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SIR HARRY LAUDER. GET IN, GET ALL, AND GET OUT."

LAST

NIGHT'S ENTHUSIASTIC

AUDIENCE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 1925

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE,

K.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS PRIZES...

The annual distribution of prizes took The one and only Sir Harry Lauder evening, when HE the Governor (Sir place at St. Joseph's College yesterday arrived in the Colony on his first visit Edward Stubbs, R.CAL.G.) presented the yesterday morning and auspiciously open-awards to the successful pupils in the ed a limited, but what will without a presence of a very large gathering which doubt by a very successful season, at the Theatre Royal last night..

entirely filled the Hall

Among the company present were Mr. Yesterday afternoon a representative of the Daily Press had

Claisford St Lawrence (Private Secretary short conversa- tion with Sir. Harry at the Hongkong (Director of Education). The Rev, Father to the Governor), Mr. G. N. Oraie Hotel where the famous comedian is stasing during his visit to the Colony.

Spada (Pro-Vicar Apostolie), and the Sir Harry said he had had an enjoy to the Christine Brothers Schools in the Rev. Brother James, O.B.E, a visitor able, trip from Singapore and added Far East, who is passing through Hong and my Company had a very successful | kong. season at Singapore and a fine reception.

Prior to the presentation of the report

The Chinese language is taught to all the Chinese pupils in accordance with the regulations of the Grant Code. Our eight Matriculation candidates passed in Chi- hese.

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SAFETY MATCHES CASE. IMPORTANT HEARING IN THE SUPREME COURT.

Matches of all brands wore produced] facility to study their language. Sixty-Gollan) and a special jury, a claim for The Portuguese boys are afforded every before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry in the Supreme Court yesterday, when, five pupils from Classes I. 2 and 3 in an injunction to restrain Hongkong, and 30 in the Kowloon Branch of Hongkong from passing off their

the follow the lessons given by Rev. Fr. matches as those of plaintiffs, was made Sam Cheong and the Ying Fat Loong firms

by the Tonkoping och Vulcans Taad- sticks, of Fabriksaktiebolag, Sweden Eldon Potter, K.C., and Mr. Alabaster, Plaintiffs were represented by Mr. K.C., with Mr. F. C. Jenkin represented the defendant firms.

Neves. I

French is also taught in the classes to those not taking either Chinese same

are attending the lessons. Without doubt or Portuguese. This year over so pupils language stedy is a complex and dificult therein is due to the untiring devotion of task, whatever success has been achieved

the teachers and the hearty co-operation

of the students.

the plaintiffs were complaining that the Opening the case, Mr. Petter said that

the brands of plaintiffs that the public defeudacts were producing and selling

might be deceived into buying them in matches in boxys so clcsely resembling

the belief that they were Swedish | From here I am going to Shanghai, and and distribution of prizes the following his had been most satisfactory were this up" of their matches was being imitated. The results in drawing which up to matches. Plaintifs alleged that the "get from there to Manila and then down to New Zealand for a fishing expedition

and get up." was a host important factor in the sale of a commodity. To This will be a holiday, but I may give

prove that the public were being deceived a few concerts en route." He added, in

it was not necessary to show that the reply to a further question, that it was

apart. They had to consider the effect boxes would be difficult to distinguish quite possible that he might suferquently

had referred to as the anwary pur of the similarity Da the illiterate give a season in Australia.

Chinese, and on such people, as` judges chascz.

"I have accomplished four annual fare- well world tours, but this is the first time

programme was rendered and much ap precinted by the audience:--

valho.

gazza

year

disappointing. Overture, Prano Duet, "La

In education the tastes and Individual adra (G. Rossini), Rev. Father Riganti interests of the pupils are a guide which and Master Fred. Alves.

should not be overlooked, and the ideal (W. H. Russel), Master Ed. H. de Car-bay and not the boy to the curriculum, Declamation, The Charge of Balaclava would be to suit the enrriculum to the

at so early an age and a good general but specialisation cannot be commenced

of fifteen than a superficial knowledge of purely commercial subjects, before, he has acquired a good command of English. More of our hoy should, by completing Their Matriculation course, aim at some thing else besitles a training in the clerical profession."

Violin Solo, 2nd Mazuka (Heari Wie niawski), Tranmerei (Schumann), Master Riganti.

I have ever been' to the East." said Sir John Braga, accompanied by Rev. Fr. education is far more beneficial to a boy plaintiffs was taken over by Messrs. Jebr.

