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On the home ground at 4.30 p.m. to-day, the Chab Rugby XV meet the Navy pack in their second encounter in connection with the competition Tel. for the Challenge Cup. As this match will practically decide the fate of the trophy, an exciting may be expected. Should the Navy, who have won two matches out of two played, again defeat the Club, the cup is theirs. On the other hand, should the Club avenge the defeat they
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received in the first encounter, the Premiership will remain undecided un the Navy and the Army play. their return watch.
The following XV has been chosen to represent the Club-
J. W. Alabaster; S. J. Jordain, R. Srayth, A. M. D. Wallace, and H. Day: V. G. Smyth, and R. Dick; J. Raisten (Capt.) G. G. H. Tinson, H. E Baxter, HL C. Macnamara, A. G. Lamplach, N. A Harper, C. J. Cooper and J. S McCann.
Referee: Capt. H: E. Murray, LMS.
LEAGUE TABLE.
Following is the league table show- ing the positions of the Clubs up-to-
date:
W. L. Pts.
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4
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OBITUARY.
ME. J. A. HUNTER.
DEATH AT SAIGON.
News has been received in the Colony of the death at Saigon on January 24, after a brief illness, of Mr
James Adam Hunter, who came out to China about twelve years ago to join the China Steam Navigation Com- pany but let the sea in 1908 to take up the position of engineer-in-charge of the power station and gas plant at the Taikoo Dockyards. Six months ago be went to Saizon as represent: ative of the Anglo-Chinese Engineers Association. He was a freemason, kis mother lodge being St. John 818' S.C. of Hongkong. He was also a member of the Golf Club here:
There was a large attendance at the funeral which took place on January 25. The foral tributes in- cluded wreaths from his brother masons, the Anglo Chinese Engineers" Association, and Messrs. L. Ogliastro and Company, their agents in Saigon.. Among those present were: Mr. Le May, the British Consul, Mr.
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awarded the Navy League (Hong- kong) Prize for an Essay on Nelson Day. Frances Dunn gained the Rev. G. R. Lindsay's prize for Biblical knowledge.
KOWLOON MARATHON.
BIG RICE. TO-MORROW.
SEVENTY-TWO ENTRIES.
Seventy-two entries have been re- ceived for the big Kowloon Marathon Race, Ender the auspices of the Men's Association of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, which starts from the Church to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. It is expected that nearly all the eatrants will start.
Handsome prizes have been pro- vided for the winners. They are do view in the windows of Messrs. Wise- man. Ltd., where they have attracted much favourable anention. The first
prize has been given by Sir Paul Chaters the second by the Soptr Chim Morning Post and Hongkong Telegraph: the third by Messrs. Farmer and Purves; the fount by Captain Wheeler and the filth, s case of spoons, by Mr. E. J. Noronha, who has just been appointed "Consul for Guatemala.
"After the race the prizes will be distributed to the winners in the Church Hall by Mrs. Lindsay, the wile of the Rev. G. R. Lindsay of St. Andrew's Church.
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thank also the Staff for their work; dering the year, and the parents and Friends who have all given me suc splendid support.
The following programme was sSED- mitted by the pupils:
1. Song, The pupils.
Sweet as her Rases."
2. Dance. Minnet. C. Hast. K. Heron. D. Heroc.
K. Nightingale Accompanist: E. Bell.
3. Pianoforte. Twilight Melo dies." (E. Read, B. "Davidson.
4. Recitation. Sur la mort de sa Bille" (Victor Hugo, F. Dura.
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In the Annual Examination. Classes 3. 4. 5 and 6 did very well, especially in Liberature, History and Composi tion and great credit is due to the work done by the mistresses in charge of these classes. The results in pupils. classes 7 and 8 were not good, these 6. Pianoforte. The Music Box." classes being those that suffered most { +Poldini), K. Heron.
frequent changes in the person- 7. Dance. Country K. net of the staff.
Heron, D. Heron, K. Nightingale, M. Davison. Accompanist : E. Bell.
