TARANAKI EDUCATION BOARD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 200, 25 June 1903, Page 2

TARANAKI EDUCATION BOARD.

I'he Board met on Wednesday. Present: Mr Allswor h (chairman), Mrs Dougherty, Messrs McDonald, Wade, Maekay, Taylor, F-iull, and Morton, Tho Mr Sand rsor>, repotted the Kahui eoz tract would bt complex d thi3 we< ki ihe ptinting u Awatuoa was 0 her contract were in hiud. The Technics School at Scratford would be stor ed oi S.turday. Loaks at Tariki would b itteiid :d to at once. The Kaima'a ■Jomaaifetea hid attended to the tink stand and tho work had been certified. With regard to tha chimney and stove pipe at Wh mg-raomsni the chimaej sop had been seat from Stra ford. He juggostel the stovj pipe should be itteaded to by some one on the spob.— Adopted. It was decided Hut the Knhui Com mittee be called upon to cxriy out th. ii promise to e'ear up the echojl g oundf as the Architect reporls the school cannot ba opened u it'll this is done, Chaisman's Rep jet. " I have made the following appointment* : FUz oy, resist mt, Miss Hi'da ilcKerzie ; Lrpp-rton, assistant, Mi <8 J. Wiight; Bell Block, resistant, M;ss M. Forbes ; Opuo.ike, assistant, Miss si. Loulon; Oma'a, temporary as-is tant, Miss F. Suitb. Liuco'n-road: Owing to Mr B*ird being anxious to leave tha dis'rict, a>;d his resignation not taking effect un'il the 20th in-t., I granted lewe for Mr Ileeuan to take his place fr..m the Ist till the 20 hinst. Owing to several schools having been c'os -d through epidemics, p _ evious to the holidays, and some of the Committees ar.d teachers being anxious to resume work befoiM ths tima adv.-r----tiseJ by the Bond, I co frinod the action tbe following committors' had taken Inglewoo', Tariki, New P.ymouth and Midhhst. Th-re were tix tenders receiv d for the Riupuh* school contract, end that of Mr N. J. King, o"' S:ratford for £291 was accepted. Mr Kiog has signed the ngreemont, and w ll pwceaJ with the work at once. Plumbi >g Cka-es. after tha 1 tst rae-etieg of tbe Board, a mcst impo. tant mitter cime under my notice. My utten ion was ca lad to the f ict that owing to the By-i-laws adopted by the New Pl-.nnuth and 8 ratford Borough Councils, only licensed plumbers would be allowed to work oo the d a nage and sinitavy works in contempla'ion by thesß two lecal bodtop. In the a'ise ic j r f any locil provision to enable the plumbars to pass the necessiry extmination to obtain a license, it became nec-ssuy for candidates to proceed to Wellington, and either attend chsses at the Wellington Tec'n ioal Seho l, or procure a rec maaerdition from the lcoilauthorities to be allowed to sit f.r ex mination th ra. It appeared tomia refleotion on tha Board that no means should be provided by which tho p'umbers of the distric' cou'd ob'aiu their licensei hot"', and sfter con-ultirg with Mr Spencer—the Chief In pec tor, and Mr George Smut, of the firm of Srn irt B others, I dejcided to epproich tHe Pur. u 5 -h Councils in the matter. [ Che Chairman then stated what steps hid been tskoD, resulting in opening of classes at S ratford and New Plymou hj, as already published.] Technical School.—On tha 17 /n inst. I received a wiro from the D -par!mint s'ating that the sura of £IOB4 lis hid bsen pissed for the Stratford Technics School, I immediately instructed the architect to accept Mr G. Kay's tender, and the contract has been signed. s»tr»ifurcl Diotriofc High SekooL When at Stratford I was waited upon by a deputation from the District High SshorJ Committer who stited that Messrs Faull and Waie had visi'ei the Schoa), and h»d authorised 6u' j.:c to my approval, an expenditure of "bout £2 tu remedy d feetivedraia*Rge. The d putation also ask.d for a pir ti ion in the large dins rooir, I con firmed the aotion of Messrs Fault and Wad», ard referred the ques'ion of tho partition to tho Ooief inspictor, who was oa a vi-it to the echoolat tho time. Tin In<piCtor informs me that after conferring wich the head-master, he does not recommend the erection of the partition," The report was adopted, with thank" to the chairman for his rctiou in connection with th 9 plumbing class s Several members highly eulogised tho chuirmin for the public-spirited actioD, and congratulued tha Board in having a chairman who did not hesitate to take responsibility in an important em rg"tey. It was resolved that the Board tenders to Mr Smart its cordial approbation of his public spiiis aud generosity in tho assistance he has given the Board ia estiblishing teehnicil chases in plumbing, both at New Plymouth and Stratford, by placing his workshops in these places and his own skill at thedisposal of the Boird for that purpose,

