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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th,
TOWN TOPICS:
Commercializing Sport; Rabies; Another Canton Protest; Something about Movie Pictures; The Pub io Car Nuisance; The Coming Prosperity of Kowloon.
[BY R. E. PORTER. Į
More Canton Protesta. Canton, with its numerous
ROUND THE COURTS.
ASSAULT IN SALISBURY
ROAD."
IN THE KOWLOON COURT.
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Four boarding-house runners were charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowlooon Court: yesterday morning with assaulting a street Local. Football Organisation, coolie in Salisbury Road near the What was once interesting and Star Ferry on Thursday. Accord healthy football competition in the ing to the story told in Court the Colony is now becoming a public motive of the attack was jealousy. spectacle with a corollary of advec It appears that two of his assail tisements, gate receipts, and finan-ants held him while the others at
Amateur teams tempted to beat him. He had cial bickering. which ones vied with each other in received a nasty gash on one check pleasant week-end. games are now when a Chinese constable arrived being turned into money-making and stopped the fray." machines:
Bureaux and Departments, has always something to complain about. It was only recently that an order was issued forbidding Gar- ernment officials to dress in silk garments. The question as to how much should be spent on marriages and funerals was also discussed. Then the General of a suburban
There is, of course, no gainsaying district armed his troops with scissers so that they could go about that a certain amount of organies bobbing the Eair of the location is necessary, but why all these He said that bobbed elaborate arrangements. Why charge from #1 to thirty cents? It must be borne in mind that it is no part of the duties of an amateur Associa tion to conduct a business. It is, in fact, a denial of amateurism,
Personally I think we had better drop the whole business of commer cialising our amateur sport, and return to the standard of the past. The players do not want to be under any obligation to win a game at all costa just because a thousand spectators have paid 81 cach to watch them play, These things are quite out of keeping with the traditions of Hong Kong sport, their advent is certainly regretable.
woman folk. hair was more hygienic!
We now hear that the Canton Municipal Kuomintang Department is vigorously protesting against the screening of Ben Hur," the pic- ture which has taken Hong Kong and other cities in many countries by storm, The reason given was that the picture was Christian pro- paganda, teaching the young gen oration to believe in superstitions, 'which simply could not be tolerated in these days of "enlightenment,”
While I agree with the Kuomin- tang Department that there are pictures which should be banned, to my mind Ben Hur" certainly does, not belong to that category, The picture is a fine one and what ever the theme may, be, it should, he judged on its artistic merit. Only a few years ago, the Chinese took a profound liking to pictures in which the worst, type of criminals were featured. These films should have been discouraged, but instead of that we saw the Chinese advoca:- ing them.
Films which deal with religion always rouse protests from certain Although the various quarters. Christian missions in China may congratulate themselves upon ha ing made thousands of converts it must be remembered that China has 4 population of over 400 millions, and there are more people in China to day averse to Christian teaching than there were before the Revalu tion...
War Picturea.
We all know that film production is a very intricate industry, Th producers are, often faced with the problem of selecting a subject which
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Kowloon's Changing Fortunes. Increased activity is being shown by business enterprises in the neigh Shop-fronts in Nathan Road look more attractive and their pro- prietors observe longer hours at night, which are signs of coming prosperity. One business-man was very optimistic about the future. He declared that once the big Hote! was full, Kowloon's Broadway will be just as busy as Queen's Rond. It will take some time," he added, "but good times are sure- ly coming for business people here." One establishment there is said to have done business in Xmas cakes to the value of several thousand dollars.
bourhood of the Peninsula Hotel.
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In addition to the banking facilities which will shortly be afforded inside the Peninsula Hotel building to Kowloon residents, a walk through the ground floor re vealed a reservation by a leading silk-store which is opening a branch there, a drapery and tailoring establishment, and a news-tall al- ready doing business. It was stated that another business enterprise shortly opening there will be n jewellery store.
