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ITALIAN CONVENT

SCHOOL.

LADY CLEMENTI DISTRI-

BUTES PRIZES.

SATISFACTORY REPORT OF

HEADMISTRESS.

GOOD TONE AND SUCCESS RECORDED.

The large attendance of parents, friends and visitors quite filled the hall at the Canossian Institute Italian Convent School, Caine Road, last evening, on the occasion of the annual distribution of prizes. The school has now over 400 pupils.

DINNER DANCE AT KOW-

LOON HOTEL.

AN ENJOYABLE GATHERING.

REORGANISATION AND IMPROVEMENTS.

9,000 DOLLARS OVERPAID.

CASHIER'S MISTAKE.

CHINESE BANKING PROCE-

DURE DESCRIBED..

A very enjoyable dinner dance was given at the Kowloon hotel last

Chinese banking procedure was evening. These dinner dances have lengthily discussed at the Central now, become regular weekly func-Magistracy yesterday afternoon, tions and are growing increasingly when Mr. Li Yee Woon, manager popular. They may be said to be of the Wong.Fung firm at Wing part of the programme of re-or-Lok Street, appeared before Mr. R. anisation carried through by the E Lindsell on a charge of stealing. present manager, Mr. Perry, who has worked hard to improve the $9,000 from the Bank of Canton, service sad to raise the prestige and | Ltd. egulation of the hotel in al de partments. The testimony of the residents proves that he has been very successful.

Lady Clementi distributed the prizes, and there were also present

Under his direction, many changes Mr. A. E. Wood (Director of Educ have been made and they have all tion), Father J. M. Spada, Mr. J. M. tended to the comfort and conveni- Braga, and Roman Catholic clergyence of the guests. It is highly and Sisters of the Convent.

satisfactory to be able to record this, and particularly now when ful, and when it appears likely that accommodation is none, too plenti- greater demands than ever will be made on that which is available.

The Entertainment,

Prior to the distribution of prizes, a delightful entertainment was pre sented by a number of the older pupils of the School. The perform- ance reflected the highest credit on their ability, and the young per formers without exception took their parts with charm and grace.

The play, which was entitled The Magic Cup," has as its act- ting an island in the Caribbean Sea, where a King, the Princess, his duughter, Court, subjects and fairies, lead a happy, carefree life, by reason of the magic qualities of the water in the Cup. The Cup is stolen, nad how it is recovered by a British man-of-war captain who falls in love with the Princess, waa portrayed in a series of scenos re plate with song and music to the delight of an enthusiastic audience

The Characters.

The characters were taken as under The King of Caribee, Miss C. Bearwolf; Captain Courage (an English Naval Officer), Miss H. Demeé; Mr. Fidfad (an agitator), Miss E. Thoons; The Astrologer, Miss M. Warnes; Fairy Queen, Miss M. Soriano; Princess Mabel (the King's only child), Miss A. Silice.

Citizens, Flower and Fruit Girls, Fairies, Soldiers, Sailors, and Courtiers.

Other Items.. Musical items were contributed as under:-

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Serenade Joyeuse, played by the Misses E. Thomas and C. Milian (by E. Dell Acqua, Mandolin).

Steel Quitar, played by the Misses A. Silice and E Geng.

Violin, played by Miss Guttierrez. La Ylusion, played by Miss C. Velasco Philippine Harp...

The School Report.

Mr. M. M. Watson prosecuted on behalf of the cashier of the bank, and defendant was represented by Mr. C. Alabaster, EC.

The prosecution caso," it will he recalled, was that: the defendant went to the Bank of Canton on De

the accountant who checked the $1,000. The cheque was handed to cember 19th, to cash a cheque,, ol

signature. When the cheque was paid the figure was taken for $10,000, and the cashier alleges that $10,000 was paid out са the counter.

Miss Lily Cheung is the winner of the Lugard Scholarship for the Opening the case, Mr. M. M. and Miss Ng Tak Ching are the win cashier of the Bank of Canton, nid years 1927-1928. Miss Tulle Barretto Watson, who appeared for the pers of Lady Ho Tung Scholarship that apart from the fact that the for Good Conduct and Application

incident happened in the Bank's pre- Miss Thelma May and Misa Cistymises, the Bank was not interested inscription of their names on the ant was the cashier, and he was Botelho have won the distinction of in the proceedings. The complain- Lugard Shield for integrity and un- liable to the Bank. The abortage selfishness.

was not discovered until the end of the day when the accounts were balanced and 80,000 was missing. A check was made of the cheques and when the one handed in by defend- ant was examined it was found where the mistake had been made. The cashier then went to see the defendant who denied that he had received $10,000. Mr. Watson went on describe how defendant. had told the inanager of his firm to take certain entries in the firm's books and how the manager had subsequently been dismissed.

The School was visited during the year by Lady Clementi, His Lord ship Bishop Valtorta, and the Very Rev. Fr. Byrne, S. J. The Mother Superior and her community are most appreciative of the encourage mens received from patrons and friends whom they offer their thanks and fervent prayers for their well being.

Prize Winners.

Prizes were distributed by Lady Clementi, in accordance with the following list:-

BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE-Miss WODE Bank of Canton explained the pro- In evidence, the cashier of the Miss Cissy Botelho have won the said those of the defendant often Po Chue. Miss Thelma May and cedure for dealing with cheques and distinction of inscription of their. Dames on the Lugard. Shield for came for payment. When witness integrity and unselfishness.

found that he was $9,000 wrong in the accounts he went through the SCHOLARSHIP - Lugard Scholar- ship for the years 1997-1999, Miss cheques and found, he had paid Scholarships for Good Conduct and cheque that day and that was in Lily Cheung, Lady Ho Tung $10,000 on a $1,000 cheque. He had only paid on one other $10,000 Application for the year 1926, Miss Chinese. He was responsible to the Tulia Barretto and Miss Ng Tak Ching. A

bank for the $9,000.”

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CLUB 1-Senior Local Certificates and Prizes-Thelios May (dist in 13 Prize: Tulia Barretto, 2nd English); 1st Prize; Lily Williams, Prize; Carolina Maher; Wong Po Chue; Cissy Botelho; Emerenciana Santos; Henriette Demée, Olga Alice Suffiäd

Cross-examined by Mr. Alabaster, witness said that on the day in

know that you did not start with question he started with 898,000.

Mr. Alabaster: How do you only $86,000 and not $95,000?

bank's procedure, said he knew the Witness, after references to the

Mr. J. P. BRAGA read the repom Azedo: Olga King: Carmen Xavier; figure was correct as the notes kad

I do not know how

Mr. Alabaster naked witness to

of the Headmistress. In doing so, he said: My association with this and Prizes-Ng Tak Ching (dist, in

CLASS 2-Junior Local Certificates been counted the night before.

Mr.. Alabaster: Would it mur. function is explained by two rea- arithmetic and Chinese), 1st Prize;

price you to know that standing to soas. The first is the wish of the Conchita Milian (dist. in Spanish defendant's credit was only a little Mother Superior that I should read and Biblical knowledge), 2nd Prize; Witness:

over $1,300 in the bank? the report of the Headmistress; and Delia Tossan (diat. in Biblical know- the second, that fifty years ago I ledge); Snd Prize; Katherine Chan uch he has in the bank. was a young pupil of this school.-

(dist. in Biblical knowledge); Car- The Headmistress stated that the enrolment was maintained at its ledge); Chan Kitt Ching (dist, in the figure looked anything like men Vas (dist, in Biblical knowlook at the cheque and to say if highest level; the attendance has Biblical knowledge); Iris Guingam $10,000. Witness said that when it been good, and the nationalities of (dist. in Biblical knowledge); Lusy was carefully examined it did not the scholars were representative of Tossan (dist. in Biblical know-look like $10,000. In reply to fur- the cosmopolitan community of the

ther question be said cheques were Colony. There is no abatement in edge) Tam Chui King; germined, and that the defendant |

the desire of the Chinese girls for Western knowledge in languages or

arts.

Tone Excellent.

As usual, the Italian Convent School was visited by the Inspector of Schools (Mr. E. Ralphs) who re- ported that "The tone of the school a excellent, and the children are manifestly well-cared-for and happy in their work. The building is suit able the classrooms are cool, airy, and light. It is in good order and condition and scrupulously clean chroughout ""

Rozario;

that he drew four cheques during mostly drew cheques for $10,000.

Mr. Alabaster: I put it to you the eleventh moon and that two were not for $10,000,

Witness: ́exactly.

Lily Gubbay. Amandia Albuquerque (2nd Prize)

Chase -Lily Cheung (1st Prize);

Cissy Tee; Hercia Silva; Lily Ho.

CLASS 4-Cissy Leong and Kitty Tse (1st Prize); Cissy Remedios (and Prize); Olgar Baptista; Phil-

cannot remember Gs Hunt; Mildred Gardner."

Mr. Alabaster than quoted from a Frize); Lily Tsang (2nd Prize); it was not rare for defendant to CLASS Mary Cheung (at list of cheques drawn to show that Irene, Williams; Harriet Livesey; draw amounts other than $10,000, Florence Tong.

CLASS 6-Ada Tong (1st Prize);

The case was adjourned until next Amy: Chu; Dolly Leung: Anna Monday afternoon." Lopes Ozorio

CLASS 7.-Alma To (1st Prize); Beatrice Ozorio (2nd Prize); Mabel THE TATTERED NOTE CASE: Gardner; Norma May Amelia Lopes Ozorio

The following extracts appear in the Inspector's report: "The dis cipline is excellent Beading in proves and is fuent and intelligent. CLASS E-Cissy Leung (1st Prize); LEAVE FOR PRIVY COUNCIL Recitation and singing showed a Ivy Wong (2nd Prize); Pauline Li; great improvement, and a Choral Thelma Gonzales, Beatrice Xavier.

