SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 279, 26 April 1898, Page 2

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

HAMILTON WEST. There was a large attendance of householders at the annual meeting for the purpose of electing thj School Committee for the ensuing twelve months, Mr James Hume in the chair. The Annual Report. The twenty ninth annual report of the Hamilton West School Committee for the year ending 31st March, 1 SOS, was presented as follows : Accounts for the year ending 31st March, 189 S, have been duly audited by the Government - Auditor, showing a credit balance of £ls 5i 9d. Receipts : To balance in hand from kst year, £lB 19s lOd ; grant from Board of Education, £3O ; special grants, of £ll 10s ; and £3 4s 6d for erection of stove in class room ; total receipt, £63 15s 4d. By Expenditure : Coils, £3 17s Gd ; school requisites, £S Us lid ; stove and fixing, £l4 15s Gd ; cleaning school and outbuilding, £l9 15s 3d ; sundries, £1 9s 5d ; balance in bank of New Zew Zealand, £ls 5s 9d ; total, £63 15s 4d.

The school was examined in standards, etc., on September 13th, 14th and 15th, 1897, by Inspector Dickinson. Presented preparatory 41 : Standard 1., 33 present, passed 31 ; Standard 11., presented 14, passed 13 ; Standard 111., presented 35, passed 20 ; Standard IV., presented 27, passed 17 ; Standard V., presented 12, passed 4 ; Standard VI., presented 4, passed 4. Remarks : Satisfactory progress has not been made in the pupil classes generally, owing to absence of pupils by irregular attendance. In Standard five, out of a possible attendance of 377, one pupil attended 296, 265, 273 and 200, shewing conclusively that if good results arc exspected, parents must see that their children are regular in their attendance. The attendances each quarter are as follows :—Quarter ending 30th June, 1897 : Boys 92, girls SO, total 172 ; 30:h September, boys 86, girls 76, total 162 ; 31st December, boys 88, girls 72, total IGO ; 31st March, 1898, boys 86, girls 70, total 156. The report and balancesheet were adopted. Election. The election of the Committee was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows : Rev. Dr. Hosking 27 Jno. Andrew ... 26 W. C. Castleton ... 25 VV. Jones 25 E. White 25 W. xVJanning 23 W.J. White 23 J. Hume 20 R. F. Sandcs 18 Jos. Frcar ... 17 Jno Knox 16 T. Qualtrough 16 G. J. Mann 12 P. Munro 7 The first seven were therefore de clared elected. Thanks. Mr W. Jones moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Chairman and Secretary. Seconded by Mr E. Wilson and can ied by acclamation. Mr Hume briefly replied on behalf of Mr Knox and himself, and the meeting closed. At a meeting of the newly-appointed committee, held immediately afterwards, all the members were present. Chairman. Mr Manning proposed that Dr. Hosking be Chairman for the ensuing twelve months. Seconded by Mr E. White and carried. Seceetaey. Mr Jno. Andrew proposed that Mr E. White be Secretary. Seconded by Mr Castleton and carried. Meetings. It was decided to hold the meetings monthly, the fixing of the night to be left in the hands of the Chairman. Water Supply. Mr Manning asked if it was the duty of the committee to attend to the water supply at the school, and, if so, he thought it should be done. The Chairman said it was customary to appoint two of the members to visit the school aud look into all matters connected with the working of the various standards and also of tue premises both inside and out. On the motion of Mr John Andrew, it was decided that the chairman and Mr Jones be appoiuted to inspect as above and report at next meeting. MINCTErf. At the conclusion of the meeting the Secretary pointed out that the minutes of the last mesting of the committee had not been signed, and it was decided to ask Mr Hume, the retiring chairman, to certify to their correctness or otherwise. HAMILTON EAST. The annual meeting of householders was held in the sehoolhouse, Hamilton East, last evening. Very little interest was manifested in the proceedings, and the only persons present were : His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Dey) in the chair, and Messrs T. Chapnel!, C. Tippin, R. Hines, sen., A. Coyle, and the secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Tristram. Retort and Balancs Sheet. The Chairman read the report aud balancesheet as follows : Since the last annual meeting the sehoolhouse and teacher's residence have been painted by the Board's workmen. The quality of paint was excellent, and the results much better than when done by contract work. At present the shingles on the school roofs ate in a bad state, and in a short

