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CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL.“
ANNUAL PRIZE DAY.
SIR CLAUD SEVERN PRESENTS ·
THE PRIZES.
The annual Prize Day of the Central took place yesterday, whe's the Hon. Sir
British School, Nathan Road, Kowloon,
Claud Sevart presented the prizes.
The proceedings were timed to com- meuce at 11am, but Sir Claud, who was accompanied by Lady Severn. arrived earlier, and inspected the School premises before the prize giving ceremony.
A smart guard-of-honour of Gift Guides under their Captain, Miss Owen Hughes, assisted by her Lieutenant. Miss Holyoak,
CHARITY.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2:TE,
The pupils of this 'School have been very active in the cause of charity. They took part in the sale of Popples ou Armistice Day and in the Annual Bazaar of the Ministering Children's League. The girls of Classes 3 and 4 caised a sum 121.120, for which they sent a draft
to the London Hospital
CHINESE NEW YEAR,
GAY SCENES AT HONGKONG
HOTEL
PEKING NOTES
THE CAPITAL DAY BY DAY.
[TROM OUR OWN, CORRESPONDENT.] ||
PERING, January 7th. Fear and hope continue to altermate
As is usual, - things were bright mod gay at the Hongkong Hotel last night. the occasion, of course being the Chinese New Year Carnival. The previous year's in Peking. At the beginning of the week carnival, brilliant as it was, was sur-certain happenings or reported happen- ings led to something like a panic among
Our thanks are due to Mr. W. G.passed."
Last year the guests numbered 500, the timid ones close to certain news Joseph. Mr. O). I. Ellis, and Mr. A. Allis son for supplying the School Library with but this year the Hotel catered for sources, bus to-day that panic seems to books, magazines and illustrated papers about 650, and an overdow gathering took have been allayed as there is no proces- Alsion of richas laden with treasures pre- Captain R. F. Mitchell presented a col-place at the Repulse Bay Hotel. lection of shells and cural to the School together the Company catered for about ceeding to the Legation Quarter for security. Though still at the Westera Museum. A new section, containing 130 800 people.
Typically Chinese was the scheme of Hills, Feng Yu Hsiang is nevertheless volumes, was very generously given by were present, and lined the steps of the MF. W. G. Juseph, and I appeal to all decoration in the grillroom, the ceiling the cynosure of all eyes. On Sunday hel School both on the arrival and the de parents and friends for further gifts of lights being covered with monster Chinese had a conference at his residence with!
parture of the distinguished visitors.
So large was the assembly of parents and pupils that the big hal of the in- "stitution was packed some time hefire
the proceedings began.
books and magazines. We also thank the Director of the Boyal Observatory for sending as the daily Weather Map.
KXAMINATIONS.
and Japanese lasteros, and the walls and verandah were gaily decorated with buoting and flags Loups of coloured lights lent a pleasing effect to the setting. and the tables, too," were decorated.
his commanders and naturally the public would like to know what it was all about. In the absence of defnite information there are all inds of conjectures. I will! not refer to these, but will endeavour to group co-related reports in order to
On Sunday it was reported that Chang visualise the situation as it is seen here.
Tso Lin had suddenly departed from Mukden. Investigation
Some strikingly charming Costumes were worn by many of the ladies pre- seat. Paper caps, toy balloons and the other paraphernalia of carnival were at the disposal of the guests, who spent a shoroughly enjoyable time.
The management and staff of the Hotel Tientsin for had done their utmost to
ensure. the success of the carnival and great credit was reflected on Mr. W. H. Perry, the genial manager.
The Midsummer and Annual Examina- Presenting the annual report, the Head- tions showed very good results in both master. Mr. G. Franklin Nightingale, the Upper and the Lower classes of the said Sir Claud Severn, Indies and School. For the Matriculation and Senior Kentlemen,-During the year 1994 there Local Examinations we entered the whole were greas developments in every depart of Class 1. In candidates, of whom ment of the School and it seems probable passed, gaising the Matriculation, and 3 the Semor Local certificates. This is "that in the near future additional "build an execitent result, comparing very favour ings will become necessary. Our numably with that ahtained by any other bers are increasing.-to-day there are no school in the Celony. (Applause.) Y. on the rell, and the present luilding will Wheller passed in English, Mathematics,
The dancing floor was in good con Latin, French, Geography, and History, soon be too small if the development of being awarded the Montargia French dition, and the Hongkong Hotel's own the residential part of Kowloon continues Prize. K. Jenner is the youngest boy in Urchestra provided a thoroughly delight
the East to obtain the Matriculation certiful programme of music.
There were some large private parties fente. He is only 13.
present,
at the same rate.
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ATTENDANCE.
