888 REPORT— 1903. 



boys should be kept together ; if by this time they have a competent elementary 

 knowledge of the subjects indicated, they may with advantage if they stay longer 

 at school be allowed to concentrate on subjects which more especially interest 

 them, whether for professional or purely scientific purposes. Earlier specialisation 

 has no advantages. 



MO^'DAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 

 The following Discussion took place and Eeports were read : — 



1. Discussion on the Teaching of Geography. 

 Opened by H. J. Mackinder, M.A. — See p. 722. 



2. Report on the Teaching of Botany. — See Reports, p. 420. 



3. Report on the Conditions of Health essential to the carrying on of the 

 Work of Instructio7i in Schools.— See Reports, p. 455. 



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 

 The following Reports were read : — 

 1. Rejjort on the Influence of Examinations. — See Reports, p. 434. 



2. Report on the Teaching of Science in Elementary Schools. 

 •See Reports, p. 429. 



