HONG KONG HEAD MASTER ON MUI TSAI SYSTEM,
TRIBUTE TO HELPFUL ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNMENT.
WHAT IS BEING DONE.
The following in an address-with certain additiona-given by the Rev. W. T. Featherstone, M.A. Oxon, the Headmaster of the Diocesan Boys' School and Orphanage, Hong Kong, at a service held in the church of St. Martin-in-the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London on Thursday, June 23, 1931, in connection' with the Annual Re-Union of the Victoria, Hong Kong and South China Diocesan Association, a report of which has already appeared in our columns..
DIFFICULTIES AND HOME CRITICISMS.
The Rev. W, T, Fenthorstone" said:
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It will perhaps help us to realise the difficulties in Hong Kong and It is my intention to speak this | China' to-day if we remember that moroing about the mui tani, † little" nister or what has been called the Girl-Save question, and about some of the Church's work in Hong Kong.
in England at the time of the Norman Conquest (1006) when Christianity was just beginning to make itself felt, the population has been roughly estimated at consider-
The mui-tani system is one underably less than one million people. which children have been 'adoptcu,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1931
GOVERNMENT HOUSE FUNCTIONS.
WHITE MESS JACKETS FOR
EVENING WEAR.
GARRISON SCHOOL. HONG KONG STOCK
PRIZE GIVING CELEBRA. TIONS.
A VERY SATISFACTORY REPORT,
of unselfishness and to show an To develop and cultivate a spirit
interest in the welfare of others was the gist of the remarks of Colonel R. E. Skinner, O.B.E. when he presented the prizes at the annual prize giving of the
The following General Order has been published on the subject of evening dress to be worn by officers in the Goversimont service during the summer months His Excel fency the Governor wishes it to be known that this dress may be worn at such functions by
Ainofficial guests who may wish to wear it..
During the months May to Octa-Garrison School.
In the course of his report bor both inclusive, the following the School, Captain Deakin, optional non-uniform evening dress, D.S.O., M.C., AEC.. paid a may be worn by Government Off tribute to the staff, who had done.
so much to contribute to the effi cors, when attending cficial dinnersolency of the school and to the and similar functions at Govern donors of prizes who had made it ment House
possible, to give away so many. valuable prizes.
(1) White mens jacket. (2) Black tie, (3) White
waist-coat, single
breasted, (4) Black evening dress trousers. Miniature medals and decorations may be worn with this dross.
A Chinese Opinion.. Mr. S. C. Young the Chairman
In China, although there have of the Anti-Mu-Tari Society in bought and, sold. Millions of been earlier missions, it is only dur.Hong Kong said on October 25, people in China live continually on ing the last century that continued 1030 that:- the border line of starvation and effort has been possible, and the death, The report of the Inter-population to-day is approximately national Famine Relief Commission four hundred millions of people. of Peiping (1099) said. that all provinces had been afflicted by some sort of calamity. In eight pro inres, for example, of a total population of 57,350,000, no less than 21,000,000 were said to be arendy dying of starvation and conditions were likely to be worse.
Legislation Not Buficient,
In Hong Kong missionary and other Christian bodies have done much for the mui-tani in Churches, hools and orphanages and among the Chinese community; they have been strongly supported by the Chinese themselves.
The causes were coonomic distress, Legislation alone will not scive depression, “banditry, militarism and natural calamities, the chief the problem. Christian principles and a Christian standard of social being the last.
life have been inculcated and have Faved the way for reform and must provide the public opinion and
The mutta system in many, it not in most cases, is the result of force of circumstances over which people have no control.
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The proceedings, were opened by the senior children and infants, the former, doing "Lullaby (Brahms) and the youngsters, "In the Fashion" (A. A. Milne). Subse quent to the distribution of prizes, the seniors sang "Land of My Fathers," and before breaking up for vacation, rousing cheers were given for Col. Skinner and the staff.
MARKET.
CROUCHER & CO.'S DAILY REPORT..
The market is quiet with a fair amount of business passing.
Insurance shares, are in good de mand. Hong Kong Firea changed bands at $1,400 and more can be placed at this rate, and Uniona touched 8570.
China Underwriters are in favour again and sales were made up to
85.80.
Godowns and Providents remain quiet at quotations.
Inquiries for Steamboats and Douglas' found the market baro of stock; shares are wanted at $26.75 Hotels are quies on profit taking and 822.30, Wwe TAN though sales were placed at $16.75 for the new and 317.30 old.
