FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
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DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
art studenta of the school, under
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The annual distribution of prizes The Boy Scouts are under Mr. of the Ellie Kaloorie School for Lam Ken Shan. Chinese took place in the School wem awarded the gut ess for gal Two of them "Hall, at West Point, at soon' bo-
lantry for carrying a murdered an to the Police Station after every Mre Severn (who was accom- panied by the Hon. Dr. Claudy else in the "district hud run on Roberts, who, while engaged in presented last year by Hr. Smyth, Shortly after six o'clock on Wednes
away. These medals were present
sday evening, a young man ezbitedly Severn, CMG, LL.D.) gave awayed to the boys by: Bis Excelency cutting a haystack in two, was drieg his term of office
entered the compiadore's.affles of the the prizes. The visitors, were re-whe congratulated them upon their suffocated by one of the halves fall-
ing on top of him. boire in the grounds of the school. bravery. In this connection I may
The old man said that the method Owing to the long spell of dryFatihan" then lying alongside her Spa guard of honour dms from mention that, while talking over adopted was to out the stack with weather, the green is not yet in frat wharf at Canton. He had a the shool's Boy Scouts. After the matter with Mr. Ho Wa-ching, knife, and Robert had got one-half clan condition but sporting it not statement to make and asked the Axebraila on Pol Re-Mi 3. Anderson, Boots, the visitors proceeded to cher who had been in the of the stack slmost cut down when highly scientific play ay be expees people inside to save his life. The rH W. Braitu, Hr. D. B. B Dr. Severn had inspected the The Hall, where a fine collection of since it was taken over by suddenly the other half fell on top. The green is large enough for stranger drew from his clothes new. M. Burch, Miss L Fallcok, Mit Government, be stated that no of him and jammed tight against three full sized sinks and Member nine-chambered revolver which he Water colour paintings done by Chinese boy would have done this an adjoining stock. In response to are looking forward to a very handed to the Coteprador. He then Contacting Mr. D. Clawson, Mr 0:
he instruction of Miss Fall, neil a except a Boy Scout. Fasked him the question "Are you there, Rob pleasant afternoon.
recitals dramatic story of how he Colo, Mr and Mrs Y. D. Chang, number of pretty baskets of a why and he replied that Boy Scouts bie? the father received the reply.
ore trained to do this sort of thing "Yes"
had been ordered to musagierade, Mr and Mrs A. Derers, Mr J shapes and sizes, made by the Roy and no Chinese hoy would do this way the hay from his buried son,
pirate the ship on her down Her endeavoured to pull
with the rest of his gene as passengers Scouts of the school were on exhibi-without training. I thought this but with his feeble efforts he did hoi
the next day. very high compliment to the make much progress, but continued Dr. and Mrs. Sever thining of the Boy Scouts and also to keep up a conversation with the ported on the platform by the Hon. Mr. B. A. Trying Director of very strong proof of the necessity baried man. Altogether he receive of training more bove in this way. ed.six replica, the first three being Education), Mr. E. Ralphe (Inspec-The Scouts held a successful camp clear, bnt the last three yere faint. Club Honse from West to East to a pirating.The Captain immediately. P. N. Les Mr M. 1, La. Mr Li. V. JADE.Hongkong Hotel Feak Churida tor of Boglish School, Mr. Bat Chan Yuen, near Taipo Market. This continued for about twenty Wylie and Mr. U. Rumiah (Mern- bers of the Board of Education, Ty are now taking up basket-minutes, when anddenly the son
Baking. Samples of their bandi-stopped answering. Mr. Ho Kom-tong. the Rev. (i. Twork are on view and I think are neighbouring farmer, hearing Waldegrave (Commissioner of Boy Scout and Mr. R. E. O. Bird editable to their industry and the father's cries, rushed to the
Į Akili. (Fradmaster),
scene and pulled away the hay, to lages we have held our own. find the buried man sitting with his Mr. Bird read the school reportWe direct our attention mostly to knees up to his chin and showing as follows:-
foe the sad duty of record.swinning and Volley Ball. The no signs of life. Efforts were made ing the death of ur two chief Small Boys Team won the Relay to restore animation, but without Race at The H.A.A.P. Aquatic result, and when a doctor strived Patrons, Hir Elis Kadoorie and Mr. Spurla lust October and we carried he certified death due to suffocation. service boats of the Warthins, in passengers' wara nigt put on board till Hackett, Men G. Kay, Mr R. & Lewis, Lau Chi Pak. They were always off three her prizes. The school
The jury returned a formal ver- present at our prize-givings and the was taken out in lamehes on nine dict of accidental death, loss to the school is very grent occasions for swimming to such deed. Without their generosity places as Stonecutter's Island, Big this school would not inte existed Wave Bay, Silver Mine Bay and and given eduration to the great Island Bay and these trips were
Class GA-Ko Sik Chuen, F.S. to numios that have, passed through it. Their names should, and, Tbvery much enjoyed by all the boys. Glass 5 1st, Li Ming Chan; 2nd,
On one ocensions hom than 400Wo Xun U. boys were taken. I regret very Class On-1s! Wong Tak Yuen; much to say that one boy was 2nd, Ip Wang Chi. drowned in the Y.M.C.A. bath last Class 6cist, Chan Kai Leung November,
Boxing is carried on 2nd. Ip Kai Wa
lieve, will always be remembered with gratitude by all old boys,
under the charge of Sergeant Mar-Class GD-1st. Lai Ping Ws; riott. We have had lys kidnap-2nd Lui-Kwok Hing.
