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-TO-DAY'S · FLOWER SHOW.

A SPLENDID DISPLAY. To-day the Hongkong Horticultural Society are holding their annual show of flowers and vegetables on the Hongkong Volunteer Parade Ground. The weather

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, - THURSDAY,

BOARD OF EDUCATION. ACTING DIRECTOR ON EDECA- TIONAL IDEALS.

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Mr. G. N. Orme presided at a meeting of the Board of Education held in the Sanitary Board Room yesterday ulter

SPORT.

TENNIS,

MARCH 6, 1984.

THE NEW GOLF COURSE AT

"SHANGHAL.

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The Golf writer in the .-C. Daily New offers a comparison of the new golf course at Shanghai with other courses well known, in the Far East. With a Bogey score of 78, he says, it will kang." but it is futile to hope that any

this rer has not beru at all favourable noon.. Present were: Mr. E. Ralphs the Club ground, yesterday. The one in como nearest of all to Faaling.. at Hoagi

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to intending exhibitors. Lack of sun and (Inspector of English Schools), Mr. A. the dense tags on the Penk have had a R. Cavalier (Inspector of Vermenlar rather disheartening effect upon the School), Mr. S. W. Tso, LL.D., Mr. A. bloons, but, all things considered, an F. R. Silva Netto,. Dr. A. D. Hickling, extraordinarily good display is assured...E.. Mr. N. T. Mackintosh, MA, Mr. though the number of exhibits will not. Rumjahn, Dr. Wan Man Kai, Mr. B. be as large as usual. What is to be on Wylie, Mr. M. EF Airey. Rev. Fr. H. Valtorta, Capt. A. E. Watts, and Mr. exhibition. however, will he "quite as good as previous years to quote the G. P. de Martin (Secretary), words of the energetic Hon. Secretary Mr. E. B. C-Hornell with whom or representative had a chat yesterday.

The arrangements for the show are excellent, the general lay out of the stalls in the large and commodious matsheds being carried out with an eye to convent, cuce and prevention of congested traite. The drill hall of Volunteer. Headquarters is to be used for the display of cut flowers, lentuce which last year was not shown to the best advantage. This year the taides will be so arranged that the beautiful displays of blooms can be admired for effect as a whole. The dis- tribution of prizes will take place in the

Mr. ORME said: As it is my first meet. ing with the Board which has done sa much in the last few years, and with the members who have bera good enough to gave their advice and assistance to the Government in educational matters, I think it is right that I should say a few words, by way of an introduction, on the situation and prospects of education here to-day. Education has been very much discussed in recent years, here as else where, which is not surprising, for educa tion in its largest aspect, is life itself. Our own concern is with that part which deals with the education of youth at the most impressionable period of its life

course at Shanghai will ever be able to offer the same variety as that one. Tha new links of the Shanghai Golf Club will He not be so very short of Fanling when it comes to length and according to thi present proposal will be only one less in Bogey.

At our

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS.

Only two matches were played off on which H. Krebs and J. Takigawa met in the Open Championship Singles drew a large crowd of spectators. Krebs won by three sets to one after having the Upper hand all the way through. should have won the first set. stage in this set he only required one point to give him the set. In attempting to smash a ball which was obviously going out of Court he setted the ball badly, The set then carried où until 10-8 hud been called in favour of the Japanese. In the other three sets Krebs had things much his own way but he was incliced to be very erratic at times. The Japanese player was on the slow side and was not much good at the net. He had a good forehand drive, though he found the net a little too often. The final scores were 6-10, 6-3, 6-4, 6.2.

TÄCHTING.

AN INTERPORT, SUGGESTION,

Shanghai Yacht Club are building some re-design boats and a writer in the -C. Daily News says:-Farzing about these boats led to another discussion As to the possibilities of an Interport yacht- ing contest with Hongkong and it was the general opinion that, with Isterport engagements so popular as they are just! now, it was a pity that yachting should

was a suggestion when the establishment be about the only sport left out. There

of a one-design class was approved that, Open Championship Singles.-O. Rum-as Hongkong also has a fleet of one. jahn v. E. de Souza, N. Trambitsky design, boats, it might be possible to sail Hall, Lady Recs-Davies making the pr: We must all remember that the processes | C, Assumpcao, C. Willson v R. E. them against each other. It is difficult ta

Worthington.

sentation.

we have to apply are something which cannot be bought with money and can- not be tested at their finality, by ex aminations. The real education we have

to give is not the mere acquisition of knowledge, but the kneading of that knowledge into the entire conduct of our lives, In education, as in other things, we can only receive what we give."

Perhaps the best exhibits in the show this year are to be found amongst the carnations, and it would not be surprising the adjudicators award the challenge eup to an exhibit in this class.

The exhibits from the Peak have been badly affected by the fog and many show blight. This is particularly noticeable

The task of the pupil, as well as "that amongst the begonias, though there is one very fine exhibit of this particular of the teacher, continued Mr. Orue, was variety. Pansies, good under the circum rendered harder in Hongkong than in stances, also show the effects of the many other places by reason of the many temptations and excitements that abound weather. But perhaps the best exhibited here. There was a danger that the great number of From the Peak is the printulas, they lock pupils would and a

opportunities of securing pleasures and as good as anything on exhibition. Peak Pres easily. There was also the danger aruns are also good..

that the teachers would be tempted to abandon their admittedly more difficult paths of life for those offering more casily attained rewards. There was, too, a dau- ger that money, a very doubtful "means, would be construed as the real end of life itself.

