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J. E. Blair, Chairman. Wellington, 17th February, 1891. W. H. Warren, Secretary. Examined and found correct.—Jambs Edward FitzGerald, Controller and Auditor-General.

HAWKE'S BAY. Sir, — Office of the School Commissioners, Napier, 30th April, 1891. In compliance with your circular of the Bth December last, I have the honour to report as follow 7s for the past year : — During the year 18 acres 1 rood 32 perches were let. This area comprises six sections, the total annual rental from which is £10 9s. The Commissioners in November last altered one of the conditions of leasing reserves, in order that incoming tenants, where valuations are provided for, shall not pay more than 75 per cent, of the value of improvements made upon the land by outgoing tenants. It was with satisfaction that the Commissioners observed the passing of " The Education Beserves Act Amendment Act, 1890," which has facilitated the dealing with certain reserves previously not properly vested in the Commissioners. Enclosed is a copy of the general statement of receipts and expenditure for the past year. I have, &c, The Hon. the Minister of Education, Wellington. G. W. Williams, Chairman.

ixpeni iure. Primary. Secondary. Total. By Payments to Boards— Wellington Education Board Wanganui Education Board... Fencing, bushfelling, &c. Amount paid Mr. John Riley (per contra) Expenses of sales — Travelling Advertising, printing, &c. ... Auctioneers Salaries of officers (including office-rent) Land-transfer fees Stationery, &c. Rates Eabbit destruction Maps, plans, &c. Postages, telegrams, &c. Law-costs ... Masterton Town Lands Trustees Exchange on remittances Transfer to Primary Account ... Balance, 31st December, 1890— As per cash-book ... Petty cash in hand £ s. a. 780 3 4 419 16 8 139 9 4 40 12 0 12 10 0 73 15 3 24 18 10 145 0 0 27 13 0 7 6 5 21 9 6 15 0 0 4 19 6 12 14 10 2 10 4 2 0 0 2 10 0 I £ s. d. 5 0 0 0"5 0 £ s. a. 780 3 4 419 16 8 139 9 4 40 12 0 111 4 1 150 0 0 27 13 0 7 11 5 21 9 6 15 0 0 4 19 6 13 3 4 2 10 4 2 0 0 2 16 0 47 16 4 0 " 8 6 0 6 0 47 16 4 677 18 7 12 1 1 679 0 8 Total expenditure 2,411 9 8 53 15 10 2,465 5 6 Assets. Cash balance, 31st December, 1890 Arrears of previous years Arrears of current year ... Land Purchase Account... Advances outstanding £ s. 679 0 58 12 254 7 62 0 59 4 a. 8 6 3 0 4 £ s. d. 14 10 7 & s. d. 679 0 8 58 12 6 268 17 10 62 0 0 59 4 4 Total assets 1,113 4 9 14 10 7 1,127 15 4 Liabilities .dvances outstanding iand Purchase Account... S a. d. 62 0 0 £ s. 59 4 a. 4 £ 59 62 s. d. 4 4 0 0 Total liabilities 62 0 0 i 59 4 4 121 4 4 I