1930-05-27 — Page 9

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1930.

35 YEARS' WORK FOR 300 teachers trained in these

EDUCATION.

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MR. BALPHS' REPLY.

Mr. Ralphs, in acknowledging the gifts, said:

I find myself in a most difficult and trying position to-day, and 'I am sure you will all understand and sympathise with me. I have

Classes.

But I cannot claim credit for all this success,the honour belongs to those who have laboured in the vineyard-to Mr. Law and Mr. Ng Pung-chau and Mr. Ya, to every leturer--and to every student.

I have been asked frequently this question, "How is it that the Technical Institute is so success ful, notwithstanding that, with its hundreds of students, it seems to give you so littlo trouble." Well,

THE

IRON HAND

CONDEMNED.

(Continued from Page 1.)

CHINA MAIL.

KOWLOON BURGLAR.

Haul from European House.

Was

JEWELLERY STOLEN.

Have You Heard?-

A negro boxer was to fight a reached the ring, it was noticed ha heavy-weight champion. When he

hung back.

"It's all right, Sambo," sald his second. "Just you say to yourself,

spent no less than 35 years-near- ladies and, gentlemen, the answer is stage was a conference to consider / of Mr. S. F. Bishop. 8 Hart Avenue. I am going to beat him,' and you

I all my working life--in this Colony, and to say that I leave. It light-heartedly would be untrue. and If I appear to do so, and to he unmoved, it is only a tribute to the self-control which, perhaps, I have learned from the Chinese.

Many of you will remember Shakespeare's description of the death of one of the warriors in the play of "Macbeth".--

"He died as one that had been studied in his death.

To throw away the dearest

thing he owned

As were a careless trifle."

A Sad Parting.

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So, in leaving this Colony und my work--which I have loved and you here and all my other triends, feel the parting keenly that I must outwardly go to the other extreme and pretend that I make my farewell as though it were a careless trifle.

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long time-for

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of the warmest understanding and strongest support. He looked forward to the day when Indian liberty should be enlarged and she should take her place as a full self-!

Jewellery, to the amount of $241, governing Dominion. Within a the haul of a burglar who very few weeks we should have rade an early visit to the residence the Simon Report and the next first that the staff is most carefully the question of the constitutional selected; every member of the staff advance and co-operation of those is an expert and an enthusiast who who could speak authoritatively works more for the love of the for the opinion of British India cause than for his salary; every land the Indian States. one is skilful and energetic and trustworthy; and on the other hand,

attendance al these Classes being voluntary, every stu dent is industrious and anxious to learn. There you have the whole secret of the success of these Classes. (Applause).

Ladies and gentlemen, I am deeply moved with the honour and. the kindness you show me to-day; I thank you again and again and I leave with the most profound re- gret; these beautiful specimens of Chinese life and art will be among my most treasured possessions, but it will never be necessary to re- mind me of your kindness and courtesy for I shall never forget the friends I leave behind in this Colony. (Applause).

Mr. Ng Fung-chau then called for three cheers for Mr. Law and all other helpers toward the success of the function, and three cheers for Mr. de Rome, head master of Queen's College, for the loan of the Hall, all of which were heartily given.

For

many years past-I have looked forward Once more, I thank you, and to my retirement, and thought offer to you all my most sincere wishes for prosperity and happi- how pleasant it would be to le- turn to my native land and haveness. Prolonged applause): to do no more work. Now, when the time of departure is at hand feel sadder und sadder every day.

an beginning only

I love this realise how deeply Colony, with its beautiful scenery. its lovely harbour, by day a kive ef activity, by night a pool star scattered with gleaming lights pon its placid bosom, and re- flecting the brilliant illumination from the surrounding hills. twinkling lights which reach up and mingle with the stars.

Happy Thoughts.

It was a happy thought to hold The gathering to-day in this Hall. for it was on this spot that, over 32 years ago, 1 met Dr. Bateson Wright, then head master Queen's College who welcomed and youngest me as his neweat asaistast master. I found very many friends on the Chinese staff and among the pupils: some of those who were my pupils then ure. I am proud to say,

ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

|

Kowloon.

According to a report made to the Water Police Sation, Mr. Bishop stated that between two and alk o'clock this morning, someone enter- ed his residence by means of an open window in the servants' quarters.

