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KOWLOON BRITISH SCHOOL.

TRESENTATION OF PRIZES. DY 'E.E, THE

GOVERNOR,

His Excelloney the Governor presided at the manual prize distribution of the Kowloon British School, which took place yesterday morning Many parents of the pupils were presont and His Excelloney's arrival was announced by the scholars singing a stanza of the National Anthem. The Governor was accompanied by Miss Henniker and Captain Simson, Private Eecretary.

Mr. JAMES, the headmaster, in opening the proceedings said :---Your Excellency, As this on which you live is the first COERION

uononred us

with your presence it has occurred to me that you might be inter- ested in a short summary of the history of

the school from its foundation.

The school

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1909,

LOCAL SPORT,

To-day's engagements are:

GYMKHANA,·

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Three matches were arranged for this after- noon but the Lusitano hare Intimated their inability to raise a team to meet the E.E. and

Butts Regimental Gymkhana at Happy the latter obtain the points.

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. Naval Yard. Y.M.C.A. R.AM.C. v. B.O.C.

FOOTBALL. “

ing!

H.K.F.C. v. HMS Bedford.

LEAGUE CRICKET. HX.CC. "A" v. H.K.C.C, "B.” R. E. v. Polies

Mr. WOLFE, the Inspector of Echools, before under the head of general knowledge subjects, roading his report, prefaced it with a few ball be delighted to give a special prize next year to the girl or boy who "does general remarks on the year's work. He stated best this subject (applans) The that the school year had been a distinctly Headmaster fold de that when this school was successful duo, and that there was very founded a special ideal that was prominent to Hittle adverse criticism in his report of the pupils, that girls and boys who had been Valley.

the founders was the training of the character was glad to note that in spite of an epidemic of taught here should grow up to be English mensies last year the average attendance was ladies and gentlemen. That is the root of only one point less than in 1907. There had Empira. The Empire begins at home in the been an increase of something like $300 in fees education of its children. The heroic deeds collected in spite of the fact that the attendance of the courage and the devotion to duty which which have won us this great empire were born had fallen slightly. The standard of work had have been learned in English homes from Eng- been well maintained, except in the subject of lish mothers. Yen girls some day perhaps hygienu which in British schools seemed

will be mothers of English families, can help to to be somewhat neglected. This subject in the meantime you

mako happy homes by teaching your required a little more attention than it had younger brothers and sisters what English girls received in the past, They were very much and boys should be, and by setting them an indebted to the Vestry of the Kowloon Church example, and by helping your parents to make happy homes, and by bearing in mind those for allowing them to use portion of St. Andrew's different points I have spoken of, And

loyalty ground, which adjoined the schools, as a play patriotism to the Empire. I shall have much ground, The speaker could not see why ro. 1 pleasure in distributing the prizes to those who sidents of the Peak did not take greater have earned them, and hope those who have not mdvantage of this school. The cost of pupils been successful this year will be successful next year, I wish you all very happy holidays attending this school was $100 per head, and it until we meet again on Empire Day for either a picnic or whatever other form of pleasure or amusement may be suggested. (Applause). the inccessful pupils.

seemned hard that the taxpayer should have to

pay this amount while so many members of the Community did not take advantage of the school.

The INFECTOn then read his very satisfac- tory report, which was received with mach applause. The Governor was then asked to present the prizes."

HIS EXCELLENCy then distributed prizes to

One of the semiar pupils then presented the Governor with' a "handsome" banquet of flowers, and the proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.

LEAGUE TABLE,

The following is the table up to date:~~

Club

Civil Service H.K. “B”

Hongkong "A" Telegraphs

Craigengowar

Lost.

Points.

29

81.81

80.00

71.42

3

2.5

45.45

13 3 6 $ -2 -25.00

B. G. Artillery... 11 3 7 1-4 -40.00 Kowloon

12 2 9 1 -7 -63.63 Royal Engineers 9 1 7 1-6 -75.00 Hongkong Police 11 1 9 1-8 -80.00 N.B.A win counts 1 point.

A los A draw

-1

1.0.C. V. E.A.M.C.

