46 asked to draw up a short statement showing the best method of compiling such books on a common basis. He also alluded to the value of the assistance which might be obtained from some language expert if such a person were available.

The Committee were in agreement with Mr. Hillelson’s views.

(7) Text-books for Intermediate Schools.

The Committee discussed the selection of English text-books for use in Intermediate Schools, but were of the opinion that the ~matter should be left to the Education Authorities of the South who would be in close touch with all Intermediate Schools.

AppENDIX III.

Alphabets Adopted by the Conference.

Shilluk. Nuer. Dinka. Bari. Latuko. Madi. Zande. Values. b b b b b b b as in English. d d d d derided yea te f f as in English, sometimes bi-labial ; see also under /. as in English “go” § s § § s § § and “ got”’. h h as in English. k k k k k k k ¥ ss l l l l ] l x m m m m m m m 4 Xs n n n n n n n 3 i p p p p p p p asin English; in some languages p and f are interchangeable, but only p will be written. r r r r r? trilled lingual r.

wm air r 7 S s? asin English “ sit”. t t t t t t t asin English.

| Vv v as in English, sometimes bi-labial. Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww Ww w as in English “water ”’. y y y y y y -y Consonantal as in English “ yet ”’.

z4 as in English “ zeal” c c c c c palatalized ¢, almost as chin church.

> * In Zande r and / are interchangeable, but r should always be written.

* In Zande s and z are palatalized before i.

* In Latuko v is always bi-labial, “In Zande s and z are palatalized before i.