sheets of paper in which they were receix'ed from the specialist who named them many years ago. They have now been mounted on stiff paper in the usual manner, and classified. The mosses were also treated in the same manner. Early in the year I received a collection of zoological, and botanical, and geological specimens from the Kermadec Islands, collected by Mr. W. It. B. Oliver, who engineered an expedition for the purpose of studying the natural history of those outliers, and who presented these' specimens to the Museum. Many of the animals are new to the collection; many are new to science. They xvill lie described by me in the course of time. The' foreign insects have been remounted. A small piece of cork lias been glued to the cardboard tablet for the reception of the pin, xvhich xvas never satisfactorily firmly inserted into the tablet. This plan was adopted in the case of the native insects a few years ago, and proves to be an excellent way of mounting them. The superintendence of the work going on in connection with the Hocken Wing and with the fitting-up of the nexv biological laboratory in the basement has absorbed much of my time during the summer, and has interfered greatly with my research xvork. The live tuatara continues to attract a very great deal of attention and interest, and suggests the idea of exhibiting living specimens more constantly than has been the custom hitherto. But till J have more assistance it is impossible for the staff to attend properly to them. Additional Exhibits. The most striking addition is a group of seals (Arctocephalus hookeri), which the taxidermist (Mr. Jennings) skilfully arranged to represent them lying on a beach, utilizing the old stuffed male-, female', and young one previously mounted separately. These have been placed on stones of different sizes; and, though the effect would have been better had we been able to secure fresh specimens, yet it is a good example of xvhat can be done in this line of mounting. A series of weapons, &c, which it is believed formed part of the collection made during Cook's voyages, was presented by Dr. H. Lindo Ferguson last year. These have now found a place in a case in the old Art Gallery, which I am utilizing as an ethnological room. A fine emperor penguin, presented by Sir E. Shackletou, has been placed in the upper gallery; and a number of rock specimens from the mountains of the Antarctic Continent, presented by the British Antarctic Expedition, have also been added to the Antarctic specimens received a fexv years ago from the Newnes expedition. Amongst other exhibits may be mentioned a native blue heron, plaster cast of four species of whales on a scale of 1 in. to the foot, a cast of a fine skate (Raia nasuta), nest of the mason wasp (Pison pruinosus), showing the spiders stored for the nutrition of the grubs, and the pupal case; a model of the great Cullinan diamond, and several new invertebrates (native and foreign). Work of the Taxidermist. Mr. Jennings, besides spending much time and labour in setting up the group of seals, made a plaster cast of a large skate, measuring 6 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in., caught at Evansdale. As this xvas a new line of work to him, he deserves much credit for the excellent result of his care and patience. The cast has been painted as nearly life colour as xvas possible. AA T hen mounted it weighed about li cwt., and in hanging it on the wall xve were glad of the assistance of the men at work on the Hocken AVing at the time. The usual work of remounting alcoholic specimens, many being transferred to better jars, has occupied the time of the taxidermist, who, it should be remembered, has ;i good deal of work to carry out for me in connection with the biological classes. All the cases have been overhauled and cleaned, and the general care of the exhibits has been faithfully performed by him.

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[a.) New Zealand Zoology. —The register contains the large number of 327 entries, xvhich includes 30 echinoderms and 50 vermes, and several other non-vertebrates collected at the Kermadec Islands. A series of 20 spiders, collected by myself, chiefly in New Zealand and the outlying islands, have been identified by Mr. Hogg, the English specialist. A series of 63 named species of moths, kindly presented by Mr. A. Philpott, of Woodside, Invercargill, to fill up gaps in our collection: also 32 species from Mr. G. B. Howes; eggs of 25 species of native birds, presented by Mr. John Thomson; and txvo specimens of the very rare native frog (Liopelma Hochstetteri), obtained for the Museum by Dr. I. Marshall. (b.) Foreign Zoology. —ln this register are only 18 entries, amongst which are specimens of rare fishes (Protopterus and Polypterus) received in exchange from Professor Sedgwick, of Cambridge; a hedge-hog, captured at Mornington, presented by Mr. A. Bathgate; two emperor penguins—one from Sir E. Shackleton, already mentioned; the other, from* Professor David, of Sydney, was in too bad a state for skinning, but its skeleton has been cleaned. Some Crustacea from Fiji and elsewhere were given by Mr. G. M. Thomson. (c.) Palaeontology, Botany, &c. —The total number of 80 entries tire chiefly made up of 30 rockspecimens, and 28 botanical from the Kermadec Islands, .14 pieces of rocks from the Antarctic, as well as fungus peat, and diatomaceous earth from the fresh-water lakes in the vicinity of the winter quarters of the same expedition. The bones of a moa {Euryapteryx crassa) we're found in Stewart Island, and presented by Mr. Murdoch. {(I.) Ethnology, <(r. — The eight specimens in this register refer to the gift of Dr. Lindo Ferguson, weapons xvhich there is reason to beliex'e were collected during Captain Conk's voyages amongst the Pacific islands. These have been placed on exhibition. (c.) Among articles deposited in my care mention must be made of the valuable series of native Crustacea collected and named by Mr. G. -VI. Thomson, who is so well known as a leading authority on this group. Six heads of red deer were deposited by Mr. R. MoGowan, and are exhibited on the wall of the central hall. List of Donors of New Zealand Zoological Specimens. Phil. Benham —Bones of diseased rabbit. F. H. Blatch—Galaxias, from Palmerston. Brit ten den Company—Jellyfish. N. L. Buchanan, of Collingwood —Nests of mason wasps. Dr. Chilton, of Christchurch —Earthworms, &c. VV. Elder —Squid, from the Macquarie Island. H. Farquhar, Wellington—Starfishes, F. ii. Fothergill —Large skate. Dr. Fulton —Nests and eggs of birds. John Gray, Dunback —Earwig. G. B. Hoxves —Moths. .laiiies Jeffery—Several insects. J. Lyons —Black nelly. E. McAllum—Weta. Rev. J. G. McLeod, Stewart Island —Squid: weta. E. Marryatt —Cicada and aphids. Dr. Marshall—Corals from Mangaia ; frogs. James Matheson—Weta. A. Michael- Lizard; grasshopper. David Milieu-—Squid, insects, &c. Janet Miller, Canvastown- -Mantis. F. 11. Murdoch, Stewart Island—Moa-bones, insects, eV-c. AY. K. B. Oliver, of Wanganui—Many specimens from the Kermadec Islands. A. Philpott, AA r oodside —Series of moths. Dr. J. Scott—Tipulid larva. Fred. Smith—Fresh-water fish. H. Suter, Auckland—Mollusca : worms; starfishes. — Sweetings —Piebald sole. G. M. Thomson—Crustacea. John Thomson —Birds' eggs. AY. K. Wallace—A rat from the Kermadec Islands. Dental School. —Report of the Diebctob (Professor H. Percy Pickerill, M.8., Ch.B., 8.D.5., L.D.S. Eng.) During the past year the school has made steady progress. The equipment is now complete, thanks to the Government grant of £2,100, and in this respect the school may be' said to be second to no other British school, at least. The above grant, in addition to equipment, provided for a single-story addition to the building for the purpose of a pathological laboratory, but the Council of this University at its own considerable expense has added a two-story addition, thereby giving a much larger operating-] oom. This now accommodates fifteen operating-chairs, of which thirteen are noxv in daily use, and but for the fact that four students who entered did not continue the course the present accommodation would have been too small. This more than justifies the twostory addition.

