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CHARLES LAUGHTON'S THE SACRED HEART
SACRIFICE
From £1,000 to £20 A Week
SCHOOL SPORTS.
Competitor Breaks Arm in Jumping Event.
Charles Laughton, Flora Robson, DR. TANG PRESENTS PRIZES, and a number of other atara may combine in an ambitious presenta- tion of Shakespeare at the Old Vic next season, if certain difficulties
can be overcome.
at
the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, MAY 15, 1933.
MATRON ACQUITTED
PRISON SENTENÇE QUASHED
Mayall,
The Inspector Listened
at the Door
Mrs. Helena Edna matron of a Liverpool nursing home, won her appeal at Liverpool A STORY ABOUT AN Quarter Sessions againot à convic-
“UNFIT”” SCHOOL tion and sentence of three months' imprisonment in the second division
in the high jump event of the Sacred Yam Yun-pul, a Junior competitor Heart College sports on the Kowloon 20 months, Football Club ground on Saturday afternoon, broke his Arm while participating in the event.
Were Dr.
for alleged neglect of a child aged tion of achcel buildings which had A renewed demand for the aboli-
Counsel said Mrs. Mayall under-been declared unit and the free- took the care of the child for £1 ation of new schools was made nt the National Union of Tenchera" week.
Conference at Aberystwyth.
the
The only thing that has been settled so far, it was stated at the points, won the Victor Ludorum, while patient in the Home, heard
Wong Yat-fee, who secured 21 Nurse Pugh, who was nursing a Old Vic is that Mr., Tyrone the Inter-Class Championship was child crying early on Jan. 20 and Guthrie, the tall young Irishman by Class 1. The inter-class relay was found it (said counsel) in a box from Glasgow who has done not-also won by class 1.
room, There was no light or fire, Able work
Among those present Cambridge -Festival Theatre, and latterly in Rev. Fr. Spada, Rev. Fr. Rosal.
Y. Y. Tang, Rev. Fr. do Angelis, Very and the child was huddled up in a cot bed. The clothes cenalsted of a London, will be the producer.
At the conclusion of the Aports, piece of flannelette, which was wet, Father II. de Angelis, in a brief and the child was dirty, "But," oald Miss Lilian Baylia's speech, dealt with the cult of sport in representative, it will be a won-youth. derful thing if Miss Robson, Mr. Laughton and the others can come."
Such a season means a great financial toas, particularly to Mr. Laughton, who is now at the top
of his form na a ŝim star; but he has always cherished the desire to do something really good in Shakespeare.
FILM CONTRACTS.
!
Sport displays infinite horizons to the youthful mind, and keeps the body fit and sound, and tenchen skill, according to the old Latin adage: "mena sana in corpore RANO" (Round mind in sound body)," He said.
Dr. Tang's Advice.
Dr. Y. Y. Tang, before presenting the trophies, said:
Next night she took a doctor to the child's room. There was frost on the bedding.
The Absent Mald
Nurse Pugh anid there were neither sheet, nor pillows.
Mrs. Mayall denied that the
room was cold and wald there were
many fires in the house. She had given Instructions to have a fire in the maid's room adjoining the placed near the door of the child's (chlid's room, and also an oil stove
It had never been used as a
"It is a great pleasure for me that I am able to come this afternoon to distribute the prizes. I have wit-room. He is under contract to makoneet some very fine port indeed, bax room.
and I must say all the events have Usually she undressed the child been very keenly contested. I must herself and wrapped it in a blanket congratulate the Headmaster and the of six to eight thicknesses. On sports committee for the
or these two occasions she did nol line performance. ganization, and the boys for such make the child's cot up, or see the fire, made up, although she had given Instructions,
fine
other films for the Paramount Company In Hollywood. Ho can choose his own time. within certain limits, but it was understood that he would return to Hollywood after
It must not be forgotten the Sacred he had finished playing the King Heart College has in the past pro in "Henry the Eighth's Fourth duced many sportemen of outstanding Wife," for the London Film Com-reputation. Many of the leading
pany,
The maid slept in the next room. She did ant know that the maid had stayed out of the Home on hath Athletic Associations of Hongkong nights in question.