Humphrey (old) are better at 822 with anles and buyers at 823 October; Lands are on offer at 890. Realties strengthened to $15.15 at which rate a small business was
Ewos are moro, or less quiet at Tis. 14 with small inquiries at Tls. 14.40 September.
Caments have buyers at 819.40 and $19.50 Settlement,
Dairy Farms touched 833 but wero casier on profit taking at the close.
Utilities were quiet, Telephones being easy with sales at 833 Octo
July 30; 5. p.m.
ber.
SENT TO HOUSE OF DETENTION.
DESTITUTE BRITISH AND DUTCH SUBJECTS.
Edward Ellis, described "as native of the Dutch East Indies, British aubject, and Yohanas, a were charged with vagrancy before Mr. E. H. Williams yesterday.
Ellis, it was stated, missed bis. arrived in Hong Kong by stowing ship, the Ordunn, at Manila.and. away on the President Taft. He was not, discovered, but on Tues day he gave himself up to the police as a destitute.
It was stated that Yohanas came from Java several weeks ago, and had the intention of going to Amoy to learn to drive a motor tar. He was found wandering in the streets, Both were committed to the House of Detention.
Capt. Deakin's Report.
his report said:-During the year Captain Deakin, in presenting under review, there has been no change in the school staff, and much of the very satisfactory pro "The Society was inaugurated gresa must be attributed to this under the able direction of Mr. J. fact, Warrant Officer Instructor, M. Wong on August 8, 1991, and Class (Education) A. E. Par the foresight of Mr. Wong is,ren's School, and. Q.A.S. Mrs. sons, in charge of the Elder Child- therefore, to a large extent, respon Ripley, in charge of the Infants sible for the subsequent achievement School, and their respective stuffs of this society." Mr. Wong is an
are to be congratulated on the ex- Old Boy of the Diocesan School, a cellent educational work carried of the leading members of the general tone and happy atmosphere member of its Committee and one out during the school year. The Church. The first English berre of the school has been most mark- tary (1921-1928) of this Society, ed, and can mainly be attributed Mr. C. C. Anderson, and the pre- to the patience and pleasant pers Old Boys of the Diocesan School, similar virtues of the children Bent secretary, Mr. J. D. Bush, are sonalities of the teaching, staff and and most of the members of the themselves, Cleanliness and neat Coromitten of the Society are pastness of dress are outstanding char- and present members of various acteristics of the children and re- Christian schools and churches in flect grent credit on the parents.
I regret that we shall, in the com- Hong Kong.
Tho above is part of my answering trooping, season, loss the ser to the latest pamphlet issued by vices of Mr. and Mrs. PATRONS. moral force needed to support legis certain people in which the Church Mra. Ripley, Mrs. Freeman and Asylums and orphanages suficient lation. The attitude of the govern-is so unfairly mentioned. By nc Mrs. Donelan, who
are being in number, to which starving people mont officials has been sadly mis-stretch of the imagination can they transfered to the Home establish
talk about "the negative attitudement. It is not easy to adequately could send their starving children represented. Missionaries can tos towards this question shown by the express my gratitude to them all cannot be provided; thus the sys- tify to the constant and practical Church of England and its assuci for the loyal way in which they have for three years carried out tem, in some cases, has protected help given in dealing with children.ated scciction, with a few rare ex-
their duties and supported me in children from suffering, prostitu- They, as much as any, have the true coptions."
the administration of these Garner, O.B.E., to tion or death by starvation. Let me interests of the muitoni at beart,
rison Schools. The children join me in wishing them every success remark now that I have stayed they know of the difficulties to be
and happiness in their new sta- tions at Home. in and visited several Chinese over-como and few can understand houses, in various parts of the Far: who do not know the conditions in East, where mui-tsai have been recent years." (Miss A. M. Pitta, kept, and I can bear witness to M.B.E., in a view of the above the fact that many mui-feat are well mentioned book in the Churcit Missionary Outlook September 1930. and honourably brought up.. Uni
Miss Pitts worked for twenty-four doubtedly the system lends itself to terrible abuse. "Little girls are
years in Hong Kong among women and children). often bought as cheaply us cats. During a terrible famine it is re-
The agitation which has been stir- ported that four thousand, little red up in this matter is not fair to the Government, the Church or girls were carried packsaddle,
the Chinese. Publicity,no doubt, twelve days' journey to a Capital City in China and sold (See has done good, but the difficulties and work of people living and re- "Yunnan" by M. M. Dymond, "
siding in Hong Kong and China Marshal! Bros, Ltd., London)."
