EDUCATION: HIGHER EDUCATION. [In continuation of E.-7, 1924.]

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1925 Session I, E-07

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1925. NEW ZEALAND.

EDUCATION: HIGHER EDUCATION. [In continuation of E.-7, 1924.]

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

CONTENTS. X. Detailed Tables Page Ml. Students on the Books of University Colleges .. .. .. ..2 M 2. Courses taken by Students .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2 M 3. Subjects taken by Students.. .. .. .. .. .. ..3 M 4. Scholarships, Bursaries, &e. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 M 5. Summary of Accounts of University Colleges .. .. .. .. 1 M 6. Number of Successful Candidates for Degrees .. .. .. ..5 11. Reports of the University of New Zealand and of Affiliated Institutions 1. University of New Zealand .. .. .. .. .. .. ..6 2. Auckland University College .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9 3. Victoria University College .. .. .. .. .. ..12 i. Canterbury College .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ..16 5. University of Otago .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 20 6. Canterbury Agricultural College .. .. .. .. ..27

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I. DETAILED TABLES. Table M1.—Students on the Books of University Colleges, 1925.

Table M2.—Courses taken by Students.

Auckland Victoria i Pnnterhiirv University University j Otago University. Totals. College. College. | Allege. M. F. T. M. F. T. M. j F. T. M. F. T. M. F. T. i j; | t j i | | I. Students attending lectures — Graduates .. .. 48 12 60 18 20 38 251 15 40: 36 15, 51 [ 127: 62 180 Undergraduates .. 546 200 746 491 228 719j 417 128 545 636 243; 879 2,090: 799)2,889 Non-matriculated students 123 69 192 29 21 501 26(ii 101 367 88 33 121 506 224 730 Totals .. ..717 281 998 538 269 807j 708 244 952 760 291 1,051 2,723 1,085 3,808 II. Exempt students not at- 96 9 105 140 42 182 56 16 72 56 13 69 348 80 428 tending lectures HI. Grand totals .. .. 813 2901,103 678 311 989 764 2601,024 816 304 1,120 3,071 1,165 4,236 Totals .. ..871 2831,154 634 296 930 666 319 985 855 2781,133 3,0261,176 4,202 Difference .. .. -58+ 7 -51 +44+15+59 +98 -59 +39 -39 +26 -13 +45 - 11 +34

Number of Students. Subject. Auckland Univers.ty! ViCt0r &lI™T ereity Canterbury College. Otago University. Totals. M. j F. T. | M. F. j T. M. I F. T. M. F T. M. F. T. Arts .. ..269 178 447 162 217 379 202 159 ! 361 , 165 151 316 798 705 1,503 Science .. 69 20 89 96 18 114 103 20 , 123 38 7 45 306 65 371 Medicine .. .. 2 2 4 i 5 3 8 5 .. ! 5 i 262 46 308 274 51 325 Dentistry .. .. 5 .. 5 1 .. 1 99 13 112 105 13 118 Law .. .. 209 3 212 218 | 4 222 82 .. 82 69 1 70 578 8 586 Commerce .. .. 90 3 93 25 2 27 43 10 53 | 98 8 106 256 23 279 Music .. .. .. 2 2 .. 2 2 17 j 55 ! 72 17 59 76 Engineering .. .. 47 .. 47 ; 13 i .. 13 262 .. 262 25 ' .. 25 347 .. 347 Agriculture .. .. 5 .. 5 1 ! 1 4 ' .. i 4 I 4' j ... 4 14 .. 14 Home science .. | ...... 65 65 .. 65 65 Architecture .. .. 22 .. 22 .. 2 2 .. I j .. 22 2 24 Journalism .. .. 12 6 18 2 j .. 2 8 j 2 : 10 .. .. 22 8 30 1 _J I I ' ! Total number taking j 730 214 944 j 523 j 248 771 jj 726 246 j 972 j 760 j 291 1,051 2,739 999 3,738 definite courses

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Table M3. -Subjects taken by Students.

Table M4.—Scholarships, Bursaries, Exhibitions, and Studentships held at the Affiliated Institutions in 1924.

Number of Students. Subject Auckland University j Victoria University 0anterbury College. Otago University. Totals. * ' College. | College. M. F. j T. M. | F. T. M. j F. T. M. F. T. M. F. j T. English .. .. 90 I 83 173 59 I 102 161 j 75 72 147 57 71 128 281 328 009 Latin .. .. 90 | 33 123 84 26 110 80 19 99 22 22 44 276 100 376 Greek .. 5 1 1 6 6 .. 6 10 3 13 15 7 22 36 11 47 French .. .. 85 I 92 177 28 71 99 81 68 149 51 56 107 245 267 532 German .. .... 1 1 3 1 4 3 5 8 5 1 6 11 8 19 Pure mathematics .. 85 29 114 61 14 75 I 149 18 167 44 14 58 339 75 414 Applied mathematics .. 38 4 42 20 5 25 ; 63 1 64 19 2 21 140 12 152 Education .. .. 77 77 154 64 87 151 i 102 80 182 54 65 119 297 309 60b Economics .. ..100 36 136 63 22 85 66 13 79 31 30 61 260 101 1 Geography .. .. 6 6 6 9 15 1 ■ • 1 13 j} «2 History ' .. 46 76 122 86 60 146 63 40 103 195 176 371 Philosophy .. .. 49 11 60 67 62 129 50 14 64 25 18 43 191 105 296 Physics ' .. 63 16 79 63 8 71 82 8 90 87 37 124 295 69 364 Chemistry .. .. 64 15 79 55 17 72 129 17 146 103 21 124 351 70 21 Botany .. .. 15 25 40 9 14 23 19 21 40 72 14 86 115 74 189 Zoologv • • • ■ 9 4 13 15 8 23 19 0 25 2 2 45 18 63 Geology .. 34 4 38 20 3 23 35 3 38 19 7 26 108 17 125 Law subjects .. .. 209 3 212 218 4 222 74 .. 74 69 I 70 570. 8 578 Commercial subjects .. 109 I 9 118 25 2 27 68 10 78 98 8 106 300 29 329 Music .. .. 6 1 41 47 .. 2 2 18 57 75 24 100 124 Engineering and mining 100 .. 100 8 j .. 8 238 .. 238 25 .. 25 371 .. 371 Dentistry .. . 5 .. 5 1 .. 1 9? 13 112 105 13 118 Medicine .. .. 2 2 4 5 j 3 8 .. .. j .. 262 46 308 269 51 320 Home science .. •• •• 05 65 •• 65 Journalism .. .. 14 6 20 2 .. 2 10 2 12 .. .. .. 2(5 8 34 Hebrew .. .. 2 1 3 2 * j| Social science .. .. 1 .. 1 6 5 11 7 1* Architecture .. .. 22 i 22 22 Greek art, &c. 5 5 10 5 5 10 Forestry .. 2 .. | 2 j 2

Auckland Victoria nauWhnrv otann U " y U Mle|e ty "" U"». Total ' Scholarships, <fcc. ! w>Ue 0 e. Colle 0 e. I M. J F. T. M. I F. T. M. | F. : T. M. F. T. M. | F. T. I " i i 1 ii j i Junior University Scholarships .. 2 2 4 4 I 5 4 3, 7 10 2 12 20 8 28 University National Scholarships .. 10 5 15 3 5 8 5 4 9 14 3j 17 32 17 49 Taranaki Scholarships .. 2 4 6 2.. 2 3 3| 6 7 7 14 Senior University Scholarships .. 5 .. 5 2 1 3 3 2 5 10 3 13 University Bursaries .. .. .. 113; 58 171 122 56 178 142 41 183 161 58 219 538 213 751 Educational Bursaries .. .. 24 3, 27 13 6 19 19 4 23 5 3 8 61 10 77 Home Science Bursaries .. .. .. | .. 34 34! .. 34 34 Other Scholarships and Exhibitions .. II .. 1 2 2 18 .. 18 19 7 26 38 9 47 Training College Studentships .. 85j 63 148 78 96 174 64 42 106 64 72 136 291 273 564 Totals for 1924 .. .. 24o' 131 371 222 170 392 256 95 351 279 184 463 997 5801,577 Totals for 1923 .. .. .. | . 330 .. .. 405 .. .. 323 .. .. 453 .. .. 1,511 Difference .. .. .. .. j .. +-11 .. .. -13 .. .. + 28 .. .. + 10| .. .. +60 i I | I

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(Table M5.—Summary of Accounts.) Receipts (exclusive of Special Trusts) for the Year 1924.

A. From the Government. C. From Local Sources. • j j 1 j 7—:—; : B. Grants ' j r 1 Grind xotals U niversity College. Statutory Grants! Grants for ; Grants for i Scholarship from University Rents from Donations Total and CM. and Income from Buildings |, Material ! Subsidies . and Bursary Total from Ne w Zealand. Endowments, | E and I from T^ca i j ' ' National Endow- and and Payments, and Government. 1 and Snnivpq ments. Fittings. Apparatus. ! Miscellaneous. Interest. Miscellaneous. ©ourtes. £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ .£ Auckland .. .. 13,797 27,345 100 7,736 5,381 54,359 1,032 1,933 5,710 3,588 11,231 66,622 Victoria .. .. 13,515 .. .. 11,381 4,643 29,539 1,032 882 4,104 1,012 5,998 36,569 Canterbury .. .. 6,977 .. 2,877 112 3,362 13,328 1,032 16,354 7,850 8,894 33,098 47,458 i Otago .. .. 10,265 15,557 622 5,075 31.519 1,032 15,901 22,667 15,704 54,272 86,823 Totals .. 44,554 42,902 2,977 19,851 18,461 128,745 4,128 35,070 ' 40,331 29.19S 104,599 237,472 Payments (exclusive of Special Trusts) for the Yeir 1924. University College. Administration. Salaries. Sites, Buildings, Equipment and ; Brpendihireon interest. Libraries. Scholarships. Miscellaneous. Totals. . * ; j — j : t 7— - ' £ £ £ P £ £ Q £ £ £ £ Auckland .. .. . . .. 4,759 18,500 29,397 859 1,377 52 9 687 66 231 55,937 Victoria .. .. .. .. 2,243 18,196 555 1,468 140 .. .. 648 .. 2,840. 26,090 Canterbury .. .. .. 3,751 22,541 2,512 5,15S 618 376 848 795 355 5,536 42,490 Otago .. .. .. 4,980 40,163 16,040 2,332 3,380 824 1,182 341 8,819 78,061 Totals .. 15,733 99,400 48,504 9,817 5,515 428 1,681 1 3,312 762 17,426 202,578 I I I 1 I -I 1 I

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M6.-Number of Successful Candidates at the Examinations for Degrees in 1924.

(Total number of entrants, 5,740.) Auckland Victoria Pontprhnnr Otfltm „ ( U SS ty ~ y " ry UnSX. Degrees, <frc. B !_ . ; —yj •; *, : M. P. T. M. F. 1 T. M. F. T. I M. J F T. j M. F. j' T Doctor of Literature .. 1 1 •• 1 1 Doctor of Science .. •. 1 • • 1 1 Doctor of Medicine .. .. .. .. .. 5.. 5 5 .. 5 Doctor of Dental Surgery 1 •• 1 1 Doctor of Philosophy .. ' 1 .. 1 1 Honours in Arts .. .. 8 2 10 5 6 11 8 6 14 10 1 16 31 15 46 Master of Arts .. .. 12 5 17 6 11 17 13 6 19 13 3 16 44 25 69 Honours in Science .. .. 3.. 3 1 1 2 4.. 4 8 1 9 Master of Science . . .. 4 4 2 1 3 .. 4 4 10 1 11 Honours in Law .. .. 5.. 5 4.. 4 9.. 9 Master of Law .. .. 6.. 6 5.. 5 1 1 1 1 13.. 13 Honours in Commerce.. 2.. 2 1 1 1 1 4.. 4 Master of Commerce .. • 2.. 2 1 1 2.. 2 5.. 5 Bachelor of— Arts .. .. .. 23 17 40 22 23 45 13 13 26 19 12 31 77 65 142 Science .. .. .. 94 13 9211 4.. 4 7 1 8 29 7 36 Medicine and Surgery .. .. 34 2 36 34 2 36 Dental Surgery ... 4 ... 4 4 4 Laws .. .. .. 16 .. 16 12 .. 12 5 .. 5 4 .. 4 37 .. 37 Commerce .. .. .. 2.. 2 1 1 2.. 2 5 j .. 5. Engineering (Civil) j.. 10 .. 10 10 .. 10 Engineering (Electrical) 6 .. 6 6 j .. 6 Science in Home Science 8 8 .. 8 8 Agriculture .. .. 1 1 2.. 2 1 1 4 4 Senior University Scholarships .. 4 2 6 2 1 3 3.. 3 3.. 3 12 j 3 15 John Tiniinc Scholarship 1 • • 1 1 ■ • 1 Totals, 1924 .. .. 93 30 123 74 45 119 68 26 94 116 27 143 351 128 479 Totals, 1923 .. .. 104 26 130 99 33 132 80 25 105 105 46 151 388 1130 518 In addition to these successes, 2,485 candidates passed sections of the examinations for degrees of for admission to professions ; 173 gained certificates of proficiency. There were 163 candidates for the Entrance Scholarship Examination, 30 gaining scholarships, 63 others passing the examination with credit, and 54 qualifying for matriculation. The number of candidates for the Matriculation Examination was 4,932, of whom 1,003 passed the whole examination, 562 completed partial passes, and 871 gained partial passes.

