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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
The annual distribution of prizes of St. Stephen's (Boys) College took place on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of friends of the College.
H.E. the Governor (Sir R. E. Stubbs, K.UM.C.) gave away the awards. He was supported on the platform by His Lorship the Bishop of Victoria, the acting wardon (Rev. E. W. L. Martin), Rev. C. B. Shann, Mr. Ponsonby Fane, Prof. Lai Tegi-hei, Rev. E. K. Quick, Mr. F. A. Britton, Mr. Lai Bau-chin, Mr. Ling, Mr. Lo Ying-chun, Mr. Hui. Mr. Tang Ying-lam, Mr. Chan -min and Mr. Wan. Among the visitors pre- ' sent were Mr. R. H. Kolewall, Rev. Romanis Lee, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Featherstone, Rey, H. S. Bailey, Rev. P. H. Holman, M. N. Leslie and Miss Taylor.
SPORTS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
ed plans had been made by which the standard of the Government's require school could be brought, ap to the
out since,
FICTION.
Drau.Joha Long, London)..
This is an also ran" novel. It
In his opening address, the Rev. Over a hundred students, or 60 T. W. Frame, ad the college per cunt. of the total attendance was the offspring of an independentments, and those have all been carriel (The Marconed Lowire, by Godfrey are playing in the Seven-aside Chinese-Church, and was nursed by
Fortonstely just at this time Mr. Football Competition now in pro- the London Missionary Society, during gress. We hope to increase this the nine years of its existance. During and Mrs, Lewis were on their way out percentage of sportsmen when that time they had learned that sound from England, and in view of the wae closely in the running" for a the Athiotic Sports and Swimming education could only be imparted by urgent need of the College thy prise of £600 for the best novel, which
Meanwhile Season approach,
patient continuance on the best lines genereuely gave up their right (for may or may not justity its publication. many boys who do not play footundar the wisest direction and control, time at least) to study in the We approached it gingerly. For us ball are keen exponents of tennisIt was their hope to put the College Language School at Canton, and Mr. or Chinese Boxing. are to be congratulated on the suc on a plane where it might be expret Lewis commenced work in Ying Wat the marconed idea had its alpha and cess of their efforts to promote ed in the course of time to justify it within a day or two of his arrival carly omega in Vere Stacpoole's "The Blue healthful sports and pastimes. In self more fully than it had yet done in December We had been looking Lagoon," and we have yet to come a recent tennis match one of our in the educational schema in Hong for a ascend English mister for some across a writer able as Staspoole is, to
The mastere
pairs beat the University doables kong. champions who are also Old Boys
of ours.
GENERAL.
years-two or three times saurances
The late Mr. Arnold Hughes was had been to given the Education De give me the glamour of the Pacific and the College's first headmaster. He was an ideal man for the past. Hepartment that he would be secured as the islands that are to be found in it, Philanthropic services have been served the College with a self-denying Boon as possible, and it was with very and the life that is to be lived there. comed them on their arrival. The inspiration in Stacpoole's-romanor, maintained during the year by the zeal, with a purpose, with an aim Breit pleasure that we wel Godfrey Dean may have found his students. Most recently the board-which he kept steadily in view, tha School Committee has asked the but he has some running still to do ers have undertaken the support of endeared himself to all of them ad L.ME. at home to find them still an a poor student at Pakhoi wlio is a made them desire carnestly to keep other Amistant Master and iths to be before he can hope to overtake or even leper in the hospital there. To his memo./ green. One of the lost hoped that we shall not have to wait approach hie fellow romancer. Wreck ed those young prople are at dead of celebrate the twentieth year of the service rendered by Mr. Hughes bo-
With regard to the enrolment, College the present students led by fore he left for his last furlough was very long for him. Tag Shiu Kin held Chinese to move in the direction of bringing there were 292 boya in the third term, Entertainment and raised $8,125 to Hongkong the present headmaster. for a College Reception Room and Though Me Phillips had not been a slight ingresar on the provions term;
Atendance at other purposes.
