S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2223, 4 July 1891, Page 4

S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The monthly meeting of the South Canterbury Board of Education was held on Wednesday. Present—Messrs Goldsmith (chairman), Jackson, Talbot, Storey, Pearpoint Howell, and the Rev. T. Jasper Smyth. The chairman stated that Mr J. It. Comer had commenced his duties at Pleasant Valley, Mr Archibald having relieved him at Geraldinc Flat till a permanent teacher was appointed. Three gentlemen from the ltangitata Station, through Mr Storey and by letter from themselves, had consented to act as commissioners, viz., Messrs G. Winter, H. Gynes, and A. Coulter. He (the chairman) had accepted their services on behalf of the board. The Inspector reported that the annual examination of pupil teachers had commenced on* Tuesday morning of this week, and would continue until Saturday at mid-day. The place of examination was the Timaru Main School. Thirty-six pupil teachers had presented themselves. For examination purposes they were classified as follows :—Fourth year, males 3, females 2; third year, males 1, females 13; second year, males 1, females 8 ; first year, males 4, females 4; totals, males 9, females Nine young persons who were desirous oi becoming pupil teachers were also taking part in the examination. They were classed thus: Second year, males 1, females 1; first year, males 1; females, 6 ; totals, males 2, females. 7. Mr Pearpoint having reported on the matter, it was resolved that the Belfield Committee be granted £6 in aid of the building fund. Committees' correspondence was dealt with as follows : Geraldine asked for a grant of £5 for fencing.—Assistance to the extent of half the amount expended by them up to a total expenditure of £5. Correspondence having been read the appointments of Miss Campbell, to Claremont; Mr A. Mahan, to Geraldine Flat, and Miss F. Hawke to Winchester were made. Timaru School Committe wrote respecting 6 .months' leave of absence to Mr J. P. Kalaugher.—lt was explained that Mr Kalaugher was unwell, and the recommendation of the committee was agreed to. The board rose at 1 p.m.

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