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SAITINGFUN SCHOOL outings, for they supplement the Shang, Chan Chiu Cheong, So

PRESENTATION TO MR. IRVING.

tenahing of the class-room and Shai Pin, Choy Klt Sz. Yu King bring pupil and teacher into a Shu, Li Chapk Kiu, Li Po Kwak! more intimate relationship, snabi-Wong Chung Lum, Lo Cheong - DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZESg the one to understand the Shiu, M. E. Lo, Ha Id, Lui Lai

(other better."

Sang. Choy Hing. Chao Chit¬ Scouts-Through the generosi Hing. Ho Chaut, Lo Chung Kut, ty of our esteemed friend and] Chẩn Pak Chun, Lai Long Pak, The annual prize distribution patron, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, we Ho Kl, Sui Fung. Chan Chan In connection with Sairingpun have been able to continue Nam. Tam Kwok Choy, Young School took place this morning activities of our Troop which Chung Kan, Tam Ho.. Ho-Wing when there were present the spent a week in camp at Tai Po Chan U Chun, Ng Fai Hoi, LJ Hon. Director of Education (Mr. | Market, at the home of Mr. Mok.] Yew Ting Mr. and Mrs. Li Ping. E. A. Irving) who presided over Ching Kong. There have been the Ying Wab Book Shop. The the ceremony, Mr. Teesdale field days at Fanling. Shatin, following gentlemen have made Mackintosh (Registrar of the Sheung Shui, and other places in substantial donations for the Hongkong University), Mr. E. Ral- the New Territory. In this con-special purpose of paying the phs (inspector English Schools),nection we have to offer our fees of impecunious students-a Mr. Forest (Inspector of Varna- thanks to Sir Robert Ho Tong, meritorious action:- Moeste. cular Schools), Mr. A. Morris Hon. Mr. Chow Shou Son, Dr. Yung Ip Shang, Lau King Tsing (Headmaster), Dr. T.W. Pearce Wan Man Kai, Mesars C. H. (a former pupil). Ma Dow Nam, Rov. V.H. Copley Moyle, Mr. Blason, Chan Hart, Woo Hay and Ma Teng Ching. Rumjahn, Mr. G.P. de Martin Teng, and Lui Lai Sang Sang, In conclusion, to those who and many others.

who have made donations to the have not gained awards I wish to camp expenses. Our Scouts as-give a few words of encourage- ANNUAL REPORT. The Headmaster (Mr. A. Mor-sisted in the recent vaccination ment and consolation. In your ris) read his report as follows: Campaign also. fr. Leung Yok class one must be at the top Attendance. The average for Tong, the Scout Master, although and another at the bottom.. the year under review was 394.7, transferred to another school, but if the bottom bay has striven and the percentage 97.7, which still maintains his interest in the and done his utmost, he has done One hur Troop, and is assisted by Mr. his best: that is all that the most constitutes a record.

expect: Kong Kam Chuen who is on our exacting teacher can dred and forty-eight or five.

Novor despair: plod steadily on; twelfths of the whole school staff.

you may yet win the race. made full attendance, and follow- ing the practice of previous years

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - silver badges recording the fact

The Hon. Mr. Irving then dis- From the lengthy list we take the following winners of Scholarships:

"On

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Class 5 A.-Chan King Man (Government) and Chan Mo Yau (Ho Kom Tong).

Class 6 A-Yau Pak Tung

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Ambulance. The "Old Boys Ambulance Division" under the able guidance of Sergt. Leung will be presented. This is made Sui Sang, performed much useful possible through the generosity night work during the vaccin-tributed the prizes. of our many friends. In additionation crusade, vaccinating 1,832 to the foregoing, there are an

Charity. It is said that "It is Class A. --Pong King Cheung additional twenly who have made perfect attendance from the date more blessed to give than to Alan Morris Memorial), Li Pë, of their admission. All cannot receive." and once again our boys Hui Pak May, Chan Wai Man, hope to carry off a class prize, or were called upon to show their Lun Wai Ling and Leung Chau the Kwong (Government, Fall): Tam win a scholarship, but an attend practical sympathy with ance medal comes within the parents of a school fellow not so Kam In and Wong Yue Sun reach of each student. Regular- well blessed with this world's (Government, Half.) ity is the sine qua non of progress. goods, and to give in the cause of The school has remained full charity. The lad succumbed after throughout the year and large a few days' sickness. The last number-bundreds, in fact have rites were arranged by class- been refused admission through mates, the funeral expenses paid (Government) and Leung Moyon to England the good wishes a good example.--(Laughter), At of all of us-pupils and staff. To present the staff consisted of the limited accommodation of by the school, and a subsantial Shun (Ralphs).

