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they read. This is true, though in a less degree, of the higher Standards. Writing.- Very fair.
Geography. -The requirements of the Code in respect of local geography are still carried out in a very half-hearted fashion. The outlines of the World are better taught. It is not necessary to teach the distance in miles between distant places. The unit of measurement should be days or weeks.
Arithmetic.-My recommendation, that more attention should be paid to easy problems, has not had inuch effect.
Chinese. A new subject this year. The results were but poor.
General..--The school cannot hope to earn its present Grant again, unless it improves considerably.
No. 17-Berlin Foundling House.
Staff-Miss MATHILDE GROTEFEND and Mrs. LAI WONG SHI.
Discipline and Organization. the year. Discipline is good: the and they seem needlessly nervous. siderably.
The Chinese Staff has been greatly strengthened during girls however do not always stand up when addressed, The general conduct of the school has improved con-
Floor Space-Sufficient for 102 pupils.
Sanitation. Very satisfactory.
Apparatus. Satisfactory.
Chinese-Reading.-Fair. Composition-Fair. The improvement in the teaching of Chinese is very great.
Geography. A great improvement is shewn. As the scholars hardly ever visit distant parts of the City, little is gained by teaching the plan of Victoria in detail. I have re- commended that the children should have their attention systematically directed to the prin- cipal lines of ships, (there is a fine view of the harbour from the school-room windows) and that the journeys of these ships should form the first introduction to the geography of the world. The elements of Physical Geography continue to be well taught.
History. The text book is a little work which purports to give a few of the salient events in the history of the more important nations. It is obvious that the value of the study lies entirely in the teaching. A little useful knowledge has perhaps been absorbed.
Arithmetic.-Mental arithmetic was bad. It should receive much more attention. Written work was much better and was generally good.
Needlework.—The work is very good and of a highly practical nature.
Singing.-Singing in unison has been taught with very creditable results, everything considered. Action and kindergarten songs might be introduced with advantage.
No. 18.-Fairlea.
Staff-Miss FLETCHER and 3 Assistant Mistresses.
Discipline and Organization.-Good.
Sanitation. The arrangement of the desks is not satisfactory. At my last visit the floor was not properly swept.
Floor Space.-Sufficient for 136 pupils.
Apparatus. At least one more blackboard and more maps are needed. Chinese. Reading.--Poor. Composition. Fuir...
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