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BIG SCOUT RALLY.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS THE PRINCE'S BANNER.
About 13 Troops of Hongkong Boy Scouts and Wall Cub Packs paraded) at Volunteer Headquarters yesterday | afternoon, and were inspected by H.E.
the Governor
The parade was taken by Mr. Champkin, the Acting Commissioner; and (pl. T. A. Robertson, who is to succes! him in this post, was also "pre
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sent in Scout uniform
Among the spectators Major-General Sir John
werk
H, E.
Fowler,
TURF TOPICS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
ENTRIES FOR CHIEF EVENTS OF BIG MEETING.
[or AROUS.)
There was a large gathering at the race-course, vestenlay morning, to watch the training. As the grass course was not available, trainers for the most part
were"
content to keep their charges atļ three-quarter sperd, with a pipe-opener over the final furlong. It is early yet to attempt to sort the wheat from the shall, 4 very general way, and, as long as the course remains in its present
except
COMPANY MEETING.
THE STAR FERRY CO., LTD.
THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF
CAPITAL
An extraordinary general meeting of the Star Ferry Company. Limited. was held yesterday at non in the offices of Messrs. Jardine. Matheson and Co, Ltd. Pedder Street..
THURSDAY, JANUARY
15TH, 1925
ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL.
ANNUAL PRIZE DAY.
The annual Prize Day of the Ellis Kndoorie School for Indians took place yesterday, the prizes being presented by the Hon. Sir Claud Severn. “
Mr. A. R. Sutheriaad, the Headmaster, presented a report, from which the follow- ing extracts are made
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November 30th, 1024, the school was During the year which ended on
epened 99 times as compared with 205 times for the eleven months of the pre- Thoso present, were: Mr. B. D. F. Beith (who presided), the Hon. Sir C.ment decreased from 101 to 98, the aver rious school year. The maximum enrol- P. Chater, C.M.G., and Mr. C Gordon age attendance from 91.15 last year to
Lackie (Directors), Mr. W. S. Brown 0.5 this
year As the aneunt examination 10 boys in (Secretary), Mr. W. E. Shenton (the Class 4 passed out of 12 examined. 70 Company's Solicitor), and Messrs. F. H. out of of the rest of the classes passed,
were still learning the alphabet. David MacKenzie, M. J. Cox, J.T. Reading, colloquial, and recitation are I have been asked to rublish the times Bagram, E. H. Neave, J. Hyde, E. S.good throughout the school. Dictation is A party of Sea Scouts presented a very of the different ponies on galloping morn- Ford, L. S. Grecphill, A. H. M. da Silva, much better. All written work is im- smart and workmanlike appearance, as
proving. Arithmetic is fair. Grammar did the Scattish Troop, who were played angs. This can only be undertaken if R. Davidson and E. Sadick.
is not good. there is a consensus of opinion among owners that it should be done for the time being the matter must be allowed to stand over.
K...G.. the General Officer Comman. "bard condition, one cannot expect, train | Crapsell, J. P. Braga, Father Robert. boys in all were not examined as they
ing, Mr. Reid, and Mr.R. M. Dyer
piper.
on to the parade ground by a
The newly formed Japanese Trop, compoard for the bust part of exgreding- ly wee tal, were nevertheless very good,
and seemed to take the proceedings in
ordinately seriously.
After passing, round the lines. Sir Edward Stubbs received, from No. 6
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ers to attempt to "make time."
