SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS, MONDAY, APRIL 25th. 1887. TE AROHA.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 201, 30 April 1887, Page 2

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS, MONDAY, APRIL 25th. 1887. TE AROHA.

The meeting of householders was unusually large, a gicafc deal of interest being apparently taken in the election this year. Mr Oco. Wilson was appointed ohainnan. The report of the outgoing committee was road as follows :—: — Kcronx of Tk Auoiia District School Commit ike, for tub Annual Mkm 1 - I.NG OF JIoUhEHOIiDKRS, 25'1'If, APKIL, 1887. The retiring eommit'eo bog to submit to this meatint; the fol lowing rep >it upon matters connected -with the school dining tho jOrii now ondivl, ,'ilso n <;enoial sum ni.uy of t!io \\ai)\ accomplished dining (.ho teim oC ofliee. They have satisfaction in {hat since last annual meeting theic has been an increase in the number ni pupils reI reiving in»Uuelion, ami at March 3lst lrit<t, the numher on the 101 l w.is higher than at any pic\ uuis pniod, (here boriq; HO; and the a\eiaiic attend, nice, 11^.1, was (hi' huhe-t jet leoonled for any ' quar!>T sine 1 the rchool was established. i The Inspectors appointed by Uioßoaid 1 of: Education have vi-ited the school peiiodic.illy and h.ivo repoitcd i'avonudily upon i(s manage nent, and upon tho prolicieucy of the pupils. Mr Fidler, M.A., who conducted the las>t examination &t,iics in hia icport therein, th.it tho results were very r,ood, particuhuly in tlij class subjects ; and adds that the school is being carefully conducted and the descipline, excellent. The bible cla^ ostabli^hed last year h still being eauicd on by the Rev. Jas. Msw^hail, nnd religious instruction h thus imparted to children whose parents are desii ions that they '•hould bo so taught. This does not inteifc.ro with the oidinuiy work of the school as the class is hold after the regular hours. Since the Library in connection with flic school was staited, tweWe months ago, it lias been much used by tho pupils, and with beneficial effects. It now compiises over 130 volumes, which are contained in a handsome glass case, 8 foot by sft. The lower shelves of the case, are at present used as a museum, and contain a number o£ uvtieles of much seivico in in structing the children. The accounts in connection with the library show a balance in hand, and In the Post Oflico Savings Bank of £2 14s Id. Some slight changes have boon m.ido during the year, in tho teaching stnft. Miss Reid wan appointed pupil teacher on 3Ht January last, to take the place o£ Miss Gibbons, who had been removed to (be Thames, and since then application was made to the Board of Education for additional assistance, and Miss Baskett was appointed second pupil teacher. Everything in connection with the school is at present in fair order. The retiiing comtnitteo here tfxpreas their acknowledgement of the services of the head teacher, iVr W. il. P. Marsdon, who has on all occasions given his willing cooperation in cveiy movement having for its object the mental or physical improvement o£ tho children placed under his charge. It may bo worth mentioning that the use of the school-room was granted a short time since for the purpose of allowing evening classes to be established for tho benefit of youths who are employed during the day, and who desire to make advancement in education. Tho moans thus afforded to young people for further improvement haye 1 not been taken aclvanvantage of so fully as was expected, but it is to be hoped tho benefit to be derived from these classes will become morn generally appreciated, and lead to a larger attendance. Tho retiring committee have to thank l Mr Hugh llosdf of Waitoa, for another; jEfiftol! a number of ornamental trees, to replace some- thai bad been destroyodj

These tmes were planted last Season, and will eie long add much to the appearance o£ the school grounds. J. A. Dod?on, Chairman pro tern. 25th Anvil, 1887. The Secretary, Mr G. Wilson, read the balance-sheet which showed a credit balance at hank of £& 1 Os 9iJ. i On the motion of Mr Harris, seconded by Mr Farrell, the report and balancesheet, as read, were adopted. On the motion of Mr Conies a vote of I was accorded tho outgoing committee 1 . The Ohairman having declared the meeting open for nominations. Tho Following worn proposed. By Rev. J. Muishnll : — The outgoing committee, viz., Messrs G. Wilson, J. A. Dobson, J. Lavcry, J. Uotfc, C. Ahicr, and It. Mneki(\ Seconded by Mr G. D^vey. Jas Mills, proposed by J. Conies, seconded by Jas. Clarke. J. Fan-ell, "proposed by J. Hoathcoto, seconded by C. S. Fyne. J. Gomes, proposed by E. Quinn, seconded by J. Wall ',cc. Moses Hotchin, proposed by A. IT. Whitchonsf, seconded by P. Quinlnn. A. H. Whitehouso, proposed by J. Wallace, seconded by Jas. Clarke. Rev. Jas. Mai shall, proposed by J. Ilotfe, seconded by J. A. Dobson. "E. Gallagher, proposed by E. Quinn, seconded by Moses Hotchin. Mr Lavery proposed Messrs N. Marsdon and Jri. Crump as scrutineers for the ballot. Mr Quinn proposed as an amendment that Messrs L'at Quinlan and Rich. Brennan be the scrutineers ; the amendment was not put to the meeting as the mover of the resolution expressed his willingness to have the last mentioned names added. The following were declared elected : H01t.., 40 votes Mills 30 „ Cornc3 ... ... 31 „ Farrell 25 „ Gallagher 2i „ .Lavcry ... ... 18 „ Marshall 18 „ The Chairman, Mr Wilson, also received 18 votes, but gave his casting vote in favour of Messrs Lavery an.l Marshall. The proceedings terminated with a vtfte of thanks to the chair, proposed by \ Rev. ft. Lawvy. ! At the first meeting of the newlyelected committee, hold at the close of the public meeting, on tho motion of Mr llott, seconded by Mr Lavery, Rev. Mr Marshall was appointed chairman pro tern. On the motion of Mr Ilotfc, seconded by Mr Lavery, Rev. Mr Marshall was appointed permanent chairman. On the motion of Mr Lavery, seconded by Mr Come?, Mr Ilott was appointed Secretary and Treasurer ; and the Cluiir.man and Treasurer were authorised to ; sign all cheques. First Tuesday in each month at 7 p.m. was the time appointed for holding ordinntv monthly meetinq-3. "

