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NEW GIRL'S COLLEGE OPENED.

INTERESTING CEREMONY AT ST.

STEPHEN'S GIRLS COLLEGE.. HE. THE GOVERNOR ON THE EDUCA TION OF CHIESE WOMEN.

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The new building which has ben erect. ed for the education and accommodation of girl students attending "St. Stephen's Girly College was formally apcurd, yea terday, by Lady Stubbs.

of Littleton Road and Park Road.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 1924.

It was in this year (1908) that the the reason being that China was now Jaughter of Dr. Wan Man Kai, Miss Wan Shuk Ching, a valued member of the present staff, passed the Oxford Senior Local Examination, she being the Arst Chinese girl to have her name re- rorded in the senior lists.

starting on a course of Western educa- tion and the women were enjoying. A greater degree of equality with men than they had previously. The Chinese, women woulli play a very large part in the future affairs of China. When the The lime had now como to invert the serious internal troubles that had been order of the Lamo St. Stephen's Pre-the curse of the country for, the past Paratory and Girls School became St. Stephen's Girls' College and Preparatory School.

'DOCKYARD' RECREATION

CLUB BALL

ENJOTABLE EVENING -ÅT CITY HALL

For the occasion the main entrance of

the City Hall was illumitated with the Club's sign, the letters D.R.C," inter-

woven.

roads, but the principal one is that from Briton), and Miss Grifin (now princip that all of them would turn to good Hall, the walls of which were neatly)

Littleton Road. Designed cha bold of St. Hilda's School, Caatoo), who was scale, it consists of four storeys and connected with the College from 1908 to

contains a well-appointed assembly hall 1990--for the last five years as Principal. taken to provide accommodation for regular intovals against the cream back-

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Miss E. Middleton-Smith, whose absence (on furlough) we regret to-day, and Miss pidell, now in charge of the Vernacular School, both joined the staff in 1913, but the palm of long service, first in connec tion with Fairies and later with the College, must be awarded to Alisy Hazeland.

The City Hall was tastefully decorated last evening on the occasion of the Annual Ball of the Dockyard Recreation Club. Commodore H. E Grace, R.N. ten years had been settled, as he hoped (Superintendent of H., Dockyard and they would be in a few years' time, he Ordnance Depot) was present, as also would look forward to a great extension were the principal dockyard ofcars. The Among honourable names connected of higher education among Chinese company altogether numbered around This building, the foundation stone of which was laid by H.R.H. The Prince of with the resident staff in the past are women. Girls educated in Hongkong 250. Wales during his visit to the Colony in Misa Kathleen Stewart (now Airs. E Wand Canton at present would play an April, 1922, stands close to the junction Martin), "Miss Murray (Mrs. W. J. important part ia" moulding the des Hinton), Miss Hunt" (Mrs. W. E Hip- tities of their country. The College had Awon their Bret representation in tha bus magnificent entrances from both well). Miss Sell, B.Sc. (Mrs. F.

University training, and he was gurd

The dancing took place in St. George's

of the two colours were arranged so account the lessons they learned in their decorated in red and white. Naval flags school. St. Stephen's College had under

Electrio Lights ground of the Hall. the first or where yesterday's interesting cerimony was. Eeld The

women undergraduates of the University, swung over the circular windows greatly main building, has been completed with

He hoped to see shortly a permanent resembling portholes added to the

St. Andrew's Hall served the exception of the East wing, the con

hostal, run under the auspices of the ress of scene.

and here the struction which has been deferred

College, for women students attending as the supper room. owing to the increased cost of building.

the University, The Goverpor "weat decorations were multi-coloured. There Accommodation is provided for about 500

on to say that he had been somewhat were more greens and yellows than re students, and approximately 100 boarders.

misrepresented in regard to his attitude gulation reds and whites. Nevertheless, Chinese from The class rooms te contained on the

hastels. The Vice-Chancellor of the the room looked well. "ground a first Bears, whilst the third

University having seized a similar op H.M.G. Tuna were responsible for floors are reserved for nad furth

portunity to make remarks in this carrying out the decorations. boarders and the teaching staff of the

Muvio was provided by the Black Cat The earthquake of February. 1918, so subjects, he had to hesitation in putting College. The students have been in

wise and catering. ccupation for some time, out the official seriously damaged the rented premises forward the facts directly. He had Jazz Band, and Wiseman's undertook tha A feature of the programme at Caine Road, that other nocomo always held that it was a opening was delayed for the return

dation had to be sought in the then new necessary step that the Eongkong Uni- was a definite break after the eighth the Colony of Lady Stubbs, who has houses at Babington Path. These quar. versity shoul be a residential body, not dance for supper, Laken a close interest in the institution.

