sion far exceeded the seating accommodation available. There were 356 applicants, of whom only thirty two were admitted.
71. For the first time, students of the School sat for the Joint Primary 6 Examination in 1958. All the sixteen candidates from the School-the largest number allotted to any Government subsidized school-passed every subject for which they had entered and five of them were awarded places in Government Schools.
72. In addition to normal class teaching and organized extra- curricular activities, free tuition classes were held after school hours in the afternoon or evening for backward students. These classes were run voluntarily by teachers who willingly sacrificed their leisure for the benefit of the students.
73. Picnic. A picnic to Sha Tin by train organized by the Club was held on 10th November, 1958. Some 132 members enjoyed the picnic. Light refreshments were provided and lunch was served at the Sai Lam Monastery. The Club contributed from its funds a sum of $305.30 to meet part of the expenses.
74. Canteen Facilities. The Club's canteen continues to provide cheap meals for the lower paid staff and to handle the catering of large parties for Club members.
75. Other Social Activities. A party organized by the Club for the children of Club members and the students of the Railway Club School was held on 1st February, 1959. Some 685 children attended this party. A very entertaining programme of short plays and songs was provided by students of the Railway Club School and well-known local singers. Food, soft drinks and toys were distributed to the children during a break in the performance.
P. H. LAM,
Acting General Manager, Railway.
18th June, 1959.
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