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SATURDAY, JANUARY

ST. GEORGE'S BALL

A MERRY NIGHT.

DETAPHY CHOW 180,

To the mind ei a carind or tic there. was only one tungg wrong with the St.

George Society's Twelfth Night Hall hell in the City Hali last night. I was not the decoration which were

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8-BOAR'S HEAD. 9.-Ronat Birloin of Beef. 10.-Game Pie, 11-York Ham. 12.--Corned Ox Tongue. 13-Corned Leg of Pork. 14-Chicken Mayonnaise. 15-Potatoos, 10. Green Peas.

17.-Macedoine of Fruit. 18. Stewed Fruit and Custard.

for Home, and it is scarcely necessary 'to say how sorry we shall be to lose them, but I am sure you will be glad wish them bon voyage with prosperity and happiness in the

to

future.

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I welcome the presence of Sir Charles and Lady Addis. Sir Charles', 18-Ice Meringues. 20. Ice Cream. years since he left he has become

residence in Hongkong dates back 35 21-French Pastry. 22,- Coffee. During supper the

leading figure in the world of high 'Hawkins " Kinaply contoved yet marvellously land, which, with the Wilts Band, position in the Hongkong & Shanghai fluance. While retaining a prominent effective for the music which was was responsible for the dance music Bank in London he has become a capital or the supper which was played this programme :--

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distinguished Director just that 1 March, "Great Big Davíð.”

the Bank of there weee to many there to mak

England, and we are proud of bis Three Lances from Nell Gwyn"

relationship to this Colony. dauring "comfortable. The Society.

German entertainer its guest in the hearty.

Selection, "Reminiscences of hospitable. Foglich was for which it England" is deservedly fan but it is not a Suite, Woodland Pictures " bit of use pr. tending that, up to n ad- night at any rate, dancing was the 5. pleasuresbi periort ought to have be with such a setting Ateli a Hoor and such mean

It wa at unnerving expert! (P. Having sing ped over the threshi of the dauer Tous with your faither you trembled for a wine on tas Erli and then at ving you sawah pen jug. plunged into the Vories वर्ग jostling hummmty.

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Godfrey.

Fletcher

Selection, "Dorothy" 1. Cellier Three Dances from Henry VIII"

German.

7.- Morceau. "Melodie Caprice."

TUE TOASTS,

SPEECH BY PRESIDENT.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

and for those of you who may find BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL. time, a little attention to the esout- theons set around the Ball rooms may ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION remind you of the arma of

town.

your native

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THIS MORNING.

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September 10, the first day of the new fem, school work began as usual, In many years, work in the school.

which the work was advanced, for on

small, holding only sixteen out of the built, the old ones being alter if put twenty six applications for the twenty and one large room partitioned. This suggested twenty students. There were of recognition, small rooms enlɔreed, Mots, and it is evident that a keen last will be the abode of the Normal- desire exists among would-be teachers | School. This is Old Xmas Day-owing

A small rm has been to take advantage of the opportunity fitted up as a kitchen, on this is to the exigencies of our Hongkong LAST YEAR'S FIND RECORD.

has given of studying educational presided over by Miss Hame. In climate we might say we celebrate St.

theory and practice. Miss Chan Yut cidentally, hor Coolery Class has bat apart from what the day may be annual prize giving in the Quenu's Mr. Kwai, Nan Ping lectures on displayed to-day. Other improve George's Day on a day when it isn't The Belilios Girls' School held itsing is in charge of the school and made the cakes and sweets that are no one will deny that it is Xmas Tide, College Hall at 11 o'clock this morn Classics. Practical teaching is includ. men's include the opening and altern when our thoughts taru to the "olding. There was a large attendance of d in the syllabus, and criticism tion of wiatowe on the staircase and folks at Home and the young ones, the pupils and the parents and essons are given in the junior el ases in the New Building. Our thanks are ten"-old friends at Home and the friends with the result that the of the school. I can testify already given to the P.W.D. for the way in new ones, too.

