TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1924
WHAT WILL WIN?
TO-MORROW'S RACE MEETING.
LATEST PREDICTIONS UNCERTAIN.
ADVERSE WEATHER HAMPERS TRAINING.
> Unusual conditions--different from anything within recent memory-have rendered-it difficult, if not dangerous, to attempt anything in the way of predieting favourites for the various races in the Brst day's programme which will be carried out to-morrow.
Of primary importance, the weather has been far from what trainers have desired. In the earliest stages the track was; on the hard side; then at a critical stage, it has rained on and off so that up to yesterday..the outer course. had been open only once. To add to the confusion, a num- ber of cracks have either gone-off A few that or pulled up lame. crocked some time back are ex- pected to have sufficiently re- covered to be saddled to-morrow. Mud on the lower parts of the outer (or actual racing track is inches deep while jockeys and riding-boys have, to put it mildly. expressed their disapproval, especially after some of than have
had tumbles.
Only very exceptional pontes
"try-outs" for the Champions while the best stayers will be seen in the second.
CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL
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UNIVERSITY, HONOURS MARKS ITS PROGRESS.
out the awards at the Central
Permission to use the Hall for Divine Service was granted to the Committee of the Union, Church.
The School was visited on many occasions by the Director of Education, the Inspector of English Schools, Mr. Wylie, and other members of the Board of Education.
A new School Prospectus was issued in November and gives full information
concerning the School.
on this School. We hope that every year will see boys and girls in ever increasing numbers enter- ing the University from this School. I appeal to those inter- ested in the education of British children to endow Scholarships as an incentive to the parents to allow their children to remain longer at the School and to take full advantage of the opportuni- ties offered by the local Univer- sity.
The health of the children was Senior Local certificate is no
of
In November, 1929.- "The general health of the
Study of English. children is excellent. Four
Steady progress is being made. cases of bad teeth and two of Anaemia were found. General- in the study of English. English, ly speaking the whole of the 4s a school subject, must include children gained in height but the learning of set books. the the younger children gained reading, in school and at home, of very little in weight and several various plays, poetry, essays, otc.,. lost weight which was expected the teaching of reading aloud,
and the encouragement after the summer, The elder children, especially the boys, original compositions The more. had grown over one inch in the aim of the teaching of English is put on weight and nearly all one can read the better. The real eight months since the last to help boys and girls to acquire examination. One boy had style, accuracy in thinking, and a More grown three inches and gained real love of the subject. sixteen pounds. The general and better books are being read appearance of the children is by the senior classes here and the much more healthy after the nucleus of a real Library of hot weather than would be ex- Standard works has been formed. pected. In several cases where In 1924 we shall have a number it was the children's first sum- of supplementary Readers in each o mer in Hongkong there were Class.
Annual Examination. alight signs that they had felt the hot weather more than those who had been out longer."
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In the Annual School Examina- tion held in November the per centage of marks required for
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MR. IRVING'S FAREWELL.
The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving Director of Education attended his inst prize distribution in Hongkong this morning. Giving Children's Health "Excellent." I wish parents to note that the British School (Kowloon), he good. The Medical Officer of longer, considered the leaving congratulated, the school on Its Health, Dr. Woodman, who in-certificate of this School. Most excellent progress, stating that spected the School in February of the pupils who passed. the he found nothing at all to criticize and October, reported very few Senior Local Examination in 1922 this year. The school's University cases of defective teeth and eyes. remained at the School and pass- cesses were an indication of The following extract from his ed the Matriculation Examination the great improvement in the October report is interesting work mainly due to the hard- First on the programme is the working staff and the undoubted British School, now, continued Wong Nei Chong sprint of 1/4 mile of the students. The Central in which there is generally a big Mr. Irving, had as strong a staff field. A few of the "subs" which as any in the Colony. He hoped start in this race may be saddled that in the near future, its suc a second time during the day coss would be marked by-the- The Valley Stakes ( mile) is erection of a brand new building. On the platform with the Hon. confined to this year's "subs." In the Garrison Cup a penalty is Mr. Irving were Lady Stubbs, Mr. given for "subs," which have won N. Teesdale Mackintosh, Mr. E. in. previous seasons and they are Ralphs, the Reverends Mr. Lind classed together with gymkhana say (St. Andrew's), Mr. Copley ponies in the last race over Moyle (St. John's Cathedral) and the latter being Mr. Johnstone (Union Church). furlongs, penalised for wins but very few Mr. and Mrs. Nightingale, and
aubs." are entered for this race. Mr. B. Wylie.
