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(8) That if the Inspector elect to examine a class by sample, the master of the class should have the option of selecting the boys; by the English Code, an equal number of boys as otherwise, it is manifest that a misadventure all the dullest boys might be taken in a choice at hazard.
(9) That the same paper shall not be set to more than one standard.
(10) That the questions shall be fairly set on the work done by each class in the half year.
(11) That all information concerning the College required by the Inspector shall be obtained from the Head Master; but that if the Inspector should desire any particular detailed information concerning any one class, the master of that class can be summoned to the office by the Head Master to answer the Inspector's questions, but that no master shall be allowed, or invited, to give information outside his own particular class.
(12) That therefore, no conferences, public or private, take place between the Inspector and the subordinate Masters of Victoria College.
One of the great disadvantages, from which Education in Hongkong suffers is the compulsory residence of the Inspector in close proximity to the schools he visits. In England, the Inspector travels 100 or 200 miles to visit his schools, and only judges from what he sees before him, and is not influenced by the irresponsible conversation of the neighbourhood.
(13) That the Inspector may, at any...