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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

GENERAL

IN THE

IMPORTANT CHANGE INTRODUCED IN

DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL

Physical Training

(Continued from Page 1)

HEADMASTER'S REPORT

being, Instituated by the Govern- FINE SHANGHAI

ment, for instance physical train- eye inspections, provision of music,)

art, handicrafts in school, dental{. SHOT LEAVES

service, and, so on.

All those involve extra expense

to Grant schools, and no further grant is allowed us for provision,

FOR HOME

Hundreds of dollars have been for instance, of planos, gymnastic Mr. C. W. Glover

In his report, the Headmaster raised by the Ifteral shining of equipment and other costs In- said:

however shoes in this school, and in others volved. Such items are

In this report as in my last I which members of the club have allowed for in the estimates for shall not attempt to review the visited. They have been, ready Government schools.

during the {to perform this humble and It is greatly to be hoped that better to Christ-like act of service to any extra grants will be considered in of the one irrespective of age, social class connection with any such reces-

or wealth and sums of one cashsary expenditure.

to ten dollars or more have been received for it.

Captained Team To Bisley

One of Shanghai's finest shots, a

whole life of the school past year. It will be speak only about some

man who successfully captained a

more important matters.

team to Bisley and who is one of

The school has increased con-

It is easy to insist on improve the King's Hundred, is sailing homá siderably in numbers. In January

ment at other peoples' expense. by the ss. Ranchi In the person of 1936, we had on the roll 284 in In addition they organised. It is our policy not to pass on Mr. C. W. Glover. "

to the September, 1936, 359, in September most successful concert in April these extras

parents by After having served as Engineer 1937, 436, and now we have over and have been very useful in special fees or increased fees, but on board several of the F. and O. Glover went to 450, This is due to our policy of helping st various .concerts, we

continue this policy steamers, Mr. cannot doubling the classes throughout bazaars etc. organised for the unless more help is forthcoming Shanghai in 1914 and joined the S.M.C. Electricity Department, as the school instead of only having same purpose by other institutions, from the Government.. two or three, classes doubled, as was The school also gave an off. Apart from this factor of nance Charge Engineer in the Fearon the case for many years previous-elal Double Ten concert, where we are only too eager to see all Road Power Plant. He left the ly. The extra classes have been the same students were prominent | these 'good things Introduced. S.M.C. at the beginning of the added one at

as" Chlef a time, and next helpers. and altogether we tiave They are indeed a commonplace World War. and acted

contributed September, when we shall have directly

most over in

countries' educational Engineer of the old Austrian-Lloyd Sa and. 5b, every class will be inj$5,000 to war relief and medical systems, and it is high time Hong 5.3. China, which mounted 6-Inch two sections except 1 and 3. This suppiles.

Kong was more up to date in its guns and operated as an army system makes it far easier to place! The spirit of co-operation and policy of education. I can con transport on the Atlantic between boys in suitable classes and to re-service, and the ability to organise fidently

say the Grant schools America and Europe. gulate promotions.

shown by the students has been have always been ready to lead At the close of the war, he re- In spite of the larger number. very pleasing and is a hopeful the way and in many cases have turned to Shanghai and rejoined the percentage attendance. has sign for China's future.

actually been the "first to erect the S.M.C. as Assistant Engineer in reforms in been extremely high throughout

Public spite of

Works Department. Since then, he has been principally handicap.

connected with mechanical and

with the sewage scheme, refuse In- electrical matters in connection

cineratora, and so on.

in

A very

well

BONOUR FOR OLD BOY

Anancial the

few months. " I would

SPORTING RECUAD Mr. glover Joined the Shanghai Scottish Company of the S.V.0, a few months after 1: was formed and only transferred to the Reserve of Officers last year. He was the company's most outstanding shot, winning not only many of the

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the year. Even the old time cus-

An event which gave us un- tom of being absent for the week qualified pleasure was the honour NEW APPOINTMENT or two before" the examinations conferred on one of our distinguish My report is already over lonz. has practically died "out, a fulled old boys when Sir Robert Kote but I cannot conclude without attendance in almost every class wall received his knighthood, Seldom saying how hard it is for me to being maintained to the end. has honour been mote justly given face the prospect of saying good-

