HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
TRIBUTE
PAID
GENERAL
TO PATRIOTIC SPIRIT
SHOWN BY CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL STUDENTS: SPEECH DAY
High tribute was paid to the excellent patriotic spirit shown by the students of the Central British School, when, at their annual prize day yesterday, both the Prin- cipal, the Rev. G. E. S Upsdell, M.A., H.Ç.F., C.I.EE., and Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, who presided, in their addresses to the large gathering present, disclosed how the students had decided to forego almost all the prizes that were to be won and, with Government conscent, had the prize fund diverted to the British War Organisation Fund. The idea was their own and came without any promoting."
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of the children from
VOLUNTEER ORDERS
ORDERS BY LT.-COL, H. E. ROSE, M.C., COMMANDANT, HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
ANNUAL STOCK TAKING
No. 4 Companz
No stores or clothing and equip- Dec. 11, E.Q. 5.30 p.m. N.C.O.'s ment of any description will be Class. L.G, T.O.ET. DU
Dec. 13, H.Q. 5.30 pm. Company issued from H.Q. from December;
23. 1939 to January 4, 1940 (both parade. Infantry training.
No. 3 Company dates inclusive).
PARADES
2nd Battery
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Dec. 10, Kowloon City Range. 9 a.m. Members of No. 5 and No. 6 "I should like to take them The long distance of the homes
Companies who have not yet fred this opportunity of congratu-of many
Layers Examination: Dec. 10: Ride Tables A and B will attend. lating them on their public school and the difficulties of trans- spirit said Mr. Upsdell, in port made this concession advis-Scandal Point, 9 a.m. Dress as for Dress-Optional, but belt, braces, pouches and frog must be worn. AALM.G. Class: Dec. 11, Ken-Range Officers-As detailed by the course of his report forable. In England the hours at Battery parade, less greatcoat.
Secondary Schools are ion the the year, "And I hope it will average) 25 hours per week (in-nedy Road Range. 5 pm. Dress-jo.c. Compantes. be an example to many in the cluding recess all the year round Overalls and S.D. caps. Colony.'
and holidays are 1 month at Xmas, The principal. In presenting the 3 weeks at Easter and 8 weeks in report for 1938-39 said in part:-the summer.
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The school was in charge of Mr. PARENTS' ASSOCIATION Handyside for the winter term Shortly before my return from 1938 and I resumed responsibility leave a meeting of parents was once again in January 1939 on re-held to consider the formation of turn from leave. There have been a parents Association.... two events of special importance. Two complamts have been re- First: the school has been approved ceived by me since my return and by the Cambridge University as I take this opportunity of pubile- being eligible for the "A" certi-ly answering them:- ficate, which gives it the hall mark in the educational world of a first class secondary school; Second: the school now ranks as one of the Senior Schools of the Colony as) from Jan, 1. of this year. The maximum enrolment during the year was 322 and average atten- dance was 94 per cent.
STUDIES
Dec. 12, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. (1) Class
3rd Battery
A. Demonstrations-Teaching gun Gun Detachments and Range-drill and training gun numbers in and cover. (1) Takers: Dec. 11. Belchers, 5.30 p.m. use of ground Dress-Overalls, S.D. caps and G.P. Class B-Visual training and re- cognition. (1) Class C. Spare shoes.
Lewis Gun Squad': Dec. 11, HQ.parts. 5.15 p.m. Dress-Overalls and S.D.
caps.
No. 6 Company Dec. 10. Kowloon City Range. |See detalls in No. 5 Company's or-
4th Battery Dec. 13. Wellington Barracks, gider above.
Dress- D.EL. personnel
p.m.
Overalls:
Field Company Engineers
Dec. 12. As detalled by OC. Coy. No. 7 Company
Dec. 1 HQ. 5.45 p.m. LG. train-
No. Platoon as per Company schedule.
(1) Frequent change of Pra- cipal. It may be expected that Dec. 11. KC.R. 5.30 p.m. Musing. No. 1 Platoon. Ride training. the approval by Government of (ketry. this school, being a Senior ap- pointment as from Jan. 1, 1939 will reduce the need for changes of Principal to a minimum.
(2) Books Before the opening of this school in 1936 the various members of the Staff,, who are
specialists in their own subjects. revised the book list, bringing it up to date and changes were made accordingly. Last year I understand they were again al- tered.
In the Cambridge School Certi- ficate Examination seven sat and four passed. Of the other three, one obtained three credits, passed In three other subjects, but falled in mathametics: And thus was falled in the whole examination: one had to undergo a serious therefore be no need for further operation in the middle of the changes for some time except in examination, after pluckily taking so far as examinations demand.
