SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2195, 30 April 1891, Page 2

SPORTING.

ANNUAL MEETING OP HOUSEHOLDERS.

GERALDINE. The annual meeting: of householders of tho Geraldine School District far the largest number of at this fixture. The long school was crowded. For a long the relations between the bead the committee have been severely and the friends of the master at the atsnusl mealing: of new committee would be Quoted would smooth matters over/. With end in view a oommittee/of supposed to be favorable to master was noininatsdy to run to the old committsfi, who nominated. Very active oanvaj&og done by both parties, and public feeling ran fairly high. Tbs result of the polling w .s that witb/one rxcaption the old committee were, elected by large majorities. Mr C, EL .Sherratt was the exception, Mr Shiors beating him by one vole. Last year .those two gentlemen polled an equal number of votes, and the choice wbb decided by lot, with the result that Mr Suerratt was chosen. This year (be positions was changed by one vote oaly. Mr R. H, Peaipoint, chairman of the outgoing committee, wes voted to the chair. He read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were confirmed. ■ The committee’s report was. read % follows : “ At the close of our year o| office we have the pleasure of submittinAaiw-roport and balaince-sheot. Your compaittee have met 17 times during their teem of offjgo, with an average attendance of six members. Since the last annual meeting the new school h*s b#m completed, and affords ample accommodation, and should prove a groat boon to the school district. Tho committee regret that the Minister of Education has not yet soon his way clear to ruse the status of the school, but still hope, by continued exertions on behalf of the new committee to be elected this evening, the desirable object may yet be attained. During the year tho following changes have Uken pi ce in the school staff, riz. : Mr J. Uoiben Ins been appoints i second master in the place of Mr Boil, resigned; Master Heyraour Willoughby has been appaiotud to Master use's position, the latter taking Mr Colbert’s. Tho number of children on the roll has slightly increased since last year, the number now being 262 ns against--248, The htSTicst attendance has only reached 220 as agdost 219 last year. This 's far from satisfactory, and the committee desire to tropr as upon parents the urgent necessity of sending their children with greater regularity. The school has been inspected twice during the year, with fairly satisfactory results. Thi finances of the school are in a satisfactory state, considering the large expense the committee have been put to with fencing, p anting, new well and pump, and extra cost of janitor, supplemented only by a small grant from ►he Boat'd of Education. When your committee rook offioa the amount to credit was £6 7» lid. The expenditure during the year has been £BS Os 9d, and receipts, including bal mca from last year, £92 6s 81, leaving a balance in hand of of £7 5» lid. The annual concert was held shortly after the school broke up at Christmas, and realised £lO o>6i, and the expenses, including £5 7s 41 given in prizes and photos., to £6 7s 41, which left a balance in hand of £3l3s 2d. An alteration was mtde this year in distributing priz?s, he committee considering the old system acted very unfairly with a large proportion of the children, after year the same children wore fui, which certainly was no inducement t(W the dull ones and plodders to make further exertions. It was, therefore, decided to award prizss to the lower standards only, and to hold a school treat with the available balance in hand. You are aware that the treat was held on the 16th inst., and proved a great success; and the committee desire to record their thanks to ladies and gentlemen who so. generous gave donations ef money an a prizas, and also assisted at the tables, ''.'here remains a balance in hand on the pr'za account of £2 18s 101, besides about £1 worth of prizes. The committee regret that during tho year great unpleasantness has arisen with the headmister, but as the matter is now La the b mds of the Board of Education tMy discussion thereon would be out of place. This year the election of the committee

will be carried out under the new Act, by which a householder is only entitled to record one vote for one man. The mode of voting will be explained more fully prior to the election. The accounts of the committee have been duly examined by the auditor of the Board of Education, and are on the table for inspection. “R. H. Peabpoint, “Chairman of Committee.” On the motion of Mr Maslin, seconded by Mr C. E. Shorratt, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. The chairman also read over the clauses of the Act regulating the election of the committee. ~ Dr R. Fish ond Mr H. W. Moore were appointed scrutineers, and the election of a committee was proceeded with, it resnlted as follows :

There were seven informal papers. The fust seven were declared duly elected. At a meeting of the new committee held afterwards Mr R. H. Pearpoint was re-elected chairman. Some trifling details were arranged, and Messrs Pye and White were appointed visitors. It was deeded that the regular night of meeting shoo d be the third Tuesday in the month at 7-30 p m., and that for the soke of comfort and convenience the meetings should be hold in Mr Peaipoint’s office during the winter months. It was decided to hold a eneoial meeting to-morrow, Friday evening, at eight o’clock. The chairman was authorised to obtain tenders for fuel by that dale and the meeting terminated.

