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* THE HONGKONG DALIT PRASY, THURSDAY, DECEMANE MED. 1921.

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At the condusion of reading the re SALE-OT POISONS TI'N port Mr. Irving said that he thought that the report represented very fairly

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PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES.

INFRINGEMENT OF THE

PHARMACY ORDINANCE.

Class TILL-Jack Wilson progress;

the condition of the school as it now is. John McCubbin, progress and neatness Alick MoCubbin, Violet Batoman and

There a few points he would like Kathleen Clarks for progress. Boleh But

to speak about. The first was that he ton, exceptionally good progress...

Infanta Bobby Dunlevy, Maggie Dun-noticed the frequent changes in the

School: Recently he casually looked up plies Shop, of Queen's Road Central, was levy, Lily Bateman, good, Gwennie Sara, personnel of children attending the Peak The Kwong Kwai-Photographie-Sup- the school records of about two yo summoned before Mr. R. E Lindsell, good and Sidney: Fowler for good pro grass,”

the year.

THE PEAK SCHOOL

either for a nominal penalty or dismissal

on the ground that Kwong Kwai had had over thirty years, and had hitherto been experience of the photographic trade for left in undisturbed `possession of the syanide of potassium which was neces sary for carrying on business. His in- structions were that this chemical pre paration was used by every photographs, police would meet them in this matter er's shop in Hongkong, and unless the or unless the Ordinance, in its present form, was amended, all photographers"

answer a similar Foam IV-Bessie Blair, (form prize shops would have to be closed, or, in the This cyanide of potassium and special prize for attendance); Max- garot Cameron, (nature, study and geo alternative, have to graphy, special prise-class work). May summons. Austin, (arithmetic and algebra); Kitty was sold to the Kwong Kwa by Mexrs. Blair, (sewing and drawing).

PRIZE LIST.

The prizegiving, season at the schools of the Colony opened yesterday when Victoria British School came first by a

ago. Of the children-there then only few hours and the Peak School was

Results of Royal Drawing Society' 13 attended at present. With such changes yesterday, for selling poison, to wit, second with a prize giving in the after

it was difficult to get good results. He evaside of potassium, without being noon. The Chinese Schools "carry on

Examination: until well into January; for them China Division I Mamie Wallace, Nan Forg-thought that what the Peak School had New Year is a more important landmarkson, Cathie Ferguson, Irene Passmore, de a extremely creditable to the authorised, and without Iabelling it

Betty Nichol, Willie Eldridge, Louise teachers. Regarding staff changes the with the proper Chinesa characters.

Mr. M. E. Lo, who appeared for the in the calendar than Christmas.

Wilson and Keith Boulton passed.

difficulties were about the same as fast yeanIn this connection be would like. VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL.

to say on behalf of the Department how defence, read a letter which he addressed sorry he was to learn of the approach to the Captain Superintendent of Police" Rows of little boys and girls, all

on receipt of instructions from his alient.. dressed in their best, faced an assembly The annual prize giving at the Peaking departure of Mias Bowen who had of parents and probably, aunts and uncles, in the largest room at the Victoria School was held in the Peak Club yesterday done good work in the school-for-near!? I This was to the effect that it was-pro-- afternoon The proceedings were brighten year and a half (applause.) On the British School yesterday morning. Mrsed by a happy little entertainment pro-matter of progresa ho thought the report posed to enter a plea of guilty and to ask Severn attended to distribute the prizes vided by the scholars prior to the formal erred on the side of modesty He knew and she was accompanied by the Director distribution of prizes. Not only did the what the school was doing from the re of Education (the Hon. Mr. E. A children enter heartily into the spirit Irving), the inspector of English Schools

seven of the students had obtained (Mr. Ralphs), and Mr. A. F. B. Silva of songs, dances and recitations but the port of his Inspectors. In the recent of honours. That apoke every highly for the Netto, member of the Board of Edu- items were appropriate to the season of raw Society axaminations The concert, hall of the Olub whe well work of the school. He had an opportu The Headmistress, Mrs. Clark, opened filled with parents of the children when mity of seeing some the work, sent home the proceedings by reading her annual the entertainment commenced. Others for this examination and did not form report, then little Violet Bateman recited present were Lady Stabbe: who dis a very favourable impression but the a difficult "piece" very well indeedtributed the prizes, Sir, W. Ben Davies results showed that the Inspectors had Jacky Wilson and Edna Cowan garea (Chief Justice) and the Hon. Mr. E. A. a more favourable impression of the work done in Hongkong. He then called duologue which appeared to be entitled Irving (Director of Education).. "If, but was not Rudyard Kipling The Headmistress at the School, Mrs upon Lady Stubba to present the prizes version; after that all the children sang a

P. G. Stark, and the Assistant Mistresses on during the year.

Appended is a list of the prizes won:- Snow-time,appropriate

must hate taken andless trouble in pre- song called " to the season, if not to the latitude.

