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this such a class should be the largest in the district. It is, however, hard to convince young men who should form the bulk of the class that such a course of instruction is beneficial; in fact, the same remarks apply to many who would, by attending the classes conducted by the school, reap considerable benefits. The Managers desire to thank the various public bodies and individual subscribers for their support, also the local Press for their assistance. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ending 31st December, 1912, in respect of Associated Classes conducted by the Oamaru Technical Classes Association. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Balance at beginning of year .. .. 53 010 Salaries of instructors .. .. .. 143 13 0 Capitatioo on classes .. .. .. 47 8 1 Offioe expenses (including salaries, stationery, Capitation on account of free plaoes .. 19 9 0 &c.) .. .. .. .. .. 100 6 0 Material .. .. .. .. 2 13 4 Advertising and printing .. .. .. 3 18 0 Subsidies on voluntary contributions .. 67 13 6 Lighting and heating .. .. .. 5 911 Fees .. .. .. .. 88 5 0 Insurance and repairs .. .. .. 2 9 6 Voluntary contributions .. .. .. 63 9 6 Rent .. .. .. .. .. 100 Material for class use .. .. .. 4 7 0 Cleaning .. .. .. 14 4 5 Rates .. .. .. .. .. 210 Bank charges .. .. .. .. 010 0 Refund of fees .. .. .. .. 110 0 Balanoe at end of year .. .. .. 62 10 5 £341 19 3 £341 19 3 Fred. S. Aldred, Chairman) , M A. A. McKinnon, Secretary ) 0I mana g ers - Extract from the Report of the Managers ok the Balclutha Technical Ct, asses Association. Classes under the new regime were held during 1912 in the Balclutha School, and although these were commenced late in the season, fifty-five pupils (thirty-five males and twenty females) took advantage of the opportunities presented of increasing their knowledge in special subjects, and received tuition as follows, a number of pupils taking more than one course: Dressmaking, twelve pupils; carpentry, ten pupils; mechanical drawing, twelve pupils; book-keeping, fourteen pupils; shorthand, thirteen pupils; typewriting, nine pupils. In addition to these a very successful class in wool-sorting was held, but under the jurisdiction of the Education Board. Mr. McElrea, the Headmaster of the District High School, frequently visited the classes and assisted in every possible way. The Managers consider the above results (so far as numbers are concerned) are very satisfactory for the first year, taking into account the fact that the season was well advanced before the classes commenced, and that the accommodation and appliances available were not all that could be desired. They hope that for the ensuing season a large increase in pupils may be expected, as everything necessary for the successful carrying on of the classes will be provided in the new technical buildings. D. T. Fleming, Chairman. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year ending 31st December, 1912, in respect of Classes conducted by the Balclutha Technical Classes Association. Receipts. £ 8. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Subsidies on voluntary contributions .. 57 10 0 Salarios of instructors .. .. .. 23 17 0 Fees .. .. .. .. 31 17 6 Office expenses (including salaries, stationVoluntary contributions .. .. .. 27 7 0 cry, &c.) .. .. .. .. 0 8 6 Sales of material.. .. .. .. 0 10 Janitor .. .. .. .. 3 10 0 * Balance at end of year .. .. .. 89 0 0 £116 15 6 £116 15 6 D. T-. Fleming, Chairman 1 ~, A. McDonald, Acting-Secretary i of Mana § ers ' Extract from the Report of the Managers of the Milton Technical Classes Association. Classes were formed in the following subjects: Dressmaking, thirty-five pupils; cookery, fourteen pupils; typewriting, eight pupils; shorthand, five pupils; book-keeping, nineteen pupils; mechanical and architectural drawing, nine pupils; painting, nine pupils. The following are the attendance percentages for the various classes : Book-keeping—First quarter, 91 per cent.; second quarter, 93 per cent. Dressmaking—First quarter, 80 per cent.; second quarter, 86 per cent. Painting, 89 per cent. Cookery, 84 per cent. Shorthand, 85 per cent. Typewriting, 83 per cent. Drawing, 78 per cent. Whilst the classes were not so large as the previous year, the percentage of attendances show a splendid record, especially the book-keeping and dressmaking classes, which were carried on for two quarters. The number of individual students was seventy-six, and of class entries ninety-nine. During the year new rooms were completed for pupils receiving instruction in cookery and agricultural science in connexion with the District High School, and were formally opened by the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Education. The use of the cookery-room has been granted to the evening technical classes. The general conduct of the classes and the high standard of work done reflect credit not only on the teaching capabilities of the teachers, but also on the diligence of the pupils. Thanks are due to the Milton Borough Council, Bruce County Council, Tokomairiro Farmers' Club, and individual subscribers for donations in aid of the classes. J. R. Laing, Secretary.