For some years past the Federation of British Industries, London, have been operating a scheme whereby Chinese apprentices are received as apprentices in various English works, where they receive a thorough practical training.
Thej results so far achieved have been very satisfactory, all the apprentices having found immediate employment on their return, indicating that the training received by them is appreciated.
Generous support for the scheme has been given by the Board of Trustees for the British Indemnity Funds, thus supplementing the funds subscribed by those interested in Great Britain.
The following contributions have been received in response to the recent appeal to leading business men by Lieut-General Sir George Mac-Donogh to assist the Federation's
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