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the Derby (1) miles) about which I have received many "Enquiries. As an exam-
The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemer,-As it is now past the hour for which this meeting was convened, I will call upon the Secretary to read the Notice con- sening the same, The Notice, as you are aware, is one which convenes not only
Urdu reading and writing are good. Every boy in the school plays games. Ürchi colloquial is improving. Cricket, football in winter and tennis and ping pong in the hot weather and on healthy atmosphere of the school play. rainy days. Playing these games in the grounds does much to keep up the hi
The pupils still continue to take great
During the year we had a visit froni Mr. Kadoorie, a brother of the late Sir
I am in a position to give my readers the entries for the Foochow Cup (2 miles), the Chater Cup (i mile. 165 yards) and this meeting, but also three other meet-standard of health that these boys enjoy.
ings to be held on Monday, the 2nd Febru-interest in the garden. Troop the Prince of Wales' Banner, which ple of the task set the Secretary of the Ary next, and, as you are also aware, he proceeded to hand over to No. 8 Troop H.K.J.C in preparing the list of entries these three last mentioned meetings are Ellis Kadoorie. He very kindly presented who have qualified to hold it during the casuing year.
In shart speech. His Excelhincy con- gratulated the assembled Scouts on their smart appearance, and paid tribute to the excellent werk done by Mr. Chump kin during his tenure of office as Acting Commissioner.
Mr. CHAMPKIN, subsequently address ing the parade, said:
Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs.-A long time! agu, when there were not so many houses in the world and men had room to hunt and ride there was a fine old custom
for publication, I need only mention that for the eleven races the first day. the nominations are respectively: 41, 57, 26.}. 55, 23, 31, 42 15, 3, 61 and 33. When it is borne in mind that he has to see that penalties and allowances are duly allotted before the "copy" is sent to the printer, the delay in publication is explained The entries, spices to audit," are as
follow :-
POOCHOW CUP..
Mr. Alves. The Bee; Mr. Dryasdust, fixpsy Love, Castle Syre; Mr. L. Dun- bar, Little Minch, Clover Club (late Port- Messrs. Dyer and Beith, Grey Dragon: 31. Dynasty, Silver Spear, King Johnnie,
concerned with additional business to that us with the framed calargement of his brother's, photograph which new bangs which is the subject of this meeting.
on the wall and also two challenge cups I propose, therefore, unless any share
to be competed for
At present Yearly. holder makes a 'contrary suggestion, that in this school 2 boys receive free educa the Secretary shall only read quth part tion apart from four Government scholars. of the Notice in question as concerns this This is due to the generosity of the late Ellia Radoorie, Mr. Rumjahr, Mr. meeting and the business before this Semazee and Mr. Arelli, to whom our meeting, and that he shall refrain from thanks are the. We have to thank Mr. reading the remainder of the Notice. If.ssim Abmed for his yearly donation of
315 towards school prizes. however, any shareholder so desires, I will arrange for the Secretary to rend the whole Notice, and I shall he glad it any shareholder so desiring will signily, such his desire now.
Sir Chaco Sevens, in a short speech, said that be was glad to see that the garden, which had suffered so greatly from sand washed down the hillside during the rainy season, was now improv ng. He also expressed his pleasure to
amongst the Scouts and Indians that land), Mint Julep (late Diamondland); There being to contrary suggestion, the Bear that the school's discipline was
CHAIRMAN called upon the Secretury to!
roamed the forests and plains. These free men came in from their hunting ground unes a year and assembled in King George, King of the Plains; Mr., read such part of the Notice as concerned . B. Suad, which, he said, he re-
Bome convenient place at sunset to renew their allegiance to the great Chief.
the meeting and the "business relating
thereto.
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Alter this had been done,
The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen,-As indicated in the Notice, which has just
Cusdud, Newton Abbot Mr. A. Hyde Lay
Washington Mr. H. Odéli, Duke of On such occasions they formed a semi. Frisco, Sir Pan, Beauty Dahlia, Saucy circle, just as you are doing now, and Dahlia, Oriele Dahlia; Mr. John Peel, the Chief Scout that addressed them Charenal, Prohibition. Grey Knight; Mr. always faced the setting sun. I don't Relyon, Tele Dick, Lady Severn. know why this was 80, except perhaps Durian: Mr. Taels, Shore Kaan: Mr. that they could so him better, but, of. Taggart, Deaten Boy; Messrs. Tocgbeen read by the Company's. Secretary course, it also means that all the Scouts and Priestley, Kagoshima. were facing East and there may have been sore important reason for this. We look to the East for wisdem and it is
towards the East that we turd to greet
the dawn.
