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would have far-reaching effects. They had particularly appreciated the opportunity of meeting Professor Westermann.

BisHop KitcHiIna proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman who, in the opinion of all, had held the scales with impartiality.

He’ thought that, though the time for the absolute stabilization of orthography had not yet arrived, great strides had been made at this Conference.

MonstGNorR ZAMBONARDI seconded the vote of thanks to the ‘Chairman, and expressed the pleasure which all felt that such satis-

factory conclusions had been reached and also thanked the Sudan Government for having convened the Conference.

He thought it marked a new era in educational development in the Southern Sudan.

Mr. Batstrone, on behalf of the Africa Inland Mission, wished to associate himself with the views expressed by previous speakers.