To be played on the Military ground at four o'clock under the supervision of Gunner Grean- wood. The Boys will be represented by Khan; Abbea and Wilson; Chow, Wong and Cordeiro; Chanyut and Brislow; Abbas; Blakemore and Goldenberg, Roserves: White and Jer

NAVAL YARD V. T.M.C.A. To be played on the Naval ground at 2 p.m. Corporal, Edwards refereeing. Teams:-Naval Yard-Whiteaway; Joughin and Harding; Evans, Glorer and Honning: Gillespie and Coyne; Wilks; Dalziell and Comber. Y.M.C.A. -Atkins, Hamilton and M'Cubbin, Viveash, Wharton and Gregory; Wilson and Kelly; Lyle; Bishop and Acheson,

OTHER FOOTBALL.

H.K.F.C. V. H.M.S. "NEDFORD." The following have been selected to represent the Hongkong Football Club H.M.S. Bedford to-day, Ground-Happy Valley. Kick off 4.30 p.m.-F. H. Kew, A. Hamilton, F. G. Carroll, A. Gregory, R. C. Barlow, H. L: Garrett, W. H. Williams, W. Weston, E. R. Thomas, W. S. Hone and J. H. Meod.

buildings were prevented to the Colony by Mr. Ho Tong and the foundation stone was laid by His Excellency Sir Henry Blake on July 20, 1900, The school as formally opened by His Excel lency Sir William Gascogne on April 19, 1902. The school commenced its actiul work on May 5, 1902, with thirty-three European pupils of both sexes. It had been decided that only pupils of European parentage on both sides were to be admitted. Accommodation had been provided-for a maximum of 80 pupils and when this maximum was reached, two years lator the Governmentopou ed a similar school-the Victoria school-on the Hongkong side. This naturally reduced our numbers and wo have never again reached published in the Federal Magazine of August over seventy sit down to dinner in the Hong. Club Army and Navy Challenge Cup took place J. J. Leiria, consul for Portugal and Brazil.

our marimun. As a matter of fact the lean years which unfortunately set in, and, which meant that firms were reducing the number of European ofloials, decreased our numbers still moro, until in lust September we had sunk as low 39. Our numbers at present are again up to 70-an increase of about 50 per cent in the course of four months. I here vonture to express a hope that those figures constitute a sort of barometrio indication that trade is im- proving and that the Colony has already entered

on a

HIB EXCELLENCY—Mr. James, Ladies and. gentlemeng You have given as a very interest- ing account of the origin and history of this school, and I think I recognise it as an etwidge. mont of a must admirable appendix to an article

INSTITUTION OF SHIPBUILDERS

AND ENGINEERS.

ANNUAL DINNER.

SOLDIERS CLUB ARMY AND NAVY CHALLENGE CUP.

Two matches in connection with the Soldiers at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon, the Bafts

grounds

LUSITANO R.C.

Six teams hare entered for an eloren Aide

competition under the auspices of the Lusitano Recreation Club for medals presented by Mr. The final is to be played on March 27th.

The members of the Institution of Engineerṛ and Shipbuilders of Hongkong, to the number of kong Hotel last night. The gathering was of a nost enjoyable nature and its importance was

and H.M.S. King Alfred meeting in ona contest, reflected in the interesting speeches which were

and the Royal Artillery and the Royal

· LAWN TENNIS. made in the course of the evening.

Mr. 1. W. ROBELTSON made a genial chair Engineers in the other. Notwithstanding the man, the vice chairs being occupied by Mosers. wet weather there was a large attendance

The tennis tournament under the auspices of T. Skinner and W. C. Jack respectively. I and although the

were heavy the Hongkong Cricket Club commences on Among those who supported the Chairman were

graines were keenly Monday. Mesars Gray Scot, R. Mitchell, A, Bain, J. F. and slippery, both Miller, R. M. Dyer, etc.,

contested. The match between the R.G.A Dinner over, the CHALKMAN proposed the toast, and R.E, ended in a draw, while that between The King," which having been loyally, the Buffs and the King Alfred as finish honoured,

which surprised all present, the anilors winning two goals to uil, and the Buffs thereby meeting their first reverse since their arrival in Hongkong,

of

BUFFS Y, H.MS. "KING. ALFEED.” This match took place on the Naval ground, and quite unexpectedly, ended in a win for the sailors, who gained in advantage by the heavy state of the ground. The teams lined up a follows

Buffe-Fitzpatrick; Tampeott and Bartlett; Dare, Wren, and Holloway; Kelly and Brewster, Taylor, Drew and Barker.