, Is was wlso resolved to plaoa on t record the Boad's appreciation of the Inspector's sarvices in connection with the opening of the plumbing classes. The Architect submitted a latter from Mr N. J. King sating that he had made a mistake of £2O in adding up tbe figures for his tender for ihu Ruapska School and ha ba asked if the Boaid would allow say £ls extra on the contract. At the same time he was prepared to carry out the contract at his original estimate The Architect stated he had satisfied himself that Mr Kina's s'-atemsn': was correot and he recommended the request be granted and a fresh contract signed. The tenders were as follows: —King £291, J. W. Brown, jun. £329, Melvillu and Miscall £334, Kay £335. Graig £357, Irvine and H«nry £368. I", was moved by Mr Morton and seconded by Mr Adlam, thic tbe contractor be allowel to amend the extract by adding £ls to tin prica. An amendment w-is moved by Mi Mickay, and seconded by Mrs Dougherty to authorisa £2O to ba addei the contract. On a division the ameadmout was carried by sto 4, Messia A ilam, Mu Donald, Morton and Allswor.h voting with tbe noes.

The action of the Chv'rann and Mr Morton in having tho chimney at In glewood attonded to at a cor, of £1 10s was coLfirmei. The tender of D. Fra-er of £5 10s per annum for a lease of eeven ye ir» | for section 7, block VII, Miini, was accepted as from July Ist nexf. | The Oirdlff Committee wrcre stating that tho school chimney had become so bid for srnoie tha"; frequently the te ichera and children were campalled to leave the schoJl.—RifciveJ to tha Chairman with power to aat. A £ for £ subsidy up to .£lO wa* granted in aid of a shelcer shed at Kniauai. Iha Now Plymouth Oomaittoo reported a sin ill fitv h id tauon place at Uourtonay-street school, and that the

little damage dona had bean repaired. —Action coiifi med, and iho thauka of 'he Board ara to be tenierd to the member of the P re Br'gtdo who saved the koV:0)I fro.n destiuation. The Purangi tiomrai tee applied for ; a st <ve and cl oak.—To bi supplied. Mis si Cameron's resignation of pupil tflathership at Toko from 30th June 1 ivas accfpted, and the appointment of! i isu?c:ssor lefs to the cfcajiman. ' The Salisbury Road Committee wro'e' •-iative to thu unsatisfactory rr ports on' ' the school, aod hskiog the Baard to take aciioo.—R ferred to Chairman. Mrs Dougherty and Mr Aa'.aro reported having visited Ngiriki school, and, after going into matters with tb> I'Jo'ntiiitfcsp, a sitibficory rcsal* en ami the Oimmi'.tea had pissed i resolu ion to that effjet.—Adopted with thanks, Mr Adlam was authorised to suppl; a stove pipe for Ngiriki school. 1 The Kahui Committee wrote stating tha v , in lutisequinc jof having i-ecoivetl peremptory notici to quit thi school premise?, the school had b;eu closed until the new building wa> erected, and the furniture had beet stored.—The Committee are to be thanked for their ac ion, and informal that the Boird r?gret Mr LimbiicfeV action with regard to the building h<had grant-ad the Board the use of foi six months, Ths Tu'utawa Committee notified that owing to the roads being blocked they bal closed theschoil. -TJonfirmed At the request of the Boaid's solicitor', the Chairman wes authorised to sign consents to mortgages, Mr Jrl. Dampsey, heidm»Bt?r of Central School, wrote s'ating that at i meeting of headmasters and officers of cadet companies, it was deciied to foim a ba'tdlion of public school cadets fm Taranaki, and it wag it should be known as the Taramki School Cadet Battalion, the uniform to be the samp is that worn by the Central Cadots. parades to be he'd r.s may be arranged. The probable strength would b> Oftn'ral, 2 Oompvuies; Stratford ant 1 Mgiire, 2 ; loglewood, 1; Waitara, 1 The fol'oving officers were rrcommended: - M jor, H. Demps y; Adju san% J. Boyle; Qlartermaeter, J. Grant; Q iarcermaster-S <rgeant, W. J. Evans; Uol ur- A. Grey; Buglii-Sergeant, Willie Okay.—Th rocomaaeodationa were adopted, and a c ipy of the letter is to be sent to the D pi'merit. The Nelson Board wrote asking for c )-op3ratioa in the direc ion of securing relief fr >m the banking charge mad. for keeping commi teej accounts. ~ I'bo B iard endorsed the action taken, aod the Nelson Board is to be informed that the Taranaki Board had previcus'y moved in the matter. The Commissioner of Crown Land* vrote, stating a clause had been drafted in a ftesnrves Empowering and Exchange Bill to give eft'wt to the exchange of St Michael's Sq-ian for the West End Park.—To be acknowledged' with thanks, The Lands wrote, stating that the Board's r.-queat for thrresarvation of a school eita in the Spotawood Settlement at Moturoa had bean reforrel to tbo Commissions cf Orown Lands to give effect to, un'os: there were good roaaot.B to the contrary.

