SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2452, 4 May 1915, Page 7

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

LAST NIGHT'S MEETINGS • WELLINGTON SOOTH. The annual meeting; of tho householders of the Wellington South School was largely attended. Mr. G. J. Startup presided. 11l tho course of a lengthy report, the- headmaster (Mr. George Flux) dealt in detail with the differences which bad arisen between himself and tho committees in the past. These differences the headmaster oharaotorised as ft "miserable business." For several years past, said the headmaster, he had tried to do his best to work against odds, but when he looked back at his own actions during those years he could not see how he. could have acted differently without sinking his own individuality and rights. "I have always contended for a'partnership in the conduct of school affairs," he continued, "but I am not oontent with a sleeping partnership. Unfortunately for the complete success of tho school, some of the committees with which 1 have had to deal have taken the opposite view and during the past year this antagonistic attitude has reaohed such a stage that of dire necessity I am compelled to make a. clear, plain statement of the _ origin and development of this spirit, which has rendered' my work ■more or less a torture to myself and a hindrance to the well-being of tho school." The headmaster then, went on to speak of the "unsympathetic attitude" on the part of a majority of tho members of the School Committee.. "But it is monstrous," said the headmaster, "that men dressed in a little brief authority should be able to thwart the efforts of a man who, with all his shortcomings, has far nearly 19 years given the Best that was in him to advance the best interests of the children placed in his hand 6 " Mr. Flux then wont on to trace the development of the trouble, and complained of not being asked- to attend committee meetings. Referring to the work of the school during the year, the report stated that the open-air class-room recently erected and in use since Easter, should prove a boon to the GO' children occupying it. The new school in Britomart Street was at last an accomplished fact, and was, he" understood, to be opened immediately after the term holiday early in June. Eulogistic reference was also made to the first assistant, Mr. M'Kenzie, who had received the appointment es headmaster of tho Karori School. The report also referred to the fact that tho school had raised £.130 towards a war relief fund. There was considerable d/iscussion over the headmaster's complaint again6t the committee. ■In response to Questions as to why the headmasier had not been invited to attend co'/nmittee - meetings, the chairman said i/o was probably due to an oversight. ,'lhey could be satisfied that the matter would be fully thrashed out by the new committee. It was decide, after further discussion, to leave the matter to the now committee. The following were elected to tha committee; without opposition: —Messrs. W. T. J: Morton, W. J. Harris, Geo. J. Startup, E. Upchuroh, E. G. Cooper, J. Dainiston, W. C. Read, S. Homaas, and T. A. Moliison.

. CLYDE QUAY. Mr. David Robertson presided over the iannual meeting of householders in connection 'with the Clj;de Quay School last ■evening. The committee's annual report congratulated the headmaster and his capable staff on the high standard of efhciency which had been maintained. The school only seoured one scholarship last year, but a most gratifying feature ■was the large number of scholarships annexed by ex-pupils of Clyde Quay, who were now continuing their studies ' at the Boys' and Girls' Colleges. The present number on the roll was 741, as against 745 last year, the average attendance being 670, as against 651 last year. Although the staff was increased by one during the year, the average number in each class was still excessive and it was quite impossible for the present- staff to give proper tuition and oversight to. the large classes which must neoessarily be allotted to each teacher. The average per class was 60. The pupils of the school did splendid service, towards assisting the Belgian Fund, raising the magnificent sum of £84 ss. lid. for that worthy cause.- - The finances were in a satisfactory condition, thanks to the increased capitation received during the -year (£149 10s. Pr year), and after all accounts had been paid there remained a credit balance of £11 14s. Bd. The headmaster's Teport stated that S3 pupils sat for the proficiency examination in December, of whom 41 succeeded, 10 others gained the competency certificate, and two failed. At the usual competition for Education Board's scholarships, one was gained by Page Howard, of Clyde Quay. Praise was given to the staff by the headmaster (Mr. W. G. Grundy), and a motion of thanks to Mr. Grundy and his staff for the good work done during the year was earned by acclamation. • The new committee.is as'follows:— Messrs. W. J. Fossette, T. Forsyth, W. J. Gaudin, R. P. Hatch, W, J. Harland, James Mitchell, D. Robertson, W. B. Strong, and R. Soott. TERRACE. The oommittee elected at last evening's meeting of householders in connection with the Terrace School was as fol-lows-Messrs. J. A. Thompson (chairman), H. A. Gold, Rev. H. Van Staveren, A. Johnston, H. W. Lloyd, D. F. Skinner, Mrs. Dyson, and Miss Maud England. MOUNT COOK. The annual meeting of the householders of the Te Aro district was held in the Central Mission Hall last night. Mr. W. E. Fuller was in the chair. The following resolutions were carried: "That this meeting of the householders of the Mount Cook district emphatically enters a strong protest against the proposal to unite the girls' and boys' _ departments in a mixed school believing that such a proposal is opposed to the bes,t interest of the children morally and educationally." "That it be an instruction to the incoming committee 'to use its influence towards . supporting the principles of separate schools." . The committee elected was as follows .—Messrs. G. R. Burdey. R. M'Nair, R. Simpson, A. Blair, W. E. Fuller, J. G. M'Pherson, C. H. BenUett, J. M. Wilson, and H A. Bruce. TE ARO-MITCHELLTOWN. The annual meeting of householders for the Te Aro-Mitcbelltown School distract was presided over by Mr. W. Allan last night, and there was an attendance of about twenty-five. The following seven nominations wero recoived. and the members declared elected Messrs. P. Cook, B. Doherty, t a y^ r :, T - Halpin, T. H. Hogg : H Y&"d, and D. R. Lawlor. As June members are required, two will l£lrd appointcd the Education

