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ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.
There were the customary enthusiast
Scholarships-their own and Brother. Peter's. A series of instructive lectures for the benefit of the Sentor Students were delivered by the members in the College Hall. For their sympathy and devoted services, which I consider most bene College, I beg the Committee and members off the Association to accept my heartiest pre
thanks.
ELLIS KADOORTE-SCHOOL
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn (Colonial Secretary) presented the prizes to the su cessful students at the Ellis. Kadoorio
scenes at St. Joseph's College on Saturday ficial to the welfare and prosperity of the College on Saturday and among those s
afternoon, when the annual distribution prizes took place, Bishop D. Pozzon, siding.
présent were the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Ellis Kadourie, Mr. E Ralphs (Inspector of Schools), and Mr. R. E. 0. Bird (Beadmaster.)
SHEADMASTER'S REFORT. The report of the headmaster (Br. R. E. O. Bird), was as follow:-
This school was handed over to the Gov ernment
of Hongkong by Mr. Ellie Kadoorie at the beginning of the year 1915. There were 285 present in January. The numbers were stall for several reasons-- the fees had been raised, the term was coming to an end, China New Year
I avail myself of this opportunity to
·ANNUAL REPORT.
tender my thanks to the Hongkong Benevo lebt Soc ely for defraying the expenses for The annual report of the Rev. Bro Dire-Loard and lodging or lunch of eight boys. tor made sympathetic reference to thin poor circumstances. In conclusion, I great loss the College suffered in April, donors of prizes, and to the benefactors of tave only to express my gratitude to the 1914, the death
of Brother Peter Chry the College; to thank you, my lord, for kindly distributing the prizes, and to thank cologue.
you all, ndies and gentlemen, for your pre The regularity and punctuality of the sence. pupils have been remarkably good, except on very wet days. We have on Foll 105 boys in the Higher Classes, 200 in the Middle Classes and 240 in the Lower Classes, The monthly attendance was 498. The chief feature has been an increase of 30 per cent. in the attend.nge of the higher classes, so that in point of numbers the College hos End not won prizes on this occasion to re-numbers hove, as usual, gradually decreas
now reached normal conditions. It is not
It appeals to the inspected by Mr. Ralphs, who reported the equipment satisfuctory, the discipline
most critical taste.
good, and the staff adequate. The out standing remark in his report concerns reading. The Inspector of English Schools
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS -
ORDERS' DE LIEUT.-COL. A, CHAPMAN, VID.
TRANSFER,
1-No. 1658 Lance-Corp. $. J. Chrke, from Civil Service Co. to Hongkong Police Reserve (Motor Patrol), dated January 5th, 1916,
PANADER,
2.--Paradis. for Monday, 81st instant.
7 am and 5.30 pm,-Members of Signalling Section and other Signal. lers, as detailed in Signalling Section order dated December 8th, · 1915- Murse Hag and Morse lamp practice at Headquarters, Remainder, nil.
· JUSTA XX.
- 3.---On duty until morning of 4th Febru
ary-H.K.VR,
G. E. STEWART, Capt.,
djutant, H.E.V.0.
After having distributed the prizes Bishop POZZONI offered his sincere congratu- lations to the Brother Director and his staff of teachers for the excellent work of their school, by which St. Joseph's College is one was approaching, classes 1, 2, and 3 were | HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVER of the most prominent institutions among abolished, and the European staff was cut the educational establishments of the
Colony, Alter congratulating, also, the sug-down from 5 to 2. In May the school has DRDEUS ar Mason WiKRKAN, Q.5, K.K.V.K corsful students and encouraging those who its maximum enrolment 457 boys. The new their efforts, his lordship proceeded:
pre
ed) are given by the hoys in turn. nece methods ought in course of time to reduce very good results in the upper
classea."
PARADES,
Parades for the week ending 5th February,
nil
MUSKETEY.
bers of "D" Company on Wednesday, 2nd February.
FIELD OPERATIONS,
Field Operations will be carried out by “A” "B" and "C" Companies on Sunday, 6th February, and Sunday, 20th Febru- ärr. Further orders will be issued.
YOSTINO.