In this and in other ways where it was due. and our only bye' in a students show greater confidence regret is that Sir Robert is away gladly have Anished my working their teachers and far more from the Colony and cannot be days here, and it is cruel indeed to readiness to accept advice than here to receive our delighted con-break of al the contaCER and was the case even a few years ago.gratulations in person.

friendships which have been built PHYSICAL TRAINING

His absence makes us all the up in the last six happy years. Important change has more glad to welcome Dr. Li Shu The call which has come to me e been the introduction of physical fan, the president of the Old Boys' came unsought and unexpected, it's own events, but also many training throughout the school Association, whole responsible and inward conviction tells me to Corps and Shanghai Rifle Asso- The Instructors are to be con-position on the Legislative Coun-cbey.

ciation competitions. He I have tried. with all my gratulated on the very noticable cll fills us with pride. These heart and soul to help forward the sented Shanghai several times in

our public spirit-Diocesan Boys' School and I love

Interport shooting competitions. improvement in bealth and phy- and other -of

ed sique which has resulted

old students set an inspirit most deeply. It is impossible to

Furthermore, he successfully cap tained a Shangha! team to Bisley, go without feeling that a large winning the Junior Kolapore a The value of this is however ing example of service greatly lessened if it is act ac- still at the school

part of me will be left behind, companied

May I thank you all for every-1933. He also shot on the national attention

team of Scotland and is one of the many thing which has contributed to and hygiene, in which teachers changes on our staff and on the progress of the last few years King's Hundred.

In addition to being an expert and parents share the responsibl committee for me

and ask. as I do with every con- lity,

May I just say a very big "thank befriend my successor in the same past president of the Shanghai edence, that you will support and shot. Mr. Glover is also an en- thusiastic lawn bowler, and is a An experiment was introduced in February by which every Friday you" to them all for the constant splendid way. I do not know much afternoon during the last lesson. loyalty and zeal and faithfulness about the life to which I go, but Lawn Bowls Club and of the An application by Lau Hok-poy, classes 1 to 5 have what is called to duty which they have shown. I promise you this, that there will Shanghai Lawn Bowls Association import and export merchant, law-

·a" Hobbies lesson. They re-divide. giving just that support upon always be a welcome and a bee for events and interport matches (both

He was successful in many open ful attorney, "for sealing certifed as far as possible according to which every headmaster is utterly their own choice.

by

corresponding 3 to personal cleaniness:

to those

STAFF'S LOYALTY There have been too

them all

dependent.

to enumerate

any visitor..from the D. B. N.

Finally let me thank His Excel- lency and Lady Northcote for their gracious presence here, which has so much honoured and encouraged

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I also wish to express a hearty Hob es so far offered Include drawing, nature study, gardening. welcome to all who have joined us this year and the hope that we handicrafts model making etc..

shall enjoy their friendship and help photography, geography. stamp collecting, acting, debating. Chinese for many years to come. May I

DR. LI SHU-FAN art, use of abacus etc., commercial also include in my "thank you all subjects. music and extra English. those outside the school who have

We hope to add to this list and helped in any way, friends, doc- Hon, Dr. Ll Shu-fan, President continge thus to increase every and many others who

tors hospitals, professional men.

of the Old Boys' Association then have inaid:- courage proper use of spare time, various ways contributed to our

life.

boy's cultural background, -to en-

his

and to adjust better the all im- portant balance in a boy's pre- paration for Ilfe between physical, mental and spiritual needs.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

cate.

home and away),

The House of Quality & Service

LOCAL ESTATES

copy of probate of the will of Yee

Wing, merchant, who died in New South Wales, on June 18, 1937, has been granted. Deceased left local estate valued at $100,000,

and for China as you probably

Li Sung-hing, slik merchant, who know, Mr. Sargent is Assistant died on February 18, 1938, left local 31shop-Designate of Fakten. I

estate to the value of $14,000. A wish him good health and every petition by Li Yuen-shi, allas Yuen uccess in his new sphere of work. shi-wai, concubine, and Li Kwong- chung, clerk, for grant of the will of the deceased, has been allowed.

