SCHOOL
DIOCESAN BOY'S
SPEECH DAY
HEADMASTER'S INTERESTING REPORT AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The annual speech day at the Diocesan Boy's School was hold yesterday, when members of the governing committee, the staff and scholars extended a cordial welcome to the Right Rev. Ronald Hall, Bishop of Victoria. Sir Henry Pollock and the Hon. Dr. B. H, Kotswall, O.M.G., extended a cordial welcome to the Bishop, and the latter added a warm tribute to the work already accomplish. ed by the new Headmaster., U. B. H. Sargent. Dr. Kotawall, after welcoming Bishop Hall, went on to speak of the great debt they owed to Bishop Duppuy for his help during a very difficult period
of the school's-history,
The Headmaster's report while frankly admitting the need for changes and re-organisation showed every confidence in the future of the school. Both staff and scholars were showing great loyalty and there is every hope for very much better times
On the platform in the schol hail, which presented a very animated ene, were the Right Rev. Bishop Hall, the Head- master, Mr. C. H. Sargent, Sir Henry Pollock, Chairman, of the school enuncil, the Very Ry Dean Swan, Rev. W. Walton Rogers. Rev. N. V. Halward. M.C., Sir William Shenton, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, C.M.., Professor Forster, Mr. E. H. Williams, Mr. P. 8, Cassidy, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr. Chau Tue Tong. -
WELCOME TO THE BISHOP
HEADMASTER'S REPORT The headmaster said: - Mr Chairman, my Lord Bishop, em bers of the Committee, Ladies and
Gentlemen,
During the past year, there have been no changes on the Committee, apart from the departure of Bishop Duppy, and the arrival of Bishop Hall, and the school is very grate ful for the continued loyal services of its members, who form a group of whom we may well be proust.
We heartily congratulate Sir Wil- liam Shenton on his recent well de served honour.
the steps taken may be mentioned the introduction of several now books, which are already in use, the formation of class libraries, which will enable boys to do a great deal more reading, the formation of a debating society for classes 1 and 2, and the provision of a read- ing room, with newspapers and ma- gazines, for the senior boarders,
Financially, the school has had a satisfactory year, as, in spite of unusually heary expenditure on leave pay and passages, the work ing account shows a balatice on the credit aide. There is, however, still the outstanding' debt on the Gov ernment loan, and until this is cleared off, the school cannot go ahead as it should.
Sport,
As always in the past, many of the boys have played games with success.
The staff has been grently streng thened by the return of Mr. Thomas froin leave, of Mr. Prew from atudy in America and by the srrival in October of Mr. Luard, from Oxford, His influence bus already been felt in the English teaching. We also look forward to the coming, as chaplain, of Rev. L. L. Nash, who Cricket matches against other studied English and History at schools and many clubs have been Cambridge, and is due in Maren played almost weekly, and the team; from Australia. Having known after a bad start, has improved him well at Cambridge, I can assure considerably, and has won all its you that he will worthily upheld recent matches: Most of the play. our tradition.
ers are young, which gives hope for a very good team during the next two years. & members of the team have played for the Combined Schools XI. The credit for this excellent state of affairs belongs al- most entirely to Mr. Youngsaye, both on account of his wise coach ing and enthusiastic and energetic oxample.
Both Mr. Pyner and Mr. Traf- ford have left us after many years of faithful and valuable service, and both leave behind many good friends. They and their work will not be forgotten at the school, and our best wishes are with them for the future.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1933,
our Chairman the Rt. Rev. Ronald Hall, and as our Headmaster Mr. Sargent.
Bishop Duppuy's. Fers'ces,
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG
ON THRIE
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mistakes on my part, I have seldom been made to feel that I was fore ing changes on those unwilling to accept them and without the sup port received, not a few of the things I have tried to do would But, ladies and gentlemen, while have been impossible. Nothing is we are welcoming our new helpers, more important in a school than we do not forget our late Chairman, they do and so it was necessary to Bishop Duppuy. The last few years: that the teachers shall work as a team, with a consistent policy, of Bishop Duppuy's chairmanship seek for a new orientation. The rather than as individuals, and for were years of great difficulties and blas- will henceforth be laid on the the measure in which this has been anxiety; and he guided the Com. "English" subjecte. (Literature, mittes in their efforts to overcoma of their being regarded as almost History, Geography, etc.) fustead achieved, I am full of gratitude.
I should like particularly to such difficulties with conspicuous thank Mr. Chan, who has given ability and inspiring faith, prov- unfailing wise advice, and has been ing himself to be a man in whom amine of information: I do not, are combined the great gifts of in. know how I could have got on with tellect and the greater gifts of out him, or Mr. Crawford and Mr. Heart. Fisher, who have given of their best in the office work.
