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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 8th, 1929.
CENTRAL BRITISH
SCHOOL.
ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING.
QUESTION OF A 'NEW SITE.
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greater employment of their re- aources. Let us work, parents, teachers and pupils, as if our hearts were in our work. Let us strive to achieve the something more that keeps the soul rich and strong--su-| interest in art, literature, music, and in the whole human history. We are beginning" to realise that aur children must be kept at school home life, often clash, but school as long as possible. School life and
The Central British School, Kow. loon, held its annual prizo-giving in
to must be first, for, during the the St. Andrew's Church Hall, ad last few years of school the most. joining the School, yesterday after important lessons are learnt, char. noon. There was a very large, num. neter in moulded and the children ber of parents, triends and students in those priceless possessions present, and the Schoo, s companies that will help them in the battle of Girl Guides and Scouts of life and fit them to meet com- lined the entrance of the Hall to petition with confidence and cour receive the guests.. Among those age. present were the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, C., who distributed the prizes, Mr. E. Ralphs, Acting Diree tor of Education, Mr. G. F. Night ingale, the Headmaster, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. B. Wylie, M. A. R. Sutherland, Fr. F. Byrne, S.J., and the Rev. G. E. S. Upadell.sion,
THE REPORT."
The Headmaster in his Report said:
"
The School was opened on 193 daya, the maximum enrolment being
In conclusion, I thank all the donors of prizes, the staff for their enthusiastic co-operation and sup port throughout the year, and the Vicar of St. Andrew's Church who ao kindly gare us permission to use the Church Hall on this occa-
SIR HENRY POLLOCK'S CONGRATULATIONS.
Before distibuting the prizes, Sir him great pleasure to come over to Henry Pollock said that it gave Kowloon to give away the prizes
173-180 in 1927. The average at- tendance during the year was 131He congratulated Mr. Nightingale 130 in 1997
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS. FORDERS BY LT. COLL.G. BIRD, L.5.0., 6.B.E., COMMANDANT.].
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"He congratulates Command- ing Officers on the state of efficiency they have brought their Battalions and Units to, and the keenness and energy shown by all.
He relinquishes the command with great regret and wishes everyone in it the best. of luck in the future."
2-Fficiency.
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1.-Arms.
average was 153 and the lowest Headmaster of the School, and alas place at Stonecutters Range on Sun The highest monthly upon entering his tenth year as Corps Rifle Meeting will take 123in 1927 being 140 and 119 upon the very excellent report day, March 31st, and Monday, April respectively.
intention to speak at Monday). In November new temporary not his wing was added to the School, com-length shout the various distinc- prising an art room, three class-tions gained by the scholars, but he was very glad to hear that two rooms and a cloakroom.
students had passed the London Visitors,
University Matriculation Examina- The School was visited by the tions, which, as the Headmaster Director of Education, the Inspec- ¦ had remarked, “opens the door to tors of English Schools, members | ali professions.” He was particu- of the Board of Education, the larly interested in the London Medical Officers of Schools, Mrs. Matriculation results for as a stud. Ralphs, the Headmistresses of the eat at Charterhouse at Home be Junior British Schools, many parsat for the London University eats and friends interested in the exams. prior to his call to the School and its work, and Miss English Bar, and he would say that Stevens, lately Principal of the he found it exceedingly hard to Tollington Park Central Girls' pass. School, London,
Our boys and girls continue to take a keen and active interest in the cause of charity, doing good work at the annual sale of poppies on Armistice Day, both in Hong Kong, and Kowloon, and at the annual sale of work of the Miris- tering Children's League.
Library,
Our thanks are due to Mr. Ralphs and Mr. Blason for making very welcome additions to our reading and art libraries, to Captain fuir who sent us, each month, copies of the National Geographic Magazine, and to Mr. Wylie for photographs of current world events.
Old Pupils' Association. Many new members joined the Association during the year and great interest was taken in cricket, Bockey and tennis, full use being made of the grounds at King's Park The School patrols still do good work under Miss Buckwell and Miss Owen Hughes.
Games and Sports. Blue House won the Inter-House Cup.
The chief feature of the year was the growing interest of the juniors in the games.
