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·BLLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL AT CANZON.

REPROOF AND WARNING TO IMMATURE,

13th inst. The manual prize-giving of the Canton branch of the Ellis Kadoodle Chinese Schools' Society took place yesterday morning. There were present Messrs. Ellis Kadoorie, Ho Kom Tang, Lau Chu Pak (Secretary), Mr. Nichol (master in-charge), and many other supporters and

friends.

Mr. Ho Kom Tong, whose duty it was to distribute the prizes, expressed regret at the absence of the late Head-master, Mr. Kirkhope, who bad done so much for the School prior to his enforced departure. The report of the Acting Head-gaster was on the whole tatis- factory; if the examination results were not so good as previous ones, it was not due, lo' want of effort by the teaching staff; and their warm- est thanki werd due to Mr. Nichol and his assistants, The high number of scholars on. rolled showed that their good work was ap preciated; but the irregular attendance was

upon the boys the necessity of regular habits they wished to succeed. For the sake of each individual, as well as for all, he hoped the full number of attendances would be made, not by 25 only, but by 350. He closed with the following piece of advice. "I have noticed of late," he said, "a tendency on the part of cenain young men to devour indiscriminately all sorts of literature, and to follow blindly the precepts inculcated therein, warn you against such baneful influence. Mere reading is not

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 1906.

ELLIS RADOORIE CHINESE COLLEGE.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES, ·

THE GOVERNOR'S" EXPERIENCES 'IN' PERSIA.

15th inst.

in former: year, the bulk of the English | doing at present, that bolere he left Hongkong pspers in the upper classer were: core he would see an altendance of 600 (applause), "rected by Messrs.. Hamilton and Scott while | It had therefore given him much-pleasure to the translations were examined and mark recommend to the Secretary of State that a ed by Mr. Fung, the senior Anglo-Chinese large building grant should be given inwards assistant. Stated concisely the results worn as the school, with the view of providing for that follows:-Reading 9% Dictation 66.75% increased attendance, and that releton Arithmetic 61.01% Moglish

(applause). He was glad the managemont had recognised the necessity, pointed out by the supector of Schools, of adding to the European masters, and he remarked that if the school desired to maintain the present standard of M y and at the same time to increase its nube it would be well for the strength of the feaching staff to be kept rather above than below the requirements of the moment.

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An alert and bright-looking cadet corps, com- |-75.12%; English Colloquial, 90.6ion had been approved by Mr. I posed of the boys of Ellis Kadoorie Chinese 36.80%; Grammar 79 18% Science 97.77% College in Hongkong, formed the guard of Translation (English to Chinese) 94872 honour to-day on the occasion of His Ex-Transition (Chinese, to English) 91.53% celiancy Sir Matthew Nathan's visit to the flitary 90% Menauration, 6.55% Mathe College to distribute the prizes to the success matics 47.31% Hygiene, 97.43%. Compared ful students for the year. There was a large with last years results there is a decided im

parents and friends of the attendance of

provement in

vic, Reading, subjects, scholan, including Mr. R. A. I. Fentonby, Dictation, English Colloquial, Geography, His Excellency's private secretary Messrs. Science, Translations and History, while in Fang Shou Shan, Lau Chu Pak, Ellis Kadoorie, the remaining subjects the percentage is some D. Nickel, J. Walker, Ho Kam Tong, E..what lower. The high percentage of passes in Moses, E. C. Lewis, Chai Toye Yik, Fang Wa translations from English to Chinese and vice

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THE STUDY OF GEOGRAPHY,

NAVAL VISIT, 70 MANIER

THE RECEPTION.

The following interesting account of the arrival of the British cruiser iquadron at Southern foreign parts, to taken from the Manila, on Admiral Noel's cruise of the

Cablenews of the 12th inst:-

THE "DELTA:

„VIBITORS' DAY ON THE P & O. BOATI

„13th, init.j Hewalt, the local superintendent of the F&O

Yesterday afternoon, by invitation of Mr. B. A...

Steam Navigation Company, the residents of... Hongkong had an opportunity of viewing one of the latest of the new vessels of that famous line, the Delin, Needless to say there was a large number who availed themselves of the privilege, and they were entertained with the wanted, hospitality of the P. & Q. Company.). All who went on board were charmed with the excellent accommodailon, the cheerful aur-

have secured a host of patrons who are deter As a result of the visit, the P. & O.

mined to journey to England at the first oppor. tanity by the Delta or one of her sister ships..

