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FRENCH CONVENT
SCHOOL.
NO OVERLOADING WITH USELESS SUBJECTS.
ANNUAL REPORT.
LENIENCY SHOWN
IN COURT.
WOMAN' AND COBBLER DISCHARGED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 1931.
KWANGSI PARLEY
RESULT,
ARMY FORCES TO BE REORGANISED.
Wong Ngan, EL woman and
Shanghai, Feb. 12. Cheung Tak, 11 cobbler, were General Ma Heu-chun, Counsellor charged before Mr. Butters, at the to the Nanking Generni Headquar. Kowloon Magistracy this morning, tera, told pressmen that Generals shoes, the property of Slu Kim-Chang Fal-kwel would soon go with the theft of 93 pairs of canvas. Li Chung-yen, Pei Heung-hai and
sang, proprietor of the Tal abroad, leaving the Ironside Hang Rubber Factory, No. 118, Ki Kwangsi troops to be reorganised into ten regiments by General Wang Shao-hang.
ACTRESS KICK BY ANGRY ACTOR.
EXTRAORDINARY INCIDENT ON A BERLIN STAGE.
Berlin, Jan. 19. A well known Berlin actor, Kurt
Bois, was yesterday ordered to pay damages amounting of £30 and to.
kick into a play, and thereby caus- make full apology for introducing an unrehearsed gesture--a violent ing damage to an actress's knee nerves, and subsequent. theatrical
contracts,
MINISTER'S MINES
LETTER.
DOES ENGLAND · BELIEVE IN GOD?
SOCIAL JUSTICE,
Mr. George Lansbury, P.C., M.P., First Commissioner of Works and a Cabinet Minis- ter, recently addressed, the following remarkable lotter In one scene of the play, Bola
for publication to the “Nawa- The Cantonese troops will bent at a piano while the plaintiff,
Chronicle." In a covering withdrawn in two periods first Maria Schanda, stood beside him
letter to the Editor he says, from Fenyang, to Waag hien and singing a song. Marin Schanda
"I feel like I have written wiping, and secondly to Wuchów complained that Bols, in the middle and Kwangtun. General Ma con- of the song, suddenly swung his
and had to write it."
Doar Sir-Everybody hung and Wu Ting-yang would re- hnd in consequence suffered not reads the arifeles dealing with turn to Kwagsi within the week, only physical disablement, but con- the mince which you are print- while he himself would remain in alderable nervous disorder.
ing must be distressed and dia. Nanking.
The actor replied that his ins-mayed beyond words. Enpecially According to General Wong Shao, piration at the piano had repeated-must this be the case when WO
ly been disturbed by the actress'a Since the opening of the new It appeared that the frat defery, hung, the present 30,000 Ironside behaviour, and alleged that she remember that these conditiona
Kwangsl troops in the province will deliberately tried to upset his per- of the
have prevailed throughout most be reduced to a little over 10,000.formance by mocking laughter and 1918. The Kwangsi rehabilitation work would be completed in two or three other methods.
At the French Convent School prize-giving yesterday, reported elsewhere, the Rev. Fr. Byrne read the following report on, Lang Street. behalf of the Hond Mistress: During the year 1930 the average attendance has been very good. The highent number attained during the year was 278; while the average attendance was 265 an lueretise of 25 on the preceding year. Evidently the children like coming to school. His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lady Peel, visited the school in September and showed great Interest
ak departments.
Chapel the old one has been con- verted into three large rooms, twe of which are used as class-rooms, This we find is a great improve ment as it enables us to have separate classes for the little boys and girls attending the kinder- gurten.
In October Inst the annual inspection was carried out by Mr. Sutherland, who yery favourably reporta on the excellent discipline, good work, and happy atmosphere Mrs, de Martin of the school.
kindly visited the school also in October and was intereated in the drawings and paintings of the pupils and Mrs. Sutherland luspected the needlework and found it excellent. I would le to mention here that we are very grateful for these visits which are a great encouragement to both teachers and pupils.
The two half-yearly medical Inspections were
are made by Dr.