Richardson, Hall and King; Evans, McLean,

·King Alfred: Tugwell: Carlisle ned Lanteru;

Fleming, Lee and Hobby.

The Buffs set the leather in motion and got away with a brilliant dash which led spectators

г

-CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING.

The second of the series of monthly cross- country runs arranged by the A.A.A. for the Broke trophy takes place on Sunday.

HOCKEY.

HOCKEY OUP.COMPETITION.

Hockey tup competition are:

The results up-to-date in the Hongkong

First round--13th Rajputs. beat H.K. S.B.R.G.A. by 1--0.

H.M.8, King Alfred beat 105 Mahrattas by Second round-13th Rajpats best R.G.A., 1-0; U.S.R. Club boat Houkay Club by 5-1

Buffs beat Kowloon H.C. by 10-1..

CHESS.

HONGKONG CHERS CLUB V. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

On Thursday at 5.15 p.m. a muteli of seven-a-

EYES TREATED AT

TWO HOSPITALS

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norings to 181, the latter without sales. Charbonages are enquired for ut $600 but no

kong and Wlumpes Docks remain very steady appear to be available at the rato. DOCKS, WHALVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong-

and have been the medium of a fair business at 87) und 88 or the dividend of $4 paid on the 23rd it, the market closing with sellers at the lattor rate. Kowloon Wharves continue in demand at 47, and several sales have been made notwithstanding the fact that no dividend is expected for the year ended 31 December. Bayers rule the market at the time of closing. Shanghai Docks show a decided advance and close with bayors at 94. Hongkew Wharves and are now in demand at the increased rate of have also improved considerably in the North.

1907 by Mr. Irving cu Education in Hongkong, Those who have not read that article I would recommend to do so, because it is a most admir. ablo summary of the general objects and method of instruction in Hongkong. I was very glad to hear from you, and from the Inspector of Schools, that the average attendance has in oroased so very largely since Just September. I' trust that the average during the coming year may equal and exceed what it has been for the last two years, which I am sorry to say, has been new era of solid prosperity. The late somewhat less than it used to be before. I Governor, after an exhaustive inspection of the realise the Lifficulties which surround the system school, was good enough to make an entry in the of education in this Colony, and which the log book-it was not on the occasion of a Headmaster has pointed out to us: the differences prize distribution-and to say that he highly in ages of the pupils; the difficulties of climate; approved of what has always book the school and of typhoons and so forth; and also the ideal to train the girls and boys in the way short residence of parents in the Colony. But best calculated to make them behave as ladies for my own part I anticipato rapid strides in this and gentlemon, The curriculum of subjects has Colony as soon as the railway shall be opened, been frequently altered as the result of experience and that revival of trade which we all anticipate and changed conditions. It has remained fixed shall take place. I think the future of Kow. for the last two years, the present Inspector of loon will be assured, and I shall have to face the Schools being reported to have said that he had problem here, as elsewhere, of adequate no further fault to find with it. I do not con- staff, just as we have had to discuss the sider that the average papil at this school-we question of inadequate playgrounds in the past, have, of course, had some brilliant exceptions I am very glad to be able to congratulate you ia as für advanced as the average pupil of on the fact that we have in a certain way, by the same age in a school at Home I give the kindness of the Church Body, not that what I consider to be the reasons for this diflsalty for the present. It is one to 1. The non-continuity of study. The length which I have, since I have been here, continually of a school generation hero is about two given attention, but the configuration of the and a half years. Pupils join and leave ground surrounding this school is such that it daring any and all months of the year. In seemed practically impossible to provide a play 1908, 81 pupils attended, the greatest number ground until, on the suggestion of the Inspector present in any one day being 60, and the average of Schools, we were able to secure a plot of number 45. 2.The difference in age. Pupils ground belonging to the adjoining church. are admitted to this school-at-ages varying The Inspector of Schcols told us just now that and he hoped the day was not far distant who playing as excellent game, and making consequently the players for that Clab-played have changed-bands at 865, and later at 85 from 5 to 17 years. 2 his means that every he was somewhat disappointed that more patrou- teacher has to take at least two classes ximal age was not given to this school by British taneously, 3—Sickness. Pupils are kept at home residents here. I confess that I, too, have been by anxious parents more often than they surprised at this. The fees of this school are would be in England. 4.--Climate. In the very low, so much so that each pupil costs $112, summer the best of the sun, typhoone and rum-