S.S."GLENFALLOCH" GROUNDED

session of the city. It is an exclamation of roundings and the hotl-like Company

Chuen, ip Yan Chuen, 1p Leung Wan, 1p Waverso is dua tô the fact that this subject is now had listaned very carefully to the different home du cruiser squadron unter the com-

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The British are at Manila Thaexclamation is not in the accent of terror of the cry: Handibal ante portas" which startled the ancient Romans, nor is it causing the conster nation it did 143 years ago, among the Spanish officials, when on the morning of day 16, 1761, the fleet of Admiral Draper sailed into: Manila Bay and at once prepared to take forcible

Turning to the bays, His Excellency remark-atives of a friendly and kindred nation, who greeting to the distinguished represent. ed that he hoped they, as well as the masters,

will be entertained royally and made to feel at their short stay in these waters. weak points in their work pointed out by the The Lanpector of Schools, and that they would demand of Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noel beit best next term to improve in those sub. K. C. B., K, C. M. G., which came to anchor in on these weak points, but he would attempt to Jects. He did not propose to dwell any more

Manila Bay at o'clock yesterday morning, is the most powerful aggregation of foreign war about last year, the study of - geography,

American occupation. As soon as the flagship Diadem had anchored at a buoy surmounted by a large British ensign, her batteries, roared out a salute of 21 guns which was promptly answered by the shore batteries of Fort Santings, The battleship Okio then followed with a full admiral's saluta of seventeen gune in honour of with a salute of 15 guns in honour of Admiral Admiral Sir Gerard Noel. The Diadem replied Train.

very unsatisfactory feature. He would impress A. Kadoorie, Mrs. Braidwood, Mr. Bevan, largely taken advantage of, more especially by Interest them on, the same subject that he spoke vassels assembled in this harbour since, the

knowledge. As Solomon says Get know ledge, but above all get understanding. You must, therefore, think over and un- derstand what you read; and, understand. ing, you must not attempt to achieve that for which you are not well equipped. You cannot run before you can "walk. What you ought to do is to strive to improve yourselves morally, mentally and physically. Let your study be prosecuted with diligence and per- severance; let your ideal be of an elevating character; and let your conduct be guided by the dictates of your own conscience. With such materials, as it were, you can build a strong foundation upon which you may rear an edifice towering and lasting."

THE INSPECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.

Those of them who were present last year would remember that he said one of the easiest ways of leaming geography was to read books of travel. Another pleasant way was to listen to lectures by people who had travelled. He could not claim to have been a great traveller, but duty and pleasure had sent him to some out-of-the-way parts of the world, and he proposed to try lo interest them with an ac count of a journey he made 15 years ago.

AT KARACHI..

the Hogue und Captaja Grant the Sudiej. The vessels are all painted drab colour, which they had exchanged for the usual black at the out- break of hostilities between Russia and Japan

They anchored so as to pair with the Ameri- flagship Ohio, cruiser Hogus and bauleship can warships as follows: Flagship Diadem and Wisconsin, cruiser Sutlej and battleship Oregon.

had taken, and especially for presenting such a tion. Apparatus. lowerclass. English, sion the Council resolved to make an eddige big cannon höre the arms of Philip the given. Fort Santiago returned the courtesy,

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FORT SANTIAGO RETURNS.. The anchor of the Diadem had hardly struck the first round of the national salute to the port. the water before a partside gun belched forh A starboard gun followed, and the booming continued until the full at guns had been

with at booming welcomes. Immediately following the demonstration at the fort, the British colours were raised and remained aloft on the flagship Ohio, as the guns spoke 17 timer in significance and honour of the visit of the British Admiral. Aboard Sir General Noel's flagship the marine band played the general salute as soon as the firing on the Ohio ceased, and a rear-admiral's salute of 11 guns was given to Admiral Train,

ON LITTLE BANK.,

15th insti The . Glenfalloch, Captain F. Slach, 1,414 tons, which arrived in the harbour yes serday morning from Singapore via Halhow, grounded on Little Bank on the 12th iestent, The following was the report made by the captain" Leaving Hoihow for Hongkong, Remained for six hours, Weather calm. No grounded on Little Bank (Hainan Siraita) ̈damage sustained. Floated off hálf-tide"

HONGKONG GUN CLUB.

15th inst The annual championship meeting was held on Saturday, 13th "insh The championship. was won by His-Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Mr. A. C. Macmillan being recond, after a tie with Mr. G. C. Moxon.

The Ladies' Nominalion prize was won by the Hom Mr. Gershom Stewart, with Mr. A. G. Wise secapd

CHINA'S HOPE.

STUDENTS' FIELD DAY AT CANTON.

