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For I remember stopping by the way To watch a Potter thumping his wet:

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Acockaplish such an object. The “clay " must not be. thumped too hard, or the finished article would crack at the slightest touch. I will be my endeav our to bring some at glaust of these defects before the authorities.

SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVINGS. THE ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL, The large hall of the Roe Ella Kadourle School was filled yesterday Scholarship, Kam Wah Ku

Mrs. SEVERN than distributed the prizer. The principal awards wore:-

1019: Tai Ya Scholarships Chang Chung U; Lau Chu Pak Scholarshi Wong Hung Mi; anil Chan Kai Ming The Acting Vice Chancellor, in his And with its all-obliterated Tongue

1920 Lugand Scholarship, Tang: Wai It murmured Gentle Brother, at the University, on January 28th, the successful scholars by Mrs. Severa Ming. To King Chip Kam War Kus

brilliant speech at the Congregation held morning when the prizes were given to

Kit: Full Government Scholarships, Ho gently, pray":

touched on three most important prob who was accompanied by the Colonist and Ng Wa Man: Tai Yau Scholarship Omar in his sublime philosophy lems in conection with the University. picturs God as the Potter fashioning-He referred to the great generosity C.MU. There were also present-Sir Scholarships, Ho Kwok Cheung, and Secretary, the Hon. Dr. Claca Severn, Liu Kwok Leung Half Government Man out of clay. The metaphor G of Mr. Nematee happy, but if I may be permitted the $100,000 to the funds of the University pak, the Hon. Mr. E. Irving (Director of Scholarship, Ma Chui Kiu: Lau Chu who had donated Ellis Kadoorie, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Wong Man Fu Ho Kom Tong (Senior) daring liberty I should like to picture He mentioned the valuable mrvices of Education), Mr. R. Ralphs (Inspector Fak Scholarship, Lui The Shat; Clam Public Opinion as the Potter moulding Dr. Claud Severn in connection with of English Schools), Mr. J. L MePber Prize, Ma Wai Kui. our local University into a thing of collecting funds, and in a stirring ap- son, and the beauty-albeit of clay And, as in the prat hoped that the public men of the Mycock).

Headmaster (Mir, C. Government Free Scholarships, Tseung case of Man, the University of Hongkong colony, would come forward with suffi-

Cheung Wa (da); Chap Kai Ming might with great justico onurmureicht help to put the University on a

The HEADMASTER read the annual report Scholarship Ng Ting Cheuk (3a); Ho Gently, Brother, gently pray? Bound financial basis. The University which stated that the minimum staff Kom Tong Scholarship (Junior), Im Man Public Opiniekis essentially a developed to expand. The Government of the efficient working of the school when full (bb) and Wong Siu Cheung (b); Govern undoubtedly wants money if it is expect required for the most economical and Chiu (6a): Class Frires, Shek Wing Kwan ment of an enlightened age. It embodies the basic principles of Freedom. It colony has promised a million dollars, was 25 assistants for the English classesment Free Scholarship, Wong Man Pan represents what is best in our present- but in view of the immense importance and for the Vernacular. Their present (6) Class Prizes, Chan, Yu Kun (a), day civilisation. To curb Public

of maintaining the high standard of the requirements for the Vernacular Classes Fony Kwok Wing (95), Taci Hin Pan Opinion is to seize Freedom by the University and of providing facilities for were met by the rent appointment of (Bb). K She Kan (e), Chan Chung Lap throat. To destroy it is to throw back expansion, the anm is totally inadequate new men, but their present staff of 21 (60) Chan: Paj (8), and So Shin In progress a thousand years. But toin fact, miserly.. The public must for the English classes, would be insuffi- (d); Government Free Scholarship, Lo misuar it is a crime against Humanity! help appeal to all those who have cient for the infur of new students in Kai Chung (a) Class Prizes, Chic Kai In spite of our boasted pre-eminence in the cause of higher education at heart the coming term. Accommodation for 60 Sum (7a), Leung Kai Wan (7b), Chak Fu the world of living things, we have yet to give what they can. "I feel sure the boys was croated last March by the con- Fee (TC), and Ming In (76): Govern-