walo'rongomat. The meeting at Wniorongomai was also yen, largely attended. Mi L\ For<m c on presided. Tiie report and balance sheet, prepared by the outgoing committee, read and adopted, and a vote, of thanks accorded them. The rcpoit stated that the number of children on the roll was 85, average (51 ; the balance- sheet showed a credit balance of £1 Os -id. The following wore nominated for the now committee: Messis N. Baslcett, M. Croniu, Arch. McGiwvio, S. L. Hirst, T. Gr>]i:s\\orthy, T. H. Yate, G. Taylor, J. McLeod, G. Beeson, 1). MeL. Wallace. T. Scott, M. Lovell, It. Guy. ]\lr 11. IT, Adams was appointed Retui'tiing Officer, and the following were declared elected :—: — Croniu ... ... 131 votes McGarvie 40 „ Baslcett 43 „ Beeson ... ..• ol „ McLeod ... ... 31 „ Hirst 27 „ Goldworthy 2G „ Mr Baskett was appointed Chairman, Mr Beeson Secretary, and ordinary monthly meetings fixed for first Saturday in each month, at 8 p.m.

OHIffEMUIU. Tho annual meeting of householders For the election of a school committee took place in tho school building, Pacroa. Mr F. Lipsey, Chairman of the outgoing committee presiding. Mr Edwards, Sectary, read the roporfc and balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of £9 13s. The committee reported favourably on the work done at tho different schools, during their term of office, and gave the following extracts from Mr Fuller's report, thereon: "The percentage of passes at the Paoroa school was 50.42, and Failures 18.05. At Waitekauri 50 per cent passed, and 2G.8 failed. Owharoa, 13-3 passed, GG-6 failed. Mackaytown, 2G-3 passed, and 50.0 failed, The report stated that in November last tho Rev. Mr. Katterns, requested permission to use the sehooihonso for religious instruction* after hours, but the committee considered that where denominations were so mixed it would bo better not to allow sectarian influence to step in. In response to a petition from tuo residents of Waito kauri, tho Board of Education consented to constitute Waitolcauri a separate school district from and after Ist January, 1888. Tho committee were quite in accord with tho residents of [ Karangahake, who wished to have a full timo school established in. thoir district, provided the movement in that direction did not interfere with existing school

arrangements at Mackaytcwn and Owbaroa. Owitifif to the iucrensed attendance during the year, the teaching staff had been augmented, and now consists of the head teacher, two pupil teachers, and one probationary teacher, which gieatly facilitated the efficient working of tUo school. Although the Attendance for the last quarter had beep higher than at any time previous^ it was not what it should be, considering the number on tlio roll, via., 135 ; the average attendance being only 93. On the motion of Mr C. F. Mitchell, the reports and balance sheet were received and adopted. Mr G. F. Mitchell was appointed reI turning officer ; Messrs Littlejohn, and I Mariman, scrutineers, and the following committee was elected :—: — Carroll Nash 101 J. W. Shaw 00 Francis Lipsey .. ... 85 J. M.Coote 7i ! 0. S. Farmer OG E. M. Corbett 34= Edwin Edwards ... ... 28 Messrs J. M. Robson, A. Hogg, A. A. Lock wood, and A. Shepherd were also nominated. Messrs Lipsey and Edwards were appointed chairman and secretary respectively for the ensuing year. WAIHOU. (half time school). At the meeting atWaihouthe following committee was elected :—: — R. Parr, 11. ttoss, E. Voyscy, T Taylor, C. Cribb, J. Shine, A. Gabolinscy, Mr Parr was appointed chairman, and Mr Yoysoy secretary. Only the required number being nominated, there was no ballot taken. TE AROHA WEST (half time school) The annual report stated the number on the roll as 21, average attendance 18. The following committee were elected : Reynolds, 11. W 12 Hawkins, H. J 11 Stanley, T 11 Sheafc, J. i> Caudwell, 8 Farmer, j. ... ... G Borne, ... ... (> Messrs liigdon and McKinlay were also nominated. Mr Reynolds was appointed chairman, and Mr Hawkins, secretary.

MORRTNSVILLB. Tlie time fixed for the annual meeting at Morrinsville, was 2 p.m., which being an inconvenient hour for many the attendance of householders on the occasion was very small. Had the meeting been held in the evening it would have been a much more representative one. The report of the outgoing committee stated that the numbers attending the school had considerably inceased dating the. past year, and the assistance of a pupil teacher .ias boon obtained, Mr Win. Miller of Auckland having been appointed to the office The following were elected as a new committee : Messrs W. J. Ckaime, (chairman), Gr. Hmith, (secretary), J. Waircn, R. Kockliffo, W. Urytmt, E. 11. Groy, and 11. liuttlc.