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11. REPORTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND AND OF AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS. 1. REPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OP NEW ZEALAND, 1924. Visitor.—His Excellency the Governor-General. Chancellor.—John Maemillan Brown, Esq., M.A., LL.D. Vice-Chancellor. —John Rankine Brown, Esq., M.A. The Senate. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council—-W. J. Anderson, Esq., M.A., LL.D. ; John Oaughley, Esq., M.A. ; the Hon. W. E. Collins, C.M.G., M.8., M.R.C.S. Eng. ; the Hon. J. A. Hanan, M.P. Appointed by governing bodies of affiliated institutions —H. D. Acland, Esq., B.A. ; F. H. Bakewell, Esq., M.A. ; Sir Henry L. Ferguson, C.M.G., Kt., M.A., M.D., &c. ; A. E. Flower, Esq., M.A., M.Sc.; the Hon. G. Fowlds, C.B.E. ; W. J. Morrell, Esq., M.A.; the Right Hon. Sir R. Stout, P.C., K.C.M.G., LL.D.; A. P. W. Thomas, Esq., M.A., F.R.S. Appointed by Professional Boards —W. B. Benham, Esq., D.Sc., F.R.S. ; J. R. Brown, Esq., M.A. ; H. W. Segar, Esq., M.A.; A. Wall, Esq., M.A. Elected by District Courts of Convocation —R. M. Algie, Esq., LL.M. ; J. M. Brown, Esq , M.A., LL.D. ; Rev. A. Cameron, B.A. ; F. A. de la Mare, Esq., 8.A., LL.B. ; J. Hight, Esq., Litt.D., F.R.E.S.; T. A. Hunter, Esq., M.A., M.Sc. ; J. C. Sperrin-Johnson, Esq., M.A., M.Sc., B.Ch., Litt.D. ; G. E. Thompson, Esq., M.A. Registrar.-—E. T. >\orris, Esq., M.A. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SENATE. In compliance with section 31 of the New Zealand University Act the Senate makes the following report to His Excellency the Governor-General of the proceedings of the University since the date of the last report : — Pursuant to the provisions of the above Act the Senate met in Wellington in annual session on the 18th February, 1925, and at that session made certain amendments to the statutes and enacted new statutes. It then decided to hold general meetings twice annually, and met accordingly at Christchurch on the 19th May, 1925, the formal business previously transacted at the meeting held in April having been delegated to the Wellington recess committee associated with one representative from each of the other three local recess committees. At this second general meeting, and at a special meeting convened on the 28th May, 1925, further statutes were made or amended, and these, with those enacted in February, will be submitted to the Governor-General for approval. Examinations were provided for a diploma in insurance, and the following scholarships were established : Two senior scholarships in law ; a senior scholarship in medicine ; a senior scholarship in dentistry ; also a senior scholarship in engineering and a travelling scholarship in law, offered biennially (£2OO per annum for two years.) The moneys to be administered by the University under section 32 (b) of the New Zealand University Amendment Act, 1914, were distributed as follows : One-fourth to each affiliated institution, as follows : — (i.) To Auckland University College, the sum of £300 for carrying on the work of the Workers' Educational Association and for University extension classes, and the balance for the College library, the science laboratories, and the School of Architecture. (ii.) To Victoria University College, the sum of £300 for carrying on the work of the Workers' Educational Association and for University extension classes, and the balance for the School of Economics. (iii.) To Canterbury College, the sum of £350 for carrying on the work of the Workers' Educational Association and for University extension classes, and the balance for the College library and Students' Hostel. (iv.) To the University of Otago, the sum of £300 for carrying on the work of the Workers' Educational Association and for University extension classes, and the balance for the Chair of Economics and for the library. In exercise of its statutory functions, the Board of Studies met in Wellington on the 4th November, 1924, and its recommendations were dealt with by the Senate at its annual session. The accounts of the University, duly audited, are appended to this report.

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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1924. General Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Statutory grant .. .. .. 3,845 0 0 j Expenses Senate sessions .. .. 937 18 7 Degree fees .. .. .. .. 2,347 16 0 j Office expenses— £ s. d. Salaries .. .. .. .. 2,891 19 1 Examination fees .. 22,973 8 8 Rent .. .. .. .. 501 1 0 Less refunds .. 100 16 0 I Miscellaneous : Printing calendar, minutes, ■ — 22,872 12 8 diplomas and sundry, postage, stationery, Admission ad eundem .. .. .. 56 14 0 and general expenses .. .. 1,639 18 0 Certificates .. .. .. .. 335 16 0 Examinations — Medical registration .. .. .. 179 11 0 Special .. .. .. .. 433 010 Scholarship matriculating .. .. 4 4 0 Medical .. .. .. .. 2,194 710 Miscellaneous.. .. .. .. 950 17 11 November .. .. .. .. 4,912 3 8 National endowment .. .. .. 4,130 15 4 December .. .. .. .. 5,282 2 7 Dental .. .. .. .. 563 8 2 English agency .. .. .. 2,918 8 5 j Transfers to Ordinary Scholarship Account 3,500 0 0 Inscribed stock transferred to Ordinary Scholarship Account .. .. 5,136 18 9 j Scholarship payments .. .. .. 300 0 0 J Interest .. .. .. .. 57 7 National endowment .. .. .. 4,130 15 4 £34,723 6 11 ! £35,347 9 10 Balance-sheet.— Ordinary Scholarship Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. £ s. d. To Balance from 1923 .. .. .. 29,124 4 3 By Payments, 1924— Receipts, 1924 — £ s. d. Scholarships .. 2,721 16 1 Interest .. 1,922 8 8 Sundries .. .. 0 5 0 Transfer from General 2,722 1 1 Account .. 3,500 0 0 Balance — ——-— 5,422 8 8 Bank of New Zealand 151 12 9 Inscribed stock transferred from General Less unpresented Account . .. .. 5,130 18 9 cheques .. 7 10 0 144 2 9 Inscribed stock .. 9,347 6 3 War-loan certificates 575 8 0 Mortgages.. .. 19,550 0 0 Auckland City Loan 2,582 8 3 • Fixed deposit .. 1,000 0 0 Wellington City Loan 2,000 0 0 Post Office Savingsbank .. .. 1,686 3 6 Sundry debtors .. 120 16 2 37,006 4 11 Less sundry creditors 44 14 4 36,961 10 7 £39,683 11 8 £39,683 11 8 Balance-sheet. —University National Scholarship Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. £ •<. d. To Balance from 1923 .. .. 64 12 7 By PaymentsReceipts for 1924— £ s. d. University National Treasury grants .. 2,445 7 0 Scholarship .. 2,473 18 1 Taranaki Scholarship 810 15 0 Taranaki Scholarship 840 15 6 Imperial College Imperial College Scholarship . . 200 0 0 Scholarship .. 200 0 0 3,456 2 0 3,514 13 7 Balance, Bank of New Zealand .. 6 10 £3,520 14 7 £3,520 14 7 English Agent in Account with the University. Dr. £ s. d. ; Cr. £ s. d. To Balance from 1923 .. • .. .. 3,191 16 10 1 By General payments .. .. .. 2,918 8 5 Remittances, 1924 .. .. .. 100 0 0 Balance in hands of agent .. .. 373 8 5 £3,291 16 10 £3,291 16 10 ~I ' 1

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Balance-sheet on all Accounts. Dr. £ s. d. Or. £ s. d. £ s. d. To Balance from 1923 .. .. .. 48,269 2 2 By Payments— Receipts, 1924— £ s. d. General Account .. 35,347 9 10 General Account .. 34,723 611 Ordinary Scholarship AcOrdinary Scholarship count .. 2,722 1 1 Account (includes John Tinline Scholarship transfer of inscribed Account .. .. 60 11 9 stock from General University National Account).. .. 10,559 7 5 Scholarship Account 3,514 13 7 John Tinline Scholar- Bowen Prize Account .. 10 0 0 ship Account .. 89 4 0 Macmillan-Brown Prize University National Account .. .. 10 0 0 Scholarship Account 3,456 2 0 Cook Prize Account .. 5 0 0 Bowen Prize Account 8 8 0 Von Haast Prize Account 10 0 0 Macmillan-Brown Prize Haydon Prize Account 5 0 0 Account.. .. 16 11 2 Arnold Atkinson MeCook Prize Account .. 7 19 8 morial Prize Account 10 0 6 Habens Prize Account 8 10 2 Sir J. G. Wilson Prize Von Haast Prize Ac- Account .. .. 5 0 0 count .. 19 7 3 — 41,699 16 9 Haydon Prize Account -50 5 7 Balances — Arnold Atkinson Me- General Account .. 14,868 7 6 morial Prize 6 3 10 Ordinary Scholarship Christie Prize Account 5 10 0 Account .. .. 36,961 10 7 Sir J. G. Wilson Prize John Tinline ScholarAccount .. .. 5 7 7 ship Account .. 2,012 1 3 48,956 3 7 University National Scholarship Account 6 10 Bowen Prize Account 174 13 2 Macmillan-Brown Prize Account .. .. 359 1 1 Cook Prize Account .. 158 13 2 Habens Prize Account 169 4 7 Von Haast Prize Account .. .. 356 2 9 Haydon Prize Account 52 7 4 Arnold Atkinson Memorial Prize Account 127 8 6 Christie Prize Account 116 10 . 0 Sir J. G. Wilson Prize Account .. .. 163 8 1 55,525 9 0 £97,225 5 9 £97,225 5 9 List of Investments and other Assets. General Account — £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Bank of New Zealand .. 709 14 11 Brought forward .. .. 54,022 13 6 English Agent's balance 373 8 5 Maemillan Brown Prize AcPost Office Savings-bank 13,496 14 4 count— £ s. d. Accrued interest .. 264 13 7 Fixed deposits.. .. 140 10 0 Sundry debtors .. 10 0 6 Inscribed stock .. 200 0 0 Cash in hand .. .. 13 15 9 Sundry debtors .. 10 8 4 14,868 7 6 Post Office Savings-bank 8 2 9 Ordinary Scholarship Account — 359 1 1 Bank of New Zealand .. 144 2 9 Cook Prize Account — Inscribed stock .. 9,347 6 3 Fixed deposits.. .. 146 0 0 War Loan certificates .. 575 8 0 Post Office Savings-bank 12 13 2 Mortgages .. ..19,550 0 0 158 13 2 Auckland City loan .. ? 382 8 3 Habens Prize Account— Fixed deposit .. .. 1,000 0 0 Fixed deposits.. .. 155 10 0 Wellington City loan .. 2,000 0 0 Post Office Savings-bank 13 14 7 Post Office Savings-bank 1,686 3 6 — 169 4 7 Sundry debtors .. 120 16 2 Von Haast Prize Account.— Fixed deposits.. .. 333 15 0 37,006 4 11 Post Office Savings-bank 22 7 9 Less Sundry Creditors .. 44 14 4 356 2 9 36,961 10 7 Haydon Prize Account — John Tinline Scholarship Westport - Stockton Coal Accounts- i Company shares .. 50 0 0 Fixed deposits.. .. 734 0 0 ! Post Office Savings-bank 2. 7 4 Mortgage .. .. 1,200 0 0 ' 52 7 4 Sundry debtors .. 30 0 0 Arnold Atkinpon Memorial Bank of New Zealand .. 48 I 3 I Prize Account — 2,012 1 3 I Inscribed stock and interest 119 18 0 University National Scholar- j Fixed deposit . . .. 15 0 0 ship Account —Bank of Post Office Savings-bank 2 11 0 New Zealand .. .. 6 10 Bowen Prize Account — 137 9 0 Fixed deposit .. .. 166 0 0 Less due to General Acconut 10 0 6 Post Office Savings-bank 8 13 2 127 8 6 174 13 2 Christie Prize Account— Inscribed stock .. 92 2 0 Due by Ordinary Scholarship Account .. 24 8 0 116 10 0 Sir J. G. Wilson Prize Account— Post Office Savings-bank .. .. 163 8 1 Carried forward .. .. £54,022 13 6 i Total as per balance-sheet on all accounts £55,525 9 0 E. T. Norrls, Registrar. The Audit Office, having examined the balance-sheet and accompanying accounts required by law to be audited, hereby certifies the same to be correct. —G. F. C. Campbell, Controller and Auditor-General.

