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SAYINGFUN SCHOOL ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION

PRIZES.

The annual distribution of prizes to the student of the Sayingun School war held yesterday morning at the School premises Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of Schools, presided and distributed the

prizes.

Mr Ralphs addressed the boya an follows:-You have heard the Report on the School so there is little for me to any

MR PONSONBY-FANK'S FARMS

HIGH-HANDED GOVERNMENT

ACTION

The following letter appeared in the London Morning Post of December 1

S13-In reference to the reports con cerning the advertisement for sale by Government of Lord Rosebery's pripety, , the Turnhouse Farm, I should like to inform you of the following facta

My brother, Mr. Ponsonby-Fate (who

1920

HONGKONG BENEVOLENT.

SOCIETY. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. INTERESTING REPORT OF:

-CHARITABLE WORK.

experience from its inception in 1889 for the purpose of rendering assistance in cases of sickness, want, poverty, or dis tress. I think some of the saddest cases have been caused by White women marrying Chinese, and I do not think sufficient the disastrous resuits of such unione When the Committee did me the honour to zak me to take the chair, my mind publicity can be given in these days to

reverted to a recent cartoon in Punch, nual report, furnished by Mrslecting alms for Barts Hospital: You. The CHAIRMAN read the thirtieth an Punch, is saying to a Nurse who is col in which that illustrious personage, Mr.

The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Benevolent Society was held yesterday noon at the City Hall. The Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Farr presided over

large attendance of ladies.

with regard to the work done during the is, and has been throughout the war, in Knight, which was as follows: The are not used to begging my dear, year. I can only repeat that it is highly the Far East), has a small estate here Ladies of the Commities beg to present may I have a box like that mad satisfactory in every way, and reflects the and just before the war my grandfather, the report of the work of the Society for help Tam quite sure the ite notice all members of the Staf. You will farmers, started, fax-growing in a small i with the statement of accounts. The Society at any future time, our local Press will greatest credit on Mr. and Mrs. Morris ir S. Ponsonby-Fane, in order to help the year ending December 1919, together ladies on the committed and it necess cotics in the report that emphasis is laid way. During the war this estate was was founded in 1880, and the number be pleased to emulate Punch on their on what I have termed the social and taken over by the Government, who proof cases on our books has now reached behalf as the Press have always been ever athletic life of the school. We are making ceeded to build two large factories. The 1539. During the year, 33 new casts have ready to do for any good cause in this every effort to develop this in all our art that we heard of these factories was been entered and almost all of them. have Colony. In conclusion, the thanks of the schools, believing that in so doing we and one day I found a number of men digging | received help in some form. Every appli- subscribers and the community in general sense of the word, to teach him discipline labourers that the land had been taken vestigated, and in the few cases where have given so much time, and taken so and self-control, and to prepare him to Ender. D.OR.A., without even informing nothing was done it was found that the much trouble in carrying on the good continue his education after he leaves my brother. The two sites appeared most applicants were not in need of help from work of the Society during the past year. school, where, after all, we can do little ansuitable, as neither had any suitable the Society or that they were Chinese or with these remarks I beg to move thes more than teach him how to learn. I means of approach and one had no water, Portuguese, in which case they were adopt on of the report and accounts.

1sider it is a matter on which all the a somewhat necessary item for a fax directed as to where they might apply heals in the Colony can congratulate factory." The road difficulty has been sur, for help. In one instance while the case was being investigated help from an out-

helping to educate the pupil in the full in our fields, and was informed by these cation for help has been thoroughly in-

of any tendency on the part of our pupils by building roads and a bridge The

are due to the Committee of Indies who

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Mr. H. DOWBIGGIN, said:-Mr. CHAIRMAN, Ladies and Gentlemen, I must confess to have had but little

themselves that there has been no evidence mounted. I repeat literally armounted, side source was given.. Seventeen of the acquaintance with the operations of this to identify themselves actively with poli-water on the other site remains, in site4ew applicants for help were wome Society, but the study of the annual rec

of innumerable experiments and devices, as non-existent as before the factory was built. What is done is done, however. The point is, that the land and factories are now being advertised for sale, though still the property of my brother, who is

tical affairs. Patriotism is one of the greatest virtass, and the man or the boy who does not love his country is not worthy of belonging to it. It is well. for all to take an intelligent interest it what is going on around us, but students must remember that they are in the post and always has been, most anxious to with board and lodging, some were helped much of their time to administer the

tion of learners, both as regards their books and in the management of affair They can best help their country by con- fining themselves to their studies and leaving questions of government to those of riper experience. The student may not always agree with what is done by his elders, but he must, at least, admit that the older and more experienced man is,

avoid selling. Is there no redress Is there nothing the individual ona do? Two out of Mr. Ponsonby-Fare's six small farms have been spoilt, and he cannot afford it-Yours, etc,

VIOLET OLIVE.

