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TEN TIMES TOO MUCH?
PRIZE DAY.
"ALLEGED OVER-PAYMEPNT LADY CLEMENTI AT ITALIAN
BY BANK.
The suggestion that $10,000 had been raid by the Bank of Canton on a cheque for $1,000 was made
day when Li Yee Woon, manager of the Wan Tung Firm, Win Lok Etrept was charged with stealing $9,000. Mr. C. G. Alabaster re- presented the defendant.
CONVENT
£
The annual distribution of prizes of the Tallar. Convent Cement yesterday afternoon, Lady
(THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH,
Luzard, Scholarship for the yours 1927-1026-Miss Lily Cheung.
Lady Ho Tung Scholarships for Good Conduct and Application for the Year 1926 Mi Tulia Barretto add Miss Ng Tak-ching
? Local. Senior
Certificates and Prizon, -1, Thelma May (Dist in Eng
and Lily Williams; 2. Tulle Barretto; Certificato, Carolina Maher;
A most excellent musical pro-ay gramme and operetta were given by the children, prior to the distribution of the awards.
FRIDAY,
£2 108. A DAY ARTISTS.
US. PAINTERS WHO WILL WORK AT TRADE RATES.
FEBRUARY 11, 1927.
HIGH NUMBERS.
BANKERS RIVAL ASTRONOMERS.
In the great ages of the past the Hitherto the astronomers have artist had complete contact with had the monopoly of high num at the Central Magistracy yester giving away the prizes and cortia- Wong Po-chuo; Cissy Botelho Eme the people of his day. To-day that! bers, but unless they look to their estes for the senior, junior and therenziato urine Deco; contact has been broken. It is laurels and discover a new stur
Olga
Azedo; Olga King: Carmen with the idea of remaking this more distant than those already other examinations. T
Xayler, and Alice Bufflad.
Junior Local Certificates
and
contact that Mrs. Dorothy Hunt
the millions of stellar space look Prizes.-1, Ng Tak-ching (Diet. in has started in the United States known, the bankers will make Arithmetic and Chinesey: "Con the Artists League.
in Spanish and Mr. J. P. Braga, reading the report chita Milian (Dist.
Biblical Knowledge) and
Това Della
This league sets out to help in small, says a writer in the Mau- of the leadmistress said: My asso-
Han (Dist. in Biblical Knowledge) the civic fight against evil, insanchester Guardian. The annual review of the Bankers Clearing elation with this function is explained by two runsons. The first is, obedi Cortinentes, Katherine Chan (Dist. ity; and crime by a counter-sugges
Carmen Vas once to the wish of the Mother in Biblical Knowledge); Superior that I should road the report (Dist. in Biblient Knowledge); Chanton of beauty, sanity, and con- House for 1926 gels quite near to of the Headmistress, and the second, Kitt-ghing, (Dist. In Biblical Knowstructive creation. It is proposed astronomical figures, for
per-ledge); Iris Guingan (Dist. in to adopt the same practical busi- clearings of bills and cheques for the fact that the choice of me to
Lucy Touran nese-like methods as are adopted the year amounted to nearly forty form this most pleasant duty is bo-Biblical Knowledge); cause fifty years ago
WAST
Tam Chui-king; Olga Rosario; Lily Qubbay.
permanent exhibition which is to dustrial disturbance had its effect, Class B-Lily Cheung (1st Prize); be virtually a sort of clearing for the total was less than that of the previous jaar by some six hun- dred millions, but was nearly three Amandin Albuquerque; (2nd Prize; house for art. Clay Teo; Horcia Silva and Lily Ho. Class 4-Cosy Leong and Kitty
hundred millions greater than the
Opening the case, Mr. M.M. Watson, who appeared for the cashier of the Bank of Canton, Gold that apart from the fact that the Incident happened in the bank's premises, the bank was not interested in the proceedings The complainant was the cashior, and he was liable to the bank.
the
On December 18 the defendant pupil of this sumo tchool a young (Distinction in Biblical Knowledge); in all other modern activities) thousand mon pounds. The in-
went to the bank counter with a cheque drawn on them for $1,000. The cheque was handed in the brdinary way to the accountant who checked the signature. When
The
Headmistress has no outstand- feature to report on the school ing f work for the past year. The chrol- been maintained at is ment has highest level; the attendorize has been scholars were
Its object is by advertisement to
the cheque-cume to be paid the Roo, and the nationalities of the Tse (1st Prize); Ciary Remédios (2nd acquaint the public with the real total for 1024. The total clearing | figure was taken for $10,000, and tive of the cosmoghly representa. Prize); Olga Baptista Phyllis Hunt function of the artist, and to in 1876 was just under five thou
when it was received at the pay- ing out counter $10,000 was paid.
