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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 352, 11 October 1898, Page 2

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School Matters.—On Wednesday last the School Committee met. The Chairman reported that the school had been examined ou September loth, and rend the following report by the Inspector : Standard VI. : Presented, 9 : present, 9 ; passed, 9. Standard V". : Presented, 7 ; present, 7 ; passed, 6. Staudard IV. : Presented, 6 ; present, 6 ; passed, 5. Standard 111. : Presented, 10 ; present, 10 ; passed, 10. Standard 11. : Presented, 10 ; preseDt, 9 ; passed, S. Standard I. : Presented, 3 ; present, 3 ; passed, 3. Primer 15. Notes on the passes of Standard I. and 11. very satisfactory. Class subjects report : Grammer, very fair ; history, good ; geography, very satisfactory ; elementary science, object lessons, etc., very fair ; mental arithmetic, good iu Standard VI., fair in other classes. The report on additional subjects was also good. The primer classes showed evidence of being carefully taught. The Inspector commented favourably on the tone and discipline of the school. The report was considered by the Committee a highly satisfactory one, showing, as it did, that 60 children were presented, 44 present and 41 passed. The Secretary was authorised to write to the Education Board, re the re-setting of the gutters round the school, and his action in Having the piues cut down was approved of. Waii-a Cricket Association.—The Minimi meeting was held on Saturday, Mr R. Hampton in the chair. The following delegates were present : Hamilton—Messss Dean and Mahon ; Te Awamutu—N. Reid and R. Carter ; Ohaupo—A. Edwards and Stevens. In the absence of Mr Tissimau Mr Colhoun acted as secretary, and read a statement of accounts which showed a credit balance of 2s 2d,—Mr Colhoun was elected secretary, vice Mr Tissimau, resigned.—The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Newton, representing a Tararu team, adopting his proposal to play a match during the Christmas holidays, and that the necessary arrangements would he made.—lt was decided that the clubs belonging to the Waipa Association be asked to pay their last year's subscriptions, and that caps be bought for the winners.—lt was further agreed that the clubs! play for trophies, not to exceed two guineas in value, and that all subscriptions from the various clubs be paid in before the 31st October.—Re fixtures, it was decided that three rounds be played instead of two, as last year, the first matches to start on the 22nd inst., as follows :—Ohaupo play Tuhikaramea, at Tuhikaramea; Tc Awamutu play Hamilton, at Ohaupo ; on Saturday, 29th inst, Ohaupo play Hamilton, at Hamilton; Te Awamutu play Tuhikaramea, at Tuhikaramea; Nov. sth, Tuhikaramea play Hamilton at Hamilton; Ohaupo play Te Awamutu, at Ohaupo. All cup matches to start at 11 o'clock sharp, and the team that fails to put in an appearance by 12 o'clock to be fined ss. The following officers were elected :—Patron : Mr F. W. Lang. President : Mr G. Edgecumbe. Vice - Presidents : Messrs W. Taylor, W. J. Hunter, J. Cotterill, H. Kerr, E.'B. Cox, E. C. Shepherd, Singleton, C. A. Bowdcn, L. Harris, E. Lake, J. Teddy, senr., J. T. Edwards, C. J. W. Barton, N. I. Hunt, J. W. Oldham, E. Aubin, W. Bright, and Josh. Smith. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. Creamery.—Our local oreamary is now in full swing with a daily supply of about 600 gallons and a likelihood of a considerable increase, and the percentages are good so far. During the past week feed has come ou fairly well in spite of the gales. The sowing of oats and wheat is still going on, and all the drills are busy ; of course it is rather late for wheat, but a good deal depends on the season. Owing to the good prices ruling for chaff this season the farmers are putting in an increased quantity of oats this spring. Potatoes are also going in in larger patches than usual. So far the weather has been favourable for spring work, and farmers appear hopeful.—(Own Correspondent).