Mr. A. E. Henshall, a former pre schools which should not, in the aldent, said there were 1,200 interests of health, continue
UBC.
in
Mr. W. H. Robinson (Sheffield), said:
"In one school we found a block of desks occupied by amall girla, who always seemed to be dull and unresponsive, not because they were mentally deficient or backward, but whatever set of girls was put into those desks showed the same dull ress and lethargy. A investigation showed that the desks were in a pool of stagnant air."
scientific
Mr. Henshall anid he had known into which an inspector would not a school where there was a room
go to hear the children read. He could not stand the atmosphere and listened to them from outside the door.
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Jessie Matthews (Soprano), DD10-18
The paint that secondary schools were falling into the error of the mythical private school headmaster who said that if his school did not win scholarships, at least "it turn- ed out gentlemen," was made by Lord Eustace Percy, a former Minister of Education, at a meeting Orchestral Zigeuner - You Have in connection with the teachers'
and South China possess among the Mra, Mayall odded that she her If he continues making pic. distinguished sporting members many self was ill and at the time was in conference.
old Sacred Heart boys, I am can bed. vinced that among the bays present to-day there are many future cham-
ions of international reputation.
tures his salary will work out at about £1,000 a week. If he comes to the Old Vic he does not anticipate making more than about £20 a week.
One of the conditions of the pros pective Old Vic venture is that £3,500 shall be found for new scenery, dresses, etc. Of that Mr Laughton and his associates have received half. It is proposed hat the season shall extend over sine months.
MEN TEACHERS OBJECT
TO SERVE UNDER HEADMİSTRESSES
He did not underrate the cultural | The appeal was allowed without effects of our secondary schools, costs.
but "culture without power of nc- tion is as dead as faith without
To the boys I should like to ** Ching Chuen, a passenger on the whether you win or you lose, you have niwnys gained. You have gain- coastal steamer Kwongehow fell over- ed in health, and health is the greatent board yesterday, but was rescued by asnet one can possess in this world. harbour sampan and taken to the As for the parents I sincerely advise Government Civil Hospital. them to give to the young every fneility for outdoor sports. They will save a lot of worry and expense
Inter un.
Before I conclude, I sincerely con gratulate the winners and offer my sympathick to the lasers and hopes that the latter will have better juck
next time.
The Results.
The results were as follow: Long Jump, Junior-1. Chuen Chi Bi Kwok Chik Length-18 feet 9 inches.
Leung Sung
Long Jump, Senior.-1. Wong Yat
Questions asked and answered by Vee. 2. He Kai Cheung. Length-18 delegates at the. National Associa-feet 9 inches.
Leung High Jump Junior-1. Cheun Chi. 2. George Mack. Height
feet 0 inches.
tion of Schoolmasters' Conference at Southamption recently: Should men trachers be asked to Berue under headmistress?-No. Shaidd all mixed schools be under'a
kcadmaster7-Yea
Shoudd men and women teachers'
salaries be equal?—No.
Should woman inspectora assess the professional fitness of men teachers-No.
Is teaching in the modern junior school, as far as it concerns boys, a man's job or a woman's?—A man's.
Mr. J. Carruthers, of Liverpool, told this story:
A schoolmaster who went home one day sick and miserable was asked by his wife what was the matter.
He replied: "Miss Jones has been cross with me."
The story made the delegates laugh, but they carried a resolu- flon expressing resentment of men serving under headmistressen.
AS WIVES SEE IT.
Mr. J. W. A. Taylor, also of Liverpool, said it was impossible for a man to serve under a woman and retain his self-respect. If a man was doing a man's
works."
He advocated the introduction of larger element of the "grale" system and two further courses: (1) Higher secondary (generally preparatory to the University) and (2) senior technical or commer- cint.
