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YOUNG HAWKERS

JUVENILE COURT

PROBLEM

Dificulties lle ahead for the recently-instituted Juvenile Courts in respect of which cases concern. ing young children caught hawk- Ing without a licence have shown An abnormal increase lately.

The mattor was one for critical comment by Mr. Wynne-Jonca, at the Central Magistracy to-day when an 11-year-old lad, charged with lacking a licence for hawk ing, told a pitiful story of his having been left a walf in tho Colony by a parent who died last year.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1933.

CENTRAL BRITISH SOLDIER'S BID FOR

SCHOOL

HIS EXCELLENCY ON EDUCATION

LIBERTY

JUMPS FROM SHIP IN HARBOUR

A Chinese soldier's bid for liberty after he had boon put on board a ship for Pakhol, culminat- THE SITĘ CHANGE |ed in his removal to the Kowloon Hospital yesterday following, his rescue from the harbour,

(Continued from Pagď 1.)

supposed to have been burnt; and who was supposed to havo con- tracted a scalp disease, was that some time in Juno a Mrs. Major, who was employed at that time at

•Messrs. Watson and Co., had permanent wave. In September, His Excellency the Governor sores developed on her head. They (Sir William Feel) presented the were the ordinary Borcs which prizce at the Central British appear on children's hands and School last evening, and delivered her hair as a result of the sores,

moat Intereating address on commenced to fall out.

educational matters, also refer ring to the delay in building the proposed now school, due to the On September 3rd, Mesara. Den-chango of site.

HOSPITAL TREATMENT.

cono wrote to Mrs. Beten stating The Headmaster (Mr. G. Frank-

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RELAY FROM THE KING'S THEATRE

From Z. B. W. on wave-length of 355 metres (845 k/c.)

6.6 p.m. Relay of S.W.B. Band. 7-10.39 p.m. European programme. 7-7.15 p.m. Orchestral. Selections from "The Merry Widow."

Marok Wobor and His Orch. C1800. Vienna By Night,

Marek Weber and His Orch. C1507.

7.16-7,30 p.m.

Cloning Local Stock Quotations, Selected London and New York Stock

The story had a familiar ring, that they had been instructed by lin Nightingala) in the course of was passing Stonecutters' faland, Quotations, etc.

7.30-9 p.m.

According to a police report fasued from Headquarters this morning, the man, Kwok Chung- aing, aged 30, was one of a batch of Chincae soldiers on their way from Swatow to Pakhoi. They lnd been placed on board a steamer bound for Pakhol but as the vessel

Kwong Chung-Sing jumped over- so much so that it had become Mra, Major with regard to the in-his annual report gave a resume board with the intention of swim- monotonous from frequent repeti-juries caused by the alleged negli- of the growth of the school, and ming to Stonecutters. Ie tion; and the Magistrate was con-

encourage- picked up by the coxswain of a strained to remark on it. Ife said gent treatment by her. The letter also referred to the

The also stated that Mrs. Major com- ment of creative activity. that reports of the Court's treat-

police. ment of deserving cates must have plained of being left unattended teachers, he said, were pleased to motor boat and handed over to the The Gondollers-Selection (Sullivan).

for long periods, with the result record year by year a definité ad- Kained considerable currency

that her hair and scalp were scorch-vance in the development of self- ed and her hair commenced to fall confidence and a sense of respon- out. There was also some doulit sibility on the part of the pupils. as to whether her hair would In the course of his address, His grow again. She had also to at-Excellency the Governor said:

was

LINCOLNS WIN. Final of Ng Sze-kwong

Billiard Tournament. Last night at the Sailors and Soldiers' Home, Wanchal, the Lin colns defeated the Royal Engineers in the anal of the Ng Sze-kwong Billiard Cup Tournament by four games to one. L/Sgt. Pollard made break of 93 which was the higheat.

Lincolns

Engineers.

A relay of "Looking on the Bright Side" from the King's Theatro by courtesy of the Management,

9-9.16 p.m. Band Selections. Band of H. M. Coldstream Guards. C1273. Patienco Selectlan (Sullivan).

Hand of H. M. Coldstream Guards. C1274.

9.16-9.30 p.m. From the Studio, A talk on "The Structure of the Atom" by The Rev. Father D. Don- nelly, S.J.

0.30-10.27 p.m. Variety. Song-High and Low,

Sylvia Ceell (Soprano). B3360. Organ Solo-If I'm Dreaming,

Edward O'Henry. 33421. Song-The Lute Player.

C1913.

Poter Dawson (Bass-Baritono).

121 Orchestral-Adios. 121

abroad, and it was remarkable that within the last few days cases of children being sent out into the streets to hawk goods without a licence had very noticeably intend hospital for treatment.