ment Free Scholarship, Hui Chi (sd), to learn the value of contentment. I do public ralise that this University is a version of the large Confucian Hall on not condamn ambition (for therein lies public institution, and belongs to them. the 3rd floor into three class-rooms. In the the secret of our restless fight to conquer I hope my appeal, will not be in vain, coming year, with the required minimum Natar), but I do condeman heartily the Dr. Jordan dealt with the crying staff, it was estimated that the school widespread indecent misuse of Power. A

needs of the faculties. He mentioned would, for the first time, be full to its University is a public institution, and the founding of a degree in commerce. utmost capacity, having, under existing

This College, of which Mr Duncan as such is subject to attackers Attack may through the generosity of the Chamber regulations, and without the use of the be in the form of criticism expressed by of Commerce.The Faculty of Arts will hall, 760 boys. The figures for maximam Campbell is headmaster was closed for people who are sincere in their motives thus be considerably strengthened. With attendance and daily average attendance the holidays on Friday when the prizes and balanced in their judgment. (when regard to the Faculty of Medicine, the in 1020 were 38 and 500, as compared it is called Public Opinion), or, on the absolute necessity of founding a Chair with 69 and 367 in 1010 Avote of won during the year were distributed. other hand, it may take the shape of of Medicine was referred to Workshops 2350 had been granted for apparatus The winners of scholarships were

Additions to the staff follows: were badly needed for the Faculty of already ordered. malicious innuendoes levelled by person Eugintering. I am in hearty agreement last March were Mrs Mycock and Mra who have ulterior motives and are eager with Dr. Jordan, but I should like to Richmond. Anglo Chinese Masters had Li Shiu Pang.

Ho Kom Tong Scholarship-Class 8.3. for notoriety (when it is Public Opinion adulterated). This University has come point out that upless, better inducements also been appointed to replace two who

Chan Kai Ming Scholarship-Class" S." in for a great deal of attack recently good man from England. Those who dismissed. Staff successes in the Ten-

are offered it will be impossible to get had entered business, and one who, Leung Ngai Choy. Public opinion, sa" expressed in the

Ho Fook Scholarship-Class M. 1, columas of the local papers, has on the bave come out here, expecting to find chers Examinations at the Technical The Chi Fai. whole been unfavourable, often clever the cost of living much cheaper than in Institute last year were-First__year,

Chan Tung Shang Scholarship-Class but always acid. There are two die England, are wishing that they had ears To Yun Shang, Lau Ting Cheung 11. Wong Wine Ker appointing features in the criticisms never accepted lestureships in this Uni(resigned), Chan Shui To, Yik Tat Ting, levelled at the University,

Lau Chu Pak Scholarship-Class M. 3, In not aversity.

Probably, this is one of the and Kwok Kam Fat 2nd year, Messrs. Yeung Man Pok single insteace has the writer divulged reasons for their pathetic attitude Chan Sik Ki Fo Shan Him, and Ng

Nearly a hundred claas prizes were his name. It is really so difficult to reply towards our social activities and painful Chung Sau. The Government Syllabas of to an unsigned letter. The other disindifference to everything outside their Work for District Schools was revised given away. appointing feature is the absence of lectures (and sometimes oven to these ly last September, and the school year was clarity in the views put forwed. The make bold, however, to beg them not being made to begin with the Chines writer's thoughts (if there happen to be to be disappointed because they cannot New Year. A Master's Reference Libr

ELLIS KADOORIE HONAM COLLEGE,

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ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL

The annual distribution of prizes to the

any) are so obscured by the clouds of gather the dollars in as fast as they would ary, with Mr. Ho Wa Ching as Librarians | pupils of St. Francis School took place

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Gnely turned phrases that they fail to

Modern educa They are not the only people had been commenced. reach the understanding. To my mind in the University who have been deceived tional works and periodicals had been yesterday at St. Patrick's Hall. Lady such letters to the Press can never accom- by specious advertising. In this respect, ordered from England, and should prove Hd Tung gave away the prizes. plish their real object, which I take it at least, the Staff and Students are at of great value to the younger teachers. The report of the Headmistress for is to make this University thoroughly one! We must all, cultivate za wider Dr. Valentine carried on the medical democratic and up-to-date. If their aim perspective, or the University will de examinations commenced by Captain 1920 stated: The growth of the school is.