tere have fully been, vacated for our only for male for female students, but Yesterday's ceremony was largely nt

own substantial buildings.,which Lady he did not agree that this was neces tended These present on the platform Stulis graciously has opened to-day sarily to be permanent. He could quite included E. the Governor (Sir RE The College has been privileged to enjoy unterstand that many parents of girls Stubbs) and Lady Stubbs, Sir Claud the active sympathy of Lady Stubbs ever would think twice before sending their Severa, Sir William and Lady Brungate, since her arrival in the Colony. It was daughters to the University-first be- the Bishop-of-the-Dixes (the Right Beyin the drawing room of Government cause they preferred to have their Dr. Duppay), the Ven. Archdeacon E. J. House under the inspiration and hos- daughters under their own eyes; and, Barnett, the Warden of St. Stephen's pitality of Lady Stubbs, that a Chinese secondly, because it was, perhaps, a College (the Rev. W. E. Hewitt), Sir Building Fund Committee was formed in waste of money to pay for what they Robert Ho Tung (Chairman of the the summer of 1913, with Sir Robert Ho could adequately provide at home. Building Fund Committee), Mr. S. W. Tung as Chairman, Dr. S. W. Tso as therefore contended that there was a Tso (Secretary), Mr. Ho Wing (Treasur. Secretary, and Mr. Kwok Siu Lau as great opening at the University for er), Mr. Kwek Siu Lan, the Director of Treasurer. On Mr. Ewok's resignation external students at attend lectures and Education (the Hon. Mr. F. Irving), and Mr. Ho Wing succeeded him. This Com- take the University course while at the the Acting Principal of the College (Missmitter generously made itself responsible some time remaining in the control of Messrs. E Newnham, R. Fadbury, A. G., H. R. Taylor).

for $00,000 towards the Building Fund. their parents. (Applause.) After hymna had been sung, Lady ruck. Siu Lau, with a gift of 810,000, Stubbs was presented by one of pupils with a bouquet, tied with the College colours.

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headed the list, of donors, whose names THE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT.

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The

« programme

-contained twenty dances and two "extras" dancing being continued until the wee sms' hours..

The officials were:-H-C.s, Mr. A. J. Brock and Mr. W. J. Grantham. Ball Committee: Messrs. F. A: Brown, H. E Buddes, R. D. Spanton, B. J. Allen, E W. Sewahan., B. Burrows, A. H. Oswisk Steward, "Mr. I. C. (hon.. secretary).

Daniels, He The Club's officers, most of whom, were

present, are:-President, Commodore H.

E Grace, H.N.; Chairman. Mr. H. A. Nott, M.B.E., M.LER; Vice-Chairman, Mr. F. A. Brown: General Committee:

Smith, F. Allen, A. C. Shephard, HE." Buddca. B. J. Allen, E. Burrows, E. Nicholson, A. Dawson, R. Spanton, E. and L. C. Daniels; Gen. Gaubert, Treasurer, Mr. S. E. Alderman: Gen.

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are to be recorded in permanent form. The ACTING PRINCIPAL OF THE COLLEGE Under the energetic and capable direc-(Miss J. R. Taylor) in her report for ed in asking Lady Stubbs to declare the of our Chinese friends has already been a very unsettled one owing to the many

The BISHOP OF VICTORIA (who presid- tion of Sir Robert Ho Tung the pledge in23 said the year just passed had been Secretary, Mr. A. H. Oswick. new building open, said: "It is a peculiar redeemed, and the Committee has con-

removals they had had both in the pleasure to us all. Lads Stubbs, that you sented to remain in office another year. College and the hostel for University. THE "TAI LEE PIRACY. are able to with us to-day for the open-f, purchance they may be able to render women. They had to rent houses which ing this new building. Before ever the further assistance.

they were allowed to occupy for only a SUSPECTED PIRATES ARRESTED. funndation stone was laid it was our hope

A Government Building Grant of short time. Despite all their dificulties, that your name would become associated

The Hongkong police have detained with this building And when we knew £60,000, with a loan of $60,000, encour the work had gone on steadily and a high that an account of ill-health you were aged the Charch Missionary Society to standard of attainment had been reach three men, all of whom are members of detained in England we were agreed sign a contract under plans prepared by ed in most forms.. In the University the crew of the As Tai Lee, which was The examinatiors Leung Chun Ha Matri-pirated on Sunday night, hor Captain that, though the school must open for Messrs. Little, Adams & Wood.