Detective Sergeant Goodwin said that a foreman of the factory no- ticed the shoes and shoes-uppers in the second defendant's store. He had been aware that a number of shoes had been missing from time to time from the factory, He In-tinued that Generala Wang Shao-foot against her knee and that she formed the complalunat, his master, who made a report to the police. He (the Sergeant) went to defen dant's store and sized 61 pairs of shoes and 33 pairs of shoes-uppers,
who was employed at the used to take the shoe-uppers home to work on them, and from time to time put away one or two pairs which her mother sold to the second defendant. The second defendant i months. only bought the canvas but did not know the shoes hail been stolen,
The Sergeant added that the com- plainant did not want to press the case as the first defendant had been employed in the factory and had done good work for two years.
Mr. Butters discharged both de- fendants,
21 YEARS AGO.
SOME EXTRACTS FROM THE
TELEGRAPI!" FILES.
The following extracts are from
the Minnett, M.O.S., who reported that the Hongkong Telegraph for the sanitary arrangements, class-week ended February 12th, 1910.
ATIE
in
·
The rate of the dollar on do- themand was 18, 9d.
and dormitories were roma Perfect condition, the school inodel of cleanliness. children happy and healthy. A welcome innovation has been the introduction of Swedish drill in the lower classes and exercises in "physical culture will shortly be undertaken in the upper classes.
The Examinations,
in
کرد.
The wedding took place at St. John's Cathedral Mr. S. C Mar Nider and
A. G. H. Herbst.
Miss
WIN
invested
Sir Henry May with the KCMC, decoration Government Hinse by Frederek Lugard.
H.E. Sir
thu
M the University oxaminations held in November last, six pupils pussed the Senior (oral andl aix the Junior obtaining distinction
His English and In Arithemtie Lordship Bishop Valtorta's, prize
The half-yearly report of for Catechism has been awards Hongkong and Shanghai Banking to Miss Annie Nisam, The silver.
Corporation showed net profits. Cup presented by Mr. Ho Kom-atalling $5.07.941. A dividend toug, O.B.E. was you by Miss of £2 and Florence Tong (Senior Local) and recommendet. the, special class-prize for distint- tion
bonus of 5/- were
in French offered by Monsieur Dufaure de In Prade
At the annual meeting of the Consul de Fraure by Miss Helen Hongkong branch of the China; Blogdatsky (Junior Luux). Lady Association, the following Com Io Tung very kindly provided mittee
39 elected:-Messrs. prizes for the successful pupils furray Stewart (Chairman), who passed the London Trinity Hon. W. J. Gresson, D. R. Law, College of Musle examinations, I. E. Tomkins, E. G. Barrett, J. and wo are indebted to the R. K. W. C. Bonnar. W. G. Humphreyo, Fathers of the French Mission for N, J. Stabb and A. 5. D. Coustand prizes for good conduct and
(Secretary). Biblical Knowledge.
Reverend Mother and staff wish to thank those friends who have offered special prizes and all those who have kindly contributed towards the prize fund.
TAILOR SENT TO PRISON.
THEFT OF A SEWING MACHINE.
At last, he said, when the musical piece he had been playing had been completely ruined by Maria Schanda's behaviour, he had lost control of himself and spontane
It is reported that when the Kwangsl troops are reorganised in accordance with the instructions of the Central Government, theously kicked her. Kwangsi military expenses will be paid from the Central Treasury- Canton News Agency.
Nanking, Feb. 12. Remarking that he had reached complete understanding with the Nanking officials concerning the disposition of military affairs in Kwangsi, General Wang Shad-hung fold
newspaper correspondents here shortly before his departure for Shanghal yesterday that, trade: between Kwangtang and Kwangsi
29MMNEZAA|335|26|93|||||||||TESTIMONICAO
THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.
Many Topical Pictures To-Morrow.
Tomorrow's issue of the Telegraph Art Supplement will coritain
interesting n most selection of topical pictures,
Sporting tents covered will include the Fanling Hunt Meet- ing and the "Old Stagers' football match, whilst anungst the groups will be Queen's College tennis team and the University Past and Present tennis teams.
