Logbook - 1877

1877 

15th January 

School reopened. 12 present.

17th January 

John Stilborn came as a weekly boarder 

22nd January 

New pupil Standard 6, Cripps 

23rd January 

School closed in afternoon. Room let by committee to Mr Warder for sitting of court 

23rd January. 

Mr Barry, formerly of St Mary's School at Wanganui, does not appear to be satisfied with his new appointment at Tenui, near Castle Point. According to the Inspector's report:--

It appeared that Mr Barry, the present master, had been induced to take the appointment in consequence of representations made by Mr Andrew (who was enthusiastic) to the effect that it was a full time school, and that some fifteen boarders might be calculated on. 

'Matters turned out differently, however, and it seemed that Mr Barry sustained a loss by making the change of some £60 per annum, to say nothing of certain considerable expenses he was inevitably put to. Instead of fifteen boarders, one only had been obtained, and the attendance of day scholars was not so large as expected. It was agreed to let the matter stand over till Mr Andrew could be communicated with, and then the question as to whether Mr Barry should receive some compensation will be considered," 

2nd February 

Fine weather during the week all children present 

7th February 

Received salary and cheque for expenses from Wanganui. 

21st February 

Wrote to Mr G asking him to deduct £5.10 from my cheque, fees for October and £7 for quarter. 

3rd March 

Flagpole erected by committee 3rd March. On making up my average for February I excluded 7 wet days.

5th March 

Received cheque, school fees deducted 

25th April 

Mr. Whishaw wrote, stating that further expenditure was necessary on the schoolhouse at Tenui. The consideration of the question was postponed until the Rev. Mr. Andrew could report on the subject. 

14th May 

Fence between school paddock and Mr Nicholls broken down. Wrote to Mr Whishaw (School Committee).

21 May 

School closed for half day was given by Committee for sitting of court.

23rd May 

Sent salary receipt to Mr G and asked Mr G to send my certificate. Wrote to Mr Lee ascent (Sic) examinations 

24th May 

Made Friday 25th holiday instead of 24th.

22nd June. 

Closed for winter holidays. 

27th July 

Gave half-holiday at request of committee. Juvenile party at Mr Wishaw’s 

27th August 

Very wet, no attendance. 

5th September 

Forwarded return and cheque for school fees to Mr Graham 

17th September 

Snowing, very cold.

19th September 

Posted receipt for salary and account for highway rates to Mr G (Graham) 

17th October 

Several boys absent mustering sheep. 

22nd October 

New pupil H Stillborn 

23rd October

Some of the children went home, got wet through coming to school 

30th October 

Only 3 boys present 

9th November 

Many boys absent during the week--shearing time. 

25th November. 

Many absent looked like rain in the morning. 

3rd December. 

Several boys absent haymaking 

13th December 

Only 6 present in the forenoon, school closed in afternoon, all the children gone to a birthday party. 

18th December 

Children attending very badly. 

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