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Public Car Drivers. Drivers of public motor-cars have will appeal, not to a section, but struck a new field offering possibi- to the entire world. If a fim andsities for trade with less chance of favour in one country and not in their erratic movements being ob another, this may mean serious loss to the producer. His task is at all
unenviable ope." Although the film industry has reached a very high standard, there is still much room for improvement The mass production of war films during the last decade is, in the opinion of many, undesirable. The hatchet was buried, so why rene feelings of hatred Nearly all war. pictures include incidents not con- ductive to promoting friendly fee! ing among citizens in an inter- national community.
1928.
YAUMATI GOVT. SCHOOL
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.
REPORT ON YEAR'S WORK.
The annual, prize giving of the Yaumati Government School was held yesterday morning. The head- ! muster's roport dealt very fully with all aspects of the school life, and said that the general standard of attendance discipline and conduct was good, although the results in some classes had not beer as good as they might have been the latest matriculation results were very good and showed the value of the scholarships presented by Mr. Wo Eny. Tong and the late Sir Ellis
A fine of $5 or seven days' jail | Kadoorie. was imposed on the first defendant, who, in addition, was ordered to pay 5 as compensation to com plainant.
The other three were also fined to or seven days, and all four de- fendants wound over in a personal bond in the sum of $50 to be of good
behaviour for six months,
AT THE CENTRAL MAGIS-
TRACY.
THE TROOPSHIP ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE. "
Private James Boyle, of the E.O.S.B., who is on remand on a charge of attempted murder while on the troopship Somersetshire, was again remanded for one week as the police have no further inform tion with regard to the condition of Sergt. Kerr, the wounded man.
THE RIGHT MAN I
In consequence of a report from Haiphong to the effect that a Chi- nese shop foki had disappeared with 880,000 alleged to have been stolen from the firm, a man who arrived here on Thursday morning ina French coastal boat was a rested. He was charged before Mr. R. E., Lindsell with having 1,213 French piastres in his possession, believed to have been stolen from the Wing Hing How firm, of Buc Chenois, Haiphong, on December 23rd.
The accused, who stated that he was employed by another firm, had been allowed to send a telegram to Haishong for, purposes of identi- fication, and was in conacquence mandëd until Monday."
FORGED BANKNOTES CASE.
*
Kam Singh, the Indian who is charged with unlawful possession of 89 forged 310 Hong Kong notes and
two rounds of ammunition, was brought again before Major C. Willson and again remanded for one week.
served by the traffic guardians. On the afternoon of Christmas Day 20 fewer than a dozen vehicles were seen near the Civil Service Cricket Club at the close of the football match: touting for possible custom- ers. Keen competition was going. on between them for places, cars Inspector. Lane, prosecuting, ask- manoeuvring in all directions re- ed for the remand, and stated that gardless of the safety of those whose he had received instructions from custom they sought. Amilar Mr. T. H, King. D.C.I., to have the
caze committed for trial, scene with a larger number of cars was enacted the following after- noon, and the spot was anything but a safe one for the pedestrian wishing to get on to the high road or board one of the fleet of team. for passengers. cars waiting near the Monument
With business at a low ebb, owing to the advent of motor-buses and the action of traffic officers in the in- terests of safety in clearing loiterers from the busy thoroughfares, the public car-driver is getting des
About four years ago a war film was shown in Shanghai which was instrumental in breaking up most friendly relations between ab Eng lishman and a German. The war long over, these two gentlemen were the best of friends until they went to see the picture together Things went smoothly enough until it came to an ugly incident on the screen. The Englishman was a
perate. Those who visit the water. stirred that he unconsciously utter.
front near the Canton wharf when ed words not complimentary to the
the night-boat is due will notice that friend beside him. An angry argue there is a ban on public care wait ment ensued, and before long theying there, but as soon as the boat were battering each other! There is, however, one variety of film is in, a number of these cars which which always pleases the public and hover in the distance make their ap- canses no unfriendly feeling, and Pearance. To keep on the right side of the law the drivers keep on the that is, the comic picture. No
move, backwards and forwards. healthy-minded man or woman cha
The increasing number of prosecu. fail to laugh at a good joke. The tions for obstruction (as was evident world can do with plenty of humour, so why not let us have it at Thursday's traffe sessions, when mani was punished for five The Woes Of Our Ganize Friends. separate offences of the same kind) We learned for the first time will perhaps tend to minimise the yesterday that no cases of rabies bevil
had Been reported in the Colony
since December, 1927. This is co-
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"A PUBLIC DANGER."