Pte. J. J. Judah, having joined, is allotted Corps Order No. 584 and posted to Com- "C" See: A
RESIGNATION
leaving the Colony
On duty
DETAL
to the morning of February 4th
Compony, Orderly Officer for the same period:-Liout.
C. H. Blason,
NOTICE.
All members of "D" Company having Webb equipment are requested to return same to Volunteer Headquarters and draw buff equipment.
G. KH. BRUTTON, Capt.,
Adjutant, H.KV.R.
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE
I think that in order to secure success ined towards China New Year. The aver- unlikely that this rise will be still more studies one of the most necessary means age, attendance for 1915 was 377-91 wine Musketry will not be carried out by the mem TUNING AND REGULAR ATTENTION maked next year, and that we shall be oh-rohool, and I am very glad, themfore, to is regular and punctual attendance at
I consider is highly satisfactory. The liged to duplicate Class 3, a step which know from the Director that it has been school has a good staff and very excel. would necessitate the closing of Class remarkably good. Because, in order to be leat work has been done by them,
The regular sad punctual a boy has to control
· ទ This proves that the pupils and restrain himself from anything not ab- only thing I have to regret is that it has realise the necessity of making the best of solutely necessary either at home or on the been fondd necessary to make so many local facilities for education before taking way to school that prevents him from com-changes. More than half a dozen masters ap appointments is mereantil, and pro chedience. By se doing he is a boy who plying with the duty of punctuality and
have come and gone elsewhere since Jan- fessional houses here and abroad. Six ad shows in his conduct the influence of a good uary, 1915. The discipline of the school ditional class-rooms are badly needed, not education, for I am sure that all of ron.
is satisfactory. with a view of providing for increased nut beneficial, must not be limited only to the July. In the upper classes the work was agree with me that education, to be really
Our chief examination was held in bers but for the accommodation of classra acquisition of mere technical knowledgeot up to a high standard, but the pro- beld in rooms which are not quite suitable how to beat rich or strong, how to attain.gress masie in the lower classes spoke well Fte W. Robillard is permitted to resign for school work, and which were originallynnture, the essential facts of history-but it future. In school work, special stress has a high position or to know all the works of for the raising of the standard in the reserved for the teachers and the must be extended to the formation of char been laid upon the acquirement of a boarders. Plans for an extension of the acter. To obtain it, spiritual and moral sound and practical knowledge of the existing small building along Robinson obligation of our duties towards our
teaching is absolutely indispensable. The English language, Mr. Ralphs, 1.E
in his report on Ellis Kadoorie Scho Road are under consideration,
neighbour, the necessity of controlling says: Several dialogues have been In June last year, our 15 classes were
our sensibility, of restraining our selfish- pared, and boys are uncouraged to learn pleasure for the good of others, must be their own classes, and sometimes in the nest and to be ever ready to sacrifice our these and deliver them in the Hall befora
impressed on the heart of boys as early as
presence of other classes. At other times. possible; when they are still in the period
model lessons (previously carefully-learn- of life which is capable of it. And he must he trained to study and consider the fuws, and works of nature in roference to ates that the main fault itself respe of faith in God and duties towards Him thu Creatur and to deduce that development
We have to thank Mr. Ellis Kadoorie sible for many minor fault is too rapid which is necessary to the perfection of spiri: for the gifs of a piece of land in Hospital reading. Throughout the school were delitul teaching. He must also be trans P.W.D. will one day level this ground, The Company Equipment officers have beer
Road for games. It has been said that the berate reading should be insisted upon. We with nather, and to refer them all to the look forward to the time when they will the study of history-to compare one fact and render it fit for use. We anxiously are thankful to Mr. Ralphs for his criti-Law of Gad and the rights and needs of eisms and suggestions, which shall be turned men, to doduce that moral knowledge which Ellis Kadoorie School has been prominent be in a position to do so. In out-door life to good account, Sixteen per cent, of the should be the guide of individuals as well in sport. They won the Junior Volly 1