The annual prize distribution of the Kowloor British School rook place of Monday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering, including Sir Robert Ho Tang, the Hon. Mr. E. 4. Irving Director of Education, the Hon. Mr-ho H. E. Pollock, and Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of English Schools. Lady Stubbs presented the prizes.
Infant class A did good work and the result of the Examination was satisfactory.
The Headmaster, Mr. Nightingale, read his report, as follows:-
French was taught in all classes During the year 1920 there was by Mme. Monssion, and satisfactory" great increase in the number of child-progress was reported. ren attending this school. In Janu The teaching of geography and ary there were 83 on the roll and inname study, and the work of the December 122. Many left the Colony | Kindergarten classes were very great- with their parents in the early part of ly handicapped by the lack of the the year, but so many new pupils were necessary apparatus. admitted in September and October What was chiefy noticeable in the that the school became overcrowded. | work of the School was the keenness Altogether 166 pupils attended the displayed by the majority of the school, 40 more than in 1979. The pupils. They were interested in their average daily attendance was 72 in work, and were regulat, and punctual January, 108 in December, and 87 in attendance. during the whole year, an increase of 16.
The Physical and the Social sides There are to-day 141 on the roll. of the School life were not neglected. There were many changes on the The playground was enlarged and staff, several mistresses being trans- | now there is ample room for two ten- ferred to other schools. Some re- nis courts' and a court for basket ball. signed and one went on leave. Mine. A Five's Court was built and will be Mcission joined the staff 25 French regularly used by the pupils. Mistress.
The discipline and tone of the school were good and were highly praised by the Inspector of English Schools who visited the school on several occasions.
Great strides were made in Box- ing by the Physical Culture Class during the cool months of the year. I regret to say that Mr. Thomson, the Instructor, his left the Colony, but a friend has volunteered to continue Owing to the great increase in the the good work, and when we have number of children attending the proper gymnastic apparatus, which we school, the old system of placing two expect to get shortly. I hope to see classes under the control of one inis the class in a flourishing condition tress, possible when numbers were again. A very successful toomament small, though wrong from the educa-was held in March under the patron tional standpoint, had to be modified age of H.E. the Governor, and cups where possible. Shortage of staff and were presented by the Committee of inadequate accommodation, however, the Hongkong Boxing Association. militated against much improvement the championship cup being gained by in this respect. The health of the E. Murphy. School was good, though an epidemic
Football was played twice a week
of measles caused a decrease of al- most 50 per cent. in the attendance but the condition of the playing field of certain classes during January and was far from satisfactory. A suitable ground for both football and cricket is urgently required by this School..
February.
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Ar the conclusion of the pro- grume. which was greatly enjoyed and loudly applauded. Lady Stubbs presented the prizes as follows:-
PRIZE LIST.
The J. R. M. Smith Scholarship awarded annually to the pupil of Scorish descent who obtains the best results ar the junior Local Examina- tion: Peart Ogilvie.
The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company Scholarships: D. Ogilvie and E. Bell.
Government Scholarships: Class! 2. J. Coller: Class 3, E.,, Murphy: Class 4: C. Collen: Class 5. J. Mur phy: Class 6, W. Matching Class 7, D. Davidson: Class 8. D...Salter
Honorary Scholar) and R. Brand.
Hongkong British Schools War Memorial. Prize: E. George.
Class: E. George. Class II: B. Davidson (awarded the Headmaster's Prize for Composi tion), B. Rasmussen, F. Duan, S. Weill
Class 3: M. Woolley and F. Neave. Class 4: L. Owen and D. Witchel. Class 5: R. Witchell and H. Baynes.
Class &: J. Barth and C. Hammes. Class 7: A. Clark and K. Ham- mond.
Class 8: D. Salter (special prize), R. Woolley and M. Newton.
Infants A: N. Nighüngale and M. Coole, equal 1st in examination; G. Haigh, 3rd in examination; L. Dunn, reading, dictation and arithmetic; E Mena. reading and dictation; M. Davison, scripture and composition; M. Rattey, dictation and arithmetic; K. Crook, reading and dictation; K Green, reading and dictation; C Dixon, general progress.
lafants BS. Long, 1st in examins- tion: A. Clarke, 2nd in examination; A. Fogg. 3rd in examination; F. Leach, reading and recitation, L Bolderson, general progress; E. Green, general progress..
