BATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1922.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE,
ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING TO-DAY.
THE CHINA MAIL.
STRIKE.
Chers has again come into its own SEAMEN'S and, under the direction of Mr. Taog Shu-sham, the members of the Club meet twice a week for instruction and play.
Another very important develop ment of the school organization has been the formation, with Sir Robert Ho Tang a free President, of the Old Boys' Association, a body of
There is also a ChiLess Chesa-club distinguished and enthusiastic old
A few years ago ** HBADMASTER'S INTERESTING REFORT. boys whose numbers continus steadi-controlled by the Collage branch of
ly to increase. The first annual the Y. M. O. A. The annual distribution of prizes dinner of this Association was an complained of the lack of interrat. of Queen' College took place in the almost historic event, but that the taken in games. Now, the difficulty There intention of its promoters goes far is to arrange so that games shall not College Hall this morning. was a large attendance of students, beyond meeting to dine and for social interfore with regular school work, friende, in-intercourse, is proved by the fact that which is, after all, what we are here their parents cluding soveral European ladice. they have already provided very to do.
Excellency the Hie
Gove nor liberally for the establishment of a
section of presented the prizes to the successful Chinese stadente. With him on the platform and reference library. They have were Sir William Branyate, Sir Ro- very generously supplied prizes in bert Ho Tung, Hou. Mr. E. A. Irving connection with different branches of (Director of Education), Dr. N. school aport, and they have expresar d Tocsdialo Mackintosh, Mr. E. Ralphs their intention of presenting addition (Inspector of Schools), Mr. R. E. al scholarships to the College, Belilios Mr. Erio Rice and Mr. A. F. B. Silva-Netto.
and
HEADMASTER'S REPORT.
our lending
HEALTH OF SCHOOL.
The health of the school, bas on the
STUDIES.
annual class
LIBRARY.
The Library and Reading Rooms (English and Chinese) continue to be of great service, especially to the Staff and boys in the Upper School.
OUTLOOK TILL GRAVF.
CARGO COOLIES' POSITION.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
OTICE IS LEREBY GIVEN that na EXTRAORDINARY GEN- There is a thing fresh to export ERAL MEETING OF THE ABOVE at the the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (the COMPANY will be held Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax) declared when HONGKONG HOTEL, Pedder Street, strike this morning on WEDNESDAY. THE FIRST approached for information about the Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong. Questioned about the river steamer DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1922, AT¡ seamen'a
Kinshan's" fruitlens trip to Cant NOON, for the purpose of considering food supplies, Mr. Halifaxnad. if thought fit, presing the follow- for
as Extraordinary Bothinging Resolutions on the Resolutions namely:- confesseu that he knew Babject that were going around, beyond
According to Union officials con- forences are taking place at Canton between the Cantonese Government nad the British and American consuls. They say that all the labour guilda in Mr. Upsdell acted as librarian Aur-Hongkong met yesterday and auh ing the absence on leave of Mregnently offered their friendship Discussing the possibility of crewe Handyside, and we owe him our best and help" to the Seamen's Union. thanks for the very efficient way in which he, assisted by the School Prebing imported here from other places fects, discharged the duties of the a Union official paid that in such an
We are indebted, as I mentioned earlier in this report, to the Old Boys' Association for the gift of $100 that has been spent on Chinese books for the use of present students.
post.
THE COLLEGE MAGAZINE.
The Yellow Dragon, again under the able editorship of Mr. Kay, is Bon in its 23rd year. The average cireulation for 1921 was slightly over 800 copies per month, an increase of about 200 over the previous year's circulation. This increase is largoly due to the formation of the O. B. A.