Mrs. Severn then handed the prizes paring, the concert, but their efforts were to the scholars and was herself presented amply repaid. The artistes sang, danced with a handsome bouquet in which and recited extremely well. There was chrysanthemums predominated Mr. Irring no hitch and the applause with which the concert was received was, to say the minde a little speech in the course least, deserving Particular mention has of which he confessed that he had been to be made of the young ladies who took taking advantage of the children's miles part in the dancing. Their dresses were to note in what excellent preservation

(recita-

In reply to the Magistrate," Inspector worn their teeth in the same rein, it may pretty and the rhythm good. Miss Fox Theodora Cameron, (form Johnson and Sons, who were well-known

Mary Sanders representing a shimmering prize); Fairlie Nicholson, (grammar and photographic suppliers. be recorded that the hearty cheers the butterfly it a song and dance assisted by arithmetic); Alison Nicholser, children gave for everybody at the finish the scholars was well received. A contion, history and geography). demonstrated that their lungs were in certed number which received an encore Fox VI-Kenneth Chadwick, (form R. Macdonald said that the Police did. was Foreign Dhildren." The Rhythmic prize); Roy Austin, (reading and arith- good order. Y

history). Mr. IRVING said he had received a report from the members of the Board Dance by K Blair, A. Nicholson, Mmatic Hilary Lowe, (recitation and prize); Valerie Birsa, (writing and his of Education who visited the school Austin and F. Nicholson was encored FORME VII.Peggy Hornell, (form twice. The concert closed with a carol towards the end of the year and he rendered by all the children of the tory) Dick 'Shiner, (composition),

*FORM VILI: Denys Clark, (form school.uode would like to take that opportunity of ing that his department was er tremely grateful for the careful and thorough reports made on schools in the Colony. The report on the Victoria British School stated that impressions of the school generally were very pleasing especially in connection with the com petent attention given to discipline, order and physical drill and the appli cation to this school of the best things marking the advance of educational methods in Western countries. The school in these respects was sufficiently in line with modern requirements. Mr. Irving commented on the statement in Mrs. Clark's report that cookery was stopped during the hot weather; they were not told if it was continued during the cold weather. He hoped so because TABAQUERIA cooking was as important subject

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press for a heavy pensity." The programme was as follows), Joan Hörnell (reading and re. ft. The question of a permit being raised, eltation) Peter Humphreys, general Mr. Lo said that was not practicable, as- I. Recitation-Allison Nicholson,

the Ordinance under which the present 11. Crinoline Dance A. Nicholson, K. progress); Sibyl Crawford, (number),

Blair F.Nicholson, K. Philips, PISTA A Jackie Breakspear, (aum charges were framed aimed at the re-

ber); George Apcar, (reading).

gulation of chemists business, and the Newson, M. Aust, M. Cameron. 111 Song--The Infante. IV. Song and Butterfly Dance, Mary

Kwong Kwai shop was not included in that category. They had purchased a Sanders.

bottle of cyanide of potassium from. was not the Chinese tabel on it which Messrs. A S. Watson & Co., and there the prosecution sought to emphasise in the present charge. It was strange that his clients should be the first victim of. this new move, because the Ordinance was passed as far back as 1918 and

V. Recitation.Infants.

INPANTS BSheila Lang, (conduct) INFANTS G-Bileen: Ranger, (conduct and application),unde isi valjunk luzena

INFANTS C.-Nevil Wilson (recitation); Neil Wilson, (general improvement) Keith Nott, (namber); Alan Comrie, (reading and number).

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Vi Song Foreign Children."-K. Philips, K. Blair, B. Blair, M. Cameron, M. Austin, P. Newson,

ROYAL DRAWING BOCIETY RESULTS. ... J: Penman, A. Nicholson, F Nicholson, Nat Hazeland DIVISION 1. HONOURS-Kitty Blair, VII. Rhythmic Dances K Blair, & Bessie Blair, Kathleen Phelips, May Nicholson, M. Austin, F. Nicholson Austin, Theodern Cameron and Margaret VIII. Carol Father Christmas Cameron

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DIVISION L. Pass William Loring apparently no steps had been taken since and Peggy Humphreys

DIVISION II. HONOURS, Cameron.

about by what appeared to be an over sight on the part of the legislators who ordinary position had really been brought overlooked the requirements of the photo graphers.

then to give publicity to it in the form Margaret of notices to photographers shops. As On behalf of the Headmistress the Mr

a matter of fact, the Ordinance was which the school could not afford EA. Irving then read the annual school

DIVISION II. Pass. Kitty Blair, known by the name of the "Pharmacy. to drop. Mrs Clark had spoken report,

with authorised pharmacists. He (Mr. of initiative. It was a long word, HEADMISTRESS'S REPORT

Alan Lenak and May Austin. bat, he supposed the children under Attendance: School opened on January Leo Kokoulevaky, Kathleen Phelipa, Ordinance," and was framed to deat DIVISION IL PASS.Kitty Blair, Lo) did not think the Captain Super- intendent of Palice had power to isste a stood what it meant. It meant note 10th with 44 Pupils and closed for the asking their fathers and mothers to help year on December 31st with 50 pupils. Bessic, Blair and Kathleen Phelips.

