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by what Dr Wright stated though none of them passed, in his report, to say whether this is a good very pro la fair acquaintance with the prin- move or not. I think the Governing Body in accordan
will have to grapple with this question systema sident duced as a substitute for tically, and I do not think it, is sufficient to Yamen 1 hinese sections, cannot be eI- deal with it by isolated efforts in the higher more to en have attained a high standard in soolasses only. On the 16th February, 1893--I arts and scie
think it was from this very spot I made the headmaster the remark that I thought that English while posts as st speaking in this colony should be imparted in Europe are open t by Englishmen by English teachers, but Western languag it seems to me I am simply a plain prac out to their confrère tical man as far as education is concerned--it You will find tha seems to me that it is impossible for a Chinese spreading with great i teacher, however able he may be, to teach Peking and I want Hong! English, because, as you all know, there are as these outside several letters in the English language which ledge of the English ading the report Dr. Wright said-I & Chinaman has the greatest possible difficulty satisfactory to me to give tho w to thank your Excellency for coming in pronouncing, and there are many sounds in certificates away, but it see personal inconvenience to preside here the language which it is quite impossible for the taxpayers and the Gove day. The date appears to be unfortunate, him to produce. I believe I am right in saying want to know is not that there are but it was fixed three months ago, and Chinese that some classes-classes 5, 6, and 7—are never boys fit to carry these certifica New Year could not be induced to shift to taken by English masters and 1 think that is what the general, the average, result of the favour St. Georges Ball. I think a great mea-matter which ought to come up for the considers teaching has been. I should judge by the report sure of the success of the late examination may tion of the Governing Body. As I saip before, that it is very satisfactory. I think too be attributed to your Excellency's inspiriting it is quite impossible to compare a Chinese mas- much weight has been given to the remarks to the boys last year. As, however, it ter, however good he may be, with a profession- Local Examination... I hope Dr.- is no secret that your Excellency has lately been ally trained master who has been taught in the Governing Body will not look upon in an atmosphere of Charles Dickens, I would England.. I am quite sure that every one must a carping critic; they must believe that 1 beg your Excellency to dismiss from your mind agree with me in that particular. I also hope been actuated only by a desire to extend all prejudices against the profession of school- the Governing Body will see about the reduc-influence and increase, the usefulness of this master that might be suggested by the immortal tion in the numbers. I do not understand how College. When I am at home or in some other portraiture Mr. Squeers and Do-the-boys this reduction has come about. It cannot be colony-if I have the good luck to be pro- Halle
attributable altogether to the plague: there must moted to one I can assure you I shall be something wrong in the state of Den- watch the progress of this College with the mark. Last year, in that long speech which greatest possible interest (Applause.) ~~~ In I imposed upon you, I said that Hongkong was conclusion, boys, let me impress upon you for ever going to be a British colony, and that the necessity for great industry was a reason why you should all learn English your work I was lecturing on Dicker There is another reason. It has been said that the day before yesterday, and the reason of if there ever is a universal language in common Dickens success in life was that he use it would be the English language. (Ap work and was determined to excel in it. Thất plause.) That is another reason why I want is the spirit which should actuate all y you boys you to learn English. If you start from Lon- in this fine and useful College. I have again don for Hongkong, we will say, you will find to thank Dr. Wright for his kindness and I that English is the spoken language by nine trust he will have many years of success in this tenths of the people in every port at which you sphere of work,' (Loud applause.) ́ stop. If you start again from Hongkong to Vancouver and across to Montreal you will find that English is spoken all along the line with the greatest fluency and by nearly every person. Shakespeare talked about putting a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes. Why, the English people have done it in forty seconds by telegraph and we shall do it in a very short time by the Anglo-Saxon tongue: of that I am convinced,. The bunch of papers which
