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The annual prize-giving of the French Convent School, Causeway Bay, was held yesterday evening, when Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew, the wife of H. E the General Officer Commanding, presented prizes to the year's winners Mrs. Bartho- | lomew was accompanied by Lt. J. P. Howorth. Alde-de-camp to the G. O. C.

Among those who were present were HE the Rt. Rev. H. Valtorta Vicar-Apostolic of Hong Kong),

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Mr. J. Leurquin (French Consul- General). Rev. Fr. G. Byrne, Rev. Fr. Gallagher, Mr. Renner (French Vice-Conal). Rev. Fr. Riganti Rev. Fr. Vicondelet, Rey. Hubert and Rev. Bro. Stephens.

A delightful programme of plano music and an operetta entitled "The Wishing Cap" was presented by the pupils of the school, Miss Paula Hollands scoring in her gypsy role in the latter. The mu- sical play was cleverly performed and W3S excellently played throughout by every member of the cast

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At the conclusion of the play, the Rev. Father G. Byrne, in the course of his address said:-

PATHS OF VIRTUE AND DUTY

In one of the past reports of some years ago a paragraph ran similar to this: The Sisters not only consider it their duty to teach the children in the various classes the subjects of the school curri culum and those special subjects which will help them to pass their examinations successfully, but also to direct their minds towards the paths of virtue and duty, and to give them that Christian and social education which will at them for their positions, in the world, and which will enable them to lead happy and useful lives.

The number an the roll in 1935 pas 375, the actual number is 390. During the absence on leave of Mr. Ralston, LES. (who reported very favourably on the work of the school in 1935), Mr. Rowell visited all the classes in June this year and was quite satisded with the work and progress of the pupils in each class.

SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATES

Ten pupils of Class I obtained school-leaving Certificates two pass- ing with Honours and one obtain- ing Matriculation standard. These three pupils have now entered the University. Altogether seven dis- tinctions

obtained. Those pupils who did not quite get through have all returned to the school, and like "Bruce of Scot land," are going to "try again."

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King Edward the VIT's Scholar- ship (University) was obtained by Freida Salmon.

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Shanghai, Dec. 7.

The prize-giving at the Quarry Bay School yesterday was graced

A charge of murder against J. by the presence of Lady Caldocott,

Read Martin, twenty-year-old the wife of the Governor, Sir] American, was dismissed by Judge. Andrew Caldecott, who also con- Helmick, who found he commit- sented to present the awards. ted justifiable homicide in self-

defence,

A very large gathering of pa- | rents and friends attended. and It was stated that Martin was the assembly filled to capacity the attacked by a rickshaw puller on spacious gymanaslum of the the night of November 4 in an at- school.

tempt at robbery and both men fell in the Siccawe! Creek where the puller was drowned.- Reuter

Delectable presentations were given by the young students of Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 which con- sisted of carols, dances, band se- lections. recitals and a play.

The play, a burlesque on the

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CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

Government And The King

PREMIER MAKES

The

A STATEMENT

London, Dec. 7.

Will B

Arriving on the North Deutscher Lloyd S.S "Scharnhorst" this morning is Prof. B. Nocht, who.

statement which accompanied by Frau Nocht, will made in the Commons this after stay for a visit with their son and noon by the Prime Minister # daughter-in-law, Herr Helmuthanously awaited although it is Nocht and Frau Nocht

Shocking, tragedy of Pyramus and RADIO TALK ON 1888 he first visited this Colony on

Thisbe," was admirably rendered and told of the coming histrionic ability of David Odell (Pyramus). and Peter Kima (Thiäbe), for they emulated the star, of alm- land, James Cagney and Joe E. Brown, in their version the same parody. In "A Midsummer Night's Dream."..

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Much applause was also given to the song. "Ten little nigger boys," and it was humour personified. although it might have been, al- belt. unintentional.

G. M.

FOOTBALL

Some Hints By An Expert

The famous Chinese Interport

and Olympics football player Lee

not expected that Mr. Baldwin will then be in a position to indicate that the present difficulties have been adjusted.

The career of Professor Nocht, whose name is well-known the world over, is a brilliant one. He was born in Landeshut in Silesia, A longer narrative of event He studied in Berlin at the Kaiser that have occurred Wilhelm Instituta, and joined the crisis arose will, however, be given since the

German Navy 23 doctor. In and it is anticipated that the statement will remove some false board a German Cruiser. He at- impressions widely held concern tained the highest rank in the Na- ing the relations between val medical service, and, at the Government and the King-

the outbreak of an epidemic in Ham- Kritish relea burg, was commissioned thare as health officer, Be Arst employed the method of disinfecting ships with gas to prevent the outbreak of cholera.

In 1900 he founded the Institute for Tropical Diseases in "Hamburg,

In 1926 he was dean of the Ham- of which he was director till 1930,

Wal-tong, gave an interesting talk over the radio last night How-burg University. ever, the talk was cut off before a mis-

The Headmistress, Miss Cotton, a to be commended for he was finished, due to the splendid work she has done in understanding as to the length of training the pupils to give such a lieved that he will conclude his time of the broadcast. It is be- thorough performance.

talk at some future date, which will be announced later,

She thanked Lady Caldecott for her gracions presence although it was known that Her Ladyship's time was much in demand, which was all the more appreciated.