Brympton D'Evercy, Yeovil, Dec. 9th.

men helped were of various nationalities submitted to us and the very full many of them having small children. The Singalese, Malay, Filipino, Roumanianus all more closely in touch with the Spanish and Assyrian, besides British Society. It is apparent that much good and able speech of the Chairman places Subjects from early every part of the is being done and that we subscribers or Empire. In some cases clothing was sup donators should be very grate.ul to those plied others were provided temporarily ladies of the Committee who give up so fands and inquire into the merits of the feat of the summer it is a sacrifice to cases submitted to them During the hours in the City Hall on behalf of s leave cool, comfortable homes to spend Society.

There is a big field for the it's help and we cannot do too much the public in in making the inancial needs known to general. I notice from the

leave

to get employment, while others were helped to children have been placed at one or other the Colony. Seven

of the schools during the past year. Two for whom the Society, was responsible last year, are earning their own living. At the present time the Society is respon sible for 34 children. The Secretary or Hall on Mondays and Thursdays to in Society, from sale of plants at their last Assistant Secretary attends at the City 400 that this Society received nearl $100 from the Hongkong Horticultural clothing and boots for men, women and be forthcoming from some other associac Simpson), which arrived at Colombo on received during the past year, and the is constantly arising, as I know from my

these times Many such gifts have been nee

need for assistance

There is a particular January 7th from Singapore and the Far committee Wishes to express grateful own

thanks to those who have no kindly sent the Diocesan Chen Hon. Treasurer of Giri School (and no doubt I hare said, while students in many early on the following Friday re

dus to the Colonial Government for the School and the Convents), parts are acting unwisely" and in & Way

annual grant of 3500, to the subscribers that would have filled your great teacher red to Colombo, the next morning and donors to the Society, and to

education of boys and Mr. R. the Confucius with dismay, Hongtong hea having broken her main port shaft after

Thursfield for

ir. schools do, to

the utmost happily been free, and I trust you and she left Colombo. She did not actually ledge the sum of £500 invested in war are limited. In the report before you, you

accounts. We

what

they can to acknow-duction of School fees, but their resouroud al ather Hongkong students will con tinue to show that you have profited by enter, the harbour, but remained outside memory of her husband, the interest 34 children in their education. I

loan in England by Mrs. J. R. M. Smith will read that this Society assists some the education, you receive in this Colony, and communicated with her agents, to be paid to the Society. Also a gift of to all to strengthen the hands of the Com Mosy Whittall & Co. It is understood ten Royal Hongkong Yacht Club deben. mittes by generous donations so that they appeal tures, valne 3500, from Mrs. Arthur poed never have to Tarnor.

During the year the following ing funds towards a sound education

refuse

in grant-

that he himself, through inexperience, The steamer Glenapp (7,347 tons, Capt. children are very gratefully received at tion this your from this Society that as a rule, likely to be in the right, and ACCIDENT TO THE "GLENAPP." terview applicants for help. Gifts of Show. I trust soane auch assistance will

may have taken the wrong view-it is possible, you know, for even the youngest

Boys

of ns to make mistakes sometimer. Bat East and continued her voyage to Lon-them. The thanks of the Committee are the same applies to the in

•

in

with

These

•Estafediting the to assist hard-stricken families by re

help,

interfere with matters which do not con- that she is not to have ber damage readies have served on the Committee; for poor little children who, through no

You will remember that "The Master' said “A man should take care never to

One other matter I have now cern him " to refer to and it springs from the same topie Patriotism. Alan Morris, a Hong kong boy, educated in a Hongkong School, the only son of your respected Hoad- master, Mr. Morris, and Mrs. Morris, joined the British Army na soon as be was old enough, during the Great War, and after a career brief, bat full of bril liant promise, was killed in Palestine

paired at Colombo, but will proceed to London on her remaining engine. The Glenapp has a number of passengers on board from the Far East,

RUBBER DIVIDEY DS. Kempas announces an interim dividend

ad Madame Adams Chatham, Cameron, fault of their own, would others to Congdon, Forsyth, Montagu Harston. deprived of that inestimable benefit which Jordan, Knight, Lang, Matheson, Moor-will enable them to make

Maxon, Pollock, Pattenden, H. Lin the world and become useful citizens. Smith, Joseph Taylor, Wolfe, Lady Res I have much pleasure in seconding they good fight Davies and the fisses Wilkinson and adoption of the report and statement of

accounts as presented to us.