DIVISION TV PASS.Kitty Blair, Hicence if his clients were desirous of them too much with their lessons. It The attendance has generally been regu- was better for them to do the work them. Lar, but, as usual, fall during the months Bessie Blair and Kathleen Phelips getting one after this case. This extra- selves, even if they made mistakes. It of May and June to 35As in the previ

proposed by Mr. Irving Lady Stubbs report from the Medical Officer of during the summer months. The Hon. she was pleased to notice that they as most gratifying to get an excellent ous year, afternoon school was stopped In reply to a hearty vote of thanks Health who visits the School with regard Mr. A. Irving, Director of Education, to teeth. That report appeared to be kindly offered a prize for the pupil whose had formed a Brownies Circle. When the STORE confirmed by-what could be seen of the attendance was best for the year. This girls got back to England and saw what pleased that they had taken up such children's teeth when they smiled. The has been won by Bessie Blair who made was going on there they would be children were very orderly and well dis 206 attendances out of a possible. 208.4

Health The health of the pupils has things in Hongkong. Lady Stubbs wish ciplined. Like the little girl, Edith bean excellent, no infectious disease ofed to thank the Headmistress for the Buston, the school was to be congratulat. any sort having been prevalent in the ed on having made very great progress School, although a few children contract daring the year. The speaker thankeded whooping cough during the summas Mrs. Devern for kindly distributing the holidays and this delayed their return. prizes. This was the second occasion on The medical reports have been most fav which she had performed that ceremony. ourable and light attention to eyes and They were very glad to see her last year teeth in a few cases was all that was and this year because they knew her required bester, and her looked forward to next year when they hoped she would per form the same kind service again

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The Headmistress in her Report for the year ending December, 1997 said:

The school was opened 208 times during the year. The maximum enrolment was 65. The average attendance for the year was 42, as against 38 in 1920,

trouble she had taken in providing the entertainment. It gave her, great plea sure to propose a hearty vote of thanks. (Applause)

Three cheers for Lady Stabby and one extra-by a little tot brought a most delightful function to a close.

School Building: During the autumn the infants classes increased to such an extent that the room usually devoted to THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE drill and dancing had to be used “ns a class room for the accommodation of the infants:

Staff: In November Miss Cooper re- turned to the Belilios School, where she was formerly acting Head Mistress

MANIA.

SHANGHAPS BAD EXAMPLE.

In view of the deplorable condition

Tho Captain Superintendent of Police (Mr, Wolfe) attended later and said that even if they dropped the charge of possession, which he understood his Wor ship was inclined to do, there still re- mained the charge of selling the poison labelling it with the proper Chinese characters. There was absolutely no without being authorised and without

have this stuff for their business. This necessity for the Eweng Kwai shop to he gathered from the information given by the Government Analyst, Mr E E. who should be in a position to Davey, say whether such chemical was necessary for photographic work. In the second place Messrs. Johnson and Sons were ordinary chemists. He did not know if they supplied goods to photographers, but in any case the Kwong Kwai wae. ing cyanide of potassium.com prohibited by the Ordinance from sell

Mr. Lo said that his instructions werq

The work, generally had been satis Miss Irving and Mr. Mackintosh joined of the so-called Sino-Foreign exchanges factory, especially of those who have at the staff in November and Miss Bowen in the foreign settlements of Shanghai,

on leave at Wachang strictly prohibiting the that this chemical was required by the tended the school a whole year. Those leavea for home on December 30th. The an official proclamation has been issued pupils who failed in certain subjects In Rev. H. Copley Moyle went

"It is behave such a large quantity for any other the annual examinations were mainly during the year; the Rev. J. T. Holman establishment of similar exchanges in the shop for its business. He could not con

without official sanctions.

He understood, all the other those who had been admitted since the very kindly carrying on his dutias dur- Wu-Han Cities (Hankow- and Wuchang)ceive why a photographer's shop should summer holidays The Homework bading his absence.

