Meetings of Householders

Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1922, Page 1

Meetings of Householders

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

AT HOKITIKA

The annual meeting of householders for the election oi' a school committee was held at the Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. Mr T. W. Duff, who was voted to the chair, presided over an attendance of about 30 householders, nearly one half being ladies. ANNUAL REPORT. At the annual meeting of householders held in the Town Hall, April 18th, 1921, the following were elected as a committee for the ensuing year:— Messrs J. Lloyd, A. Aitken, D. Stevenson, J. King, T. W. Bruce, W. F. Richards, S. J. Preston, W. Shannon, Rev Purchas.

The newly elected committee met forthwith and the following appoiuttnnts were made:—Chairman, W. Shannon; Secretary, Mr S. J. Preston: and Treasurer, Mr J. King. The meeting night was fixed for the first Monday in the month at 7.30 p.m. The Committee held 12 metings during the year. School Staff—During the year Miss Lnvcock (now Mrs Perry) resigned from the position of 2nd assistant on the High School staff. This resignation was accepted with great regret as the Committee was deeply conscious of the good work this lady had done. The vacancy was filled hy Miss Mavne of Christchurch, and the Committee are pleased to say that she is very successfully carrying on the work of her predecessor, Owing to the attendance at the High School falling off we lost the services of Miss Stirling. The Inspector’s annual report again gave proof that a very high standard had been maintained in all branches of school work. For this we are indebted to the Rector and every member of the teaching staff. The attendance in both the Primary and High School has materially increased during the year. The former which stood at 306 last year new stands at 346, while the figures for the latter are 66 and 66, a net total gain of 39. AA'e would urge on the parents the importance ot' sending ' the children regularly to school.

The Committee recognise the greater necessity than ever for the estalishment ol a Boys’ Hostel. This has been the subject matter for several communications with- the Minister for Education. We are earnestly awaiting the latter’s visit to bring the urgency of the matter under his personal observation.

The Foundation Stone of the School AVar Memorial was duly laid by the Masonic Fraternity on June 4th.

I cannot close this report without acknowledging the good work that Mr Preston has done during the past year in furthering the interests of the school in his capacity as Secretary of the Committee.

An audited balance sheet of the Committee’s finance is also submitted. The thanks of the Committee are also due to the press for favourable consideration shown throughout the year. The balance sheet showed receipts including a credit balance of €25 12s 2d totalled £l7l 9s lOd, leaving a debit balance of £4 12s Sd. The payments amounted to £l7l 9s 10d, including £BO 8s 3d for caretaker, €3O repairs, €l3 15s light and fuel, and €2l 6s 9d stationery.

The Chairman congratulated the Committee in the excellent results of the school year, which was very satisfactory to the teachers, the scholars and the parents. He complimented all on the very successful year.

Mr Perham moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet.—Seconded by Mr Thompson and carried. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE.

Ton nominations had been received for nine seats. Rev Fraser and Mr Perham were appointed scrutineers. The result of the ballot was as follows, the old Committee members being re elected. W. H. Shannon 28 S. J. Preston 28 A. Aitken 27 T. W. Bruce 27 J. King 20 W. E. Richards 25 D. Stevenson 25 Rev Purchas 24 J. Llovd 21 R, Wild H The Chairman congratulated the old committee on the substantial vote of confidence passed by the meeting in reelecting them. Mr Shannon said it was proposed to ask the parents to subscribe towards the fuel fund hv monthly contributions and be trusted that parents would assist liberally. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. NEW COMMITTEE.

The new Committee then met, Messrs Preston, Shannon, Stevenson, Aitken, King, Richards, Bruce, Rev Purchas being present. Mr W. H. Shannon was re-elected Chairman, Mr J. King Treasurer, and Mr T. W. Bruce, Secretary. I’lie first Monday in the month was selected for the night of meeting. Messrs King and Stevenson were appointed visitors for the month. After discussing briefly matters to be brought before Hon O. J. Parr on his approaching visit, the meeting terminated.