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"SCHOOLS KEPT BY ADVENTURERS."

Criticism By Headmaster Of Harrow.

other classes. submitting their children to early education from which their minds never really re- caver."

"The Damned Dots." "The standard of school masters in State and public schools cannel Dr. Cyril Norwood, head master be questioned." Dr. Norwood de- of Harrow, speaking at the Auclared, "but there are many pri- thors' Club in London, criticised avate

schools

are not

ami preparatory number of preparatory schools where the staff too frequently con- which, he said, were kept by ad-sists of people who venturers.

qualified for anything else and are not qualified for teaching."

He defended classical education, which, as it existed in the nine- teenth century, was criticised by Dickens, and continued:

The next criticism of Dickens was of the existence of the school of the private adventurer. I think he was justined.

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"Fighting in schools," said Dr. Norwood, "has practically disap- peared. There is a more humane. treatment of boys, because their time is mucli more occupied by the things that interest them and amuse them. They have organis- dals existed then. I do not wanted games and competitions upon to say that we have entirely gol which to work off their physical rid of that scandal. Though there energy.

private pre are many admirabie paratory schools, there are a very good number which are kept by adventurers and people entirely without qualifications.

"One of the reforms necessary is that, while safeguarding the advantages of private pioneer schools, we must prevent parents who from various snobbish reasons segregate their children from

a much more

"To-day we have varied curriculum. Of course, we may have a genius like Winston Churchill, who remained in the bottom form of Eton during his Those of you who period there. have read his book will have known that his curriculum consisted of mathematics, which he called 'the science of damned dota,' and Latin, which be refused to learn at all."

THE

COMPANY MEETINGS

CHINA MAIL.

LAMMERT BROS.

'Phone 20022

FOR

:

THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CLASSIFIED

ADVERTISING

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Twenty-Ave Words three loser. tions prepaid $1. Every addi-

tionat word four cents for three insertions.

All replies under this heading must be called for.

FOR SALE

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.Public Auctions

THE SIXTY-SECOND ORDIN-

TH

ARY GENERAL MEETING THE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

T

ON

TUESDAY, March 24, 1931, commencing at 10.30 a.m..

of Shareholders w be held at the Offices of the Undersigned on Auction, THURSDAY, the 26th March, 1931, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Gen- eral Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1980.

The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be

FOR SALE-BABY CINE MOTO- CLOSED from the 12th to the 26th

CAMERA. 2.7 Lens, complete with leather bag, and Projector with motor and resistance in wooden case, condi-: Gian new. Price $180. Write Box No. 884, ria Chinn Mail,"

TO LET.

TO LET.--2 Roums to let. Board and laundry. One single and one double room! Tel. 57062. 18, Gran- ville Road.

TO LET-Ground Floor of No. 80, Des Voeux Rond Central; at present in the occupazion of the Netherlands India Commercial Bank, available

from April 1, 1931. Apply to David Sassoon & Co., Ltd.

TO LET. To prospective visitors to England ideal accommodation in the West End of London, Centre of theatre land, etc. Good English fare Moderate charges. 61, Clarendon Road, Holland Park, London, W.

G. B. Colson.

to

TUITION GIVEN ·

LESSONS ENGLISH

given Students with particular attention to pronunciation, by English Barrister (Middle Temple). Apply Box No.: BRO, c/o "China" Mail."

HOME TUITION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE Within An hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY

(Camb, Higher Local), Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER, '

(National Frode! Higher Certificate).

MISCELLANEOUS

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China" Mall" Office, No. 9A, Wyndham St. Tele- phono 20022,

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March, 1931, both days inclusive.

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JARDINE. MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Managers. The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

Hong Kong. 5th March, 1931.

THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA; DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Nhat the ORDINARY YEAR-

at No. 5, Carnarvon Bollding, Kowloon,

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEROLD

FURNITURE

On View from Monday, March 23, 1931.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, March 18, 1931.

