Mr Bourne moved—That with a' view to the formation and encouragement of sound instruction in scientific subjects it is desirable:—

(1)	That Education Boards should appoint science teachers in order to carry out the requirements of the syllabus with respect to science.
(2)	That an annual examination in such subjects should be instituted by the Education Department, and that prizes or certificates, or both, should be awarded upon the result of such examinations.
(3)	That the Education Department should, under reasonable restrictions, supply to School Committees apparatus for use in teaching of natural science, at reduced prices.