CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2399, 24 November 1887, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE.

Mektini; or Smior, Committee. A special meeting of the Cambridge School committee was held on Monday evening at the Criterion Hotel, to consider the subject of the High School. Present: Messrs It. W. Sargent, (chairman), (!. W. Hassell, James Hally, James Webber, and W. S. Stewart, headmaster of the school, ft appears that the number of pupils attending the High School b.,s gradually dwindled down until only seven are left, and the Hoard of E location have intimated to the committee Unit unle-s a substantial increase is made in the nmuljof pupils, and the school made self-supporting, it will he closed at Clnistni is. With a view to increasing the attendance, anil extending the operations of the High School, it was suggested to endeavour to make it a central educational establishment for Waikato, and as the headmaster was willing to receive pupils as boarders at an extremely reasonable rate, facilities would thus be afforded for parents residing at a distance to give their children higher education at a fir less cost than Would be incurred by sending them to Auckland, where the excuse amounted to i’OO a year for each pupil. On the proposition of Mr Russell, seconded by Mr Hally, the following circular which had been drawn up by the chairman was approved, and it was resolved to send copies to all public journals. Road Hoards, clergy, and others interested in the subject in the neighbourhood. Circslar.—Dear Sir, —I desire to call your attention to the pr.qiosal of the committee to extend the usefulness of the District High School here, so that parents who arc desirous that their children miy receive instruction in some of the higher branches of education may do so at a co-t considerably lower than can be done by sending them to Auckland or elsewhere. The committee have made arrangements with the Head Master (W. S. Stewart, Esq , H.A.)for him to board at his b .use any boys ala rate which, with the High -School fees, tiJgs a quarter, will amount to (allowing for holidays) about bob ]. -r annum. Hy this arrangement those boys who live too far to go home even - night yin —if their patents desire it—spend their Saturdays and Sundays at home. It is, 1 presume, hardly necessary to point out the advantages of a country life over a lown one—especially to a growing lad—as every parent who cares for the future health and morals of his sons must be cognisant of some of the unavoidable evils of a town school. As it will be necessary to enlarge the teacher’s residence to carry out this arrangement I shall feel much obliged if you will let me know at an early date if you care to send any of your boys here after the Xmas holidays. lam etc., I[. W, Sahuext, Chairman Cambridge District High School Committee.—l*. S.—The subjects taught are French, Latin, English, Literature. Drawing, Euclid, Algebra, Higher Arithmetic, Political Economy, etc. The Committee intend, if a favourable reipnnse is made to their circular, to add four bed-rooms to the headmasters house, which can be dong at inconsiderable expense, as a pudding which can easily be altered stands on the school pr-.p-ity alongside the headmaster's house. It is to be hoped that the scheme will succeed as otherwise there is no prospect of a High School in Waikato for the next ten years at least. Phkenolout.— Professor White gave a lecture on “Phrenology” ;n the Oddfellows’ Hall, Ci',i;,Uridgo, to a somewhat limited audience, who appeared, however, interested and pleased with the Professor’s remarks. At the conclusion of the lecture several persons allowed Mr Widte to m ike a public phrenoogica! examination of - hem, a id the reading of their chn.pu.ters seemed to give satisfaction to [f,e subjects, and was admitted to oe correct by tho-e spectators who were acquainted wit.fi them. Afterwaids private examinations were made and charts issued for a mo all fee. ThhCauxivai-—TlisS. Andrew’s Christines Carnival .-...i let- will bring back to the i.vouory of Iho-e who have travelled ,m i the Continent the stirring festivities which accompany the carnivals during the fe-i-t • of St. John in Hunan Catholic mutii-s. f So many attractive scer.as and amusem-nts I will i-.c provided th.it the grounds ,eight p, ! be tilled with sightseers. 1 Mavci'.al Election-.— Cr. Ja--. 11.i11.-y wis yesterday returned unopposed u’s | mayor-elect for the B rough ~{ bridge. BollOUitH C'JVSC.v.—A special meeting of the Borough Council was held yesterday afternoon, and appointed Cr. .las. Hally a delegate to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard. The clerk was j n . structed to call tor tenders for the .Alice of caretaker of the public [lalij