[From Our Own Correspondant}

Wednesday, and Thursday, Jan, roth' and Eth, were great days in the history of Canton." The hope of China was to be seen on they parade ground at the East-gate of the city. Probably never before have so many young men and students been gathered together as they were on these two days. Of course, many of the older students and officials were present. But it was young China's day. The young men were in the saddle,

The Commissioner of Education had called the students together. It was to be a lime' of

Kwan, Rev. E. J. Barnett, Rev. H. R. Wells, confined to the upper classes. Leung Hu Cho, Lau Chin Ting, Teang Syvet

MISCELLANROUS. Kai, Chau Siu Kl, Li Siu Ting, Lam Show Ting,

The library, the inception of which I men- Mrs. E. Giainter, Mrs. Exia, Mrs. Petrie, Mrationed in my last annual report, has been Pearce, Mrs. Allnutt, Mrs. Woodcock, Mrs. E.

the senior boys, many of whom, I am Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Chapinan, etc.

Mr. liraidwood, headmaster, in submitting pleased to say, it is proving a source of pleasure the annual report said:-Your Excellency, Mr. and profit. Some few additions were made to President, ladies and gentlemen-It gives me in the course of last year, but more backs, of much pleasure to present to you the fifth juvenile character, are wanted for the younger pupils. In October last physical exer. annual report of the Society's Hongkong Calcises and simple military drill were added to the lege. For grant in aid purposes, the school year ends on June 30th, and on the 9th of that curriculum as a voluntary subject, and 170 mouth we had a surprise visit and examination has elected to take the course. For a month. these were under bative instructors, but it was by Mr. E. A. Irving, Inspector of Schools.

MAGNIFICENT CRUISERS - His opinion of the condition of the school at thought advisable to adopt the English system, and since 1st November, Master Gunner P. that time is voiced in the following statement Gainherk, R.A., bas been in charge. Under his

The vessels comprising the squadron are the He was then stationed at Karachi, in the Diadem, Sutlej and Hogue, all three first clas firm but kindly discipline a marked improve west of India, engaged in making plans for new protected cruisers of 12,000 tons displacement. Discipline and Organization. The school ment is already observable in their carriage fortifications. Kamchi was one of the six de- They are formidable fighting machines and re

during the past year, that and appearance. Owing to the restricted area ports of India and it was also, next to has grown so much de ropean staff seems on which site school is built, no adequate space ended and Hombay, the leading commer intaritecture. The flagship is commanded by

highest in required Many of the Chinese masters-nre is available for purpose of drill, and we are insufficiently acquainted with modern methods much indebted to our Vice-President Mr. place. Its commerco largely depended upon Captain Savory; Captain Shortland commands of teaching, but the Headmaster's time is so Fung Wa Chun who kindly offered the use of the exportation of wheat which was grown in Scinde and in the North-west Provinces, largely occupied with teaching that he has part of his grounds at 'Altiora' for this purpose. little le ju which to advise and correct them. In 1903-4 when the school was first placed because it was the headquarters of the two Karachi had some connection with Hongkong, I do not think the organization is likely to be under the Government Grant-in-id scheme Baluchi regiments, one of which was now in thoroughly satisfactory, until the services of the average annual attendance was 185.85 and Hongkong. It was a very hot place, and his. another trained English master are obtained, the amount of Grant earned $3,112. For 1904-5 principal recollection of it was the sand that Discipline on the whole in very good, Work the average annual attendance was 268.75 and one saw everywhere. He was told that now sent up for examination should be done neatly, the Cirant earned 54,283, being an increase of by planting tree and making gardens it had on foolscap paper. The school has made good 81.87 or nearly 45, in attendance, and $1,171 After the prizes were presented, Mr. Lau progres dunng the year. Sanitation-Satis

been made a much more pleasant place than it or nearly 38, in Grant earned. Since the Chu Pak, on behalf of the committee of the factory: The buildings are not well adapted end at the school year-30th June, 1905 it, when he took steamer and went to Muscat, was. At any rate he was glad to get away from cat thanked Mr. Ho Kom. Tong for the trouble lie But there is no danger satisfactory except as Ella Kadoorie Chinese Schools Society, to accommodate the present large numbers. the average attendance to date is 297 21.