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The mechanical laboratory has been, through these alterations, considerably enlarged, and " recovery " rooms for male and female patients have been constructed. The pathological laboratory is proving exceedingly useful for the teaching of students for the examination and diagnosis of diseased conditions of the mouth and teeth of patients attending the hospital, and also for examining and reporting on obscure specimens and ease's sent by dentists from all parts of the Dominion. The following at present constitute the honorary staff of the hospital: Consulting Physician, Dr. Colquhoun; Consulting Surgeon. Dr. Barnett; anaesthetists, Dr. Moore and Dr. Fleming; dental surgeons, Messrs. T. A. Hunter. F. Throp, ami 0. V. Davies; P. Armstrong, J. Glendining, H. Dodgshun, W. Thomson. 11. Brewer, A. J. Chrystal, J. C. Nicholson. J. li. Hurt Mr. Hawkins, my assistant in mechanical dentistry, continues to discharge his duties in a highly satisfactory manner. The number of patients attending continues to be l more than can lie' adequately dealt with. The following gives some idea of the' clinical work of the school: The average attendances of patients per annum is nearly 4,000. Last year it was a little less, owing to the hospital being closed for a month during structural alterations. The number of patients (fresh) admitted for the last year xvas 485. The' total number of operations performed was 3,528. Of these, the majority were in connection with the' filling and crowning and tegulation of teeth. The total number of anaesthetic was only 17(i. The number of artificial dentures supplied xvas 182. Only such patients as are certified by either a clergyman, doctor, or dentist as being unable to pay the usual fees are treated! A nominal charge is made in all cases to cox"er the cost of any material used; no charge is made for simple extractions. A number of patients apply for treatment who cannot afford to pay even these nominal fees. There' can be no doubt that some fund should be provided which could be applied to the treatment of such case's. This is necessary since this hospital, although practically doing philanthropic work, receives at present no support from the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board or from the Hospital Saturday Fund. The Medical School. —Report of the Director (Professor J. Scott, M.D., M.R.C.S.). The number of students attending medical classes during the present session is 106. Of these, 10 belong to the Dental School. Twelve students hax'e completed their course since last session, and have had the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery conferred upon them by the University of Nexv Zealand. Four of these are at present acting as house surgeons to the Dunedin Hospital and to the other institutions under the control of the Charitable Aid Board. Of the others, some are acting as house surgeons to the hospitals in the' other centres, and some have gone tfi London to continue their studies. The travelling scholarship offered by the New Zealand University to the best graduate of his year has been awarded to Dr. Michael H. Watt. Last year's scholar, Dr. Johnson, is now studying at Middlesex Hospital, London. Dr. Batchelor has retired from the position of Lecturer on Midwifery and Diseases of Women, and his place has been taken by Dr. F. R. Riley, F.R.C.S. Dr. Ogston, while still retaining the lectureship on medical jurisprudence, has been relieved of his duties as Lecturer on Public Health. The teaching of bacteriology has also been taken from Dr. Roberts. These txvo subjects are now being taught by Dr. Champtaloup, who also acts as Public Health Officer for Dunedin. Dr. Ritchie is again acting as Tutor in Midwifery at the Maternity Hospital in Forth Street. The University is to be congratulated on having secured representation on the Hospital Committee of the Charitable Aid Board. This appointment is of considerable importance to the Medical School. The Pathological Museum continues to grow rapidly, and the time is not far distant when it will be necessary to provide increased accommodation for this department. The Otago Branch of the British Medical Association has recently presented its library to the University, and has also promised an animal sum of £10 to be spent on medical books. This x-erv valuable addition to the medical department of the University Library has recently been arranged and placed on the shelves.

ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE-SHEET. Balance-sheet of the University or Otago, 31st March,. 1910. Liabilities. £ s. d. Assets. i s. d. To Capital Account .. .. .. 3,801 14 9 By Dunedin Stock Exchange debentures 1,800 0 0 „ .. .. .. 6,600 0 0 Dunedin City Tramway debentures .. 400 0 0 2,249 0 0 „ „ .. 2,000 0 0 Capital, Wolf Harris Trust.. 2,100 0 0 Borough of Monrington debentures .. 700 0 0 Mrs. Leask's Trust .. 50 0 0 New Zealand Government debentures 100 0 0 Balance Oovernment grant bo be paid „ „ 6,500 0 0 to Dental School Building Overdraft ~ „ 2,200 0 0 Account .. .. 428 18 6 .. ~ 600 0 0 Pees overpaid .. .. .. 516 8 Dunedin City Tramway debentures .. 289 9 0 Fees due to lecturers, &o. .. .. 53 11 0 Due by Officers' Training Corps .. 28 5 0 Deposit, electric-light contract .. so 8 Dental School building and equipment Bank overdraft .. .. .. 373 7 7 advances .. .. 519 911 Due by Beverley Trust .. .. 164 17 10 General [noome Account overdrawn .. 278 8 4 £15,570 10 1 ; 15,570 10 I Debentures owing by the University .. £11,000 o o

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Statement of Cash Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ending -'list March. 1910. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Balanoe, 31st March, 1909, bank— By Water, light, and fuel .. .. 232 13 1 Brought forward from Sundry expenses .. .. .. 342 15 7 last year's statement £888 0 1 Insurance .. .. .. 53 8 2 Adjustments Printing, advertising, and stationery.. 179 7 2 Endowment Account 28 8 0 Salaries .. .. .. .. 10,646 0 4 MacGregor Scholarship 22 8 5 Fees paid to lecturers .. .. 3,161 0 6 438 10 li Fees returned to students .. .. 34 2 6 Balance :i Ist March, lixed deposit .. 668 15 0 Government commission on rents 134 12 4 Government irrant. Dental School Repairs .. .. .. .. 152 10 3 building .. .. .. 201 0 7 Apparatus and material .. .. 479 13 2 Ditto, overdraft .. .. 428 19 5 Law-costs .. .. .. 12 4 1 „ embankment .. .. 45 0 0 Bank interest and charges .. .. 6 8 9 specialization. Dental School .. 500 0 0 Interest on £11,000, debentures .. 550 0 0 .Medical School 1.500 0 0 Equipment, various .. .. 74 0 2 Mining School Loan to Officers' Training Corps .. 28 5 0 (two years) .. 1.000 0 0 Dental School Building and EquipGoldfields revenue ..' .. 19 9 (i ment Aocount .. '.. .. 720 10 6 Rents, Biirwood .. .. .. 1,356 13 4 Beverley Trust, sundry accounts .. 516 ti Barewood .. .. .. 156 2 1 „ fixed deposit .. mis 15 0 timber .. .. 9 4 6 Deposits returned to contractors .. 32 8 0 I Benmore .. .. .. 3,000 0 0 Advance to Dental School building .. 200 0 0 Castle Street .. .. 273 0 0 Ee>e on award, School of Mines .. 52 3 0 "„ professors'houses .. 240 0 0 Electric light contract, on account .. 286 17 3 Education Board .. .. 0 8 0 Safe purchased .. .. .. 13 0 0 Museum Reserve .. .. 400 0 0 School of Mines new building .. 206 17 11 Hot-water refund .. .. .. 3 o 0 Museum,— Interest on investments .. .. 503 10 0 Fencing .. .. .. 98 14 4 Wolf Harris Trust .. 94 0 0 Drainage .. .. .. 39 10 0 „ Mrs. Lothian's Trust .. 16 0 0 • Laying out grounds .. .. 35 0 0 Presbyterian Church grant .. 1.800 0 0 Addition to building .. .. 15110 0 Students' fees .. .. .. 5.251 9 5 General Aocount, .1. Ednio, oheque ret urned .. .. • • 5 0 0 General Aocount, W. Mann, refund .. 2 10 0 Capital Account, collected by the Registrar .. .. .. 20 12 0 Advance to Dental building, account repaid 200 0 0 Mrs. Leask's Trust, capital .. 50 0 0 Deposit on electric contract .. 40 8 8 Bank overdraft .. .. .. 373 7 7 118.597 3 7 £18,597 3 7 Arts and General. Receipts. £ a. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Balance, 31st March, 1909 .. .. 147 4 1 By Ordinary,— Goldfields revenue .. .. 19 9 6 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 124 4 3 Presbyterian Church Board .. 1.800 0 0 Expenses .. .. .. 114 111 Interest on investments .. .. 503 10 0 Insurance .. .. 31 4 8 Mrs. Lothian's Trust .. 16 0 o Printing, advertising, and stationery 163 12 II Rents, Burwood and Mararoa .. 1,366 13 4 Salaries .. .. .. 4.496 111 4 Barewood .. .. .. 156 2 1 Fees paid over .. .. .. 1,487 1 3 timber .. .. li 4 6 Government commission on rents 184 12 4 Benmore .. .. .. 3,000 0 0 Interest on debentures .. .. 560 0 0 Castle Street .. ■• 273 0 0 Bank charges and interest .. 8 8 9 "„ professors' houses .. .. 240 0 0 Extraordinary,— Hot-water refund .. .. .. 3 0 o Repairs, professors' houses .. 18 I) 6 Government grant for embankment .. 46 0 0 ~ main building .. .. 19 12 6 Beverly Trust —For two years' salary „ general .. .. 99 9 for A. Hamilton '.. .. 400 0 0 Apparatus,— Students'fees .. .. .. 2.313 2 0 Chemical Laboratory .. .. 157 is 10 Debit balance, 31st March, 1910 .. 27s 8 4 Biological Laboratory .. .. 11 9 9 I'livsical .. .. .. 21 2 11 Physiological .. .. .. 37 15 1 Pee, bunding award. School of Mines.. 52 3 0 Law-costs .. .. .. 12 4 1 Electrical contract, A. and T. Burt .. 286 17 3 Safe .. .. .. .. 13 0 0 Transfer, Mining School .. .. 508 18 2 Medical School .. .. 1,376 8 9 Dental School .. .. 325 2 1 Museum .. .. 612 6 9 £10,560 13 10 £10,560 13 10 By balance .. ~ • ~ ~ £278 8 4