Mrs. G. P. de Martin distributed the prizes and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and given three hearty cheers by the students. Among those present was Mr. E. Ralphs. Inspector of Schoola.
THE REPORT.
The headmaster, Mr. C. Mycock, read his report as follows:-
The school was open 378 times during the year. The maximum. enrolment was 979; the average: daily attendance 253.8. The aver ngo daily attendance last year was 248.8, an increase of 7.2.
The attendance "last year was excellent-97.8 per cent. This im provement over last year is due to the general immunity from small- pox, the only serious epidemic pre- valent during the year.
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The Staff,
The staff at the end of this year
consists of the Headmaster, two European Mistresses, seven Anglo- Chinese Masters and three Ver- nacular Masters Mr. Brawn went on leave on March 31st, his place as Headmaster being filled by Mr. Mycock transferred from Ellis Kadoorie School
Mr. Chan Kam Tai was appoint- ed on September 10th to replace Mr. Tam Cheuk Kai, who died on September 25th after a long and severe illness.
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Scholarships.
The generosity of Mr. Wu Har Tong and the late Sir Ellis Radoorie has supplied us with additional Mrs. Jeffreys was seconded to the sebolarships and prizes bearing their school for duty for a few days in names, available this year for the November while Mrs. Murphy was in Hospital.
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The latest matriculation results how how these scholarships are appreciated. Three free, scholars The feca were increased from of 1926 now. at Queen's College January 1st to $5 per month, and matriculated. Each had a distinc- made payable for every month in the tion and two gained honours. AD- year.
other old boy has this year passed
Sports And Entertainments Swimming was indulged in at Lai Chi Kok, and on launch pichies during the summer months.
was won by Class 4a. Clasa 4b won
black boards were received. The University
In February two new Beaver his final B.A, at the Hong Kong P.W.D. made sundry repairs in May. Following the report of the Medical Officer of Schools alterations were made to the lavatories. The roof was slightly raised and apertures for light and air enlarged. The The inter-class volley ball shield present system was condemned and an early substitution of the flush the football shield.
Competition was very keen and system was strongly recommended.
Some of the furniture is rather the sportsmanship displayed was dilapidated and will be replaced next year.
Discipline generally is very well maintained. The general standard of conduct has been high.
The work of the school has been strictly confined to the syllabus with the exception of hygiene which was reintroduced in 1926.
Health Of The School.."
very satisfactory. The twelfth annual sports held at King's Park this month were very well organised and uccessful. The jumps were particularly creditable.
Mr. Sung On Wing-ably assisted by the Head Prefect, Ip Shen Ming. bas proved 20 efficient sports
master.
Following the medical reports I considered drill unwise. Each class In March and October the has appointed its own captain, and They select teams Wong. Kai Wing, the 16-year-old Medical Officer of Schools examined vice-captain. school boy, who was the hero of 105. entrants. 89 boys had 145 de- from their own class, and are allow recent escapade which ended in a feets, mostly of a minor nature.fed the use of the ground at King's motor-crash and his appearance be-17 boys were unfit for drill or Park at stated times. All the boys fore, the Magistrate for negligent strenuous games, 21 have been sup- of every class are thus able to use driving, and driving without a plied with Government spectacles, the ground.. licence, was again before Major C. 50 others required treatment and the guardians concerned were in Willson this morning to answer
formed by letter and hald respon further summenses in with another similar exploit.
sible that such treatment was given It appears that he borrowed a Three boys have had operations, publie car and drove it to Repulse Of 20 boys re-examined in 1996, Bay where he was observed by a two boys were worse than in 1997, traffic oficer, speeding and driving nine showed improvement and nine on the wrong side of the road,
connection
The Magistrate pointed out that it was only the previous day that defendant appeared before him for committing sirailar offences.