Two of the detained educational purposes, there should be no cost of building to date is approximately culated and had entered the University being murdered.

in the Faculty of Medicine. (Applause.) man were arrested by the Canton police official opening till you should be able $250,000. to be amongst us again. And now that Apart from liabilities for staff, the They now had five of their old girls" in Canton some hours after the sensa dity has come, and it is in no formal Annacial responsibility of the Church at the University three in the Medical tional occurrence. They are alleged "way that we welcome you here. The Missionary Society toward the establish- Faculty, one in Arts, and one in En-have taken part in the piracy and to have keen interest you have shown in educa- ment of this school, on its present site gineering. Of these, four were in re- absconded with the pirates, taking with them a share of the booty. The other. tion, and more especially in the higher amounts to $100,000. Unfortunately, the sidence at St. Stephen's Hall. education of women, is apparent to us serious increase in the cost of building The Acting Principal hoped that all man was arrested in Hongkong. He also

the girls who entered the University absconded with the pirates. all. But, in particular, you have shown has rendered it necessary to defer com- your interest in this school. One of your pletion of the plans to a future date, would go into residence. The great children has been & scholar here, and which we hope, is not very far distant. value of residence in hall was the train- in a busy life of public service you spare A new school without modern equipmenting in discipline, self-reliance and self- time to serve as an active member on would create an educational anachronism. control. It was a time when one pass for the Municipal Council at Shang- the College Council and your advice and Offers of gifts of furniture, therefore, ef from the careful guardianship of hai M. R. Fanu was elected French help has meant much. (Applause.). And, are in order. Our friend, Mr. Kwok Siu parental control into the freedom of

Lau has again shown his real interest in independence; when the lessons learned member with 199 votes while the for

The boxing can the College by undertaking to furnish at home and at school on the right use erg member

Mesars: P. IA Bris and H. J. suitably this fire hall. (Applause). As of liberty were put to the test. It was an earnest of his intention he has already breakaway from home and yet it was Sheridan received 187 and 197 votes, "re sent a cheque for $3,000.

nn added link in the chain of home spectively. The saccessful candidates The land, on which these buildings staud, affection, for the student realised for the are elected for a two-year team. Mr. Ch. was provided at an annual rental by first time the affection and care that Barriere carried the poll a French re- Government in return for the surrender had surrounded her from childhood. The presentative on the Land Commission by the Church Missionary Society of that Acting Principal said she looked forward with 231 votes, his opponent, M. F portion of the "Haldon" sito which had to the time when some generous and Saliou receiving 227. Mr. J. M. Tavares School patriotic dooor, interested in the educa stands as foreign candidate with 232 been reserved for "Fairica

tion of women and the possibilities of votes against Mr. Vyvyan Dent's 223. In all they could do for China by their know this case the term of office is one year ledge of matters medical and educational, whilst each of the defeated candidate is would provide a much-needed ball of entitled to ait in place of his successful opponent if anything should happen to the latter to prevent him sitting on the Commission.

so, in inviting you to open this new building I do so with the sense that we

are asking a personal friend of the school to open it, and we are glad indeed that your name, as well as that of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, will always be associated with this chapter in the story of the school (Applause.)

Lady Stubbs then declared the new building open, and this was followed by adetlicatory prayer by the Bishop.

QUTLINE OF. THE SCHOOL'S

HISTORY. M

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Of the four candidates who stood

man with 201.

Fairlea School for Girls, of over forty years' standing, has flourished under the direction in turn of Afisa Baxter, Miss Johnson, Miss Fletcher and The VIN ARCHDEACON BARNErt gove an interesting review of the school's history. Miss Cree. Miss Cree's devoted services

The ACTING PRINCIPAL then dealt with He said: For nineteen years some of us are greatly missed. She retired in Norem have been looking forward to this day ber last. In accordance with the original the activities of the College during the Fairles" School is now year, paying a special tributes to the Од when St. Stephen's Girls' College should undertaking,

loyalty and devotion of the staff. have a home of its own, At the begin-housed in these buildings.

such occasion as this; she said, one's ning of 1905, on the suggestion of Dr. At the request of the University mind turned naturally to those who had Chinese parents were now beginning te (afterwards Sir Kai) Ho Kai and Mr. authorities, St. Stephen's Girls' College, sowed where they were now reaping realize the importance of giving their (now Dr.) SW: Tso, the Committee of in September, 1922, undertook to become To Miss Carden, Miss Grifin, Miss daughters as good and high education as the Church Missionary Society laid the responsible for the hostel supervision of Middleton-Smith and Misa Cres, and to that of their sons; and St. Stephen's foundation of what today is known as the first girl undergraduates. The pro- the girls and their parents who despised Girls' College offered them all facilities for such an education. In conclusion, Mr. St. Stephen's Girls' College.e mise still holds good; but the Women's not the day of small things but in

