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who took advantage of the concession thus offered was 46. Of this number, 40 succeeded in complying with the regulation in regard to attendance of free-place holders, the remaining fi failing to do so for various reasons. Speaking of the classes in general, special attention deservedly attaches to those in dressmaking, no less than 70 pupils coming forward lor instruction in this subject during the first term. At the end of the term, however, the instructress, Miss M. Johnston, owing to her projected removal from the district, was compelled to send in her resignation, which was accepted with regrei by the Managers. Good classes in this subject, however, were formed by th new instructress, Mrs. Howell, and continued till the end of the year. Other popular classes at the school were those for commercial work under Mr. C. N. Haslam and Misses Munro and Butement. These classes were joined by a total of 90-odd pupils, and were well attended throughou the year. Owing to his not being able to arrive in Masterton for the opening of the school in March, the art classes, under the newly appointed art master, Mr. E. 1\ Fenton, did not a! first turn out so successful in point of numbers as was anticipated. With the object of stimulating an interest in art, and incidentally of attracting a greater number of pupils to the art classes, the Managers organized an art exhibition. The exhibition was held in the Technical School on the afternoons and evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, the 3rd and 4th August, and proved in every way a complete success. During the two days that the exhibition was open the building was thronged with spectators, one and all of whom seemed to thoroughly appreciate the various works of art displayed. The result of the holding of this exhibition was soon manifested in the increased attendance at the art classes, and it is confidently anticipated that a greater amount of interest and enthusiasm will be aroused in this branch of instruction during the current year. Mr. S. Wood, of Napier, again successfully conducted classes for instruction in wool-classing in connection with this institution. One of these classes was held by Air. Wood at Mangamahoe, and proved most popular, being attended by no less than 18 students, most of whom were farmers belonging to the neighbourhood. Whilst referring to the subject of wool-classing, mention may be made of the fact that the Managers have been requested to arrange for the holding of classes at various out-centres, such as Tinui, Langdalc, Te Wharau. &c. and it is their intention this year, if suitable arrangements can be made, to provide for the requirements of the settlers in this respect. A glance at the accompanying statement of receipts and expenditure for the year shows the latter item to have totalled £818 18s. 2d., whilst the receipts from all sources during the same period reached £800 14s. lid., leaving a debit balance on the 31st December of £18 3s. 3d. This, however, does not show the actual position, as a subsidy on voluntary contributions received during the year did not come to hand until the 4th January last. Taken as a whole, the work of the school throughout the past year has been well maintained, and has given considerable satisfaction to the Managers, who confidently look forward to further advancement during the course of the present year. Before completing this brief report on the year's work ; the Managers wish to place on record their appreciation of the efforts of all who have in any way whatever assisted them in their work, and in this connection special acknowledgment is now made of the valuable financial assistance rendered by the Education Department, the Trust Lands Trust, and the Masterton Borough Council. To the farmers who sent in wool for the use of the wool-classing students, the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in making the art exhibition the success n undoubtedly proved, the ocal Press for its valuable assistance on all occasions, and the staff for its loyal co-operation, the Managers now desire to tender their thanks and gratitude. Edwin Feist, Chairman i , ~ N. D. Bunting, Secretary i of Mana B erß - Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ending 31st December, 1910, in respect of Associated Classes conducted by the Masterton Technical Classes Association. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. ci. Balance at beginning of year .. .. 58 3 0 Salaries of instructors .. .. .. 540 18 4 Capitation on associated classes .. .. 167 2 9 Office expenses (including salaries, sta Capitation on account of free places .. 190 15 9 tionery, &c.) .. .. .. .. 62 12 6 Furniture, fittings, apparatus . . .. 27 17 0 Advertising and printing .. .. .. 19 9 6 Material .. .. .. .. 3 4 8 Lighting and heating .. .. .. 26 13 0 Subsidies on voluntary contributions .. 74 12 11 j insurance and repairs .. .. .. 23 11 5 Fees .. .. .. .. .. 160 10. 6 Bent .. .. .. .. .. 100 Voluntary contributions .. .. .. 94 0 4 Examinations, &o. .. .. .. 5 9 7 Sales .. .. .. .. .. 980| Material for class use .. .. .. 515 0 Kent of rooms for examination purposes .. 15 0 0 j Wool-instructor's expenses .. .. 10 19 0 Balance at end of year .. .. .. 18 3 3 Cartage, &c. .. .. .. .. 9 8 9 Bank charges, 10s.; interest, lls.; chequebooks, 7s. 6d... .. .. .. 18 6 Caretaker, £33 lls., postages, petties, &c, £16s. Bd. .. .. .. .. 34 17 8 Asphalting .. .. .. .. 59 19 11 Furniture, fittings, and apparatus .. 16 15 0 £818 18 2 j £818 18 2 Edwin Feist, Chairman ... N. D. Bunting. Secretary, of Mana « ers -

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