ihe balance-sheet showed total receipts at £165 l 9s . 6 d.. and the credit lnfhuTprl 6 CXPOllflitUrO included an amount of £73 19s. 6d. for oaretaWs The chairman of the outgoing committee pointed out that, talnng. w receipts from tho time the committee was appointed, up to th«ir gang out of office, the amount was £130the largest amount ever recorded The- headmaster's report showed that when he took charge of the combined school tho number on the rolls was 820, and at the end of the year there

were 847 in attendance. The averages of the respective quarters were 752, 746, 740, and 789, whiob. giive an average of 757 for the year. The highest daily attendance was 817. Ho paid a tribute to tho work of the teachers, and the assistance given, by the school com- • mlfctee. The chairman of the outgoing committee (Mr. W. H. Hampton) referred p. to the great assistance given by tho 1 ohildren of the school towards the Belli gian Fund, in various directions. Tho concert held recently in the Town Hall , broueht in over. £40 for the fund- He ) moved the adoption of the report and s balance-sheet. i Mr. D. R. Lawlor, in seconding the - adoption' oT the report and balance--3 sheet, said that from what one could 1 hear, there was the possibility of the 1 erection of an up-to-date school for i their children. i The renort and balance-sheet were 1 adopted. The chairman congratulated the meet- - ing on expeditiously carrying out their i work, and said that the outgoing com- - mittee had been very active in the ini terests of the school. He congratu- ! lated the chairman and members on > their tenacity when they took up a t subject. 1 It was decided to recommend Mrs. > Probvn and Mr. J. H. Fuller to the - board to fill the two vacancies. ) A vote of thanks to the ohairman 1 concluded the meeting. E . ■ 3 ■ NEWTOWN. [ There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Newtown School Committer Mr. J. Castle presided. In his annual report the headmaster, • Mr. H. Parkinson, said it had been a highly satisfactory, but uneventful, '• yeaT. Mr. Parkinson hoped that the new council to be established under the . Education Act would do something to co-ordinate the various educational efforts. The headmaster also stressed the faot that there was a growing feeling that the school wan too much cut off l from the everyday life of the communi ity. The school, he said, should be \ the local -centre of intellectual and so- . cial activity, not only where children were educated but where the young men I and women could meet their respective ; clubs: During the evening an interesting ad- | dress was delivered by the Rev. J. Orewes on the Zoo. A vote of thanks ~was passed with enthusiasm to the lecturer. The committee elected was as follows:—Messrs. H. Baillie, E. Collie, E. Read, R. Crosby, J, Castle (chairman), Richard Brown, W. Wiles, and Mesdames M. A. Wright and Webb. Mr.,R. H. Chinchen was re-elected secretary and treasurer for tho sixteenth successive time. ISLAND BAY. At Island Bay last evening the following was the result of the school committee election, the first nine on the list being the new committee: — Messrs. J. 0,. Shorland, 98; E. J. Colley, 86; W. H. Potts, 85; L. F. Keys, 83; 'W. Kerr, 80; H. F. Clarke, 80; J. A. Conder, 77; J. D. Mills, 66; R. J. Pentecost, '64: A. B. Johnston, 39; W. J. Hart, 34; M. Beck, 32; C. Orr, 18. Mr. J. 0. Shorland was elected chairman and Mr. H. F. Clarke secretary. The sum of £4 2s. 6d. was collected for the fund in aid of New Zealand wounded soldiers, and £2 los. for a new flagstaff for the school grounds. MARAMJI. The annual meeting of Maranui householders was held last night, Mr. D. Carman presiding. The oalance-sheet showed a credit balance of £30 ss. 6d. The chairman's report stated that the school was started ill 1909, with 184 scholars, while the roll now carried. . 623. To make provision for the heavy increase an additional half-acre was secured; on which' a new infant school had been erected. More room was urgently required, and the Government had been approached for a further grant. In the intermediate grade cricket championship, the school had tied with Kilbirnie. In tennis two scholars reached the semi-final, while in swimming Claud Walker won the Tarson's Cup, Sydney Milne the committee's gold medal, aud Jessie Gooch a gold medal for the girls' swimming championship. During the year in the' standards 253 scholars obtained passes of a total of 276 presented, and 12 passed the examination for scholarships and free places. Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman, the secretary of the outgoing committee, and the staff. The' election of the committee resulted as follows:—Rev. Hugh Beggs (chairman), Messrs. J. Christie (secretary), A. Gellatly, F. C. Gentry, S. L. Hall, R. T, Hollis, E. F. Meaker, H. R. Page, and J. Sullivan. Mr. Brailsford, who tied for ninth place, withdrew. , NGAIO. ] At the annua! meeting of the Ngaio < School Committee Mr. H. Brenton-Rule ' presided. The new committee elected is | as follows:—Mr. H. Brenton-Rule ' (chairman), Mrs. Darvall' (secretary), Mr. Williams (treasurer), Mrs. Chat- ' win and Messrs. L. A; Browne, T. i Barnes, and F. Fitch. 1 1 JOHNSONVILLE. At the meeting of Johnsonville house- ( holders, the Rev. Petrie presided over , an attendance of about twenty. > , The following new committee was ] elected, the exact number having been ; nominated: —Rev. Petrie (chairman), Rev. Peryman (re-elected secretary), and Messrs. F. T. O'Neill, J. J. Eason, F. H. Futter, C. W. Pritcbard,' F; J. | Embury, F. Wales, and J. A. Pyle. | • KETONE. | Mr. D. M'Kenzie presided ever a i meeting attended by about 45 house- ; holders, at the Petone District High i School last evening. For the first time i for many years no election was held, as i the number of nominations did not ex- j ceed the number of vacancies. The < committee consists of Messrs. M'Ken- ; zie, Pawson, Kirk, Brice, Barnett. Da- 1 vis, Palmer, Watson, and Whittaker. ] ] EASTERN HUTT. , J At Eastern Hutt, Mr. H. Baldwin ( presided over a meeting of about 60 ; householders. A resolution proposed by j Mr. B. C. Warnes, that tho incoming committee bo recommended to extend j the lunch hour for children from one | to one and a quarter, or one and a half hours, was carried by a large ] majority. The following form the new committee:—Messrs. Baldwin, Woodward, Ma- ■ caskill, Clendon, Treseder, Anson, j Huthnance, Hardham, and Clere. ' HUTT MAIN SCHOOL. f About 40 householders attended the ' meeting in the Lower Hutt Slain J School, Mr. J. W. F. M'Dougall pre- ' siding. The loport of the headmaster (Mr. A. N. Burns) was read ; and a resolution calling tho attention of the Education Board to the need for the alteration of tho school district boundary was carried. The following wore elected to, the 1 committee: —Messrs. E. P. Rishwortli, I Rev. J. G. Gibson, W. L. Smith, An- ; derson, Heron, M'Dougall. Meld mm. J. j J. Doran and J. Wrnv. 'Hie last-named \ tied with another candidate and was ; elected by the. chairman casting lots. ! PETONE WERT. ' The annual meeting of householders . was held in tho Petono West School last evening, there being an attendance of about 33. Tho headmaster's report was highly satisfactory. 1 Tho election of the committee resulted t as follows:—Messrs. H. C. Jay, J- G. I Castle, J. Cotton, G. O. Parker; W. H. l Shardlow, H, Morris, Hi j <