Class 7.-1st, Li Yin Wa; 2nd, ed during the year, but none from
Yue Chan Fan. the Boxing Class.
Class 78.-1st Chan Tin Wa: 2nd: Ng Hung Chak.
I have much pleasure in infert ing yer that Mr. Tau Tu-ching has “given two scholarships to Classes- 6 and 6 for English Composition of the value of $30 and $20 respec- tively. They will be called the Mrs. Tan Chupak scholarships in The World Theatre was kindly honour of his mother. I feel that lent to the boys to collect money they will be a great stimulus for for the Swatow Relief Fund. This these classes to work hard to was done at the suggestion of the 2nd, Chun Ming Ki acquire a sound knowledge of the bays and a very energetic Com Class 7-Ip Shiu Hoi, F.C. to English language. The best thanks of the school are due to him for this collected the sum of $850 in Class 6: 1st, Ho Kupng Cho; 2nd, over to the Tung Wah Hospital to emal amounts.. This was handed Me Kuj To, i
be forwarded.
encoungement of what is the incat immorant subject in the school.
Mr. To Kom tong has very kind- ly increased his scholarships here. from $60 to $120., One scholarship of $60 is now given to Class 4 one of $30 to Class 5 and one of $80 to Class 6. There has been very keen
The boys also of their own initia
Class 7c.-1st, Wong Yee Cho;
Class 71st, Kwok Kwong To; 2nd, Ma Ting Chung-
:
Class 7F-1st, Wong Kam
money for the support of a Verna
tive collect every year -sum of Shnen: 2nd Leung Kin. Fan.
Me T. We beson, Miss M. Moses, Mr H Madras Mr R. P. Mak, Mr T, Marlier, MMH. D. Metal, Miss L. Nolan, and Mr G. La Pelford, Miss. 7. Place
Mie G. Parons Mas M. Paroos, Me
mann, Mr K. Pauplo, fiol. 4.B. Fowley, Major, La L. Reford, Miss F. II. Radolf Mr G. K. Rato. Mr J, R. Barnato, Mr and Mer A. Bhield, Me J. H. Thegart, Mrs 08. pon, Miss D. G. Upann, Miss. Chen, r J. H. Chun
When brought to the Captain he reposted his story adding that the about fifty men who were to do the "Houngaban #ww to have brought
interviewed the British Conesl Authoriti and thence to a mark boat of Holt's Wharf the Customs. and back to the starting line twice the agente end arrangemente rond, thus spectators will be able to were made to give the ship closely follow the progress of the races has protection she required for her throughout.
trip::::
Next morning, searchers were post- Additional interest attacher to these races, as the majority of the ed on the wharf and only one passen boats will be railed by Naval Officers are permitted to enter at a time. At w Oben, Mr. B. C. Chen, Mr B, C, Three events have been arranged for 8.m. the ship left as anal, but the Harbour, starting from the Tamar Whampoa line, passing in view of the Yachte onwards E. M. 6. Moorhens 8. M. Vesina, Mrs R W. Wood, Club and finishing at the Club House, followed at a short distance, On Mr C. F. Wolslaw. Mr and Mrs R. R. Winslow, Me Lee Yates, Master B. Mun. These races can easily be followed as board special men were detailed as
not. Mive Te Myroby. Me R. T. 6. Mr distinguishing letters and numbers guards to vacious parts of the ship, D. Modes His G. North, Mr Y. C. special attention bring paid to a Ng. HiMAC Band, Rev. Ma. Bang, are marked on the saila.
Given fine weather, an agreeable company of about thirty men in the His River, Mr. Tal, Ming. L. Tai, Kie afternoon
may be saticipated, second class whose movements werend Hre H. E. Wark, Mr 7. 8. Wong, launch and motor bus have best, be of the usual type of passenger Arrangements for conveyance by suspicious and who did not appear to
mida.
Telegrams were sent to Hongking and Tea will be served and then polica launch with a strong son “Hawkins" Band will play on the ingens went out to meet the "Fatahan." JAVD.
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NOTES AND COMMENT.
TO-MORROW'S, GAMES,
INTERPORT FRIAL
8.
