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4. The first and second sections of the regulation, made by Order in Council on the fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, relating to payments to Boards, are hereby amended by substituting for the words " working average," wherever they occur, the words " average attendance." ll. — District High School Fees. — Dated 2nd February, 1888. In the District High School at Gisborne the fee for higher education within the meaning of section 56 of " The Education Act, 1877," shall be two guineas a quarter.

CJikculaes. Education Department, Wellington, 29th November, 1887.

The Secretary to the Education Board, . I have the honour, by direction of the Minister of Education, to inform you that, after the current quarter, the payments to Boards will be calculated upon the " strict average " attendance, and not upon the "working average." Wm. Jas. Habens.

Education Department, Wellington, 29th November, 1887.

The Secretary to the Education Board, ■ . I have the honour, by direction of the Minister of Education, to advise you that Government does not intend to renew the vote for "Training of Teachers, £8,000," and that consequently there will be no special grants on account of training of teachers after the end of next month. Wm. Jas. Habbns.

Education Department, Wellington, 6th December, 1887.

The Secretary to the Education Board, —■ . I am instructed to advise you that it is not the intention of the Government to propose a capitation grant this year in addition to the statutory capitation grant of £3 155.; and that the payment now being made at the rate of 4s. a head per annum will therefore not be continued after the present month. Wm. Jas. Habens.

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