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SHADOWS BEFORE.
COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN THE MAIL."
ENTERTAINMENTS.
January 20.-Coronet Theatre. "The Beauty Market," Hongkong Theatre, "The Big Adventure" World Theatre, "Outside The Law." Kowloon Theatre. "Prunelli " Theatre Royal, **The Quaints.”
January 23-Mr. Harry Ore's piano recital, Citr Hall, 6.30 pm.
BOCIAL KVENTA,
January 21. Queen's College, pizc distribution. Queen's College. "11 a.m. January 28. Victoria Recreation Club Masked Fancy Dress Dance.
Februa y 10 The Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hong kong, surual bull. City Hall, 9.30
p.m.
SPORTING EVENTS.
January 30. Victoria Recreation Club Scratch Regatta. Black Boulder Point.
$250,000 NEW BUILDING FOR
ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS.
THE
CHINA MAIL.
ELLIS KADOURIE SCHOOL. | Assistant Scoutmasters Law Kwan
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
Mrs. Claud Severn distributed the prizes to the successful students of the Ellis Kadoorie (Chinese) School at uoon to-day. There was a large atterchuuce of friends of the school, including Bir Ellis Kadoorie, the Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., LLD., the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspector of Scho ls) Miss Co per and many other ladies.
REPORT-1921.
The headmaster, Mr. R. E. O Bird, read the report as follows. Mr. Mycock was in charge of this school from January to September 1921 I found on my roturn't at the school SCHOOL'S RAPID GROWTH. had made very satisfactory progres-
This was evidenced by the success of the boys in the 4th class examination held in December by a bourd of examiner. The school had alro kepti "pite old activities and even added to them, especially in the formation of a scout troop. Mr. and Mrs. My cock are going on leave on Jun. 24 | and they will carry with them the heartiest good wishes from the Staff and the boys for their weli doserval holiday-
"THE QUAINTS."
* PATCHWORK” ANOTHER CAPITAL SHOW.
might well
Laughs and grow fat' be transposed these cold nights to laugh and get worm. Last night's experiment at the Theatre was entire ly successful. One forgot the cold in the enjoyment of a programme which lacked nothing in orginality, artistry and the on hundred and one
luck things
arve to mako at entertainment go with vim from start to finish. "Patchwork"
Shan, Ng Chung San and In Po Bhan, who devoted much of their apare time to teaching the troop. Scoutmaster Cheah rosigned in December да be Whe unable to devote sufficient time to the troop and Mr. Lam Kwan Shan was up pointed Scoutmaster in his place. It has been found difficult to make as much progress as we desire owing to the lack of trained patrol leaders The troop has now been reduced from 80 to about 40 boys and as the patrol leaders are gradually learning this work and showing great keenness we | hope that it will soon be tornghly officient. Mr Waldegrave the Com
Mr. Salisbury dubbed it. It was a missioner has ver, kindly taken them patchwork of glowing colours. Sides out several times in the "Dayspring" ached with laughter and tears of mirth and helped them in their training were not unknown. Salisbury and Two of them recently made a trip Fano may not cara
medals for down to Borneo in H.M.S. "Tearleaf "
singing, but
exponents of In games we have concentrated
fresh and crisp humour they on volley ball and swimming. The deserve anmathing more than silver small boys team won the V. B. Cup baubles, Guy Fane ns a modest for the 7th time in succession thus Jazz band drummer bas no equal, winning it outright. In the District whilst Balisbury as School Sports, Muk Tai Ch uk won resplendent in red coat and a do or die the Championship. In swimming, a expression showed what can be done sport to which we pay very great when you really und stand Jazz. attalion, at the HK.A.A. Aqustic There was also that piece of sustained
B
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Coffee * All's
Sports we gained Iss. 62nds and fooling, For several months the 3 Out of a total of 43 prizes wherein WGA
explained
Stall,"
that
Speaking at yesterday's Speich Day of St. Stephen's Girls' College, reported in yesterday's China Maid the Chairman, Archdeacon Barnett said tha the motto of today was progress. Sone called it change, but those who worked for the future welfare of youth could not afford to encourage change nuless they were school was one master short owing to! 22 were gained by present and past an ofimist might be likened to Elis Kadoorie School. a Senteman in New York with & satisfied that it was for progress. There the serious illness of Mr. Yeung Kong, pupils of was a wide difference between that who was unfortunate enough to get Three of our old boya went up corkscrew! "Punch" is said to find twice given Shanghai for the Far Eastern Olympic it difficult to be funny once a week. which satisfied 20 years ago and the paratyphoid. He was
One of up
beyond
but contests, recovery, educational aims of to day
I am glad to say that he is now Boxing is carried on twice a week once a night. We like the blending the latest steps in considered progre an
back among us.
