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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1926.
VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL:
BREAKING-UP CELEBRATIONS
CHRISTMAS REVELS.
Entertainments.
A Joy Ride Through Laughland! SYD CHAPLIN
in
(Continued From' Page`1.)
HAPPY MATİNEE DISPLAY.
cently celebrated the 25th anniver
Christmas is nothing, if not 'a senson of good fairies-the gift, Bary of his office and now at the age of 67, an unusually, active and ex- A high tribute to the work ofladen Santa, Claus symbolising a traordinarily energetic man, he is Mrs. E. M. Clark, Head Mistress, Host of kind-hearted and generous making a trip to the Far East. The and the staff of the Victoria British immortals who take apecial delight respect and almost affectionate re School, Causeway Bay, was paid by in righting wrongs and doing gard and confidence in which Dr. Mr. E. Ralpha, of the Education De- good. And so it was all in keop non-church-goers alike indiente per day at the end of the Christmas that there should have been pro- haps more than anything else, the term was held this morning. There duced at the Theatre Royal, yes- eminent success he has had during were many parents and friends pre-terday afternoon, the 18th Century these 25 years, including the strenu sent, and all were greatly plenacd phantasy, "On Zephyr's. Wings" in ous days of the World War.
with the children's efforts to enter which good fairies undo all the Dr. Ingram was born in Worcestain them. In addition to the usual work of an ovil and jealous fairy tershire, in 1858, the son of the custom, there was a sale of work and leave pairs of lovers who live Rev, E. Winnington Ingram of this morning, the money from "happy ever after." Stamford Rectory and Ribbles which will be used for the purpose ford House. He was educated at of augmenting the present number Marlborough and Koble Collage, of books in the school library. Oxford, and began his clerical career in 1884. In 1897 he was a canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, and from 1897 to 1901, Bishop of Stepney, Suffragan to the Bishop of London, then the well known historian, Dr. Mandel
Ingram is held by church-goers and partment, when the annual opening with the spirit of the time: THE MAN ON THE BOX
Creighton,
At the sale, which was in charge of Mrs. M. M. Watt, assisted by Alex Macfarlane, Douglas. Taylor, Mary Taylor," and Albert Moss, numerous articles were for sale, including night dress cases, sten cilled work, needlework paper rosed, knitting, and various other things.
The play was adapted and pro duced by Mrs. Chater, to whom one must extend congratulations for the manner in which it was put on being extremely well set. dressed and lighted. The per- formers all did their best, the dancing of the children (trained by Miss V. Capell) being especial- ly well executed. The story of the play might, perhaps, in view of the length of the rest of the pro gramme, have been unfolded The annual report, prepared by little quicker by the excision of Mrs. E. M. Clark (Head Mistress)some of the adult songs was as follows:-The attendance dances, but the whole of the play during the year has been satisfac-
The hold on the public which is admitted by all who have had an opportunity of reviewing, Dr. In- gram's work in his diocese, has been aptly attributed to the "dominant personality inspired by intrinsic goodness, which makes him win betory. because he is what he is."
INDIFFERENCE TO RELIGION.
ANNUAL REPORT.
a
and
Dr. Minett visited the was quite enjoyable.";
The second part of the programs school several times and reported "General Health Good." His Ex-me was a miscellany of Christmas cellency the Governor visited the Revels, opening with a delightful In un interview written by a con- school on 26th January with the dance by Miss Capell's pupils. Among The Toy Drum Major (J. Berry) tributor to the London Magazine, Director of Education. Dr. Ingram reveals the numerous visitors to the School during the and the Policeman (E. Ferguson). sides of his character which has year were Mr. L. Forster and a endeared him throughout the party of University students, British Empire. Indicating that Miss Hendry proceeded on long the
of. to-day" is leave in July, Mrs. Watt joined that the Staff in October. than
London
A different place of 1001 When he assumed the bishoprie, the Bishop says "Whilst many undesirable ideas which then hold sway have since evaporated; materialism and sheer indifference to religion are now more rampant than ever they were. The present irresponsible outlook upon life of many intelligent young men and women is a serious factor, the constant recurrence of indus- trial disputes shows how selfishness still holds sway, and the excesses of night clubs make us realise what forces of actual mischief are at work."
