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result of increased remuneration. We cannot do more than hope that our labours will result in fostering the work of primary education along the lines laid down in the Act of 1877. As the result of our inquiries and deliberations, we, with great respect, advise your Excellency : — 1. That Scale No. 1 comes within a £4 capitation. 2. That Scale No. 2, estimated on a £4 2s. 6d. capitation, fulfils conditions that will, in our opinion, greatly benefit primary education. Therefore we strongly recommend its adoption. 3. That the scale come into operation on the Ist day of January, 1902. 4. That, as stated in the body of the report, two years be allowed for adjustment of salaries in certain cases. 5. That a modification in the system of the certificates of teachers be adopted. 6. That the pupil-teacher system be amended. 7. That training-schools for teachers be established, and that, pending the introduction of a general scheme, existing institutions receive special consideration. Finally, we acknowledge in the warmest manner the invaluable information, counsel, and help supplied by the Secretary for Education and the officers of his department; the assistance freely accorded by the Chairmen and officers of the several Education Boards; the evidence furnished by representatives of the various branches of the New Zealand Educational Institute, and by other witnesses ; and the ability and the untiring devotion of the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. A. J. Morton, B.A. : All which is respectfully submitted for the consideration of your Excellency. As witness our hands and seals, at Wellington, this 29th day of July, 1901. (1.5.) A. W. Hogg, Chairman. (1.5.) Wm. Davidson. (1.5.) Ralph D. Stewart. (1.5.) Thos. Mackenzie. (1.5.) T. S. Weston. (1.5.) H. Hill. (1.5.) Samuel Luke. (1.5.) John Smith. (1.5.) M. Gilfedder. (1.5.) Frank Y. Lethbridge.