SCHOOL COMMITTEES,

Temuka Leader, Issue 2402, 22 September 1892, Page 3

SCHOOL COMMITTEES,

TEMUKA. The monthly meeting of the Temuko School Committee wan held on Tuesday evening. Present Messrs W. Storey (chairman), C. Bates, T. F. Hooper, A. Bussell, F. il. Oldfield, (1. Levena, A. W. Surridge, and P. McCaskill, coiumseoxDENGJE. Correspondence was read From tho Deputy Official Assignee in Bankruptcy, notifying that a first and final dividend of sevenpenco in the £ was now payable in tho estate of A. W. Ensor. —The chairman explained that he had received this communication because the debtor was liable for unpaid fees for secondary education, and bo also drew attention to the fact that these fees often remained unpaid for some time, and sometimes, he believed, had not been paid. This he considered very unjust, and could bo rectified if the fees were paid to the Education Board through tho Committee. After some discussion, Mr

Russell moved—“ That in consideration of a certain loss of secondary education fees accruing to the board through the same not being paid in accordance with the Act, and also through bankruptcy, the committee suggest that in future all such fees be paid in advance to the board through the committee.” This was seconded and carried. The secretary was instructed to forward the resolution to the board. A letter from a parent relative to his children receiving frequent chastisement was received.

Mr B. H. Low, the second master, wrote drawing attention to his having had sole control of the school for a period, and asking for some consideration. Mr McOaskill moved, Mr Levens seconded, and it was carried—“ That the committee record its appreciation of Mr Lowe’s valuable services, and the energy displayed while in temporary charge of the school as head master.”

In connection with temporary appointments the chairman referred in terms of praise to the manner in which Miss Russell had assisted the committee in taking occasional duty for them. Miss Marion McCaskill, a candidate for employment, applied for permission to act as monitor and undergo training as a pupil teacher. The committee, on the motion of Mr Russell, seconded by Mr Bates, resolved to accede to the request. The chairman congratulated the committee upon obtaining Miss McCaskill’s services, she having passed her examinations with the utmost credit. headmaster’s report. The head master’s report read as follows : “ W. Storey, Esq., “Chairman of Committee,

“Sir, — I beg to report that the present roll number is.-—Boys. 197; girls, 171; total, 368. The average attendance for the past four weeks has been:—Boys, 153; girls, 137; total, 290. The weather interfered considerably with the attendance, which this month promised to bo exceptionally high. I see that the inspector has referred in his report to the crowded state of the room occupied by Standard 111. A slight re-arrangement of the classes would remedy this, but I scarcely like, seeing that the head master is so soon expected back,to make any alteration in the organisation. Some slight repairs to a few of the blinds are required, with this exception the buildings and grounds are in good order. I have paid £3 9s, fees for stationery, fuel, etc., to the Secretary, and also supplied a list of those children whose parents have contributed to the same.—-I have, etc.,

“ W. G. Edge, M.A., “Acting Heal Master.”

miscellaneous,

Replying to Mr Surridge it was explained that the school was closed one wet afternoon on the authority of Messrs Russell and McCaskill.

Replying to Mr Hooper, the chairman stated that the head master had made special request to the teachers of junior children that they should be allowed to retire from the school at reasonable opportunities. The action of the chairman in granting the use of the school rooms on Saturdays to teachers desirous of pushing on classes in subjects in which they might be backward was confirmed. visitors’ report.

Messrs Lovens and Surridge reported upon their visit to the school. They were pleased to see the work progressing well. The blinds required attention.