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School of Mines. Receipts. t a. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Government subsidy, two years, to By Ordinary expenses,— elate .. ..' ..' .. 1.000 0 0 Water, fuel, and light .. .. 39 lfe4 Students'fees .. .. .. 287 5 6 Expenses .. .. .. 52 15t(l Balance transferred from General Ac- Insurance .. .. .. 1 ! count .. .. .. .. 508 18 2 Printing, advertising, and stationery 7 18||0 Salaries .. .. .'. 1,198 10 0 Fees paid over .. .. .. ill 7 0 Ext inordinary expenses. Apparatus .. .. .. 91 7 4 Repairs .. .. .. 50 Ml fi HSg Equipment .. .. .. 57 3 7 f-. ■' New building, tables, &o. .. 205 17 I I £1,796 3 8 £1,796 3 8 Medical School. Receipts. t; s. d. Expenditure. I s. d. To Gox'ernment specialization grant .. 1,500 0 0 By Ordinary, Interest, AA'olf Harris Trust .. 94 0 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 29 0 7 Students'fees .. .. .. 1,859 0 6 Expenses .. .. .. 70 810 Balance transferred from General Ac- Insurance .. .. .. 11 0 0 count .. .. .. .. I.:i7i; s 9 Printing, advertising, and stationery 3 18 9 Salaries .. .. .'. 3,115 0 0 Fees paid over .. .. .. 1,570 0 3 Extraordinary,— Apparatus Repairs .. .. .. 24 111 I Equipment .. .. .. 5 16 £4,829 9 3 {£4,829 9 3 Dental School. Receipts. £ s. d. ; Expenditure. t s. d. To Government specialization grant .. 500 0 0 By Ordinary,— Students'fees .. .. .. 437 11 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 29 18 5 Patients'fees .. .. .. 314 11-3 Expenses .. .. .. 77 5 5 Balance transferred from General Ac- Insurance .. .. .. 2 13 ii count .. .. .. .. 325 2 1 Printing, advertising, and stationery 2 11 0 Salaries .. .. .'. 1,240 0 0 Fees paid out .. .. . . (it; 3 (I Extraordinary,— Apparatus, &c. .. .. 152 !l :'. Repairs .. .. .. 6 3 9 Equipment .. .. .. Pi . £1,577 4 I £1,577 4 4 Museum. Receipt*. £ s. d. I Expenditure. £ s. d. To Rent, Eelueation Board .. .. 0 5 0 By Ordinary, — Rent, reserve .. .. .. 400 0 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 10 s p Balance transferred from General Ac- Expenses .. .. .. 28 4 5 count .. .. .. .. 612 5 (I Insurance .. .. .. 7 6 0 Printing, advertising, and stationery II ii 6 Salat .. .. .'. siic, o o Fees paid over Extraordinary,— Apparatus .. .. .. Repairs .. .. .. 22 15 11 Equipment .. .. .. 11 15 I Fencing and building .. ... 98 14 4 Drain ge .. .. .. IP 39 10 0 Laying out grounels .. .. Sf?3s 0 0 Additions to building and fittings .. 151 10 0 £1,012 10 9 9

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Fees Account. Receipts. Expenditure. 1910. £ s. d. 1910. £ s. d. Mar. 31. To Fees received from all sources Mar. 31. By Fees refunded to students 34 2 6 (including £314 lis. 3d. for Balance transferred to dental patients' fees' . . 5,251 9 5 General Account .. 2,313 2 0 Ditto, Medical Account .. 1,859 0 6 „ Mines Account .. 287 5 6 „ Dental Account .. 437 11 0 Dental patients .. .. 314 113 Balance overpaiel by G. Cameron ..030 Ditto, K. Glasgow 1 0 0 ~ Edu c a tion Board .. 414 6 5 17 6 Less short-banked 0 0 10 5 16 8 £5,251 9 5 — ■ 1910. — - £5,251 9 5 Mar. 31. To Balance .. .. .. £5 16 8 Statement of Fees paid over to Professors and Lecturers. To Fees received, included in above £ s. el. On account of, — £ s. d. £5,251 9s. sd. .. .. .. 3,214 11 6 General Account .. .. .. 1,487 1 3 Medical School .. .. .. 1,516 9 3 Mining School .. .. .. 91 7 0 Dental School .. .. .. 66 3 0 Still to be paid over account Medical i School .. .. .. .. 53 11 0 £3,214 11 6 1910. £3,214 11 6 Mar. 31. To Balance owing .. .. £53|11 0 I ■ ■ Dental School Building and Equipment Account. Receipts. Expenditure. 1910. £ s. d. 1909 £ s. d. Mar. 31. To Part of Government grant (re- ! June 18. To Goods ex " Rakaia " .. 27 13 11 mitted, £675).. 201 0 7 „ .. 16 2 11 Balanco.. .. .. 519 9 11 July 8. Costs, Bank of New Zealand 2 2 0 May 29. Books, Murray, Roberts and Co. .. .. .. 9 11 9 June 22. Books, R. AY. Hunter .. 70 0 0 1910. Jan. 29. Brundell, chairs, library .. 2 7 6 1909. June 30. Garside, dies .. .. 7 5 6 Scoullar and Co., cabinet .. 6 8 6 July 28. Whitcombe and Co., books 9 2 9 Dr. Ziele, gas-stand .. 113 0 New Zealand Consolidated Dental Company, various 100 2 2 Nat. Elee. E. Co., engine, &c. 8 19 0 Sept. 17. New Zealand Drug Company, various .. .. 106 0 1 Mar. 18. New Zealand Consolidated Dental Company, various 131 11 6 „ 30. .1. Bentley, varnishing floor 710 0 „ 31. New Zealand Drug Company, various .. .. 191 17 10 Nat. Elec. E. Co., lamps .. 22 2 1 £720 10 6 £720 10 6 1910. Alar. 31. By Balance owing to University £519 9 11 Statement op thk Beverley Trust. Receipts. Expenditure. 1909. £ a. d. 1910. £ s. d. Mar. 31. To Balance .. .. 919 13 8 Jan. 29. By A. Gillies Account .. 1 11 6 1910. Mar. 29. Smith, McGregor, and SinMar. 31. Balance due by the Trust to clair, costs .. .. 3 9 0 the University .. 154 17 10 „ 31. Fixed deposit transferred to Trust Account .. 668 15 0 Advertisement Otago Daily Tinas .. .. 0 16 0 Two years' salary to date, Mr.'A. Hamilton .. 400 0 0 £1,074 11 6 £1.074 11 6 i 1910. Mar. 31. By Balance due to University.. £154 17 10