WINCHESTER.

At the public meeting of householders, Mr Ensor presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet of the outgoing committee were read, and, after aoma slight duiusaion, adopted. „ § Nominations received wore as follow . Messrs Ensor, Jones, Cameron, Carston, feaar, Connolly, and Bishop, who, being Rhe number required, were declared duly * Avote of thanks to the chair closed the proceedings, which were orderly throughout. Only some ten householders wore present. (At the meeting of the newly-elected ommittee Mr Easor was re-elected chairman, Mr Jones, notwithstanding considerWe pressure, daolining nomination.

PLEASANT VALLEY.

I*- The annual meeting of the householders wt held in the schoolroom last Monday evening, Mr Monaies, the master of the school, occupied the chair, and read the notice calling the meeting, aod also the regulations issued by the board for the conduct ef the elections, etc., under the (School Committees Act, 1890. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and^cuhfirmed. The annual ; .report of the retiring committee wa® t° the Ipllowing effect The oorom/iTiee bald 12 regular and 6 special -lootings. In last’July Miss Miller, the head mistress of the school, resigned her position, and Miss Hawke acted as locum Uw-m for three mohths, and in the month of November Miss Mcboth took charge of B ‘”the"lower portion of the school. Owing te want of funds no gorse-cutting or grubbing had been done. The school was examined on %e 19ih December, and the result was a percentage of 80 passes. The nominations of the following five gentlemen : Messrs W. Bennett, E. Bropby, J. Gregan, D. Grogan, and A. Lysaght, being the only ones received, and having been duly posted, these gentlemen were declared duly elected, ant? the meeting nominated Messrs Thos. Bull and W. Guilford to complete the number. No others being nominated, the full committee waa declared to consist of Messrs Bennett, Bropby, Bull, J. Gregan, D. Gregan, Guilford, and Lysaght. At a meeting of the committee which was aubsequently held Mr Bropby was re-elected chairman. - It was decided that the meetings of the committee should be called by circular.

WOODBURY,

The annual meeting of ihouseholders wbb held , on April 27th, 1891. The attendance was voted to the chair. The minutes of the last annhal meeting were read and confirmed. The chairman of the meeting then called upon Mr Dean, chairman of the Committee, to read the rep of lha P fißt 15 months proceedings. —Mr Dean asked the chairman of the meaning to kind y road the annual report as he (Mr Dean) was suffering from a violent cold,—The chair read «a follows : “ Woodbury School Commitle’a annual report, ending March 31st, 1891. “ Gentlemen, Your commute have much pleasure in laying before you their report of the past 15 months’ proceedings. Attendance; The committee held 13 ordinary and 3 special meetings for the period ending March 31st, 1891, with an average attendance of 5 members, finance : During the same period the _ committee have received from the Board ptpf Education the sum of £25 this, together with a balance of £1 5s 31 the previous year,making a total of £26 12« 91. Out of this sum they have expended £2l 8s 9d, leaving a balance in bank of £5 4« to be carried forward to next year. Jo addition to this they have received for rent of rooms, »nd children a mbscription lists for t.eat, the bum of £22 6j Bd, a schedule of which is herewith annexed. The sum of £22 5a 9d has been expended in the manner explained in schedule. ,w Repairs : Various repairs have been effected during the year, but much remains to be done. School attendance from Jaouaiy Ist, 1899, to March Slat, 1891: The number on the roll on January Ist, 1890, was 51 bojs and 48 girls, total 99. During the 15 months to which this rvnort refers theie were the following admissions and withdrawals : —tor the year endmg December Slat, 1890—Admitted 28, withdrawals 26 j for 3 montha

