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The Great Hall of Queen's College presented an impressive spectacle yesterday during the Annual Prize-Day ceremony of the "Old Lady of Aberdeen 'Street" when several distinguished visitors graced the Platform and the body of the hall itself was · packed with teachers, boys, relatives and friends.

His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, KL, K,C., gave away the awards and those with him on the platform were, besides the Acting Headmaster, Mr. W. L. Handyside, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Colonial Secretary, Mc. W. Kay, Director of Education, Mr. G. P. de Martin, Mr. A. Soills, Inspector of Schools, Mr. C. G. Anderson, President of the Queen's College Old Boys' Asociation, and Professor L Forster.

The occasion also featured the last public appearance" at Queen's of Messrs. Tse Tsing-fong. Kung. Hon and Liu Hof-tung whose total period of service at the School would, if added up, come to 107 years. Following a valedictory speech by Mr. Kny these gentlemen were presented with three large inscribed por- traits of themselves by the Head Prefect on behalf of the students.

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The main points of the report | Chinese community and an earnest read by Mr. W. L. Handyside, of the reasonableness of their Acting Headmaster.

claim for a modern building in a terences to the excellent atten- more congenial environment. dance, the fine discipline and good results, the new, examination sys- tem." and the ever-recurrent "grouse" for a new building and new site.

In his speech Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor paid a high tribute to the staff and particularly the Chinese masters and also acknowledged his agreement with the Headmaster on the question of the difficultles that faced the school in respect of the handicap of location and lack of equipment.

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HEADMASTER'S REPORT

Mr. Handyside said:

Your Honour, Ladies and Gentle-

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GOLDEN JUBILEE

We are due to celebrate our Golden Jubilee in 1939. It would be well if the occasion could be commemorated by the Government deciding to grant Queen's College the oldest provided school in the Colony and one of the oldest and most famous schools in the Far East-with a new home, furnished and equipped

up-to-date manner.

Premises, equipment, games and studies all contribute towards the maintenance of discipline. In spite of the many difficulties to be contended with, the standard of

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Sian. Nov, 16. The farther the Japanese troops advance along the railways the more are they

the exposed to danger of being cut off from the reat, by Chinese mount units, de- clared General Chiang Ting-wen. Pacification Commissioner for Shensi in an interview with correspondent of the Central News Agency yesterday.

Commenting on the Chinese re- verses on the Shanghal and northern fronts. General Chiang said that these were not unex- pected and would not affect very much. China's scheme of

pro- tracted resistance which aims at a final victory by exhausting the enemy.

Of

In view of the proximity Shensi to Shans and Suiyuan General Chiang urged the popu- lace to make adequate preparu- tions against any emergency.- Central News.

. ADVANCE BY HWANGHO

Tsinan, Nov. 18. With the arrival of reinforce- ments and the completion of new defence works the Chinese mill- tary command has decided to make a desperate attempt to halt the Japanese advance ON "the north bank of the Yellow River in north Shantung

It the Japanese succeed In crossing the River, Tsinan, capital of Shantung province, situated on the south bank, will be immedi- ately threatened Central News.

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CHINESE MOBILE UNITS FUSHING NORTHWARD

Hsinhsiang. Nov. 16. Chinese mobile units

the

Railway front are vigorously pushing northward, it is learned from military sources.

behaviour, both in classroom and right flank of the Peiping-Hankow in playground, is very high.

men, Bays. For a school of this kind cumposed of both Senior and Junior pupils drawn from widely separated parts of the Colony, the

STUDIES AND EXAMINATIONS attendance has been excellent-98

No changes were made in the per cent. This is evidence of our

curriculum although some will be success in eliminating absence on

necessary if effect" is given to cer- trivial grounds and of the keen-tain recommendations embodied in ness of both parents and boys to

this report. take full advantage of all the

AC the facilities provided.

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Annual Examination, Classes 3, 5, 6,7 and 8 were boys examined 326 or 84 per cent. examined by the Stas, Out of 388

passed and 309 or 80 per cent. were promoted,

many

They have recaptured districts, including Jenchiu, Kao- yang. Lihsten, Poyah. Ankuo. Shentseh and Chincheng and are now only about six miles from the railway. Central Neira

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Spiritual Mohilization.

