EVENTFUL YEAR.
VERNACULAR, MIDDLE ··
SCHOOL'S REPORT:
RUMOURS A DISCOURAGING
FEATURE.
Claiming that improper reports in the vernacular papers might have caused the loss of 50 students in the upper classes in the school, Mr.K. H. Li of the Vernacular Middle School yesterday 'startva. tha the year 1931 had been an eventful ens for the school.
The Hon. Mr. T, N. Chau distri
AMBULANCE WORK IN HONG KONG.
ANNUAL INSPECTION AND PRIZE-GIVING.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR ON NEED
FOR MORE SUPPORT.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1932.
NORTHERN TROOPS TURN COMMUNIST
FEAR THEY MAY INVADE KWANGTUNG
GOVERNORSHIP OF KWANGTUNG
DR. C. C. WU REFUSES TO ACCEPT OFFICE
FRENCH CONVENT
SCHOOL
LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS.
The prizes won during the reont examinations and the certificates (From Our Own. Correspondent.) (From Our Own Correspondent.):
won by the school's candidates at the recent University examinatious CANTON, Jan. X.
CANTON, Jan. 20.
wors
prosented te students at the That General Sun Ling Chung Notwithstanding previous reports French Convent on Saturday at an The annual inspection "and dis- tribution of prizes of the Hong and his army of over 50,000 strong, to the contrary, Dr. C. C. Wu, the informal prize-giving. His Lord- Governer of ship, Bishop H Valtorta, and the Kong Division of the St. John Am-who were despatched to Kiangsi to newly appointed bulanes Brigade was conducted by suppress the Communists some two Kwangtung. has, after, all, definitely Rov. Fr. G. Byrne made short but accept the office. very encouraging speeches to tho H.E. the Governor at the groundmonths ago, have turned Com.decided, not to
A His decision was the result of dis-girls of the school. of the South China Athletic Assomunist has been confirmed. ciation at Carolina Hill yesterday large part of these troops after agreement with certain military their occupation of Tingchow, have lenders in Kwangtung over the entered Fukien and are showing matter of jurisdiction. Dr. Wy de- signa of invading Kwangtung from manded that the military should as follows: the north-eastern border. They not interfere with the civil adminis- pwear a red hand, the insignia of tration, and that was precisely
the Red Army, around their arms, what they would not agree to, indicating that they have come to It will be remembered that greement with the Communists, Kwangtung has been divided inta
· Inspite of two months","' campaign-four Military Rehabilitation Areas, ing" they have not come into con-over each of which is a ruling mili. ficu with the "Red«,!'
tary general.
afternoon, when there was ox! ex-
buted the awards, and congratulat. callent mustar of all sections of the od those who had been successful in Brigade. Mr. Morris, the Divi
WAL in. gaining honours during the year, sional Superintendent, and, at the same time appealed to charge of the man, while the nurs the others not to be disheartened ing section paraded under Mrs. Success, he said, would come with Langley, the Secretary. The band continued efforts, and he exhorcadof the South Wales Borderers ren- the whole school to do their beng, Lo
"co-operate with the teachers in their bwn interests and for the honour cf the school.
In presenting his report, Mr. K. H. Li extended a hearty welcare to
Mr. Chau and thanked him for his
ungrudging and untiring support of the school. They also congratu lated him on his recent appointment. to the Legislative Council.
derod selections during the parade.. His Excellency, with whom was Lady Pool, and who was attended by Captain T A H. Coltman, A.D.C., and Mr. G. W. Tufton, Privato Secretary, was accompanied by H.E, the General Officer Com manding, Major-General "J. W. Sandilands, attended by Captain
Cameron, A.D.O. -
General Chen Tsai Tong, tedring they wight enter Kwangtung, has into Kiangai and Fukien to clean decided to dispatch an expedition them up, General Chang Sui Kwe Chung Koon Foon have been order. General Wong Tsit Man, and Col.
ed to Fakian and Kings: to check the advances of these Communists.
A large crowd was present, special places near the official-party being occupied by notable European and Chinese personalities of the Colony. | Japanese riots in this Colony" last
Demonstration of First Aid Immediately after His Excellency had inspected the Brigade, a short
Dr. Wa left Canton for Hong
List of Awards,,
The full list of prize winners is
Prize List Chinese Preparatory Class A. :--- General Application and Pro- gress: Lizzie Wong, Irene Chan
Arithmetic Winnie L... General Program: Ellie Chan. Regular Attendance and Pro- gross Catherine Choung.
General Progress and Noodle:
Kong last night to confer with M. work: Marie Hon. Hu. Ho Mio.