And to the Prefects, A special word of praise is due to the profects, for the way in which they have been willing to shoulder responsibility and to exert themselves even when at times it must have cost a lot to do so. The tone of a school depends largely on its prefects, and I am proud of the way in which ours have realised this and acted accordingly..
SIR HENRY POLLOCK'S SPEECH
the Cinderellas of the others. Due regard of-course will be had for Mathematics and Science; no doubt there will be modifications of the general scheme in the light of ex perience.
I must, however, say & few words on one paint before it is too late and that is the acceptance by the University authorities of the School Addressing the Bishop, Sir Henry Certificate (from 1933); as exemp- After Pollock remarked that it was his|tion from Matriculation. privilege to welcome his Lordship long experience in the schools I to the school on his first Speech do not really think that the aver- Day. His Lordship had visited the age boy in Class 1 is fit to enter Colony on two previous occasions, the University (and it is the aver in 1923 and 1997, and had already age boy we have to think about and formed many · scquaintances, not legislate for at school): he should only amongst the British but also have a few months or even another the Chinese of the Colony,·
year specialising before he sits for Matriculation.
He could any that all those who had come into contact with his Lordship had found him to possess a very lorable character and he felt sure that Bishop Hall's 'pre: sunce in the diocese, which he hoped would be for a long time, would prove a great benefit to all.
I am very grateful also to you for the interest shown by your pre- sence here. It is impossible in a school of this size for the Head master to know personally all the parents of the students, and a gathering like this is therefore all the more welcome as an opportun ity for meeting each other. It re- Although the Bishop had only minds us, too, of the service we arrived in the Colony four weeks are doing to the community and aga he had made many friends, and the great responsibility which goes that short time he had shown with it.
I hope you will make full use of the opportunity of inspecting the buildings, and that you will feel free to request the prefects to show you round. I must apologise for the state of the dormitories which is due to the fact that this is the last day of term, and, while many boarders have already gone home, many others are in the middle of their packing.
The Boy's School, China,
I expect you can imagine that in A position like mine, I receive lat- ters addressed in many ways—I am called the Headmaster, the Prin- cipal, the, Warden, the Roverend, and a host othera, including even the Headmistress. But there is one
such knowledge and insight into may problems, which they as older residents, had found difficult to solve. "He was sure that they were very fortunate in having Bishop Hall to assist them with his sound common sense and truly Christian spirit.
In conclusion he again asured his Lordship how very pleased they were to have him at the school that
day.
THE HEAD PREFECT'S
ADDRESS
An address of welcome was given by the Head Prefect of the school, Wong King Sing, who said:-Mr. of which I am so proud that I must Chairman, My Lord Bishop, Ladies pass it on to you. It came from and Gentlemen,-It gives me the Australis, and all that the envelope greatest of pleasure on behalf of said was "The Headmaster, The the Diocesan Boys' School to wel Boys School, China," And the Postcome you here this afternoon. We Office sent it here directi
are very glad to have you Sir with us today and hope that this visit will be the forerunner of many visits to come
Well, it may be ambitious, but my air and hope is, with God's help, to make this school "The Boy's School, China." -
DR. KOTEWALL'S SPEECH
Hence I consider the two examina- tions should be entirely dissociated from each other. Our Class I boys would take the School Certificate as the normal school examination those who wish to proceed to the University would stay on and later take Matriculation, the conditions of which would be laid down by the University authorities as they are at present. In all communities facilities are given in schools (in the matter of staff, etc.) for boys to go up to the University and I see no reason why Hong Kong (one of the few places in the world at present with its head above water) bould be an exception. The Uni- versity, I am sure, would benefit under this arrangement in the mar ter of numbers, and of course in the general level of scholarship of
its freshmen.
Co-operation
Necessary.