APPEAL APPLICATION. Class has attained a high standard. INFANTS' CLASSL--Prizes. — Nora Drawing is well taught and the work Kew; Dorothy Gardner; Maria da application will be made before the To-day week (February 18th) an erpecially in Senior Classes, excel Roza; Cissy Leong Agnes Leong Full Court (Mr. Justice. J. loài Handwriting showed a gen- Lillian Forster;"Laura Tan; Stella Wood, acting Chief Justice, and eral improvement and the plan for Silva; Socorro Tavares Irene Mr. J. H. B. Nibill, acting Puinne lowed in the teaching of geography Sequeira, Ruby Wong: Helen Judge) at the Supreme Court for is to be commended.

Leung Elvy

Physical exercises are given when- Silve; Giacinta queira: Elvinia leave to appeal to the Privy Council.

Castilho.

ever the papila appear to require a SPECIAL CLASSEY FOR CHINESE breathing space. The needlework Amy Chan; Florence Chan; Agnes maintains its

standard. The Ho; May Chee Jajia Chán; Cyn "Special Classes D preparing Chi- this Cheung nese girls for the "English Classer" are doing very good work Kinder- Tossan; Conchita Milian; Esther MUSIC-Benedicts Xavier; Deliz garten Classes are doing careful Geng and successful work.The children read, recited and gave action Maria Lopes; Aida do Ross; Beat FORTJOUEAZ-Hercia da Silva songs all with the greatest zest, rice Ozoria; Ines Ozorio; Alice and quite obviously, enjoyed their Sequeira "Lessons.

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"SUNNING" PIRACY.

WOUNDED MEN NOW RECOVERED FACE CHARGE.

arrest in connection with the The two remaining suspects under

deck, four armed men were seen to lift a wounded man inte it, and that wounded man was the defen- dant, he being the only wounded man in the boat when it was lower- ed from the deck into, the water. I shall prove that there was no other "wounded man in the boat.

defendant is much the same as has The evidence against the second been heard in this case. He is the

ing the appeal before the Fall wounds while the rest of the batch knocked out on the bridge (the

The judgment in this case, follow piracy of the s. Sunning, and who have been in hospital suffering "from

second of the two men who were

remembered that the Chief Justice trai Magistracy yetesrday morning tion will be brought against him Court, was given this week, and has of twenty were tried, appeared be other man being the No. 20 de-. already been published. It will be fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Cen- fendant). Evidence of identifica- (Sir Henry Gollan) held that the appeal of the baple should be allow- Mr. T H. King (Director of both by the Captain and Chiel School Successes.

ed with costs for the bank; while Criminal Intelligence) conducted Officer, and also two members of At the conclusion of the prize dis- Mr. Justice Wood held that the the case for the prosecution. Out the crew, who will say that he came The School's successes in the tribution, little Betty Evans made a banknote was valid and that the lining the case, Mr. King said to the forecastle and asked who University Examinations are. en- charming apocch of thanks to Lady appeal should be dismissed with It is unnecessary to go over all they were. This was just after the couraging. Twelve studente passed Clementi for distributing the prizes, costs. Sir Henry Gollan: then stated the grounds of this case. I only piracy had commenced and before the Senior Examinations. Thelma May with distinction in bouquet of flowers.

Miss and presented Hor Ladyship with a that according to the Ordinance of deal now with the facts as they he got on the bridge. I shall first English, Eleven students passed

1012, the Appeal was dismissed. Mr. apply to the two defendants. The call Captain Pringle and the the Junior Examinations, Miss Ng thanks for the gift, expressed her Bank, asked that stay he granted Mr. Beatty, the Chief Officer, who His Worship sald before taking

Lady Clementi, briefly returned Eldon Potter, who appeared for the first defendant will be identified by wireless operator. The Chinz with distinction in arith pleasure at the entertainment, and for a fortnight, pending the doci will state that he saw this man on Captain Pringle's evidence, he pro- metic and Chinese, Miss Conchita also said how interested she had aion of the Bank as to whether they the bridge in the early part of the posed to cut out all the unnecessary Milian with distinction in Spanish been in the work carried on at the would appeal

piracy. There is no further iden-evidence and deal with those in- and Biblical knowledge, and six Convent School on the occasion of with distinction in Biblical know her previous visits.

The application for leave to aplication of him individually, and idents with, which the two present ledge.

peal to the Privy Council will be the other chief item of evidence defendants were said to have boon. The proceedings closed with the heard by the Full Court at 2,15 against him will be that when No. connected singing of the National Anthem p. on the day fixed.

o boat was lowered from the poop The case was remauded.

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