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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 1930.
DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL.
SIR HENRY GOLLAN 'DISTRIBUTES PRIZES.
HEADMISTRESS'S REPORT.
There was a very large gathering at the Diocesan "Girls' School yes terday afternoon on the occasion of the Schools' Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day. The Assembly Hall was filled with parents, friends and girl students, among those pre- sent being Miss H. D. Sawyer, the Head mistress, The Right Rev. The Bishop of Victoria, Sir Henry Golla, K., C.B.E, Rev. W. W.
and Mr. Crosc.
THE ENGLISH SINGERS.
“ANY MORE FOR THE SHORE?”
A CHARMING AND UNUSUAL FIRST" INVASION
CONCERT.
SEASON.
OF THE
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The great demand of to-day is lor
Said a lady visitor to her com something new, and in bringing to panion on a Star ferry yesterday us the songs of our Elizabethan forefathers the English Singers have morning: Do we have to bargain given us a greater novelty than the hère ?? moat advanced of the cinema mag- And the gentleman thus address nates, modern composers or artists,ed replied, with the air of one who have been able to produce: These
old songs are new because their knows I'll say you do!" And spirit is so absolutely different from probably he was right! that of the 20th century, they are as fresh and fragrant as the spring flowers of which many of them tell.
Austrian Gentleman Riders Club. PETTY OFFICER'S "MOMENT While in Egypt Count Kinsky play- ed polo with the famous Heller
Team
Signor Dionino Moran Cifuentes, of Gijon, Spain, is a special cor- respondent for a Spanish news paper.
OF WEAKNESS."·
DISRATED AND LOSES GOOD 'CONDUCT BADGES..
Other British Travellers.
Capt. W. P. Mark-Wardlaw, Other British people on board in- clude Sir William Peake Mason and D.S.D., presided over a court- Lady Mason, of Compton Castle, martial held aboard H.M.S. Tamar Lady Randles, of Keswick Air. and the property of the Stonecutters Faucefoot, Somerset; Sir John and to hear charges of stealing 8207, Mrs. Carson Roberts, of London;
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Commander Byron prosecuted and Lieut.-Comm. Piggott appeared as prisoner's friend.
Accused having pleaded guilty, Lieut. Comm. Piggott addressed the Court asking for leniency on behalf of accused.
Mrs, Alastair Cameron and her son Island. Canteen, brought against Frederick, of London; Mrs. Harold P.O. Telegraphist, Thomas Henry. erick Lowenadler, of Henley-on- Grenfell, of Newbury; Mrs. Fred- Lionel Rec Thames; Mrs. A. E. Pudney, of Not long after breakfast passen-Bourne End; Miss Emily Low,
Miss Weld-Blundell, of London:. gers from the "back" Empress Cupar, Scotland; Mrs. Henry and the of Australia looks strange in Miss M, E. and Miss C. C. Criepia, her dark clothes compared with the of London; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. of Storrington, Pub spotless white always worn by her Brigdon,
borough, Sussex; Mr. P. Mulcahy, sisters were starting to explore of Cahir, Ireland: Miss M. J. Reid, Hong Kong and its shops.
of Paisley; Mrs. C. H. Harrison The Empress of Australia is the Benn, of. Dawlish: Mrs. Looc first of the tourist ships." to visit Boyle, of Mentono and Mr. and the Colony this year, and her 346 Mrs. E. K. Fox, Bickenham.
American Tourists. a fine day for their first glimpse of Passengers were fortunate in having
Prominent passengers from the ng here for four days, during
ing :- which time small parties of passen the Now Territories, Canton, and round the Island. The Empress of Australia leaves Hong Kong ou This is her seventh annual world Monday night for Keelung.
Rees had had fifteen years of exemplary service in the Navy, and his offence was committed under stress of very unusual circumstances. The men at Stonecutters ran their own canteen and, as it happened
in the caterer'a drawer. Rees' wife Dr. Arthur T. Hadley, of New who was in England has been
ground adjoicing the School and Perhaps the first item the Motet things Chinese. The vessel is stay United States include the follow-the money was kept in a cash box
I suppose that most of the large nudicuce who filled the Theatro Rogers, Rev. W. Featherstone, Royal last night came in ignorance Prof. L. Forster, Prof. M. H. Roffey, Mrs. E. Cock, Mr. Chuen of what they were to hear. Some of them perhaps had memories of His Lordship the Bishop in aak-William Heughan and expected the ing Miss Sawyer, to read the School onge of Gandemus, but there was Report said that he had noticed the not one who was not delighted with
the
what the English Singers had to very great improvement to School and its buildings A wall offer. The applause was continuous had been built around the open and rose in volume after each song. "Praise the Lord all-ye Gentles "* it had been converted into a very
came, as a surprise which caused fine playground. However, he un-
"high brow members of the of accommodation. There was not enough class-rooms to accommodate Authence; one felt a little restless the students, while the staff requir-ness in the atmosphere, but when ed proper quarters His Lordship the second Motet Ave Verum asked the many benefactors of the Corpus" died away there was no
which aimed to raise $10,000. Mr. J. E. Joseph had very kindly con- sented to het as guarantor for the Ioan A concert in aid of the fund was to be held on Friday, Februars
derstood that there was still a lack a little uneasiness among the less or will make the usual trips to Haven, Conn., is president emeritus seriously, ill and it was to pay for
ley.