Studies: In addition to the ordinary lieved," says a Chinese news agency, purpose. been much more satisfactorily done and there has been a marked improvement as school subjects, French has been taught that the Chinese authorities are going shops required it. regards nestness The Cockery Class was by Madame Moussion and drawing by Mrs McPherson Many of the pupils discontinued during the hot weather.

Eight pupils were presented for the Iwere presented for the examination of Division of the Royal Drawing Society's the Royal Drawing Society in July, with Examination.Six passed with honours the following results and two passed.

For 1 The Headmistress said she would be very pleased if parents would co-operate with the teachers and encourage the children to show a little more initiative to think and act for themselves without depending so much upon others. This ahe remarked, is particularly necessary in the Far East where so much is done for children and where they are called upon to do so little for themselves.

Lagard Scholarship-Naa Ferguson. Government Free Scholarships Class III. Cathie Berguson; Class IV. Mamole Wallace; Class Louise Wilson; Class VI. Bessia McCubbin; Class VII. Ber nard Bickford

Close ITL Nan Ferguson, class priza, Bathie Ferguson, penness.

Class IV. Mamic Wallace for progress and neatness; Betty Nichol for good progress

Wilson for progress

and usátness and app

to ask the foreign officials and Consuls The Magistrate: I understand this- for co-operation with a view to provent chemical could be regarded as coming This is regarded by the com- Mr. Dovey said that a very small ing unlimited gambling among the under the Ordinance. natives. mercial people se a step in the right quantity of cyanide of potassium could direction on the ground that many in be used as one of the ingredients in the Mr. Lo said that it was conceivable nocent people can be saved, from des preparation of toning mixture. truction through unlimited speculation without capital or financial support. that a photographer, with a view to A message from Hangehow, states that, economy, could purchase cyanide of 4 good, beginning has thus been made according to the official report of the potassium in its pure form to mix it and we hope to do even better this year.

Innovations: A new development of foreign Commissioner at Ningpo to the with other ingredients instead of buying Mr. Wolfe observed that cyanide of school life, has been introduced to the Civil Governor, the merchants and people the preparation from the dealers Peak School In the Brownies and of Ningpo oppose the establishment of a

Division I., 6 Honours and 4 Passes Division H., 1 Honour, a Passes Division III S Passcs. Division IV., Passer.

Girl Guides. Under the leadership stock exchange at that port by Mr, potassium was a deadly poison. He of Lady Stubbs and her assistants-Miss Miller, a British subject, in conjunction thought that it was no hardship for the Irving and Miss Hastings the Peak with certain Chinese on the ground that purchaser to get it from the authorised Bchool children have been taught many in accordance with the regulations issued chemists' shops. He was not pressing by the Ministry of Agriculture and Com- for a heavy penalty, if his Worship bad nsefal accomplishments.

Gomes and Sports: Physical developmerce in Peking, only Chinese are per- decided to convict. The charge was Mr. Lo pointed out that under the ment has been, as last year, in charge of misted to establish stock exchanges in brought more as an advertisement to Misa Macdonald, and good work is being any part of China, including the various others hot to deal in this stuff done. In April by the kindness of the ports which have been thrown open to Hou, Mr. Bevera, and Mrs. Severn the foreign trade and residence, The mem- same ruling Messrs Watson & Co. could aonus sports were held at Tander bera of the Chekiang provincial assembly be prosecuted for selling cyanide of axee, and very successful and enjoy held a special session the other day for the potassium without the proper Chinese

discussion of this subject and they came label able meeting was held.

Hamstering Children's girls have

to the conclusion that the Sino-Foreign Mr. Wolfe replied that in that case

Olass Louise Wi

worked very hard all year for Treaties of Commerce do not give the he would have to take out a sum ihe Ministering Children's League Bazaar right to foreigners to open stock er against. Messrs. A. 8. Watson as well and dictation

Clasa VI. Bessie McCubbin for good and, thanks to Miss Macdonald, many changes in any part of the Chinese He saw a red label on the bottle in quee progren Willie Eldridge for progress dainty articles went from school to swall Republic, so that the foreign: Commission which from its colour he thought

the contents of the Peak Stall

The label in question proved to be fewer than sioner at Ningpo has been instructed by might be the danger signal Class VII. Bernard Bickford for good rises the prizes ordered not a the Civil Governor to communicate with

the British Consul as Ningpo with only a trade mark without any intima work; George Fowler for good progress hitherto, because it is, Talian Nichol for good progress; George good, plan to give a child a prize simply

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $10, Tacchi for progress, George Hill for, iar coming to school. To earn a preview to the closing of thes.stock exchange tion of the poisonous character of the

troubles with the natives. provement in neatness; Annie Fowler for now, the pupil must work diligently and without delay and, so prevent serious bottle's contente

esrefully all the year through progress.i