GERALDINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2285, 26 November 1891, Page 4

GERALDINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present— Messrs R. H. Pearpoint (chairman), Pyo. Maslin, and Williams. correspondence. The following correspondence was received : From the Education Board, stating that Messrs Talbot and Pearpoint could make the best arrangements for disposing of the, master’s residence at Geraldine, and that the master be allowed the usual allowance for lodging the moment he vacates the house, viz., £4O per annum. ' From the Education Board, informing the cbmxfiittee that the board’s inspector ; intehded.Visiting the distinct school on the 25th and 26th of November for the purpose of holding the standard examinations. From the Education Board, intimating that a grant had been made the committee of £5 for fencing purposes, and £9 2s 6d had been placed to their credit for incidentals. ;i the holidays. It was decided that the school holidays commence on December 16th, and last ■ till January 23rd, the school being reopened on the 25th January. THE PRIZES. A letter was received from Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.R., enclosing £3 3s for the prize fund. . It was resolved to hold a committee meeting on December 22ud to discuss the question of giving certificates for good attendance. Mesdames Pearpoint, Hawkms, and Fish were the ladies selected by the committee to be asked to. act as judges of sewing before the school breaks up. SCHOOL CONCERT. The chairman and Messrs Pye and White, associated with the head master and mistress, were elected as a sub-com-mittee to look afterthe work in connection with the school concert. REPORTS. The visiting committee reported everything in good order at the school. The head master reported the number on the roll being 276 with a weekly average for the last four' weeks' of 202, 212, 2J7 and 192, the actual attendance on ’the 16th inst being 229. This showed a big increase, in fact the largest attendance they ever had. The committee could take into consideration the form of attendance prizes this year. The photo, system did nit seem to have hit the taste of the people in the district, perhaps the committee could suggest' something better, By the new which come into force on January Ist, mechanical diawing would form a prominent feature, and some of the upper standard pupils could be treated with boxes of instruments as a reward for regular attendance. WORKS. ’ The question of levelling the school ground was left over till next meeting, and the visiting committee for the ensuing month were authorised to see to tile ground; also putting up of swing and nailing up boards on the fences during the holidays. VISITING COMMITTEE, Messrs Pye and Williams were elected as the visitors for the ensuing month. The meeting then terminated. MOUNT PEEL ROAD BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Mount Peel Road Board was held in the Board’s office, Peel Forest, on Friday the 20th just. The members present were—Hon. -J. B. A Acland(chaii man), Messrs C. G. Tripp, R. Mackay, G. J. Deunistoun, and R. Thew. The following correspondence was dealt with : , . From Mr S. P. Andrews, enclosing a cheque for the balance due on the stonecrusher, and stating that he would be up in a few days to remove the machine. From iha Commissioner of Crown Lands, inio.ming the Board that the proposals submitted for improvements on roads leading to sections 35933, 36943, and 36159 had been approved by the Land Board, aiid that the sums accrued from these sections would be paid to the credit of the Board. From the Receiver of Land Revenue stating that the suu of £l6 Is had been paid to the Board’s credit, being the amount of thirds derived from lands let on perpetual lease. From Messrs Harper and Co., attorneys for Mr. H. Hoare, requesting that the deeds of transfer of road lines through Raiucliff property be forwarded to them for execution as soon as possible.—The clerk stated that he had replied as soon as the condition of the Public Works Act had been complied with the deeds of exchange would be forwarded without delay. From the Geraldine County Council, requesting the payment of the second instalment of the board’s contribution to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. —A cheque was passed for that amount. From the Manager of the Mount Peel station, calling attention to a defective plank in one of the culverts on the Mount Peel road.—The clerk stated that the culvert had been repaired. Mr W. Smith had an interview with the board, and requested an extension of time for clearing the timber off the road in Peel Forest.—An extension of four months was granted. .. The board proceeded to open the applications for the position of clerk and overseer. There were sixteen applications. After long and careful consideration Mr Dugald McFariane was elected. At the request of Mr Thew the overseer wasdnstructed to report upon the damage ddne to,the plantation by fire in Blair’s paddock. Accounts amounting to £142 3s 6d were passed for payment, and the board rose.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN MARKETS. London, Nov, 21. The English wheat market is changing a little for the worse, and American is also declining, but the Continental market remains firm. Forward business in Australasian wheat is inactive. There have been large arrivals of foreign wheat, but there are no Australasian cargoes off coast or at ports of call. Tallow r— Medium mutton, 25s ; do beef, 24s 6d. Nov. 23. The wheat market is hardening. St. Petersburg, Nov. 21. A statement is officially published that there is sufficient grain in Russia to suffice for the needs of the country until next harvest. In order to recoup the farmers for the losses caused by the prohibition of the export of wheat and rye, the Government will grant them 60,000,000 roubles out of the cash reserves, which now amount to 220,000,000. j Nov. 24. Brazilian 5 per cent, stock fell 1 per cent. 4 per cent, stock fell J per cent. AUSTRALIAN MARKETS,, Melbourne, Nov. 24. Wheat, 5s 4jd. Oats, Algerian, 2s Id; Danish, 2s2£d; stout, 2s 7d to 2s B£d. Barley, 2s 4jd. Peas, 2s 4d. The wool market is firm; merino combings 9£d to lid; superior greasy merino, Is to Is Id ; cross-breds, Is Of d. Adelaide, Nov. 24. Wheat, 4s 9d, nominal. Flour, stone made, £lO 5s to £lO 15s; roller, £ll 5s to £ll 15s. Oats, New Zealand, 2s 2d to 2s 4d. Braey, Cape, 2s 9d to 3s 6d; English, 3s 6d to ss, Bran, Is Id; pollard, Is Id. Sydney, Nov. 25. Wheat,; chick, 4» 4d; milling, Now Zealand, ss; local, 5s 6d. Flour, stone made, £ll to £l2; roller, £l2 10s to £l3. Oats, 2s 2d to 2s 3d. Maize, 2s 2d to 2s 3d, Barley, Cape, 2s, 4d; English. 3s, nominal. Bran lOd; pollard, 9Jd, Peas, Prussian blue, 3s to 3s 6d. Potatoes, new, £3 ; old crop, unsaleable. Onions, £5. Butter, dairy made, 8d ; factory, 9d. Cheese, 4d to 6d. Bacon, 6d to 7d.; New Zealand, Bd. Hams, New Zealand, lOdtolld.