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YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS OF TO-DAY.

THEIR PROGRESS AND SUCCESSES AT SCHOOL.

THREE SCHOOLS REVIEW A YEAR'S ACTIVITIES.

At this time of the year, most of the educational institutions. of the Colony bold their, annual prize day? when a full report of the working of each school and the progress made by its pupils are given to the public

Yesterday three schools held their prize days. They were the St. George's Girls' School, the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indiana and the Gap Road. School for Chinese boys. The reports of these three institutions showed that rapid progress is being made in education, and that the Cclony may well depend on the character andenbility of the youngsters who, before many years are out, will take an active part in the life of the Colony.

Particular mention must be minde of the St. George's Girls' School. This little known institution was started a year ago with enly eight pupils. Today it has sixty young girls attending classes, and although the scheel has barely had time to settle down to a system of its own, barked progress has been made. The able, headmistress. Mrs. Chan Chuk Va, is deserving of the highest praise considering the difficulties she has, had to bring the school to its present state of efficiency and discipline. "THE ST. GEORGE'S GIRLS'

SCHOOL.

AN AUSPICIOUS FIRST YEAR.

The main hall of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. was yesterday gaily de- cerated for the first prize day of the newly established St. Leorge's Girls School. There was

a large gathering of of the supporters and parents etudents, Profeseor W. J. Hinton, of the Hong Kong University dia- trinted the prizes, after which, the pupila delighted the audience with

Chinese play.

The Coronet Band was in attend- ance and rendered music through- out the interval.

Before the prizes were distri- buted, Mrs. Chen Chuk Wa, head-

ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL

FOR INDIANS.

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The children of the loc] indian community are also making mich progress in their studies, and a very satisfactory report of the past year's work was read, by Mr. A. R. Sutherland, headmaster of the school, yesterday when, the annual prizes were distributed by Mr. A. el Arculli.

Among thow present on the plat. form were Mr. A. E. Wood (Dirce- tor of Education), Mr. E. Ralphs. Mr. J. Ralston and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Sutherland.

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THE REPORT. During the year the maximum enrolment increased by 2 to 14 and the average increased from 08 ta 107.36.

Discipline is distinctly good, the prefects as usual being of great ns. sistance in the playgrounds

As the annual Examination alt

valuable services of Mr. Wong Sheboy in Classi passed. In tha Yuen, he teacher in charge of the lower Classes 92 por cent, passed. Chinese department of the school. Seven bdys failed. He resigned at the end of the first

Throughout the School written. term owing to ill-health. Fortu-

work is neatly done. Rending. nately the loss was compensated Colloquial and Recitation" cantinae for when we eecured the capable to be good. Dictation is fair, while service of Mr. Ng Shiu Chung at Arithmetic and Grammar require the beginning of the second term,

Urdu is improving slowly but very popular subject im Class 9.

steadily,"

It now remains for me to thank, and 3. Geography is good and is a attention, especially in Classe 4

on behalf of the school, Prof. Hin- ton for having so kindly consented to give us his valuable time to dis- tribute the prizes, and Mr. Li King Hong and D. Ngau Tin Hin" for! honouring us with his presenet. PROF. HINTOY'S WITTY CON

Almost every bay in the School pinys cricket, football, auth ping pong At our annual sports with the exception of two boss every FESSION AND ADVICE,

pupil entered for some event! Phy After the prizes had been dis-sical Drill is daught every morning tributed, Prof. Hinten said: "

by an Instructor kindly lent by the have been 43 yeare in Hong Kong Hon.

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HEADMISTRESS'S REPORT.

Through the efforts of a party of worthy gentlemen and philanthrop ists the school was organised in the spring of 1927. It aims not so much at the acquisition of know. ledge as the establishment of moral

prizes. But 1 must hasten to add leet there be any misunderstanding, that this was not the first time had been asked to do so.

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that was true of auccess on the Almost the whole staff of the battle field, how much truer it must school remained the same through- for success in the battle of life. out the year: Mr. Leung Fung Mri el Arculli concluded by wish- | Lam, resigned early in January ing the boys a happy holiday, and his place being taken by. Mr. Lau hoped that they would some back. Pui Ki. the class rooms prepared to work hard so that there would be better

el to give away prizes, round that During 1927 43 boys received free I was engaged on that particular

education. izz this School. The day.

Government provided eight Free aly colleague, Dr. Ngau, and habite, as behind school studies and other students are interested in thi. Scholarships and the fees for the results next year.

remaining 31 were paid from cares is the still greater task of school, so I felt I could not refuse moneys donated by the late Siret Arculli, the masters and pupils Cheers were then given for Mr. Now you may Elks Kadoorie, Mr. A. el Arculi, developing manly and womanly on this occisioD

wonder why I dislike distributing Mr. U. Humjahn and Mr. H. M. (called by Mr. el Arcalli, Mr. character. We therefore lay e phasis on the cultivation of morales, and I will tell. When I was H. Nemazee.

