HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1935.
LOCAL COLLEGE'S D
RECORD
ST. JOSEPH'S YEAR OF
SUCCESS
Annual Speech Day
"Parents in Hong Kong realise better than in many other places that all boya are not destined for the more lucrative posta of the learned professions, but that the great majority must be content to earn an honest living "In "the more humble walks of life. And with this in view we hare now a Commercial Depart- ment where boys are taught Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Typewrit- Ing and Commercial Law in addition to English and Arithmetic no that if a boy cannot master a second language, or learn all the Intricacies in science and mathematics, he can turn his hand to more congenial subjects"; said the Rev. Bro. Matthias, the Head- master of St. Joseph's College, when he delivered his report at the School's Annual Prize Day, which was performed by the Hon. Mr. J. P. Erara, O.B.E.
The Hon. Mr. Braga in his speech stated that he found much food for reflection in the criticisms which the Rev. Bro. Matthias has directed against the changes in the examinations.
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VIEWS ON LOCAL EXAMINATIONS The College Hall was tastefully decorated for
and the occasion there was a large gathering of parents, students and friends pre- sent. Among those were:
Henry His Lordship, Bishop Valtoria, Rev. Father Spada, Rev. Father Gallagher, S., Rev. Fa- ther Rigant, Rev; Bro. Aimar, Rev. Bro, Casalan, Sister from the local Convents, and others.
Prior to the distribution of prizes the College students treated the gathering to an excellent musical concert, the College Orchestra be-
ng in constant attendance.
Addressing the gathering the Rev. Bro. Matthias said:
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The Hon. Mr. Braga, it is a great pleasure and "a"signal honour for me to welcome you to-day to your old College and to thank you for presiding at this distribution" of prizes. All Josephians feel proud of the distinguished Honour con- ferred on you by His Majesty the King in creating you a member of the Order of the British Empire. This honour is a well deserved mark of appreciation of your dis- tinguished services in this Colony and we all pray that you may long Live to enjoy It.
The period under review em-
braces 1934 and the first half of 3935. it w a transition period for the senools of Hong Kong and we would teign believe a step for- ward.
The change orought about in the entrance examination to the Un
versity has not improved things. It is now necessary for a boy to pass in nine subjects, and if he takes Chinese, eleven subjecta—, tailing in any one of which means he must either face another year's work with perhaps the same fate awaiting him or leave school with- out an external certificate to prove he has had a good general educa- tion. I think too much stress is laid on science to the detriment of the time-honoured cultural sub- jects, mathematics and classics, and for the great majority of boys, commercial subjects. Twelve pass- ed the University Examination with four in honours and eleven distinctions.
methods of imparting knowledge, the principles of education remain
the same namely "the harmonious development of the physical, in- tellectual and spiritual aides of the chlid-nature." The last named is of supreme importance in a Ca- in- tholic College and embraces struction, exercises of piety, the inculcation of virtue and the formation of Character. Belloc says that to be a good Catholic you must be a strong man.. The end of our system of education is to turn out strong men: men who will be loyal to God, to their King and Country and to themselves.
Mr. A. R. Sutherland, I.S.O., ins- pected the school in May and in November for the last time before retiring. Mr. Sutherland endeared himself to all with whom he came
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In his report be states: building is suitable and maintained in good condition, the equipment very good; the, stag adequate ac- cording to Code Requirements.
Hes was participated in-hiking, swimming, camping. We have now four. Two-Star and five.Oné- Star Cubs la the Pack. In whe rally this year the cube put up a very good show and though they 'did not win the Totem Pole they manifested a fina sporting spirit.
Corporal Kelly of the Royal Marines put the classes through a very interesting course of physi- cal exercise during the year.
I am very pleased to recall here the part the stad and pupils took In the Silver Jubilee of HM the King. Our illuminations were among the best in the Colony.
