— It was re solved that the Visiting Committee should report as to the fencing, and that the secre tary write, informing the caretaker that the next occasion on which he neglected his duties would lead to dismissal. DBAi»s.-Mr Churton wrote complaining of the water which came from the Boys' school ground on to his property. Mr Laird said that this was due to the fact that the Borough Council pipes were stopped by bluegum roots. It waa was resolved that Mr Churton be written to and informed that the school drains were not at fault ; and it was further resolved that the Borough Council should be requested to see to their drain. Teachers. — Mr Fenn reported that Mr T, B. Insoll had commenced duties as proba tioner on the 6th. Mrs Hoey reported that Miss Hoey had resumed duties. Gravelling. — Miss Blythe forwarded two guineas from the prize fund as a donation to wards gravelling the Girls' school grounds, it was resolved to accept the same with thanks, and also to ask Mr Spurdle to un dertake the work of collecting subscriptions for the work. It was understood that the Board would give pound for pound on all monies subscribed. Inspector's Reports. — The Inspector's reports were read, and ordered to be for warded to the teachers. The Secretary was instructed to request the Board to attend to tho Boys' School belfry, and to provide more maps for St. John's. Accounts. — An account from the Borough Council for work done in laying a drain in 1883 was left to the Chairman to forward to the Beard. A number of other accounts were passed for payment. Fuel. — It was resolved to call for tenders for the supply of firewood and coal for 12 months. Attendance Returns. — St. John's aver age attendance, 45.3. Girls' School actual number who have attended, 244 j number of attendances, 601; average daily, 200.6 j highest attendance, 220. Mr Fenn and Mrs Hoey neglected to forward the usual reports. Visiting Committee. — Messrs Hughes and Laird reported that they had visited all the schools and found things generally satis factory. At St. 