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́ITALIAN ́ CONVENT.'‚·

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.

The annual prize distribution of "the Italian Convent took place on Saturday, The Rev. Father G. Spada presided and the function was held in private..

Inter alia, the report "of the headmistress stated:-

Attendance. The average daily attendance was 473. The highest enrolment of 534 was in the month of March.

General Remarks. of the In- spector of English, Schools:The discipline is excellent, while the general improvement in reading is maintained. Arithmetic and Composition are good throughout. Drawing shows a great improve-" ment; colour work has been in- troduced with excellent results. Design in Classes 1 and 2 was especially good, the work giving evidence of considerahle originality and artistic ability, Singing has improved, and was very good indeed in Class 7.

University Successes:-During the year 13 pupils entered for the Senior Local Examination of the Hongkong University and all passed, one with Honours, Miss Kwok Yik Ming, (Distinction in English and History) while Miss Conchita del Pan obtained distinc- tion in Geography, and Miss Yeung Wai Lim in Drawing, For the Junior Local Examination 15 Pupils entered, and 14 passed; Miss Aurelia Geng with Distinction.in English Spanish and Biblical, Knowledge; Miss Elizabeth Thomas with Distinction in English

Scholarships-Miss Thelma May and Miss Mary Hui are the winners of the Lugard Scholarship for the years 1924-1925. Miss Agita

King and Miss Regina Rosario are the winners of Lady Ho Tung Scholarship for Good Conduct and Application.

Athletic Sports-As usual the pupils took part in St. Joseph's Sports,

Prize-Winners. Following is a list of the prize- winners.

Prize for Biblical. Knowledge:- Miss Young Wai-lim.

Scholarships-Lugard ship for the years 1924-1925. Miss Theima May and Miss Mary Hui.

Scholar-

Lady Ho Tong Scholarship for Good Conduct and Application for the Year 1923:-Miss Anita King and Miss Regina Rozario,

Class 1. Senior Local Certifi- cates and Prizes.-Kwok Yik-ming (Honours, Distinction in English and History) Ist. Prize; Eugenia Cabaco, Ist. Prize; Anita King,. 20d. Prize; Yeung Wai-lim, (Distinction in Drawing); Conchita del Pan (Distinction in Geography); Alice Dains; Tse Po-su; Beatrice Timan; Kimy Barretto; Mercedes Ribeiro; Charlotte Bearwolfe Stella Joanilho; Heléna.Akena.

Class 2: Junior Local Certifi-. cates and Prites: Aurelia Geng (Distinction in English, Biblical Knowledge. Spanish); 1st: Prize, Regina Rozaria; (2nd Prize, Elizabeth Thomas, (Dis- tinction in English); Agnes Dillon; Anita Silice: Carmela Remedios; Celestina Xavier; Emily Lopes; Iris Warnes ★ | Mathilda Pereira; Myra Gulier"" rez; Marjorie Warnes; Queenie Julyan Chan Yan Ching.

Class 3:4 Prizes :-Thelma May, Ist, Prize) Mary Hul, 2nd. Prize; Maria M. Alves Angeline Choi Rosie Rumjahn.

Certificates of Merit-Eileen Leonard; Agnes France?

Class 4 Prizes:-Lily Williams. #Ist. Priza: Tulia Barretto and Carolina Maher 2nd Prize:- Henriette Demee; Ruby Shea; Cissy Wonga's

Certificates of Azedo Eva Ma, ca

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Class 5 Prizes: Lily Gubbay, IL Prize: Esther Ng, and Prize Ross Shek Agnio Tsej" Carmen. Silva.

YACHTING.

WEEK-END RACES.

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Saturday afternoon vow what, from the yahtsman's point of view was possibly the best breeze of the season and there was ednsequently some keen syiling in the rice for the Lulies Cups --All four classes of mcing, yachts completed and sighs

teen beats went out.

The couse was from the Club to Lyemun, thence to Cust. Bock buoy, Quarry Bay and Chapel rocks and was nire and a half miles long.

"Holla" and "Diana" were fav- ourites but, the former did not start and "Diana" was five minutes late over the line and then styen had the mistine to foul the beat: com and so went out of the rite.

On handicar Mr. Reus sal was the winner and Capt. Davison's "Adunac second hat the result of the race is subject to the hearing of a priest made by Mr. Rouse who at one stage found him- self in difficulties with "La Linda."

CRUISERS' RACE ANOTHER

**WASHOUT.

The "Houdea" which seems to cast an evil spell over the wind with antarting regularity every Sabbath

THE CHINA MAIL.

DOGS AND CATS.

SATURDAY'S FINE SHOW.

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LIST OF AWARDS.

EGYPT A NATION.

FIRST PARLIAMENT OPENED.

