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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
THE TEACHING OF PORTUGUESE AT BELILIOS. SCHOOL
MEMBER'S PERTINENT QUESTIONS. The much discussed question of the teaching of Portuguese at the Belilios Pablic School again came up at a meet ing of the Board of Education, held yes- terday afternoon, under the chairmanship of Mr. G. N. Orme.
COUNTERFEIT COINS.
THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARON STB, 1925
HAUL AT JARDINE'S BAZAAR. How a large quantity of counterfois caine were found in a eubicle at 44 Jardine's Bazaar was related at thei
HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.
TO-NIGHT'S LECTURE.
A world traveller, Mr. W. Tinney, of the International Bible Students Asso Central Magistracy before Mr. J. Rciation, the headquarters of which are Wood yesterday when a young Chinese was charged with being the possessor of
the coins.
Sergt. Chesterwood stated that in con sequence of information received the The CHAIRMAN said that the report of
house in question was raided on February the Sub-Committee appointed to enquireist "when defendant and two other men into the question of the teaching - of Portuguese. at the Belilios School had. bern circulated. mambers of the Board had seen the en commendation of the Sub-Committees and
He took it that the
Delendant
in his cubicle in I
to
SARDINIA'S "DISCOVERY,
SMALL-POX ON DERELICT JUNK.
The Sardinia discovered "a der liet
A remarkable incident occurred on the Foyage of the P, and O. steamer Sardinia from Hongkong to Singapore, accord- at Brookland, New York, who is at pre-ing to a wireless message received in the seat on a tour of the Far East on behalf latter place from the ship on February of his organization, will give a lecture gard. entitled "From → Paradise Lost Paradise Regained" at the Helena May inak with 143 Chinese on board, the ma÷ Institute this evening.
jority evidently being passengers, nad In the course of un interview with a there were 24 cases of small-pox amongst were found in a room on the second floor. | Daily Press repressatative yesterday them, They were all caken on board
afternoon. Mr. Tianey said their mission by the Sardinia.
If, as seems probable, these passengers was to spread knowledge of the truth regarding the divine plan as revealed in were bound for Singapore, and if as not the Scriptures, particularly focussing infrequently happens they had beca land-
Lord's return and the establishment of the prophetic testimony regarding theed at night at Telok Kurau or Tanah Merah-with the object of escaping the His Kingdom, down to the times in which customs and immigration authorities-
· Witness arrested defendant and the the times fulfil the Biblical prophecy serious.
we live, and from studying the signs of the result would obviously have been Mr. Wir said that personally he did two other men, the latter, being event-Going on chronological evidences, said Sardinia not rescued them, the condition On the other hand had the not wish to discuss the matter any fur-ually released. Defendant admitted then of the return of the Lord and the im. of the junk and its passengers, and crew-
Mr. Tinney, they were declaring the fact that the money belonged to him.
Defendant denied all knowledge of the earth, which would bring the millenium, be left to the imagination.
minent establishment of His Kingdom on derelist, with small-pox on board-mag caius. He said that he had never seen with peace and prosperity. the tins, produced, and added that they were not in his cubicle previously to his going to sleep. Many persons were in the habit of visiting him
he thought that Mr. Alves, as the most concerned, or some other members, shoukl explain shortly something about it.
ther.
Mr. ALVES said be thought they had gone fully into the matter and there was nothing more to add.
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lethargic condition under the influence of opium. "A search was made and the Chinese constables found a quantity of in bundles. The coins consisted of 20. coins, some in tins and some wrapped up
cent, 10-cent, and scent pieces.
The case was adjourned until to-day.
BOILERMAKER'S DEATH
COUSIN IN THE DOCK.
