SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931.
KING'S COLLEGE:
ANNUAL SPORTS A GREAT SUCCESS.
LIST OF WINNERS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
WHY SCHOOL TALKS TRAGEDY OF QUEER
FAILED.
Sir C. Trevelyan Reveals His Proposals.
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Under the distinguished patron- age of His Excellency Sir William Sir Charles Trevelyan, the Pro- Peal. K.CAL.G., K.B.E.. the first an-sident of the Board of Education, nual athletic meeting of King's discosed last month the proposals;
Two young women were recently College was held on Caroline Hill over which the recent Conference murdered at their request, ground yesterday afternoon, on Voluntary Schools broke down, within the ruins of a mediaeval It was the breakdown of this castle on the desolate mountain of Conference which led to the defeat Thebes, in Czecho-Slovakia. of the Government on Mr. Scurr's The murderer, Franz Khristina, amendment to the School Attend-23, a
large crowd attending. Fortunate- ly the weather kept clear, but a strong wind rather handicapped the runners, and therefore the times recorded were not as would be expected.
ance Bill.
Czech Government octal, who was tried for his life at Press- "The representatives of the local burg, told a strange story of At the conclusion of the events,authorities, of the teachers, of the merry making before death that Mr. J. J. Ferguson addressing the Church of gathering said that it was not his Catholics thought
England and of the must be unique in the annals of duty to keep them there with
these proposals crime. could be presented to their various "My flances, Elizabeth Matula, long, speech, but heartily
con-interests with a likelihood of ac-and her friend, Zora Klasovits and gratulated all those who had help-ceptance," says the statement issa-I determined to die together be ed to make the meeting a successed by the Minister,
Cause we woro all unhappily in On behalf of the College, he con- "The Free Church representa-love with each other," he said. gratulated the winnera, and eontives thought them still unaccept- doled with those who "did notable. come in," adding that he hoped
"Local education authorities," the other. they would try again at the next proposals read, "may make arrange- meeting. The speaker had great| pleasure in calling upon
Mr.
Alfred Marris (Headmaster) to say
a few words.
ments
"We will go to the Calvary mountain in Thebes,' we told ench
"The excursion into the realma with managers of non-of death began merrily. Both girls provided schools which are required were in excellent spirits. We ate for purposes of reorganisation, or food, sang, and danced at an inn for raising the school-leaving age.
on the way, and made the music Mr. Morris heartily congratuint-
Not Less Than 50 Per Cent. play for us without stopping. ed the sports committee on the
"Schools which come
within an
"When it became dark we set out hard work they had put in towards
aided towards for Thebes. The girls wanted me agreement shall be the success of the meeting, and Haid that the competitors did not conditioning to the
the necessary improvements or re-to hurry. 'No, we have time yet." realise the difficulty of organising original agreement of not less than
extent in the said. sports. He congratulated the suc-50 per cent. and not more than 75 cessful competitors, and wished the per cent. of the cost by the Local
Education Authority.
"On the way up I gave Elizabeth my coat because she was cold. When we reached the ruins we sat down: Elizabeth was on my right Zora on my left, and all three of
"The Local Authority shall have power to make future improve- us cried. ments, and shall be able
"The girls wanted me to shoot to pay the whole or such proportion of the them straight away, I said, 'No. cost as may be agreed in each case. we have still time; we will wait But the duty of the Managers to till it is midnight." keep the Schoolhouse in repair re- mains unaffected.
"The school cannot be closed without the consent of the Local Education Authority.
"Elizabeth naked me to shoot her first, but Zorn, pushing the re- volver into my hands, said 'Shoot me first!" Still waited, and Elizabeth said, 'It could have been over- long ago.'
I
Teachers are to be in the employment of the Local Educa- "After that I do not remember tion Authority and are to be ap-clearly what happened. All I pointed and dismissed by them." know is that I shot Elizabeth, and Reserved Religious Teachers. then placed the pistol to my own "The agreement shall lay down temple. Zora snatched it away. Sergeant: "When yer jumps, how many teachers shall be re- took her head in my hands, she count three, pull the cord and the served, as having religious qualifica-jahut her eyes, and I fired. parachute opens an' yar floats totions. The unreserved teachers "Then terror overcame me. I earth, an' if it don't open-bring it shall be appointed as in Provided rushed down the mountain side:
a new Schools. But the agreements shall and gave myself up to the police."
ter mo, an I'll give yer one."--Puasing Show, London.
over
pernilt a variety of arrangements
Khristina's appearance 18 BO as to the methods of appointing striking, and his influence the reserved teachers.
women is so great, that no women "Reserved teachers are to be were permitted to serve on the losers better luck next year. He dismissable by the Local Education jury.
He was sentenced to 10 years* wished the boys would pay as much Authority. But the Managers.may attention to their books as they request the transfer or removal on imprisonment. had to sport that afternoon religious grounds. (Laughter). "Sports and games," "In case of a serious deadlock
concluded Mr. Morris, "play a very between the Managers and the important part in school life, but Local Education Authority as to you must not make sports your end either appointment or dismissal, and aim." (Applause).
NEW
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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
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Social Functions. To-day--Tes Dances at Kong and Peninsula Hotels.
To-night-Dinner Dances at Peninsula and Hong Kong Hotels.
To-night-Craigengewer Cricket
Club Dance.
Entertainments. To-day — Queen's "Madame Satan."
LOST.
GILLIAN HUTSON lost her Baby Doll at the Conjuror's Performance in the Helena May Institute on March 28. Will the Finder please return it to 21, Peak Mansions?
