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These courses would be particularly suitable for preparation for the Examina- tions of the Sanitary Institute; and should the policy of appointing Chinese Sanitary Inspectors be continued, these should certainly pass through a course in Building Construction, Drainage, and Sanitary Science, the equipment for which will be available in the Trade School. Courses such as repair of wireless receiving sets, acetylene welding, and similar subjects requiring only small capital outlay on equip›- ment are specially suitable for treatment as minor courses.

It is not proposed to set out a list of possible courses at present; in the main they will follow the Part Time Programme, but aiming at a higher standard.

(5) SELECTION OF STUDENTS.

The method of selecting students will differ for each of the courses proposed.

Junior Course :-As already shown, any entrance examination of a literary nature would militate against the special objects of the course. The policy of selecting strong intelligent youths with an industrial connection would seem to be fully justifying itself. Further investigation of the methods of working in the various shipyards shows that the major part of the work is done by small contractors, and as the sons of these contractors are brought up to step into their father's shoes it would seem that improvement in general workmanship will best result by concentrating on these youths even more than at present.

Senior Course-Marine Engineering. An entrance examination should if pos- sible be held for this course, equal weight being given to General Education, Per- sonality and Physical Condition.

Building --Selection will be made by interview from candidates who are pre- pared to become indentured to a reputable firm of builders.

It is proposed to reserve a few places for the sons of building foremen in the Public Works Department.

Automobile Repair-Selection will be by interview and physical examination, some weight being attached to previous school records.

Part Time Courses :-Selection by interview and recommendation of the can- didate's employer. Every endeavour will be made to find room for all applicants.

Minor Courses :-No general method of selections can be stated.

(6) POSSIBLE LINES OF EXPANSION.

The line along which expansion can most profitably take place is the provision of additional Senior Courses.

Several have already been suggested, viz.,

Electrical Fitting.

Wireless Operation: Architecture.

Electrical Fitting: This course would require to follow Year I, of the Auto- mobile Repair Course, specialising taking place in Years II and III. The course would include operation, inspection and repair of electrical machinery with special reference to Marine Installations. There are definite openings in this line, a sea going electrician earning about $100 per month. The reason for deferring this course is that the plant required is specialised and can best be organized when the more general courses are in operation.