Shortage Discovered.
Birla
Class b-Mary Choung (1st Prize); Lily Trang (2nd Prize); Irene Williams; Harriet Livesey and Florence Tong.
Clasa 6,Ada Tong (1st Prize); Amy Chu; Dolly Leung and Anna Lopes Ozorio.
Class 7-Alma To (let Prize); Beatrice Ozorio (2nd Prize): Mabel Gardner: Norma May and Amelia Lopes Ozorio.
of community and Mildred Gardner. the Colony. There is no abatenient in the keen desire of the Chinesa acquisition of Western for tho knowledge whether languages or At the end of the day it was arts; a fact which amply bears out found that there was a shortage the great foresight of the founders of $9,000 in the accounts. A of this school sixty years ago that check was made of the cheques a proper foundation for the educa- and when the one handed in by tion of Chinese girls in this Conry oven in that early defendant was examined it was should be laid found where the mistake had been period of the Colony's settlement.
Inspector's Report. made. The cashier then went to see the defendant who denied that he had received $10,000. Mr. Watson went on to describe how defendant had told the manager of "his firm to make certain entries in the firm's books and how the manager and general servant had subsequently been dismissed.
As usual, the Italian
Convent School, was visited by the Inspector of Schools (Mr, E. Ralpha) during the year, and it is gratifying to be able to quote from Mr. Ralphs' report excel. that "The tone of the school lent, and the children throughout ure -for and happy manifestly well-cared-for
As regards accom- in their work."
ja
Leung
Class 8.Cissy
(1st Prize); Ivy Wong (2nd Prize) Pau line Li; Thelma Gonzales, and Bean trice Xavier
Kew;
Infante Claasna-Norn Dorothy Gardner; Maria da Roza; Cisay
Leong; "Agnes Leong; Lillian Foster; Laura Tan: Stella Silva; Socorro Tavares; Ireno, Sequeira; Ruby Wong: Helen Loung; Elvy
place the necessary business of buying and selling on a stabilised buyin
sand million, so in fifty years the total hus been multiplied by eight Of interest, too, is the Increase In) In the United States this move- the number of cheques cleared: ment is taken so seriously that a though the money total was down, large number of the most Import the number of cheques showed an ant architects, painters, sculptors, increase, and represented an aver- musicians, authors, and other art age of ten cheques per head of the workers are within its ranks. population-over "380 million che- Painters of considerable reputa- ques were drawn in England and tion are prepared to accept the Wales during the twelve months normal wage earned by the house Out of this total less than 1 per painter, and decorator, which is cont, were returned, and most of these for technical omissions and equivalent to £2 10s. per day.
not because of the dishonesty of; Mrs. Hunt has the backing of the drawers. I leave it to others millionaire capitalists. She wants to decide whether this shows our to make the movement originated probity, the skill of the business in America a world movement. community in choosing those months in the centres of European or whether in these Polmanic day's culture and has enlisted the arm people are less prone to forget that pathy and help of many of the they have no balance at the bank. leading intellects in every Euro- The spread of the cheque-book pean country.
habit is having, I understand, seri- ous cffects on the allied industries
In evidence, the cashier of the modniion, the Inspector stated that Sequeira; Elvinia Silva and Giacinta She has recently spent somej whoso eheques they would accept.)
the building is suitable: the clock. rams cool, airy and light. It resins are the and condition and scrupulously clean throughout."
We endeavour to keep the School equipment at its highest standard, there being a plentiful supply of pic. atures and the books in use through- out the School have been carefully selected and are suitable to the re- quirements of the pupils,
Bank of Canton explained the procedurn for dealing with che ques and said those of the de fendant often came for payment When witness found that he was $9,000 wrong in the accounts he went through the cheques and found he had paid $10,000 on $1,000 cheque. He had only paid on one other $10,000 cheque that day and that was in Chinese. He was responsible to the bank for the $9,000.
Cross examined by Mr. Alabaster, witness explained how he received money for paying out purposes from the compradors's department, saying that the sum left over from one day was used for paying out the next if the sum was sufficleat. On the day when the cheque was drawn be started with $95,000...
Defendant's Credit, Mr. Alabaster: How do you know that you did not start with only $86,000 and not $95,000?