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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. Visitor. —The Hon. the Minister of Education. Members of Council. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council—J. M. Caughey, Esq. ; Hon. G. Fowlds, C.B.E. ; C. Rhodes, Esq. Appointed by the Professorial Board—Professor C. W. Egerton, M.A. ; Professor H. W. Segar, M.A. Elected by members of the Legislature—J. E. Hosking, Esq. ; EH. Northcroft, Esq. ; G. H. Wilson, Esq. Elected by graduates—K. Mackenzie, Esq., M.D., M.Ch., F.R.C.S.; H. J. I). Mahon, Esq., B.A. ; Professor A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., E.L.S. (Professor Emeritus); T. U. Wells, Esq., M.A. Appointed by the Auckland City Council —S. I. Crookes, Esq., M.1.E.E., M.NZ.Soc.C.E. Appointed by the Auckland Education Board—James Boddie, Esq. Staff. Professors. —Classics—A. C. Paterson, M.A. English—C. W. Egerton, M.A. Mathematics —H. W. Segar, M.A. Modern Languages—M. Walker, M.A., B.Com. Chemistry—F. P. Worley, M.A., D.Se., D.1.C., F.C.S. Physics— P. W. Burbidge, M.Sc., B.A. General Biology, Botany, and Zoology—J. Sperrin-Johnson, M.A., M.Sc., M.8., B.Ch., Litt.D. History and Economies —J. P. Grossman, M.A. Law—R. M. Algie, LL.M. Philosophy—W. Anderson, M.A Music—W. E. Thomas, Mus.Doc. Education—A. B. Fitt, M.A., Ph.D. Lecturers, ten. Assistant lecturers, six. Demonstrators, six. Registrar.—M. Rocke O'Shea, Esq., B.Com. REPORT (ABRIDGED). In pursuance of the provisions of the Auckland University College Act, 1882, the Council has the honour to make the following report for the year 1924 : — Number of Students.—The number of persons who attended lectures in this College in 1924 was 998 : graduates, 60 (male 48, female 12) ; undergraduates, 746 (male 546, female 200) ; non-matri-culated students, 192 (male 123, female 69). The number of students who were exempted from attendance was 105 (male 96, female 9). The total number of students undertaking study during the year was 1,103 (male 813, female 290). Students giving their full time to study, 150 (male 86, female 64). The Council.—During the year the Council sustained a serious loss in the death of Dr. T. W. Leys, a member of the Council from 1910, and Chairman from 1916 to 1920. The loss, not only to the College but to education generally, is a very serious one. Another member whose service to the Council had extended over a period of twenty-three years, the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, resigned. The vacancies on the Council were filled by the election of E. H. Northcroft, Esq., and the appointment of C. Rhodes, Esq. Staff. —At the beginning of the year Professor Paterson, M.A., and Professor Fitt, M.A., Ph.D., took up the work of the Chairs of Classics and Education respectively. Lectures in journalism were initiated, Mr. Mulgan being appointed lecturer. Assistant lecturers were appointed in the following departments : Miss D. L. Miller, M.A., Modern Languages ; Mr. G. H. Munro, M.Sc. (lecturer and demonstrator), Physics ; Mr. H. W. Shove, 8.C0m., Accountancy ; Mr. R. W. Shepherd (workshop instructor), Engineering. It was also decided to institute a Chair in Architecture : applications were called, and Mr. C. R. Knight, B.Arch., A.R.1., 8.A., was appointed. Receipts and Expenditure.—General Account: Receipts, including cash balance of £26,664 Bs. 6d. from 1923, amounted to £91,794 2s. lid. ; expenditure, £60,640 15s. lid. ; balance £31,153 7s. Included in this expenditure are amounts advanced by the College Council towards the cost of the Arts Building. Sinclair-Gillies Scholarships Trust Account: Receipts, including balance of £706 14s. from 1923, £1,035 ss. ; expenditure, £742 16s. ; balance, £292 9s. Sinclair Bequest : Receipts, including balance of £43 14s. 7d. from 1923, £45 13s. 3d.; expenditure, nil ; balance, £45 13s. 3d. Workers' Educational Association.—The number of tutorial classes in 1924 was ten ; non-tutorial courses, sixteen ; short courses, twelve ; with a total enrolled membership of over 1,644, an increase of over 900 students on the previous year. Such a growth is most encouraging, particularly in view of the fact that the financial situation on the District Council was more favourable than in 1923, though there was a deficit on the College Council side. The financial situation is more than encouraging in view of the increased grant of £1,000 to the Dominion Council, £250 of which is available for Auckland. The Social Club again met monthly on Saturday evenings, and with considerable success. Two week-end camps were held during the year. The University College decided to grant two bursaries to entitle successful applicants to free University tuition for three years. The bursars have done exceptionally fine work. In view of the rapid expansion it was decided to appoint a new full-time tutor, whose work, in addition to organizing in the city, should be confined mostly to the •country. The position at the end of the year was most healthy, the spirit of the association excellent, and the promise for the future encouraging. Arts Building. —The new Arts Building and Students' Club-house are now nearing completion, and should be available before the end of the present year, 1925. These are now considered a notable addition to the architecture of the City of Auckland.

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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1924. Income and Expenditure Account. Income. Expenditure. Government grants— £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Statutory .. .. 12,665 7 9 Temporary accommodation .. 35 17 0 Capitation .. .. 165 0 0 Salaries.. .. .. 19,942 6 4 Education library .. 100 0 0 Less grant to Professor of 12,930 7 9 Education .. .. 779 3 4 University of New Zealand— 19,163 3 0 National endowment .. 1,031 14 4 Premiums .. .. .. 11l 4 5 Less grant to Workers' Printing .. .. 312 1 9 Educational Associa- Printing calendars .. 60 19 5 tion .. .. 350 0 0 Stationery and advertising 175 11 6 681 14 4 — 548 12 8 Endowments— Cleaning .. .. 44 15 4 Rents from property .. .. 769 5 3 Lighting and heating .. 376 310 Sales investments, interest — — — 420 19 2 Auckland City Council Water .. .. .. 53 8 6 (£10,200) .. .. 510 0 0 Electric power .. .. 125 7 4 Auckland Electric - power 178 15 10 Board (£300) .. 10 13 10 Insurances .. .. .. 140 11 2 War bonds .. .. 5 0 0 Lecture requisites— Fixed deposit .. .. 0 15 9 Accountancy .. .. 3 8 0 526 9 7 Architecture .. .. 9 3 6 Education reserves .. .. .. 553 5 11 Geology .. .. 12 5 1 Royalties .. .. .. .. 84 18 0 Law .. .. .. 2 7 0 Interest on invested funds —• Education .. .. 266 11 5 Mortgages .. .. 218 11 4 293 15 0 Debentures, Auckland City Grants— Council (£400) .. 16 0 0 Biology .. .. 62 4 8 234 11 4 Chemistry, general .. 336 8 2 Donation, New Zealand Society of Chemistry, special .. 72 1 0 Accountants .. .. .. 100 0 0 Engineering .. .. 136 2 6 Subsidy accrued .. .. .. 100 0 0 Physics .. .. 154 1 5 Student fees, 1924 .. .. .. 8,550 17 6 760 17 9 College fees, 1924 .. .. .. 1,037 8 0 Office expenses .. .. .. 35 19 9 Sundries— Audit expenses .. .. .. 22 10 0 Annual examination en- Graduation expenses .. .. .. 13 6 0 trance fees .. .. 308 3 6 General expenses .. .. .. 48 6 7 Less expenses .. .. 295 8 6 Interest and commission .. .. 9 3 2 — 12 15 0 Library and maintenance .. .. 167 3 9 Music examination entrance Legal expenses .. .. .. 21 19 3 fees .. 90 10 6 Property expenses .. .. .. 51 11 6 Less expenses .. 67 1 6 j Repairs .. .. .. .. 487 3 3 23 9 0 School of Music .. .. .. 24 8 6 Sale of calendars and books 31 10 3 Travelling-expenses .. .. .. 44 011 Duplicating .. .. 15 3 Appointments to staff .. .. 250 0 0 Fines .. .. ..56 15 6 Music scholarship . . .. .. 2110 Testing fees .. 90 10 0 Workers' Educational Association burHire of rooms .. .. 010 6 sary .. .. .. .. 14 2 0 ———— 180 11 6 Telegrams, postage, &c. .. .. 158 19 10 Depreciation— £ s. d. Science equipment .. 908 4 2 Engineering equipment .. 413 17 6 Engineering building .. 359 2 6 Library .. .. 331 13 2 Science furniture .. 81 14 1 Engineering furniture .. 15 10 4 Arts accommodation .. 351 11 0 Office furniture and fittings 156 8 7 2,618 1 4 Excess of income over expenditure .. 162 10 4 £25,785 13 2 £25,785 13 2

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Balance-sheet as at 31st December, 1924. (No. I.—Capital Statement.) Fixed- Assets. Liabilities. £ s. d. Buildings and equipment— £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital balance, 3lst December, 1924 .. 215,861 1 8 New Arts building .. 45,272 5 1 1924 additions .. 29,121 12 6 — 74,393 17 7 Students' buildings .. 4,099 15 6 1924 additions .. 4,517 15 0 8,617 10 6 ltetaining-wall, grounds, &c. .. 1,703 5 9 Science building .. •• 20,012 0 0 Science equipment .. 8,610 0 0 1924 additions .. 472 1 9 9,082 1 9 Less depreciation .. 908 4 2 8,173 17 7 Engineering building .. 2,873 8 3 Less depreciation .. 359 2 6 2,514 5 9 Engineering equipment 3,751 5 0 1924 additions .. 387 10 2 4,138 15 2 Less depreciation .. 413 17 6 3,724 17 8 Eurniture— Science building .. 655 12 10 Less depreciation .. 81 14 1 573 18 9 Engineering building .. 124 2 8 Less depreciation .. 15 10 4 108 12 4 Arts accommodation .. 412 9 0 Less depreciation .. 351 11 0 60 is o ; Office furniture and fittings .. .. 312 17 2 Less depreciation .. 156 8 7 — 156 8 7 i Library .. .. 3,735 6 0 1924 additions .. 686 16 4 4,422 2 4 Less depreciation .. 331 13 2 4,090 9 2 Endowment lands .. .. 61,31100 PropertiesScience building sites .. 5,920 0 0 Arts building site .. 24,500 0 0 30,420 0 0 £215,861 1 8 £215,861 1 8 Statement No. 2. Cash at Bank of New Zea- ] £ s. d. land— £ s. d. £ s. d. Endowment sales .. .. .. 10,534 12 7 General .. .. 4,123 7 0 ! Endowment and sinking fund .. .. 3,930 4 0 Eixed deposit.. .. 27,000 0 0 New Building Eund — £ s. d. Imprest .. .. 30 0 0 Donations and subsidies 23,183 13 0 31,153 7 0 Less survey fees .. 789 11 4 Endowment Sales Invest- 22,394 1 8 ment—■ i Annual examination fees in advance .. 8 8 0 Auckland City Council Revenue balance, 31st December, 1924 .. 9,210 13 2 debentures.. .. 10,200 0 0 Auckland Electric-power Board debentures .. 300 0 0 Eixed deposit.. .. 34 12 7 10,534 12 7 Endowment and Sinking Eund investment —- Mortgage investments .. 3,525 0 0 Auckland City Council debentures .. .. 400 0 0 War-loan certificates .. 5 4 0 — 3,930 4 0 Physics notes in stock .. .. 23 7 0 Sundry debtors—Rent arrears— Starr .. .. 143 19 9 Clinoh .. .. 123 14 0 Rent accrued—Cooper.. 12 6 2 279 19 11 Mortgage interest — Accrued .. .. 6 18 2 Arrears .. .. 48 15 0 55 13 2 Subsidy on donation .. .. 100 0 0 Endowment investment interest accrued 0 15 9 £46,077 19 5 £46,077 19 5 W. It. O'Shea, Registrar.

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3. VICTORIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. Visitor. —The Hon. the Minister of Education. Members of Council. Chairman. —P. Levi, Esq., M.A. Appointed by Governor-General in Council —A. R. Atkinson, Esq., B.A. ; D. M. Stout, Esq., M.D. Elected by Court of Convocation —S. Eichelbaum, Esq., M.A., LL.B. ; A. Fair, Esq., LL.B. ; P. Levi, Esq., MA. ; C. Watson, Esq., B.A. Elected by teachers in primary schools—F. H. Bakewell, Esq., M.A. ; H. A. Parkinson, Esq., M.A. Elected by members of Education Boards—R. McCallum, Esq. ; F. W. 0. Smith, Esq. Appointed by Wellington City Council —M. F. Luckie, Esq. Elected by teachers in secondary schools and technical high schools —J. H. Howell, Esq., 8.A., B.Sc. Elected by governing bodies of secondary schools —T. Forsyth, Esq. Elected by the Professorial Board —T. A. Hunter, Esq., M.A., M.Sc. ; E. J. Wilson, Esq., M.A., B.Sc. Staff. Professors. —Classics —J. Rankine Brown, M.A. English —H. Mackenzie, M.A. Modern Languages—E. J. Wilson. M.A. Philosophy—T. A. Hunter, M.A., M.Sc. History—F. P. Wilson, M.A. (Dean of Faculty of Arts). Economics —B. E. Murphy, M.A., LL.B., B.Com. Education —J. S. Tennant, M.A., B.Sc. Mathematics—l). M. Y. Sommerville, M.A., D.Sc.j F.R.S.E., F.N.Z.I. Biology—H. B. Kirk, M.A., F.N.Z.I. (Dean of Faculty of Science). Physics—D. C. H. Florance, M.A., M.S. Chemistry—P. W. Robertson, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. Geology—C. A. Cotton, D.Sc., A.0.5.M., F.G.S. Law —J. Adamson, M.A., LL.B. (Dean of Faculty of Law); J. M. E. Garrow, 8.A., LL.B. Agriculture—G. S. Peren, B.S. Registrar.—G. G. S. Robison, M.A. Librarian.—B. H. Ward, B.A. REPORT (ABRIDGED); Pursuant to section 44 of the Victoria College Act, 1905, the Council presents the following report for the year 1924 : — The number of students attending classes in 1924 was greater than in any previous year. For the purpose of comparison the following table gives particulars of attendances during the last three years : — Men. Women. Total. 1924—Matriculated .. .. .. .. . • 509 248 757 Non-matriculated .. .. .. 29 21 50 538 269 807 1923 —Matriculated .. .. .. .. .. 476 206 682 Non-matriculated .. .. .. 29 56 85 505 262 767 1922 —Matriculated .. .. .. .. .. 460 192 652 Non-matriculated .. .. .. ..32 44 76 492 236 728 The numbers of exempted students continue to show an increase, as shown below Men. Women. Total. 1924 .. .. •• •• •■ 140 42 182 1923 129 34 163 1922 .. .. .. •• •• 85 23 108 Two Junior University scholars, three University National scholars, and eighty-four University bursars began their studies at this University College (1923 figures, 3, 3, 68). Work of the College.—'The twenty-fifth anniversary of the foundation of Victoria University College was celebrated by suitable functions. Past students from all over the Dominion met again ; and a memorial tablet and window to those who fell, and memorial brasses to those who served, in the Great War were unveiled by the Right Hon. Sir Robert Stout, C.J., in the College library. A scheme is being prepared for the partial introduction of day teaching in 1926, by which all lectures in the Sciences department will be given before 6 o'clock in the evening. It is to be regretted that a similar change cannot be made in the Arts side ; but it is recognized that this would involve a considerable increase in staff, since lectures delivered in the daytime would require to be duplicated for students who can attend only in the evenings. Many of the classes are so large that it is probable that division will be necessary in the near future, when the question of increased staff will have to be faced. A noteworthy change in the University course is the introduction of psychology as a subject for the B.Sc. degree. For many years a laboratory for experimental psychology has been established in this College, and its recognition as a science marks a notable advance.

