1929-03-08 — Page 9

CENTRAL BRITISH

SCHOOL.

SIR HENRY POLLOCK REFERS TO NEW ACCOMODATION.

SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH,

Hockey-Every Monday, weather permitting, the girls hnd games at King's Park and.... soveral matches were arranged. The boys had as opponents inany Bervice teams, the Cricket. There was not the same

es being fast and even. activity as in previous years, the School team not being quite strong enough to compete successfully with other teams, Blue House won the Inter-House Championship.

Tennis-The courts, were thrown both boys and girls in the ta evenings and several tournaments wer were held. Our thanks are due to the Director of Education for the gift of a tennis net.

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Another highly successful year of work was mentioned by Mr. G. F. Nightingale, Headmaster of the Central British School, in his annual report on the Institution Swimming-During the summer delivered at the distribution of menthe Mr. R. M. Dyer kindly per- prizes yesterday. In the course Bathing Beach. In the Boys 100 mitted us to use the Kowloon Dock of his report, Mr. Nightingale Yard Championship of the Colony, spoke inspiringly on the respon-Stirling was placed second, and sibility of school life, and exhort- R. Wood third. ed the pupils to greater endeavour Boxing. A successful tournament during the coming year.

was held and the form shown was

Sergeant Marriott.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1929.

are learnt, character is moulded and Prince Edward Rond, next prae- the children in thoso pricalcistically to the Kowloon Hospital. possessions that will help them In Now, the setting apart of that the battle of life and fit them to meet site is only to be regarded as a competition with confidence and first step. I hope that the second I would say to all boy step will also be taken very soon and girls: "Ilave ambition and by the Government, including in determined to succeed, and there

courage

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no position in the country which the annual estimates for the next year, 1930, a large sum of money you cannot reach. Aspire high and you will progress, and through the for the purpose of not only lovell mental and physical discipline you Ing our new sito in the course of have gained at school, you will and that you will become better men and next year, but also getting on, right away, with the construction upon that site, of our now school (Hear, hear).

women."

HOCKEY.

LAWN TENNIS.

K.RS.F.F.P.A. TO MEET M. K. LO RECEIVES WALK

II.M.S. SUFFOLK.

· OVER IN SINGLES.

The following will represent the

Tre were no Open Championship against the II.M.S. Suffolk at King's Hongkong Cricket Club ground you- K.B.S.F.P.A. in a Park, 6.15 p.m. to-day.-Gregory; tarday afternoon, the chief game of hockey match, iawn tennis matches played on the Machim, Chester; Davies, Whitley, the day being the tie between 8. E. King: Hirst, Gregory, Johnson, Well Green and G. Lawrie in the Club and Fearns.

Championship, the decision went to the veteran, Green, in threo sats, tho scores being, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.

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enthusiantie co-operation and car words to the boys and girls of Distinction in English; A. C. May proved a great draw was the match

occasion.

Sir Henry Pollock, K.G., who very creditable to the Instructor, behalf of Central British School, to

presided over the function, con- gratulated the Headmaster on the excellent position disclosed in the report, and mentioned that larger and up-to-date buildings were necessary, stating that he under- atood the Government had set nside a site at Prince Edward Road which was adequate for all

University Examinations.

qualified for Matriculation; P. Hynes; M. L. W. Bryeon; B. Budden,' cock, E. B. Moses..

LETTER GOLF

From TIDY to NEAT makes a nent par six to test your letter golding ability,

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In conclusion, I thank all the donors of prizes, the staff for their,

You will allow me to say a few

What would undoubtedly havn throughout the year, and the of St. Andrew's Church, who so this school. In a school like this

between M. K. Lo and T. Isomura. kindly rave us permission

to use (and the same remark applies to the Church Hall on this

University of Hongkong Junior The latter, however, is returning to It has at last, Sir, become impossible all schools) one greatest essential Local Examination: M. S. Bander, Japan and conceded a walk-over to to hold these meetings in the School In addition to hard work in the Distinction in English; B. I. Bickford his opponent. The game between 3. Hall, which is too small to accom- maintenance of discipline. I am Distinction in Muale; F. G. S. Hale and C, E, Holmes was also modate our present numbers, parents very glad indeed, to hear just now. Ingram, Distinction in English;

Eldridge, Distinction In English; Tunplayed. and other visitors. I wish, Sir, on from Mr. Ralphs, that the dis-Y.

