FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1930.
CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL
Annual Distribution of Prizes
SPEECH BY DEPUTY GOVERNOR
"It is far better to try without succeeding than to succeed without trying," declared His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.) when he distributed the prizes at the Central British School annual speech day, held in St. Andrew's Church Hall yesterday afternoon.
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to be. I do not wish to repent the Everest (Honours), F. Fowler same things over and over again, (Honours), S. Fawler (Honours), só I will only say that I entirely G. Freeman (Honours), J. agree with your head master's views Gardiner (Ilonours), M. Gar- and urge you to take them to heart.diner, P. Gardner (Honours), I congratulate the head master V. Grunberg (Honours), W. HIL and his staff on his mest encourag- E.
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Holloway (Honours), M.COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED ing report and I must not forget} Huxford (Honours), R. Kirman to congratulate you boys and girls (Honours), Y. Langley (Honours), as well, for after all without your J., Laurenson (Honours), M. help your head masterr and his col-McCaw (Honours), R. Marshall They show the way, and they evid-D. leagues can make little progress. (Honours), J. McLeod (Honours), Hotel, 4.30. p.m.
Monaghan (Honours), P. Fo-day-Tea Dance at Peninsula ently show it well, but you have Mooney, N. Moss (Honours), A. Hotel, 5 p.m. got to do your part and back them Owen (Honours), R. Phillips To-morrow Dinner Dances at up in work and play alike, You (Honours), V. Porozoff (Honours), Hong Kong, Repulse Bay, and are our principal British School M. Poynting (Honours), D. Haven, Peninsula Hotels, 3.30 p.m. The 2nd Kowloon Girl Guides be- ↑ benefits of this advanced educa-In this British Colony of Hong M. Roussenu (Honours), L To-day Dinner Dances at
I should indeed have been Salmon, longing to the school, formed ation when offered to them, and all Kong.
C. Sloan, J. Sloan Hong Kong Hotel, and Peninsula Guard of Honour outside the hall who are competent to form an surprised to hear of anything but (Honours), J. Smith (Honours), Hotel, 8.30 p.m. for II.E, the O.A.G., who was ac opinion realise the difficulties con- a good record, but I want to im-R. Spencer, D. Taylor (Honours), To-day Institution
Barrow fronting its advocates. At a re-press on you the paramount im R. Wood (Honours), H. Wylie gineers and Shipbuliders, Dinner, companied by (Private Secretary), and met at the cent examination for admission to portance of showing what a Rri- entrance by the head master, Mr. fa certain secondary achool at tish school should be and is. You
Division 1: M. Adam G. Franklin Nightingale.
Home 308 children from elementahould regard yourselves as a model (Honours), S. Bander (Honours), To-dy Queen's His Excellency the G.O.C. (Majorary schools competed for 36 free for all the other schools of the A. Bates (Honours), R. Blackmore "Trespasser." General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., places. The examiners were fore-Colony to look up to and (Honours), N. Branch (Honours), "Four Walls." C.M.G., D.S.O.) accompanied by hised to lower the standard of marks emulate. Not that I want you to E. Butler (Honours), R. Egan, M. staff of officers and A.D.C., was on to 34 per cent., for only six of the "put on side" If your head master Glendinning (fonours), D. Ham- To-day World Theatre, the plaiform, together with the Iton. children were really atted for will forgive my slang expression.
blin (Honours), Y. Harris Mr. J. P. Braga, LA-Col. W. F-secondary education.
That is the last thing you ought (Honours), It. Holden (Honours), "Easy Come, Easy Go." Christian, D.S.O., R.A., Mr. E. In this Colony, however, we to do. You start your education B. Hynes (Honours), A, Iffia, A. Ralphs. Mr. A. F. Wood, Mr. G. P. have progressed further, for pro-race with a good many advantages. Lathovetsky (Honours), J. Langley de Martin, Mr. Hugh B. L. Dowbig-vision is made. at the Central Bri. You are taught in your own mo- (Honours), D. Marshall, gin, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the Rev.tish School, for the higher educa- ther tongue, whereas your Chinese Marshall (Honours), A. W. Walton Rogers. the Rev. J. tion of all British boys and girls. competitors have what is to them Horace Johnston, and the Rev. Frank Short of the Union Church.
