MASTERTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2149, 19 November 1885, Page 2

MASTERTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The regular ,meeting of the Committee was held last night. . Present—Messrs ?oddington (chairman), Hogg, Payton,. •WoodroofeandGirdwood. ...

An apology was tendered and" accepted fpr the absence of Mr Lowes. •

' The minutes of the previous melting were read and confirmed. . / The Treasurer reported receipts for capitation of two/schools, £3l 17s 6d; accounts paid, £3llßs Id; credit balance, £36 2s 3d.

Correspondence was read from Secretary of Education Board enclosing Mr Lee's report that he did not think it advisable to divide Masterton into two Bchool districts.' From samo, appointing Miss Norton as teacher, on the recommendation of the Committee.

Thfc Headmaster's report was read showing the number on the roll at 500; average attendance, 439; highest, 480; lowest attendance, 393. The Headmaster also applied for a gallery for the Infants' room, as recommended by the Inspector. Miss Keeling reported on the Infant school, the number of children on the roll at 92, and the average attendance at 75 ; also, applying for black-board and thick slates for drawing, and, large blocks of lotters. \

Mr Payton moved, and Mr Woodroofe seconded, That the Committee express to Mr Grundy and his staff its satisfaction at the favorable results of the late examination,—Carried,

In respect to a gallery for the Infants 1 ' class room, Mr Hogg thought it was in direct opposition to the architect's opinion, Mr Turnbull had informed him of his objections to galleries in schools, arid he thought the matter ought to. be referred to him, so that he might give the Board his ideas in regard to galleries. He was not inclined to adopt the suggestion of the Inspector, knowing the views of the architect.

After some further discussion, Mr Hogg moved, and Mr Payton seconded, That that portion of the Headmaster's' report re Infant's gallery, be referred' 1 to the Board to obtain their architect's opinion thereon-Carried,

Mr Payton moved, and Mr Hogg seconded, That the application of Miss Keeling for sundry articles be complied with.—• Carried.

The following accounts were examined and passed for paymentMr Girdwood, metalling and repairs, £l79s6d; Mrs Woodham, cleaning, £1; Mrs Shephord, cleaning, £2los; Mr Price, stationer, £2 5s Od; Wood & Co, £l, Total, £24 5s 3d.

The Chairman said that he had in conjunction with Mr Girdwood visited the Infant School, and arranged for a water supply from Mr Galloway's well. The Chairman reported that Miss Watson wished to be allowed to attend and assist in the working of the Infant School, without payment, and he would move that the application be acceded to. Mr Woodroofe seconded, Carried.

A prospectus of a course of science lectures, to be delivered under the auspices of the Education Board, by Mr Put'die, M. A., in Groytown, was laid 011 the table by Mr Hogg, who asked if any member knew whether the lectures were intended to be delivered in Masterton. He said it seemed a strange thing that the principal school should bo overlooked. Anything of advantage was invariably taken to the lower end of the Valley, and he thought the further north they went the more were schools neglected. Eketahuna, Tinui, and other schools were examples of this neglect. He moved that the Chairman write to .Mr Beetham and ascertain upon what terms the . lectures were being delivered, and if they would be extended to Masterton. Carried.

Mr Hogg said in respect to a site for a second school lie had spoken to Mr Woodroofe, who had two acres of land near the present school, and had asked liini to pive the Committee an idea at what price he could sell to the Board. Mr Woodroofe said he did not feel inclined, being a member of the Committee, to submit his property., Each of his sections had a house on it, and that would have to be brought into consideration if he did go into the question. Mr Hogg promised to obtain information by the next meeting. Mr Lowes 'was appointed visiting member for the ensuing month. The meeting then adjourned.