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On the motion of Dr. Macdonald, Resolved, That the consideration of the Committee's report on Topic IX. be taken as the first business on Monday, the 2nd proximo. The Commission adjourned, to meet again at the same place on Monday, the 2nd February, at 11 a.m.

Monday, 2nd Eebeuaey, 1880. The Commission met at Canterbury College at 11 a.m. Present: Mr. C. C. Bowen, Professors Brown and Cook, the Eev. W. J. Habens (Secretary), Dr. Macdonald, the Eev. "W. E.'Mulgan, Professors Sale, Shand, and Ulrich. On the motion of the Eev. ~W. 3. Habens, the chair was taken by the Eev. "W. E. Mulgan. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following papers were laid on the table: —(1.) The Canterbury College Calendar for 1880. (2.) A telegram from Mr. Blackett, stating that he would be unable to attend to give evidence, but that he would send a written statement. (3.) Reply from the Chairman, Thames High School Board, stating that, in consequence of the receipt of the £1,500 voted by Government, the Board had secured suitable premises, were about to appoint a teaching-staff, and proposed to open the school in about a month. (4.) A letter from the Secretary, Auckland College and Grammar School, enclosing a copy of the time-table under which the school was worked last year (1879), and a statement of the actual cost of the new buildings and furniture. (5.) A letter from the Secretary, Education Office, Auckland, enclosing particulars as to the night-schools held in that district. (6.) A letter from the Eev. Dr. Stuart, Chancellor of the University of Otago, requesting that a correction—£soo for £400 —might be made in his evidence. (7.) Letter from the Secretary, Christ's College Grammar School, stating that the yearly accounts are not made up till April, and offering an approximate statement. (8.) Letter from the Secretary, Nelson College, stating that part of the £300 paid for several years by the University was devoted to maintaining physical- and natural-science lectures, but that by far the larger portion was expended on the general purposes of the College. On the motion of the Eev. W. J. Habens, seconded by Professor Ulrich, Resolved, That the correction asked for be made in Dr. Stuart's evidence. On the motion of Dr. Macdonald, Resolved, That an approximate statement of accounts be asked for from the Christ's College authorities. On the motion of Dr. Macdonald, the Commission went into Committee to consider Topic 11.-C and E ; and Topic IX. The Commission having resumed, the report of the Committee on Topic lI.—C aud E and Topic IX. was brought up. On the motion of Dr. Macdonald, seconded by the Eev. ~W. J. Habens, Resolved, That the report on Topic IX. be adopted, and the report on Topic 11.-C and E be printed for further consideration. On the motion of Professor Shand, Resolved, That the consideration of Topic VI. be an order of the day for the next meeting of the Commission. The Commission adjourned, to meet again at the same place on the 3rd instant at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, 3ed Eebbitaey, 1880. The Commission met at Canterbury College at 11 a.m. Present: Mr. C. C. Bowen, Professors Brown and Cook, the Eev. W. J. Habens (Secretary), the Eev. W. E. Mulgan, Professors Sale, Shand, and Ulrich. On the motion of Professor Shand, seconded by Professor Ulrich, the chair was taken by the Eev. W. E. Mulgan. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. On the motion of Professor Sale, seconded by Professor Cook, the Commission went into Committee to consider Topic VI.—A and B. The Commission having resumed, progress was reported, and the Committee obtained leave to sit again. On the motion of Professor Cook, the Commission adjourned, to meet again at the same place on the 4th instant at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, 4th Febeuaey, 1880. The Commission met at Canterbury College at 11 a.m. Present: The Hon. G. M. O'Eorke (Chairman), Professors Brown and Cook, the Eev. W. J. Habens (Secretary), the Eev. W. E. Mulgan, Professors Sale, Shand, and Ulrich. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following papers were laid on the table: —(1.) Letter from the Registrar, Canterbury College, enclosing a statement of the income and expenditure of the Girls' High School for the year 1879, and another statement in the form applied for. (2.) Letter from the Secretary, Christ's College, Grammar School, enclosing an approximate return of income and expenditure for the year 1879, in the form applied for. (3.) Letter from the Chairman, Thames High School Board, stating that the Board had appointed W. E. "W. Morrison, Esq., P..A., of Christchurch, headmaster. On the motion of the Eev. W. J. Habens, the Commission went into Committee to consider Topic VI. and Topic VII. The Commission having resumed, progress was reported, and the Committee obtained leave to sit again. On the motion of Professor Shand, the Commission adjourned, to meet again at the same place on the sth instant at 11 a.m. 8-H. 1.