The CHAIRMAN said that there seemed to be some-points in the report that might he difficult. St. Mary's, he thought, was the school must attended by Portuguese children, and it appeared that less than 20 per cent. took Portuguese as a study. In St. Mary's School there were 224. acbolars, of whom 190 were Portuguese, and unly 35 took the opportunity pre- seated to them of learning their own At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday Language. They had to consider the num-afternoon, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, the ber of children who were desirous of case-reported in the Daily Press last learning Portuguese. On the numbers week,-in which Yuen Ran, a workman at ›available he did not think it advisable the Tung Hing Leung Boiler Foundry, at in the public interest to engage a master Sham Shui Po. was charged with the or mistress for this study.
manslaughter of his cousin and fellow Mr. WYLIE pointed out that at the employed again came up for hearing Belilios School the majority of children The evidence for the prosecution was com-
pleted, and the defener begun. were Chinese, and only a few were Portu- On half of defendant, Mr. F. X. guese. One point Was that quite a num-d'Almada said that the parents of the ber of the Portuguese children concerned docense (who it is alleged was struck were of teader years, and one could hardly defendant and later succumbed to his on the head with a piece of wood by expect these children to study the langu- injuries), refused to allow deceased to be age after school hours. While Mr. Alves taken to hospital, or to have an oper ation performed. His Worship adjourn. was of the opinion that the subject shoulded the case until Monday next. be taught during school hours he was overruled at the committee meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said that they did not want to engage a teacher who would not be patronised. It was an easy matter for children to begin and then fall away from their studies. He suggested that they should get children willing to pay a small Loc.
Mr. Arves pointed out that money was a consideration, "as the Portuguese only community, he was sure, would be willing to pay some of the tencher's salary and the Government would pay what remain
ed.
The CHAIRMAN asked that some member should propose the sub-committee's resolu-
tion.
Mr. RALPHA said he thought there should be some fee.
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SALE OF PONIES."
FAIR PRICES FETCHED AT AUCTION YESTERDAY.
with lautern slides, is free, and it is The lecture which will be illustrated hoped that the people who attend the Flower Show today will later visit the Helena May and bear it. Mr. Tinney will next visit Shanghai to lecture there.
LOCAL SPORT.
LAWN TENNIS,
THE H.K.C.C.. TOURNAMENT. The dongkong Cricket Club's Lawn Tennis Tournament was continued yes terday when the resulta were na ander round)-Major Hattersley Smith and Open Doubles Championship (1st Colonel Bussell Brown beat Kwok Po Kan and Ho Wai Hing (7-5, 9-7, 1-8, 8-3). S. E. and D. 8. Greon defeated §. H und S. D. Ismail (3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4). Club Championship (1st round).- H. C. Could boat W. B. Cornaby (76, 6-3, 6-4). and N. Evans beat G. Miskin 6-1, 6-1, 6-1).
BILLIARDS,
MR. OSMUND EASILY DEFEATS
MR BALL.
At the Palace Hotel, last evening. Mr. A. J. Osmund, the billiards cham- pion of the Colony, had little dificulty in defeating Mr. Bali, of the sa. Empress. of Asia in a game of 730. Mr. Ball only reached 356 and was never once ahead of his opponent.
Mr. Osmund's best breaks wero: 28, 30, Hough, efforts were: 19, 20, 20, 30, 25, 26, 23.
54, 45, 54 and 30 Mr. Ball's best
last evening. Messrs. Hughes
At the Hongkong Jockey Club Stables,
Ltd., offered a number of ponies for sale.
The prices realized were far in advance Canton helping to swell the total. of previous feara, a party of buyers from
CRICKET.
The following will represent the No announcement was made as to University 1st XI. in a League match whether the different lots were actually against the Chinese Recreation Club, on sold or withdrawn; so that the figures Saturday, the 7th insk, at 2 p., sharp the hammer fell: below merely indicate the last bid before on the University ground: H. N.
Balbatchet (cant.), Sir Cloud Severn, Jester (835), Waitocma (865), Newton-Rev. E. E. Quick, Prof. F."A. Redmond, stewart (870), Farmland (380), Scarecrow R. A. Ponsonby Fane, A. S. Hett, A A Deveron Star (#90). Flying Star (873), Youngsaye, and B. P. Ng. (8140)
Mountain Star ($130), Felix (895), Rumjahn, T. E. Yeob, T. O. Yeow, J. L. Tadworth (8130), Rialto Star (880), Bon- nie Dundee (3) Ballymena (3125), Ballymoney (880), Uplowman (870), Ibis (840), Martlet (8120), Hawaiian Prince (855), Mongolian Prince (380), Cotton- grass (800), Gilbert (823). Sam Nicolson (850), Enby Eyes (8250), Duke of Frisco (8300), Nassau ($75), Eli (860), Grey Polo Pony (8), Fagal (883), Pet Mouse
MANILA · TRAM FATALITY.
