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éd altogether. About a year and a half ago he himself made a some- what similar proposition to the Board and it was then received with sublime indifference. He could discover no plausible reason for the In moving for the approval of volte face or change of attitude the Straits Legislative Council to a which had now been brought about. The Board of Education met in He himself had been held up to special vote of $75.000,- for the the Sanitary Board Room, yeater-sidicule in one of the local papers, English School in Owen-road, erection of a new elementary day afternoon, under the pre-but nothing was said about his Singapore, the Director of Educa sidency of the Hon. Mr. E. A. colleagues, who жете sitting Irving (Director of Education), on the fence. There was tion said:

"Só much has been written about The members present were the one point, the speaker continued,, Rev. T. W. Pearce, Rev. Fr. H. which he would like to mention the shortage of accommodation Valtorta, Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. H. B. L. The resolution was to the effect in English Schools in Singapore, Dowbiggin, Mr. A., F. B. Silva-that a Sub-Committee be appointed that the critics are less likely Netto, Mr. S. W. Tso, Mr. Uto consider the proposals in con- than why it was not asked,

to say why this vote is required Rumjahn, Dr. Wan Man-kai, Mr. nection with the Estimates for the for long ago. We are frequently E. Ralphs (Inspector of English year 1924. If the resolution was told not only that we are not giving Schools), Mr. R. A. D. Forrest passed in its present form it might enough English education but that (acting Inspector of Vernacular mean that they would have to make even what we are giving is not up to Schools) and Mr. T. P. Law resolutions every year to the same the mark: in short, quantity and (Secretary).

effect.. Perhaps the Standing Or- The Chairman, before business ders might be amended so as to quality are alike defective. As to commenced, asked the members enable members to consider every into figures, and I find that in the quantity, I have recently been going to stand while he read a letter year the Estimates before they. Straits Settlements the pupils in the from Bishop Pozzoni announcing were submitted to the Government. English Schools are over two per the death of the Rev. Father

THE CHAIRMAN'S REPLY. Molle King is a sufficiently P. de Maria, formerly a mem-

cent. of the total population. For delectable bit of

The Chairman said that Mr. Singapore Settlement alone the blonde ber of the Board. Mr. Irving Silva-Netto had spoken, of a volte percentage is slightly higher. For Tuesday next. May 8, is the 23rd femininity to make almost any said he felt

sure he was of the 3rd mon according to the photoplay graced with her beauty voicing the wishes of the Board face or change of attitude on the Ceylon they are barely one per Chine calendar, one of the ing worth looking at But when she when he proposed that members re- Board. He was aware of no such cent. That does not indicate that we Chiuse worshipping dates in the plays a dual role in a story filled cord their deep sympathy at the volte face or change of attitude. He are behind our sister Colony in the

with romantic It is the anniversary of

complications, death of the Rev. Fr. P. de Maria, also included the Board in his quantity of English education we your. Pin Han maning Heavenly suspense and humour, such as who had, ever since he could first general condemnation when he provide and as to quality, ho Kimpress."

"Her Majesty" now showing at remember him-and that was for a pointed out that the Board- was better testimonial can be asked for. the worship is the the World Theatre, she makes period of over 22 years been an slack enough to reject five or six than that of the Hongkong Univer dals is that the worshipping is not doubly worth-while entertainment. ardent, enthusiastic and self-proposals he flimself raised. It sity, which makes no secret of the limited to the women-folk but many It is a story specially written by sacrificing worker in the cause of appeared to him (the Chairman) fact that the students from Malaya

the other sex also observe the H. Thompson Rich to display the education.