Graft and patriotism was the subject of a discussion held re- cently in Nanking between Gene- ral Li Tsung-jen, commander-in- chief of the 5th Route Army, and newspapermen.

The General, who had shortly before arrived from a visit to the

front lines, declared that the peo- ple of China must bestir "them- selves and prepare for "great sacri- Aces If they were to drive the énemy from the country, Japan- ese bombs had stirred the entire nation to a realization that for once they must resist their for- midable foe to the bitter end, he said.

The most urgent need at the Many of the boys admitted to

moment is a spiritual mobiliza- Class 8 have some" acquaintance

tion, according to the General. By with both written and spoken Eng-

Hsinhsiang. Nov, 15.

this he meant that the people lish, but I doubt very much whe-

Lieut-General Kenji Dolharu. should be prepared to rally whole- so-called ther that is an advantage. I think

"Lawrence of Man-heartedly to the support of theTM on the whole it would be better

Forty-nine buys from Class 1 en- churia," has arrived at Tzehsien. Central Government. If the Vernacular schools concen-

tered for the Hong Kong Univer- on the Pelping-Hankow Railway He then warned the public trated on laging good solid founda.sity School Certificate Examination in south Hopel, where he is per- against attempted profiteering on and 47 sat. Of these 28 ga aed sonally directing operations.-- the part of the upper strata of the School Certificates or approx. 60 | Central News.

Chinese population. Experience distinctions 18 JAPANESE AERODROME per cent. with 9

had taught him. not to leave the task of mass organization and qualified for Matriculation. This is the last examination of its kind

training in the hands of party to be held by the University. ΣΠ A surprise attack by a Chinese workers alone, but that civil ser- future, the University examination Infantry unit on the Japanese vants who are closer to the peo- at this stage will be for marlcula- aerodrome at Hantan on theple should be entrusted with the tion only, to be taken voluntarily | Peiping-Hankow Rallway in Hope! task instead.. and an payment of their own on the night of November 14 re-

tiors

through the mediviza nf Chinese and left instruction in and through English to

the schools where there is a staff specially trained and experienced in deal ing with the problems involved.

The Headmaster. Mr. F. J. de

Rome, went on leave in February and Miss Paterson and Mrs. Fowlie

went later, being replaced by Mrs. Hudson and Mrs, Lanchester both of whom we are very pleased to have with .

Although not actually on the Staff, Mr. Morahan, the newly ap- pointed Supervisor of Physical Training, visits us regularly and I take this opportunity of welcoming him and assuring him of our whole hearted co-operation in his very important work.

NEW PREMISES NEEDED

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Hsinhsiang, Nov. 16.

"When the whole country is un- examination fees by boys in Class sulted in the destruction of six der the sway of patriotism, then planes, about 1,000 boxes of gaso- there will be no scarcity of man lene and 1 Jorge number of power or material supplies." he bombs, report received here stated. states.

Both aldes suffered considerable casualties during a hand-to-hand combat, the Chinese losses being estimated at about 100 killed and wounded, including я battalion commander.-

I feel however, that I cannot leave this subject without express- ing our thanks to the University authorities for their services in the past in acting as impartial judges of our attainment in the various branches taught in school.

NEW, EXAMINATION SYSTEM

The Hong Kong Local Examina- tion Byndicate held its School Certificate Examination this year

for the first time. 86 candidates entered and 25 sat. Of these 78 or

89. per cent, gained "certificates, 19 gained Honours and altogether there were distinctions.

British Wireless.

JERUSALEM UNREST

Jerusalem, Nov, 15. The total number of Jews arrest- ed in Jerusalem in consequence of last, Sunday's disturbances was 45, while 24 were placed in concentra- tion camp at Akko, and 21 are still detained under police supervision. Transocean News Service.