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Wolf Harms Endowment. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. t s. d. To Capital .. .. .. .. 2,100 0 0 By Transferred to the Medical School .. 94 0 0 interest .. .. .. .. 94 0 0 " Balance, capital .. .. .. 2,100 0 0 72,194 0 o £2,194 0 0 To Balance .. .. .. .. 2,100 0 0 Interest on Investments. Receipts. t; s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Transfer to General Account .. 503 Io U By Interest on debentures .. .. 597 10 0 Transfer to Wolf Harris Trust .. 94 0 0 £597 10 0 £597 10 0 Interest on Loans. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Interest on £11,000 debentures at 5 per cent. .. .. .. .. 550 0 o By Transfer to General Account .. 560 0 0 Mining School Building Account. Receipts. £ s. d. | Expenditure. £ s. d. To Receipts from Treasury .. .. 2,207 6 8 ! Byfßalanee, 31st March, 1909 .. 015 o National Electric Company .. 90 0 0 [G.<Hodges,|contractor *.. .. 1,823 10 10 A. Anscombc. architect .. .. 100 0 0 Bank charge .. .. .. 010 0 Balance in bank .. £201 8 3 Less outstanding cheque, 8 17 5 192 10 10 £2,207 6 8 £2,207 6 8 To Balance .. .. .. £192 10 10 Dental School Building Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. el. To Receipts from Treasury .. .. 700 0 0 By Overdraft, 31st March, 1909 .. 436 10 2 Overdraft, 31st March, 1910 .. 438 3 5 " McKinnon and Hamilton, contractors 700 0 0 Interest on overdraft .. .. 13 3 Bank charge .. .. .. 010 0 £1,138 3 5 £1,138 3 5 By Overdraft, 31st March, 1910 .. £438 3 5 Bdvkri.ey Trust Account. Receipts. Expenditure. 1909. £ s. d. 1909. £ s. d. Mar. 19. To Cash from trustees anel cxc- Mar. 19. By University of Otago, to be recutors 250 18 8 funded .. .. 250 18 8 Ditto fixed deposits in Bank Balance on fixed deposit .. 1,378 9 6 of New Zealand .. 668 15 0 Aug. 12. Interest on fixed tleposits .. 7 14 Sept. 25. Cash from trustees and exocutors .. .. 454 17 2 1910. Mar. 16. Interest on fixed doposits .. 16 6 2 21. Cash from trustees and executors .. .. 231 9 10 £1,629 8 2 £1,629 8 2 1910. -. Mar. 31. To Balance .. .. £1,378 9 6 Particulars of fixed deposits— £ s. d. June 4, 1910 .. .. 454 17 2 Aug. 12, „ .. .. .. 210 1 4 Mar. 16, 1911 .. 482 1 2 April 2, „ .. 231 9 10 £1,378 9 6

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Balance-sheet of the Scholarship Trust Account, 31st March, 1910. Liabilities. Assets. £ s. d- £ s. d. £ s. d. , Debentures, — Richardson Trust, — Borough of Mornington 4 1 per cent. .. 300 0 0 ( 'apital .. .. 823 2 3 Dunedin Stock Exchange 4 per cent. .. 2,700 0 0 income .. .. 92 10 0 „ City Tramway 4 per cent. .. 100 0 0 915 12 3 „ „ . 4J per cent. .. 100 0 0 Sir Walter Scott Trust, — Cash in bank .. .. .. .. 515 611 ( apital .. .. 303 911 Dies in England .. .. .. 63 0 0 Income .. .. 50 18 8 354 8 7 Taieri Trust, — Capital .. .. 316 7 8 Income .. .. 74 2 8 390 10 4 Macandrew Trust, — Capital .. .. 816 7 6 Income .. .. 202 11 10 1,018 19 4 Women's Trust, — Capital .. .. 601 19 5 Income .. .. 55 18 8 657 18 1 Stuart Trust, — Capital .. .. 100 0 0 Income .. .. 116 4 — 111 6 4 Ulrich Trust, — Capital .. .. 126 13 11 Income .. .. 16 15 3 143 9 2 Parker Trust, — Capital .. .. 50 0 0 Income .. .. 1 19 0 51 19 0 Macgregor Trust, — Capital .. .. 124 19 4 Income .. .. 9 4 6 134 3 10 £3,778 6 11 £3,778 6 11

