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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 4т8, 1904
Ting Fong, Mr. Ten Wai Suo, Mr. O, L. Thompson, Mr. J. W. Trethewy, Mr. Un Tai Clust Mr. U Hoi Chan, Mr. N Wai Kong Mr. Un Min Tau, Mr. Veitch, Mr. H. S Vaughan, Cousal and Mme. Volpicelli, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon, H. H. Judge A.
Wise, Colonel. and Mrs. Webb, Dr. and Mrs. G. A Estuson Wright, Mr Wei Yak, Mr. Wei Long Shem, Mr. Wei Wah Teen, Mr. Woi On, Mr. E. 1. C. Wolfe, Mr. J. R. Woud, Mr. P. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Woodcock, Mr. J. Whittall, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Walker, Mr. G. H. Wakeman, Mr. A. G. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Woodward, Col.. Mrs. and Mia Wylly, Mr. Arthor E. Wright, Eng.-Liout. and Mrs. Lewis Wall, Mr. Arthur J. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Hali Wright, Mr. and Bra Malcolm Watson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wright, Mr. R. A. Whitamore, Mr. and Mrs. RT. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, Lient, and Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. James H. White, Rer. Thomas Wright, Mr. and Mra. F. A. Wendt, Mr. F. W. Warra, Mr. Arthur G: Ward, Mr H. Poroy White, Mr. Wang Kan Fuk, Mr. Wei Wing H ng, Mr. J. Wackor, Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, Mr. Wai Ting Pan. Mr. Wai Ting Tenn, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. W. Walker, Mr. S. T Wenborne, Mr. Wong Tai Chan, Mr. Wong Pik Shan, Mr. Xavier, and Mr. Yeung Po Wa.
A NEW FRENCH CANTON STEAMER.
TRIAL TRIP.
The now French stoamer for the Cantou run,
the Paul Beau, ran a trial trip yesterday in the Harbour. There were many guests on board, Among those present were Captain Tranguol, Mr. J. Trevoux, Mr. Bazin, Mr. J. Landolt, Mr. Godinou, Mr. Houset, Mr. Beringdeague, Captain Le Sauvage, Mr. Gde Champeaux, Me. J. Macdonald, Mr. W. A. Crake, Mr. W. C. Jack, sir. T. Hamman, Mr. B. A, Hale, Mr. Muelle, Mr. H. T. Richardson, Captain W. A. Robinson, and Mr. F. H. Carmichael. The steamer wont cat on a run to the west of the Harbour and attained a very satisfactory speed. Tiffin was served aboard. The menu was as
Hors d'œuvres Beurre. Radis. Saucisson de Lyon.
FLATS.
Sole Normandie. Perdriz au Chou. Vean Bourgeoise. Caillé à la Turc.
erges en branchas.
Aspusteak.
Pommes Loretto, ENTREMITS. Eclair à la Chantilly. Café, Thé.
steamers. The vessel is under the command of Captain Frangeal, who brought her out from Nantes. The plaus and pacifications were prepared by Messrs. E, C, Wilks & Co., and the vessel constructed under the personal superin. tendence of Mr.E.C. Wilks, consulting engineer, of this Colony. Mr.Trevoux, the owner, is to be complimented on his addition to the already large fleet of Canton steamers.
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experience in tuition and chaincters when learned. Something has been attempted in physical training and sports, bat to great efficiency has yet been attained in this necessary branch of an all-round education, During the first half-year, daily exercises wore maintained, but for the post for months tho work has been suspended, mainly for lack of suitable accommodation. Indeed, one of our urgent needs is a gymnasium and comman play-room, and until this is obtained we shall be hampered in all that makes for the development of a well proportioned physique. Our task, how- erer, would be but poorly done did wo neglect that character-building which is essential to the highest good of the individual and the com- munity. We would not be satisfied simply to instruct our sobolars: wew nt to educate them reason we announced at the first that wo wore in the fullest seose of the term. For this spening a Christian College to be as thorough in every department as circumstances will perinit with a daily lesson from the Holy Scriptures. fcriptures. You know that we Wos:orners, the prizes have been generously provided by a foolish as not to inform ourselves of the writ ... There but one other mattor although we are not Confucianists, are not the following kind donors: The Right ings of the great Chinese sages. Many valuab'o
averend the Bishop of Victoria, Barnett, Mr J. L. Byrne, Dr Ho Kai, Mess 8.
