E.—l2.

2. Woek op the Highest and Lowest Classes.

Highest. —Latin—Via Latina, exercises 1-90 ; Csesar, De Bello Gallico, Book I. (part); Livy, extracts ; Cicero, In Catilinam, Orations I. and 11. to chapter 5. French—Chardenal, Advanced Course, exercises 1-42, rules 1-76 ; Methode Naturelle, lessons 83-103 inclusive, verbs pages 230-53; Eeader, Extracts from French Authors (Blouet), pages 1-30. Arithmetic—Hamblin Smith, matriculation standard. Algebra —Hall and Knight, exercises 1-31b. Euclid —Hall and Stevens, Books 1., 11., 111., and deductions on Books I. and 11. (one pupil, Books IV. and VI.). Geography—Chisholm, matriculation standard. History— : Only one pupil, matriculation standard. Grammar—Mason, Text-book, paragraphs 17-296, parsing and analysis. Literature—Shakespeare, Henry V. Composition —Abbott, How to Write Clearly, exercises 1-85; correction of sentences, paraphrasing, punctuation, and essay-writing. Science—Wright's Physics, pages 1-54 and 131-200. Trigonometry —Only one pupil. The above was the programme up to the examination in November; since then the various subjects have been continued further. Lowest. —Latin—Via Latina, exercises 1-27 (also two or three beginners, Elementa Latina, exercises 1-16d). French—Methode Naturelle, lessons I—4l. Arithmetic—Hamblin Smith, pages 37-59 and 110-130, simple rules, and compound applied to money. Algebra—Hall and Knight, exercises 1-7a. Euclid —Hall and Stevens, Book 1., propositions 1-26 (one beginner, six propositions). Geography—Petrie, pages 50-74. History—Primary History, chapters 1 and 2 ; Henry VII., VIII., and Elizabeth to end of James 11. Grammar—Mason's First Notions, pages 1-74. Literature —Lay of the Last Minstrel; Morte d'Arthur ; Lady of Shalott. Composition—Correction of sentences, punctuation, and essay-writing. Science—Grieve's Mechanics, chapters 1-6. All these have been continued further since the annual examination held early in November.

3. Arrangements for Drawing ; Manual, Commercial, and Technical Instruction ; Gymnastics, Drill, Swimming, etc. Drawing : Arrangements were made at the beginning of the year with a visiting teacher (Miss Percy Smith), who gives two hours aweek instruction in model and freehand drawing. All the pupils in the school attend these classes. Higher sewing : Dressmaking has been taught during the year by a professional dressmaker to about two-thirds of the girls ; the junior girls have regular instruction in plain sewing given by one of the regular teachers.

4. Scholarships. Eleven district scholarships and one Victoria College scholarship are held at the school, and to thirteen others the Governors give free tuition.

WANGANUI GIBLS' COLLEGE.

Staff. Miss Mary I. Fraser, M.A.; Miss S. E. Gilford, M.A. ; Miss L. C. Fenwick, 8.A.; Miss J. R. Currie, M.A. ; Miss Jessie Knapp, 8.A.; Miss A. Blennerhassett, 8.A.; Miss K, Browning ; Miss I. MoKellar, B.A. ; Miss Blanche Richmond ; Miss F. G. Sealy ; Miss Clara Maling; Miss E. Gurr; Mr. D. E. Hutton ; Miss G. E. Browne; Miss L. Reiohert. 1. General Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 31st December, 1902. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balanoe at beginning of year .. .. 969 3 0 Management— Endowments— Offioe salary .. .. .. .. 65 0 0 Current income from reserves .. .. 320 0 0 Other office expenses .. .. .. 30 15 0 Interest .. .. .. .. 140 0 0 Other expenses of management .. 8 13 4 Paid by School Commissioners ... 28118 4 Teaohers'salaries and allowances .. 1,801 0 i School fees .. .. .. .. 2,033 9 8 Boarding-school account .. .. 2,208 19 0 Boarding-school fees .. .. .. 2,238 11 4 Examinations — Church sittings .. .. .. 30 16 0 Examiners' fees .. .. .. 70 15 0 Balance at end of year .. .. .. 778 8 2 Other expenses .. .. .. 514 9 Prizes.. .. .. .. .. 40 14 10 Printing, stationery, and advertising .. 113 17 9 Site and buildings, from ourrent revenue— Purchases and new works .. .. 1,170 2 6 Fencing, repairs, &c.. .. .. 162 19 3 Rates, insurance, and taxes .. .. 82 17 9 Interest on current account and bank charge .. .. .. .. 15 0 Endowments Account —Expended on buildings .. .. .. .. 850 0 0 Caretaker .. .. .. .. 55 1 0 Churoh sittings .. .. .. 23 12 0 Furniture— Sohool .. .. .. .. 67 12 6 House .. .. .. .. 33 6 6 £6,792 6 6 £6,792 6 6 Geo. S. Bridge, Chairman. W. J. Carson, Secretary.

Examined and found correct,—J. K. Warburton, Controller and Auditor-General.

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