on the North-east coast ́rf Arabia. On the of insufficient ventila As our school buildings are

accommodate the numbers seeking admis-

too small rocky hilla round Museat were old Arab fots and there he saw a great many 'quaint cannon. munificient scholarship: As à stimulant to regards incal maps in Like education on Westero lines, his example was Colloquial, convirterable improvement has tion to the existing premises. Plans Second of Spain, who lived in the sixteenth worthy the emulation of his compatriots. After been wide in the lower classes as compared were perpared and the Government approached century. There were old brass guns given by compliments to the audience, and praise to Mr. with last year, But the result is not yet all that through the Education Department with the George II at the commencement of Nichol, the speaker addressed the boys as

The 19th can be desired. The bays in the two lop classes object of securing a building grant. In this we | cen follows: It is beyond doubt that recently a speak very well: Reading.The Readers used were successful and building operations began tions" in the way of artillery. Muscat was and there were some recent Americas pecullar and, I may say, harmful, idea has been

are suitable. Reading is well taught. Writ on 22nd Sept, and, should nothing untoward instilled into young heads like yours. You are

not a particularly agreeable place in which to ing-Chess IA and i did compositions which, occur, we hope the work will be finished in stay, owing to the intense heat. Nevertheless, it yet too young and too raw to form opinions po taking the classes as a whole, were very good. May of the present year. When completed we had been for a long time the headquarters of things round you. In your way of thinking Two of them were excellent. They might will have a covered playground, a large exami-

a small British naval force, which was intended and calculation, I know that some of you fancy, however, do even better, if they would give nation hall, and three additional class rooms, to suppress piracies which were nearly as fre that you have grown wise and old enough to be more attention to this matter; some of them This will enable us to accommodate 300 mora quent there, as in some of the Chinese rivers. called men. Supposing you were, it, is sillierred on the side of brevity. The composition pupils, or 600 in. all. The total cost will be The pirates had all been suppressed now, your bounden duty to rightly and properly in Class II was fair to poor. This is not about $15,000 and of this amount the Govern but a gun bodi was generally kept, and on the rocks guide those who are not so wise and old as surprising, remembering how badly these boyment has, I understand, agreed to pay $7,000, round the harbour could be seen the names yourselves. You must not, in order to serve spoke English last year (see last annual re The system by which pupils are rewarded for of the gunboats painted in white, by the sailors. your evil ends or simply for the sake al mis- chief, lead the younger ones out of the path of port). This case is a good instance to show regular attendance by being exempted from From Muscat he crossed to the coast of Persia how dificult it is to learn to write a language payment of fees meets with increased success; to place called under Abbas which meant righteousness. It is a sin to impose upon the without ability to speak it. Composition for whereas in 1994 only 14"boya ninde the pos. the fort of Abbas. Shah Abbas was a very great ignorant and abuse the innocent mind. That on the whole, well taught in the lower classes,sible number of attendances, in 1905 B6 dno personage who lived about the same time as Geography-An easy paper on Asia set to the absent de zee or more atendances, out of Philip the Second and Queen Eliz he Terrible amate in modelling the character of a

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np classes was well done, on the whole, have minde zoo or more a

was a time of big emperors, Ivan the was Emperor of Russia; and Akbar was the the words freedom and independence are be though in- a somewhat slovenly and untidy possible 213. The competitions in connection fashion. The art of illustrating answers by with the Helilios Trust Fund No, 3 were resus-

Great Mogul ruling at Delhi. Shah Abbas was tween your lips, What do fads of your age sketch maps should be practised. Fuller an citated in 1995 and in the examination held on know about these two words? It is all

still remembered for the good he had done, very

27th April, Lau In Chung-tied for 4th place especially in the way of erecting buildings for swers are expected from Classes I and II. well for some people

constantly cry for free.

Local geography is now taught in the lower The Blake Scholarship of 150 has again heen dom and independence, and they even say classes. The Chinese masters require assist- won by Lau tu Chung, but as it is tenable for ed these caravanserais, and remarked that ho the use of caravans. His Excellency, describ. they insist on baving it at whatever cont. Í

ance in selecting the facts to be taught. For one year only, it falls to the second boy LaiKi preferred to sleep on the roof. wonder if these people themselves thoroughly example, in Class Vi, boys, who knew the Hong who was but It marks behind his suc- and clearly understand what it means. By names of every little promontory around the cessful rival. For the Ho Kom Tong Scholar, freedom and independence, I hear, they mean Island, were yel ignorant of the posi-ship (Junior) the contest was so keen that a that every man, no matter to what station of tion and uses of. Taitam Reservoit His second and inore difficult paper in translation is at liberty do everything tory-The course laid down by Com- had to be set. measure of success and in his own way without restriction, or oppos tullee be furry and Geography is being progels which the attended the school work tion, If so, I shall say they talk about what followed. The subject is being taught thorough is due in no small degree

Those were the days before ships went round the support they do not understand, and raise an outery ly; but unfortunately the text books have been have received from the staff, and the keen

the Cape of Good Hope. European goods | for that which has never been existent and in the lands of the scholars for a month or interest taken in the welfare of the school by were collected at places in the Mediterranean, Can paver exist. In nu country, civilized or two only, not sufficiently long to enable me to the members of Council, more especially the the most important port being Venice, and taken otherwise, is perfect freedom, and indepen form a definite opinion, as to the tale of prosed to have this opportunity of thanking by Damascus and Bagdad, through. Persia to. admital, accompanied by the acting British camp was there, and bare aloft authority from

president and honorary secretary.

