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Among old boys, the most noticeable distinction gained is that by Mr. Chaytor, who headed the list in the Law Tripos at Cambridge, and secured a fellowship. Mr Wilkes, who obtained a Junior Scholarship from Nelson College, won an exhibition in English at Canterbury College. Some changes worthy of note have taken place in the teaching staff of the Girls' College. Miss Watson, who has been an assistant-mistress for many years, resigned, to the Governors' regret. Her place was taken by Miss Gribben, M.A., and Miss B. M. Watt, M.A., was appointed secondassistant, while Miss Catley, who had been a part-time teacher only, was made a full-time teacher. The following honours have been gained by pupils attending the school For second-year's terms examination, two candidates only presented themselves, and both passed. Cable advice has since been received that both these pupils, Miss Elizabeth Graham and Miss Theresa Max, have also successfully passed the first section for the B.A. degree. For first year's terms examination, only one candidate offered, who duly passed. For matriculation, nine pupils presented themselves, eight of whom passed. A later cablegram announces that Mr Cecil E. Livesey, and Miss Florence E. Livesey and Mr. C. A. Eves, also pupils of the Nelson Colleges, had each been successful in passing the first section of the examination for the degree of B.A. From the above, it will be seen that, in proportion to numbers, the pupils of the Nelson Colleges have for the past year gained more honours than any other educational establishment in the colony. The Governors, recognising the growing importance of a knowledge of drawing, have made that branch of study a free subject instead of an extra one, and have appointed Mr. H. W Kirkwood teacher of drawing in the Boys' College, and in the Girls' College they have appointed Mrs. Cooke to that office. The Governors have also made a change in respect to the teaching of music in both Colleges, which they have placed under the sole control of the Nelson School of Music. Though no cooking classes have yet been held in connection with the College, a great many girls attended the short course of lessons given during the winter by Miss Wardrop. The audited accounts of both Colleges for the year 1894, together with a comparative statement of the rolls for 1893 and 1894, and a schedule showing the number, value, and present position of the scholarships connected with both Colleges, are appended to this report. By order of the Council of Governors. Oswald Cuetis, Secretary

2. Absteact of Receipts and Expendituee of the Nelson College for Boys, for the Year ending the 31st December, 1894. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Boarding Account . 1,060 9 2 By Boarding Account . 919 13 2 Tuition Account . 936 5 1 Tuition Account 1,224 7 6 Miscellaneous Account 63 1 10 Stationery Account 87 8 10 Scholarships— Foundation 60 0 0 Endowed . 124 0 0 Joynt and Education Board, third year 32 12 1 Third-year lay boy scholar 12 12 0 Simmons prize . 6 0 0 Incidental expenses 86 6 7 Examiners' fees, two years . 78 2 6 Audit charges . 5 5 0 Science appliances . 12 2 6 Gas Account 46 0 11 Subscriptions to sports, &o. 20 0 0 Printing and advertising 56 16 0 Office rent and expenses 55 19 7 Balanoe—Transferred to Endowment Ac- Law costs . 14 10 4 count 982 010 Secretary's salary ... . 200 0 0 £3,041 16 11 £3,041 16 11

3. Absteact of Receipts and Expendituee of the Nelson College for Giels for the Year ending the 31st December, 1894. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Boarding Account 576 13 4 By Boarding Account 606 10 11 Tuition Account 1,259 1 2 Tuition Account 973 3 0 Stationery Account 69 10 10 Scholarships— Foundation 60 4 0 Endowed, Tinline . 40 0 0 Governors' fees 30 0 0 Printing and advertising 43 15 9 Auditors' fees 5 5 0 Examiners' fees, &o. 15 0 4 Gas Account .. 31 13 0 Office rent 35 0 0 Balance—Transferred to Endowment Ac- Secretary's salary .. 100 0 0 count 183 16 1 Incidental expenses 9 7 9 £2,019 10 7 £2,019 10 7