SIX PEOPLE KILLED AND MANY INJURED.
:
Further details are now available of the Mabila tramway fatality, reported in our cable column's on February 21st, Six persons were killed and a large number injured when a crowded tramcar en route
railed and overturned at Corregidor (P.I.) from Topside to the ferry Miley was de
on February 20th. The accident occurred
which is situated between Middlesïde and on the last curve before the scout barrio,
Bottomsides
The car was proceeding at ita usual rate of speed down the rather steep incline with all power off. When the driver tried to apply the brakes they refused to work. The accident is the third serious one that bas occurred within the last five years at the same point...
Among the persons killed were Lt. Col. R. E. Herring, C.A.C., and Major J. H Hunter, of the Ordnance Department A lady, Mrs. Carter, whose husband was killed, had an arm cut off at the elbow.
THE US OPIUM DEMAND, AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE CUSTOMS OF INDIA.
The
The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Mail recently wrote:-
The conflict between the British and United States delegates at Geneva is one of temperaments and experience. United States representatives wact quick laws passed by which opium produc tion shall be reduced till there is only foough grown to provide for absolute medical needs.
To accept this proposition would fo Tolve the Government of India in no- thing less than an attack upon the whole scheme of the manters and customs of the Indian peoples who for centuries have been accustomed to eat opium (in- finitely less harmful than smoking it) as a common household remedy against pains, colies, dysentery, and the like.. They also
give it regularly to their cattle and livestock
The
appear to expect Great Bri Peach Lent (870), Vine Leaf (8100), Chest seven accused men were charged by the after a fashion which would leave lar tain to interfere with the Indian people The CHAIRMAN: Of course this is only aut urnamed 13 hands (10), Caesar and abetting the sale of opium, (9) keep-behind the interference which caused the
Shanghai Municipal Police with (1) aiding (865), Soldan (3140), Douglas (855), Mr. WYLIE: Anything that comes from Fascination Dahlia (867), Stoner Dahlining opium in their possession with intent Indian mutiny.
The British thesis is that most of the (8100), Vivi Dabha (3100), Kingssher to sell the game, (3) aiding and abetting evils both of opium and of its products this Board is only a recommendation. (845). Biotite (870), and Junglecock in the keeping of opium, (4) importing come from opium clandestinely produc
Mr. RALPH suggested that there should¦ ($65).
opium from a foreign country. (3) being ed in China, Turkey, Persia and other found in possession of opium which was States. The first practical step, it de imported from a foreign country, (6) aid clares, is to deal with the international ing and abetting in importing opium amuggling and illicit production for from a foreign country..
smoking.
Mr. Wyz said that if they taught Portuguese at the School last year, and seat a questionnaire to parents, then they ought to have mentioned the question of
a fee
a recommendation from the Board.
be a provision to the effect that there
SHANGHAI OPIUM CASE.
SEVEN MEN SENTENCED.
Judgment was promulgated in the Mixed Court at Shanghai on Friday 27th.
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($110), King Tut (90), Pansy Leaf (885), in the Canton Road opium case, in which the Atlanteaning enthusiasts, from over
must be twelve pupils to take up the MR. WYLIE'S QUESTIONS. language.
Mr. RUMJAHN seconded the resolution..
BY AIR TO JAPAN.
ROUTE THAT WILL AVOID DARKNESS;
Colonel the Master of Bempill, RAF,
ME, RALPH said that as an amendment course of a month? It boiled down to Yung Zang to., one year's imprisonment Tokyo wa at present" a long one but (%)
he would add "That there must be twelve pupila!!
Mr. WYLIE seconded.
On a show of hands being taken, the amendment was carried, six being in favour and two against.
CINEMA NOTES.