On the "stand court" S. E. Green cipline of this school is very good. Y. Langley, Distinction in English; met J. G. Lawrie in the second round thank you for honouring us with

Levkovich, Distinction in English; of the Club Championship, the game your presence here this evening and

Discipline, I would mind you, H. G. Layton, R. H. Tobin, going the full, distance with Green for so kindly consenting to distributaboys and girls, depends absolutely Montargis French Prizes: E. AN the prizes.

more upon you than upon your Hosford (Senior); T. R. Ingram denying to meet his son, D.

the third round. Both

1-The idea of letter golf is to teachers. It is, a matter of in-

(Junior).

players were forcing the pace but change one word to soother and Sir Henry Follock's Speech. dividual strength of character, and

Government Scholarships: Class 1, Green was hitting harder. At one do it in par, a given number of Ε. Α. I am very pleased to hear as I Levkovich; Class IIIA, F. Stonkes;

Fosford; Class II, V. time in the second set Green was strokes. Thus to change COW to Before giving away the awards, and just now, that the discipline Class IIIB, A. Miller; Class IVA, D. but allowed his opponent to make the HOW HEW HEN.

Pollock said. Mr.of this School is so good.

leading five games to three and 40-15, Hen, in three stroke, COW, Sir Henry and gentlemen: it has given me

Class VI, T. Whelan, Hosford: Class IVB, R. Wood; Class score douce leadmaster, Mr. Ralphs, ladies

VA, P. Huxford; Class VB, J. Miller; Lawrie won the set at 7-5,

and take tho

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2 You can change only one In the letter at a time. very great pleasure to be able to

third set Lawrio was within a point . Supporting Sir Henry on the

Government Prizes: Class 1, E. Lof taking the ninth game to make the word, of common uenge, for each 8-You must have a complete stage in the Hall of St. Andrew's

come over to Kowloon this after

Hayer; Class II, V. Lovkovich; Class score 5-4 in his favour, but after jump. Slang words and abbrevia Church, where the ceremony was

noon to distribute the prizes. I

TITA silter; Class IVA, D. Iosford; Class provent deuce being called.

F. Stonkes; Class IIIB, A. lending by 10-15 he was unable to tions don't count. held, were Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspect.

congratulate you, Mr. Nightingale,

Gréen upon entering this year the tenth-

IVB, D. Huxford; Class VB, J. Miller; Class game.

Booker: Class VA, P. then finished the match in the next or of Schools), Rev. Mr. J. H. Johnston, Hon. Mr. J. P. Bag, University of Hongkong, held in Headmaster of this school. I also Examinations of the year of your term of office as

VI, T. Whelan Mr. B. Wylie, Rev. Fr. Byrne, Mr. November, nine candidates of Class congratulate you upon the very A. R. Sutherland. Mr. G. F. were successful, obtaining dis-excellent report which you have Nightingale and the Rev. Mr. Upstinctions, Two candidates were dell.

awarded Matriculation Honours, one The Headmaster's report

gained Honours in the Sentor Local follown:

Examination, qualifying for Matri- The School was

on 105 culation, and six passed, one of these opened days, the maximum enrolment being also qualifying for Matriculation. 17-180 in 1027. The average 1

their purposes,

Was

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The results obtained Inat year were very good, but in 1928 they were even better. In January two of our students sat for the Matricula- tion Examination of the University They were the first candidates from of London and both were successful. C. B. . to pass this examination and I hope that euch succeeding year will spe an increasing number for this important Examination, which opens the door

of enndintea

to all professions.

In the

responsibility before you, for 1 You boys and girls have a great would remind you of that very true saying, that "the youth of the nation are the trustees for posterity

.

Bacon, P. Gardner, E. Holloway, R. Garrison School Scholarships:}}, Kirman, W. Maycock, D. Monaghan, Hongkong and Whampoa Deck Company's Scholarships: 9. M. Brown, N. Kempton.

Head Master's Prize:-E. L Hayes, Wylie Composition Prize:-E. M. Ezra Abraham Prize for Mathe-

Field.

