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¡ELLIS KADOORIE" SCHOOL

PRIZES PRESENTED BY MRS R. E. O, BIRD,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 1925

TRADE MARKS ACTION. :

MERCHANTS MANAGER FINED.

Before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Central SPEECH BY SIH CLAUD SEVERX, Magistracy yesterday, the manager of the Hong Cheong Shing Company, for. eign goods merchants, was summoned at the instance of Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co. for an infringement of the Trade

READMASTER'S EMPENDING

KETIREMENT.

Mrs. E. Bird presented the prizes yesterday at the Ellis Kadvoric School.'

Marks Act.

whed more than 700 stulents were presention, told the Magistrate that the Mr. M J. 11. Stephens, for the pro

sent. Among those present were Sir defendant sold a hair lotion bearing Cland and Lady Severn, Lady Gibb, Mr. tabel which early resembled that of Messrs. Atkinson af London. for whom Ralphi nad Mr. F. J. de Komu

Alessrs. Harry Wicking & Co. weg' the Mr. R. E. O. Bird, the Headmaster, | focal "agents. read his anual report as follows.

The school year terminated at the end of last November when the whole school was examined in every subject.. The sults of the examination were satisfac tory. All the "A divisions did" very well and remarkably scil. Class 4A was handicapped by the absence of Mr. Mycock who was in hospital for three mouths. i am glad to say he has now recovered from his thred operations.

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After the defendant had given evid

hotestule trader of Jervois

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Street stated in the witness-box that the defendant's frm were customers of his. The sale of the goods which formed the subject of the present action was made hy out of witness' fukts. Witness obtain. il the goods from Japan. Ele bad no

to suppose that they were colourable imitation of similar goods trademarked in Hongkong.

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Me. D. McCallum, defending, subinit In March, 3r. Cheng Kai In rokkmed.ted that the defendant had bought thei He had heen with us for many years, lotion in good faith. He was Chinese. baving served under Mr. Braidwood be and the goods were labelled in English. fore the school was taken over by Govern- The defendant, said är. McCallum had ment in 1935. His services were very no illegal intention or guilty knowledge great. He was librarian, here for many in buying them. years and lock a great interest in making the Library Success. He has very Findly donated to the school the ten boards which we see at the back of the hall and which contain much good advice: for the benefit of the scholars. His duties na Librarían have been taken over by Mr. Jo Ki San..

We were pleased to have Mr. Mok lu Nam, one of our old Loys, appointed as a teather, in April. He has lately taken the duties of Sportsmaster from Mr. Cheung Wai Lai.

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In June, Mr. Tik Kai Cheong and Mr. Lo Wai Kwan came to us from the Hong kong University and are both doing good work here.

Mrs. Holland, Miss Kennedy and Miss Lewis..have come and gone.

In September, Miss Hall was transfer. red to Kowloon British School. She had been with us since October 1021 and has been in entire, charge of the drawing. Her touching was producing very good results. Her emoval was a great loss to the Art side of the School as all drawing Jessons have now ceased.

His Worship decided to convict, and unpowed a fire of 830 on the defendant, and ordered him in addition to pay 873

eosta.

UNFAITHFUL SERVANT.

STEALS FROM HIS FIRM AND

GOES TO GAOL.

Police officers conducting investiga tions in connection with the recent ex- tensive robbery at Messrs. Whiteway, Laidlaw & Co.'s made a raid some days on the house of one of the firm's Chinese employees.

They found none of the property stolen, during the burglary, but can upon several articles belonging to the firm which the employer had stolen at other; ci's

LOCAL SPORT.

FOOTBALL.

The following games are down for decision to-days-

INTERFORT PRACTICE GAME. Hongkong F.C. ground at 3.43 p... Interport Team. The Rest. Referee: Mr. F. Smith, Linesmen Messrs Spencer and "Smith. R.A. Teams:

TURF TOPICS...

SOME OF THE CANDIDATES ALREADY FANCIED.

SUGGESTIONS FOR HANDICAPS,

(SY AROUS.] Racing men gegerally welcomed the steady fail of rain, that started on Thurs- day night and continued throughout most | of yesterday. With the first day of the big meeting a month from Monday traic

A. E. Clark: Wynne and Bishop Leung Yuk Tong, McKelvie and Bris towe Charlesworth. Eaton, Humber-ers are naturally anxious to take fuller stone. Lai Wai Tong and Macklewerth. advantage of the grass couise, which has Wavish: Wheeler and Hume: Petter, been too hard for most people for many Duncan and Cheung Wing Shing weeks past. Good use, however, has been Harris, Stan Kam Shun, Jones, Butler made of the inside truck and already

and Brown.