They considered there had been unnecessary expense in the repairs to closet doors and gymnastic apparatus. Mr Levens recommended that the swings in the girls’ play ground be repaired. It was decided that Mr Surridge make an estimate of the cost of repairing the blinds, the chairman to take action if necessary. Mr Surridge and the secretary agreed to get the swings rigged up without expense. accounts. Sundry accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. GERALDINE. The Geraldine School Committee met on Tuesday evening. Present Messrs Walton (chairman), O. E. Sherratt, L. Newport, J. Boughton, Gore, Patrick, aud Bowkett. NEW MEMBER. Mr L. Newport, having consented, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the committee caused by Mr G. Taylor’s resignation. HEAD MASTER’S REPORT. The head master, reported that_ the attendance for the quarter* up to Friday last was Boys 90.32, Girls 90.13. Total 180,45. Roll number 254. Highest attendance 213. On Monday the attendance was 227 in the morning and 230 in the afternoon, but the bad weather since had brought it

down again to 177 and 187 respectively. If the extra effort made on Monday wore continued during this week and next the proper average would be maintained. The average at present was below what was required. Inconvenience was suffered on bright days from not having the front windows of the school frosted. One window in Standard 3 room was broken. The janitor had commenced digging and fencing the triangular plot planted on Arbor Day. Its appearance would bo improved by having some grass seed sown. It was decided to have all the work done as suggested in the head master’s report. ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts were passed for payment and tljo meeting closed. BELFIELD. The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Saturday last. Present —Messrs Ford, Sugrue, Palmer, and Quantock. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education asking the committee to estimate the value of school buildings, furniture, and appliances, and to fill in the form at their earliest convenience. The master’s monthly report showed the number on the roll to bo : Boys 29, girls 22, total, 51 ; average : Boys 23, girls 19, strict average 42. The master asked to be supplied with a box of chalks and a fresh lot of books. _ Mr Sugrue, the visitor, reported that he visited the school on the 14th September, and found the attendance to be 42, and things working smoothly. Mr Ford was appointed visitor for the ensuing month. This being all the business the meeting terminated.

THE h'ELLINCTON SHOOT INC CASE. ' The inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of diaries Crceuroso, the seaman who was shot on Waterloo Quay on Sunday, was opened at Wellington on Tuesday morning. Lynch, the seaman belonging to the ship Wannate, was under examination ;|.] 7 t morning, tlj.e particulars lie gave of the affair being similar to those already telegraphed. He said he said lie saw deceased strike Einley before any shots .wore tiled, Einley staggered under thy L 1 ovr-. inul Seel called opt +q pull mut I\o g U a mid shoot, which hp did. All the men had hpen drinking a good deal tho previous evening but wore sober on Sunday, Witness _ Was certain ho hoard five I shuts lired, hut Finleyhi revolver puly accounted foy [uw. v He denied

I that he had used threats towards } Seel, and could not swear that Seel ever drew his own weapon from his pocket. Finley aimed three shots at Lynch, two going wide of mark and the other missing fire. Witness thou ran towards his vessel and did not see Greenrose shot. Dr Tripe, who examined Greenrose’s body, said that the bullet had gone through the heart and lung and embedded itself so firmly in the spinal column that it had to be sawn out. He found marks of a blow on the face, but no other gunshot wounds. The evidence of Peterson, Stohr, and Johanson, who accompanied deceased and Lynch, coincided that Finley was knocked down before he began to fire, and Peterson said he thought that the first two shots were fired from his pocket. John Campbell, sailmaker on the Waimato, said that he saw the whole thing from the ship, and contradicted

the previous witnesses as to Finley being on his back. He was positive that he was never down, but he corroborated their statement as to the prisoner firing from his pocket, going so far as to say that Finley never took his hand from his pocket for the first four shots. When the men met Lynch struck Seel twice, and Greenrose hit Finley. It was when he attempted to strike him again that Finley shot him. Seel was egging Finley on to shoot the men, and especially Lynch. He also heard him suggest that they should go to the ship and get his shooting iron. Finley kicked Greenrose’s body as he passed it. Shortly after G o’clock the inquest was adjourned till next morning. Mr Hutchison intimated that he should call witnesses on Seel’s behalf, and would examine both him and Finley.