From an average Macaulay the year previously, with the Proceeding apace. is merely to rouse the University authori-generate into a gambling house...... tiên "from; their alumbers, then I shall 3 Dr. Jordan's third point was the following results:- Boys examined 491 attendance of 132.90 in 1919, it increased certainly say they have aucceeded. But immense influence graduates of the Uni Dental caries 109 or 29 percent; Sight Roll in the month of December for the to 158.16 last year, the numbers on the I like to believe that all this talk about | versity, especially those trained "as

two years, respectively, being 143 and 187.

cases Bl or 17 per cent. (82 of these were non-co-operation between Staff and teachers, would exert in China. I am found to be suffering from scabies. All The Holy Infancy School for Chinese has

supplied with spectacles); 11 boys were Students is sincere, and sasuredly, sague afraid Dr. Jordan is rather too sanguine of these cases received treatment: Astirian enrolment of so scholars. Instruction high-sounding ultra-philosophical dis- if he thinks that my friends in the

is given up to Standard VI. The sertations will do nothing towards reme Education Department will, when they ties apart from the school routine were dying this state of affairs! If those in go back to their provinces, preach the many and vigorous In the Volley Ball strength of the staff at the date of the authority are to be made to see where gospel of British culture, unless steps and Small Boy's Team. The Junior 4 Sisters and temporary teachers. On League, the school ran a Senior, a Junior, official inspection on 17th May, 1990, was they fall short of expectations, sigane are taken immediately to dissolve away common sensible attempt must be made to the thick coating of ice that cover much and the Small Boy's Teams had won their the recommendation of the Impestor of put forward the case of the studera of the social intercourse (or what little respective leagues in both the Spring and English Schools, since September last the clearly, and concisely. I do not agree there is) between the lecturers, and the had for the arst time for years actually Bird (who inspected the school in the Autumn Competitions. The football team staff has been increased by one Sister. Among other recommendations Mr. R. E. with those who condemn the practice of undergraduates! The members of the voicing one's opinions in the Press Staff are not altogether to blame. Peron matches. The usual swimming pic absence of Mr. E. Ralphs on home leave? Although I am against abusing thehaps what is construed by us to be

nies were successful and well attended. power of public opinion, I again main- uppisangas may merely be a manifesta carried off most of the prizes as well as winter months should be devoted to

In the H.K.A.A.F. sports the school gests that some time during the tain that, properly conducted." public tion of the traditional British coldness. opinion is a power for good. The con Yet with all this, I feel aure there must the Ho Kwong Shield for the Junior Swedish drill. It could be taken on the

Team Race Queen's were too strong for

verandahs. In this advice we are mon plea in support of scercey is that be some spark of human feeling left for the school in the Senior Tears Race and brought face to face with the difficulty dirty linen should not be washer in us, most of whom are just as much exiles retain the Coronation Shield. Rather of suitable school accommodation. I may public. I fail to argument could apply to University camaraderie should exist eine get itted by Mr Richtond, entered for the Francis School has to pay's monthly see how this as they are! I believe that a feeling of ambitiously perhaps, 6 of the boys, concly perhaps be permitted to reiterate the re- mark in a previous report that St. affairs. The University is a public bers of the University. Shall we get it Annual open Harbour Swim. All finish rental to the Government of 8800 for its institution (forgive me for the re-

I cannot refrain from thinking of the ed the course creditably, but the school's petition-it is necessary). The public Registrar of the University in connec first inan was 9th in

present premises. The lack of a play- is just as responsible for its proper work- tion with discussions on the University.