THE CHATER CUP.
this meeting has been convened for the purpose of considering, and if thought t
Claud alluded to the death of Mr.
als (Sir Claud's) own office, and had gretted deeply. Mr. Sufind worked
shown himself in every way a faithful and clicient Government servant. D
In conclusion, the speaker spoke in high terms of the good work done by the Headmaster and staff of the Ellis were making it all that the founder, Sit | Kadoorie Indian School, who, he said,
Ellis Kadoorie, had wished,
Mr. A. A. Alves, Irrepressible, Star- land: Messrs. Albert and Arnold, Satis-Passing an Extraordinary Resolution School, Composition Prize, Government faction Dablia; Mr. A. H. Carroll, Fern- the insertion of a new Article after leaf: Mr. L. Dunbar, Little Minch; Article in of the Articles of Association. Messrs. Dyer und Beith, Grey Dragon, Loch Rannoch, Rothesay, Koh-I-Noor
The list of prize winners was as under: Class 4 Rumjaha Abbas, Dux of
Scholarship in Queen's College; Haroon Hoosen, and in class, Ellis Kadoorie Scholarship, 1st in Urdu Class II. ;.Teja Singh, 1st in Singh, 1st in class,
Class L Class 5.-Harban ship for 1 year; Ali Ahmed, Writing Composition Prize, Government Scholar-
Class 6.For Dill, let in class."
"Writ- ingy A. M. Rumjaho. Composition; Class-Ikbal Singh, Ist in class, Composition Prize: M. Rumjahn, Writing; Mohd. Sherif, Urdu.
Class BA.-Majid Rahmen, 1st in class, Composition Prize; Omar Heosen, Writ ing; Man. Singh, Urdu.
Now, this is our great day of assembly, and our time of greeting to our Chief Boat. For me it is something more, for it is the last time ishall address you Mr. Gusdud, Newter Abbot; Dr. F. Kew Dynasty, Spotted Sand, Silver Spear before giving up my charge as Acting Commissioner. I would like to tell you Prince Hagent: Mr. A. Hyde Lay, Wath of what we have achieved and of the ington; Capt. R. Neville, Rivergrass; gratitude I feel for all the ready and Mr. H. Odell, Duke of Frisco Messrs. giving the shareholders in general meet-Gucharan Singh, Urilu Class II. cheerful help that you have given me, but I would rather remind you that you are looking towards the East and that the great Boy Scout Movement of which you are are a part, is the Rising Sun.
Potts and Croucher, Manchurian Prince: Mr. Roda, Roman Parrot.
HONGKONG DERBY.
M. Wahal, and in clasa; A, Mansan Class 8B-A. Karumat, 1st in class; Abbas, Urdu.
LOCAL SPORT.
FOOTBALL,
UNITED SERVICES COMPETITION.
FIRST ROUND-SENIORS.
The effect of the proposed resolution, Articles of Association of the Company will if sanctioned by you, be that the
will be augmented by a permanent Article
ing at any time power to pass a resolu- tion to capitalise the Reserve Fund by its distribution to the shareholders in the Mr. Aitch Aitch, Solly; Mr. A. A. form of horus. Under, the existing You are not to be content merely to Zircon'; Sir. B. Basto, Cintra: Mr. H. have not that power. The new resolution Alves, The Bee, The Wasp Mr. Bagram, Articles of Association, the shareholders look upon the dawn. It is for you to Birkett. Beldorney Star, Deveron Star; bestir yourselves and to see that the Bay Mr. A. H. Carroll, Primrose Leaf, Autumn further gives the Directors power to Scout Alovement spreads its light in Leaf, Carnation Leaf Vine Leaf; Mr. satisfy such bonus by distributing pro Hongkong natil it has brightened all the Dryasdust, Saracen, Soldan, Gypsy Love; portionately to the shareholders the ua- dark ces. Every Boy Scout must be Mr. L. Dunbar, Gimlet, Mesars. Dunbar an optimist. It is easy though to make and Stanton, New York, Chicago, Seattle issued or new shares in the Company. pleasant ways more pleasant, but that Mr. Dyer, Strathallan, Strathtay, Strath To carry out the latter in a legal manner, 48 not enough. The mission of the earn; lessrs. Dyer and Beith, Grey it will be necessary for the Directors to Scouts is to make hard ways easy.