ending March 3lat, 1891—admitted 7, withdrawals 4; total admitted 35, total withdrawals 80. The number thus shows to have attended during the 15 months Is 134, and of these 30 have left iu the same time, leaving the present roll nambei 56 boys and 48 girls, total 104. The average for the whole period was 86.4. The highest attendance on any day was 104. The Staff has ben slightly altered hy the resignation of Mrs Murray. M'ss Williamson, of Ashburton, bus taken charge of the infant department vacated by Mrs Murray, The wliolo of the teaching staff are giving saiisfaoti jn to the corn* mines and the householders of t be school listrict. The Inspector’s annual report on the standard exam nation has given much satisfaction to the owminittee and parents of the children attending this schoo l , the peicentige of parses being much larger than on (he previous year. Condition of school premises ; The whole f the buildings, gates, &c., require pointing and certain other repairs, when tbe board are in funds for that purpose. The furniture of the school is, on the whole, in good ordsr. “J. H. Dean, “ Chairman Woodbury School Committee,” Moved by Mr Cooling, seconded by Mr Fifield—"That the report as read be adopted.”—Carried, Moved by Mr Cooling, seconded by Mr Dean—“ That a hearty vole of thanks b<j passed to the teaching staff.”—Carried. iVTr Greaves, the head master, returned thanks on behalf of the staff, thanking the committee for the way in winch the staff bad been supported by them. Proposed by Mr Cooling, seconded by Mr Harris—“ That a vole of thanks be passed to the outgoing committee, and more especially to the chairman, whose duties had been well carried out.”Carried. Mr Dean briefly returned thanks on behalf of the nonicnUtee. The election of committee was proceeded with, and the following gentlemen w«re elected :—Mesars F, B. Fiatman, J. H. Dean, J. Webb, W. Cooling, Lewis Qick, John Fifield, and Jas. Harris, A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated tbe meeting.

At a meeting of the new committee held afterwards all the members were present. It was unanimously resolved that Mr Dean be re elected chairman for the incoming year. Mr Dean staled he would prefer someone else to take the position, having held the position for a period of 7 years in succession. After pressing solicitations Mr Dean accepted the position, and thanked the committee for the honor conferred. It was resolved that ordinary meetings be held on the first Saturday in each month, and that the next meeting be held on the first (Saturday in Juee at 7 p.m., and lint members Bend apologies for non-attendance ; also that the chairman and one member of committee sign cheques for the outstanding accounts re special grants. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

PLEASANT POINT,

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting, which was presided over by the chairman of the school committee, Mr John Cartwright. The report showed that financially the year had been most successful, as after paying off £7 of old accounts a credit balance of £3 10s 8d remained at the doss of the year. Mr Kennedy proposed, and Mr seconded, that the parents be asked te contribute Is each for pupils, which was carried. Messrs Greig, Halstead, Dosselt and Cartwright had been nominated for the new committee, and at the meeting Messrs Ray, Gibson and Lund were elected.

At the meeting of committee Mr W. Halstead was chosen as chairman for the year.

80CTH ORAEI,

The annual meeting of householders of the South Orari School District was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom. Mr W. Mason was elected chairman. Ttie report of the retiring committee was read acd adopted. It stated that the school financially and otherwise was in « flourishing condition. The balance to credit ot library fund w«s £4 17s, and school funds £8 18h lid. The chairman read the instructions from the B nml of Education relative to the election of a new committee. The balloting was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows: —J. McLeod, 27 j I’. Bites, 25; J. J. Ellis, 22; A. Brown, 21; G. O’JSTeil, 21; 11. Wakeley, 19 ; J. Bracefield, 19 ; K. Baonett, 18 ; G. Batty, 16. The first sev. n were declared duly elected. Ttie mooting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Immediately after fhe public meeting the new committee met, and Mr James Mclifod w-.b re-eleoled chairman.

BELF 1 ELD.

The annual mee ing of householders was held in the Belfidd schoolroom on Monday, 27'h April, JB9l, there being 13 householders present. Mr Ford was chosen chairman, arid read over the annual statement and balance-sheet. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Greenaway, Beconded by Mr Alex. Morrisou, to the out-going committee for their past services. The chairman then read over the list of persons nominated, 13 in all, and a bal'ot being taken resulted in the following seven being elected —Messrs Wm. Ford, Alex, Morrison, Joseph Quantock, Wm. Brown, Qeorge Palmer, junr., James Annals, and John Sugrue.

