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CHINESE MERCHANTS

BANQUET.

Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-Son

Entertained.

THE HONGKONG FELEGRAPH:

THE PEAK SCHOOL· NOTABLE COMPOSER.

Prize Distribution Testerday.

re-

A very enjoyable entertainment, The Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, given by the sobolars of the Peak who was recently appointed an School, preceded the annual dis Unafcial member of the Legiala-tribution of prizas by Lady Stubbs tive Council as representing the yesterday evening. The ceremony Chinese community, was the guest look place at the Peak Club which of the honour at a banquet bela was crowded with parents of the at the Kong Woo Hotel, West children and friends. Point, last evening. The dinner The programme included was arranged by the Chinese Gen-citations, dances, songs and a carol, eral Chamber of Commerce and and the exceedingly pretty way in was presided over by the Hon. Mr.which they were carried out re deck- ed great credit not only upon those Lau Chu-pak, the senior Chinese

taking part but upon the schoolstaff Unsmeial member. There were who had gone to great pain. about 150 Chinese business and

The in training the children. professional men present, includ-dances of the elder scholars, attired ing Sir Robert Ho Tung.

in beautiful dresses, were especially

Was

G!

Was

LISZT.

German Composer of the Middle Nineteenth Century.

The toasts of the King and the appreciated and generouals ap President of the Chinese Republie plauded. Miss Alison Nicholson, having been honoured, the Chair-opened the proceedings with an man said they were gathered to appropriate recitation and

Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was the rether that night to do honour followed by a crinoline danca in to Mr. Chop Shou-sca, a Familiar which the Misses A. Nicholson, creator of modern piano playing. figure amongst the Chinese of the K. Blair, F. Nicholson, K. Fhelips, A Hungarian by birth, Liszt was Colony of whose sterling qualities P. Newson, M. Austin and M.trained as a piscist in Vienas and keen interest in matters con-Cameron participated. A song by and Paris. He is associated with was much enjoyed the French Romantic School saj ducing to the welfare of the the infants Chinese public be, would like to sad a tinely executed Butterds a pianoforte composer, but later. dance by Miss Mary · Saunders also moved from Paris to Weimar, speak Mr. Chow Shou-son

with full measure of where he became identified with an old and popular Chinese resid- met eat in the Colony, and had tra- appreciation. Alter acoiber reci- the German School

Realizing the importance of velled extensively when young to tico by the infants, came a song

Foreign Children." which program music, Liszt gave to the study, many of the students with Misses K. Phelips, K. Blair, B. world a new farm. entitled the whom he went to America now Blair, M. Cameron, M. Austin, P."Symphonic Poem," and wrote occupying important positions Newson, J. Perman, A. Nicholson, several great composinons in this under the Chinese Government F. Nicholson and N. Hazelaad, in form. His greatest symphonies On his return to China on the com-character costumes, tuck

part. are: pletion of his education, Mr. Chow The audience insisted upon the was sent to Korea by Mr. Li Hung-children returning to the stage. The chang to establish Chinese Cus-infanta gave a couple of amusing toms there, and subsequently be little songs, and Misses K. Blair, A came Chinese, Consal in Chiu-sin Nicholson, M. Austin F. Nicholson, tis Korea. The appointment was 3. Cameron sad P Newson obliged followed by several others with rhythmic dances, the pro China, and about ten years ago samme being brought to a conclu. robellion broke out in China and on with a well-dered "Father compelled Mr. Chow to return to Xmas Carol. Hangkang, the place of bis ca. tivity. He then washed his hands of Chinese politics and establish ed himself as a merchant, taking

Headmistress' Report. The E-admistress' report, read by the Hon. Mr. E . living, was

as follows

„Attendance: School opened oo

Divina Commedia," and Faust." He wrote two piano concertos, and many brilliant piano compositions, of which the Hungarian Rhapsodies are the best known. oratorios, many Masses, and over fifty great songs.

He wrote three

LOVE'S DREAM, ("*LIEBESTRAUM.")

Lisz: wrote three short tone poe mas fur piano solo, called "Liebestraum." The most famous of the three is this one in A. Bat, which was published in 1850 as aị It was originally a piano solo.

