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Observatory as contained in the Nautical Almanac. During the mouth of Decem- ber, 1899, ten points were observed at, by means of which a sufficiency of points were fixed to enable the Survey of the Topography of the New Territory to be commenced on the scale of 1 inch to a mile. This was begun by the end of the month of December.
TRANSFER OF TRAVERSE PARTIES TO SHAP PÁT HÉUNG AND PÁT
HEUNG DISTRICTS.
It was considered advisable to begin the surveys in the immediate vicinity of the head quarters of the Colony. As soon as a sufficient area had been prepared for the detailed survey, arrangements were made to transfer the Traverse Camp to the Shap Pát Héung and Pát Héung Valleys where the principal cultivated areas. on the mainland are situated.
PROGRESS OF THE SURVEYS.
Owing to the difficulties presented by the physical configuration of the country, and to want of familiarity with the surroundings, the progress of the survey has been slow. But it is hoped that as more local experience is gained a greater area will be traversed and surveyed in detail than has been the case in the short time that the survey detachment has been at work in the country. Efforts are being made to employ Chinese labour for chaining and carrying of instruments. Indian labour apparently can command higher wages, and the supply is also limited.
It is very remarkable that no incivility or hindrance of survey work has been experienced at present, the cultivators taking little notice of the operations going on among their fields. This is undoubtedly due to the employment of Chinese coolies.
GEO. P. TATE,
In charge New Territory Survey.
15th January, 1900.
Appendix No. XVI.
Translation of Form distributed throughout the villages.
1. Name of village.
2. Name of teacher and native place.
3. Degree, if any.
4. Salary.
5. How paid? i.e., by fecs, in kind or in money?
6. Whether the school is endowed or not.
7. Pupils-Hakka or Punti ?
8. Average number of pupils?
9. Usual length of holidays?
10. Publicor adventure school? (i.e., a private venture on part of teacher).
11. If Public, by whom teacher is appointed.
12. School-house rented by teacher or granted by community?
13. What books are used in each school?
1 What are the school hours ?
How long has the school been established?
the school for primary, secondary, or higher education ?
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