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a difficult language to master be. (Honours), H. Mills, A. Moss It is not merely knowledge but fore they really get started on their (Honours), N. Moss (Honours), one lot of Crown land at Shamshuí-
M. Poynting (Honours), L. Read po, 3 p.m. Public school careers; then again (Honours), H. Relton (Honours), the character acquired at his
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D. Smith F. Salmon (Honours), earliest days among those very (Honours), J. Smith (Honours). Godown No. 47, Miscellaneous goods, when he has taken his place in
traditions which we are anxious to the world outside the school. For create in all our Public schools. So G. Swan (Honours), N. Waldorf and Chinese provisions 11 a.m. character, after all, is of greater in your class rooms
(Honours), D. Witchell (Honours),. March 25-At Lalchikok 'In- the world to-day than playing fields you start ahead of H. Wylie (Honours).
stallation of the Standard. Oil Co., greatness, since it is nobility of many and the Colony rightly ex-
storehouse material 10.30 a.m. purpose and loftiness of aim that peets you to lead, both in the ex-
Sports report, said:
The School was opened on 192 counts in the affairs of mankind.aminations and in the games which
The maximum number on The habits of aystem, order, puncare, run on Western lines. the roll was 101,-173 in 1928,tuality, temperance, self-reliance the average attendance during the and perseverance. fostered during whole year being 141-131 1928.
The head master in his annual
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A. Fino Site Reserved
Examination Resulta
University of London Matricula- tion Examination:-E. L. Hayes.
University of Hong Kong Matri- Like so many other schools, you culation Examination:-B. Pick- in his school career, may be the have outgrown your buildings, and ford (Distinction in English), The attendance was gen-salvation of a boy in after life.
desert the school T. R. Ingram (Distinction in you have had to trally good in spite of an epidemie They will teach him not to drift premises for your prize distribu-English), R. H. A. Woolley (Dis-
and not totion. of chicken-pox and other infee with circumstances
But you are better off than tinction in English). trust entirely to external sources tious diseases.
Barker and
Staff
During the year Mrs. Key, Mrs. Mrs. Boas resigned; the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell left the Colony on Home leave at the end of April, and Mrs. Wyatt was re- appointed in the same month.
Visitors
The School was visited by the Director of Education, the Inspec fors of English Schools, members of the Board of Education, the medical officer of Schools. Educa tionalists from Manila and the head mistresses of the Junior British Schools.
Library
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See Special Sports Diary on page
Home Mails To-day-Inward from via Negapatam ́ (Yuensang).
Europe
Meetings To-day-St. George's Society, General Chamber of Commerce, 5.20 p.m..
March 26-Hong Kong Fire Ins. Co., Ltd., Messra, Jardine's Offices, noon.
March 26 Bank of Canton Ltd., 6, Des Voeux Road Central, 2.30
March 20-A.S. Watson & Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Hotel, 11.30 am.
March 31-H.K. and Whampoa
# good many schools in this University of Hong Kong Senior of pleasure but to manufacture Colony, and we have a fine site set Local Examination:-B. Budden March 22-Hong Kong Realty & his joy from his own resources; aside for a future Central British (Distinction in English), D. Hynes Trust Co., Ltd., meeting, Exchange
replace worried thoughts with School to be built as soon as we (Distinction In English); Y. Bldg, 11.30 a.m. thoughts of trust and faith; to can afford it. Meanwhile it may Langley (Distinction in English). widen his field of vision and comfort you to know that many of University of Hong Kong Junior broaden his sphere of interest; to our old Public Schools in Britain Local Examination:-D. Brooks, practise the art of minimising dif- turn out the finest scholars and the A., Hynes, A. Miller, M. Poynting, culties and not to discard all in-finest athletes from buildings which, I. Woolley, H. Wylle. tellectunt pursuits ол leaving judged by modern standards, would Montargis French Prize: B. school.
probably be condemned out of hand. Budden. We must not imagine that the look forward to the day when amount of brains a person has is the Central British School will the only thing that matters, for have buildings more suited to its the manner in which one uses his deserts, but meanwhile make the supply is almost as important. A best use of what you have, and the person inheriting a good mental results will not suffer.
ity has nothing to be clated over. I congratulate the prize winners
Government Scholarships-Y. Langley (Form VI.), A. Miller (Form V.); J. Bates (Form IV.),
P
Huxford (Form 3A). V.
Our thanks are due to old pupils for it is not to his sole credit that on their success, I have no doubt (Form I.).
he has the brains, His respon- they have deserved it; and I would
Government Prizes:B. Budden
to our brary; to Captain Muir,/sibility comes in using this gift comfort the losers by reminding (Form VI.), A. Miller (Form V.).]
and others who have contributed
continued to
who so generously send us each month copies of the National Geographic Magazine; and to Mr. Wylie for photographs
of current world events.