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a keen interest in and giving prac-January 16th with 4 pupils sad song, set to a poera by Ferdinand tical support to philanthropirosed for the year on December Freiligrat, a young Revolutionary! Lisztaler arranged it in work. In electing Mr. Chow Shaa21st with U pup. The attendance | poet.

It is A son as a representative of the bas generally been regular, but, aa the form of a piano solo.

example of poetic Chinese community in Hongkong.sust, tell during the months of beautiful the Governor showed excellent May and June to 35. As is the thought." judgment for it was hard to ob previous year, afternoon school was the summer tain a man better than Mr. Chowtopped during

The Hon. Mr. E. A Shou-son abo possessed matured months. experience, commercially and in Irving. Director of Education, overnmental matters. Mr. Chowkiadly offered a prize for the pupil Shou-son's election would afford a whose attendance was best for the

thecks to Miss Macdonald, Daby wider scope for the valuable work year. This has been won by Fidainty articles went from the school which he had one for the Chinese Blair who made 205 attendsters to swell the contents of the Peaki

out of a possible 205.

in Hongkong, and he (the Chair man) was sore all would join him in wishing Mr. Chow Shou-son z splendid career.

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Prices The prizes are fewer has been excellent, to infectious than hitherto, because it is pub disease of any sort having been

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Thanking the Chinese Chamber Prevalent in the School, althougchild a prize simply for coming to A few children contracted whoopschool. To earn a prize, now, the

aummer ing cough during the ment and to the Chairman for his holidays and this delayed their Pupus work dugeoily and fattering remarks about him, the

return. The medical reports have carefully all the year through.

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Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-sen said that boen most favourable and slight The Hun Mr. Irving said be in whatever he had done for the sttection to eyes and teeth in a few Chinese community he owed it to cases was all that was required: thought the report represented very the generous support of his many Setool Building: During the fly the condain of the School, friends for his success. His elec autumn the infanta classes increase it cow was. tion was quite unexpected and heed to auch so extent that the room small points to which he wish. ed, very briedy, to draw attention. assured these present that hesusily devoted to drill and dancing | would do his best to further the oud to be used as a c1533 room for The first was that he was very much struck by the changing personnel. weal of the Chinese in Hongkong the accommodation of the infants.

He had the curiosny to look back si China had been for many years St: In November Miss Coop-

the School hat of two years ago andļ the scene of internecine warfare er returned to the Belilios School, found that cut of 49 caildres theb batween diferent provinces, with where she was formerly anting the result that the people had to Head Mistress. Min Irving and on the books only 18 were here to fee for protection on account of Mrs. Machatesh joined the staff to day. With such a very ductuating theconsequent disorders that arose. Sovember sad Miss Bowen leaves Population it would be readily that when they gave praise they did The understood how difficult it was for tot offer it too generously. Hon. The Chinese in Hongkong had for home, on December 30th. been fortunate in living in a place Rev. H. Coples Moyle went on teachers to obtain very lasting Mr. Irving concluded by Baking results. He thought that what Lady Stubbe to datribute the where they received amply protec-leave during the gear, the Rev. J. tion whenever they needed it, and T. Holman very kindly carrying co they had been able to do was prices.

extremely creditable to them.

macy

by

Madame

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A. WFTLL, SUCCESSOR).

Royal Drawing Society Resuits.

Division 1. Blair,

Honours-Kitty Bessie Blair, Kathleen Phelips. May Austin, Theodors) Cameron and Margaret Cameron, Prize List

Division 1. Pass.-Willis Lor. without any exaggeration he must bis duties during his absence. say that his countrymen in Hong-

The price consisted of useful ing and Peggs Humphreys. Studies: In addition to the WB out the children who had

well, books and certificates and were

Division II Honours.Margaret kong received better

treatment ordinary school subjects, French changed but "the staff a

though be than in

foreign lands has been taugh

glad to be handed by Lady Stubbs to the fol Cameron.

thet report

the towing:

Division II. Pas-Kitty Blair, where the Chinese had settled. Moussion and drawing by had not experienced this year the Form I-Bessie Blair. (form Bessie Blair, Leo Kokolevsky, He observed this in his travels. McPhersca. Many of the pupils.