HONGKONG LEAGUE.

Division H.

Kick-off at 913 p.m. East Surreys. Reserves E. East Surreys

Drums, Seokunpoo ground. feree: T. Smith, R.A.

it is possible to form some idea of the new ponies likely to pay for following. throughout the meeting.

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Among the Derby candidates the talent are almost unanimous in opinion that it will fall to one of the alleged half-breeds. Re-Among these the most fancied would appear to be: King of Hearts, The Bee, Saracen, Soldan, Seattle, Chicago, Strath- aliup, Grey Moro, Newtownstewart, Pheno mena! Dahlia, Local Option, Prohibition, Arabina Parrot, Salmon, Beldorney Star, Deveron Star, Primrose Leaf, Autumn Leaf, Gypsy Love.

St. Joseph's B South China *B, Hongkong Club ground Refere: Me..F. Smith

Kick-off at 2.0 p.m. Kowloon Reserves". Hongkong Club

Reserves. Kowloon. F. ground. Were there any pool rooms at which Referee: Mr. Moritt.

calling over took place, one would pro- St. Joseph's "A Club de Recreio bably find King of Fearts and Local "A" Navy "A" ground. Re-Option in most demand. If one could, in addition, cover on Arabian Parrot, Mr. farve: Mr. Tovey.

Birkett's pair, Newtownstewart. Strath- Club de Recreio "B". South China allan and Mr. Dryasdust's choice, one A, South China ground. Re-would probably have picked the winner. feree: 3ir. Pernon.

That, at this stage there is no outstand Sacred Heart 1". University, St. ing pony, according to Admiral Rous,

Referee: Mr. would indicate that they are Joseph'a ground."

moderate lot of Derby candidates, but the Smyth.

Admiral's famous recipe predicates that UNITED SERVICES COMPETITION. one must see them rice in a Bunch or against the clock with something to carry Division I.

them along...

Kick-off at 2 pm. HM.S. Despatch e. H.M.S. Harkins, Navy B ground Referee: Mr. Spencer.

INTERPORT TRIAL.

to play

The sequel was hard at the Central To-day will see the Interport team out Magistracy yesterday, when the man was charged before Mr. N. L. Smith with as a team for the first time. That week the The theft of one raincoat, & cardigan forwards were against defence, the result jucket, a pipe and a safety-razor, The being a goal win for the forwards. A defendant protested that he bought the vardigan From the Singure Company, and good side has been selected that he obtained the other things on pay against the Taterport team and a fine staterrent was refuted by a member of same should be seen. the Sincere Company's staff who testi- Eed that his firm had not sold cardigans of the kind in question for some years

The defendant was sent to prison with bard labour for three weeks

The Vernacular side has been under the supervision of Mr. Lau Tsoi. Model esment from his own firm sons have been given in the Hall by ver- nacular teachers every Wednesday morn ing with satisfactory resuits. Out of 672 examined in Chinese 624 passed and 48 #failed.

The maximum enrolment for the year as.747 and the total number on the regis ters during 1924, was 86-1.

In sports we have, won the Junior Bas- kot Ball League and the Soal! Boys: Volley Ball League.

The former

SIR CLAUD SEVERN'S AUDRESS:

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

very

When the drawing for the subscription griffins took place last November, the following appealed to me most "in the rough"

(58) Monitor, (32) Ulu, (14) Spaghetti, (4) Poppy Leaf, (58) Coimbra, (1) Egyptian Parrot, (86) Strathclyde, (31) Rodeo, (23) Joe, (8) Ibis, (30) -—-——, (34) Uncle Dick, (31), (24) Gilbert, (40) King Fisher, (53) Washout, (63) King Ptolemy. (45) (37) (89) The Tyke, (50) Grecian Parrot, (32) Aces Up, (87) Vivid Dahlia, (3) Martini, (66) Nugget, (12) Two Pairs, (47) Strathlorne, (64) Marigny, (6) Uncle Tom, (83) — (48) The Sheik, (75) Nassau, (89) -****. The two tears of the East. Surreys (74) Urgent, (15) Chiku, (70) Flying Star, meet in the junior league at Sookunpoo (4) Quah, (80) Smart Crook, (56) and a well contested game should be (42) Tea Shop, (16) Pansy Leaf

Of the above, I preferred: Smart The previous meeting between Crook, (69). Mr. Taggart's, Marigny these teams ended in a win for the Re-Strathlerne, Aces Up, Grecian Parrot, serves by the old goal in Eve although

Tyke,

Poppy Leaf, The Sheik the Drums were spasidered the better he

Sickness, slowness and failure to pass.

