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UNION CHURCH.

UNG TELEGRAPH

ETXRA.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY,

ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS' SCHOOL

YESTERDAY'S FUNCTION.

JANUARY 28, 1919:

"THE YANKEE WAY."

A FINE PICTURE.

needed one. They felt that the, development of their bodies WAS as important as that of their THE ANNUAL REPORT.

mental powers. Some of them realised the benefits of sports; The annual meeting of seat-

but some were still rather slow to The Coronet Theatre was pack. holders of Union Church is to

Yesterday the St. Stephen's rise to this, for they thought that led to the doors, last night, when be held at 9 p.m. to-morrow. All Girls' School, unlike other educat-any hours spent in out-door ex- the first (evening) screening of seatbolders are earnestly re-ional institutions, had no prize ercise were so much time wasted. William Fox's comedy “The quested to attend. The present distribution, but instead had a They had failed to remember that Yankee Way" took place. ation to the Rev. J. Kirk Speech Day in which girls of the a sound mind must be in a sound The general run of present-day Maconachie, to celebrate the School largely figured. It is quite body to bring forth its highest and cinema pictures are permeated occasion of his semi-jubilee, will A new departure in modern best results.

wish the evidence of a hopeless be made at this meeting. The fashions, and is a healthy sign of Miss Griffin read her striving for novelty, with the com- annual report is as follows

the times. The Lord Bishop of annual report, which appeared in sequence that the ultimate result Financial. The Treasurer's of Victoria presided, and on the the Hongkong Telegraph last is mediocre, with a tendency to statement shows that this year duis were Mrs. Gurner, Ven. Jevening.

boredom after the first couple of the excess of income over expen- | Archdeacon Barnett, and Miss Mrs. Gurner, after distributing reels. It is therefore the highest diture amounted to $708.90, and Griffin (the headmistress of the the certificates and cups, said compliment that can be paid to the total deficiency on current School). The function was in she agreed with Miss Griffin that Mr. George Walsh when it is said account is now decreased from every way a success. To see it was a most admirable thing to that he has succeeded in giving $2,144.34 to $1,435.44. This gain | Chinese girla speak English so work for the work's sake and the us something new in "The is wholly due to the increased fluently, their enunciation so certificates for the examination, Yankee Way" and B quite revenue from Seat Rents correct, their bonhomie so and not for the titles. distinctive picture" charac- which is $1,077.00 abova last impressive and their sportsman-She loved the

in the "Dick Mason." speech ter year's total. Weekly offerings like spirit so surprising was all of one of the girls on working for Overdrawn to a degree, the picture for Church purposes are $103.16 proof of the civilising work of other people. One of the prin-is, but that must necessarily be less than last year, which is due the British scholastic institutions.cipal things that men were asked so, but the interest never flags to additional Sundays' offerings His Lordship, opening the pro- to do was to work for others. She from start to finish, and a better having been given to special ceedings, said they were living in impressed upon the girls that combination of tragedy inter- charitable objects. The Pastorate times of great changes, and the education they had received woven with comedy could hardly Reserve Fund, revived during the changes in connection with their in the school would fit them for be imagined. A new departure is current year, has been well sup-educational work in the Colony making better companions for also wisely and cleverly introduc- ported, and it is hoped will be seemed to be taking place very their husbands and enable themed in the descriptions which augmented by further contribu- rapidly indeed. They were on to rear their children better. must necessarily interpose st tions. As the expenses against the eve of a new era in their Archdeacon Barnett, in a brief intervals to make the plot this fund will be mostly in sterl-educational work in the Colony speech, referred to the difficulties clear. In other pictures the ing, the Committee decided to and he was sure that, in the near they had experienced in getting boredom at times in having to read take advantage of the high ex-furore, there would be many permanent premises, and remark-the brief introductions to new change to place the contributions changes in St. Stephen's Girls ed that His Excellency that episodes almost drives one from on fixed deposit in sterling.