as of nations He should be exhorted to Ball League on the two occasions possible. scholars failed in the promotion examind-study the life of those heroes who have pre-
ferred virtue and fidelity to God to worldly figured in swimming competitions, not, gouds, who haye sucrificed themselves for
ho benefit of others; to imitate them and to perhaps, prominently among the prize All execrate at the same time those egoists who for a race, where the chances of winning winners; but it requires courage to enter. have not recognized any other low but their are small. In football, whenever I enter own capricious interests. Without this class and say, Who wants to play foot- spiritual and moral teaching the mind and ball this afternoon 1 the heart of man, especially in his forme thing to and a single boy who does not it is quite a rare tive period, may become the seat of prin- wish to play, so it is merely the lack of ciples and habits of thought, inclinations, opportunity, and certainly not a lack of and affections that would prevent his free enthusiasm, that prevents them being as out the School, and in the last local men. 16 is absolutely necessary that the been on the Volley Ball Courts, Physica NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the examination 20 candidates satisfied the young should know that there are laws of drill is one of the features of the school- Public that the following arrangements examiners in Free-hand, nadej or geomecondnet which are not created by men nor Mr. Mycock bas made an excellent, drill- Bru Cotipo of the the MILITARY LOAD Local Examinations held by the Universty may bay religious antretien pay become healthier-and-smarter as a result have been made for the PAYMENT of the trical drawing. The results of the first mutable according to man's free will. Some master and I believe that the school has BONDS due on the 2nd February of this were satisfactory; 70 per cent, of the candi- | given to children at home or at Sunday of his efforts,
dates pro ented were successful. Four pass schools. Experience proves that it cannot The lighter side of life has not been pine Islands will be paid by the Branches of honours, Eight obtained a senior certi
Coupons in Singapore, Batavia and Philip-ed the Matriculation J. Landolt with be done, because the majority of parents neglected. In the summer we made excur- the HoxGKUNG AND SHANGHAI BANKING heat and Ewenty passed the Junior impart religious, instruction, Nobody can Kowloon Bay, etc., by train to Shatin and have neither the time nor qualifications tone by Irunch to Dumb-Bell island, CORPORATION at those places. The BANK OF examination, C. Chok Lum gained distinc. give to others what he has not himself. CHINA will transfer. funds for payment of tion in English, Mathematics and Book- and, besides, we do not want our chil. term we walked to the Wongueichong and disappointed in the dog. I would like to
pn foot to. Tolograph Bay. One day this beforehand about what was to be sught Tytam reservoirs. school was the use of filter beds, the structure of reservoirs, the idea of a catch-water, the kinds of trees and the geography of the island.
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Hongkong, 24th January, 1916,
4.
NOTICE
Adesiring to leave the Colony should apply NY EUROPEAN, Na-Asistic or Indian fu writing for permission to do so to the Captain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE at least 48 hours before the intended hour of departure,
giving name, natiuality, ags, saz. height and Geenpation of the applicant, and stating the name of the steamer or other vel or the hour of the train by which the applicant wishes to leave. Applicants should apply in perana- for their passen at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION between the hours of AM to 1 P.a. and 2 PM to 4 P.M. daily.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1915.
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PAYMENT OF EIGHTH COUPON.
Year:
coupons of bonds sold
the Chung
Hus Guild of Cuba, the Consulate Genel of Yokohama and the Batavia Soe Po Ssh. The Min Kuo Bank of Kiangai will pay the coupons of bonds sold by the Kiangai authorities In Hankow, Foochow and Pek- ing, the Offices of Bank of China will act as Paying Agents. The Statement of the Bond
The unne of Ellis Kadorie School Ha
His
QUARTERLY EQUIPMENT LLETURNS
supplied with Forms to be alled in by all ranks in connection with above. If Forms are not recoved, application must be made to Sergeants Wilkes, AF elli, Pun Yun Fong or Pc. C. M. Castro,
MUSKETAX PART II.
