MEETING OF THE COLLEGE GOVERNORS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5144, 18 September 1877, Page 2

MEETING OF THE COLLEGE GOVERNORS.

A meeting of the Wellington College Governors was held yesterday at the office of the Board of Education. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), the Rev. W. Paterson, and Messrs. Brandon and Jackson. Mr. Wilson, the head-master of the College, also attended. ' ' The bank accounts were laid before the Board, showing an overdraft of £540 Bs. 6d. UNIVERSITY CLASSES, &C. In reference to the arrangements for University classes, Mr. Wilson explained that at the request of various persons, and particularly of the masters of Hoard schools, he had started classes in Latin twice a week, and in mathematics once a week. The classes had been carried on by him with the assistance of Mr. Hardy. The fees derived from this source amounted to £l3, which he held at the disposal of the Board. _ The arrangement had hitherto been only of a temporary character, but he suggested that some arrangement should be made for placing them on a more permanent basis, as this was a good and useful work, and entailed no expense on the Board. The University required that the scholars should attend the whole course.

The Rev. Mr. Paterson said he should like to see a broad distinction between the Grammar School and the higher school. He approved of these classes, and considered it desirable that they should be continued. Mr. Wilson suggested that the Board might advertise th se classes and receive the fees. The Rev, Mr. Paterson said he would approve of the suggestion if it did not involve extra expenses. On the motion of Brandon, it was resolved that the past proceedings in the matter be approved, that the fees be handed over to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hardy, and that a committee consisting of the Rev. Mr. Paterson, Mr. Jackson, and the mover be appointed to further consider the matter, and bring up a report at the next meeting. annual examinations. A discussion took place as to the desirability of obtaining the services of the College Professors from Otago or Canterbury to examine the scholars at the next annual examination in December, during which the merits of the present examiners were entered into ; but the Board decided that the expense would be too great. reserve. The Secretary stated that he had received an offer from Mr. Hugh Fraser to lease 140 acres of land, being a portion of the reserve at Carnarvon, at £8 per year. The rent was not large, but the land was swampy.' It was agreed that Messrs. Pharazyn and Jackson should be appointed a committee to consider the matter of dealing with reserves. reply to a deputation to the minister of justice. The Secretary stated that, in reply to a deputation from the Board, the Minister of Jus_ tice stated that the College must be kept up .

however he could not it present say definitely -what amount of subsidy would be granted, but the matter would be fully considered by the Government. OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS. The Secretary was instructed to take steps to recover arrears of College fees, amounting to £BS. This concluded the business brought before the meeting.