CRITICAL QUESTIONS BEFORE COUNCIL
Council Members Want Information
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MARBLE HALL AND CENTRAL BRITISH
SCHOOL
Questions relating to Marble Hail, bequeathed to the Colony by the late Sir Paul Chater, together
I wish here to express my grat-with the pictures, porcelain and tude to all who have helped in the pottery therein, will be asked at eficent' running of the school: the meeting of the Legislative His Excellency the Bishop for his Council this afternoon, by the generosity in giving us every help; Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson. Rev. Father Peter who has en-
The Hon. Mr. 3. P. Braga will deared himself to all--the little ask a series of four questions con- and the big-for his spiritual ad-cerning the reported overstaming ministrations and for his whole- of the Central British School. -hearted-interest in all the activities
of the school; our assistant masters and especially Messrs. C. C. Quah and K. H. Lim for the very exclent way in which they have handled the Scouts and Cubs; to the gen- erous donors of Scholarships and Prizes; the S.V.P., the HK.88,
and the S.P.C., for helping us to educate poor boys, and to all those ladies and gentlemen who have honoured us with their presence here this afternoon
MR. BRAGA'S SPEECH
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MARBLE HALL FOR ADMIRAL?
Mr. Paterson's questions are as follow:
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"1. With reference to the state- ment which has recently been published in the local press to the affect that the Government is granting the use of the late Bir
terms and for what rent has such use been granted"
4. If such statement is cor- rect, has any such grant been sanctioned at any time, and if so when either by the Legislative Council or by the Finance Com- mittee thereof?
3. Were not Marble Hall to- gether with the pictures, procelain and pottery therein belonging to the late Sir Paul Chater bequeath- ed by him to the Government of the Colony and was it not there- by implied that such bequest was
made for the use and benent of the general public of this Colony? If not, for whose use and beneft were such bequests made?
*4. In whose custody now are such pictures, porcelain and pot- tery and what steps are being taken by the Government for the preservation and housing of them and for the enjoyment of the inspection of them by the public."
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE?" The Hon Mr. J. P. Braga's" questions are:-
"1. Will the Government state whether it concurs in the opinion Paul Chater's residence, Marble expressed by Mr. E. Burney, M.C. in his Report on Education in Hall, as a residence for the Ad-
Hong Kong, that the Central miral, will the Honourable
British School is "lavishly, staff- Colonial Secretary say whether
ed", with 14 full-time and 3 part- such statement is correct? If so, time assistants for about 250 pupils for what period and on what
on the books?
My Lord Bishop, Brother Direc- very formidable task. It has to tor, Ladies and Gentlemen,-Bro-be remembered," he says, "that in
Matthuns has very kindly
four groups out of five, papers are made the flattering reference to
set, and answers have to be writ me in the honour which His Ma-
ten in English. The minimum
conferred Jesty has
me. I number of papers is nine, the thank him for his congratula-
maximum twelve...... The task 18 Lions. I must not, however, forget certainly formidable enough, nor that to St. Joseph's College I owe
are the regulations beyond criti- clsm." The importance of this my ability to live up to and carry on the best traditions of the old statement by Mr. Burney is worthy
of attention
re-
in contact and both stam and stu-, school that has enabled me to be dents wish him a very happy re-singled out as the modest tirement.
cipient of the King's gracious favour. To St. Joseph's I owe much, and the present is not the least opportunę pecasion, on the 60th year of the foundation of the College in Hong Kong, for me to up to the fact that as a "Brothers' boy" I started my schooling here, as a
INSPECTOR'S REPORT
I spent two mornings and two afternoons in the school. During my inspection I visited each class, examined written work, heard read.ng and asked questions on heir various school subjects. Work is very satisfactory, throughout the school. Reading and pro- nunciation still require attention. Puplis show a sound knowledge of arithmetic and mathematics, ex- cept perhaps in Class 3 where the algebra and geometry as a little weak I consider the reading book used in Class 3 is rather dificult.
All work in Classes 1 and 2 was very satisfactory. Science waż very well taught.
Teaching in the school is bright and the atmosphere of the school cheerful.
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2. Has the Government taken "the first opportunity to review the staffing" aforesaid, as recom. mended in the Report?
and
the
"3. If no such steps have yet been taken to rectify the dispro-
teachers portion between assistants and pupils, w Government explain the delay, if any, in giving effect to Mr. Burney's recommendation?
