CO129-549-7 Trade School- suggested institution based on Malayan examples 11-5-1934 - 26-9-1934 — Page 10

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(b)

To provide a channcel whereby the sons of the

"BLACK COATED" classes may be diverted to

mechanical occupations which will offer reason-

able financial remuneration. The importance of

this aim can only be realised when consideration is given to the degreee of mechanisation which

has taken place in all offices in European

countries. I cannot see that the passing of the

local depression will greatly increase the

vacancies for clerks; the employer with an eye

for efficiency will almost certainly merely

increase the number of his office machines,

especially as these are becoming very cheap to

buy.

Considering (a) the fee should place the Trade

School within the reach of the artizan population.

Considering (b) the fee should be such as to

make the course attractive.

The classes preparing for matriculation at

King's and Queen's charge a fee of $120 p.a. Considering that

the staff in the Trade School will probably be paid on a much

lower scale, and that the possible financial reward for atten-

dance will be lower, I consider that a fee of $60 p.a. would.

be equitable for full time day pupils.

I also consider that $5 p.m. rather than the

T. I. fee of $10 per term should be charged apprentices attend-

ing continuation classes, when these involve attendance by day

for one day per week.

I consider that a very special low fee, say,

$1 per month should be charged to apprentices in small

Chinese shops in order to try to induce them to take advantage

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