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young persons especially those managed by brotherhoods
there may be a tendency to train the pupils to fit into
institutional conditions without relation to their future life
outside the institution. The result is that the boys may do
well while under discipline but fail hopelessly when they are
placed out in some situation. The great improvement in
results which has been noticeable in recent years in the
industrial and reformatory schools in this country is largely
due to a wider appreciation of the fact that the main object
is to train and equip the pupils for life outside.
The Government of Hong Kong may find it useful to refer
to the last report of the Children's Branch of the Home Office
which contains a description of the work done in Reformatory
and Industrial Schools in England and Wales. The Model Rules
for these schools of which I enclose a copy may also be of
service.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
S. W. Harris