NEWSPAPERS AND RELIGION. But Dr. Ingram does not believe that the, average and woman are intrinsically irreligious for he says: "Although the mass of the people Ware superficially less religious than they were 25 years ago, deep down there is a more widespread and sincere religious spirit amongst them.
The Press in recent days has proved this. I know that some newspapers publish articles on re- ligion primarily because it pays
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mere sots--were most lovable et serious miniatures. Tho Sha- dow Pictures were quite novel and enjoyable, as was also the song The work and dance medley. The cardi generally has been satisfactory singing with which the entertain- throughout the year. Five pupilament closed, was one of the most sat for the Royal Drawing Society's appreciated items on a very full- Examination-four gained Ho-perhaps too full-programme.
A word of commendation should noirs and one passed. Douglas Taylor is awarded the Government be given to the orchestra, which Class 7. was under the direction of Mr. D. Free Scholarship for There were several Open Days S. Hill and conducted by Mr.
Fleming. during the year when parents visited the School and saw exhibi- tions of the children's work. Wo are holding to-day a sale of ar- ticles made by the children and staff during the Winter Term, the proceeds of which will go to defray cost of material and provide books for the library. I wish to thank Miss Hendry, Mrs. Watt and Miss Stuart for their able and loyal sup- port, and to thank you all for your attendance here bo-day.....
During the course of the morn- ing Royal Drawing Society's Cer- tificates were distributed by Mr. E. Ralphs to the following in the pre paratory section:-Honours: Marie Clarke, Mary Taylor, Douglas H. Taylor, and Douglas McKay. Pass; Sydney Fowler.
Those taking part were:
On Zephyr's Wings:-Mortals: The Queen, Mrs. Hole; The Prin- cess Graciouse (her daughter), Miss Birkett; The Lady Balillarde, Miss Stewart; The Lady' Mignon, Mrs. Aubrey; The Lady Yvonne, Mrs Tod (Ladies in Waiting to The Princess); Alidor (a Prince among shepherds) Mrs. Miles, Florian, Mrs. Scovil; Iphis, Miss Scott; Biroquoi, Miss Mitchell friends). Fairies: (Alidor's "Mordincante" (An Evil Fairy and Goddess of Fire), Mrs. Ratsay: Zeus" (The leader of her Spirits), Miss V. Capell: "Zephyr" (The god of the West Wind), Mrs. Mitchell; "Cupid" Joan, Berrs Two more Cupids, Daphne Biri ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME,
and Elinor Hegarty. "Fire Spirits: But disregarding irrespon-
E. Rose, P. Capell, B. Walker, B. sible stunt articles, I regard this Considering their extreme youth, as a good sign, because it shows the children acquitted themselves Hance, Meyer, M. Matthews, R that the mass of newspaper readers excellently in the entertainment Wong. Gnomes: Micke Gibson, Pam are increasingly interested in re-which followed the distribution. Miles, Jean Mitchell, Helen Lind- ligion and are manifesting a genu Classes 7,8,9, and 10 danced scil, Aline Purves; Mary Chester-
"Cock-a-doodle-doo,” ine spirit of inquiry."
ton, Margaret Tod, Joan Leath. "The Old Woman," after which Christmas in Toyland (arranged Billy Pryde" recited "Birdie with a by Miss. V. Capell and performed Yellow Bill." The following took by her pupils): Clowns, T. Welool- part in the song "The Pirly and F. Donald; Fancy Dolls, K. ates:-Stella Stevenson, Robbie Claver and P. Beal; Felix, H.
Gregg,
Gaan; Kewplè, P. Rathson; Toy Glen, Eric Stone, Billy
them.
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KEEN SPORTSMAN.
