9. Taradale Denominational (Church-of-England) Mixed School.

Master, Mr. A. G. Oldfield, who has an Assistant female Teacher. On Roll, Boys 39, Girls 36, total 75; average attendance 68. Inspected, Nov. 26, 1875; June 21, 1876.

This new School, which has only been open little more than a year, during which it has had 3-4 Masters, has considerably increased of late, insomuch that the new School-house had to be enlarged. The Scholars (who were formerly in other of our Schools) seem to be a hard-working lot; and I have little doubt will, ere long, make good advances in the various branches of learning taught by the present active Master.

10. Puketapu Mixed School.

Mistress, Mrs. F. Oliver, who is also assisted in the School. On Roll, Boys 8, Girls 10, total 18; average attendance 16. Inspected, Nov. 30, 1875; June 7, 1876.

This orderly School, though (for the present) less in number than it was last year, is steadily advancing in general improvement; several of the Scholars, among whom are some girls, being able Arithmeticians in some of the higher rules. Were the attendance regular the improvement would be still more marked.

11. West Clive Mixed School.

Master, Mr. J. S. Ballantine, who has a female Assistant. On Roll, Boys 21, Girls 29, total 50; average attendance 36. Inspected, Sept. 30, 1875; May 26, 1876.

The progress of the children at this School is slow, and scarcely satisfactory; they are, however, mostly very young. The Master seems regular and attentive, but method and teaching power, I fear, are wanting.

12. Clive Mixed School.

Master, Mr. S. W. Hardy, who has a female Assistant. On Roll, Boys 27, Girls 21, total 48; average attendance 38. Inspected, June 16, 1876.

This is an orderly and diligent School, improvement being apparent in the various branches of learning taught; and I have little doubt that the advance would be still greater were the Scholars more regular in their attendance. The Master is an assiduous and pains-taking teacher.

13. Hastings Mixed School.

Master, Mr. W. A. McLeod. On Roll, Boys 23, Girls 15, total 38; average attendance 36. Inspected, Dec. 3, 1875; May 22, 1876.

This is an entirely new School, having been opened within the year. The Scholars are all advancing in learning, and seem a diligent lot. I have no doubt of their getting on rapidly, if they continue to be regular in their attendance. Their Teacher is both active and pains-taking.

14. Havelock Mixed School.

Master, Mr. E. Bissell, who has a female Assistant Teacher. On Roll, Boys 37, Girls 20, total 57; average attendance 49. Inspected, Dec. 8, 1875; May 23, 1876.

This School under its present new Master has largely increased in number, and is again flourishing. The Scholars are making good improvement in all the branches of learning taught. Much more School-room is, however, required; I hope the Trustees will shortly supply this want. The Master is experienced, able and active.

15. Kaikoura Mixed School.

Master, Mr. W. G. Crawford, assisted by Mrs. Crawford. On Roll, Boys 29, Girls 19, total 48; average attendance 36. Inspected, Dec. 17, 1875; May 12, 1876.

This School, which was at a very low ebb last year, has, like the last, greatly increased in number under its present new Master. The Scholars, most of whom are small, are all advancing rapidly in learning; mainly owing to the constant assiduity of their able and willing Teacher, who lays himself out for their good. More School-room is, also, very much wanted here.

16. Waiapu (Abbotsford town) Mixed School.

Master, Mr. W. Waite, assisted by Mrs. Waite. On Roll, Boys 46, Girls 10, total 56; average attendance 45. Inspected, Dec. 16, 1875; April 27, 1876.

This School is still steadily progressing, both in number and learning. Not a few, however, of its bigger Scholars have left but its junior ones are getting on to take their places. More room is wanted in the School-house. One of the bigger Scholars of this School gained a Special prize for successfully working the long prize Sum;--and two of the four lads at Mr. Rearden's School, Napier, who also gained Special prizes for the same, and, also, for Essays, were originally trained at this School. The Master is experienced, able and industrious.

17. Te Waiapukurau Mixed School.

Master, Mr. J. Poole, who is assisted by Mrs. Poole and others in the female department. On Roll, Boys 25, Girls 23, total 48; average attendance 41. Inspected, Dec. 15, 1875; April 12, 13, 19, 1876.

This School has also lost several of its bigger and most advanced Scholars, who have left School to enter into active life. One of them (a very young lad) gained Special prize for working the prize Sum. The School, however, is much the same; orderly, diligent, and advancing. The Master is a conscientious, experienced and industrious Teacher.

18. Tamumu Mixed School.

Master, Mr. J. Stewart. On Roll, Boys 9, Girls 3, total 12; average attendance 10. Inspected, May 15, 1876.

This very small and totally secluded School continues to hold a prominent and proud position among the Schools of the Province,--thanks to its devoted and pains-