The Headmaster, Mr. B. Tanner, whole boen quite good. Dr. Valentine read husnnual report as follows:-examined all boys enrolled during the Attendance.The total number of year, and those recommended by him for treatment have received attention scholare enrolled during the yar ending December 31, 1921, was 887 while those who required spectacles,
have been supplied with them, 7 less than in the previous year. The
attendance average dally
As a result of the change in the throughout the rear was 542, being 38 less than during 1920, These School Year, an additional term of 4 reductions were due to the fact that months was available for preparation consequent upon the beginning of the for University and school year being postponed from examinations. This, although very rase of backward September 1921 to January 1 of useful in the the prosent year, no admissions students, was not quite an unmixed September, blessing so far as the brighter boys
and also to the fact that we bave almost 300 applice and members of the Staff although
now about 50 outside subscribers on
list. tions for enrolment were received. concerned.
We are still able to A total of 22 boys sat for the our
of the boast that the "Dragon" finds its examination numerous matriculation The your
into all
continents, Of these 13 Matriculat way changes on the Stall. For the greater University.
awarded and we bave begun the present year while Lwe Were part of the time, during my absence on leave, Mr. Bird, Headmaster of the
with a circulation of 1,000 copies. Ellis Kudoosie School, was in charge here, and I take this opportunity of expressing on behalf of all connected with the school the greatest apprema tion of his unfailing interest and con
deration.
were
made in
STAFF. witnessed
ed
were
tive
GENERAL.
Cargo
event the
coolies would undoubtedly refuse to work on the ships and he expressed the opinion also that Chinese passengers would It seems that unless one party or the decline to travel on them. Alt gether other modifies its present attitude the struggle will be a protran ed one.
THE "KINSHAN'S" TRIP.
not
Beyoun the fact that she came back without supplies and, incidentally. without her compradore, no authentic information about the river steamer Kush " trip to Canton could be gleaned to-day. The abip's Senior Local pass. Although two of our boys, lu Tak-chenk and Cheung
Altogether the year under review compradore, it appears landed in
Carton alright but could Wai-fung obtained honours, we ar unable to boast this year having has be a very prosperous one, and got back again because the sampans a great demi of wood work has beenboycote the steamer He had to gained either the King award or President's Scholarship, since, vur done. All our ocial organisations make the return journey by train. July are very vigorously alive and con- best boys entered for the
of the lite
the School, Still In January. Mr. Kay returned from examination instead of waiting till tinue to play an important part in leave for Canton again at 8 o'clock this morning but she had not direc- leave. In February Mra. Arnold re- December.
we realize that in many
noon and smiled at
ringing signed after several years of very
The whole of our Class 2 boys. tions there is room for improve up the Company's Office, & China valuable work. In June, Mr. Tang
and so long as we realize Mad reporter was informed that they Shu-sbam was appointed to the Staff bering 56, sat for the Janior
Local e amination and of these 49 that and endeavour that each year would not be making the trip to-day. after taking a degree in Arts and Education at the University of passed while 7 failed, of these shall pove an advance on the preced-Arrangements are being made, how- Hongkong. On August 31 I returned failures 2 were Chinese out of 48 who ing one, we need not despair of ever, to run a special night gooda | frow leave and resumed duty. Meat, 4 were Indians out of 6, and 1 adequately filling the place we are service between Canton and Hong. |
Fletcher, Mr. Haudyside and Mrs. Stabbings all returned in November, and at the end of December we were
Japanese out of 2.
In this section 29 Distinctions were gained; oar boy, Lo Tung-fan, obtaio- very pleased to welcome Miss Granting no less than five, when she arrived and was appointed to serve on the Staff, where she has already settied down and is doing
good work.
On the Vernacular side the Staff has remained practically the same; the only changes being the appoint- ment in June of Mr. Mak Sui-wan to a permanent post, and a vacancy not yet filled-caused by the death of Mr. Bang Yuk-sang, a very useful and energetic master, in September.
Mr. Sung Hok pang, Senior Verna cular master, deserves the greatest credit for his very
Although these Junior results are a feeling very gratifying there is mong masters responsible that the University Authorities perhaps allow boys to get through this examination somewhat too easily, and that it would be better for all concerned if greater numbers of them were kept back at this stage.