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Courses in Greek art and literature have been instituted, in connection with which the Classical Department has secured a valuable collection of illustrated lantern-slides. This College is equipped with several good lanterns, which are of great value in subjects that lend themselves to this method of treatment. The time appears to be ripe for considering seriously the necessity of establishing a School of Education, either by the affiliation of the Training College or such extension as will give the University direct control over some experimental teaching institution. A Chair of Education must be largely ineffective in its influence unless it has some means of showing in practice the theories it propounds. There is urgent need for the provision of hostels for both men and women students. The existing hostels for women will accommodate only a very small proportion of those living away from home ; for men there is no provision. The establishment of hostels would undoubtedly stimulate both the University and the community spirit. The policy of inviting distinguished academic visitors to lecture in the College was inaugurated this year, and Sir John Adams, K.C.8., M.A., B.Sc., LL.D., Emeritus Professor of Education, London University, addressed a large audience of students and visitors. Apart altogether from the specific value to students of hearing first-hand the views of a great educational leader, the lecture could not but bring directly and prominently before the general public the ideals of University teaching. In pursuance of the same policy, invitations have been issued to and accepted by Dr. Carl Lotsy and Sir Ernest Rutherford. Agriculture.—The very fine gift of £10,000 made by Sir Walter Buchanan together with the Government subsidy enabled the Council to appoint a Professor of Agriculture. On the recommendation of the selection committee in England it appointed Mr. G. S. Peren, 8.5.A., Croix de Guerre, whose great experience in England and Canada, together with his high academic and personal qualifications, render him admirably fitted for the post. Professor Peren arrived in New Zealand in June, and spent the remainder of the year in becoming acquainted with the circumstances of the University district so far as concerns agriculture, and especially in becoming acquainted with farmers and in deciding on the best position for the farm school. It was the hope of the Council that funds might be found for the establishment of a well-equipped School of Agriculture, having its headquarters at the farm school and working, especially in research, with the professorial staff of the Department of Agriculture, which staff, it was hoped, would be provided for in the same neighbourhood. The hopes have not yet been realized. Sir Walter Buchanan had expressed the intention of adding to his munificent gift, and this might have enabled the College to carry out its larger scheme, but his death, by which agricultural education in New Zealand lost one of its warmest supporters, occurred before he had time to carry out his intention. Dominion Farmers' Scholarship.- This scholarship has been founded through the generosity of Sir James Wilson and others, who made a donation to the College of £1,056. This, with the Government subsidy, will provide an income sufficient to endow a research scholarship in agriculture of £100 annually. A number of applications have been received from men desirous of taking a course in agriculture, and it is therefore intended to accept students for the coming academic year, and to concentrate on those subjects which do not require special facilities at present unavailable. The Department of Agriculture has very kindly promised the assistance of certain members of its research staff, which should make it possible to offer students a year of valuable work in spite of the present unfortunate delay in the establishment and equipment of a special school. As soon as funds for the latter purpose are found it is hoped to offer not only a University course in agriculture, but also a less scientific and shorter course designed to meet the needs of men who intend to farm for themselves as opposed to following agriculture as a profession. Research will also be undertaken if funds permit. In short, it is our aim to lay the foundation of an institution which will become the centre of agricultural education and University research in agriculture for the North Island of New Zealand. Workers' Educational Association Classes. —During the year the work of the Workers' Educational Association was extended to Taranaki, with Mr. W. A. Sheat, 8.A., LL.B., as tutor-organizer. In the University district there were twenty-three classes and 921 students. Under the auspices of the Workers' Educational Association public lectures were given by members of the College staff in Wellington, Manawatu, Wanganui, Taranaki, and Marlborough.

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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1924. Receipts and Payments Account. Receipts. £ sd. Payments. Balance forward .. .. .. 6,010 10 6 Salaries, including staff, caretaker, and £ s. d. Rent, reserves .. .. .. 122 9 3 assistants .. .. .. 17,775 13 10 Sale of calendars .. .. .. 21 11 2 Printing and stationery .. .. 279 4 7 Government grant .. .. .. 11,450 0 0 Library books .. .. .. 648 7 6 Interest .. .. .. .. 212 4 0 Legal expenses .. .. .. 11110 Book department salts .. .. 2 3 9 Calendars .. .. .. .. 95 0 0 Grant, students .. .. .. 45 0 0 Lighting .. .. .. .. 453 4 9 Fees .. .. .. .. 8,247 6 6 Grounds .. .. .. .. 65 7 9 Payments for use of buildings .. .. 46 5 0 Sundries — Examination fees .. .. .. 506 2 0 Psychology .. .. .. 60 010 National endowment grant .. .. 2,065 7 9 Chemistry .. .. .. 193 5 0 National endowment grant, New Zealand Geology .. .. .. .. 110 15 2 University .. .. .. 1,031 14 4 Physics .. .. .. .. 444 12 5 Grant, Pharmacy Board .. .. 19 15 0 Biology .. .. .. .. 220 10 11 Convocation grant, New Zealand Univer- College buildings .. .. .. 489 10 4 sity .. .. .. .. 15 15 0 Advertising .. .. .. 43 6 2 Payments, Probation Officer .. .. 13 12 6 Heating .. .. .. .. 191 5 8 Transferred from Memorial Window Fund 550 0 0 Water .. .. .. .. 33 3 9 Donation, New Zealand Dental Associa- Insurance .. .. .. • . 167 10 4 tion .. .. .. .. 10 10 0 Contingencies .. .. .. 77 7 1 Interest, T. G. Macarthy Account .. 547 10 0 Travelling-expenses .. .. .. 63 7 6 Workers' Educational Association —• Memorial brasses .. .. .. 147 1 0 Government grant, classes .. . . 500 0 0 Examination expenses . . .. 125 10 0 Government subsidies, classes .. 311 10 0 Examination bonuses.. .. .. 28 0 0 Grants — Greek culture .. .. .. 16 16 0 Feilding .. .. . . 16 10 0 Fees refunded . . .. .. 97 2 0 Horowhenua .. .. .. 10 0 0 Computing class .. .. .. 13 14 0 Wellington .. .. .. 190 0 0 Office salaries .. .. .. 914 0 0 Wanganui .. .. .. 70 0 0 Office expenses .. .. .. 128 6 2 Palmerston North .. .. 25 0 0 Maintenance .. .. .. 140 1 0 Hawera.. .. .. .. 20 0 0 Salaries, Librarian and assistant .. 420 0 0 Government subsidy, Biology Department 14 5 0 Chair of Agriculture .. .. .. 301 15 2 Sir George Grey Scholarship .. .. 50 0 0 Court of Convocation , r .. 15 15 0 Furniture and fittings .. .. 439 5 7 Tutorial classes .. .. .. 1,870 18 4 Expenditure, memorial window .. 550 0 0 Marine observing-station .. .. 9 10 6 Balance; Bank of New £ s. d. Zealand .. .. 365 19 10 Less—Library deposits, £16 16s. ; Marine Observatory, £3 ss. ; Bruco Dall, £2 17s. Bd.; T. G. Macarthy, lis. 4d.; S. A. Rhodes, 4d. 23 10 4 342 9 6 Post Office Savings-bank 5,091 12 11 — 5,434 2 5 Sir George Grey Scholarship .. .. 50 0 0 £32,125 1 9 £32,125 1 9 S. A. Rhodes Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance forward .. .. .. 13,477 110 Expended on scholarships .. .. 553 10 3 Interest .. .. .. .. 76144 Balance — City debentures (5J per £ s. d. cent.) .. .. 6,700 0 0 Inscribed stock (5\ per cent.) .. .. 6,374 8 6 Post Office Savings-bank 610 7 1 Inßank of New Zealand— Current account .. 0 0 4 13,684 15 11 £14,238 6 2 £14,238 6 2 T. Gr. Macarthy Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance forward .. .. .. 10,000 0 0 Transferred to General Account .. 576 8 9 Interest .. .. .. .. 576 8 9 Balance — £ s. d. Inscribed stock (5 per cent.) .. .. 499 8 8 City debentures (5J per cent.) .. .. 9,500 0 0 In Bank of New ZealandCurrent Aocount 0 11 4 10,000 0 0 £10,576 8 9 £10,576 8 9

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School of Economics Fund. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance forward .. .. .. 3,400 0 0 Transferred to interest .. .. 187 0 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 187 0 0 Balance—City debentures (6J per cent.) 3,400 0 0 £3,587 0 0 £3,587 0 0 Jacob Joseph Scholarship Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance forward .. .. .. 3,077 19 3 Scholarships.. .. .. .. 90 0 0 Interest — Bank commission .. .. .. 0 5 0 War loan .. .. .. .. 25 0 0 Debenture commission .. .. 0 16 6 Wellington City debentures .. .. 135 0 0 Balance — £ s. d. War loan .. .. 500 0 0 Wellington City debentures (4J per cent.) .. 3,000 0 0 In Bank of New Zealand — Trust Account .. 246 17 9 3,746 17 9 £3,837 19 3 £3,837 19 3 Sir Walter Buchanan Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance forward .. .. .. 10,113 18 11 Salary, Professor Peren .. .. 600 0 0 Government subsidy ~ .. .. 10,000 0 0 Cheque-book .. .. .. 10 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 661 10 2 Bank commission .. .. .. 0 10 0 Debenture commission .. .. 4 13 6 Travelling-expenses .. .. .. 15 2 8 Balance— Wellington City deben- £ s. d. tures (5\ per cent.) 20, 000 0 0 In Bank New Zealand 154 2 11 ■ 20,154 2 11 £20,775 9 1 | £20,775 9 1 Agricultural Scholarships Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. Donation, Sir James Wilson .. .. 1,055 8 6 Balance — £ s. d. Government subsidy .. .. .. 1,055 8 6 Wellington City debentures (5J per cent.) 2,100 0 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 2 3 2 In Bank New Zealand—Trust Account 2 3 2 In Post-office Savings-bank—General Account .. • • • ■ 10 17 0 £2,113 0 2 £2,113 0 2 Balance-sheet as at 31st December, 1924. Liabilities. Assets. Scholarship and trust Cash at Bank of New Zeafunds — £ s. d. £ s. d. Land — £ s. d. £ s. d. S. A. Rhodes Scholarship General funds .. 356 10 0 Fund .. .. 13,684 15 11 Trust (scholarships) .. 419 11 6 T. G. Macarthy Fund 10,000 0 0 776 1 6 Jacob Joseph Scholar- Cash at Post Office Savingsship Fund .. 3,500 0 0 bank— Sir Walter Buchanan General funds .. 5,091 12 11 Fund .. .. 20,000 0 0 Trust (S. A. Rhodes AcAgricultural Scholarship count) .. ■ ■ 932 18 7 Fund .. .. 2,110 17 0 — 6,024 11 6 Marine Observatory Sta- Debentures and inscribed tion Fund .. 93 10 6 stock — Union Prize Fund .. 100 0 0 General funds (School of Athol Hudson Research Economics Account).. 3,400 0 0 Fund .. .. 84 7 3 Trust funds (general) .. 48,773 17 2 Memorial Window Fund 87 1 9 — 52,173 17 2 Bruce Dall Prize Fund 50 0 0 Sundry debtors — Tutorial Class Trust 2 15 6 Chair of Agriculture Expenditure Ac49,713 7 11 count .. .. .. 301 15 2 Income accounts in credit— Buildings and equipment Union Prize Fund .. 617 10 (at book values) — £ s. d. Bruce Dall Prize Fund .. 217 8 College buildings .. 81,762 14 10 Sir Walter Buchanan Fund 154 2 11 Library books .. 9,275 3 10 Agricultural Scholarship Laboratory fittings .. 2, 009 3 5 Fund .. . . 2 3 2 Caretaker's cottage .. 499 11 8 Jacob Joseph Scholarship Apparatus .. •• 7,575 0 0 Fund .. .. 246 17 9 Fencing and grounds .. 1,751 6 5 412 19 4 Furniture and fittings .. 6,511 5 5 Library deposits .. .. ~ 16 16 0 109,384 5 7 School of Economics Fund .. .. 3,400 0 0 Accumulated Fund.. .. .. 115,117 7 8 £168,660 10 11 £168,660 10 11 G. G. S. Robison, Registrar.