Weddings illustrated will be those of Dr. J. W. Anderson and Miss Shiein Gillespie, und of Mr. Thomas Churk-fun and Miss Pan Ol-king.
Other interesting groups will include those taken at the Uni- versity on the visits of Mr. Tai Chi-to and Mr. Foo Ping sheung, whilst the cast of "In- terference" as presented by the Canton Amateur Theatrical So- ciety will also be shown.
Several interesting portraits will also appear. TALANA 89202 INJUSA CINEMA
WOMAN EXECUTED IN PUBLIC.
who
British confields since
But what is to be done? Men like myself believe social owner. ship, social reorganisation and racial control na n national servico are needed. In
saying this I speak only as an individual citi- zen.
The House of Commons.
The House of Commane And possibly the majority of the Ha- tton does not necept this view. Surely it is up to those who be- Hove in the social interpretation of Christ' teaching to be up and For the first time in 50 years agoing and by prompt action de woman was executed by order of and that, at whatever cost to Hungarian civil court on Jan. 13.
LOVER LOOKS ON.
The woman, Frau Kardos, one of the notorious "widow makers of Szolnok, suffered in publie outside the Szolnok prison.
She slept quietly throughout the night, and went to the gallows un moved. At the lust moment she cried aloud, "God will parden me."
Kardos polsoned her husband and her son, and among the crowd who watched her die was the young peasant who was her lover.
One of her luat actions was to make a will in favour of her lover and his relatives.
Four other women poisoners now under sentence of death are hop- ing for reprieves.
In all 32 pensant women were arrested in the county of Szolnok,
Interests or prejudice,
British industry shall be reorgani aed on the basis which all the Churches oficially support, viz., that the first charge shall be tho maintenance of those engaged in the Industry together with their dependants at such a standard na shall secure healthy lives and op- portunities for development.
Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. Lloyd George says, and I agree. that the world is suffering because there is too much of everything. I agree, and because agree it is not possible for me
blame wither Nature or God. The fact is we do not believe God is our Father, and all of us are brothers and sisters. We do
to
on charges of poisoning their hus-ot believe that we are our bro-
bands and relatives. There nearly 100 exhumations.
were
HOW CAN CHINA HURDLE 200 YEARS?
the
(Continued on Page TJ
ther's keeper and he is ours. Our minds are still movlug along the old individualist lines which teach that industry without pro- fits, rents, dividenda is useless and evil,
Until we are ready to accept at its literal value Christ's teaching, "Love one another," and its added admonitions:
"You
who лко grentest must be the servant” and "Woc unto you by whom offences cometh," there is little hope.
Government's Position.
American Revolution, the French Revolution and the Rus- sian Revolution have done at dif ferent times in history," China
You may say to me: What is the is attempting to change her form of government, revise her social government doing? It is trying. ike you, Mr. Editor, and many recast her economie or- system,
and reform her educa- other decent people, to patch up ganization,
and make workable a system tion system. She is attempting to which has had its day-done its dated and a modern order. The be- would do better than Willie Gra- hurdle 200 years between an out-o
work. I don't believe any one made, indicate ginnings already will be resumed immediately after that the task la not insuperable.am has done under, the condi
tions imposed upon him. communications are restored on In furthering this progress and in
The nation needs religion to The West River.
the help of the western
responsibility. Governments can't holde verdant Cantonese forces will retreat from nations not only
can't: Let the Archbishops, Cardinals, their training is all the other way. Free Church ministers and others
CANADA AND U.S.
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On this occasion we are very pleased to offer our congratula- tions in three of our past pupils
General Wang added that the fabuting new sinews for ad-waken it to a sense of corporate who took their degrees at the University in January last-Miss P. Ruttonjec, Medical Faculty charged, before Mr. Butters, at the arrival in Kwangsi the main body China, hut cannot do other than
Chun Chi, an odd-job tailor, was Kwangsi in two stages. On his promise for the advancement of do this. Business men Miss J Lam and Miss A. Pat Kowloon Magistracy this morning, Arts Faculty and we wish them with the theft of a sewing machine of Kwangtung forces will retreat react to the benefit of the entire overy success in their new careers from the mistress of a tailor's shop Kweiping. After the general dis-
from Pinying to Wangchow and world. Besides taking part in the sports in 121, Parkes Street, and also with outside the Convent the pupile now enjoy the new games and having fraudulently converted to his handment the last of the Can- sports which have recently been own use a piece of silk and a length tonese units will leave Wuchow,
The newly-appointed Kwangsi of fur, given to him by customers organised in the large grounds of from Shamshulpo.
