THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1918.
ST, STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, $15 a month as against $5 in
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the Queen's College, where those fees are higher than in any other school, and to that fact, no, doubt, you owe your large con tingent on the roll of seventy one undergraduates. I find that, in the last three years, 104 boys have obtained the Salor Oxford cortificate, and out of these 23 are now in the University, The in- inference, therefore, is that the contribute no unworthy part to seventy nine could not afford the lager number of the remaining the life and success of this contre le lucation, moderate as it is, that of learning in the Far East (Apis offered by that institution. lause)
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Speech day at St Stephens College took place to-day when His Excellency, Sir Henry May, K.C.M.G., distributed the prizes to successful s:udente.
Amongst those present were Sir Charles Eliot, Col. Digby, Professor C. A. M. Smith, Mr. G. Piercy, Mr J.L. McPherson, Rev. A. D. Stewart, Dr, Sanders, Rev. W. Austen, Archdeacon Barnott (Warden), Bishop fand Mrs. Lan- dor, Miss Bradley and Mr. E. A. Irving, Director of Education.
Bishop Linder called on the Rev. Archdeacon Barnett to read his report, from which wo make the following extracls :--
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For the first half year under the staff and the students that review, the responsibility of direc- consi berable responsibility rests ting the College rested upon the upon you. The staff has the ad- Acting-Warden Mr. G. A. Han santage of teaching in a rich cock M.A. to when the College school where there is no lack Council is such indebted for the of funds to supply a valuable assistance rendared: and efficient staff-and Whilst on furlough the Warden, staff I know is both strong on behalf of the Council engaged and efficient and the boys ne masters Mr. H. W. Turnbull, have the advantage of being M. A. Math. Tripos Cambridge, the sons of rich parents who can Mr. R.W. Braney B.A. Natura afford to send them here, and Science, T. O. U., Mr. C. Clare afterwards ford to let them It is just ten years this month B.A. physics, Oxford, The Rev. University. Now, these are be- M.A.,T.O.D., and Mr. P.A. Briton complete their education at the since this College opened with six W.H. Hewitt M.A., D.D. is now nefta for which you can thank boys, in a faction of the prosent Warden of St. John's Ifall at the Providence, and you should show promisos. From that time there University. His place as Chap- your appreciation of them by hos bean steady growth in num-lain of the College has been taken working for the good name and bera and buildings with consider by the Rev. C.B. Shano, M.A., Mr. honour of this school and here able development in the standard Rewitt however still carries on after for the good name and hon of education, Those Chinese lectures in the College for two our of the Hongkong University. The parents who firat invitad our co-senior clapsea. operation in the education of their The opening of the University advantage. You, for the most And you have still a father sons have loyally stood by us in September last enticed away part Chinese subjects, have the TEL. 078 during the decado, Not only the Anglo-Chinese Masters who privilege of pursuing your educa- have parents and guardians had grown up with us. It has tion here in a British Colony and supplied, throngh fees, most the whole of the work-placas. The latest addition to the hope, to a large extent, by British up in a
al-not been found easy to fill their in an atmosphere permeated, the advantage of being brought ing expenses of the College Chinese Classical staff is Mr. Ho ideals. Now no matter what its will try to imbibe some of British atmosphere, but in 1909 they munificently Chung Look, a scholar of standing detractors may say and when the Eoglish rinsevative qual presented to the College Conncial with a second degree. this whole wing in which we are Durtog 1912 there were 230 you are rich and powerful you ities. It will stand you in good met to-day. They have not only names on the roll, the boarding British Empiro to-day is the most will be most ursul to you when have many dotractors the stead in after life, and perhaps entruste 1 us with the care of their accommodation throughout being powerful Empire world that you came, as I has many of sons, but also given the requisito fairly occupied. Steady work accommodation for their proper was not easy during the political yet seen, and it would be as well you will in due course of time, being left babind in the train of progres; education, Trast has begotten excitement in the early part of men--and perhaps in
to remember, that the British to occupy influential positions in the man who uses our advertising frast so that by the direction of the year. The plague scare in days of Suffragist propaganda 1 country, the Republic of China business.
