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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
PRIZES PRESENTED BY H.E.. SIR CLAUD SEVERN.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1925
BOARD OF EDUCATION, QUESTION OF VISITING "LOCAL SCHOOLS.
The annual prize distribution at St. A meeting of the Hongkong Board of Stephen's College, took place yesterday, Education was held, yesterday afternooning. lecture the awards being presented to the stud-at the r.O. Building, under the chairman ents by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Claud Sever).
On the platform were Mr. W. W. Hornell, C.LE, Vice Chancellor of the University, Mr. G. N. Orme, Director of Education, Mr. T. J. Gaisford-St. Law reace (Private Secretary to HE the Governor), the Wardea, the Rev. Mr. Shann and the Rev. E. W. L. Martin (School Chaplain)........
Owing to the lack of accommodation no Visitors were asked to be present. Sir Henry Pollock.could not attend owing to pressure of work.
ship of Mr. G. S. Orme (Director of
Education).
The CHAIRMAN said the Srst matter before them was the question by Mr. Aucctr: "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 arrangements would be made with regard to medical examination of school-children, will the Chairmar please indicate what steps, any, have so far been taken in this con- ‡nection, and whether, and if so, when a medical officer is likely to be appointed ?'' The Warden (the Rev. W. H. Hewitt, The CHAIRMAN said the answer to that MA, B.D.) opened by 'apologising for was that the appointment had been re- lack of space as they wore in temporary commended to the Secretary of State, quarters. After thanking His Excellency hit up to the present no reply had been for coming, he read the report for 1994, received, but he could say that it would parts of which stated: When the first not be long before a reply was received. Warden, Mr. Bardett (as he then was) Mr. Apcort Might I ask when that arrived in 1903 to open the school he letter was written, and when an anawer refused to use this very building in which might reasonably be expected?
we are assembled though it had been erected for the use of our College. He bad faith that in a few months the new school would prove its usefulness to the Chinese community. This place was to amali to serve even as swaddling cloths for an infun His faith was justified. And now the Ball's Court premises, which we vacated in January 1921 after a teu ancy of 21 years, have had to be discard- ed because they could not be made into an adequate home for a school such as is and hopes to be The recent departure of Archdeacon Barnett frum
ours
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EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE.
DIRECTOR WHO TOOK* $23,000 FROM FIRM. SENTENCED TO NINE MONTHS.
At the Criminal Sessions before the Chief Justice (Sir" Heury Gallan) yester- day morning, Jung Tan Lloyd, director in the firm of Messrs J. T. Lloyd & Co., Ltd. was charged with uttering forged documents, purporting to be receipts for money paid into the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking, Corporation, with and with fraudulent appropriation. embezzlement,
THE MISSING LINK. LECTURE ON PROF. RAYMOND DART'S DISCOVERY. An extremely interesting and enlighten- 14 Professor Raymond Dart's Discovery of the, Alleged Missing Link," was given by Professer J. L Shellshear under the auspices of the University of Hongkong, at the. Helena May Institute yesterday evening. Despite the pouring tuia-there was a very en couraging attendance and the lecturer's address was followed throughout with the closest attention. His lecture was admir
Prisoner pleaded guilty ably illustrated by a number of capital
The Vice-Chancellor on 16 counts, the first eight counts being lantern slides. of the University of Hongkong (Mr. charges of uttering forged receipts the W. W. Hornell, C.I.E., H.A.), preäided. majority being for sums which should have
Professor Shellshear began his lecture been paid into the back for confirmation" by stating that the skull which had of letters of credit against, documents in been called the missing link had been London, representing a sterling value of found in lime caves at Tuunge. Professor over 7,000, the details being as follows: Kaymond Dart, who made this discovery, (3), October 8th, 1923, forged receipt for found that it was the skull of una 83,373 (2) October 8th, 1993, forged re thropoid ape having bagal characteris cript for 88,750; (3) December 27th, 1923, tics. The skull was very similar to that forged receipt for 8,700; (4), March history of the find, Professor Shellshear March 28th, 1921, forged receipt for $880; In connection with the 21st, 1994, forged receipt for 240; "(3),
painted out that although the skull was (6), April 4th, forced receipt for $1,180 actually discovered by a geologist in (7) October 91st, $1,330 and South Africa, it was due to the initiative November 10th, 1923, forged receipt for
(8),
of the human.
