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all that has occurred concerning Latin text-books for degree examinations, aud forward it to tlie Governor, ex officio visitor of the University, with a respectful request that His Excellency will take such steps as may be necessary under the circumstances." In accordance with the expressed desire of the Board, the Chairman forwarded a carefully prepared narrative, together with copies of all correspondence, to the Governor as visitor of the University, and as visitor of this College, to which the following reply was received : — "Sir, "Government House, Wellington, May 16th, 1885. "I am desired by His Excellency the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter (No. 700) of the 7th inst., and enclosures, with reference to a difficulty which has arisen between the Senate of the University of New Zealand and the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, with respect to certain plays of Terence which tlie Senate has prescribed to be read this year by candidates for B.A. pass examination ; and to inform, you that his Excellency is advised that under present arrangements he is not in a position to interfere in the matter. I have, &c, "F. W. Pennepatiier, "W. Montgomery, Esq., M.H.R., "Private Secretary. " Chairman of the Board of Governors, Canterbury College." I think it is a matter for deep regret that the Senate did not comply with the reasonable wishes of the Board and of the Professors and students of this College, for this non-compliance forced upon the Board the disagreeable necessitj' of forbidding one of its Professors to read, in class, the plays of an author which the Senate insisted should be read, but which the Board, having due regard for decency, could not approve of. Boys' High School. Changes have taken place during the past year, which may be said to strengthen the work of the school. The time-table has been so arranged that while the junior boys, and those whose handwriting is defective, are having writing lessons, the older boys are set to one of three subjects—Greek, Natural Science and Bookkeeping. The bookkeeping, or business class, includes bookkeeping, correspondence and shorthand. /Drawing. —The Hon. Mr. Stout, in a circular addressed to tlie governing bodies of secondary schools, advocated, among other subjects bearing on "technical education," the teaching of "geometrical and mechanical drawing," as useful subjects of school instruction. The Art Master had already anticipated this by starting a course of teaching on this subject at the commencement of the year, and at the present time is instructing a class of thirty boys in practical geometry, and next term they will be taught mechanical drawing. The remainder of the boys are taught freehand by the assistant Art Master, as drawing is now a school subject instead of an optional one. Singing. —The singing classes have been re-arranged into senior and junior, each of which has one hour's instruction iu the week. Drilling. —The drill has been taken in hand by Captain U. V. Richards, and the Cadet Corps has ■ been re-formed, and now numbers forty members, under the captaincy of Mr. G. Hogben. The school was inspected last November by the Inspector-General, who, after alluding to the check the school had received through losing the former head-master, and to the decline of the numbers attending the school attributable to the same cause, states that the " work clone is good, sound and solid." The school was examined at the end of the year by Professors Bickerton, Cook and Haslam, Rev. C. Turrell and Mr. Col bori* e-Veel, and their reports were very favourable. The reports were laid before the Board, and a summary of them was read at the annual school gathering. The school was honoured by His Excellency the Governor attending the annual gathering* and giving away the prizes. Mr. H. Cross, one of the masters of the school, having resigned, Mr. J. P. Grossman, M.A., senior scholar New Zealand University, was appointed in his place. The following honours have been obtained by boys of the Higli School during the past year : —A. R. Kirk, T. R. Cresswell, J. H. Thacker and T. R. Reese matriculated at the University at the entrance examination held in December last, one of them, A. R. Kirk, also passing the preliminary medical examination. R. Speight and J. H. Smith won junior scholarships at the same examination, and are now at Canterbury College. E. Allison, 11. Holmes and J. Tait passed the Junior Civil Service examination in October last. Last month, at the examination for the North Canterbury Board scholarships, a Caledonian scholarship was awarded to W. Dawson. The number of boys attending the school this term is ninety-five. Girls' High School. The school is still making great progress, as tlie number of pupils attending this term, 118, will show. The school was inspected in November last by the Inspector-General, who states : —" The school throughout is well taught, and the management is very good. The school will be sure to give a good account of itself at examinations fitted to test the work of the better class of grammar schools." The school was examined by Professors Bickerton, Cook and Haslam, and Rev. C. Turrell, and Mr. Colborne-Veel, and their reports (a summary of which was read at the annual distribution of prizes) were very favourable, the examiner in English stating " that it is evidently taught throughout the school in a very thorough and efficient manner." The school was also examined in needlework by three ladies, who were much pleased with the work shown. A. detached, well-finished and comfortable room, 31ft. by 21ft., has been built in the playground, to be used as a luncheon-room and a playroom in wet weather. The school staff has been increased by the appointment of Miss Lilian Edger, M.A., as assistant teacher, and Miss Aikman (an undergraduate of the New Zealand University), as part time teacher ; the services of the drawing and sewing teachers have been dispensed with, these subjects now being taught by the regular staff. The teaching staff is as follows :—Lady Principal, Miss Connon, M.A.; assistant teachers, Miss L. Edger, M.A.; Miss Grossman, M.A.; Miss Alexander, 8.A.; Miss Will; part time teachers, Misses M. Aikman, H. H. Connon and B. Gibson; teacher of music and class singing,