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Finally, as to tbc Use of Pcucils. These should bo absolutely forbidden
in all tli«! -'*1joi Is except schools of the First Stage (Infants’ schools). Tbo uso
of pcncil> leads to slovonly work, bad handwriting, and wasto of money. Ink
will be found to bo far ohoapor. Poncila aro unknown in European schools,
except for Drawing: tho youngest of tho children aro taught to writo with
ink from Hie start. 1 suggest that your Highness should rule that tho uso
of pencils in all Sccoud Stugo and Final Stago schools is strictly forbidden.

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