Kwok Wau. Time-i min. 10 secs,
440 Yards. Senior.-1. Wong Yat The rent charge against Our Cheang. Time-1 min. 7 aces. Fee, Leung Kam Weon, 3. Ho Kai present educational system, he de-
clared, was that it secured "nel Half Mile, Open to the Colony.ther a really liberal nor a really i. Lan: Yu Tong (Chinese Club), 2. Wong Chak Lan. (Old Boy, Athletic
vocational education." Sacred Heart College). Time- nins. 30 secs,
Stulen My Heart
Geraldo's Gaucho Tango Orchestra. CB561 Song Just n Little Home for the
Old Folks
Paul Small (Tenor), DB1970 Hawaitan Selection Maul Girl
Jose Norman's Hawaiian Band MR861 Song-Climbing the Stairway of Love Marie Burke & Male quartetto DB1025 Organ Solo-Say to Yourself I will be
Happy
Terance Casey. DB1014 Humorous-Let's Laugh Together,
Mike
Charles Penrose & Company DB1021 Orchestral Wedding in Java
The Bohemians. DB1018 Vocal QuartetYoung and Healthy
The Four Musketeora. DB1076. Hawaiian Trio--Hawalian Hula Song Sol Hoopli's Novelty Trio. MR217 Sang-I'll Stay with You
Jessie Matthews (Soprano). DB1048 Orchestral-Rosa Mia
Geraldo'a Gaucho Tango Orchestra CB561 Song-Baby
Paul Small (Tenor). DB1070 Hawaiian Selection-My South Sea
Home
Get the other side of the grille at the Post Office and you see things Half Mile. Leung Churn Chi, 2. thus, according to Mr. F. O. Edney, Leung Kam Woon, 3. Lai Yue Ming, the newly-elected president, at the Time-2 mins 13 sees,
|National Federation of Sub-Post- Two Miles, Bicycle Race-1. Chanmasters Conference at Belfast: King Sung, 2. Cheng Yo Ming, 3 Lu Chung Yuen.
Over 3,000,000 old age and other 120 Yards, Open to the 'St. John's pensions are paid over the counter Ambulance Brigade, Mongkok Divi-in Great Britain
and Northern sion-1. Wong Sui Put, 2. Ho Shui Ireland euch week. Man. Time-15 secs.
Last year over 5,000,000 wireless Wong Yat Fee, Time-5 mins.
licences were issued by the Post
Jose Norman's Hawaiian Band Office, which also:
MR861 Ordered and paid for 7,000,000-Song-In a Shanty in Old stamps.
Shanty Town
Marie Burke & Male Quartette DB1026
One Mile.-1. Lai Yuu Ming, 2
220 Yards, Staff Race-1. Luk Kwong Cheung, 2 Mr. Lam. 3. Loo
High Jump, Senior.1. Tom Chuk Kl. 2 He Kal Cheung Height Shui Kwan. á feet 1 inch.
100 yards, Junior.-1. Yee Chung Tong, 2. Leung Cheun Chi. Time
11 деся.
120 Yards, Senior-1. Wong Yat Fee, 2. Ho Kai Cheung. Time-12
BUCO.
Inter Cins Team Ince-Won by class 1, Wong Yat Fee, Leung Shi K, Yee Chung Toag and Shum Kuen Hol. Candle Race, Ladies Nomination. 1. Mina Wa Chak Ham and Mr. Wong King Sing, 2. Miss Chu Lai Ham and Mr. Lee Kwai Chun.
Yee
Six and three-quarter. tons of ink;
One hundred and thirty tons of Organ Sato I Don't Want to go to gum; and
Ninety-five million postcards. "Although we hear of grumbles i One Mile, Hicycle Race
about the Post Office from a cer- Ching Tong, 2. Lu Cheng Yuen, tain number of people," said Mr. Sran Boys Race, 100 Yards Chan King Sang. 1. Fong Man Wan, 2. Trui Yee King.
Needle Race, Ladies Nomination Edney, "these complaints are in- Time-12 seda.
1. Miss Cheng Wa Yo and Mr. Lan finitesimal in comparison with the 220 Yards, Junior-1. Yee Chung Ming Ki, 2 Miss Chu Lai Ham and immense volujne of transactions which are curried out to the satis- Tong,
2. Lee Kwai Chuen. Time-Mr. Kwok Chi King. 27! sees.
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Schools in Kowloon.-
220 Yards, Senior.-1. Wong Ynt nese Cathofte Junior, Open to the Chi-faction of the public. Fee, 2. Leung Kam Woon. Time. Lo Sui Yee (Ho Yuen School), 2, 2014 Bech.
220 Yards. Smail Boys' Race.-1 Fong Man Wan, 2. Kwok Ni Bun.
440 Yards, Junior-1. Leurg Chuen Chi, 2. Lee Kwai Chuen, 9. Cheng
Wong Kum Kwan (Tuk Che School).
220 Yards, Junior, Open to the Chi BOY nene Catholic Schools in Kowloon.-
Wong Kum Kwan Tuk Che School), 2. Wong Kami Pai (Ho Yuea School).
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The splendid service rendered by British Rover Scouts and Scouts in co-operation with the Brazilian
Boy Scouts during the recent re- volution at Sao Paolo has just been reported to the Boy Scouts Inter- national Bureau in London.