, The Education Department wrote,] relative to non-paym&nt of 7s by Mr R -akea in respect of a ticket granted ! for attending training classsß but n*>t I used for that purposa.-- It was resolved that tha Board regrets Mr Reakes has [ abused the privelego ticket as rapirced ( to ths Board, and that unless the t amount is refunded immediately the Board will recommend the Department to withdraw the privilege?. I t The Secretary of Education wrote, in t raply to the Board's protest against its j Inspector having to leport on new! school sites in back blocks, as the cir-1 ! cumstances could be much better in- ■ by two members of the Board. He stated that the Minister e nsidered he should have tha Inspector's report on each cisi.—lt was de uided to inform the Department that ;he Board adheres to its former communication, but has no objection to the Department sending an officer at the Dapartment's expense to report on such oses. Mr F.tull submitted accounts of £3 18s and .£3 10s for posts and rails supplied at Tibormgi school, and recommended pamtnt. Adopted, The Insp ctor submitted regulations for the eximiuatiou of pupil teacher*), amended in accord inoa with the BoardV resolution.—Approved, and ordered to t»9 forwarded to the Minister for bis approval. Mr Turner, with his solicitor Mr Kerr, waited on the Board relative to ■i compromise in connection with the B card's claim consequent on Mr Turner having thrown up the Contract for the Ruapuba school. Mr Govett, the Boird's solicitor, was also preseu-. Mr Ktrr pleaded extenuating circumstances both as regards weather >nd difficulty of carting timber, and urgei the Board to deal lightly with his client.

A.frer soma discussion, in which it was painted out that Mr Turner had uos tr ated the B jard fairly over either the Waitui or Riupuha-contracts, it was decided to leave the matter in the Chairman's hinds with authority to consult the Bo rd's s-licitor*. Mr Maginness, head teacler at Opunak wrote asking for repairs to his residence.—The architect was instructed to hava the repairs executed. Mrs Dougherty and Mr Adlam reported having visited Kina-raad and inspected the site for a school meationed in the set lers pstition. They also visited other places further up which might b9 suitable for a school site. After deviling the distances travelled by the children and explaining the circumstances of the case, they reported their imbil ty at present to '•ecoiDtnand the si f e named in th« petition, but should tho put up a M'li'ftble building thay recommended the Board to lease it for a time and p ovide a teacher and all requintea for a hehoD). - Adopted with thanks. The Resorvos Committee reported >n the present position of ih i Bard's re<»rvvH, with suggestions for dealing with same.

It was resolveJ that the report be adopted, and tint the arrangements for surveying the school sites ai Stratford be left to the Committee; -hoir recommendation for the deviation of the Ilill-roid through the Albertroad sch iol ait s be agreed to and forvirdedtoth) so'ici ors fjr the Wniwakaih ) Road Board; that Mr T. H.ury P.nnu ba th ) Koird'd agent for i ; o.is"ng, supwintan'ling, and collecting rents on ce tiiu sections at Stratford, ,wi 1 that h i ba paid the unul commissiou for collecting ronts. The laspostot's recommendation reiittidiug a probationer at the W est-en'l -filio.il h to b.i eft'-tit to, and Mw Nixon it) to lie transferred fron the Oen'wl to tlio W on' oud school. Tlio question of filling the vacancy at thy'

farmer was 1< ft to the Chairman to detl with. It whs decided to adhere to th» uis 1 iog arrangements with regard to mil-winter holidays. Accounts were pifsad as follow: - Ordin ry £1892 15s 9d, building £245 10 a Id. The Board ros».