His Excellency then distributed the prizes, after which he said-Ladies and gentlemen, in the first place I have to thank Dr. Wright for so kindly asking me to distribute the prizes this morning, and I need not say that I have performed that pleasing function with a great deal of satisfaction. Although I have lately been revelling in an atmosphere of Charles Dickens, as Dr. Wright said, I am sure he will believe me when I say that I never for a moment compared him with Wackford Squeers or Dr. Blimber; and I know that forced as- paragus and very sour gooseberries are never produced at this school at the wrong season of the year No kinder, or more energetic, or more enthusiastic master has ever presided over Victoria College or Queen's College or any school in this colony than Dr. Wright. (Applause.) That applause is strong evidence that my remark is a perfectly correct one. You have all board Dr. Wright's report read. I have heard it read, but I have not read it myself. Ton will perhaps think I have been wrong in
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Dr. WRIGHT As your Excellency has alluded to the possibility of this being the occasion on which you will visit this College, I should like to state that from the first time your Excellency distributed the prizes here up to the present time the School has profited largely by the suggestions made by your Excellency. remember at the first prize distribution you spoke on
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not reading it, but I was very glad to hear that frightened Dr. Wrightwo much I hope, Dr. remarks was mptly paid attention to and I
the results the examination have been Bo good and so very satisfactory in some of the higher classes. I did not read this report because I saw. when I opened it that the second and third paragraphs en- tered into controversial matters, and I am not a controversialist and I am not an -education- alist I am a plain matter of fact man in the matter of education. As I appointed, with the assistance of Dr. Wright, the Governing Body of this College I think I had better not enter o any controversial matter. When I came into this hall I noticed that Dr. Wright looked upon this roll with considerable apprehension : perhaps he thought I was going to inflict upon you as long a speech as did last year. I have no intention of doing anything of the sort. The question
· education is a problem not only in England Hongkong and opinions are bound to on the subject. For myself, I am cer ery glad indeed that the Governing the concurrence, I suppose, of Dr. considerable pains to introduce me reforms which I recom- They have, I think, very and character of shing Chinese teaching making the school into
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am happy to say that on the next occasion there was a marked improvement which pleased your Excellency With regard to your Excel: lency's remarks about the Northern schools I am glad to say that our boys the highest places straightaway on their arrival_there...... (Applause.) I again thank your Excellency for your address ↑ to-day and I now ask you to tell the boys the the holidays begin now and the school again on Monday, 22nd February
Wright, you have got over your fright by this time the bundle contained one or two very interesting statements. I was very pleased to hear that a great many scholars after leaving the College keep up their know ledge of the English language; but what I want to know is, are we in Hongkong doing as well as they are in other ports on the China coast ? Are we in this great College, in this magnificent hall, doing all we can to spread the knowledge of English? They are doing a great deal at Shanghai, at Nanking, and I am glad to say at Peking. It is possible that the Chinese nation has awakened a little bit in regard to education. I will now read to you an extract from the North China Herald "We are glad to note also that in Nanking, the ospital city of these three provinces, there is a University under the control of the Methodist Episcopal Mission whose work deserves more than a passing notice. It has recently held its First Graduation Exercises, which were duly reported in our Ranking correspondence.. These exercises attracted the attention of the whole official body of the city, and at a reception held especially in their honour leading representa tives of both the civil and military officials visited the University and were entertained at dinner. The Viceroy Liu Kun-yi, who is sup- posed to be anything but favourable to for eigners and their methods, himself called at the University and presented prizes, amounting to $100 to the graduating pupils: This is doubtedly the first time in the history the new education in China v when so high an Scholars offcial has taken such an interest in the work King of an institution under foreign control, gand Fun
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His EXCELLENCY—I am very mu to Dr. Wright for what he has said and about my possible departure this bably be the last time I shall addre about the interest I have taken in this am glad to hear that boy do go up take all the high positions, but some of them to be retained in holidays commence to-day and when back I hope you will devote yours school work as well as you have past and that you will be suc work you may undertake. (Lond
Cheers for His Excellency the Head Master, and for the the proceedings.
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