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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1930.
FAIRLEA SCHOOL'S SPEECH DAY.
BISHOP OF VICTORIA ON THE SCHOOL'S ACTIVITIES.
"The Fairlea School has behind it a history of 38 years, and I am sure I am not exaggerating at all" when I say that your School has always stood for thoroughness in the education that is given."
The Bishop of Victoria, the Right Rev. C. R. Duppuy, addressed these. words to a large gathering of parents, friends, and students of the Fairlea School when the prize dis- tribution of that institution took place yesterday in the Hall of St. Stephen's Girls' College.
A Chinese
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-The distribution was preceded by a play given by the pupils of the school, the piece selected being a scene from
"The Merchant_of
Venice." It was performed entirely in Chinese, and afforded both amuse-' ment and study for those who knew the original version of the play and could follow the dialogue."
Middle School Education.
In asking Mrs. Tac to distribute the prizes the Bishop of Victoria said the Fairlea School had behind After it a history of 38 years. saying that the school had always stood for thoroughness he said:
The School's history is one of which you may well be proud. This year, you have taken a new step
HELENA MAY INSTITUTE AT 'KOWLOON.
OPENING OF NEW BRANCH. -
GENEROUS 'DONATIONS OF TWO CHINESE GENTLEMEN,
"TO SEEK THINGS IN LIFE" REALLY
WORTH HAVING."
Lady Clementi, speaking at the opening of the Kowloon Branch of the Helena May Institute yesterday, anid that under the negia of the H.M.I. girls and women of all nationalities could meet together in the name of one of the best women of her time- Lady May-to seck those things in life which were really worth having. It was not an aggressive woman's movementen friends" were welcome, and they wanted to encourage an interest in music, art and literature.
Mrs. J. R. Wood announced that Mr. Ho Kom. Tong had made the most generous donation of $1,000, and that Mr. Tang Shiu Kin had generously given $500 towards the expenses of the Kow- - loor Branch.
She also announced that the first activity of the new Branch would be a lecture by Mrs. Wyatt on Tuesday, January 28, at 5.30
p.m.
An excellent ten was served to the very large number of guests present at the opening ceremony.
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The Branch is for the time being housed in leased "premises at 8, Aimai Villas. Austin Raod. This pleasant six-roomed house with wide verandahs in admirably situated and will prove a great asset to women living in Kowloon.
DETAILS OF THE NEW BRANCH.
HELPERS.
in establishing a Middle School MRS. J. R. WOOD THANKS am sure that the establishment of this new School will mark quite a new chapter in your school life by its usefulness. You will find the value of this Middle School in many ways, but particularly in these four
Ways.
Firstly, you will find its value in the improvement of the general education that is given. It will help to increase the interest of these who passed through it. It will also help
Mrs. J. B. Wood having made the announcement of the very generous donation of Mr. Ho Kem Tong of $1,000, which was received with loud applause, addressed the gathering as follows:-
I have been asked to tell you about this new branch of the Helena to increase their interest and use-May Institute, which is being opea fulness in life.
ed to-day. Secondly, I believe that your The parent institution has been Middle School will soon prove to be in existened since 1916, and one a link between Fairlen and the of the generous contributors to University. At present one-third of its building fund.is with us to-day the women students of the Univer- Mr. Ho Kom Tong-who with the sity come from St. Stephen's Girls' late Sir Ellis Kadeoric donated the College, and I hope that you will greater portion of our building soon have a record that will rival fund-also two members of the that.'
original Council-Lady Pollock and Mrs. Mackenzie.
Thirdly, I am sure you will find the school of great value in training teachers. Fairlea has already be 'hind it a good reputation for this work, but having the Middle School will help to improve the standard of the work done and the qualifications of the girls they will turn out will undoubtedly be higher. I hope that Fairlea will continue to send forth stream of thoroughly equipped teachers.
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me to say that Mr. Tang Shiu Kin (who is always ready to help for- ward any good cause) has given her the most generous sum of $500 to wards the expenses of the E.M.I Kowloon Branch. (Applause.) We hope this fine example will be fol- lowed. There are various things we need, and if anyone feels he would like to help, there are several lists about of things needed. Books for library, or donations to buy books, periodicals, etc. I bespeak your hearty support for this new venture, and with these few words. I will invite Lady Clementi to do us the honour of declaring this branch open and beg her acceptance of this small gift from the Committee (n gold fountain-pen)-the key with which we hope she will open our doors by signing the book
LADY CLEMENTI'S " ADDRESS.