REMARKABLE SCENES,

FRAUD CHARGES.

SHANGHAI MAN BEFORE

'COURT.

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Evidence concerning a two mil- A success in every way, the

lion dollar insurance deal was beard seventh annual Dog and Cat Show,

Camo, Much 11. (by Mr. G. W. King at H.M. Police held on the Volunteer Head-

Egypt's first Parliament was open-Court Shanghal, in the cass in quarters parade ground on Satured in fine weather amidst scenes of which Norman Williams Bowler day afternoon, attracted many great enthusiaan.

Flands changed with bbtaining from interested visitors. Mr. F. J McCarthy and Dr. B. H. Mellon did the judging and in many of the classes their task was a very difficult one indeed.

Mr. C. H. Lyon's "Spinkce, a black and white fox terrier secured the championship among

The crowds were shouting con- Dodge & Seymour, Ld., a rector rac tinously, singling out for Specintabad at The 1.500 by falso pre- applause the Senators and depities fences, wedit to the mudint of who had been imprisoned or deport-5857.11 From Mrs. Walke, 14 ed, but everybody was cheered, in- Route da Cronoby; $1,058.93 from cluding the British journalists, who Arts & Crafts, and $830-ben were greeted with shouts. of Jack Case, by fraud other thun false,

Sudan," apparently indicating the pretences.

Mr. E T. Maitland, Polos Pro the dogs and the champion bitch's desire fee union of the setitor, amnounced that there was proved to be Mrs. C. Edgecumbe's Sudan and Egypt.

Lord Allenby ccómpanial by one more charge to be added, name black and white Pekinese "Ink." Iudy Allenby, nede an imposingly that on August 27 of last year Championship honours amongst figure in his field, Marshal's and defendant did unlawfully obtain at the dozen cats exhibited went to form.

Shanghai & roter car and two tyres Mrs. S. Bannerman's "Highland King Fund, nccompanied by Zag, valued at 1800 by false pre- lul Pasha, drove from the Palace în fences, the false protences consisting Ivan," a shaded silver male.

State carriage. They were of untrue statements that he had the sum el Tx. 2,000 due to him cheered incessantly.

from the North-China Daily News. After evidence had been heard for the prosecution and for the defence: the cause, Was adjourned, until the | following day.

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The awards were as follows:-the Airedales: 12 entries: 1st prize Killarney Tip Top" (Mr. H. B. Dowbiggin): 2nd: "Kini" (Mr. E. T. H. Bunje): 3rd: "Don" (Miss M. G. Alves): Highly Commended.

Baiden" (Mr. J. E. Joseph). again messed up,the misers Clevelock Pollyana" (Mr. G. H.

Bulldogs: six entries: around Cheungchow arranged for Sunday. Six heats started from Wilson: 2nd: "Billie" (Miss L. Flake Pler but the breeze was so Tse) highly commended: "Tavis light, when there was any at all,tock Brutus" (Miss S. Suru). that half of bein turmed jack Define they get to Cheungchow and the romaining the "Ladye Jeen". *U and T ́ ́ gold "Irene", rellising the impossibility of geing bark home within the time luvit, 5 pain, eventually he to follow their utoplex.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

POLICE SHIELD.

COMPETITION.

Bull Terriers: Three entries: Ist: "Lassie" (Mr. J. W. Franks) 2nd: "Pharoah" (Captain Swinton)

Ist:

Chows: Five entries: "Jimmie" (Mrs. J. H. Scott): 2nd: "Brownie: (Mr. J. Clarke, Jrh "Castor" caHighly commended:

(Mrs. E. C. Hagen).

At the Kowloon City rifle range yesterday morning police teams competed for the hield presented by Mr. Tam Shiu-po. The condi- nons of the shoot were:-Snap shooting at 200 yards, mpid shoot-

150

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Cross Breeds: 17 entries: Ist: "Dainty ** (Mrs. Hind) 2nd: "Nigger" (Mr. C. M. Wilson) 3rd: Scot" (Mr. R. G. McEwen): Highly commended: "Ben "(Mr. F. S. Thomson).

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Cocker Spaniels: Seven entries: Ist: "Whirligig of Ware" (Mr.

play.

KING FOAD OF EGYPT,

HOME MINERS' WAGES.

LONDON, March 13.

The Miners' decision yesterday to (invoke, the ail of Parliament to set-

le the wages, question places the⚫ Govornuzout in an awkward. posi- ; tion. The Minimum Wage Bill to which, the gesciution referred, being | • Ja private Bill, must be withdrawn under the Government's decision to Hako`privato Members' time till the

end of the financial year; and if the | • Government, which is bound to the miners by pledges, introduces its own Bill on the subject, it will be│• more fiercely attacked then ever on the ground of interfering with in-

HIGH TREASON TRIAL.

