THE TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2158, 6 April 1908, Page 4

THE TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE

ANNUAL MEETING. The amuul' mooting of the Poverty Bay branch of tho Hawke's Bay Teachers’ Institute was held on Satnvday morning, Mr. Woodward (president) in the chair. Tho secretary read tho following report:—“During the year four meetings have been hold, and all were well attended and keen interest shown by members. Schemes lor salaries and promotions received a good deal of attention, and the Institute is indebted especially to Air. Marshall for tho which lie worked out the schemo which he suggested. The same subject was largely discussed at tho annual mooting N.Z.K.i. held at Auckland in January last.. The annual mooting of tile H.B. branch will bo held this year for tho second time in Gisborne. There is a tacit understanding that it shall bo held this year during tho term holidays, and should tho alteration commend itself to your institute, the by-laws could bo amended so that the annual meeting could be bold during tho first term holidays each year. Complaints have been frequent with respect to tho irregular delivery of tho Journal of Education, and tho opinion has been freely exnressed that tho Journal might bo greatly improved. During tho last month the decision of the Inspector-General to visit one of the Dunedin schools in person and report directly to the department respecting proposed additions has called forth a storm of protest from the Otago Education Board. A similar case occurred in our own district, causing considerable delay and inconvenience. lour instituto are indebted to Air. Itowley for his attendance at the annual meeting of the N Z.E.1., and his report ot the proceedings, and it is a matter for regret that Air. Itowley is not this year a member of the executive, llio institute has once more reason to congratulate itself on the loyalty of teachers in the district, and the officers of the institute desiro to thank the teachers for their support. Tho balance-sheet presented to your institute shows a credit balance of £1 15s Wd, a few subscriptions are still outstanding, and the liabilities aro nil, while the contributions to the paid to the central body (tho subscription less Is) has been paid in respect of each member.” In moving tho adoption of tho report, Mr. Itowley congratulated the branch on tlio fact that every teacher in the district was a member of tho institute. The report was received and ad. opted. , ~ .Misses Larkins, Cussen, and fierguson were- elected members of the institute. • The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Air. Wauchop; '/ice-president, Air. McLeod; secretary and treasurer, Air. Kinder; committee, Aliases Faubort, Stevenson, Craighead, Messrs. Rowley, 'Marshall, Cole, Leslie; auditor, Air. Cuthbert. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho retiring officers and to Air. Cutlibert for his services as honorary auditor.

The following nominations wore made to the H.B. branch: —President, Air. Rowley; secretary, Air. Colo; committee of management, Alessrs. Woodward and -Marshall. A vote of sympathy was passed to Aliss Gow, who lias resigned her position in the service through illhealth. Tho marks allotted to tlio candidates in tho synchronous examination for standard VI. were then submitted to the meeting. The number of sums done correctly by each candidate was forwarded by Air. Hill, and an additional 10 marks was added to the total for every sum over five. For tlio Caledonian Society’s gold medal tho winner proves to bo A. Ithinesmith, Gisborne, with 744 marks, followed by A. Adair, Gisborne, 735, and Knowles Cameron, Alatawhoro, 694. For tlio gold medal presented by Air. F. Harris, Ella Judd, Alatawhoro, .comes first with 712, followed by Violet Seamens, To Karaka, 689, and Alyrtlo Church, Gisborne, 670. Air. Leslie said that Air. Hill had made a proposal that a “winter” school should bo held ill Gisborne, and if the proposal was earned out he thought Dr. Bell, Government Geologist, and Dr. Marshall would bo willing to deliver lectures. Tho Chairman said it was probable that the annual meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Institute would be held in Gisborne next month, and he thought Alav 16th would be a suitable date. The sub-committee recommended that tho subject “Leaves” should be adopted for the gold medal for the best essay in nature studies. The recommendation was adopted. The competition is to be held in Alarcli of next year, and this will <rive intending competitors an ample opportunity of studying the subject beforehand. Neatness In. writing anti accuracy in' composition would, of course, carry weight, but great importance would be attached to tho result of original work. It was decided to recommend tliat no notes be brought into the room. The retiring president, Air. Woodward, returned thanks for the kindness extended to him by members during bis term of office, and the meeting closed.