The following pupils won prizes: Class 7:-1, Kenneth Storie, (Scholarship). 2. Diana Warren: Homework. 'Margaret Hume,

Class B-1. Denis Padgett: 2. Michael Proulx.

Class 9:-1, Norman Waid; 2, Marjorie Starling: Progress, Mar- garet Moran.

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Kindergarden: Dick Ritchie,

In the course of his long talk, Mr. Lee Wai-tong saldı

Many of you may be aware that football was introduced into our country through our British friends only several decades ago.

but most of you do not know that this game was already played in China as far back as 4,000 years I read from our ancient history that the soldiers of Emperor Wang-ti took up this form of spårt for their recreation The ball was

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A bouquet of lowers was pre-made of raw-hide, and filled up sented" to Lady Caldecott after the with rags till it became a round prize distribution, and all joined shape. Long poles were used as

there were in the singing of the well-known goal-posts but carol "O Come All Ye Faithful" cross-bars. The same game with a which brought the programme to slight change in ruling was again a close.

played some 2,000 years later, but the modern type of football has Chinese only been taken up by towards the end of the past cen- tury.

QUEZON VISITING HONG KONG

On Pleasure Trip For One Week

Manila, Dec. 7. The President of the Philippines Commonwealth, Benor Manuel Quezon left for Hong Kong by the Empress of Japan this afternoon. It is expected that he will return to Manila in a week's time...

According to

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CANTON MAYOR GOES NORTH

Canton. Dec...7, Mr. Taeng Yang-po, Mayor of Canton flew to Shanghai by zero- plane at 6.30 a.m. yesterday.

It is understood that he has the President's gone to attend a meeting of the Secretary It is, merely a pleasure Anglo-Chinese "Boxer" Indemnity trip.

the Secretary of Justice and his Accompanying the President are

wife who are proceeding to Shang- hal on holiday- Heuter.

Volunteers' Camp

Members of the Motor Machine Gun Coy. took time off to pose for this picture during the week-end camp at Fanling. (Photo by King's Studio).

Fund Committee.

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MR. SOONG VISITS KWANGSI

Canton. Dec. 7 Mr. T. V. Soong, Chairman of the National Economie Commis sion, who returned from a short visit to Hainan Island on the 4th instant, took off from the Tin Ho aerodrome at 9.30 am yesterday, and few direct to. Kwellin to meet

WEEK-END RUMOURS Interest in the constitutions. statement in the Commons thi issue centres on Mr. Baldwin'

afternoon It is understood that the broad outlines were discussed at last evening's Cabinet meeting

It is expected that Mr. Baldwin will make a statement in reply to a question by Mr. C. R. Attlee a 3.45 p.m. immediately after ques tion Hime. It is not expected that the Premier will be in a position to report that the present dimenl tles have been adjusted, but tt4 andcipated that he will give al available information in the ligh of rumours circulated during th week-end- feutr;

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DOWNING STREET

London, Dec. Small knots of people gathered in Downing Street and other sig, Generals Li Tsung-jen and Peling watching the comings and nificant paints "from early morn Chung ha

goings in icy wind and bright sunshine.

The Royal Car left Fort Bel vedere conveying Mr. Monckton, K.C., to No. 10 Downing W. T

Street. Before his arrival Mr Malcolm MacDonald visited the Premier with a bundle of docu ments and stayed ten minutes.- Reuter's Bulletin Servic

Mr. Soong was seen off by Ge- neral Yu Han-mow, Civil Governor Wong Mo-chung, Finance Corn- missioner T. L. Soong, Admiral Chan Chak; General Wong Keung, Mr. Pul Cho-yee, Madame Soong and daughter, and over one hun- dred others.

Being a "fast machine, it is re- ported that the aeroplane reached Kwellin safely at about 11 am.

Mr. Soong and party was wel- comed by Generals LiTsung-jen Pel Chung-hs and many other high ometals of the Kwang

and

si Government.

It is understood that Mr. Soong :will return to Canton at 9 a.m. to- day by the same aeroplane, land- ing at the Tin Ho aerodrome at about 11 a.m.—“ Chinese Evening Press. "

MOTOR MISHAP

The Traffic Inspector would like the European gentleman who was a passenger in public motor car No. 178 when it knocked down a Chinese male at Hennessy Road near Lee Garden at 5.30 am. On

After attending this meeting, he will report to the Central Gov- ernment matters connected with the administration of Kwangtung December 6 to communicate with Province, and after reporting to him at the Traffic Office, Central the Government at Nanking, he Police Station. may proceed to Szechuan Province to see how the work of construct- ing roads and highway is pro- gressing.

Mr. Tseng is expected to retinen to Canton on or about the 20th Instant, and during his ̈ absence, Mr. Tseng Chuk will act for him at Canton

Chiness Evening Prea..

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Pariz, Dec. 7.

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“FORT BELVEDERE

London, Dec. 7. The King remains at Fort Bef vedere There was no sign o activity throughout the night

The lights which since the cristi have been seen until four or fr o'clock were dimmed shortly afte two o'clock this morning. Reater's Bulletin Service.

CHURCHILL CRITICISED

London, Dec. 1.2 "Manchester Guardian," in editorial crossea swords with Mr Winston Ohurchill's statemen which it says some may regard as farseeing but others as laden with some immediate capacity for mis chief.

As regards the reference to the demand for abdication, the "Guar dian" says it may confidently bi assumed that no such deinand hál - been or could be made.

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