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which Prebendary Brereton propounded in 1853 and expanded 
in 1858, as well as with the prospectus published in 18G2. 
In his letter of 1858, Mr. Brereton contemplated a large 
infusion of the " industrial " element, and whilst the proposed 
charge for a boarder, who did five hours' work on the farm, was 
20/. per annum, he who did no work was expected to pay 45/. 
It is very satisfactory to find that actually the question has 
been whether 23 or 25 guineas should be the total average charge, 
a small difference being made between, the senior and junior 
classes. 
The same letter proposed a graduated scale of charge for 
tuition for day scholars of from 5 to 10 guineas per annum. 
The prospectus of 1862 assumes the following shape : — 
£ s. d. 
For buildings 4000 0 0 
For furniture 1000 0 0 
For advertising and preliminary expenses .. .. 500 0 0 
For Working capital 500 0 0 
» 
6000 0 0 
"The permanent school," it is there stated, "will, when com- 
pleted, have cost 3000/., and have ample convenience for at 
least 100 boarders ; " some temporary wooden buildings with 
other incidental expenses had cost 1000/. The tentative process 
adopted in the formation of this school, though wise and prudent, 
was not conducive to ultimate economy. The excess of the 
actual expenditure over this estimate being mainly due to the 
expedient of " temporary buildings." 
The board of the boys, including food, washing, and attend- 
ance, is estimated at 8s. per week, that of the masters at 10s., for 
40 weeks in the year. An additional sum of 1/. per head is 
added to cover casual expenses. 
The Educational Staff consisted of a head master and three 
assistants. 
The head master cost, including board and washing, 120/., 
he had besides a comfortable house in the buildings. The 
undermaster's salaries and board amounted to 150/. ; including 
extra masters, the cost of tuition made altogether 300/. 
Annual repairs were estimated at 100/. ; a liberal allowance. 
It was calculated on this basis that if the school were full, a 
dividend of 500/. on a capital of 6000/. would accrue. 
Some of these items call for special consideration from those 
who would copy this model ; a very little consideration and 
knowledge of the world is required to see that a great deal of 
labour of love is here performed, which is not and cannot be 
charged in the account. The sum of 300/. is but a poor pro- 
