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APPENDIX.
EDUCATIONAL.
GREENOCK (BURGH) SCHOOL BOARD.
In accordance with the provisions of "The Education (Scotland)
Act, 1872," the following are the members of the School Board for the
triennial period from 1894-97 : — Tom Neill (chairman), John Baxter,
J. A. Brown, William Kidd, John Macphail, Rev. J. L. Murphy, Dr
T. Philip, William Simpson, Rev. Alexander Taylor, H. J. Taylor,
and R. S. Walker.
Clerk, G. Williamson. Treasurer, Quintin Bone.
Inspecting Officer, George Ritchie ; Assistants, R. W. Jamieson
and D. B. Macfarlan ; Medical Officer, James Laurie, M.B., CM.
Board Room and Offices, Municipal Buildings, Wallace Place.
SCHOOLS UNDER GREENOCK (BURGH)
SCHOOL BOARD.
HIGHER CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Greenock Academy, Nelson Street — Opened, September, 1855.
Rector, Alexander Gemmell, M.A. ; Arithmetic and Mathematics,.
W. U. Park, M.A.; Classical department, the Rector; English department,
head-master, James B. Anderson; French, L. de Lavallaz ; German, R.
Dryden ; Writing, J. W. M'Gregor ; Drawing, T. R. Milligan ;
Pianoforte and Singing, George T. Poulter; Class Singing, Rees aBecket
Evans; Dancing, Mrs Gillies; Sewing and Fancy Work, Miss M 'Lean ;
Gymnastics and Drill by Sergt. -Major A. Woods ; Janitor, Wm. Downie.
There are two Bursaries in connection with the Academy, the holders
of which are entitled to attend all the ordinary classes gratis : — (1) The
Macfie Bursary, founded by the late William Macfie, Esq. , of Lang-
house, which is competed for annually and is open to boys from any
school — 5 boys ; (2) The Fairrie Bursary, founded by the late Thomas
Fairrie, Esq., Greenock. One boy appointed each year by Mr Fairrie's
trustees — 5 boys.
In addition to the ordinary class prizes, the following are competed
for annually at the close of the session : — I. The Stewart Gold Medal —
limited to boys and girls of the eighth and ninth years attending the
Academy during the session in which the medal is given. 2. The
Brown Society's Prize — open to boys in the Classical Department
during the session. 3. The Campbell Prize — A Case of
Mathematical Instruments to the best scholar in the Mathematical
Department. The prizes for Scripture knowledge — open to all
Pupils of the eighth and ninth years.
The School Board also offer Bursaries to Pupils who have passed
the Fifth but not the Sixth Standard, and tenable for five years.
ELEMENTARY BOARD SCHOOLS.
Alan Ker School, Ann Street (total accommodation, 306) — A. K.
Macdonald, head-master.
Ann Street School (do., 597) — Gordon Simpson, head-master.
Belville Place School (do., 762) — Alex. Bremner, head-master.