Dec. 15.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3673

(2) By deleting subparagraphs (iv) and (v) of paragraph (b) of sub-clause (1) thereof and substituting in lieu thereof the following:—
“ (iv) A secondary department of such grade as the Minister may determine.”

2. Clause 7 is hereby amended—
   (1) By deleting from subclause (2) thereof paragraphs (ii) to (x), inclusive, and substituting the following:—
   “ (b) A first male assistant, an infant mistress, a senior female assistant, two female assistants, and one male assistant with the same salaries as the first six assistants on the staff of a public school of Grade VII, with an addition of £40 per annum in each case.
   (c) A male assistant with a salary of Grade 2, with an addition of £40 per annum.
   (d) Such additional male or female assistants with salaries of Grade 1, and an addition of £40 per annum, as are required to provide one assistant for each complete thirty-five pupils in average attendance.
   (e) An assistant in charge of Model I with the salary of a Grade IIIA head teacher, with an addition of £40 per annum, but without house allowance.
   (f) An assistant mistress in charge of Model II with a salary of Grade 2, with an addition of £40 per annum.
   (g) An assistant mistress in charge of Model III with a salary of Grade 2, with an addition of £40 per annum.
   (h) In the secondary department, if the number of pupils in yearly average attendance is not more than thirty, an assistant with a salary of Grade 3, with an addition of £40 per annum; and, if the number of pupils in yearly average attendance is more than thirty, the same staff and salaries as are provided for the secondary department of a district high school having the same average attendance, but with an additional salary of £40 per annum in the case of each assistant.”

(2) By deleting subclause (3) and substituting the following therefor:—
“ (3) The associated normal school shall be staffed and the salaries paid in accordance with the regulations for public-school staffs and salaries, provided that—
“ (a) An assistant teacher with a salary of Grade 2 shall be substituted for each probationary assistant;
“ (b) The staff shall be such as to allow one assistant for each complete forty pupils in average attendance, such additional male or female assistants with salary of Grade 1 being appointed to make up the requisite number;
“ (c) The head teacher shall receive an addition to salary of £40 per annum, assistants of Grades 2 and 3 an addition of £30 per annum, and assistants of Grade 1 an addition of £20 per annum.”

(3) By deleting subclause (7) and substituting the following therefor:—
“ (7) Where an assistant on the staff of a normal school is required to lecture to students for at least twenty periods during the year the additional salary provided in subclause (2) hereof shall be £50 instead of £40 per annum.”

(4) By deleting from subclause (8) all the words down to the word “increments” and substituting the following therefor:—
“ (8) Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, the provisions of the regulations relating to public-school teachers respecting salaries and leave of absence.”

(5) Where the salary attached to a position on the staff of a normal school is increased or decreased by the preceding provisions of this clause, such change shall not affect the salary of the teacher occupying that position on 1st December, 1927, who, so long as he remains in the same position, shall continue to receive salary and allowances as if this Order had not been made.

3. Clause 8 is hereby revoked and the following substituted therefor:—
   “ 8. The following grants shall be paid to the Board:—
   “ (1) For the incidental expenses of the practising schools the same grants as are prescribed under the Act for public schools with the same average attendance.
   “ (2) For approved incidental expenses of the training college, the upkeep of the college library, and the provision of clerical assistance, such grants or allowances as the Minister may authorize.