Before the distribution of Eighth on the card is the Chater Cup exclusively for gymkhana prizes, Dr. G. Nightingale, the ponies (with penalties and allow-Headmaster. presented the annual
report which read as follows:- can put up anything like identical ances.) performances on both soft and -Derby Ponies' Form.
In his report the Headmaster hard going. Some-stables which Musketeer, Mr. A. A. Alves'
A brief review of the growth have been able to retain the ser- Derby candidate (trained by him-GF Nightingale) said: vices of various jockeys, have self) has been showing improve-of this school will be interesting. not yet decided as to which ponies ment in every stride during the In September, 1919, there were will be sent out for the individual last week. He has pleased critics 61 children on the Roll in Classes The percentage of children requir-promotion was raised in all races, henge the difficulty in to such an extent that he is now! 18 and Kindergarten. In Februing Medical attention is smaller classes. The high percentage re- drawing up a fabulated list of thought to have more than an ary, 1921, the numbers had in here than in the large cities of quired will ensure a higher stand- probables. On the other hund, outsider's chance and his running creased to 144 and we were in a Great Britain. This is due to the ard of work throughout the School. some of the jockeys have several to-morrow should be well worth seriously congested condition, healthy, out-door life of the chil- and will reduce the number of those who, as in the past; are con- choices in more than one race and watching. One independant ex-clock rooms and common rooms aren of this Colony.
tent to "just scrape through" the. have not quite decided which to pert's opinion was expressed in being used as class rooms. The
Climatic Effects. removal of the Junior School to
examinations. The pupils will be take. All will depend on the wen- "He's going great guns."
During the year Intelligence interested to know that we pro- ther at noon to-morrow.
As regards Dark Mouse, this Gun Club Hill relieved this con- On one point critics seem to be same enthusiast said "If he gets gestion and we were left with an Tests were conducted by Propose to impose a still higher Hongkong standard for promotion at the fairly unanimous that is the a good start and a good run, and attendance of 86 at the Senior fessor Forster of
Again the numbers in University and in his report he end of the School Year, in Novem unsuitability of the three big his rider can get him into a good School. griffins, Dark Mouse, Baronsfield humour, he will surprise those creased and in 1922 two extra states that the results show that ber next, and that preparatory to and Gorgeous Dalilia, to the who have adversely criticised class rooms were built to meet our positive relation exists between this all who fail to pass the Mid- twists and turns of the Hongkong him." Courtfield, he thought the requirements. One of these new a short stay in the Colony and a summer Examination in July race-course. Baronsfield was re- best of the Morriss and Marshall class rooms was required for a high Intelligence Quotient. Of next will be demoted to a lower ported "off" at one time and has string and well-worthy of his Physics laboratory, and as the the first twelve on the list who class..
The results of the Annual Hince been seen out galloping but position in the public esteem. numbers had again increased it are, above the average only two it is generally conceded that the Will do almost as well as Court was decided this year to build six have been in the Colony more Examination were satisfactory. On the other Great improvement was shown in others in his stable are his super-field" was his opinion of Bracken- new class rooms, in the play than 3 years.
hand, of the thirteen pupils at the English subjects, especially in iors. Dark Mouse is stated in one field. quarter to have shown himself Jewel Dahlia II is credited with ground.
In November this school became bottom of the list only two have Composition and Literature. The been less than four years in the results of the examination in most adaptable to the turns but being able to win the race he is the Central British School.