and the total expense of the school to once of typhoons interfere sadly with the ro- the Colony is 85,432 a year. Every facility in gularity of the attendance. 5. It seems rather buildings and so forth has been given, and unsportsmanlike to mention the fifth reason I should like to see amongst British residents in the number of birthdays. I have not yet this Colony greater appreciation of what has detectal any pupil in the possession of more been done. More over I especially would like to than one birthday in any one year, but say that they should pay attention to those two at one time there was keen competition points which have been dwelt upon so strongly by in attending a record unmber of birthday thoboth Headmaster and the Inspector of Schools, parties and in taking a record number of that is to say that they should use their efforts to school days to recover from the affects of see that the children go pune ually to school almost 25 years in the wolony. He remembered once nearly taken by surprise by running out too share report, dated February 26th; state-The the good things consumed, This state of every day, and that they do not take unauthorised things was so bad one year that the Inspector holidays owing to the excuses of many birthaya of Schools droit strongly on it in his report and, and so forth. The report of the Inspector of as showing the interest of the Imperial Govern Schools, I think we may consider to be highly ment in one of the least of Hongkong institu- satisfactory. There is haudly one subject on tions, the Secretary of State wrote asking the which he has not been able to beatow unstinted

For sometime after the start the Bide, one game to decide, was played between far les af 80 in the early part of the week

the members of the Hongkong Chess Club and Association, on the premises of the latter at Alexandra Buildings. the members of the Young Men's Christina

to

George Pieroy were the Captains of the respec- The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock K.C., and Mr. tire sides and arranged the pairing of the players against one another,

The Hongkong Chess Club lost the toss, and

soldiers on the defensive, but no further individual Boards:

Hinck at boards 1, 3, 5 and 7. some, splendid saves. The end of the half Baw

goals were scorsi.

Hongkong Chess Club.

The CHAIRMAN submitted the toast of "En gineering and Shipbuilding in Hongkong." In doing so he brielly indicated the scope of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of eighteen years ago by a small but zealous body. Hongkong, pointing out that it was incorporated of engineers and shipbuilders, its objects being the improvement of the scientific knowledge of its members and the furthering of the interests of engineers and shipbuilders, and at the game time to provide social pleasures for its members, At that time ita membership consisted of about a dozen to-day it numbered about 300. The institution was in a flourishing condition fancially, their position having been greatly vice-President Mr. Skinner in getting the improved through the exertions of their rental of their premises and taxes reduced by about $150 per month. Prior to that there were fears entertained that they might their condition gave cause for anxiety and have to close the institution, but happily that contingency had been averted, and they might suticipate a career of continued nesfulness. He

to suppose that the sailors would not have a zeal of the founders, two of whom were present Buffs continued on the aggressive, but even appealed to local engineers to show a little of the look in." in the persons of Mr. A. Bain and Dr. D.tually the seamen broke away and Fleming got Macdonald, and went on to speak of the progress an opportunity which he did not fail to utilise made in the colony during the last two decades, which engineering and shipbuilding had

The Bufe mode strenuous efforts in proof of which they had only to look at the equalise, but all the smart play of Brows vast establishments guided chiefly by Europeana ter and Drew proved of no avail against and equipped with the latest and most modern the rook sold defence of the sailors, Tugwell in Appliances. This placed Hongkong in a posi- tion to cope with anything in the way of repairs we should see our excellently equipped yards building Pacific greyhounds as well as our friends on the Clyde or on the North East coast in the North could do, so might we in Hong What our enterprising neighours, in the islands kong. To do so in this age of competition playing an excellent game, the forwards striving engineers and shipbuililers must be up-to-date hard to bring the scores level, but meeting 2 M. J. Danenberg, more tban their match in the defonce 3 P. A. Rosario, Jr. and employ methods which were conducive to oate the advantages of internal combustion to not was foiled by the smartness of the Ireeper 5 D. E. Carvalho,

the seaunen, Drew's excellent attempt 4 H. Basto,. economy. The speaker then proceeded to indi- of engines over the old steam engine, and concluded and the kick out saw the left forwards of the 6 A. Silva-Netto, by asking the company to drink to the prosper sailor quintette carrying the leather into Buff 7. V. B, Souza, ity of engineering and shipbuilding (applanga) territory Fitzpatrick was ticking out a long