The show will be open to the pubsite from 5 p.m. to 7 p.in. Adjudication takes place in the morning.

SALVING THE “LEUNGSHAN.” VESSEL EXPECTED. IN PORT

WITHIN A WEEK.

We are informed on good authority that salvage work in connection with the B.3. Heungshan is proceeding satisfac torily and it is hoped that the ship will be brought back to Hongkong within a week. The damage is not as serious as was thought likely.

LORRY DRIVER'S EXCITING MORNING.

VEHICLE KILLS ONE CHILD AND INJURES THREE MEN.

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE.

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It was a condition of our success in Hongkong, added Mr. Orme, that WC should make school work a pleasure and an inspiration. Above all, we must try to prevent our teaching from being dry. The acting Director then quoted the story of Ezekiel and his visit to the Valley of Bones, and how wind came from the four corners of the earth and put life into the hones. There was, said Mr. Qrme too many dry bones and too little life in the world's education to-day. He be lieved that life could be infused into the bones of Hongkong's educational activi- ties. It would always be his aim to work for that end. (Applause.)

Mr. B. WYLIE, on behalf of the parente of British school children in the Colony, thanked Mr. Orme for giving the Board an indication of his views on education. THE PROPOSED KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL AT QUARRY BAY.

Mr. WiLiz then asked: With regard to the proposed Kindergarten School at Quarry Bay, will the Acting Director of Education please inform the Board when

In the Handicap Singles A," D. S. Green (+3/6) beat W. A. Nowers (+13.1), 6-1, 94.

TO-DAY'S GAMES.

Handicap Doubles.-W. A. Nowers and give a defaite opinion until Shanghai's H. R. Remington (+4/6) r. S. E. and boats have been tried, for a season, and D. S. Green (4/0).

in any case there would have to be a handicap to bring the two classes lavel, which would not be very satisfactory. There would be the further trouble of shipping the visiting boats, which would mean that they would have to be dis-

BILLIARDS.

HO KAM TONG CUPS,

The annual Billiard Handicap for the above cups valued at 8300 will be held mantled and rigged afresh twice, on at the Palace Hotel commencing 1st April.arrival at the port where the race was Entries will close on the 25th last. Mr. to be sailed and again on returning to Ho Kam Tong, whose interest in Billiards home waters, and this and the carriage is well known, Las kindly presented the would be very expensive. above amount to be expended in cups, the Prizes will be a cup valued at $175 as first prize and two other cups valued respectively at 875 and $50 as second and third prizes. A committee from different clubs, messes and both Services will be asked to Handicap.

Entrance fees will be 83 and this will go to Local Charities: The Billard table at the Palace Hotel is well known as one of the best in the Colony and entrants are sure of a pleasant game. The fast bandicap for the above cups was won by our local champion, Mr. Osmund, from 300 behind scratch.

ORICKET.

KOWLOON 2ND XI. v. EASMA OLUB.

The following have been selected to play against The Easma Club at King's Park on Saturday at 2.15 p.m.-H. Orery (capt.), A. Brown, E. J. Edwards, A. J. Kew, W. L. Weader, A. R. F. Raven, O. B. Raven, D. S. Green, E. Savage, J. C. Long and S. Jex. Reserve: W. A. Summers.

UNIVERSITY . IR,C.

However, one enthusiast was ready with a suggestion, to the effect that teams of skippers might be interchanged, Hongkong men to sail half their fleet and Shanghai men the other half, and then the same in Shanghai. Es is familiar

with both waters, and admitted that it was almost certain that each team would win in its own port on the first two or three occasions, but that, as they became more familiar with the conditions, the The big event would be more "open. Hongkong club would have to difficulty in

getting together a very strong team, and though Shanghai would have fewer men to call upon, nevertheless, if it werd convenient for, say, half a dozen of its best skippers to make the journey headed, of course, by the Commodore- Hongkong would not have matters all its own way. It would be a still better match if there were only one or two boats a side, manned only by Corinthian crews.

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THE DORONET THEATRE. All the world jores a thrill-certainly This fact alone all the cinema world. ensures the success of the notable Bim! now showing at the Coronet Theatre, for The Third Alarm" contains one of the most thrilling exploits ever screened. Even this high praise, however, does not The following will represent the Uni-

do full justice to the picture because the The driver of a lorry belonging to the

he experts (a) the completion of the tem-versity 1st XI. in League match interest does not depend on daring only. Kung Tick poultry depot experienced an porary accommodation, and (b) the com- against the LBC. 1st XI. on the latter's There are the sombre cote of dread, the exciting morning or Tuesday. Whilst pletion of the permaneat building? ground on Saturday, at 2.15 pm. charming thread of love, and the strong The Acting Director replied: (a) 1 am A. A. Rumjahr (capt), H. N. Balhetchet, vein of humour all interwoven into the driving along the gray at Kennedy given to understand that this will be E. K. Quick, M. H. Boffey, B. A Town, his vehicle ran into a cargo coolie, available for use by the second or third Ponsonby Fane. A. 8. Hett, W. Mstory to give it something more than

week in April; (b) two sites were suc- Gittina, T. Yeow D. Laing, cessively chosen, but they both proved Hachiuma and B. P. Ng. impracticable. Efforts are being made to hope to aequire a suitable site, and reply more definitely at the next meet- ing