Colony. The results seem to show Algebra and Geometry, subjects Attendance, Good. he has not upheld the reputation started in to-morrow while Magni-
In 1923 the school was open on that it is posable that the effect now taken by all boys and girls he came with. Stories galore are ficent Dahlia is thought to be best associated with Sir Paul's strap-in this string of new ponies. 198 days. In January there were of climate is not great in the first except those in Classes 5 and 6, ping grey, these ranging frora a Lady Chater's griffin, The Wood-91 children on the Roll, in Decem- years of a child's stay in the show that good work in these The average daily Colony, the child showing results subjects may be expected in the strained shoulder to being quite pecker, has also loomed up in the ter 116. fit. Little has been seen of him rail prophets' vision and is said attendance in January was 86, in as good as or even better than future in the upper part of the by early birds who line the rails, to have justified the favourable December 107. The attendance those that are produced in Eng- School.
European and Modern History. it being said that he must be comment, having been taken over on the whole was good in spite land. It would seem that it is
a good many distances.
of absences due to malaria and only towards the fifth year that is now taken in Classes Matricula- galloped at two in the morning....
dengue fever, and the absence of the mental life shows signs oftion, 1 and 2, and English History Jockeys Arrive.
Little has been heard of last some Children during the wet sea- deterioration, and that the store in Classes 3-6. The results of the At four o'clock yesterday after-
year's Derby winner Ideal Dahlia,san. There were very few cases of energy brought by the pupila examination were satisfactory. noon, four more jockeys arrived this being probably due to trainer of children being kept from school into the Colony shows signs of Geography also showed good re- from Shanghai, these being Curreem not galloping his ponies for trivial reasons. In most cases decrease.
sults. The general neatness of all. Professor Forster suggests that written work was a notable fea- Messrs. Hill, Moller, Kuoll and till 11 a.m.Sir Paul has two of slight derangements I received
This Bauld. Mr. Hill will ride prin ponies with big things" to theirs. note from the parents stating the first effects of the climate are ture of the examination. cipally for Messrs: Morriss and credit in Shanghai. Sunshine that their children were not well to stimulate, like a drug, the was to be expected as this year Marshall and Mr. Moller will carry Dahlia (late Christmas Card) is and requesting that they might mental growth, and then, after we adopted Script Writing in Sir Paul's colours together with
a tried stayer and he has done be allowed to go home if they the early excitation, produce that Classes,3 to 6. The Nature Study, Messrs. Burkill and Vida who are excellently in training. Fascina- were unable to continue their after depression which. is also Elementary Science and Music already here. Mr. Knoll has come tion Dahlia (late Thomas
some drugs papers were uniformly good. work at school. This is an excel-characteristic of for Mr. Henry Humphreys and Becket) can also do the 134 and lent state of affairs and shows This may explain the high Intelli-French showed improvement but Mr. Bauld will steer the mounté z miles and he has shown that that most of the parents here gence Quotient of the pupils is still a weak subject. It would heavy going suited him up North. realize the value of regular and examined who have resided only show still greater improvement Mr. Brand, who is just as well- Another pony with a big reputa-punctual attendance at school. a short time in the Colony and if parents would encourage their known for his prowess here as in tion is Cock o' the North who is
also the low quotients of those children, to appreciate the value Shanghai, is to dor the colours one of the favourites for the
who have remained a longer-commercially and otherwise of of Messrs. Stephen and Stitt. Champions. Spotted Sand, who
period in the Tropics.
a knowledge of the French langu- Nearly all of the local riders who is described "as in the pink of
that I am always pleased to meet
The Memory Tests also seemed
age. have ridden in last season's condition" and "able to eat up the them at the School to discuss to show that length of stay in the gymkhanas, will have mounts, mud" is a proved runner on heavy dren and to show them the School
questions relating to their chi Colony has a similar effect amongst these being Mr. Matcham going.
Professor Forster's curve for and the work done. They should the Fatigue Test in this School for Mr. Dyer's stable. Mr. Soares
Gymkhana Ponies. for Mr. Carroll, Mr. Charles for Ramsbury Clover Leaf and realize that, for the efficient work showed a similar result, the Sir Paul's, Mr. Zellensky for Ewo Rivergrass are all expected to ing of a school and the success of boys being generally above the and Mr. Gibson and Mr. Seth. win races for gymkhana ponies, the pupils, something more than girls, evidently because theys President and Mr. Wylie as
the teaching of the staff, is repossess greater energy. being very fit at present and
quired the active co-operation Ping-Pong has given further evi-
The numbers tested were small A school troop of Boy Scouts of the parents. If they will trust and it would be interesting to dis was formed in November underpage, Jenn dence of his ability.