Mr. MITCHELL, with whose name the toast was

shot when he was oberged by Fleming. The conpied, made a happy reply in which he remark latter man stopped the ball and it bonnded book ed that they were all aware that shipbuilding into the net, patting the mailom two up had been for many years one of the principal Brewster and Drew continued to work hard for ably within his recollection and he had been. Alfred proved impossible, although Tagwell was industries of the colony. It had grown consider the losers after this, but the defence of the King

that among the first engines built here the far from his post. It must be mentioned, indicated horse power was 300. Now it was nearer however, that during the second half the Buffs 4003. That illustrated the progress that had played with only ten men one of their foremost some time yet before they built Pacific liners been made. He thought however it would be players being taken in charge at the interval here. In Hongkong there was no paternal

because it was alleged that he was drunk,

Final: King Alfreil, 2; Buffs, 0.7 government as in Japan, which had wisely

·ROYAL ENGINEERS W. ROYAL ARTILLERY. This match took place on the with those on the Clyde and elsewhere. We means of subsidies, embling them to compete,

the

The opening of the second half saw the Buffs

Royal Engineers: Power; Coxon and Lamb

w

The following Table shows the scoring at the

Hon. Mr Pollock,

您

Y.M.C.A. Result.

P.J. Penny, C. C. won

J. R. Wood, do. G. Piorey, YM.C.A. A. L. Nairn,

do.

E. A Fowler, C. C. L. LeBreton, do. T. Fuller, do.

173.

Lands continue in demand, in the sheance of LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS Hongkong sellers the market closes very firm at 94, and witla no se lers to meet the demand it is probabala that a higher rate would be paid. Humphreys

closing steady with probable buyers at the latter rates. Hotels have been placed in small lots at 90 and close steady to strong.

COTTON MILLs.-All the Northern mills have improved, the latest quotations being Ewos 105, Boy Clases 230 Hongkong remain out of favour, Internationals 80, Laan Kung Mows 88, and

with amall reported sales at 94 while an offer of· 59 would prolably lead to busines

MISCELLANEOUS.-Bells Asbestos have im- proved to 10 with sales, hina Borneos, China Prova, Dairys, Union Water Boats and China Lights,, have changed hands at quotations in The match therefore, resulted in a win for fair lots. Electrics after sales at 183 are still the lub by 5 games to 2.

enquired for, Watsons have found small buyers at 94, closing with sellers at that and with buy- er at 9. Coments have been placed to some oxtent at 9.60 and 9.50, closing with sollore at

this heading.

JOINT STOCK SHARES

Messrs. Vernon and Smyth in their weekly release of dividend money is osused an in- oreased demand for investment stocks and a fair ash business have been transacted, the smaller stocks coming in for most attention, the large ones being stili handicapped by the reluctance of holders to part to any extent at the ruling rates. The tone of the market shows a distinct improvement and rates close firm in most cases.

Shanghai at 743.

on

INAURAKCES--Hongkongs have found

9.50. We have nothing further to report under

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CHURCH SERVICES.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hongkong. 28th Febru am) Matina (11 am} Bry. Sunday let in Lent. Holy Communion (7,30 Venite, Hooper, Psalma of the 8th morning

Responses, Farial p Benedicite, Copkins, Elvey, Benedictu. Iang P..) (Full

of

(Full Choir). Responses, Ferial; Lealma, the 28th oronin

ovoning; Magnificat and Nuns Dimit- tis, Maunter in Di Anthem, "Come unto Him

Gonned Нуката, 94 V.B. Valm 188,,Versand 94, Sevenfold Amen,

anisen

2, 16 26 and 27 in Psalm 177, Verses 1 and 8 in unison, Pralzz 188, Veress G. P. in uwiecz

$ ST. PETER'S CHURCH, Queen's Hood. West-

First Sunday in Lent. Morning Prayer 11 a.m, Venite, Hooper; Fm ms, Gilbert; Te Deum, Law cal Benedictus, Gar ett; Hymar, 93, 105 214 and. 302, Kyrie,

Ivening Prayer 6.80. Gloria Dimittis, Tucker; by 28; 99,

Nunc 646 and 230

} Kyrie, Tackerman, Holy Communion 7 45 pa

The Church launch Daytring, will call on ships carrying white crews to bring friends ashore to the services between B.10 and 16.30 am. and be- Iween 6:15 and 0. (Kowloon Police Pier 10.30 and 0), xeinining afterwirde, àil the sittings are free and unappropriated, Visitors welcome. Books, a o., provided.