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The English and Mathematics were good. Arithmetic excepted, in which sub- fect lower marks than expected were obtained. The French results were mach better than those of past years, only one candidate failing in this subject.
The School was opened on 183 days. fue maximum enrolment was 18G. In January there were 118 on the roll, in December 12 The average attendance
For the Junior, Local Examination we during the whole year was 07, the highest catered the whole of Class 2, 9 candidates, average attendance being 116 in Decem-6 of whom were successful. One boy, 3 Maycock, passed in subjects, gaining and Drawing..
In the School Annual Examination a
At midnight a huge string of crackers was set alight to bring good Juss" to the Hotel in the New Year.
proved that the report was untrue, Va. doubtedly he has made preparations which suggest un early departure from Tientsin, but whether such is his inten- tion no one knows. Such preparations may be designed to create a desired im pression. One thing seems to be appareat,
eng
aad that is that Yu Hsiang has changed his mind in respect of his plan- ned visit abroad. His resignation as in-
Sir CLAUD SEVERN said that he was spector general has at length been accept- glad to see sách a large attendance of led, but that does not mean that he has parents, scholars, and those interested in
come into being. As a result of long dia has been strengthened by baring been up- cussions, in 1993, and as at that time he had beet at Home on leave, the present pointed Director General of the North was the first time he had had an oppor- West Frontier, a post to" which he had unity of making a visit to the School. He hoped, however, to do so more fre- been appointed by the Tsao Kunad. quently in future. After alluding to the ministration but did not take up. Rather, success which was attending old pupils curiously, the Mahommendan General Ma who had gone Home, Sir Claud said that
ber. The attendance on the whole was distinction in Arithmetic, Mathematics education in Hongkong, The school had stripped himself of power. His position good in spite of absences due to measles, malaria und dengue fever. The heat of September cuased many to be absent, the average daily attendance falling to 00. There were very few cases of absence due to trivial reason", "and I fit pleased to be able to record the willing co-operation of parents in our efforts to enforce regular and punctual attendance at school.
MEDICAL INSPECTION.
in
The School was medically examined made by the M.O.H., Dr. Woodman. It
high standard of marking was adopted and the results were good. In most classes there is a tail Consisting of pupils, admitted during the second and third terms of the year, to whom French, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra and Geome try are new subjects. This state of affairs is inevitable in this school,
In spite of all the difficulties experi enced in the education of British children the East, seand work is being done here, as proved by the success of old
and girls in the Home schools. In
be felt sure that his young bearers pre- Fu Hsiang, who has been looked upon sent would follow in their footsteps Hejas an opponent of our Christian friend, was pleased to see the cricket nets up in has been appointed co-director, and it the play-ground, but he had formed the impression. that a fast bowler on such will be interesting to see how this ar wickets would be an extremely destruc-rangement will work out.
The other
April and an excellent report was again body they are placed in a form whose tivo individual-until he was informed is very gratifying to note the healthy average age is higher than theirs: they that matting was put down, which ren-mandated appointments are extremely l
condition of the pupils of this School
CHANGES OF STAFF.
Entrance
School, being placed in the Fifth Form.
** EZRA ABHAKAM SCHOLARSHIP.
Mr. Ezra Abraham has given a Scholar, ship, value $100, which will be awarded
School, in September, and Miss Brown, anually to the pupil, passing the Junior and local.-A. Bach, R. Mases, J.
piness,
Mr. Tolles was transferred to Queen's
OLD PUPILS ASSOCIATION.
"College in September. It is our earnest The members of this Association were wish that there may be no changes in very active during the year 1921. In the the Staff this year, for, in this age of Water Polo League they played through specialization, when a subject is taken out the season without losing a match,
Senior
throughout the school by a member of winning the Shield which is now display Messrs. Kelly & Walah). IB (Senior d'état of October 23rd; having discoveredj
a high
soon reach the top of the form and gain dered fast bowling innocuous (Laugh-interesting. General Li Ming Chun, one promotion to a higher. Ivan Joseph, who ter.)
of Feng's men, succeeds General Ma ́as In conclusion Sir Claud expressed his Tutung of Saiyanh, while General Sung There were several changes-in the Staff is leaving us this month has passed the during the year. Mrs. Cooper, House
Examination into Bedford
and Lady Sovern's, plea in wifery and Cookery Mistress, joined as
coming there and seeing how well the Chi Yuan is appointed acting command- school was progressing under Mr. Night ant of Feng's favourite 11th Division. in December 1920, Miss Kitson in Janu
ingale. He the proceeded to distribute The understanding among Chinese is dry 1924, Miss Marfarinne in June, Miss
the prizes to the winners, as under that these transfers have been made in Hall, transferred from Ellis Kadooric
Matriculation.-D. Ellis, K. Jenner,
Wheeler.
