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increase but I propose as will be seen to convert this small Anglo-Chinese school into a "linked" school with a Chinese side exactly similar to Wantsai or Saiyingpun, and there is no reason why different salaries should be paid. I believe Mr. Ng will do the work well. As he loses a rent allowance of $48 his net increase will be $720 - ($414 + 48) $258. He will have the opportunity of earning a maximum grant for efficiency of $120 instead of $60 as at present. On the other hand he forgoes his pension,

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(22). A new appointment. I propose to recommend the present master of Wongneichung (which school will be closed: see entry (25) for it. He will forgo his pension.

(23) A new appointment. There is at present no Vernacular School at Yaumati, The liking of Vernacular and Anglo-Chinese Schools is recommended in section 41 of the Report.

(24). A necessity, if cleanliness is to be encouraged.

(25 & 26). These Schools are not in the right places and should be closed. This will be the subject of a separate letter.

(27-30). These schools are those recommended as a beginning of education in the New Territory by the Committee. The masters will be on the Provisional and Temporary Establishments.

Other charges.

(31-32 & 34). If these schools are to be kept cleaner, properly found, and efficient, these increases in expenditure are necessary,

(83)

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154 5. increase but I propose as will be seen to convert this small Anglo-Chinese school into a "linked" school with a Chinese side exactly similar to Wantsai or Saiyingpun, and there is no reason why different salaries should be paid. I believe Mr. Ng will do the work well. As he loses a rent allowance of $48 his net increase will be $720 - ($414 + 48) $258. He will have the opportunity of earning a maximum grant for efficiency of $120 instead of $60 as at present. On the other hand he forgoes his pension, *** (22). A new appointment. I propose to recommend the present master of Wongneichung (which school will be closed: see entry (25) for it. He will forgo his pension. (23) A new appointment. There is at present no Vernacular School at Yaumati, The liking of Vernacular and Anglo-Chinese Schools is recommended in section 41 of the Report. (24). A necessity, if cleanliness is to be encouraged. (25 & 26). These Schools are not in the right places and should be closed. This will be the subject of a separate letter. (27-30). These schools are those recommended as a beginning of education in the New Territory by the Committee. The masters will be on the Provisional and Temporary Establishments. Other charges. (31-32 & 34). If these schools are to be kept cleaner, properly found, and efficient, these increases in expenditure are necessary, (83)

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154 5. increase but I propose as will be seen to convert this small Anglo-Chinese school into a "linked" school with a Chinese side exactly similar to Wantsai or Saiyingpun, and there is no reason why different salaries should be paid. I believe Mr. Ng will do the work well. As he loses a rent allowance of $48 his net increase will be $720 - ($414 + 48) $258. He will have the opportunity of earning a mximum grant for effir ciency of $120 instead of $60 as at present. On the other hand he forgoes his pension, *** (22). A new appointment. I propose to recommend the present master of Wongneichung (which school will be closed: see entry (25) for it. He will forgo his pension. (23) A new appointment. There is at present no Vernacular School at Yaumati, The liking of Vernacular and Anglo-Chinese Schools is recommended in section 41 of the Report. (24). A necessity, if cleanliness is to be en- couraged. (25 & 26). These Schools are not in the right places and should be closed. This will be the subject of a separate letter. (27-30). These schools are those recommended as a beginning of education in the New Territory by the Commit- tee. The masters will be on the Provisional and Temporary Establishments. Other charges. (31-32 & 34). If these schools are to be kept cleaner, pro- perly found, and efficient, these increases in expenditure are necessary, (83)

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increase but I propose as will be seen to convert this small

Anglo-Chinese school into a "linked" school with a Chinese

side exactly similar to Wantsai or Saiyingpun, and there is

no reason why different salaries should be paid. I believe

Mr. Ng will do the work well. As he loses a rent allowance of

$48 his net increase will be $720 - ($414 + 48) $258. He

will have the opportunity of earning a mximum grant for effir

ciency of $120 instead of $60 as at present. On the other

hand he forgoes his pension,

***

(22). A new appointment. I propose to recommend

the present master of Wongneichung (which school will be

closed: see entry (25) for it. He will forgo his pension.

(23) A new appointment. There is at present no

Vernacular School at Yaumati, The liking of Vernacular and

Anglo-Chinese Schools is recommended in section 41 of the

Report.

(24). A necessity, if cleanliness is to be en-

couraged.

(25 & 26). These Schools are not in the right

places and should be closed. This will be the subject of a

separate letter.

(27-30). These schools are those recommended as

a beginning of education in the New Territory by the Commit-

tee. The masters will be on the Provisional and Temporary

Establishments.

Other charges.

(31-32 & 34). If these schools are to be kept cleaner, pro-

perly found, and efficient, these increases in expenditure

are necessary,

(83)

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