Sunday School 10-10:45 am. UNION CHUZON, Kennedy Road. Minister:- Rev. 10. H. Hickling, 11 a Worship. By 159, 808, 299, 83 and 719 8. and 8). Anthem Haarken usto me" (Sullivan). Subject: "Greek Hymns,

e. with rendered relections.

Governor to me his personal influence to praise. I offer you, Sir, ing congratulations stimulated its engineering and shipbuilding by the teams lining up sa under ultery ground, Exchange on London: close at 1/81T. T. and "ons Hmas, 89, 90 and 269.. Evensong (5.45 improve the regularity of the attendance at an the result of the past year, also to Mrs Kowloon school. I am glad to be able to asy Hain who has been is charge of the schoo, did not want paternal government. We were Le Grove, McCrory and Jackson; Osmond,

BANKHHongk.ng and Shanghais. The that the complaint on this score has been of late during the absence of the Headmaster on able to do the work ourselves. He believed, Taylor, Meaney, Korrish and Harris.

market has rulad firm and buyers at 870, ex years, almost, but not quite, reduced to leave. I think you will both be very proud of greyhounds, but the establishments here were

that we had the capabilites for building Pacific Royal Artillery-Benziey Waters and Simons, thedie, and bonus of $26.02 paid on the 22nd inst. Weaver, Hudson ann Hewett: Kingsland, failing to meet with a response the rate rose to 875 a minimum. This school was the first in the results achieved. Allusion was made by the more concerned with returns. They could build Honeyeat, Watt, Bellia and Nash.

with bayars; with the exception of a few sales from Hongkong to celebrate Empire Day, We Headmaster in his speech of the observance of and engine ships but they could not show the The Artillery kicked off and the Engineers the outports at that rate we have heard of no have loyally observed it ever since sud Lave Empire Day, or, as we call it in this Colony, returns which were desired and that was the did the pressing for the better part of the half, bud nos and The London rate has improved appreciated the honour conferred upon the Victorin Day. I share with Lord Meath, a main thing. He trusted that in the years to Morrish and Meaney both making splendid tries. 286.10, onun dividend and bou. Napad come a Joku Elder would arise in Hongkong the first marrowly, grazing the cross-bar and the to 2010, cu dividend and bonus. Nationals school in past years in being invited to be the strong desire that this day should be celebrated and endow the prospective university with a chair second just passing the upright on the wrong have been placed at 51 and close with further guests of His Majesty's Representative on that universally throughout the Empire, and should for engineering and shipbuilding (applause). side. A good run along the field by the right bayers.

MARINE INSURANCES Unions have changed doy. In the course of seven years 259 pupils beade the occasion of teaching the children of The British and especially the Scottish were forwards of the Engineers ended in Osmund

The B.E. continued to hands at 825, ia small lots and Cantons at 1871, have passed through the school. During that the Brupire the greatness of that Empire, the 80 colonisers and he thought the native races finding the net.

whom they had taught would one day thank press, and showed much better form the latter closing steady with an inclination to time there has been no serious seoident among objets with which it has been founded, and the them for what they had done in tasching them so than they have been doing recently, bat bay, North Chines have been negotiated in the pupils or any fatal illness while resident ideals which should inspire each member of it much of what the West had to give to the East little can be said in favour of the play small lots at 100 but close with sellers at that,

of the R.A quintette. in the Colony. The latter fast speaks woll for think we should endeavour to adapt that posed by Mr. Bridges and responded to. The effected some good suves, and Waters was improved to 1223.

