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HONGKONG BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TEACHING OF PORTUGUESE AT BELILIOS SCHOOL
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDÈR MATTER.
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The question of the teaching of the Portuguese language at the Belilios School was again raised at a meeting of the Board of Education, which took place yesterday afternoon in the Post Office Building, under the chairmanship of Mr.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY ST, 1925
QUEEN'S ROAD ROBBERY,
THIEVES STEAL GOODS WORTH OVER $8,000..
BURGLARY AT
HING'S. LOCK
Following closely on the daring rob bery, reported in the Daily Press on Tuesday, at 31esara Whiteaway, Laid law's, another audacious coup was car ried out on Tuesday right in Queen's
Road Central
The victims in this case are the Lock Ralphy (Inspector of English Schools). Hing Co., of No. 1 gold and silver Other members present ward: Mr. A.giths and manufactures of blackwood R. Cavalier (Inspector of Vernacular ware. Gold and jade ornaments of the Schools), the Rev. T. W. Pearce, O. B.E, approximate total value of $8,000 were LLD, Mr. U. Rusujuhn, MA B. Wylie, atolen frem one show-ense in the shop Dr. A. D. Hickling: M.B.E., Captain A. by the thieves, who "possibly came With E. Watta, Mr. L. Farster, Mr. E. F. that one case in mind, for they disre Aucott, and the Secretary. Mr. G. P. degarded all the others. Martin.
The most valuable object stolen was
a fine gold bracelet, uriced at $1,500, and the remainder of the loot was made up
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
ARMY. THE NAVY.
The annual two days' match between the Army and the Navy was concluded
Full scores:-
NAVY,
Ist Innings.
13
LOCAL BARRISTER › REBUKED. IMPINGING ON THE TERRITORY
OF SOLICITORS.
IMPINGING ON THE TERRITORY OF SOLICITORS.
When judgment was given yesterday on the Hongkong Cricket Club's ground in the case in which Messrs. W. G.. yesterday, the Navy winning by 41 runs-Humphreys & Co. claimed for $218.52 feature of yesterday's play was the from the Tai Kai arm, for goods sold collapse of the Army, handicapped hard delivered. the Chief Justice (Sir. the absence of Cockell, in their second Henry Collan) severely censured the innings, and the fine bowling of Can-action of Mr. N. I. Brewer, barrister- trell, who took & wickets in this innings at aw, for directly advising a client.
In the course of the evidence it was for da runs.
stated that Mr. Brewer had replied to a jetter written by the plaintiff to th Tai Kai Arm, and His Lordship, in giving julgnient, said it surprised him very much to hear of a local barrister. directly alvising a client, and on fur- ther thought his surprise had dot" diminished. He understood that question Falling within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court should be dealt with directly, though he understood it could be in Sammary Court cases." thought it undesirable and unnecessary and regretted, that any member of the Bar should have impinged upon the territory which belonged to a profession: fully capable of dealing with "matters of the kind.
Lieut. Comdr. Jotham, e Fritz, b
Ernslowe Capt. West. R.M., e Smith, b
Henslowe
Lieut. Wauchope, b Rowe Lieut. Abelson, 1.b.w. Ingob Lieut. Gush, b Bowe
Pay-Lt.Cde. Hargreaves, uct out 68
The CHAIRMAN said he regretted to have to say that Mr. Orme, their Chair- man, was still unwell, and he was sure of gold and jade pieces at prices rang-Capt. Luke, b Jacob they would all join with him in expressing from $25 to $200. All the valuables ing sympathy, and the hope that he would stoten coul! easily be carried in two speedily"ncover.
men's pockets.
The thieves, who are believed to have He was also sorry to announce that Mr. Silva Netto had found himself obliged, gomprised ons gedan man and a small owing to the limited time at his disposal, boy, are believed to have, entered a block Mr.Silva of general offers above Lock Iling's pre to resign from the Board.
entrance and Netty had been a member of the Board is approached by an since its inception, and had done very airway at the side of the shop. Hav. ing reached the first floor, occupied by Personally he was very useful work. grateful to him for his assistance and the oflices of Messrs. d'Almada and advice, which had been always given Mason, solicitors, and Dr. M. H. Chaun, Dental Surgeon, they let themselves out freely.
of a window on the landing which looks onto a little passage-way about 2 feet in width.
