Scoretary of State to whom the application will be forwarded with a very strong recommendation that it be granted. I need hardly add that the Bishop's application has my most cordial approval, and I trust that you will see your way to sanction it.
Within the last few days the Very Reverend Father Burghignoli, Manager of the Victoria School, has applied for the admission of that school to the privilege. I enclose copy of his application and of the covering letter of the Inspector of Schools, in which it was transmitted. I recommend this application also to your most favourable consideration.
Should, however, you be of opinion that all public Schools in the Colony should be allowed to compete for the scholarships, these