Mre. truths are inculcated in those writings, and I S. W. Tso, Chan Hewan. Hui Shan Chues. have no intention of becoming Christians, will reature to think that Chinese, although they Tan Tzae Ki. Yip Shaug Hing. Wong Vo receive great benefit from the study of the greft Lam, To Cho San, Chan Chiang, Wei Web Trath that, farms the subject of Holy Writ. Seen, Wei On, Yip San Chi, You Shui, Feng Is wishing yon, boys, a very pleasant holiday Ku Shau, Chen King Ting, Lo Po Shan and after 5. ur year's work, way I impresa upon you Teo Hong Lim. We are grateful indeed for this kind help, and especially for the most bis report. I mean your want of regular at
what Mr. Barnett has urged you to correct in sympathetico manner in which tas prize fund tendance, More than twenty years ago one of THE FAVOURITE BRANDY OF THE has been raised, How to obtain suitable prizes my greatest friends was a professor in the was a harder tak to face than getting the money for their purchase. We decided, how-
College at Peking for teaching westeru knów- ever, not to give jewellery, but to follow the several conversations with him be deplored the ledge to the inhabitants of that city, and in English custom of presenting books, and we have made the best selection possible from the papila regularly to attend his classes. So, you limited supply to be found in Hongkong, the fault is an old one, and it exists in the great difficulty that he found in getting his Esch reward represents of stendy work on the part of the recipient this schoolto-day. I hope you boys will show your large amount capital of the Chinese Empire, even as it dons in and is a guarantee of progress, the pride of compatriots in the northern capital that it is competitors has been lessened through the place having been decided by the weakly sud the to the interest of every scholar to attend his fical examinations. The number of successful classes with regularity (applause). absence of soms who found the attractions withstand. We are sure that these scholars of the approaching New Year too powerful to who have remained for speech day will enjoy their holiday all the more for having done their duty nobly to the last.
8. Stephen's Colleg, Bonham Strand, held their first prize distritation at noon yesterday, His Excellency Mr. F. H. May C., giving away the prizes. The Rt. Rev. J. C. Hoare, Bishop of Victoria, was in the chair, others present being Mr. R. A. B. Ponsonby, privato orotary to H.E., Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Mrs., and the Misses Fletcher, Mrs. Pierey, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Hager, Rev. E. J. Barnett, M.A. (worden of the school), Mr. A. Mackenzie (schoolmaster), Mr. J. Lewis Byrne, M.A, Rev. T. Wright, R.A., Rey. W. Jenkins, Rev. R. and Mrs. trettchalk, Roy, W. J. Boutham, Mr. Sykes, Mr. Benning, Rev. J. H. France, M. A., Mr. Sin Wan Cheong, Mr. Ip San Chi, Mr. Ng Tin Po, Rev. Fok Ching Eang, Mr. 8. W. Tso, sad liv. Wong After prayer the Rev. E. J. Barnett read the report:The first yar's work in 8. Stephen's College is brought to a close. The difficulties and experimental processes inherent in a new under taking have had their share in the past twelve months' work, but out of these have arisen much encouragement, pleasure, and no little succes. Early in 1903 a provisional prospectus was issued of a new Anglo-Chinese college to be opened by the Church Missionary Society, mon an English education given altogether which would offer to the sons of Chinese gentle by English masters upon the lines of high class English schools. Accordingly, February 23rd, wa began work with six boarders on and ens day pupil. In less than a fortnight car nambers had doubled, and at the end of the first balf year we had twenty-six under instruction. The names of sixteen more
Mr. BARNETT said that the Dur prize had were added during the last half, and we close been awarded for the final examination of eleven with a roll-call of thirty-two. We have not subjects. The winner was San Sai Wan, whose sought numbers. The high fees have been pro-average for the whole number of sabjets was hibitive in many instances; but we have felt 79,5, that an educational institution of this character
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speaking for all present in thanking H.E. for the papers, H.E. was so busy. It showed his attendance, especially as, as he had even that H.E. was in sympathy with them.