Pcs of Nos. 1 and 2. Pintoons, No. I Company, who passed Part I, are warm- ed to attend the Range on Sunday, February 6th,
INSPECTION,
For the last two years, the syllabus for the higher classes is that set by the Univer- sity of Hongkong. We ar, eneavouring to meet the requirements of the students who are looking forward to a university educa- tion by including in the course of studies, not only the English and Commercial brauchen, but also Mathematics and Languages. Drawing is taught through relations with his Maker and his fellow invincible on the football field as they have The Combined Parade fixed for Saturday,
keeping. Twelve were awarded the Theory certificate, and 14 the Elementary by the Pitman's Instituto. L. A. Osmund passed the speed test of the University. We are glad to know that the great majority of the past pupils are a credit to the College, and we feel proud of Dr. Ozorie, who a year
Excelency the Governor will inspect all ranks of the Police Reserve on Thursday, February 10th, at 5.30 p.m. Arrange ments will be made to relieve 1st Shift Patrols on that day,
February 8th, is hereby cancelled,
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bad composed, including the dialogue to to some of the dialogues which the boys As to that I must confess I was a littlo which the headmaster has already referr d.
dren," says the Bishop of Peoria, the Right
direct your particular attention to the importance Rev. E. M. Dunne, te sequire the notion
nunciation of vowels and consonants in acquiring & proper pro that religion is a Sunday luxury to be
speaking English and also of emphasising worn with their Sunday suit, which is taken
it is very difficult for you to phrase our the right words in
I know off again as soon as possible and carefully hung in the cedar closet until the next Sua-
sentences and to give the proper weight to day. The juvenile mind must be impres the donors of scholarships: The Tai Yau ible, I hope to come here again before We beg to offer our sincere thanks to the important words, but it is not imposs
of Hongkong from St. Joseph's College. We all times, that the Ten Commandments must These scholarships are a great stimulus the report by the Inspector on the work
Pak, and Kom Tong, of your dialogues. remark trust many will follow his example. be observed on week days just as well as the to the boys, and enable the most advanced of this school I was very pleased to read, The students have given many proofs of rules of grammar and arithmetic. How of them to continue their education in and that was that the discipline was good. their keenness and prowess in athletics. will they familiarize themselves with Queen's College after leaving Ellis. That forms a very important part of The first athletic meeting of the College their religious duties if they only hear about Kadoorie School. held at the Hace Course in April, 1915, was them once a week? It matters not Robert Ho Tung for his donation to the school depends to a very great degree on We thank also Sir your training, and the reputation of the A great success; it promises to be a popular whatever trade or profession which is not Prize fund. annual function. In the Hongkong League, dishonourable a boy adopts, he certainly
the support you give to your masters. I Tho masters and boys Division II., the College Team won the has the sublime vocation to become s prae- 8608.30 to the West River Flood Relief great sucess of the school in the only game contributed would also like to congratulate you on the Cup splendidly, never losing a match and tical Christian, an honest, temperate in-Fund.
you have the opportunity of playing com only one goal, said the Hon. Secretary of dustrious and useful member of society. the Hongkong Football Association. The If he fails in the attainment of this voc Mr. CLAUD SEVERN addressing these pre-
the restricted ground available, namely. After distributing the prizes, the Hon belley-ball, I am glad to be able to tell present pupils have followed in the tion, upon whom largely rests the responsent said:-I am
you that the arrangements for handing (a) 3 two minute rounds and if undecideded themselves in the Inter-School Sports, parents?" Now to which schools are the the headmaster of the work during th has so generously given (applause), aro footsteps of their elders, They distinguish sibility of h's future, if not upon the listened to the report which was read by Hospital Road, which Mr. Ellia Kadooria sure that we have over the ground on the other side of
prizes the Senior and Junior Champion receive suitable religious and moral instruc with very great pleasure. when they carried off no less than 7 first children to be sent in order that they may first year of this as a Government school now complete, and that before long you for the fourth year in succession, for which my flock, and they have to send their chil-handed over this splendid building to the commending the attention paid to physical ship Gold Medals, and won the Team Race tion? I answer, only those who belong to
When Mr. will be able to use that ground for volley- Ellis Kadoorie, with great generosity, ball or perhaps for football." After they were warmly congratulated by His dren only to those schools where Catholic Government it was decided to give this drill and swimming, the Colonial See Excellency the Governor. In the Inter-religion enters into the curriculum of their school a definite place in the educations tary said he hoped that many of them, Class contests held in the College play-atudies. Those who are not doing so will system of the Colony by making it a dis- would go on to Queen's College or other ground, class teams compete for silver remember the words of St. Paul when he triet school, that is, it was put on the secondary schools in the Colony, and later medals and for a handsome silver Shield says, "He that doth not care of his own same footing as those well-establishe! to the University. The splendid scholar presented last year by Mr. Way Hay. Tong, hath denied the faith, and is worse that an schools at Saiyingpun, Yaumati and War. ships which been given, would be a great The Junior Class team won it last year, infidel** (Applause.)
