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HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

INTERESTING REPORT OF YEAR'S WORK.

141 PERSONS RECEIVED BENEFIT. DURING THE YEAR.

The annual meeting of the Hong Kong Benevolent Society was hold yesterday afternoon in the Cathe dral Hall, Mr. R. Sutherland being in the Chair.

REPORT FOR 1928.

The Chairman read a long and detailed report on the work of the Society during the past year. Owing to pressure of space we re gret that cannot give the report in full but the following extracts are of interest.

The Annual Report for 1999 stated inter"alia:

year

is 141 this

91 applications were made for relief, the majority being given assistance, 81 being new cases, the remainder being found unworthy or being dealt with by other Societies. The number of persons who received benent during the is exclusive of children put to school by the Society. 28 cases have been assist ed financially with suma ranging from a few cents to $312. 13 have been found employment and pas Brzes

England. Australia, Shanghai and Manila have been secured (in some instances with the co-operation of other Societies). Landing money and pocket-money have also been given.

to

Kra. Nisbet, our late President. Mrs. Alabaster, now our President, leaves shortly and has had to re sign. She will be a great loss. Mr. Cock, Vice-President, also retires and we owe much to her. Mr M Elderry took over the Treasurership during Mrs. Shellsbear's absence which helped very considerably. Mrs. J. H. Hunt throughout the Summer resumed her post as Hon. Secretary and carried on nably until by Doctor's advice she was obliged. all cases of distress other than

to resign. Mrs. McCormack haa Chinese and Portuguese, who have now been elected Secretary and we their own kindred Societies to ap- extend to her a hearty welcome, she peal to. It is really a most diff-will, we know, receive the able cult thing to comprehend why we support of Mrs. Sheldon, who has only have some 78 Members as an replaced Mrs. Featherstone aual subscribers. According to the Assistant Secretary, to the latter last census taken, I think there our best thanks are due. were about some 17,000 people re- aident in the Colony, other than Chinese. This Agure of course in-sident during the coming year, I eludes our Portuguese friends who, as already mentioned, their own charitica, but of this 17,000 there must surely be some where about 3,000 Europeans who are eligible to become members of the Hong Kong Benevolent Society. Old Clothes Welcome-Money

by us.

More-do!

support

25

As regards the position of Pre-

have much pleasure in informing you that Mrs. Southern has kindly

consented to fill the post, and you will, I know, share the views of

the Committee that the appoint- meat is one which can be regarded with the greatest satisfaction.

An Omission.

Now I would like to mention that as a result of last year's meeting.

To Make Matters Simpleb In order to make matters simple you will find in your newspapers to

PURCHASE

OUT OF

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OUR SYSTEM OF GRADED PAYMENTS OFFERS YOU THIS "ADVANTAGE-ONE SMALL INITIAL PAY- MENT AND THE BALANCE BY MONTHLY INSTALMENTS THAT WILL NOT EMBARRASS YOU.

LET US SEND YOU AN ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE

AND PARTICULARS OF OUR TERMS,

Generous Discounts for Cash.

S. Moutrie & Co., Ltd.

Tel. 527.

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H.E. DISTRIBUTES THE

PRIZES.

REPORT OF THE YEAR'S WORK.

Tel. 527.

Examinations,

the remarks of last year, this op

While I do not wish to reiterate

I received several very kind letters QUEEN'S COLLEGE. portunity must not pass without regarding the Society and its re-

"In the Lower School 83.8 per again impressing upon you that port, but in some cases the com-

cent, passed as against 80.5 por cont. this association is the Hongmunications were not accompanied Kong Benevolent Society, not the by the essential cheque or com

last year. In the Upper School we Ladies Benevolent Society and there is no other body either official was merely an oversight. I hope that pradore order and as no doubt this

only examine Cines 3 (Classes 2 and 1 being examined under the Junior or private, which carries out the this passing reference will be quite same class of relief which is given sufficient to prevent such an un-

Local and Matriculation Board). Our Committee, I would fortunate occurrence this year: will

In Class 3, 123, boys were examined, say, for the benefit of those who friends please note. entirely of ladies who meet at the new-comers--is composed may be

and of these 54, or 43.9 per cent. HE the Governor (Sir Cecil passed. In 1927 53.5 per cent. pass-- City Hall twice a week to receive