those the great friendly teighbouring columns is on the express road to more TIFFINS, dinners & REFRESHMENTS THE BEST, the Church Missionary Society in the summer interfered with class add British women-mean to (Applau! 3). There is one point London, the Advisory Board attendance; enforced changes in keep it in that position if they that interested me in the reading
ALEXANDRA CAFE CO. created three years ago has now the staff aleo had their disquiet- been incorporated into the College ing effet, but during the the British Empire own its instruction in the Bible is given can. Now to what qualities does of the report and that was that Council which is the governing latter half work hody of St. Stephen's (applause.) its normul conditions with good present position? The British in thie school to non-Christians. W Thus for the first time Chinese results. In the Oxford Local
İyles are peopled by men Now of course in our Government keeper. gentlemen have been elected to Examinations in the Senior section who belong to Ireland, where the schools there are various difficul-after 5 the Council with fall privileges. six candidates passed. Each of describe as that of versatility, to tion in the great Chistian
national characteristic may be ties attended with giving jos po Kawlann The members of the new these being under age has been Scotland where the national che classic, to those who are non- Council are:-The Bishop of declared an Associate of arts of Vistoria (chairman), the Secretary the University of Oxford, Lui racteristic is perhaps that of in Christians it is easier for you (ex officio, the Hon. Sir Kai Wong Po Kie obtained distinction tie is common sease. The blend we may find a way out of general office of the Mis-ion and the Warden King Hong, Tsang Hing Wo, snit dustry and thrift, to England here. But the Director of Educa
where the outstanding characteri-tion has suggested to me that Wa
FANTED-A English speaking Ho Ki, K.O.M.G., the Hon, in Classical Chinese while Ng makes a very admirable one, but that difficulty. In the report it is Apply after 6 p.m. Mr Wei Tuk, O.M.G, Dr. J. Tze Ho and Teang Hing Wo gain the principal ingredient is British stated no boy no Chiner boy Road, Kowlion. Bandera, Mr W. L. Pattened third class honours. This is den, Rev.
common sense, for after all of is properly educated without a
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SEVENTE ATHLETIC
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PATIONS.
W. H. Hewett, tho first time the College has se common sense is born a love of knowledge of his own language, LUSTANO RECREATION OLUB. Mr Lal Ki Pai, Mr Chau Siu cured honours with Chinese boys Justice and a love of fair play and you may say no Englishman Ki, Mr S. W. Teo. In 1908 in the senior division (Applause.) and a love of taking things nor a good student of English is our Report pointed out that the The Dox of the College for slowly and making sure of your propery educated unless he has time had arrived when higher 1913 is Foon Yan Chi with an oducation must be provided in average of 78 per cent on ton ground before you take a further been instructed in and is familiar Hongkong for Chinese studente, subjects. NgBze Ho, now in step in advance. If you study the with the English version and to this end the College England, was awarded the Wei constitutional history of England the great Christian classi0, HIS EXCELLENCY SIB F. H. Coancil was
onsidering the Oa scholarship on the Oxford-you will find that the far-reaching the Bible (Applause). With- MAY, K.O.M.G. His Exellen- advisability of seeking for St. Local examinations and in Com changes that have been worked out such knowledge the phrases cy Admiral Sie A.L. Winside, U. N. Stephen's affiliation with a home mercial subjects Foon Yan Chi there have come slowly and that have become household E. C. B, C. V. O... O.M. Q. His Ex- University. Sir Frederick Lugard hardly wen the same honour over deliberately, And it is this phrases, that have been woven collency Major Goneral C. A. Anderson, on that occasion asked why, Chan Cheung Min.
which makes into the very warp of English, C.E: Commodore R.H: Anstruthor, B. instead of sasking affiliation with The College has never bron in Englishmen and I refer now to would be misunderstood, such as N., C.M.G., Bis Lordship Bishop D. a home University, we should not a stronger position than at the born and brad in England itself of the word "Bowing down in the CMG,, The Hon, Mr. O, Montague men of the Anglo-Saxon race, "sowing tares among the wheat, Pozzoni, The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, aspire to accing a University present time. Sir, with staunch arise in our midst. The story of friends, a strong staff, and old Conservatism is a useful quality, to such notricas Tergons as wore in inviting the Ladies and Gentle- 'a rule conservative. house of Rimmon or reference The COMMIT FEE has much plea- boys' loyal to the best traditions and, being a lover of the neigh-"The unjust Judge," or "Lot's man of the Colony to their Sports st of the College, and full classes, bouring Empire, I must say I wife"
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is well known and we are prond to remember the words of Sir it enters upon its second decado mies amongst the political parties his name must be called upon the Stewards of the Hongkong Joker Frederick Lugard on the occasion with expectations of for greater that are of His Excellency's last visit to things in the future.
