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MISCELLANEOUS.
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CHEFOO SCHOOL.
BIG HONGKONG SHARE IN PRIZE LIST.
ANNUAL EXHIBITIONŠ.....
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The China fuland Mission Schools.) at Chefco, held their annual ox- hibitions this year on July 28, 27, 29.
As usual the Prop School com menced the series and the kiddies wave all present a very enjoyable time. This year the Preps gave no drill but longer musical pro- gramme which was much appre elated. The best piece,"out of all the dine recitations was "George," by Dougins Mair, which receivedsu [deserved encore..
The Conduct Prize which is the 'most coveled prize in the School this year
by Grace Henderson Snylth.
won
About the Girls,
YOUR visiting cards neutly and The Giris followed the next day!
printed. "China and although there had been Beav Mail" Office, No. 6, Wyndham St.,rain and it was feared that there Telephone Centrul 22,*
would be no drill the weather cleared up nicely,
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MONDAY, AUGUST 18.
YU.S.S. HELENA-
THE CHINA MAIL.
Form IV-Doris Embory T5; Marlon Williamson 85; Helen Smith 88.
Form -Mildred Oldfield 84. Form VI-Winifred Embery 82,
Scripture.
Form IIb-Grace Harlow 88. Form HaGladys Warren 12. Form I-Winifred Lack 80... Form TV:--Helen Smith and Marion Williamson 90.
Form Vb:-Mildred Oldfield 91. Form Va-Betty Brown 82. Form VI:-Winifred Embery 92.
History. Upper School: Winifred Embory,
Drawing.
“EXCESSIVE.”
KRA, AND REPORTED INCREASES
RENTS QUESTION POLICY.
DEATH TEST.
RISK OF PREMATURE BURIAL AVERTED.
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BY A BLUE THREAD..
At the monthly meeting of the
Those who have lived in fear of Kowloon Residents' Association Premature burial will be able to Committee, the first business dealt set their minds at rest once, and with was the question of registra for all. A young and self-taught tion of domestic servants. A lat. chemist has invented A tast ter had been, received asking if whereby burial alive becomes im- the Committee could guarantee possible.
The inventor lives in Londen, the support of the members of the Association in the event of an and has a small room in a private employment agency being es- house as his laboratory. Here he Middle School: Peggy Harris.tablished by a private con- has worked for years on his dis- Upper SchoolRuth Dilley, cern. In view of the many dif- covery, and his task is now com-
Sewing.
ficulties involved, and in view of plete. the fact that the Government had "The test is extremely simple," Form 11b:-Grace Harlow. Form Hope Hewett.
refused to associate itself with he said to a "Daily Express" re Wenderson the scheme the Committee were does not require any special skill. presentative in thail week. "It Form. III:-Ruth
unable to give the desired guar- #intee. Form IV:-Marion Williamson.
and any doctor can carry the Instances of what were consi- necessary materials in his bag." Music.
He took from the table' a sealed 'dered unfair increases in rent. Lower SchoolMarjorie Moore submitted by members were next glass tube in which was a coil of Middle School-Margaret Alty dealt with. In some cases the in-bright blue thread. and Marlon Williamson,
"This thread and a needle, are creases certainly appeared to be
Smith.
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Good Class Work,
The Girls' exhibition was of the usual classical nature which one always looks forward to. The drill Ruth Forteous. sns up to a very high standard.1: Special The blue ribbbon of the School Dilley.
the Conduct Watch was won' this year by Winifred Embery: there had been but little differenc between her and Roth, Polley. thei
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Music
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Upper School:-Winifred Embery.excessive. As the question of all that will be required," he ex- rent increases and the institution plained. "Human blood is slight- Pom VI: Elolae Glas, and of a Fair Rents Board concerns alkaline, but on death it turns"
the whole public, it was decided slightly acid. If a piece of this Prize:-Ruth to ask all members of the com- thread is passed through a fold munity residing in Kowloon, both of the skin and left for thirty minutes. it will show whether Improvement in Music:-Eloise European and Chinese, regard death has taken place or not. Astche
less of whether they are members
Death is shown by the thread The following girls would have of the Association or not, to sup. exceptional circumstances (on two tion regarding instances of what
percensage prizes, but for ply, the Committee with informa- turning yellow."