HE Undersigned have received

Auction

Tinstructions to sail trouble

ON

WEDNESDAY, March 26, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m.. at their Sales Room, 4. Duddell Street,

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

Comprising:

LY MEETING OF SHAREHOLD- ERS will be held in the Office of the Company, 2. Queen's Building.

Chesterfield Couches and Arm- Hong Kong, on MONDAY, 30th March, 1931, at Noon, for con- chairs, Glass Cabinets, Victrofa sideration of the Directors' Report Gramophones, Records, Bookcases, and Statement of Accounts for the Desks, Office Chairs, Carpets and year ending 31st December. 1930. Rugs, Cabin and Wardrobe Trunks, The SHARE REGISTER and Porcelain Flower Pots and Vases, TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS- Pictures, Typewriters, etc. ED from the 23rd to the 28th March; 1931, both daya inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors,

Teak Extension Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboards, Creek- ery, Glass Ware, Cutlery, Cooking

Ice Utensils,

Chests, Dressing Tables, Chest of Drawers, Wash- R. M. DYER.

stands, Blankets, Lincha, Mos- Chief Manager.quito Nets, etc.

Hong Kung, 17th March, 1931.

UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE

Teak and Brass Bedsteads with Mattresses, Wardrobes with Bevel- led Mirrors, Enamel Bath, Sewing Machine, Overmantel, Clock, Books, Electric Heater, Electric Table Lamps, etc., etc.

Cabinets,

Jar-

and A Quantity of THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL BLACKWOOD FURNITURE.

MEETING GENERAL

of Including:-- Shareholders will be held in the Joss Tablas, Omces of Messrs. Dodwell & Com-dinieres, Armchairs, Tea Poys, pany, Limited, on TUESDAY, the Oplum Stools, etc. 31st March. 1931. at 3 p.m. for

also the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the General Managers to- gether with a Statement of Ac- 24, 1931. counts to 31st December, 1930.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 23rd March to 31st March, 193

both dates Inclusive.

DODWELL & COMPANY, LIMITED. General Managers. Hong Kong, March 18, 1931,

SPORT NOTICES

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY ✨

CLUB.

CLASSIFICATION.

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WNERS desiring Classification

fonies for the Easter

Extra Meeting must notify the Secretary by Noon on TUESDAY, 24th March, 1931, stating Names of Ponies to be Classified,

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

Hong Kong. 19th March, 1931.

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One Grand Piano (by Allison). On View from Tuesday, March

Terms:--Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneera.

Hong Kong, March 20, 1981.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1931.

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL:

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SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE: PALACE HOTEL.

HOTELS,

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In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking.

THE HARBOUR VIEW PRIVATE HOTEL.

9-12, Chatham Road, Kowloom. Finest Situation on the Peninsula. Large Airy Roome with Ful Deneßt of the Cool Sea Breezes. Unequalled Cuisine,

Phone

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Tel. 56734.

Propristress;---Mrs. Gardiner.

ENCLOSED IN ORIENTAL FERNERY AND EASTERN CHARM.

SELECT PRIVATE HOTEL.

Furnished with лавус to the comfort of ite tenants. Luxur!- ous single and double rooms large and airy,

Modern bata-

THE MARBLE HALL

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21, Nathan Rd., Kowloon, Telephone 67089.

room,

and private gar-

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Correct Styles FELT HATS: --

LEGACY FOR POPE,

Andrews,

Battersby,

Borsalino,

Cambiaghi,

Hardeman,

Ward's,

etc., etc..

THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.“

153-155, Das Voeux Road Central

Chamberlain, who left the whole of to His hia estate of over £110,000 Holiness, stipulating that the

£110,000 Left by the Late Papal church and other religious edifices

Chamberlain.

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now in course of construction at his expense shall be completed.

The Count is a member-of-an- British familly which emigrated to Leghorn, Mar. 13.

ago.-Reuter The Pope is the sole legatce of Italy two centuries Count Thomas Pate, late Papal Wirelese.

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