These were taken seriatim by the Board. The firafa accusation taken was fehab of Mr James Snelgan, who was present, and asserted that there was no attendance of his children at the school, Edith or Percy, after May, 1890. Mr Snelgan was ques tioned wibh regard to certain dates, but he stated that he was nob certain about them, but that his wife knew.
Alwen Adolphe was examined in refer ence to his statement, certifying that his children had not attended the school. Hβ stated that they were not present at the school on certain dates set down in the school register.
Captain Thomas Broun also asserted that his children did not attend the school on certain dates set down in the register. He read a statement giving the whole history of the subject under investiga tion.
John Conning and Benjamin Young did not appear to support the other charges.
Mr Hockin stated he was prepared to swear and bring witnesses that his rolls were correct, and gave a general denial to all the charges brought against him. No of Mr Snelgan, Mr Adolphe or Cap tain Broun had been marked present on his roll when he or she was absent.
After discussion the following resolution was drawn up and agreed to:— "The Executive Committee decide that no evi dence has been adduced to show that there has been any falsification of the school roll by the teacher Mr Hockin."

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