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CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL

-ANNUAL-DISTRIBUTION.

OF PRIZES.

LADY PEEL PRESENT.

-quantity and then stop. Thore le no ond to education which is initation not. apprenticeship. Its scale is not the material scale of commerce; It is a preparation for life not merely for a livelihood, for living not for a living. It is not the stuffing of minds bat the Illumination and development-of-in- tellectual power and of character. It should produce not machines but re- sponsivo men and women prepared for servico.

Pupils' Efforts.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

TRAFFIC CONTROL AT KOWLOON.

NEW PLAN COMES INTO OPERATION.

of traffic.

one.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1931.

SHAMEEN COUNCIL.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

a good attendance.

whilst practice drills were held' With these remarks I now have too small, and further, if we keep regularly throughout the year.pleasure in proposing the adoption the rate of water at the old prices, As regards the ongines and of the report and accounts as we will make a loss this year.

is not a very big increáso.” material, all are in good order submitted.

but it is likely a further supply] Mr. W. G. Hollyer seconded and of hose will be necessary in twelve the Report and Accounts were months' time.

The Water Works."

The Water Works maintained

unanimously adopted.

Budget Adopted.

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The resolution was agreed to.

A resolution.fixing the housc tax at 7.4733 per cont. on the total Aascased rentals (ag against 5.62

Thanks.

OF RATEPAYERS. ~The-annual-goneral meeting of The new arrangements for traf the Ratepayers of Shamoon WAS fic control at the Kowloon "circus"

The adoption of the Budget laat year) was also approved. supply eficient and pura ware put into operation at 10.86 held recently, under the Chairman- last night, and within ton minutos ship of the British Consul General, lan

plant was maintained in good re-by Mr. R. K. Batchelor, the Chair- Percent, the godown tax at $50, Education is in the effort of the or a quarter of an hour the scheme Mr. Herbert Phillips, there being throughout the year, whilst the estimates for 1981 was proposed The land tax was fixed at 0.9095 pair and condition. You will re-man of the Council. In doing so and a scale of licence fees was At half past nino There was a large attendance pupils, and we must cut adrift from was working without a hitch,

Sub-

In moving the adoption of the member that the inside of the he pointed out that the Council agreed to. and

conservative boen. as of parents at the Central British the false view that it is the sitting at

A. H. Mason a desk and having information pumped Inspector School, Kowloon, yesterday aftor-into one. Education should not be re- Traffic Sergeant F. J. Clarke Municipal Report and Accounts, tower tank also receive attention had noon, when the scholars were garded merely as a necessary but un-rrived at Kowloon Point and the Chairman said:-It is pleasing after a lapse of 8 years. Whilst possible in compiling the Budget In closing the mosting, the presented with prizes by Lady plant method of passing examina- Peal.

Mr. G. Nightingale loss. It may be defined as the proceeded to arrange matters as to be able to report that through this work was being done a re-and costs have been kept as low Chairman proposed a very hearty Headmaster, read tho annual preparation for the accompaniment planned. With the help of a gallout the Municipal year peace pre-serve supply of water was kept tu as considered advisable. There is vote of thanks to the outgoing

was think, report.

we ought to thank Mr. was to the serious decline in the to bring to your notice. Owing to during the year. "Especially, I of good citizenship, and means the of coolles these officers caused the valled in Canton, and although the the Swimming Bath Club. Owingiene point, however, I should like Council for all their good work

various route number posts to be Provinco of Kwongtung

that BOMG compensation Batchelor, the Chairman of the After presenting the prizes, training of mind, hand and soul.

For this purpose of good citizen-shifted to their new positions, this

mado bo

Council Counell, and Mr. Wolf, the Vice- น Lady Fool asked that the pupils

vary the cost of atores for use at the should be given a full hollday to-day. In ship the mind should be trained in the being accomplished in a little un-threatened at times by its neigh-sterling value of the Hongkong the decline in exchange it

Mr.

has Batchelor ox-labours. to cover brief address, Mr. G. P. de correct use of the mother tongue, in der an hour and, thanks to the bour Kwongant, it may be said dollar, it will be appreciated that feit

whilst served on no less than four Martin (Director of Education) logical thought and in artistic ap efficient manner in which they did that the year 1930 was a

preciation and performance. and the work, there was no dislocation peaceful one. With peace. and Water Works has gradually in-employeas. Allowance has thore- Chairman, for their unremitting

compensation, congratulated those who had won students will gain the mastery and

good order in the city it was only creased, and it will therefore be fore been made prizes and the parents who had knowledge of the best sald and taught