Witness, after references to the bank's procedure, said he knew the figure... was correct as the notes had been counted the night boforev
Mr. Alabaster: Would it our prise you to know that standing to defendant's credit was only little over $1,800 in the bank?
Witness: I do not know how much he has in the bank, "Mr. Alabaster asked witness to look at the cheque and to say if the figure looked anything like
$10,000. Witness said that whon it was carefully examined it did not look like $10,000. In reply to further questions he said cheques were examined, and that the defendant mostly drew cheques for $10,000.
Mr. Alabaster: I put it to you that he drew four cheques during the eleventh moon and that two were not for $10,000.
Witness; I cannot remember exactly.
The following extracts are made from the Inspector's report:-"The discipline is excellent. Heading con- tinues to improve, and was fluent and intelligent. Recitation showed
did also Sing great improvement, is die attained a ing. A Chorni high standard of attainment. Draw- ng continues to be well taught and much of the work shown, eppecially in the Senior Classes, was excellent. Nature Study Drawing and notes, in connexion with Object Lessons, wore quite satisfactory"
"Ilandwriting showed a general im- provement. Written exercises through- out were very neat and always care- fully corrected. The plan followed in the teaching of Geography is to be commended. Physical exercises are carried on throughout the year, and are given in each clasa at intervals during the day, whenever the pupils appear to be tired, or to require a breathing
#pace,"
"Needlework maintains its The usual high standard." The Special Chincke girls for the Classes' Pcs, and are doing very
English good work. In the Kindergarten Classes there was abundant evidence of very careful and successful work. The children read, recited and gave 'action songs' all with the greatest zest, and quite obviously enjoyed their Tessons,'
Examination Results.
The School's auccesses in the Uni- versity Examination aro encouraging. Twelve students passed the Senior Examinations, Miss Thelma Muy with English. Eleven Distinction in students passed the Junior Examina- tions, Miss Ng Tak-ching with Dis- tinctions in Arithmetic and Chinese, Miss Conchita Milian with Distinction in Spanish and Biblical Knowledge, and six with Distinction in Biblical
Mina Lily Cheung is
the winner of the Lugard Scholarship for the years 1927-1928. Miss Tulic Barretto and Miss Ng Tak-ching are the winners
Mr. Alabaster then quoted from -a-list-of-cheques-drawn-to-show Kunwledge....
that it was not rare for defendant to draw cheques of amounts other than $10,000.
The case was adjourned until next Monday afternoon.
REVOLT AGAINST T. U. C.
CO-OPERATIVES CUT OUT
With the
of.
Lady Hq Tung. Scholarships for Good Conduct and Application.
Miss Thelma May and Miss Cissy Botelho have won the distinction of inscription of their names on tho Lugard Shield for integrity and un- sciñshness,
The School Was honoured with visita during the year by Lady Clementi, His Lordship Bishop Valtorta, and the Very Rev. Fr.
POLITICS.
object of escaping Runof
Byrne, of the Society of Jesus. These from the dictation of the Trades dousuished visitors were graciously Union Congress, a section of th
the good Co-operative movement (which is of the School for
to commich both to work and pupils alike are
are grateful The
affiliated to the T.U.C.) has broken Mother Superior and her community. away and formed a new organisa-
no less appreciative of the en- tion, the Co-operative Employees' couragement and inspiration received Union.
throughout the year from patrons and The officials of the new union friends of the School to whom they offer an expression of their thanks
short
Intend to organise all workers of and fervent prayers for their well the co-operative movement into a being. body free from political or other Little Man Botty Evans, in a outside influence.
Already the new union has 1,000 members, and inquirica are being received at the offices in Now- castle-on-Tyne from all the im-
recitation thanked Lady Clementi for giving away the prizez,
Lady Clementi commented upon the excellent work of the hondmistress and staff of the Convent and ex- portant co-operative contres. A ontertainment given by the pupils.
pressed pleasure at the charming latter to co-operative movement The list of prize winners was as branches throughout the country followe atates: >>
Outside amalgamations, whose aspirations are more political thin industrial, are not only detriment
Prize Winners.
Prize for Biblical Knowledge,-- Miss Wong Po Chue, Miss Thelma May and Miss Glasy Botelho have
al to the best Interests of the won the distinction of inscription of worker, but are degrading to trade their names on the Lugard Bhjold for
unlonism
integrity and unselfishness."
Castilho.