that the Board was quite within-its are the best they have. I do not charm, personality and talent of Mr. B. Wylie, enquired whether rights to turn down Mr. Silva- suggest that our system is perfect: Just beyond the Pole Ground a delightful. Mollie King. In the any communication had been re- Netto's proposals, just as it was I am probably more fully aware of Causeway Bay is a The Hae temple dual role of twin sisters, sheceived from the Governmcat within its right to pass the present its shortcomings than any of its dedicated to the Goddess. It was shows talent for comedy and regarding: (1), the Sub-Con-resolution. It was true, last year critics; but I feel that in justice to brought under public notice recently drama. Featured with her is mittee's report on British education, Chairman) summoned the meeting, who carry out a difficult and often and on every occasion he (the the Government and to the teachers timigh the sale of a large piece of Creighton Hale, 1 Prince and (2), authorising the members It open to members of the ankless task in providing child tam quilo chose to it; an tinexpeet-Charming, bewildered by "Her of the Board to visit in an official was open meetings any time ren of a dozen different languages eatly high price was paid and a Majesty," who sometimes seems capacity, the educational establish they pleased, and if they did not and races with an English eduta- suggestion was male that competi- to be an entirely diffirent person-meats of the Colony? fini for ownership was keen owing which she is A two-part Saub Mr. Irving replied with regard to do so, he would only conclude tion, it is only right to do what is to proximity 10 the temple. Pollard Comedy completes the the Sub-Committee's report on that they had no business they possible in these few words to Although this has nothing to deprogramme for the week. Patrons British education that he had wished to bring before the notice of bring this matter into more correct with the anniversary, foreigns of the World Theatre should note received no communication except the Board, Proceeding, the Chair-perspective. may be interested to know that that on Sundays, Tuesdays and ing an expression of thanks to the resolution prefectly sound and was adopted here which will cost con- man said he thought Mr. Wylie's A new type of building is being Chinese business men never pay Thursdays there will be changes members, which had already been Jakhs of dollans for sentiment like in the programme instead of the circulated. As soon as any further suite prepared to support it. He siderably less than the solid ma posessing a piece of land near an existing arrangement.

communication came to and he had, in a minute he had circulated, sonry buildings that have in the pointed out what he thought must past been thought necessary for ald kaple unless commercial

would notify members. As to the je obvious and what Mr. Wylic in English Schools.. My desire is to development promises ample return

cond point, relating to the his remarks fully recognised, and save money on elementary school, on the butlay,

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS: authorisation of members to visit that was that in preparing the buildings and spent it rather on Grant schools, that had already Estimates, which included the sal equipment and teaching. The land been approved and the Grant Coderies of several hundred officers, is swampy and low-lying, and add amended accordingly. Copies of

tional expense on foundations has therefore swelled the estimate, not work that could in any way be which, as it stands; provides only

dale.

Their

The worshipping is not confined Do the actual day. Commencing to-morrow, streams of worshipers will visit the temple to pay ensual respects to The Goddess, the

umbers being increased us the! Tadival proper approaches.

ARRIVALS.

CONSIDERING THE ESTIMATES. Mr. Wylie then moved;"

work to be got through and it was

Hai Ching (Douglas & Co.) from the Code containing the amend-there was a great deal of clerical Foochow, Swatow-Co's Whart.ment would be sent to members.

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Amakusa Maru (O.S.K.) from Keelung, Swatow-Co's Wharf.

Taikwa Mara (YKK) from Keelung, Swatow.-B48.

A greater number of devotees, however, go to Chek Wan, which is ju beyond the New Territories border, not far from Nani Tan. Here is a far-famed temple dedi- ested to the Godders. Bousting very faw inhabitants the place is all agogi with excitement a month before the asal anniversary. The temple in cleaned, temporary bamboo wharves www constructed to facilitate land- ing, a covered-in barbeo road more this half a mile long extending from the bay to the temple and lived with innumerable stores patton-C33. vaying incense, paraphernalia, cufables, etc., is put over the paddy- fields, and a large matshed is built in fat of the cumple. Very mx the little place is flooded with all chances of people.

During the five days river Cuners Tim special excursions between Hongkong and Shek Wan and do a roaring trade. Competing with-them-are-mantless lunches towing junks full of worshippers. Vonals also leave Canton and other place in the river delta with their couplement of devotees.