The scheme is a very simple to be expected that police connecessary from now onwards to change attendell. Ho fald a tributo, to in all ages. It is our province, or

On leaving the ferry one is victions on the island would be raise the charge on water supplied Counell employees have been in-occasions as Chairman of the the work of Mr. E. Ralphs. This rather our privilege, to refer them to was the first time the annual re- the best and help them to understand, now confronted with route num- for miner offences only. In connex-te all consumers, both on this aut formed that this allowance la a Couneli in 1926, 1928, 20 and 80, ber posts axtending to the left, fon with police matters, especial the French Concession. As this temporary measure only and may and I am sure you will agree Resolution, I will not sey when exchange may show any largely due to his skill that the port of the school had been pre always remembering that they, in due

while on the right, commencing atly, your Council once again work-point, however, will later be cover-be withdrawn.at any time as and with me when I say that it is very The House and Council has been steered through will form their own

improvement. sented sineo Mr. Ralphs and loft, time welcome scholarly interpretation the callway station extending toed in complete harmony with the anythi be said.

The Alter box at the water Land rates will be governed by the so many difficulties. I have the very greatest pleasure in propos- founded on for earsest In his annual report, Mr. Nightla- Reconviction your report the ferry entrance, there is a rais Uity police under the able com- anything further now.

arriving at mand or General Au Young Ku! knowledge. They will desire acquain

Mr. G. M. D. Wolf seconded, and ing a very hearty vote of thanks,. and shall be very glad if some- The School was opened on 195 days, tance with their own langunges which the ferry discharge their passen- and his staff and every assistance latake has worked very satisfac- special resolutions to follow."

body will Aecond that-(Ap is the key to the storehouse of the gers on to the footpath and pro-was given to them as occasion tarily, and rate-payers have been

amply repaid for the expenditure the Estimates were agreed to. ceed towards the ricksha shed, Arosc.

plause). made in 1928 and 1929 in this world's literary treasures.

turning to the right by their num-

connexion. It will be a matter of bered post, and proceeding acrORS the vacant space to another post langunge must be bulli, if they are to nisu bearing their route number, bulls successfully a future intellectual close to the rallway lines which run to the Kowloon godowns. Hero they progress, all their developing smo ifonal powers, all their mosini and th-stop, facing the way they are to set of, and buses engaged on the dustrini existence. By having a com-

same route fall in behind, mand of language they will learn al-

Passengers leaving the ferry most everything, without it they will

can ascertain which line of buses learn almost nothing.

they wish to travel on by consult ing the number posts nearest to the ferry. From right to left, on leaving the forry, the router nt present as follow:-No. 1, No. 6, Nos. 2 and 8, Nos. 7 and 12, Nos. 8 and 3a, No. 5 and No. 10.

Kale said:--

The maximum number on the roll was 299, (14 in 1929), with an average dutty

the whole attendance during year of 180 (141 in 1929, and 131 in 1928). The attendance was generally Antisfactory, though there Wer. several cases of malaria, measles and influenza, The figures show the lead srowth of the School. As the end of 1930 approached and the number of applications for admission increased, it beenme evident that, we would havo 1 and places, for at least 70 new By children in the coming year, careful rearrangement of classes and to have permission ly obtaining more than 30 pupils in a classroom this was made passible.

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Command of Language. Upon this foundation of their own

and enduringly,

It is our duty, as teachers, tu lay that foundation of language and to leave the nature of the building to be determined by Inter years.

ed footpath.

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The Hickshas,

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Mr. Webb seconded and the re-

Mr. Batchelor and Mr. Wolf

Council's Finances,

Councillors Elected. Police Matters

due course The following were elected as On the 31st January, Captain interest to see in Clements was permitted to resign whether the reclamation scheme Members of the Municipal Coun-olution was carried unanimously. from his post of Captain Super at the moment commenced upon ell for the year: Messrs. W. R.

this harbour will have the Farmer, J. B. Harrison, E. R. Hil, repiled. intendent of Police, and although in at that time every endeavour was effect of removing the silt which W. G. Hollyer and T. M. Knott.

In the annual report, for 1930, made to find a suitable substitute has accumulated to the western

Increased Water Rate.

It was shown that the Ravenue The meeting then proceeded to has been $95,091.03 against an inmediately, it was not until July side of the Municipali jotty.