Bisнor HOARE said he was sure he wan
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Mr. BARNETT said, with reference to his seemed to be missing from the school's Excellency's remark that English history curriculum, that he found that most of the boys Even their cheapest quality is preommended showed a lamentable lack of knowledge of th-ir own country's bistory, and that he decided to
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however, had been imparted with the assistance of English blstory. An amount of bistory
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SOLE AGENTS.
Goldring, Dr. Robert Gibson, Mr. and Mrs; Smythe, Mr. Yates Stirling, Mrs. Yates Stir- cosy and airy compartment. The dining aloen covered during the preceding period is further Grimble, Miss Grosson, Dr. Otto Gumprecht, ling. Miss Holon tirling, Miss Margaret Stir- which can sest 25 persone is neatly fitted out in te-ted by more searching examinations. These: Mr. A. P. Guterres, Miss Gaspar, Mr. A. Eling, Mr. B. T. D. Sayle, Mr. and Mrs. Albert light oak and upholstered in light hair cloth are all carefully corrected, marked and wit rned, Grin, Mr. J. R. Gillingham, Mr. T..F. Hoogh, Schlumberger, Mr. D. V. Steavenson, Mr. and There are seven first class onbins with iron beds that the same kind of mistakes may Lot be Mr. J. Soot, Rev. E. 3, and Mrs. Handy, Mr. Mrs. Carl Schroter, Miss Squire, Mr. and Mrs, and spring mattresses, the lady or family cabin reposted in future work. Many of our students, requested by them to Roam Management of the Photographio Business hitherto carried on in Owing to the Great Increase in the Furnitura Business of Messrs, ACHEE & CO., we are and Mrs. Alfred and Miss Husnes, Hon. H. Tooker, Mr. Tong Tai Chuen, Mr. and Mrs, having bath and lavatory attualed. Electric before they entered College, spent long years in their name on our behalf. From this date we will continue the Photographic basiness at the Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Mr. and Mrs. G. Bazil Taylor, Mr. Bertram Tanner, Mr. and Mrs. lights and fans are installed throughout. There the study of the native tongue and literature, same place under the name of Harlio (Vice-Consul for Sweden and Norway), C. A. Tomos, Mr. R. S. T. Trimmingham. Mr. are also a range of second class cabins, comfort and in some cases they have been successful id Mr. Thomas Hammon, Mr. T. A. Hanmer, and Mex. Arthur Turner, Mr. and Mrs. W. J, able and airy, whilst the accommodation pre-Chinese literary examinations. Such are not Mr. T. W. Hornby, Mr. F. Paget Hett, Mr. Tateber, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, Mr.vided for the first class Chinese is all that can be prosecuting their Chinese studies, except so far A, H, Hollingswo th, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Fook, William Taylor, Mr. and Mr. H. B. desired. On the main deck special accommode as they are need in translation. For others, All outstanding credit and debit accounts of the Photographic Business will be collected and Mr. Ho Kam Tong, Rev. C. H. and Mrs. Townshend, Capt, and Mrs. Taliech, Mr. tion has been provided for native women passon- who have not yet sequired a working knowledge Hiskling, Mr. B. C. and Miss Hickling, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tomkins, Mr. A. Track, gers and a special installation consisting of iron of Chinese characters, classes have been form.
