E.—2.

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teachers at work, and 1 think on the whole the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I think that head teachers of associated schools should be paid a bonus as well as the class teacher. The intrusion of a student would be then more a part of the regular school duty. Specializing. —l notice that the Department is calling for offers from students willing to specialize in a further one or two years' course in agriculture. I think this is a good departure. There is no reason why students should not be encouraged and selected to specialize in handwork, agriculture, science, and physical drill. An extension of their course for two or three years would be necessary on slightly more liberal terms. The Department would thus be providing special instructors in these special subjects who were also trained teachers —a combination that is not always obtainable. General. —The work of the College has proceeded on its usual lines. The conduct of the students has been very satisfactory. I am privileged each year to come into contact with a very considerable number of young men and women who are really in earnest about their work, and who cannot but be in the future towers of strength to the service.

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