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Classics. I. Livy, Book XXII.; Horace, Odes, Book I.; and Virgil's _£neid, Books V. and VI. 11. Selections from Ovid ; and Books 1., V., and VI. of the iEneid. 111. Selections from iEsop's Fables ; and Book I. of Cassar, " De Bello Gallico." IV. The Grammar, and Exercises IV. to XXVII. of Bryce's First Latin Book. English. I. Trench's "English, Past and Present;" the critical study of Shakespeare's " Macbeth," Collier's " History of the Nineteenth Century," and Gardiner's " Puritan Eevolution." 11. Collier's British History, the first three books of Creighton's "Age of Elizabeth," and the physical and political geography of the continents. 111. Collier's British History, and the physical and political geography of the continents. Exercises in grammar, dictation, and composition were given regularly in all the classes. Mathematics. I. The revision of the Fourth and Sixth Books of Euclid, algebra to the binomial theorem, and twenty chapters of Todhunter's " Trigonometry for Beginners." 11. Arithmetic generally ; Euclid, Books I. to III.; algebra to quadratic equations. 111. Arithmetic: Vulgar and decimal fractions, simple and compound proportion, practice, <fee. Science. I. Morris's Inorganic Chemistry. 11. and 111. The Primers on Chemistry and Physics in Macmillan's Scientific Series. Written examinations, the results of which were communicated to the parents of the boys, were held at the end of each quarter. I have pleasure in informing the Board that these examinations have exercised a beneficial influence on the general work of the school. Two students passed the matriculation examination in the course of the year, and four undergraduates passed the Annual College Examination in December. At the recent competition for the Board scholarships, C. E. McCormick and J. Arneil of Class 1., and H. Steadman of Class IT, succeeded in carrying off the open scholarships. Arneil and Steadman had previously held district school scholarships. I have great pleasure in reporting that Mr. Heath, who entered on his duties here at the beginning of the session, has already proved himself a most valuable addition to the staff. In compliance with a resolution of the Board, I have the honor to forward a copy of the honor list for the year, a list of the members of the University on the College books, and the class rolls for the fourth quarter. I have, &c, Faequhae Macrae, The Secretary, Board of Education, Auckland. Headmaster. Auckland College. Members of the University of New Zealand on the books of the College:—Graduates: 8.A., Kate Edger, E. H. Eattray, W.'St. C. T. C. Tisdall. Undergraduates: E. H. Eeid, First B.A. ;J. F. Haultain and G. A. King, third year; E. Burton, E. W. Dyer, H. M. Haslett, C. E. McCormick, and Joseph Harris Wilson, second year ; A. E. T. Haultain, first year.

Statement of Eeceipts and Expenditure on Account of the Auckland College and Geammar School during the Tear 1877.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE. Staff. Peincipal: Kenneth Wilson, MA, St. John's College, Cambridge. Second Master: H. E. Tuckey, 8.A., St. John's College, Cambridge. Assistant Master: C. E. Buckland, A.A. Mathematical Master: C. J. Hardy, B A., Christ's College, Cambridge. Professor of Natural Science :T. Kirk FL S Modern Language Master: A. F. Merlet. Drawing-Master; W. H. Holmes. Drill Sergeant- I N Bell, late 60th Eifles.

lents and interest Scholarships refund School fees Jniversity grant Receipt ts. £ s. d. ... 2,133 17 9 75 0 0 ... 1,483 13 0 267 13 4 Expenditure. Endowments Examinations Salaries —Teachers School rent School repairs Books, stationery, Ac. Printing, advertising, &c. ... Contingencies Law charges Insurance ... • City rates Bank of New Zealand, overdraft repaid £ s. d 59 5 1 21 0 C ... 2,830 11 6 147 2 C 73 8 1 153 18 i 62 17 S 67 5 1 107 16 4 83 6 f 26 12 £ 292 4 I Total ... £3,960 4 1 Balance at credit, in Education Fund 3,925 8 1 34 16 C Total ... £3,960 4 1