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Nice Playmate
ACTRESS Elizabeth Taylor offers a kiss to her French poodle, Bance, in New York, Liz and her new groom, Conrad Hilton, Jr., have arrived back in the U.S. after a European honeymoon. The young star will resume movie-making in Hollywood, while her husband assumes presidency of a California hotel (Acme)
Tilting
Over
ACCORDING to Itallan Government scientists, the famed Leaning Tower of Pisa may soon become a toppled tower if something is not done to stop the rate at which it keeps tilting. The rate of inclina- tion is greater than before due to the action of underground water upon the tower's foundation. (Acme)
Somewhat
THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, “SEPTEMBER 27, 1950.
OBSTACLES TO
EDUCATION IN THE COLONIES
By E. B. Timothy
London.
The solution of practically all of the many problems in the Colonies lies in the field of educa- tion. Is the right type of education being given in the Colonies today? The question is being answered, unfortunately, too much according to varying political viewpoints.
It has to be sald there are! Durham University) has now
partment in addison to
of
many obstacles to the opened a Teacher-Training De spread of education-Inck university academie courses. In of adequate schools to cope the Sudan, Gordon College pro- with the increasing de vides courses to degree slan- mands.
paucity
Col- dard; likewise Makerere lege in Uganda. qualified teachers, and shortage of equipment are the major impediments. In spite of these odda
IK
MUST BE ANSWERED
All these Colleges are engaged can in the arduous but by no means unprofitable task of moulding the men and women who shall
be generally agreed that the Colonial Governments and the
Colonial Ofice have made and steer the wheels of destiny in are making remarkable efforts the Colonies when they emerge educational to political maturity. Atost of
} !0 Translate their
projects for the Colonies
reality.
into these University Colleges have
extra-mural-departments wh
In Malaya, a grant for the deal with civic studies, the arts jestablishment of a new Tech-end the problem of literacy.
nical College has been approved.
But there are questions which must be answered by those who
the Colonics. What type of education should,
In Jamaica, a University Col- lege for the West Indies has formulate educntional methods
en established: In West Afri-and policies in ea, two new University Col- leges and two Colleges of Arts, be given? Education for what-
Technology
inve
appreciation ur
production? established in the Should education as tatthi in Gold Coast and Nigeria, while the Colonies be related to local in Sierra Leone, Fouralı Bay histories, traditions and environ- College (which is aflated
ment?
Crafts and dro been
CUSTOMS
to
'LONG ROOM”
REOPENED
These are some of the ques- Bons now exercising the minds
of those in authorily. They are faced today with unmistaken
Alle Military
Funeral
of Arturo
TROOPS of the Chilean Army march In the funeral procession Alessandri Palma, former President of Chile. Some of the thousands of specta- tors climbed up the sides of buildings and hung on window grilles to view the solemn procession. Many soldiers carried wreaths to place on their former President's grave. (Acme)
evidence of cultural renaissance London Diary:
In West Africa and cultural evolution in the West Indies.
A curious thing omong the jority of educated Colonials
is that while they possess fairly sound knowledge of English or European history.
A distinguished Trinidadian,
HE HOLDS ONE OF
looks
In the Colonies
BBC'S
HIGHEST PAID JOBS
Film's Role
In Festival Of Britain
+
to
The film is destined play an important part in the Festival of Britain 1951 --and it will have many different applications.
The British Broadcasting Corporation, for instance, making a series of six flims expecially for television 4.5 part of its contribution to the Festival. Under the provision-
al title "The Face of Britain," they will
the
of lfe in Britain "Today.
record many facats Film No 1. Introducing Arics, will display the charac for of the people who In- habit the United Kingdom their idiosyncracies, victories and, sometimes, their failings, and tell of their contribution to civilisation and the split in which they face the future.
The second film will depict Britain's landscape, the beauty of the countryside and its na- tural weaith.
