1935-07-12 — Page 11

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

19 EL

27

NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the

ACROSS 1.-Off-hand (9). 9.-One's

(6).

words required.

social surroundings

10. One way of looking at the

matter (9).

11-A small item is a mere this

(8).

15. It would take a dozen cop- pers to secure this man (3). 17-Evidently diverging from the

straight course (71. 18.He undertakes the examina-

tion of pupils, and (7), 19. Not many would be equal to

It! (3).

21.We go all to pleces trying

to do this puzzle! (6), 25.-One can make a sale bid on

this intention being honest (9).

26"At the ladies club in town,

I'm called their agreeable (She Stoops) (6).

27-Why. wher refitting this. should it be mado "wee for her" (anagram) (9), -

DOWN

2.-A banker's shovel for coin

(4),'

3. Corresponds with just a few

lines (4).

4.To raise a question for: dis-

cussion 14).

5. The kind of dance to make

your sunburn vanish! (5). 6-Isn't it deplorable? (7). 7.-Can anything so huge be

like 107 I can! (7),

8. To give a taste of one's this will show what one can do

(7).

41

:

12-To inake à solemn appeal

may do the trick (7), 13,-It would be whimsical to

call an alrwoman this (7). 14. It's the uniform that does

it (7).

1:

15 The Old Contemptibles (3). 16.-A weapon with a shaft to

to it (3).. 20.-Who

was

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1935

PRIZE DAY AT D.GS.

(Continued from Pare 7.)

ship and the pupils to the crew. They are not passengers. That seems to me a very good compart- son, Please remember it girls, Miss Sawyer is captain of the good ship Diocesan Girls' School-you are the crew. You are not the

TWO LOYAL

MONARCHY IN

OFFICERS

GREECE

Leaving The Service

Restoration HopesTM

Run High

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Press" (Copyright),]

Paris, July 10. *Au revoir to Athens”: ex-king

cecarge of Greece is reported here

to have said at the close of an

A gathering of over 30 members ¦ [Speelal to the "Hong Kong Daily Works Department met yesterday of the European staff of the Public

morning to, wish two of their mem- passengers who sit at ease doingers Messrs. William Barold Ed- nothing. We who are here to-day monds M.BE, Military Division) are the passengers whom you are and James Dickson both Senior entertaining But on you depends Inspectors of Works, a happy re- tirement in the home country,-on the good running of your ship- discipline, loyalty and enthusiasm

their impending-retirement. are needed for the successful voyage..

THE GUIDES

interview granted to a representa-

tive of the Paris Soir".

This pronouncement which has attracted widespread notice here The officers are leaving the

is remarkable, being the first Colony on July 37 and 28 respec- utterance of the ex-King in which tively and the function was presid-he

returning ed over by the Hon. Mr. R. Mto Greece at a not toa

expresses hope of

distant Henderson who is himself going date. home on leave to-day.

I should like to say one word on the Guides and to express to Mrs. Politi, Miss Armstrong. Mrs. Rit- The Hon. Mr. Henderson said a chie, Miss Leung and Miss Wong meeting of this desreription was my warm thanks for their good both sad and pleasurable. The work during the year. Miss Sawyer Department was losing two friends -a guide herself-has inspired and trusted officers who had work- Guiding in the School and Ted here for many years and had the father of believe it to be one of the finest excellent records. He knew both Methuselah? (5).

assets in life. In fact in scouting of them to be deserving of the 22-It's not bad for some, and and guiding lies one of the chances highest esteem both professionally

would for others, p'raps, be of peace in a troubled world. Lord and outside of their work. pretty good (4).

Baden Fowell says: "The only 23-You'll solve this in a very sound basis, on which to build is

short time (4),

the spirit to love and goodwill 24-Just a Anal clue for you to among people in place of mutual put up with? (4);

jealousies and mistrust."

The following, is the solut

lon of yesterday's puzzle-

Across-1, Message; 5 Cubhood 9 N; -10, Variant; 12. Arletta; 14, Partiai; 15. Dublety; 17, Mil- fell: 19, Foulard; 23, Abandon; 27. Parasol; 28. Seakale; 20. Two- step: 30 Age: 31 Elected: 32 Rigidly.