Scoutmaster Tarrant, and it is hoped to form a troop of Wolf Cubs in the near future. We have also Girl Guides and Brownies attached to the School.
of a number of "small owners."
To-morrow's Races.
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"Old Ponies.
Subscription Griffins.
:
Parental Co-operation.
I wish all parents to understand
a
Intelligence,
University Successes.
Of importance in that it is sup. posed to give an indication of
us implicitly and realize that we cover if these deductions are "what's what" in the Darby, is the Trial Plate, 1 miles, for A sub-griffin which has drawn give of our best to their children, justified after griffins. Here it should be men- much favourable comment since and if they will refrain from Mental and Fatigue Tests have tioned that in previous years, tlie the week-end is The Wonk. He criticizing the School and the been made in all British Schools Trial Plate winner has,, on occa has been credited with remark-staff in the hearing of their chil- in the East. sions, not been placed in the big able performances his best dis-dren, then the future work of the event. Two "chiefs" in Tytam tance being given as about a mile. School will be even better than it 13 boys, and. 10 girls were
is to-day. and Fijian are recalled in this Another is Pet Mouse who is respect although the latter won claimed to have beaten Dark Parents can help us by taking examined by the Hongkong Uni- the Maiden Stakes of mile. Mouse several times in trial spins an active interest in their chil-versity and of these 3 boys and The Racing Stakes of 1 mile is He is best suited for distances dren's work, whether done at 1 girl matriculated, C. Evans and open to ponlea which have never from 6 to 8 'furlonge."
home or at school, by inspecting W. Jenner gaining distinctions in their books and by insisting on the Montargis French Prize. » 1 English; C. Evans, being awarded won an official race and griffins
Lady Owners.
a methodical preparation of home. and a few. Derby probables may If that mysterious quality
boy and 3 girls passed the Senjor work. be kept for this race as the most known as "form", is borne out,
Local Examination, M.: Whitley suitable jockey may not be avall Mrs. Bernard is not the only lady
Staff Changes
gaining distinction in Drawing Fable earlier in the day..
(owner of Rivergrass) who is con. There were several additions to 6. boys and 4 girls passed the "Old" ponies all comprise the sidered likely to annext some of the staff during the year. In May Junior Local Examination, A. HII majority of the field in the Vic-the prizes. Mrs. Stephens "sub." Mr. Rowell came to take charge of gaining distinctions in Arith toria Stakes of 3 mile, the Foo Chico is favourably spoken-of Physics and Chemistry, and Mr.metic. English and Drawing S chow Cup of 2 miles and the while Lady Severn's Durian and Reeve was transferred from Whitley in English and C. Mac Jockey Club Stakes of 1% miles. Langsat are also looked upon as Queen's College in December. Arthur in Drawing. Thus 78 per The first and third are considered probable winners,
BEAUTY POISON.
WOMAN'S SIX YEARS ILLNESS.
An extraordinary case woman who was made ill-for-
rears by the babi freckle cream làares: German physician Alexander, gud (Dr.)
She went fro another
The Woodwork examination was very satisfactory."
The Cookery Classes did satis factory work.
In May an Old Pupils' Associa tion was formed with Mr. Ralphs
Vice-President.
(Continued on page 8.)
STOP PRESS.
EMPIRE SQUADRON SPORT
Mad Meacock joined us in cent of the candidates pussed, Bill prom Our Own Correspondent.) September, Miss Dyer, the Phyel- distinctions being gatued.
cal Instruction Mistress, in June, Although it should be included, and general debility. The doctors and Miss Thompson, who came to in the report for the year 1924, must announce that two of the diagnosis included rheumatiam, us from Bedales School and has neurasthenia, hysteria, and die charge of the Senior Geography Goys who passed the Matriculan turbance of the thyroid and other Nature Study and Singing, in tion Examination in November, December Me PRAV Jenner and C. Evans and how glands
The Rey Noll Evans was trans at University taking the course. They were ferred to
College in May
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