President: Mrs Jordaa; Victi The following Committee was elected: Miss Moorhead; Hon. Secretary Ma Hall Cavelier: Hon Asst. Secretary: Mrs. F.

Johnson.

The

CHAIRMAN said:-Ladies and

Committee: Mr. Pollock, Mrs. N. L Smith, Mrs. Matheson, Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Mrs Parr Mrs John Johnstone, Lindsay Mra MoElderry, Miss Inness Mr Winslow, Mra. Cunningham, Mra. thanks to the Chairman and the motion was carried with acclamation.

Mr. H. E Pollock proposed a vote of

Gentlemen, I beg to propose the adop- he gave his life for his country. I binte per cent. as against nothing for the tion of the report and accounts which dent: Mr. Moorhead; Bon. Treasurer?

you have before you and which you will been asked to announce today that last two years, Ayer. Molek 18 per cent. various friends of this School have del Perak River Valley 20 per cent draw the attention of the public once no doubt take as read. I should like to cided to found a scholarship to be called making 30 per cent for year ended the Alan Morris Memorial Scholarship: 30/9/19 and Kedah a 2nd interim of 10 done by this Society."

more to the splendid work that is being (The Chairman, The scholarship will be awarded annually per cent

here, gave in detail a number of cases to the Dux of the School, entitling him

Assisted by the Society.) to attend the Upper School at Queen's

Continuing, the CHAIRMAN Bad-As College for three years, and to give him The School is used by the University in tce desire to record their deep apprecia wil be seen from the report, the Commit the opportunity to pass the Matriculation connection with the course for the train.tion for the interest on the sum of £500 Examination and qualify for entrance to ing of teachers, education students being invested in the Society's name in War the University. To Mr. and Mrs. Morris sent there to carry out their practical Loan in England, by Mrs JR M the life and gallant death of their only training son remain as a sad but a proud memor School has been well maintained. Foot all porta in China and the East

The Social and Athletic life of the who was so well-known and respected at Smith, in memory of her late husband, may I express the hope that each holder bail and Volley Ball continue to fourish. Also for Mrs. Arthur Turner's gift of 10 are given, for gifts of clothing and boots, of this scholarship will not fail to re Swimming is popular, and most of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club Debentures, to the following: Miss Judan (2nd con member why it was founded, and from it pupils are able to swim well The School to the Colonial Government for the antribution), Mr F. A Mackintosh (2nd

generally.

For the collection for the above thanks learn the lesson of Service to his country? held its anal later-Schools Athletic scribers and donors, to the Society Gaggin, Mrs. Ross Thomson, and Mra (Applause)BAN

sports on Empire nual grant of 8500, and to the contribution), Mr. E. C. Sandford, Mies Mr HO KOM TONG mentioned that the Eports the School holds its own.

Day

the Headmaster and Mrs. Morris were going The Library, the English Speaking accounts such as these, to realise how

It is surely only necessary to Home next week and wished them s Association, the members of which pledge much good this Society is doing in the

AH. Harris pleasant voyage and an enjoyable time at themselves to speak only English during Colony and the cosmopolitan nature ed

The $300 mentioned last week was spent

(Amoy), home. He asked the boys to give them Certain hours, the Chess Club and the its efforts. As stated in the report children's bonnets, gloves and socm, on sewing cotton, needles, pins, thimbler three choorsteen porn at some cloud continue to fourjar, the Singalese, Malay, Philipino, Romanian, scarves, aud men's son se

Chinese Band flourish

women's and children's combinations, beside American, Thanks are due to Mesars Lane Craws

The were cordially given

"

SIBERIAN REFUGEES.

The report of the Director of Edition | preciated by the residents in the immeand British bad received assistance. Mr. Ford the Central Agency, Messrs. Loxley

diato

had

362 in 1918. As a result of the further of this School John Ambulatice atated that it ending last year & Co., and Messrs.