Old Pupils' Association The Association is strong. the number of members is increasing. and keen interest has been taken ir tennis, cricket and hockey, many matches having been play ed with local teams and teams at Macao.
Girl Guides
to the fullest extent-not being them that "It is a greater thing to merely an average student when try without succeeding than to suc-
J. Bates (Form IV.), P. Huxford!
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Miscellaneous
Grunberg (Form 3B), D. Raven Lighter Co., Ltd. (in liquidation), April 26-Hong Kong Tug and (Form 2A), C. Bander (Form 2B)6, Des Voeux Road Central, Noon. F. Fowler (Form 1R), J. Booker
May 6-Hong Kong & Shanghal Hotels Limited, Exchange Bldg.. Des Voeux Rd., 11.30 a.m.
March 27, April 8, 10.-Lectures (Form SA), V. Grunberg (Formin "Modern Architecture” by 3B), D. Raven (Form 2A), M. Mr. C. E. Moore, University Adam (Form 28), F. Fowler gineering Society. And now a word to parents: 1 (Form 1R), J. Booker (Form 1). am delighted to hear from the Garrison School Scholarships:- Director of Education an excellent J. Jordan, L. Parry, E. Penney, account both of the health of the M. Rumsby, Q. Tylcoat, J. Wilson, pupils and of their high standard E. Withers.
he can lend the class; not being ceed without trying." content with an average achieve. ment when there are the makings
of excellence within him.
Words to Parents
Royal Drawing Society Excellent results were obtained at the Annual Examination in the
of educational achievement. British Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock various Divisions held in Juze,
Scholarships: - M. the general report of the Examina-parents can rest assured that they Company's
have in the Central British School Adam, S. Brown. tion being "very creditable."
Headmaster's Prize:-B. Budden At the annual exhibition held in an opportunity for a
J. R. M. Smith Scholarship:- the Guildhall Art Gallery, London, secondary education for their chil- in April, 1929, some of the work dren. Children can be kept in Hong sent by pupils of the Central Bri. Kong far longer than in most tropi- cal colonies, and it is a source of tish School was commended and no small satisfaction to the Gov- publiely exhibited.
The School Patrols are strong in numbers and in enthusiasm. Miss Buckwell, through sickness, and Miss Owen Hughes, were ab sent during a part of the year, and their work was carried on by award for illustrations and M.
first class Д Miss Moses, to Whitley,
award Miss Heney and whom the thanks of all are due for landscapes, water colours, the
first-class
H. Wylle.
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Y.W.C.A.
En-
Campaign Opened for Funds
local Y.W.C.A. was emphasised at The excellent work done by the Wylie Composition Prize:-D. meeting yesterday afternoon in the ball room of Government Hynes.
House. The meeting marked the Biblical Knowledge Prize (pre-formal opening of a campaign to H. Wylle (Form V.), R Ingram able house (Form IV.).
Composition Prize (presented
R. Woolley obtained a first class/ernment to know that our efforts sented by Rev. J. H Johnstone): raise $80,000 to purchase a suit!
to meet a real need are meeting with such obvious success. I con gratulate the Central British School
for maintaining the high state of work of both being chown on the on the standard it has attained, and by W. D. Owen)-R. H. Aher opening speech, she gave a
efficiency of the Patrols.
Games and Sports
overseas screen at the exhibition An original drawing from memory
I wish it all success.
at No. 88, Bonham |Road, to carry on the good work. Mrs. Southern presided and in
Woolley.
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brief review of the good work Ezra Abraham Scholarship:-B. done by the Y.W.C.A., and urged After the prize distribution, His Budden. The annual sports, organised by by J. Miller, Form 3, was repro- Excellency said that he wished to
the community to give it support. War Memorial Prize: B. Mr. Rowell, were held in March, duced in the Book of Reproduc-add that he was delighted to have Budden.
Other speakers were the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewell, C.M.G. and great keenness and enthusiasm tions published by the Royal the opportunity of coming to dls- being shown. Blue House for the Diawing Society each year. Ma tribute the prizes, and in return, H. B. L. Dowbiggin): D. Hynes, tary of the YW.C.A.