The CHAIRMAN: I cannot tell you the exnet date, hut I should say that in a mouth, met-the-more-two months of Professor-Durt, who had been working in Johannesburg. The cast of the brain reply will be received
KOWLOON MATTERS.
It was
i
Further charges were these of embezzle- that if an inspector were
Dr. HoKLING said that she presumed gave a clear indication of the extent to
appointed, reports would be sent in to the Board.
which, the animal had developed, and it meat of 83,373, $6,750, and 82,700 'receiv The CHAIRMAN pointed out that this was the brain which very defisitely marked by him on account of his co-partners in the firm of Messrs. J. T. Lloyd & Co., would be a matter fon future arrange-ed man from the other animals.
They should not count their claimed by Professor Dart that the brain and the fraudulent appropriation of the ment. chickens before they were hatched.
of his anthropoid ́ man was developed funds of Messrs. J. T. Lloyd & Co., Ltdiy in a corresponding higher degree than the amounts being: $450, 3850, 81,480, the higher apes had developed. It was 81,350, and 88,000.
Sir Henry. Pollock, E.C. (Acting therefore held that it was this develop- meat which bad given rise to the human Attorney-General), prosecuted on behalf] species. The lecturer went on to dral of the Crown, and Mr. F. C. Jenkin waa
from this, namely, the question of the with evidence on three points derried for the defence.
form of the skill and the jaw, the taking ed the period from October, 1923, to of an upright position and the develop
November, 1994, and the gums involved totalled 822,990. The reason for the alteration of the charges after 1925 from..
" The CHAIRMAN said that he learned that the South China Mission of the CS. Mr. Wylie was indisposed and was un- has been a very severe loss to the Colable to attend the meeting, and asked that the question be proposed usking lege Council. The inspiration of his per-
That was all the sonality and his example still remain with should stand over. us. His act of foresight and faith of Eke to ask the Board if there were any business before the Board, but he would which this buikling reminds us, serves to encourage us at the present crisis in our members who would he willing to assist affairs to plan largely and boldly for the the department with reference to Kow-
Jature.
loou matters.
Mr. ALVES said, he thought that most ment of the brain. Speaking in con- Batters concerning Kowlosa came throughnection with the development of the brain, the Kowloon Residents' Association.
The CHAIRMAN said, of course, they Professor Shellshear said professor Dart
Sir Henry said tha: the charges cover-
must think of the Chinese population, had been very fortunate in securing a embezzlement to fraudulent appropria and the matters affected both Europeans specimen showing large amount of tion was that in January: "1091, the firm. and Chingue
It Mr. Tso live in Kowloon, and any such matter, if referred to me, I would only be too pleased to attend to.
brain structure. The speaker then went on to refer to the development of the brain from lower forms, beginning with the ancestors of the anthropoid ape.
The year 1934 has indeed been eritical in the history of the College. We have need to thank God for the providential earn which has enabled us to carry on the work, though severely limited and handicapped in many ways It is notori ously difficult to obtain residences in Hongkong even for a small family. might well have been impossible to secure a temporary home for a school of over 200 boys, of whom, in 1823 70 were fardera But most providentially we were able to secure these premises to procedure of visiting local schools. Was Mr. Accory raised the question of the serve as class rooms and married quar. ters; and our Resident Masters with 50 there any system in force, wherchy Mrne brain between the portions governing boarders found accommodation at Pokfu Ralphs as Senior Inspector visited the Jam in what ased to be called Ebene-Schools periodically.
INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS.
QUESTION OF BRAINS...
of Messrs. J. T. Lloyd & Co. was cons verted into a fimited liability company. The receipts were chopped with a chop purporting to be that of the Hongkong, The brain of the orang ontang showed and Shanghai Banking, Corporation and great development, and the division in
signed with a name which he was unable bearing, eight and touch had increased to suggest bore any resemblance to the much more in this animal than in the name of anyone employed in the bank.
These were до other apeR.
definite ze the Home for Blind Giris, a house Government Schools
that as far as
human characteristics. Continuing, Pro- concerned were to the German Mission
Iessor Shellshear stated out
that the Government
carried A Trustee
Mr. Jenkin contended that prisoner inspectors large expenditure was
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which
was in the box as the result of precipitate required to adapt the building, and its periodical visits, hat if members were
showed a great
expansion grounds to the uses of boys who are particularly interested in a school they there.
