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Disteict High Schools.—lt appears, from the Inspector's report on the District High Schools at Waimate and Temuka, that the number of pupils taking secondary subjects has not increased during the year. Thirteen pupils were examined—three at Waimate and ten at Temuka. The subjects taken at Waimate were Latin, Euclid, algebra, and English; at Temuka the same subjects, with the exception of English, for which French was substituted. The results of the examination were, on the whole, satisfactory. It is worthy of note that two of the District High School pupils passed the matriculation examination of the New Zealand University. As in past years, the Waimate High School Board of Governors continues to contribute £75 towards the cost of maintaining an extra teacher at Waimate. Pupil-teachees.—The annual examination of pupil-teachers began on the 28th June, and ended on the 2nd July. The following table shows the number that were presented, the number that passed, and the number that failed : — Presented. Passed. Failed. Fourth year ... ... ... ... 10 8 2 Third year ... ... ... ... 13 12 1 Second year ... ... ... ... 8 8 0 First year ... ... ... ... 6 5 1 Nineteen candidates not yet holding appointments took part in the examination, with the following result: — Presented. Passed. Failed. Third year ... ... ... ... 1 1 0 Second year ... ... ... ... 1 1 0 First year ... ... ... ... 17 10 7 Of the eight pupil-teachers who passed the fourth year's examination, seven have been successful in gaining the E certificate, and one has been partially successful. Of the three prizes for drawing, open to candidates from the whole of New Zealand, the first was awarded to John McLeod, pupil-teacher in South Orari School. The usual returns and reports are appended. I have, &c, Samuel W. Goldsmith, Chairman, South Canterbury Board of Education. The Hon. the Minister of Education.

Geneeal Statement of Beceipts and Expendituee for the Year ending 31st December, 1887. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. To Balance at beginning of year—On Gene- By Office staff—Salaries .. .. 283 0 0 ral Account .. .. .. 1,229 8 8 Clerical assistance .. .. .. 3 0 0 Government grant for buildings .. 2,160 1 0 Departmental contingencies.. .. 210 13 10 Government capitation .. .. 11,630 0 9 Inspector's salary .. .. .. 454 16 7 Scholarship grant .. .. .. 236 8 1 Examination of pupil-teachers .. 62 9 4 Inspection subsidy .. .. .. 300 0 0 Teachers' salaries and allowances (inPayments by School Commissioners .. 2,590 911 eluding rent, bonus, &c.) .. 12,488 4 8 District High School fees .. .. 38 3 6 Incidental expenses of schools .. 1,308 17 10 Contributions .. .. .. 129 18 7 Scholarships— Credit from Building Account .. 426 2 2 Paid to scholars 167 9 7 Waimate, for second master .. .. 74 19 0 Examination expenses .. .. 20 5 0 Eents, &c. .. .. .. 18 14 3 School-buildings— New buildings .. .. .. 1,268 1 2 Improvements of buildings .. 112 15 10 Credited General Account .. .. 426 2 2 Furniture and appliances .. .. 204 12 2 Sites .. .. .. .. 24 11 6 Plans, supervision, and fees .. 87 0 11 Balance at end of year— On Building Account .. .. 36 17 3 On General Account .. .. 1,675 8 1 Samuel W. Goldsmith, Chairman. J. H. Bamfield, Secretary. I have audited this account, and have compared the items with the vouchers, and find it correct. The balance at the bank is accurately stated.—J. Ollivieb, Provincial District Auditor. 22nd January, 1888.

Ebpokt on Disteict High Schools. Sic,— Education Office, Timaru, 28th February, 1888. I have the honour to submit the results of the examination of secondary subjects in the District High Schools of Waimate and Temuka. The numbers have fallen off in both schools since last examination. This year three scholars were examined at Waimate and ten at Temuka, while last year there were nine at the former and fourteen at the latter. The following tables show the subjects taught, the marks obtained by each class, and the amount of work done: —