Down-1. Moved: 2. Scrub; 3. Agape; 4, Entry; 5, Claim; 8. Brill;' 7. Outdo; 8. Drawl; 11, Natural; 18. Rainbow: 16, I; 18 Fan; 19, Fosse: 20, Usage: 21, Apart: 22 Dread: 23. Aster; 24 Along: 25. Dated, 26. Nippy.

IN SHANSI

School For The Poor

Shanghai, July 8.

At the usual weekly tiffin re- union, held yesterday, at the Metro- pole Hotel by the Shanghai Rotary Club, Mr. Robert Edward Nugent gave an interesting address upon "Impressions of an outsider on Rotary" and a report on "Carleton- in-China."

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Introduced by Mr. William Yin- son Lee, Chairman of the Pro- gramme Committee, the speaker of the day stated that his father had been a rotarian for many years, and it was because of what he had observed in that connection that his thoughts were first directed to the rotarian movement, recogniz- ing that the good spirit which per- vades throughout Rotary, stituted something which held for business and professional men value truly embodied in their motto "Service above self." Carle- ton-in-China is an organization | connected with the College of Carleton-in-Minnesota, an institu tion which sends English-teachers to the school out here in Shansi, and is supported by voluntary con- tributions from the students and the faculty of the Home academy, MANY HANDICAPS

The school in, Shansi deals with students from" poor and uneducat- ed homes. Because of the situa tion in Shansi to-day, the heavy taxes, and the oplum question. It is very dificult to give those stud- ents the kind of education they need. Therefore, one of the things that Carleton-in-China is trying to do is to give practical training. They have recently opened a school in rural home and animal hus- bandry.

Of the twenty students in the Eraduating class this year, two re- ceived a scholarship to a college, and will go to college. The rest. have no desire whatever to go, but will return home," and help their fathers work their farms.

When I came to China," con- cluded the speaker I did so with the idea of helping and lifting up these poor people, and this desire 'on my part, has, perhaps, been ful- Blled to some extent. But on my return to America, it is with a dis- tinct feeling that it is I who have been lifted up and helped, and that is I who have received the greatest blessing. And if I may impart some spirit of international service: to my friends at Home, I will feel that my sojourn in China has r not been barren, but has borne fruit ”-

i wish you all health and hap- piness, and I call upon you for

This relaxation of habitual re- ticence doubtless is the outcome of an announcement by the Greek Government that a plebiscite on the restoration question is de- Moreover, the Deputy Premier and finitely fixed for November 15,

War Minister. Fondylls, who was frequently called "the strong man of Greece", and formerly a re publican, openly declared himself

the return to a monarchical form a few days ago an advocate for

of government so that the likel

Mr. Dickson had earned the res- pect of all who had known him as he, the speaker, had, and no one was more deserving of the hood at a restoration seems consi- promotion he had gained whilst inderable. the service.

three hearty cheers for Miss Saw-preciation of his work both in the

yer and the honour conferred upon her.

PRIZE LIST.

and

Scripture-Christina Brown Handwork-Harold Lapsley Gen Progress--Alan Jex

Justin de Silva Class IX B-

Scripture-Robert de Sousa Handwork-Patricia Remedios Gen. Progress-Peter

and Wille Chan Class IX A-

Scripture-Gerald Soar Handwork Thennes Họ Gen Progress Anna

and Fred Ho Class VII.-

Scripture-Beth Wong Class Maize Reis Needlework-Marion Lee Class VII--

Jettreys

Nielsen

Scripture-Nelite Woo History and Geography-Elleen

Van Bergen ProgressMargaret Moraes Class VI

Scripture--Beth Wong Needlework-Norah. Ho Progress-Vivienne Churri Lower Уро

Scripture Olga Chen -Steady Work-Frances Wong History Eva Chuu English-Mabel Lee Upper V-

Scriptate-Marie Spencer Steady Efort-Daphne Lo and

Clara Chiu

ty that a true restoration could

In the course of the interview, Mr. Edmonds. had gained ap-ex-King George emphasised strong-

Department and u connection with the Volunteers where he had enthusiastically recruited other members of the service:

THANKS RETURNED .

not be regarded as a triumph of an idea, still less of a party, but must be the expression of a tree desire on the part of the whole people.

