EKETAHUNA SCHOOL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Issue 3866, 22 July 1891, Page 2

EKETAHUNA SCHOOL.

The monthly meeting of the Eketahuna School Committee was held on Monday, July 20th. Present Messrs T. Baylisa (chairman), Carter, Neilson, Maunsell and Bowse. The secretary read tbe report of the previous meeting which was confirmed. The chairman stated that he had failed to get anyone to oaks up the contract for the nightsoil. After discussion it was resolved that Mr Neilson be empowered to get Mr Frederickson (tbe present contractor) or anyone else to do the work till the end of the present term.

Resolved, that Miss Frederickson's tender for cleaning the school up to the Christmas holidays (£6 be accepted. The report of Mr Lee's visit in June last stated that a larger school ground was required, and that the drain at the back of the school required filling in. He had examined the school and found the walla well furnished and the school under good control and in fair working order.

It was resolved that the alterations of school grounds being out of the province of the committee Mr McCardle be written to, asking him to inspect the work required to be done and lay the matter before the Board. Mr Neilson consented to meet Mr McCardle and point out the work required.

Finance. Cash in hand, £l6 3s BdJ, liabilities, £ls ISs lid, leaving balance of 9s 9£d, outstanding accounts £2 14s. General. The average attendance at the school for the last six months was 127. It was resolved that gravel be got for the approaches to the school. A vote of thanks to Mr Elliston i&4he use of the hall for the late concert was passed. The meeting then adjourned.