This region seemed to action by his partners. By precipitate neither blind nor inactive. But even sa could carry out an inspection
Dr. H
tho carly expand in all anthropoids which had the action he meant that they, having dis we lost boarders for whom
HICKLIS said that in had no we
The cover the defalcations, in the heat of the use of eyes, touch and hearing. days of the Board anall sub-committees lecturer further pointed out by means moment had had him arrested. were formed to visit the schools,
zer,
roomx.
Daily transport to school and back from Pokfulam House, as we now call it, is by a special motor bus service provided by the Hougkong Hotel Garage. Thus we have been enabled to carry, on the school without interruption through the year.
Our Laboratory work has been very severely handicapped by the fact that the only room available was far too small, However, I am glad to state that now; through the kindness of the Church is sionary Society we have secured two rooms near St. John's Hall which are being fitted up as laboratory and science class-room. This year we shall be able to give all our students better opporta. aities in this respect than we have ever
had before
FREE NIGHT SCHOOL.
The CHAMAN 3410
Mr. Alves: I think that visiting the schools would be a very good idea and would make members take a live interest in education here.
Mr. Ras said that he once visited certain school in Hongkong and the Rev. Father in charge challenged hia authority to inspect the school
The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the members were now authorised to visit schools.
Those
present were: The Director of Education, Mr. G. N. Orme (Chairman), the Rev. T. W. Pearce, D.D., O.B.E, Mr. U. Rumjahn, Dr. A. D. Hickling, Alves, Mr. 8. W. T30. Mr. L. Forster, M.B.E. Mr. P. F..Aucott, Cher. J. M.
Capt. Watts, the Rev. Father Valtortas and Mr. A. R. Sutherland (Secretary).
bran
he owned,
21
心
Dart's
PLEA FOR LENIENCY.
ADDRESS BY JUDGE,
They slide that Chinese braun, which he later regretted their action, and bad had, showed all the characteristice of Pro- asked for permission to withdraw the Fessor Dart's specimen, and said is was charges. If prisoner were allowed to ge in this particular area of the brain that he would make full restitution. He bad the great similarity between the an- speculated, and when the market went thropoid apes and man could be
seen. against him, he borrowed money from conclusion the lecturer said that the firm. He hoped His Lordship would the importance of Professor 3 see his way clear to impose a light aen-
not so specimen rested so much on the fact tence. that it was a missing link, but on the length of time during which animals had brains of
of this formation. The find was Addressing the prisoner, His Lordship one of the most important in present day said Mr. Jenkin had made a powerful science and was very stimulating to those appeal on his behalf and it appeared that interested in the
that her At the same time, his offence had been a Professor Shellshear concludes ongkong, he had done his best to clear up the case.
job doing purely scientific work and not it was very sad to find a man, who this was glad he had had the opportunity of very deliberate one and had been carried speaking there. It was rather a dry on through a considerable period of time, being able to speak about it, and he was The social and religious activities of
very glad he had been able to address previously led a respectable life, in his Thoso most directly interested position ine year have included the starting of a
had appealed for leniency, but be had free night school for poor boys which is the value temporary assistance of Mrs.
EXPRESSION OF TRANKA
to look at the case act only from their The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the point of view but also from the point About 150 boys are in attendance here Faid and Miss Owes Hughes during a University, thanked Dr. Shellshear fer of view of the public. No man could be on six evenings in the week. The part of the year. I cannot speak too his most interesting address and also Y.M.C.A. had a very successful session, highly of the excellent work done by all thanked those who had attended, despite allowed to commit a fraud of this nature Professor Shellsbear with impunity, merely because those with well attended meetings under the the staff and of the great loyalty which the bad weather. presidency of Lee Keng Gin, one of our they always show. prefects. Several of our students were
I am glad to be able to report that ad Professor Dart at one time studied whom he had defrauded "did not wish to together and after the war, found them press the charge. He, however, decided selves in London. working under Pro-o deal lightly with the prisoter, who able to make a trip to Nanking and Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., KO. has se-
fessor Elliot Smith. When the Hong-
would be sent to prison for nine months! Peking during the summer vacation with cepted a seat on our Council. He is also
Laiveraity.
a chair vaated Chairman of cur Building Committee. kong
with hard labour. Mr..