chai. These schools fulfil a very useful help to them and perhaps other generous During the bathing season, excursion to
Part in giving a thorough grounding sa Telegraph Bay, which is only a short dis
both the Chinese and English languages them all a very happy holiday and a med donors would come forward. He wished tance from the College Villa were greatly
so that those who intend to go on to enjoyed by the boarders. The boarding
Queen's College or to other secondary
prosperous New Year. (Applause); schools in the Colony may find that they
Mr. Severn was thanked by the Hon M- accommodation has been folly occupied
are not handicapped when they get there,
Lau Chu Pak-and Mr. B. E. O. Bird throughout the year. whilst the health of
but are able to take their place in the following the inmates has been excellent all along.
Among the prize-winners were tha In compliance with a recent order, Dr. Fitzwilliams conducted a medical examina Chung, Laos, Chang, Wall Mohammed Ismail, been able to come here today. It shows. Scholarship. Chan
higher classes. It is a very great pleasure Senior Local-R. A. Basto John Ng Shiu to us all that Mr. Ellis Kadoorie has a Queen's College, Lai Li Him. Lau Chu Pas
Scholarships-Tai Tau Scholarship, to be he
tion and reported that the sanitary condi-R. M. Rocha, L. A, Osmund, F. A. Xavier, and that he still takes a keen interest in the College). He Kom Tong Scholarship (Senior).
Ring Ching (Queen 6. Boy Scouts have given. tions were all that could be desired. The Chan Fat Fook.
school, which is only one of several that Wu Chang (Queen's College). Ho Kom Tong of themselves, and, ever true to their matto, rez, M. A. Carvalho, C. F-Born, A. Tyebkbam, world. We hope that he will long continue (Ellis Kadoorie School).
good account Junior Local-Sue Kiong Land, L. A. Gutier he has established in this part of the Bubolarship (Junior)-Wong Wan Cheung have made themselves useful on many cet. F. 11. Franco, L. M. Xavier, A. O. Madar, P. to take the same keen interest in the wok Scholarship-Ho Wa Sam
Chan Kai Ming sions, as you all know The Old Boys AE.. Silo, Chow Chak Ln, Wong Tas Wing, here. It is also a great thing to have Mr. School).
(Ellis Kadoorie sociation has shown its vitality and activity Tam Wing Kwong, M. F. Innac, I. M. Alarakla, Lau Chu Pak present. He is one of the
many ways. The Committee superin. G. Rosario, M. Sternberg, D. F. Ribeiro, al principal benefactors of this school, as his sun, Ko Yee How, and Wong Li Kuen (Quson's Free BcholarshipsWong Ching San, Lo Kai tended the Athletic Sports, and the Associa J. O'Brien. tion presented a beautiful silver Challenge The students presented a
name at the head of the beard behind me College). Lau Tuk Chi Cheng Yuk Lau, Eo mis shows. I paid visit to this school a Sik On, and Kwong Chi Ping (Ellis Kadourie Cup. The College is also indebted to them cellaneous programme, the afternoon con- short time ago and examined the work of Sabool). for eight valuable prize books for the Em cluding with the singing of Rale Britan- several of the classes, and afterwards I Half Fee Scholarskips Wong Tak Sheuk and pire Day Essay, Competition, and for two nia and the Nationa] Aathem
had the pleasure of listening in this hali Tsoi Kat (Queen's College).
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PRIZE-WINNERS.
The principal prize-winners were the follow ng:-
Examinations, Hongkong University, Matrion Jation, July, 1915-J. S, Landolt (Paseed with Honours), Kwa Chong Kes, Amir Chand, and Chaung Lam
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