BOARD OF EDUCATION. (From the " Auckland Star.") March 1.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 40, 8 March 1884, Page 6

BOARD OF EDUCATION. (From the " Auckland Star.") March 1.

A meeting of this Board was hold yesterday afternoon. Present :— Messrs Luke (chair), Cooper, Goldie, Carr, Buckland, and McKenzie. Minutes. —The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Chairman's Hepobt. — This report was brought up and adopted, viz., that Miss Edith Shortt, pupil teacher, had been transferred from Wellesley-street to Devonport ; that the Committee have been iurnished with copy of application made to police in January for census of school children at Tauranga ; leave of absence granted to Mr McArthur, principal of the Training College, two days' illness ; cheques signed, and other matters of minor importance. Mr Carrs Motion. — This motion was adjourned until the next meeting at the request of Mr Moss, who is in the Waikato, as that gentleman expressed a wish to be present and speak to the motion. School Committees. — Protests were received from Ararimu, Flat Bush, Kati Kati, and several other districts, against voters at recent elections of School Committees, and which it was alleged altered the results of such elections. Finance. — The Secretary announced the balance at bank, showing £6,910 19s lOd to credit, viz., £2,173 12s 7d on education account and £4,737 7s 3d on building account. The annual returns for the year, so far as received, were laid on the table. Alleged Persecution. — Mr K. Stewart, of Cambridgo, wrote complaining of persecution from certain persons on account of his efforts to protect the property of the Board. Mr Buckland admitted that complainant was a good teacher, but even his own friends said that he was a source of trouble at Hamilton. — It was finally resolved that three months' salary and notice of the termination of his engagement at Cambridge be given. Newton East.— The appointment of Head-master to this school was brought up, and Mr Richard Coates was unanimously appointed to fill that position. Ponsonby. — A long letter was received from Mr A. Devore, Chairman of the Ponsonby School Committee, in which the following questions w ere asked : — (1) Are any negotiations now pending for the purchase of any land as a playground for the Ponsonby Public School ? (2) How much has accrued for interest on the £1,000 since received by your Board, and where and when deposited, at what rate of interest, and on what account? The letter was deferred for consideration at the next meeting of the Board. Committee's Report.— This report was deferred until the return of Mr Hobbs, the Chairman.

The insurance money on the steamer Triumph is expected to form the subject of litigation in England during the next two months. It will be remembered that the underwriters refused to pay the sum for which the vessel was insured, and Mr Hall, their special agent, is now in Auckland investigating the circumstances of the catastrophe, with the view of resisting the claim in a court of law. Captain Urotherton is still in Auckland, collecting evidence on behalf of the owners, and he will probably leave for England, via 'Frisco, by the mail teamer on Tuesday next. Mr Owens, the chief officer, has taken a great fancy to Auckland, and remains here for the present. Fe will follow Captain Brotherton to Eng land at a future date.