order to test those concerned. If they transferred from Queen's College, in
Local Examination, who obtains the most Medier.
marks in Mathematics. This is a very Stewart, M. Whitley, and S. Whitley.
are acted upon according to the wishes Hall resigned in December 1927,
generous, gift, and I hope that the exam-
Junior Local Allison, J. Hirst, J. of the Chief Executive then it may be Mrs. Meacock in April 1824 and in ple act by Mr. Abraham, who has always Mayor, Whitley, S. Williams, and presumed that an important development November Miss.Thompson, who is Decen taken a great interest in this School, R. Witchell. bor was married to Mr. Orme. We all join will be followed by other friends interest
in the plans of the Provisional Govern. is wishing Mr. and Mrs. Orare every haped in the education of British children.
Government Scholarships-Class (Matriculation), V. Wheller, in (Senior ment has been attained.
While the Christian General and his Local), S. Whitley; 2 (Junior Local),
. Witchel 3, K. Hammond, sa. Y troops are being consigned to a North- West frontier with the object of restor. Dorf;. 40, C. Tacchi; SA, R Mead; 58, L.
ing Outer Mongoliu-whether they more Glendinning; and & U. Mitchell
Class Prizes-A (Matriculation), 1, V. at all is a different matter-General Sun Wheeler; 2, D. Ellis (presented by Yueb, a partner with Feng in the coup the Staff who has made a special study ed in the School Hull. of that subject, the work of a school is
The Prince of Wales' Banner was won Local), 1, R. Jonor; 2 S. Whitly (por that he is not wanted in Honan and that seriously affected by such changes.
by the Central British Shool troop, of Girl sunted by Mr E. Abraham). 2 (Junior his presence at Paotingfu" is ubjected to "At the Central British School we are Guides under their energetic and enthu Local 1, J. Maycock; 2, R. Witchell by the Tuli of Chibi, tas quietly re- educational facilities of parentsiastic Captain, Alise Owen Hughes, (presented by Mr. E. Abraham): 3: 1. turned to Peking, accompanied, days
assisted by Miss Holyoak Mr. G. J.K. Hammond; 2. D. Salter (presented eaid, by bo brigades. equal in every respect to those offered Tarrant took over the duties of Scout by Mr. Abraham) 44: 1, V. Dorf; 2, R. troop "movements are viewed with sus by home schools. We are striving to
master of the School Boy Scouts." Woolley (presented by Mr. L. M. Wayte).picion, and the return of these soldiers develop a school spirit imbued with the
48: 1, G. Tacchi; 2, W. Hirst (presented to the capital is not regarded as good best traditions of the home Püblic School, und, to make this a school of The School Athletic Sports were held by Mr. LM. Whyte). da, E. Mead sige. On top of this comes the intellig 2. K. Nightingale. 68: 1. L. Glendinning: ence that Fengtien troops are moving truthfulness, bonesty, manliness, and in January. Cricket has become a very 20. Carr. 6: 1, U. Mitchell and 2. M. along the Langhai Railway, and natu- clean playing on and off the field: Very popular game, the covered nots in the Taylor:
rally General Hu Chung Yi, the respect- few schools possess & Staff who have Playgroued belag 14 daily use.
Garrison School Scholarships.-E.able bandit in charge of ona, bas tele- qualifications higher than those possessed
Swift upon the heels of by the members of the Staff of this School, tekent of sports material, for Anslow, B. Budden, M. George, P. Hunt, graphed the Government asking for an
explanation, cricket, football, tennis, ves-was re-
A Maycock, and C. Maynard. or who display keener enthusiasm in the ceived from home. Our thanks are due
J. E. M. Smith Scholarship.-J. Ste this message we have another to the effect Committee's of the Kowloon
that General Sun Yueh's troops have raish of education, education in the best to the
wart and C. Allison. and deepest keuse.
Cricket Club and the Kowloon Football
Ezra Abraham Scholarship.-J. May been moved to Machang and that four Club, who are always ready to encourage cock.
brigades of General Yu Hsiang's troops youthful talent, for granting us the use
Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Scholar-have been despatched to Chang Hain Tien games.
Wylio Composition Prize.-V. Wheller this means an immediate outbreak of Wylie Composition Prize. (Special) hostilities or not cannot be said at the M.. Weston.
moment, but at the back of most minds Montargis Freach Prize.-V.Wheller, in Peking is the thought that the rivat War Memorial Prize.-Y. Wholler. Head Master's Prize.-K. Jenner. Rev. H. Copley Moyle's Prize for the Spring. Scripture.-S. Whitley.
Rev. H. Johnston's Erize for Scripture
Maycock. M.
Wheller's Prize for Mathema Jenner Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggins' Prize for History.-S. Whitley.