He did not wish to morning said that the educational the theatre. Not so William Sittings--Owing to the depar-relate the intended changes him-work which the Church Mission-Fox; he tells us what is going to ture from the Colony of some of self, but would leave it to Arch-ary Society was doing for girls in happen next, or what a character cur seatholders, there are some deacon Barnett to tell them about the Colony was so valuable that is about to say, in brief, but ex- stings vacant. Many friends the movement which was on foot.it was most important that they ceedingly witty Americanismas, are going on leave and the Unlike former years, there was should have a permanent home, that are as funny as the actual Committee appeals to them to to be that day no distribution of and because the earthquake had picture itself, all of which go retain their sittings, whenever prizes at the College. The girls shaken the girls' college cut and to make "The Yankee Way possible, so that the Church's of the College were wonderfully the Government were taking a real triumph and a picture that income may not be unduly up-to-date and very courageous. Fairleigh, the Government everybody will see because ita

to They had decided to do away proposed give

excellence cannot fail to Pastorate Though our Pas-with prizes: they wished to work excellent site for a large girls be noised abroad. The plot is, of tor's leave is now nearly a year for work's sake, and were content school to be erected. (Applause). course, interspersed with comical overdue it has been mutually with the certificates as a reward The Government were going to incidents in which the other agreed that he will not go on for the good work they propose to, the Government at characters aquit themselves in furlough till 1920 unless some-bad done (Applause). In doing home that not only will a large clever style, and we have no thing unforeseen occurs. In that they were following the grant be given for the building of hesitation in saying that this is a October, Mr. Maconachie attain-example of some of the best an up-to-date school for girls with picture that will do everybody ed his semi-jubilee as an ordained schools in England. His own class rooms, hall and everything good, for it is a laugh from start minister, and the Committee is girls had gone to what he thought complète, living quarters, etc.. to finish. confident that the seatholders was one of the best schools in but also the Government was The Coronet Theatre manage- unite in offering him congratula- England, and when he asked them prepared to recommend that ment to be congratulated tions and their best wishes for the at the end of their term whether money be" advanced in addition upon securing this film, and their long continuance of his ministry. they had received prizes, they for this purpose. His Excellency enterprise will be duly rewarded, Officers. The period for which would be quite pert and reply wanted them to get the plans pre- for it will surely fill the Theatre the Deacons were elected expired that their school did not give pared and everything in readiness as long as it is screened.

We would mention that an im- in October, and on November 15th prizes, as if it was something so that no time should be lost Messrs. A. Mackenzie, J. Mc- untraditional. St. Stephen's Col-in obtaining their new quarters. provement has been made with Pherson, E. A. Cubey, J. Mitchell, lege, also, now, instead of having The proposal was that they should regard to the seating, the last five C. C. Hickling, A. G. Pasemore prize-givings, was to have Speech get quite ready and directly they rows having been raised, thus and G. M. Shaw were re-elected, Days. St. Stephen's College had get permission the Government giving a perfectly clear view of together with Mr. P. D. Wilson, taken the lead in doing away would advance the money if the screen. for a term of three years. During with prize-givings and he hoped necessary to any extent required

reduced

College.

very

the year Messrs. J. M. Smyth that the others would follow, in order to establish this school. and A. Stevenson were elected to |(Applause). fill vacancies on the Committee of Management caused by the resignations of Mr. Walter Brown and Dr. R. M. Gibson.

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WAR FUNDS.

CANTON BRITISH SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Archdeacon Barnett concluded by Short speeches were "made by appealing to the Chinese to assist three students. Miss W. C. Kwok the scheme. spoke on the founding of the

The programme was a delight- school Y.W.CA Miss Y. Chauful one, the cover design showing Organ. On return from his discoursed on the social work the union of East and West. We

A meeting of British residents holiday our organist gave an of the School, while Miss were told that it was the work of organ recital which was much M. Ho Tung surprised the one of the students and a proud was held at Canton on Friday, appreciated. Several foreshadow- audience with her revelations of one at it, too. The girls acquitted presided over by Mr. J. W. ed alterations and improvements the School Sports.

themselves in first-class fashion Jamieson, C. J. G. have been effected in the organ, Miss W. C. Kwok said the and rendered their parts to the de- It was agreed upon, by those costing $350, which amount is Young Women's Christian light and appreciative entertain-present, to maintain their sub- yet to be paid. On quite a num-Association was started in 1917.ment of all present.

24th inst, scriptions throughout the coming year.

ROBBERY CLASSIFIED.

Copies of the circular issued by the Committee with regard to War Contributions can be obtain-

To 31st Dec. 1915. ...22,796.17.0 31st Dec. 1918. 2,647. 3.1 31st Dec. 1917.... 3,508.11.4 31st Dec. 1918.... 7,801. 5.4

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$ 16,753.16.9

MINE-SWKEPING AT CEYLON.

ber of Sunday mornings, by rea- The three delegates who had been son of the Electric Company's at the Students' Summer Con alterations, we have been depriv-ference, which was held ed of the use of the organ, but it in Canton told the girls is hoped that in the future such what they had seen and heard of occasions will be rare.