Wood, Mr. Ralphs and the visitors. a school, many years ago, large ideas and feelings. At the same

Prie List sime we try to develop, as much as cumstances allow our pupile creativeness and individuality,

and important gentlemen used to I wish to thank the Indian Com- come to give away the prizes and munity for their generosity in pro they always used-to-any--the same viding prizes for the Sperts and thing. For instance, they would the I.R.C. for ending us their say that their happiest daye were ground for our Sports and for the days they spent in school. And Cricket matches during the winter. as I and many of my school follows Lastly I have to thank all the Mar used eagerly to look forward to theters for their nyal co-operation time when we could leave school, throughout the year. we did not believe what they said. MR. EL ARCULLE'S SPEECH. I often wondered if they had done

The following were the prize winners:-

Class 4-1st Prize (Goverinent Scholarship tenable at Queen's College for 3 years) Gurbux Singh 2nd Prize (Government Schola ship tenable at Queen's College for Singh: Urdu Prize, Hari Singh, 3 years) Composition Prize, Ikball

Eilis Kadoorie Scholarship teanule at Queen's College for 1 year, Kasha Nazarin

any work in school, because when Addressing the gathering after

was in school I had to work distribucing the prizes, Mr. of Ar hard, and cannot honestly say cu congratulated the masters and that those were my happiest days, boys of the school on the repons

Class 5: 1st Prize Composition for I do not Eke hard work. So especially those boys of Class IV. Pri Government Scholarship I felt it would not do to come and who did so well at the recent an-tenable at Ellis Kadoorie for In give away prizes and make these nual examination. Mr. el. Arculli dians for 1 year, Yusha el Argylli. terrible confcesions.

said that they were all sorry that 2nd Prize, Man Singh: Urdu Mr. Ralston (former Headmaster) Prize, Makhan Singh and left thelb upon going on leave, but they were glad to have him. with them that inorning.

They were all grateful to Mr. Raision for all that he had done for the school nog only in the class rooms but in the play ground. Mr. Ralaton was going to King's Col- leg with their best wishes for

A Humble Beginning.- This school was started on Janu- ary 15th, 1027, with eight students, By the end of the next month, this shall number was increased, by thirty-four and thus become forty- four and steadily rose to sixty, There were four classes, viz, 6, 7. sa and sb. in the coming year we hope to be able to have classes and 4, if we are given enough.sup

The attendance during the year was satisfactory, and that of the second term was comparatively hetter than that of the first. The Lessons Are So Pleasant, average

attendance percentage

Now I understand that, every reached the good figure 20 per cent. thing has changed. Lessons are so The health of the school was good pleasant and the method of teach and few pupils took sick leave. ng much improved that boys We had several interesting pic and giris alike are anxious to go mes in the year, thanks to the to school and dislike leaving. This, organiser, Miss Fok Kam Ho. The I am sure, is epecially true of this most successful one Was that to school. One of the most remark- Shatin and the one to Kowloon aile things about education is the Tong was also well attended.

A school concert was held in. Leerogress which has been made in success in his new sphere:

making unpleasant work interest- Garden on October 10th and much ing dramatic skill was shown by the

"Continuing, Mr. el Arculi told "I congratulate you girls of the the boys that they had not been, students in the pay they produced. St. George's School at being at Kent to school only to learn how to lis success was due to the keep school now and not at Interest taken by the pupils, and when I was young. I also con- rend, write and do sums. alvery good leeson of co-operationgratulate the prize-winners on the characters and learn how to do They were there to mould their was inculculated into their minds, beautiful prizes won and distinction things properly, and equip them

lost of the students of the school you have attained. took an active part in producing

selves for their after life amongst the play. Some of them "borrowed,

other men of all classes, nationality the custumes for the players; some I san reminded of another thing and religion. If they learned how helped in dressing them and others always said and truly said of prize to use their minds property they assisted financially. 1 take this distribution. That is a word to would learn if others differed from opportunity to thank the support those who did not win a prize. them in easte and religious views, ers of the play, particularly the This is not always easy to eay be that the other man's views were energetic manager, Alies Pearl cause we always like to win and worthy of respect. Young, who devoted so much time to it and obtained the necessary make-ups for the players.

Sympathetic Girls,

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are disappointed when we don't. To have full appreciation of There is aducation one must have the ability Let me say to them. plenty of time to win in future and to think for himself. Speaking

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The general tone and discipline have been very well maintained. The boys are well mannered and

serve commandation for their valu ensily controlled The Prelects de

ablé assistance.

Examination Results.

On the whole the health of the school has been very good. Our thanks are due to Dr. E. I

Minett, Medical Offer for Schools, for having carefully inspected the school twice during the year. The Tesult of her inspection was that 8 boys were ordered to be provided miner ailment were with glasses and a few coace of sent to the Eastern Public Dispensary.

The results of the Annual Exam- ination have been highly satisfac tory, 120 boys passed out of 132 presented, the percentage of passes being nearly 98 as against 90 for that of the previous year.

In spite of the lack of an ́nde- quate playground," the boys have Prize.