Recent additions to under Sergeant Marriott through the of it all." "Mavis French Sings,' was the adinission of women to the
the Staff Miss Blair, Miss winter months. Two boys were modestly aaya the programme againit privileges of the University. This was
Etheredge and Mr. Evans. I am look close to give an exhibition at the inm No. 4, or *Dorothy James forward to rapid progress among bors Kowloon Fete and several others are and
631
are
under their tuition.
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The Quaints do not find it to be so
趁 PIADO " át No. 8
long ory from the sentiment prevailing If years ago, when parents would not even allow their daughters
Art teaching was an innovation in to leave the shelt r of their own
be school introduced in October homes to attend school, So it came to pass that the origin of St. Stephen's upon the arrival of Miss Hall, W. Girls' College was
Girls' have not had time yet to judge the sffects of it, but I believe it is for School but 2 preparatory school
the good of the school and hope to see to St. Stephon's College. 1t.
a single Bicat results in the future from the was opened in 1906 in
combination of her teaching and the February 20 Hongkong Jockey room in Caine Rond with vine Club race meeting first day. The small boys, but in less than three stimulus which you Sir, have.so Challenge Cup.
years, under the wise guidance of kindly and generously given to the February 21- Hongkong Jockey Misa Carden, a building of over 20 study by awarding and personally Club race menting second day. The rooms had become
to judging two prizes for this subject, Hongkong Derby.
accommodate the many girls who The walls of many class rooms which February 22.-Hongkong Jockey were now entrusted to her care. Ten Club race meeting, third day. The years later the earthquake of February Champion Stakes.
1918 shook them out of that building, and it became evident that special ellort would have to be made to secure a permanent home for the school. A site was assigned by the West End Park. Then Lady Stubbs came to the rescue, and under her
capable of giving a good display. Jessie Hitter is 21 success at Progress in rather handicapned by the dance" proclaims No. 9, and a irregular attendance.
volume of applause which mast gladden the heart of even 瘟 weil proves the truth- fulness of the assertion. It was all very fine. Folk songs are always a delight. Last night's rendering of
trisl Dut
February 25-Hongkong Jockey Club race meeting, fourth day. The Hongkong Handicap.
PUBLIC AUCTION SALES. January 21-Lammert Bros. thre properties--one in Wyndham Street, another in Portland Street, and the third in Shanghai Street-without reserve (Doon)
January 21-Hughes and Hough per: onal affecta. Sales rooms, 10.30
a.m.
January 22. Lammert Bros., St. Lambert crystal cut glassware. Sales TOON, 118.m.
Bror.
January 23--Lamu.c.f household furtiture. **Cilenthorne" Kimberly Road, Kowloon, 2.45 pm.
January 24 Rughes and Hough, furniture, 2.30 p.m.
January 26-Hughes and Hough, household furniture. No. 6 Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon 10.30 am
February 8.-Lammert Bros, lease hold property at Fuk Taun Heung (Kowloon). Bales rooms, 3 p.m.
COMPANY MEETINGS,
January 26 West Point Buildin Co., Ltd. (11.30 a m.) The Hongkong
перевагу
patronage a Chinese committee was
formed with Sir
are adorned with paintings by the boys of the school are a witness to the practical effects of your encourage
ment of art.
We have continued to attach auch importance to the teaching of collo quial English and we utilize the great natural abilities of the Chinese by the recitation of dialogues.
Our best thanks are due to Mrs. Severn for so kindly coming here to give away the prizes and to Dr. Severn for the great encouragement he has always given to the school.
I beg to thank Sir Ellia Kadoorie for the support he bas given to the school that bears his name and the ilon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak for his interest in our work.
Our thanks are also due to Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Li Ping. The Commercial Press, Mesars Choong Sun for donating prizes.
In conclusion I beg to thank the Staff for their ready support in all that concerned the welfare of the
school and to wish them a Happy New Year holiday. Another BOBOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES, 1921. feature of the school is the number of
По Robert
i
Tong as Chairman, A subscription was opened. Mr. Kwok headed the list with $10 000. Others followed readily and now the sub- ecriptions amounted to
$90,000. This, with substantial belp added by the Government and the Church Missionary Society, had made it possible now to sign a contract for a new building to cost $250,000, and the foundation stone would be laid with in the next three months.
Proceeding, Archdeacon Barnett
model lessons given in this hall. These are instructive to the boys and helpful to the teachers as they are able to get many hints from one another and from other critics as to the inst; methods of teaching.
