North School, Oamaru, Oct. 8, 1877. To the Chairman, Oamani Schools Com mittee. Sir — I have the honor to lay boforo you the following report for quarter ending September 30 :—: —

The number of scholars in attendance was 175 ; the boys numbering 96, and the girls 79.
The average attendance was 144, the boys averaging 80 and tho girls 64. The fees collected during the quarter amounted to L7O 17s lid, including L 5 3s 7d from previous quarter. Tho arrears for the present quarter amount to L 2 11s 9d.
Tho number of scholars receiving fve« education is 8. Since my last report, the school has boon visited by Mr Petrie, who has expresaod himself «\s being " well satisfied with the arrangement of work in the school," and as being favorably impressed with the spirit in which tlie work was being carriod on. I am, &c, D. Fleming,

ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts wore passed for payment and the Committee adjourned.
NORTH OTAGO BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
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}lasß. VI. Y. IV. 111. 11. I.
Boys. Girls. Total. 15 11 26 27 18 45 51 33 84 31 17 48 40 19 59 51 52 103

Feet £ a. 30 3 29 5 4(5 7 20 10 17 12 26 1

iS. d. 6 6 9 0 9 6

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Fees Amount to £39 17 0 Six Free Scholars 2 6 6 Fee* not Collected 1 10 6

Total L 43 14 6

I am, Ac, John H. Riob.
Standard Y. IV. „ in. ;: i.
Boys. 13 21 24 34

Girl 7 17 13 21 21

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