The next toast was that of "The Press," pro

Bossley in goal and possibly at a lower rate Yangtzzes Inve the healthiness of Hongkong. For many yours teaching to every child whatever itu aga might. Vice Chairman Mr. T. Skinnes theti invited the playing a good game, but the sentre forward, I have applied to the Government for a play. bo. Lt year we had a water picnic and I company, to drink to "Kindred Sociation; and Watts, did not seem to be able to do further bayers at 300, but at 332) a few shures

anything at all. The first time the RA are obtainable, the report just published recom ground, but was always mat with a regretful will be delighted to have the same this year Visitors

Mr GREY S

Story replied. In doing so ho said got or their opponents goal pas mands the payment of a dividend of 227 per refusal as the cost was prohibitive. In the antesa aomeone can anggest to me another that as an agineer he hoped that in future the ecceded in defeating the R. E. keeper, The report compares very favourably with Inst noon. Coinmunion. Hymu 411. 6p. Wor

from Watts was takon by Bellis, who share and the plasing to reserve of 114,232.90 course of the last few weeks I am glad to be able sabeme that will give greater satisfaction. Institution would compy a position in the

andcarrying forward to new account $368,711.23. to state that, though the persistance of the In- Empire Day is proclaimed by one of the colony more befiting the profession to whichhe second half saw the Artillery most of the

ship. Hymas 605, 171, 273 and 854. Pesim 128 spector of Schools and the kindness of the Vestry Ordinances of this Colony to be a public they belonged and the importance of the time on the defensive. The R.E. had two or year's. China Firos remain steady with sales (st. Flavian). Subet:Onght 19" Monday. Chair Social. Wednesday 8 p.m. Congregational of St. Andrew's Church, the play-ground has holiday, and therefore I do not wish toolony itself. They resided in one of the most three good tries, but failed to add to their score, 106, the market closing with bayers at that rate.

important outposts of the British Empire, Final: Royal Engineers, 1; Royal Artillery, have improved to 29 with sales and buyers, clos by air. A. C. Franklin, "The Origin of Books,"" SHIPPING Hongkong, auton and Macaosocial. Thursday 8 pm. Literary Club Lecture become an accomplished fact. I shall bring my devote it unduly to instruction, even indeed it was the second shipping port in the 1. summary to a close by giving a list of our though that instraction may be on matters world, at least he had the authority of his friend might be given on the subject of the empirsing strong: Shells are enquired for u. 51s, but with local examples. Upen to the Fublic. Friday no shares are available. The latest London | 6p.m. Christi o Endeavour Society."Qaz Work" benefactors. In the course of its existence the poncerning the Empire. I wish, therefore, that the Harbour Master for that statement I do not mean by this merely the geography

(laughter)

and give of the

is 52s. Inos have further im "ST. ANDIEW'S Huron, Kowloon-lat school has received gifts from Mrs. C. W. Dizon; there should be some instruction in matters resumption of the vealing of her love mean wevaly the glorious history by whist proved to 393 and 193 without sales, Londen in Tent, 25th Februsy, 189. Loly Communion

concerning the Empire during the term, so that and said that thereby the institution would it has been

nothing st9s w. and Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. by Ber. Chater, Mr. C. W. Jaok, Mr. Mitchell, when Empire Day comes round the children will return to its original prosperity and would con- ethnology of the different peoples the quoting 3. 158. and £2. We

further to report under this heading „pose it, their huguage, their onstoms and. REFINERIES. Chinss continuing in favour by Ror M. Longridg Keswick, and the Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving. For be able to recall what it means and understand for overlasting benoit upon all members of their religions, batImeanalso-what the Empire and holders refusing to part with many shares days: Holy Communion at noon on 18", 3rd and

profession in the East.

Mr. RICHARDSON proposed the health of the means to each one of us, to each British subject at 13, the market after some further sales at we have relicl on the generosity of those long

Chairman in complimentary terms and Mr. who calls himself a citizen of the Empire, the that rate improved to 1323 and later to 135 with anffering, gentlemen, the Hon. Mr. Grossen, that one is called general knowledge, wat Romnarson suitably replied, terans and Medities of citizenship, and, above all the duties of silos, closing firm at the latter rata, Lazans Mosere. R. Shewan, J. B. M. Smith and the I think that at periodical intervals, say once a eveling by Mesurs Chapple, Hill, Bridger, and very citizen of this great empire. If, Sir, Tangkats, have impro-

Songs were rendered in the course of the loyalty and patriotism which should animate claim no attention. Kowloon Dook Co. (Applause.)

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quits neglected wosk or ones a fortnight, special instruction Nya

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the wherewithal to revive prizes year after year

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