took the money. He knew where of Yale University, and Mrs. Had-necessary medical attention accused Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Hoyt, of it was and he gave way to a mo- Williamstown, Mass. Mr. Hoyt is ment of weakacas. Treasurer of Williams College, also The Court sentenced Eees to be ties, and is now enjoying a six Telegraphist and to forfeit three months leave of absence.
School to help in the building fund doubt that the attention of every-cruise, and those who are inclized Treasurer of the Institute of Poli-disrated to the rank of Leading
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said:-
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Prominent Passengers,
one was gripped and that they were and able to join her can book a not only delighted but moved by passage to New York or London, the exquisite music. The Ballet's, via Japan, Honolula, and the fadrigals and Folk Songs which Parama Casal delightful holiday followed only served to strengthen cruise, reaching New York on April the charm and I believe that we 17 and Southampton ten days later. The Headmistress in her reporting till morning had they been will- would have kept the Sextetto sing-
As it was they This is the 30th report of the to do so. present foundation of the Diocesan generally gave several encores. Girls' School and in some respects it seems to me to be a record year. Not only have We reached our highest over age attendance. Here there is still room for improvement and I do very earnestly ask parents to realise that leave of absence should not be asked for if it can. in any way be avoided.
good conduct badges.
Mr. and Mrs. Joy Morton, of Chicago, Mr. Morton is president of the Morton Salt Company, the Horton Building Corporation, diree-war veteran, having seen service in tor of the Leletype Corporation of the Spanish-American war, the Mexican Border, and in the World War.
A number of prominent people Chicago and president of the com- are on board the Empress of Aus-pany owning the Railway Exchange.
cert which is at once so fresh and
It is rare, indeed, to get a con-tralia, among whom are the follow. He is a member of the Chicago Commercial Club, Chicago Club, ing: of such a high order, and since
4ad Chicago Plan Commission.
Lt. Col. Henry G.. Geiger, of the night, I have no doubt that many the programme will be changed to
with Infaatry National Guard, Sheldon, Iowa. Col. Geiger is a of last night's audience will be pre-
(Continued on next Columa). sent again.
E.M.B.
Miss Sawyer then went on to say that it was said that girls bere were Henry spoke of education and its made to over-work. She considered merits to a young girl, and pointed that this was a serious charge and out that going into the world with that there was a vast difference be-out education was like going into tween hard and over working. To a fight eyelces and armless. The avoid any possibility of overwork school meto Daily Giving Ser. ing the girls were given physical vice," was very appropriate for the exercises by fully trained teachers, | modern girl, for the time had come while a time-table for games was when women, like men, must con- drawn up for each class. Dr. sider their duty towards others, Minett in her examination of the rather than their rights. Sir Henry School had little fault to find, while then, reviewed the history of wo there was very little sickness. men's entry into the world on the sume footing as men, and referred to the numerous occasions when they had rendered services of valour and labour. In conclusion, Sir Henry congratulated the school and its staff on the very successful report which Miss Sawyer had been able to present asked the Head- mistress give the school an half-a-day holiday, which he remarked was always expected on these occasions.
The University Examination .re- suite this year have been very good, continued Miss Sawyer; there were no failures and two girls qualified for the Matriculation,
For the first time the school en- tered for the Trinity College, Lon don, Music Examinations of 10 entries 7 passed. This is a good beginning.
The Royal Drawing Society again this year awarded us a prize.
Of 992 entries, 118 passed with Honours.
—Won-Every-Girl-Guides-Trophy--
I am a little diffident, continued Miss Sawyer, about mentioning the Girl Guides because we took for the year every trophy the Colony offers. As I read this report I feel almost as though I were boasting but in- deed I do not mean to do so. I want to give honour where honour
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The following are the names of the prize winners: —
Scripture-L, Alico Wood; II Doris Kotewall; III, Helen Kote wall; IV., Maime Lin; V. Remove A., Hesta Woo; V. Remove E., Julian Chua, V., Crispina Per- betua; VI, Joyce Anderson; Leslie Gregory; VIII., Ruth Stone; IX.A., Kitty Dedeogau; IX. B., Lillias Chow,
VII.,
Clasa Prizes, Alike Wood, II., Doris Lee; II, Stello Ho; IV., Maime. Lin, Y. Remove A., Freda Lanin; V. Remove B., Connie Yeang; V., Crispina Perpetua; VI., Joyce Anderson; VIL, Ange- lina Ribeiro, VIII, Ruth Stone; Rev. W. W. Rogers, Hon. Secre- IXA., Bentrice Stone; IX.B., Mar itary of the school, gave his report | garet Ahwee
who have done well..