FOOTBALL-A keen Inter-Class competition was won by Class 3.
HOCKEY.-Every Monday, weather permitting, the girls had games at King's Park and several matches were arranged.
CRICKET.There Was not the same activity as in previous years. Blue House...won the Inter-House championship.
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TENNIS. The courts were thrown open to both boys and girls in the evenings and several tournaments were held.
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SWIMMING.-During the summer months Mr. R. M. Dyer kindly per- mitted us to use the Kowloon Dock bathing beach.
BOXING. A successful
tourna ment was held and the form shown was very creditable to the Instruc tor, Sergeant Marriott,
Sir Heary congratulated the. School on obtaining the King Ed. ward and Montargis French Scholar. ship prizes, and commented on the adoption of English as a special subject, remarking that it was very important one.
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Rißes and bayonets are to be kept at either Corps 'or Platoon Head- All those who have not quarters. returned their rifles ard bayonets will do so at once,
The Portuguese Company will fre
B.-Musketry, Table Tat Stonecutters Range on Sunday, March_10th, 1929.
Range Officer: Lieut. S. Jarvis, M.C.
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hazardous and extra-hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence Delivery may
Arms will be drawn from Corps Headquarters on Friday, March 8th, between 8 a.m, and 12 noon, 2 and 4 School Roll Increases..
p.m., or, 5 and 6 p.m., and on Satur- He had been given the figures of day, March 9th, between 9 am and the School's attendance by Mr. 1 p.m Ralphs and they showed a large
6. The Battery. increase. In 1921 after the Junior Musketry. All ranks are remind Section removed to Gun Club Hilled that, Table "T" will be fired there were only 63 students on the at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, roll. To-day, eight years later. March 17th." 1929 there were 168 girls and boys. With regard to the continued in crease of scholars, he understood that the Government hak, already ward, Road, next to the loon Headquarters, at 5.30 p.m. on Tues get, spart a site alongoce, Ed- The Band, will parade, at Corps Hospital, for a new schoThis day, March 19th, in mufti for Band might be regarded as first Practice, and on Friday, March 15th, step. and he hoped the Government at same time and place for Mus- would include in the next year's ketry, estimates, a large sum for the new school building. (Applause.)
Those who have not fired on January 27th, 1920, are requested to attend.
T-Corps Band.
8.Mounted Infantry Company. Thursday, March 14th. Parade at Volunteer Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruction. Dress: Mufti.
9.-Armoured Car Company." CAR SECTION.
There
One of the great essentials of a school was discipline, and he was pleased to remark that Mr. Ralphs had described the discipline of the School as being very good. He im- pressed on, the students that it depended more on them than the
will he a meeting of teachers, and concluded by remind N.C.O.'s at Volunteer Headquarters ing them that "the youth of a at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, March 15th, nation were the trustees for pro- 1999. All N.C.O.'s should attend. eperity." He thanked.. the Girl Guides and Sen Boouts of the School for receiving him, and asked Mr. Nightingale that the School be given a holiday in honour of the prize-giving."
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The function concluded with cheers for Sir Henry Pollock, the Headmaster, Mr. Nightingale, the staff and School.
EXAMINATION RESULTS. tion Examination: M. Oliver and University of London Matricula S. Whitley.
MOTOR-CYCLE SECTION.
Monday, March 11th. Regular Training will re-commence from this date when there will be a practice ride on the Island. Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. sharp. All ranks should attend..
(Continued on sexì Column).....
Scripture Prizen (presented by Rev. J. H Johnston)-J. A. M.
Mr. T, R. Rowell)-A. Maycock Black and V. Levkovich.
Chemistry Prize (presented by Prize for Mathematics (presented by Mr. G. G. Wood):-T. R. Ingram.
University of Hong-Kong Matri- calation Examination:-E. L. Hayes and E. A. Hosford.
University of Hong Kong Senior Prize for Mathematics (presented Local Examination: -J. A. M. by Messrs. Brewer & Co.) :-L. Black, R. H. A. Woolley, P. C. Read." Hynes, M. L. W. Bryson, B. Bud- den, A. C. Maycock and E. B.