QUEEN'S THEATRE- Anita Stewart, the star of "The
Mr. WYLIE (to the Chairman) said he Mr. Martin and. Magistrate Kuan sen- Mr. ALVES then moved the resolution would like to say one little thing. Was tenced Yih Ching Woo to imprisonment which was as follows:
this all the business the Education De- for 18 months and a fine of $500, Yang That the teaching of Portuguese beWas this all the help the Board could months and a fine of $500, and Tacu Pao partment could put before the Board Taung Woo to imprisonment for nine revived at the Belillos Public School for give in a month? The Board, as it was, Zee, who was believed to be an appro children in class IV. and upwards, to be taken out of school hours,
was a farce. They were not helping the tice was ordered to pay a fine of Department and Chairman at all They Koh Taung Yang was sentenced to four Mr. WYLIE said they could not have a were wasting their time. They would months' imprisonment and a fine of $500, Leacher to instruct only four or five notice that on the agenda there was a and Yuan Tung San, to nine months n January 21st, delivered an address be pupils.
notice Communcations from the Gov-imprisonment and a fine of $500. The Abfore the members of the Japan Society ernment Were there no communica. For was sentenced to two months in on The British Aviation Mission to tions of interest to the Board in the prisonment and a fine of $500 and Yin Japan, of which he was the head.
Colonel Sempill said the journey te this, that unless a member asked a ques and a fine of 3500 and expulsion. tion or criticised something the Board
there was every reason, to believe that had no real business. Nothing was put
in the very near future an airship service before the members of the Board
between London and Tokyo would be consideration. Could he (the Chairman)
inaugurated. The aimships used will prob not find a way out? Could he not give
|ably be about 880 ft. in length with help of the Board, or what was it fort them something to do? Did he need the
faxurious accommodation for 50 or even Invis-100-passengers. The ships would be cap. The CHAIRMAN said they were supposedible Fear," an Associated First National able of travelling at about 70 miles ap to gather together, but not very much attraction which is now delighting large hour and would probably make flights eme before them which was not known audiences at the Queen's Theatre, is not of 2,500 or 2,000 miles without a stop by the members of the Board through seen as just an ordinary murderess. She Rigid airships of this type leaving Loa other sources.
commits the act of violence in self dan during the summer would travel by Mr. WYLIE: If the Press were not defence, but nevertheless is tortured, by way of Scotland, the west coast of Nor- admitted would we have more business 1
recollections because circumstances preway, and the northern coasts of Russia, The CHAIRMAN: I do not think so. We yeat her unburdaning her mind without and eventually across to Tokyo: The can only do our best.
laying herself open to vicious accusation distance was something under 5,000 miles, The spectator is allowed to gather and the journey would take about four enough of the real facts of the case to days, during only one of which darkness Mr. WYLIE: Do you not see the four-sway his entire attention to the solution would be experienced. The advantages line minute? That is the record. They of the mystery caused by the victim's of reaching Japan across the Arctic were
ip it from the newspapers. It is much reappearance and weird actions. easier,
Thote present were: The Director of West kept the audience continuously would be the route oventually chosen for enormous, and so far as lighter-than-air The Misses Kitty: Parlow sad Irene ships were concerned ho was sure that Education, Mr. C. N. Orme (Chairman), applauding their comic songs and fine transportation to Japan, Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspector of English dancing last night. They will give their Baron Hayashi said that if in the 0.B.E. Mr.:0. Kunjalo, Mr. B. Wylie, who bave not seen them should not fail service as a branch of its navy, the thanki Schools), the Rev. T. W. Tearce, D.D., farowell performances, to-day.. and those fatare Japan was enabled to have an air Dr. A D. Hickling, M.B.E, Mr. E. F. to do so at either the 5.15 or 9,15 p. would be due to the work of the British Aucott, and Chev. J. M. Alves
performance this evening.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
Mr. Aucort said he would like to give notice of the following question at the next meeting. "That in view of the Chairman's statement at the last meeting to the Board to the effect that he hoped before very long" satisfactory arrange ments would be made with regard to medical examination of school-children, will the Chairman please indicate what stopa, if any, have so far been taken in this conection, and whether, and if so, when a medical officer is likely to be appointed t
(Continued on next Column).
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Mr. ALVES: I notice we have no official record.
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