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(1) A noticeable disinclination on the

part of parents, probably as a result of

the War, to allow their sons to enter

upon so distant a career;

(2) The increased demand for University

men in Business, and the greater attrac-

tions of a commercial career;

(3) The fact that Government service in

Tropical Africa has greater attractions

for the majority of potential candidates.

This is no doubt largely attributable

to the more widespread interest in the

African Colonies and in the problems

connected with the education of the

African natives. In 1926 as many as

103 candidates were appointed to the

Administrative Services, and over 60 to

the Education Departments, in Tropical

Africa)

4) There appears to be marked tendency

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