(1.) That during the annual conference a committee be appointed to consider the list of school books issued by the Minister of Educa tion, and also such otber text books as may be shown at the Educational Exhibition with a view of recommending to the Institute what appear to be the most suitable class books on all the subjects specified in the syllabus of instillation. OAMARU. (5. ) That it is desirable to have a uniform set of books fir the various euhjeccs— science included — taught in each standard, and that the Institute be requested to move the Educa tion Board of Oiago to adopt sets for its district. DUNEDIN. With regard to a textbook in history, that of "Nelson's History for Junior Classes" be recommended for Standards V. and VI., 1 and smill Date Book for Standards 111. and IV. IV.— Regulations as to Payment by Ave rage Attendance, Calculation of At tendance, etc. OAMARU. That this branch of the Educational Insti tute of Otago looks upon "average attend ance " as a basis of pay, as not only unfair and troublesome to Boards and committees, but especially unjust and annoying to teachers. DUNEDIN. That section 111, causa 3, Regulations in Council, respecting the calculation of " average attendance," be amended by striking out the words " one-half," aud substituting " three fourths." OAMARU. That this branch of the Educational lusti tute of Otago is of opinion that, with a view to prevent the too frequent changing of pupils from one school to another, the Board should dnfine school districts, and that no pupil be allowed to attend any Government school other than the one in hia own school district, except in the case of those who have passed the Fourth Standard, and who wish to attend a High School, DUNEDIN. That no scholar whose name has been entered on the register of any school at the beginning of a quarter shall be admitted to a neighbouring school during the same quarter without previous reference to the chairman of School Committee and former teacher. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year : — President, Professor Black ; vice-presidents, Messrs Gregor (Bal olutha) and A. M'Gregor; secretary, Mr D. White (re-elected) ; treasurer, Mr James Reid (re-elected) ; librarian, Mr Gardiner ; committee, Messrs M 'Donald,, Fitzgerald, Milne, Montgomery, and Park. 