In Class 3, of the 147 boys examined 100 passed in English and Vernacular and qualified for promotion to Class 2 where they will prepare for the Junior Local.
8,
ATHLETICS.
ment.
intended to in the educational work of the Colony.
Our new Chemarry laboratory, 60 long talked-of and ho, ed for, is now just on the point of completion and will be ready for occupation when we begin work after the New Year holi
days.
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To Mr. de Rome we offer cun- graulations upon having been created a Member of the British Empire, to Mr. Upsdell upon his appointment to His Honorary Chaplain. Majesty's Forces with the rank of Caj tain, to Mr. Ho Kwong, an old boy and generous friend of the cool, aud to Mr. Tee Yan-hung upon the decorations recently bestowed upon
The Kinshan" had cleared to
on
(1). That the Authorised Capital of "the Company (which is DOW
(2).
Date of Payment
$2,500,000 consisting of 250,000 "ahares of the nominal value of +8.0 euch hereof 219,200 abares "base been issued) be increased "from $2,600,000 consisting a
foresaid to $500,000 (consist **ing of 500,000 shares of the "minal value of $10 each) by "the creation of 250,000 addii aul "sharos of the nomical lus of * 810 each ranking (subject as "bereinafter mentioned) as from "date of allotment for dividend "and in all other respecta pari paesu with the shares constituting "the Company's present issued "Capital."
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The 109,650 shares be offered "(in the proportion of one new share for every complete number "of two old shares held by them ** respectively) to the persoBS, who "Do the date the conōrmation of Special "This Resolution as "Ropolation are registered in the "Company's Share Register as the "bolders of the said 219,300 shares "at a premium of 85 per share and "eo that ou fllotment the nominal "amount due in respect of such 19,650 bares plus the said
"premium of $5 per ebare shall be "payable
kong and along the Prays this 15th March morning it was noticed that many big juuks were unloading supplies of vegetables.
UNION OFFICIAL ARRESTED.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT.
The sequel to an incident which occurred aboard the Chios Navigation Steamer "Ningpo" yesterday morn- ing was the appearance of a prominent Union Official, Mr. Chan Chenk Hing He is charged with having assaulted at the Police Court this morning. one of the officers, a Mr. Fooger; and with having bera on board without permission.
AUCTION BRIDGE,
10
as follows:--
Amount payable in respect of the
tommal value of each abare.
Amount payable in respect of the
* premium on each share.
Total.
NOTICES,
GREAT BOOT
SALE.
LANE, CRAWFORD'S
ARE SELLING THEIR COMPLETE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES
AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIO › S.
MEN'S HEAVY BROWN BOOTS MEN'S BLACK SERVICE BOOTS
SMART BROWN WALKING BOOTS.. SMART BLACK WALKING BOOTS BROWN BROGUE SHOES
$15.00
$14.50
$19.50
$18.50
$18.50
BLACK BROGUE SHOES
$17.50
THESE ARE ALL OUR REGULAR LINES AND MAY BE HAD IN ANY STYLE AND SIZE,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CDY,
TO
› THEIR
BEG TO ANNOUNCE NUMEROUS customerS THEY ARE REMOVING TO TEMPORARY
PREMISES AT
5, Beaconsfield Arcade, (Opposite City Hall).
Opening on 16 January, 1922.
$3
1922.
1922. 10th March 1923.
10th August
$3
$1
$4
去
85
Sole Agents:-
$10
$5
$16
"and further that until such time "As the said 109,050 shares shall "be fully paid up they shall, risa "vis the said 219.300 shares, only "rank for dividend in proportion "to the ratio horne by the amount paid up thereon to the full "ominal value (10) thereof, and "that any of the said 109,650 "shares which shall not be taken "up by the Company's Share- "holders in manner aforesaid be "disposed of in each manner as the Company's Board of Director "shall think t”
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("That the balance of the shares "constituting the Company's un- "Jasued Capital be issued at such "time or times, in such manner "and upon such terme and condi-
tions in every respect as the "Company's Board of Directors "may decide,"
(4). "That no Sbarebolder shall be "entitled to any offer of a fres "tion of an additional share in "respect of any old share held by "bim."