History Prize (presented by Mies Shin Tak-hing, General Sacre- gecond year in succession won the Hall is to be congratulated on this he would ask the head master to
recognition of the work of her give the School a whole day holled by G. G. Wood)-A. Miller,music was given:-
Prize for Mathematics (present-
The following progrramme OL Inter-House Cup.
pupils. The work done in art at
day. The petition was granted and L. Read. this School proves, as I have al-
a whole-hearted cheer from the ways believed, that art is not a school voiced their thanks thing for the experts only, but Excellency. that nearly all boys and girls have some art in them.
University Examinations The results of the University examinations this year were good We entered two candidates for the Matriculation Examination of the University of London and in June we received "the news that E. L Hayes had been successful in In the examinations of passing.
In conclusion, I thank all thei donors of prizes, the staff for their enthusiastic co-operation and
the University of Hong Kong; held support throughout the year, and of the Vicar of St. Andrew's Church
In November, six candidates
PRIZE LIST
Geography Prize (presented by to His Mrs. Wyatt):-M. Taylor.
Royal Drawing Society Division 6:A. Chestor, Levkovich.
V.
1. Si vous l'avez compris" (Denza)
Torna a Surrients
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At the conclusion of the prize giving, those present, at the Invita tion of the head master, took ad- vantage of the opportunity, and went 3. to the school hall where some really good works of art were exhibited, more particularly those drawings Division 5:~~E. Butler, of H. Whitley and R. Woolley, which the Sixth Form passed, all with who so kindly gave us permission Chester, V. Levkovich, A. Miller. were exhibited in the annual ex- distinction in English, three of to use the Church hali
on this N. Moss, M. Poynting, F. Steakes, hibition held in the Guildhall Art whom were awarded the Matri- occasion, the school hall being too 7. Sulter (Honours).
Gallery, London, last year. culation and three the Senior small to accommodate our present Division 42 S. Bander
The head master, through the Local Certificate.
The Montargis members. I wish to express you, (Honours), F. Bird (Honours), China Mail, wishes it to be known Senior French prize was again Sir, our deep appreciation of the Blyth (Honours), D. Brooks, that the same drawings on vier won. In the Fifth Form six can honour you have conferred on Gardiner, A. Hynes (Honours), R. yesterday will be shown again to didates passed the Junior Local Contral British School by coming Marshall, A. Miller (Honours), J. visitors on Monday during school
here this evening to distribute the Miller (Honours). N. Moss hours. prizes and to Inspire us to carry (Honours), M. Poynting, J. Smith,
Examination.
Annual School Examination
The annual examination of on, to the utmost of our power, 1. Stirling, F. Stoakes, N. Whitley the important work of the educa (Honours); R. Wood, I. Woolley tion of British children in this (Honours). Colony
Division 3J, Bates Hon. Mr. Southorn's Speech: (Honours), E. Blyth, S. Brown His Excellency said: (Honours), I. Black, G. Free-
Forms 41 produced very satle factory results, 71 per cent. of
GUILTY CONSCIENCE 7: the candidates gaining promotion to higher forms. I wish again to emphasise that we demand a high
On February 17, Mr. Li Ming- standard in all candidates, who Mr. Nightingale, Your Excellency, man, S. Griggs (Honours), V hang manager of the, Nam Chung must obtain 60 per cent of the Ladies and Gentlemen, and pupile of Grunberg, M. Huxford, R. Ingram native bank, Betham Strand, re- aggregate examination marks be the Central British School We (Honours), R. Kirman (Honours); ported to the Police on his arrival fore being deemed eligible for pro-have listened to the head E. Lysaught, A Macfarlane from Canton, that during the voy- motion. At Home it is the dream master's interesting report, and 1 (Honours), G. McNeillie, J. Miller age bis inner jacket pocket was cut --not yet realised-of educational hope you will all remember what (Honours), D. Monaghan and a roll of cheques to the total authorities to bring advanced or he has said about the Importance Phillips (Honours) Redd value of $4,000 stolen, secondary education within the of characters for those of you who (Honours), 3. Thirlwell (Honours) There was a sequel to the theft reach of all boys and girls and thance to have read my remarks at División 2-F. Bacon, C. Bandar yesterday when Mr. Ll received not merely pf the selected ones some of the other schools at which (Honours),. B. Boné, 48. Brown through the post an envelope con- and clover ones. It is doubtfal I have lately been distributing (Honours), J, Bryson (Honours),taining the stolen cheques. There
the intity: however whether all boys and prizes, will know how important1 E3 Calvert, J. Chubb (Honours), no clue as tout girls are capable of reasing the consider that aspect of school life Crouch (Honours); D-Egán, M parson who■lus made
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