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(4) (Chinese Studies. Ihave not had the ad- vantage of Dr. Eitel and other missionaries of several years' residence amongst the Chinese, nor even like cadets of two years at Canton; and have therefore had no opportunity of obtaining ass easy proficiency in the Chinese Colloquial. I have however translated over a dozen differents Chinese Books for the benefits of the Translation classes in the College, and as my teacher does not speak a word of English, it is manifest that
Jam able to communicate with and understand natives. Twice a year, unaided, I correct all the Translations from Chinese into English, throughout the 21 classes, and assisted by my Chief Chinese Assistant correct the translations into Chinese of the upper classes.
the upper classes. Before I had been twelve monthes in the Colony, Dr. Eiteb re- commended me as his locum tenens, laying etress on my rapid acquisition of
Chinese, with a Chinese teacher to dis- my ability charge
the duties. of Inspector in examining. Chinese Schools during his absence. Tobtained three
certificates from the Board of Examiners for three Examinations in Colloquial and Written Chinese within two years of my arrival. The Board then recommended that further in- amination should be discontinued, C.A.0. Litter
and
642/84" in view of thr. Wright's position in the
service and his abilities as a scholar",
which
was cordially approved by bir George Bowen.
My Family in 14. M. Dervice for sin generations. (25) thy uncle died at Varna intre Commissceriat.
My grandfather, was BACGO at Priddy's Hand
Gosport 1853-18bo. Tower of London. Priddy's Hard.
This father This father
His father, Engineer at Virginia Wativ, offered knighthood but preferred apportiments for his sms.
"I am therefore, the firth generation of a pam- that has faithfully served ther Majesty and Her Royal Predecessors.
ily
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Not to trouble your lordship with a complete family the, I will amongst others select my grand. father's brother, Backs Wright who was DAEGo at "Dublin, whose two cons are still alive.
Dr. J. C. Hornsly Wright, surgeon general, brinca Colonel W. J. Wr
17. Wright,
CB.DACGO Zulu War.
Tran for of the Head Master.
(26) If Your Lordship consider it necessary for the cause of
Education, that a Board should be appointed, or that Dr. biti be authorised to control. Victoria College; in either case. Thumbly pray that Your Lordship will be pleased to transper come Educational employment of equal ernstument in another Colony, or retire me on pension.
Conclusion.
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(27) I have to apologise for addressing your. Lordship at such length, but the gravity of the circumstances precludes brevity. It dual Govern- ments of Victoria College is a phypical impossibility
under a
circumstances, but its is rendereds
any the more hopeless by the complete divergence of views on Educational questions held by the Inspector and the Head Master. I am of opinion that $3
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