with the School for a great length of of these twenty-four, word boarders, The official figures for the attendance voluntary classes for religions in- struction has been larger than ever time, he had been connected with it based on the first and second terms and which send all but there fortunata before. A word atgersonal thanks sufficiently long for them to approve of the fear, showed that we had a two to perdition, to be east up on the| A.0.IS. for uuliting the College be with the school by virtue of a fairly well with other Grat school burial (an fees charged) at the bhudi |
agreement for one year only. The
night, but not so dead that the occupants of one boat are able to see others in the next boat, despite the tem pertuous conditions which prevail
Accounts. After twenty years
this inhabited island. (to be working the College Council show a College wanted to retain his service is considerably below what it
with the parents. I have been invaded later by eavages) is epochol. do {"the savages Balance Sheet with all obligations and hoped to persuade him to extend ought to be. The fault seems to bof the hero. What there two do na quet and all Trust moneys (such as his contract. At the same, time the sazed at the number of lettere te And when
come and are subdued and mada Scholarship Funds) fully invested, London Missionary Society would be and this without having made any asked to allow him to stay. Ar. coivedaaying that their sous have "im- call on the Government financially. Phillipe had been recently joined by portant family business "way they friends, and learn to speak English in His Lordship in calling upon Elis Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Mr. Lewis had be excnsed. It will be a good thip the course of a few daye, wonder | been strongly approved as a teacher for the education of the boys when
Nought, the fourth occasion on
build the escaping sobooner on which Excellency, to address the gather ing, mentioned, that that was the in England and Mrs. Lewis had also their parente realise that there are few give place to amusement! They fourth year the Governor had been taken part in school work. They things more important for them than our principala escape to sea only taho
regular attendance, good enough to attend their prize were delighted to have them join the
On the robolastic side, the shortage run down (and rescued) hy a British distribution. They
were very staff, which was much depleted. The grateful for the encouragement staff must be strengthered if the of staff necessitated the combising of of war during an intensely dea which his presence afforded. (work aimed at by the school was to the two divisions of the lowest class, are storm. How these two get to plause).
the efficicacy of the work. The result and share the proceeds of a generous His Excellency said as his Lord.be accomplished. Rev. Mr. Pearce and this was inevitably detrimental to Sydney, become the lions of that place. Maroan Island is not this written in Bruorate, Vice-Chancellor of the
promotion and consequently lift the ship had observed that was, he concluded by thanking Sir William was that several hoye failed to recurs gift of pearls by the savage chief of Hongkong University, for having sched. I may mention here that this simply worded, simply thought consented to distribute the prizes.
The beadmaster then read the in all the classes promotion at the out novel which it is repeated "was
ead of last year was trictly dependent closely in the running." upon examination resulte, and report as follows:—
although the chorl has lost some of
Before giving away the awards, Bir its echolars, the effect in the long run
first of all to express his appreciation will most certainly justify the rigorous William Brungate said be would like The results of the University ex to the Ommittee for inviting him to carrying out of this principle. amirations are quite satisfactory. In participate in the evening's ceremony, and Senior Local, the exhilarating nature of which be
THE REPORT.
which he had had the pleasure of being present at prize giving at St. Stephen's College. He was sure that if he had anything to say he must have sail it on one of the
"My report of the work carried on three previous occasions. Fe con- fessed he was rather at u losa atin Ying Wab College during 1922, the that moment as he thought he 9th year of its existence, must faerit should have been asked to speak ably be very incomplete-it is in fact at a later stage in the evening when only a report of the second half year's the reading of the report might activities, and such stirring events as have give him an opportunity of the Royal visit to Hongkong, the great making some remarks. Having been
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Prior to the distribution of prizes, disappointed in that expectation hestike, and others that affected the fogether, reckoning in one, stadent reali ed an be listened to the brarty | HONG KONG HOTELS
ed a Chinese play, "The Last Les- Bon, which was greatly enjoyed.
In calling upon the Acting War- den to read the annual report the Bishop made reference to the initia- tive and energy of Mr. Martin and Be assistance Mrs. Martin willingly gave in connection with. the School.