Concluding ine ex-King repeat-

He hoped that both of themed "Au revoir to Athens the would enjoy good health and hap-Greek People wish i'--

piness during the years of their retirement and had pleasure in presenting them with the tokens of esteem. which had been sub- scribed for by their friends and colleagues.

In reply, Mr. Dickson expressed gratitude for the silver tray he had received which would always remind him of the kind hearts and associations · he was leaving be hind. As he had been here 264 years and had that much service

on his record, he was not too op timistic in hoping for so many years, retirement.-(Laughter), He would also be glad to welcome any of those present at his home in England when they were on leave.

PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE

Mr. Edmonds expressed similar sentiments and added a cordial tribute to his. immediate chiefs and colleagues who had helped to create the pleasant atmosphere in which his professional life had been spent. The two important things were health and friendship.. He had enjoyed both and wished the same beneft to the friends he was leaving behind.

A silver Chinese tea set was re- Teived by Mr. Edmonds with a card: "Presented to William Harold Edmonds, M.B.E., by the Hon. Director azid Assistant Direc- tors of the Public Works, friends Progress-Betty Chan and Molly and colleagues in the Public Works

Lau Class IV...

"Gen. Work-Beatrice Greaves' V Remove

Department, on the occasion of his retirement from the Hong Kong Olvil Service on July 27, 1935.".. Gellman Mr. Edmonds, who received his

Scripture-Lilian Tai Progress - Valentine

"and Esther Chan Needlework-Stella West Gen. Good Conduct-Jeani

than

Class ---

La

Scripture-Marjorie Anderson English Essay-Audrey Ho Steady Progress-Clara Kawa.

Class II

Scripture -Alice Levy

Gen. Knowledge—Anne Chubb Hard Work-Josephine Hsieh Gen, Interest and Enthusiasm

Vivienne Ho and Vera Wong Science-Jaret Tang (Mr. Lam-

bert's Prize)

Class I—

Scripture Jin Chúa Drawing-Alice Hou Progress Bobble Katewall- Gen. Knowledge--Gertrude Ho English Essay-Phyills Grose Science Bobble Kotewall (Sou

thorn Prize). Sclerice--Phyllis

Girose

(Mr.

Smith's Prize) French Joyce And Montargis Prize)

M.B.E. for services to the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, has been in the Department since. February, 1911, whilst Mr. Dickson, who is a prominent member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, has 26 and a half years service to his credit..

Mr. Dickson received a silver tray engraved in Chinese fashion and similarly inscribed,

Net Ball. Inter Class Matches.

Class L

League Matches. Bentor Team Runners up and 8. Stephe.i's College

Intermediate Won Tennis Winners ClasaII.

Chubb and N. Banker - Singles Winner. A Chubb Music 1938-7 entered and

passed of whom I had Hon- ours RDA,

PRESENT

The 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Kowloon Girl Guides under

Gen. Conduct as Head Girl Mrs. Politi and Miss Armstrong

- Joyce Anderson

Lee

Lugard Scholarship Joan Doga Scholarship Marjorie

Anderson and Nanette Ho Miss Skipton's Scholarship

Jacqueline Matthews

Woo Hay Tong Scholarship

Janet Broadbridge

Constance Cheng

Béatrice Stonewe

formed a guard of honour to welcome Lady Southern on her arrival at the School,

Amongst those who attended the prize giving were: Bayer (Director of Educ Bayer, Mis Sawyer (He

School)? B

Fro

Royal Drawing Society's Prize O

(from London) Audrey H

Finnistean Kuo Min

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Jones: "Is yours a two-door car?” Brown, I sometimes think it was made then."

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