Secretary's Report.
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of the financial statement of the Needlework:-L, Mabel Willis;
| school for 1929, which showed a very II., Irene Lee; III., Biddy Lee
successful year. The Balance Sheet IV, Joan Sanh; TV., Kathleen drawn up by Messrs. Lowe Bingham | Chua; VI., Annie Woo; VII, Mary & Matthews showed a credit balance Lay; VIII., Murial Kan. of $7,252.54 against last years' sum of 84,513. School fees amount ed to $35,484.92, the amount receiv: ed last year being $32.838.
Rev. Rogers also read the report from the Inspector of English schools which was as follows:-
Attendance: On roll 957 (242 in 1928), Present at examination 247 (231 in 1926).
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Discipline: Excellent, General: I spent two days in the'. school, and was impress by its general efficiency and good tone-- largely due to the zeal of the Hend- mistress and Staff. I examined every class' in nearly every subject, and was interested to met so many daughters of former pupils of mine. All subjects were good, especially Colloquial, Composition and Read ing
Trinity College Music:-Doris Lee (Theory), Ansie Lee (Theory), Virginia Pao, Sheilah Hare, Alice Wood (Theory), Alice Mogra (Theory), Winnie Smith (Theory),
Music Prizes:-Muria] Kan and Dora Chow.
Lugard Scholarship-Stella Ho, Won Hay Tong Scholarship: Cynthia Saoh, Janet Broadbridge and Beatrice Stone.
Tennis Singles: Laura Lee. Tennis Doubles, Class II.':- Ansié Lee and Gertie White.
Royal Drawing Society'e Prize (the only one in the Colony): -Ina Carvalho, for Div. II.
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University of Hong Kong:- Matriculation: Grace Chan (dist. in history), Alice Wood (dist. in English and scripture). Senior: Mary Chan, Fanny Les, Phyllis University Local Examination:
Gittens (dist: in geography), Laura Ten pupils were presented for the Fee, Dorothy Lo, Bessie Mackenzie, Matriculation and/or Senior local Mabel Willis, and Edith Wood. examinations. Two passed the Juniors: Mario Alves, Angela Matriculation Examination, eight Alves (dist. in scripture), Rita passed the Bonior Local Examina Edwards, Doris Rotewall, Doris tion, and 11 pupils were presented Lee, Irene Lee, Florence Bo Tung, for the Junior Local Examination 1 Ng. Virginia Pao, Cynthia and all passed,
Bir H. Gollan's"Address,
Silva, and Sarah Wong."
The programme was concluded
Sir Henry Gollan then distribut with some very pretty dancers by ed the prizes to the successful can- the school students, the scene from didates. Before doing so, he ad-the "Blus Bird" being very well dressed the gathering and said that acted,
The
in all his wide experience, he had
dances wero: Country never addressed a young ladies' Dance, Class 8; Bong. A Madrigal school before. He had, at last, got of Spring, Claeres 14: Country an idea of what it was like to be Dance Class 6; Irish Jig. Classes tried by a Júry of Matrons. Sir 6 and 8: Scene from "The Blue,
(Continued on next Column.)
Bird," Classes 2-0.
to the
Lt. Col. H. L. FitzPatrick," of
WŁA secretary London, Minister of Finance of the Egyptian Government and is now retired. He holds decorations and honours from many European countries."
Miss Louise Gerard, F.R.G.S., of London, is a novelist, having nine- teen volumes to her credit. She was elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society for her travel Africa. She is also a member of articles on the Congo and West the Society of Authors and the London Lyceum Chub.
Miss D. Thornton Clarke, FR.G.S., of London, was elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society for attending the excava tions at the Temple of Hera in the Island of Sames with Professor C. A. Cavadins, Inte Director of the Archeological Museum in Athens, also at Ephesus and the Ancient| City of Thrales in Asia Minor. Miss Clarke is a member of the London Lyceum Club and is making her first visit to the Far East.
Count Ferdinand Montreuccoli and Count Henry Bugouy of Vien- na, Austria, are circling the globe in company with Count Ulrich
of Vienna Ferdinand Kinsky, Count Kinsky is chairman of the Central European Polo Association and the Vienna Polo Club and vice-
bile Club and chairman of the chairman of the Austrian Automo
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Bishop, Mr." R. P. Bishop, Jr., and daughter, Mrs. Nella Wilde Mende, of Baver- ley Hille, Cal. Mr. Bishop is presi- dent and managing director of Bishop & Co., large manufacturers of Los Angeles, Cal..
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