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Across what was now called Asiatic Turkey, dence enjoyed or allowed to any person.

gress. Hygiene. The hygiene reader has Even the most powerful nation cannot do a been begun and is being well studied

them all for their hearty cooperation. In

Ormuz and there distributed through India and thing without complying with the laws of reader, The Headmaster has not found it addition to the directors of the Tung Wab even to China, The result was that Ormuz stricted to a certain area, beyond which it experiments; which is a pity. Chineses Kuk, we are much indebted to the wealth they referred to Ormuz. In the great for R. H. Noble, by whom he was conduct practicable to illustrate the lessons by practical Hospital and the committee of the Po Leung became a very wealthy place, so wealthy that Inng afterwards when people wanted to talk of ir dangerous to allow to go. Refare on very good throughout the school; a difficult number of gentlemen--over 50-who have to u Paradise Lost" written by Milton, he described into the office of the Governor-General. stricted and unopposed freedom and inde- piece of translation from English into Chinese liberally contributed to our scholarship and pondencs; nothing for the welfare of mankind was well done in the top class. Arithmetic | Prize Fund. Time will, not permit me to ed the throne of Satan and wished to explain After about half an hour's visit there the ad- can exist; government, family, society, peace In the op class very good work was done at mention their names here, but we are deeply and order will be 'disorganized and wiped examination. The Second Class on the other sensible of their kindness, and of the practi- off, thereby reducing men to the level of hand did not do well. Arithmetic may, haws cal way in which they have shown their in- beasts. Even the savages are subject to the

ever, be considered a strong subject throughout || lerest in, and sympathy with, our educational rules of their tribe. Confucius says those the school. The following two points should work. who ignore propriety should be excom. be home in mind: (a) answers to money pro municated. What is propriety? It is one of

blems should be given up in pounds, shillings, the many restrictions of freedom and indepen and pence, or in dollar and cents, and not in

good dence, the observation of which maker'

fractions of a pound or dollur; (b) the unitary Bon, a good husband, a good father and a good methods should be more frequently used in the citizen. The United States is the only

solution of problems. Grant, I recommend country called the Land of Freedom, and

grant at the rate of 30:" yet the people there, including the President himself, do not enjoy freedom and independence in an valimited form. Their actions are restricted as to any other country, and this is essential for the maintenance of good fellowship and good citizenship. The ques tion of the day, I am rather of opinion, is whether the restrictions of the freedom and independence of the Chinese ought not to be slackened and modified. They should not

the nations. Freedom of action must be re-

ANGLO-CHINESE MASTERS.

In the opening paragraph of his report Mr. Irving puts his finger on the weak spot of our system-the ignorance of modern methods of teaching shown by our Anglo Chinese masters,

Now there are two ways in which this defect may be remedied-(1) By the establishment of training college for such masters; or (2) by the principal of each school or college training the Anglo-Chinese members of his own staff. In the absence of the former, the latter appears

PRIZE LIST.

The following is the prize list: Blake scholarship Lai Ki Hong.

Ho Kom Tong scholarship (Senior) Leung Imi.

Ho Kom Tong scholarship (Junior) Lau' Wa Tung

Class A, Echool scholarship Lau u Chung; 2nd Lo Cho No; 3rd Lan Wing Chung. Class I, it school scholarship Tsang Kwong; and Fok Lau Fong; 3rd Sham Wai Ching-

Class II, 1st school scholarship Siu Kuk; and Leung Yam Tong 3rd Chan Kam Cheung. Mun; and Tsang Wa Kwong : 3rd Siu Wing Class II, 1 school scholarship Chan Tsx Kwong.

Class IV, 1st. school scholarship Ng Shiu Hung: znd Mau flung o; 3rd Mak Wai Hon. Class V, ist school scholarship Tsu Ju Poog; and Chan Seung Chi : 3rd Ll Cheuk Ying.