"4. What economy is it expect- ed to effect. respectively, in the current financial year and for the year 1936 when the proposed re-
"ONE-PATE" EDUCATION duction in the staff is carried
Brother Matthias goes a step fur-out?" ther, however, in laying stress on practical subjects as distinct from academic subjecta for the success of a student in the peculiar en- vironment of Hong Kong. With ine it may possibly be a case of "fools rushing in where angels fear "Brothera'to tread," but I venture the opinion
EXHIBITION AT KOMOR'S
boy" I was brought up in the that Bro. Matthias's objection can Prints, Kimonos, Obis atmosphere of its benign influence, and as a Brothers boy" I continue in my adherence to its unvarying principles.
It is not given to the happy lot "of many pupils of the College to have passed their earliest years on the benches of the first form
from the school's establishment to
Jubilee, and in this memorable year to be privileged with partici- pation in, the speech-day of the college. Buch has been my good fortune, and I am happy that the opportunity is offered me for this public expression of my gratitude to the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Hong Kong.
be established in point of fact as a result of observations that have come within my personal know- ledge.
& Pearl Exhibition
Lovers of art will not miss the Another objection of major im-
unique exhibition at Komor's. portance to the present state of where Mr, Okamoto is showing his affairs is pointed out by Mr. collection of old and new prints Burney in the report I have just Court kimonos genuine cultured mentioned. He writes of it as a pears and old brocade obis. It is
the celebration of is Goldenone-path" education suited well very rare to-day. when in Japan enough in some ways to those who to find the old brocade obls and are going to continue their studies ceremonial kimonos. The greatest at the University; but as this au-artists of Japan took pride in de thority also points out, and we signing the patterns of silks and know it to be only too true, "na brocades and much of the quaint more than a very small minority of elegance of the Japanese ladies the pupils in the schools find their must be ascribed to the beauty of way to the University.”
their attire. For centuries th Speaking again with special re- people of Japan have had a pas- ference to St. Joseph's College, Ision for sumptuous robes and onc have an acquaintance with the of the most glorious industries of early programme formulated for it the Country was the textile art.
an education at than
COLOUR PRINTS by no less Bishop T. Raimondi in the early
The gorgeous Japanese calcur 80'z of the last century. Bishop prints were always admired by the Raimondi, be it remembered, was greatest artista. for the beautifuly one of the highest authorities on blended colours, which express its erfucation in Hong Kong. In his perfect harmony. The collectio time. His was a bitter struggle to now on display at Komor's .com- some promote education in the Colony prises rare old prints," but from his own standpoint. The new ones are also exhibited and framework for his scheme was that are marked at very reasonable of a commercial education which prices. Genuine vegetables colours he envisaged as the fraz essential were used on all old prints and
"The school is very efficient." We have spent quite a large sum of money these past years in re- newing and bringing the furni- tire up-to-date. Minus and zero desks are now used in all the lower Director of forms, and slate black-boards have been a much needed addition to
the classrooms. The buildings have been re-painted.
Only one of our students joined. The remark that "the atmos- the Hong Kong University this
phere of the school is cheerful' is year against Afteen in 1933. How-
one that can be verified in passing ever, two of them are now study-round the classes and by watching ing in Aurora University, Shang the boys at drill and at their hal, two in the University of
games. Shanghai, six in. the Universities of Canton, one in Santo Tomas University, Manila, and two in the Boston Institute of Technology. We wish them all succesa.
COMMERCIAL COURSES Parents in Hong Kong realise better than in many other places 'that all boys are not destined for the more lucrative posts of the "learned professions but that the great majority must be content to
The competitions in the various subjects between the classes are productive of much good: they ex- cite greatez emulation, loyalty to one's class and a spirit of hard work.
At games we have been doing our In football our share as usual, boys have made a name for them- selves, and in basketball we have rapidly climbed to the top. At the Inter-School Sports we tried to re-capture the Governor's Shield: we hope to do better next year We have very good. swimmers in school and they have proved them selves superior to all rivals so far.
