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daily from the Chinese Territory. The Head Master in his reports writes: "As speed of conveyance is not available to and from Hong-kong, therefore the boys seldom go to the Colony (i.e., Victoria) to see the advancement of Western Science, so no wonder that these village boys are ignorant and slow-thinking when compared with their brothers of the town."
44. The discipline is good, and the school room is clean and bright. The Prize Distribution, at which the Inspector presided, was the first formal function of the kind to take place in connection with the school. Several of the local gentry were present at the meeting, the arrangements in connection with which were carried out very satisfactorily by the Head Master and his pupils.
45. At Taipo School 42 boys were examined. I give the Inspector's detailed report on one class, the highest, as a specimen of the work done, and of the nature of the inspection. The Inspector of English Schools reports:--
"Class 6.-9 boys present.
Composition.--- A story was read and reproduced, but the exercise was useful only as a test of memory, since there was little attempt to make original sentences.
Much attention should be given to sentence building. The pupils should be taught to make short and simple sentences.
"Grammar.---The Analysis attempted is rather too ambitious. Less attention should be devoted to definitions and more to the application of the principles of Grammar to Composition.
Object Lessons.--Questions on lessons previously given were fairly well answered.
"Geography. The Geography of China was fairly well known. Map drawing appears to have been neglected.
"Dictation.-Good. Very few errors were made in spelling, and the writing was generally good.
"Arithmetic. Of nine boys examined six did very well, one fairly and two were unsatisfactory. The papers were untidy. The Head Master must give attention to this subject in all classes, and insist on accuracy, proper arrangement and neatness.
All papers must have margins for rough work, and the problems must be set down in such a way as to make them at once intelligible."
46. Cheung Chau School.-At the first inspection of the year, which took place in May, the work was unfavourably reported upon. Since then, a steady improvement has taken place, and recent reports by the Inspector show that the school is now in a satisfactory condition.
MILITARY SCHOOLS.
47. Garrison Schools.-I am indebted to the Inspector of Army Schools for the following information:
The average number of children attending at the three Garrison schools still open-Victoria, Lyemun, and Stonecutters-was 114; the percentage of attendance was 95.
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daily from the Chinese Territory. The Head Master in his reports writes: "As speed of conveyance is not available to and from Hong- kong, therefore the boys seldom go to the Colony (i.e., Victoria) to see the advancement of Western Science, so no wonder that these village boys are ignorant and slow-thinking when compared with their brothers of the town."
44. The discipline is good, and the school room is clean and bright. The Prize Distribution, at which the Inspector pre- sided, was the first formal function of the kind to take place in connection with the school. Several of the local gentry were present at the meeting, the arrangements in connection with which were carried out very satisfactorily by the Head Master and his pupils.
45. At Taipo School 42 boys were examined. I give the Inspector's detailed report on one class, the highest, as a specimen of the work done, and of the nature of the inspection. The Inspector of English Schools reports :--
"Class 6.-9 boys present.
Composition.--- A story was read and reproduced, but the exercise was useful only as a test of memory, since there was little attempt to make original sentences.
Much attention should be given to sentence building. The pupils should be taught to make short and simple sentences.
"Grammar.---The Analysis attempted is rather too ambitious. Less attention should be devoted to definitions and more to the application of the principles of Grammar to Composition.
Object Lessons.--Questions on lessons previously given were fairly well answered.
"Geography. The Geography of China was fairly well known. Map drawing appears to have been neglected.
"Dictation.-Good. Very few errors were made in spelling, and the writing was generally good.
"Arithmetic. Of nine boys examined six did very well, one fairly and two were unsatisfactory. The papers were untidy. The Head Master must give attention to this subject in all classes, and insist on accuracy, proper arrangement and neatness.
All papers must have margins for rough work, and the problems must be set down in such a way as to make them at once intelligible."
46. Cheung Chau School.-At the first inspection of the year, which took place in May, the work was unfavourably reported upon. Since then, a steady improvement has taken place, and recent reports by the Inspector show that the school is now in a satisfactory condition.
MILITARY SCHOOLS.
47. Garrison Schools.-I am indebted to the Inspector of Army Schools for the following information:
The average number of children attending at the three Garrison schools still open-Victoria, Lyemun, and Stonecutters-was 114; the percentage of attendance was 95.
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