Class VIA, Ist school scholarship Chan lu Kai; and Ho Yuk; 3rd Siu Kwan Fat; Vit 1st Chag tu Tong: 2nd Lam Kwok Leung: 3rd him to Ho Shau Hi Vic 1st Kwok Sui Cheong

Lau Hoa Cheung. VI 1st Au Shai

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THE HONGKONG OF FORMER DAYS.

He visited Ormuz, which was one of the mest important pisces in Asia, 400 or 500 years It was the Hongkong of Asia, being the great distributing centre is those carly days

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it was in gold and precious jewels, and he said that it

"Outshone the wealth of Demas and of Ind" After the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope passage to India by. Vasco de. Gama Ormuz declined. The story of that discovery was told by Camoens, the Portuguese poet, in a poem called the Lusiadas which WAS written at Macao; and now there was a statue to Camoens in Macao to celebrate the fact of his living there, and having written

his great poem of the journey round the Cape, In order that goods should no longer come overland, the Portuguese took Ormuz from the Persians, and built a big castle shere. All that remained of the castle were a few ruins and a few fishermen's sheds. From Ormuz he went to Linga, where he saw the people watching a miracle play in the market square; Thence he, proceeded to Babrien-celebrated for its fish people at the headquarters of an expedition peart fisheries-and Bushire, known tong made into Persia at the commencement of the last century.

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PROTECTING INDIA,.

At that time the English people were very

afraid of the French getting to India through Persia, so there were constant embassies and Nowadays we did not think that France would some wars to keep the Persians in our hands, go through Persia to fedia, but we knew that

who had been most proficient in his geogra

to China. The account of these travels was

VISITS OF COURTESY, first aboard, followell shortly afterward by The officers of the quarantine service were

General, and J. M. Sidebottom, acting Mr. Gordon, the acting ritish Consul assistant

consul-general, who had gone out early in the launch Victoria. They were in full uniform and regalia of the British Con- sular Service, and greeted Admiral Noel and of the United Kingdeos of Crest Britain and

the of Ireland and Emperor of India.

FREEDOM OF THE PORT.

Commander Ruger Wells, chich-of-staff of the Asiatic fleef, came aboard hom the naval launch Christipe, and presented the Britishers with the compliments of Admiral Train and the American people. Captain Julias A. Penn, aide-de-camp to Major-General Corbin, draw alongside with the quartermaster launch Roston, and extended the courtesies of the command- ing general of the division of the Philippines. arbour-master Chase then came, aboard and on behalf of the Insular customs, service ten dered the freedom of the port to the visitors.

MAS, CORDIN'S TEA, At 3 o'clock Admiral Noel returned the call of Admiral Train. At 4. o'clock the British consul generat Mr. Gordon, Flag Commander Bentinck and Flag Ligut. Bużame called at the Ayuntamiento and were met at the door by the Governor's side de-camp Ma-

miral and his staff, conducted by Captain W. E. Horton of General Corbin's stuff and Major Noble weni to General Corbin's house to make the official retam visit, It had been previously arranged that the visit be made at the General's residence instead of at his office. The officers of the general's staff and. ladies were presented to the admiral and his staff, and about 5 o'clock tea served by Mrs. Corbin, During the recep lawn. While the Britishers were at General tion the 9th Infantry band played upon the Corbin's house, tenerals Bliss, Major Guilfoyle About 5.30 p.m. the admiral and his staff re- and Captain Penn called to pay their respects., turned to the flagship.Diadem,

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seliools were represented. Over two thousand. 1500 and athletic exercises. Forty-seven students were present. Instructors from the Sovernment schools and, colleges, were there dressed in their smart modern uniform, The 'old time dress seemed out of place. Some men with petticoats and a modern swoid vere uhfects of curiosity. Even the most copierva

modern. dress was the proper thing. And now *iva was ready to admit that for officers the

that the change has bégua there is nothing that can stop it. There is a mad rush for

overy thing föreign in dress. Yet the old officers en- tered no heartily as the young into the spirit of the day. Admiral Lee looked supremely happy. He did not look much like a digaibed Chinese officer as he get down on his knees on the grass and tied two boys' legs together for: the three-legged race.

Greal preparations had been made, and erected at the parth of the grounds, and the money freely spent. A grandstand hid bean

digs of all nations were displayed. The ladies were not forgotten and had their grandstand.. Tea and cake were provided.