SCOUTING
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earn an honest living in the more humble walks of life. And with this in view we have now a Com- mercial Department where boys are taught Shorthand, Bookkeep ing, Typewriting and Commercial Law, in addition to English and
The College Troop of the Boy Arithmetic; so that if a boy can- Scouts had a very successful year. not master a second language or All were very keen in the various learn all the intricacies in science activities gone through. We have and mathematics he can turn his at present one King Scout and five - hand to more congenial subjects. First Class Scouts: many more boys Three dramatic performances hop to join these ranks before were given during the year by dif- the year is out. During the year ferent classes. The acting was of we had four patrol training campe a high standard and the delivery and two Troop Camps the last very good. Every boy from class Troop Camp being in the form of three incively must practice Inter-Patrol Competition Camp for The conversa-the MacGrath Challenge Cup. The public speaking. tional method of learning English Troop won the Prince of Wales
Banner, 18 Insisted on in all the classes.
Whatever may be the prevalling ideas of the moment as to the best
The Cube too had a successful year. A number of outdoor activi-
GOOD RESULTS FRAISED It is with a great deal of pleasure that we have just heard in brier terms a review from the Brother the activities of St. Joseph's College during the past year. It is a record of good work, of progress and advancement such as has always been associated with the uniformity and excellency of the educational schlevements of our leading Catholic boys' school in Hong Kong, on your behalf and for myself I would like to say how grailed wo feel at school's success, and how heartily we congratulate the Director and his staff of teachers, as well as the scholars, for the team work that has contributed towards these good
results.
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for the success of any student the authentic coples now produced taking a course in St. Joseph's, are made exactly in the same wa That academic degrees have a cer- and sometimes they are even more tain value I shall not attempt to pleasing to the eye.
Fictures by Hokusai, Gakutel dispute; but that local diplomas do not possess the same "employment and Yelsen, in fact genuine speel- Without entering into detali on values for advancement irrespec- mens of the great Japanese artist. the relative merits of the changes tive of other disabilities; in our are, demonstrated in the gracefu that have been brought about as special local conditions, it is, composition of drawing and a result of the controversy on the nevertheless, too paintfully evident. our.
PEARL EXHIBITION value of the respective examina- I have permitted myself to wań-
The annual pearl exhibition by tions for entrance into the Uni- der into a submission of my views versity of Hong Kong, I think I on the value placed on our degrees Mr. Kodaka has been postponied may be permitted to say that I because of the pertinence which and Homer's not to disappomt find much food for reflection in the the subject bas to the higher many of their regular customers criticism the Rev. Brother Direc- classes in the College. I now come have arranged with Mr. Okamoto tor bas directed against them. In back to the Institution itself to display some of his xare cul- tured pearls. These pearls are the opinion of Bro. Matthias the substitution of the Hong Kong The College building, its magni- tated in Japan by experte and they are so real, that experts University Matriculation examina- ficent situation, and its healthy of the whole world were puzzled to by the School Certificate environment, all provide the ele-whether to cially them as gen Examination has not improved ments that make for the success time or artificial, for it was impos- things." It is fair to say that the of any fatitution of this kind, and sible to tell which was which ute change was the result of a demand I am happy to think that students less they put the pearl into half from the schools themselves.
not only from the Colony but also and we all know that a naveg When I recall the judgment un from far-oft places in the Bouth pearl is of po value. It takes about this question by a London expert, resort to this College for its ex-eight years for a cultured pear, to Mr. E. Burney, MC., engaged by cellent equipment and for the develope and requires patience the Government to submit his re-facilities which the staff affords in and care. port on "Education in Hong Kong, imparting sound knowledge and a I cannot refrain" from concurring good grounding in jects:
forming with the with the Brother Director in his education view of the change. The Bebop. Gugernm Certificate examination as a whole still appears to Mr. Burney as "£
A FINE IDEALISM
(Conlanded on Fire 11)
These pearls are included a the display, by Mr. Okamoto, of beauti
Gold kimmons brocade obla
new prints
ring the ex- opened tin hibition.
SPIRATIONS
INS
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