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CANTERBURY COLLEGE. Visitor.—The Hon. the Minister of Education. Board of Governors. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General—Miss E. A. Chaplin, 8.A.; A. T. Donnelly, Esq. ;L. M. Isitt, Esq., M.P. Appointed by members of Parliament. —J. J. Dougall, Esq. ; E. J. Howard, Esq., M.P. ; Colonel the Hon. G. J. Smith, Esq., C.8.E., M.L.C., T.D. Appointed by graduates—W. Brock, Esq., M.A. ; Mrs. E. L. Clark, M.A. ; J. R. Cuningham, Esq., LL.B. ; A. E. Flower, Esq., M.A., M.Sc. ; A. J. Orchard, Esq., M.8., C.M. ; G. T. Weston, Esq., 8.A., LL.B. Appointed by teachers—C. T. Aschman, Esq. ; C. D. Hardie, Esq., B.A. ; L. B. Wood, Esq., M.A. Appointed by School Committees —H. D. Ackland, Esq., B.A. (Chairman); W. A. Banks, Esq. ; J. Deans, Esq. Representatives of the Professorial Board—C. Chilton, Esq., M.A., D.Sc. (Rector) ex officio; J. Hight, Esq., M.A., Litt.D. Registrar.—L. A. Stringer, Esq. Staff. Rector.—Professor Chas. Chilton, M.A., D.Sc., LL.D. Professors.—Classics—H. Stewart, C.M.G., M.A. Mathematics and Natural Philosophy—C. E. Weatherburn, M.A., D.Sc. English Language and Literature, and Director of Studies in Arts —A. Wall, M.A., B.A. French and German —T. G. R. Blunt, M.A. (Oxford). Chemistry—H. G. Denham, M.A., M.Sc., D.Sc., Ph.D. Engineering—■ (Electrical) P. H. Powell, M.Sc., M.Eng., M.1.E.E., M.A.I.E.E. ; (Civil) R. A Campbell, B.Sc., A.M.Inst.C.E. ; (Mechanical) S. Steels, B.Sc. Biology and Director of Studies in Science' —C. Chilton, M.A., D.Sc., M.8., C.M., &c. History, and Director of Studies in Commerce —J. Hight, M.A., Litt.D., F.R.E.S. Physics—C. C. Farr, D.Sc., F.P.S.L., F.N.Z.lnst. Mental and Moral Philosophy—C. F. Salmond, M.A. Education and Director of Extension Work—J. Shelley, M.A. Economics—J. B. Condliffe, M.A. Geology, Palaeontology and Physical Geography— R. Speight, M.A.,'M.Sc., F.G.S. Lecturers, seven. EXTRACT FROM THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. I now have the honour to place before you the fifty-second annual report of the Chairman of the Board. The year 1924 has been one of quiet development of the institutions controlled by the Board. The rise in the price of our primary products has made the income from our numerous endowments secure, and has also enabled many, who otherwise could not have afforded the benefit of the education supplied by the Board, to attend one or other of our teaching institutions. Finance. —(1.) College: The revenue on the College Maintenance Account was £35,709, being £2,507 more than in 1923, and the total payments £32,050, being £1,228 more than last" year. Revenue exceeded payments by £3,659. The principal items of income were —Rents, £15,479 ; fees, £6,419 ; Government grants, £2,904 ; national endowment, £3,097 ; boarding fees, £4,890 ; and transfers from other departments, £4,568. Payments include —Salaries, £19,802; interest, £848; College library, £465 ; Workers' Educational Association, £350 ; contributions to School of Engineering, £906 10s. ; hostels, £4,831 ; and apparatus, £964. The debit balance of the College Buildings and Sites Account was reduced by £4,217, and now amounts to £8,173. (2.) School of Engineering : The total revenue of the School of Engineering was £9,547, being £508 less than last year, and the total payments were £8,207, being £370 more than last year. The revenue exceeded the payments by £1,340. There was a small decrease of £202 in fees, the total amount received being £2,102. Government grants were £4,712. A small payment of £250 was made on account of the new buildings. During the year the Senate of the University recognized Canterbury College as a School of Forestry, and the Government authorized a grant of £1,000 per annum towards its maintenance. The Board took immediate steps to establish a school, and appointed a full staff for the session of 1925. I am glad to report that the school is now in existence and students are attending its courses. The Board has instituted a system of tree-planting on its reserves that it is hoped will add to their value in years to come. A Faculty of Music was established during the year, and there is no doubt but that the College will have to develop and increase this faculty in the near future when the funds of the Board permit. The first Wilding Memorial Lecture was delivered during the year by John Adams, Emeritus Professor of Education in the University of London. A soon as funds permit the Board must erect more buildings, the necessity for which is more apparent every year. Amongst other requirements are a suitable lecture-room, Students' Union buildings, and a large room where future lectures can be given. Sooner or later the School of Art must be removed to more suitable premises and the existing accommodation absorbed by the University. I hope that the Boys' High School buildings will be absorbed by the College next session. Even this accommodation is inadequate for our requirements. In many ways it is an excellent sign that the buildings should be inadequate, as it shows that the demand for University education is increasing, and the College is obtaining fullest support and confidence. The College should endeavour to serve all sorts and conditions of men, and it is especially desirable in a democratic community such as ours that the University should serve all classes and have the respect of the whole community. The College hostels are both full to overflowing, and it is in connection with suitable buildings for these institutions that the Board would greatly welcome financial assistance from private citizens. In the United States a continuous stream of gifts pours into the exchequer of the older Universities, but for some reason or other the settlers of Canterbury do not appear to have recognized the necessity of assisting higher education by gifts in their lifetime or by will. Workers' Educational Association. —The number of classes held in 1924 was twenty-five, but two of these were not under the control of the Tutorial Class Committee. The number of recognized classes therefore was twenty-three, with an enrolment of 885 students, the average attendance being 537. The decrease in classes was due to the association's inability to maintain a tutor on the West Coast.

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The classes were distributed as follows : Christchurch, ten ; Timaru, three ; South Canterbury District, five ; North Canterbury District, five. The country districts have therefore as many classes as Christchurch. The movement has succeeded in bringing higher education to large numbers of people who formerly did not think it within their reach. A most successful summer school was ield at Geraldine, and was attended by fifty-three men and eighty-four women. Two week-end schools were held in South Canterbury. The great necessity at the present time is for permanent full-time tutors, as then the Workers' Educational Association can best fulfil its real object, in taking higher education into every district and bringing it within the reach of every household. In order that the Workers' Educational Association may continue its useful work it is most essential that it should keep in close touch and co-operation with the trade-unions. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1924. College Maintenance Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ . s. d. Rent of reserves— Salaries .. .. .. .. 19,802 0 10 Classical .. .. .. .. 8,848 17 3 | General expenses — Town .. .. .. .. 444 10 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 64 9 5 I'astoral .. .. .. .. 5,010 0 0 Rates .. .. .. .. 57 14 4 Coal-mining lease .. .. .. 250 0 0 Water-supply .. .. .. 19 1 4 Coldstream Reserve — Advertising .. .. .. 49 5 4 Chemical Laboratory .. .. 462 19 11 Printing, stationery, and stamps .. 717 14 5 Physical Laboratory .. .. 462 19 10 Repairs .. .. .. .. 108 7 3 Students' fees .. .. .. 6,418 17 6 Furniture and fittings .. .. 149 0 1 Examination fees .. .. .. 100 5 6 Washing and cleaning .. .. 46 19 10 Fees for popular lectures .. .. 23 9 6 Grounds .. . . .. .. 191 17 3 Examination fees —Pharmacy students .. 11 10 0 Heating and lighting .. .. 335 10 6 Share of testing fees .. .. .. 30 19 6 Legal expenses .. .. .. 5 7 4 House-rents .. .. .. .. 79 0 0 Expenses of — Rent of room (Philosophical Institute) .. 6 0 0 Music lectures .. .. .. 21 7 5 Sales . . .. .. .. 22 13 1 Students' club .. .. .. 50 3 9 Donations to College library .. .. 22 1 0 Botanical station .. .. 3 16 10 Grant from New Zealand Society of Inspection of reserves .. .. 172 11 7 Accountants .. .. .. 100 0 0 Endowments .. .. .. 104 0 1 Grant under section 32 (b) of New Zealand Election of Governors .. .. 32 8 0 University Amendment Act, 1914— Travelling-expenses, members of Board 73 1 0 National endowment .. .. 1,031 14 4 Jubilee celebrations .. .. 9 11 4 Fines —Library .. .. .. 3 6 6 Forestry Department .. .. 20 17 1 Proceeds from graduates' dinner, Jubilee Popular lectures .. .. .. 83 1 3 celebrations .. .. .. 3 3 1 Auditing .. .. .. .. 53 11 0 Donation towards cost of alteration to Grants in aid to necessitous students 8 8 0 Helen Connon Hall .. .. 15 0 0 Class prizes .. .. .. 100 9 11 Government grants— Prizes for first-class honours .. 42 0 0 Statutory grant .. .. 1,600 0 0 Grant towards expenses of researoh Towards salary of Professor of Education 850 0 0 course at Cambridge .. .. 99 7 10 Capitation for commerce classes .. 154 16 0 Reception of graduates .. .. 6 5 0 Research on New Zealand taxads .. 187 10 0 Rector's petty cash .. .. 410 0 Subsidy (£1 for £1) on contribution from Wall maps and lantern-slides, economic New Zealand Society of Accountants 100 0 0 history .. .. .. .. 7111 Subsidy (£1 for £1) on donations to Apparatus, experimental education .. 296 13 9 College library .. .. .. 11 11 0 Balopticon lantern .. .. .. 47 15 4 Boarding fees— Travelling-expenses, &e., Professor of Rolleston House .. .. .. 3,560 13 6 Mathematics .. .. .. 67 18 0 Helen Connon Hall .. .. 1,328 17 9 Rent of tennis-courts .. .. 7 10 0 Contributions — Sundries .. .. .. .. 223 11 5 From various departments toward cost College library .. .. .. 465 8 8 of inspection of reserves .. .. 250 510 Interest .. .. .. .. 847 17 3 Cost of administration .. .. 1,563 2 7 Geology lectures .. .. .. 103 2 5 From School of Engineering, toward Astronomical observatory .. .. 54 0 0 instruction in mathematics .. 20 0 0 Chemical laboratory .. .. .. 532 12 2 From Boys' High School, for rent of Physical laboratory .. .. .. 583 13 5 playground and tennis-court .. 80 0 0 Biological laboratory .. .. .. 291 0 8 From Medical School reserves, toward Rolleston House — maintenance of Biology Department 1,022 0 0 Administration expenses .. .. 20 6 1 Maintenance of Chemistry Depart- Salaries and wages .. .. 941 3 11 ment .. .. .. .. 876 0 0 Provisions .. .. •• 1,730 17 6 Maintenance of Physics Department 730 0 0 Heating and lighting .. .. 452 19 5 From Museum, Library, and School of Repairs and maintenance of buildings .. 139 1 4 Technical Science Endowment, toward Insurance and rates .. .. 31 5 4 College library .. .. . . 18 0 0 Other expenses ■ ■ •. • • 32 18 6 From Wilding Memorial Fund, toward Furniture .. .. .. .. 233,13 0 expenses of lecture .. .. 8 8 10 Renewals of furniture .. .. 75 18 8 Household requisites . • •. 32 16 10 Renewals of household requisites .. 37 5 9 Helen Connon Hall — Administration expenses .. . . 19 16 9 Salaries and wages .. .. .. 410 2 1 Provisions .. . • . • • • 360 3 8 Heating and lighting .. •. 68 18 6 Repairs and maintenance of buildings . . 1 17 7 Insurance and rates .. .. 4 6 0 Other expenses .. .. . • 2 2 0 Furniture .. .. • • • ■ 0 13 2 Renewals of furniture ' .. 22 0 1 Household requisites . . .. 3 9 4 Renewals of household requisites .. 9 13 7 Allocation to building sinking fund .. 200 0 0 Contributions — To School of Engineering —- For general . • • • • • 826 10 0 For exhibition .. .. • ■ 80 0 0 To Workers' Educational Association 350 0 0 Buildings and Sites Account— Transfer of balance in reduction of debt on sites and buildings .. .. 3,659 1 3 £35,708 12 6 £35,708 12 6 3—E. 7.