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TO-DAY'S PROSPECTS.

In a happy little speech, Sir Claudeam. A goalless draw would appear the standard have eliminated seven of

Severn said he was sure that they all were very pleased to have Mrs. Bird with them to make the presentation of prizes. Sir Claud referred to a statement made by Mr. Bird that it would be the last

fitting result, but the Reserves cannot afford to drop a point, for the Club de Recreio "A is running them close for the championship.

The Scouts, under Secutinaster Lan

the noted out of the 90 drawn, but I fancy the addition of Not-17, Mowgli, Kwan Shan and Assistant "Scoutmasters

would give one the pisk of the bunch Lo Po Sham and Leung Kin Shu, have

According to the form so far shown. been very energetic during the year.

The Recreio ist team will be out At the momcat No. 84. Uncle Dick They now oumber 3 aud are always to time that Mrs. Bird would be seen on against St. Joseph's first team on the is the early cofice. selection, but E the fore at keeping order and helping in the platforin, but he was sure that no Navy A ground and the Portuguese an confident he will not have matters any ceremony They went into camp old resident of the Colony who had seen Club will have to go all out if they wish all his own way when once the colours twice during this year, gave life-saving its development would be conteal to stay demonstrations in July at Kennedy Town in England, and not return occasionally to take the two points, for it will be are up, and North Point and helped in the Flood to see how that progress was continuing remembered that the College team lower- Relief processions and bazaar. Sir Henry Gotlan has very kindly consented to be- come their President.

He felt sure that at some time they would see both Mr. and Mrs Bird on that plat form again. (Applause.) Ever since the School was taken over by the Govern nept it had been his pleasure to attend

the same ground by four goals to one. ed the East Surreys Reserves' colours on The Club de Recreio should win on their present forma..

Kowloon and Hongkong Clap second

HELPING THE HANDICAPPER.. As alreadly noted in these columns, complaint has frequently been made more especially in Shanghai-that the bottom weights in handicap are too light top-weight is not asked to carry enough of my correspondents. While I still main-

On the National holiday, October 10th, the school hind the World. Theatre and the ceremony on prize-day-(applause)- teams meet on the Railway ground atto allow of riders being found; while the gave a concert there before a packed. audience which greatly appreciated every and be always looked forward to the Kowloon and the home team is expected since he generally wins, to quote one iten e arrangements were all made ession. Sir Claud then referred to the to win.

general work of the school and said be The Club de Recreio B team are tair that the good performer should never by the boys and everything was very was pleased to note that the Scout move the visitors to the South Chins ground be asked to carry more than 10-15 lbs. smoothly and creditably carried out.

ment was going ahead, and he hoped that this week where they will be opposed to over weight for inches, I-feel that the We had a number of swimming excur their efforts would be continued under sions, but we were unfortunate in the their new Fresident, Sir Henry: Gollan. the "A" tean. The previous game be Stewarts could aid the task of the handi- tween these teams ended in a win for the pper materially by framing different con- weather allotted to us. However, thanks With regard to the art prizes there were Club de Recreio, and South China is ex-ditions for handicaps, at the extra meet- to the three days swimming campaign two exceedingly fine, water colours, and pected to reverse the result to-day ings. I would suggest that winners of at the YMCA in which every noo: he had no hesitation in awarding the first swimmer took part, and to the other prize to Fung Cheung Wing. (Applause.) The game between the University and 3000 in handicaps since January 1st each facilities given them the vast majority of With reference to the impending retire Sacred Heart on St. Joseph's ground year he barred and that, instead of the the boys can swim sad some of them meat of Mr. Bird, he could only congratu-should be very even with the University handicapper being left the task of divid Sag the ponies into classes A. and B late him on the work of the school during just getting home.

very well

Birs. Hewer has continued her singing lessons with the lower classes and I am of opinion the boys who learn singing get a better pronunciation than those who do not. Whenever we have any small fine tion, singing is an appreciated item on the programine.

