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ITALIAN CONVENT SCHOOL. ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.

The annual prize distribution in con- nection with the Itadion Convent School took place yesterday, Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of English Schools, presiding, The report of the manager, Mr. P. de Maria, for the school year 1915-1916,

•Btated, inter alia.-

school for the year 1913-1916.

present on any one day during the year wan 434 in July last year.

In spite of the shortage of teachers which has been fell in most schools he cance of the war, it has been possible

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23an, 1916.

worth of consideration." To this the following reply, dated 21st December 1010, was received by the Inspector of English Schools and circulated for the Committee's information on the 24th:

It is regretted that the University cannot undertake to institute a separate examination in Music. While I regret this decision, I hope it is not irrevocable, and that at some future date the subjecr will again merit the wasideration of the University authorities.

PRIZE LIST.

Vincente da Roza, 2nd Prize; Margaret HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Loke and Francisco Jorge, 3rd Prizes Tri Guingain, 4th Prize.

CLAN 30 (8.)-Mercedes du Roza and Lily Tre, 1st Prize: Rosie Tang and. Valet Loko, 2nd Prize; Staria Cruz and Christina Jorge, 3rd Prize; Maria Lopez and Bettie Terret, 4th Prizu,

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Since our last report of 14th, our local market has been dull and in view of the Portuguese; Bertha Carvalho, French near approach of the Settlement, which --Florida Tavacho. Music:-Gloria **Enthusiasm in drawing and paint Felices, Conchitu Jison, Pacifica Larn, was satisfactorily concluded to-day, busi- ing continues unabated; this is specially | Felicitade Neve Dorothic Moria, urita ness has been somewhat restricted. The It is my agreeable duty to present noticeable among the Chinese pupils, campos, Antinia Campos, Isabel del tightness of money, which appears to be my annual report on the working of this one of whom-Miss Tung Man Tung Campo, Teresa Young, Lily McGuire.revalent all over the East, has caused a

In brief, has had the honour of having two Cissy Horley Painting: Antonia Cam

paintings accepted by Lady May for pos, Adelu del Campo, Gloria Felices, athy amount of caution, but at the the gratifying record is one of progress anle on behalf of the War Charities, Milly Siva, Ivy Low, Beatrice white close there seems to be a better tone to Campos, Angelica the market for speculative stocks, exhibition for some time and, as just Natividad. Typewriting:Lottie Knight though investment stocks remain very and success. The attendance keeps en The paintings have been on public Drawing: - Glorin

heavy and difficult to place. Shanghai montting up from year to" year; the recently announced in the Press, have d Adela del Campo.

Mr. Ralphs, in the course of some market has scarcely maintained the re- average daily attendance has increased been sold for $100 each.

Mention of War Charities- lends

kuleks said :—On my visita to the school | covery, which was apparent last week, from 324.08 (in 1914-15) to 370.32 (in to refer to the little assistance the

been struck with the happiness of Singapure market would appear to he 1015-16), or a pereratage of 14.26 per of the Convent have been able to reader the pupils, and their devotion to their suffering from financial stringeney also, vent. The greatest manber of, scholars to the Commitice of 'Ladies in preparing, devation to their work. In the lowest and in spite of the steady market for the nursing and clothing materials for the Classes particularly the tiny children raw material, everal of the best known In all, over seemed quite happy and to interested Rubber shares are rather lower. Today's wonnded at the front. 1,700 articles were made at the Convent. ***I. Cannot concluds this report within their occupations to think of being wired quotations for Bubber shares out expressing ny acknowledgment to troublesung or restless. Great attention the Committees of the Hongkong Schools with results that are apparent in the and St. Joseph's College (Old Boys') Upper School. You are to be congratu Association for the opportunities afford fated upon the improvement which has to maintain the strength of the staff ated the pupils of this school to take part taken place in the teaching of Domestic. at their annual sports at Happy Valley. Economy. The old system of learning by ite fall complement of là teachers with

The successful competitors were Misses heart a series of paragraphs which you nssistant teachers, besides whom there Lacilla Coelho, Gisy Horley and Agnes recited quite correctly, but I am afraid are 2 junior pupil teachers. It will be Fung. During the year heath claimed with little understanding has been another member of the Convent com abolished, and after the lessons given to seen, therefore, that, including the latter, munity. After a brief illness the death you by your Mistresses and Dr. Roch there is one teacher for every 18.52 took place on 27th March, 1916, of you were able to pass a difficult examina- scheinrs in attendance; and, if the pupil Mother Vier, the Rev. Sister Angelation both practical and theoretical in teachers are left out of consideration, Robecchi, there 15 one teacher for every 24.60 scholars in attendance. The Grant Code provides one teacher for any number of

it will scholars not exceeding: 40, seen that the school is provided with an adequate staff. It should be stated that the Assistant and Pupil teachers are at-Knowledge.

