sterling per annum is also raised from the children; each child taught writing and needle-work, pays 1-1/2d.

sterling per week.
11.

Is it your opinion that the negro children are as ready to receive instruction as white children?
Yes, perfectly so.
12.

Do parents manifest interest in the education of their children?
They do.

Some of the parents are, however, still very ignorant, and are not aware how much their children lose by irregular attendance at the schools.
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