During an interview granted by those in charge of the establishments they revealed that they had had to solve many problems before the schools were founded and that the biggest difficulty four months ago, when the first centre was opened, was Jack of suitable accommodation. A few public-spirited people, however, had come to their rescue and at the present time the schools were housed in other middle schools or refugee camps free of all charges. To avoid a clashing of working times and to suit the purpose of the newsboys themselves, who were forced to earn their living during the daytime and evening, the teaching schedule was carried out at irregular periods.
Financial difficulties, too, had been met, but thanks to the "Shun Pao," which had promised to finance the ten schools now organized, another 20 schools were visualized by Mr. Chen and the members of his society. At present those boys selling only Chinese newspapers are eligible to enter he schools but, in the near future, Mr. Chen intends to give the boys selling foreign publications a chance and places will be found for them in the schools.
During the past four months, it was pointed out, less than $900 was spent on the ten schools now functioning and this included the nominal salaries of the teachers, many of whom gave iheir. services free. To the boys themselves everything is free, including text books and the dark blue uniform jacket which they wear.
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