Slavery is opposed to Chris must be realised," tianity which must attack it as an In the Colonial Church definite enemy of humanity; this has been work has been done in this matter dane, for example, for many years, ainco the eighteen sixties, as can be by the Church in the British Colony of Hong Kong and in other places reen from "The History and Beroundings of ancient Bath
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The position of the mi-ai in Hong Kong, from the legal point of view, is now
(1) No further mui-tani are to be taken into employment, în the 'colony.
(2) No muistiai uness proviou
Parents Thanked. The attendance for the year has ly registered in the colony is buen remarkable good, and in this to be brought into the colony.rospect I express my thanks to the (3) Employers have no authority parents on whom the attendance to keep a mui-tani if she question mostly depends. The wishes to leave,
school has been entirely free of epidemica. The number of children attending are:-Army 96, Hoyal Naval Dockyard. 18, Ex-soldiers
(4) Existing mui-tegi have all to
*be registered.
(5) Existing mus-trai are to be and Civilians 29.
paid wages,**
Criticism of Hong Kong. Criticisms of Hong Kong have been made in the House of Lords and in the House of Commons. The remarks of a Dean of the Church framed possibly in the com- frt ami quietness of Bome cathedral close, have been cabled been stirred up amid the serene out East; and an agitation has security and the, salubrious sur
This
A large number of children: be- long to the Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Wolf Cubs and Brownies organisation and carry out their work with enthusiasm.
Before asking Colonel R. B. Skin- distribute the
prites, I wish to point out that this prize-giving is an occasion of plea- sure for some children, and of necessity a matter of disappoint- ment for others who have not been fortunate enough to be in the prize list. I can assure you that the staff exercise the greatest caro in selecting the most deserving child- ren for the award of prizes, taking into account: not only the mental capacity of the children, but also their conduct in schoot, persever ance and application to school work generally.
Std. 7-Ron. Fox, E. Palmer. St. 0-Doris Smith, Leonard Pinfold, Cecil Vagg, Arthur Allen.. Std. 5.-Harry Clarke, Violet:
ly.
Stiff, Robert Parkinson, Geo. Fet- Std. 4.-Nellie Murray, Donald tin, Amy Leaver, Agnes Chambers, Charles Haslam, Harry Carferjurka
Std. 3.-Fredk Richardson, Pearl Buchanan, Raymond Godson, Jean Parkinson, Ceell Morley, Wilfred Chambre, Dorothy Dea- ka
.:
In conclusion I desire on behalf Of the eight scholarships at the of the staff and scholars to thank Central British School, Kowloon,, Colonel Skinner for consenting the Garrison Schopis by the Board of manding Officer, and the Officers of offered annually to children of the present prizes, to thanks the Com- Education, & were taken up by this the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence school in January last... The Buc Corps for the lean of this build- ceasful competitors were Ripley, Robert Jones, Peter Wil.their attendance to-day have shown Josaing and finally, all those who by son, Gilburt Budden, Gordon Will their interest in the school, matt and Joseph Geeks and the
Prize Winners. Nightingale, reports very favour Headmaster, Mr. G. Franklin ably on all these pupils. in the Far East. With regard to 'cords of the Diocesan Boys' Schoo; fcity has, for example, at least take place on September 15 next, Fields Robert Maycock, Con, Bul-
The annual swimming sports will Hong Kong we have, in recent and Orphanage 1869-1029 with re-wuestion for its seventy thousand for the championship honours will seventy places of worship and adult when it is hoped that the contest years, heard much of this question: ferences to an Earlier Institution inhabitants, in addition to tht be as keen as last year. The shi: in England and elsewhere... Let me called the Diocesan Native Female many church state briefly or imply some of the Training School founded in 1800
and government did swimming ability of the child. seboels and other institutions. difficulties.
-published in 1930. The earlier ip.
ren is due in a large measure to In Kowloon and New Kowloon,stitution failed in 1508, partly he-
Residents in Hong Kong, Chin the facilities which exist at Stone. which have an area of about four cause, at that time, the Chinese and English, and members of cutters, to five square miles on the mainland did not want to send their children the Government and of the church in the British Colony of Hong to the foreigner for education and Particular-y, have felt this matter Kong, the population increased partly for lack of funds. The very much indeed because refer from 123,000 in 1021 to 282,000 in School and Orphanage founded in ences to the great and extraordin
ary difficulties political, ocenomic
Std. 2.-Mary Parsons, Ada An- 1931. This, in itself, in a great 1860 for boys and girls of all na-
derson, Joyce Webley, Kathleen and when the number of dialects England School under a local com-chos and of the Chinese themselves tribute to British administration; tionalities is a Colonial Church of and natural-and to the excellent work of the government, the chur
An Oppreciation.