This concluded the business of public

who was badly injured. The driver stop ped in order to take the poolie to kos- pital, and was thon, it is stated, set upon by other coolies, who continued to assault the driver until police arrived on the scene. The lorry then proceeded, with interest. the injured man on it. Just as it was turoing a corner on Pokfulum Road, it again ran into some people, killing a boy aged seven and badly wounding twa тел. The two men were put inside with the injured coalie and all three driven to the hospital, the body of the dead child being taken to the mortuary. DRIVER CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER.

At the Magistracy, yesterday morning, the driver Kong Tong, was charged with the manslaughter of the child, Sin Wong. Inspector Kent asked for a remand. His Worship (Mr. J. R. Wood) remanded. the defendant to Monday morning, grant ing bail of $300.

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DRUG CONFISCATED.

LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAYS

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A correspondent writes to the N.-C. Daily News asking:

What is the orthodox legal ruling for | calculating the age of persons bom on February 20th, viz, Loap day in Leap years or

be says, we all know the course, eracial paint in "The Pirates of Pen- Zance,'

e, but the authoritative decision solving the difficulty is what is sought for.

The Encyclopædia Britannica, in this baldy" states, under "majority."! "A person attains his majority at 19 o'clock at night of the day proceding his twenty-first birthday."

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It might not be mal à propos to record that this phraseology is a popular blun- der of grossest nature. Most mes are born on their first birthday, and attain majority on eve of their twenty-second!)"

Upon putting the question straight to leading lawyer here the natural reply Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistracy, that "February 26th was treated as first birthday Was given. Inquirer asked yesterday morning, orders tuo confisca that authority should be quoted. Coud- tion, of the 50 lbs of morphine which was sel pulled down botry tomes. One giant discovered by Revenue Officer Ward con authority vouchsafed information that cealed in eight cases of gramophone spare person born in Leap Year must have lived 308 days before completing his first parts in the Kowloon godowns.

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B.O.. Ward, who made the application, said that the cases, wore landed from the German steamer Oldenburg which arrived recently from Rotterdam. The cases were marked G/or Hongkong, from which it was obvious that the goods were intended for Hongkong.

The value of the confiscated drag is $20,000

Then my smiling authority informed me that "Notice of the question would be required, since it probably depended upon. Old Roman Law and the bissextile year procedure, originally followed."

It is difficult to know where to find a concise authorized ruling, and perhaps some well posted correspondent will en lighton.

GOLF.

CAPTAIN'S CUP COMPETITION AT FANLING.

The Captain's Cup competition, played at Fanling on 1st and 2nd March, was won by C. C. Stark, 84-777, who quali fies for the Captain's Cup.

The winner of the pool was F. G. Walker, 87-9=88.

suspense, something more than breath- less excitement to give it, in a word,

powerful human appeal

As the title indicates, "The Third Alarm

19 deals with fire. It reveals in a vivid, dramatic way just what perils and hardships the fireman must undergo in the every day pursuit of his hazardous calling. It shows his devotion to duty and his splendid fortitude This does not mean

that it is a propaganda fim. Far from it." The Third Alarm is essentially the greatest fire epic- indeed the only fire spio-of the screen, with an engrossing narrative and a won- derful climaŽA"

TO JACKO.

WHOSE THYROID GLAND I HAVE ABANDONED. [Lecturing on "Monkey Gland Treatment," Professor Winnifred Cullis emphasised the fact that it did not result in an increase in longevity, but in enabling the human powers to be utilised right up to the last

Ah, Jacko, in those happy days, when o'er the country-side You gaily sported with your friends or wooed your bashful bride, How little did it cross your mind, so froliczome and free, That there would come a dreadful day when you would die for me!

How brutal were your kidnappers, that stony-hearted bard Who tore you from your native haunts and culled your thyroid gland I hoped-ah, how I hoped that when your life had 'aped away Your ghost would know you'd rescued me from premature decay..

I thought you died to make my scalp produce ita pristine, crop, To cause my teeth to grow again, my gouty prins to stop? To swell the number of my days beyond the allotted span:

In short, to turn a patriarch into a bright young man.

1 thought your death meant this to me, which, when you came to know,

You (or your ghost) would cheerfully rejoice that it was so,

But how Professor Callis's remarks fair beat the band!

I shall not live one day the more, although I've pinched your gland.

Ob,

pardon, Jacko, pardon what may seem to you to be

The waste of your young life for what has hardly bettered me. And yet her final statement gives us grounds for better cheer: Think? To the last I shall enjoy my baccy and my beer!

BW, H

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