Sir Henry then distributed the marked that he wanted to add a prizes, and at the conclusion re few words of thanks to the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts for turn- just read before us of the working out to receive him. He was ing of this School during the past glad to see that there were these year. It is not my intention companies attached to the school. recapitulate, in any detail, the In honour of the becasión, Sir various distinctions which have Henry asked for a holiday to-day For the second year in succession been gained by the scholars of for the scholars, a request which, the King Edward VII Scholarship this School, but I should like to when acceded to by the Headmas-matics:-E. L. Hayes, was won by this School, which again any hat was very pleased inter, was greeted with loud cheers headed the list. The Montargis deed to hear that two of the ata from the pupil. French prizes were again won.

In Clans 11 the results of the dents had succeeded in passing Junior Local Examination were the matriculation examinations of antisfactory, tight out of ten cand the University of London, which, dates being successful and gaining as you point out, open the door six distinctions. I am pleased to

to all professiona. report the success gained in English by the Matzienlation, Senior and Junior Local Classes. This result to very good indeed, due to the

I to Mr. Hodges, organisation of the English work of the School, work now entirely in the hands of English specialists.

attendance during the year was -130 in 1927-the highest monthly average being 165 and the Inwest 132 in 1927 being 140 and 11 respectively.

Building.

In November A TOW temporary wing was added to the School, this wing comprising an Art Ream, three Classrooms and n Cloakroom. Men- of the "tion should be made here

modern furniture is these rooms, and bur thanks given

of the Public Works Department, for the time and trouble he devoted to providing us with this furniture

Staff.

There were many changes on the Baf. In Jamury Hes Hall re- turned to the School after Home leave, and Mr. Richards was trans- ferred to Queen's College. Mr.

Rowell went an leave in February and returned in December. Mrs. Wyatt resigned in February and Mrs. Wright jolted the staff as temporary Mistress, but resigned in May, her place being filled by Mrs. Chubh, who left in October Buscoinbe left, on sirk lenye In April, returning in October, and Miss Brown resumed duly in April Mrs. Unadell was transferred to Rellins Public Schogi in May, when Mrs. Key returned, ·

Visitors.

The aural examination of Classes III-VI produced very antinfactory results, 75 per cent, as the candidates raining promotion to higher classes, I may say here that a high standard is required for promotion.

Royal Drawing Society. Excellent results were obtained at the annual examination in the various Divisions held in June, the general report of the Examiners being "A very good result.'

Joan Black, -having jeniged awarded the Full Certificate, a 'Honours"

distinction rarely gained.

in all Divisións,

WAS

Drawing Society) the results were:

these Examinations (Royal

Calidates entered, 104; candidates awarded cortifientes 94; Honours certificates awarded: 75; Pass certi- ficates awarded, 30.

1 ani particularly interested in the London University matricula- tions because, after leaving Char- terhouse School, where w38 fortunate enough to obtain two scholarships in the school-ong for the Junior and one for the Senior1 myself, as a prelimin- nry examination for the English Bar, went in for the matricula tion examinations of the Univer sity of London, and, I may say that of all important scholastic attainments at school-and I think

great deal of then-I found that the Londan matriculation examination was a most exceed ingly hard one to pass.

Therefore it is of interest tal me to find that two students from this school have mucceeded in passing their examinations. (Ap- plause). I was very pleaseil- also į to notice from your report that for the second year in succession, the King Edward VII Scholarship Vera Wheller, who left the School in

was won by this school which The School was visited by the 1925 after having passed the Matrieu again heads the si, and that the Director of Education, the Inspectors Intion Examination of the University Montargis French prizes werd of English Schools, Members of the of Hongkong, WAS admitted to the again won. I Was also very Board of Education, the Mediral Teachers' Training College at Mangrently interested to see that in Officers of Schools, Mrs, Ralphs, the chester and has just passed the Final the school a special study is be Head Mistresses of the Junior British Examination of the Board of Edening made of English, because I Schools, and many parents ar tion in the Principles and Practice friends interested in the School and of Teaching, English, Advanced consider that is a very important its work. Miss Stevens, Intelyistory, Biology, Singing and Theory subject in the school. I am sorry Principal of the Tollington Park of Music, Hygiene and Physical to say that at Charterhouse we Central Girls' School, London, alse Training. She is now on the staff communied' between three quarters visited the School in February and of a school at Barrow.

