The application of the Schoolmasters.'Asso ciation to be permitted to peruse the papers of the successful candidates for Provincial Scholarships wag declined by the Board. On the memorial for the establishment of a North School at Oainaru, it was agreed that a side echool be established ; the teacher's salary to be L 75 per annum. The agreement to make a reserve was favorably entertained, and referred to the Government.
The application for a new schoolhouse at Popotunoa was referred to the Govern ment, Several matters connected with leasing the Education Keserves were disposed of.
Port Chalmers Railway Jetty. — Messrs M'Leod, the contractors f<<r the Port Chalmers Railway Jetty, drove their first pile yesterday. The work will, we under stand, be now vigorous'y proceeded with.
The Southern Trunk Railway. — fey the Warwick, just arrived, the Govern ment has received about 180 tons of rails, lasteniugs, and plate-layer's tools for the Clutha Railway, and also about 500 tons of iron girders for the Waitaki Bridge.
The Clutha Line.— The Kaikorai contract of the Southern Trunk Railway was declared finished on the 10th. The final certificate has been to-day granted to the contractor, Mr A. J. Smyth, and the works taken off his hands.
Mb Clarke's Purchase. — We learn that Mr Larnach has this afternoon given a cheque for L 34.905 12s 6d, the balance of the purchase-money for the Mjoa Flat sale. Thi3 iaclndes the value of about 9,000 acres which Mr Clarke's agent has agreed to take in lieu of money payment for compensation and survey.— Star, April 10th.
