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opinion on an educational subject ; and as a mere matter 

 of policy, I should, in dealing with them, be only too 

 glad to be able to make it clear that some of the defects 

 and shortcomings inherent in this (as in all systems) had 

 been disguised, and that even the most fractious of 

 Examiners had said their say without let or hindrance. 



It is the nature of the system which seems to me to 

 demand as a corrective incessant and severe watchfulness 

 on the part of the Examiners, and I see no harm if they 

 a little overdo the thing in this direction, for every sham 

 they let through is an encouragement to other shams and 

 pot-teaching in general 



And if the " great heart " of the people and its thick 

 head can't be got to appreciate honesty, why the sooner 

 we shut up the better. Ireland may be for the Irish, 

 but science teaching is not for the sake of science teachers. 

 — Ever yours, T. H, Hdxley. 



