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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1932.

DEATH OF MR. H. BIRKETT.

WELL-KNOWN LOCAL BROKER.

'INTEREST IN THE TURF,

Newa was received in the Co- ny, yesterday, of the death, which occurred in London on Wednesday, of Mr. Heary Birkett, a well known broker of the Colouy,

The late Mr. Birkett was 38 years

YAUMATI SCHOOL.

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING

YESTERDAY.

MR SUTHERLAND'S HINTS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH.

Mr. A. R. Sutherland,, who gave way the prizes at the Yauma School yesterday, gave the boys of the school some practical adviso qa to how they could improve their English.

CHRIST CHURCH,

SHAMEEN,

BISHOP OFFICIATES AT RE-OPENING.

Last Sunday morning'a new pages in the life and history of Christ Church, Shameen, yas.completed."

In the midst of all the anxiety and depression prevailing through- out the world this little church, in the fullest sorse of the word, has

taken cna now lease of life. For nearly seventy years Christ Church has stood where it is to minister to all who have cause to draw your

Mr. Sutherland suggested that one way to do so was for the boys of age and retired from business în for themselves into English Hong Kong some five years ago. speaking clubs and to meet once, twice or even thres times durma He was then senior partner of the one week and to go for long rath firm of Messrs. Moxon and Taylor,ics mong the Kowloon bills, de-and use its services. Some seven share brokers and was for a timermined to speak nothing but months ago it became known that English. They could try and ex the Chairman of the Hong Kong change views and to deseribe what

the roof of the building was in Stock Exchange.

they had seen and this would het bad condition and in need of g Prior to arriving in the Conly improve their English but thorough overhaul, expert opinion lony, he had already, established give them a better knowledge of

recommending... an entirely now name for himself in Minila as n

che countryside around them.

roof. It was, thus obvious that very successful broker. He was at one time with Mesara. Smith Bell

whatever decision might be made and Company and subsequently.

regarding repairs, considerable started a business of his own under

amount of money would have to bu

in Manila..

Hasing Interests.

The Report.

The Headmaster, Mr. C. Myecek, in the course of his schoot report

them."

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the name of Birkets and Company stated that the school was opened 398 times and the maximum.enrol He joined the firm of Messrs.ment was 257. The average daily low the advice given and build

and the Committee decided to fol Mozon and Taylor on coming to atiendaiee was 241, ur 57.4. per cent, Hong Kong and became one of the The absences in most cases had been building and holding the usual say- new roof. This entailed closing the lending brokers in the Colony. caused by sickucls. The railway vices elsewhere while repairs wera disaster in April at Taipo inter

being parried ont. The Committee fored with the attendance of boys

were very fortunate in being grant- The late Mr. Birkett, however, from the New Territories, but it

ed by this Master and Wardens the will be remembered by a large oir was praiseworthy to find that cle of friends for the interest he many of them walked to. seborus of the Hall of the Masoni had always taken in racing. He until leave of absence was granted services. To them, as the Bishop

Lodge for the Sunday morning"

owned a very succomful stable and his 'Star

The discipline throughout the of Victoria said in his address, a membered for years to come..

somies will be ro school remained good. There had debt of gratitude is due for their

La been

nes of courtesy in Joaning the Hall 1942, his candidate for the Derby Classes 5, but they were of a very Hall, it should be added, was ad- of misbehaviour infres of all charge. The Masonic Sun Star carried off the race, the minor nature. jockey on that occasion being Mr. Doyle. He was the Clerk of the Schocis, carried out inspections of

Dr. Laing, the Assistant M. Omirably suited to this new purpose.

A Berious Problem. Course of the Hong Kong Jockey three occasions during the year. 35. Club during the years 1991 and hoys received. Government specta

Seeing that the present is a time Race-goers to Fanling, also have cles. To Dr. Lee Ting-you at the when the rendition of concessions cause to remember the name of Mr. Public Dispensary and the Oand all that this may involve is Kowloon, thanks were due for their being frequently discussed by for Birkett, for he was one of the move treatment of 93 cases minor ill eigners in China, the Church Com

girits which brought about

mittee naturally gave this point,} the existence of the course and was ness,

Their careful consideration before the first joint master of the wanti

1922,

hounds.

My Henry Birkett was a brother of Sir Thomas Birket, formerly of Calcutta, "India. Ho leaves widow and a daughter to mourn his loss, the latter being the wile of Lt. Commander Dangerfield, at present Ferving co the H.M.S. Nelson of the Atlantic Fleet,

JUNK INSPECTOR AT

TSUN WAŃ.

SUGGESTION BY HON. MR. BRAGA.

A

cases

I think." continued Mr. My cock, parents are now beginning to appreciate the value of these inznections by showing a greater willingness than formerly to net

recommendations

made, Au

inspections is extended to all pur invitation to be present at these

ents or guardians concerned.

High Standard.

"In English, 239 boys..wars ex

deciding on the scheme for renova

o Lacy are to be congratulated on taking a broad view of the position, and for their determina. tion to backle with courage the big

work was carried out by Messrs. task before them which they have now completed successfully. The

Blackmore and Blackmore... Ltd. of Hong Kong under the supervi sion of Mr. Thomas Brameld L.R.IB.A. who are to no con.

amined and 197 passed, 88 per cent gratulated on the result of their In Chinese, 239 boys were oxamin labours. Christ Church Shameen is ed and 206 passed, 80 per cent. Thonce again a worthy place in which reneral standard of work, consi may be. continued, it is sped for dering the material we have, ir many years, the work for which all high. Boys from the New Terri

churches are built, and satisfaction. tories are, generally speaking, back

may be felt when one realises that ward in comparison with the tow posterity will possess a church of boy By the time they roach Class which it may be justly proud, whe 5 and 6, they bay usually gravita ther the status of the concession be

the B Division. I would changed or not.. like to see an improvement in the Standard of Oral and Written Com position in most classes. Class 4 presented 2 boys for examination, At yesterday's meeting of the of whom 10 passed or 65.5 per cent Finance Committee of the Legis-Foar boys failed in Chineac. The lative Council,. votes totalling results were as expected and con $17,721 in respect of the Estimates formed to those of the half-yearly for 1991 were approved by the meetoxamination. The class did not do ing, A sum of $19,598 in conoce itself justice in either mathematic tion with the Estimates for 1932 or geography. wan also approved.