H.E. the Viceroy, but owing to ill health ha

The gathering was under the patronage of::

was unable to be present. But his aide-de- the Viceroy la decapitate on the spot any one! who should create à disturbance. This part of the gathering was hardly modern. The Viceroy had prepared 120 gold medals for the success!.. ful competitors, besides many silver ones

a trial.. As one of the new men

Of course, there were many blunders and the programme was hadly carried out. But con- sidering that the affair was managed allogether, by the Chinese, and that it was their first altempt, nothing but praise should be said of. it. It represents the beginning of new things. The change bas come so mpidly "that we are not able to realize what is taking place. Japan in all her strides never moved as China. moving now. It would not be surprising 19: China should go headlong to destruction. She has no one capable of guiding her, and whe knows not where she is rushing. But she ja bound to have a raid yesterday We will make many, mis- takes, but we will learn." So our criticism should not be severe. A man does not learn the rules of athletic spons in a day. It takes some time to learn to play fair." The crews of the British cruisers were grant the lack on the first day. The students com

This wast: ed shore leave in the afternoon. His Majesty's plained that the umpire was partial. The win- and decorous deportment exciled universal ad become that there was a vigorous protest streets of Manila and the may appearance wer seafighters were seen promiscuously about the ners were not always acknowledged. Schools

were favoured. So bad did this state of þffairs”. miration and favourable comment. Numerous against the conduct of the umpire. No head are the entertainments planned in honour of

was inken of the prest and nearly all the the visitors, both officers and crews, and. American officialdom, the British colony and

and non-official schools lindrow, it was an amuse“. the people of Manila ia general will vle with ing sight to see these boys under their teachers each other not to let the visitors depart with an from the ground. It is unfortunate that

fall

Into

ling several hundred strong a

inferior to that of any port in the world.

and march impression that the hospitality of Manila is

any partiality should have been shown, but are afraid the Government schools, were in the charmed circle and had the best of it, "The, This evening at 8 o'clock Governor-General Canton Christian College stood out prominent

ENTERTAINMENTS PLANNED.

•DINNER AT GOVERNOR'S,

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all be condemned without a careful comparison with those of other people and without regard to the conditions of our country, Where there

be the

the only alternative and if it is to be successful the principal must, to a certain is room for improvement and modification, con- sider maturely, take systematic action, and do extent, be relieved of other duties, that he may not risk things indiscriminately, Those who have the necessary time to devote to this sub- ject. Recognising this, the Council of this or, who suppose themselves, competence Society is now engaging the services of another take the lead to effect the necessary improve- ments should mark out

heir lines and submis trained English master, and wack of local and School Scholarship. Kwok Sui Yaa; 3rd Russia had designs on that Empire. His Ex-

arrive shortly. A1 before the public their suggestions with full

regards the comparative details. If-such suggestions are maps ip the lower classes, I would direct atten

saretion to the fact that good, reliable wall maps of Tang, Man Wa, 3rd Chan Silk Tsound cellency described his journey to Sheraz, and Ide will give a dinner to the Bitish Admiralty and carried off many prizes. Considering really sensible and better than what is existing Hongkong and the

Chinese Department.-Class I, 1st prize Lamio.concluding, said he would give to the boy and his staff at his residence 181 calle Alix. At that this College had a very small numberof!! adjoining provinces of

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Am sure their countrymen til at fit then Kwang tung and Kwang si cannot be got in Sin Cheung, and prize Chan Sik. Class 11 381 whical studies this year the best English version 7.30 p.m. the chief peity officers of the Ameri- students to draw from, her record is all the But, my young friends, as students, it is not

the Colony. Au effort has been made to follow your business to talk politics of this kind. You

prize Tau Chit Po: 2nd prize Lam Kwak To. abould avail yourself of every opportunity now the course laid down by the Commitee in Class 11 1st prize Yeung Sani and prize Loung of the travels of an Italian who lived 500 years Bitish fleet at the Metropole itself fer of the more creditable. before you to train your mind,; increase your history, and geography,

The games were contested under difficulties covers for 200 will be laid. cral History Chung He. Class IV 1st prize Chiu Sheung ago and made a journey from Europe overland hotel, for which knowledge and cultivate your habits. Your pret text book, but would be more suitable Shing; 2nd prize Luk Pa Tong. Class V 14 supposed at the time to be exaggerated tremen

To-morrow a review will be held at Fort The ground was in no condition, for paning future career is entirely in your own hand. Do excellent

or any kind of sport. No attention had been prize Cheng Chu Pun and prize Wong Waldously, so much so that his friends called him not allow yourself to be led astray by mistaken

for class teaching were it sub-divided. The Man. Class VI 1st prize Tsu Chok, Piu; and the man of millions because he was always can blue jackets have arranged to entertain the running became de bending and rece At 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon the Ameri. paid to the condition of the ground, sq, than ideas while you have not the experience and subject might then be commenced in Class III, Lam lu Wai.

inslead of in Class II, as at present,

talking about millions of people and, millions 'knowledge to judge for yourselves, or you will

heels. of things he had seen. Modera research bed British bluejackets. Cars will be ip readiness was lost by a hillock sending a boy held over. never become useful and good citizens. There

showo that Marco Polo was very accurate to receive the quests, at the Captain of the is always a time and way for everything.

