Logbook - 1893

1893

9th January

Opened school after three weeks holiday 

23rd January 

The school was closed today. Anniversary of Wellington. 

17th January 

Joseph Collerton fell into the river, escaped with a ducking 

10th February 

Dense smoke owing to bush fires. 

23 February

A petition was presented to the Wellington Education Board yesterday by Mr A. T. Hancock, Chairman of the Tenui School Committee, from 48 householders at Tenui requesting that the teacher's residence should be remodelled and made habitable, as it was in a very dilapidated condition, and an eyesore to the district; also, that shelter sheds should be provided for the use of the school ohildren. It was resolved on the motion of Mr W. W. McCardle, seconded by Mr W. C. Buchanan, that the architect draw out plans for removing the top story of the teacher's residence, constructing shelter sheds and making the building habitable.

1st March 

Mr De May visited and taught the children several new exercises. Mr Magnusson and Miss Colwill were present.

3rd March 

The annual school treat held today. 

20th March 

Mr T R Fleming inspected. Notes included:

•  28 were presented, 20 passed, 5 failed and 3 were excepted 

• There were 50 children present, none on the roll were absent. 

25th March 

Received plans and specifications of proposed alterations and repairs 

There was a strong muster of householders at the meeting for the election of the Tenui School Committee last night, and great interest was taken in the proceedings. The result was a surprise to everybody. Ten were nominated, the following being elected ; Messrs E. Mason, J. Schofield, H. Newcombe,. H.. Belliss, J. Perry, Thos. Stilborn and J. Moore. Mr H. Belliss was elected Chairman, Mr Hancock's defeat came as a surprise, as he had assiduously worked in the interests of the school during his term of office. 

30th March 

Highest attendance for the quarter: 50.

The Tinui school was examined last week by Mr Fleming, and the results were very satisfactory. 

The settlers are pleased that the Education Board has decided to put the teacher's residence in thorough repair.

14th April 

Closed the school so that children could attend the Whakataki school treat 

18th April 

Received a small globe from Mr Chatwin, Taueru School 

21st April 

This afternoon Mr Hancock, chairman of the School Committee. presented the prizes in the presence of a few of the children’s parents. 

Mr Deane wrote asking that his children leave at 2.30 each afternoon during the winter. 

9th May 

Received Physics apparatus 

23rd May 

Arrival of my family from England 

26th May 

Holiday for me to get house ready for my family 

31st May 

The carpenter commenced alterations and repairs to the residence.

31st May 

An application for a new range for the teacher's residence at Tenui was granted. 

2nd June 

Alice Schofield and her brother Sidney were thrown from their horse, today. Sidney escaped but Alice was very much shaken. Mrs Joplin put her to bed, and at 2 o’clock, she and her brother went home. 

6th June 

Last Night, Monday, owing to the contractor removing the old roof of the residence, the rain came in all the rooms in torrent necessitating myself and wife rising at 2 a.m. to remove our effects and save them from damage. We removed them into the school and about 9.30 or 10 a.m. Messrs Newcombe, Moore, Perry and Mason, members of the School Committee, advised me to take my family and furniture into school and reside there until further notice. We complied with the suggestion. 

The Committee also instructed me to break up for the midwinter vacation the same day. They would advise me when to reopen. The chairman Mr Bellis called later on and informed me that he would explain the circumstances to the Board. 

24th July 

Reopened school after 7 weeks holiday owing to my family being compelled to reside in the school until the roof was put on the residence 

4th August 

Very Wet. Arbor Day passed by unobserved. 

9th August 

Mrs Joplin Taught sewing today and last Wednesday 

18th August 

Left school. Annie Rose in Masterton Hospital very ill 

25th August 

Very few children present today. No doubt the reason can be attributed to the Sale of Work held in the Public Hall 

5th September 

Nellie Deane returned to school after being absent 13 weeks 

6th September 

Drawing examination today. Mr Belliss, chairman of the School Committee, was supervisor. 

27th September 

Mr Young wrote complaining of the treatment his boy Sydney, had received from the lads on their way home from school. He charged the Collertons, especially Tom, with having pushed his son in the mud. On enquiring into the matter all the boys in the school denied interfering with Sydney. 

4th October 

The school was closed on the 4th, 5th and 6th as I had to attend the Masterton Court as witness in the case of Trathen V Thompson. The chairman kindly gave me permission. 

9th October 

Very warm 

16th October

The measles have broken out in Tenui and several children are absent 

20th October 

Mr Turnbull, Board’s architect, inspected the residence today and seemed well satisfied 

30th October 

Admitted Bernie Schofield 

9th November 

School closed today; Prince of Wales Birthday 

10th October 

Fanny Bellis, Mary Watson and May Nicholls passed in Freehand, First Grade, at examination held in August 

30th Oct 

Average Roll for month 3.3 On Roll 53 

4th December 

Very wet Only 11 present 

8th December 

Disher brought some metal for the wet weather sheds. 

12th December 

The school was closed this afternoon to enable the children to attend the funeral of the late Miss Bellis, eldest daughter of Mr Bellis, chairman of the School Committee.

Miss Clara Belliss, eldest daughter of a well-known Tenui settler, Mr Hugh Belliss, died yesterday from the effects of a cold following measles. The young lady was 19 years of age.  

13th December

In accordance with the recommendation of the local committee, Mrs. Bell was appointed sewing teacher at Tenui, and the erection of a fence and outhouse at a total coat of 10 pound was authorised.

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