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HEADMASTER'S REPORT, The Headmaster read his report as follows:-
could only briefly run through the life of the College more or less closely,
homeward voyagʊ.......
who was successful last June, we had congregational singing of the national
coaragtons
reference
of the
The Scroll displayed above the in the report, was one of which the us as we Assembled again at the be/who was too ill to retora: I hope accepted in 's friendly spirit because
platform has recently arrived from
low countrymen across the border. (Applause). The record, as shown Colege might be proud and be con- gravitated them upon it. plause).
an excellent programme was pre- sented by the students. It includ-report and say how very pleased he must be left to your imagination, since ve passes ont of seven. Two of these school hymn. He would like expteraly was to see that it recorded anothery term of office as acting Hand. were in- Matriculation and three in to say what a pleasure it was to see i successful year of work in the Colmaster began at the end of Jane: It Senior Local. The boy who passed the Rev. Mr. Pearce, whom he knew lege. He noted with pleasure that was then that I arrived hers. from Matric in June is now an under elembers as the warden of Morrison Sir William Branyats the President of China had recup Amoy to have a week with Mr. Raduate in Hamilton University Hall, so neatly restored to anal student has entered the Hongkong congratulated the head master nised the good services rendered by Hughes before he sailed for home on ... and the other successful health, the College daring the North China leave, and to carry on for him during University. One of the boys who rate lo
mine and he was glad to think his absence for a year as we imagin passed the Senior Local is now the recent report that the educational institutions ofed then, but, alas, events were destin- The Colony realised their close coned to take another course; Mr. Hughes in training for Y.M.C.A. work Board of Education. He had had the nection with China, and the privi-was taken the very day after In the Janier Local out of twelve privilege to read the report, and he lege they had of assisting to alle
of 33 per cent. All the e tra bors in 15 had been attended to. He wa viate the misfortunes of their fel. arrived and died at sea while on his boys who sat ten passed, dn averago was glad that the things, mentioned j That was the end asws that awaited are now in Clase I, except oao glad that the repost had been ginning of the Autumn Term. It cast that during this year Ying Wah the whole object of the Board of whole school. Memorial Services were mind that several girls schools Department was to arrive at general obtained 100 per cent. in Junior efficiency, which was the object of the (Apa heavy olond of sorrow over the College boys in Class II will bear in Eduration ard of the Edstation
arranged: one on Saturday September Lotal results:
echeol itself. He read the other day 16, was held in the Chinese Church,
With regard to aprieta football and the remarks of the head of a labour. when a byms specially composed was basket-ball have been carried on ing institution condemning the giving sung. On the next day, in connection vigorously, in the latter Ying Wab of prizes and external examinations. with the Cniversity Students' Services winning the small Boys' Shield in the He had a very high regard of the another was held in English, when Inter-school matches. In the second opinion of the headmaster of the E. the Oficar Administering the term the school play ground was Diocesan School, who was a very Government and many other holding cemented, and we now have a first succeful school master bat be high positions in the life of the Colony class basket ball ground. During would take the liberty of entirely came to show their respect for Mr. the third term, thanks to the kind disagreeing with hirs. It was thirty Arnold Hughes.
nets of the University Athletic Au-years ago since be (Sir William His loss to the cause of Education iation, we have been able to use Branyate) received a prize, and be and Ying Wah College in particular is their football ground for a short time thought with pride of some of the genkably great, and it will be four afternoons a week and this bas prices on bis shelf at home. It many years before another man will greatly helped in developing the play was a proper enepuragement to
the Fresident of China conveying His Excellency's thanks to St. Stephen's College for assistance. randered during the North China Famine.
STAFF.
PRIZE WINNERS. Form VI.-Dux, Tang Wah Shin (2), Hsu Hun Lay, Fan Chi Kuen and Shiu Shu Tse.
Form V-Dux, Lim Lay (2), Ting Zeh (2) and Lee Hing Sam
(2).
Form IV-Dux, Lan Kai (2) Chan Chi To (2), Hsu Han Po and Leung Tse Wa.
Form III-Dux, Chen Yi Teung (2), Ching Chi Kwan (2), Chung Chi Tong (2) and Li Hoa Kok.