spacious hall and gallery were well, to the value of the training. This charming statuette Lefore us Elled. Lady Stubbs distributed the This yes. the plan has been tried of further reminds us of three old friends prizes. She was met at the catrance having a transitional class Remove in particular-Sir Newton Stabb, Mr.y half a dozen mendera of the beween the Vernacular Aids, where It is a pleasing honour to preside at C. C. Moxon (two past Presidents School's bunch of the Vctorii English is taught for an hour daily, has been disturbed by the poise of this brilliant gathering, but I could not do it comparatively lighthearted John Johnstone, former chieftain and span blue and white uniforme taught for four hours a day. In the now been ordered that noisy trades of St. George's Society), and Mr. Nursing Division in their nest, spic and the English Side, where it is hammering in shops close by. It has ly, nor could we enjoy these gay sur

of St. Andrew's Society. Foundings and soc ability in such a

This band and was presented with a beautiful Remove Class English is taken for two may not be carried on near the schol pleasant manner were it

not for some trophy has been presented by basket of flowers.

hours daily, Chinese for three. The buildings. The difference is hard to the energetic work put in by the these friends for competition between Committee and sub-committees of the the golfere of the two Societies. Mr. E. A. Irving, Director of Fluca success, and next year I hope to have teach-or to learn-uid almost con- Among those present were the Hon. experiment has been a complete describe, delightful to realise. To Society, and I desire to acknowledge and it stands for that spirit of sport. tion, Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of two divisions in the Remove. all they have done to enable us to manship and good camaraderie which | English Schools, Mr. B. Tanner

tinual bammering is bad enough in Eleven girls entered for the Senior cool weather in the middle of a Jone celebrate this ucession so happily. The exists in Hongkong and which, we are headmaster of Queen's College, Mr. Local. One gained Honours, nine afternoon it is far worse. Now that committee men as usual have made sure, will continue to exist among as Cavalier, and many lapies.

passed. We won three distinctions, comparative pace reigns, we can truly their work a labour of love and given

The Buglish team have Won

The Headmistress (Mise Carke) in one in Arithmetic, the first ever say, "For this relief, much thanks." us of their best to create fitting trophy in the first event, and, having her annual report said: School gained in that subject. Sevan girls surroundings symbolical of St. George at it, we intend to keep it--if we days in 1921 numbered 190.

I am glad to report that gifts from and Merrie England. We are remind

The took the Junior Local,

th school increase, ed on all sides of the fascinating night, for which I am indebted to Mr.

average daily attendance was 520 un

Is the Technical Institute Women | tain a cot, which they have presented, The girls main. These lovely roses on the tables to increase of 12 on that of 1920. Teachers' Class-English-five former in the Nethersole Hospital, also one Referring associations of our country and our

Attendance throughout the year has pupils passed the examination, one in the Coildren's Hospital, Great Mr. patron Saint.

Nicholson-remind us of the charms

kept very steady, even in the month with Distinction. In the correspond Ormond Street, London, besi les an Any non and came desperately Prime of Wales" is now in the neigh origin, but even so we treasure him, hearts on a festival of this kind, but relations

"H.R II. be St. George may be of legendary side which hold our memories and our many piris leave Hongkong to visi

of English ga dens and the country. Lefore Chinese New Year when 80 ing examination in Chinese. near a cannon with u. Naval offer in hourhood of ludia and we are watch and his influence has made for raucour chief pride is in the historie glories

lour having a stall for the M.C.L. Bazuar. former pupils entered and three and supporting a child at the Victoria passed. All of thean nine are on the Home, Kowloon. you tried a lug shot for prom ng his tailut progress through the progress. We know of the deeds of our great leaders, our Black Prince. Appointments to the English staff numbers thirty-one the members were how grateful we all are to Lady

ing with loyal interest and affection that is good and great in our national of our

There have been Л

Staff. good many pocket somchete won the centre of ludres

race, in the achievements changes on the staff this year.

It is my pleasant duty to thank We ourselves air looking for wrough

The Victoria Narsing Division now the School benefactors. May I say am! TEHN

hig name in the Fadly ward keenly to his arrival in the Crusades, while the Order our Drake and Raleigh our Shake- piral gene till The : Colous and it is i fting foespress here the Gurter, the highest honour of Pitt, inspiring Englishmen to further Miss Blair, and Mist Newsholme, Division was inspected on December prize she has most kindly given? 1