A proposal has been made to terma' work):-Form IV: Josephine are considered unfair increases the Society for the Prevention of Cunningham. 73; Form fib: "Dori in rent. Such information from Premature Burial that they shall Round 76)
the public is necessary in order to adopt the test. The committee of the society was to consider the the condition com-
The inven. plained of is general and details matter on June 18. including address of premises, or does not intend to commer- previous rent, amount of increase cialise his idea, but has offered it and landlord's name
free to the society. should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. E. Parren. 35 Humphreys
teachers presented the latter with a special prize. These two young ladies were also the winners of the Pote-Hunt all-round prize for the
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. Y. ALL HONGKONG-
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18. upper school. commencing at 4:30 p.m.
SADMISSION: Fifty Conta
Soldiers &
Sailors in
Uniform
Children
Ladies Free.
30 Cents.
Prominent Boys.
The Boys beat all expectations. the next day and were well up to standned with both the musical
side of the programme and! als 50 Cents.he drill, which is always a feature
Arrived per 8.5. "CHANGTE”
TO-DAY
FRESH AUSTRALIAN PEARS;
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MOTOR NOTES.
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Thornyüroft Trucks Thompson Sileno Vaive" Torry Magneta Spanners
Universal Rina Toole Universal Valve' Grinders Universal Socket Wrencher
lebek Tool Kita Vistor Gaskets
Victor Hond Lamps & Reflectors
The Hongkong Hotel Garage Sales and Automation
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A D'AGDILAR STREET,"
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at their exhibitions.
The recitation by Forrá 5A Foram scene from Julius Cesa" were very well done. is were a the selections from the Passing of Arthur" by Form
"All Round" Prizes (presented by Mrs. Pote-Hunt.)
Lower School:--Hope Hewett,
Upper School: Ruth Dilley and Winifred Embery.
Conduct Prizes.
indicate if
Special interest is attached Buildings, Kowloon to the Conduct Prize this year, in The question of the constitu that it has been presented by Old tion of the proposed Fair Rents Cirls at present in Chefoo. The Board was deferred until suf- watch has been awarded this year ficient information had been re
o Winifred Embery.
ceived to show that the hecessity |
This year's all round Prizes, pre- anted by Captain Pote-Hunt, were regarding the Gondues Watch this won by C. Freddy in the senior year Ruth Dilley was almost equal the Government regarding the division and L. Dunlap in the with Junior, while the Condues Watch was secured by Percy Moore.
In the girls' expression of opinion for its institution is general.
A reply had been received from
Hongkong Successes.
The children from the South who leave annually from Hongkong did extremely well.
Misä. Helen Smith obtained thef highest per cent. prize throughout the whole girls' schools, gaining
the high figure of 88 per cent. Dorothy Kirk, also of Hongkong,
Winifred Embery. On a Kowloon Hospital and the Com- former occasion, when there were mittee regret that the Govern- two girls of outstanding merit, the ment are unable to change their Staff themselves awarded an extra previous decision not to allow Conduct Prize. They feel they patients in the Kowloon Hospital would like to do the same this year to be attended by their own pri- in the case of Ruth Dilley,
vate doctors.
Leaving Bibles,
These leaving this year
The Committee were glad to learn from the Kai Tack and Bibles are presented to Upper China Motor Bus Companies that School girls on leaving School both companies had rules. pro- arehibiting their workmen from Eunice Bevis, Ruth Dilley, Winifred occupying first-class seats on the Fribery. Muriel Evans, Lose Class, buses and assuring the Commit- Eloise Glass. May Harding, tee that these regulations would Winifred Kirke, Elspeth Lyness, be strictly enforced. Caroline Mann, Bertha McOwan, The Judd all
obtained the second highest, name.
y 86 per ceni.
In the boys' school the best feat was accomplished by E. Oldfield
with 89 per cent.
round prize for Form 4 was ornex- ed by Arthur Smith of Hongkong. Hongkong ran away with both the neatness prizes in this School, A. Smith obtaining the senior and J. Davies, the junior.
Numerous other prizes were alo
Ruth Porteous.
BOYS' SCHOOL.
Percentage Prizes.
won by Hongkong children and it Porin - Munn 77; D. is noteworthy that out of the small Lowther 77: D. Shields 79: B. Price! party that leaves the Colony every 82; E. Oldfield 80; M. Jones 80.
Mitier 76; P. Harris 78; L. Dunlap 83; J. Meller 85.
WEEK'S ORDERS.
HK. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
CHANGES IN STRENGTH.