In 1922 Mr. J. E. Warner, B.A. (Oxford) and Rev. E. K. Quick, M.A. (Cambridge) arrived from England, Mr. A. Ling, B.A., a master of many years standing, han also rejoined the Staff after taking his Degree at the University. At the end of the year Mr. Wong To On, B.A., left us, and also Mr. Li King Hong, B.A., to become Head- master of Namhof School, .Canton. Rev. C. B. Shann, M.A. (Cam- bridge), Senior English Master, and Mr. F. A. Britton, M.A. (Oxford), Science and Senior Resi dent Master have added another year to their long service of the College Of six Old Boys who have gained Honours Degrees in the University three are now on the Staff, mandy Messra, Tang Ying(2),
Lum, Lai Hau Chin and Chau Iu Nin. The Warden, Rev. W. H Hewitt, MA, B.D. (T.C.D.), hopes to return from England in September, and meanwhile Mr. Britton will be Acting Warden. A former member of our Staff, Bir. H. W. Turnbull, M:A., has been maile Professor of Mathematics at St. Andrew's University,
CHINESE SCHOOL,
In our, Chinoso School Prof. Lai Tsai Hie (Hon Lom) is Head master with a highly qualified Staff Supplementary classes in Mondarió and Fukienese have also been held We have to thank Mr. R. H. Kote wall for offering a gold Dux medal for the head of the Chinese classes, the prize to be an annual one.
BTUDENTS.
St. Stephen's College, like other Schools, is feeling the increased de- mand for Western Education. By rearrangement of rooms the number of boarders was increased from 44 in 1921 to 68 in 19233 The increased number of forme was, maintaii with small closeas for the purpose
Individual attention to ourly.Etudents... Brodents passed the dstrioushier Exkainstion in 1923 and all
GENERAL PROGRESS.
.:
Form I-Koh Peck Chiang be able to gather up the threads that Aswimming instructor was engaged boys when they received prizes. He he has dropped, and then, only if he for the summer term and a large bed to congratulate those who
and Li Hua Tahui.
Form Hi-Dux, Kwok Wing Kwong (2), Lim Seow Chuan (2), Choi Yuon Veng, De Sai Ming, Tsung Wah Keung and Wong Yam Fu.....
Kim.
is such a man as Arnold Hagbe-but unfortunately, men of the type are rare.
received them that night. Their pleasure would be the greater it their
fathers and relatived wore present to watoh the presentation. He did not west to son prizes taken away from school boys. As regards external
cumber of the boys want twie. a weak to Stonecutters Iglas, many of them learning to swim,
The school Y.M.C. has been so Term was greatly hampered by sutive in mary ways in connection with
The school work of the Autumn Form II.-Dux, Chan Chik Nin inadequate staff, and the resignation the religions and social life of the
Go Kay Sin (2), Chan Ying of Mt. Wilson towards the end of the shool. Last April Mr. Hughes and examinations Sir William Brunyats Kong, Chan Keen Yuen and Go Lee second term. Consequently, in Mr. Wong Che woon were chosen to said: "We are open to criticism. addition to the difficulties of taking attend the world's Student Federation We are always glad to receive.it. I Form 11-Dux; Li Kam Tong charge of a new piece of work after at Peking. There is no doubt that am not going to refute any of it here (3), Li Shin Tong (2), Uo Pak Hin, such a short time with my predecessor the leaven of Christianity is working tonight, for I prefer to do it it iu a Wong Chi Keung and Lo Chak I had to undertake considerably more alently throughout the school. The way I can be answered back; but teaching work than he did with the boys have shown their sympathy with what I will say is that if you are left Form I-Dux, Chu Woon Nin result that much on the administrative those less fortunate than themselves to judge your own progress of the (2), Chau Hung Nin (2) and side had to be neglected
by contributing to the European school, there is just a danger that you Hong Ping
In November a deputation of Eve Students Relief Fund and to the Bo may be too optimistio. At the kame members from the Board of Educa His Ling Hospital time our object is only to help you in Form IV-Dux, Chan Yi Teungen made a surprise visit to inspect Towards the close of the year, wetting reanima Sir William aid Chau Woon Nin, Chau Hung Nin,
the cohool and they found much to received in cheque from the Association he was glad to see the results of Wong Lok Hin und Tee Wai.
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