The question of school accom- creased,

modation for English speaking The letter continued that over twenty-five Major had been prevented

Mrs. children has been the subject of On Saturday,

from criticism, and Government quite juveniles were dealt with, and attending her duties as her un-appreciates the necessity for in yesterday'a list revealed eighteen.

doubled auccess in the firm was ercasing Buch accommodation, The officer in charge of the case, due to the beauty of her hair. The having due regard to the general Inspector Brennan, agreed that the cost of treatment, out-of-pocket ex. educational requirements of the tails:

would Colony. It is obvious, however. tack of distinguishing cases de penses and loss of wages

that it is not possible to bring serving of compassionate attention be upwards of $2,000.

schools for such children close to was becoming difficult.

asked the doors of all. I understand that The boy charged was let off whether plaintiff denied Hability in there is a waiting list at the Kow

the matter and in due course they loon Junior School, and Gove President of the Home, the Rev. E. C. At the conclusion of the game the would mound an estimate of the ment realises that some extension damage that had been done. The to that institution la necessary, and 11. Tribbeck, presented both teams

with cups and medals, letter referred to proceedings has made provision for such against Mrs. Beten.

tension in the current year. I

used to be held in the Colony, think, however, that it will be undoubtedly led to early specializa- necessary before long to build ation and to that extent was in many On receipt of that letter, Mra,new and adequate school to ro ways unsatisfactory. Betén communiented with him place the present Kowloon Junior (Mr. Rondall) and instructed him, School. after having visited the hospital

with a caution.

LATE REV. C. I. BLANCHETT

FUNERAL SERVICE

AT SHAMEEN

Shameen, Feb. 6.

A most impressive funeral ser- vice WAY held this morning at Christ Church for the Rev. C. 1. Blanchett, the Bishop of Victorin coming up especially from Hong- kong tu conduct the service There was a large gathering of

with many wreaths and crossca.

The Rov. Mr. Blanchett had been

Mesars. Descons also

NOT DUE TO WAVE,

on her scalp.

School Site Selected.

Ash

160 Hollingworth

Herriott

150 Floyd

Abbott

160 Savill

Maltby

160 Buckle

Jarges

127 Pollard

99 137 180

Havana Novelty Orchestra. 22063. Violin Solo-Dance of the Maidens.

Fritz Krelaler. 1233. Humorous Song-Hot Pot.

Gracle Fields, B3008. Humorous Song-Prophecies,

Norman Long, C1235. Ban.-A Perfect Day.

Band of H. M. Coldsream Guards, B3773.

While it is hoped that the School leaving certificato will lead to a more general education, it is casential that such education should follow well thought out lines. In these days of keener competition education has necessarily become more utilitarian and this seems to me inevitable. At the same time it-should be possible to inclucate a cultural bent to such an extent an will enable pupils to develop it an Although the question affects Chinese pupils rather than tho pupila in this school, whose desirability generally in Colony language is English, I wish to take the opportunity of stressing the schools of acquiring a greater pro fefency in that language. This is an English colony, and a great deal

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Humorous Song-Around the Corner. Song-Far Away.

Sylvia Coell (Soprano). B3300. Organ Solo Look for the Silver

Lining.

Frank Crumit. '22423.

Edward O'Henry. 03421. Song--The Flomi Dance.

Peter Dawson (Bass-Baritone). C1313. Orchestral-Bonita.

Havana Novelty Orchestra. 22963. Song Sonny Boy.

Gracie Fields, B3008.

Fritz Kreisler. 1233. Violin Solo-B

Humorous Song-I'm Blase.

Norman Long. C123 Band--Unil

Band of H. M. Coldstream Guards. B3770. Humorous Song-Down by the

Railroad Track.

Frank Crumit. 22423. 10.27 p.m.

Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.30 p.m. Close Down, All records in the above European are kindly supplied by

and 7.15 p.ru. nay, on any day, be The Studio programme between 5.30 replaced by a relay from England, if reception of the latter happens to be good.

which Mro. Major was attending' I regret that some delay has been and satisfied herself that the inevitable in regard to

the new sures on her head were

not in Central British School. As you any way attributable to the per-know, a site was approved, and it maneat wave, to deny all liability.was proposed to commence the work The permanent wave was given this year. The need for a new in June, and between that date Mental Hospital la, however, in my and the 9th July, Mrs. Major went opinion very great indeed, and it is to Mrs. Beton and asked her if she essential for administrative and friends, both foreign and Chinese could come on the afternoon of other reasons that such hospital their own.

