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were highly creditable. The period had been studied carefully, and the marks were this year very well equalized. Almost the same may be said of Class 11., in which I would specially mention the good work of Hansen and Hammond. In Class 111. several pupils answered very intelligently : the low average of marks obtained by the whole class is, in my opinion, due to the presence of some young children, who should have received a preparatory training. 3. Arithmetic. —ln this subject the work was generally good in point both of method and of accuracy. I should, however, like to see less inequality in one and the same class. The classes seem all equally well taught. 4. Algebra. —Division Aof Class I. showed considerable proficiency in this subject. Division B was very much weaker, and should, I think, have produced better results. General. —l notice a very decided improvement in the tone of the work of this school. Last year I drew attention to certain shortcomings, and I am glad to observe that those shortcomings have received due consideration for the most part. There is, however, much scope yet for greater thoroughness. I am aware of the many difficulties in the way of the steady advancement of a school such as this, but there are no difficulties of such a nature as to preclude carefulness and honesty of work so far as it goes. I seem to notice a lack of animation about certain subjects of study; and I would urge that, if the school is to make progress, there must be more earnestness imparted to the study of Latin, and less rote and more vivacity in the study of English. It seems especially surprising to me that no book of English literature had been read by even the highest class. I have, &c, Thos. G. Tuckeb, Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and Professor of Classics and English in the Auckland University College. The Thames High School Board.

3. Pbofessob Brown's Eepobt. Gentlemen, — University College, Auckland, 17th December, 1884. I beg herewith to submit to you my report on the portion of the examination of the High School which was undertaken by me. This portion comprised the subjects of geometry, geography, chemistry, and French. Geometry. —The first division of the First Class did well; but in the second division the results were very unequal, and many of the answers were, I regret to say, quite unintelligible. In the Second Class, J. Hansen and S. J. Hetherington distinguished themselves in the first division, and A. Styak in the second. The other sets of answers were of average merit. The comprehension of Euclid's propositions is greatly facilitated by practice in the solution of simple geometrical problems. The value of such problems, which may with great advantage be set even to those who are only beginning the subject, has, I fear, been too much disregarded. Geography. —With the exception of Class la., the results were very poor, the answers for the most part being slovenly and inaccurate. It would appear that there has been too little reference to maps, too little description of places, and too much learning by heart of lists of names. Chemistry. —The answers sent in by Class la. were remarkably good—indeed, they were the best which I have met with for a long time past: the problems were solved and the calculations carefully and accurately carried out. Unfortunately these remarks are in no way applicable to the second division of Class 1., in which the knowledge of chemistry is of the most meagre description. In both divisions of Class 11. fair progress has been made with this subject. The answers returned by Harold Coney were of special excellence. French. —Some of the papers were good, but most of the work of both classes was very poor. The translation into French was especially bad, as many as five or six mistakes in a sentence of twelve words being by no means uncommon. I drew attention last year to the want of care in this subject, and my remarks apply this year with even greater force. The children in the Third Class are, in my opinion, well taught, and are making good progress. I have, &c, Feed. D. Beown, Professor of Chemistry and Physics in the Auckland The Thames High School Board. University College.

4. Bepobt on Dbawing. We have examined the drawings as requested by the Board of Governors, and consider that the prizes should be awarded as follows: First prize to the drawing marked "Epsilon," second prize to the drawing marked " Alpha," third prize to the drawing marked " Lambda." We also commend the drawings marked " Kappa," " Delta," " Gamma " respectively. We consider the work presented for our inspection, in general, above the average of that usually done in schools. F. Tizaed. Thames, 18th December, 1884. L. Neill.

5. Eepoet on Sewing. We have examined the sewing as requested by the Board of Governors, and we adjudge the prize in the First Class—viz., those over fifteen—to the work marked No. 21, and we also commend Nos. 28 and 25. In the Second Class—viz., those between thirteen and fifteen years—the prize is awarded to No. 10, and we also commend Nos. 12 and 17. In the Third Class—viz., those under thirteen —the prize is awarded to No. 1, and we also commend Nos. 2 and 4. Generally speaking, we found the hemming good, but there is still room for improvement in the stitching, gathering, and joining. F. Tizaed. Thames, 18th December, 1884, L. Neill.