Should the above Resolutions be
efficient or- In the Lower School-Classes 4 to them by the President of the Chinese ganisation and control of Vernacular 8-we examined 294 boys, of whom | Repablio.
of We also ove very special tha. ks to Studios.
238 qualified for promotion.
The hearing was remanded until In October we sustained a very failures in this part of the School | Mr. Ho Kwong for providing special
were in the prizes for Vernacular Composition and Monday, bail being allowed in $100, errious loss in the death of the late the greater number
division of Class for competition in Class 7 and the 2 Mr. W. B. Hind appeared for the
amounting defence, Mr. Kong Ki Jai, who as pupil and newly-formed
where 'all the boys areivisions of Class 8, master had been connected with the College for no less a period than 25 very young and where it will do them altogether in value to $250.
In conclusion, I desire, on beball of years. Appre iative notices of this no harm to remain for another 6 renial and deservedly popular Master months or a year. In all these Class the School, to thank Your Excellency have already appeared in the "Yellow examinations, no ney is entitled to for honouring as by consenting to
A correspondent bus favoured na Dragon" but I feel I must say bow promotion anless he reaches an distribute the prizea to-day, the
201 ingenious summary which, very general among the boys and average stardard of 50% in all visitors for their attendance, those
it is, will be soon members of the Staff is the feeling branches on both the English and who have so generously contributed to with that it is simply impossible to Vernacular sides. Out of a total of the prize fund, and last, but by noonipset as
closely and 441 examined by the Staff, 60 boys means legat, all members of the comprise the whole of the principal passed by the requisite majority, they replace a man who so
no tromp declaration at Royal Auction. Special Resolutions to a SECOND GENERAL whole-heartedly identified himself failed to reach the pass standard in Staff for their loyal support an- an- conventional blind leade against the will be submitted for confirmation as
remitting efforts, in work and games, This sammary certainly seems to attain EXTRAORDINARY with the numerous and varied activi-English and 14 in Chinese.
to encourage a spirit of honest work the limit of condensation and we print MEETING to be held at the FLONG- ties and interests of the School. Then
and clean sport manship among our it reles for the benefit of our bridge KONG HOTEL Pedder Street, afora- It could conveniently said on SATURDAY, the 18th Day in December, occurred the death of
Sport continues to flourish and
boys, and to keep alive the best
playing readers. ho gummed on lady's viriting-card, of February, 1922, at NOOK, for the Sir Boshan Wei Yuk, an old Queen's College boy, who not only took a football, cricket tennis, volley-ball, traditions of the Shoot
bask.et ball, running, swimmwg, After the distribution of prizes, or the inside cover of a pocket-book or purpose of considering and, if thought confrming such Resolutions as sincere and unfailing interest in hie old school and undertook the during boxing and even base-ball and ping-HE. the Governor congratulated the the like.
College on it very successful year. Against 'no trump' lead the fourth Special Resolutions accordingly.
Dated this Twentieh Day of Janu- of Truster for the Junior and Senior pe ng each under the dircotion of a interested master--ul
The report was a very satisfactory best of your longest spit, (preferring Bod le Whe specially major to minor suite of equal strength), Stewart Scholarships, but gained for cially
point, not except:- himself in the Colony, a well-merited 'possess a keenly enthusiasticfollowing.
FROM: by -mentioned
Mr, -Tanner. reputation, officially and privately Although eo far as the collecting satisfied for soundness of character and of trophies is concerned, we
perienced a somewhat lean year, in That was that 150 of the new boys'
AQ (or J or T) to 7 straight dealing.
all inter-school competitions we have admitted during the year were from
AKQ to 5 A KJ to 6 or less The discipline of the School bras given a good account of ourselves, the District Schools-a fact which
especially in volley-ball, basket-justified the existence of those schools K to 7f
as feedera" to Queen's College,KQJ (or T) to 44 been well maintained. This is a
was a steppingKQ to 7: matter that year by year calls for ball and swimming.