CLAS 2lorantita Nunes, 1st. Frize, sending the Normal School in connection with the Technical Institute; they have Junior University Certificate, Distinction in Religions Knowledge: Lindanira Nunes, all successfully passed their examina

MARINE INSURANCES.-This market, in The 2nd Prize, Junior Certificate, Distinction in tions at the end of two terms.

Ozorio, This School has great traditions for you annual inspection was conducted by Ar. Religions Knowledge Christina E. Ralphs, Inspector of English Schools,Junior Certificate Distinction in Religious to live up to. It fasters abaw al. things common with all investment securities, on 16th, 9th, and 20th June last. His Knowlesige; Mercedes Coelho and Dorothien righteous life, a life devoted to the ser: has been very dull, and we do not hear

Morris, Junior University Certificate.

vice of others. You girls have before you of any transactions during the week. report presents features buth encourag-

Distinction in Religious Knowledge Ch the noble example of the Sisters who have Unions are on offer at $920, and other ing and suggestive.

The work of the kindergarten divi-Lack Yein, Junior University Certificate, devoted themselves to your welfare. They stocks are quite unaltered from last

Distinction in Classical Chinese: Beatrice teach you, and teach you very success week's nominal quotations. sion consists of simple reading, conver sation, action songs and occupation. White, Junior University Certiheate, Dis fully, the var ous subjects in which I

tinction in Engload,

examine you on any visits to the School, Under the last named designation come

Class 3-Autoain Census, 1st Prize for but there is something far nobler and far paper folding, stitching, pricking and

General Profit. and Preliminary Oxford mat-weaving. It is gratifying to be able rate, Bertha Goon, 1st Prize for tre important which they labour to im and prices have gradually drifted down- to note the Inspector's appreciation in General Proft, and Preliminary Certificate; part to you, the qualities which go towards Douglases have been sold from

as having defining the hand work

Luer Gil, 2nd Prize for Gencial Profit and make sbedient and dutiful girls who shall $221 down to 8118, and close steady at been done with enthusiasm, some very

Priminary Oxford Certificate; Hertha in time grow up to be virtuous me this latter rate. Indo-China Deferred clever work being the result.

The Upper Classes have again done Carvalho, Preliminary Oxford Certificate, ending useful lives and making the world have declined to $138, at which sales vere well under the teaching of the Head Distinction for English; Asuncion Sian, better and happier. Several of you have made, but at the finish there is a fair At the last Hongkong Uni- Preliminary Oxford Certificate, Distinction just recried First Aid Certificates from demand for them at $156 cash. The versity Local Examinations all the for Arichuctio; Emilia. Figueiredo, Pre- the St. John Ambulance Association: it Preferre Junior girls got high marks in English, liminiry Oxford Certillenta, Distinction for will interest you to know that the mottoes Steamboats have been very weak, and· Appication: Ada Hammond, Preliminary of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, have touched $191, and are now quoted and so did the Senior presented. M159 Oston Certificate, Distinction for English, under which that Order works are Fer $20 nominal. Star Ferries were done at A. M. Woodman passed with honours: Bliss M. Higgens also passed the Senior Cynthia Tavares, Distinction for Conduct, the Faith and In the service of 238, but further shares are on offer at ・Luval Examination with distinction in Application and Geography 1st Prize for eribe the traditions of your Schon than

Humanity. No words can better de- the rate. CLASS 4.Thereas Gil, General Profit; Daisy Tam, 2nd Prize for them which I have just quoted and these Gracral Prot; Maris Remerlios Distinction traditions I trust you will all ever strive for Conduct, Application and English;

to live up to. Through the Centuries, Adela del Campo, Distinction for Religious

now edge, History, Drawing and Type men and women of the Order have kept

mistress.