now ranging them pretty often in Hongkong even in Olab) on EASTER MONDAY 84th this College when he said:
selves in that
country ruliterary commercial circles inst, commencing at 1 p.m. the presence of a Conzervative (aughter), if it be true, and I There will be two open events:--
Half Mile Flit Race open to Ear party. It is a small matter bathops it is not, there is a decadence
"It was here in this hall
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His Excellency Sir F. H. May,
undergraduates, besides sending Credit is taken in the report for firing and ceremonial' visite, that the study of this olnesio which 25th Panjabis mill play during the at-
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His Excellency said:-My still it may point an argument amongst Chinese in that commer-pean Bailors, Soldiers and Police; the present University mea. The report which you ferred to celebrate the 1st of Jan-been famed for a very long time, undar, the rules of the A, A, A. soleme. Out of the growth of have read hoard is one upon for the truly British style, I Reference to these notorious per- 31.00. St. Stephen's has arison St. John's which I can congratulate the suppose, by eating large quantities sons would be absolutely misun- Hall, providing residence for 36 promoters and supporters of this of mince pies and by perhaps the der stood and not comprehended K.OMG, bas very kindly consented to out of the 71 students enrolled at school, and the staff and the pu- interchange, the perfunctory in by a person who had not read present the prizes at the conclusion of the University. Thus far St. pile who study therein. The terchange, of New Stephen's has provided one third manificence of the supporters of cards, neglecting the old Bible.
Year's the English version of the the meeting, d of the total number of Hongkong this school is truly admirable. Chinese oustom of
I think therefore if By kind permission of Lient, Co orackor only for the sake of education; Drer and offers, the Band of the sixteen students to England and fact a larger number to America for one undergraduates in the Uni-a conservative person myself if I in
that out of sevenly I cannot help thinking that being we hold is one of the finest classica ternoon. University training.
the English language, will be special tram cars.
By courtesy of the Management thero versity yonder which stands as a had been a boy and I think should be paraued. Mr. Irving One of the first honours to be memorial to the perseverance and most English boys would be of and I will take a leaf out of your
J. O. REMEDIOS, awarded by own University, the the industry of Sir Frederick King Edward Scholarship in the Lagard and the generosity of the my mind I would prefer crack- bonk and see if we cannot Engineering school, has fallen to late.Sir Hormusjeo Mody, the firm does not make a row of pins dif-in the same way, in our Govern./THE CHINA EIRE INSURANCE
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of St. Stephen's of Messre Butterfield and Swires ference whether you begin ment schools. I am glad, to see t Woi Wing Look (Applause), and various Chinese donors; you the year on the let of January, the reference to your successful NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. another old bay, Wei Wing have contributed thirty-six. Let or whether you stick to your Chi- efforts in the field of sport. I have g Hon sumber lose second us not forget the Committee of nese.calendar, but the readiness on different occasions recently THE DIVIDEND of 87.00, and In September last, at a mest laymen and officials in this to throw off old custom simply be emphasised the importance from ing held in our Committee Colony, who throughout the in-cause it is an old custom does the point of view of the training clared at the Borty Fouth Meeting of initiated the guarantee fund of ed the promoters thereof by their don't think the Englishmen door games and sort, and Tamable at the Hongkong and Shanghal
make a well character, of $10,000 per annum for five years forethought and business capacity would have done that. He would glad to be able to all Sir Charles THURSDAY, the 20th March, 1913. to enable the University to eats I say when you take credit that have waited and seen what was Eliot, here on my left, and all Batreholders are requested to apply Banking Corporation on and after blish at once & School of Arts in that University out of seventy the best thing in his interest and those connected with this school, to the offer of the Company, for War Thus, along several lines, the in- one undergraduates you can claim the interest of the country before and with terests of the Unniversity and thirty six, it is a good record, he did it. As I said, it is a boys yest St. Stephen's have been intertwin- but I would ask you to remember mafter, but I do hope you email from
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