COP X.
Sir,
201
From Mr. R. E. Belilios to the Hon. The Colonial Secretary.
Hongkong 12th January, 1909.
I have pleasure in acknowledging receipt of your letter 8901/08 of the 5th inst. regarding the Belilios Reformatory.
I heartily concur with the views of His Excellency the Governor in that the Building will be used as a reformatory for women and young girls and I feel sure under the circumstances it will as nearly as possible be carrying out the intentions of my late father.
Will you however allow me to put forward the following further suggestion for His Excellency's consideration? I suggest that the inmates should during their confinement have regular instruction in the learning of a trade so as to enable them on their release to earn an honest living and so prevent them degenerating.
I am etc.,
(sd.)
R. E. Belilios.
The Hon.
Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.,
Colonial Secretary.