University Examinations. very good but in 1998 they were Moses
The results obtained in 1927, were even better. In January two of our students passed the London University of Hong Kong Junior Matriculation, the first candidates Local Examination:-M. S. Bander, from C.B.S. to do so.
B... Bickford, F. G. S. Eldridge, In the Hong Kong University R logram, Y. Langley, Examinations nine, candidates, of Levkoviek, H.-G. Layton and R. H. Class 1 were successful.
For the Tobin. second year in succession the King Edward VII. Scholarship was won by this School.
Prize for Drawing (presented by Messrs. Der A. Wing & Co.)-A
Maycock.
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10.-Machine Gun Company. Parade will be held at Corps
be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted. after the Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Tues- Goods have lets the Godowns, and all day, March 12th, for Machine Gun Goods remaining undelivered after Training. Dress: Mufti. Those of 11th March, 1999, will be subject to Section detailed will parade Bentime against the Steamer must at 5.15 p.m. at Corps Headquarters
and proceed by Ford Truck to Ken-be presented to the Undersigned an or nedy Road Rango under Liest. A. before 18th March, 1929, or they will
not be recognized
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11.-Scottish Company. Thursday, March 14th. Platoona will parade at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instraction. Dreas: Mufti, & follows
Headquarters.
Nos. 5 and Platoons at Corps
No. 6 Platoon at Kowloon Dock 12-Portuguese Company. Musketry Part I. The Company will fire Part I. Musketry at Stone. easters on Sunday, March 10th. Dress: Rifle, bayonet, belt and pou ches See Order No. & above. pany will be expected to parade as Friday, March 18th The Com strong as possible.
Lewis Gun Section at Kennedy Road Range for Lewis Gun firing practice.
Rifle Sections and Recruits at Miniature Range for firing practice
The Company is reminded that the present training season is coming to a close, and there are a few who have not as yet put in the minimum number of parades necessary.
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No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
13.-Reserve Company...
Goods Thursday, March 14th. Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruction. Mufti
·Dress
Musketry. All ranks are remind ed that Table "T" will be fired at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, March 17th
not fired on
Those who have January 27th, 1929, are requested to attend.
14.—Strength.
The following recruits are taken on the strength and posted.. as ander:
No. 1482 Spr. G. E. Stephens, -1029.
Engineer Co., from March 4th,
No. 1453 Pte. G. W. E. True, M.G. Co., No. 1-Section, from March 7th, 1929.
15.-Transfer
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Prize for Drawing (presented by Miss Hall)-R. Woolley.
Prize for English (presented by Miss Manro)E. A. Hostord.
Royal Drawing Bociety, "Full" Certificate:-J.-A. M..
No. 1400 Pte. J. H. B. Lec iv trans- Hosford (Senior) sad L. R. Ingram
Montargis French Prizes:-E. A. Black.
Honours Pass Black, the Mounted Infantry Co., as from ferred from Corps Headquarters to: Bryson, A. Maycock. A. Chester March 8th, 1929. » (Junior), RAN In Class II. the results of the Hosford, V. Levkovich, F. Stoakes, Y. Langley, J. Suiter, B. Bickford, Government Scholarships :-E, A. ¦ E. MacNider, E. Butler, R. Forster, Junior Local Examination... were. A. Miller, D. Hosford, R. Wood, F. Bird, G. Eldridge, T. Ingram, The following extract from the satisfactory, eight out of ten can- didates being successful and gain. Buxford, J. Miller and TV Levkovich, U. Mitchell, R. Hong Kong Government Gazette ing six distinctions.
Tobin, R. Blyth, D. Brecks, K No. 11 dated March 1st, 1929, is re.. Government Prizes:-E. L. Hayes, Chester, A. Hynes, G. Costello, A.peated for informaation —
"H.M. the King has been Levkovich, F. Stoakes, A. Miller, Kelly, J, Crossan, J. Miller, T
graciously pleased to approve the D. Hosford, D. Booker, P. Huxford, Gardiner, M. Poynting. A. Har-
grave, H. Stock, L. Marshall, J. following appointment in the Most J. Miller and T. Whelan
Garrison School Scholarships Thirlwell; J. McCubbin, N. Whitley.