The stolen property,

as detailed by Mr. Bishop, comprises!--

A lady'a gold bangle, bearing initials "B.B." valued at $100,

will win."

"That's no good, boss," replied Sambo, "I know what a llar I am."

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Part of the conversation of Scots laddle and lassie:

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"D'ye believe in the deevil, Tam?" "No! It's just like Santa Claus: it's yer Tafther."

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Speaking of a statement of the Viceroy, Mr. Benn sald, "The policy stands. The goal is accept- ed by all parties, but there are difficulties on the way to that goal. Those difficulties do not exist ex- clusively or mainly on this alde; they are largely Indian difficulties, and it is from Indian opinion that we must seek a solution. I muke bold to say that if at this con- A gentleman's silver wrist watch,ture for an antique dealer. ference substantial agreements valued at $35.

Government

reached are

will

its

no

A lady's plain grey-faced watch, valued at $40.

A lady's gold ring, set with sraall ruby, valued at $25..

A lady's gold chain bangle, valued be likely to ignore at $40. .work." For many years A small brown leather purse con- the two countries had been linked taining copper cents to the value of together for the undoubted well- $1. Total $241. being of both. Was it too much

No arrests have been made, but to hope that' bitterness might now

the Police are investigating the be cast out, so that the future affair. might see the re-birth of mutual understanding and of strength?

The Mymensingh Riots.

Death Roll of Pilgrims Now 110.

ALL CREW SAVED.

Marseilles, Yesterday. The line to which the Asia be- longed now gives the death roll as 110. The Asia is a total loss, but the crew were all saved.- Reuter.

The Government of India's appre- LOSS OF THE ASIA. ciation of the situation up to May 24 states that the tribal situation in the North-West Frontler ia de- finitely easier and the internal situation in the North-West Pro- vince shows improvement. The chief weapon of the anti-Govern- ment agitators is now the dis- semination of false reports, but ac- tive steps are being taken to coun- ter these. It also gives further in- formation regarding the riot at Mymensingh Bengal on May 14, when a large, hostile mob, failing in the attempt to provant delivery of excise liquor to vendors, attack- ed the Magistrate, Police and Ex- cise staff with brick bats. Per. suasions, warnings and charges by the Police failing to secure the dis- Messrs. So. Chan-kau, To Ching-person of the mob, which continu- shan, Ho Kim-cheung, Wong Kamed its violent attacks, the police were ordered to fire. About 40 Government servants were injured,' including 53 rioters, who were Ha-treated at hospital, of whom one So-

An excellent Chinese concert followed the presentation, and afterward refreshments were served. The concert programme was as follows:-

Overture Cantonese Music.

yuen.

Broadswords Display. Miss Chin Tak-kit.

Humorous Parade. Miss Li Ling-huen, Miss Li pan, Miss Li Yuk-ping, Miss Li

died.

During the week under review no serious out.

present Ding, Miss Leung Ho-yee, Miss there had been

Fun Kwok-lun and Miss Au- Young Hau-ling.

here to-day, having become school- masters and now doing much use ful educational work. (Applause.)

Mr. Ng has spoken many very. kind words about me; I wish I de- served them; I am more and more painfully conscious of the many things i have left undone which I ought to have done.

A Labour of Love. You have referred specially to the Technical Institute, to which all present have at some time or other belonged. Well, I must admit that the Technical Institute, al- though it lay outside my official duties, is an Institution in which I have taken the greatest interest.

It was handed over to my care 23 years ago as a moribund Infant; it has since grown into a strong and lusty youth, with ever in- creasing strength. (Laughter and applause).

Piano Solo.

Mr. Yeung Chi-fai accompanied by Mr. Li Pui-lam

break, but in several places the Police have had to disperse dis- orderly crowds. In Sholapur con- ditions are fast becoming normal and it is hoped that martial law may shortly be discontinued. Per- sistent efforta to spread hostile propaganda in the Punjab villages continue. Apparently the villages have been little affected except in Gujarat, where the situation is Chinese Sketch. Messrs. Chung Chun-tam. Kwan causing anxiety. The chief feature King-tong and Li Pui-lam.

