SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1922, Page 8

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

FRANKLEY. There was an attendance of about 20 , householders, Mr. A. P. Lister presiding. The chairman’s annual report re- • marked that it was satisfactory to note that the attendance at Frankley had improved during the year, being 72 and 49 at Westown. The report drew attention to the fact that nothing had been done regarding the acquisition of land which was under offer to the board. The committee commended the headmaster and staff and also the Westown side school on the very satisfactory results obtained during the year. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £26 10s 7d. In support of a circular received from the New Zealand Educational Institute the following resolution was carried: “That there is no desire on the part of this meeting for econ,my in educational reforms, where detrimental to the children’s welfare.” ■ Seven nominations were received for (the committee and as this was the number required, the following were duly elected,: —Messrs. F. W. Sutton, F. A. Lee, H. Kenny, E. Haskell, W. H. Haddrell, F. Dickenson, and J. Saggers. At a subsequent meeting of committee Mr. Lee was re-elected chairman and Mr. Dickenson was elected secretary. VOGELTOWN. There was a good attendance, Mr, W. Rumball presiding. The chairman of the committee (Mr V. Griffiths), in his annual report, expressed appreciation of the loyal support extended by parents, teachers and friends. The report dealt with the success of the school fete, by which £234 10s 5d had been raised for the improvement of the grounds. Part of the work had been completed. The school roll number was 134 and the average atI tendance had been excellent. Applicai tion had been made for additions to the I school, but owing to financial conditions the department placed the request on the waiting list. The Education Board, recognising the need for immediate relief, had secured the Methodist Sunday School, the infants taking possession early in February. While this relieved the congestion in the main school, it was trusted the arrangement would be of short duration only, as the best results could not be expected with the school divided into two sections so far apart. The headmaster and his capable etaff were again deserving of hearty congratulations. The credit balance in the ordinary account was £8 3s 7d, added to which there was a credit of £4B 15s in the fete account, and £l9 5s 9d subsidy, leas £2l 12s paid since for earthwork, etc., leaving an available balance of £55 3s sd, a most gratifying result.

As the required number of nominations were received no election for a committee was necessary. A resolution was passed heartily endorsing the action of the New Zealand Educational Institute in urging upon the Government the desirability of making adequate provision for the growing requirements of education throughout the Dominion. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the outgoing committee, appreciative reference being made to its work during the year. A similar compliment was paid to the headmaster and his staff. At a subsesuent meeting of the committee Mr. Griffiths was re-elected chairman and Mr. Allen secretary.

STRATFORD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At the first meeting of the newly-elected Stratford School Committee Mr. J. Y Boon was re-elected chairman and Mr. J. H Thompson secretary. A special meeting of the committee will be held this week to deal with tenders for the first stages of the work in connection with the improvement of the Technical High School grounds. At the meeting of householders, Mr. G. E. Bocock was recommended to fill the committee man’s place left vacant by the insufficiency of nominations. This appointment will require to be confirmed by the Education Board. TOKO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The annual householders’ meeting was well attended at Toko on Monday. Mr. J. B. Hine being voted to the chair. The report of the retiring committee was read by Mr. Chainey, and on the motion of Mr. Gernhoefer, both the balance-sheet- and report were adopted. The following committee was elected: J. B. Hine, J. Webb, T. Needham, D. Claridge, M. Urquhart, L. Milne, J. Bethell, L. Harrison. At a subsequent meeting of the new committee Mr. J. B. Hine was elected chairman and Mr. M. Urquhart honorary secretary and treasurer. NGAERE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Thirteen householders attended the annual meeting, Mr. T. E. Coleman being voted to the chair. Mr. A. D. Walker, secretary to the retiring committee, read the annual report. The householders present showed their appreciation of the outgoing committee’s work by reappointing them without ballot, a similar compliment being paid to them last year. At the subsequent meeting of the committee. Mr. T. E. Coleman was appointed chairman, Mr. A. D. Walker secretary, the other members being Messrs. F. Tecofsky, F. E. Bocock afld H. C. Taylor. WAITARA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The householders’ meeting for the election of a school committee was held on Monday night, and was largely attended. The ballot for the committee resulted as follows: Rev. Avery, Messrs. Ford, Huse. Kedgley, Warren, Kibby, Wakeley, Kettle and W. Nosworthy. The chairman paid a tribute to the work of the late headmaster, Mr. S. Wylie, and expressed the opinion that the school was fortunate in securing a worthy successor in Mr. Swinbourne. He regretted that a new school building had not been provided, but the lining of the technical school had given additional room. The report and a statement of the financial position by the secretary were adopted. At a meeting of the committee Mr. Ford was re-elected chairman, and Mr. C. Kettle was appointed secretary. INGLEWOOD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) J At the householders’ meeting at Inglewood on Monday there was an unusually large number present. Eleven candidates were nominated, from whom the meeting , had to elect aius to form the school com-

mittee, with the following result: Mesdames Clegg, Coldwell and Partridge elected (Mrs. Winter unsuccessful), and Messrs. Carmine, Glenie, King, Knofflock, Ross and Sutton elected (Mr. Corkill unsuccessful). At a subsequent meeting of the committee Mr. King was elected chairman and Mr. Glenie secretary. LINCOLN ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The annual householders’ meeting at Lincoln Road School was attended by ten. Messrs. Brash, Burson, D. Egarr, Mehrtens, C. Owen, F. Knofflock and W. H. Miles were nominated for the committee, the first five being elected. The new committee met after the householders’ meeting concluded, and elected Mr. Burson to the chairmanship and Mr. Brash to the office of secretary and treasurer. By a resolution of the householders’ meeting the delegates from this committee to the School Committees’ Association were directed to move at the next association meeting in the direction of haring the appointment of teachers to country schools made for a definitely determined number of years, which, it was believed, would be in the interests of both teachers and schools.