The Public Works Department

of resolutions estimate of $91,035.00. The in- 1 number that Major Willson was appointed Acting Captain Superintendent of carried out all necessary repatra pass

but there was dealing with finances, the first of creases being mainly due to in- Police on probation. Major Will and renewals, son has since been permanently arno large expenditure on any work. which was a vote to inernast the creased Water Sales, Wharfage under the customary The Nursing Home was main rate of water from 60 cents per Dues, Business Taxes, Building- pointed

its usual state of 1,000 gallons to 70 cents, in the Permits and Nursing Home Re- agreement, and I feel aure you tained in

me that the efficiency under the care of the British Concession. (The French ceipta. will agree with

in Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Concession is being asked to pay Council were very fortunate

notice an additional 20 cents per 1,000 obtaining his services. Before Lancaster, and you will

carried

ments.

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In conclusion I thank all the dusurs But this crowding of classrooma is not our only difficulty, Our play of prizes, the vicar of St. Andrew's

The Expenditure amounted to been reduced by ground prea has

Church who so kindly gave us per- of the

cinsinission to me the Church Hall on this necessary extensions

against rooma: the school hali and the labora oreaxion, and the staff for their

leaving polico matters I would like from the Report that an increased gallons). Mr. Batchelor painted $30,767.88, allowing for the full tories are not nearly farge enough enthusiastic co-operation and support

Rickshas approaching the ferry to rofer to the period between number of patients were treated. out that with the decline in the depreciation, 19 meet our present requirements: and throughout the year. I wish. Ently.

Central British will now proceed on the rallway January and July, when our The cost of this institution to sterling value of the Hongkong budget cstimates of $91,035.00, the stall accommodation is inadequate. Peck, on behalf of The state of congestion in which we School, to thank you for honouring unside of the raised footpath, dia- Secretary and Mr. Lillicrap were ratepayers amounted to $4,785.06 | dollar, the running cost of the due principally to n saving in exist will be very trying during the with your presence here this evening charge their passengers, and cou-placed in charge of the Police an increase over the previous Water Works has increased out of Public Works and Police Depart

Department and our thanks are twelve months, and for so graciously consenting to tinue onwards.

but even so the all proportion. "In the first place, summer term and both the health and

Overdraft with the Hongkong comes from the work of the staff and pupils must distribute the prizes.

Rickshas leaving the ferry will due to those two gentlemen for the running costs remain well below the coal we burn accessarily suffer.

Prize Lint.

travel, as at present, on the sea.

efficient manner in which they the figure allowed in former days Indo-China which is on a gold and Shanghai Banking Corpora basia. Coal for this quarter has tion at the end of 1929 stood at out their additional to the Canton Hospital.

the $54,724.78, whilst at the end of Examination Results: University side of the shod, there being a

In regard to the accounts, there increased by 36 a ton over

we have no 1030 it amounted to $38,017.74, of Hengkong Matriculation Examina-space left for them to pass be- dates. tions:-B. Budden; (Honours. Dis-tween the entrance to Kowloon go-

During the year Fire is no Item I think which needs last quarter, and Y. Langley: downs and No. 10 bus stop.

Actual Revenue you guarantee that it will not increase against which for 1929 appeared Unetion in English) (Distinction in English to Tung Private cars, motor-cyles and Brigade received one call only, comment.

catimated further. Oil has doubled itself, an amount of $37,500.00 and for Scholarship, Hongkong University) taxis will follow the buses, except and that for a small fire or the will see exceeded the University of Hongkong mentor that they may discharge their pas- Western end of the island. The revenue by $4,056.03 whilst ex-spare parts you might say have 1930 increased to $45,000.00 In saving of more than doubled themselves, and 'Buliding Reserve Fund Account." Hander, V.

The Budget for 1931 provided examination-M. S.

at the ferry entrance. Brigade, however, "stood by" on penditure showed a Levkovich, A. Miller, I. Woolley, H.singers

most money that we made on the Water for a balanced, revenue and ex- W. Wylie University of Hongkong They must, however, Immediately several occasions for fires in the $247.12. I hope you will agree it is felt that the amount of Junior local examination:-A. Chester, move on round, as na parking is City side of the canal both for that the

Works last year was far and away ponditure of $111,897. this and the French Concession, j satisfactory. A. Dobry, J. Gardiner, R. F. Ingram, allowed outside the entrance, G. A. McNeillie, K. Sayer, J. R. Suiter. Montargis French Prize:-B. Budden (senior). Government scholar ships:--A. Dobry, P. Gardiner, Hynes, J. Bryson, J, Booker, Holland, A. Mitchel, M. Hensley, E. Richards.

