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January 31, 1903.1
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
R. Murray Rumsey, Mr. A. Bryer, Mr. u. H. Gompertz, and Mr. R. T. Wright,
Mr. Edwards, of the Hongkong and Shang. hai Bank, was elected anditor for the ensuing year, in successiou to Mr. J. C. Peter.
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PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.
own clergy did not realise the state of affairs that existed at the present moment, and could | not remedy it until it could be realised. The state of things was apparent to most people. and he thought to all of them. They recʻg- nised that they had to find some remedy for this A vote of thanks to the retiring auditor (Mr. state of things, and they trusted that the new J. C. Peter), the hon. treasurer (Mr. R. T. Church Body would find that remedy during the Wright), the hon. secretary (Mr. A. Byer), and next twelve months. The Bishop had made a Mr. H. W. Slade, who assisted with the promise that the musical services in the Cathe-accounts before his departure for home, dral would be improved. The idea was that brought the proceedings to a close. they should get an assistant chaplain who had musical abilities, and as a matter of fact the Bishop advertised for a man po sessing a baritone voice and a message, whatever that might be; he did not understand the combina- ! tion. At any rate, it was an earnest that His Lordship desired to carry out his promise. He thought the Church 1 ody themselves ought to recognise the reason why that promice had not been fulfilled. The congregations that attended the Cathedral spoke for themselves. The next list of donations would also sp ak for itself. He had nothing more to say. What he had said he said, so far as ho was personally concerned. with the best intentions, and he sincerely trusted that something would be really tried to remedy the unpleasant state of affairs existing in the Cathedral at the present time..
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BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Owing to the extensive repairs now in operation on the building, the prize distribution had to be of a private character. The prizes were presented to the successful pupils by Mr. Irving, H. M. Inspector of Schools. the Head Mistress begs to offer her sincere thanks to the following gentlemen fr their generosity towards the prize fund:-Sir William Goodman, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. R. hewan, Hou. C. W. Dixon, Rer. R E. Johnson, Messrs. J. R. M. Smith, G. Murray Bain, G. H. Medhurst, Victor Deacon, J. H. Cox, J. B, Dixon. Fung Wa Chun, Ho Fook, Ho Tung, Lau Wai Chuo, Chow Tung Saug, Chan Pak. Gupp & Co., Gibb. Livingston & Co., Lane & Crawford, Watson & Co., C. T. Kew, Kelly and Walsh, Lock Hing, Sen Woo, Lau‹ bn Pak, Tak Cheong, Hi Cho, Chan Hewan, Mok Lai-che, Chan Ah Fook, Chan Sai-ki, Chan Sui-ming, Man Yu Tong, and Wan Man-kai.
The prize list is as follows:-
ENGLISH DIVISION.
Class I-1 Myra Chunynt. Class II.-1 Ella Hyndman; 2 Mary Peterson. Class III. Jesuina Rosario; 2 Esther Noma: Class IV.-] Chan Ying Mui; 2 Florence Joseph. Class V.- 1 Sophie Joseph; Moyelle Levi. Class VI.-1 Mag Kui; 2Ah Cheng. Class VIB.-1 Ah Yik, class VII-1 Elsie Schwarzkopf; Abdulla Samy. Class VIII-1 George Hoskins; 2 Ivy Lee Chui. Class IX.-1 Lo Li Wah; 2 Al Yung.
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Infants-1 Magdalene Cuthbert; 2 Cissy Rosario.
Needlework.-1 Ida Noma; 2 Yin Yau; Olive Lee Chui; 4 Ah Yau.
CHINESE DIVISION.
Class 1-1 Leung Kwan; 2 Shi Kwai King, Class II-1 Chow Kan; 2 Leong Heung. Class III-1 Chan Pik-mi; 2 Li Tung-sin. Class IV. - Leung Kau; 2 Kung Lüu. Class V.-1 Lo Yau-ho; 2 Wong So-ban. Class VI.-1 Yu Mui; 2 Li Shun Kan. Class VII.-1 Hong Tai; 2 Tam Sui.
Needlework.-1 Mak Wo; 2 Chan Po Chan; 3 Ho So; 4 Leung Kau.
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The CHAIRMAN, in reply, remarked that Mr. Cunningban was perfectly right that the finances were not the same as last year. They were not they were a good deal better. There was an excess of income over expenuifure during the past year, which had not been the case for ser- eral years past. That was one fact which, as- Mr. Cunningham said, would speak for itself. Also, ho might state that the donations from Sunday to Sunday were from $15 to 2 better each Sunday during the past winter than during any winter for some years past. He mentioned these facts because the matter had been brought up by Mr. Cunningham. He did not think the Cathedral was quite in such a bad way as Mr. Cunningham thought. As to the pro- mises made by the Bishop, he knew nothing about any promises made by the Bishop to Mr. Cunningham or anyone else; and, as Mr. Cun. uingham was aware, the Bishop had not been able to appoint an assistant chaplain simply because of the financial position which brought to their notice a few months ago by a member of the Church Body. Ita ppeared that during the past few years they had been exceeding their annual income by something like $1,000 to $1,500 a year, and had beeu therefore each year compelled to draw from their reserve fund.
