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Cambridge. W. Dameron is specially qualified by his two years' experience for the appointment; for in addition to his being a certificated Master, his University degree, his experience of the character of Chinese boys, and his knowledge of the Chinese language are special recommendations.

Mr. Jameson's previous engagement with the Wa Ying School, West Point, terminated a fortnight ago.

As therefore the school vacation expires on Thursday, I have the honour to beg for an early reply. I presume the appointment, if approved, will date from the 12th instant, the date of Mr. Arthur's transfer.

Stewart, Acting Head Master.

Enclosure 2

Mr. Dameron to the Head Master, Branch School.

(Copy)

20 285

Stanley, Feb. 14th, 1889.

The Head Master of the Govt. Central School.

Dear Sir,

RECD 4 APR

Having been informed that a vacancy has occurred on the staff of your department by the removal of Mr. W.H. Arthur to the Chief Clerkship in the Magistracy, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the post. In furtherance of my application I would state that I am a trained (York 1877-8) certificate teacher, and a graduate of Peterhouse, Cambridge. My experience as a teacher has been gained as an Assistant and as Headmaster in large elementary schools in England, also as an assistant in Emanuel School, London. Until the commencement of the present year I occupied the position...

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Cambridge. W. Dameron is specially qualified by his two years' experience for the appointment; for in addition to his being a certificated Master, his University degree, his experience of the character of Chinese boys, and his knowledge of the Chinese language are special recommendations. Mr. Jameson's previous engagement with the Wa Ying School, West Point, terminated a fortnight ago. As therefore the school vacation expires on Thursday, I have the honour to beg for an early reply. I presume the appointment, if approved, will date from the 12th instant, the date of Mr. Arthur's transfer. Stewart, Acting Head Master. Enclosure 2 Mr. Dameron to the Head Master, Branch School. (Copy) 20 285 Stanley, Feb. 14th, 1889. The Head Master of the Govt. Central School. Dear Sir, RECD 4 APR Having been informed that a vacancy has occurred on the staff of your department by the removal of Mr. W.H. Arthur to the Chief Clerkship in the Magistracy, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the post. In furtherance of my application I would state that I am a trained (York 1877-8) certificate teacher, and a graduate of Peterhouse, Cambridge. My experience as a teacher has been gained as an Assistant and as Headmaster in large elementary schools in England, also as an assistant in Emanuel School, London. Until the commencement of the present year I occupied the position...
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lambridge. W dameron is specially qualified by his y his two years' experience for the appointment; for in addition of his being apertificated Master, his University degree, his experience of the character of Chinese boys, and his strits of the Chinese language are special recommendations. Mr. Jameson's previos engagement ags. with the Wa Ying Shir Chuck, West Point, terminaled a fortight As therefore the school vacation expires in Thursony, I have the hours to bes for an early reply. I presume the appointment, if affroved, will date from the 12 "mindars, the date of Mr "Arthur's transfer. Shavet. off Burst Rate loright. Steat Master. Enclosure 2 Mi damnuun to the stead Master, Bootfentralschool. (Copy) 20 285 Stingking, Febry 14th, 1889. Thettrai Master of the Govt Lenting chool. Dear Sir, RECP C O. 6600 REGO 4 APR Having been informed that vacancy has occurred on the staff of the removal of Me your department by WMB Arthur to the chief Clerkship in the Majistency, I beg to offer compelf as a candidate for the post. In further an A of my application I would state that tranied (York 1877-8) certificate teacher, and a graduate of Petishowe, Cambridge, My experience as a Bacher has been gained Ang A Assistant and as headmaster in large elementary schools in England, also as an assistant in Emanuel School, Linton. Until the commencement of the present year Joccupied the position
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lambridge. W dameron is specially qualified by his

y his two

years' experience for the appointment; for in addition of his being apertificated Master, his University degree, his experience of the character of Chinese boys, and his strits of the Chinese language are special recommendations.

Mr. Jameson's previos

engagement

ags.

with the Wa Ying Shir Chuck, West Point, terminaled a fortight

As therefore the school vacation expires in Thursony, I have the hours to bes for an early reply. I presume the appointment, if affroved, will date from the 12 "mindars, the date of Mr "Arthur's transfer.

Shavet.

off Burst Rate loright.

Steat Master.

Enclosure 2

Mi damnuun to the stead Master, Bootfentralschool.

(Copy)

20

285

Stingking, Febry 14th, 1889.

Thettrai Master of the Govt Lenting chool.

Dear Sir,

RECP

C O.

6600

REGO 4 APR

Having been informed that

vacancy has occurred on the staff of

the removal of Me

your department by WMB Arthur to the chief Clerkship

in

the Majistency, I beg to offer compelf as a candidate for the post. In further an

A

of my application I would state that

tranied

(York 1877-8) certificate teacher, and a graduate of Petishowe,

Cambridge, My experience as a Bacher has been gained

Ang A

Assistant and as headmaster in large elementary schools in England,

also as

an assistant in Emanuel School, Linton. Until the commencement

of the present year Joccupied the

position

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