Riblical Knowledge. The names of the successful girls in the Junior Section re-F. Nunes, L. Nunes, M. C. Azorio, Chu Suk Yein, M. M. Coelho,

The study of domestic economy is receiving greater attention than before and, according to the official report, gratifying improvement has taken place in the teaching of this subject. In the two highest classes lessons are also given onThe Feeding and Care of Infants," based on a pamphlet prepared by D Johnson, Principal Civil Medical

Officer.

The prize list was as follow.-- Chass, 1 Marjorie Wonkman, Ist Prize and Senior University Certificate with Hours, May Higgens, 2nd Prize, and Senior Eniversity, Distinction in Religious

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First Aid, the Examiner, Surgeon at 3/- per lb. Sterling TT. is quoted General Hoskyn, R. N. reporting that 2/11. Bar Silver was quoted 36 13-16 on NOVELTIES FOR THE both intelligence and capacity were dis last cable received. Shanghai 1.7. and played by those whom he examined, I am the Bank's buying rate for 3 d/s bills Singapore T.T. is glad to know that the work already done are both nominal.

BANES-Remain dull and no sales are in this direction is now being supplement quoted 102. ed by lessons in Home Nursing given to you by Dr. Koch, and further to learn reported. Price is quoted $730 nominal, that this very useful subject is popular hart shares could probably be got a little in the School and appreciated by your under this. parenta,

D. Morris and B. White: Seven girls presented themselves for the Oxford Pre-writing Luciila Coelho, Distinction for these mottoes before them as their guiding liminary and all passed.

Pecitation, Gongraphy and Writing; Carrie star, and never in the history of Christen- Tenuison, Distinction for Religious Know-dom has there been a greater need for

English ledge.

and History; Sophio the exercise of these virtues than now emazce Distinction for Religions Know and in the coming years. On you who ledge, Recitation nad Dictation: Evelyn, are just growing up will rest the great Sousa, Distinction for Reading and Recita responsibility and the great privilege of

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proving that the work of the Italian Con- CLASS 5-Ivy Low, 1st Prize for General vent has not been in vain. A great Eng Proficiency and Needlework; Agies Feng,lish Statesman, in a speech which is 1st Prize for Geral Proficiency and to-day being read eagerly all over the Needlework; Purita Campos, 2nd Prize for world said, that it is not what a nation Generst Proficiency and Needlework: Mar- gains which makes it great, but what it garet Holden, Distinction for Religious gives. To you, much has beess given, but knowledge and Geography; Conchita Jisen, if you would be great you must give much, Distinction for Drawing and Geography; not in money, but in service service to Genovera McGuire, Distinction for Applica tion and Reading; Annie Poreira, Distine your follow creatures, giving help to the tion for Recitation and Dictation; Elizabeth afflicted, and comfort to the sorrowing. Ward, Distinction for Conduct and Polite- This your training in the Italian Convent aess; Alicia Carvalho, Distinction for Con- fits yon to do, and this the Convent lays duct and English; Maria Baptista Distinc-it on you as a duty to do, in return for the care it has bestowed upon you. tion for Needlework.

CLASS 6-Casimira Silva, 1st Prize for (Applause.) Genern! Profit; Stella Roch and Winnic Chan, 2nd Prize for tieneral Profit; Pacifica Lara, Distinction for Conduct Religious | A SELF-SUPPORTING EMPIRE. Knowledge, and Needlework; Ellen To, for Conduct, Religious Knowledge and Dicta- tion; Bessie Dauenberg, "for Reading Recitation and Dietation; Agues Gil, for Itigious Knowledge and Dictation; James Braga, for Reading and Geography: Laura Santos, for Needlework; Gauriña Incuruscio, for Needlework.

The discipline of the School has been very good. In the matter of equipment, there is a good supply of apparatus for experiments and demonstrations. As in 1015, the school earned the Maximum Grant from Government.