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General Progress and Drawing: Betty Kwan
General Progress and Religicus CHINESE WEDDING. Knowledge: Elisabeth Charles.
Good Conduct and Progress: Annie Cheung...
Kindergarten:Class Prize: Jose da Silva, Marie Charles, Elsie Xavier, Phoebe Kan,
MARRIAGE OF A POPULAR
LOCAL COUPLE.
September, Headquarters havo
A very pretty wedding took place shown their appreciation of the work done by various members on at the Hong Kong Hotel Grill Room yesterday afternoon whon Miss these occasions.
One of the outstanding services!
Class 7 B-Class Príus: 1st! Class Prizo, Emma Lu; 2nd Class Prize, Ruby Lau; 3rd Class Príze,
The maximum enrolment for the your was 202, the average atten dance boing 228.62 as against 954 aud 268.82 respectively, in 1930.
He could say that 1031 had been the most eventful year "the his tory of the school "They had sus demonstration of First Aid was performed by the Corps to-day ialay Shuen Kwon Li became the Ada Suflad; 4th Class Prize, Marie
the health and child welfare work bride of Mr. Chan Man Ohan. Miss
Caude. which it is carrying out in the New Lá is a daughter of Mr., Li Hoi Territories. Fow people realise the Tung.
Class 7 A-Class Prizes for Managing Director of time given up on Sundays by Mr.
Dora Nichol- Morris, Mrs. Langley, and her Banker & Co., Ltd., while the General Progress: · nurses to this work. There is no bridegroom, son of Mr. Chan Chung, Paula Hollands, Lily Pueater, doubt that it is of immense value, Chuen, a prominent local merchant, Betty Longbottom. and they have succeeded in gaining
Class 1st Class Prize, Lily
given, in which all sections of the Brigade, including boy cadets and the ambulances, took part. Sir Willian and Lady Feel manifested great interest in the treatment of the various "chses."
tained the loss, through death, of Mr. Fung Ping-shan, and had suf. fered several staf loses through rustguations, and transfers. It was also deeply to be gretted that in "April and May damaging rum. OUTs were spread by vernacular The display concluded, the papers concerning the future of the Brigade reformed in their origined school. The improper information ranks, then marched towards the had proved a discouraging faster official dais, round which they form. both to the staff and students, anded three sides of a square. might seint for the tons of "36 students chiefly from the apper classed.
Of the six students who sat tor the special matriculation of the University, only one was successful From 1997 to 1980 the percentage of succuse had varied between 80 per cent, and 40.per cent. Bence they could realise the unhappy effects of the circumstances, mon. cioned.
Examination Buecemes..
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In December, 15 Normal students ant for their Final Examination, and four passed, while two were referred in certain subjecte. Of the two students referred in 1980, one passed.
In the sphere of sports traditional interest had been maintained. The
Distribution of Prizes.
"
His Excellency then distributed the prizes, the various awards and their recipients being as follows:- Vollum of Thanks:-Corps Officer A. Arculli, L/Cpl. Chan Pak Ling, L/Cpl. Pun Chi Fan, Pte. Trang Chung, Pte. Win Sau Kong: Railway Division.
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da Roen; 5th Class Prize, Christiane
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the confidence of the people in the is a Master of Science of Massa Territories. Both the Colony and chusetts Institute of Technology, Trinh; 2nd Class Prize and Good the residents there are greatly in U.S.A., and is connected with the Conduct. Catherine Tang; 3rd debted to these officers, and also to
Class Prize and Arithmetic, Bilkess Nurkhan; Regular Attendance, and Prograu, Mohinder Kaur; Religi ous Knowledge and Progress, Jean- neble Wong, Rosie Raptis
the doctors who assist them, for Claude Neon Lights Co., Ltd, the excellent work which they are Shanghai,
doing. They have received assist The wedding was solamnised in kind, for example, Mr. Fung Raccordance with the Chinese civil Chouk and Mr. Tang Pak Kau have ceremony, the Hon. Dr. S. W To, placed parts of their houses O.B.E., LL.D., officiating. The Paaling and Kam Tin, respectively bride was given away by her father, at the disposal of the resident
anco, both in money and also int
Cluse 5 B-General Progress,
Drawing and Music Mabel Li
nurso at each place. Government and was attended by Miss May Application and Progress, Hildu
have also assisted in allowing the Brigade the use of cortaia Govern ment buildings at Kam Tin. I in. spected these informally last Sun- gav-
Three Ambulances..
Ung, Miss Eva Thomas and Miss Anna Thomas as bridesmaids. The duties of "best man" were perform ed by Mr. Lo Tung Fan.
