The ordinary 'meeting of thiß Board was held yesterday afternoon; present- Messrs H. E. Webb (acting-Chairman), R. "Westenra, T. S. Foster, F. D. S. Neave, H. Von Haasi, G. G. Stead, E. Fereday, .W. Chryafall, J. V. Colborne-Veel, the Bight Eev the Bishop of Christchurch, Captain Garei» and Hon W. C. Walker. A letter was read from the Hon E. C. J. Stevens, forwarding his resignation as a member of the Board. The Board went into Committee to consider the letter, and upon resuming Mr CKrystall moved and Captain Garsia eeconded — " That the Hon E. C. J. Stevens be asked to reconsider his decision, and that the Chairman be asked to interview him and explain the. position of matters referred to ia his letter." The motion was carried unanimously. The Registrar reported that he had re ceived a cablegram from the Agent- General to the effect that it was expected that Professor Bayne, who had been ap pointed Director oE the Lincoln Agricul tural College, would leave London about Christmas.
A letter was read from Mr J. Theobald, late Assistant Librarian at the* College, asking for additional consideration, owing to having te give up his position through ill-health. The Chairman explained that Mr Theobald had been allowed three months' full pay, and previous to that had had three months' leave of absence on account cf sickness. Mr Stead moved and Mr Chrystal seconded— •" That an addi tional grant, equal to three months 1 pay, be allowed, such sum to be paid out of the general account." The motion was carried.