We concluded the school year with a walk from Kowloon City to Shatin which was successfully accomplished by 450 of,

Addressing Sir Claud Sesera, Mr. Bird inud:

We beg to thank Lady Severn and yapasaif for so kindly coming here to-day.. You have been present at every prize giring and your interest in the school has been great compliment and stimulus to the boys. This year 4d boys com peted for the prizes you have given and

drawings and

were

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This is the first time that Mrs. Bird has appeared on this platform, he continued. If you are a pleased to see her here is am, you will share my regret that this is the last prize-giving the will attend here. I am afraid I stall be to blame for that. However, we shall both of us watch with interest the progress of the School and shall be delighted to hear of its con- tinued prosperity which I hope and be lieve will be great.

the past ten years, But at the same

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On the Club ground the second teams it should be done according to measure- time he regretted that Mr. Bird was of St. Joseph's and South China are due, ent, fractions of an inch to going.

the game starting at 2.15 p.. so as not in the pony, Clasa A could include

penics above the. 13.0 standard, e Mrs. Bird then presented the prizes, to delay the Interport practice game 13.01 would only be eligible for the and the students gave her three hearty which follows. On their form of last class. For fear lest it may be urged week the South China team should win.

cheers,

THE PRIZE LIST.

The principal prize-winners were As follows:

Scholarships, 1923-Lau "Chu Pak Scholarship: Teo Nai Shung..

Tai Yau Scholarship. Wong Cheunk Hing

Scholarships, 1924.-Lugard Scholar: fau Pui Ki.

that ponies under 120 might predominate H.M.B. Hawkins and H.M.S. Despatch as top-notchers, it should be pointed out will meet to-day on the Navy Bthat two wins in either class (or one in ground in the first round of the United each) would debar the performer spoil- Services Senior Competition.

Another good ing other handicaps." "IROQUOIS " BEATS HAWKINS" innovation would be to frame conditions in such a way that if top-weight did not Playing on the Navy ground on Thurs accept befort zoon "on the day of the day evening in the Junior Competition, race, all weights would be raised so that ILM.8. Iroquois beat H.M.S. Hawking top-weight would be as allotted by the Fuel Free Scholarships to Queca's Col-Reserves by a goal to nil. Upfold scared handicapper. This, at any 'rate, would lege: Pau Noon Tat, Wu YumYu, Lo early in the second half and the Hawkins to a great extent, regove cause for com- Hew Kwan, Ma Fook Tan, Fung Y tried hard to level up, but were met by plaint that riders can seldom be found Shues.

a stubborn defence.

Half Free Scholarships to Queen's Col- lege-Taimu Man Chin, Lau Roon Kau.

You Scholarship.-Ip Shlu San. Lau Chu Pak Scholarship-Chenag King Pak

Ho Kom Tong Scholarship-Lau Yu Chuan.

Chan Kai Ming Scholarship.-Paug Shiu Kwong

Mrs. Lau Chu Pak Scholarship.-Li Tư, Ho Kom Tong Scholarship-Wong Yuk Mrs. Lau Chu Pak Scholarship.-Lee: Chun Ting

Bo Kom Tong Scholarship :-Tsui Chiu. Chan Kai Ming Bebolarship.--Pang Oi

Wa.

Shu.

I thank the staff for the way in which they have carried out their duties. I am Ku pleased to say that during the many years I have been here, I have always had their ready and willing support.

I box to thank the Committee, of the To Loung Kuk, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Kwok Yu Pleg, Mr. Cheng Kat In, Messrs. Chung Sun and the Commercial Press for donations to the Prize Fund

(Continued on next Column).

ENGLISH CLARKED.

· 4A–Lau Lim Pas. Tsui Hung Chiu. 4B.--Chow Pak Tan. Tim Chan Pui 4C-Chung To Fat, Tso Po Sheo BA-Un Chin Fan, free scholarship; (1) Wong Kam Suen; (2) Lau Shing K 6B. Fung ing Kan; Lam Shun. Ye. BC Chung Bung To, Tsang Wing Chi. 5D.-Chau Kwong Wing, Lee Yu Bhing.

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Jar the light brigade.

It might even be found necessary to bar a popy winning twice in "B" class. LOCAL PONDA BENEFIT.

I shall probably be told that 15 The above weight for inches would not stop a pony The net proceeds from the Charity

either Football match between the Army and Booran's calibre winning in

class. His height. I believe, is 123 the Navy, played on January 18, (140 lbs.) so that it given top-weight on amounted to 8638.48, and the following the suggested scale he would be allotted amounts have been forwarded to:-

164 lbs. If the little chap can carry that. Naval Charities

-209:74 weight to victory, he deserves to win two Garrison Ladies' Help Society... 50.00 handicaps during the extra meetinga. Chaplains Fund......

Total

CRICKET.

K.C.C. v. R.A.

219.74

$539.48

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