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helped by a Committee. What he for the school building and neces- understood Mr. Wylie wanted, was.sary outhouses. At a later date It that any important changes should will be necessary to provide funds be discussed by the Board before for preparing a play-ground and for putting theef on paper. There building quarters for the teaching. could be no possible objection to staff.

That a Sub-Committee of this Board be appointed to consider the proposals of the Hon. Director of Education with regard to the Esti- mates for the Education Depart-that ment for the year 1924."

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Mr. S W. Tso proposed as an ing the motion stated that in next Tak Sang U. M. & Co.) from In explanation, Mr. Wylie said amendment that the Estimates year's estimates they would'have to Shanghai, Swatow-Co's Wharf,

he had brought forward the motion should be considered by the whole provide for the building of quarters Shantung (B, & 5.) from Shang-for a very simple reason. He was Board as was customary with the for the, head teacher and for ser-

appointed to the Board in October Sanitary Board budget.

vants, which would cost, in round" hai, Swatow-B12.

Glymont(Ad. Line) from Saigon of last year and on November 4 After some discussion with the figures, $35,000, bringing the total -G43-

attended his first-meeting-At-that-Chairman, Mr.Teo-withdrew-his-cost to something-like $110,000 £ meeting the Estimates for 1923, amendmentand the original motion were laid upon the table-needless was put to the meeting, and "un- to say after they had been approved animously carried by the Government If it was SUB-COMMITTEE ELECTED. necessary for the Estimates to come

The Chairman suggested a Sub- before the Board at all, surely they Committee of five. He thought a PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION WHITEAWAYS, 20, Des Voeux Road C. Next to Jardines. should be subshitted before pre-member representing the English sentation to Government, so that Schools, and one representing the members of the Board could have Vernacular Schools, together with).

The following were elected as for an opportunity of considering the Inspectors of the English and officers of the Kowloon British them. He did not think for a mo Vernacular Schools and himself, School, Past Pupils' Association, Kokyo Maru, (Y.KK) for ment that members of the Board would be sufficient. He did not which was formed at a meeting Bangkok. May 3.

were actually thirsting to go into think there could be the slightest held yesterday afternoon. Hydrangea, (Chin On) for figures.

Chairman, G. F. Nightingale; RUSSIAN BALLET STORIES: when she was lying in her berth

one night she saw a man stealing; Swatow. May 3.

Mr. Wylie said that in regard objection to an official majority, be-

towards her. She always kept her Saichou, (Yue Woo) for Canton. to important changes the members cause a report would be made to Secretary, G. Jack; Treasurer, W. Robson, and a committee consist- the Board, and members who were

jewels under her pillow and she -May 3.

felt they might be able to tender not satisfied would have an op-ing of two ladies and three gentle-

immediately made up her qind that Yangiszkiong, (Cheong Fat) for sound advice. When they con portunity of expressing their views. men as follows: Miss S. Weill,

Under the title of" The Master of he was a thief. She waited till he Pakhoi, Hoihow.-May 3.

The Chairman's suggestion was Miss G. George, Messrs. C. Stewart,

the Russian Ballet," Miss Olga came near to her, then she kicked Shisen Maru, (0.5.K.) for Can-spent on education in the Colony, agreed to Mr. Wylie and Mr. V. Ramsay, and G. Duncan.

he thought there was

A resolution was passed which Racster has embodied the "me-him in the chest, and he fell down every Teo, respectively representing the

membership reason why the Board should be English and Vernacular Schools, confined

of the moirs of Cav. E. Cecchetti," the dead..

In Berlin after a gala perform!*** in the possession of full inform-

Kowloon British School. Theous dancers-Pavlova, Lopokova, ance the ex-Kaiser and Kaiserin ation regarding the proposed were appointed to serve on the Association to past pupils of the famous dancer and teacher of fam

Committee. financial appropriations for the

Committee would like all past Leonide Massine, Stanislas came upon the stage and compli pupils who were not present at the Nijinsky, to name only a few who mented Madame Pavlova, who

becoming members, to meeting, but who are desirous of have been the delight of English bowed low and kissed the municate with the Hon. Secretary, Mr. G. Jack.

