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KEroRT — 1902. 



A collection and tabulation of anthropometrical and physiological 

 observation forms in use in various schools with a view to preparing a 

 typical form for general use. 



A collection and tabulation of anthropometrical and physiological 

 observations recorded in different schools for a series of years on the same 

 children. 



A collection and tabulation of recorded investigations into the causes 

 of defective eyesight in school children and a definition of the conditions 

 necessary for preserving the sight. 



An inquiry into the practical knowledge of hygiene possessed by 

 school teachers. 



For this purpose several sub-committees were appointed, and the 

 following information has been collected : — 



Anthropometrical and Physiological Observations. 



The sub-committee appointed to collect and tabulate anthropometrical 

 and physiological forms in use in various schools with a view to preparing 

 a typical form for general use, and to collect and tabulate anthropometrical 

 and physiological observations recorded in different schools for a series of 

 years on the same children, report as follows : — 



An application to the schools from which information was furnished 

 to the Anthropometric Committee in 187S-1S8.3 has given the following 

 results : — 



At Eton College Dr. Warre informs the Committee there has not 

 been any systematic collection of information since 1883, and that no 

 forms are in use for the purpose. 



At Westminster School Dr. Gow informs the Committee that no 

 anthropometrical observations are taken, but he expresses the opinion 

 that they ought to be made, and the Committee hope that the presentation 

 of this report may lead to their being undertaken. 



At Radley College measurements are taken in the following form : — 



Radley College Gymnasium. 



