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BY EX-COLLEGIAN."
who follow its doings from a de tance the result of the display was highly satisfactory.
Preparation for the summer Mills, and to friends of the school examinations has somewhat dead ened the outdoor activities of most schools during the fortnight under review. Naturally, examinations must occupy the premier place in a student's mind, and I am not
and
surprised that sporting and social activities at our leading schoole have been cut down to a miäknum. Those preparing for examinations have no time for anything but those in their text-hooks. charge of examinations are natur ally all absorbed in the work of preparing question papers and in working to improve the prospects of candidates. In the majority of our schools, the examinations will be held in the next week or so and the summer vacation will com- mence during July.
Swimn! Swim Ad Swim!!! But while the question of ex- aminations is all absorbing, there
The Central British School carry on their work quietly and unob- strusively, and although they have
achieved muth, little is beard of да ELIT- them.. Last week I saw Bouncement in this paper to the effect that the work of two pupils came in for awards from the Royal Drawing Society, and that another pupil passed the University of London's Matriculation examination held in Hong Kong in January. In this way the school shows the re- sult of its work and the progress it is making, hut while students achieve much
King's College,
Although the matriculation had to succumb to 4A in the fitn) of the inter-class valley ball com> petition at King's College, they are tu be congratulated for putting up such a sporting fight against a very
HIS MAJESTY AS "MR. SMITH."
IN A MANCHESTER.
DWELLING..
LAD, THA' NEEDS BUT
WEAR UNIFORM
*
In the Graphic Mr. Edwin T. Woodhall telly how, as a detective specially attached to the King, be
once, during the war, accompanied him to Manchester. They were at Fa wayside station just outside the
city:
Woodball," said His Majesty,
I want you to accompany me into the city. Walk with me, and under
no circumstances address re by title. Call me Mr. Smith.'T
A Silver Badge. We passed together out of the station, reached the tram route and
powerful team five of whom repre- sented the college. Wong Shing Chik and Chan Pui Kan played well for the winners while. Wa Hung Tak and Lui' Hawk Hoi were entstanding for the Matriculation side. It was a capital game and imicat every player showed he possesses brain as well as brawn.
The final of the junior com- petition between 8A and 7B took place a day later. Hotours weat year after year. to 7B. throughout the institution and in On the 17th of May at 3 p.m. Mr. At the end of the tram the con- its work a policy of quiet dignityE. Ralphs, Acting Director of ductor in the doorway" whistled prevails.
Education distributed the awards
Mademoiselle from Armentieres " to the winning teams in the College-he wore the silver badge of a dis- covered. play-ground amid
charged soldier. I wondered what cheers from a very large gathering would happen if anybody recognis
The Jutjitsu class with Mr.ed the King. What would I do? Mauricio as instructor is a source But we reached Manchester without of great interest and amastinent.
Mr. D. M. Richards, who is on the staff of Queen's College, has recently been honoured with a com mission in the Hong Kong. Volua-
Charity.
Queen's College. When this appears in print Mr. is one matter concerning the com-A. H. Crook, the headmaster, will munity which is at present of for have returned to the Celony from greater importance. I refer to the Jaya, where he attended the Pac- "water shortage, and to the pressing Pacific Scientific Congress, and he mend for all-round economy. Our will have resumed his duties in hoy and girl students undoubtedly Queen's College. During his ab- realise the gravity of the situation, sence Mr. W.. Kay held the reins, and certainly need no reminder and his leadership proved exceed from me on the subject of avoiding ingly popular. wiste. I would like, however, to take this opportunity to emphasize Ilis Excellency the Governor's sug gestion that the maximum possible amount of sea-bathing be indulged teers. in, in order to effect a saving of
A school collection was recently fresh water, which would otherwise be used in our baths. So remein- taken on behalf of the famine ber, boys and girls, swim as much stricken population of Kaasu and as you can," and help the com- the results were very gratifying, a total of about $300 being collected munity to combat the shortage!
Practically every student in the from the stoff and pupils. Lag: Colony has a chance for a swim month, it will be reailed, the daily, and the new summer hours schocl raised a handsome donation adopted in a number of Hong for the Tung Wah Hospital as a Kong schools are particularly con-resuit of a school concert. venient for this purpose. The fort-spirit of Service permeates the night under review has seen two atmosphere in sume of cur educa holidays, namely the King's Birth- tional institutions, and this is both dey and Dragon Boat Day. On the a healthy and gratifying sign. first holiday thousands of students were taken by their schools to the various beaches around Hong Kong and on Dragon Bout Day students were seen at all our beaches. Ap parently they don't need rauch per suasion to strip and swim.
A Student's Exorts.
I acknowledge with thanks an account of an Empire Day outing written by a student of St. Joseph's College. The effort was very good, bat, I regret to say, was too lengthy for use in this column. If the author will try again and keep; his work down to a hundred words or so, I am sure he will see his effort in print. All the same, many
thanks.