Class 7A-Kong Sau Yuen Mrs. Irving please convey our fteen teachers, six of whom were our present building. We lock sum handed to the bereaved forward hopefully to the opening parents. Never have I witnessed (Government) and Wing Ki best wishes also. May God of English. He thought Mr. Morris His infinite goodness grant you said fourteen in his report Hel ofournew school, the foundations a more impressive sight than this (Mok Kan Sang)..

Class & A-Ng Sba Son (Gov long life, health, and happiness hoped he had not mislaid one of of which are approaching com-funeral procession, wending its pletion.

way up the road outside, in an ernment) and Tang Kun Sang to enjoy with your family the them.

years of your retirement in the Staff-There have been a aumorderly.decorous manner, attend-(Mok Kon Sang).

Old Country. Now, Sir, on behalf! ber of changes in the staff. Mrjed as it was by the whole school- Hamilton went

of our school and as a memento leave in masters and pupils. "One touch of

of this occasion. I have to ask

Continuing, the Director of February last, his place being pity makes the whole world kin."

At the conclusion of the

Four acceptance of this soureri Education said that in the inter- taken by Mr. A. White, who is Medical-During October a

distribution of awards, the I will now read the address."

ests of justice he must point out! atill with us. Miss Birt, together medical examination was

that the success of the School! with Mr. Yio Chung Yu. were ducted by Dr. Esler. Numerous Headmaster said "Boys, Prize-

occasions of joy Accompanying the address were

really commenced from 1906 transferred here after the mid-"eye" cases were treated and givings are

and rejoicing for most of us, but a brooch for Mrs. Irving and a Others summer vacation, and Mr. Sarage spectacles supplied. commenced duties in December. necessitating operative and in-I bave to sound a note of sincera cigar box for the retiring Director when Mr. Morris first joined it, comparable to the butterfly's egg. Messia. Li Chung Shi, Ng Chee door treatment were catered for regret today. Mr. Irving, our of Education. The address, which The period of 1901-1902 might be Yan, and Ke Kan Wing resigned; at the (CH. to the genial and Director of Education, the gentle was beautifully inscribed by the The next 10 or 20 years might be

of man who has just given you your one of the pupils, Sung Chun-wo, Mr. Leung Yuk Tong was trans-courteous:

prizes, will not read as follows:-"Presented to comparable to the chrysalis stage, ferred to the Gap Road School. which, Dr. McKenny, we offer well-merited while Mr. Wong Tin Sik returned our best thanks. The re-vaccina-preside on any of our future the Hon. Mr. EA, Irving. Director He would not trade the progress because that had yet to come. to the University. Our seniortion of our scholars was arranged Speech Days. Last year we were of Education, on the occasion of of the school to the butterfly stage say that vernacular master. Mr. Chak Pink by Dr. McKenny also. To Dr. honoured with the presence of his retirement from the Govern: he ventured to

Queen Tsiu Hin Yeung, of the Western Mrs. Irving, who graced our ment Service, as a mark of appre- this school was going to take Ki, was trasferred to

proceeding before leaving for ciation and esteem for the great College in September last, his Dispensary, we are greatly indebt-prose and bidding the Colony interes, he has always manifested a great step forward shortly. He did venture to prophecy place being taken by Mr. ed. Dr. Tsiu has treated a larg Lai Su Tsun. The teaching number of minor ailments, and farewell Mr. Irving is leaving in this School-Staff and Pupils

come the most important school staff now consists of three scarcely a week passes but that Hongkong soon. retiring from of Sairicgpun School, Hongkong. two things about it--it would be-

Government service. For the January 24th, 1924.”

in the western district and it vernacular casters, six local boys are sent to him for treat-

last nineteen years I have known

bes: would also become the England teaching

MR. IRVING'S SPEECH. masters, ment. and five experienced Europeans. General The school continues him as the head of our Education

He has watched in his reply, the Director of practising school from here to Here. I would like to tender ray to serve a useful purpose as the Department.

with peternal care and soli- Education expressed his thanks Hankow and even to Peking. He sincere thanks for the whole "Practising School" for the Un-

Education Undercitude cur school grow, nur and appreciation for the presents might live long enough to hear at bearted manner in which my iversity staff bas supported me and graduates. On Oct. 31st, we efforts in the cause of education, given him. He said he must say Home that this prophecy had co-operated in all

bas mercifully escaped what might and, as you say in Chinese, has a few words to compliment the been fulfilled. In conclusion he Headmaster for the very satis- thanked them very heartily in appertained to the welfare of the bave been a serious calamity had been a good friend of this school' school, for we work ander trying it occurred during school hours. I take it as a great compliment to factory condition of the school the same of his wife and in his and exacting conditions--in an The nullah which passes under cur school that he bimself is here as illustrated and made clear to own name for the presents they industrial area, and on the edge Room I was choked during the day, but at the same time T the public in the report, though had given them. His wife would of a busy thoroughfare.