Harry and it most amazing and also a most interesting part of the globe. line (Crols) Cast: Masters Roy Danco- Dialogue, From The Tragedy of Cati He added that he had been delighted. Feery J. Noronha. Edgar Mathias, with everything he had seen in the East Gussy Danenberg, Henry Ant. Noronha; and had very much cajoyed his trip. le

Senators, Lietors and Conspirators. stated that he would be touring the world. until the middle of next Desember.

Asked how long, he proposed to remain in Hongkong, Sir Harry said: “My motto is Get in, get it, and get out." The three Gats."

Referring to his very able and strong supporting company of versatile artistes Sir Harry Lauder said: "I consider I have a very high class variety entertain- mont and that we shall all do our best to give entire satisfaction during our abort stay in Hongkong. I am glad have come to dis part of the world and I am sure I shall be delighted with it. I am just away out now to look around. Hongkong, which is much busier, bigger and more interesting than I anticipated, and try to pick up'a curio or two, the famous comedian concluded.

Four Part Chorus, The College Choir. The school report was read by Brother Aimar (Director of the College) na fot- lows:--

theg to tender Your Excellency our sincere thanks for the honour you are conferring on us to-day by presiding at this function and on behalf of the staff and the students of the College I bid Your Excelleney a cordial welcome..

Monkey brand matches.

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The agency for the "Globe," "Phenix," and Bridge" matches sold by the Manners & Co., in 1922. when "Phoenix" matches were the only brand the plain. tiffs had on sale in Hongkong, and be 1924. 300,208 cases or 50,106,000 boxes of tween November, 1922, and December. matches were sold, through the agency. Nearly 28 million boxes of

Bridge matches were sold. Bridge matches being concerned in the present case, and Our Science class is still in its infancy.a label claimed to be so similar as calcu- sies in the last examination and there A few junior candidates passed in phy-lated to deceive, was on the box of are now 30 boys going through a three years' course; our laboratories will be came to the conclusion that there was Mr. Potter submitted that if the jury fully equipped in the course of the year. a possibility of a purchaser being deceiv With reference to the College Troop ofed then the must find defendants Boy Scouts, the Scout Master H. Braga guilty. The scholastic year 1924 was charac

reports, as follows:- The return of Bro. Aubert, Sub-Director successful year of scouting for the Col- there were no other boxey like it was Evidence to the effect that until serised by gomd health and steady work. December last saw the end of another Eridge" brand came on the market of the College, and of Bro. Paul who has lege Troop. We had our sual Summer given by Mr. Paul O. Peuster, in charge again taken charge of the College Branch and Winter capips, hikes and bathing of the match agency of Messrs Manners at Kowloon, has brought the staff up to excursions. Besides these, for the first Witness stated that there was no other ine strength of previous years.

time in the history of the local Boy Scout box of similarly small size. But in May, The total number of pupils on rail, 6i,movement, the troop visited Macao dur-122. Monkey" brand matches appear.

ing the Christmas Holidays. The Hon. ed in similarly small boxes seated to act as Troop President. The slight diversion was caused by an explo Mr. Montague Ede has very kindly con- troop came in a good second in the Prince sion. a box of matches in the bands of At this stage of the proceedings, & of Wales Banner competition. Second. Mr. H. S. Fitzroy Wong Man Cheong from the College hamorous argument followed as to which going of." Α Troep represented Hongkong at the Im- brand of matches it was, and it was "I nave spent a most interesting mora perial Jamboree held at Wembley. The decided they were "Monkey ing at this school. The class rooms are MeGrath cups were competed for again Evidence was also given by Mr. Wong

brand tematically and carefully arranged and the Curlews with 1.720 points. "The Lordship adjourned the cass until excellent and the work is obviously sys last year. The patrol cup was won by Kat Ting sabacent for plaintiff, and graded. The written work, especially in Hawks and the Eagles obtained 1,705 and this morning- the new building now under construction T. Braga and Second T Hamet, with Messrs. O. I. Ellis, J. Reid, J. H. tae lower classes, was quite good. When 1,665 points respectively. Patrol leader The Jury comprised the following:-) is complets, the school will be as well 2016 points, tied for the first place in Taggart, J. McArthur, J. A. Plummer, "housed as any school of the kind that the competition for the best all-raud H. Humphreys and 7. E. C. Brayfield,

I was very favourably scout. Both their names will consequent-

was 25 more than in 19

In May, 192, our classes were visited by the Vice Chancellor of the University, His appreciative remarks on our work follows:- as recorded 11 the log-hook, are as

LAST NIGHTS PERFORMANCE The opening performance last night at the Theatre Royal was given Lefore a packed and enthusiastic house. It is foregone conclusion that the theatre will be crowded each evening of the season.