rottled by us. and Mrs. Shton Hooper, Mr. . A. and Mr. W. C. D. Torner, Mr. C. H. Them- tanks with water siroflation is fitted for the ed under the instruction of Mr. Ng Tin
Inspection is invited to the Now Stock now on view. Mrs. Howatt, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Tung, Mr. and son, Mr. Tung May Mark, Mr. R. P. D. Taylor, fish trufle from Canton, A commodious galley Po, who joined the teaching staff after Mrs. E. HI. Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. Houry Hum Mr. and Mrs. Tilden, Fr. Evaristo Torres, with the most modern French culinary appli- the summer holidays,
W. G. Humphreys, Mr. Mr. S. W. Teo, Mr.
bringing with phroys, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ch. 1, wypad Miss Ming Toing. Mr. Tong 13 Shing, Mr. Fang promise of god divine by Mobles Travenx's
Tee Kai, Mr. Targanets and presided over French chef gives him Hazeland, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hastings, Mr. Henry Hancock, Rt. Rev. Bishop and Mrs. Hoare, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Harker, Mr. John Hays. Mr. and Miss Hauter, Mr. H. K. and Miss Holmes, Major-Gen. Villiars Hation, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hughes, Mr. E. B. Hallifax, Capt. | Hollingshead, Mr. D. Horsthouse, Miss Haw- kar, Mr. and Mrs. O. von der Hoyde, Mrs. Hoo. per, Casamander and Mrs Hardy, Mr. Cyril G. A. Hance, Mr. Julion H. R. Hance, Mrs. C. P. and Miss Hauce, Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. W. H. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Halo, Mr. G, L. Houston, Mr. Richard Hancock, Mr. T. G. Hamiltou, Mr. H. Hobbins. U.S. Vica. Consul, Mins Houlder, Miss Hamper, Miss Hollis, Mr. A. A. G. Hall, Dr. and Mrs. William Hunter, Mr. H. Hurathon, Com mander and Mrs. Harris (U.S.N) Capt. and Mrs. M. R. Hurly, Mrs. Soundry Harvey, Mr. A. C. Holboruw, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hodgins, Mr. Armin Haupt, Consul for Denmark, Miss Innes, Me, and Mrs. E. A. Irwing, Hor. F. Icals. Mr. Ip. Yun Chang, Mr. Alleyuo Ireland, Rev. P. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs. L A. M. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones, Mr. H. T. Jacktano, Mr. and Mrs. D. James, Rev. F. T. Johnson, Mr. D. Jaffe, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Jones, Miss, Johnstone, Mr. John Johnstone, Dr. G. P. Jordan, Mr. R. F. Johnston, Mr. Philip Jameson, Brother Joshua (8. Joseph's Collego). Mra and Misa Johnstons, Mr. J. Johnstone, Mr. and Mr. J. W. Jones, Dr. Keyt, Draud Mrs. Kock, Mr. and Mrs Kadoorie, Mr. J. Kemp, Mr. Kang Yu Wei, Miss Kirkwood, Mr. W. A. R. Kuight, Pastor and Mrs: Kriele, Mr. Kwok Tai Hing, Mr. Robert King, Mr. Heary Keswick, Mr. Fan Knyvett, Mr. Kwok Yik Me, Mr. Kwok Yik Wan, Liont-Col. F. E. and Mrs. Kent, Mr and Mr. W. D. Kraft, Dr. F. Krigor, Gorman Consul, Mr. W. Lams den, Mr. Lan Can Pal, Mr. B. Layton, Mr. Li Pab, M. and Mme. Gaston Liebert, Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Laing, Capt. and Mrs. F. W. Lyons, Mr. Li Sama Hin, Mr. Laa Yan Chaon, Mr. and Mix, J. J. Leiria, Vice-Consul for Portugal, Lieut. and Mrs F. W. Lamballe, Mr. J. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Loigh, Miss Lovell, Mrs. G. H. Lammert, Mr. Lau Chu Yam, Mr. H. W. Looker. Mr. Loung Fin Chi, Mr. Young Kwai Chan, Mr. Loung Kin On, Mr. E. J, Libesud, Mrs. Libeaud, Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. | follows — Charles Lammert, Surg, and Mra. Lumley, Mr. D. R. Law, Commander and Mrs. Vaughan. Lewes, Mr. Lo Cheung Shin, Mr. W. J. Lee, Mr. and the Misses Loureiro, Mr. Lam Wang Sai, Mr. Li Hing, Mr. Li Kwai Bam, Mr. Leung Laung Cheung, Mr. Li Hop Lam, Mr. Lan Hok Ting, Mr. Lan Kwok Toung, Mr. Inn Cho Yama, My Lan Kwok Ws M. Li Tin Wing. Miss Lyah, Rev. Michael Longridge, Mr. Loung Plog Nam, Mr. Lo Cheuk Wan, Mr. Luk Bai Cho, Mr. Leng Yam Chik, Miss Lee, Mr. C. Molbourne, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moxon, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Chester Master, Mr. A. G. Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Macfarlane, Captain LE SAUVAGE, in the name of the Mr. Carl Michelan, Mr. T. 4. Macintyre, Bister Compagnie Francais de Navagation de Canton, MoCurrie, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Marty (Consul congratulated Mr. Trevoux on having had the for pain), Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mitchell, Mr. honour of constracting the Paul Beau and Mr. and Mrs. H. Marty, Mr. C. Herrer, Mr. E. Jack and Mr. Wilks on the skill which they Muello, Mies Macpherson. Miss Mocatts, Mr. had brought to bear on the construction of the and Mrs. E. H. Murray, Mr. and the Misses ship. Mr. Trasons, he thought, was able to Morris, Mr. L. Marphy, Me. W. Melchert, Mr. meet all competition and to carry the French and Mrs. F. Maitland, Mr. and Mrs. McLane, Hag into the heart of Chins. In France, the Mr. Newman Maiaford, Mr. C. W May, Rav, maritime world bad acclaimed the incep- Fr. Browne Mostyn, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew tion of this new company and admired the More, Dr. Oswald Marriot, Mr. H. M. S. Man, thoughtfulness which induced the Government Capt, and Mrs. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. of Indo-China, to adopt the measures which Murphy, Mr. R. Marlin, Mr. F. Maitland, were destined to encourage Mr. Trevoux in the Capt. E. Mitchell, H.KV.C. Mr. and Mrs. creation of a regular French lae of navigation Mackinnon, H, M. Vice-Consul at Canton, Mr. batween Hongkong and Canton. The French and Mrs. James Macdonald, Surgeon James maritime world had followed with interest the and Mrs. Mowat, Mr. P. Miller, Capt. D. difficult voyage which the Paul Beau had made Macdonald, H.K.V.C., Mr. F. L. Morgan, Mr. from Europe, and the successful results of this Ma Fat Teng, Capt. Marshall, C. P. R. v.. venture conferred great honour on his dia- Empress of India, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Michael, tinguished confrers commanding, Captain Fran- Mr. and Mrs. E Niedbardt, Eurgeos and geul. All those interested in naval affairs in Mrs. Norris, Mr. and Mrs, M, Northcote, France, be was certain, were desirous of the Mr. H. C. Nicolls, Mr. William Nicholson, success of the Compagnie Cantonaise, of Eng-Capt. CJ. North. Mr. and Mrs. which the able and distinguished director Norton, Mr, Musaicho Noma, Consul for was M. Trovocx. He wished him and his Japan, Mr, W. G. Nowland, Dr. G. W. company the good wishes of all present Noble, Fr. Francisco R. Noral, Ng Man and raised his glass to Mr. Trevons and the Ku, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ough, Major and Mrs. captain of the Paul Beau, and drank to the Ormistos, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Ormistos, Mr. prosperity of the Messageries Navigationes. Owen Ordish, Mr. E. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. M. Trevoux complimented Captain Frangeul Ollis, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. L. Oliver, Mr. J. and Captain Le Sauvage for the ability they Orange, Rt. Rev. Rishop Plazzoli, Dr. W. W. had displayed in bringing the vessel out from Fearse, bir, R. E. N. Padfield, Mr. John France, and thanked Captain Le Sauvage for of all proportion to the numbers of scholars struck me in the report just read, and it is that As far as I can judge these classes are Plummer, Mejor and Mrs. Pratt, Lient. B. A. the good wishes he had expressed for the success attending classes, but two considerations must of all the many subjects enumerated as being in the main no wordy supporters of a policy of and Mrs Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fearce, of the company of which he was the manager, be kept in view: first, though the pupile attend- taught in this school, English history is Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Playfair, Mr. P. C. Potts, and he asked all these present to join with himing at one time through the year have never apparently missing. Now, I think that in every aggression in East Asia; at any rate, certainly Mr. and Mrs. H. Pinakeey, Major and Mrs. in deiaking the toast to these two officers and exceeded thirty-five, their standards of pro-school Pritchard, Capt. and Mrs. Lionel Farker, Mr.