speare, our Nelson Wellington and tress Mrs. Church,

are-Miss Cooper--as Second Mis-in attendance at the Ministering Stubbs for her kindness in coming novelty wore ofl, and than a hexane, our artfelt good wishes for his con- Knighthood conferred by our Kings, fforts and further fame and glary. Mins Bowen resigned, Mrs. Forster 29 by Sir Eric Stuart-Taylo Lady wish to thank the Headmaster of Miss Lowen, Children's League Bazaar. The here to day, and also for the special fing It dramesti, dad came again timed frimphal and safe roguess which was maugurated on St. George As Kipling has it :-~ that one of Thangkat et algelt through the Far East. nevde is a proad, sport them, We

left for Leave in England and Miss Stuart-Taylor and the Commissioner Queen's Collogs for trading the hall. N whole was transferred to the of St. John Ambulance Brigade Over- also the subscribers to the Prize Fund Kowloon Junior School. Two fear were also present. First aid has for their generous donations. Finally Junior Assistants. Miss Lyea, and been taught this year to the girls in I should like to voice my appreciation Mise lu Cho Ying, resign d. and Miss Clueses Da anl 6, who an. ready to of the work of the Staff. It is a real ung Lau Ngan and Miss Lario's undertake bandaging or poultic ng of pleasure to work in and for a school But the glory of the ganten lies in Ipes were appointed in their places,

any kind,

where the Much to my regret, Miss Ooardia bas more than meets the eye.

A Medical examination of teeth resigned her post as Drawing Mistr. as, and eyesight has been held. 126 And the glory of the garden i shall increase of numbers on the Vernacu- to whom the thanks of the school are We shall miss her greatly. Owing to girls were examined by Dr. Valentine, Ja: Side, Ms Tung Lau Obing and due. Those girls who needed further Miss Chan Chee Wan have been treatment for eyes were sent to Dr. appointed to the Vernacular Stall.

Morrison. In ca es of dental trouble, the parents were informed.

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There were three toasts at the sup

was just a after trusting par The King," The Prince of Providen and keeping on the Wales ** and England. MOVE Every now i agam vol

the Prince's VINIL went "an of the red mis jacket of 7 Edkins said:

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the guests of the Society this evening That apart erything went off. We are delighted to have you bete merly last night and the function and trust you was the Lachant se

are all having an deserved excellent Vitae. lebe, The Hongkong. Hater pro; le dud the catering and ded it well. The

Idaguod pro nently in the men

courer, and there were lots of other good things too. The menu was below

traditional Boon

Brel Teu. Bust Turkey,

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Ox Tail Potp

3. Soused Ph

Roast 'hpEAT

6. Kar-14 aprût.

7. Saldie dam:

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Thay in 1849, carnes the Device of St forge. The battle egy of the Black Priore was Advance Ranare in the

name of God and St. George." and battle flag of England, and was later so the Banner of St. George was the

blazoned on the ships of our Elizabe--

stea captains as we see it on out programes to-night.

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Our England is a garden which is

full of stately views, Of borders. bed and shrubberies,

and lawns and arzones,

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never pass away.

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We are very glad and honoured to have this Excellency the Governor |

Tudor Hus on the walls remind us and Lady Stubbs with

of the time of the great Wolsey. Admital, Gur General and the several leading up to the adventurous period other distinguished representatives of Drakond Raleigh and the glories For This Majesty's Mary. Anay, achieved by England and her sailors Your Excellencies, ladies and

t'hurch ani State

alo our in Bose days-the time of Flakespeare gentlemen: I have the honour to friends representing Foreign States. of immortal memory. Just as we are give you the toast of Englan:.' to train women as vernacular teach-

Among our guests are General and proud of our country and its great (Applause",

During the summer holidays the Lady Kirkpatrick and their daughters men, so, too, are we proud of the place

ers, a two years' course being given. school buildings were altered and The toust They are shortly leaving the Colony.

honoured with In January, when this class was improved to increase the number of to which we cach specially belong, enthusinan.

formed, the one available room was classrooms. New co lie quarters were

Metaboleirtala,

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A Normal School has been opened

mistresses are AS hardworking, as capable and as loyal as nt the Belilios l'ublic School." I thinks. ask them to accept my very grateful

CURE THAT COUGH, HEN

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cough, it does not mean that you have a troubleso ne havo co sumption or that you are going to have i, int it does tee that your ungs are threatened, and it is just as well to be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough Rouedy before i is too late. For sale by a Chemists and Storekeepers.

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