Posted by: Samsara September 7, 2007
DARJEELING, KALIMPONG, KURSEONG
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Phoenix and all, here is something from the SPS archives (article from the 150th yrs commemorative album)...The 'under-years'!! : "the whole tone of St. Paul's was objectionable; the educational standard was beneath contempt, and the boys' sole idea of enjoyment was to cause as much trouble and annoyance as they could ". "The change from the old free-and-easy methods was at first much resented by the boys, who gave vent to their dissatisfaction in a riot and a smashing of the Rectory windows; but the riot was easily suppressed, the leaders being expelled.The new masters worked hard, and at the end of the year the Darjeeling News commented on the great improvement in the School, especially as to the appearance and behaviour of the boys. " The year of this event............... 1877!!!
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