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VISUAL INSTRUCTION.
64. The lanterns with the slides representing scenes in England and on the sea route to the Far East were lent to the Lecture Department of the National Young Men's Christian Association Committee of China, and were exhibited during the year in Peking, Canton and 16 other great cities. They are thus exercising a valuable influence, even if it is one which affects Hongkong only indirectly.
CHINESE READERS,
65. General. The adaptation of the National Readers to suit the primary schools of Hongkong has taken longer than was expected, and has been a somewhat laborious task for the Translation Master, Queen's College, the Rev. H. R. Wells, who is in charge. The first book is now complete, and progress has been made with books 2 and 3. As soon as these are ready a fresh edition, adapted to the needs of country children, should be prepared.
66. At the end of 1913 when the machinery for the new Education Ordinance was under construction, Mr. Ralphs, Inspector of English Schools, had unfortunately to go on a year's sick leave. I was myself absent on sick leave during the latter half of 1914. Mr. Dealy, who acted for me, had to spend much of his time on other duties. Consequently much responsibility has fallen on Mr. de Martin, who discharged it in a way which deserves special mention; the more so, as during the war he had himself other duties to perform.
Education Department,
20th April, 1915.
E. IRVING,
Director of Education.