Scholarship Fund Account.—Statement op Beceipts and Expenditure for the Year ending 31st March, 1910. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Balance, 31st March, 1909 .. .. 440 11 11 | By Richardson Scholarship—W. M. StewInterost .. .. .. ... 129 5 0 i art .. .. .. 25 0 0 Sir George Grey Scholarship — Re- Women's Scholarship—M. S. Watt .. 20 0 0 mittanco from Treasury .. .. 50 0 0 .Macgregor Scholarship—C. M. Littlejohn .. .. .. .. 4 0 0 Sir George Grey Scholarship —G. Maunder .. .. * .. 50 0 0 Parker Scholarship—F. O. McGibbon 2 0 0 Stewart Scholarship—A. Hastings .. 3 0 0 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 10 0 Balance in bank .. .. .. 515 6 11 £619 16 11 £619 16 11 To Balance, 31st March, 1910 ..' .. .£515 611 Interest on Investment Account. £ s. d. I £ s. d. To Richardson income .. .. 32 19 3 I By Interest coupons .. .. .. 129 5 0 Sir Walter Scott income .. .. 12 2 9 Taieri income .. .. •• 12 16 11 Macandrew income .. .. 32 19 4 Women's income .. .. . • 24 3 6 Stuart income .. .. • • t 4 9 5 Ulrich income .. .. • • 2 12 3 Parker income .. .. • • 1 19 9 Macgregor income .. .. 5 1 10 £129 5 0 £129 5 0 The Bichardson Scholarship Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital .. .. • • 823 2 3jßyW. N. Stuart Scholarship .. .. 25 0 0 Income .. . ■ • • 84 13 4 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 2 7 Interest on investments .. .. 32 19 3 Balance, 31st Maroh, 1910, — Capital .. .. 823 2 3 Income .. .. .. 92 10 0 £940 14 10 £940 14 10 Balance £915 12 3

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The Sir Walter Scott Scholarship Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital .. .. .. 303 911 By Bank charge .. .. .. 0 10 Income .. .. .. 38 16 11 Balance, 31st March, 1910 — Interest on investment .. .. 12 2 9 Capital .. .. .. 303 911 Income .. .. .. 50 18 8 £354 9 7 £354 9 7 Balance .. .. .. .. £354 8 7 The Taieui Scholarship Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital .. .. .. 316 7 8 By Bank charge .. .. .. 0 10 Income .. . . .. 61 6 9 Balance, 31st March, 1910, — Interest on investments .. .. 12 16 11 Capital .. .. .. 316 7 8 Income .. .. .. 74 2 8 £390 11 4 £390 11 4 Balance .. .. .. .. £390 10 4 Macandrew Scholarship Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. el. £ s. d. Capital .. .. .. 816 7 6 By Bank charge .. .. .. 0 2 6 Income .. .. .. 169 15 0 [ Balance, 31st March, 1910 — Interest on investments .. .. 32 19 4 Capital .. .. .. 816 7 6 Income .. .. .. 202 11 10 £1,019 1 10 £1,019 1 10 Balanco .. .. .. £1,018 19 4 Women's Scholarship Fund. To Balanco, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. ! £ s. d. Capital .. , . .. 601 19 5 By Scholarship, H. S. Watt .. .. 20 0 0 Income .. . . .. 51 17 0 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 110 Interest on investments . .. 24 3 0 Balance, 31st March, 1910, — ( apital .. .. .. 601 19 5 Income .. .. .. 55 18 8 » I £677 19 11 £677 19 11 Balance .. .. . .. £657 18 1 Stuart Prize Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s . d. Capital .. .. ~ .. 100 0 0 By Prize, A. Hastings .. .. 3 0 0 Income .. .. .. .. 9 17 2 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 0 3 Interest on investments . .. 4 9 5 Balance, 31st March, 1910, — Capital .. .. .. 100 0 0 Income .. .. .. 11 6 4 £114 6 7 £114 6 7 Balance .. .. .. .. £111 6 4 Ulrich Memorial Prize Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909, — £ s. d. £ s . d. Capital .. .. 126 13 11 By Bank charge .. .. .. 0 0 3 Income .. .. .. 14 3 3 Balance, 31st March, 1910, — Interest on investments .. .. ' 212 3 Capital .. .. .. 126 13 11 Income .. .. .. 16 15 3 £143 9_5 £143 9 5 To Balance .. .. .. .. £143 9 2

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Parker Memorial Prize Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital .. .. .. 50 0 0 By Scholarship, F. McGibbon .. .. 2 0 0 Income .. .. .. 119 5 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 0 2 Interest on investments .. .. 119 9 Balance, 31st March, 1910,' — Capital .. .. .. 50 0 0 Income .. .. .. 1 19 0 £53 19 2 £53 19 2 To Balance .. .. .. .. £51 19 0 Macgregor Prize Fund. To Balance, 31st March, 1909,— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital .. .. .. 124 19 4 By Prize, C. McG. Littlejohn .. .. 4 0 0 Income .. .. .. 8 3 1 Bank charge .. .. .. 0 0 5 Interest on investments .. .. 5 110 Balance, 31st March, 1910, — Capital .. .. .. 124 19 4 Income .. .. .. 9 4 6 £138 4 3 £138 4 3 To Balance .. .. .. £134 3 10

Statement showing Position of the Scholarship Trust Funds, 31st March, 1910.

Fnnd. Amount. Fnnd. Mornington Stock Exchange Dunedin Dunedin , Tram, Debentures, City Trams, City Trams. Bank 4i per Cent. 4 per Cent. 4 per Cent. 4i per Cent. Dies. £ s. d. Richardson Trust .. 916 12 3 Sir Walter Scott Trust . . 354 8 7 Taieri Trust .. .. 390 10 4 Macandrew Trust . . 1,018 19 4 Women's Trust . . 657 18 1 Stuart Trust .. Ill 6 4 Ulrich Trust .. .. 143 9 2 Parker Trust .. .. 51 19 0 Macgregor Trust .. 134 3 10 £ s. d. £ s. d : £ s. d. | £ s. d. £ s. d. 53 7 10 769 14 5 .. .. 92 10&0 18 9 11 285 0 0 .. .. 50 18^8 48 15 6 267 12 2 .. .. 74 2L 8 93 13 4 722 14 2 .. .. 202 11 10 47 4 3 554 15 2 .. .. 55 18 8 100 0 0 11 6 4 13 13 11 .. 50 0 0 .. 16 15 3 50 0 0 .. 1 19 0 24 15 3 100 4 1 .. .. 9 4 6 £ s. d. 63 0 0 3,778 6 11 300 0 0 2,700 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 , 515 6 11 63 0 0