5 papers.
One candidate sat for the H.K. University Matriculation examination with excellent re- sults. which qualified him for a Government scholarship at the Hongkong University. Eighteen candidates sat for the Hongkong School Certificate ex- amination from Form 5 and 11 passed.
I assure parents that there will
GIRL GUIDES
Corps Signals
Dec. 9, Reconnaissance party as detailed.
Dec. 11. HQ. 5.15. p.m. All de tachments. Signal training..
Mobile Column
Dec. 11, HQ. 5.30 pm. Pay parade. All N.C.O.'s and men who were at camp will attend this parade.
Armoured Car Platoon Dec. 11. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. A, B and
Classes. M.G. instruction. Motor Machine Gun Platoon Dec. 11. H.Q. 5.30 pm,
Army Service Corps Company Supply Section: Dec. 9. R.AS.C. Camber, Queen's Road, 7 p.m. B Squad will report for duty vide Corps Orders No. 61/39.
Transport Section: Dec. 10. RAS.C. Camber, 9.30 a.m. Driving
instruction.
Dec. 11, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. N.C.O.'s drill.
Field Ambulance Dec. 13, Dec. 5.30 p.m. Murray parade ground. Dress-Uniforms as for last Wednesday.
E. N. THURSBY, Captain,
Adjutant, HK.V.D. Corps. AFFILIATED UNIT · Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
The next Lecture in First Aid will be held on Friday, December 15, at 5.30 p.m. in the St. John's
No. 1 Company Nos. 1 and 2. Platoons: Dec. 12 Our Company of Girl Guides (1st Squad No. 2 Only. H.Q. 5.15 Kowloon Company) has had a very pm, for Kennedy Road, (11) Squad
charge active year in
of Mrs. No. 4. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Revolver Beeken. Mrs. Clarke left for Home training. (1) Remainder. HQ. 5.30 leave at the end of January and p.m. as Company programme. Cathedral Hall.. we were fortunate in having Miss
A. Lalkovetsky to take her place.
No. 4 (Troop) Platoon: Dec, 12 Practical Bandaging Classes will and 15, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. M.G. train-be held on Monday, Dec.'11 at 10.30
We are sorry to lose some of the ing. older Guides who have done in-
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No. 2 Company
No. 3 Company
am, at Volunteer HQ., and at 5,30 pm. at No. 13 Leighton Hill, Happy Valley. Transport for the even- ing class will leave Volunteer HQ. at 5,15 p.m.
valuable work for the Company. Dec. 13, HQ. 5.30 pm. B Class. The Library's supply of fiction is At the Banner Competition we tied M.G. stripping and assembling, met almost entirely by gifts from for second place with two other
The Guides Wild Dec. 10, Stonecutters, M.G. Part The following member was at- the pupils themselves. This is a Companies. matter of gratification in itself. Flower Knowledge which, owing to II. Those detailed. Laimch leaves tached to the Military Hospital for
considerably
the Mrs. Clarke's untiring, energy, was queen's' Pier at 8.30 am, and Kow-training during the period, shown: of selection. excellent, evoked special praise.
loon Police Pier at 8.40 am. Librarian's power
Mrs. Kelvin Stark, 20.11.39 to CODE OF HONOUR, Those who give of their spare time
the administration for
of the for credit library deserve
but
their work.
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SPORTS Outdoor games and athletics are now an integral part of the fe of the school, although their im- portarice is not emphasized to the detriment of other activities; and our school teams, in all branches of sport, continue to indulge in friendly competition with those of other schools and clubs.
Some of our senior poys are al- ready playing for clubs in the Colony and I appeal to parents to be very cautions before giving such permission. Much time and effort is put into their training and we naturally expect their full support
My attention has been drawn to recent correspondence in the Press. I take this opportunity
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Dress Optional, but equipment 27.11.39. will be worn.
Dec. 11 and 14, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Training 29 In Company gramme.
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FINAL REHEARSALS FOR
“NO! NO! NANETTE” GIVE PROMISE OF BRILLIANT SUCCESS
POLICE SEEKING
pro-
JUNK MASTER Nine cases of cigarettes, valued at $1,633, part of the booty from a junk robbed in British waters on Dec. 1, have been recovered by á
In the school activities until they (BY “PRUDENCE") police party led by Police Sergeant
leave us: it is only in exceptional
Those who seek an antidote for circumstances that such permission should be given and then only gloom will find it at the Queen's
master.
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Davies.
It is understood that a junk master, Leung Kau, is being sought with the consent of the Head-Theatre on Wednesday next, we connection with the rubbery. the Philharmonic Society, start. The cigarettes were of Yellow C.B.A.
their four-day run of No! No!!