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College Buildings (Additions) Special Loan Account. Dr. £ s. d. j Cr. £ s. d. College Maintenance Account —Transfer of j Balance, Ist January, 1924 .. .. 7,413 19 11 4 interest .. .. .. .. 49? 89 j Interest .. .. . ■ • • 492 8 9 Balance, 31st December, 1924 .. .. 7,413 19 11 J £7,906 8 8 | £7,906 8 8 College Buildings and Sites Account. Dr. £ s. d. j Cr. £ s. d. Grant from national endowment under Balance, Ist January, 1924 .. .. 4,976 7 0 section 32 (a) of the New Zealand I Repayment of mortgage to Public Trustee University Amendment Act, 1914 .. 2,065 7 9 —Rolleston House property .. .. 1,000 0 0 College Maintenance Account — Extension of dining-room, Rolleston House 506 17 0 Transfer of interest .. .. 309 15 9 ' Interest .. .. •. • ■ 309 15 9 Transfer of balance .. .. 3,659 1 3 Balance, 31st December, 1924 .. .. 758 15 0 £6,792 19 9 £6,792 19 9 College Heating, Lighting, and Power Installation Account. Dr. £ s. d. | Cr. £ s. d. College Maintenance Account—Transfer of Balance, Ist January, 1924 . . . . 796 17 7 interest .. .. .. .. 53 2 8 Labour, advertising, &c. .. .. 12 8 6 Balance, 31st December, 1924 .. ~ 809 6 1 Interest . . . . . . .. 53 2 8 £862 8 9 | £862 8 9 •I I T Workers' Educational Association Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Voluntary contributions .. .. 131 211 Balance, Ist January, 1924 .. .. 46 510 Government subsidies .. .. 52 14 2 Salaries .. .. .. . . 933 6 0 College Maintenance Account .. .. 350 0 0 Insurance .. . ■ ■ • . • 15 6 Balance, 31st December, 1924 .. .. 594 4 4 Books .. .. .. .. 47 1 8 Travelling-expenses . . . . . . 58 13 3 Incidental expenses .. . . . . 27 3 3 Interest .. .. . . .. 14 5 11 £1,128 15 £1,128 1 5 School op Engineering and Technical Science Maintenance Account. Receipts. £ s. d. Payments. £ s. d. Balance, Ist January, 1924 .. .. 1,075 9 7 Salaries .. .. .. .. 6,602 1 7 Students'fees .. .. .. 2,102 7 9 General expenses— Testing fees .. .. .. .. 109 4 0 Insurance .. .. .. .. 46 5 7 Fees for certificate of associateship .. 7 7 0 Heating, lighting, and power .. .. 224 8 6 Sales .. .. .. .. 0 12 0 Printing and stationery .. .. 91 11 9 Government grants— Advertising .. .. .. 30 7 7 Statutory grant .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Laboratory stores — Statutory grant specialization.. .. 1,311 10 0 Mechanical .. .. .. 26 1 0 Material and apparatus .. .. 100 0 0 Electrical .. .. .. 4 7 8 Capital for technical instruction .. 1,300 7 6 Apparatus for civil engineering and surContributions — veying .. .. .. .. 14 14 8 From Museum, Library, and School of Experimental work apparatus— Technical Science endowment .. 875 0 0 Applied mechanics and mechanical From Superior Education engineering .. .. .. 100 15 10 Reserves— £ s. d. Hydraulics .. .. .. 316 9 For general .. .. 826 10 0 Electrical engineering .. .. 29 6 9 For exhibitions .. .. 80 0 0 Upkeep of plant—Repairs to machinery 37 9 4 906 10 0 General supplies .. .. .. 64 6 3 Payment on account of grant for timber- Repairs to building .. .. .. 7 8 1 testing .. .. .. .. 75 0 0 Timber-testing .. .. .. 56 13 7 Special Apparatus Account—Transfer of Sundries .. .. . . .. 59 311 cost of apparatus .. .. .. 733 17 9 Contributions — Interest — £ s. d. Share of administration expenses .. 329 17 5 Maintenance Account Cr. 86 17 10 Towards salary of assistant in matheBuildings Account, Dr. £16 matics .. .. .. .. 20 0 0 14s. 7d. ; Special Appara- Boys' High School, for ground-rent .. 60 0 0 tus Account, Dr. £44 125... 616 7 Exhibitions .. .. .. .. 80 0 0 25 11 3 General Electric Company Scholarship .. 24 19 1 Building Account —Allocation .. .. 293 7 3 Replacement and contingencies sinking fund—Allocation .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Balance, 31st December, 1924 .. .. 415 14 3 £10,622 16 10 £10,622 16 10

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General Balance-sheet at 31st December, 1924. Liabilities. £ s. d. ; Assets. Capital Account— Endowments— £ s. d. College .. .. .. .. 286,509 13 6 j College— £ Boys' High School .. .. .. 119,595 7 0 ; Classical School reserves .. 189,498 Girls' High School .. .. .. 10,989 7 1 Chemistry and physics .. 10,070 Medical School reserves .. .. 29,752 6 3 Superior education .. 95,380 Museum, Library, and School of Tech- 294,948 0 0 nical Science endowment .. .. 129,022 7 8 Boys' High School .. 146,512 General— Less mortgaged .. 25,000 T. W. Adams School of Forestry Be- 121,512 0 0 quest Account .. .. .. 1,325 10 11 Girls' High School .. . . 11,535 0 0 School of Engineering and Technical Medical School reserves .. .. 29,485 0 0 Science Maintenance Account .. 415 14 3 Museum, Library, and School of TechSchool of Engineering Replacement and nical Science endowment .. 114,525 0 0 Contingencies Sinking Fund .. 5,517 10 9 General — School of Art Maintenance Account .. 9 8 9 Workers' Educational Association AcSchool of Art Buildings Sinking Fund.. 3,293 12 4 count .. .. .. .. 594 4 4 Museum Maintenance Account .. 12 18 8 School of Engineering Special Apparatus Museum Buildings Sinking Fund .. 4,131 810 Account .. .. .. 912 13 6 Museum Collections Sinking Fund .. 233 2 1 Public Library Buildings Account .. 1,333 5 7 Museum Guide-book Sinking Fund .. 237 15 0 Investments in debentures and stock— Public Library Maintenance Account .. 37 13 General .. .. .. 6,000 0 0 Public Library Postle Bequest Capital Memorial prizes .. .. .. 1,045 0 0 Account .. .. .. 1,700 0 0 Scholarship funds .. .. 8,992 10 0 Joseph Hay don Prize Fund .. .. 328 6 9 Postle bequest .. .. .. 1,700 0 0 Charles Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund 1,143 6 4 Bank of New South Wales — Robert Bell Scholarship Fund .. 3,465 9 6 * Deposit Account .. .. .. 10,000 0 0 Helen Macmillan Brown Bursaries .. 2,159 3 5 No. 1 Account Cr. 18,663 9 1 John Connal Scholarship Fund .. 2,192 1 3 No. 2 Account Dr. 18,000 0 0 Canterburv College Macmillan Brown Prize Fund .. .. .. 269 11 2 663 9 1 Gladys and Anthony Wilding Memorial Less outstanding cheques 100 18 1 Fund .. .. .. .. 200 0 0 ' 562 11 0 Thomas Miller Prize Fund .. .. 100 18 9 Oliver Garsia Essay Prize Fund .. 27 11 1 Emily S. Foster Memorial Fund .. 77 9 6 Helen Macmillan Brown Memorial Fund 98 13 3 May Campbell Anderson Memorial Prize Fund .. .. .. .. 105 8 9 Rosa Sawtell Prize Fund .. .. 104 0 4 £603,145 4 5 £603,145 4 5

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G vll,™kf Account as at A'lditj'JTis Total. Remarks. Gov ™™ ent lyil - Valuation. £ £ ! £ College (including School of Engineering) 117,555 17,501 135,056 ] Boys'High School .. .. .. 52,780 20,876 73,656 Girls'High School .. .. .. 27,865 .. 27,865 Subject to first mortgage (State advance, £588; Strange, £4,500), £5,088. School of Art .. .. .. : 10,680 .. 10,680 Museum .. .. .. .. 11,125 .. 11,125 Public Library .. .. .. 18,200 .. 18,200 £238,205 £38,377 £ 6,582 ' |

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5. UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO. Visitor.—-His Excellency the Governor-General. Council. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General in Council—Hon. Sir J. Alien, M.A., K.C.B. ; G. it. Ritchie Esq., J.P. ; James Fitzgerald, Esq., 8.A., M.8., &c. Elected by graduates—Rev. A. Cameron, B.A. (Chancellor); T. K. Sidey, Esq., 8.A., .1,1,.8., M.P. (ViceChancellor); W. Ivl. Macdonald, C.8.E., B.Sc., M.D., &c. ; James Rennie, 8.A., B.Sc. Elected by the professors—W. B. Benham, Esq., D.Sc., M.A., P.B.S. ; Sir Henry L. Ferguson, C.M.G., M.A., M.D., &c. Elected to represent Otago Hospital Board, J. W. Scurr, Esq. ; elected by teachers in primary schools, J. A. Moore, Esq., M.A.. B.Sc. ; elected by the Otago Education Board, James Wallace, Esq. ; elected by High School Boards, J. C. Stephens, Esq. ; elected by the Southland Education Board, J. C. Thomson, Esq., M.P.; elected by School Committees, L. D. Ritchie, Esq. ; elected by teachers of secondary schools, W. J. Morrell. Esq., M.A., Oxon. ; elected by Dunedin City Council, J. S. Douglas, Esq., J.P. Staff. Professors. —Biology—W. B. Benham, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S. ; English—Herbert Ramsay, M.A. : Physiology— J. Malcolm, M.D. ; Mining—James Park, M.Am.lnst.M.E., &c. ; Dentistry—H. P. Piekerill. M.1)., M.D.S., &c. : Clinical Dentistry—R. C. Bell, B.D.S. ; Metallurgy and Assaying —D. B. Waters, A.O.S.M. ; Chemistry—J. K. H. lnglis, M.A., D.Sc. ; Domestic Arts —Ann G. Strong, B.Sc. ; Physics—R. Jack. M.A., D.Sc. ; Mental and Moral Philosophy— F. W. Dunlop, M.A., Ph.D.; Anatomy—W. P. Gowland, M.D., B.Sc. ; Pathology—A. M. Drennan, M.8., Ch.B. ; Classics—T. D. Adams, M.A. ; Modern Languages —G. E. Thompson, M.A. ; Mathematics—R. J. T. Bell, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S.E. ; Geology and Mineralogy—W. N. Benson, D.Sc., F.G.S. ; Surgery—F. G. Bell, M.D., L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. ; Systematic Medicine—D. W. C. Jones, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P. ; Ophthalmology—-'Sir H. L. Ferguson, M.A.,. M.D., F.R.C.S.I. ; History—J. R. Elder, M.A., D.Litt. ; Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics—F. W. B. Fitchett, M.D., C.M. ; Bacteriology ahd Public Health —C. E. Hercus, M.D., D.P.H., D.5.0., 0.8. E. ; Economics —A. G. B. Fisher, 8.A., Ph.D. ; Education—R. Lawson, M.A., Litt.D. Also lecturers, demonstrators, and assistants. Registrar.—H. Chapman, Esq., B.A. REPORT (ABRIDGED) OF THE CHANCELLOR OE THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL. In accordance With the provisions of the University of Otago Ordinance, 1869, I have the honour to forward herewith a report on the proceedings of the University of Otago for the year ended. 31st December, 1924. University Council.—l regret to report that during the year the Council sustained the loss by death of a valued member, Mr. Walter Eudey, who for twelve years had faithfully represented the primary-school teachers of Otago and Southland. Mr. Eudey had intended to retire on the 30th June last, but he died a few days before that date. To fill the vacancy thus created, Mr. J. A. Moore, M.A., Principal of the Training College, was elected by the teachers. Teaching Staff. —During the past year the - Council has lost the serviecs of two professors — viz., Professor Barnett and Professor Woodthorpe. Dr. Barnett has been head of the department of surgery for the past thirty years, and had performed his duties with marked ability and success. I am glad to say, however, that his connection with the University is not entirely severed, for he has been appointed Professor of Emeritus, and we hope that this connection may long exist. With Professor Woodthorpe the Council parted with deep regret. He was richly endowed with qualities both of mind and heart, and was consequently not only respected but beloved. The Council trusts he will find happiness in his retirement. To fill the vacancies caused by these resignations the Council has appointed, as Professor of Surgery, Mr. F. G. Bell, M.D. Edin., L.R.C.P. Lond., F.R.C.S. Eng. ; and as Professor of Economics, Mr. A. G. B. Fisher, B.A. Melb., Ph.D. (Econ.) Lond. Though it will be observed that both these gentlemen obtained their university education abroad, it is interesting to note that they are both New-Zealanders by birth. Two other appointments were made during the year: Miss Lillian Boynton Storms, M.Sc., Ph.D., Columbia, has been appointed Lecturer in Dietetics in the homescience department, and Miss Gladys McGill, B.S. Columbia, as Lecturer in Clothing and Textiles in the same department. I think it can now be fairly claimed that the home-science department gives students a practical as well as a good theoretical knowledge of the subjects taught. Benefactions. —I cannot conclude this report without making grateful recognition of various valuable gifts which the University received during the past year. First of all I must refer to the great generosity of Dr. Y. Barnett, who gave the Council a sum of £8,000 for the endowment of the Chair of Surgery. The gift was all the more welcome from the fact that Dr. Barnett stated it was given as a mark of his appreciation of the community service rendered by the University and of his personal gratitude for benefits received. Among other valuable gifts was that of Mr. Willi Fels who, presented to the Museum his magnificent collection of oriental weapons and armour. New Buildings. —The new Medical and Dental Schools, to which I referred in my last report, are now in course of construction, and when they are completed they will undoubtedly enable the work of these departments to be carried on much more efficiently than is the case at present. [t must be stated, however, that the annual upkeep of these two departments will be very much increased after their transfer to their new quarters, and the Council will find it necessary to approach the Government for increased annual grants. New Activities. —The University activities are already very considerable, but every year seems to mark some increase. During the past year, at the request of the health and the nursing profession, the Council instituted a course in nursing. The students will spend two years in the home-science department, will then take two years' practical work in a hospital, and will then take a final year