Comic Heaps... Miss Li Ling-huen, Miss Li Ho- pan, Miss Li Yuk-ping, Miss LI So-ping, Miss Leung Ho-yee, Miss Fung Kwok-lun and Misa Au- Yeung Hau-ling.

Chinese Boxing Display. Messrs. So Cho-gam, Kwong Yuen, Tam Lun, Lau Cheung-to and Lau Chi-to.

Chinese Music. Messrs. So Chan-kau, To Ching- shan, Ho Kim-cheung and Wong

Kam-yuen.

Cantonese Play. Miss In Ngol-sin, Misa Lam Wai-hing. Miss Chin Tak-kit. Miss This gathering to-day, represent-

Miss Kung ing only one section of Its activi-Cheung Woon-chi.

Chuk-vee and Miss Ng Sul-ying.

ties, is testimony to its growth. It has, as I say, been long looked upon as being my special care, and a few days ago, looking through some old documents, I came upon a statement, made by a former Diren. tor of Education to the effect that Mr. Ralphs regarded this work In connection with the Institute as a hobby, and that therefore it was not necessary to pay him any j salary for taking charge of it, be- cause he enjoyed the work so greatly. (Laughter).

The Greatest Reward.

HAND OF FATE?

Prince Killed Whilst Dropping Propaganda.

FATAL AIR CRASH.

Bucharest, Yesterday. Accompanied by Princess and

of the campaign against the Salt Laws has been a change of tactica in the Bombay Presidency.

[A cable from Marseilles on May 23 stated: A wireless message from the Captain of the Asia states that his ship caught fire on Wednesday even- ing. All the officers and crew and many of the passengers were taken off at night by several steamers which rushed to the scene but, as about 1,500 pilgrims were aboard. a roll call is necessary before it can be ascertained whether there was any loss of life.

The Asia is a steamer of 5,80 tons, owned by a French company and built at Glasgow.

BOOTLEGGER LAW.

Persons Who By Liquor Can Not Be Prosecuted.

occupation, Billy?"

Teacher: What is your father's

Billy: He's a worm imitator. Teacher: A what?

Bily: He makes holes in furni-

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Bishop (beginning sermon prison chapel): My dear brethren, cannot tell you how rejoiced I am to see so large a congregation as- sembled here to-day.

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A negro was a regular visitor to the library, where it was no- ticed he always took the same book, opened it eagerly, and then burst in to hearty laughter.

The attendant's curiosity being aroused, he looked over the visitor's

shoulder and noticed the picture of a small boy being chased by a bull.

The attendant was about to ask what there was to laugh at, when the negro chuckled. "Golly! 'e ain't caught him yet."

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Washington, Yesterday. Mass Action,

One of the most important de- Technical breaches of the law cisions in the history of prohibi- have been largely abandoned Intion was made in the Supreme favour of mass action. These tac-Court, which ruled that a person tios definitely failed at Shiroda, who buys bootleg. ilquor can not where raids have been abandoned. under ordinary circumstances, be They achieved a temporary success prosecuted. The Court, however. at Wadala on May 18, but subse- acceded to a request made by the quent attempts failed. The chief State Department in January and efforts of the Congress have been ruled that buyers of bootleg liquor made at Dharsana. On May 219 who were aware that for its de- crowd estimated at 200 tried

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On May 22 the Pulice cleared the Congress camp of volunteers and the position is now quiet, although She: "Why did that old gentle- there are reports that the attempt man jump out of your way, as you will shortly be renewed. Congress passed." continue their policy of dissemi- He: "Oh, he used to be my dane- nating deliberately false reports ing teacher." I have given special attention Prince Mircea, Canta Cuzene, and rumours and every effort is to the Classes for the training of piloting an aeroplane, crash-being made by Congress by means teachers, and I am proud to say ed near Baneasa Aero- of propaganda to stimulate anti that I hear constantly in one school drome. The Frince was killed and Government and racial feeling after another nothing but praise the Princess slightly injured. The assurance given to the for the teachers the Institute trains. The Prince had been dropping minorities by the Viceroy on May I could not possibly receive leaflets over the streets of the 18 continued to receive their warm greater reward than this, coupled capital, setting forth the claims approval, which is increasing with this unprecedented gathering of the ex-Crown Prince Carol-in strength as they appreciate the to-day, a gathering of no less than Reuter.

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