Sir Harry Lauder and his clever suppressed indeed, and I congratulate thebe inscribed on the cup. Patrol leader Brothers. I only wish that they would D. Liu came next with 1,010 points to send more boys, to the University. It is his credit. come." But, I know, their fault that more do tot

porting company were giver a fine recep tion and the whole entertainment was exclient. Although the contributions of every artiste were thoroughly enjoyed, it should be unnecessary to say that the lien of the programme was, of course, the famous Scotsman himself Immediately

bave ever seen.

PRIZE WINNERS.

SENIOR CLASS. "

Thas the physical training of our boys His Excellency then distributed the has received due attention can be judged prizes as under:- There were 2 undergraduates from this by the successes that have crowned their College in the faculties of the University efforts at the various. Sports meetings last year; eight entered this year, four held during the year; it was to the Biblical Knowledge: Pete: Lim Fao; scholarships on the results of the last Tournament, and we were within bait "of whom were awarded substantial College Boxing Tearn that the shield was English Grammar and Composition: 1, awarded др the interschool Boxing Cyril F. Young (Senior Belilios Scholar he made his,, appearance on the stit fresh undergraduates did exceptionally point of carrying of the Governor's shield Literature: 1, Carlos E. Roza (Edgar!

Matriculation Examination. These eight

ship); Alberto José Victor; English: with his traditional costume and erecked good work in the College, and we wish at the Hongkong Schools Sports meet, Brothers Scholarship); Mathematics 1, stick, the applause that greeted him was them a very successful career overwhelming

in the both Team races being won by our boys. His singing, his jokes, his University. We know that our students

Cyril F. Young Cheung Wing Min We hope the irresistible humour, and his remarkable are looking forward to the curly estab- Enished in May or June of the present metie: Cyril F. Young; Drawing: "Chan new building will be Trigonometry: Denis N. van Binh; Arith- personality, literally took the audience lishment of a hostel under the manage year. "By November next, when we ex- Kai Yin History: Cheung Wing Min by storm. Eacore followed encore hutment of the Maryknoll Fathers, still the curtain fell on an ever eager

pect to celebrate the 50th anniversary Geography: Cheung Wing Min; French: audience.

The Vicar Delegate of Hongkong, spent Colony, things should be in full working Chinese:1. Cheong Wing Min (Woo Hay

of the arrival of the Brothers in

the A. J. Victor (Montargis French Prize); the re-opening inst September. He ex- a few hours in the College the day after order. horted the students to be painstaking and erection those two additional buildings J. Victor (V. Yvanovich Scholarship).

Tong Scholarship); Chao Kai Yin (TA obedient.

The acquisition of this site and the Shek Pang Scholarship): Shortband: A

could not have been possible without the Bro. James,, O.B.E.. made his considerable grants made by Your Ex- annual visit early in November. In his cellency during the last five years and, Memorial Scholarship); Arithmetic: "F. English: F. J.M. Jorge (Brother Peter report be states that he is glad to know I must also add, without the help of our J. M. Jorge; Geography: Joseph Tang that the new extension includes a spaci. Old Boys and the friends of education. Alathematics: P. F. Rosario, Drawing: First of all there was Eddie Gray, ous chapel on the top foc, which will This year I must again acknowledge with Joseph Tang; Biblical Knowledge: F. J. clever clth and boop manipulator: then afford ample accommodation for all our grateful thanks generous donations from M. Jorge Book-keeping and Shorthand? came bliss Paulyne Bindley, a pleasing moral and religious training of our stud- Tong. With such encouragements from

Catholic students. We consider the Mr. Mok Kon Sang and Mr. Woo Hay L A. Xavier. soprano; followed by The Greig (Hawal inn) Duo, both of whom contributed work in this connection is supplemented no excuse for not putting our very best Bebiloa Scholarship); James Khoo; ents of paramount importance, and cur the Government and our friends we have some excellent singing and dancing Also in the programme were Carp and by that of the Rev. Father Banchio, heart and energies into the steady deve-

English: 1, Mok York Jun (The Junior) Kallaway, also singers and dancers and Rector of the Cathedral, and the Rev. lopment of our work in this beautiful James Khoo: History: James Khoo;

Arithmetic Last but not least flarry Moore, the Royal Father Rigaati, chaplain of the College,

G. Soara; Geography: Paper Tearer, who, bas previously per formed before Their Majestics the King was held in October. In his report," the liberally than ever contributed to the ne; 2, James Khoo; Drawing: M.. York! The annual inspection of the College ships and prizes, who have this year moro Scholarship); Mathematics: 1, M. York I beg to thank the donors of Scholar-Physics: Hong Bee (Simon Tse" Yan Inspector of English Schools makes use prize fund, and to thank you, Ladies and Jün Book-keeping and Shothard R. equipment and the discipline, and adds: to the condition of the buildings, the Gentlemen, for the honour of your at Salich; Biblical Knowledge: M. York

We must not close without a word of deserved praise for bir Harry's splendid supporting company. The other artistea who contributed to the evening's enjoy. ment also covered themselves with credit. and were the recipients of hearty ap- plause and frequent demands for en-

cores.