20

on the School for 1919 was as follows

neighbourhood of the School. A EW. Looker, in The Maximum Enrolment was 370 and

Company of the the average attendance 334, against Brigade

entirely of

would be only right Old maintained by the genero collectively could recognise officially the

Rupils Consular Bodies either

individually the application of the rule reducing the ity of Mr Ho Kom-tong and under the existence of the Society, by making re maximum number of pupils in a Class and was last the some American and Dutch

command of Mr. Morris, docs very useful gular contributions to its funds In

the Chinese is shewn by the fact that in

PEIZE DONORS.

•notion

.con.

Parcels and donations, marked with the On for enabling money to go so far. Mesara, Loxley are thanked for sending packing casca name and address of sender and Siberian Refugees," can be sent to: Garden Road; Mrs. Moorhead, 150, The

from 40 to 30, the average attendance is work Un Way But Year awarded in the basiption list, but on donations on Mrs. N. 3. Stabby St. John Place, has been full throughout the year and the Presented the best record of actual duty tributions as yet, and I commend Mr. Peak; Mr. L. Dunbar, 7; Queen's Gar slightly lower than last year. The School popularity of this establishment among during the year.

Looker's suggestion .to their kind eration and also appeal to the Residents dens and also to the Helena, May the Society is derived from subscriptious of all nationalities to come forward and stitute,

and donations, the condition of member- help on this good work. The income of

ship is a subscription of $15 per annum

one month no less than 115 applicants The Donors of Special prizes werer- had to be refused admission. Not only Sir Robert Ho Tong, Hon. Mr. Lau Chu has the School been full, but the pupila Pak, Hon. Mr. H. Fook, Mr. Chos. Po have attended regularly no less than 40 Sen, Mr. Wong Kam Fuk, Mr. Lo Shun boys have made every possible attendane Wan. Dr. Ma Luk Shan, Dr. Ma Chin and a donation of not less than during the

year The discipline and

and general tone

of the Ki Dr. Cheung: Wing Tai Mesarz. Lo School are excellent throughout, and the

bo Cheuk, Lo Cheung Shiu, Choy Yeung Chung Kan, Ying Wah writing deserves special praise, in a comdis ek Shop, and Mr. Li Ping. petition open to schools throughout the three papils of this, School gminer

PRIZE WINSER While the standard of Among the Prize winners in 1010 were handwriting. in the whole Schol is very much shove the average ra

be tallowing ---

work done is highly satisfactory, Hay? Kui, Ho Kwong, Ho Leung, Hoof the Society Aed and grate

Led fure tesidents of Hongkong to

the

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS

BEAWN.

PARADES

JSKI G. E. Stewart, Capt.,

Adjutant, NOTICE

.K.D.C.

entitles the donor to 2 life membership ORDERS FOR CADES COMPANY BY LIEUT-A, Secretary will be um paid to the fully acknowledged The Society All Sections Band and Instructors at also always grateful for clothing. We know that large con- gifts of

Headquarters of Monday, Feb. have recently been forward. 2nd, at 5:15 pm. English conversation is also very su

in Siberia, so that it in cessfully taught, the pupils having the

posible the supply may be shorter af advantage of receiving their first lessons SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUEEN'S COLIZOE the Secretary or Assistant Secretary at A meeting

the present time than usual; but it is. in English in, the lowest classes from Mr GOVERNMENT FREE SCHOLARSChan Mattend on Monday and Thursday mornings hoped that it will be borne in mind that Morriss

During the past year 4 boys who pro Chan (full) Chan Yee Chien (full) in the City Hall, where gifts of clothing. ceeded from this School to Queen's Co Kwong (full). Chan Che Fat (half), dis etc., are gratefully received and

Pha Chung Vớ Chuon (full), Li Wing lege passed the Matriculation ExaminaALAN MORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP also be emembered that these destitute tion of the Hongkong University, CT Cheen College tenable for 2 years) cases are likely to increase rather than to deserving cases It must (Continued at foot of next column.) Lo Sung Fa

to diminish this has been the Society's

PRIZE WINNEES, 1918.

BEEGEANTS MESS

of the member of the Inte Hongkong Defence Corps Sergeants "Mess will be held in the Mens at 5.30 pm on Friday, February 6th All those who wish to attend are invited to do so Hongkong