FRENCH CONVENT
SCHOOL
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1922
the
English. In the Junior division factory manner, and it needs anch Miss Queenia Ng obtained dis-a ball as this to make it one of tinction in English and in Arith-the most peries: institutions that matic, Miss E. Gaillard, distinction we have. You have heard the re- Colonial Secretary's Tribute. French, and Miss C. Smith port, and the bonours which the Speech Day at the French distinction in Biblical Knowledge. pupils have gained from the Content School, Causeway Bay. For the first time 3 pupils were University, are very satisfactory, yesterday possessed more than presented for Music: 1 Senior, but I am sure it will be recognized |
that now that its usual degree of public interest and 2 Juniors: they all passed. In by the teachers and parents of the
Examination in Pitman's pupila from the fact that it also witnessed the
the new Sharthand held at Bath in Eng. University has opened its doors
women students the school! the inauguration of Lecture Hall that was built outland, & Elementary Certificates to of runds granted by the Govern-and & Theory Certificates were must not be behind other girls' ment. In consequence there was obtained by the pupils of this) schools in the Colony in providing present last a very large gathering of visitors school. At the Quarterly School some of our future women under-
At one end of the Examination, held in Decembar. graduates. I was
an evening entertain- present. spacious ball is contained a fer Miss Honora Burden won the week at
ment at the University given by stage, and no letter opportunity Lugard Scholarship.
Midsummer the Arts Faculty. It was a Just before the
enjoyable and could be availed of to demonstrate the usefulness of this valuable holidays, Miss Irving very kindly well-arranged addition to the school-buildings came to the school and gave a entertainment, principally owing than that afforded by the verasion 10 beld the prize-giving ceremony ard accompanying concert there
jn.
tecture on Girl Guides and several to of the pupila joined up and we hope that the number will in
crease very soon.
Dowever
the fact that the women students of the University were present. Their presence led to their being asked to take a lead- ing share in this entertainment, first time since the for the University started,"
STOKER IN TROUBLE,
Complains of Dirty Cell. William Jones, stoker, H.M.S. Hawkins, was charged with con- ducting himself in a disorderly manner by upsetting a ricksha before Mr. J. R Wood at the Police Court yesterday.
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In a denial of the charge. the defendant said that he engage1 the ricksha between twelve and one last night outside the Hong- kong Hotel to go to the Sailor Institute. The river must have thought that he was too incap- ably drunk to know what he wAS going, and, at a deserted spor in Queen's Road, dumped him on the round. He was then attacked by
number of men, but managed CIT put up a good ligh: and forced Demand
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Amongst those present werei The pupils continue to be very Mrs. Claud Severn (who had been keen on Athletics and obtained
The speaker then referred to invited to present the awards) prizes at the different sports beld Tit the Colonial Secretary in the Colony. In my report last Bishop Pozzoni, the Inspector year I mentioned that Physical the value which the advent of M. Exercises and Drill-according men students into the Univer of English Schools Ralphs), the lospector of Catholic to the Syllabus of the Board sity would bring to the social Education at home and scholastic activities of the Seboots (Rev. Fr. Maria), the of Consul General for France (Mhad been adopted during the University, and of the Colony as These exer a whole. In conclusion, he ex- Rasul, and many others.
cooler months. The Concert.
