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instruction in model drawing, and, so long as this is the case, many schools must fail to comply with the syllabus requirements, or to obtain drawing scholarships. The attendance of some of the pupil-teachers has been unsatisfactory. South Kensington Examinations. —The following teachers were successful in the Kensington examinations of the third or higher grade: Elizabeth Benbow, Jessie Eichardson, Clara Treadwell, Kate Lawson, Mary White, William Eowntree. Particulars will be found under the heading of " Examinations," Technical School. Local Examinations.—The following teachers were successful in the third or higher grade : Mary Newton, Laura Baird, Mary White, John Williamson, Marion Wilson, Eliza Evans, Jessie Eichardson, Kate Lawson, Clara Treadwell, and Jessie Newton. The following have completed their second-grade certificate in accordance with the requirements of the Board: Elizabeth Benbow, Andrew Burns, Mary Braithwaite, Frederick Connell, May Christie, Laura Baird, James Gifford, Helen Hutchen, Clara Meager, Agnes Olsen, Jessie Tait, William Eowntree, Charlotte Scale, Mabel Young. A large number of the teachers are also competing annually in the South Kensington secondgrade examinations, with excellent results. Technical School. — Number of Students. First Second Third Fourth Day classes— Quarter. Quarter. Quarter. Quarter. Drawing and painting (whole-day students) ... 13 15 13 11 (half-day students) ... 25 25 26. 23 Geometry and perspective ... ... ... 7 7 7 6 Life class and sketching ... ... ... 8 14 9 12 Secondary-school scholars ... ... ... 42 43 67 71* Primary-school scholars ... ... ... 77 77 63 63+ Teachers and pupil-teachers (Saturday) ... 93 93 82 82+ ...,,„ „ (Wednesday) ... 34 34 30 30+ Evening classes— Architectural and building construction ... 17 16 18 15 Mechanical drawing ... ... ... 27 33 27 20 Drawing... ... ... ... ... 71 69 89 86 Life ... 4 5 4 3 418 431 434 422 —giving an average increase upon 1891 of 122 students. The following occupations are represented amongst the students of the evening classes : Engineers, 29; pattern-maker, 1; boiler-maker, 1; watchmakers, 4 ; fitter, 1 ; blacksmiths, 2 ; joiners, 8 ; carpenters, 9; carriage-builder, 1; cabinetmakers, 3 ; plumbers, 3 ; upholsterer, 1; jeweller, 1; printer, 1 ; wood-turners, 2 ; drapers, 2 ; tinsmiths, 2 ; dressmaker, 1; engravers, 2 ; clerks, 3 ; photographers, 3; painters, 2 ; architects' assistant, 1; Civil servant, 1 ; saddler, 1 ; draughtsmen, 2 ; mantle-maker, 1 ; surveyor, 1 ; bookseller, 1. Improvements.—During the year the increase of students necessitated the completion of the architectural room and of the instructors' room; the life-room ceiling was. also lined. These improvements have considerably facilitated the work of the school. It is absolutely necessary, however, that the roof should be lined, as the dust and dirt from the rafters is rapidly destroying the casts and appliances : the casts especially should be kept as free as possible from dust. Classes. Drawing and Painting.—These classes have all shown very marked improvement during the year. The examination papers of both day and evening classes call for special mention as being a long way ahead of previous years. The appointment of Mr. James M. Nairn to the additional charge of the morning class is very satisfactory. The life class is now a part of the ordinary school course in the day, but admission is still restricted to those doing satisfactory drawings from the antique as a pass. The sketch club retains its position as one of the best means of drawing out the originality of the students. Some very good results, especially in designs, have been obtained during the year. Machine Drawing.—Mr. Ferguson, in his report upon the machine drawing, expresses his high appreciation of the good work done in connection with the class. He also says, " I notice that the age of the students ranges from 15 to 22, and I presume they are all, or nearly all, apprentices. There must be, however, many young mechanics in Wellington who, having passed through the apprenticeship stage, rank as journeymen, but who could undoubtedly benefit by the advantages to be derived from attendance at a drawing class, and I trust that some effort may be made to induce them to avail themselves of the facilities for learning mechanical drawing which your system offers." The attendances at the class have unfortunately been irregular, owing to the demand made by the ironfounders on the apprentices to work overtime. It is hopeless to expect satisfactory progress unless a change is made in this respect. Contributions of models have been received from the foundries of Messrs. Eobertson and Co. (twelve models), E. Seager (two models), and J. T. Glover (two models), and have been of the greatest value to the class. The Eailway Department have also contributed forty-one blue prints for the use of this class. This class is indebted to the master ironfounders for the valuable prizes awarded.

* In the third and fourth quarters the College and High School students were instructed at their respective schools, the fees being paid by the governors to the Board. f Decrease owing to the South Kensington examination being over in July.

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