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Rh Christian teachers four are males, two females. The following are the castes of the Hindu teachers:—

The teachers are paid by monthly salaries—

The average is Rupees 6-12-3 to each teacher.

Of the total number of scholars one is a Musalman girl; thirty-six are the daughters of Native Christian parents, or orphans rescued from starvation and supported by the Missionaries; and one hundred and thirty-eight are the daughters of Hindu parents. The Hindus are thus sub-divided according to their castes—

A sum of Rupees 1-8 per month is allowed by the Ladies’ Society for refreshments to the children. Three female messengers are employed to bring the children to school and to conduct them home. If one messenger brings ten scholars every day for a month she gets two rupees, and more or less in proportion to the number. It is not necessary that the same scholars should always be brought by the same messenger; the number only is regarded.