After a deal of correspondence with the Board, we are glad to bo able to inform this meeting that tenders are now being culled for painting the old portion of tho school outside and inside, outhouses, gates, etc. When this is done the school will present a more uniform appearance. The Bchool cleaning is very expensive, costing tit the rate of £18 per annum, so that economy will have to be rigidly carried out to make both ends meet for the future." The Chairman said ho thought all would agreo that tho Committeo had taken every interest m echool matters, and fully deserved the thanks of the householders for the manner they had carried out thoir duties. The report wob adopted as read. Tho election of a committee was then pro* ceeded with, the following being nominated and voted for : — : Totes. H.Welsh 48 J. Milne 41 .. R. Allan ... 28 - J.Wilson 22 0. Pyo 21 T. Caskey 18 A. Morris ... 13 ««. Riddle .., ... ... 12 - W.Hughes 7. J. P. Puttick ... ... ... 6 The first seven were declared elected, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring committee, and a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. A meeting of the now committee was then held, Mr J. Milne being re-elected chairman. It was resolved to call for fresh tenders for cleaning the school, to be m by the 10th pro*., on which date the next meeting will be held. BCOTSBURN. A meeting of the householders was held m the Scotsburn schoolroom on Tuesday. Mr W. E. Barker was voted to the chair. The following report of the retiring com mittee's proceedings during tliß past year was read by the chairman : — " Your committee for the better conduct of the school had to dismiss the then teacher and to apply to the Board for a change, and

fortunately for tno welfare of tho school the services of Mr Roskrugo were procured. During tho 3 ear one vacancy has occurred m tho committee, which has been filled by Mr G. S. Maister. 