The Probable XI v. H. V. Hawkins.
Club ground kick off at-4.15 pm. sharp.
was reached.
Froth
When the "Moorhen" made her appearance the alleged gang became uneasy. One man drew particular attention by continually going to the ship's aide as though expecting some thing. At Hanhow, eight mowing boats all heavily manned were seen, both the boats, and opens being strings to the environments. Here the man jumped overboard, apparent- ty in an endeavour to swim to the The following games take place to rowing boats. The deduction is that Class BIA.-Ho Yan Chn, F.S. tomorrow
the boats containeri confederates of caler School for poor Chinese boys, Class 7 1st, Lau Kam Wing: 203,
the gang and were waiting to take The lower classes in the school, Ho Wing Kam.
off the foot and pirates at the rendezvoux according to pre-arranged plans. A boat was lowered from the "Moorben." and picked op the man. *** The... ** Fatahan" was boarded by the Police outside the Polica v. University, Club ground. | harbour and all the passengers and Hawkins ▼ Bt. Joseph's Navy their luggage were searched. An:far A❞ around.
as can be gathered, no arme wèrn United v. Kowloon. United ground. found but a fow who looked suspicions South China, "A" v. Durban, St. were closely examined.. Joseph's ground.
-During the voyage, the informer South Chins "B"
was confined in a fint class cabin," Bonkumpoo "A" ground.
ground.
Titania 7, Auxiliaries, Nary "B"
Kick off at 2.45 p'm.sharp.” The only game to take place at
Class 8101st, Lo Hoi Ju 2nd.
competition for these scholarships in number, attend the Class 315.-1st, Wong Man Wai; and Tam sure that Mr. Ho Kom.C.A. regularly for drill and 2nd. Au Hung Nin. tang will agree with me that the winning lessons. It is hoped greatest return he can have for bis that this will bring them up to a Tsang Hing Foo.
of health and! Class 8ID-1st, Ho Cham Tong: generosity in that they have been higher standard Worthly earned and I can assure strength and we thank the Physical 2nd, Wu Wing Foo.
Class 8-1st, Li Yue Sing; Department of the YM.C.A. for
him that last year this was certain their valuable work in this respect. 2nd, Chan Pri Wing. ly the case. This year in Class 5 there we over 190 boys and in Class You, Sir, first gave away the
Class 8-1st, Au Kam Chung;
6 over 150. so I have no doubt the prizes here in January, 1916, and 2nd, Li Wing Kiu.
on every occasion since we have competition will be equally keen.
Class 8ix8-1st, Li Hau Kwong: The maximum number on the at the honour of your presence. 2nd, Li Chun Ting. rall last year was 676 and the aveFT beg to thank you on behalf-of-the
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age daily attendance 588. In only here again and offering the two Chak Fu I; 3rd, Wai In Chung.
stal and boys for so kindly coming Class 4-1st Li Pui Torg; Zad,
one month did the rainber of boys Art Prizes for which there is always Class 5-1st, Chan Ping Tuen;
on the roll fall felow 600,"
To follow the changes of a kalei- very keen competition. This year 2nd, Kwok Kwai Kit; 3rd, Ng Ket doscopic staf is a difficult lush, but 30 boys competed. I beg to thank Luk.
LEAGUE SEỢUND DIVISION. ~
Ambrose,
I may mention a few of the chief. Mrs. Severn for coming here today! Class 6.--1st, Lin Kwok Hing; At this time last year Mr. Evane and giving away the prizes. 12nd, Lau Lan Pan, 3rd, Wu Yump.. will be that of the Interpori
trial, the probable team meeting this Class 7-let, Lo Wing Ki, 2nd, Leigne team of the Hawkins, Ho Kwong Cho; 3rd, Laung So
A fipe game should be seen Class 8-Ist, Tai So; 2nd, Liu and the Probables will have Pun In; 8rd, Fong Hung.
to go all out to win. The game will Presented by the Hon. Dr. Claude of 45 minutes each way. Extra Severn, C.M.G.
know that their value is enhanced U. was with us. In the spring he was. gent to Kowloon British School and by receiving them from her hands. I beg 5lso to thank Mr. Li Ping this school was left without - an English Assistant Master until the al Messrs. Choong Sun for kindly return of Mr. Mycock on Novem- presenting prizes to the school." ber Th. Mr. Ng Fung Chan wae
SCHOLARSHIPs 1921.- transferred to the Normal School ng Tai Yap Scholarship. Ng. Ting Head Mastor. He had been with, Cheuk
us ever since the school was taken Lau Chu Pak Scholarship-Choi over by the Government. His Fan Yeung.
SET PRIZES,
stand accommodation has been pro- vided and the charge for admission will Abe the same sa before, Indies being
let.--Lou Mo Loung 2nd.-Chan Ping Iu. Leung Kam Chuen was com Imended...
