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Typed memorandum by Lord Sheffield on results of Entrance Scholarship Examination during previous five years in Anglesey, showing handicap of rural schools, 3 March 1911.

Enclosing two pamphlets relating to education in Belgium, Germany and Holland, [see nos 88 and 99 ]. Attached is S. J. Evans' reply, expressing thanks for information and presenting a few personal comments.

Enclosing circulars referring to educational activities of the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company. [see no. 40].

Information relating to a conference later in the month, stating nos attending and tea arrangements.

Remarks on Matriculation conditions to be discussed at future meeting of Rural Education Committee.

Encloses information on Day Courses in Agricultural Science arranged by Moses Griffith, Agricultural Organiser for Meirioneth.

Reference to sender's discussion with Canon A. W. Parry concerning University influence in English Secondary Schools compared with Welsh schools. Attached is copy of sender's letter to Canon Parry requesting information regarding relations between Universities and Secondary Schools, and regarding examining bodies and syllabuses.

Enclosing list of books on rural education in America, and information about American organizations concerned with rural life. [List of books only are enclosed]. Brief note in S. J Evans' hand at bottom of letter re letter he wrote to Mabel Carney and Dr Jesse Jones promising copy of a report.

Enclosing copy of Colonial Office Memorandum Misc. No. 280, containing information about appointments in Colonial Service and Colonial Agricultural Scholarships. [see no. 97].

Observations on need to give girls of school-leaving age training in practical domestics and housewifery, drawing attention to illiteracy of Welsh girls.

Circular letter to members of Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters referring to vacation courses, senate election, questionnaire, recruiting, subscriptions, conference, memorial fund, association's Journal and notice of next meeting.

Circular letter from Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Welsh Department, to County Agricultural Education Authorities in Wales and Monmouthshire, re revised arrangements between Ministry of Agriculture and Board of Education, with reference to grants in aid of agricultural education and research, 2 Dec. 1925.

Particulars of pupils on roll of Anglesey schools.

Observations made at meeting of University of Wales Rural Science Faculty re lack of students pursuing studies in Rural Science combinations at university level, with suggestions for improvement. Enclosed is Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries circular issued Jan. 1929, re scarcity of qualified trained biologists, including figures showing increase in research and advisory services financed by Ministry of Agriculture during previous decade.

Enclosing list of books on the history of education, with brief note on edge of letter stating the returning of original list. [copy of list is attached].

Particulars of published works relating to the history of the teaching of art, and to the history of industrial education.

Particulars of published work on Jesus College, Oxford, and its Welsh connection.

Particulars given on behalf of the 'National Society for promoting the education of the poor in the principles of the Established Church' re founding and work of society.

Reply on behalf of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge to S. J. Evans' enquiries about work of the society in Wales. [no specific information is given.].