Stif, Ron, Kite, Nool Rapp, Ernest and other matters are considered mittee and receives no financial help would appear to have been omitted.
Maycock, Esine Payne, Donald On behalf of the children and Murray, Joyce Shaw. it is easy to appreciate the grant from England: there is now, al. Moreover, an agitation, stirred up Little, Mias Steele, Mra Bishop, eulagh, Joan Shcosmith,
staff I wish to thank Mrs. Scott Needlework-Seniors M, Spen- difficulties which arise.....
in Diocesan Girls' School and Or in such a way, is in great danger When there is trouble in Canton phanage, founded in 1802 and 1900. of increasing, the difficulties of in Mr. Low and Bdsm, Sturgeon, Murray,
Nellia which is shout, tinety miles from. At these schools wealthy Chinese stitutions and persons who are. W. Borderers, who devote to Juniors: Joyce
Dorothy Holloway. Weblay. Mary Hong Kong, or in districts nearer to educated at full fees which are bearing the heat, the burden and much of their time to these ac- Parson. to Hong Kong, it is nothing un among the highest fees charged at the suffering of the day..
tivities. Further additions have
Handwork:-M. usual for the population of Hong schools in Hong Kong; English and
To people in England I say —
been made to the school library Murray, Ed. Pinfold..
Sayers, Den Kong to increase temporarily, in Eurasian Orphans are educated free Come over and help us! Live from parents and friends of the a few days, by sixty or even one and at reduced fees. In recent and work in Hong Kong, or, bet school particularly from Mr, and Pinfold, Jeanne Freeman, Boryl Std 1 Audrey Wright, James hundred thousands of people. On years I have admitted Eurasian ter still, ap-country. Do not be Mre, Green. Buch gifts of suitable Reeve, Pauline Buchanan, Mar- one occasion the known increase was hoya, who were to all intents and content with paying fleeting visits. books are greatly appreciated by garot Richardson, Ronald Witt, seventy thousands in four days; purposes alavo bays, as well as many And try to live on the meagre the children, and this did not include very many other destitute English and Eura salaries paid at home and abroad The large number of prizes to Molly Doyle, Joyce Hoare, Wendy Mabel Pamplin, Gladys Pamplin, thousands of unknown entrants... sian children. Stoga kod ma
The book Child Slavery in
to missionaries, or on those new day have been made possible, by Anslow, Hypatia Anderson, Betty The Church Missionary Society being paid to Diocesan workers the generous contributions re Nicka, Kenneth Fite, Maureen Hong Kong" gives an exaggerated London, controls several large and under the Colonial church which, colved from the various Naval Gallagher META and unfair description of con- small schools in Hong Kong, as well by fores of circumstances, has to and Military Officers, Units, Mésses ditions there, to renders who may as in China, where Chinese of all pay sterling salaries in Hong Kong, and Clibs, from H. Dockyard bara Shoosmith, Winnie Farmer, Class 2-Rosie Matthews, Bar- not have a due sense of proportion classes and positions are educated at ten dollars to the pound sterlinis and from the parents of Ronald Clarke, Josephine Mahoney, I am not aware, that the writers
In 1867 the Victoria Home anding, when the pound costs twenty
civilian children attending the Tony Green: SEREN who were in Hong Kong for two Orphanage. (Church Missionary dollars and when the cost of living achcols. In addition the Hong Class Leonard Clarke Kath years only, in 1910-1920, visited the Society) was founded in Hong so high. This matter of salaries Kong Board of Education and the leen Ward. Vera MoFarlane, Brian, Church's institutions which have Kong for mutans and other do is mentioned now chiefly because individual members of the General Hazard, Bernard Mitchell, Diana existed, since the early days of the stitute Chinese girls. One of the w must realise that there are Committee of the Hong Kong Frooman, Joan Parschi, Peggy colopr
first mui-fiaî"to be" received in 1887
conomia diffent Chamber st. Commcro have gain timers te Boy In Christian England we still was redeemed by Englian friends in affaire, as well as in the affairs of generously contributed towards by forget need the NS.P.CO and similar Bournemouth and she is now others, which are, most dificult to prizo tund. To all these I tender. zocieties; we, also have auch n teacher Many are the cases that surmount, and, that there are many
Babies, Patricia. Pearce, David tho sincero thanks of the staff and Hayden, Dick Daniels, Percy society as the National Adoption could be quoted
of our own people, making -sacrl-i
scholars and
Dorothy Stoker, Frank Society for unwanted children.
fices to-day in their work abroad.
-Stephen Webb::
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