should be alongside The deceased's son-in-law, Rev. July 9th to have her hair set. Mrs. Government hospital, in order to an ordinary Wittenbach, was the only near re- Major made no complaint. then o Jative who could be present at the that her hair had been badly ensure a greater economy. It is funeral. The collin was covered scorched. and there were no sores the Estimates for the current year true that no provision was made in for this new Mental Hospital, but "No proceedings were ever taken hope to enter some provision in against Mrs. Beten by Mrs. Ma-the Estimates for the forthcoming jor," continued Mr. Rendall. "and year, and a site must be available. of business, both here and indeed was site has been selected for the New out without the medium of that Meanwhile another and satisfactory In China, cannot be easily carried Central British School, and language. Moreover, as many Chi- received the approbation of the

resa students go to English speak Education Board. The sum ΟΣ showed their great respect for him "After that," said Mr. Rendall, $70,000 on a total vote of $450,000 countries to attend a Univer- and their sorrow at his passing by it was common gossip through for the school has been entered for city or to get training in indus attending the service, when an d-out Hongkong that this disease the preparation of the site, and able to have a good knowledge of ALEKHINE BEATEN.

trial works, it is obviously desir- drens was given in Chinese for the had been communicated to Mrs. provision will be made for starting the English language before pro- bencht of his many Chinese friends Major by Mrs. Beten, and it was the building next year. The delay ceeding there, and co-workers. Our Chen Corres- the Intention of Mrs. Beter, to therefore will be inconsiderable pondent.

Commence proceedings against Had it not been for the general that particular lady. But no pro-economic depression, provision ceedings were commenced because would have been made before this of the unwillingness of witnesses for the new building, for the need to come forward. That is always for it is undoubted. the dimenity with slander ae- tions.'

in China for 3 years, and led a wonderful life of smerifice and charitable offort. He will be very it seems obvious that there greatly missed. He was a teacher no cause for action. for many years in St. ika's girls' school, and many of his pupils

SNATCHER SENT TO PRISON

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Knowledge of Chinese.

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program out and co

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student will find himself seriously Loses to E. J. Davies handicapped. I am very glad to earn from the report to which we have just listened that this school pays special attention to its own language and has obtained so many distinctions therein.

TWO DRAWN MATCHES. Examination Results The defence, said Mr. Rendali,: Educational matters have receiv-

Forty-three victories, three drawn The following are the examination

games and one defeat constitutes the was a denial, and that Mrs. Ly-ed much consideration in Hongkong results and names of prize-winners: saught and Miss Chan were agents during the past few years, and one University of Hongkong Matricula- record of Dr. Alexander Alekhine the world chess champion, during his stay and induced the defendant to say of the outstanding problems has tion Examination:V. Grunberg.

University of Hongkong Sonlor in the Colony. His solitary victor Sentence of twelve months' hard what she was alleged to have said, been what place the study of Chi- labour and twelve strokes of the Plaintiff had not come to the nese must have in the school and Local Examination:-M. Clarke, dis was E. J. Davies, who won last night birch was passed by Mr. Wynne-court to make money out of the University curriculum. Some pro-tinction in English; R. Ingram, dis- at Lane Crawford's Restaurant in a tinction in English; V. Levkovich, simultaneous exhibition in which the Jones, at the Central Police Court case, but only to clear her reputa-gress has been made, and a simpler distinction in English; M. McCaw, visitor took on 37 boards, including

knowledge of Chinese will be ro-distinction in English.

the best players in the Colony. this morning, on a Chinese who tion.

quired for mere admission to the University of Hongkong Junior) On Friday, Dr. Alekhine played pleaded guilty to a charge of

University, while a more advanced Local Examination-R. Blackmore; 10 blind fold games simultaneously anatching a pair of ear-rings

knowledge will be required of those J. Bryson; A. Macfarlane, distinction and conceded a draw to A. C. Riding- from a Chinese woman in Gage Mrs. Reten, in evidence, stated proposing to take that innguage as in English and chemistry; D. Raven; ton in consultation with three others,

that her business had gone down

part of the Arts course, The study. Gabruller; J. Hamer; distinction but last night 37 boards were played. According to Inspector Brennan, by 60 per cent. since September of Chinese, however, is of less in- in English: R. Jones, distinction in Rainst the visitor. These included English; V. Jordan, distinction in two Indies, Madame Freeman, who the woman was walking in Guge Inst.

terest to this school than to most English and Muale; G. Rapp, disiine arrived in the Colony on the Presi Street when the defendant snatch- Answering Mr Strellett. she other schools, though an oppor- tion in English; J. Sharpham, distine-dent Polk on which ship Dr. Alekhine ed her earrings and ran away.slated that she first heard

tunity is given to pupils here to tion in English.

travelled from Shanghai to Hongkong, He was chased by a constable and words complained of on October study the Chinese language, and I Montargis French Prize (Junior): and Mrs. J. Jessen. The latter was

the airested in Che Mi Street.

