"The present Headmaster therefore has blown his blast against the innovation of an English school, and warned the Viceroy on his throne and the beggar on his dunghill of the threatening danger. Mr. Kadoorie is a British subject, and these British should be feared 'even when they are bringing in gifts.' Indeed that Mr. Kadoorie being a British subject and a Jew, should be wishful to assist the Chinese is utterly incomprehensible to the enlightened mind of Mr. Hung, for never having done or attempted such a thing himself, he does not believe that such an act is possible. Thus and thus further he has tried to embitter the minds of his fellow-countrymen. Probably he sees that his own prestige is threatened, and he does not hesitate to defend himself at the expense of the truth and the good name of Mr. Kadoorie."
On January 1, 1915, the Ellis Kadoorie Chinese School came under the control of the Hongkong Government. It should be noted that the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians has always been under Government control. It dates back to 1903 when it functioned in a single room of the Belilios School. Three years later it transferred to premises on the Fraya Kast and on October 26, 1916, was set up in its present fine home.......e
In the number of public-spirited citizens who have resided here, this Colony has been particularly fortunate. Many fine institutions have been established here through the generous yet disinterested services of philanthropists.
One man, long since dead, whose name still lives in the memory of local residents, is the Hon. E.R. Belilios. Since the day the British flag was first hoisted on this island, there have been few men with such high ideals of public service.
Mr. Belilios realised the value of a good education and did all in his power to bring this gift within reach of all. He established schools and an orphanage, and, not content with this, offered prizes and scholarships as an incentive to study.
Among the many gifts which he bestowed in the cause of education, one of the most useful is that known as the Belilios Trust Fund, Number Two. This fund was established in 1884, when $2,000 was handed over to Mr. H.E. Wodehouse (First Magistrate) and the Hon. Mr. A.F. McEwan as trustees, for the double purpose of providing prizes and honours in recognition of conspicuous acts of valour in Hongkong, Canton and Macao, and rewards for the promotion of education, and especially female education, in Hongkong.
In 1885, Mr. Belilios added a further sum of $1,000 to the Trust Fund. In 1888 it was extended so as to embrace both boys and girls and in the same year, the Rev. Mr. Jennings (one-time Colonial Chaplain), Dr. Hittel and Mr. J.J. Francis, Q.C., were constituted trustees under an amended deed, which gave them a slight increase in powers.
From 1888 to 1892, inclusive, examinations were held each December and prizes awarded to the most successful boys and girls European as well as Chinese.
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"The present Headmaster therefore has blown his blast against the innovation of an English school, and warned the Viceroy on his throne and the beggar on his dunghill of the threatening danger. Mr. Kadoorie is a British subject, end these British should be feared "even when they are bringing in gifts." Indeed that Mr. Kadoorie being a British subject and a Jew, should be wishful to assist the Chinese is utterly incomprehensible to the enlightened mind of Mr. Hung, for never having done or attempted such a thing himself, he does not believe that such an act is possible. Thus and thus further he has tried to embitter the minds of his fellowcountrymen. Probably he sees that his own prestige is threatened, and he does not hesitate to defend himself at the expense of the truth and the good name of Mr. Kadoorie."
On January 1, 1915, the Ellis Kadoorie Chinese School came under the control of the Hongkong Government. It should be noted that the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians has always been under Government control. It dates back to 1903 when it functioned in a single room of the Belilios School. Three years later it transferred to premises on the Fraya Kast and on October 26, 1916, was set up in its ..present fine home.......e
In the number of publio-spirited citizens who have resided here, this Colony has been particularly fortunate. Many fine institutions he ve been established here through the generous yet disinterested services of philanthropists.
One man, long, since dead, whose nɛme still lives in the memory of local residents, is the Hon. E.R. Belilios. Since the day the British flag was first hoisted on this island, there have been few men with such high ideals of public service.
Mr. Belilios realised the value of a good education and did all in his power to bring this gift within reach of all. He established schools and an orphanage, and, not content with this, offered prizes and scholarships as an incentive to study.
Among the many gifts which he bestowed in the cause of education, one of the most useful is that known as the Belillos Trust Fund, Number Two. This fund was established in 1884, when $2,000 was handed over to Mr.H.E.Wodehouse (First Magistrate) and the Hon. Mr.A.F. MoEwan as trustees, for the double purpose of providing prizes and honours in recognition of conspicuous acts of valour in Hongkong, Canton and Macao, and rewards for the promotion of education, and especially female education, in Hongkong.
In 1885, Mr. Belilios added a further sum of $1,000 to the Trust Fund. In 1888 it was extended so as to embrace both boys and girls and in the same year, the Rev.Mr. Jennings (one-time Colonial Chɛplain), Dr. Hițel and Mr.J.J. Francis, Q.C., were constituted trustees under an amendeḍ deed, which gave them a slight increase in powers.
From 1888 to 1892, inclusive, examinations were held each December and prizes awarded to the most successful boys and girls European as well as Chinese.
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