I did two useful pieces of educational work in Egypt. I ordered a
library of standard textbooks of English literature for the Faculty
Library at the University (from which I hope Mr. Bonamy Dobrée, my
successor, profited). And I acted as examiner to the diploma class
of the Higher Training College which provided English teachers for
the primary and secondary schools. The following is the substance of
a letter handed to me for information as a member of the Board of
Examiners concerned:
To The Principal,
Higher Training College, Cairo.
Sir,
In accordance with your instructions, I beg to submit the following
statement of the works read by the Diploma Class for the forthcoming
examination in English Literature (1580 to 1788) and in Science: