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NOTES & COMMENTS.
BISHOP LANDER.
0
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1920.
DAY BY DAY.
THRIFT
SHARE WITH OTHERS. WITHOUT BENEVOLENCE IS A DOUBTFUL BLESSING.
to
since 1907, having succeeded the
Boys' School on Friday, February late Bishop Hoare, who lost his life in the disastrous typhoon 6th, at 5.30 p.m.
BRITISH feeling of temporariness, which
VICTORIA
SCHOOL.
tends to destroy the sustained effort and interest in work, which are necessary for good education. The Staff-The Staff at the beginning of the year consisted
LOGAL.. BOXING.
0
BELTS PRESENTED.
WAS
The public in general will have
H. E. THE GOVERNOR
At a recent joint meeting of PRESENTS PRIZES. read with surprise equalling its
of Miss Cooper, BA., Mr. G. H. the General and Boxing Com- regret that Dr. Lander contem- plates in the near future resigning
The Canton Municipality is His Excellency the Governor Eorster, B.A., and Mrs. Sorby, mittees of the Boxing Association, Mistress. Miss Sir William Rees Davies, Chief from the Bishopric of Victoria planning construct three visited the Victoria British School Certificated (Hongkong). Not that he has modern sanitary market in the this morning when, on the occas- Cooper went on vacation leave Justice. in the chair, it not been here for what we might city.
ion of the annual distribution of on April 12th, and Mrs. Flord agreed to accept Championship term a Bishop's allotted span, but
prizes, he gave away the awards succeeded to her place. Miss E Belts from willing donors for the secret was very well kept.
H. E. the Governor is to dis-to the successful pupils, and was Woolley was appointed Pupil each of the eight British Chami- Dr. Lander has been Bishop here tribute the prizes at the Diocesanan interested spectator of the Teacher Jan. 20th and left on pionship Standard Weights, the conditions governing the hold- various musical and dance December 31st.
and owning
forfeiting The Premises.-The lavatoriesing. items which were contributed with much credit by the children. have been reconstructed, and the of same to be as under N.S.C. of 1905. He came to this
Before he read the annual re- most modern system introduced. Rules, subject to any variations Colony from Liverpool, where he News was received in Hong-port of the school, Mr. L. Forster. It is now possible for the boys to made by the Boxing Committee. was Vicar of St. Cyprian Church kong to-day that H.M.S. Cairo B.A., the headmaster, took pc-have a shower bath after playing It was further agreed that the and Hon. Canon of the Cathedral. has arrived at Singapore on her casion to thank His Excellency, games. These improvements are following should be the minimum During his thirteen years in the way to Hongkong.
on behalf of the school, for his in every way a great benefit and stakes per side. irrespective of any purse provided by the Assoc- Colony, he has been prominently
presence there. He regretted to are much appreciated. identiãed with social and religious Yesterday's health return say that owing to the death of Health-Dr. Macau'ay visited iation-Heavyweight, $25; Fly- povements amongst both the shows one fatal case each of Mr. Nolan the programme was the school and examined the weight, $10; Other Weights, $15. Belts have been presented as ami European and Chinese com-diphtharia
enteric fever, cut
items. children medically. He reported by munities, and he has worked both victims bein- Chinese. They were an excerpt from atthe general health good. The follows:-.
has been free from Shakespearean work, theprincipal school
Lightweight.Mr. H. J. Gedge, with particular zeal for the furtherance of Christianity
The annual general meeting of parts of which were prepared by epidemics, and the attendance Official Referee.
Welterweight.-Police Reserve the Chinese. The the Recreation Club will Marie and Nicholas Nolan, and a has not been much affected by
Mounted Patrols.
Middleweight.
short
two
A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Diocesen work has very largely the Ladiester City Hall, on dance performed by the former illness
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H. E. ON LEAVING SCHOOL TOO EARLY“.
Daily Press.
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Work. In May, Mr. E. Ralphs, increased during Dr. Lander's Wednesday. February 4th, at pupil. ime, and from the religious point noon.
Inspector of English Schools. of view it can be said that
The Welterweight and Middle- inspected the school and reported the influence of the Church
Following the distribution o that the methods of teaching were weight Belts will be fought for on Owing to the slight indisposit- been very materially
We regret to bear that Mr. G. the report which had been read skilfully and very successfully During the war the Bishop's task Justice Gomperizi there was no by Mr. Forster gave a very satis-taugh; to the infants by Mrs. G. N. Tinson, the Boxing Associa advanced throughout the Diocese. ion of the Puisne Judge (Mr. Prizes, His Excellency said that up to date, and that reading was February 14th. has been a heavy one, but he has sitting of the Summary Court factory account of the work in Sorty. On the Midsummer Ex-tion's Honorary Secretary, has ever been ready to give of his best this morning.
the school during the last year amination papers be reported as been in hospital since Saturday work shows last, suffering from an attack of and he
sure the Head-follows.-"The was All communications intended for publication should be address-in thought and energy.
in influenza. improvement in Hongkong has left the mark of Effective office calendars are to master and his staff might be|a great ed to the Editor.
on all classes. The weak congratulated Time on him, and he has.well hand from the B.A.T.. advertis-warmly earned a change of locality and ing Three Castles" cigarettes their record. The report raised point is handwriting which in
was celebrated on Oct. climate. There is much to be and tobacco, and from Suzuki several questions of interest which classes 5 and 6 is very poor. obstacle to its realisation. Peace
should receive full said for the Bishop's argument and Co., extolling Sakura beer.
con- With this exception the work of Day
Kowloor sideration. There Was one the school is very satisfactory 15th by joining with
a picnic to Junk that a man can remain too long
The boatmen in Sai Ho canal, point of extreme importance In December 2 candidates were School in in one place, though we know we are expressing popular opinion Canton. have declared a strike as he would like to emphasise. He presented for the Senior Local Bay. Launches were very gener- when we say that Hongkong will a protest against the action of did not as a rule raise serious examination and both passed, ously put at our disposal by say good-bye to him with genuine the Municipality in deciding to matters at prize distributions, but one with distinction in Biblical Messrs. Butterfeld & Swire and regret when the time for his de- partially fill and cover up the he felt justified in making an Knowledge. One candidate was an enjoyable day was spent in parture does come.
canal for the purpose of con- exception to this rule, and to dis- presented for the Junior Local sport and games.
The Cadet Corps, to which our structing a hundred-foot maloo. cuss the question of keeping and passed. As a result of ber MACAO'S WAY.
children at school as long as success in this examination, boys belong, is now under Lieut. Macao is apparently harbour- ing at the moment quite a number! Mr. W. J. Carrie, Secretary to possible. It was a great difficulty Nancy McNeillie has the honour 4.0. Brawn. In addition to the could not be of being the first winner of the usual formal parades, there are be of unwelcome visitors in the per- the Economic Resources Com-at children.
at one school. valuable scholarship recently weekly bathing parties and an Ltd..sonages of a big gang of bandits mittee, informs us that meetings kept continually
The school in such cases founded as a cemerial to Mr. annual camp at Lo Wu where a and outlaws who have drifted into of the Committee will not be open
necessarily CUST
to J. R. M. Smith and open to pupils healthful holiday is spent, and suffer the Portuguese settlement in the to representatives of the Press,
General. The school continues hope of doing a little looting. We but that reports will from time to some extent and especially the of Scottish parentage attending much instructive work is done.
children also. It was most the Kowloon and Victoria British are informed that these men make time be communicated to them.
important, as Mr. Forster had School. Nancy McNeillie passed to do good work.. The University »
seven said, that children here should in all the
subjects results help to prove this, for it their business to alarmist rumours in the hope of provoking a conflict, so that they Police yesterday against gamecessary.
A campaign conducted by the not be removed earlier than was she offered at the examination. during the last £ve years of 26 In England there More candidates should have candidates, presented for Ma- extriculation. Senior Local and many been presented for these in the aminations, but some were with- Junior Local 23 have passed.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Mrs. Nolan and family beg to tender their thanks to friends for eir kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement d for the beautiful floral tributer.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28. 1920.
circulate
reasons
in
confusion to indulge in their ber of cases at the Police Count cases why children favourite pastime of robbery. But this morning.
The
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performances.
His Excellency the Governor, classes.
their
are
same
and
of
alert and re-
may take advantage of theblers provided quite a large num-were
Evidence was past had been unable to drawn from school to take up One of our scholars, R. C. Gegg we are glad to learn that the giver which showed that several remain in school until the proper appointments with local firms. passed direct from the school to Portuguese authorities are alive agreeable card-parties were age. This was fully recognised It would be well if business firms McGill University this yes.
an under to the danger and are tak ng broken up on the sudden appear by the present Minister of Educat would look upon the Senior Local where he is now very sensible measures in clearance of the Police. The thirty ion as one of the main causes or Matriculation Certificate as graduate doing excellent work, ing these ruffians out. Police are empowered to visit the Police were
or more gamblers arrested by the which acted as a bandicap to the Leaving Certificate of the both in the Class room
ined by
the efficient education, and the efforts school, and parents should not de-on the playing field. We continue Ind ging houses and to pick out Magistrates this morning. of the Education Board had been prive their children of the bes: to admit British children, who SOME VALUABEE AVIATION LESSONS.
those men who are armed and
exerted towards raising the age year of school life, when their in-have spent varying periods at any others who have neither A further enterprising idea of when children could leave school telligence is developing, and when non-British schools. These pupils thebring with them a different at- getting over Hongkong is displaying quite a big, interest in aviation these luggage nor friends, such in the Coronet Theatre management and make children stay at school they
It was mechanical and routine side mosphere. It is impossible for days. At one time it seemed as though our Port was going to be /dividuals being promptly clearedis evidenced in the announcement) as long as possible.
Already we that punch tickets are to be is-natural, of course, for parents to of education, and acquiring young people, in whom there is a left very seriously behind in the development of travel and carriage out of the town.
taste for by air, but with the visit of the Aerial Derby Commission and the hear about a hundred have been sued for twelve performances at desire to get their children started &
literature, strong unconscious power activities that are taking place at Macao, together with other iteras Sot rid of in this way. Is there is the reduced price of $10. A in life as soon as possible, but art and learning generally. In mimicry to be in close association tip for Hongkong here? If all special feature of the inducement; any lad who went into business this connection it should be noted with those of a different race and of news that have lately been made public in connection with a Chinese in hoarding houses in is that a punch is available fo- might perhaps do better if he that the leaving age in England not be influenced by them. These travel, it would appear that we are at least going to be in the swim. It is just as well. ir view of the possible development here, this Colony possessing arms. or the super-production shows, for had stayed longer by three or is to be raise 1 to 15, and compul- children are generally not so to look at what at has been done by British enterprise and organisa not possessing luggage or friends. which the fee is usually $1.50, as four years than the boy who did sory education is to go on till 18. spontaneous, tion in other places and one might well turn to the Lordon to Paris were deported, there would be well as for the regular dollar no: stay so long. If he had to The minimum age in England, sponsive as the others. British leave early.. he might find it where poverty can justis be parente therefore who deprive air express and find a lot to encourage. During the war, a fight far less crime in Hongkong. We wonder whether the idea is
offspring of the from London to Paris was just a day off" for a British aviator
necessary to attend continuation pleaded for early withdras al in their accustomed to more perilous work above the enemy's lines. Never. practicable? If Macao can do i
In support of his state- many cases, should at least apply association with other British Perhaps H. E. Major General Ventris ments, His Excellency referred here, where parents can hardly children, and put them into the theless, as a peacetime pursuit, a flight between the two capitals surely Hongkong can.
plea. Mr. environment of Asiatics do so at possesses a certain element of danger which can only be reduced by/the, C.S.P. would think the sugand H. E. the Commodore have to the growing favour amongst make the
to kindly consented careful preparation and organisation. This is true in some degree gestion over.
act as business men in England to admit Landale pointed out last year the risk of sacrificing those of flying generally: but between London and Paris the air route is THE DAVIS CUP.
patrons and to be present at the University graduates to the higher that boys who took up appoint- qualities which British parent The expected has happened in performances of Lord Dunsany's posta in thier concerns. Thements at an early age generally prize. Throughout the known to experienced flying men as one of the most difficult
did not generally year there has been barmonious stretches in the world. Yet, in spite of this, for several months on Britain being unsuccessful in Plays "The Tents of the Arabs" same principal, His Excellency in offices end, fights between London and Paris and London and Brussels have challenging Australia for posses and "The Gods of the Mountain," continued, applied here. He attain the bigber positions. The co-operation between parents, been maintained daily by the British Airco. Handley-Page and sion of the Davis Lawn Tennis to be given by the students of the earnestly trusted that parents Christmas Examinations for the pupils and teachers. It is due to Aerial Transport Companies.
Cup. The British team was not Hongkong University Union on here would see that their children rest of the school showed that this that the discipline of the The experience gained on these pioneer civilian services between the strongest possible combina February 18th and 14th at the remained in school to complete general progress had been made school is so good, and the tone capitals has led to the inauguration of the first international aerial tion that could be put up, but the Theatre Royal.
education. They would especially by those who had had excellent. I wish to thank the find that it paid in money and the benefit of a full year's teach- Staff for their unfailing support mail by which letters and packets are now carried between London | fact that the trip had to be made
a factor The Hongkong University in other ways too. It was only ing. and Paris. The time thus saved is invaluable to commercial men. to the Antipodes was
The work in the lower in the work of the school through It would appear Union announces that professor the exceptional mad who school was probably better than out the whole year. It is possible to write a letter in London in the morning, get it over against that. to Paris by air-post where it is immediately delivered, and receive that Kingscote alone of the G. W. Ferguson. M.A., "professor could educate himself. Foundation the provious year. Under Mrs.
Class 1.-Robt. Duncan, Senior a reply in London by the evening. This is the net result of a British players was able to face of Education at the University of was the main thing, and a Sorby some of the children' made
progress. The only Local Certificate; Harry Joseph, brilliant piece of organisation which is now rapidly being perfected. the superior Australian men, his Hongkong, will deliver a lecture foundation in life could be obtain- splendid
curriculum Senior Local Certificate. This organisation is particulary interesting because it provides the three-set win Anderson on "Lord Dunsany-the Man and ed in school by staying there as innovation
Concluding, this
has year
been the Class Yet he his Works" at the Helena May long as possible.
2-Naney McNeillie. pattern for the worldwide aerial organisation of the near future. being most gratifying. Its main objects are to ensure safety and adherence of the services went down to Patterson by the Institute, by kind permission of His Excellency said that he must introduction of country and folk Innior Local Certificate.
Class 3.-Nicholes Nolan, margin. -Patterson to the scheduled times, by overcoming any variations in climatic same
is the Council of the Institute on apologise for talking of this matter dancing together with organised conditions that may be encountered, particularly on the route evidently stronger than ever. He Wednesday, February 4th. at in such a serious strain, but it games under the direction of Lugard Scholarship: Ivy Musso, between London and Paris. -Landing-grounde, route directions, is a fine exponent of the game, 5.30 p.m. The chair will be taken was a matter of great importance. Miss E. Macdonald. A course of Class Scholarship.
singles and a by Professor G. P. Jordan, M. B., Those present at the function cookery leesons was given by pilotage marks and beacons, cypher codes and wireless communica-clever both as
Class 4-Betty Baker, Class tion are the elementery corollaries of an organised air service, and doubles player. Anderson, who Pro-Vice-Chancellor the included the Governor's Aide-de- Mrs. Sorby and practical work Scholarship; Dorothy Lyon, Prize these have of course been set up between London and Paris. But is a youthful player of the same University. The lecture is open Camp, Captain McGrath, Mr. E. was done by the girls with the for Hygiene, History and Geo- science is being applied in the use of directional wireless and wire- stamp, was obviously the weak to all members of the public. Ralphs (Inspector of Schools), same enthusiasm and keenness as graphy; Marie Nolan, English,
Class 5.-Herbert Angus, Class Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, besides last year. The Chinese class for less telephony in a manner which must inevitably revolutionise man of the Australian team. He flying. Machines on the mail. service are now being did manage to defeat Lowe, but Despite the fact that the Frc-a number of parents and other the boys is under Mr. Li Hung Scholarship; Andrew Hazeland
of **Pagliacci ** and visitors. equipped with an improved wireless telephone apparatus which caly after a terrific tussle, the duction
Pin. It was inspected by Mr. Geography. Law, Inspector of Vernacular Class 6 Henry Nolan, Class enables the pilot to ask ground stations or other aeroplanes match going the full ve sets and "Cavalleria Rusticana" had been about weather conditions in any particular direction or to cbtain any the scores in games reading 33 to advertised for several days, there The Headmaster's report was Schools, who reported that the Scholarship; Irene Passmore, other information he requires. The machines are also to carry a 30. However, there is no doubt was nu performance
boys were making satisfactory General Progress; Kitty Fooks, The school was opened 192 progress.
General Progress, light telescopic mest which can be set up with the wireless tele- about the all-round superiority of Russian Grand Opera Company
Sporta. The playing field con- Class 7-Richard Leach, Class phone aerial on top of it in the event of a compulsory descent. This the Australian team. Playing at last night. The reason, we under- times in the course of the year. will enable communication to be established with the nearest Home, they take a lot of beating. stand, is that the bookings were The average enrolment was 49, tinues to be & splendid asset to Scholarship; Cissy Polley, Gen- aerodrome from which help can be obtained together with another Though Britain has failed in the so small that the Company would the maximum being 58 in January the school. The boys use it for eral Progress; Jessie Johnson, machine to carry on the mails. It is in overcoming adverse natural challenge round,
con have been considerably out of and the minimum 42 in June. football three times a week and General Progress.
Class 8.-Wm. Nolan, Class conditions that directional wireless, which is also being fitted to gratulate the Australians on their pocket had the Theatre been The average, attendance for the the girls two days a week for
retention of the coveted trophy. used. All
Matches were played Prize; Edith Moses, General Pro- these mail-carrying aeroplanes, is of euch great urility.
the same, it was year
44.8 (48 In 1918). hockey. Britain led the way during the war in the application of science Our hopes are postponed for extremely disappointing to those Owing to the cessation of hostil-with Kowloon School in both grass.
Infants. Dorothy Baker, Class to aviation and she is now doing much to make air transit safe and another year at least.
who had booked seats to find, on ities and parents being able to these games, while in foot
the boys had several Prize; Irene Nolan, General Pro- reliable. Those responsible for the London-Paris mail service are
their arrival, that the Theatre take Home leave there was a big ball confident that in the next few months it will prove to be less subject) JAPANESE WOMEN AND DRESS, was shit. The management exodus in the Spring of the year. friendly matches with the Ingress; Lyle Glendinning, Draw-
School in the firsting. to climatic interruptions than even the Cross-Channel steamboat) A section of Japanese women. must have been aware in the In December last there were 22 dian
Special Prizies.--War Memorial services. We out here are hoping one day to see the establishment led by an intrepid Y.W.C.A afternoon that bookings were scholars who had been in attend-term of the year. The addition
Duncan; Senior of air services between most of the Eastern ports, and the great secretary, is said to be in revolt few; and it would have saved a ance less than 1 year and only 1 of a tennis court would complete Prize, Robt. experience that has been gained during the working of the London- against the tyranny" of a great deal of inconvenience and who had been in attendance more the equipment of the school on Prize for Chinese, presented by Paris service, and other pioneer services will prove to be of great fashion in dress centuries old. annoyance had the public been than 5 years. These fluctuations, the athletic side and would enable Mr. E. Ralphs, Nicholas Nolan value if properly applied. The Far East cannot hape to do much The introduction of a simplified informed, either by express or the though inevitable, are a serious the upper school to have exercise Junior Prize for Chinese, Wm. to assist the technical development of aviation, but it can apply the American style of dress is con- evening papaers, that no per- handicap on the effective working all the year round, but, so far, Gardiner; J.R.M. Smith Scho
templated. world's knowledge to its own needs.
formance was to be given. of the school. They produce that lack of funds has proved the ship, Nancy McNeillie.
over
we can
of
by
HEADMASTER'S REPORT.
the as follows:
W25
in the
PRIZE LIST.