Current order. of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps, by Major
istrative Commandant, read:--
Sand Table Scheme.
year for Chefoo, no less than ninej Form I-R. W. Rue 76; B.R. Melville Smith, M.B.E. "Admin- children obtained percentage prizes in the Senior Schools, this. not counting those who obtained prizes in the Preparatory Schoul.
The full prize lists follow
PREPARATORY SCHOOL.
Form Prizes.
$2.
Form IV:-A. Smith, 76. Form Vb:-J. Stoble 82; S. Mair
Form Va:-C. Fairclough 76; Gardiner 7: P. Davies 81: Paimer 86; E. Andrews 87,
Form VW. Pike 75, Embery 78.
"Special Prizes.
A Tactical Scheme will be held under the direction of Major F. C. Robests. V.C., b.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.. Flut Headquarters on Monday, FAugust 16 at 6 pm.
E.
Subject: Rear Guard, Action." Engineer Company. Wireless Signal Section will Upper. 1--1st, Grace Henderson-
parade at Headquarters at 5.00, Form VI-Scripture, C. Preedy:m, on Monday, August 16, Al Smith 2nd, Cecil Brook; steady Latin. E. Embery: French. Emembers are asked to make a ape- work, Gene Sinton: Berta Bird: Embery: Maths, E. Embery;cial effort to attend. Dress: Multi. special form Prize, MargareGaff. English, C. Preedy.
Mounted Infantry Co. Lower 1-1st. Teddy Winning) Form Vai-Latin, E. Andrews Mounted Parade at stables at 2nd, Stanley Rist; progress, Alfe French, E. Andrews; Book-keeping 5:30 pm. on Thursday, August 19, Pike; steady work. Bobs Whitelaw. 1ss, E. Andrews; Book-Keeping 2nd. and stable duty daily as detailed by
Transition-1st, Ruth Drafin; Palmer; Music 1st, L Dunlap: Section Commanders. 2nd, David Henderson-Smith: pro- Music Improvement, B. McMillan; gress. "Katherine Costerds; special | Nestness form prize Beatrice Browne.
Kindergarten-1st, Mark Grifin; {" progress, Margaret Richardson.
Scripture.
Wm.
Upper 1-Cecil Brook. Lower 1 Jessica Broomhall. Transition-Robertson Sinton. Kindergarten: - David Thompson.
Handwork (Writing, Drawing, Brushwork).
Upper 1:-Grace Smith.
(senior), A. Smith; Meatness (Junior), J. Davies).
Captain Pote-Hunt's Prize. For best all round boy in Con- iduct, Work and Sporte, voted for
by the Boys.
Senior C. Preedy. Junior: Dunlap.
Armoured Car Company. Lecture by Major F. C. Roberts: on Monday, August 16 at 6 p.20,
Drivers: As detailed.
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Transfer:
E. June Judd Prize. For best all round boy in Form IV. in Conduct; Work and Sports
No. 843 Gunner A. W. Summers, ¡voted for by the Boys:-A. Smith.
Artillery Company, is permitted to Drawing Prize:-Evan Durling-transfer to the Mounted Infantry
Company, as from July 20.
Leave.
Henderson-ton.
Lower -Mildred Porter. Transition: Jean Dilley, Kindergarten-Mark Griffin.
Sewing & Knitting. Upper 1: Leona Davies. Lower :-Ruth Lewis. Transition-Beatrice Browne. Music: Leona Davies, Patricia Dillon.
Conduct Prize (Special);-Grace Henderson-Smith.
GIRLS' SCHOOL
Form Prizes awarded to all girls] who have gained 75% on the work of the year el
Shields. Presented by W. Forsyth Esq. of Shanghai.
Football. Pote Hunt. Cricket:-Percy Moore.. Rowing:Percy Moore. Top in Conduct, Work Sports: won this year Livingstone House.
Conduct Watch:-Percy Moore. Leaving Bibles. Presented by the School to:- Sydney T. Best, Eric Embery, Walter Pike Charles Dilley, R. Weatherhead, C. Luttre''.
WILL RELIEVE MOTHER'S FEARS.
No. 912 Pte. J. M. Henderson, No. 8 Platoun, is granted leave from) September 2, 1926, to March 1, 1987, Resignations,
Matsunaga, from Tokyo. Vinslw, from Hakone. Rowo, from. Shanghai.
S. BLACK, Acting Superintendent. Hongkong Station, Aug. 12, 1926.
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