Addressing defendant, Major Will. son said: "You seem to be becoming a public danger. You are fined $80 for negligent driving a
$10 for driving without a licenc
HEALTH BULLETIN OF EASTERN PORTS. The Health Bulletin of Eastern
There is at least one case of small- forting news, indeed, but in that nox among British residents, so the case one wonders why our authori-idea that the present epidemic will ties are still so unkind to our canine necessarily he confined to the Chi- friends. The order is still in force nese, quarters, must be abandoned. ports for the week ending Decem regarding the muszling of dogs. Cases show, 20; sign of falling offber 22nd states Drastic measures are being taken and their exact number, cannot be to enforce the regulation, several determined as the poorer class. valuable animals having been shot Chinese do their best to avoid re- by the police. Burely it is about gistration. The St. John's Am- time that the order was withdrawn, balance Brigade are doing good especially in view of the fact that work vaccinating, but they can only dogs in the Colony have been oe-touch a very small minority, Euro- peans would be very well advised to having themselves for a year.
Mr.J. P. Braga, prompted by the take, this precaution. This applies S.P.C.A, reddered dog-owners a particularly to people in Kowloon. signal service on Thursday when. The children's playground." if one in reply to his questions, the Head can call the arid pitch of Chatham other Sanitary Department made Road by such a nude, is the most the danouncement that no rabid dos cosmopolitan place in the Colony had been found for a year. It now and Kowloon is where the epidemic remains för dog owners to take the is at its worst, Medical men have matter up with the authorities con no doubt that re-vaccination is cerned
necessary at this time
Plague. Tamatave: 2 cases, Baghdad: 1 case, 1 death.
Cholera, Pondicherry: 3' deaths. Bangkok: 9 cases, 3 deaths. Canton: 2 cases, 1 death.
Small pox. Baarab: 5 cases, 3 deaths. Pondicherry deaths. Samarinda: 8 cases, 2 deaths... Pnom Penh: 13 cases, & deaths. Shanghai: 14 deaths.
·Capton: 7 caser Macao-desta: Baghdad. & cases, 10 deaths.
no chance,
There is a general keenness and unwillingness to be absent, and no apparent loss of work is notice. able.
At week-ends matches are played with local sider with varying re- sults.
In the team races at the local sports successes have been fewer than usual.
During the year two boys died. An eye test was held in Class 5 Mr. Hui King Lim and the Pre- in October. St. John Ambulance fects have again looked after the Brigade kindly re-vaccinated three library. The supply of periodicals members of the staff and 176 boys has been maintained, and it is ex- on December 4th Every boy in tensively used. Its development is the school has now been vaccinated slow as it is entirely self-support- at least three times.
ing
Dr. Li Ying Yau bas again most kindly given his services for the attention of all minor, ailments: The staff has had a very unlucky year. M. Ho You Tak, Mra Murphy and the late Mr. Tam Cheuk, Kai have all been absent from duty for long periods through
illness..
Examination Results
The forest: film Chang" was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole school in Beptember.
Every boy of 13 or under attend- ed the Grand Tattoo in, charge of e master, in October.
Thanks To Mrs. de Martin. In conclusion, I desire to thank Mrs, de Martin for her kindness in again honouring us by her presence, Mr. Ralph for his attendance, and to express regret that duty has caused Mr. de Martin
break his
243 boys took the annual examina tion this month: In English subject 202 or 31 per cent, passed in Chinese, 233 or, 95 per cent. The record of attendances after the in terest he has.shown in Y.M.T. for half yearly examination revealed a weakness in the upper classes in so many years.
My first report, for this school. mrithmetic, which now shown some improvement. Geography in class would be incomplete without some was a disappointment. Colloquial reference to the loyalty and willing eo-operation of the stuff. It has throughout the school is only fair.
been a difficult year, and the results, The other subjects are fairly satis disappointing, as, in some classes, factory. Taking into consideration they are, without that co-operation the many dificulties of the past would not have been so good. I
the results are satisfactory.
sincerely thank them for the assist ance they have given me this year." Continued on next Column)..