The Government Middle School, outside the North Gate, is rejoicing in the advent of 'a new headmaster Mr. Chou. an old friend, who served the institution far many years in a subordinate position. He "has been promoted from a normal training School in Tientsin and begins his work here with the good wishes of all who knew him in former days. For some years the school has been under a cloud, its reputation sadly {tarnished by repeated acts of insubordination among the pupils. The standard of education suffered, us examination results revealed the Ineptitude of the staff and the unruly tendencies of the boys. Mr. Chou, besides being an excellent public speaker, knows his own mind and will stand no nonsense from refrac tory spirits, who may try to defy his authority.
New blood has been introduced into the teaching staff and, for the first time since the school was founded over 20 years ago, It can boast of a really competent English teacher. 'This gentleman, Mr. Maurice YO, halls from 'Nanchang, Kiangsi. He has had the advantage of four years' study in America and both speaks and. writes English excellently. "He Is also In charge of the school musie. The quality of English taught hitherto has been painfully inadequate and hag been remarked in the city that the certifated teachers in this subject have carefully avoided all contact with foreigners lest their eficlencles should be revealed. Mr. Y's ability and enthusiasm give promise of real progress in the future.
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