VOTES PASSED BY FINANCE

COMMITTEE.

|

There, still, however, remains the inevitable burden of debt, (an thin case H.K.818,000) to be cleared off now that the actual work of re qoration is finished. As the Bishop pointed out in his address at the opening service, this is too large

sum for such a small community un that now living on Shameen tu raise uunided, that is, if the debt is to be wiped out at a reasonably In June the Chinese V.M.C.A., chrly date. It is therefore almost Kowloon, organiced a Chinese nnecessary to add here that dona Essay Competition" open to teams tions, towards the Christ Church of four from all schools in Kow Repair Fund from any persons who loen for a cuo kindly presented by may read these lines will be grate M, Fung Keung. Wong Tingfully acknowledged by the Commit hon obtained D. marks and дя placed 2nd in, the test. The tean. won the cup with a total of 380!

An item of $1,834, the detadla o which are given below, was the sub jeet of a suggestion by Mr. Braga The vote reads as follows:-

Salary at rate of $2,000 per annum of a temporary Assistant Inspector of Junks for Harbour Master's Cheung Chau Station for the period 1/9/39 to. 31/12/32, no 400 marks.

The Library is used almos provision for which was made in daily. The supply of periodicals -1932 Estimates.

The revenue at Cheung, Chau is. has been maintained, and the boys collected by the Police Department, decided interest in the affairs of the are beginning to show a little more It is estimated that the appoint mont of a full time Junk Inspector

outside world. will affect a considerable increase in receipts from junk licences.

■

Junk Traffic Revenue.

Hon. Mr. Braga. Can you please inform the Committes how we stand in regard to Taun Wan Bay. chure a full time Inspector of Junke at Taun Wan?

Is.

The Chairman (Hon. Mr. W. T. Southora): I cannot tell you öd- hand, but I think not. It does not seem to me to arise on this ques tion,"

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tee.

The Geremony.

The re-opening ceremony which took place at the hour usual for Morning Prayer, was in the for of a specially prepared service of thanksgiving and re-dedicatica, vice opened with the singing with Mattina following. The ser

"I wish to thank my staff for Realm CXXII, "I was glad when they said unto me. During the their loyal support and co-opera-singing of this, the Bishop, preceded tion during the year, With a con- by the clergy, the Reva. C.I. tinuance of the happy tone pre Blanchett and H. A. Wittenbach, vailing in the school, it is an easy matter to predict progres

the latter bearing the Bishop'a and success in the future."

Pastoral Staff, moved up the aisle from the South Door to his seat in the Ennetuary. Then fellowed the bidding and prayers led by ... thư Bishop after which, asl kuseling, "Yeni Creator Spiritus" war sung. Prayers having a special bearing on the occasion wore thou said, the Bishop agaia leading, and then after he hymn." Now Mr. W. M. Gitlins Appeared bosung, that part of the service thank we all our God? had been fare Mr. Fraser at Kowloon Ma gistracy yesterday In answer to summons for allowing his dog the street without a muzzle.

MUZZLING ORDER.

EUROPEAN FINED.

Hon. Mr. Braga: No, but from the explanatory note attached to under item No. 3, apparently this

directly connected with the re- in a good investment on the part

opening of the Church concluded. of the Government For the cost

Mattins followed on immediately of an Assistant Junk Inspector's

and a feature in this service wik salary you will be getting in re

the singing of Sir George Elvey venue, which, has previously escaped

anthem I was glad when they collection, - As far as I have been Mr. Gittins (who prosecuted rashid unto me" by the choir who able to notice on my visits to Tsun cently in a case in which a youth together with the organist are to Wan recently, junk traffle there is was charged with attempting to be congratulated on a fine ronder: growing all the time and I put steal tools from his motor-car).ing. forward as suggestion that, in ¦ Yes, youg Worship,

Mr. Fraser: You are here now in another capacity, Mr. Gittinis.

order to be able to collect all the Asked why he was not in Court Memoriál Occaristi..

revenue that we can lay our hands last week, Mr. Gittins explained Among those at the mrvice were on in respect of the junk trade as that he was busy and was unable | HL.B.M. Genant General and Mrs. Tour Wan, an appointment might to come.

Mr Herbert Phillips, The Sanior Naval be made if considered väluable by His Worship You run a risk, Officer and other officers and men the Harbour Authorities.

you know, in not answering your of the Wait River Patrol, in toll The Chaliman. I think it is summenja. However, under the as many résidents in Bhamoen und

worth while investigating.

aircunkanoes, we will not tale

Hon. Mr. Bragi, I think it is that into consideration. Do you worth while anyhow,

plead guilty & fandom

elsewhere. All present Helped by their hearty singing to make the sérrico #reslity and an inspiration,

Mr. Cittins:-Oh, yes, your Wor-1 and the 'nocasion' a, mensorable one

The Chairman: Thank you very much, Mr. Braga, I will hara that | ship, th point looked into..

A fine of E5 was imposed.

in the already interesting history of Christ Church, Shameen..

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