St. Stephen's Girls' College.
The
In the school hall on Saturday an excellent concert was given by some of the Colony's best-known amateurs in and of the Chinese Mission to Lepers. Needless to say, the staff and some of the senior girls lent willing and rendy assistance to so noble a cause, and rendered good service by decorating the ball tastefully and later in the evening in helping with the sale of tickets, programmes, etc.
lond
The Kennedy Town bathing beach is available for partes of boys from K. C. on. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This is very much appreciated as the College Swimming Pool is still but of commission, owing to the water shortage.
The Half Yearly examinations are in progress.
Basket Ball.
The result of games played during the past fortnight in the Senior and Junior Student League of the Hong Kong Basketball Association is given below:-
May
30 Vernacular Middle School beat Ellis Kadoorie School. Ying
College Wab Queen's College.
boarded a tram “
incident.
The streets were filled with jost- ling crowds. At the door of Lyon's Populár Cafe the King stopped.
Let us ge in here," he said. "We went inside. "I want two cups of coffee." said King George to a waitress. We sat looking at the crowd about us. Khaki pro- dominated. There were soldiers on leave, officers and privates, And there were soldiers in hospital blue. One officer stared hard at us. I am certain he wondered at the resem-, blance.
"I Want to See Hulme." Back once more in the streets of Manchester, the King said, "Where is Hulme, Woodhall I want to see Hulme.
.
We came to a distal, drab rond where all the houses opened right beat on to the street and every house looked alike. The King paused near 31 Tutorial Institute beat Ellis a doorway,
Kadoorie School.
June
"That you, Bill 1" someone ask. St. Paul's College beat Wan-ed. The King stepped back.
tani School.
4 Tutorial Institute beat King's
College
Queen's College beat Y.M.C.A.
Hostel.
6 St. Paul's College beat Ellis
"Kadoorie School.
King's College beat Wantza
School.
7 Tutorial Institute beat Wan-
tsai School,
May
JUNIOR DIVISION.
95 St. Paul's College beat Mung
Sang College.
Y.M.C.A. Hostel beat Ellis
Kadourie School.
20 Ying Wa College beat King's
College. Y.M.C.A. Hostel beat Mung
Sang College.
·Diocesan Boys' School, Corporal F. Lovell, of the 1st Somerset Light Infantry, who holds a first-class certificate as a physica: training instructor from the Army School for Physical Training at Central British School.
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At first on Thursday last was a great suc- School and Orphanage. cess, and all who saw it were un-Mr. Lovell's work will be mainly animous in their praise. The stud amongst the boarders, but it is cats of the Central British School hoped by autumn that day scholars appear to have profited immensely will also be able to herefit by Mr. under the instruction of Sergeant Lovell's tuition.
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"No," he replied, and made" to move of.
Beg pardon," said the man. "But I was expecting old Bill Ash- worth with his fiddle."
"I wondered what the Sags were ont for," volunteered the King.
"Oho! I can tell thee that!"
"The flags are out said the man.
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General Linson E. Dzau is iz London, says the Daily Express.
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younger
new spirit in the outlook of that ill-starred country towards the west- eta world. He has come, in short, as an ambassador of peace..
Less than two years ago long, weary nights found him on the Honan front, trudging at the head troopa marching into battle ur- umbrellas shielding. caged canaries-the mascot of the Chinese warrior-from the relent- less rain.
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Fromotion followed promotion. He rose first to be a senior member of the general staff in Peping. Then, when Chang Tso Lin, the Northern dictator, was assassinated while fleeing in his special train from the Northern capital, he be- came military adviser to his son." General Chang Hai Liang, under the present Nationalist Govern ment..
Economic Mission.
General Dzau is in London, no longer as a soldier. He has egme purely on an economic mis- sion: to stir up the interest of British investors in a vast scheme for co-operation with the Chinese Government in the development of the untold natural resources of Manchuria.
Come on in, misters!". The Stud to Give 'Em. We entered a room which was, 1} Genera: Dzau, who is a dapper thought. full to overflowing already little man of twenty-right, with "Mother," remarked our host, piercing black eyes, perfectly attir- these gentlemen were wandering ed in European clothes, wandered. the London streets. what the flags were out for.. so I through
he Bee. admiring, as brought 'em in to let 'em
himself des- Bring us a sup o' beer, mother." cribed it, "the magnificent gran: A blonde, blue-eye lass, wearing deur of it all." He speaks Eng a neat navy skirt and a white silk lish with a slight American, accent, for he was educated at Yale Uni- blouse, appeared with a glaas jug af
versity and the famous West Point foaming ale.
That's the stuff, to give 'em! "military academy. declared the host, and made to pour out two glasses.
Thank you very much," said the King: but I don't take beer-not just now. But thank you very much."