I do not think the present com. promise of squaring up the two ex- aminations (School Certificate and Matriculation) satisfies either side, the schools or the University. Cb operation between the schools and the University in any shape or form is an excellent thing and I rejoice that they will examine the School Certificate for us: at the same time, I do not think they should have any voice in the conditions of our examination (syllabuses, groupings, standard of marking, etc.)-it should be entirely a departmental The school is indeed thankful to affair, just as Matriculation should have as the chairman of its com-be their affair. This I feel is the mittee such an able leader only lasting solution of a thorny Bishop Hall. His knowledge of problem and I will leave it at Dr. Kotewall addressing the China will in no small way help that. I regret the decision to post- gathering said: Mr. Chair him in his great work which God pone the School Certificate until man, My Lord Bishop, ladies has sent him to do here in Hong June 1933-it has brought many and gentlemen,I have been assign- Kong, and in the vast diocese of complications in its train. ed the twofold daty of saying South China. Indeed the Diocesan Very few tennis and football mat few words to you, and of welcom- Boys' School may well be proud of There have been three deaths dur ches have taken place but ring on behalf of the Old Boys of the services of such a faithful and I cannot conclude without a brief ing the year of persons closely con- Thomas is arranging some football this School His Lordship the Bishop devoted servant.
reference to Mr. G. P. de Martin, nected with the school, namely, Mr. fixtures, and we hope to get a re of Victoria. There is no need for
The school as you may well know the Director of Education, who ap Woo Hay Tong, whose generous ingular team together and to repeat me to assure Bishop Hall of a hear is controlled by the diocess and I pears for the last time on this plat- terest in education is perpetuated our former successes at the game. by the scholarships which bear his A match against an Old Boy's XI. ty welcome from this School at all aim wire that I am pot exaggerat form in an official capacity. Mr. times, for not only is the D.B.8. ing when I say that the Diocesan de Martin retires from Government name, Mr. W. L. Pattanden who for has been-arranged for to-day and closely connected with the Diocese, Boys School has done and is doing Service in four or five days'-time-- many years was a keen member of will take place shortly after the as its very name implies, and not a great service in the furtherance he fifat came out to Queen's Col- the fool committee, and only re- speeches are over.
only is His Lordship the Chairman of education in the Colony Fur lege, in 1904, and it is particularly cently expressed his continued in-
of our Committee, but also because thermore under Bishop Hall's appropriate that he should end his terent in our welfare, and Chew
he has already evinced such keen guidance I have no fear to say career within these time honoured Kwok Ming, a member of Class 8.
and practical interest in us. The that it will rise from strength to walls-Queen's therefore, represents who tragically lost his life while
fact that he visited the School out hiking with friends To the
within twenty-four hours of his relatives and friends of these we
arrival in the Colony, in spite of renew our expressions of deep sympathy and regret.
the many other claims on his time and interest, speaks for itself more effectively than anything else can.
Three Losses.
Thanks,
I should like to express my thanks to the Kowloon Hospital for their ready and efficient help in cases of illness, and frequent. reduction of charges, to Dr. Wong for once again inspecting the school, to the Hong Kong Benevolent Society for as sistance in needy cases, and to the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co. for inviting members of the school to witness the launching of the new vehicular ferry, '
י,
Buliding, Attendance and Health,
During the summer holidays, the buildings, were thoroughly examin ed, and pronounced to be in sound, condition, apart from a few minor matters, which were at once attend ed to. It is particularly satisfac- tory that white ante have not yet damaged the woodwork in the roofs. During 1932, the average atten dance has been slightly below that of 1931, 268 as compared with 279, but at the present moment the signs all point to a coming satisfactory increase. The number on the regis ter last month was 239, the highest yet reached in these buildings, for December.
There was an abnormally large entry of new boys in November and December. The present number of boarders is 78, Blightly more than
in December 1931.
Examination Bar
A ping pong team was entered for the local league, and came se cord, thereby winning a shield The team also made a very success- ful visit to Canton, playing 11 matches and winning 7.
During Octobor, a Scout troop, for boarders, was started, and this is now flourishing. It is called the 8th. Kowloon and. 1st, Diocesan Boys' School troop.
A very satisfactory feature of recent months has been the increas ing use of the field by dayboys and boarders. for informal games. It is now no uncommon sight to see over 100 boys playing about and getting exercise at such times as the morning recess, tiffin hour, &c.
The amplo ground space available is thus fully used, and is one of
the school's most valuable assets.
Reduction of Fees,
During the last week, one im- portant change has been made, which will affect a great many of those present to-day.
It has been decided to reduce the fees for classes 6, 7, and 8 This brings us into lins with many other schools in Hong Kong, who also have lower fees for the lower classes.
This inspector, in his report, eri ticised the weakness of these three classes, and it is a fact that most of the best boys in the higher classes entered at the middle of the school
and 'not at the bottom.
Welcome to the Bishop.
strength.
THE BISHOP REPLIES
The Bishop in his reply said that it was very hard to answer such a warm welcome. They had been so kind to him and he al- roy felt that this place were his home, and hoped that it would be for life.