A petition by Gum Ah Dor, for grant of letters of administration with the will annexed, to the estate

Boys.

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of Arthur Edward Moyhing, retired

The

DISTINGUISHED OLD BOYS As President of the Diocesan Old I recall to my mind the days Boys Association perhaps it is to when I left the school some be expected that I should speik of SCHOOL CERTIFICATE twenty-Ave years ago, when the some of cur distinguished Old Last year I said quite a lot about premises were no more than a the Class 2 examination, now call-collection of a few inodest rooms, Fifty-five years ago a boy was accountant, who died on December ed the Hong Kong School Certin whereas today it has grown into registered at this school under the 13, 1937, was also granted.

an Institution of great magnitude name of Sun Ta! Chiu: the regis late Mr. Moyhing left local estate While during the last year this standing as it is on this beautifultration number was 100. Little did

sworn under $4,500. These are of course by no means has been modified to some extent, campus of twenty-ave acres. Un-the school-masters and bis fellow- the only activities of the school I wish again to place on record doubtedly, this is one of the most schoolmates dream that this un- outside the normal class-room my emphatic opinion that the magnificent schools in the Far known boy would in later years

become a world âgure. This little banded together as one man, ia Notable features in the spiritual standard is not suitable for a East.

leaving certificate. I continue to life of the school have been the deplore the

That the school has metamor- boy was no other than Dr. Sun Yat raising funds for medical relief which thus phosed into its present size and Sen," the founder and first Pre-work. They have even formed a steady increase in the annual examination dictates- the work we status is due in no small measuresident of the Chinese Republic. Bhoe Shining Club in order to number for confirmation. the for- do in Class 2 and encourages boys to the able and indefatigable

This year, yet another Old Boy augment, their funds. It is not mation of a chapel committee with to leave before their school educa-efforts of the present Headmaster, bus distinguished himself. In re-surprising that they have succeed- many duties and responsibilities. tion is satisfactorily concluded. Rey. C. B. R. Sargent. It is with cognition of his public services to ed in contributing over $5,000 for and the holding of two communion We all await with eagerness the the greatest regret that I learned this Colony in general, and to the the cause.

work.

SHOE SHINING CLUB

way in

services for old boys as well as results of the report of the vitally of Mr. Sargent's impending de-Chinese community In particular, I note with pleasure from the staff and students. These have important committee which went parture. He has steadfastly given His Majesty The King has con- Headmaster's report of the recent been well attended and have into the question of the training of the best in hip and was largely terred on him the honour of introduction of physical training proved to be happy and inspiring teachers.

responsible in making the school Knighthood. You all know I refer throughout the school. There can reunions.

At the same time I must express into what it is today. Besides, heto the Honourable Sir Robert Kote-be no doubt of its value and neces- wall Sir Robert is Vice-Chaliman sity; for, a strong physique con- the hope that any recommenda has always been a Bouree Une of the most significant tions which are put into effect will inspiration to the boys. Mr. Bar- of the School Committee as well duces to a strong character. events in the past year has been not be allowed to put a still furgent will be hard to replace, and as Vice-Patron of the Old Boys'

One more encouraging feature the formation of the Shoe Shining ther strain on the alender finances I have a firm conviction that we Association Club. This originated among the of grant schools.

PRESENT BOYS' PRAISED to note, is the enormous increase students themselves and the pur

EXTRA EXPENSE

consolation we have is in the feel- I wish now to say a word" of in the number of students during pose was to raise money for me- During the past months many ing that, what is a loss to this praise to the present boys who in the last three years. *. dical supplies and war relief. improvements have been or are school is again for the Church; this moment of emergency, have (Continued on Page 8)

shall miss him terribly. The only

of the school which I am pleased

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PA KIANG AND FA YUEN BOMBED

Canton, July 8.

Fliteen Japanese planes carried out bombing operations shortly after noon today on Pa Klang and Fa Tuen, 30 miles north of Canton. The extent of the damage is not yet known.

The planes passed over the north-eastern out- skirts of the city from Whampoa on their way to the Canton-Hankow Railway."

The Japanese, pilot, who baled out in a parachute after his plane was shot down yesterday, was killed upon landing. Els body was sent to Canton today.

-(International);"