Athletics. The year under review has been an eminently satisfactory one for the College, no less than four Championships being secured; namely, the Senior Football League, Volley Ball, Swimming and the medal for the best all-round athlete. The Sports and Games Club, inaugurated last year, is in a flourishing condition, and a large and increasing number of boys take advantage of the various branches of sport organised under its control. At the various matches I have seen played, our boys showed a most keen and well-behaved attitude. During the Summer, bathing parties and picnics were held.
"The Chess Club is well attended and several players show a good knowledge of the game.
"Many additions have been made during the year to both the Lending and Reference Libraries. The number of issues from the former during the year was 650, a large increase on last year. The Reference Library has also been largely used by the Staff."
16. District Schools.—Upper Grade. The combined average attendance at the three schools (Saiyingpun, Wantsai, and Yaumati) was 809 (827 in 1913). The amount collected in fees was $25,893 ($25,419 in 1913).
17. Saiyingpun has the largest average attendance, 339 (389 in 1913). Plague affected the numbers during May, June, and July. The general results are not up to the standard of previous years. This is partly due to unavoidable changes in the Staff, the Head Master, Mr. Morris, being engaged as Normal Master at Queen's College until October, and Pupil Teachers acting for more senior Masters. The boys still enter into games enthusiastically, football and volley ball being the favourites. During the year, bathing picnics and excursions have been held; Empire Day was celebrated by sports at Castle Peak Bay. The school contributed $348 to the West River Flood Relief Fund.
18. Wantsai School had an average attendance of 240 (249 in 1913), the decrease being due to Plague in the Spring. Since September, the attendance has improved and was higher than in the corresponding months of 1913. Work has progressed satisfactorily. In sports, the school has been very successful, winning both the District Schools' Football Cup and the Schools' Junior League Championship. Bathing picnics were held during the Summer when many boys learned to swim.
19. Yaumati School has again increased in numbers. The average attendance was 230 (189 in 1913). The growing success of this school is largely due to the enthusiasm and untiring efforts of the late Head Master, Mr. W. Curwen, whose death on military duty with the Volunteers was deeply felt by his pupils and the whole Staff of the Education Department.
20. Mr. Brawn became Head Master in September. Comparing Wantsai School and Yaumati School, Mr. Brawn writes: "I should say that the boys of the Wantsai School are brighter than the Yaumati boys. This, I think, can be put down to their environment.
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