time it will be necessary to put iron on them. The blinds and sash cords also need a thorough overhaul. Owing to the increased attendance, the Boiid has appointed during the year another pupil teacher. At the scholarship examination Harold Windsor gained a certificate of proficiency. Judging by the inspector's and examination reports, the teaching in the school has been carried on most successfully. The committee has given every assistance to the teachers, and they have felt the benefit and have been encouraged to do their be6t work. Receipts : To balance in bank and in hand on 31st March. 1897, £4 18s 5d ; grants from Education board for ordinary incidental purposes, £25. Total, £29 18s sd. Expenditure ; Cleaning schools and outbuildings, £l4 12s ; fuel for school use, 8s ; repairs to buildings, fences and furniture, £6 16s 6d ; advertising, (is 2d ; stationery, £7 9s 3d ; balance, Bank of New Zealand, Hamilton, Cs 6d. Total, £29 18s sd. -The report and balance-sheet were received and adopted.

Election of Committee.—The Chairtr.au moved that Messrs T. Chappell, C. Tipptn, K. Hines, A. Coyle, H. Tristram, ar.d the mover be a committee for the ensuing year.—This was seconded by Mr Tristram and carried, the Chairman declaring them duly elected. -It was decided to recommend that Mr A. Chappell should fill the remaining vacancy on the committee. The first meeting of the newly-elected committee was held immediately afterward-;, when Mr Dey was re-elected chairman and Mr 11. Tristram secretary and treasurer. Meetings.—-It was resolved to hold the ordinary meetings in the chairman's office on the second Wednesday in each month. CAMBRIDGE. The following is the report of the Cambridge East School Committee that was submitted to the meeting of householders, held iu the Public Hall last evening:— • The average number on the roll for the past year was 242*5, which is in excess of the previous year's average. The attendance for the year has been 190 1, the previous year's figures being 228 on roll and 175 average attendance. The .standard examinations conducted by

Inspector Dickinson (August 31st to September 3rd) showed satisfactory progress. An inspection of the school was made by Inspector Goodwin on September '2Bth and 29th, and the report was satisfactory. Iu the staff there have been several changes ; first by the promotion of Miss Carnachan to the charge of a country school, the vacancy being filled by Miss K. Reynolds. Miss J. L. Knipsoivs resignation as pupil teacher caused a vacancy, which has been filled by Miss Smale. Another vacancy was caused by Mr H. Lusk's removal to a city school ; this position has been filled by Mr R. Caniaehan. An application was made to the School Committee from the Industrial Exhibition Committee asking that a technical mechanical class might be formed in connection with the public school. After careful consideration of the subject the School Committee agreed to grant a sum of £4, to be expended in t ols and fitting up the unus»d room in the school building. Mr Rout kindly volunteered to take charge of the class. Some 18 boys gave in their names as wishing to pin, and a goodly number attended for some time. The tools and room are still available and Mr Rout has kindly offered again to place his services at the disposal of the class if required. The Board yielded to the Committee's appeal and have executed a much needed work in painting the school fence. The Committee, under the supervision of two of its members, have iiad new wire ropes placed on the swings in lieu of the flax ropes. On March the 2oth 85 scholars, 21 senior scholars ami teachers, with 55 adults availed-themselves of the school excursion to Auckland. This excursion was not patronised so well as usual owing to its proximity to the Ngaruawahia regatta. The funds of the Committee have been expended iu helping technical mechanical education and necessary repairs of school and teachers' residence, fence, etc., leaviug balance in hand, as the statement will show, of £6 Os 3d.— Gecrge E. Clark, Chairman.