Mr. Airey's appointment as a member of the Board relently terminated and His Excellenes the Governor had been pleased to appoint Mr. E. F. Aucott in his place. ME Airey had been of great help to the Board, and he hoped that Mr Aucott would be a worthy successor.
letter was
They must then have braced their bodies against the opposite wall (a Daily Press representative who inspect ed the place yesterday morning realized To return to general matters, during that this would be no very dimcuit feat the Christmas holidays at Kowloon Junior. School one child was reported as suffer. for one of ordinary agility) and forced window immediately below in the ing from diphtheria, and a scat to the parents of all the children ground floor of Messrs. Lock Hing's attending the school, informing them that it was considered advisable that, before returning to school, all children should ho medically examined. The School mistress had been instructed to allow re pupils to attend unless a certißcate from medical practitioner was produced. The correspondence f that subject he would lay on the table.
shop.
They then found themselves on the top for tall showcases, down which they clambered to be door. Having rifled at their leisure the showcase which they sought, they cally unfastened the front door and walked away with their booty.
An official of Lock Bing & Co. told
the Daily Prise that the cap must have been effected between the hours of 7 p.m. 熊
on Turaday and 7 a.m. yesterday-the respective times, at which the shop was closed for the night and re-opened in
Ne night-watchinan was) the morning.
Continuing, the CHAIRMAN said that the last meeting of the Board reference was made to the formation of a Class V. at the Quarry Bay School, and members expressed the opinion that a new mis tress should be appointed. A fully quali-employed by the firm, our informant fied mistress had been added to the staff stated.
and was doing good work at the school. The offices overhead are occupied by He might also say that the temporary several Chinese firms, änd premises occupied had heen extended.
THE SCHOOL" YEAR.
the street Detective door is open at all hours. Inspector Pincott is in charge of the
cast.
SECURITIES WORTH $70,000. Later enquiries by a Daily Préas re- presentative elicited the information that in addition to the jewellery, the thieves stole certain promissory rates and ether securities of a face value of about $70,000.
Mr... WYLIE said that, with the "Chair- man's permission, he would like to give notice of the following question to go for ward to the next meeting: "That in view of the Chairman's observatious at the November meeting of the Board, and in view of the existing indefinite relations between examination dates at the end These, however, are not negotiable, "the term, will the Chairman be prepared ned even if they are not recovered, the to recommend that the School year end Company will suffer no loss, as the docu. at the conclusion of the Summer term and
ments will be renewed in the ordinary the examinations take place then t
of
Way.
Col. Cantrell, b Rough
Comdr. Barrett, c Cockell, b
Howe
Mid Simms, c Stripp, b Fritz. Lt. Gewid, b.w. Fritz
9
Total
.152
Bowling Analysis. :"
Q.
M.
W
Q.31, S. Jacob 15 Henslowe Capt. Rowe Rough Fritz
£4
32
9
I
ARMY.
1st Innings.
Q.M.S. Stripp, b Cantrell
33
Q.M.S. Fritz, e Gould, b Har
greaves
B
Sergt. Cockell, e Jotham, b Har-
greaves
1 1
15
32
Jotham, 5 Can-
Licut. Henslowe, e Wauchope, b
Cantrell
36
7
Maj. Hastersley Smith, e Jotham,
b Hargreaves Lieut. Chidson, run out Lieut. Alfree,
trell
Licut. Smith, è and b Cantrell:... Capt. Rowe, c Gould, b. Cantrell... 5 Mr. Gr. Rough, b Hargreaves....... C.S.M. Jacob, not out.
Extrzs
Total
Bowling Analysis.
20
180
0. M. E.
Cantrell Hargreaves Gould
20 2
"3
སྙན
..... 17
D
65 4
4
0
10
0
NAVY.
2nd Innings."