Clemanti, R.C.M.G.), distributed the ed

This examination was par and, to distribute clothing, and twice a month to discuss and de-morrow & coupon which we hope prizes at Queen's College yesterday posely stiffened somewhat, as

the addresses indicated. Don't put to morning. A large number of friends candidates who had been presenting dren have been supported at differ. Books, When the actual number off-do it first thing and you will

the addresses indicated. Don't put it of the College were present includ-themselves for the Junior Local of the

ing:-Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, Examination seemed scarcely fit to following, schools, made this posMinute Book before me that the not know, but it is noted in the

the Hon. Mr. J. P. Brage. Mr. W sible by accepting reduced fees:-

cope with the work they were being Diocesan Boys' School, Diocesan Ast case indexed is No. 1954.

W. Hornell, Vice-Chancellor of the examined on. Girls' School, Italian Convent

This Minute Book represents a and St. Joseph'

wonderful record; a pérusal of

University of Hong Kong, Mr. A. want, suffering, and in some faw

E. Wood, Director of Education, cases, human frailty, while at the

Mr. E. Ralphs. Inspector of English same time it modestly sets forth in

Schools. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sayer, business-like manner and concise

Mr. J. Ralston and Mr. Hin Shing

During the past year, at a cost

12 months, knowing that you have deputed others to look after your charitable obligations.

It must be obvious to all that the continuity of this organization and extension of its worthy aims, can only be secured by the practical ec operation and financial assistance of the Hong Kong Community.

"

Lo

HEADMASTER'S REPORT. Mr. A. H. Crook, MA., Head

University Examination Results. "Eighty-three boys sat for the Junior Local Examination of whom 53 passed (or 63.8 per cent) gaining 41 distinctions. Last year (1927) we presented 67 pupils of whom 36 passed, ie, 59 per cent. gaining 44 distinctions, and in 1998 we pre- sented 5 pupils of whom 22 passed

The following

served on the Committee:-Mrs. Nisbet (Pre sident), Mrs. Alabaster, M.B.E. (President tid Hon. Secretary), Mrs. Cock (Vice-President), Mrs.terms, the well considered treat Shellsbear (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. ment meted out to applicants, by McElderry (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. the members of the Committee. J. H. Hunt (Hon. Secretary), Mrs.

Of course, it is difficult for some J. McCormack (Hon. Secretary), people to quite grasp the inner Mrs. Featherstone (Assistant Hon; workings of this organization and its financial responsibilities. I Secretary), Mrs. Sheldon (Aasis- tant Hon. Secretary),

Mrs. would therefore ask you to realise it was founded as far back as the master, in, the course of his report (ie, 43 per cent.) gaining & distinc- Southorn, Miss Drury. Mrs. Innes, that while clothes, blankets etc., Mrs. G. Murray, Mrs. Maitland, are most welcome, and while we Mrs. Tracy, Mra. Schultz, Mrs. are extremely indebted to those Goldsmith, Mrs. Weall, Mrs. Wode that send them, the foundation of house, Mrs. Comric, Mr. Black the Society must be firmly bedded and Mrs Carric.

in a strong financial position. We have for instance some 20 odd children at school, we are entirely responsible for the necessary fees, and having started their education, 178.50

it would be unthinkable to ter 693.48minate it through lack of funds. 781,00 To meet all our requirement we

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THE BALANCE SHEET, Receipts. Balance in Current A/c:

1/1/29

.8

Subscriptions

Donations, -Members, &c. Donations

Life Members

Annuity, Sir E. Kadoorie

Trust

Hong Kong Government

Grant Miscellaneous Royal Hong Kong Yacht"

Club, Debenture Re- deemed

Two Hong Kong Club De- bentures Redeemed

Expenditure,

Relief of Cases Education of Children Rent of Room, &e. for

Destitutes 5. Passages, etc......................... Printing, Advertising and

Sundries..... Transferred to Fixed De

posit Cash in Current Account,

December 31st, 1028 (including Dividend Warrent 8250 Hong Kong Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd.)

"In the Senior Local and Matri-"

Europeans In Trouble, The Hon. W. E. L. Shenton seconding the report said that the great need of this Society was ap- parent from the fact that although

year 1888, it not only existed to said that at the beginning of 1828tions... day, but on a basis and to an ex- they had 18 pupils on the roll" as tent which should be a constent source of pleasure to its original against 595 at the beginning of

1927. The average daily attend The thanks, not only of the ance," be continued, was 85.1 per Members of the Society, but the cent. No serious outbreak of any Colony generally are due," said Mr. Shenton, to those Officers epidemic affected us.. and Members of the Committee who voluntarily and continuously dur fing the year have given up their time in furtherance of the objects

founders.