When financial Though his actions may occasionally give Boxing with kindred. exercises had been ber of scholars, this defciency cannot be

ground is acutely felt and for the num ing as the authorities. aid is wanted the public is approached rise to doubts as to his motives, 1 should | successfully introduced. A Recreation supplied with the extremely meagre re- with a hat But when it ventures like to look upon him as one who loves Hoom, under the supervision of upper sources of the school which does not enjoy HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE, beyond passive interest it is told to the University for its own sake. He is class boys, for Chen, Draughts, etc., fed the Cenefit of may public or private

"but

shut up." dirty linen bandowment or for its maint-mance indeed. That is, equivalent forgiven him if his heart is in the right ary had been increased by soma 300 I venture to put forward, for the second to saying "Don't wash your linen, at place

volumes. The Dramatic Society and time, an appeal to the authorities that all-let it stink i

"I shall alone with a few suggestions School Band were for the moment quie in the scheme of the new Prays East This University is only eight years old. which I hope will not be ignored in the scent, but, should an application of the Reclamation a site might be thought of near future for the increase of the Ball for St. Francis School. It is a pioneer If we put man's prime at thirty-five, at proper quadents must be trusted. which age he is both physically and

1-The students must be trusted. Stage accommodation be successful, quite school for girls in the Colony and as morally at the zenith of his power, what Hence, the University Library should arranged. The school subscription fund tion.

an cxtensive programme would be such it may lay claim to some considers- shall we fix as the age of a University be thrown completely open to students for the Famine Belist Fund had reached Ever ready to adapt itself to the when it will be endowed with all the At present, they are not allowed to bor the respectable sum of $900 or $50. qualities of a real "Shrine of Learning?" to books out, while the lecturers are. At the age of twenty-five, man's physical This is an injustice. A few books may

The report concluded: "I desire to pisce needs of the district in the matter of female education a special class was development is well-nigh perfected. How be lost, but what is the idea of charging a on record my appreciation of the loyal started in September of last year for the long will it take s University to grow Caution Fee of 825 unless it is going to be support I have received from Mr. Ng eldar Chinese girls desirous of beginning out of its swaddling clothes, get its bones used 1. Besides a proper system of check Fung Chau and the remainder of the to learn, the English language. Ossified and its muscles developed 1. Howing will reduce any lomes to a minimum. staff. The thanks of the school are due are now 20 girls attending this class. The much longer will it take to consolidate The Staff must mir more with the to all the generous donors of scholarships advantage of this special class is too the experiences of youth and add to them studenta. At present, the lecturers give and prizes, and we consider ourselves obvious to need enlarging upon. Suffice the wisdom of maturity 1. And the Uni- their lecture or classes, and there is an espacially fortunate in the timely return it to say that its success is bound to versity of Hongkong is only sight. years

end of it. They go their way and the of the Hon. Dra Severn firstly, that the popularise the class for Chinese girls in old! It has a great future in front of students go theirs. To remedy this, I sequence of years he has so generously the Eastern district of the Colony: For it. Its past has not altogether been suggest a Common, Boom which will be Presented the Art prizes may remain

the younger Chinese children attending barren Founded by Sir Frederick Common Boom, where staff and unbroken, and finally, because we can

the vernacular section of the school Chi- Lugard at time when Hongkong was studente cun congregate and enjoy each congratulate both him and ourselves on

nese text books for reading and geography at the height of its prosperity, the Uni. othur's society The lecturers wives the acquisition of a new and gracious are those approved of by the Education versity was expected to fulfi & most vital will undoubtedly add to the enjoyment. lly to share the labours of our annual Department. In this way it will be seen need. Young China was looking to Ame And monthly dances will be quite attracPrize-giving.. rica and Europe for specialised training. tive, and serve a useful purpose any The Hon. Dr. Crimp SEVERY addressed officials of that Department. The Lugard "that the curriculum of the school con- Befor the prizes were distributed, forms strictly to the requirements of the The time was ripe for the founding of

