MEETING OF HOUSEHOLDERS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1058, 23 January 1883, Page 3

MEETING OF HOUSEHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of householders was hold last night in the Temnka Sehoolhmise for the purpose of electing a Committee for the ensuing year. On the motion of Mr Russell, seconded by Mr Clinch, Mr D. M. Maekay took the chair. There were about 200 persons present.

The Chairman read the advertisement calling the meeting and exfrac's from the Education Act. which referred to the election. He next vend the balance.sheet and report, which was as follows .

“Temuka District School Committee’s Report for the year ending 81st Dec., 1883 “ As directed by the Education Act of 1877 your Committtee have the pleasure of submitting for your approval the following repor l- and balance-sheet of the Temnka District School for the j'ear ending 31st Dec,, 1882.

“ Shool Staff—The staff of the school during the year has nndergone several changes. At the commencement of the year it was as follows : - Mr Alex. Mclnto'di, headmaster; Mrs Rowe, second teacher ; Mr Smith, third teacher ; and three other pupil teachers. In the month of April the headmaster and third assistant resigned their posts. Up to the Ist of Juno the school was conducted by a temporary master, when Mr John Wood, whom your Committee had recommended out of a number of applicants L»r the headmastership, took the management of the school. Mr Betlmne was appointed s n cond master, and M r s Rowe became infant mistress. The second master he'd his post till the end of the year, and tlvn resigned, * owing to circumstances over which he had no. control.’ The h°ndmaster having recommended Mrs Rowe to be promoted to Mr Bethnne’s place, your Committee lias adopted his recommendation, and a third teacher for (he school is still required. Owing to the increase of pupils the school is entitled to a larger staff. Your Committee have therefore recommended Misses Florence Bmwn and Isabella Morton as additional pupil teachers. “ Inspection. The school was examined by the Inspector on Tito llt.h and 12th December, 1882. As the report las net been received, your Committee are unable to place before you the result 0 f the examination.

“ School Accommodation.—Your Committee regret that a building adequate <0 ♦he requirements of the plaee has not yet been secured. Every effort has been put forth to attain this end. There is already an available sum of £SOO for building nnrposes in the hands of the Education Board, and it is expected that the Board will see its wav to allocate an additional sum >ut of this year’s building grant sufficient to permit of a new school being erected at an early date. This is urgently reo,uired, as the present buildings are unsuitable in every way. As a temporary relief from overcrowding, the Good Templars’ Hall has been rented, but as this plan divides the school it is not a very satisfactory arrangement, although the best that can be made in the circumstances.

“Expenditure.— The balance-sheet will show that (he funds at your Committee's disposal have been judiciously administered. No expense has been incurred except what lias been nec°ssary for the proper working of (lie school. A small charge for fuel was made on the parents during the winter months, it will bo in the recollection of most of yon that in 1880 a planting grant of £2O was received front the Eduction Board. This sum your Committee of that year devoted to (lie Incidental Fund. Out of this year's funds £2O lias been set aside for the purpose for which it was originally given. Your Committee also collected the sum of ten poun Is (£10) which was spent for the purchase of a number of suitable and valuable prizes for the most successful pupils in school. “Compulsory Cause.—This has been nut in force, and t 1 e result has Justified vour Committee’s action, ns pupils formerly irregular in attendance at school are now regular. It is also gratifying to note that in no case has it been necessan to resort to extreme measures. ‘‘Meetings.—Twelve ordinary and five special meetings have been held during the year at which an average of six members attended, Vour Committee

■iv j ItaMifv ,h >l mim ■ .ii On il re ■■ ns with the Ed ii ■ a ion Board and its < ffice -s have been, and are, of a most harmonious and satisfactory nature.” The hal.iiice-.-heei showed that the Committee commenced with a credit balance of 10s 91 mid m ceived during tlie year £615 10s 6d, m.iki ’g in all £616 i 3d. Ti.e expenditure was £614 7» 9d leaving a balance to credit of £]. 13s 6d. The report of the Inspector’s examination rec'ivd that, evening was read. It was to the following i fleet ; Stau'ard Presented Passe!

Percentage of passes 77 6. In general remarks the Inspector stated that undi r the now management the teaching had been very systematic ; the work was highly credible, and the tone and discipline bad improved. On the motion of Mr K. F. Gray, so conded by Mr Marshall, a hearty vo « of thanks to the retiring Committee was carri'nl. The Chairman acknowledged the compliment. He said they had clone their best They were not perfect; they had their ailings, but they had done as well as they could, and he was glad to find they had given satisfaction. On the motion of Dr Hayes, seconded by Mr Austin, it was resolved—• That this meeting desires to place on record its regret at the loss of Mr Mendclson.’ The election was then proceeded with, resulting as follows :

The first-named seren were declared elected. The Chairman said (hat before the meeting separated lie thought it would be well I tut it should offer an opinion as to the school accomodation. It would strengthen the hands of the Committee. Dr Haye- pr posed— c That it be represented to ihe Bourn of Education that the sch o' accoinmoduth n is inadequate, and that- 'be ntw committee urge the necessity for suitable buddinor*.’ Mr Wilson in sec-moing the mo*inn mid ti e school whs a disgrace to tin- diet ict. •(mailer pi'Ces had f*r better sob'.ol accommodaiii n tlan this t-wn, '(’he mot inn wascMr i d unsrimondy. A v< te of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Committee Meeting.

At a meeting of the Committee subseq ici f'y held, Mr D.M. Macktiy was el-ced » Imi-man f r tee ensuing year. Tbs thi'd Tuesday of e*<'h month was appointed as lb-* time for meeting, Mr E. Wak fi-lt, and tne Rer. G Ba'cla l . were nominated as members of the Board of Ed' cition.

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