Aim, the
In the third theme will be the
cek, how it has
shaped the tives and minds of Britons and
viven them
security,
food,
trade and enjoyment
Britain's
A SYMPOSIUM
Industries and selence will be shown in
the will
at
fourth fim, and the ath cover the arts, with a sound track giving a symposium British music and poetry, The sixth and final fin wit look Into the future with stresa ឆ the educntion of the people of tomorrow.
Schools and versities will be brought ita The picture to show how B- tain's future In being shaped into framework worthy of its children.
unf-
Another Alm of a completals diferent character but which ins also been made for the Festival was recently flown 6.000 miles from London to Salisbury in Southern Rho- desia, for its world premiere. Originally it was intended that the film should not be Reen until the Festival opens. next year, but
the authorities con- cerned agreed It should form
was
After nearly 10 years of they know little or nothing of disuse, since the bombing the history of their own coun-
part of the celebrations to attacks of December 1940, tries.
mark the Oftieth anniversary the Long Room of the Cusp Erle, Williams, had to con-
of South Rhodesian settlement. THE
THE BBC are to lose their "housekeeper"--Mr Ralph Wade, who looks
Designed for children, and tom House, London, husfess recently ".. I had studied after the whole of the Corporation's premises in London. He was 60, Longden
starring the boy motor John been reopened for business, the city states of ancient Greece
and Ivor Bowyer, the BBC's retiring age, in January; is leaving on his 61st birthday. the flm is based The Ministry of Works hasbit I had barely heard of
on a true Jamalen, Martinique and Cuba
story about a trek from the completed the necessary re-¦ .....History was not without Wade's official title is He was visiting the
U.S. part of Eva Braun in the story South Africa, northwards into Transvaal, in the Union of pairs and re-decorations, honour anve that of one's own Head of London Area. He heavy cruiser Columbus, off of Iller's life, is Cornel Wilde. and adapted the fittings to country,
Cyprus, by helicopter. But the
Thodesia. In Vienna he tried to make
The pleture after the interests hellcopter, instead of landing on the Russian soldiers smile. the modern requirements of
filmed in Africa by G. B. In- must be related to the social of the 8000 BBC staff scat-the deck, fell in the sea along- "But they don't even look al ganisation's
structional the Customs and Excise.
for the Rank Or
Children's Enter- needs of the region. Elemen-tered in 50 buildings which side.
you," he says. "If you smile attainment Films. tary education should become a fare his concern. falk training which should give
In Britain 11
4) alike traditional back- He is a Cornishman, short ground that will stimulate,
and ebullient. Wade joined the BBC at Savoy Hill in 1923, tells how it came about.
He was working at the War Monumental history is a stir office when he received a tele-to beat. rim, vital thing; it can be gram asking him to ring a Re touched. In every town in the gent number.
the
Education
CIVIC SPIRIT
Admiral Conolly was rescued
from the sea, climbed on board them, they look the other way will be known ns "Trek to to find a guard of honour wall- and keep their tommy-guns in Mashomba": in Africa Ad- ing for his inspection.
Wot as he was, the Admiral inspected the guard: an exam- ple of aplomb it would be hard
INVESTITURE
The Long Room is the main public office of the Colleclor of Customs, London Port, There, ships captains report to Customs the arrival of their vesels from overseas and enter them for clearance
outwards before departure; and exporters "enter at the Custom House" their goods for export.
Culonies, every child-citizen He did so and found himself) The entry at Hore" of imported goods and tiquities of that place. One
the Custom should know the story and an- talking to Sir John (now Lord)REFORE the Queen left Bai-
of Refth. Sir John askes him toj
moral with Princess Mar- payment of duty on them was the ways in which civic spirit, join the BBC.
garet to attend the Edinburgh also made in the Long loom pride and patriotis must be "I had never heard of the Festival, the King sent for her until space becaune insufficient born is in the sense of historien BBC, and did not know
Indy-in-walling, Lady what
Delin before
war, and
these continuity. The need is for the the initials stood
Peel. He livested her with the Say's branches were removed to formation of local historical Wade.
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insigin of a Dame Commander Adelaide House, London, where societies in the various Colonial The BBC was
of the Royal Victorian Order. only three they still remain,
territories.