"Until the detailed result of the Ox- ford Preliminary Examination are re- ceived, no award can be made for the Lugard Scholarship, nor can the names be determined of the two girls who will have the honour of inscription in the Lady Lugard Shield. Largely due to the suggestion of Mr. Ralph, the loos! Secretary of the St. John's Ambulance Association, 24 pupils voluntarilynt tended a course of lecture in First Aid." Dr. Koch very kindly undertook the duties of honorary lecturer. The class was in every way a success. The examination was conducted by Surgeon General Hoskin, RN, who reported that this pupils showed both intelligence and capacity; the best work was done by the younger girls, ., those in Class 3.

Neves

for Recitation; Leonor Collage, for Needle work.

COMMITTEE OF. INQUIRY SUGGESTED.

and

A deputation from the Trade Industry Committee of the Royal Colonial Institute and Societies repre- Senting, Crown Colonies and Colonies not possessing responsible Government, waited on Mr. Bonar Law last month at the Colonial Office.

FIRE INSURANCES.The above remarks apply to this section,

SHIPPING.The market has been weak

are quoted $46 nominal.

Ons--Nothing at all is reported. Shells are nominally better at 108/-, in sympathy with London, but Langkata and Ural Caspians are unchanged.

REFINELIES.Market has been sorse what erratic. China Sugars show a de- cline from last week; mainly in conse quence of sales over the settlement. The market closes firm, with buyers at $128, and probably $128 would be pain. since eased to a buying rate of $37. Malibons were sold at $38, but price has

MINING. A few Ranbs were reported sold at $2.40, but beyond & demand for Tronohs at 27. there is little of interest in the market. Kailans could probably be placed at 34/-.

DOCKS, WHALVES AND GODOWNA-Very little life is to be found in this market. Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have sagged to a buying rate of 3127, with sales made at from $tat downwards. Kowloon Wharves have been done at 2851 and there are further bayers at 85 cash, with a good demand for March delivery, Shanghai Docks have dropped back to 887, at which they are vented.

LANDE, HOTELS AND BUILDINOS.-Sales of Hongkong Lands are reported $95. Central Estales are on offer | $101. West Points could probably be got at 884. Kowloon Lands are quoted $36 sellers, as are Hongkong Hotels at $115. Humphrey's Estates are wanted at $6.00.

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COTTON MILLS.-This slacked off again and quotations are $16, Shanghai Cottons #1161, Yangtze all nominal, viz, Ewos 135, Kung Yiks

poos. 853.

MISCELLANEOUs.-A fairly good business The object of the deputation, which has been done in Cements for the settle wag private wes to urge tho necessity ment and price has remained very steady for a special committee to inquire into at from $11.75 to $11.90 At the clone the conditions of trade, the development there are probable buyers at the latter of natural resources, and the improve figure. Trams have been done at $6.90 ment of labour supply, transportation, and at $7.20 and $7.25 for March, and and intercommunication services of such there is still a good demand for March Colonies with a view to making the Em- delivery, Ropes are wanted at 834), and China Lights at 841. Penk Tramways pirs more self supports introduced the Ware done at $10 and 81 respectively.

Sir O, Philipps, deputation, and the speakers were: Mr. Other lines are all nominal at quoted. and Industry Committee of the Royal

H. Morgan (chairman of the Trade prices, Colonial Institute); Bir Ernest Birch

Ben.

C1488 7-Marcel Martin and Tony Draga, lat Prize for General Profit; Molly Bryan, Stonography continues to be an at- Frank Kwok and Annie Jenkins, 2nd Prize tractive subject of stuffy with the girls for General Profit; Amy Watt. for Reading, in the higher Classes, probably because Composition and Object Les; Margaret of its commercial value (when added to Kent, for Composition, Granmer and Object a practical knowledge of typewriting) less; Leonor O'Brien and Joo Montalto, for "after the girls have left school. This Reading and Recitation; Cissie Horley, for special class has been well attended. Religious Knowledge and Reading; Corazon Examinations in connection with Pitinga, for English and Geography. man's Phonetic Institute at Bath were CABS 8.Elsio Wat and Sogra Senazee, held on the 0th and 27th July last. 165 Prize for General Profit; Daisy Lyne, hertificates were awarded to the follow-15 Prize for Canoral Frolit, Marjorie ing successful students: -Speed-M. Stuart, for Reading, Composition arri Braga, A. Levy, G. Razavet. D. Bazavet, Daject Less; Diniz Montalto, Dictation and M. Neaves, E. Witchell Elementary-Geography; Qeenie Julian, for Religious B. Bishop, E. Carvalho, Ph. d'Almada and Composition; Hedviges Silva, for