Lieut.-Comdr. Jotham, c Rowe, b
Smith
Capt. West, b Rowe
Lieut. Wauchope, b Rowe..... Lieut. Abelson, e Hattersley-Smith,
h Reve
Pay Lieut. Comdr. Hargreaves, e
Stripp, b Jacob
10
Lieut. Gush, e Henslowe, b Jacob 8 Capt. Lake, not qu Col Cantrell, Jacob
Comdr. Barrett, b Henslowe
38
10
Mid. Simms, Rowc, b Fritz ...... Lieut. Gough, e Stripp, b Hen-
slowe
1
10
Extras
12
Total
..201
Bowling Analysis.
0.
R. W.
Jacob
2
71 3
Henslowe
13.3
45
9
Howe
15
At 8 o'clock last night three men; two
Fritz
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0
Smith
0
THE ARMY.
2nd Lonings.
ARMED ROBBERY. THEFT OF JEWELLERY AT
WANCHA1:
The Board then went into Committee. The Chairman referred to the ques- tion of the teaching of the Portuguese language at the Belilios School, which was brought up at the last meeting of the Board. The question was left over for consideration. More inquiries had been made na to whether there was any de- mand for that language to be taught The result of the inquiries might be can- of whom are said to have been armed "sidered satisfactory, but in order that with revolvere, called at No. 32, Irving
the matter might be adequately con- Street, Wanchai While the two armed"
"the occupants, their sidered, he proposed that & Committee men held up
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be appointed to ascertain what the par- confederate collected money and jewellery ents concerned thought, and whether or to the value of $160. As soon as the not they desired that the Portuguese robbers had left, the matter was reported language should be taught to their to the Police..
children.
Dr. PEARCE asked what means would
be taken to meet the parents concerned,
or to get from them a proper reply to
the necessary questions.
ROBBERS IN KOWLOON.
The CHAXSIAN and he thought that TWO PORTUGUESE LADIES LOSE
the
VALUABLES.
Two robberies took place in Kowloon cn Tuesday.
The
should be left entirely to the Committee and members of the Committee, who could write individually to parents or ask Lhe parente
concerned to meet them. Mr. WYLIE seconded the proposal, and Mrs. Silva Netto, of Carnarvon Build- said he was surprised that they did not ings, reported to the Police yesterday, bave more information on this matter at that her flat was entered on Tuesday the meating. He had expected that at night. A gold wedding ring ned a this meeting they would have bad some-platinum ring set with 5 diamonds were thing in
two rings are valued at report from the stolen. nature of Department. He was not at ali satisfied 3307.
ANOTHER VICTIM. on the question of the teaching of Portu guese. It would be interesting to know
The other victim was Mrs. P. M. C. whether these people, were desirous of Ribeiro, of No. 6, Carnarvon Villas. In continuing this subject, and it would also her statement to the Police, Mrs. Ribeiro be interesting to know whether anything allegea that her home was visited an in the nature of an examination liad been Tuesday night and articles to the value carried out. Had there been any success
of 808 stolen. The nocturnal visitor or at nil in the subject !,
a marble clock, 40 The CHAIRMAN said that some of the visitors removed pupils expressed themselves as willing gramophone records, a cocktail-shaker to continue their studies in the Portu and a cruet stand. gues language.
Mr. WYLIE asked whether, in the event of this instruction being continued, there would be any difficulty in getting a
teacher. Portugas mid he thought he was position to get a thoroughly qualified Portuguese teacher,
ja
The
Mr. WYLAE thought that they ought to go into the matter very carefully. He thought they should send a question naire to the parents of the children can- cerned.
Dr. HICELING said it would be interest ing to know whether, classes for the teach ing of Portuguese children their own Janguage had been attended at other schools with success.
(Continued at foot of next Column.)
The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the Committee might very well make in quiries with regard to the teaching of
Portuguese at other schools. Portuguese was being taught at the Italian Convents.
QM.S. Fritz, card b Cantrell. 31 Lieut. Chidson, b Hargreaves
Q.M.S. Stripp, e Abelson, b Cun
troll
£
Licut. Henglowe, e Jotham, b Lake 27 Majer Hattersley-Smith, Can-
trell, b Hargreaves ............
26
Lieut. Alfred, c Cantrell
7
Lieut. Smith, b Cantrell
Capt Rowe, e Cantrell, b Har
greaves
Mr. Gr. Rough,
Cantrell
Q.M.S. Jacob, not out Sergt. Cockell, absent
Extras
.132
Total
Bowling Analysis.-
D.
