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the purpose. The classes are held on Saturday mornings in the class-room fitted up for the puiN pose, the cooking being done by two gas stoves. A fee of 3s. per term to cover cost of materials is charged. The lessons are each two hours in length, one-third of the lessons being demonstration lessons given by the teacher, two-thirds practical lessons in cookery by the pupils. Twentyfour pupils attended these classes during the past year. Calisthenics and drill are taught by a specially appointed drill instructor. All pupils, unless specially exempted, are expected to take drill. There are two lessons a week, each of half an hour. Swimming is taught on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2to 2.40 p.m. by a specially engaged instructor. The class is open to all pupils without fee. About thirty pupils have joined it this season.

5. ScHOtAESHIPS. Eighteen scholarships granted by the Education Board of North Canterbury, one by that of South Canterbury, fifteen by the Board of Governors, and one by the North Canterbury Caledonian Society, were held at the school.

CHEIST'S COLLEGE GEAMMAE SCHOOL. Staff. Mr. C. F. Bourne, M.A.; Rev. F. A. Hare, M.A.; Mr. W. P. Evans, M.A., Ph.D.; Mr. W. D. Andrews, 8.A.; Mr. C. Harling : Mr. J. U. Collins, 8.A.: Mr. A. E. Flower, M.A., B.Sc.; Mr. E. Jenkins, B.A. ; Mr. G. H. Merton, 8.A.; Rev. A. W. Wiggins, 8.A.; Rev. F. G. Brittan, M.A. ; Major U. V. Richards; Mr. A. J. Merton; Mr. J. M. Madden ; Mr. F. W. Sandford. 1. SCHOLAESHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS. There are many scholarships so arranged that, taken in succession, they cover the whole period of school-life from an early age until the higher limit of age for Junior University Scholarships has been reached. The Entrance Scholarships are open to all boys who have not already entered the school; the others, both to boys already attending it and to those from other schools. For Somes Scholarships a preference is to be given ceteris paribus to the kin of the foundress, Mrs. Maria Somes, or of her husband, the late Joseph Somes ; and candidates must be members of the Church of England, or of some church in communion with it. This restriction does not apply to Entrance Scholarships, or to the special grants of free education sometimes made by the governing body to meet special cases. Entrance Scholarships. —Four are to be offered, if funds permit, in each year. The scholarships are tenable for two years, and cover the ordinary school fees for tuition. Somes Junior Scholarships. —Five are to be offered, if funds permit, in each year. The scholarships are tenable for two years, and of the value of £18 per annum, with the addition of £15 per annum in the case of boarders in one of the school houses. Somes Senior Scholarships. —Four are to be offered, if funds permit, in each year. The scholarships are tenable for one year, and of the value of £25, with the addition of £20 in the case of boarders in one of the school houses. Somes Scholarships for Music. —Sixteen scholarships covering the school fees for tuition, and eight of half the value are given after examination. The boys elected become members of the Cathedral choir. Tenure depends upon the satisfactory performance of duty both in the school and in the choir. The Junior and Senior Scholarships given by the Board of Education are tenable in the school, and may be held together with Entrance or Somes Scholarships. Buller and Beay Foundation. —Exhibitions are given to the sons of clergy ministering in the Diocese of Christchurch, and to others who may require assistance ; also, six exhibitions of £2 are awarded at the end of each term to members of the chapel choir, and two of £12 a year for two years to specially deserving boys on leaving the Cathedral choir.

2. Geneeal Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 15th May, 1900. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Price of land sold .. .. .. 100 0 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 1,196 18 4 Repayment on account oost of buildings .. 25 0 0 Offioe salaries .. .. .. 200 0 0 Sinking fund transferred from income .. 50 0 0 Other office expenses .. .. .. 20 2 9 Current income from land .. .. 1,813 10 10 Teachers'salaries and allowances .. 2,978 3 4 Income from scholarship endowments .. 810 7 5 Examinations for scholarships and special School fees .. .. .. .. 2,762 15 0 prizes .. .. .. .. 53 17 7 Sundries unclassified .. .. .. 8 2 7 Scholarships .. .. .. .. 725 7 0 Balance .. .. .. .. 1,659 17 6 Prizes .. .. .. .. 63 6 11 Printing, stationery, and advertising .. 82 110 Cleaning, fuel, light, &c. .. .. 199 4 5 Buildings and improvements .. .. 287 4 9 Fenoing, repairs, &c. .. .. ... 61 8 0 Rates, insurance, and taxes .. .. 66 19 1 Interest on current aocount .. .. 49 19 1 Endowment Sales Account— Proceeds invested .. .. .. 950 0 0 Expended on buildings and water supply 45 6 6 Boys' Games Fund .. .. .. 149 7 3 Cadet Fund .. .. .. .. 25 0 0 Expenses in connection with land estate .. 65 16 1 Chapel Account .. .. .. 910 5 £7,229 13 4 . £7,229 13 4 C. Cheistchukch, Warden. W. G. Beittan, Bursar. The above is summarised from Statement of Accounts, audited by A. A. M. McKellae.