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F. REPORT OF CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, 1909. (The Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricultural College Act, 1896.) [In continuation of E.-7, 1909.] Visitor. —His Exoellenoy the Governor. Board of Governors. Appointed by His Exoellency the Governor—E. Richardson. Elected by members of the Legislature—Hon. E. C. J. Stevens (Chairman); M. Murphy,' F.L.S.; and H. A. Knight. Eleoted by governing bodies of agricultural and pastoral associations—T. Blackley; J. McMillan; and T. Teschemaker. Staff. Director. —R. E. Alexander. Lecturer on Veterinary Science. —A. Taylor, M.A., M.R.C.V.S. Lecturer on Chemistry. —G. Gray, F.C.S. Lecturer on Biology. —F. W. Hilgendorf, M.A., D.Sc. Lecturer on Mathematics.—3. A Bartrum, M.Sc Farm Overseer. —W. Street.

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR. Sir, — 1 have the honour, by direction of the Board of Governors, in pursuance of the Canterbury College and Canterbury Agricultural College Act, 1896, to submit the following report on the work of this institution for the year ending 31st December, 1909, and the balance-sheet for the same period. The attendance of students was maintained at the limit of accommodation throughout the year, and altogether fifty-one students were enrolled, or four less than last year. The smaller number enrolled is accounted for by the fact that practically all the students completed the full year. I am glad to be able to report that the wink of the students in residence in 1909 was on the whole most satisfactory. In the judging competitions for young farmers, promoted by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association at the November Show, students from the College obtained two first, three second, and two third prizes among a large number of competitors. Twenty-four students left the College at the end of last year—7 at the end of their first year, 8 at the end of their second year, and 1 just before the end of his third year. Eight students completed the course, and, of these, 7 satisfied the examiners, and were awarded the diploma of the College. Their names and addresses are as follows: E. 0. McDouall, Oamaru (gold-medallist); P. H. 'Iresidder, Auckland; W. W. Eustace, Auckland; E. H. Beamish, Hawke's Bay; G. E. Ormond, Hawke's Bay; R. Hudson, England; A. H. Atack, Wellington. The post of Director, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Lowrie at the end of 1908, was tilled by the appointment of Mr. R. E. Alexander, Albert Agricultural College, Glasneviii, Dublin. A rearrangement of the teaching staff was found necessary, and Mr. J. A. Bartrum, M.Sc, Timaru, was appointed as teacher of mathematics, mechanics, drawing, and surveying, thereby relieving Dr. Hilgendoif of a portion of his teaching-work, in order to enable the latter to devote more of his time to experimental and research work, an arrangement by which it is hoped the College will be able to extend its usefulness. During the year upwards of £500 was spent in permanent improvements. A swimming-bath, 75 ft. by 25 ft., with a suitable dressing-room, has been provided for the use of the students, thus filling a long-felt want. All the woodwork on the outside of the College was repainted; the greater portion of the inside has also been renovated. A new drying-arrangement has been provided for the laundry. The outhouses and farm buildings have been kept in good repair. Arrangements have been completed for the erection of implement-sheds, and it is hoped they will be in use before winter. For some time it had been apparent that the area of the College farm was too limited to carry a sufficient number of sheep for the thorough training of students. Latterly the health of the sheep had been impaired by their being kept too continuously on the heavy lands of the farm. The knowledge of these facts prompted the Board of Governors to make an effort to secure more land. Fortunately, they were able to effect the purchase of 1,500 acres of light land within a few miles of the College, and the acquisition of this land enables us Io give the students a complete knowledge of the treatment of all classes of soils, from the heaviest to the very lightest ; at the same time we are able to carry some sixteen hundred more ewes, thus providing more sheep for training the students in sheep-management, shearing, classing, eVc. The general health of the sheep is very much improved by the frequent changing on the different classes of soil. The College land has been maintained at its high state of cultivation, all the operations being carried out on a commercial scale. The large number of crops and varieties grown have a very