Icises were performed in the oper borted the pupils to take greater The concert, which precaded air when possible, but we soon interest in matriculation examina ourscires handicapprations as a preliminary to their He the more serious business, open- found ed with a pianoforte overture by either by too much suc or by rain entering the University. the Misses F. Hamilton and S. and it then occurred to me the expressed a request passed on to Gair. Ms Cannie Smith then some kind of Hall similar to those him by those interested, that the followed in Lie patt of the attached to most of the Secondary pupils should have a whole day's" "unsuccessful orator" which was Schools in England, was neces-holiday in celebration of this The Rev. Mother Superior event-Laughter and applause.) * amusing presentation of thejsary. blunders committed by the would-fand the Rev. Father Rober: be orator making ber ürst speech. always ready to accomplish any- To accompanying music by Miss thing that would be likely to Paus
Young, Miss Vivienne further the aims of education. Young Kave a very graceful immediately seconded the idea exhibition of the ballet dance and and a plan for the transforma was much applauded. Another tion of an existing Godown near young lady, Miss Edith Sos es. the Salinot was accordingly drawn to the showed much promise with a light jus Owing soptant voice which she used heary expenses already entailed with great expression in the by the School building, funds "Voice of Spring." Other con- were needed, and, after an appeti trunanswhich deserve reference for a Grant-in-aid was made, the was a Spanish castanet dance by Government very kindly resport. The two Misses Smith, an in-trued scd supplied the necessary mental selection by the Misses help. The Rev. Mother Superior Yune, and a presentation of the and Staff wish to avail themselves Merry Minstrels by a large com-1of this opportunity to thank the pany. Di especial delight to the Government for the Grant ac- audience was the great naiset corded and they desire to thank displayed by a number of infants especially the Honourable Mr in the fan drill and action song Claud Serem, the Honable Mr Market Day." They were Irving and Mr. E. Ralphs for accorded their full share of their kind efforts in this direction applause. At the close, Miss C We feel sure that the Hall is assailints to Bee. Te cooliee dfs Smith made a reappearance as which we are gathered to-da
the T Shanghai the successful orator who had will be fully appreciated by the
caught and turned over to mastered her speech.
pupils and their parents. Annual Report.
The Res. Mother Superior and military guard at the barracks. FIT Singapore..... During bresk in the per. Staff wish to thank Mrs. Severn | it was while be was in the guari TT Japan
the coolie, the defendant continu formance Rev. Fr. Maria, In-vers much for so kindly coming room attending to the lock-up of spector of Catholic Schools, read to distritute the Certificates on
this occasion, and also Mira Ced, that someone apset the rick- TT San Francisco
sha and ran away.. On coming the annual report as followy.-
oat he was arrested by the Police In submitting my report for Montague Ede. Mrs. Carroll and 1921, I bare ruch pleasure in others for so kindly supplying re-
The Maxistrate:-Have you being able to state that it has been wards for the successful Univer Sargeans and lodged in a cell. & record year for the school with sity Candidates. (applause).
Mre Seven gracefully presented 800 aarthing else to say?
Jones: Yes, the cell I was in tegard to its activities, the sur-)
was in a filthy state. I asked for! cerses attained at the different the University certificates to the
Two examiration and also to the following winners :-
Junior Division--Misses Edith a blanket and got none. Anderson, Rosie Xavier. Mary Chinese constables stood outside The highest number on the rol! Pau. Isabel Bell, R sesud Young, the cell and jearred at me.
Constance don't think that is right.
An officer of the Hawking said In December 1921 was 195, and Ger.Idine. the highest average attendance, Sinith (Pist. in Biblical Know. 15% as compared with 160 ja 1920, ledze. Erille Gaillard (Dist in that the defendant possessed a
was the smartest At the re-opening of the school in French), and Queenie Ng (Dist.clean record on this station. Rel Juvary this year, 200 pupils in English and Arithmetic,
Senior Divison. Misses Els disision. wan-anrolled and the present]
Muller, Edith Sostes - ELL maximum on the register is 212-
in accordance with Goven. Dizon, Ruby Young, Adelina do
in English), PASSENGERS DEPARTED. 2 medical Remedios (Dist. nre.juirements,
Rasselet (Honours), inspection of the school and the Emilia
310 made by Dr. Allan Elorence Hamilton (Honours) s. pupils was
Demand, Calcntia ... Burden-The
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108 the Report showed that the Honora
Demand, Manila Arrangements of the Scholarship.
Demand, Singapore. 10514 Panitary
Mr. Severn's Speech. huling and the health of the
Demand, Batavia pupils were excellent. children
ress the nomter of pupil- and in the average attendance.
January
were
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Opening Rate: closing Rate or. Puge 11. SELLING.
was also running away with his 50 da
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form and New York/London... 4.27 Bank of England rates 45670
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Hongkong March 15, 1922.