Excellent Order of the British F. Bacon, P. Gardner, E. Holloway, A. Miller, H. Wylie, F. Stonkes,
· Empire (Military Division); R. Kirman, W. Maycock and D. J. Smith, O.. Witchell. R. Wood, I. To be an ordinary member of Monaghan.
Woolley, J. Bates, D. Booker, L the Fouth Class or Olbeer:— Black, J. Crouch, E. Blyth, K.
"Lieut. Col. Lennox Godfrey
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annual examination. Chusses III-VI. produced very satis factory results, 75 per cent of the candidates gaining promotion to higher classes,
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Whelan.
Bong Kong & Whampos Dock
Brown and N Kempton.
Headmaster's Prize E. Hayes.
Company's Scholarships: S. M.
Glendinning, D. Hosford, F. Field, Bird, 17Leave. M. Mason, E. Humphrey, J. Sloan, L.E. Lysaught, F. Wiltshire, A. Mac. Capt. M. G. Noll, Corps Signals farlane, G. McNeillie, L. Read, O. is granted leave to United Kingdom, Redwood, J. Tabin. R. White, B. from March 6th, 1929, to March 5th, Woods, F. Ball, O. Bander, B. 1930,
Wylie Composition Prize:E. M.
Royal Drawing Society. Excellent results were obtained at the annual examination held in June. The results were:
Candidates entered
2104 Candidates awarded certi
Gentes Honours certificates awarded: 75 Pass certificaten awarded ... 30 It is very gratifying to us to know that we are justifying our exist ence as the Senior British Schools Education now forms part of the process of humanising a boy, bring. ing out the best that is in him. War Memorial Prize:-E The great demand for education Hayes."
Field,
Ezra Abraham Prize for Mathe maties-E. L. Hayes.
Ellis Kadoorie Prizes:-EL Hayes, T. R. Ingram and Stoakes.
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Cuthill, No. 6 Platoon.. 100 No, 1000 Piper. H. B. Major,
Scottish Bund....
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19. Struck On the Strength. Having left the Colony, as from, February 29th, 1999
No. 804 Pte, G. R. Vallack, No. 1
Platoon,
Having claimed his discharge.cn completion of three years' service or
No.
483 Spr. T. H. W. King. En- gineer Co. Nag R. A. WOLFE MURRAY, Major,
Adjutant, H.E.V.D.C... Hong Kong, March 8th, 1920,
NOTICES,TM
Medal Lost, C.S.M. CB, Wilson, Armoured Car Company, reports loss of a British War Medal No. 55029, on G.0.0's Inspection parade on Feb-
Bone, E. Brown, S. Brown, J. No. 554 Pie. W. L. Smith, No. 2ruary 22nd, 1929
He understands it was picked up Bryson, E. Calvert, T. Chubb, D. Platoon, from March 1st, 1929, to
kamby, a member of the Corps on Egan, P. Everest, F. Fowler, S. February 28th, 1930. F. Fowler, B. Green, Y. Grunberg, M. No 374 0.Q.M.B, Kew, Armoured parade. Will finder please return the Adjutant, Huxford, N. Kempton, J. Lauren Car Co., rejoined from leave on this medal to
H.K.V.D.C., as soon as possible. Lon. D. MacKay, J. McLeod,, M. March 1st, 1029,
M.G. Company Rifs Club McCaw, P. Mooney, V. Owen, R. Philips, D., Raven, G. Reed, I
The Machine Gun Company Rife Balmon, C. Bloan, B. Spencer, D.
Club will hold their next meeting at Tollan, K. Whelan. P. White; D.
the Peak Range on Sunday, March Smith and D. Taylor.
24th, 1929, at 9.30 am. sharp.
now existent, is a clear indication History Prize (presented by Mr. that people now want healthier H. B. L. Doxbiggia)E. A, Hos bodies, healthier minde. a healthier ford.
spiritual outlook, and desires. (Continued on next Column).
28-Marksmen.
The undermentioned have: quali- fed as markamen for Training Sen son 1920-30 and are entitled to wear (Continued on next Column).