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either in public-health nursing or in teaching and administration in schools of nursing. Diplomas will be awarded by the University to successful students. Playing-fields. —For many years the students' games have been much restricted by the lack of suitable playing areas. lam glad to report, however, that there is now every prospect of acquiring about 8 acres of Logan Park as a University playing-field, while the students' clubs will have the right to play on adjoining areas. This new arrangement will prove of inestimable benefit to the University outdoor sports. EXTRACTS FROM ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE DEANS OF THE FACULTIES. Arts and Science. (W. B. Benham, Dean.) A matter of far-reaching interest to the University and to the community—viz., the possibility of establishing four separate universities was discussed by the Professorial Board, and in deference to the strongly expressed views as to presumed dangers to the standing of the Medical and Dental Faculties this faculty subordinated its own views on the matter, and at a meeting with a committee of the Council discussed possible reforms of the Senate which might obviate to some extent the disadvantages of the present federal system. As a faculty we believe that the establishment of four universities will alone yield a satisfactory solution of the various difficulties under which the University colleges at present labour. As indicating the amount of contact with the general public that is effected by members of this faculty, it is gratifying to be able to record that several members have delivered addresses to various bodies and societies ; that some of the staff are responsible for the publication of memoirs discussing the results of their investigations ; that post-graduate students are encouraged and stimulated to pursue researches, some of which may have valuable economic results to the community. The Council will, I feel sure, note this evidence of intellectual activity with interest and approval, as proof that the University is served by men who are not content merely to carry out their academic duties to the University. It is gratifying to note that the Faculty of Arts and Science of this University continues to attract hither a large number of men and women from outside Otago and Southland. As many as fifty-five came from other districts —viz., twenty-six from Canterbury, eighteen from Wellington, and eleven from the Auckland University district —in order to study here, notwithstanding the fact that they could have obtained the tuition necessary for their degrees at any of the other University colleges. This is a hopeful sign in the event of the colleges becoming independent universities in the future ; for, whether it be the climate of Dunedin, or the residential colleges, or the character of the instruction given here, we may rest assured that this number of " foreign " students will increase. Faculty op Medicine. (Sir H. L. Ferguson, Dean.) The total number of graduations during the year was sixty-two as against sixty-seven in the previous year, and the number of students in the school shows a considerable shrinkage owing to a reduction in the size of the entering class, which has fallen to forty-four ; but we have no information as yet of the number of those students who are taking their work up to the intermediate standard in other centres, and therefore I cannot say what the size of the second-year class will be next March. This shrinkage in the number of admissions to the school is not a local phenomenon, but is being observed all over the world, the entries in the medical schools of Great Britain last year having fallen from more than double the pre-war limit to less than half of the normal pre-war figures, while our entries are still nearly double the-entries in 1914. This fluctuation is merely a temporary phase, and will probably adjust itself before long. In my last year's report I said that the effect of the lengthened course on the first professional examination would not be apparent for another year ; and, whether the alteration of the course is the explanation of it or not, the total failures at the first professional examination in 1924 were only four out of thirty-seven candidates, while the previous year the total failures were fifteen out of eighty-two candidates. It is unwise to draw inference from the results of single examinations, but these figures suggest that the improvement in the " mortality " we have hoped for from' the change is likely to eventuate. In my last report I stated that arrangements had been made with the staff of the Christchurch Hospital to obtain the use of their clinical material for the class of students who had come down at their final examination. The experiment was carried into effect during the first term of 1924, with results we have every reason to look upon as satisfactory, and we look forward to a repetition of the experiment this year with confidence. This year the class for Christchurch will consist of about eighteen students, and two students have expressed their desire to carry out their work in Auckland instead of in Christchurch. Dental Faculty. (H. P. Pickerill, Dean.) During the year 1924, 114 students have been in attendance, of whom fifty-five men and three women are taking the degree course and forty-eight men and eight women the certificate course. All the lectures and classes required by the regulations of the New Zealand University have been given, but still under very disadvantageous conditions owing to our being in the same overcrowded and ill-equipped condition to which, unfortunately, I have had to call attention in my annual reports of the past four years. 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Staff.- —The staff remains as before except that Mr. D. C. M. Day has been replaced by Miss W. Oldham, 8.D.5., as junior clinical demonstrator. This gives a proportion of staff to students of something less than one to twenty. As I have indicated in previous reports, the American standard of one to eight should be aimed at. B.D.S. Course.—Owing to the new regulations by the General Medical Council it has been necessary to remodel and somewhat lengthen this course. The Dental Faculty, Professorial Board, and Board of Studies spent considerable time in discussing details of the necessary changes involved. Unfortunately, when these recommendations went forward to the Senate certain changes were made which rendered the whole scheme impossible. I desire here to protest against changes being made in a professional course by a body which contains no member of the profession concerned. Dental Legislation.—During the past year a Bill was introduced into Parliament to extend for a further four years the privilege of a back-door entrance to dentistry to some thirty-odd candidates who had failed to pass at the two previous examinations for this purpose. The Bill was strenuously opposed by the University of Otago and by the Dental Association, and was eventually dropped. I think it would have been fitting if the Senate of the University of New Zealand had also entered a protest. It surely is not right that the University of New Zealand should be asked to conduct back-door examinations to a profession which already has two standards of admission (the degree and certificate), especially as the proposed examinations could be taken one subject at a time spread over a period of four years, examinations to be held twice yearly. School of Mines. (James Park, Dean). During the winter session of 1924 the classes at the School of Mines were attended by sixty-ssven students, of whom sixteen were preparing for the associateship or for the 8.8. degree of the University of New Zealand. Of the remainder, twelve took the classes in geology as prescribed for the B.A. or B.Sc. degree, and twenty-two the course in dental metallurgy as for the B.D.S. degree. Four casuals attended the lectures and field classes in surveying and practical astronomy, and two the lectures in strength of materials. At the graduation ceremony held last July. New Zealand University diplomas were presented to three candidates who at the November (1923) degree examinations passed the Final Professional Examination for the B.E. (Mining). In addition to the usual routine work of the school, 127 samples of rocks and minerals forwarded by prospectors were examined and reported on by the Director free of charge ; and sixty-five samples of ore, coal, &c., were assayed by the Professor of Metallurgy at schedule rates. Faculty of Home Science. (A. G. Strong, Dean). Students. —Students of 1924 : There were sixty-five students on the roll of the home-science department in 1924. Of these, twenty-five attended classes leading to the degree of B.Sc., and forty attended the diploma classes. Of the nineteen students leaving the department, nine have qualified for the diploma in home science and five have been dropped. The five who will secure the B.Sc. degree are the last of those who entered what was nominally a three-year degree course, and all have required four or more years to complete it. Past students : A study of the home-science records has been made with a view to discovering the cause for so many failures among our students. It becomes very evident that the fault lies in their lack of thorough preparation for the science courses of the University. Either we must get better qualified students entering, or the science courses will have to be modified if students arc to complete the course in the time allotted. Extension Work. — Home science in other countries recognizes the responsibility to the women of the community who are the mothers of the next generation. There is already such a fund of knowledge proven by scientific research that if even a small part of it could be put into practice the health and welfare of humanity would be very greatly improved. Teachers of home science are trying to bridge the gap between the science laboratory and the home ; but their time is taken up with class-room teaching of young girls. What is wanted is an extension worker whose time may be given to public lectures, demonstrations, and organization of outside study classes among women, both in the city and the country. Bulletins dealing with home problems should be published and distributed among such women. We have made a beginning of extension work with our Home Economics Association. We are now joining up internationally with this movement. We also formed a Junior Home Economics Group this year, to whom lectures were given by Dr. Storms and Miss McGill upon the " Science and art of dress." The housing problem is one wherein home science should contribute her share of help for its solution. Funds are spent for putting up working-men's cottages built upon plans that are crude and inconvenient. The maternity mortality of the Dominion is closely associated with poor and inadequate housing and wrong methods of housekeeping. The home-science department earnestly urges the construction of a model cottage which may serve to illustrate healthful and sanitary living, artistic, economic, and convenient arrangement, and in which home-science students may demonstrate the easiest and most efficient ways of housekeeping. Here, too, the experience of child care should be obtained. Such practice houses are commonly found in connection with home-science departments in other countries, and one is urgently needed at Otago if our students are to be prepared to teach others. It is hoped that such a cottage may be built for the Exhibition; but it should be of such a nature as to remain for permanent use.

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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1924. Receipts and Payments Account. Receipts. ! Payments. £ s. d. Donations and contributions — £ s. d. Balance on 31st December, 1923 .. 4,829 18 5 Donations for Workers' Educational Salaries (less superannuation deductions) 37,929 1 9 Association .. .. .. 225 2 9 Superannuation deductions .. .. 1,862 3 7 Mr. W. Fels (ethnology) .. .. 200 0 0 Students'fees to professors .. .. 3,796 18 8 8.M.A., for library .. .. .. 20 0 0 Refunds to students .. .. .. 226 14 3 National Electric Company (home Equipment .. .. .. .. 2,269 10 1 science).. .. .. .. 100 0 0 Material .. .. .. .. 2,793 9 8 Dunedin City Corporation (botany) .. 200 0 0 Library .. .. .. .. 1,250 1 5 New Zealand Society of Accountants.. 100 0 0 Contracts and other new works— Otago Hospital Board .. .. 1,225 0 0 Medical School .. .. .. 6,152 6 6 Presbyterian Church Board .. .. 2,500 0 0 Physics fittings .. .. .. 269 14 0 Dr. Barnett (surgery chair) .. .. 8,000 0 0 Dental School .. .. .. 7,755 0 9 Mr. J. C. Marshall .. .. .. 100 0 0 Home Science roof .. .. 671 10 0 Miss Fowler (scholarship) .. .. 700 0 0 Home Science shelving .. .. 26 19 0 Sundries .. .. .. .. 61 0 7 Home Science kalsomining .. .. 50 0 0 Rents— Repairs to janitor's house .. .. 52 3 6 Otago runs .. .. .. 12,715 14 0 Architect's fees on sundry works .. 42 6 3 Southland runs .. .. .. 1,252 810 Sundry new works .. .. .. 358 1 0 Castle Street .. .. .. 304 13 4 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 985 18 2 Otago Education Board .. .. 0 5 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 541 16 9 Professors'houses .. .. .. 312 0 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 1,350 13 9 Caretaker, Medical School .. .. 11 18 4 Insurance .. .. .. .. 336 7 11 King Street property .. .. 123 2 6 Law-costs .. .. .. .. 3 3 0 Fees — Miscellaneous — Students'fees .. .. .. 19,711 9 1 Assay fees paid to professor .. .. 36 5 0 Assay fees.. .. .. .. 85 1 0 Equipment purchased from Anatomical Fees for chemical analyses .. .. 77 13 0 Research Fund .. .. .. 62 10 0 Dental patients'fees .. .. 2,460 2 1 Payment to dental bursars .. .. 290 12 6 Fees for bacteriology reports .. 530 1 6 Chamber of Commerce prizes .. 10 15 10 Fees for pathology reports .. .. 481 2 2 Payment for chemical analyses paid to Government grants— professor .. .. .. 39 17 6 Statutory grant .. .. .. 8,200 0 0 Debentures purchased . . .. 11,015 0 0 Medical professors .. .. .. 300 0 0 Government loan and interest paid .. 4,422 1 9 Professor of Education .. .. 809 3 4 Payment to Sir George Grey scholar .. 50 0 0 Soldier's fees .. .. .. 250 0 0 Payment to Home Science bursar, Physics building and fittings.. .. 948 5 10 travelling-expenses .. .. 6 15 0 Heating Arts block.. .. .. 30 4 0 Interest on University debentures .. 402 ] 0 0 New Dental School building.. .. 7,75 0 9 Rent to Education Department for New Medical School building .. 6,152 6 6 King Street property .. .. 210 5 0 Home Science School roof .. .. 671 10 0 Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie, payment National endowment .. .. 2,065 7 9 on account, Jubilee history .. 350 0 0 Annual grant, Mining School .. 750 0 0 Sundry payments .. ~ .. 2,801 3 5 Home Science capitation .. .. 1,106 2 6 Commission on collection of coupons.. 12 1 6 Commerce capitation .. .. 200 0 0 Transfers— Subsidies on voluntary contributions .. 622 7 6 To Glendining Capital Account . . 191 16 10 Special bursaries .. .. .. 500 0 0 To Donald Reid Account .. .. 593 0 7 Sundries .. .. .. .. 56 15 0 To Sir John Roberts Account .. 20 0 0 Interest on investments .. .. 3,158 510 To Dean's Fund .. .. .. 156 3 4 Miscellaneous — Deposit with Hallenstein Bros, (cashed) 5,676 9 0 University of New Zealand National endowment .. .. .. 1,031 14 4 Beverley Trust —Contribution to salaries 597 10 0 Studholm House Account —Contribution to salaries and insurance .. .. 513 13 2 Sale of buildings on Dental School site 205 18 6 Popular lectures, music, and architecture 212 11 0 Sale of instruments and notes .. 49 18 2 Sale of calendars .. .. .. 36 0 4 Hocken Library income .. .. 85 7 6 University of New Zealand Court of Convocation .. .. .. 15 15 0 Sundries .. .. .. .. 558 5 1 £ s. d. To Balance as per pass-book 770 18 9 Less cheques outstanding 379 10 2 391 8 7 Less cash balances appearing in sundry capital account 561 0 9 —— 169 12 2 £94,224 17 5 £94,224 17 5