Following the ceremony a recep-
Salmon: Evelyn Middleton, Mar quorite Boggiano; Application and Progress, Alicia Guterres; 1st Class Prize English and Drawing, Grron
Brigade Trophies:- Ralphe Shield, Y.M.Q.A. Division Savage Memorial Cup, K.0.0.B. Division;
Nicholson, The Colony is indebted also to Ho Kom Tong Narsing Shield, Victoria Nursing Division; Holy the Corps for having built and lanttion was given when over 300 were
The newly married couple, will leave for Shanghai, and Hangchow to spend their honeymoon.
The "Anna Memorial" Class Prize and Good Conduct Prize, Poney Chan
Class A Class Prize and Re oak Attendance Cup, K.O.P.B. to Government two more motor am entertained, among those presentligious Knowledge, Fanny Ip, Division; Lau Chu Pak Duty Cup,bulances, making three in all, tor. Y.M.C.A. and Mongkok Divisions; public purposes, while they have being many prominent local mar-Catherine Fong, Daisy Fau, Wong Kwong Tin Vaccination Cup, almost completed the construction chants and residents." Efficiency Cup, Squad 7. Mongkok Division Ho Fook 91 4 motor travelling dispensary,
Swimming Trophies-Ellia Kadoorie Team Race, K.C.P.B. K.CO.B. Division Ho Brothers Division, Ho Tung Life Saving,
Cup, St. Joseph's College Division; Nam Young Cup, K.C.OB. Divi sion; Chan Chan Naan Cup, St. Joseph's College Division; Chater
which will soon be brought into use. This vehicle will probably prove u considerable use in moving women houses in connection with the child and children to and from their
welfare centre which the Corps' is
running in the New Territories.
A good deal of generosity bas been shown, but paly by comparu- number to assist in this direction. Special Duty Awards: Shauki.La particular I should like to cun wad Nursing Division; Shoukiwan gratulate Mr. Tang Shin Kin for Ambulance Division. (Presented by a successfully collecting the sum of $5,000 for the children's wel- the Chinese Civil Servants Club, for attendance at Bathing Club during the Summer, 1031).
school was placed in the Inter-Challenge Shield Brigade Chaintively few, and I appeal to a larger School Volley Ball contest.' By pionship, K.C.O.B. Division: kind permission of the headmaster of King's College, the school Kad the loan of ite swimming pool, and it was gratifying to find that among the boys were many promising
swimmers.
In spite of the unfavourable aur rounding of the school, no was glad to say the health of the students and staff continued to to satisfa tory.
In conclusion he expressed thanks to the sail for their loyal co-opora tion and to the prize donors for their generosity.
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Mr. Wood's Speech,
Those present included the Hon Mr. T. N. Chan, the Hop. Mr. A.
E. Wood, Mr. Chau Tung-sang, Mr. Wad Inspector of Vernacular Schools and Mr. Lam Tang,
心
HIS EXCELLENOY'S SPEECH,
faro centro at Kam Tin, and at
NEW SOLICITOR ADMITTED.
(This Prize is awarded by the friends of the late Sister Anna).
1st Class Prize and Religious Knowledge, Mary Young...
"Remove Classes-Class 4-Gen gral Progress and Application, | Nazera Nazarin, Mary Ha, Juliettu MR. PETER HING KAI KWOK. Hassan, Paula, Ayock, Marquerita
Wong, Audrey Jackann
In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Sir Joseph Kemp, the Chief
the same time to thank all those Justice, Mr. Peter Hing Kai Kwok who have so generously given Gnan-
Clan 3:-General Progress: Milagros Mendezena, Beatrice. Fer naadez, Constance Wong, `· Buby, Taang.
cial support. Thanks are also dus was admitted to practice as a solici- General Progress and Music:- to the Divisional Surgeons and all tor on the application of the Attor-Arnie Nissen. those other medical men who hureney General (Hon. Mr. C G.
His Excellency then addressed the Asaisted the Corps by lectures and Alabaster, K.C.), ...,
Brigade in the following speech-
Mr. Morris, Officers and Members of the Hong Kong Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade-It hus given me great pleasure to held this inspection to-day, and I congratu late you all on the excellent turn-
by conducting examinations and
Class Test Prize (offered by the Revercad Mether) and Prizo fer Music:Lauri Li,
Scholarship for the year 1932-1933
Clase Prize
the Lugard as-Patricia Stickland.
tests. The Corps is also indebted Mr. Kwok, who is a brother of to various hospitals for their help.tr. P. 1. Kwok of the fiz and to Dr. Li Shu Fac for offering Messrs. Johnson Stoked and free hospital service at the Yours Wo Hospital.
ter, is joining the 5rm of Mesurs Two and Hodgson
Centenary of the Brigade.
and
University Class: Junio Class: Prize for Biblical Know edge and Progress, Irons Bitter.