W. Sinclair) 2nd: “Paddy" (Lt. 'The streets were most animated. (dustry. The Govermanent might Commander Hake) Highly com- The town was illuminated and thou-even les forced to appeal to the con- mended "Peacemaker of Kellet"ands witnessed the fireworks disy. This probably explains the official announcement to-day that (Mrs. J. H. Backhouse).

Japanese:" five entries (four

vesterday's resolution does not mean Mr. Ramsay MacDonald sent, a from Mrs. J. J. Harrington who message to Zaght congratulating that negotiations are of an end. was awarded 1st prize for "Fuji," the Egyptian math is on the attain Mr Shinwill, Parliamentary Secre ing (fifteen rounds in ore minute, and Highly commended for rent of represetation in Parliary of Mines, proposes to ask both

"Sweeney"). apt lieption at 500 yards tseven

ment, trusting that under this the sides to meet bim next week.

Reuler. rode and no sighters, application Litter of Puppies (under 3 would enjoy an ent of happiness and

#5/1 as 600 yards even ends and no months) five entries:. Ist: Mr. pence.

Mr. MacDonald said he was of sighters), making in all possible uf. W. Ramsay for a nine days old

litter: 2nd to Mr. F.A.M. Rosario the opinion ilut Egypt and Great The shield was won by Central for a six weeks oldlitter: Highly Eritain were destined to be associat District, Yaudi district being se Commended, Misses A. and Ked in close and friendly relationship. [*11 being our desire to see this rela-

MUNICH, March 15. eond, and New Territories No. Tse for a two months old litter. third. Three cups were also award- Puppies over 3 and under 6 tionship established on a lasting Heer Von Lessow was yesterday ed for the Laghest individual aggremonths old: Seyon entries: 1st basis, satisfactory te both countries, ined ten rentenmarks fur contempt gate seures. These were wen by: Mr. J. W. Franks for 4 dogs and His Majesty's Government is now, of Comt after walking out from 7. Grown Sergt. Carpenter. 1092 bitches, 3 months old; 2nd: Mr. and will be at all tines ready to the building whare bo was pointe: 2. Crusin Sergt. Smith, 108 W. Sinclair Companion of Hel negotiate with the Egyptian Gov-to givo evidence m the points; 3, Sub-Inspector Barnett, let," 15 months old and nighly courrnn."

trial of Ludendorf and Hittler 187 pouts.

inonded Mr. Franks for "Bessie," Mr. MacDonald's message was for treason. The episode followed GOVERNOR'S. COP."

three and a half months old.

splendidly received, members of outburst from Herr Hitler who Puppies 6,30 12 months old: 12 Parliament describing it as ex-accused him of breaking his word. "The Governor's Cup 'for revolver,

Herr Von Lossow, did not appear shuting, open to the police for entries: 1st and 2nd: Mr. H. B. eellent.

L. Dowbiggin for "Clansinan," and

Apparently, the bitterness evident to-day, but sent a curt letter refun has been won by Crown Sort, Carly of Lako, ench nine month in gypt for the past three years is in to tastify for reasons clear to penter, who also this yene holds the old: dal: Mrs. . Wilken for rapidly disparin

all present yesterday. The solici- championship of the Police force Suzette, toonths old, and high-

His Majesty King George tele-tors for the defendunts have de- and wins the cup presented for this attended Mr. P. M. L. Senres aphed congranslations to King manded the issue of a warrant eompetition by the Sharebrokers

Fund.

against Herr Von Lossow.-Rruter. Association. In this competition for "Prince," 12 months old.

Pekinase Four entries: 1st After King Find had taken the

LATER. Sub-Injector Fernett secured se Ink" (Mrs. C. Edgecumbe): high.ath Zag Pasha read the Speech The President of the Court has cond place. The Handicap Cup, presented by the Shanbrekers' Asly commended, Cumshaw" (Ma-from. Throne, which stated that the

cution, was won by Tance-Sergt. dame Montargis)."

Pointers Nino" entries: 1st Whant, Crown Sergt. Carpenter ob- taining second place.

"Add" (Mr. F. A. Machado) And: Porgy (Mr. A. Lopes 3rd "Dill (Mr. F. M. L. Soares) high- ty commended Biddy" (Mr. P. A. Rosario).

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Prize;

Certificates of Merit-Miquelina Rew; Esther Geng.

Class 6 Prizes: Lily Ho, 1st Prize; May Suga 2nd Olive Chacarrategui; Mary. Tsui; Cissy Chan.

Certificates of Merit--Mafalda Geng; Fanny Lee.

