the Editor of the "Norta-Cama Dany News"
Sm—In reply to the Rev. P. C. Matthews' caustic. remarks. with reference to, my suggestion, that I hoped that the "heads" of the respective Cathedral Schools, would be "big enough" to get together, in order to put into effect the proposed arhalgamation scheme expeditiously.
However, I find now, that my phraseology was not in keeping with the propriety and dignity synonymous ith the efforts of the "two groups extremely busy and public spirited men" to whom my previous remarks are now directed.
My nom dë plume is indicative of the act that I cannot view, the timely excellent, and far-reaching amalgamation' scheme dispassionately, for I Sincerely believe, that in putting this proposal through, we will find the. solution to much-needed improvements in the teaching staff, achieve an enormous economy; and Se same ime we will be heed-and thrift, Ae ing the National for econom:
In conclusion. I hope that no fur-her obstacles will be placed in the way of amalgamation scheme, and that the "groups" responsible for the management of the respective schools will concentrate their efforts in pitting this very excellent and popular amalgamation: scheme in possible, x operation, with as utile delay as
MorHzR or GIRLS.
Shanghai, May 2.
"Teaching Qualifications To the Editor of the [."Nonru-China Dany News" A om dence on' the subject of the—With reference io previous
amalgamation; of the Cathedral School for Girls and the Cathedral ens aunts id only be en alt the conditions are equal.
"In England the Board of Education grants recognition to qualified n and women as teachers in Schools, The Cathedral Schools are expected to provide the secondary type of education, Perhaps Mr. MATTHEW: could tell us how many teachers, and/or helpers, there are on the staffs of the Cathedral Schools who are not recognised by the Board of Education as teachers in secondary schools, Shanghai, May 2.
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