CHAPTER III
A POLYTECHNIC IN WAR-TIME
(Address at the Prize Distribution, Borough Polytechnic Institute, Southwark, 16th February, 1917
I will commence by drawing your attention to some of the satisfactory features of the Principal’s report on the work of the Institute during the past year. It has been a year of great difficulties. Some of our staff are serving with the colours, and our classes have been depleted. But in spite of everything, we have done very well. First, the average result in the examinations has been good, surprisingly good in view of the present circumstances. The Governors attach great importance to the maintenance of a high average result; it is the best single test of efficiency. Again, our individual successes have been notable. We have gained — I say we because we are all one in our pleasure at these successes — we have gained two £80 L.C.C. scholarships, nineteen exhibitions, in addition to a first-place, and medals, prizes and certificates. All this is very satisfactory. It tells of efficient