Class 6 st Prize Composition been most active in sporta. During Government Scholarshio the cold-menths they played foot tenalle at Ellis Kadoorie for In. ball whenever any ground within. dians for 1 year, Yusuf Shamsud- the Race Course was available. din. 2nd Prize, A. K. Karama: Ping Pong has been their most Urdu Prize. Balwant Singh. favourite indoor game. Swimming Class 7: 1st Prize (Government picnics by launch were regularly Scholarship teuable Ellis held in summer. Mr. Leung Yuk Kadoorie School for Indians for 1 Tong has rendered valuable ser- year) Enshir Ahmed. 2nd Prize, vices as a sportnaster and he has Nazir Ahmed Composition and been responsible for the physical

drill of the whole school. Urdu Prize, Darshan Singh.

Class 9A: 1st Prize (Government

Mr. Ralph's Congratulations. Scholarship tenable at Ellis In the course of his address of Kadoorie School for Indians for 1, the pupils, Mr. Ralphs said that Naranjan Singh: year) Mohd Shafih; 2nd Prize, he had looked over their examina Prize, Geja Singh.

Composition tion papers and was struck by the good work done. He congratulated

Scholarship

Class BB: 1st Prize (Government those pupils who had won scholar. ships, and also the two ex-pupils of Elli 46 Kadoorie School for Indians fer 1. the school who had passed the year) Sheik Hassan; 2nd Prize, 8.

matriculation examination at the A. Ismail: Composition Prize, marked on the good manners of the University. Mr. Ralphs also re- Naranjan Singh.

boys, and congratulated them as it. Prize List.

tenable

GAP ROAD SCHOOL.

Mr. E Ralphs distributed

the prizes to the successful can

the platform, there are other prizes tion, Mr. el Arcali said that re 起 October when the Little in life just as beautiful and in-cently he had the pleasure of mort.

Every one 18 a prize- ing a man well-known to them as didates of the Gap Road. School

Sisters of the Poor Home for the portant.

Aged came to nak help for the winner at least once in life, and in a thinker Mr. Neghal Singh, who yesterday morning when an inter- Home, the students of this school the meantime they are able to add told him of the appreciation In-esting report of the progress made responded generously and a sum of to the happiness of their class-dian soldiers had of education. by this school was read. Doing 817.50, was immediately collected. mintes by their applause..

Education And Soldiering,

their work unostensibly, the bond- I am much pleased to report that |

master, Mr. Lo Yak Lun, and his the students behaved themselves Headmistress on the wonderful pro Singh lived in London, and Indian

I must also congratulate the

During the War Mr. Negal staff are giving a sound education very well and their work, on the gress the school he made and the

to the youngsters under their core whole, "was satisfactory. In the whole staff the share they have soldiers on leave were in the habit

Headmaster's Report. second term we tried the credit had in this. I must congratulate of visiting him at his home. They. system and a marked, progres was

The school was opened on 229 the public spirited ladies and told him that they wondered how soon noted in the students work. gentlemen who founded the school English vilians who joined un so days as against 227 for 1826. The maximum number of scholar for Before concluding 1 must express I will conclude with two very com- readily take to the soldier's life. my best thanks to our benefactors mon things. First, I will with all They were a good soldiers in six the year under review was 143, & to those who so generously contri- success and prosperity to the St. months as they (the Indians) who decrease of 7 from that of the pre- buted to our prize funds and parti George's Girls School, Secondly, had been soldiers for six years.

vious year and the average attend- ance stood at 132 being slightly cularly to Mesers. Chan Shu Ming, I will ask your Headmistress to However, when they thought, the Li Pak Luk and Yau Ching Hin. give you a whole holiday for listen- matter over, they were convinced under that for 1828 which was 140. I also thank all members of the ing to this long and worrying that the English civilians adapted During the year the attendance has staff for their enthusiastic co-opera speech. This applies to the boys had been given education and were inauguration. of the Best Attend themselves so readily because they been very good especially since the tion and support throughout the department of the school as well. year. I deeply regret to lose the (Cheere.)

taught to think for themselves. If ance Banner in October.

The following were the prize winners:-

ENGLISH. 6B.-Chan Fuk Tim, Li Kwan Hung, Lau Cheuk Kwan.

6B. Mak Kiu Fun, Tang Kwok Leung, Kam Kwing Hang.

7A-Leung Wing Kwong, Ng Yuk Kwai, Chu Shiu Lun.

7h_Kong ShaLai, Tam Kwong Yan, Yung Shiu Pan

8.-Heung Tu Nun, Cheung King Bo, Wong Pak Kwong,

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6A--Chan Fuk Tim, Lau Cheuk wen.

6B.-Mak Kiu Fun, Lá Iu Tim TANB Ke Kai, Cháu Yun (Shun.

7B Kong Sang Lại, Tam

Kwong Yan

8-Wong Wing Kan, Wong Pak Kwang. Mak Hong Ling. duct, Lai Yu On; for map draw. Special Prize. For good con

ing, Chan Fuk Tźn.