24th from Mrs. Lyaaught and Miss would urge all those of you who A. Macfarlane.

first to resign while Madame It was stated that in 1926 the Chan, and she took them down in contemplate a career in this Colony H. Jones; Form IV E. Gaubert; Form

Freeman was an carly victim, defendant was convicted of un. pencil and

. J. Davies took his game to 17 immediately after to take advantar lawful possession and in 1931 hewards typed them out and sent a

It has been deciled to adopt a II A. Mitchel; Form II II. Bunjo; moves, before the doctor resigned Fonn IR W. after having had the worse of the given six months' hardcopy to Mr. Rendall.

School Leaving Certificato as the Form 1 D. Wilson;

positions for Rome time before he The easy in prncreding.

test of education in the Schools, labour and twelve strokes of tho

Government Prizes:--IIIA W.surrendered, Sir Henry Pollock and and I am entirely in favour of this Pryde; IIID C. Thirlwell; IA ID. E. Carvalho were conceded drawn birch for larceny from the

decision. It is very necessary to Kempton: IIB E. Stone; I M. Lyal; matches, the former after having had person.

Paris, Feb. 6. javoid specialization at too carly & IRA J. Ewing: RB M. Grant,

A better position. Eight were killed and about 100 stage, though it is inevitable in injured in an explosion to-day at these days that specialization must the power station of the Renault be brought into the picture later on. The Matriculation exam, which motor factory.-Reuter.

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LOCAL WEDDING

MR. J. M. McWILLIAMS & MISS H. McCARTHY.

the

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF The wedding took place at St. Noel Happ, aged eleven, of 38, Elght cases of small-pax, two cases Joseph's Church on Saturday of Kennedy Road, was admitted to the of diphtheria, three cases of typhold Mr. J. M. McWilliams and Miss Government Civil Hospital yesterday and one case of meningitis. were re- Helen McCarthy.

suffering from multiple injuries reported to the local health authorities The bride, who was given away Scandal Paint.

ceived by a fall whilst playing at luring the wook-end." by Mr. E. G. Long, was attired in

A farewell tea party will bo gion A two-piece suit of powder blue

A sinck of gunny lags stored at the by the Hongkong University Medical flota, with hat and shoes to tons, roar of the Nam Hok charcoal go. Society to Dr. T. Y. Li, nssistant to the Professor of Medicino, to-morrow and sho carried a bouquet of downs at 3 and 4, Soy Street, Mong-nt 6.10 p.m. In the Union Assembly awest peas and maidonhair forn. kok, caught fire at 1.06 this morning loom. A group photograph will be bridesmaid and also woro blue. charcoal. Two water pumps were intaken at .10 p.us. Members and

Miss Dinah Smith attanded as 'causing, tamago

Sho carried a bouquet of gladiolaa,

attendance,

a quantity of

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friends are cordially invited,

as also did Mrs. W. G. MacKenzie,

In the Sun Life Ansurance Co.'s the matron of honour. Mr. W. J. lying unconscious on the rocks below one of the names on the honour roll An unknown Chinese was found monthly agency review for January, Sprintail was the best man.

the Main Castle Peak Road near the in that of Mr. D. O: de Silva, who is the Hongkong Hotel, and the He was suffering from serious head magazine for coming twelfth in the A reception was later hold at 11 mile stone yesterday afternoon: also congratulated in the body of the couple afterwarda loft for Re-Injuries und was Inter removed to the world in his gathering of new bus!- pulse Bay, where the honeymoon Kowloon Hospital, where he led at moss in South China. A photograph is being spont..

of Mr. de Silva is also publishod..

7.60 p.m.

Government Scholarship:-Form V

Pryde.

Garrison Scholarships: R. Chap

At the conclusion of the matches peil; G. Fettls; K. Gomer; D. Guard; Mr. J. S. Smith, chairman of the or- L. Hogan; R. Parkinson; R. Trowt; ganising committee, expressed tho Colony's appreciation to the visitor M. With

Lugard Scholarship:--W, Prydo, who replied that it had given him Hongkong and Whampoa Dock much pleasure to have played In Company's Scholarsrhips:-M. Bell: Hongkong. He hoped that he would R. Provan.

return at some later dato and again "J. B. M. Smith" Scholarships:-M.play hero. McCaw; A. Macfarlane.

Headmaster's Frizo:-R. Ingram. Wylie Composition Prize:---M.

Clarke,

Ezra Abrahanı Scholarship:-V. Rheumatic

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War Memorial Prize:-V, Lavko.

Ifatory Prizon (Presented by 1. B. L. Dowbiggin. Esq.):---Form V

Prizes (Presented

Jones; Form IV E. Gaubert, by G. G. Wood, Esq.): Form V R. French Prize (Presented by M. J. B. Montargis, Esq.):-Form 111 W.

ryde: Form II A. Kraukio "English Prizes (Prezentul by F. C. Jonkin, Esq., K.C.)Form V J. Jor- W. Pryde. dang Form IV D. Witchell; Form III Drawing Prize (Presented by 0. Arnold, Esq.). Roanneau.

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