unprecedented rainfall of that am sorry that he will not be here is was known to his Department have pleasant recollections of

the report

at all the school she had distributed! Studies. The general standard date, and burst through the floor to see the inauguration of the without of efficiency has been maintained.sweeping everything before it, new Sairingpun School in the Looking back over a period of the prizes at the school a year details of which he has greatly 23 years that he could remember ago), and he thought the brooch Map-drawing, handwriting. Eng-desks, cupboards, doors,

interested himself. Shortly we the school, he could testify to they had given her would be B lasting souvenir. lish conversation and composition massive granite coping stones, call for special mention. All the some of which were washed as have to wish him good-bye and the extraordinary changes which for her

We God-speed,

This parting time which come within his personal Referring to the cigar box which students of Class 4. A., thirty-four far as No. 7. Police Station.

his present, Mr. Irving He remembered Was Before experience. comes to each one of us. in number, succeeded in passing re-occupied this room just tenthe year is out, some of you will clearly the first day of his com- expressed the pleasure it would! the qualifying entrance examina days ago.

The name of fourteen past have written your last exercise ing there. The school was housed give him in the future to make| tion to Class 3, Queen's College. This is a creditable. performance pupils appear among the success-here, worked your last problem, in this building, though it then use of it. "I see myself going to when it is remembered that we ful candidates, at the recent passed your last examination. Ahad not the upper storey they my sideboard where this box will had a shortened year, a nure University examinations. fow weeks ago I said farewell to were gathered in that morning.occupy a place of honour, and 1 searching test, and a higher Matriculation-Une, Yau Fung 6 of our senior boys boys un- The total staff consisted of three shall take a cigar from it and it "Pass" mark.-60% instead of the Hon, Distinction in Physics) matched anywhere and I am Chinese masters, and the Head-will be smoked ceremoniously on 50% of previous years. Class went to Queen's College as an confident that these occasions are! master was Mr. Fang Fu. who the altar of old acquaintance.”—

(Applause), completed the year with 63 on Alan Morris Memorial Scholar. times of genuine regret to each was now retired on pension and the roll A unique experience Senior, one; junior, twelve, one one. In wishing you "Adieu Sir, had been an example of the pensioners were occurred in connection with of whom, Cheng Iu Man, also be assured that you carry with proverb that

long-lived" and he had set bim this examination. Two boys holding an Alan Morris Memorial who were in situations left Scholarship, gained no less than them and returned to school five distinctions.

that

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in order to take their "leaving" Donors of Special Prizes.--Re examination. I mention this in-ferring to the donors of Special cident as it indicates the keeness Prizes a significant and encourag- and the spirit which permeates ing feature is the large proportion the school

of past pupils and guardians who contributed this year. Discipline. The tone and dishava cipline are excellent.

Through the open-handed libera- Sports. While concentrating lity of these gentlemen we are most of our energies upon lessons, able to supplement our prize list, the physical side has not been and make awards other than those neglected, and although handicap for "general proficiency ped for playing ground in the attendance badges, that would be! vicinity of the school, we have impossible otherwise-Capt. Hall, done well in sport. Football, Messrs. Ho Kom Tong, Young. volley-ball, and swimming are the Shat Him. Lee Hy San. Hon. principal recreations. Our volley- Mr. Chow Shou Son, Messrs. Mok ball team which won the Junior Kon Bang, Chan Shan Shak Shan, Shield, did not lose a single game Im Pun Tak, the late Mr. Ng Sau and scored to its credit the Sang, Mr. Wu Nam Tin, Messrs. maximum number of possible Kwok Siu Lau, Ip Lan Chuet, Lo points. One hundred and twenty Chop Son, Ho Fook: U Cheuk attended the swimming classes at Nam, Choy Chong, Chos Po Sien, the Y.M.C.A. and acquired the art H Shai Kit, Ip Sau Chi, U Cheuk which they were able to practice Sang. Ha Chung Chau 8. C. further at the launch and bathing Pang, P. K. Kwok, Fung Ping picus, and which are as popular Shang, U To Ting, Hu Hi Tong. as at the time of their inception, Ho Leung, Wong Kam Fuk, Mok Dearly twenty years ago. I al-Ching Kong, Dr. Wan Man Kai; tach great importance to these Sir Robert Ho Tung. Chau Tung

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