Mr. de Martin Retiring..
the alpha and omegn. of his service in Hong Kong. He has served this Collage and later the Education Do partment with great distinction during the long stretch of 28 years. We shall miss him both in the office. and in other places on behalf of the school, and also as a personal friend, I wish him and Mrs. de Martin many years of health and happiness
I venturo how to go outside my role of spokesman for the Old Boys, a representative of and speak as
Explaining his early visit to the Finally I wish to express my deep the Chinese community. I take special pleasure in welcoming His Lordship as a friend of the Chinese, school en arrival in the Colony, appreciation to Sir Robert Ho Tung which he has amply proved him- Bishop Hall said that before leav for honouring us with his presence self to be during his previous visita ing England, he had received so here to day, and for presenting the to China and to this Colony. He many letters advising him to go prizes Sir Robert is a very dis is a Christian gentleman of broad and see Mr. Sargent at the school. tinguished Old Boy of Queen's (he He had been left, to expect very was in school from 1873-78), and he humanity, who believes in giving mach in Mr. Sargent and now that has always taken a deep interest in what is best in his own land and receiving what is best in others he knew him, he was not dis her welfare. It is a great pleasure With such a wise and good man to satisfied in what I found In to me to welcome him as the Grat guide its destiny, the D.B.5 can Mr. Sargent the school had & Head Old Boy to present our prizes. On
and one of the best. England could bin most cordially,'' look forward to its future with master of highest qualifications behalf of the School I wish to thank serene confidence and hope.
The position and value of the produce at the time.
"were very D.B.S. as an educational institu- School," he thought, tion in Hong Kong need no em forturate in getting him."
The speaker went on to remind phasising its long and meritorious record of sixty-four years' service the school that it was one with a to local education accompanied by great past. It was at the moment steady progress, constitutes a more struggling, so to speak for with eloquent testimony than anything 1 sooond wind in a race, and pass can say. The Committee and the ing through a diffoult period. Headmaster, however, are not con- However, once beyond that stage tent with past achievements, but the school would carry on to achieve will strive to go forward, steadily great things
and without cease."
In conclusion be reminded them that they must give their very beat The boys who derive most benefit
The Headmaster.
to their school and headmaster and from the school, and are most.
The School is exceedingly for to co-operate and achieve the re valuable to it, are those who go tunate in having obtained as its sults that were expected off the right through the classes from Headmaster a gentleman of the high for both their school and head- bottom to top, and it is in the qualifications and fine qualities of master. el
afternoon the present puplis de fanted the Past Pupils by two goals
WINNERS OF SCHOLAR- SHIPS FOR 1932
The Ho Kam Tong Scholarship awarded on the results of the Matriculation examination:-
taste M. Drysdale, P
The Piercy Scholarships, warded on the results of the Junior Local examination skipan kada Poon Yuk Pui. Lui Kwai Tok hope of getting a large number of Mr. C. B. R. Sargent. Though 1 Mr. P. B. Cassidy then read the
Tsoung Ying Kay. "good boys in the lowest classes, and have known Mr. Sargent for only report from the Inspector of | The Chan Es-Ming and Arthur The results in the Matriculation thus improving the weakness paint a few months, I have come to re Schools Mr. AO. Brawn which Scholarships, awarded on and Junior Local examinations were ed out by the Inspector, that this gard him as one who is at once & gave the school a very good name school examinations to the three
scholar and an organiser, who is and credit for ita success in the best boys in Class 3- stated in the Inspector's report. step has been taken. They were a great improvement can assure you that all the other full of anthusiasm and real for his local examinations. A report from upon those of 1981; the percentage points referred to by him are also work and has unbounded faith in Dr. B. O. Wong gave the school a of passes in the Junior Local being being dealt with as well as possible. the School. In the comparatively clean bill of health and pointed hort time he has heen in charge that the contient of the schodt. In second only to that of Queen's Col Thanks of the Blaff,
ho has affected many important im- this respe lego, among the chief boy's schools.
provements which have already wards thi yielded satisfactory results such with the high standard attained by the the
We were also pleased to notice the I cannot allow this occasion to successes obtained by Old Boys in pass without expressing very strong the University examinations, 7 tekly my appreciation of the loyalty
thatzstr
ing their degrees in the recent con- shown to me by both staff and boys. School at the recent
It is not anayoitask, knations »OWEV "Every effort is now being made to to tako charge improve the standard of English in which many throughout the sclicol, and among needed, but, in wapite
This football match that same
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Wong Yew: Bun, Moo idg Koon, and E. Fisher, Clasi 7-LlBing Cheung, Lee Chum Tai and Chan Kwong Kai.
Class: 81-W. Mok, Leung Yuan Kwong and Wong Buck Choy.
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