Owing to the inrease in the numbers attending the school it has been found Norrskory

provide additional rlamarcos, lavatories, cloakroom and kitchen. A housewifery classroom with its necessary equipment has also been added.

Staff,

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Miss Anderson was transferred September, from the Peak School to All the vacancy on the staff caused by the resignation of Mrs., Wyatt. In Geleher, Mrs. Braine-Hartnell took the pince of Miss Anderson, trans- ferred to the Halilios Public School, and in December Miss Curtin of King's Collego joined the stu place of Miss Orme, who was trans ferred to The Belllion Public School.

Library. We again thank Captain Muir for his continued interest in the School, and for sending us each month the National Geographie Magazine.

Old Pupils' Association-The As- sociation continues to grow and thin year Haw the realisation of the am- ition of the old pupils when thelt clubhouse was opened at King's Park,

Between the releed footpath and spaco tite No. 1 bus stop there le which will be divided into two, longthways, Facing the ferry, the left half will be reserved for taxls and private cars, while the right Government Prizes:-B. Budden, A.half will be the road to be taken Dobry, F. Gardner, E. Penney, J. by motor vehicles other than buses Bryson, J. Booker. A. Halland, A. Michell, M. Hensley, E. Richards.

Garrison School Scholarship: G. Budden, J. Gecka, R. Jones, L. Lang incad, J. Kiples, G. Wilmot, P. Wilson

Ilongkang and Whampoa Dock Com- pany's Scholarship. Adam, S. M. -H. W. Wylie, G. A. McNellie, Headmaster's

after leaving the ferry entrance. No motor vehicles will be allowed to travel between the footpath and the railway station as this part of the circus will be reserved for rickahaa and pedestrians.

During the year very gratifying news Brown. J. R. M. Smith Scholarship: nerimental one, but judging from

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The scheme is as yet, an ex-

1Prize:-B. Budden the absence of difficulty in getting Scripture Prize (Presented by Rev. it to work last night, there seems J. H. Johnston)-V. Levkovich, to be no reason why it should not Wylie Composition Prize:-A. H. S. distinction

prove Skinn. Ezra Abraham Scholarship:

was received of the progress made by nid puipls at home. Wo congratulate G. G. Edwards of Dowing College, Cambridge, who has been awarded n

"Blue,"

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the

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successful, especially ns.

which reffects honour on his old school.

Comes and Sports, Great keenness. Budden. War Memorial Prizes: other ideas may yet be incorporat and enthusiasm were displayed by all. Budden. History Prize (Pre-ed if necessary.

at the annual parts organised by Mr,sented by H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Esq.): Rowell In March, May nnt St.-V. George's Houses (Chocolate) winning maties the inter-house cup, Football, cricket. and hockey matches were arranged with schools and service teams and the tennis courts wore well patronised, It. Wood won the 100 yds, Boys Swim ming Championship of the Coleny.

University Examination.

The results of the University Ukaminations this year were good. Of the 11 candidates from Form 6 who entered for the matriculation aid the senior local examination of the University of Hongkong, seven were successful, two passing the matriculation one with honours and Smith with distinction in English and five the senior local examination. The Montargis French prize (senior) was awarded to Barbara Budden. In Farm V. Reven of the 10 candidates qualifying for promotion to higher

forma.....

Royal Drawing Society,--Very good results were obtained at the examina tion held in June, the general report of the examiners being "Quite good and well Bustained Lhroughout." Three full school certificates and 60 honours and 65 pass certificates were awarded.

Meaning of Educntion. Nowadays there is much criticisin of, education, but the most vahement in their criticisms are not necessarily those who are really conversant with

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Levkovich. Prize for Mathe- (Presented by G. G. Wood, Esq.):-V. Grunborg (1), J. Jordan (2) French Frize (Presented by M. J. B. Montargis. Esq.):-K Clarke, Elementary Science Prize (Presented by T. Rowell, Esq.): M. A. Taylor.

Royal Drawing Society Exem. Maycock (11), J. Suiter (11).

Division 6.-A. Chester (H), A.] Division BC. Aris, F: Bird, Blyth, A. Chester (II), J. Gardiner, Levkovich (II), A. Miller, J. Thirlwell, N. Whitley, I. Woolley, (H), II. Wylle.

UNIVERSITY UNION ACTIVITIES.