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Addressing the gathering Lady Clementi said:-
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It will be agreed that the Helena May Institute in Hong Kong has served, and is still serving, the very useful purpose which its founders had in mind; providing a social
We have met here to-day under centre for the women and girls of the shadow of a great sorrow. Lady the Colony, more especially those Lampson, wife of the British Minis- who are following professional em-ter to China, died here yesterday side, I fully expect the daughter Then the same writer. Be greater we should have for ployment.
At first it seemed as if, as a mark house will in time, and not so very drive home to our mind the greater It has been successful both us of respect to her memory, we should long time either, have outgrown the reverence Club and hostel. The step taken put off our gathering here this mother one. The geographical posi womanhood in these words: And to-day is the direct consequence of afternoon; but then I realized that tion of Singapore is a great com- do you think if not a greater thing, the original movement which led to to do so was exactly what she her fort to me, for I know that I shall that all this you can do, for fairer self would least have wished. Lady constantly hear news of Hong Kong flowers than these flowers that the foundation of the Institute.
Kowloon, which was then a com- Lampson had a very vital person there and should be able to keep an could bless you for having blessed
one had had the eye on you all. (Applause.) paratively undeveloped district, has ality. When now become a centre of population, privilege of meeting her, one was
MR. HO KOM TONG. and a vital part of the Colony's not likely to forget her. She had social life-it is therefore only the gifts of a rare intelligence,, a natural that the need for an Institu- delightful sense of humour and a
Mr. Ho Kom Tong then addressed warm sympathy with other people's the gathering as follows:- Obviously your Middle. School tion with a similar purpose should
Not many months ago I had the will have to begin in a small way, be discovered on the Kowloon aide interests, the sort of person to whom
one would instinctively turn for help privilege of addressing you on the but you must remember that every of the harbour.
A few months ago a group of and advice. I was greatly looking Uccasion of unveiling of the Com
In an intensely cosmopolitan City What I want particularly to women, who were interesting them forward to a few days of her memorative Tablet in the Mother!
Under ordinary circumcentre to set up the lofty feminins do is to ask the support of all seives in this matter, discussed the society, and had thought she might Institute over the other side of the like Hong Kong it is a-splendid parents and all those who are inter foundation of a women's Club in be here to-day. I know the best harbour. ested in this school, for the Middie Kowloon. These discussions did not tribute one can pay to her is to get stances I would feel in a somewhat ideal of the Anglo-Saxon and streng apologetic state to speak again be then the bonds of international School. We should try and make it lead to any immediate practical on with the work in hand. a big thing on the lines of Fairlea, Tribute to Dr. Tao.
"Fourthly, I hope the proposed Middle School will be able to do something about which Indy Clementi spoke of last week, and that is to supply well-trained women for the noble profession of nursing service, for which tacre is such a crying need.
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them," The words that I want for my purpose in particular from the above quotation are" flowers that could bless you for having blessed them." A nation gets the type of womanhood according to its aspira- tion.
"An Organisation Worthy of Support."
The
result, and further consideration And indeed, though this is car-fore this gathering, but the invita fellowship through art, music, litera- was given to the idea at a retreat tainly a joyous and auspicious action to come here this afternoon, ture, and social service. held on Cheung Chau in March, casion, it is not one in which we and the pleasant duty assigned me, Helena May Institute stands for all W15 so tactfully and charmingly these ideals and therefore it is an 1029, after which a request was made meet purely in lightness of heart.
Decision to Rent Premisas,
"It is a happy thing indeed to
to the Council of the Helena May I hope, and I am sure, that this conveyed by your Vice-President organization well worthy of the have Dr. Tso amongst us to-day. Institute to entertain the proposal house will be the scene of many that I could scarcely do otherwise support of all nationals in this
Colony." Indeed, nobody more than Dr. Tso
to establish a branch in Kowloon. has identified himself so much with
merry cecations of much gaiety and than to obey it.