That had been going on for some years, and of course the Church Body felt it could not go on any longer, therefore the authority which had been given to the Bishop, when the financial aspect had not been considered at all, had to be revoked. He greatly regretted that this step became necessary, but from a business point of view he admitted that there was nothing else to be done, and the Bishop himself had written to him within the last few days saying that much as he regretted the necessity of having to post- pone the appointment of an assistant chaplain he fully appreciated the position of the Church Body. The financial position was such that they could not go on taking from the reserve fand as they had been doing, especially as they had been told that they would have to incur great expenditure during the coming year. Mr. HUGH KIRKHOPE, M.A., the head- The fabric of the building was in great need of master, read his report on the working of repair; probably, too, the organ would need re- the School, which stated that since the opening pairs, and the necessary sums would be fairly of the institution the attendance had steadily large. Therefore the Church Body felt that if increased, and now stood at 206, the capacity they were to appoint au assistant chaplain, not of the building making it impossible, unfor- only would their surplus of the past year betunately, to admit more pupils. In its five come a deficit of $300 or so, but also they would months of active work the College had come have to find a way of supplying some $3,000 as to be regarded as a boon to the young men salary to the a-sistant chaplain during the of the City and provinces. Towards the close coming year, and the Church Body felt that of November a start was made in the direction they did not see their way to do that at this time. of physicial training, and it was hoped that ar. CUNNINGHAM pointed out that hitherto appliances would soon be obtained to extend they had had two chaplains.
the teaching of the exercises to the pupils of the lower as well as of the higher classes. After recording his appreciation of the labours of the assistant masters, Mr. Kirkhope said that a number of pupils had left to join other Colleges. Out of fully 1,000 candidates who presented themselves at the examination for entrance to the Military College, 180 ore declared successful. Of these, the first on the list was a pupil of the College, while 7 others
The CHAIRMAN-Quite so, and since the appointment of two chaplains we have had unfortunately, as I say, to draw from the reserve fand each year, something from $1,000 to $1,500.
This closed the discussion.
The next item of business was the election of the Church Body for the ensuing year. The folloring gentlemen were appointed-Sir William Goodman, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Hon.
ELLIS KADOORIE SOCIETY'S CANTON COLLEGE,
The first session of the
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Kadoorie Society's Canton College was brought to a successful close on Tuesday, 20th inst, when the prizes were distributed to the pupils entitled to them. Among the local gentleman and officials present were--Messrs. Shen Ting Ching, Private Secretary to H. E. the Viceroy, and Choi Li Chang; while Hongkong was represented by the President (Mr. Kadoorie), the Hon. Sec. (Mr. Lan Chu Pak), Mr. Young Kee (Chinese Inspector of Schools) and Mrs. Young Kea.
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obtained high places. One of the papila was high on the list for entrance to the Kwangtung Ciril College; and the first place ou the list of successful candidates for entrance to the Peking College for Teachers was taken by one of the pupils of the College.
PAK said it disclosed most satisfactory results, Commenting on the report. Mr. Lau CHV
and congratulated the headmaster and his staff on the fact.The enterprise which saw the establishment of the College had had
many obstacles to surmount, and it was to be hoped that they had now entered smooth waters. Regarding the lack of accmmodation in the College, Mr. Lau Chu Pak promised that any. thing the Con mittee could do to remove that disadvantage would be done, and he concluded by intimating that the scholars, to whom he exten ded the felicitations of the s asou and proffered advice as to assiduity in their studies, would be granted four weeks' holiday.
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Mr. SHEN TING CHING then addressed some words of congratulation and encourage- ment to the pupils
masters. The distribution of prizes followed, after which the HEADMASTER made a brief speech. He coon. selled regular attendance on the part of the scholars, for that it was conducive to success could not bo doubted. Next session Society would require a small subscription from each pupil towards its funds, but certain advantages would acerno 10 the pupils from the inposition of that compulsory subscription. În the first place, the College would be kept select. Second y, it would ensure that those who paid the subscription and went there were really determined to work couscien- tiously and hard and make the best of their opportunities. Thirdly, it would also ensure a more regular attendance; and, lastly-what was of most importan e from a headmaster's point of view-it would enable the Society to give them more English teachers.
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Cheers were then given for the visiters, for the Society, and for the Headmaster and his staff, after which Mr. YOUNG KEE spoke. He said he felt greatly housured in being present at such an auspicious ceremony, and it was with deep feelings of pride and gratitude Unt te addressed the gathering, He was proud to be able to address them in English, and proud that they were able to understand bim. Not very many years ago," he said "I myself could not speak a word of En l'sh, and there were then
very few Chinese in Canton who could do so. It is gratifying now to find that t era are that the Chinese have, of lats years, made some so many who have acquired that knowledge. This shows
progress towards the acquirement of Western education. Although that progress has been somewhat slow, yet it is always better to be slow aud sure. We all know that the Chinese Empire is
very weak at present and needs urgent reform. I sincerely trust that all of you young men will study assiduously, and use your hest udeavours in bettering your own futures as well as streng- thening the Chinese Empire, thus proving to
the worl that the Chinese nation can be as
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strong as any other Power." He concluded by
wishing the College better encouragement and support and continued success and prosperity.
BENEFIT CONCERT
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The concert given in the Sailors' and Soldiers' Institute, Kowloon, on the 26th inst. was, as we anticipated, an entire success both from the point of view of the audience and from that of the organisers of the entertainment, character of the programme was novel to Hong- kong concert-goers, being principal; dramatic recitations, the musical numbers being if we may so describe them, subsidiary; they were, however, none the less delightful and entertaining. Mr. Ainsworth, who made her debut to an Hongkong audience at this recital, is a graduate of Boston School of Oratory and at one time was a leading member of Augustin Daly's London and New York Company. Coming with such high reputation, great things were expected from Mrs. Ainsworth, and they were realised to the full. As will be seen from the programme, the selected pieces gave plenty of scope for her elocutive abilities, and though the scoustics of the Institute at times prevented a proper appreciation, her efforts vommanded
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