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Class 7 Prizes:-Wilhelmina Wong Sioe and Katie Tse, 1st, Prize Nancy Tsan, 2nd. Prize; Mildred Gardner; Rosie Leong; Ena Dains; Maria Perez.

Certificates of Merit:-Cecilia Remedios; Lucy Ishimatsu,

Olaes.

cadered Here Yon Lossow to pay a task of Parliament was te realise the fine of fifty gold marks as an al- complete independence of Egypt ternative to five days' imprison. The speech said that the Government. Nothing was said about his Tent were rauly to negotiate with being compelled to appear.-Reuter. Great Britain on this matter free from all encumbrances.

The King and the Premier refinn. Setters: Nine entries: "Nellied to the Palace amid renewed de- monstrations. They appeared on (Mr. H. Birkett) 2nd and 3rd: the balcony in response to the "Rufus," and "Peter" (Mrs. Q- Van Uford): highly commended plaudits of the crowd whe were

prcked in the square... “Hopp. {Mr. Hoa Tooting).

Fox Terriers: two entries: 1st: Spinkee" (Mr. C. H. Lyson) highly commended "Ben" (Mr. C. M. Dalgety).

Wire Haired Terriers: Three en- tries: 1st "Buckenham Spot" (Mrs. E. B. Reed: Highly com- mended "Jerry" (Mr. A. I Shields).

EGYPT AND THE SUDAN, POESIBLE CONFERENCE WITH BRITISH

GOVERNMENT.

CAIRO, March 15.. The Government is reported to have announced its readiness to no-

gotiate with Great Britain with tions concerning Egypt and the

Sudan.

Class 8. Prizes :-Mary Cheung Terriers (unclassified) 3 entries: and Julia Tong, 1st Prize; lat: "Smut" (Miss Matheson) View to realizing the national ospira Florence Tong 2nd. Prize; Maria Other Breeds (unclassified) 8 en Lacerda; ¦ Mary Yee; Evelyn tries: 1st: "Vixan of Victorin (Mrs. V. Lyson) 2nd:.''Nell'' (Mr. W. Ward) 3rd: "Dan" (Mra, N. S. Monos: highly commended : "Fritz" (Sergt. H. Smith),

Champion Dog: "Spipkec," owner Mr. C. H. Lyson.

Special Classes For Chinese.

Class 7. Prizes:-Gertie Wong; Lucy Tossan.

Certificate of Merit:-Conchita Milifas; Conchita Tam; Dahlia Tossan,

Class 8A. Prizes Rosie Woo; Agnes Lak; Flora Ching.

Certificates of Merit--Annie

Luk.

Champion Bitch: "Ink," owner Mrs. Edgecumbe.

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INTERPORT CRICKET.

NO TEAM FOR SINGAPORE:

Cricketers will be disappointed to' Cats: Persian: Two entries: learn that the proposed Interport et, and champion: "Highhad cricket match between Singapore Ivan (Mra, S, Bannerman).

and Hongkong will not take place." Blanese: Nina entries: 1st. This decision was reached at a meet- "Sommie" (Miss L. Mackenzie) ing of the Committee: held at the Class 8. Prizes Cissy Tee 2nd: "Wong" (Miss L... Fowler) Hongkong Cricket Club on Satur Yat; Rosie Wong; Simy Chan; 3rd Thoms" (Master Rece-day at tifin time. The Committed Nellie Wong.

Davies).

sent out, invitations to about 30 Certificates of Merit-Julia At the conclusion of the judging, ericketers to represent Hongkong in Wonk; Agnes Tsui,

Colonel Butterworth asked Lady the match, which was to be played Class 8C. Prizes:Amy Lau Fowler to distribute the prizes and in Singapore, but only seven were and Susan Ng: Esther Chan Lucy also, la present à silver cup to Mr,ible to go to Singapore. Unable to Pong: Effie Chan; Peggie NF. J. Magariky who has acted as make up a side, the Committee des Infants Classes Erminia judge at those annual shows far soy- cided to abandon the idea of visitúfg: Xavier; Ada Tong Norina May; cral years. Three cheers were also Singapore this Season. Viacencia Tom; Betty Rodriguez | culled for, for Mr. B. L. Frost with- Amy Chil; Ruby Woo; Nellie out whoso enthusiasm and general

Koo; Aida Rocha; Mariao Wong; hard work it is safe to say theseÁ. Ruby Kwong; Lucy. Chil; Amelia shows would not be made possible, Mr. P. H. Holyoak as President, Lopez; Florence Foster: Esperança. Those desisting included the Hon. Messrs, Hi Birkett, Lt. Col. Butter Gonzales; Margaret Chan; Betty Fassos: Irene Silva

Special Subjects. Music prizes-Eugenia Cabaco Gertle Choy ; Maria Martinez.

Oil Painting Prizee-Fanny

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