All were medically examined by Dr. Woodman in May and October "Daring the summer months swim- and I am pleased to note that very few ming was very popular and under cases of celects were reported, and Mr Thomson nearly all the boys and those of a very slight character. girls became proficient in this very The School Library and Reading useful art. Gladys Ramsay won the Room were well supplied with books, 100 yards Ladies, Championship and magazines and illustrated papers by Daisy Witchell was third in the Har Mr. Joseph and other friends. I de-bour Race, The School team swam sire to thank especially St. George's in the final of the Hongkong Schools' Society whose generous donation en- Team Race. We thank Mr. Neave,.. abled us to add several volumes to the Mr. Davison and the other members
of the European Staff of Kowloon zirks.
Library.
Mrs. Wilkie's prize for general progress, J. Barth,
Mrs. Wilkie's prize for neatness. D. Heron. with a beautiful bouquet by two little Lady Stubbs was thea presented i
In spite of the difficulties met Dock for so kindly allowing us to use
Lady Stubbs thanked the School with, the work done by Classes 1-6their bathing beach.
There were several launch picnics very sincerely for the work done in was very good indeed, excellent re-
with the Ministering suits being obtained both in the Hong- to Castie.. Peak and other beaches. connection kong" University Examination and in In November the second Annual Children's League." The School had the Annual School Exanisation. In Sports were held at the Kowloon very little time to do anything and did the University Examination there) Cricket Club under the patronage of excellent work, for which she was were no failures. Two, Leslie Crop-H.E. the Governor, and Lady Stubbs very grateful.. Mr. and Mrs. Night- ingale had done wonderfully. In spite ley and Elizabeth George, were very kindly presented the prizes. awarded Senior Certificates, and in In December we had a Fancy Dress of many difficulties, including illness. the Junior Examination seven passed Ball and Concert. Here I must re- they had carried on in the school and -Elsa Bell, John Collett, Frances cord my appreciation of the work done done outside work of the M.C.L. kind Dunn, Donald Ogilvie, Pearl Ogilvie, during the past ten years by Mrs. as well. Lady Stubbs was sure all B. Rasmussen and Suzanne Weill. Wilkie, who was one of the first pupils branches of the M.C.L. would join Elizabeth George passed in eight sub- of this School. She went home and with her in expressing thanks. She jects including Arithmetic and Frances after her return came here, first as a announced that they were really start. Dunn gained distinctions in Biblical pupil teacher and then as an assistant ing Girl Guides in Hongkong and Brennier agent of the Chartered TT is abourd to allow a cough to hang knowledge.
Throughout she was an looking to that School for help: She hen on and ssp your vitality Bank, Mr. Brunner; manager of
The Hongkong & Whampoa Dock ideal teacher, full of enthusiasm and hoped as many as possible would join Messrs. Ogliastro and Co., Mesers, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure Company's Scholarships were award- had the gilt of gaining the love and voluntarily and that by this time next Christie, Cacace, Denholm, Dick you. You don't know where a persiled to Donaid Ogilvie and Elsa Bell esteem of those entrusted to her care. year the School would have a strong
Triedman, Gair, Lambert, tent cough will land you. You can't and the J. M. R. Smith Scholarship She showed absolute loyalty as a company. (Applause.)
Cheers were given for Lady Stobbs, Mann, Merritt Myeze, Oblers, afford to show your threet and langs to to Pearl Ogilvie
colleague and the School has suffered
the visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Nightin Parker, Peterson, Rott, Shepherd, become diseased when it is each
simple thing to step into a chemie The St George's Society's prize great loss by her departure. etc. Deep sympathy will be felt for shop and get a bottle of Chapsberlaint for the best Essay on St. George In conclusion I desire to thank gale, and Mr. Irving. The proceed- the young widow and two young Congh Hemedy For sale by all and Merrie England" was won by Lady Stubbs, win has so kindly con- ings terminated with the National "boys who are soon returning to Caamista and Storekeepers
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