The maximum carolment in 1921 · was 693 and the average attendance 527.
Mr. Ng Fung Chan has been in age of the Vernacular Classes. He informe me that very good work has been done sad murh better results obtained. Model lessone are given by
1920.
$50.00. Tai Yau Scholarship, Liu Kwok Leung,
$3000. Lau Cha Pak Scholar-hip, Liu Sze Shat.
$30.00. Chan Kai Ming Scholar- ship, Ng Ting Cheuk:
1921.
Lugard Scholarship, Kam Wa Kui. Government Free Scholarship, Ko Chin Lun, Cheung Chung, Wa Choi Bir Kun and Ip Koon I. 4.
$5000. Tai Yau Scholarship, Ng Ting Cheuk, 4a.
Half Government Scholarship, Law
artiste
Madam will you Walking he remembered: no will the bus lit Each item deserves the puff of approval and for the gentleman who presides at the piano there must be special mention. History has been described as the cordial for drooping spirits. The Quaints are the entente cordiale. Text it and you will thank us for the tip.
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In view of the local shipping strike "The Quaints" have been fortunate į in securing passages on the O S.K. B.. Arizona Maru sailing for Shanghai on Sunday en route to Pacific porte. The company will therefore prosent! the nai performance in the Theatre OLD MAN'S SUCCESSFUL RUSE. HAWKER'S CHARGE AGAINST
Royal on Saturday night when they will submit a new programme "Pot Pourti," as originally intended.
PICKPOCKET TRAPPED.
QUEER CASE.
CONSTABLE.
An old man with long white beard went to the Unlong village market. Wood this morning with hawking A Chinese charged before Magistrate
His pocket was picked in the market vaseline in Yaumati without a licence. The Glen Line Company's motor place and two $5 rolls of small coins admitted the offence and was fined ship Glenapp," which has been die- were stolen. He thereupon resolved $2. A second charge accused him of posed of to the Elder Denipster Com to catch the thief the following market Chinese constable to give him s having offered "tes money." bo a pany has been entirely converted and day. Accordingly he made up two chance.
said that speaking to a Chinese triend the Vernacular Teachers in the Bali Tak Cheung and Cheung King Hon. has now entered the West African rolls of cash to represent rolls
by which both Teachers and pupils · 4.
obtainable from text books, is given benefit and much information, un-
the other day of the progress and success of the school he was told that the educational asset of the College which
Chinese the
appreciated orally. most was the character traia. +Dg which the girls receive there. So long as the College stood strong for character, so lon would it maintain the right to be classed as a school of learning, enjoying the full
Mr. Chong Kai In bas acted as librarian. This post entails a great deal of work and I am pleased to say it has been well carried out. There are Dow 1,611 volumes in the library. The increase during 1921 was 326 volumes of which 223 are
Choi Fan Yeung, da.
$20.00. Lau Chu Pak Scholarship,
Central Estate, Ltd., (11.45 a.m): /confidence of the Chinese parents WDO English and the remainder Chinese. ship-Junior. Chiu Yee Chip, Da. The Hongkong Land Reclamation entrusted their daughters to its cafe. Too ave. age number of boys reading
Co. Ltd.. (noon); and The H. ngkong Laud Investment and Agency Co. Ltd. (12.25 p.m.) The offices of Mosers Jardine. Matboron, and Co. Ltd.
February
3.-The West Point Riding Co., Ltd., extraordinary gen eral meeting to consider resolutibu "that the company be wound up voluntarily." Offices of Basara. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., 11
buary 4. Humphrey's Estat and Finance G., Ltd., ordinary anual general meeting. Hongkong Hotel, 11.30 a.m).
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February 6.- The Nancy Moller Steamship Co., Ltd., creditors' nivet- ing. Ohoes of Seth, Mancell and McLuro, 7 Avenue Edouard VII Shanghai, 4 p.m.
February 7-The Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co. I.td. Union Building, noon.
in the library during out of school
hours is about 50, so it is evident that it supplies a real want.
into commission.
The defendant said that the pas.enger service. She is the first. Diesel-engined pasnger vessel to go
of 20-cent pieces, pat one constable asled him if be in bis breast pocket and the were contributing money for Che Prize, Tseung Po Ming, 4b.
other in a lower pocket. In the "police expenses.' He replied $36.00. Ho Kom Tong Scholar-
market place he saw a man whore that he was a new hawker, and was movements aroused his suspicion. He aware that it was customary, but he ship-Senior. Wong Man Pan 4b.
Government Free Scholarship, Lo
8a, Pau Sion Lap, 8b, Lo Yu Yui, walked up to the crowd taking good was prepared to give 20 or 30 cents. Kai Chung, 5a.