Dragon and Star Brands, This leads me to say a few words Nanette!
An invitation tá the frat on the importance and value of a strong paat pupils' Association. costume-rehearsal brought us to The school gives of its best to the the stage door the other night, to pupils while they are with us and Bad an atmosphere of bustle and we look forward to the bond of expectancy everywhere. unity being continued after they
ABLE LEADERSHIP
(Sgd.) MRS. I. M. S. BRAUDE. Assistant Comdt. Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
Peruvian Ban On Entry Of Chinese
VIGOROUS PROTEST TO BE LODGED.
Chinese Circles in Hongkong are indignant at the abrogation of the Sino-Peruvian Immigra- tion Agreement by the Peruvian Government on Dec. 3, and the prohibition of Chinese entry into Peri:
The Peruvian action, they hold, will have an injurious effect upon the friendly relations and trade bé- ¡ween China and Feru
MEETINGS HELD Chinese merchants here have These two clever comedians proheld meetings to discuss measures vide some excellent fooling as they to cope with the situation. Sepa- tumble in and out of, "hot-water" in their frantic efforts to keep to the Executive Yuan, the Over- rate telegrams have been sent have completed their school life. Under the able leadership of their wives and their girl-friends] During the year the constitution Surg. Capt. Hobbs, R. N. (the apart!
seas Affairs Commissian and the of the Association has been re-Musical Director) the Band of the
Chinese Consul-General in Perú, Without giving any secrets away Mr. Li Chun, asking that a vigorous vised. It is natural that our past Royal Scots were giving a spirited thetr Trapeza-number, and pupils should be found in many of rendering of the overture, while in their burlesque 'of the "song "Protest be lodged with the Peru-
vian Government.
the Colony's clubs and the mem- the wings a bevy of young and For Two" are both quite incredibly bership of the C.BA. has been pretty girls, clad in most enchantrumny. divided into 2 sections: (a) Ful
ing coral-pink "scanties," waited membership at a subscription of their cue for the opening chorus. Nanette and her lovely high notes,
Jean Greig makes a charming SALVATION ARMY
POUND DAY $15 per year: `(b) Club membership
Here let me state that the danc-will be heard to great advantage yesterday was set aside as Pound I should like to appeal to all ouring and team-work throughout the in a number of charming songs. past pupils who have entered other show are quite exceptionally, good, Anne Parkes, as the very prim Day for the Salvation Army's Home clubs to retain their union with and the eight Speciality Dancers, and proper wife, makes an admit-The meaning of this day, which
at a subscription of $3 per year.
for CHIFA
the sophisticated us by joining section (b) at the led by Peggy Scotcher and Perky able fall to nominal subscription of $3 per Stoneman) are simply splendid...Lucille," which Nina Valentine Calls for donations from money to annum and thus be with us in so- and no wonder...since they have knows how to play with airy cynt various merchandise for the mem- cial activities: a letter to me all been drilled and their numbers cism and a very keen sense of fun, bers of the Home, relates to Will put you in touch with our arranged by Carol Dateman, of Hon. Secretary and the spirit of Shanghai, who has every reason to the school will thus be maintain feel proud of her team, which is the best ever seen in a Philharmonie
ed and our unity continued. "
SCHOOL HOURS
In the winter and spring terms
the oficial normal hours amount
Show.
EXCELLENT CASTING Congratulations are also due to to 28 hours 25 minutes per week Mr. Willie Robertson, the producer, and in the summer texm to 25 for his excellent casting.
MANY NEW COMERS
Christinas “activities for the girla, The many donations will be used In addition to these established to make the Christmas tide bright, local favourites, there are a number happy and gay for the girls, of very charming newcomers, all 'Mrs, Costelled, at the Helena of them worth watching...so those May Institute, Mr. Yale, at Har who want to spend a really cheery bour View, and Mrs. Rushworth," evening should book their seats in Argyle Street, received the early for "No! No! Nanette!" 'donations for the Salvation Army!
hours per week (not including Harry Cockle, as the gay and not forgetting that every seat In case many of the public diá recess): To meet the needs of irresponsible husband who leads bought will benefit the British War not avail themselves of Pound Hongkong parents a concession has Nanette astray, has a wonderful Organization Fund... as the Phil- Day, their donations will gladly be been made in the summer term part which fits him like a glove, harmonic Society are most gener- accepted and time before Christ to stop at 12.25 p.m. Instead of 12.50 and he is ably abetted by his op- ously donating all their pronts this moss at the above mentioned ad-
posite number Willie Simpson - year to the BW.OF. p.m.
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