"Lundou is the most wonderful
of all cities. I have visited," be said. It is the one city of the world where you still see preserved the grandeur of an ancient civilisa tion combined with all the miracles of modern efficiency,"
The King accepted a cup of coffee and some sandwiches-presented on Fighting in China to-day, ex- beautiful china plate covered plained General Dzau, is practical- with a lace d'oyley. I myself tooky confined to the Canton area. In the north, and particularly in a glass of beer, after a glance at the King, who gave me a slight but Manchuris, permanent peace has been established, and it is for this unmistakably approving nod.
reason that he has undertaken his economic mission to London.
The Fiddler.
Aviation is turning from, specta- cular attempts to establish records to the serious business of provid- ing a swift and safe means of transportation, aviation officials recently said. The importance of record making was not minimized, The innovations adopted in speed ships are often used in modified form in commercial planes; it was anid n short time ago.
"Safety" is the watchword of the doubled, ber airways and airmuil commerce department's aeronautics have tripled and the miles of light-bureau as it attempts to establish ed paths for airmen have grown aviation as a speedy and reliable "from 4,408 to 6,968 in the last year, system of transportation.
a study of Commerce Department bureau's inspectors check up care air statistics reveals
Based on fully on each ship before it leaves astructural the sturdy foundation of Post the factory. Office mail contracts, American air weakness is found in a plane, the service, for both freight and pas. 'manufacturer is admonished to sengers, has expanded in all parts remedy it. If he fails the depart- of the country. Along with this ment refuses to license his craft.
Although America lage far be- has gone a public strengthening of confidence in air travel and hind Europe in passenger carry economic stability for the industry, ing, the United States handles agents here waiting to hear you play commerce department officials and much larger air traffic in freight officers of the National Aeronau- and mail. American lines do more tics Association recently said,
night flying than those in the rest Contrasted with a few stunting of the world combined, it was re-
cently pointed out. ffyer who barnstormed in early post-war years, the United States now has hundreds of capable licensed pilota. On April 30, there ARTIST'S DEATH SOLVED. were 22,034 miles of airways in operation.
The girl at the piano was just
"We believe that there are tre- about to start playing again, in res-mendous opportunities for. British pense to urgent calls, when there capital in Manchuria," he said. was a slight commotion, and the decr opened. The Standing in the doorway was a laughing-eyed, broadly smiling wan of perhaps fifty to sixty years, his. reddish features surmounted by a shock of white hair. He reminded me of Mr. Asquith.
When
evidently
"Ha! ha!" laughed our host de- lightedly. Here comes Old Bill. Come on Bill, come on, old soldier, here we all are, and there's two the old fiddle."
The newcomer was popular.
Aye, it's a proud day, this is!" he reimarked to the host. "It's a pity Tom's not here to see this day!"
At this remark the housewife looked aside.
"Now Bill, none of that!ad
"Wonderful People I " "Well, I'm right glad to meet. thee, Sir,aid Jovial Bill. Then, with a look round the room to see that his wit was properly appreciat- ed, he said:
7 .
Lad, tha' needs but wear general's uniform and a string o medals, and anybody'd take thee for the King!"
Everybody laughed, and not least. the King himself. As for me, I was near in hysterics. This set the room in good spirits again, and soon Bill was tuning up his fiddle.
It was a wonderful evening! Old Bill could certainly play the violin. I shall always remember the King sitting there-in-an-armchair, by the. cosy parlour fire, with the Lanca- A verdict of "Death from monished our host. He turned to shiregiria waiting on him, nad Safe and Swift.
natural vauSCE" was recorded at the King apologetically and said, everybody moved by a spirit of true
hospitality. Growth of the airmail service is the resumed inquest nt St. Albane"Our Tom was killed at Ypres."
Goodbyes werc said, and we came reflected in Post Office Department on Mr. John Wilmet Lunt, ant I could see that the King was figures showing 4,101,481 pounds of artist, of Arkley
deeply touched. "I understand," away. They never knew who was airmail carried in 1928 as cóm- Mr. G. Roche Lynch, senior he said to the hostess, with sym- their guest that night!
Jack the D.C.M. never knew who pared with 1,054,100 pounds in Home Office analyst, who had pathy in his voice."I have a son
internal 1027 and 810,855 in 1928. At the examined the
organs, out there."
was the anonymous giver of a piano Have you so!" rejoined the as a wedding gift, end of 1988, 17 catablished airways stated in a report that be detect-
race of noxiously fadderfai-people-Weodhall were operating more than twiced no trace as many, as in 1927. Last year's poisonous substance, but micro-days, Sir, I'm sure. close saw 63 established lines fly-scopic examination of the heart re- They certainly are," agreed the marked the Ordinary People's King, ing on schedule, while ja 1927 vealed advanced disease of the King." there were only 23.
small blood vessels.
(Continued on next Column).
wanderful, wonderful people!" and
as we trudged through wet streets back to the trams.