Horn, Blotting Paper: Mr. Dynasty The first time I addressed you when I KingEmperor, King of Hearts, King of authorise some person to eater into an took over this charge I told you that a the Forest, King of the Plains, King of Agreement with the Company regarding good moite for a good Scout was 'Take the Castle; Mr. Ferndud, Mahjong Shop: the allotment of such bonus shares, that the hardest path. You can
overcome Curiosity Shop: Mr. Gusdud,
Dousi all obstacles by hard work, patience and Abbey: Messrs. Hall and Shenton, Sali being the usual and customary procedure. E. Surrey Regt. 4 H.M.S. Titania... 0 a sense of humour, and the greatest of gia: Dr. F. Kew, Wimera; Mr. C. G. When the resolution before the meeting these is a sense of bumour. No Scout Mackie, Auchenreich; Dr. Mellon, New. has been passed by you, it will be neces Playing without Mitchell, their regular! was ever a good" Scout unless be knew townstewart: Messrs, Oxspring and sary to have it confirmed at the meeting centre half, the East Surreys proved too how to cheerful and laugh at difficul
Atherley, Jester.; Sir Paul, Beauty convened for End February,
strong, for the Titania at Sookunpoo ties and I hope you will go on being Dablia, Mystic Dablia, Saucy Dahlia, This resolution is the preliminary step yesterday, winning by four clear goals. cheerful and continue ailing till Mr. Phenomenal Dahlia, Oriole Dahlia, Dieta to give efect to the proposals fully ex The game opened fairly evenly, both Waldegrave comes back, and then he willtor Daklia: Mr. John Peel, Charcoal, plained in the notice convening the 4th sides forcing corners. Eaton was the know I have looked after you all right Grey Cloud, Grey Streak, Local Option, meeting. You will observe that we are frat to score, following good" play in during his absence,
Prohibition, Grey Knight; Mr. Relyon, taking power to increase the authorised front of gaol. The Titan livened up. Now, if we were just a Troop we could! Uncle Biwer Roda, Arabian Parrot, the creation of 80,000 new shares, though time: East Surreys, 1; Titania, 0,
Edward, Uncle Tam, Uncle Tom, capital of the Company to $1,000,000, by but were weak in front of goal. Half- greet the Chief Scout with our Patrol Persian Parrot; Mr. Seth, Ballymoney; it is our intention at present to issue only Calls, but with twenty Troops and Six Mr. Taels, Shore Khan, Toomai; Alesers. 40,000 of such new shares. I must explain spoilt by off side.
The early play in the second half was
By brilliant in Packs I am afraid it would simply be a Tester and Abraham, Deuces Wild; that the Reserve Fund of the Company dividual play, Humberstone scored the frightful row, so being British we will Meears Toeg and Priestley, Salmon, on the aist December, 1921, amounted to second goal for the Surreys. The third give, the Chief Scout thrise rousing Main; Mr. Topside, Mountain Star.
