is not to be forgotten that the Chinese are by no means the only recipients of the advantages of the system of educa- tion provided in Hongkong. There are a large number of Portuguese residents, whose children are attendants at the schools, and the children of several other respectable Eu- ropeans also are sent there, as the best means of providing them with a sound education. In this latter respect the schools are likely to be of increasing utility, as there are many married people, to whom it would be a great burden to have to send their children home to school, and who can now secure them a sound general education in the Colony.
Looked at in every light, the Government Schools are au institution of which the Colony may be justly proud, and we have great pleasure in congratulating the Super- intendent of Schools and those under him, on the success which has attended their efforts. This success, it is also right to ac- knowledge, is due in no small degree to the sound views entertained by H.E. the Go- VERNOR, and the support which he has given both by his influence and his advocacy, to a system of undeuominational schools by which the advantages of education are thrown open to all.
THE
HONG KONG TIMES.
HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1974.
GOVERNMENT CENTRAL SCHOOL EXAMINATION.
The scholars attending the Government Central School Hong Kong, underwent a public examination yesterday (Tuesday) morning; His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B.) subsequently distributing the prizes to the successful competitors. The scholars were divided into two alasses, and in the presence of the public were examined in reading, arithmetic, geography, etc. This examination occupied about an hour, and showed the pupils to be well acquainted with the few subjects touched upon.
It should, however, be stated that this was not the examination on which the prices were awarded, that a far more comprehensive and exhaustive best-being conducted by means of papers some time since. At the distribution of prizes, which took place in the large room, there were present His Excellency the Governor (accompanied by his Aide-de-camp, Cept. O'Callaghan), the Hon. J. G. Austin, the Hon. C. C. Smith, Hon. P. Byrio, Rev. Mr.; Piton, Mr. Frederick Stewart, M.A. (Head Master aud Inspector of Schools), Mr. E. J. R. Willcocks (Central School), A. Falconer (Central School), and Mesars. Guttierez, Romano, Nelson, and several ladies,
The boys who had gained prizes were called up before His Excellency the Governor, who enquired of them the time they had been at school, and other matters. In handing over the rewards of their success, he pointed out the interest and utility of the studies they were engaged in, complimented the boys upon their success, and expressed the pleasure he felt in taking part in the day's proceedings. In presenting the "Punctuality Prize," His Excellency remarked that it was not given to everyone to be clover; but every boy might be regular and punctual in attendance and well-behaved, The lad who had gained the prize had set an example which he hoped would be followed by the whole school. (Applause.)
The following is a copy of the
PRIZE LIST.
(Central School, 10th February, 1874) Best Scholar- Lai-ün, Field Glass, Government. Translation-Sin A-sin, Watch, Hon. C. C. Smith. Chemistry-Lo A-tseung, Watch, Hou, P. Ryrie. Drawing F. Reruedios, Book, Mr. Hyndman. Arithmetic--Hung Kam-shing, Math. Instruments,
Old Resident.
Arithmetic Leung Kwok-ki, Watch, Third Master.. Regularity, &e.--Chan Chin-tung, Book, Mr. Chan
Yin.
Best English Speaker-Fung A-shui, Book, Mr. Chan
Yin.
ORDINARY PRIZES.
1st Class.-1--Chán Fuk-hing, Watch, Mr. Kwok A-chang; 2-Chau Shi-jan, Watch, Mr. Kwok A-chung; 8-J. Sampson, Gold Pen, Friend of Selwol.
and Class-1-Lam Pak-mi, Watch, Government; 2-Mok Man-tat, Gold Pencil, Mr. Romano; 3--M. de Souza, Gold Pencil, Mr. Romano..
Brd Class.-I-Wat Ying-pan, Watch, Government; 2-Lo A-tat, Writing Case, Mr. J. J. dos Remedios; 3- E. Stainfield, Book, Mr. Romano.
4th Class.-Lo Sik-ling, Watch, Government; 2-- Tsang Kam-chiu, 2 Globes, Mr. F. Remedios; 3---Lo Tsuu teoi, Gold Pencil, Mr. Romano; 4-H. Sarupson, Book, Mr. Romato.
5th Clasa,-1-U. Ting-fan, Field Glass, Government. 2-Chan A-shing, Writing Case, Mr. Hyndman,
8b Class-1-Tse Yun-tak, Gold Pencil, Govern- ment, -Ho A-tung, Writing Case, Mr. J. J. dos Remedios. 8--Mossa, Writing Case, Mr. J. J. dos
Remedios,
7th Class-1-Lau A-yat, Gold Pencil, Government; 2---Leung A-po, Instand, Mr. J. J. dos Remedios.
Sth Class.-1-Chan Tsai-Cheung, Silver Pencil, Government; 2-Wong Lun-ow, Inkstand, Mr. J. J. dos Remedios; 8-Cheng Chung-shun, Dictionary, Goverument.
CHINESE CLASSES.
(Fortnightly Examinations.)
1st Class-Oban A-lai, Gold Pencil, Head Munter. 2nd Class.---HoKwong-ming, Dictionary, Government.
ORDINARY PRIZES.
let Class,--Kwok Hung-kwai, Watch, Mr. Wong Too-loung; 2-Lam A-sú, Dictionary, Government.
2nd Class-1-Lung Chiu-shang, Watch, Govern- ment; 2--Chan Ngai-hin, Dictionary, Government,
3rd Class.---Cheung A-wai, Silver Pencil, Govern- ment; 2-Lenug Tai-shamn, Dictionary, Government.
4th Class.----Shek A-fan, Silver Pencil, Mr. Gar- pard; 2-Tam Sz.chin, Silver Pencil, Government; 3--Yefing Hin-tsing, Dictionary, Government,
CHINESE CLASS FOR EUROPEANS, &C.
1st Division.--1--E. Pereira, Watch, Government; 2-A. Hyndman, Book, Mr. Romano.
2nd Division.-1-E. Robarts, Gold Pencil, Gover- ment; 2~Sheik Akber, Instand, Friend of School.
Namber who eat at Examination, 816.]
At the conclusion of the distribution,
His Excellency the Governor said :-A whole year has elapsed since I last had the pleasure of addressing you. I am afraid that many of you will not be able to understand much of what I am going to say to you. In the first place I wish to congratulate you upon your attendance during the past year. I trust that tha year has been profitable to yourselves, and satisfactory to your parents. During the past year an important change has taken place, affecting both this and other schools. That change is, the paying for results instead of giving grants. The Council of the Colony has hitherto been very liberal, but I am satisfied they will be inclined to be even more liberal, if they find the systein works well. Now you all know-or at least those of you who can pretty well understand English— what payment for results means; it is in fact paying for work done. You all know very well that shers are very bad things; but a sham school is, I think, in the eyes of all thinking people the very worst of all things. It wastes valuable time that can never be recalled. It leads parents to suppose their children are being educated
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