Lauder.

and Queen in company with Sir Harry night's performance, Sir Harry and his Judging from the reception given to last notable company should have a thorough. ly successful season in the Colony,

At the close of the performance, Sir Harry Lauder expressed bis thanks to the audience for the warm welcome they bad accorded him on his first appearance in Hongkong,

WISH WYNNE AT THE STAR THEATRE.

Her.

of the term, Excellent with reference

colony.

tendance."

Jun.

JUNIOR &

JUNIOR E

After a careful inspection it is evi-to recall that in 1962, at a similar fun ed-For Religious Knowledge: Class 1 Before closing I wish to be permitted the following special prizes were award- Besides a large number of class prizes ried on." His remarks about the correc dent that very good work is being car tion of written work and the numbers ia the growth of St. Joseph's College. We Spada's Prize); Class 2, L. da Silva; tion, Your Excelicacy stated that you Carlos da Roza (The Very Reverend the lower classes, are receiving cur best all earnestly, hope that Your Excellency Class 2, Andres Suzara; Class 4, Augus were taking great interest in watching attention. Many applications for adinis- will at be with us to declare the sna tine Medina: Class 5, L. A. Ozorio; Class sion could not be entertained as the extension of the College buildings open. Class s, Dominic R, da Silva Kowloon school is completely full, and fewer boys The teachers and students will ever grate Classes: Class 4, J. Gonsalves; Class 5, 8. H. de Sa Class 7, Francis Rozario; than formerly leave during the course fully remember your sympathy and the of the year. This improvement which it interest you have always taken in their E. Oliveira: Class 8. L A. Roza; Class gives me pleasure to report, is chiefly welfare and pray to the Almighty that 7 George Young; Class 8, G. Roylance. due to the assistance poor boys receive health and happiness may ever attend M Alves, for attendance: Hongkong: The Wish Wrone Company, in a return and from the Hongkong Benevolent So-

from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Your Excellency

For Portuguese Presented by Chev. J. visit to the Colony, last night delighted ciety an assistance which benefits the fifth or sixth time he had had the plea by Associacao Portuguesa de Roccorros His Excellency anid that this was the Ribeiro. Presented for good conduct, one a large audience at the Star Theatre, College, and which, therefore, merits our ure of presenting the prizes at St. Mutuos: Hongkong Lionel da Silva;

(Applause).

A. Cabral Ribeiro; Kowloon:

Eduardo Kowloon, when a variety programme was grateful recognition. presented.

Wish Wynne herself, of course, was tho the Matriculation Examination of the Joseph's he was suffering from a cold. Henrique Goncalves. Presented by Chev. During the year 23 pupils entered for ever he gave away the prizes at St.

Joseph's College. He found that when one by Secretary of Associacao Porta- general favourite, and in the well-known Hongkong University. Of these 15 pass. He did not therefore propose to make a

ntacter studies which have made her ed, 5 with honours. Eight pupils entered long speech to them on educational sub Aquilino Blas; 2, For General Pro- guera de Soccorros Mutuos: Kowloon: famous, had to respond to many encores for the Senior Local Examination and jects. He would merely say that he had ficiency: Chan Ki Niu for boys assisted M. J. Alves: 1, For Good Conduct: The hearty applause which followed each passed. Fifty-four pupils catered for the study was an indication of the pleasure Junior Local Examination, and of these always taken a deep interest in the Colby the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. that Wish Wynne's wonderful art of 18 passed.

lege, not only beause he had every con Interpretation had given to the whole English holds its proper place in the remarkable work done by the Christian Troop. Patrol Cup won by the Curlew Adopce in it,, but because he had acen McGrath for competition in the College Ecouts Cups presented by Capt. H. 8. audience.

Curriculum and the detailed results of Brothers elsewhere. He hoped that the Patrol. Previous winners 1923 Eagle The principal performer, was ably sup the Matriculation and "Senior Local prosperity that the College and pupils ported by Bernard Kitchen, Alfred Cun- Examination show that all the College had seen during 60 years, would continue scout-T. Braga and T. Hamet tied lor ningham, baritone; Gwen Adeler, vocal candidates who entered passed in the for 50 years more. (Applause.)

Patrol. Cup for the best all-round ist; Zoo, is characteristic dances and English section, A. J. Victor, with dia Harold Waldon,"humorous entertainer. tinction:

(Continued on: next Column).

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