Sports.

culation Examination-36 candidates sat, and of these 24 passed or 66.2-3 per cent., eight of them obtaining honours with a total of 21-distinc- tions: whereas last year we had only one who reached the standard of honours and eight distinctions. Although we did not gain the King Edward Scholarship this year this,

much better than anything we have done so far."

"Through the kindness of the Chinese Bathing Club we were 1,691.00 must have a steady income and of the Society, working in epi- enabled to hold our annual swin

350.00 this can only be done by enrolling Laboration with the various other ming gala at their bathing enclosure resuit in the honours standard is

charitable organisations of the Colony and the Police.

Our other sports,

443,44

more members..

at North Point. A very difficult question arises in volley ball, football, basketball, respect of a number of Europeans tennis had a certain amount of of various nationalities who apply cricket were carried on with vigour. for assistance from this and kin

At the moment..

dred Societies.

Old Boys Association,

SIR CECIL CLEMENTI. Addressing the gathering, His Ex- cellenry said:

One of the most difficult tasks of your Committee is that of obtain- 1,000.00ing employment for those who find 356:25themselves stranded in the Colony, in many cases through no fauls of their own. This leads sometimes to beavy outlays for repatriating de there are about thirty-five, of "The two great links which whom twenty I gather are unem 1.000.00 more ask the co-operation of all in ernment in the House of Detention. the interests and life of the College serving cases, and I would deployable, four living on the Go connect those who have left us with the Colony to extend a helping Surely there is some obligation on are the Old Boys' Association and 89.263.33 hand to Members of the Committee the Government either to repatri the Yellow Dragon. Both of these. The results contained in the Herd

50.00

when approached in this connec tion.

$12 A Year From You Alli

"I am glad to be able to con and its boys un another year of gratulate Queen's College, its staff successful and conscientious work. ate or arrange, for repatriation of

Master's Report are entirely satis $2,203.15

such cases, or make other suitable though they have had their ups and factory, and there is little fault to 2,209.80

Arrangements so that they do not downs. have had a successful year. find with anything at Queen's We want 812 a year which only come on the Society, The Society To the Old Boys' Association we College except its site and its build- ..511.00 means 81 á month-from all and has

& very. strong claim to 476.47 every person who can afford it. It monetary support from all whose are indebted for some of our doubt at all that, on the material inge. There can, however, be no is a small sus but it means a great interests are in any way connected scholarships, and to old boys and side, the school is heavily handicap 462.79 deal when it brings comfort, health, with Hong Kong. 81 is the an members of the Association we are ped by its surroundings and that

and a brighter outlook on life to nual subscription and a donation

the structure itself and much of ita 1,059,80 many who without its aid might of 850 makes the donor a life mem-gian indebted for most of the moner equipment are out of date. That

sink, and the East, as we too wellber..

for these prizes. During the year the school should continue to do so know, is a bad place in which to rink.

THE PRESIDENT'S THANES.. the Association suffered the sad loss well in spite of these drawbacks in Some time ago I tackled a friend The President of the Society, of the President, Mr. Lee Hyun, the credit of all concerned. I whom I know very well, as to why Mra.

wish I could hold out to you the Alabaster, expressed the He had been a boy and pupil hope that you would soon be better 1,858.60 he was not a Member of the

Benevolent Society and his re- grateful thanks of the committee teacher here, and had always shown housed, and no one, even in Queen's 89,263.33ply was amusing and somewhat to Mr. R. Sutherland for the ad-

more a deep interest in the College. To College itself, could be typical. He said "I am not a time which had ever been at their him we are indebted for several to a new and better site than I am.

vice, influence, imagination and

anxious to see the school removed member but I told my wife to send service. His schemes for putting scholarships and prizes. THE CHAIRMAN'S APPEAL. down a lot of old clothes to you the finances of the Society on 4

Bat fate is still uapropitious and the other day. Mark you, every sounder footing had born fruit and