It affords me great pleasure to I ought to say, too, that one the educational life of the Colony, sident, threw herself whole-hearted God's best gifts; but
Lady Clementi, who was our Pre- laughter, for laughter is one of celebrate, as one of the founders, primary reason for my coming here
serious pur. and in this interest Mrs. Tso hasly into the proposed scheme.
pose lies at the heart of our In with the members of the Helens this afternoon is to avail myself associated herself with Dr. Tso, and
stitute, a determination to make the May Institute; this happy event of of the opportunity to express to we have great pleasure in welcoming
It all goes to departure, our sincere sentiments her here and to ask her to distribute
of the Peninsula. At her suggestion the Council very best of our lives, our talents the opening of a branch on this side Lady Clementi, on her approaching
and our time. Under the aegis of the prizes."
the Helena May, the girls and show that the work of the Institute of respect and esteem which we After the prize distribution, Dr.
women of Hong Kong, whatever is bearing fruitful results, and slowly entertain for her. We shall miss her Tso in a very brief address said he was very pleased to see the school
their station in life and to what extending its beneficent influence far presence in our midst. On behalf ever community they belong, can and wide. I earnestly hope that in of the members of the Institute, step from progress to progress. He women and girls will join this meet together in the name of the the near future the wealthy and let me have the pleasure of pro- had been asked by Mrs. Tso to say branch. Our membership carries that she felt very highly honoured with it the right to use both the best beloved women of her time to public-spirited citizens of the Colony posing a vote of thanks to Lady improve in knowledge of each other will contribute generously towards Clementi for having done us the
of declaring open at being asked to give away the Institute in Hong Kong and the and to seek together some of those that will be equally as adequate, Branch in Kowloon, and for the
the fund for putting up a building honour branch which is now being opened.
You see for yourselves the built things which really make life worth if not more so, as the one over in deep interest that she has always Headmistress's Report.
prizes..
decided to rent premises in Row loon for this purpose. These pre mises have been taken on lease; let us hope that a large number of
Pollock and Mrs. Mackenziecan testify-entirely by voluntary work
while..
this
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READERS
aro rewinded
Hong Kong.
taken in the social welfare in the. ing is not completely furnished; the In the course of her report on
We have all got a bit tired of whole place has been got ready for
"Flowers That Could Bless You." Colony, (Applause.) We wish her the School's activities for the year, this ceremony in about three weeks, and a big M), but I think at Women's Movements (with a big.
The world is no longer slow to a hearty farewell, and trust that in the new sphere she and His Ex- Mise Cheung thanked the Bishop and I should like to take this op. Helena May we can claim that we recognise the fact that the highest cellency the Governor will be at- and Mrs. Teo for their kindness in portunity of thanking those ladies officiating at Speech Day. She also through whose efforts this house was work in ne aggressive or self-con-point of culture is to do everything tended with all, happiness, health. thanked Miss Vincent for assisting discovered and equipped.
scious spirit. We are indeed de possible to preserve, sustain and
and prosperity. (Applause.). on the staff during Mrs. Cooper's
We are beginning in a small way, lighted to welcome our men friends, safeguard the womanhood of a delighted to see many of them here 'nation, A noted Englishman of absence. She was glad to welcome for several years the original 1 to day, and hope they will come letters has aid in this respect; f Mrs. Cooper back to the school. stitute was maintained-na Lady
"At the annual sports held in
am quoting the exact words:" You again.
In the names of all members of have heard that flowers only flourish. November, the students showed great enthusiasm, and the prize was
ers; and it is only in recent times the Helena May, I want to thank rightly in the garden of someone gained by Class VI. Both boarders with the growth of membership that the Kowloon Committee, who under who loves them. I know you would be true; you would! and day girls play net ball, and has reached its present complete Mrs Wood's chairmanship have like that some of the boarders have made u
ness. In the same way, this Kow worked simply wonderfully to get think it a pleasant magic if you flush your flowers into things ready for today. How much could good beginning at tennis."
loon Branch must rely, for its pro work goes to making a horse habit. brighter bloom by a kind look upon Miss Cheung mentioned that it
gress on the co-operation of all its able every woman knows, and the them; nay, more, if your look had was encouraging to observe the members.
Committee has really been marvel the power, not only to cheer, but energy and help willingly given by
Thanks to K.0.0.
lour. It is a great delight to ma to guard them, if you could bid the students at the MCL ales.
the black blight turn away, and The senior students presented "The The Kowloon Cricket Club, whose to see it before I go.
Of course, we are beginning herothe knotted caterpillar spare-if you on that occa-playing-grounds are just here, have Merchant of Venice sion and by their efforts were able most kindly offered the members in a small way, but every oak was could bid the dew fall upon them in. tu collect $500 for the cavong Xt of the Club the use of a tennis.once an corn, and with Kowloon the drought, and say to the south was expected that a Middle School court each Tuesday and Thursday expanding daily and it does n-3 wind, the frost-Come, their contic would be opened alter the Chinese afternoon-this will be a real joy to way that takes one's breath away and breathe upon my garden, that New Year holidays.
us. (Applause) Mrs, Creasy wishes every time' one" comes over to this the spices of it may flow out."
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