M.
R.
W.
Cantrell Hargreaves West Lake
18
1
"45
11
1 44
0.
20
0
18.
1
H.K.C.C.. KOWLOON C.C.
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His Lordship gare judgment for de fendants, without costs, and exonerated those engaged on behalf of the defer- dants in Court, from blame.
BOARDING HOUSE SUED. JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANTS.
In the Summary Court yesterday morning, before the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Gompertz) the Tai Tak firmi sued the Kam Hoi Boarding House, Yaumati, for $313.35 for goods sold and delivered. Mr. E. A. C. Brook appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Les d'Almada for defendants.
Mr. Brook said the claim Was 3 straightforward one. An account had been rushing with the defendant firm since April last, and payments on ac court had been made at various times.
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Mr. d'Almada "said the defendants denied that the goods had ever been pur- chased.
The manager of the Tai Tak gave ovi- dence, and said the goods were ordered by Chan Hoi Chow, who represented himself to be master of the firm, and a mac named Li Sai Wab, cook and buyer.
Cross-examinel, witness said the shroff had several times visited the restaurant, and the accountant had made payments
to him. It had never been denied that the goods had been delivered.
His Lordship gare judgment for de fendants with costs.
BOATPEOPLE IN TROUBLE
At the Marine Magistracy yesterday morning, before Licut. Comdr. G. F Hole, RN., a junk master and mistress were fired $5 each, or in default. five days' imprisonment, for mooring their boats in such a manner as to cause ob. struction at Wing Lok steps on the 6th.
Another junkmaster failed to appear ard answer a charge of causing obstruc- tion hy anchoring in the Southern Fair- way, and the case was adjourned.
For mooring their boats inshore, six of cargo junk women and four men similar vessels were ined $5 each.
FOOTBALL.
RESULT OF SERVICES' GAMES YESTERDAY,
Yesterdayon games resulted as urder: H.M.H. Durban... 2 RA. 1 H.M. Submarines 4 H.M.S. Ambroke ◊
"DURBAN "
R.A."
At Sookunpoo the Durban beat the R.A. by the odd goal in three after extra time. The B.A lost trim in the first minute of the game but scored soon after, Harris, notting. Half-time: R.A, 1 Dhe second half, Lillycrop scored The following will represent the Hong for the Durban: making the scores one ground on Saturday next commencing RA. lost Tacey in the first minute, kong CC. in this match on their own all, Extra time was played and the at 2 p... Hancock (capt), T. E. Towards the closs of the second portion Pearce, R. E. A. Webster, F. N. Young, of the extra time, the R.A. failed to F. F. Stewart, W. Galloway, J, D. Hum- eonvert a penalty for bands and the phreys, Capt. R. F. Walker, Rav. T. B. Durban, clearing, went in and Bored, Ewen beating Stanton from close range. Powell, G. R. More and G. R. Piercy.
SUBMARINES. "AMBROSE,"
A CRICKET DECISION
On the Navy A ground the Sub- out and beat the Ambruse by four goals to mil. Early in the game the Submarines
Mr. WYz18 said that he took it that LEFT-HANDER'S CHANGE TO RIGHT marines had most of the game through- this was the first time it had been "sug- gesed that Portuguese should be taught in & Government School.
A Committee was appointed compris ing Mr. Wylie, Mr. Rumjahn, Mr. P. G. de Martin, Mr. Bilva Netto's.uccessor, and. Mr. Aucott,
The Chairman announced that the next meeting of the Board would be held in their new offices in Queen's Hosed Build .ing!
HAND.
The Yorkshire Cricket Council has were awarded a penalty for hands and received a ruling from the M.C.0 in Googlett scored, Bravin headed the ball connection with the case in which a left- into the hands of Mortimer, the Ambrgie hand batman, in playing an off ball, goalkeeper, and he dropped it into the turned the bat round and bit as a right vet. The interval arrived with the hander. The M.C.C. upheld the decision Submarines leading by two goals to nil of the umpire, who gave the batsman Bravin and Dargavil scored for the out for obstruction and unfair play, Submarices in the second half.
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