In a certain city the name ofed from Mr. D. Forbes, c/o Hong- the benefits of organising Y.W.C. which I shall not disclose, a kong Bank, Canton, to whom Church Property.-During the A. work in schools. They felt theft was committed and the further donations and subscrip year the condition of the Church such an Association was very thief brought to trial. property has received attention, helpful because it would give

On being tions should be sent. and such repairs 8.9 were them a chance of learning how to asked to plead, he immediately The circular shows that, in- necessary were effected. The organise and carry through work admitted he was the criminal but cluding a balance of $47.09 from main item now ahead is the by their own effort and this would pleaded for mercy as he was only the previous year, the amount repair and renovation of the be good training for future work à Fifth grade robber-Wa teng subscribed during 1918 Wat exterior of the Church which after leaving school, and so their Tujei. requires to be done at an early branch Association was founded.]

|$14,542.16 and £35. The judge surprised at this date.

The amounts remitted from The four committees of the As-declaration, naked the prisoner Canton to London since the be The Ladies Committee has been sociation arranged for most of the what he meant by this. The ginning of the war are as ander- ably supported by the Working social and religious work of Party, and a large quantity of war the school which was undertaken thief looking the judge in the noted:

face replied as follows:- work has been accomplished in out of school hours. addition to holding the usual Miss Y. Chau said the times in

"The First class Bobber is the Jumble Sales, the proceeds of which they lived now were differ- Governor-General who oppresses which were sent to the National ent to those of ancient days. The the people. Orphan Homes of Scotland...nations now lived in very intimate The Second Class robbers are The Sunday Schools were well relationship with one another, the Likin officials and salt tax supported at Kennedy and Quarry and could either do very much collectors. Bay, under the supervision of good or very much harm to one

The Third Class robber is the Messrs. R. Bennet Webb and another. This was also true of Government Bank which issues J. L. McPherson respectively.. In people as well as nations. That connection with the latter school was why their Christian Associa worthless, notes which the people Six mine sweepers under the the Committe regrets to record tion helped them so much, for it are forced to accept and cannot command of Lieut. Allan, R.. the death of Mr. John Weir, who, showed them how to make use of cash.

which were engaged in mine after some years' faithful service, their opportunities, while at The Fourth Class robbers are sweeping work along the coast of had just relinquished the superin school, to serve and help one an- the armed bandits.

Ceylon, hare just completed their tendency.

other. An Amahs' class was held The Fifth Olas robbers are extensive survey, and it is believ- The Christian Endeavour So- every Wednesday and Saturday poor miserable poverty strikea od have cleared these waters of ciety held its meetings every afternoon, when a few girls sinners like myself who must all mines laid by enemy mine Friday, which were a source of volunteered to teach these women

steal much helpfulness.

and girls how to read and write.

layers. They have left Colombo The Peak Church services have Kwok Sheung Man first started The prisoner continued "Your harbour for the purpose of sweep- not been held this year, as it was this class when she was head of Court is powerless to punish the ing

up." & minefeld laid

Germans not found possible to make suit-the school, and now that she first three grades, the fourth by the

off Cape able arrangements.

had left, she still helped to grade your soldiers dare not Comoria. Information as to the The British and Foreign Bible organize it. Like many other tackle, therefore of us of the fifth position of the minefield has Society's donations were this year schools, they also had a branch grade, you have to make been communicated by the Cer- collected by Mrs. H. Griffin, who of the M.C.L. and each sanguinary examples.

mans in compliance with the received $170 which, with £62,58 year their contribution_to this The man was led to execution, terms of the armistice. These from the Church collection, makes League had increased. Twice & Comment is unnecessary but vessels were orginally Japanese- our total contributions $232.58. month they had lectures from it would be difficult for the finest fishing trawlers and were pur

• The New Territories Evange- different outside speakers, who lisation Society has been greatly also set the ideal of service before advocate, to frame a more chased by the Ceylon Govern encouraged by the success which them.

conclusive indictment against the ment immediately s minefield was. has attended the efforts of its Miss M. Ho Tung said their corrupt and avaricious officials disclosed off the port of Colombo, preachers and teachers under the school was one of the first girls who oppress the people so heavily and since their purchase have guidance of our Pastor as Preschools in Hongkong to have a and punish so heavily in been continually of work keep- sident and Bey, H. R. Wells as play ground. Why should they significant persons for minor ling the channel clear for shipping Supervising Missionary.

have one? Well, because they faulta. — The Central China Post, entering Colombo harbour,

in

order

to

eat.

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