Reason? After 11 years' ser- months old when he joined.
vice to the Queen as a Women Reith is the builder of radio, resigned inst July. But at the Wade has a high opinion of of the Bedchamber, Lady Della
Some people called him a mar- Queen's urgent request
she agreed to be appointed as Ex- tra Woman for emergency ser- director Vice and speelal occasions. She Haley, is now will the Queen in Edin- second burgh.
the
for."
The present "Long Room" at Such societies have a fascina- London's Custom House is not ting work before then, in the Inordinately long for its width; collecting of local records and but the types of Custom work the preservation of old buildings lone in it have for many years in the marking of historic sites. inet, but he knew how to get been known in Customs ciretes A knowledge of local traditions, things done." as "Long Roam work." because arts and music is a round basis
the present
of the shape of the room in for the promotion of a healthy general, Sir William which such work was done in national spirit among Colonial Wade says: "He is an earlier Custom House. The peoples. nanie has stuck, and there kinds
Helth.
Victoria's
Was
Groom-in-
This is a task for the Colonia?)
The BBC are now looking for and direct, is 01. Her father, Lady Della, qulet, emelent of Customs work becaine, and University Colleges, it is also a the man to take Wade's sce. The sixth Earl are sti, known as
challenge for
Spencer, Colonial writers The job is worth £1950 a year. Queen "Long Room work in many parts of the and artists who are uniquely This is one the
of
highest world where British methods qualifed to preserve their cul- salaries paldy the BBC.
Wailing. were followed, irrespective of tural heritage through
It is a rare thing for the King the the shape of the room in which medium of
to hold a private Investiture..... books, sculptures, rech work is now done,
especially of a woman. painting and music.
On The
Weary Side
Pfc. William H. Wright, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, is cleaning his 45 somewhere fu- southern Korea, as his kneem prótrade from his fatiguin. Wright speech, night days with his outlit, the 37th Reglients without klowy- or rest on the front line, and an opportunity to clean a weapon was zure furing those harrowing days. (Armo)
46 YEARS IN NAVY
AFTER 40 years in the Royal
THEY NEVER SMILE Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Sie Algernon Willis has PACK from Vienna, where he hauled down his flag as Com-D has been watching his
|inander-in-Chief, Portsmouth. wife, Patricia Knight, play the
He has held this appointment since May 1048, when he suc- creded Lord Fraser. He bands over to Admiral Sir Arthur Power, who is 51.
An Admin of the Fleet, ke a Field Marshal, never re- tires. His netive pay is 20 day. If the Board of Admiral- ty decide there is no appoint- ment for him, he goes on GO- called half-pay-in this case
1800 year.
Willis, at 63, is going to live at Petersfield with his wife Olive, who is Mra Attlee's sis« ter.
CAREFUL BRITON
FROM
Lord Balfour of Inchiye, who is staying at Monte Carlo, has come a c- count of life on the Riviera.
He says you can always spot the British visitor in a restau- rant. Ho searches the menu to and the cheapest dishes. He checks his bill carefully.
It is only those belonging to ex-conquered and ex-liberated countries, says Lord Balfour, Who seem able to afford to Ignoro auch things as monu prices.
In contrast to the victorious British who have to watch ench franc, these citizens have the
largest tars, must expensive clothes and best accommodation. For them is reserved the places | at the "bly table” in the Casino,
IN DRIPS?
AN alarming adventure has happened to Admiral Richard L. Conolly, C-in-C United States Naval Forces, Kastorn Atlantic and Mediter- ranean.
their hands,"
Wig
venturous Trail,”
Surprise
SIR Laurence Olivier is getting his first glimpse of wife Vivien Leigh's blonde wig as they meet for luncheon in Hollywood. Vivien wears it in “A Street- car Named Desire." (Acme)
Submarine-Spotting
Blimp
CONSTRUCTION of the world's largest bling in well under way dis Made for the US.--Navy at a cost of $5,000,000, 16 will sposting submarines, has a crew of 14 men and~ travel
(Aeme)
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