WAITARA.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1919, Page 3

WAITARA.

I (From Our Own Correspondent). I November 13, j The ordinary monthly meeting of the | Borough Council was held last Bight. There were present his Worship the I Mayor, Crs. Eennie, Johnston, Jones, I Gribbon and Blair. A letter was received from Captain Berg asking for permission to bury night-soil, or that the nightsoil man appoint a date for his visits so that lie could chain his dog up. It was decided that no permission could be given. Mr. T- Hughes applied for use of band room, instruments and uniforms, as he had every hope ot Being able to form a new band. Permission was granted, providing Mr. Hughes would be responsible for the return of instruments, etc., in good order, if he was unable to form a band. Mr. J. Xiukson requested a crossing in front of his section in Whittaker Street. Sefer,red to the Water Works Committee to report on. _ Mr. Dowsett wrote stating that at the time the diver was procured to report on the state of the piles of the Waitara bridge, the diver was instructed to report to him, and he reported to the Council. Professional opinion was that, with five broken piles, the bridge was vtnsave, but apparently the lay opinion was otherwise. He tendered his account for £lB 7s, for professional services in connection with the bridge. The account was passed for payment. Mr- W. Cole applied for water to drive a small pelton wheel.—Referred to the Water Works Committee to report on. Mr. J. Alison reported that the pound on West Quay needed 10 new posts, and E. Bayly applied for a culvert to be put into his section.—Both matters were referred to the Works Committee. Messrs. Borthwicks' application 'for permission to make small additions to works was granted. Mr. A. H. Hawkins wrote asking that the charge for his lighting bo looked into, for as the days grew longer his light bill grew longer, too.—Referred to Electric Light CommitteeThe Wanganui Borough Council wrote requesting support of protest against the proposal to reinstate Professor Zedletz—Agreed to. Mr. R. Morgan asked for permission 'to sel a borough lease and also to mortgage it.—Granted. It was stated that gravel in the Council's pit was getting scarce, and it was decided to sell no more to private persons. Mr. Westerman, water overseer, re-, ported on work done.—Adopted. Mr. Westerman was appointed building inspector at a salary of £5 per annum, and it was decided that an engraved badge be procured as evidence of authority. Accounts amounting to £585 4s 2d were parsed for payment. The whole Council then sat as a Domain Board. A request from the Fire Brigade for permission to erect a competition stand on Camp Reserve was acceded to. A deputation from the Tennis Club applied for a lease, at a peppercorn rental, of a portion of the Camp Reserve, between the Bowling Club's grounds and the football ground, for use as a tennis court- It was decided that the Domain, Board meet the delegates at the Lamp Reserve to view the ground and discuss matters. THE STATE SCHOOL..

The following report has been received on the recent examination at the State school:—Reading, very good; recrtation, very good; spelling, excellent in all standards; comprehension, derivation, etc, very good; composition, good in all classes; grammar, good. Standards 11. and VI. very good; writing, in general, very good; arithmetic, very good in all standards; geography, very good: drawing, good; history, very good; nature study, etc., manures, orchard woric, observational, liandword, gardening, cardboard, carton, physical instruction, very good to table 02; singing, all divisions in good training in tone, tune and general exercises; needlework, very good; order, discipline and tone of the school, very good; efficiency of the school, etc., very good.

Notes—Standard VI. (Mr. Wyllie), 30 pupils: This class did very fine work in all subjects; recitation, spelling, arithmetic, grammer and comprehension were particularly good. An excellent working spirit exists. The pupils are bright and intelligent, and in complete sympathy with their teacher. Standard V., 33 pupils (Mr. Butler): A'very good class, specially high results being obtained in spelling, grammar and mental arithmetic Standard IV., 39 pupils (Miss Rawlinson): The results in this class were above the average in all subjects, spelling, grammar and mental arithmetic being particularly good. Standard ILL, 36 pupils (Miss Walker): In this class reading and recitation were very good, spelling. gr.iP iar and arithmetic (both written and mental) were strong subjects. Composition • requires attention. Standard 11., 37 pupils, and' •Standard 1., 40 pupils (Miss Merron, assisted by Miss Nicoll, pupil teacher): Both these classes are well advanced in all subjects of a wide and useful course. The spelling, composition and arithmetic aiv exceptionally strong. The work of the pupils was neatly prosecuted and the oral answering in geography, nature study, and other subjects was pleasingly general. Preparatory Classes, 111 pupil's (Miss Berntsen, assisted by Miss Therkleson, pupil teacher): The upper division, including Primer 2 and Primer 3, has made very good progress as a result of suitable methods. While the class drill is very good, the pupils show interest and responsiveness. The younger pupils have made satisfactory general progress, which will be improved by attention to gradation and sound preparation.