E.—9

1908. NEW ZEALAND.

EDUCATION: THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.

("THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ACT, 1882.") [In continuation of E.-9, 1907.]

Presented in pursuance of the Act.

Staff. Professors.— Classios—Vacant (0. F. Bourne, M.A., Oxford, acting). English—o. W. Egerton, M.A., Dublin. Mathematics—H. W. Segar, M.A., Cambridge. Chemistry and Experimental Soience—F. D. Brown, Hon. M.A., Oxford, B.Sc, Lond., F.C.S. {locum tenens, F. P. Worley, M.A., M.Sc). Biology and Geology—A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., Oxford, F.L.S., F.G.S. Musio—W. E. Thomas, Mus. Doc, Oxford. Mining Engineering—Arthur Jarman, A.R.S.M., London, A.I.M. and M., London, M.A.I.M.E. Lecturers. — Modern Languages —M. Walker, M.A. Law—H. D. Bamford, 8.A., LL.D. Mental Scienoe, Economics, History, and Commercial Geography—J. P. Grossman, M.A. Accounting—H. H. Hunt, F.N.Z.A. and A.A. Education—H. A. E. Milnes, B.Sc, Lond. Applied Mechanics, Steam Engine, Machine Construction, and Drawing—Sydney E. Lamb, B.Sc. Hons., London, A.R.C.Sc, A.M.I.M.E. Visitor. —The Hon. the Minister of Eduoation. Members of Council. Appointed by His Exoellenoy the Governor in Council—Hon. Sir G. M. O'Rorke, M.A., LL.D.; Rev. J. HSimmonds ; Mr. G. L. Peacocke. Elected by members of the Legislature—Hon. 3. A. Tole, 8.A., LL.B. ; the Right Rev. Bishop Neligan; Mr. W. B. Colbeck, 8.A., LL.B. Elected by graduates—Mr. F. E. Baume, LL.B., K.C., M.P.; Dr. W. C. W. McDowell, 8.A., M.8., CM.; Mr. T. U. Wells, B.A. Ex officio —Mr. Arthur M. Myers, Mayor of Auckland ; Mr. L. J. Bagnall, Chairman of the Education Board.

The Chaibman of the Boaed op Govebnobs to the Ministee op Education. Sib,— . Auckland University College, 30th May, 1908. In pursuance of section 25 of " The Auckland University College Act, 1882," the Council has the honour to make the following report for the year 1907: — 1. Number of Students. —The number of persons who attended lectures in this College in 1907 was 284: Graduates, 17 (males, 14; females, 3) ; undergraduates, 149 (males, 96 ; females, 53); and non-matriculated students, 118 (males, 55; females, 63). 2 Council. —The Hon. Sir G. M. O'Rorke was reappointed by the Governor in Council; Mr. W. B. Colbeck was re-elected by the members of the General Assembly resident in the Provincial District of Auckland; Dr. W. C. W. McDowell was re-elected by the graduates of the University of New Zealand on the roll of the Auckland University College. There was no alteration in the ex officio members. 3. Professors and Lecturers. —In February three months' leave of absence was granted to Professor H. A. Talbot-Tubbs on account of the state of his health, and in April the services of Mr. Tubbs were dispensed with. Mr. C. F. Bourne, M.A., was appointed acting Professor for the first three months, and also subsequently for the remainder of the session.