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The Sunni teachers included two Alins of considerable
reputation/ end broad ninded opinions end one teacher,
from Beyrout, who holds a B.A. of that University.

The new tern proceeded uneventfully though there was
some trouble at first at the Uuharrak school which grew
from the seeds which were sown by the previous headmaster

and some of the members of the Ucjlis; the headmaster
of the LTansmsh Shis school also resented somewhat being
under the supervision of the Inspector and has created some
difficulties.

Schools and attendance.
There are at present eight government schools, six for
boys and t?/o for girls, four of the boysf schools are

funni ana two ore Shia. The registered numbers of stu­
dents is 500 boys end 100 girls, but the actual average

of daily attendances is somewhat lower, The schools are
situated in Henama, I'uharrak, head, R&fae and Suk alXhamis.
Previously, when the schools were under the direct
administration of the two ccuncils their monthly expendi­

ture amounted to Ks 5,600/-, at present the average monthly
expenditure is about as 3,600/- which includes the salary
of the Inspector end a proportion of the pay of the agri-

culturist who teaches in the schools,-the total attendance
is not less than before and the standard of education is

very much better, This saving has been achieved by a
proper control of the finances by the government instead
of independent control by the two ccxincils.
Education is provided fneely by the Stebe and the schools.

are open to anybody of any sect or race, The students are
supposed to pay for their books but in practice very few

pay anything at all and ell requests for payment are met
by opposition from the councils.
Standard of Education.