Commissioner expresses the hope the Convent. The introduction of
Inspector Clarke said the defen-of accomplishing the disbandment
UNITE IN EXCLUDING new tennis courts has proved an
RUSSIAN GOODS. Picnics to dant was employed doing odd jobs work within three months, adding agreeable addition. Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay in the shop. After stealing the that it is the desire of Marshal
he pawned it for $30. Chiang
Ottawa, Feb, 12. the machine, and other places during
indications that summer enabled the elder girls to When arrested he admitted the theft Kwangsi soldiers be disbanded out Indulge in swimming.
were then of the present 30,000. The future Canada and the United States will and the other thefts
him, Reverend traced conclusion the
Garrison in Kwangai will consiste Russian timber and other goods." Mr. Butters sentenced the defen- of a little over 10.000 men. Mother and staff wish to thank the parents and friends of the Con- dunt to two months on the first vent who have frequently during count; one month consecutively on the past year shown their appre- the second and one month concur ciation of the work done in the rently on the third, school and for their co-operation with the teachers which has been most helpful.
In
We shall continue, as in the past, Lo do our best for the chil dren confided to our care. not our aim to cram and overload
It in
EXCHANGE RATES.
Paris
Kai-shek
that
20,000
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS. ' The following cable at the close Previous Day. Yesterday of the sugar
markets yesterday 123.07
20.16% has been received by Messrs. Pen-
204 treath and Co. 18.10
123.07 25.1744
20.444
.18.10
1931
their intelligences
ncos with a variety Ganova.. of subjects which will be more or Berlin. less peoloss to them. Our Ideal Oslo..
to direct
thole minds towards Helsingfors. the paths of virtue and duty to Athens.... .376 give them that Christian and Buenos Aires...34%
1/24 Gocial education which will at Shanghai. thom for their positions in the New York.. world when their school-days are over and which will enable them
to lead happy and useful lives.
LIGHT RAIN.
Amsterdam.”
Stockholm..
Vienna.. Madrid. Bucharest Montevideo Hongkong Brussels Mtian
London Terminals.
August 6/4% up 3⁄41⁄2d.
1934
370
March 6/10 up 3⁄4d.
354
May 6/1 up 24.
4,80,8/10 12,10% 18.14%
1/24 4.86.1/02 12.10% 18.15
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Sellers 4d mare,
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are
Yesterday the United States Government barred Soviet lamber and pulp wood and to-day Canada banned Soylet coal,
and at cost mako
come forward with as much en- thusiasm for social justico, as be- tween worker and worker, whe ther of hand or brain variety, as they are-showing in regard to sec- tarian teaching of theology,
to the Let us have missiona rich telling in plain language where wealth comes from. My own salary comes, as I am some- times told, from the taxes paid by rich and poor, But let the Chur- chas follow the advice of Ruskin: "Raise the vell, boldly fat onsite us all understand how our enjoy. ment of life is provided and what Individual and soolal misery · RC- understood that the recent companies our comfort.
declare: visit of Mr. Bennett, the Prime And then let them Minister, to Washington was for "One Is your Master, even Christ the purpose of securing co-operu and "All ye are brethren. Onsia tive action respecting. the Soviet we are made to realise this none.
Americo-Canadian of us will sit down at our su monace
or abundance with any. tho trade.--Reuter's American Service, ciency
peace or contentment knowing misery which accompanies it into the world.
But, Mr. Editor, we must have the conviction of sin, we must bo brought to a knowledge of our guilt and this is the task of the Churches. Once more the call is: "Can't these dry bones live!" Will the breath of the Spirit of God coming down the ages once again
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