CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12] — Page 52

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In a confidential despatch art of: Eitel's age, whether really pensionable and if so should be invited to retire, whether the old combination though Inspector 9 Schole be head master & in that case carefully the school might revived, whether I. Wright would be fit for or whether on the contrary if opportunity Combined offices, on occasions he should be got rid of.

F: Eitel writes & talks some clever & good sense, he also writes & talks some mischievous nonsense. Team Ho calls attention to the amount of corporal punishment. The facts being 49 canings or Whippings, mostly trifling, among 728 boys in eighteen months. Her language to the Chinese masters is little short of insulting, and the address to the under masters was likely enough to irritate D. Wright.

What I suggest would only emphasise what appears to be in existence already! There seems to be, deciding from the reports, an Upper & Lower, or Preparatory school, but how far cut off from each other I do not know.

C.P.L. 10 Nov.

Mlaun beson us dome definite Conclusions for decision - For H. Robinson does not attempt to grapple with the subject. The school was primarily an Elementary school, & I do not think it has gained by being given the grand name of Victoria College; but nobody not on the spot can really judge of the merits of the Education given it; still less to judge effectively between these two opposing views about it.

But as we must accept the fact that we have to deal with an Institution which is now both Elementary & Secondary. I agree with W. Lun that it comes or will come off well if preferable to keep the two branches distinct & to let Dr. Eitel inspect The Elementary side and let Dr. Wright be solely responsible for the secondary side.

I doubt the value of the Oxford Local Exam in such a mixter of raus as Hong Kong - a difficulty in the way of full efficiency. And I don't see how that is to be avoided.

It is not financially possible for Hongkong to destine a really good man.

The proper course is to ask England to overhaul the system and report improvements & suggestions.

The former despatch is very weak - We might & Expert men assist from him - a strong despatch sometimes have settled the Wrangle, or at least have.

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In a confidential despatch art of: Eitel's age, whether really pensionable and if so should be invited to retire, whether the old combination though Inspector 9 Schole be head master & in that case carefully the school might revived, whether I. Wright would be fit for or whether on the contrary if opportunity Combined offices, on occasions he should be got rid of. F: Eitel writes & talks some clever & good sense, he also writes & talks some mischievous nonsense. Team Ho calls attention to the amount of corporal punishment. The facts being 49 canings or Whippings, mostly trifling, among 728 boys in eighteen months. Her language to the Chinese masters is little short of insulting, and the address to the under masters was likely enough to irritate D. Wright. What I suggest would only emphasise what appears to be in existence already! There seems to be, deciding from the reports, an Upper & Lower, or Preparatory school, but how far cut off from each other I do not know. C.P.L. 10 Nov. Mlaun beson us dome definite Conclusions for decision - For H. Robinson does not attempt to grapple with the subject. The school was primarily an Elementary school, & I do not think it has gained by being given the grand name of Victoria College; but nobody not on the spot can really judge of the merits of the Education given it; still less to judge effectively between these two opposing views about it. But as we must accept the fact that we have to deal with an Institution which is now both Elementary & Secondary. I agree with W. Lun that it comes or will come off well if preferable to keep the two branches distinct & to let Dr. Eitel inspect The Elementary side and let Dr. Wright be solely responsible for the secondary side. I doubt the value of the Oxford Local Exam in such a mixter of raus as Hong Kong - a difficulty in the way of full efficiency. And I don't see how that is to be avoided. It is not financially possible for Hongkong to destine a really good man. The proper course is to ask England to overhaul the system and report improvements & suggestions. The former despatch is very weak - We might & Expert men assist from him - a strong despatch sometimes have settled the Wrangle, or at least have. Please Reply. Page 51 20/11/22
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In a confidential despatch art of: Eitel's age, whether really pensionable d if so should be invited to retire, whether the old combination tho is Inspector 9 Schole be д head master & in that case lise efully the school might revived, whether I. Wright would be fit for or whether on the contrary if opportunity Combined offices, on occans he should be got rid of. F: Eitel writes & talke some clever & good sense, he also writes & talks some mischievous nonsense Team Ho calls attention to the amount of corporal punishment The facts being 49 canings of Whippings, mostly trifling, among 728 boys in eighteen marker Her language to the Chinese masters is little short of insulting. and the address to the under mastas was A of itscly enough to ivritate D. Wright- What I suggest would only emphasise What appears to be in existence already! There seems to be, décading. repeats, an Upper: Lower. to the reports, & Pre Preparatory school, know but how far cut off from each other I do not kna C.P.L. 10 Nov. Mlaun beson us dome definite Conclissins 51 for decision - Fir H. Robinson does rs' attempt to grapple "with the Inbjud The school was primarily an Elementary school, & Ido mnt think it has gainere by bring given Sto grand name Of Victinia (ollege : but nobody not on the spot can really judge of the ments of the Education giorn it; still life to judy effectively Schoon these two opposing ix stabout. But as must accept the fact that we have to deat with an Institution which is now both Elementary & Secondary. Japen with W. Luens that it comer or well if Profiller to keep the two branches distinct & to lat. Dr. Eital insput The Elementary wide ranke Dr. Wright solely responsibl or for the secondary side - A I dont's the value of the Oxfore Local Exam" in such on on Mara as Hong Key - a the mixter of raus is a difficulty in the way of gall afficiency, Ent I don't du how that is to be avoided of Hongkong your financially to desta real good man A Mon Inosperms it right answe from England to overhaul the which dyshim report improvements & suggestions. as mathin stand Super writ an BAIJU Добраний у довібект The foreners wide are selline t fronel humself tell his 10. W Lacks. S. of The Siff S. has The formas despatch is very weak - De night & Expert mon assic Frine from him- a sting prema sommes have setter the Wrangle, or at least have- Please Raph Q cantau Lord mate for ausden to 10 20/11 /2.2.0
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age, whether really pensionable d if so should be invited to retire, whether the old combination

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Inspector 9 Schole

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head master &

in that case lise

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F: Eitel writes & talke some clever & good sense,

he also writes & talks some mischievous nonsense

Team

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and the address to the under mastas was

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of Hongkong your financially

to desta real good man

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Inosperms it right answe from England to overhaul the which dyshim

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as mathin stand Super writ an

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The foreners wide are selline t

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W Lacks.

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The formas despatch is very weak - De night & Expert mon assic Frine from him- a sting prema sommes have setter the Wrangle, or at least have-

Please Raph

Q cantau

Lord mate for ausden to 10 20/11 /2.2.0

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