The late Mr Paul.—On the motion of the Chairman a resolution was passed expressing regret at the death of Mr E. Paul, and of condolence with the relatives. Grove District.—The Chairman read the description of the Grove District boundaries, which was approved by Mr Duncan. The position of Cullensville under the new division was discussed, and it was resolved to release the Sounds 1 from Cullensville, as the new district cut it off. Cullensville.—The Committee re commended Miss N. Handley as sewing mistress.—Agreed to. Kaituna.—The Committee wrote as to the condition of the fence round the school and residence at Gibsoutown, and considered a new fence a neces sity. The Inspector said that when last there he did not notice the fence as delapidated. It was resolved to write for estimates as to cost, and to ask if the owner of

the land adjoining would pay his share. Reports.—Mr Smith read several reports. On the scholarship examin ations the report said that the papers all round were creditable to the scholars. The district was not receiving the money due from the Government for scholarships, and he suggested means by which the condition of things could be improved. Another scholarship was suggested and it was resolved to appoint a Com mittee to talk the matter over, to con gist of Messrs A. P. Seymour, Carter, *Baillie, Duncan and Parker, to meet on Wednesday, 15th February. Annual Report.—The Inspector read his annual report on the schools generally. It was resolved to order the report to be printed.
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