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Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1917, Page 4

From EJucVion Board, stating they were not prepared at present to make any change in Truant Officer, — Received and Cbairraan’s reply pro* tes'iog at tbe decision approved. Messrs Shannon and Stewart, the visitors f;r the mouth, reported mat* tors normal at the echool. — Received. Me-are ,|£:ng and Preston were appointed visitor. It was resolved to protest to the Board at their waofc ut courtesy in failing to give due notice of the appointment of a relieving teacher. It was farther resolved to protect to the Board at the non-employment of local tradesmen at works reqaired at the school, Mat l era in connection with the annual meeting were discussed and it was resolved to bring forward at the meeting the dissatisfaction 'of the Committee with the treatment they were receiving at the hands of the Canterbury Bo>rd. It was resolved to invite tbe Mayor to preside at the annual meeting and also to extend an invitation to Mr Grimmond. From Rector reporting for quarter the roll number was 360 and average attendance 336 ; stating Miss Neilsoc had left and Miss Kempthorne was relieving in her place ; asking for instructions re Anzac Day. Received. — It was resolved to give a holiday on Monday. Accounts amounting to £2l 6/0 were passed for payment, including a donation of 10/6 to the Town Band in connection with the school excursion. The Committee rose at 8.10 p.m.