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Arts and General Account. Dr. £ s. d. | Cr. £ s. d. Balance on Ist January, 1924 .. .. 169 11 2 Calendar sales .. .. .. 36 0 4 Equipment— Donations .. .. .. .. 600 0 0 Physics .. .. .. .. 317 111 Interest on investments .. .. 1,444 17 7 Chemistry .. .. .. .. 116 1 0 Presbyterian Church Board .. .. 2,500 0 0 Biology .. .. .. .. 510 8 Popular lectures .. .. .. 207 14 6 General .. .. .. .. 36 19 9 Refund from Chemistry Apparatus Fund 40 0 0 Material— Bents— Physics .. .. .. .. 31 18 3 Castle Street .. .. .. 304 13 4 Chemistry .. .. .. .. 99 4 1 Education Board .. .. .. 0 5 0 Biology .. .. .. .. 40 9 9 Professors' houses .. .. .. 312 0 0 General .. .. .. .. 7 410 Otago runs .. .. .. 7,280 0 3 Library .. .. .. .. 460 18 3 Southland runs .. .. .. 444 7 5 New works — Sale of instruments and notes .. 30 4 6 Various .. .. .. .. 208 5 7 Government grants .. .. .. 7,216 18 2 Physics fittings .. .. .. 269 14 0 Students' fees .. .. 9,028 3 4 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 522 19 3 University of New Zealand—Contribution 325 11 10 Repairs .. .. .. .. 189 5 6 Timber licenses .. .. .. 86 0 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 353 12 1 Sundry receipts .. .. .. 131 4 2 Miscellaneous expenses .. .. 796 16 3 Balance .. .. .. .. 1,283 911 Insurance .. .. .. .. 115 10 5 Payment on account University history .. 350 0 0 Salaries .. .. .. .. 15,480 13 3 Fees paid to professors .. .. 1,278 7 6 Interest .. .. .. .. 824 11 9 Transfer to capital .. .. .. 3,010 0 0 Debit balance — Dental School .. .. 1,150 15 10 Medical School .. .. .. 2,952 16 8 Mining School .. .. J, 949 0 10 Museum .. .. .. .. 500 6 4 Sundries .. .. .. .. 33 15 5 £31,271 10 4 : £31,271 10 4 Medical School Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Redroofs Hospital—Midwifery practice .. 43 1 0 Grants from Hospital Board .. .. 725 0 0 Otago Hospital Board —Residence, Dr. Donations .. .. . . .. 54 11 0 Kingston .. .. .. .. 7800 Bacteriology fees .. .. .. 544 19 0 Equipment— Pathology fees .. .. .. 489 10 0 Anatomy .. .. .. .. 188 6 7 Rent — Bacteriology .. .. .. 185 2 8 Caretaker Medical School .. .. 13 0 0 Pathology .. .. .. .. 202 18 11 King Street property .. .. 96 18 7 Physiology .. .. .. 331 6 5 Government grants .. .. . . 4,560 8 0 General .. .. .. .. 159 16 9 Students' fees .. .. .. 7,703 17 0 Material— Income from Wolff Harris gift .. 135 5 0 Anatomy .. .. .. .. 291 17 1 Income from Mary Glendining gift .. 773 5 3 Bacteriology .. ... 273 13 5 Sale instruments and notes .. .. 517 6 Pathology .. .. .. .. 412 13 11 Sundry receipts .. .. .. 306 310 Physiology .. .. .. 135 12 10 Adjustment of rates on King Street Library .. .. .. .. 550 13 4 property .. .. .. .. 113 13 11 New works .. .. .. .. 126 17 1 Balance transferred to Arts and General Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 232 12 3 Account .. .. .. .. 2,952 16 8 Repairs .. .. .. .. 148 2 1 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 536 14 1 Miscellaneous expenses .. .. 535 6 8 Insurance .. .. .. .. 85 6 3 Payments to lecturers in clinical medicine, &c. .. .. .. .. 175 7 0 Fees paid to professors .. .. 2,0791511 Salaries .. .. .. .. 11,702 1 6 £18,475 5 9 £18,475 5 9 Mining School Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Equipment .. .. .. .. 274 19 11 Assay fees .. ~. . i .. 42 8 0 Material .. .. .. .. 20 1 2 Government grants .. .. .. 1,069 16 0 Library .. .. .. .. 68 5 7 Students' fees .. .. .. 395 5 0 New works .. .. .. .. 2 10 Transfer to Arts and General Account .. 1,949 010 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 29 7 1 Repairs .. .. .. .. 93 5 10 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 51 4 1 Insurance .. .. .. .. 21 3 1 Payment to Technicaal College .. 12 0 0 Salaries .. .. .. .. 2,819 10 0 Fees paid to professors .. .. 34 17 6 Miscellaneous expenses .. .. i 29 14 7 £3,456 9 10 £3,456 9 10

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Home Science School Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Equipment .. .. .. .. 286 17 2 Balance .. .. .. .. 2,357 16 9 Material .. .. .. .. 98 16 0 Fees from Archerfield College .. .. 59 17 0 Library .. .. .. .. 61 6 2 Donations .. .. .. .. 100 0 0 New works .. .. .. .. 749 9 0 Sale of instruments and notes .. .. 5 5 0 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 66 9 0 Lectures on architecture .. .. 119 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 29 9 7 Sundry receipts .. .. •. 47 19 11 Water, light, and fuel .. .. 112 12 10 Government grants .. .. .. 3,607 14 6 Insurance .. .. .. .. 19 3 7 Students' fees .. .. .. 1,027 13 0 Salaries .. .. .. 2,850 2 4 Fees paid to professors .. .. 9 9 0 Miscellaneous expenses .. .. 371 8 11 Balance .. .. .. 2,553 1 7 £7,208 5 2 £7,208 5 2 Dental School Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Equipment .. .. .. .. 101 0 7 Grant from Hospital Board .. .. 500 0 0 Material .. .. .. .. 1,377 7 6 Dental patients'fees .. .. .. 2,458 0 1 Library .. .. .. • • 12 7 5 Sale of instruments and notes .. . • 8 112 New works . . .. .. .. 22 1 6 Sundry receipts .. .. .. 63 711 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 108 8 2 Government grants .. .. .. 635 10 0 Repairs .. .. .. .. 31 6 7 Students'fees .. .. .. 1,539 11 0 Water, light, and fuel .. .. .. 218 11 7 Balance transferred to Arts and General Miscellaneous expenses .. .. 297 15 3 Account .. .. .. 1,150 15 10 Insurance .. .. .. 23 9 8 Payments to King Edward Technical College .. .. .. .. 112 15 0 Salaries .. .. .. •. 4,050 12 9 £6,355 16 0 £6,355 16 0 Museum Account. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. Equipment .. .. .. .. 63 7 9 Rent, Museum Reserve .. .. 768 5 0 Material .. .. .. .. 410 10 Sundry receipts .. .. .. 210 6 Library .. .. .. .. 2 6 4 Transfer to Arts and General Account .. 500 6 4 New works .. .. .. .. 92 5 7 Printing, advertising, and stationery .. 23 14 2 Repairs •. • ■ ■. .. 50 7 2 .Water, light, and fuel .. .. .. 77 5 4 Miscellaneous expenses .. .. 118 15 3 Insurance .. .. ■. .• 38 9 5 Salaries .. .. .. .. 800 0 0 £1,271 1 10 £1,271 1 10 Workers' Educational Association Account. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance on Ist January, 1924 .. .. 73 19 4 University of New Zealand grant .. 300 0 0 Library .. .. .. ■ • 26 910 Donations .. .. .. .. 225 2 9 Expenses, including travelling-expenses .. 123 0 6 Government grant and subsidies .. 760 0 0 Salaries .. .. .. ... 1,107 18 0 Balance .. .. .. 46 411 £1,331 7 8 £1,331 7 8

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Balance-sheet as at 31st December, 1924. Liabilities. ! Assets. £ s. d. Capital Account— £ s. d. Debentures and inscribed stock .. 07,349 5 0 Sales of property .. .. .. 3,812 5 9 Companies'shares .. .. .. 2,500 0 0 Dunedin Savings-bank .. .. 6,500 0 0 Deposit with Hallenstein Bros. (Limited).. 6,975 15 0 Glendining gift .. .. ..16,77510 1 Sundry debtors — Wolff Harris endowment .. 2,100 0 0 Bacteriology fees due .. .. 326 0 8 Benmore exchange . . . . .. 255 0 0 Pathology fees due .. .. .. 201 3 10 Subscribed fund .. .. .. 2,249 0 0 Government grants due .. .. 3,520 0 0 Lothian bequest .. . . . . 600 0 0 Payment due from Studholme House Moritzson gift .. .. .. 222 6 11 Account .. .. .. .. 12 10 7 Donald Reid trust .. .. .. 6,343 0 7 Ethnology Income Account overdrawn 18 3 8 Ethnology gift .. .. .. 5,093 19 9 Payment due from Maheno Marama Hall Sir John Roberts endowment .. 2,050 0 0 Account .. .. .. .. 82 13 7 Dr. Barnett's gift .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Timber royalties unpaid .. .. 44 14 2 The Dean's fund .. . . . . 2,392 5 8 Students' fees due .. .. .. 141 11 0 Mrs. Oliver's bequest .. .. 2,506 17 0 Workers' Educational Association AcGeneral .. .. .. .. 9,510 0 0 count overdrawn .. .. .. 46 411 Ralph Barnett .. .. .. 8,000 0 0 Bank of New Zealand —Balance in Miss Fowler's gift .. .. . . 700 0 0 current account .. .. .. 391 8 7 Ethnology Museum Building Account .. 6,975 15 0 Rents due — Unexpended balances of special accounts — Otago runs .. .. .. 457 19 7 British Medical Association .. .. 61 8 11 Southland runs .. .. .. 28 0 8 Dental bursaries . . . . .. 8 8 0 Castle Street .. .. .. 14 0 0 Chamber of Commerce . . .. 9 17 Education Board .. .. .. 0 5 0 Chemistry Apparatus Fund . . . . 43 5 4 Professors' houses . . .. .. 97 10 0 Ethnology books donation .. .. 11 15 7 Caretaker, Medical School .. .. 118 Hocken Library Account .. .. 295 14 6 King Street property . . .. 99 11 1 Hocken Library Books Committee .. " 78 19 10 Arts and General Account — Honorary medical staff —Donation .. 750 0 0 Debit balance .. .. .. 1,283 911 Professor Parker's grave —Donation .. 10 19 7 Physiology Research Fund .. . . 56 16 5 Balance insurance on physiology fire .. 231 11 10 Hon. Downie Stewart Scholarship Account .. .. .. .. 100 0 0 Home Science School Account . . 2,553 1 7 Income accounts at credit — Moritzson Income Account .. .. 24 9 0 Barnett Income Account .. .. 327 13 3 Sir John Roberts Endowment .. 339 19 3 New Dental School Account — Proceeds of sale of buildings .. .. 205 18 6 Sundry creditors — Fees due to professors .. .. 310 15 11 King Street rents due to Government .. 17 18 7 Fees refunded to students . . . . 56 17 6 Assay fees due to Professor Waters .. 10 12 0 £83,591 8 11 £83,591 8 11

University of Otago Scholarship and Prize Fund Account.

Richardson Walter Scott T -i„i Macandrew Women's a tll „ If Tr ,,„ t Cash in Trust, Trust. Taieri Trust. Tnjgt Trust Stuart Trust, Bank £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Balance on 31/12/23 .. 1,125 13 5 526 13 4 592 12 8 1,441 9 1 776 0 1 148 19 5 Interest .. .. 51 8 6 24 9 0 28 0 10 67 3 8 35 13 7 8 8 10 1,177 1 11 551 2 4 20 13 6 1,508 12 9 811 13 8 157 8 3 Payment to holders .. 30 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 35 0 0 .. .. ' Bank charge .. .. 005 003 003 007 0 04 001; Balance on 31/12/24 — Invested ..' .. 1,129 7 4 521 2 4 592 17 5 1,414 10 11 774 3 4 147 16 5 Current account .. 17 14 2 19 19 9 7 15 10 59 1 3 37 10 0 9 11 9 151 12 9 Totals .. 1,177 1 11 551 2 4 j 620 13 6 1,508 12 9 811 13 8 157 8 3 151 12 9 !

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6. CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE (LINCOLN). Visitor. —His Excellency the Governor-General. Board of Governors. Appointed by His Excellency the Governor General—Dr. Chas. Chilton. Elected by members of the Legislature.—H. A. Knight. Esq. (Chairman); Hon. D. Buddo, M.P. ; R. W. Lockhead, Esq. Elected by governing bodies of Agricultural and Pastoral Association—John Deans, Esq. ; N. M. Orbell, Esq. John Studholme, Esq. Staff. Director.—R. E. Alexander, A.R.C.Sc.I. Lecturer on Biology.—F. W. Hilgendorf, M.A., D.Sc. Lecturer on Chemistry.—M. J. Scott, 8.A., R.Sc. Lecturer on Veterinary Science. —J. H. Stafford, M.R.C.V.S., D.S.O. Lecturer on Applied Mathematics, &c. —J. W. Calder, B.Ag., B.Sc. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR (ABRIDGED). Fifty-two students were enrolled in 1924, the number in residence being up to the limit of accommodation. Of those enrolled seven were holders of bursaries under the Education Department. Eleven students sat for various subjects set by the New Zealand University for the Bachelor of Agriculture degree or the certificate in Agriculture. Four students completed their degree course at the college, and should obtain their degree ; and this brings the total number who have obtained the degree from the College to over twenty. The work of the students in class and on the farm has been satisfactory; it is pleasing to record the keenness of competition for scholarships and prizes offered. Sixteen students left at the end of the year ; one had completed one year, three two years, and twelve the full course. Of those who completed the course eight satisfied the examiners and were awarded the diploma of the College. Applications for entrance to the College are still in excess of the accommodation provided, indicating that the College training is meeting with approval, and also indicating that there is a strong demand for higher agricultural education. The farm and its surroundings have been properly cared for, and the high fertility maintained ; in spite of the bad seasons College yields were above normal and almost double the average yields for New Zealand. The live-stock have also been maintained at the highest standard. A striking illustration of this is shown by the results obtained at the first Royal Show : a consignment of fourteen entries won eleven prizes, three champions, three reserve champions, and the Sheepowners' Shield for greatest number of points in purebred sheep. That the College is fulfilling its functions so far as the Canterbury farmers are concerned is evidenced by the number of visits from farmers and correspondence received, and expressions of opinion from these visitors and correspondents, and also from the demand on the College staff to attend and address meetings all over Canterbury. (Statement of Accounts not available.)

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