ÁUCATION BOARD,
THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH,
LEE WHITE ARRIVES.
WITH HER PRETTY PEACHES.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
CHARITY CUP GAME ON
SATURDAY,
[BY "WANDERER".)
Watching a cat jumping about
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. The Director of Education (Mr.
To judgo by the plans at G. N. Orme) presided at a meuting Moutrics, the Hongkong publio of the Education Board held in the will give a much warner recop P. and O. bullding yesterday after-tion to Miss Loo Whito and Mr. noon. Other members present Clay Smith than the Hongkong wore Mrs. Hickling, Rev. T. W. weather did to them when they as though it wore on hot bricke Pearce, Rev. Fr. Valtorta, Capt. Jarrivod by tho P. O. linor Watts, Dr. Wan Man-kai, Mr. Macedonis at noon today. Despite Yesterday, I remembered the old Forster, Mr. E. F. Aucott, Mr. S. our climato's gloomy behaviour, in the weather. Let us hope, for anying that it signifios a obango W. Tso, Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. U. Miss White and her peaches the sake of the charities to which | Rumjahn and Mr. A. E Sutherland (there seemed to be about 12 of {(Secretary).
thom) were all smiles, having Saturday's "gato" will be dovot- Mr. Aucott had given notice of onjoyed the run up to Hong-ed, that there is something more question to the effect whether in kong from Singapore immensely, than moro words in this, or it iew of the Chairman's statement Mr. Clay Smith says the com- the last meeting of the Board, pany did remarkably well at at satisfactory arrangements the latter place and, in fact wore
been made with regard to the lient examination of school dren, the Chairman would indi- The party, which is 27 strong, e what steps had been taken in is the largest to visit the Colong Is connection and when the for some years. Thoro aro 16 Edical officer Was likely to be ladios and 11 men in the cast.
pointed.
& phonontonal success right through the F.M.S. and the Straits Settlements.
would appear likely that the match-botween Scotland and the Rost-will have to be declared. off, scratched, washed-out. Vory good elevone have been picked to represent both sides, but, con- would recommend the Rost, if aldoring their strongth on paper, they do not win, to find some Rame at which they can do Owing to steamer suilings, the themselves justice, though it is The Chairman said the answer season will be a very short one, gost the nature of the aforemen- as that the appointment had been of six nights with a completo tioned game. commented to the Secretary of change of Rovus nightly. tate, but no reply bad, as yet,, Mr. Clay Smith promises that een received from London. He in dresses, sconory, and produc- lid not think it would be very tion each revue will be right to ong before they would receive a real West End standard. teply.
Mr. Aucott: May I ask when) the Government wrote that letter,!
in order to arrive at some datej
when power might reasonably be expected?
CINEMA NOTES.
"RUPERT OF HENTZAU,"
Is there any one who did not
The Chairman: I have not be-road and enjoy
fore me the exact date.
Inspector is appointed, would he or
she come under the jurisdiction of the P. C. M. O. or be in any way connected with this Board?
The Chairman: Personally, I was asked for my advice, I should think the P. C. M. O. would be in a botter position to direct his movements.
Hope's "Prisoner of Zonda" and
Inot incumbent upon mo to sug-
The sidos will line up as follows:-Scotland:-Clarko (Po- lice); McKelvie (Kowloon) and Dowar (Polico): Mair (Club)
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Sir Anthony (Tamar); Wheeler (Kowloon) and
Wyuno (Police); Leung Yuk tons SHORT and MASON Mrs. Hickling: 1f a Medical its onthralling sequel, "Rupert of (South China), Mitchell (Surreys) Hontzau ?" Of course there and Cheung Wing-shing (South may be some such, but it is hard China); Charlesworth (Surreys), to boliovo. Following close on Eston (Surreya) Johnson the hools of the books were the Police), Li Wai-tong (South stage versions in which many China) and Chap Kwong- prominent actors took part, and ui (South China). Scotland will now best of all come the cinemas, turn out in blue and The Rost in The "Prisoner of Zonda," awhito. It will be observed that Motro production, had a suo- that at least nine of the Rest cessful run last year, and it is wore oligibles for the Interport, Mrs. Hicking: I presume we prophesied that the Solanick while the same can be said of should have reports of the Medical Distributing Corporation's "Ru- four mombore of the Scottish sido, Inspector placed before the Board? part of Hontzau," which opens The Rest should win.
The Chairman: That is a mat-Jat the Queen's Theatre to-mor- ter of future arrangement. We row, will out-distance all pre- cannot count our chickens beforevious photoplay winners. they are hatched:
with
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Two Second Division matches are down for decision Saturday.
In each case the first-named Lonni should prove successful,
While Ruport" is somewhat Mrs. Hickling thought there were of a costume picture, it has an some printed forms already in unusually strong story
Burroye v. Club-Club. existence which were filled in by many dramatic situations.
"THE PRICE SHE PAID."