Arithmetic and Drawing, Nors Yuen,
out and on the interesting display It is of interest that the Mr Kwok was formerly of 42, that you have given. I also con St. John Ambulance Brigado celo Oakhill Houd, London, SW and gratulate the recipients of the brated the centenary of ita - re various trophics and awards which|vival in England last year. I have just distributed. The Corps Hong Kong was happily repre- son of Mears. Gard, fyell & Co., greatly appreciates the oups kindly sented by Corps Officer Jaques, 47, Gresham Street, London. He Thu Hoo, Mr. A. E. Wood, in De given by the Chinese Civil Service who was greatly impressed by the course of a brief speech, said: Mr. Club as awards for Special Duty. cefabrations. It is also of interest Li King-hong has kindly asked me The" last year's record of the that her uniform was greatly ad to speak a few words, I have never Corps gives further evidence of the mired and is being adopted in tried to make 4 epoesh and I shall excellent work that it is doing, and other colonies! never be able to make one. Hop of its great usefulnes in this ever, I will try to take this oppor, Colony. It continues to carry out suaity to express my faith in the its vaccination campaign, and per- Vernacular Middle School Ever formed over 71.000 vaccinations up since the beginning of the school, to the 21st inst. there has been great competition to entert This shows that the par Bate of this Colony appreciate very much the opportunity afforded to their sons. As the headmaster has pointed cut the loss to the school di the death of Mr. Tung Ping-shan, to attend football matches, races Thould like to add a few words and various public functions on.
was articled to Mr. E A. David Good Conduct and Drawing,
Theresa Li,
English Composition, Morgia Arculli. passed his final examinations in Junior Prize and University
Certificates: Edna Sprinkle, Lea March last year, and was admitted Salmon, Jauze Weller, Nariya. to the Supreme Court of Judice Nazarin, Margaret Kong, Rosis fure in England in June.
J Murphy, Josephine Chos. An interesting link has been es-
His Lordship, in admiting Minas Prize: Jessie Chao, Elfrida Senior University Class-Senior tablished between Lancashire and Hong Kong by Mr. Ralphs, late Kwak, said, he did sa with pleasure Xavier, Ada Shum, Louise Chos Commissioner here, who has pre- and expressed the hope that be Class Prize and Special Prize for sented to his District Division for competition a shield to be called would have a successful career. French, presented by Mr. Mcatar
I need hardly stress the great value of this work in holping to lesson the risks of small-pöx.
↑ Excellent Work: Members of the Corps continue
The Ho Kom Tong Shield" after Mr. Ho Kom Tong, who has been
of my personal feeling regarding duty, and I have myself bean struck doing, and I also appeal to the
gis Helen Bogdataky, day! Claas Prize and Benior, Local, Certificates Biddy Lee, Mary associated for so long with the don:-Certificates : First Steps Lee, Gretel Kuelps, Edna Carroll, Brigade in this Colony
I appeal to you all to continue Thelma Koosache, Jeannette Wong, Katherine Butterfeld,
Prize for Good Conduct and the excellent work that you are Paula Hollands (Houcura), **** Senior Local Certifonts, Hawanah
Preparatory, Elisabeth Charles, Abbas
Good Conduct Class Prize and Junior Division,
Good Conduët, Mathematics, "and - Intermediate Theory (Honours) the Senior Local Certificats t and Benior Practical Certificate Special Prize, prosented by Mr. Hd
Kam Tong, O.B.E., Merit Ching... Margaret Stinkland,
Higher Local Certificate Lily Trinity College of Music, Lon Showper
"(Continued on previous Column.}
this loss, nos only to the sahcol, but | by the promplitude, with which thoy public of Hong Kong generally for Bilgen Prigent Annie Nissen, † Music, Margaret Stickland,
March Past.
further Enancial help, which is isa to the Colony. He always ren- Attend to any accidents which may dared great help whenever work of occur. In particular the Corps did essential if such work is to con- an unsalfish, modest and generous excellent work at the time of the biaus nature presented itself. I concludy unfortunate railway accident at in wishing the schoc everlasting Shatin Jast April, and so on the sucose in the hope that it may go pcossion of the unfortunate, anti-
(Continued on next column.) on from strength to stringih.
R.
His Excellency then took the salute during the march past and. the official party withdrew.
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