Chinese sentiment concerning the edu- Hostel problem, of unique importance, pioneer spirit, endured difficulties and Tso acknowledged their indebtedness to cation of girls hus suffered great change still remains to be solved."

saw the vision of the future-part of the C.M.S. for taking up this work of since those days. Less than two decades

which was realised that day. She had women-education for the Chinese gentry, ago it was not thought expedient to open

faith to believe that ere long the three which involved the sacrifice of muc

Chinese gentry, so the new venture was

give every help and support to the work. ared St. Stephen's Preparatory School. made speech, in the course of which ed, viz., the cast wing, playground Chincae and well-wishers of China would so that it might be carried on to an even A large room was rented at Breezy he said that Lady Stubbs desired him to accommodation for "Fairlea," and a

Mr. Tso, LL.D., recounted at some greater success. Point and Miss Carden (whose name still say how pleased she was to see the residence for St. Stephen's Hall

TABLET UNVEILED. continues an honoured memory by those successful issue of the financial campaign

The gathering then adjourned from the paid a warm tributo to the great interest For the Erst year the school roll number-connection with the new school building which Lady Stubbs had taken in educa Assembly Hall to the main entrance in whom she taught) was placed in charge. inaugurated at Government House in length the history of the College, and

He reminded Littleton Road for the purpose of witness- ent eight pupils, all under ten years Lady Stubbs also desired him to offer,

on behalf of the school, their congratu-tion for Chinese women. Parents now began to ponder the pro-lations to the generous donors to whose the gathering that when the College was ing the unveiling by Sir Robert Ho Tung in a critical position and had to turn of a tablet bearing the following inscrip- priety of allowing their daughters to ex- munificence this excellec's new building away students for want of space, Lady tion: change the shelter of home education for owed its existence. Lady Stubbs took a Stubbs, realizing the impossibility of the the untried risks of apoa school life.very keen interest in St. Stephen's Girls College carrying on its good work under This building was opened by Lady Stubbs Larger premises were rented in Caine College and she had indicated it by such conditions, at once invited parents Road. "Yet it was not until 1907 that it sending one of her sons to be educated al pupils and well-wishers of the College The tablet is placed directly opposite was considered wise to add to the title in the school, whilst he was in Hongkong. to a meeting at Government House. She the inscribed foundation-stens laid by the words, Girls' School." Eighteen sincere wishes for the future prosperity and raise & Building Fund in order to Sir Roezar Ho Turd, in unveiling

His Excellency then expressed his appealed to them to form Committee JR. H. the Prince of Wales. months later, the first girl boarder was

of the College and the hope that the retake un the arrangements made between the tablet. said: As the Chairman attracted from Canton. “

With this wonderful adventure into themaining wing of the building might be the Hongkong Government and the

of the Building Fund Committee, Church Missionary Society, as repre- I am proud to be associated with usknown by a solitary girl, a new chap-added in no distant date. ter opens in the history of the school. Continuing, His EXCELLENCY Baid that sented by the Yen. Archdeacon Barnett, thia historic function, which marks Chinese parents led by Dr. Ho Kai and on the first occasion on which he address for a large and permanent building for another advance in the march of progress Mr. 6. W. Two, proposed

ed a girls school he expressed the the College. The result, of her efforts in 1.-That a house of 25 rooms on Caire opinion that the time would come when this respect was apparent that day. To of female edtication in Hongkong, and am glad that the pleasant duty should Bead, known as "Gleamood," be the University would develop the crown her efforts with further success, fall upon me to unveil the tablet bearing she obtained the gracious consent of the inscription which records for all-time secured at a rental of 300 a month. women's side of the institution, and he "3.-That the consequent additional hoped to see it properly developed whilst H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to lay the the personal interest and kind solicitude liabilities be guaranteed by Chinese he was in the Colony. In this connec foundation stone of the building the only of Lady Stubbs in the welfare of St. gentlemen who would supply to the tion he was extremely glad to observe foundation stone in the Far East, Mr. Stephen's Girls' College. wchool either additional pupils, or that the women's side was progressing Tso believed, that was over Iaid by a

The singing of a hymn and the pro- other financial sid. 1

favourably. As he had said before, he Royal Prines of England. This was nouncement of the Benediction by the That they also provide furniture considered that China afforded the deed a great honour to the College, | Map brought the proceedings to a for the larger building.

greatest field for the education of women, (Continued et foot of next robamn)," close.

school specially for the daughters of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR then things they still needed would be provid-time, trouble, and money. He hoped ali

of age.

"Gloria in Excelisis.

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