I fear it will be necessary for you The Chairman (Mr. R. Suther-

such contribution is most welcome,

to hold out in these inadequate pre- "Here also I should like to men-mises for some years longer. land) said:

many more people had been in- but we must point out that our terested in the work. She propos- tion that this year at the present Another year has gone past and responsibilities and our commited a vote of thanks to Mr. Sutter prizegiving we are awarding for the

Fortunate In Its Staff. it has been a period when unfar-ments are on tunately even more distress than instance, we cannot go to Steamland for all be had done for the first time whole Free Scholarships usual has become apparent, Noship Companies, when we have a

in each class from 8 to 5 inclusive. fortunate in its buildings, it is very Society. Jess than 141 persons have come becall for a passage Hone and say,

The Dean of St: John's CatheThese are to be annual. They are fortunate in its stad, in its Hend fore the notice of your Committee What is the cost of a 2nd Class dral said that he had great plea-port of the gift of Mr. Woo Hay Master and in its copril de corpe and have received nasistance in passage to England please, and can sure in secording the vota of Tong, himself an old boy of this Queen's College has long command- some chape or form. On the other you. let me know how much it will thanks to Mr. Sutherland. The College, as was also his father. theed a reputation for scholarship, and hand, it has been a year in which come we have been better supported by trousers 1"

shirts and Society was very rich in having a late Mr. Woo Lai Woon, before in this respect the influence and

him. man of his ability to help them.

prestige of its Head Master are of the Community in the way of con-

Introduction Of Typing... very great value. Much has also We are deeply grateful for the The Society had been of great use tributions, for which I now express donations from clubs and private to him when people had come to We made very few alterations been done for the school by its car hearty thanks. Last Meeting individuals, and the annual grant him for relief.

in the general organisation or work- former pupils especially those who when I had the honour of address of $1,000.00 from the Hong Kong Mr. Sutherland suitably replied.ing of the school. In the commer belong to the Old Boys' Association. ing you, I think the ground was Government is a welcome stand-by. The officers and committee for cial division of the matriculation More particularly has Mr. Woo Har pretty fully covered and aims and we feel we have their sympathy at the ensuing year were then elected class we introduced a little elemen-Tong been a generous benefactor, ambitions of thit Society, which our back, and while some of us in camera.

cash basis-for

to in old

has been in existence since 1889, think possibly the grant might be were adequately dealt with.

larger, we rest content with the The accounts abow better results feeling that should the call of than those of previous years. The necessity arise, they will not turn cash balance is 81,600, but our a deaf ear to our representations. Treasurer informs me that this sum I not asked to thank the Hon. Mr. and further moneys are already E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superinten. earmarked to meet school fees with

in the next few months. I must take this opportunity of recording

dent of Police, and his Department. In dealing with many cases, it is dit- ficult to obtain reliable information,

& Very sincere vote of thanks to Mr. in this respect Mr. Wolfe has been Hampden Ross for preparing the exceedingly helpful and has lighten- balance-sheet and auditing the final ed" the labours of this Committee figure!

very considerably

It is a pleasure to once again to record our thanks to the Press of Hong Kong,

72 Members-Out Of 5,000, Unfortunately,

although our: financial position is somewhat bet ter, we still have the difficulty of lirited membership to cops with

Staff Changes, dohze zeveral changer

Last year it was pointed out that the executives of the Society and this Society took upon its shoulders our thanks are particularly due to

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Philanthropic Gifts,

If, however, the school in un-

tary training on the typewriter he not only of this school, but of many cause, so many business firms and schools in the Colony, for he has offices when enquiring for clerks endowed scholarships to a total give preference to those who know value of $8,000 a year. I con. something of the use of a type gratulate him on his public spirit, writer...

and Queen's

College its Falummit "The removal of the Technical Institute students from the bag formidable rival in King's College

"Queen's College now has a meat laboratory enabled us to a which is a far finer building and that room for other purposes and much better started and equipped.

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TO

at the suggestion of the Second Nevertheless, Queen's College still Master it was converted into a takes pride of place as the premier special room for geography.This school of the Colony and hope is a very important change. that its future may be as distinguish

"The year's work has been un as its past." (Applause.) broken and on the whole successful. The prizes were then presented. As usual for promotions at the end and as His Excellency handed them of the year we conducted examina-over, he shook hands with each of tions. Where there are large num- the pupils and congratulated them. cherrido dend widzemination This College closes to morrow lon seems the fairest and most satisfne; three wed?, on the occasion of Chi- tory test available.

nese New Year holidays.