SATISFACTORY YEAR RE- PORTED AT ANNUAL, MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Hongkong University Union was held yesterday afternoon in the Great Hall of the University, the President, Mr. Chung Hole- nam, taking the chair. Others of Division 4.-F. Bacon, S. M. Brown, the Committee prosent were K. T. Loke (Hon. Chubb, M. Clarke (II), G. Freeman, fegurs J. Gardiner (1), D. Gregory, RSecretary), W. B. Finnigan (Hon.

Grünberg (11), E. Griggs, V

fumphrey, M. Huxford, V. Levkuvich, Treasurer), Tam Yik-fong

and

W. Mayrock, R. Phillips (1), N. Tam Ting-lint. There was a ro- PorozolF, J, Thirlwell (B), M. presentativo mustor of the mem- Witchell, It. Wood (11).

bers of the Union.

Division M. Adam (1), C. The Union in its annual report Banter (FI), R. Blackmore, J. Bryson (II), E. Calvert, M. Everest, reviews the cultural, social and Fowler, S. Fowler, W. II, 1. Itelland, sporting activities of the year. B. Hynes, J. Jordan, J. Langley (11),. It congratulates the Vice-Chan- J. Laurenson, B. Levkovich (1), Ecellor of the University on the Lyaught, J. Melcod (II), P. Mooney attainment of his knighthood. (10), L. Phillips, V. Raven, II. Reiton, rejoices with him in a portion of M. Roussena (H), G. Swan, D. Taylor, the Boxer Indemnity funds being Q. Tylennt (H), J. Wilson N. Waldorf.

Division Adam (11), O. cured for the University, and Bitzer (II), R. Blackmore (1), dentores the loss of two valued Blake, V. Bend (1), J. Bouwer (1), members, the late Professor N. Booker, N. Branch, R. Branch (II), E. Brewin, P. Craig (11), J. Freeman,

C.

Y. Wang and Mr. Chan Kwok-wa. The minutes of the last annual

the advance that has been made L. Gregory (H), E. Hogbin, meeting having been confirmed. during recent years. Our schools Holden (1), A. Holland (1), the Hon. Secretary submitted the are to be tested by the kind of man Hows, B. Hynes (1), A. ma, G. annual report. This having boon and woman whom, broadly sponking. Kelley, A. Laihovelsky, A. Laing, J. they claim to have produced. Many Langley (H), D. Marshall (1), A. passed, the Hon. Treasurer sub- critica declare that we are educating Mass (H), L. Parry, L. Philips (H),mitted ha report, commenting children above their station in eV. Raven (H), W. Raven, H. Reiton with satisfaction on the substan- (H), A. Reynolde (H), E. Rousseau, tlal balance left over from the This is not true. We cannot educato children above their station for wo are D. Smith (11), C. Bully, E. Summers, year's working. The Treasuror's educating the future men and women, G. Swan (H), M. Taylor (H), P. and in this world there is no higher Telfer (H), C. Thiriwell (H), D. report was also approved:

The meeting then proceeded station, Wo do want our children to Witcher (H). rise, but we want them to rise above themselves, not above somebody elso: to be straight, fearless and honour able.

Division K. Baxter (H), M. Boll, with the election of officials for J. Booker (H), J. Booth (H), A. the present year, and this result- Brown (H), P. Clark (H), E. Evans, ed an follows:

thong

E. Fowler, G. Freeman (H), G. Good President. Mr. Loke It seems to me that before any real man (H), M. Gow, D. Gregory educational programs is possible, the A. Holland (B), V. Hollidge & Lot publja in general and the parents in A. Mackensie, M. McCaw,, Mitchell, particulat, must be taught the meaning D. Moss (H), A. Rabbit (11), V. of education which is not a substanco Raven (HE. Rousseau), but a spirit. It is not something of Rousseau (1), J. Summers (1), D, which wa', more soquite a certain | Taylo

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Hon. Sec. Mr. Law Nal-koor." Independent Members-Mr. Yeap Chong-yow and Mr. Chan Yuen-cheong.

1920

1925

1930

aro accounts

An Evidence of Public Confidence

New Insurance Issued.

- $52,268,849.

$64,672,656.

$82,057,914.

Insurance In Force. $178,710,411.

------$318,342,930.

$529,984,752.

Assots

1920

$33,220,910.

1925

******* $59,839,954.

1930

$109,027,467.

1920

Total Income

$8,639,229.

1925

$16,581,898.

1930

$27,366,034.

Dividends to Policyholders.

1920

****** $405,598.

1925

1930

$1,198,798.

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