Warner as their guide and mentor. Opportunities were offered to the Sixti The College congratulates itself that it anatomy, it was just a question as to
and whether
adfessor
Professor Shellshear or Pro- Forms from time to time to pay visits to has been able to secure the aid and
should Raymond Dart
611 places of interests in Hongkong such as vice which he is so well qualified to
zid
former the
caine; while the Dock Yard and the Observatory. To on its Board of Control Mr. Hoi it
the latter went to Johannesburg those who welcomed and guided our stud- Tung bas also consented to join the the
which under ents on such visits we owe thanks. Council, He is the first old boy who has Despite the Various parties were also organized to done so, and all will join in welcoming fessor Shellshear had worked in Hong visit places Colony such as Tai Mo Shap and the our Building Committee.
ataled and managed by present students.
them.
difficulties
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LIQUOR SMÜGGLING. AN OFFICIAL NOTICE.
they would agree that New regulations have been framed to
of scenic interest in the him. He is also Honorary Treasurer of kong, berk had not been wasted prevent smuggling of, liquor from ship:
Sheung Mun Valley. This side of our
BIB CLAUD' ADDRESS. school life is worthy of note because of
His Excellency the Officer. Administer course it makes for a widening of out- look among the students, and for that the Governinent (Sir Claud Severn) growth of
camaraderie which should said that he was very grateful to the surely be a principal sim of such a school Warder in being asked to come and give away the prizes; as the School had reach
as ours.
his scientific (applause).
add to the sum of knowledge and also to the glory and lustre of the University of which he was proud to be the Vice- chanceller (applause)
YUNNANESE SUMMONED.
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Revenue Officers.
As
Therefore the., Imports and Exports authority bave posted the following notice in the Harbour, Office:"Notice is hereby given that on and after April lat. no removal permit for dutiable liquor and The following changes took place during ed a crisis in its history. It was in ALLEGED FALSE TRADEMARK tobacco will be passed for removal ex
bond to shipe' stores, unless the the year in the staff:-Mesara J. temporary premises and arrangements
were b being
tion is accompanied by an order made to secure a better home. Warner, B.A., I, N. Chau, B.Sc., K. T
promised The Government had
a Bite at
by the agents of the ship, Such other Wong, B., and Y. L. Tang, B.Sc., have Stanley, which they were willing to give
must he drawn up in such a way so Tin PoLee of.99, Jervois Btreet, was
after felt us. The last mentioned has gone on on certain conditions, sue of these being summoned before Mr. J. R. Wood af
to preveal any addition being made farlough for seven months. As Senior that $500,000 was raised by September.
signature. When the order does not fill the Resident Master he was in charge at Pok He mentioned that Sir Henry Pollock had the Central Magistracy yesterday, for whole of the form a line should be drawn tulam Boase. Mrs Miller and Mrs. Kirby also left us in the course of the calculated that at least 8750,000 would having in his possession bags of four immediately after the entry. When any be required to put the school in correct bearing & falso trademark, it being alterations have been made, such abould Warner took with him to order. His Excellency then appealed to known as the Kingfisher trademark, he initialled by the person signing
Clerks have received orders England a party of four old boys whe boys from the F.M.S. Java and Straits which was the property of Messrs. order are going to study in England. Mr. Settlements to do all in their power to Dodwell & Ca, itd.
F.
The flour bags strictly to observe these instructions, and to have been A Britton, MA, has been on furlough, help with the collecting of the money. were seized in the China, Navigation Co.'s any order which appears and his leave bus been extended to He mentioned that the Government could Godown.
improperly altered will not be passed
The reason for Mr. M. H. Turner represented Dodwell September, 1935. The Hov. and Mrs. E
alteration in
pro WL. Martin, returned from leave in not go back on the conditions it imposed Mr.
serious leakage and that the money and
cedure is the discove must be forthcoming
Defendant is a Yunnanes, and some through the custom of ship's officers hand- September last, Messrs. G. H. Hughes, before the site could be granted. "Ho BA, P. Sands, R.A., C. H. Tam, B.A further stressed the fact that the present difficulty was experienced in explaining ing over to harbour runners signed hink and Huang, B.Sc. have joined the boys should do their part in maintain the charge to him. His Worship explain- forms which are then filled in, and used atall, Mr. Tam and Mr. Huang are elding the present standard and caprit deed that if he used the trademark in ignor boys of ours whom we are glad to receive corps in tl / actiool.
Carance then he would not be guilty. back to school. We much appreciated His Excellency then presented the The case was adjourned until this morn
Wontinued on next Column).
prizes.
year.
Mr.
ing.
tho
to eauble dutiable goods to be withdrawn from hand, and disposed of ashore,
(Signed) J. D. LLOYD, Superinten dent of Imports and Exports."
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