Castro, O. Figueiredo, L. Enight, M. Religions Knowledge and Dictation (Straits Settlement); Mr. E. R. Darson

L. Nunes, I. Santos and L. D. Etelvins Agaton, for Religious Knowledge West India Committee); Sir Ernest DEATH OF MR. F. G. MACHADO. Finsel.

and Geography Wilfred Passmore, for "It will be recalled that montion was Religions and Object Less; Maria Soriano Rosling (Mauritius); Sir Stanley Bois

FORMER HONGKONG POST (Ceylon) Mr. C. Sandbach Parker

OFFICE OFFICIAL nude in my report last year that repre

(British Empire Producers' Associa sentations had been addressed, through

tion); Mr. Joseph Rippon (Halifax and the Director of Education, to the Uni-

STECIAL CLAAS 7-Muída Chow and Nelly Bermuda Cable Company); and Mr. J.

The death occurred at the "General versity Authorities for Certificates in how, 1st Prize for General Profit; Carrie Gardiner (Nigerian Chamber of Mines). G. Machado who has been for Hospital, Shanghai, on December 17th, Music, Embodied in a series of recom: Chow, 2nd Prize for General Profit.

Other members of the deputation mendations made by a Committee of SPECIAL CLARS 8-Helen Wong, 1st Prize managers and school teachers to the for General Profit; Fanty Chan, 2nd Prize ere:-Sir Bevan Edwards, Mr. A. F36 years a resident of Bbanghai and who Dann, Mr. E. Wrench, the Hon. J. G. for a score of years was Britisa Post- University is the following remarks for General Profit; Ivy Chan, for Geography Jenkins, Dr. F. E. Parkin, Bir H., Emaster there. Mr. Machado joined the which I wrote: Certain scholars at and Writing.

Wilson, Mr. H. Britain. Mr. F. Miller, Brit sh postal service at Hongkong in tending the Italian Convent School have

Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Hutton, 1857 and 13 years later, in 1870, was made signified their desire to submit them- selves for examination in practical CLANS 9-Hasson Nemazeo, Angeles Cam Mr. J. R. Boosé, Mr. E. Walker, Mr. British Postmaster at Yokobaren, in the Music. These scholars come from the pos and Eugenia Cabaga, 1st Prize; Charlie W. J. Eales. Mr. W. C. Shettle, Mr. R. days of extraterritorial jurisdiction there, Philippine Islands, and it is flattering da. Reze and Rosie Kwok, 2nd Prize; Anit Littlejohn, Colonel Duncan Pitcher, Mr. which office he held 10 years. In 1880 he was appointed British Postmaster at to our University that they should ex Kin and Laura Place, 3rd Prize; Concaicho C. Harley Moseley, Mr. A. Bull, and

Mr. A. R. Canning. press appreciation of a Local Certificate Olaes and John Braga, 4th Prize. “end of their course When we regard Alvares, Let Prizes Lourdes Campos and by Mr. H. J. Reid and Mr. G. Grindle until 1900, when he was retired on a pen- (Under Secretaries), made a sympathetic sion. Since he went to Shanghai in 1880, the potential number of scholars who Dorothy Ray, 2nd Prize; Alice da Roza and may be attracted from the Philippines Maria Gutierez, 3rd Prize; Hersilia Barros reply, but he wished the deputation to 38 years ago, it is believed he has not to the felony ass centre of learning and Mavis Paley, 4th Prize; Restar understand that there might be other left the port except perhaps for an means than those which had been laid occasional up-country trip. The deceased, and the special characteristics of the Nemazed and Emily Tam, 5th Prize.

Crans 18 (17.)-Winnis Kew and Carmelita before him arriving at the result who was in his 2nd year, leaves two Filipina as a musical race, the sugges

married and one unmarried daughters. tion now urged appears to be one well Remedioe, 1st Prize; Easláa Castilho and desired.

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in Music if such be obtainable at the! CLAB 10 (1)Robert Wat and John Mr. Bonar Law, who was accompanied Shanghai and served in that capacity

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