Johnson, H. Head. Mr. Castle was eleoted chairman of the committee, and Mr. Shardlow secretary. WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS. The School Committee elections in tho Wairarapa resulted as follow: — Masterton.—Messrs. R. Brown (chairman), A.' Hendry, E. H. Waddington, W. Gourlay, W. L. Falconer, D. Threadwell, J. A. Sbacklcton, B. E. Church, Eli Smith. Lansdowne. —Messrs. D. A. Pickering (chairman), A. Owen, Rev. I'. Haliiday, Messrs. J. M'Hattie, J. Aclcerman, R. B. Rayner, W. Robson, J. Blackley, E. Welch. BidcfoTd. —Messrs. J. W. Falloon (chairman), J. Chapman, J. H. Porcy, W. J. Percy, R. H. Mairphv. Opaki.—Messrs. F. Dorset (chairman), A. Watson, R. Perry, •J. Campbell, A. p Buick, A. 0. Bunny, J. Bourke.' Dyerville.—Messrs. H. Daysh (chairman), N, Gaskin, W. Tucker, C. Hoyley, J. Callie. . Mauriceville East.—Messrs. R. Brooks (chairman), R. Cameron, J. Goodgame, W. Baird, G. Braggins. Te Ore Ore.—Messrs. J. M'Gregor, jun. (chairman), E. J. Wright, G. Shaw, F. Percy, 0. J. Percy. Mangamahoe.—Messrs. W. Nation (chairman), W. W. Welch, 0. Nation, J. Whiting, J. M'Govern. Kopuaranga.—Messrs. C. C. Jackson (chairman), R. D. M'Kenzie, D. Todd, A. H. Clarke. Mauriceville West. —Messrs. A. E. Clarke (chairman), A. Forshing, A. Milne, P. E. Mosfcensen, E. W. Nei sen. Ihuraua. —Messrs. J. Berney (chairman), J. Blako, P. Jensen, A. Weston, J. Andorson.