Boisney hace varied greatly from the beginning: English history should also be taught contiary, at one with M, Wilts against terri- where English is taught some not up to the point of war. They are, on the and Mrs. Sydney Powell, Mr. Donald Piper, Mr.
and, secondly, we have been working not for It is but right that every student of English John Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Pemberton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Parkene, Mr. G. and Mrs. Trevoux for his kindly expressions, and mid he students have enjoyed the benefit of small history of the race that has made the Colony, and
Captain Frangeal in replying, thanked M. this year alone but for the future. Meanwhile, in this Colony should learn something of the torial absorption in the Far East at the present Piercy, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Rey, W. J. L. Phil had only done his duty, and drank to the emocess, elsares and additional individual attention, that rules it (applause). I do not know whether earer home," said M. Witte before he sat out moment. We bave more than enough bardens lips, Staff Surgeon Parker, Mr. E. Ferry, Mr. of the firm which M.Treroux represented, and to Some of our students, especially the elder any of you noticed the other day in the Legisla Fun Wai Yan, Mr. Par Yan Choung, Miss the future success of the Mesageries Canonas, may not disregard the social claims that tive Council that a rate was taken for a sum of from S. Petersburg for Vladivostock last Pitts, Mr. W. Hutton Potts, Hon. H. F. Pol- tonnies, on wines behalf he was determined to sometimes call them from their studies. But lock, K.C., Rt. Rev. the Bishop of the Philip do his best to promote that success. He trusted let us be more watchful that only absolutely a proposal that has been made by the home Witte is reported to have said to the Tsar :- money to provide for visual instruction. It is autamu. When be returned to the ospital M. pine Islands, Rear-Advical and Mrs. Robin- that thy Paul Beat would be the means necessary calls detain the scholar from taking authorities, and the object is to increase the son, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Romano, Mr. and of carrying the French flag into the Chinese his regalar place in class. A clever boy was interest in the Empire generally in the Colories, Mrs. C. W Richards, Mr. and Mrs. A. Empire. (Applause).
"After what I have seen on the spot, Sire, I Rennie, Mr. N. H. Ratherford, Mr. W. R.
an easy first in several subjects for three-fourths The method of procedure that is proposed will Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rogge, Mr. E. A. speech for the Press. The formal proceedings dance, for family reasons, has been erratic, with from beme a very powerful magic lantern and Russia to add a Manchurian heritage' to her Mr. G. Mannington replied in a very happy of the year. During the last term his atten- be of the following nature. We shall obtain time nor the conditions are as yet ripe for Ram, Mr. E. W. Rutter, Mr. E. Robinson, Mr.
the disappointing rosult that he has altogether a large number of slides, illustrative of the sent A. B. Rouse, Miss Renwick, Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Ramsey, Mr. C. H. Ross, Paymaster and the order of Monsieur J. Trevoux of Canton, tion. This is but one care out of several ..