$200,000, and the Directors, under the
goal followed a free kick for a sailor powers vested is them by Article 1053 (10) kicking the ball before it had touched the of the Company's Articles of Association, ground during a drop down, following have since augmented this Fund by the mistake by the referee. Wooldridge transfer of $200,000 from the balance car-placed Mackleworth in possession, and ried forward from December 31st, 1924, the winger seat. in a high shot which thus enabling us, if effect is given to the beat the goalkeeper all the way, the ball resolution, to distribute one new share just entering under the bar. The fourth for every old existing share. The general and last goal was scored by Butler, who, financial position of the Company and the unmarked, received from a pass by liquid assets we have in hand justify the Mackleworth and beat Potts from close Amusing cross suramonses were heard before "1.1. Wood at the end Directors in recommending this change range. The foal whistle found the East
Magistracy yesterday, when a Chinese who possessed two wives, one Chinese tion which, was seconded by Father
The CHAINMAN theh read the Resolu-Surreys winners by four goals to mil.
The teams:- and one Gerinan, was summoned by his ROBERT, and carried unanimously.
East Surreys-Douglas; Cooper and Chinese wife for assault. Ele entered a crose summons against her on similar business for which the meeting wes cca stone," Butler and Mackleworth
The CHAIRMAN: That concludes the Jordan; Petter, Wooldridge and Bris towe; Charlesworth, Eaton, Humber- grounds."
vened, and I thank you for your attend- It was stated that the man was living ance.
Titania.-Potta; Wade and Porter. with his German wile in Lee Tung Street, vening this meeting sleo convence the Clare, Hayes, Ball and Andrews.
As you are aware, the notice con- Brook, Wiley and Texlor; Bickwood, and apart from his Chinese wife, who on 27th Ordinary Annual Meeting of the LIGHT ON MYSTERY OF FATAL New Year's Day went to collect money Company, a further Extraordinary Gen-
Referee: OR.O. Tovey. due to her for maintenance. On this cral Meeting of the Company for the occasion, she told the Magistrate, her purpose of receiving a report of the pro- husband and the German woman rushed coedings at this meeting, and of conarm." at her and struck her, causing her to bleeding, if thought it. as a Special Resolution from the mouth and nose.
the Resolution which bas just been passed,
British cheers and I am sure our brothers of the Japanese Troop will follow on with three equally "rousing Banzais"."; #
The Scouts and Wolf Cube on parade. responded enthusiastically to the call for cheers, and the Japanese troop after- wards gave a portentous greeting in their own tongue, producing a remarkable volume of sound for such tiny fellows. His Excellency was heard to comment with pleasure on their performance.
MissWoo, Hendristress of the St. Paul's School for Girls, presented a flag to the St. Paul's Troop of Boy Scoula.
BODY IN THE ROADWAY
FALL
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Note:--Of the above Uncle Tom and Unele Dick are subscription griffins.]
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AMUSING SUMMONSES.
CHINESE, AND HIS TWO WIVES.
to you.
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With regard to the discovery by a European police sergeant, as reported in the Daily Press yesterday, of the body of The husband stated that he was. forced as an. Extraordinary Resolution, and, an a. Chinese lying in the roadway in Queen's to live apart from the complainant by Load Central, outside the China Build-reason of her had temper and unwomanly ing, it is now reported that the motive of conduct, and added that during the scene the man's jump from the roof was in on New Year's Day she pulled out tufts order to evade arrest. An attempt to at beard from the chin of the witness's steal from the South Chins Restaurant aged father. Co. is suspected."
Both summonses were adjourned.
TENNIS.
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This match was played on the Hong- Ordinary General Meeting respecting the kang Cricket ground on January 13th, proposed increase of Capital and Capital when Oxford, represented by Messrs. sution of Reserve Fund of which Phelips, Gawler, Hallifax, Hett, Sayer meetings will be held here on Monday, and Smith bent Cambridge, represented February 2nd, next, commencing at noon, by Messrs. Miskin, Wood, Syme-Thomp and T shall be glad if you will kindly son, Leslie, Nihill, and Nowers, by 70 attend same.
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