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pressed his high opinion of the excellence of the arrangements, the good
discipline, orderliness and intelligence of the boys and the value of the
visit.
The total cost of the camp was £122 13s. Id., towards which the
Committee contributed £53 3s. Id.
A very successful parents' meeting was recently held at the School,
when descriptions of the journey, illustrated by slides, were given.
2. DOWN LANE CENTRAL SCHOOL.
Ninety-one girls (the whole of the first year) and six teachers, in two
parties, spent a week at Tankerton, near Whitstable, Kent, where they
stayed at the Marine Hotel.
Visits were paid to Canterbury, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, and other
places in the neighbourhood. An excellent guide book had been prepared
and much very useful educational work was done.
The total cost of the journey was £210 3s. 8d., towards which the
Committee contributed £60.
3. RISLEY AVENUE CENTRAL SCHOOL.
Twenty-four boys and two teachers spent a week at the Rockland
Boarding House, Swanage, in May. They made a thorough study of the
geography and geology of the district, particularly of the Isle of Purbeck.
Visits were paid to Lulworth Cove, Southampton, Corfe Castle
and other places. Excellent preparations for the journey had been made
and the arrangements were carried out most satisfactorily.
The total cost of the journey was £61 10s. 9d., towards which the
Committee contributed £25.
4. ST. PAUL'S GIRLS' SCHOOL.
Twenty-five girls and two teachers spent fifteen days at Folkestone,
from which centre they visited Dover, Lyminge, Hythe, Boulogne and
other places. The journey was admirably organised and conducted.
Good work was done.