Rover For three months 20 Scouts and Scouts served with the clearing
Three electric ceiling fans have The P. and O. as, "Kaisar-I-Hind" been installed at the Star Ferry whart left. Singapore for this Port on the at Kowloon, and it is probable the Job he 13th instant at noon with the outward me wil be done at the Ilongkong ned Cross In casualty
wharf. This will undoubtedly bo English Malls, and is due here on much appreciated by waiting paasen-
gers during the hot weather.
should be under the supervision of a man; if he was doing a woman's job it served him right if he was put under the supervision. of a
woman.
different as to whether there was a man or a woman over them. If they had a preference, it was for a
mana married man. Then Mr. Taylor fired his biggest gun.
the 17th Instant at about 10a.m.
treatment.
Bed
Teranco Casey. DB1014 Humorous Laugh and You'll Feel
Grand
Charles Penrose & Company DB1021
Orchestral-The Chinese Story Teller The Bohemians. DB1018 Vocal Quartet-Take me Away from
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Four Musketeers. DB1074 Hawaiian Trio-Pua O'Kealoha
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DEATH FROM THE SAME WINDOW
to danth
William Whitcomb, aged 53, was cleaning a window at a house in Hollingbury-terrace on October 26 last when he fell and fractured his skull. Ho died three days later in the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
CLEANERS WHO WERE NEIGHBOURS Two window cleaners, who lived stations and field hospitals, giving their services na ward attendante, next
door to ono another messengers and stretcher bearers. Brighton, have fallen
in Six of the Rover Scouts acted as Wal Kit, a houseboy in the service The Rev. F. E. "Bobs" Ford, the ambulance drivers, tending and from the same window. In the main, women were in- of Inspector Dorling, injured his right Toe II. Padre and Harry Chappell, transporting the wounded, working arm by putting it through a window arrived in the Colony on Saturday by under fire in the front line part af while cleaning it, yesterday. He the Talyues. To-night a dinner is the time and receiving the highest went to the Kowloon Hospital for to be held at the Volunteer Head. commendation for the coolness quartors at 8 pm. when it is hoped with which their work was per- all interested in Toe II. will support formed, often in circumstances of this farewell function to the two much danger. travellers. Following the dinner a Other Scouts looked after women A man admitted to the Government meeting will be held at 9.15 at which
Barnard Leavers, aged 57, took Civil Hospital yesterday is stated to the Rey. Ford will give the latest and children refugees. The report
lover Whitcomb's business, and have come by his injury through news of the development of the Baya:
I do not think some of our one day last month his work took attempting to hang himself. Chang movement in China,
Scouts will ever forget the heavy him to Hollingbury-tarrice. Ling, the would-be salcido in question,
bombardments by avlation 'and has since been discharged.
artillery at Fazenda Palmeiras, He was cleaning the window There is merit in "The Secret of whon they had to stand to with from which Whitcomb fell when Madame Blanche" which has come to
overbalanced and trick was again successful yesterday, title role
The familiar banknote confidence the Queen's. Irene Dunno fills the their post situated some 60 metres ho suddenly
bohind the front line.
crashed into the street. He was the unwanted brida; when a Chinese woman who under Philly Holmes is the impusive son of
"Some hundreds of 75mma, and picked up with a fractured skull, took for a consideration to change a rich family; and Lionel Atwill is 105mms. chmo over on our lines and he died in the Royal Sussox banknotes for a man who approached the implacable father who is never coupled with the inermittent bom-County Hospital. her in Queen's Road Central, dis-reconelled to the situation. Between bing from the Federal planes...
"A married man cannot serve
under a woman if he has a wife
worth much. If the wife knows he is taking ortlers from another woman he is not likely to be very happy in his home" The General Secretary, Mr. A. E. Warren, quoted a case in which three out of five applicants for a post on the staff of 'a boys' open air school in Birmingham refused
the job when they learned that the school was under a headmistress.
The Conference passed a repolu- tion demanding abolition of the salary cuts made in 1981,
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covered when it was too late, that these three the story takes many a The Scouts, it is added certainly Whitcomb lived at No. 1 and the package hold blank plecos of dramatic twist, and Impresses itself showed the State of Sao Paolo and Leavers at No. 3 Stanmor Park paper. The man disappeared with by the shear power of their acting, also Brazil just what a Scout can road, Brighton. Both fell Just some trinkets and money she handed although it may stem unreal att do.
over 13ft. him as "security,”
times.
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