The new ziver steamer Paul Beas, built to lost his premier position in the first examina of Government in England, the trade, the in- other heritages. With that view most thought- Mrs. Roome, Mr. G. A Richarreon, Dr. Alex. by the Compagnis Francais de Constraction There are two features of our work which call the mother country, and also some of the phases Moreover, they ask. If Huusia declares for &
dustry, the agriculture, and the social life of Rennie, Mr. Arthur Roberts, Mr. Lewis Rees, Natale at Nanter, is a steel twin screw steamer for special mention. The Chinese student of of life, industry and commerce of those Colonies prolonged conflict in the Far East, is she sure Mr. E. Ralphs, Mr. C. C. Rutledge, Mr. Wbuilt to the highest class in the Bureau Veritas, English meets with peculiar difficulties both in that contribute to the fund. I think you will of the position behind her at home?" W. G. Ross, Mr. Remedios, Mies Reet, Mr. her principal dimensions being as follows pronunciation and in idiom. In order to meet learn with pleasure that Hongkong, es nsual, H. Logan Rus-ell, Miss Ella Rowe, Hon. Length, 228 feat, beam, 38 feet, draft (loaded), those needs we employ only English masters for is in the for frost with its contribution, Gershom Stewart, Mr. Murray Stewart, feet 6 inches, with a total displacement of English subjects, and insist that all teaching and I hope that before many months have Mr. Bercombe Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. and 1250 tons and 1200 indicated horse power. shall be imparted in the English tongue, except passed to see this method of instruction Miss Seth, Mr. and Mrs. M. Stephens, Dr. and The engines are of the tri-compound type, occasionally when Chinese is need for explana introduced. Now I am sure you will agree the following report: Mrs. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sahabart, Capt., having cylinders 134, 214, and 36in. with lion, more particularly in the earlier stages, with me that instruction by means of the Mrs., and Miss Stevens, Mr. W. R. Seymour, stroke of 21ĝin. The boilers are of the This may appear at first sight to be the slower magic lantern, accompanied by lectures explain Mr. C. E. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Slade, celebrated Niehausse water tabo Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. two in number, each capable of developing 750
method, but experience proves that the constant fog the pictures which are exhibited, could not ase of English in imparting instruction is in be properly understood by boys who have not and Miss Siebs, Mr. H. A. Siebe, Mr. Berno, 1. p, so that the vessel can attain a speed of itself a continual lesson in conversation, and bad some instruction in the bistory of the Mr. Brace Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. W. Saun 10 knots with one boiler. The speed at fall without great effort the care of the pupils Empire. Bat apart from that, I think that dera, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Schellbass, power on the measured distance was 123 kuote. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hamilton Sharp, Mr. and These bollers hve given the greatest satisfaction sounds, and progress is secured on more natural for boys of the Chinese race, especially boys there could be no more edifying subject of study Mrs. Douglas Etory, Capt. and Mrs. W. G. ou the passago out both from an economical lines and with more gratifying results. Another belonging to the apper classes, than the Simpson, Capt. and Mrs. Sayer, Dr. and Mrs. point of view, and from the facility with which special help is in the weekly written examination, history of an Empire whose system of govern- Stedman, Rev. and Mre. W. J. Southam, they are fired. Mrsars J. & A. Niclauses have which is held every Saturday morning Dment has been built up mainly by constitutional rain. Mr. P. W. Sergeant, Miss Stollard, Miss E. fitted their boilers in the vessels of the principal one or other of the class subjecte Notthods-an Empire of which it has been truly Schafer, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, Mr. Goo. navies of the world, and as the result of trials only dose this secure the frequent revision of that the sun zerer sets upon its territories Sommerville, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Simmers, Mr. in HMS gunboat Seagull it has now been each subject by the student, but it requires Empire whore people though the most freo N. T. Stabb, Mr H. Shallard, Major and Mrs decided by the Admiralty to have them fitted to him to be able to pat into writing in the world are characterised by their andying Strickland, Capt. and Mrs Leslie Stuart, the new 1st class armoured oraisers of the what he has been learning, and is as devotion and loyalty to the throne and person of Bir R. P. Sharp, Miss Skipton, Capt. Monmouth type, Many morchant vessels in helpful in its way for composition as the their sovereign (applause). And now I would lika and Mrs Stokes, Mr Brooke Smith, Mr G. France are now fitted with this generator, which less work is for conversation. For beginners to notice one thing in the report that has given Mortou, Mr O. Struckmeyer, Mr and Ms promises to take the lead in water-tabe boilers, this is a hard task, but the excellent results me personally a great deal of satisfaction. It Thoms Skinner, itr. Findlay mith, Mr. J. The saloon and cabins of the Paul Beau have obtained during the past year are the test jus is that in this school, though the scholars of 3. Place Süva, Capt. Ekinner, H.K.V.R., M. been fitted eat in every way with a view to the tification for the practice. At the end of each the Chinese Face Sin Kwok Yeong, Mr. A. G. Hamilton comfort of passengers. The smoke-room is a half year the students' knowledge of the ground Ohristians, instruction is given in the Holy at any rate are not
the visitors present, and the Press. This toast was heartily drunk.
then terminated.