HANGCHOW BAY FIGHTING

Hangchow, Nov. 18. After the fall of Ktating and Taltsang the Chinese forces have withdrawn to Chingyangkang, 3 positions in the vicinity of station east of Quinsan on the Kashing and Kashan. Nank'ng-Shanghai Railway, where The Chinese troops in the they are holding positions against Kashing area are under the com- of the famous. Chinese Japanese, states a military report. mand

The attack of the Japanese on General, Chang „Fah-Iwel, who......

the Shanghai-Hang- defended Pootung, and is known chow Railway, according to the as the "Ironsides" leader. report, has been repulsed by tha The second line of Chinese de- Chinese forces, whilst fierce fight- fence is in the vicinity of Wusth ing is raging in the vicinity of on the shores of the Taihu Lake.

the north bank of

-Reuter. Pinghu on

KOREAN AND FORMOSAN Hangchow Bay- British Wireles

SPIES AT NAMOA HEAVY FIGHTING IN NORTH SHANSI

Kashan on

So much has been said recently frùm this platform about the necessity for new premises new site that reference to this subject has become almost a mat- ter of routine. I should, however, be failing in my duty if I did not

I wish to express our thanks to stress its importance from every the officials and members of the for their point of view. The position of the Old Boys' Association school is becoming decidedly worse valuable assistance during the year and their continued interest in all and several of the classrooms are totally unsuitable for school work the activities of the school and of any kind. I feel convinced that also to all donors of Scholarship if they were reported on by the and contributors to the Prize ano Medical Officer of Schools they Sports Funds. I wish to place on would be condemned outright.

record my deep appreciation of the As regards equipment, we have support I have had from all mem- none of the aids to teaching to be bers of the Staff, and from the school clerk, Mr. Ho and Ah Mun, found in modern schools-no wire-

the office attendant, whose ef- less receiving set, no lantern, or aciency in matters of routine ad- North ep:diascope or cinema projector.minstration has allowed me to give troops These things are no longer

my attention to other and to my along the luxuries. The day is long past when mind more important subjects.

highway. all that was required by the teacher was a blackboard, and a

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I extend a cordial welcome to our

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few wall maps or pictures to sup-visitors and especially to our new plement the pupil's school book...

Inspector of Schools, Mr. Sollis. We trust he will find time to come and see us at work, learn our difficulties and appraise our at tempts to overcome them.

Q. C. TRADITION

The tradition of Queen's College is a worthy one: the high esteem in which "the Old Lady of Aber-

Finally, I would" thank Your deen Street" is held by thousands Honour most cordially for your of Chinese who have passed great kindness in consenting 80 through her portals; the regular readily to distribute our prizes this ity, the persistence in fact with morning." which "Old Boys" demand” that Mr. Handyside then called on Br their sons shall be educated here; Atholl to distribute the prizes. these things are signs that Queen's.

and is serving the

has served

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Shanghal, Nov. 15. Heavy nghting is going on in

Chinese

Bwatow, Nov." 16. authorities at Namão.

an island off the Kwangtung coust. are taking précautionary measures Shansi where Japanese against Koreans who have filtered are pushing southward into the place to do espionage

Taiyuanfu-Lingfeng work.

According to Chinese reports Chinese forces at present holding the line at Changman cheng and Kiehalu, south-east of Pingyao.--

Central Neuk. - -

are

A Japanese scouting-plane which came from Formoza. reconnoltred over Namoa and Jaoping on the Kwangtung coast yesterday after- noon Reuter,' ||

PEIPING-HANKÓW LINE Hsinhsiang. Hanan. Nov. 16: "TRONSIDES" IN KASHING With the bulk of the Japanese Nanking, Nov. 10, forces shifted to the east of Tam- Chinese troops on the Shang | Ingfu, there has been no serious hal-Nanking railway line are at fighting on the main front along present concentrating in the the Peiping-Hankow Railway zone, vicinity of Boochow according to Chinese mobile units on the left Chinese reports.

and right flanks are reported "to be very active, at Hantan and Tzchsien where they have infileted heavy casualties on the Japanese

units— Central News..

The left Bank is holding strong- ly fortined positions at Pushan, eastward of the Klangyn forts, und the right flank 's holding