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Report.

52. We turn now to the vexed question of consultant practice. On the evidence be- fore us we are of the opinion that the continuance of consultant practice by the clinical Professors is in the best interest both of the public of the Colony and of the University. But we re-affirm the importance of strict adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the rule governing con- sultant practice embodied in the University Ordinance.

Resolutions of Senate and Faculties.

The Senate agrees that the continuance of consulting practice by the Clinical Professors is in the best interests both of the public of the Colony and of the University, but considers that half of the professional consulting fees earned by Clinical Professors outside Government Hos- pitals should be paid to the University and that they be paid an additional monthly allowance by the University.

Resolutions of Council.

It was decided to defer the recommendations made under this head for closer consideration at a later stage.

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53. The Arts Faculty seems to us to have attached itself like some half-unwanted step- brother to those two scientific Faculties which, to the founders at least, gave such promise of a sturdy manhood. Later on the Chamber of Commerce was induced to contribute towards the support of a department where Economics and something like Accountancy could be taught (this contribution has ceased, but the department goes on). And finally a Chinese School was founded to carry on the tradition of China's antique culture. Meanwhile the Government Education Department seized the opportunity of the exist- ence of a University and was provided with a course of training for the most promising material from its secondary schools to become teachers in Government and Aided schools.

See Memorandum "A".