Canton is to be congratulated on the success 2. Whenever you imagine or feel that the re

and observant traveller, His Excellency then, Fort's at 2 o'clock, and will take the sailors for amid loud cheers, banded the prize to the head- tour of all the street car lines of Manila. At of this first attempt at sield sports. There is dow strictions imposed on your conduct at home or f school are too hard, which are, by the way,

master, to be given to the best geographical 5pm, dinner will be served at the Grand doubt but the gathering will be repeated as

Opera

pera House, after which they will take a trol-nually. The new spirit le working mightlly. all: intended for your good, make yourselves sure of it first and then set to work to have it

thusiastic vote of thanks was accorded His Ex- which will begin at 7 o'clock and will consist ini Wen came near the fruth when he remarked!? On the motion of Mr. Braidwood, an en-ley ride to Malabon, while the opera house is and results will follow." It would be unwise to:

being prepared for the evening entertainment predict what these results will be Perhaps To remored in a gentle, reasonable and proper

cellency for presiding, sed three cheers were of the best talent in the fleet. Refreshments yesterday This is China's new wine at the master. A rebellious and arrogant attitude,

will be served daring the entertainment and bottles are old.” “But in this case I think the s which I notice in every day becoming con.

The proceedings then ended. spicuous amongst boys of your age, will not

every bluejacket of both navies will be most bottles will be broken, and the wine will not beli welcome. The entertainment will close about lost closed with much cheering.

Ipijo o'clock, and cars will be in readiness to convey the sailors back to the lading.

SPECIAL PRIZES. Dax Boy, Lau la Chung, Hygiene, Chau Fung Cheung. Colloquial, Lai Ki Hong. Attendance, Tsang, Kwong, Siu Kuk, and Ng Shing Hang.

Recitation, Chan Yan Tong, Fun Chung Wun, Su King Chi, Lam Sta Cheung, Trang fu, and Pang Cheung Yen

scholar.

ton then gays examples of their slocutionary

The students who had won prizes for recita given. abilities, and thereafter the prizes were disul

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McKinley,

THE STUDY OF HYGIENE. Hygiene, as a class subject, was taken up as soon as the manual, published by direction of the Government, was procurable, and con. stituted a part of the regular curriculum since the first lesson was given on 17th March, 1905; Experience suggests the advisability of having the manual translated into Chinese for use in the lower classes, The shield and prizes offer. ed for competition in this subject by your Excellency were great incentives to study, and, in addition to a team for the elementary course, help matters.”

MORE RACK PONIES. The proceedings

we entered five competitors for the senior

THE GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS. course. The results were not encouraging, but prove conclusively that a team composed solely His Excellency the Governor, who was re-

15th ine!. Or 53 samples of milk examined by the Gov. of Chinese boys and writing a foreign language ceived with applause, said the school had wall Yesterday morning the 11. Skaoshing arrived. eramant analyst during the last quarter of 1905, cannot hope to compete successfully against maintained its standard of efficiency; it was in the harbour with three China ponies con- AN American named William Parson was on sevan were found to be adulterated Twelve other teams composed solely, or in part, of rapidly increasing in numbers and in imporsigned to Mr. H. J. Craig. The ponies were Monday sentenced to fourteen days' hard fa samples of beer, of brady 6 of whisky, and 4 English-speaking students. Following the tance, The attendance was already one of the Mided at Causeway Bay from junk. The hour, at the Police Court, for stealing book; of rum were also submitted for anniyali, sud:l'usual precedent, the Headmaster's annual beat of any of the educational establishments in | ponies consisted of two derby griffins, and the the property of the Public Library, on Saturday ali found to be gennine,

examination was held in December, Az - the Colony, and he hoped, if it went on sa it was || well-knowa racer, Grardan,"

buted.

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There are now in Cantón over one hundred.. of these bow schools, with over 6,000 students New schools ara, baing opened, 154765" 19 rapidly as opened.

Mai Alfred Carter has been appointed seco

with effect from the rat instant.

sanitary surveyor in the Sanitary, Department