to seven-eights of our time in stated that she was greatly interat. Margaret Weston, who left in Latin and. Greek, because that el and, impressed by the work and December 1925, has passed the spirit of the School,

was a sort of feeding ground for Matriculation Examination of the

afraid, University of London, pussing in the Universities. I am

therefore, that our English there Geography, Mathematica and Chemistry, and gaining distinc. was rather neglected, I um gind tako a keen and netive interest in tion in English, Oral French and to see that you have put the study was also awarded of English in the hands of specia- Drawing. She work at the annual sale of Poppies an Intermediate County Scholarship lists. I am glad also to see that on Armistice Day, both in Hong

at her School,

the teaching of drawing is also kung and Kowloon, and at the annual

J. Vickars, who left in 1927, after in the hands of competent teach- Kaining Matriculation Honoura

Charity.

Our boys and girls continue to

the cause of Charity, doing good

History,

unle of Work of the Ministering University of Hongkong) has enter. ers, because it is an exellent mut-

Children's League.

Library.

Our thanks are due to Mr. Ralpha

und Mr. Blason for making very

ed the University of Livernoal and ler to teach at schools. excellent reports of his work there

have been received.

It is very gratifying to as to know that we are justifying our existence

welcome additions to our Reading as the Senior British School. No

Expansion of Numbers.

You mentioned just now, Sir, that the increase in our numbers

hun rendered it necessary for the

and Art Libraries, to Captain Muir, school can fulfil its complete function who sent us, each month, copies of unions it links itself up with the prize-giving to be held in this the National Geographic Magazine, larger life of the Universities, and all instead of in the ordinary and to Mr. Wylle for photographs our efforts are directed towards the school building. I um very in- of current world events.

Old Pupil's Association. Many new members joined the Association during the year and great "Interest was taken in Cricket, Hockey and Tennis, full uso being made of the grounds at King's Park,

Girl Guiden.

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The School Patrola still do good work and the continuance of their onthusiasm is due to the energy and keen interest of their Captain, Miss Buckwell, and her Second-in-Cam- mand, Misa Owen Hughes,

Games and Sports,

The year opened with

ideal of being a 'stepping-atono to torested by some figures given by this larger life, and, thus, Wo endeavouring to play our part in sion of the numbers of scholars are Mr. Ralphs to show the expan- the higher education of our people, in this school during the past few

Education now forms part of the process of humanising a boy, bring years. In the year 1921, after the ing out the best that is in him. The Junior section hnd' removed to the great demand for education now Gun Club School, 60 scholars ́ re- existent in a clear indication that mained at the Central British people now want healthier bodies, School. That was in 1921. And healthier minds, a healthier spiritual, to-day we have in this school no outlook, and desire a greater playment of their resources. It

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less than 16B scholars-about half

must be realised and understood, of whom are boys and the other however, that Education does not half girls. That shows a very re- lo entirely in the hands of those who markable expansion in the course

teach. I appeal to parents to adopt

of only eight years. This brings

somo intellectual exercise to stimulate me, that is, the question of figures

a Sports and uncourage the younger genera of scholars, to the necessity mosting organised by Mr. Rowell, tion and to make them realise that which exists of our having a much all events being keenly confested, what needed more than anything Blue House winning the Inter-Houce else at the present time is work, larger and up-to-date school place Our thanks are due to Mr. We shall nover be what wo and suitable playground built for W. G. Joseph, who presented a Cham- meant to be in this generation until the school (Applause),

for competition in 1929,

Cap.

