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Hereford, is thus described. Two or three illustrations may 

 be given of the methods adopted. 



" The Ground. This covers about one-tenth of an acre, is on the 

 school premises, and previously was part of the holding of the head- 

 master and head-mistress, who voluntarily gave the ground for the use 

 of the boys. 



The Class is selected from the older scholars (Standards 6 and 7) at 

 the beginning of the year, and the parents give a written promise to 



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keep their boys at school for the whole year's course. There is a great 

 demand for a place in the class. 



HOUPS Of Instruction. Two lessons every week are given to the 

 work. Each lesson is of one hour's duration. Monday mornings and 

 Wednesday afternoons are chosen, but in the busy springtime a little 

 additional time is given, when necessary, out of school hours. 



The Instructors consist of a class-master and the caretaker of 

 schools, as well as a professional gardener, the latter being appointed 

 only this year to help in the gardening. 



The Tools are of a small make, suitable for boys, and cost about 2, 

 although, I believe, some boys prefer to work with full-sized implements, 

 even bringing from their homes the tools required. 