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high educational value to the students, and at the same time are most interesting and instructive to visitors to the College. The farm slock has maintained its high level of merit : as an evidence of this 1 append a list of the prizes gained by the College stock at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's November Show: 1 championship, 1 reserve championship, 12 first prizes, 16 second prizes, ••5 third prizes, 12 V.H.C. and H.C. tickets. The farm, with its crops and stock, was inspected by a large gathering of Canterbury farmers, invited to the College in the middle of December, and the opinion was generally expressed that the College was fulfilling its object, in that it was teaching the students the principles of scientific agriculture, and showing how these could be applied to a farm on a commercial basis. I have, &c., R. E. Alexander, Director. The Hon. the Minister of Education, Wellington. ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE-SHEET. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ending 31st December, 1909. General Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance, 31st December, 1908 .. .. 624 211 Salaries of staff .. .. .. 1,596 11 8 Interest on oapital .. .. .. 1,203 10 3 Maintenance of students and staff .. 1,812 12 0 Rent of reserves .. .. .. 2,151 4 1 Farm wages (including £250, part of Sales of farm-produce— Director's salary) .. .. .. 1,023 13 3 Wool .. .. .. 1,009 19 11 Purchases of live-stock— Dairy .. .. .. .. 140 2 9 Sheep .. .. .. 1,280 1 4 Wheat • .. .. .. .. 1,029 5 2 Horses .. .. .. .. 332 11 3 Peas .. .. .. .. 3 11 0 Cattle .. .. .. .. 175 7 10 Oats, &c. .. .. .. .. 38 13 10 Pigs .. .. .. .. 3 15 2 Sales of live-stock— Trade accounts (including freights, sacks, Sheep .. .. .. 1,486 4 6 binder-twine, paint, oil, &o.) .. .. 405 12 6 Cattle .. .. .. .. 230 14 0 Manures .. .. .. 407 13 9 Pigs .. .. .. 155 7 2 Seeds .. .. .. .. 250 17 3 Students'fees .. .. .. .. 1,763 14 6 Implements—Purchases and repairs .. 414 14 7 Maintenance of students and staff (includ- Laboratories—Chemicals and drugs, &o. .. 107 15 2 ing refunds for board of farm employees) 79 0 4 Contingencies (College) — Expenses of Trade accounts—Sales of sacks, poultry, &c. 49 16 9 Director and Staff, &c. .. .. 176 7 8 Laboratories—Refunds and veterinary fees 42 6 0 Orohard, grounds, and plantations—Wages, Contingencies (farm) —Show prizes .. 39 9 9 &o. .. .. .. .. .. 136 12 9 Stationery, exchange on cheques, telephone Buildings—Repairs .. .. .. 249 14 8 charges, &c. .. .. .. .. 4011 Rates —Local and water .. .. 94 15 4 Students' books-Sales to students .. 29 13 10 Insurance (College) — Buildings, and acContingenciea (College)— Refunds .. 3 910 countant's guarantee .. .. .. 27 4 8 Poultry competition—Sales of eggs .. 11l 11 3 Insuranoe (farm) — Buildings, maohinery, Seeds—Refund.. .. .. .. 2 8 6 &c, and employers'liability .. .. 28 15 2 Prizes and certificates—Donation .. 5 5 0 Contingencies (farm) —Farmers' luncheon, Permanent improvements — Refund on oxpenses at shows, sales, &c. .. .. 68 11 2 pump .. .. .. .. 35 0 0 Farm fuel—Coal for engine .. .. 31 0 9 Printing and advertising—Refund .. 0 10 0 Permanent improvements — Labour and material for baths, implement-shed, &o. 319 5 0 Stationery, stamps, telegrams, rent, mailbag and telephone, &o. .. .. 84 4 2 Library—Books and periodicals .. .. 40 3 4 Students' books —Purohases of books, &c. 39 0 11 Workshops—Wages and material .. 151 2 9 Students' travelling-expenses .. .. 64 3 3 Travelling-expenses of Board of Governors 32 0 0 Printing and advertising .. .. 24 15 3 Contributions to churches and sports .. 15 0 0 Prizes and certificates .. .. .. 24 4 3 Saddlery—Wages and material .. .. 89 19 3 Egg-laying competitions—Wages and feed 110 9 1 Examiners' fees .. .. .. 10 10 0 Scholarships .. .. .. .. 80 0 0 Subdivision of Hakataramea .. .. 516 7 5 Grain (oats) —Railage .. .. .. 0 3 7 Credit balance, 31st December, 1909 .. 13 6 1 £10,239 2 3 £10,239 2 3 Capital Account. £ s. d. i £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. ..25,500 3 8 Payment for McLean's land at Burnham 3,544 4 0 Payment by D. O'Brien for excess acreage 21 12 6 Payment;to McCrostiefor land at Burnham 8,267 8 9 Refund for overcharge on Hakataramea .. 15 16 0 ' Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 13,700 7 5 i £25,527 16 2 j £25,527 16 2 Investment Account. £ s. d. I £ s. d. Refund of deposit ~ .. .. 2,500 00 | Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 2,500 0 0

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Mortgage op Freehold Account. £ s. d. £ s. d. Thompson's mortgage (sold to McCrostie Balance, Ist January, 1909 .. .. 15,000 0 0 in part papment for Ashley Dene .. 5,000 0 0 Mortgage to William Thompson .. 5,000 0 0 Repayment of balance of Holmes's mort- Mortgage to William Broughton .. 13,000 0 0 gage .. .. .. .. 15,000 0 0 Balance, 31st December, 1909 .. .. 13,000 0 0 £83,000 0 0 £33,000 0 0 Statement op Balances. Accounts. £ s. d. Bank and Investment. £ s. d. Capital Acoount .. .. .. 13,700 7 5 Credit Drawing Account £267 5 0 General Account .. .. .. 13 6 1 Less outstanding oheques 121 13 10 145 11 2 Cash in hand .. .. .. .. 568 2 4 Credit mortgage of freehold .. .. 13,000 0 0 £13,713 13 6 ; £13,713 13 6

Statement of Reserves held by Canterbury Agricultural College on 31st December, 1910.

R. E. Alexander, Director. Examined and found correct.—R. J. Collins, Controller and Auditor-General.

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Locality of Reserve. Area in Acres. Present Tenant. Outstanding Rents, 1st .January, 1909. Annual Kintal. Rents paid, 1909. Outstanding Rents, 31st December, 1909. Resorves Nos. 1575 and 1576, Mesopotamia Lots 3, 2, and A, special plans of sale, Hakataramea Lot 1, Hakataramea Reserves B and C, Hakataramea Reserves D and E, Hakataramea Sections 4973, 8787, 4742, 5880, 5116, 3247, and part 7393, Burnham Section 33272, Ashley Dene Sections 3825 (part), 4666, 3068, 3052, 2751, 2725, 3189, 3257, 4946, part 2724, part 2159, part 6397, part 10001, Lincoln 37,900 George Gerard £. a. d.' £ s. d. 470 0 0 !£ s. d. 470 0 0 £ s. d. 30,300 New Zealand anel Australian Land Company 830 0 0 830 0 0 7,700 898 J. Fitzsimmons N. Hayes 253 6 8 36 5 10 760 0 0 101 0 0 633 6 8 86 5 10 380 0 0 51 0 0 1,055 William H. Ross 52 12 8 157 17 10 131 11 7 78 18 11 900 Canterbury Agricultural College Ditto 595 780 »> ■ • 342 5 2 2,318 17 10 2,151 4 1 509 18 II