VIITORS..
SPORTS AND GAMES.
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tor of Education, the Inspector of Eng
Swimming, as usual, was very lish Schools, Mr. B. Wylie, a member of popular, permission to use the Kowloon the Board of Education, Mr. W. W. Dock Bathing Beach being again granted Hornell, Vice-Chancellor of the University by the Dock Recreation Ulub Committee. Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, We held our anual Empire Day picnic Hongkong, Education Commissions from both Japan at Big Wave Bay. The School team was and the Philippine Islands, and many in the final of the Schools Relay Race at parents' and friends. I wish to remind
Victoria Recreation Club the
The School was visited by the Direc-of their grounds for matches and practice ship-K. Jenner, and M. Groundwater, on the Peking-Hankow line. Whether
of
parents that I am always ready to meet, The Physical Instruction and Boxing a week except them at the School to show them the Classes were held twice a
At the Class-rooms and Laboratories and the during the summer months. work done here, and to discuss questions Schools' Boxing Tournament the Boys relating to their own children and to. Lightweight Championship was won by education in general
K. Jenner, his brother, W. Jenner, being Latin, Chemistry and Physics have now awarded the Men's Bantamweight Cham-
Miss Bascombe's Prize for History We thank Mrs. Weil foro. Allison. been added to the School curriculum. pionship. Latin
taken in Classes 1 and by those presenting a silver cup for the Table Mr. G. G. Wood's Prize for Mathema- boys and girls who propose to matriculate Tennis Tournament, which was held dur-tics (Class 3).-J. Laing. in the University of London after passinging the wet season. the local Matriculation Examination.. At It is interesting to note that old C.B.S. the beginning of the year a Physica bays at home more than hold their own class-rooms built in 1922, and at the and Boxing. One boy, W. Matchin, who left
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parties are simply marking time and preparing for another trial of arms in
This account of the situation would be incomplete without some reference to Dr. Sun Yat Ben. His illness is "serious;
though not grave. Nevertheless, it is a
Bevere blow to his party, who have failed to capitalise his presence in Peking to the extent anticipated, and to that ex- tent Bolshevism may be said to have suffered a set back.
Marshal Tuan Chi Jui has convened the re-organisation Conference to be held in Mr. T. R. Howell's Prize for Geography Peking before February 1st. He has ad-
3)M. Weston.
dressed telegrams in almost identic terris B. F. Mitchell's Prize for
of the movement the leaders to (Class 4).-V. Dorf.
which overthrew the Tsao Kun ad- as during the year, won the Boys' ed. by Mr. G. Tacchi: E. Mead. A of the year a Chemistry Laboratory was
Bua Yat to military authorities, added. March the building of a new Swimming Championship of Sussex, being Fowler Class &B: L. Glendinning Sen
and Li Yuan Hung (former class-rooms was completed and they are awarded the "Harry Preston Challenge Ulans : U. Mitchell,
Presidents) and to prominent citizens now occupied by Classen 4-8. Two rooms Cup. A parent informed me the "other Miss Hall's Prize for Drawing throughout the country. So far as I wore converted into store-rooms for our day that her son had been elected Cap Maycock up-to-date stock of Chemistry and Physics tain of his home school.
I desire to express to the staff my ap.Drawing.-B. Woolley
Der A. Wing's Prize for can gather, few Chinese are optimistic material. Excellent tiffins are now pro.
regarding the outcome of this Confer- wided at the School, a small charge bang preciation of their enthusiastic and loyal
Mrs. Nightingale's Prizes for Writingence. However, the Provisional Govern anade, for children coming from Houg support in all the varied activitien of the U.. Mitchell. E. Lammert
ment has made a good impression by its! kong. I shall be pleased to send copies School life, and to thank those who have
Mr. R D. W. Shcepabanks Extra announcement that the Linching indem- of the School Prospectus for 1024-25 to very generously given prizes, and you, Prize for Composition MacNider, nities will be paid in a day or two and anyone interested in the Central British Sir. and Lady Severn for honouring us L.A. Easterbrook,
by the speedy restitution made to the School and in the education of British with your presence here to-day..
Mr. H. B. Mould's Prizes for Car- victims of the hold-up" on the railway
near Tientsin last week. children in the East.
(Continued on next Column).
pentry.-F. Hartley, D. Davidson....
Laboratory was atted up in one of the in Cricket, Football, Swimining and Mathematics Prizes-Class 5A Present ministration, to provincial civil and]
Messrs.
1925.
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THE · LINOLEUM 18 FIXED TO THE FLOOR WITH CEMENT WHICH PREVENTS ANY WATER GETTING UNDER
THEY ALSO HAVE A PLEASING EFFECT IN HALLS AND PASSAGES BEING OLEAN AND DURABLE
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