Klava-Mr. S. Isuchida. Mr. and Mrs. Champton and child. Mr. E! T. Home, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miss A and F. Cain. ! W. Cain. The Colonial Secretary, at that. and Mrs. A. H. Tait and a in close of the proceedings, ex-children and tush, Mrs. C. D. Moss,
In Haiphong pressed on bebalf of Mrs. Severn Rex and Mrs. L. Miller and child, On Saigon Mr. E. Ralphs. I. E. S., made his her thanks and appreciation of Mr. M. A. Jones, Mrs. Churchill. On Bangkok antal inspection of the school the honour at being asked to MN. Crittall, Mrs. C. Com, Mr.
He reported come there that day at in December last.
the staff Adequate inauguration of the newhall and W. S. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Gerdis that
prizes to the and daughter. Mr. Gerdts Janr., according to the Code, but with to present the the steady increase in numbers, successful pupils. I had given Mr. W. Hughes, Mr. S. M. Joseph, especially in the Chinese Pre her great pleasure, as he was sure Miss L Lee. Miss A. Nuth. Mr. T. new teacher it had given to all those present Mackintosh, Mr. V. Macfarland, Mr. paratory Class, a
listen to the
excellent D. Mackenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Perry will soon be required. We hope to to obtain one from Europe as soon programme of music, dances, and and child, Mr. D. Hophant, Mr. an
recitations given that afternoon Yes. Sorensen, Capt. Gr8mith, Mr. Hong-50-ct-piece... as possible.
The other principal features of "You will be glad to bear in the and Mrs. H. Wardel, Mrs, and Master! bis report were as follow:--Dis-report." Mr. Severn continued.
Written "how it came about that this hall Fregman. Mr. T. Itoh, Mr. N. cipline,
J. W. Cheaters, Mr. very was prepared out of a godown. Obya, Mr. Ech Chin Ken. Mr. A. Canton sub coins work is all Claques,
Berry. Miss A. Regan. satisfactory. Reading through-am aure now that you have seen Man, Mr.
and Mrs. Rothenberg. out the school wa very good the efforts that have been exerted P. T.
triby the Rev. Father Robert and Mr. and it WAS gratifizing note that there bad been a con- the Rev. Mother Superior you Mr., Mr. and Master Kedwell, Mr. siderable improvement in pro-will recognize that the Colony T. and Mr. J. W. Adair, Mr. T. punciation. The Kindergarten now possesses an excellent hall, Hopkinson, Mrs. C. Cakes, Miss J. Class was doing very good work which is capable of holding five A Hanson, Rev. and Mrs. A. Berg. and the Drawing in the higher bundred people and contains 30 Rev. Father Brambilla, Mrs. P. Baker, two children, Mr. G. A. Classes had reached quite a bigh excellent stage on which I bops standard. In conclusion he said we shall from time to time wit that the school continued to make ness the performances of the Bachagan, Mr. E. W. Ellis, Mr. C.. good progress and that the gen-pupils and apjuy them as much N. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Hunt. Barometer......29.95 30.04 30.01
ex-as we have done to-day. Thoughing, Mr. E. L. Hartopp, Mr. R. V. Temperature eral spirit prevailing was cellent. He then recommended the hall is really a lecture hall, it Harris, Mr. J. A. Stephenson, Mr. the bighest Grant, which was can at times be used as a covered. G. E. Suteille, Rev and Mrs. E. awarded. Sixteen pupils were in playground which would be Bryant, Miss and Master Bryant, Mrs. presented for the University extremely useful to bot and welt R. Brown, Mr. R. L. Cushman, Mr. L. Examinations in 1921, seven weather. As you have seen for Omelvens, Mr. J. Omelvens, Mr. Highest
Juniors. yourselves from time to time, this Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. J. nine and Seairs
Senior school is one of the most complete In All passed. division 2 purile, Misses F. Hamil-educational establishments in the and Miss Pullar, Mr. A. G. Souther fan and E. Rosselet obtained Colony. The various class-rooms ton, Mr. W. G. Symmons, Mr. R E dos and dormitoris are Stted out in T. Stephens, Mr. 6. Vine, Mr. S. Mige hbours and Remedios obtained distinction in an extremely efficient and satis-Carling, and Mr. H. Crowther.
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