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The Chairman mentioned that

coming year. The members want-MR. MACKINTOSH'S DEPARTURE spent to the best possible ad- Mr. N. Teesdale Mackintosh had vantage. He went so far as to say proceeded on leave and asked the thar an opportunity of analysing Board whether it was necessary to the proposed expenditure should recommend the filling of the be given to the Board not so much vacancy. He pointed out that when

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For three years Cay, Cecchetti gave up his school in Petrograd he was professor at the Imperial School of Ballet-in order to de vote himself exclusively to teach "A strange thrill," Miss Racster ing his art to Mme Pavlova. It relates, ran through those who stands undoubtedly to the credit were standing near

and of the "master" and his pupils during the war (which broke out a that a taste for the ballet has been few months later) how often it was so signally

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the crush begins. All roads lead to from bad characters but they seem as a concession hut as a right Mrs. Hickling was a member of the the bamboo arcade. Therefore one to confine their attentions to what They had been frequently remind Board and was absent on short cannot lose the way. Standing squeeze" they can make by the ed that members of the Board had leave, it was not then considered chock by jowl with jon-stuff stores hiring of vessels containing bamboo teen appointed to advise the necessary to make another appoint- the visitor will ne fauten shops but sticks which are used for fortune Director of Education in educationment in the meantime, het is well-advised to act the part of tolling.

Rev. T. W. Pearte mentioned: About once every tonal matters and he therefore thought pectator in these saloons as the minutes mild excitement will be that the Chairman would agree that Mr. Mackintosh would return player will invariably be surround-caused by the capture of a pick with him that the financial question in November.⠀ ed by cumshow husters until he pocket or snatcher. On the return was a very important one

On the proposition of Mr. Dow gata back to the chip. Eating to the water-front a large number!

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The Chairman, informed the posturanta here. In a few isolated appear fresh

tion, Mr. Silva Netto said he parts the arcade is left open and The Chinese wake quite an event congratulated the Board on the very plications from St. Joseph's College standing & little dintence away will of the day). Each river bout is gaily conciliatory manner in which the and the Diocesan School for educa be seen groups of lopers begging bedugged and some enlist the aid of proposal had been received by the tional grants in respect of physics alms. Outside the temple will be a Chinesa ardestra to induce Hon. Director of Education, and chemistry apparatus and he roon a large raatabed surmounted tronage More can be seen on Hitherto the officials of the Educa had made recommendations to the with on imposing bailats Some of the unpretentiong junke. A fantan tion Department, who were mem- Government, which had been ap the ceremonies are carried out in game will be started soon after leav. bers of the Board, had adopted a proved, that certain sums should be. this matshed but most of the ing is the Chinese must have their different attitude, and he welcomed allowed to these schools in the raventio of the temple is also Butter on all occasions. A perform the change very much indeed. It nature of equipment grants derived here. Gambling booths, ating hoa, will be staged to enliven was exceedingly gratifying to amounting to what was estimated pidul of 193 which fantan, click cloak and the meetings and at the same members of the Board to know that to be about one half of the capital net weights and rice gross weigh danced for Handel, who was Chinese, dominoes will be found are time Brig good luck for since the last meeting the Board expediting involved. In the case for net Flour de quoted pe Finghager at Covent Garden

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to perform which now would be his Court whose losses at cards regarded as undignified. At most kept him in a constant state of Im of the theatres, it was customary: pecuziosity and debt. Once the 7.30 for the principal dancer to sprinkle collapse in his fortunes was so 638

the stage before the performance serious that he retired to his bed, And Miss Racster records that feeling very ill indeed." "most ballet dancers in Cecch youth made their own. clothes.

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