In this prize sad special prize for at Kathleen Phelips, Atao Leask and For example Hongkong had a were presented for the examination same difficulties as last. sound judiciary system which of the Royal Drawing Society is connection, Mr. Irving mentioned tendance); Margaret Cameron, (os. May Austin

how sorry the department was alture study and geography, special W33 much more elastic than July, with the following resulta :- that in China and the machinery Division 1., 6 Honours sad the approaching loss of Miss Bowen prize clam work); Msy Austin,

bo came to the school at time arithmetic and algebra; Kitty! of law was operated on better and

of very great cnsis and bad done Blair, sewing and drawing. more reasonable principles,

very good work for nearly a year Forma Theodura Cameroo. ana ball. In the matter of studies, (form prize); Farlis Nicholas, he thought the report erred rather grammar and arithmetic); Alison the side of modesty. He had Nicholson, recitation, history and

geography bed several opportunities of check-

He

was not saying this because he

E'48328. Division 11., 1 Honour,

Passes Division III., Passes. Division IV., Passes.

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had been given a seat on the Legislative Council: he said it in

senior mants.

Division Ill. Pass.-Kitty Blair, Bessie Blair and Kathleen Phelips. Division IV. Fass.-Kitty Blair, Bessie Blair and Kathleen Phelips. At the instance of the Hos. Mr. leving, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Lady Stubbs.

Lady Stubbs spoke a law words of encouragement to the children,

10g bis own ideas and the laspector Fort Kenneth Chadwick, especially praising them for their

Was

Form VII.-Peggy

in conDection with the

done thought that they had well and Hornell, very

the training had received would be

the cause of equity. If the Chi- A good beginning has thus been nese appreciated the considera- made, and we hope to do even tion of the Government and reci- better this gear.

of Schools with results and reports. (form price): Koy Austin, (reading Work procated it by giving all possible Innovations: new develop.

A help there was sure to be good ment of school-life has been in.The Board of Education appointed and arithmetic Hilary Lowe, (to-"Brownies" and Girl Guides. She

to tapect the citation and history), government which was not only troduced to the Peak School in the "ub-Committee necessary to the prosperity of the Brownies and, Girl Guides. Sool and they reported very Government, but to the people. Under the leadership of Lady bigbly indeed on the instruction form prize: Valerie Birse, writing they

given. If

other and history); Dick Shiner, most useful to them when they! Mr. L. Yik Mai, took the oppor-Stubbs and her assistants-Miss that

went to England and took part in tunity of expressing his thanks Irving and Mier Hastings--the independent reports were wanted attendance and drawing).

thought that the report Form VIII. Denys Clark, (form what was being done there. Lady on behalf of these present, for the Peak School children have been he invaluable work done by the Hon. taught many useful accomplish-of the Royal Drawing Society prize,; Joan Hornell, (reading and Stubbs thanked Mrs. Stark-for all extremely satisfactory. This was recitation); Peter Humphreys, the trouble she had taken in Mr. Lau, Chu-pak as the Chinese member on the Legislative, Games sad Sports: Physical the first time the School had gone (general progress); Sibyl Crawford, arranging that event. Council and as Chairman of the development bas bean, za last in for this examination and is fast (number).

Infant A.Jackie Breakapes, Chinese General Chamber of Com-year, in charge of Miss Macdonald, that none of the children who were merce which absorbed much of and good work is being done. In seat up failed and that altogether (number; George Aptar, (reading) lnfaat B.-Sheila Lang (con Mr. Lan's leisure.

April, by the kindness of the Hon.seven honoure and seventeen pasies Mr. Lau Chu-pak expressed his Mr. Severn sad Mrs. Severa, the were obtained spoke very highly duct).

Infants C.-Eileen Ranger (con. annual sports were held at Tan- indeed of the work there. Before derages," and a very successful the papers were sent up, both Mr. duck and application).

Ralphs and himself looked through Iafsal C-Nevil Wilson (re- and enjoyable meeting was held.

Ministering Children League: them and he was bound to confess citation); Neil Wilson, (general) £100 has been subscribed by The girls have worked very hard all they did not form such & favour improvement); Keith Nott, (oum- the King to the rellef fund of the the year for the Ministering able impression as the experts at ber). Alsa Comrie, (reading and (ornish miners,

Children's League Besar and, Homs. That, he thought, showed number).

thanks to Mr. Li Yik-mul

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Lady Stubbs was presented with & beautiful bouquet of roses and the proceedings were brought to a close with the singing of à verse of the National Anthem.

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