The inter-class games in football which in turn
University, the
A QJ, or A JT, or KJTJ greater attention, since as a result of
anch to 4t the age limit, we are admitting and volley-ball were as koanly contest-stone younger and more irresponsible buys, ed as ever, and after some very excit He was glad that so many boys from who require a greater amount of ining finishes the Bhield for football was the District Schools were using the fog co of 3 to QJ of dividual control than was necessary awon by Class SA Commercial Sido, College as a step in the ladder to
t'mor moje. few years ago. Notwithstanding this, while that for volley-ball now adorns higher education at the University, with ro-antry; without re-entry s Perhaps some bridga enthusiast will it is still a matter of never-failing the wall in the cinus-room of Class 3A, He congratulated the prize winners on their success. He was pleased the yurprise to mast re and mistresses University Sido.
and owly Throughout the lower school-class students were keeping up the good accomplish a similar font of compression coming from boms
happy to print the result of his oforte. appointed to the Staff to and with 4 to 8 instruction in Physical Drill traditions of the College, and heboped for the trump leade: wo should be Then the visiting card could be made what absolute ease a Class of Chineas and Gymnastics is given daily by they would continue to do so.
complete! boys may be controlled, and to note specially qualified instructor at the their general koonnoas for school work. Chinese YM.C.A., where our boys aro-
DISCIPLINE.
ORGANISATION.
"
out,
to
one on
also allowed the use of the very TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS. Principally so that we might come excellent swimming-pool. into line with University arrange- Our boring instructor in the well- ments, it has been cided that in known Bergeant Kid Marriott of
LL preliminary notices of forth future, the School Year shall begin on the Naval Ordnance Depot. For Aming meetings, lectures and January 1 and ond on Documber $1. Chinese boxing an instructor is pro As a result of this change our annual vided by the Chinese Bozing entertainments, sent for insertion in admission. examinations worn Association. Membership of both the news columns of the Chind Moll, sre charged for at the rate of $1 each;
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By Order of the Board,
ary, 1922.
LEAD:
*A, ('4th) *K, ("4th) *K, *J
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THEATRE
2nd bou'r
Top
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
WANTED.
by tourried couple and
old, and promotions for the New these classes has dwindled very (as announced in May and June of Wamily for let Mayor onliar Year made in December, and I am considerably, but new members are last year) providing that they do not glad to say that almost all our already signing on, and we hope to occupy more than four Unes Innomed House or flat with Tonula olumes have now been comfortably begin work with both classes up a future if this space is exceeded they, Court-Hongkong or Kowlban, rur settled down to work for something their full strength after the Chinese will be placed in the advertiainst, nifier), or partly furtunked. Apply to
columos at the prevalling rates, Book 1540' of "Obini Mall," "Kal more than a fortnight..
Now Year holiday,
B, N, BEAUREPAIRE,
Secretary,
BOTAL
LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT
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Tel. 468 & 467.
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(TAX ZUROPEAN GARAGE,
Open and Closed
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482.
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What Lord Northcliffe
Thinks of Tansan
T
OSAKA BHOSEN KAISHA,
On Board 8/8 Karana?””
Dear Mr. Clifford-Wilkinson,
November 8th, 1921.
I have now been drinking your Tannan for six uçuku."
If you would look in. Mr. V. Luons's recent book, "Horir” Esin
and West," you will find reference to the quality of "the water,which
I thoroughly endorse. I have never enjoyed a mineral groter so I propose taking an» bottle biak to Londs with me.
Many thanks for your kind gift.
Northoliffe
· CLIFFORD-WILKINSON, Raq.