8b, Mui Kwong Chung, Sc, Wa Yum care that the roll in his breast pocket The constable said that that was too $20.00 Chau Kai Ming Scholar-Yu, Se, Ip Shiu Shun. 3d, Ma Fuk showed over the edge. The quarry little as other hawkers_contributed ship, Lau Yeung Fan, ōb.
Yan. 8d. To Yan Pui, 8e, Chu Hung took the bait and gradually worked his 50 cents every week. However, be $25.00. Ho Kom Tong Scholar Chui, de, Chu Pak Woon. 8t, Lai Pui way towards him. The old man then took the money, but later changed
To, 8i, Li Tze Chung, &g, Tiu Sin purposely raised his arm to give the his mind and charged the witness. Class Prize, Lam Wai Man, 5a, Hing, Bg, Chan Fong Hon, 8h, Leung supposed thief a chance to take the The Magistrate gave the defendant Mak Man Sang, 5b, LA Pei Tong, 50. Pak Hui. 8h, Ng Hung Chak, 8s, Toy; As he expected, the man the benefit of the doubt and dis-
han Tak Kwan, 6c,
Hip Hoi, 8.
alipped two fingers into his pocket charged him on this count. Government Free Scholarship, Au
"I struck him twice," said the old Chuen Kaw, Ga.
ran, telling the story to Magistrate Lindsell this morning, and then a Before Magistrate Lindsell this constable came up and I handed kim morning, a Chinese was charged with over." The old man added that all hawking towers in Caine Road with... · the people in the New Territories ont a licence, and with offering a bribe were pleased over the defendant's of 25 cents to an Indian constable to capture.
release him. The constable said that Inspector Cockle proved a previous be refused "tes money." The conviction against the accused who defendant struggled violently all the was banished in 1912 for 10 years way to the station. A fine of $1 was after doing six weeks jail. The imposed for hawking without a Magistrate passed sentence of four licence, and $10 for offering the bribe. montha' hard labour.
The 25 cents went into the poor box.
216 boys were examined by Dr. Valentine during the year. Spectacles Class Prize, Tom Kam San, 6a. Àu were prescribed for 31 boys or 144 Buen Wei, 6b. Chan Chung Nin, 6b. per cent. The general health of the To Yam Fook, fo.. Tee Ki Yuen, boys was good. A regular medical | 6.0.
PRIZE WINNERS IN VERNACULAR CLASSES.
DECEMBER, 1921.
Class IV-1, Wong Shin Cheung, 9, Yeung In Fak, 4, Lam Tok Cheung, inspection of the school once a mout). Government Free Scholarship, Wat Class VI, Lau Young Fao, 2, Li would be beneficial.
Kan Ching, Ta
Pui Tong, 3, Took Fu I. February 18. The West Point The Boy Scouts were formed in Class Prize, Ip Choi Hing, 7a. Pau Class VI-1. Tang Iu Taun, 2, Au Building Co., extraordinary genera! March. This was the first Chinese Koon Tat, 7b. Wong Pui Kai, 70. Sun Wai, 3, Kwok Kwai Kit. meeting to confirm resolution for troop of Boy Scouts formed in Hong. Lo Man Po, 7c. Lou Kun Kan 7c. Clogs VII-1, Lau Pui Ki, 2, Too voluntarily winding up the company. kong. They were at firet under Li Shing Yan, 7d. Ma' Kam Chuen 7d. Yoi Chung, 3, Wong Fuk Un. Offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson, Scoutmaster Chesh of the Ilongkong Government Free Scholarship. Class VIII-1, Ip Sui San, Z. Li & Co., Ltd., 11 a.m.
University. He was supported by Fung Yee Shun, 8a, Chai But Yoủ, | Ming Chan, 3, Chin Pat Yau.
BRINGING
UP
FATHER.
!!!
O-U-C-A
OH! DOCTOR-1 WUZ JOST GOING TO THROW A. FLAT-IRON AT MY HUSBAND WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON MY FOOT-
THAT'S TOO BAD!
AN' HE EXPECTS
ME TO PAY HIM-
OH: YES MY FOOT IS VERY MUCH BETTER": EVERY ONE HAS BEEN 50 KIND
ANY THING 1 CAM.DO. JUST LET ME KNOW
SOME MORE
PEOPLE TO SEE YOU AND HERE
IS YOUR MAIL
•HERE ARE SOME, VIOLETS!
WELL BY GOLLY-1 WOULDN'T GIT. THAT MANY FLOWERS AT
·ME FUNERAL-