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Report On The Inspection Of Chiefs College 1939PDF 9
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however, I have had a Close connection with the College for 18 months and
1 would therefore venture to offer the following remarks :-—
In their meeting of the 20th, which T attended, the General Council
decided to relax the existing restrictions on non-kumers entering the
College. Although my predecessor was against any relaxation of this
rule, I am convinced that the decision which has now been taken will
never be regretted and will ultimately be of the greatest benefit to the future
Rulers of the States, their brothers and relations who will obtain 2 far
broader outlook on life by their contact, when young, with the best type
of boys from British India, As regards the increase of members in the
College and the future building programme, the General Council] have T
understand, decided to examine the question of building a junior honese,
but that such a building must await the increase in the numbers. This
is admittedly a difficult problem as the question of finance is involved, but
I feel that it is highly desirable for the vounger generation (up to the age
of 12) to be entirely separate from the older hoys and would therefore
recommend that the plans for a junior school should be put into effect at
the earliest possible moment. ;
Finance.-—Mr. Sargent has stressed the question of the College finance
and in this connection J would offer a word of warning—admittedly the
College can little afford to lose 1} per cent. on its investments; but loans
to Estates are I feel precarious at the present time, unless, over and above
the usual security, a very comprehensive and complete guarantee can be
obtained from Government that any interest which has once been approved
cannot be subsequently reduced. Such a safezuard may be difficult to
obtain but J understand from the Principal that this question has been
thoroughly examined hy the Legal Adviser to the College.
In regard to education, I feel that I am not competent to Judge, but
I would emphasise that any encouragement to make boys seek a career as
against the mere passing of examinations is of vital importance. The
Career Department does, I know, do all that is in its power, but unless the
parents and guardians themselves co-operate with the College, as Colonel
Hinde said in his last year’s report, improvement in this matter will be
difficult. to achieve.
The tone of the College is healthy and the system of making hoys
shoulder end realise their responsibilities to others and themselves as thev
grow older is excellent. Visits to the College are always an unfailing
pleasure and the cheery energy of Mr. Smith Pearse and his staff is an
example to all. .
W. F. WEBB, Major, IA.
Political Agent, Chhattisgark States.