pionship Cup

aro

in our

we begin to seo that amusement, and Besides the increase and also to the committee of the Row-pleasure are worthless except in so numbers which justifies this stop, loon Football Club, who gave us

far as they are a help to work. Let I would like to point out that we permission to use their ground, us work, parents, teachers sports material and drossing-rooms. taught,

and are the only British secondary If our hearts were in our The chief feature of the year was work. Let us strive to achieve the school in this. Colony that in sand- the growing interest of the Juniors something more that keeps the soul ing boys and girls direct to the in the games,

rich and strong an interest in Art,

Universities. Our standard 18 Football-A keen Inter-Class com- Literature, Music, and in the whole that of a first-class secondary petition was won by Class S, who of human history. Wo distinguished themselves throughout ning to realise that our

aro begin school at Home.... the year by a marked superiorily in

children With reference to the question all the games. Some of the Junior possible. School life and home life I understand that the Government must be kept at school as long as of new buildings for this school, matches with outside teame

first, for, during the last few years be adequate for our needs, at often clash, but School life, must be is setting apart a site which would of school the most important lessons

were

ople struggles, every match bong

Won,

Cheers were given for Sir Henry, the Headmaster and staff, and for the school. This brought the proceedings to a conclusion.

Examination Resulta,

Ellis Kadoorie Prizes:-Class E. 2 L. Kayes; Class II, T. R. Ingram: Class III, F. Stoakes. Hayes.

War Memorial Prize:--E. L

History Prize (Presented by II. B. L. Dawbiggin, Esq.,):-E. A. Horford, Scripture Prizes (Presentest by Rev, H. Jahnaton)J. A: M. Black, V. Levkovich.

The prize list was as follows: University of London Matriculation Chemistry Prize (Presented by T. Examination: M. Oliver, S. Whitley. R Rowell, Esq.,)A. Maycock. lation Examination: E. L Hayca, by, G. G. Wood, Esq.,). R. University of Hongkong Matricu-| Prize for Mathematies (Presentel Honours. Distinction in Mathematics. Trigonometry.

English, Ingrant Edward VII Scholarship; E. A. by Messrs. Brewer & Co.):-L. Read.

King

Prize for Mathematics (Presented leaford, Honours,

Distinction In Prize for Drawing (Presented by English History, Trigonometry. Messra. Der. A. Wing & Co.):-A.

Maycock.

University of Hongkong Senior Local Examination: 3. A. M. Black, Honours, Distinction in Trigonome try, qualified for Matriculation; R. II, A, Woolley, Distinction in English,

Prize for Drawing (Presented by Miss Hall):--R. Woolley.

Prize for English (Preserted Miss Munre)-E. A. Fosford.

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Full Results.

a walk over from T. Isomura

Open Singles.-M. K. Lo received,

Chub Championship.-S. E. Green beat J. G. Lawrie 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.

Handicap Singles "B"G. N. de Min (owe 2/0) bent J. II. Ashworth (Scr.) 6-4, 6-4.

changed.

4-The order of letters cannot be

One solution is printed on an other page..

MEXICAN REVOLT.

COLLAPSE IMMINENT.

Handicap Doubles.-G. W. Sewoll and G. C. Grove (owe 15/1) beat T.

Mexico City, Mor. 7. Christie and D. J. Gilmore (rec.

The collapse of the revolution 16) 0-2, 8-6.

Jappears to be imminent, at least Handicap Mixed Doubler-Com. In the state of Vera Cruz, accord- and Mrs. F. C. Baker (Ser) beating to E. J. R. Mittheil and Mrs. Carnegie which (rec. 2/0) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.,

This Afternoon's Games..

an official communique, states that sanguinaty street fighting in the city of Vern Cruz between General Aguirro's

The full list of matches for this rebel forces and rebel troops, who afternoon is as follows;

have deserted him only ceased Open Singlos 3. A. Rumjaha vwhen the Consular Corps inter- W. C. Hung: T. Honda v J. Barrow;vened to prevent further blood- M. W. Lo v H. Yoshida,

shed, Handicap Singles. "A."—G. W. Sowell (owe 16/1) v R. K. Valentine condition that Aguirre should An armistic was arranged on (rec. 1/6).

leave the city. It is believed be escaped by sea.

Handicap Doubles, 1. V. Parker and L. A. R. Duncan (Ser.) v E. B. and T. J. Price (rec. 15); E. J. K.

According to other Government Mitchell and G. R. Horridge (rec. statements, the enemy has been 3/0) v G. N. de Man and C. Stigter routed everywhere. The Federal (rec. 4/0); A. 'H. Penn and 'A. G. 1, troops have recaptured Orizaba, Bowker (rec, 15) v J. L. Bonnar and Cordova and Jalapa-Router's V. W. L.. Stanlon (rec..3/6). American Service.

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