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Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A letter was received from the secretary of the Education Board, Marlborough, forwarding resolution passed by the Marlborough Educational Institute regarding retiring-allowances for teachers, and recommending the same to the favourable consideration of the Commission. Evidence was given by Miss Craig (representing the Wellington Educational Institute), Mr. W. T. Grundy (headmaster of the Clyde Quay School, Wellington), and Mr. T. H. Gill, M.A., LL.B. (secretary, New Zealand Educational Institute, and headmaster of the Newtown School). The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. until 10 a.m. next day.

Tuesday, 25th June, 1901. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present ■ Mr. A. W. Hogg, M.H.B. (in the chair), Mr. F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.8., Mr. M. Gilfedder, M.H.B. ; Mr. T. S. Weston, Mr. S. Luke, Mr. H. Hill, 8.A., Mr. J. Smith, Mr. W. Davidson, and Mr. B. D. Stewart. Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed. A statement was received from Mr. Neve, M.A. (forwarding recommendations from the teachers of the Buller district), and also from Mr. A. W. Shrimpton, M.A. The secretary placed before the Commission Exhibits Nos. 97 to 99. Mr. H. Hill, B.A. (Commissioner), placed before the Commission a scheme of staffs and salaries, with classification of teachers (Exhibit No. 100). It was decided that the scheme be printed and distributed among the Commissioners. Evidence was given by Messrs. J. Bobertson (member of the Wellington Education Board) and C. B. Joplin (headmaster, Wadestown School). The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. until 10 a.m. next day.

Wednesday, 26th June, 1901. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present ; Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.E. (in the chair), Mr. F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.E., Mr. M. Gilfedder, M.H.E. ; Mr. T. S. Weston, Mr. S. Luke, Mr. H. Hill, 8.A., Mr. J. Smith, Mr. W. Davidson, and Mr. E. D. Stewart. Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. Evidence was given by Mr. J. J. Pilkington (headmaster of the Porirua School). The Commission adjourned at 1 p.m. until 10 a.m. next day.

Thursday, 27th June, 1901. The Commission met at 10 a.m. _, _ _ ,»- , T Present: Mr. A. W. Hogg, M.H.B. (in the chair), Mr. F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.8., Mr. M. Gilfedder, M.H.8.; Mr. T S. Weston, Mr. S. Luke, Mr. H. Hill, 8.A., Mr. J. Smith, Mr. W. Davidson, and Mr. B. D. Stewart. Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed. A statement was received from Miss C. Henderson and other officers and members of the North Canterbury Women Teachers' Association. The secretary placed before the Commission Exhibits No. 101, 102, and 103. The evidence of Mr. J. J. Pilkington was continued. Evidence was also given by Mr. A. Dorset (secretary of the Wellington Education Board) and Mr. J. E. Blair (Chairman of the Wellington Education Board). The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. until 10 a.m. next day.

Friday, 28th June, 1901. The Commission met at 10 a.m. Present ■ Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.B. (in the chair), Mr. F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.8., Mr. M. Gilfedder, M.H.8.; Mr. T. S. Weston, Mr. S. Luke, Mr. H. Hill, 8.A., Mr. J. Smith, Mr. W. Davidson, and Mr. B. D. Stewart. Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed. The evidence of Mr. Dorset was continued. Evidence was also given by Messrs. B. Lee (Chief Inspector of Schools, Wellington District), T. B. Fleming, M.A., LL.B. (Inspector of Schools, Wellington District), and H. B. Kirk, M.A. (Inspector of Native Schools). Mr. Kirk handed in three tables relating to certificates (Exhibit No. 106). The secretary placed before the Commission Exhibits Nos. 104 and 105. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. until 10 a.m. next day.

Saturday, 29th June, 1901. The Commission met at 10 a.m. trTT¥l _■ >■: Present: Mr. A. W. Hogg, M.H.B. (in the chair), Mr. F. Y. Lethbridge M.H.B, Mr M. Gilfedder, M.H.8.; Mr. T. S. Weston, Mr. S. Luke, Mr. H. Hill, 8.A., Mr. J. Smith, Mr. W. Davidson, and Mr. B. D. Stewart. Mr. G. Hogben, M.A., was also present. The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed. Mr. G. Hogben (Secretary for Education) placed before the Commission a full statement of his amended scheme of staffs and salaries on the basis of a £4 capitation (Exhibit No. 107). iv-E. 14.