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The Bishop is a keen sportsman and takes off the Friday of each week from his numerous duties in order to enjoy his golf. Eesides be- ing a golfer of note he is a keen and Henry Bunje, while Mary Drum Major, J. Berry; Policeman, tennis player and angler and he can Taylor, Jean Clark, Alex MacFar-E. Ferguson; Fairy Doll, P. Ted... Shadow Pictures. (arranged by play a good game of squash rackets. lane, and Douglas" Taylor danced
3. Chater): (a) Fidgety Philip It is said that he occasionally evon "The Creel Dance." The recita- plays hockey, and that he is still tion "When I was down beside the. (The Story of a Naughty Boy), equal to a hard row on the Scottish Sen" was rendered by Mary Joy Philip, Joan Berry; Mama, Mrs., loels. He usually takes his sum Parsons, and an old French dance Russell Brown; Papa, Eng.-Lt.- mer holiday in Scotland, motoring was presented by Stella Stevenson Com. Bedells, R.N.; (b) To a ̈ as far north as Thurso.
and Henry Bunje. The program-Minature (A Song Picture); The In the interview already mention-me concluded with "Good King Miniature, Mrs. Hole; Her Cour- ed Dr. Ingram gives some idea of Wenceslaus" and "It, came upon tiers, Mrs. Miles and Miss Scott; the extensive duties which make the Midnight Clear," which were Soloist Mr. Hopkins; (c) Suck holiday necessary occasionally when sung by all the scholars. Mrs. Thumb (the Story of a Silly Boy), he says: "My duties inside and Magill accompanied on the piano. Conrad, Joan Berry; Mama, Mrs. Russel Brown; The legged Scissor. outside the diocese involve my
Man, Eng.-Lt.-Com. Bédells. motoring an average of, 250 miles a week, and since I bought my first ear to succeed horse carriage trans port in 1905, I must have motored over a quarter of a million miles
BUSY MAN.
The clergy and laity of the diocese have just presented me with
!... WONDERFUL RESULTS.
In exprossing thanks to Mrs.R.N.; (dy Poor,Pierrot (4 Story Clark and the staff for the enter Columbine. Helen Ho; Pierrot in Dance by Miss V. Capell) · tainment; Mr. Ralph's said he had
Barbara Walker; Harlequin, learned that some of the children
Phyllis Capell. were only four years old, and he
A Song and Dance Medley thought it was wonderful that they
by (arranged
Mrs... Russell- should do so wall. He thought the Brown): (a) "Come Lassics und school was doing splendid work, lads; (b) Nonsense Rhymes (by a new 20 h.p. Austin limousine, and he expressed the hope that if Ed. Lear); (C) The Tay Druka and their kindness could not have any of those present knew anybody Major; (d) Nursery Rhymes of taken expression in a more useful who had children between the ages London Town (3) Petticoat Lane. prospect. I usually visit about five of four and five, they would (b) Whitechapel (c) Mayfair, (d) parishes a week, and preach or commend that school 48 Mrs. ociate at two churches on most Clark was So successful with Hampstead Heath. (e) Cheapside; Soloists: Mrs.. Russell Brown and Sundays."
children between those ages, Mr. Green; Dancers: Mesdames "London is the only diocese," the Mrs. Clark expressed thanks to
Aubrey, Bellamy, Mitchell, interview continues quoting the Mrs. Magill for her services. as
Charles, Scovil and Tog.the Bishop, "which has given its clergy pianist,
Maps Mitchell, Shaw and Birkett. The Drum Major, Captain Steel; At the Piano, Mrs. F: C, Hall.
Christmas Eve On an English house): The Host, Mr. Bullogic; The Hostess, Mrs. F. Hall;. The usually seems to be done by the here in Fulham Palace. clergyman and his wife and chil-present circumstances it is a serious Carol Singers: Mesdames Russell- strain to maintain Fulham Palace, Brown, Sanger, Bellamy and "One of the most substantial although in consideration of its his Costen, Messrs. Green, Howell, Eng.Lt.-Com. handicaps in my work as Bishop of toric aspeciations and its practical Pathwick, and London, has been my nominal re-usefulness to the diocese in general, Bedell R.N.
It' The entertainment is being ro ceipt of a salary of £10,000 a year I should be sorry to seO
posted this afternoon at 6,15. and the necessity for my residing sacrificed.
a clear £350 u year, with a house Miss Stuart trained the childron rent free. But I am not satisfied for the dances, and Mrs. M. M. with this, for in these days I hardly Watt for the singing. ever find a servant in a clorical household. The domestic work
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