China "A" v. St. Joseph's "B" Medical Officers and placed before
A mother's love, a wifo's faith-Chinose. Kick-off 3 p.m. the Board from time to time.
foiness to hor vows and a pure Mr. Sutherland said he thought love towards the man of hor Mrs. Hickling must be referring choice, leads Mia May, the to the medical history sheet.
favourite emotional actrose, Mr. Aucott mentioned that he through eight parts of stirring and comment is hardly required. had asked his question as the re-photography in the above film, The two matches fixed for decision sult of the discussion in regard to showing at the World Theatre, on the Club ground yesterday the expenso which attached to This unconventional life story is were postponed on account of the parents in connection with the told before a court of wise men
bad weather, diphtheria examination; the who give a verdict which you will children were sent to be medically not query. examined and the parents were The story of "The Price She asked to pay the fees. Mr. Wylie Paid "
a girl whos0 had contended at a previous meet-father dies and she finds hor ing that that was wrong.
Pearce: Rev. T. W. examination was compulsory.
concerns
solf forced through poverty That to marry a rich man and say
Kowloon Representation. Mentioning that the business of the meeting was concluded, the Chairman asked the Board whether any members were sufficiently in- terested as to be willing to serve
on sub-committees on any ques-
The Leaguo tables to dato follow-
China "A
farewell to the sweetheart of hor cholco, Luxury she accapta, but Surreys not love, for hor busband is merely fascinated by hor beauty, Kowloon and she bocomos the centre of dovious intrigues and con- spiracios. She finally falls in love R. A. with a stranger and discovers Tamar...
Club
Polica
DIVISION I
Goals.
P, W. D. L. F. A. A ...13 12 0 1 43 7 24
13 8 23 30 13 18) ...13 7 15 26 15 151 ...12 6 1 5 21 12 13 ...14 5 3 6 11 19 13 ...13 6 0 7 16 29 12! ...14 4 1 9 12 16 9
too late that he is a spy. But China "B"...14 1 013 7 55 2
tions arising. The Kowloon side sho finds that love is stronger was growing rapidly, and the ques- than everything. tion had occurred to him as to whe
ther it was sufficiently represented
DIVISION II.
Rocroio. "A"31 19 1 1101, 8 39 Burreyu.18 15 1-2 57 14 31
on the Board. The Chinese side would arrange for them to accom- St. Jos. "A1 13 2 6 40 21 28 particularly was growing apace. pany him.
Mr. Alves: Mr. Wylie represents
Drums ...
...21 12 1 7 38 27 27 Mrs. Hickling remarked that in Kowloon ...21 11 1 9 37 34 23 the Kowloon Residents' Associn- the early days of the Board, sub- China "A"...20 G7 7 34 30 19 appointed for St. Jos. "B20 50 9 17 46 16 tion, and most matters of impor- committees were
Racreio "B"21 5 412 24 44 14 tance pass through the Associa-the purpose of visiting schools.
Rev. T. W. Pearce: It was felt) Sacred H. ...20 5 312 25 48 13 tion.
is to be desirable, if not essential, University ...21 4 413 20 55 12 that members of the Board should) Club Ros....20 4 4 12 18 57 12 inform themselves as to the work China "B"...20 3 4 13 15 50 10 of the schools, and two or three) made it their business to go round with the Inspector when he visited the schools.
The Chairman: Then there also the Chinese population.
Mr. Tso: I live in Kowloon and shall be only too pleased to help in any way I can from the Chinese siile.
The Chairman said he did not want to feel that the Board was
Mr. Alves thought the idea an ex- Bo constituted as to ignore the cellent one. He suggested that growing interests of Kowloon. If special forms be provided on which necessary he would go so far as members might make their observa- to recommend the appointment of tions. another member.
The Chaiman: If members go, they should go in an unofficial capacity as representing the public.
Members' Reports on Schools. Mr. Aucott, referring to reports
Mr. Aucolt agreed. He added on Schools made by Mr. Wylie and Capt. Watts, said he thought they that Mr. Wylie had made one or report were most interesting and gave two suggestions In his members a very good idea of the which, he thought, might very well opinion of "Unofficials" the he adopted and be to the benefit of state of the schools. He would all concerned. They all wanted Ilke to know what the procedure to try and place the schools on a was in regard to visiting schools. better footing.
He noticed that Mr. Wylle went Mr. Rumjahn reminded the round with Mr. Ralphs, but was Board that on the Inst visit he there any system in force whereby made, the Rev. Mr. Featherstone! Authority to Mr. Ralphs visited the schools challenged their periodically with members interest-inspect the schools, and that was ed? Ali membors would like to why school visiting stopped. know how things were going on Dr. Wan Man-kai said he thought: from time to time,
there was a minute to the offect The Chairman replied that the that authority had been granted to Inspectors visited all Government members to accompany the Inspec- schools. If members were in-tor on his visitu.
terested in any particular school
The Chairman: Those members
It was only necessary for them to who are willing to risk it, are still speak to the Inspector and helauthorised to go with the Inspector.
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