The Students who don't play any an institution which would bring the games must begin at once, and learn how the scholars. He said he was glad to be Scholarship for 1920-1691 has been award- benefits of British culture to the very to handle a bat or shoot a ball. It is back from leave in time for the prize ed to his Evelyn Murray the gun pasenja doors of China.I am not concerned for never too late to learn! Professors and giving, as he had attended everyone. It remains for me to thank Sir Robert the moment *: with the motives that lecturers might join in the field without since the Government took over the Ho Tung for kindly consenting to take prompted this generous policy

The any detriment to their self-respect school. He was gratified that Sir Ellis leading part in our prize day this year whole question of propaganda in China 4-Students must not be expected to Kadoorie, the founder of the school, and and for their kind donation to our prize ia too vast and intricate and dangerous do all the advancing. Mr. Mackintosh Mr. Lau Chu-pak, one of its chief bene fund. We wish also to thank the parents for me to deal with adequately. The wants all students to pay calls on the factors, were present to show that they obvious fact was the existence of a first lesturer or leave cards, I cannot ses still retained an interest in the school class institution in China Itself to which the advantage of the latter procedure, for which they had done so much,(Ap young Chinese could turn for the absorp. except that the local printers may have plause.) The presence of both the Direc tion of Western learning, without sacri- a better balance sheet Why shouldn't tor of Education and of the Inspector ficing any of the characteristics that have the lecturers call on the students In of English Schools showed that they too made their nation so distinct from the it because there are so many students realised that the work done at the school rest of the world. An excellent Staff that it would be easier for the latter to was of great use in the education of the was sent out from England, and the call on the lecturers The point is Colony. After congratulating the head Vice Chancellor war one of the most dis weak. Perhaps it a Professor takes the master and staff, Mr. Severn commented tinguished diplomats and scholars of his initiative and visits his students, they on the satisfactory use which was being SHORTHAND AT THE ITALIAN time. The only cloud on the Horizon may return the compliment 1 made of the facilities, being provided

CONVENT: was the comparatively slender Ende-6-The students must be allowed to by the Government for medias! treat ment Fund which would not permit of have certain privileges, and must not be ment. He was glad the school held its The winners of Pitman's Shorthand any great expansion; but it was hoped treated like country yokela Even if own in ports, especially in swimming,

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of our scholars as well as our kind friends for their presence at our distribution of prizes, and the donors for their prizes." Lastly, to the Committee of the Catholic Man's Club the sincera thanks of the staff are due for their kindness in giving us the use of the Hall."

they are they come here to learn, and and that it had raind such a substan Certificates, just arrived from Bath, are a little tolerance (not the tolerance of tial sum for Famine Relief aan

Elementary-First best Ruby Rong;

80 5000 as the public realised them portance of maintaining this institution, the snobbish effęte young blood fresh As to the paintings, for which he had as follows funds would be forthcoming. The Great from England) may do a lot to minke given prizes for the last two or threa War came and normal growth was, se Young Chinese really love British years, some of the work was very satin-second best, Mabel Gittins third best, tarded For four years the University methods which they do not at present factory, but many of the students who Anna Lren; followed by Miss Dorys simply lived. And two years after the 6-The undergraduate body should be entered seemed to have no idea of 9mith, Elisabeth Ward, Beatrice Bantos, Armistice, even before it has time to consulted whenever its interests are in perspective or of the relative values of Emms de la Parras, Natalia Alvares, settle down and resume its normal question. The students could easily ap- foreground and distance, However, Maria Alvares, Margaret Kent, and Nors development, violent attacks are levelled point a spokesman among their number besides that there was some creditable Pile at it! Burely this is impacients carried to speak for them at meetings of the work for which special prizes had been Full-Olive Xavier Minnie Morane, to extremes! There are, however, defects Council or Senate. That in democracy, given He advised competitors to study Ruby Ramjaho, Onthia Tavares Maria which can and ought to be remedied, bat. We don't want dictators here at good paintings and so learn the meaning Resario, Violet Landenberg, Thereas giolent measures are unnecessary to ANG CHEONG YEW. of atmosphere.

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