The re-opening of the Masterton School was discussed at a public meeting of scuscribers in the school room on Saturday evening the 6th February 1864 for the election of a Committee of Management

Captain Valentine Smith, J.P. was called to the chair and the meeting having discussed and completed the rules of management affecting the school, proceeded to elect the folowing as Committee

Chairmand and Honorable Secretary - Capt Valentine SMITH, J.P.
Honorable Treasurer - Henry BENTLEY
Auditor - Charles DIXON