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His ExcBLENCY, having distributed the should be self-supporting, while its efficiency prizes, said-My Lord Bishop, ladies and country's history, before giving them a coures: both in staff and work should be beyond ques- gentlemen,-One of the recommendations of tion. It mattered not for what purpose the important commission that reported on money was wanted whether for playground. for education in 1992 was the institution of a high sports, or for prizes, the same cheerful readiness wohool for Chiness-that is to say, a school where the Bishop; and three for the hand-master.
Three cheers were given for H.E.; three for to support us has always been manifested. His instruction in the English language and westera Excelleney Sir Henry Blake, in company with subjects for the sons of Chinese of the upper the Right Berorend the Bishop of Victorin, classes could be had. It is a source of great THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE AND THE was pleased to visit the Collage before he satisfaction to me, ne representing the Govern. left Hongkong, and to express himselfment of this Colony, to spe that, by private pleased with what he w.....
POSSIBLE WAR. school for the better classes of Chiness fullmont (applause). If for no other reason, Times, the attitude of the mass of the Tear's
This enterprise, this recommendation has found its
According to a Moscow correspondent of the has been established by private enterprise, you will understand that it leaves more money His Excellency considered that S. Stephen's for the Government, with which to cater for subjects towards a Russo-Japanese trial of College would meet the present additional educational educational requirement of the Colony. We (applause). I was very pleased to see from and indifferent. The poor mujik of Minsk or interests in other directions strength, at the present moment, is passive trust therefore that our Chinese friends will in the report that in this school the principle Kherson has problems-enough of his own at concert with the devise roms
College Council soon of instructing in English subjects in the foundations and rendering more effective our
means for strengthening our English tougue, kas been adopted. That is home without concerning himself about diplo teaching power, The subjects that have been in our Government schools.
a principle that we are trying to carry out matic problems bound up with Manchuria or taught in the classes during the year now ready done something in that direction, but we
We have al Corea. The same may be said of the bulk of closing comprise the following English cannot do as much as we would like to, because his industrial fellows in the manufacturing language and grammar; composition and where a large number of schools are concernel, areas of the Empire. The attempt of the letter-writing: reading and diotation, writing you will understand that and drawing, with lessons on common objects expensive, But still I think there can be only the mathod is
Novac Vremya in particular to construe geography, and the history of the Middle pas opinion that it is the right way to teach posible Russian campaign against Japan into Kingdom; arithmetic and algebra, Chinese, English and English subjects. After all, it is translation and the Holy Scriptures. During the way that English people do when they upstart yellowskin need miskad no one familiar a "popular" Russian orusade against the the first half year Mr. A, H, Mackenzie suil Miss Fisteher (who kindly placed some hours torn Chinees or any tongue other with the meaning of the word "people" as daily at the disposal of the College Counsil) Chinese from a Chinese teacher who knows not applied in Russia to an agglomeration of races, than our own. An Eugliahman who learns rendered untiring service in the several classes. a single word of English, invariably, I think, indigenous and non-indigenous, denied even the After the summer vacation we had the addi- nakes for greater progress in the acquisition most elementary constitutional rights. It is the tional good fortune to secure the services of of the spoken language than does a man who financial, industrial, marine, and merchant Mr. J. Lewis Byrne, M.A, who in Great thinks it is better and easier to employ a Britain, Canada and Australia bad gained man who knows English. Therefore, I think classen much experience and success in educational the converse must hold good; I am sure it the work. Ench a staff of teachers seems to be cat does hold good. There is one point that has especially
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