A meeting of the new committee was then held, all the members being present excepting Mr Annals. Mr Ford was chosen chairman of the committee, treasurer, and secretary, Mr Morrison to counter-sign cheques with him. The committee decided to hold their meetings on the third Saturday in each month, as usual. Mr Brown was appointed visitor for the ensuing month. Messrs Palmer and Brown were directed to accept tenders for firewood brought to the school, and to obtain a supply before the 18th May, when the school re-opens. The chairman thanked the members for their attendance, and this being all the business the meeting adjourned, to meet again on the 16th May.

TEMUKA SCHOuL COMMITTEE,

A meeting of the committee was held on Monday night prior to the annual meeting of householders. Present — Messrs W. Storey (in the chair), Brown, Yelvin, Wills, an j McOaskill. HEAD MASTER’S REPORT. The head master’s report was read as follows ; ■Sir, —t have the honor to submit the following report for the month of March : Boys. Girls. Total. Average weekly roll 187 2 166.2 358.5 Highest attendance 165 142 307 Average attendance 147.9 138 28i Since resuming after Easier we have suffered so very much from decreased attendance that I return a list of defaulters. Last week our average fell to 252, nod 1 am of opinion that such a drop is not wholly duo to the sickness which is undoubtedly prevalent. The ceilings of three of the rooms showed signs this morning of leakage in the gutters ; our bell, also, ia in need of repair, at its sound does not carry beyond the school grounds. Enclosed is a cheque for £3 Is 6d, being tbe amount of stationery fees received up to date for current quarter. We aland in need of the following requisites :—Note paper and envelopes ; slate pencils; pens, 1 dozm boxes ; chalk, six boxes. In accordance with Dr Hayes’ advice Miss Rose Goodey has been absent from her duties since Monday 13 h inst., and is still to be absent for a few days, A medical certificate will be forthcoming. An efficient substitute in Miss Bussell has been found,—l have, etc. W. Bkyaks. The secretary was authorised to procure stationery required. It was decided to leave the matter of attendance to the incoming commiitee. The commiitee regretted Miss Goodey’s illness, and in view of medical certificate received, endorsed tbe aelion of the head master. VOTES OP THANES. Mr Yelvin thanked the committee for their expression of sympathy passed to him at last meeting. He further moved a vote of thanks to the chairman. ACCOUNTS. One account foi £2 10a was passed for payment. ANNUAL EEPOHT. The report and balance sheet to be laid before the public meeting wore read and approved. The meeting then terminated.

A meeting of the newly elected committee was held immediately after the public meeting. All the members were present. The secretary look the chair and stated that the first business would be the election of a chairman. Mr Brown moved—“That] Mr W. G. Aspinall be elected chairman for the ensuing year.” —Seconded by Mr McCaskill and carried. Mr Aspinall then took the chair, thanking members for the honor they had done him in placing him in that position. Mr Yelviu moved, Mr Russell seconded —“That Mr A. W. Gaze bo ro-appointad secretary at the salary hitherto paid.”— Carried. Mr Velvin moved —“ That the chairman and Mr Brown sign cheques, the secretary to duly notify the Manager of the Btok to that effect.”—Seconded by Mr McCaskill and curried. Mr Cooper moved, Mr Brown seconded, and it was resolved, “That the regu'ar monthly meetings be held on the third Tuesday in each month as heretofore.” ATTENDANCE. Mr Bryan--, Hie bead master, waited upen the committee in reference to the list of defaulters furnished to the outgoing coinmit'HP. He pointed out that in a nuuob.r of cases children were absent without reasonable cause. The largely decreased a'tendance was a serious matter and need u gent attention. Mr Biyars having retired the committee went through the list furnished, and on the inrtien of Mr Velvin, seconded by Mr Brown, decided to put in force the compulsory cl a us*, a of the Act. The committee examined the ceiling complained of in the report, and decided to al ow the visitors for the ensuing month, to report upon same. TIBITOE*. Messrs Brown and McCaskill were appointed visitors the month, and the tneming teimina'ed

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