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Theatre MEETING will be held (wen--
THE SECOND EXTRA RACE
Theatre; and Music
Today Central Theatre; "The Cohens & Kellys in Africa."
To-day - Majestic Theatre: "His Captive Woman."
To-day
- Star "Swim, Girl, Swim," from the Ether..
To-day- World "Black Magic."
Tuesday "Monte Carlo."
J
ther permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 4th April and on MONDAY, 6th April. 1031, com mencing at 12.30 p.m. on both days.
The frat bell will be rung at 12 o'clock noon.
There will be an interval for Tiffin after the 2nd Race on both
Theatre;
King'a Theatre; daya.
Sports.
See Sport Diary on Page 14,
Meetinga. Jardine Matheson's Board
Monday-Society of St. George, Room,
6.30 p.m.
Monday-Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., Z, Queen's Building,
noon.
Home Malls. To-day-Outward for Europe via Siberia (Burgenland), 3.30 p.m.
Lammerts' Auctions. Tuesday At 31, Humphreys Building, Kowloon, household furni- ture, 10.30 a.m.
Saturday-At 4, Wing Lok Building (top floor), Nathan Road, Kowloon, household furniture, 10.30
4.m.
Land Sales. Monday At P.W.D. offices, five lots of Crown land, 3 pan.
Miscellaneous. To-day-Annual Lenten Sermon at Catholic Cathedral, Glenealy, 6 p.m.
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Hong Kong, 28th March, 1931.
the matter shall be decided by an *600****@$#@syona¢étes¢&&&******************£***1*6***68***C
Mr. Morris then presented the arbitratar appointed by the Board prizes.
The Winners.
,
of Education, assisted by two
assessors.
"One assessor will be appointed
100 metres senior:-1, Wong by the Local Education Authority, King-fuk; 2, Chan In-chuen; 3, Land, the other by the Bishop of the Pui-shan. Time-12.3/5 secs.
Denomination to which the school betongs."
100 metres junior:-1, Leung
Wai-sang; 2, Chan Hon-sang; 3, "In any area where there is no Hin Hon-iu. Time-12 aeca.
100 metres classes 7 and 8: effective choice of schools or where children are transferred from a
1, Hiu To-kce; 2, Sam Ka-mong; 3 school provided by the Local Eduen- Young Ting-cheuk. Time-15.2/5 tion Authority to a school not so
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provided, or from a non-provided 200 metres senior:-1, Wong school of one denomination to a King-fuk; 2, Chan Iu-chuen; 3, Li
non-provided. school of another Man-chung. Time-25.4/5 aocs.
denomination- 200 metres junior:-1, Leung
"Any Child attending the school Wai-sang; 2. Chan Hon-sang: 3, may be withdrawn from it during Ip Piu
Time-26 sec8.
the time of religious instruction if 100 metres boys under 12 years: (1) his parent so desires; (i) the -1, Hui Shu-wing; 2, Lui Sik-tan. Local Authority are satisfied that Timo-30.4/5 seca,
arrangements have been made for
Long jump senior:-1, Chan him to attend religious instruction Bick-fai: 2, Walter Siu and. Lielsewhere. Man-chung (tie). Distance-16 ft. T1⁄4 Ing.
Bécs..
"The agreement may atipulata that religious teaching according to, an agreed syllabus shall be obliga- tory in the school."
Long jump junior:-1, Lau Tak shan: 2, Tam Tin-ling; 3, Leung Wai-sang, Distance-15 ft. 11 inɛ] 200 metres classes 7 and 8:-1,
Professor C. A. Middleton Smith, Leung Kam-chuen; 2, Richard Sz Professor of Engineering at the To; 8, Hui To-kee. Time-80.4/5 Hong Kong University, leaves for Home to-day, and was the guest of 400 metres senior inter-class honour at a tea-party held by the relay. Won by class 3B. Time-University Union in the Assembly 56.1/6 secs.
Rooms. yesterday. Mr. T. K. Loke, 400 metres junior inter-class re- President of the University Union, lay. Won by class 4B. Time-wished the Professor a pleasant 66.2/5 seca.
voyage and High jump sentor:-1, Wong Home and spoke highly of his in- a happy holiday at King-fuk; 2. Wu Pak-luen; 3, Li valuable work in the University, Man-chung. Height 4 ft. 81⁄2 Ins,
High jump junior:-1, Lau Tak-
shan 2, Kwok Hing-wing 8. Biek-fai. Time 3 min. 58.2/5 Leung Wat-sang Height 6 ft. secs. 1 inch.
800 metres senior-1, 0. King
Masters" "400 metres relay race. Yee; 2, Wu Pak-luen; 8, Li Puí- Won by European masters. Team:shan. Time--2 mins. 45.3/5 secs,
Meesra. TJ. Price, G. R. Rees, Championships (Senior) :-Wong J. M. Wilson, and J. J. Ferguson. King-fuk 9% pointa. Runner-up-
120 metres hurdles senior:-1, Li Man-chung 8 points.. Irwin Wong-tapet 2, Li, Max-Junior-Leung chung: 3, Fok 'Chik-kuen. - Time punts. Runner-up-Chan 10.2/6 seca.
sang 7 points,
Officials President Mr. A. Morris. · Secretaries: - Messrs. Leung Lui-sang and J. J. Ferguson
120 metres hurdles junior-1, Leung Wai-sang; 2 Leung Wing hong; 6. Chan Hon-Bang.Time 20 Becs.
400 matron (classes 7 and 8) 1. Richárd Sz To 2 Wu Kwong chi: 3. Chiến Kwok may
§400 metrès seniors-1, | Li Man, chung: 2, Un In-chap-3, Hong King-fak. Time-(2.4/5)
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