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He was handed over to the Police on Domestic Occurrences arrival. At the wharf, a number of Leading Articles. passengers were detained for enquirire, Local and General Itinadentood that some of Rainy Season. General Sham Hongying's sub Land Sales ordinates were travelling with their Local Wedding relatives on the "Fatahan and Colony's "Finatow according to the informam, the gang Hongkong Trade.. had information that some wealthy Bobbers Busy passengers were to travel by the ship. The A-Hah
Booutcraft: Jockey Club A Bad Hat Another Adviser. "Yellow Dragon The monthly water return shows a storage in the reservoirs on the Susred by Beare Kalsed of 919 million gallons on Caton's Mushroom Genera There are air Second Division February 1, compared with 1,175 Chinese Carios.... upon his well-earned promotion., Lugard Scholar.-Ko Chin Lưn.
games down for decision, sud that of million gallons on the same date last Must Be Stopped.” Messis. Lo Ki-semand Ko Ping-ho Free Scholarships to Queen's Col
the Hawkins v. St Joseph's bas some Your Consumption during January Record Arms Bozure
amounted to 187 million gallons, Treasure Tiland both Graduates of the Hongkong lege: Lee Pai Tong, Wai In Addressing the gathering. Dr. besting on the League, both teams against 240 million gallons last year. Stolen Cloth University came here in June. Chung, Pau Tat Shing, Teo Po Severn said that they all joined with have lost one
game. If the They have made a good start. Mr. Slam and Fung Yoo Lau. Mr. Bird in the expression of deep failors lose to marrow they will On the mainland, the storage in 631 Kartoon Affairs Ng Chang-sau, the Sportsmaster, Tai Yau Scholarship:-Yeung regret at the death of Sir Ellis very probably lose their posi. million gallons against 221 milliro Funeral Kadoorie and Mr. Lau Chu-paketion in the Lague Table gallons last, and last month's 'con- Boring and Mr. Vik Tat-ting after doing Half Fee Scholarships to Queen's As Mr. Bird had mid they had College will be without Omar who in 18 million gallons in January Children Corner
anmption was 55 million gallore. Diho good work here have resigned, College Chak Fu Yee and Yik always been present at these gather- jared his wrist last week, I expect 1999 The decrease in mptionHongk
ings of the school. Sir Ellie's keen tassa the Ballom win Miss Hall has continued the-Kung Ting. teaching of art which was intro- Lau Chu Pak Scholarship Chiu interest in Education, said the
on the Island was due to. a'ermit Mul-Tisi Ab ducedinto the school shortly before U Chap.
speaker was, widespread here as Well as in Canton and Shanghai, over the Auxiliaries and South Chine forme only in the Western
Aitabis should secare an ear win, tent wij ply in all rider main districts Wo
this year, while at year was in and his loss to Education was a very will I think, be too good for the
districtos, great one. Mr. Lan, Dr. Severn
work here was always very thorough | Chan Kai Ming Scholarship, said he has left a deep impression on Lau Yeung Fan. the school. I congratulate him j. SCHOLARSHITS 1022.
hae ft us. Mr. Kyok Kam-fat-Man Yuk,
last prize-giving. It is making Ho Kom Tong Scholorship-Lam good headway. As evidences of her "Wir Man: < Induce are around us in great Mrs. Lau Cha Pak Scholarship, mumbers, it is peedless to dilate Tam Kam Shau. :'-- upon her work.
Singng was introduced into the Tower classes during the year, partly
Ho Hom Tong Scholarship Chak Keung
Hin
Chan Kai Ming Scholarship- with the idea of tenching English Lan Pui Ki.
by its means. We have not yet Ho Kom Tong Scho had time to judge fully of its re Fing I Shun.
aults but at present they are quits
promising Miss Etheredge is in
charge of this instruction and bas
Mrs. Lan Chu Fal Scholars Pax Kun Tat
been successful in insuring her PRIZE LIST punile with a love of the subject:
Vernacular work which for
so many years and so efficiently had: been supervised by Mr Ng Tung- chop is now under the charge of
Tais Tso1who has entered
sew tank with energy-sa
ENGLI
BBE87
DR. SEVERN'S SPEECH.
said, was educated in Hongkong, Ambrose
and be-Ind shown hia gratitude by his numerous benefactions to this school as well as others,
Proceeding Dr. Severn said that ho was glad to see so many of those interested in Education gathered in that Hall Mr. Ho Kor-tong had been a constant visitor to the school at these gatherings for a good num ber of years, Amongst the new
ylie and MP
"United meet Kowloon and a very you game should and in a dawa
Durban will beat the Chiness - A**- foam and the police will be Insky if they manage to secure = point-
Bhanghai are sending down forroen and Hansper, AndoaiL
Fall
At Kowloon the supply was constant during January in both years,
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