Spreiul Classes for Chinese-Amy Chan: Florence Chan: Agnes Ho; May Chee; Julia Chan and Cynthis Cheung.
H
Afasia-Benedicta Xavier; Delia
Geng. Tossan; Conchita Nilian: Basthor
Portugueso. Hercia da
Is this great movement to come of burgling and pickpocketing, for Silva; Maria Lopes, Alda da Rosa; Beatrice to fruition in England, or is it, the average haul new consists of Ozorio; Inca Ozorio; and
Alice like so
many other schemes, to a powder-nuft box, a few shillings Sequeira,
founder on the rock of apathy?
and a cheque-book.
It Whets a Man's Appetite
for Writing
And Gives Him the Speed and Character in Penmanship that, Lead to Higher Earnings
The Pan with the Point Guaranteed fer 25 viss if det minsand WE do not mean that the Parker Duofold will put a man in a high position, although
it helps him to get there... But the same keen iniinat that makos mest successful, prompts them to pay $14.00 for this unfull ing chanjo with Over-aizo lak Copoolty when they could buy faulty pens for off the money. Sold by Stationdes, Böökiöllers, Jewellers and Doparimental Storba where pecs are stocked. Stop to the creat dad bhouse your point, tryportant
fr
Distributors for Chinat
THE COMMERCIAL PRESS, LTD. Konap Head, Shangkat
Parker Duofold
torted servis, gra
WITA LUCET INTE FEED & 25, TELU POINT Over $14.44 Deful Jr. Troom. Lety Drafold D foderaedinta alto, With Wing for chatelaioe
WOMAN HOLDS HEAVIEST JOB IN SHOPS
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the years of her work she has never had the slightest rotahap. Argong other things it is her duty to deteệt defects in the wiring, fingers, con tilčte and brushes of the crushes tuid see that they are kept Intrapnir. And to all the Bills, Jom, and Jing- in the shape sho
other went into the chops with
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woinen," and with" armistico threadjustment the fathers went batic to household er office tasks, Mr Cooper stuck to her job. She was
filling the shoes of both father mother to her little daughter Fulda, and her 36B meant
great deal to her
And
"I love my home and my child," she said. “Of course, the works in the shops is not a woman's environment: As it is the practical thing to do
I won overalls while doing my work When am through for the ony live that 'skie of my life behind mo nind go home housekeeping
xenon for the
of the day. My una desire is give my little child an education and things that other children have.
I love my work since I became used to it. Trade jobs with anyone? No, thank you!"
Undoubtedly the most powerful lifting device in Battle Creek, the huge crane operated by Mrs. Cooner rs. Annabelle Cooper, of Battie is run by a travelling motor of 60 Creek, Bich, to use her own tors of 50 horse power, one on each
horsa power
and two hoisting mo words, was broko."
earringe
The bridge of the crune That was in the war days when
attached jobs which formerly were consider runa on rollers which pro ed strictly the prerogative of men, cranes have the entire sweep of the to each end. The bridges of all the were going to women for the first erceting building, running the full time. Wenen were being employed! ir. railroad chops, and Mrs. Cooper crane; which lifts locomotives, is 65
length
of the shop. The largest was one of those who secured work feet in the air, while the smaller at the Canadian National Railways cranes are about 15 feet lower. With shopu at Battle Creek.
the hand of a skilled mechanic, Mrs.
Today she holds the heaviest ich Cooper operates the lovers which in the shops; a job of thrills, and is whfak 180-ton engines higit into the a long womun amor a rhop forcoj air, swing them" over the top of of 600 men, Her's in the job of other locomotivds and place them on all the cranes that lift other tracks where they are to ba
lind
peres which ectne into the repair alter
for repairs, Romo of the Altogether there are eight cranes shops engine's weighing more than 150 in t10 shop to be operated and in- tons All day long she works on spected by Mrs. Cooper. They vary Her little narrow platform, from 40 in lifting strength from 260 tons to to '65 feet in the air. "And during 3 tons.
CALM ON SCAFFOLD. SIRDAR'S MURDERER HELPS
1925.
Mohamed-efforts to obtain a re prieve for whom had failed-re- HIS OWN EXECUTIONER, cited verses from the Koran to the Cairo. Mohamed Fahmy All, effect that he was not afraid of one of the men sentenced to death death. So calm was he that when, for the murder in November 1924 in the death chamber, the execu of the late Sirdar, Sir Lee Stack, tioner found it difficult to loosen was executed' last month. Seven his bonds, he helped the official to others were hanged in August, do so..
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