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persons would get him released. Documentary proof was found in the Yamen that he had acted as paymaster to the Boxers at one time, and he is known to have taken a very active part in the proceedings generally; while in Paotingfu fresh evidence was forthcoming of his well-developed anti-foreign sentiments.
BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS.
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
The annual distribution of prizes in con- nection with the Belilios Public School for Girls, Hollywood Road, took place on Friday, 21st inst., at noon. The interior of the premises had been tastefully decorated for the occasion with flags and plants. There was a large attendance of the Mrs. parents and friends of the scholars. Lockhart was present for the purpose of distri- buting the prizes, and she was accompanied by her husband, the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lock hart, C.M.G. (Colonial Secretary), Mr. A. J. May, Acting Chief Master of Queen's College, performed the duties of Chairman, and he was assisted by Mrs. Bateman (the Head Mistress) and Mrs. Tutcher (Assistant Mistress). Mr. J. Dyer Ball and W.J. Tutcher were also present. To begin with, an interesting programme was gone through by the scholars. Damb-bell and other under exercises
executed were admirably the conductorship of Sergeant J. Jones, Miss Eileen Chunyut presiding at the piano. Miss Kitty Moore recited The mouse and the cake and Miss Irene Coleman Ella and her umbrella." A duet on the piano-A Spanish dance by Moszkowski- tributed by Misses King and Hunter, who acquitted themselves very well and warmly applauded for their performance. Subsequently Mrs. Lockhart was presented with beautiful bouquet of red and white roses aud maiden-hair fern, tied with pink and white ribbon, the bouquet being handed to Mrs. Lockhart by Miss Irene Coleman.
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Mr. A. J. MAY said Mrs. Bateman, the Head Mistress, wishes me to make a few re- marks for her on the working of the school. is The total number on the roll for this year 192, and the average daily attendance is 149. Of this number 101, including 40 boys, belong to the Infant Department. Mrs. Bateman re- turned from England and resumed her duties as Head Mistress on 5th October, Mrs. Tutcher acting as Head Mistress during her absence. The school was examined on the 18th, 19th, and 20th July by the Inspector of Schools, from whose report the following is culled :-" The Head Mistress and the Assistant Teachers are to be congratulated on the result of the ex- amination. After three annual examinations I can confidently say that the Government has every reason to be satisfied with the school. Not only is the general tone excellent, and the behaviour of the pupils good, but a sound and thorough elementary education is also given. The school is divided into an Upper and Junior School. The Junior School, consisting of three classes, is in charge of Mrs. Tutcher, when the Head Mistress is in the Colony. At *present (July) Miss. K. Turner is in charge, and the infant class is being taught by Miss Olson, a temporary teacher. During the year classes I and II have been taught by Mrs. Tutcher, classes III and IV by Miss Long, and classes V and VI by Miss Turner. At present the whole time of the Head Mistress is taken up with teaching. This prevents her from exercis- ing the general supervision which she ought to have over the rest of the school. I do not think that more than half the time of a Head Master or Mistress ought to taken up with class teaching, and I hope that when occasion arises the services of another trained European teacher will be ob- tained for the school. The state of the Junior School reflects great credit on Miss Turner and Miss Olson, as they have been working throughout the year without having the benefit of continuous European supervision. Miss Olson has proved herself a competent teacher, and the efficiency of the infant class is higher than it has been for the last two years. Some of the boys appeared likely to be very troublesome at times, and I have suggested to the Head Mistress that as the school is a girls' school, un-
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CHINA ÖVERLAND TRADE REPORT. ruly and lazy boys ought not to be permitted to hamper the teacher in the slightest de- gree, but should be removed from school if they are making no progress." Mrs. Bate. man trusts that this much of the Inspector of Schools' report will be sufficient to show that a good and sound work is being done in the institution. That portion of the report which mentions the necessity of another trained European teacher she heartily endorses, and states that the occasion has already arison, and trusts that the Government will see its way to supply that necessary want without delay-a matter which she will mention in her report. The school is to be congratulated on having one of its pupils an Associate in Arts of the University of Oxford, viz., Miss Ethel Long, who is the first pupil of this school who has gained the title of A.A. Miss Long has had the whole of her education in this school. On account of excavations and building operations going on below the playground has been in an unfit condition, at least as a tennis court, for some time, and it is to be hoped that the contractor will soon remove the heap of sand, etc., and put it once more into a useful and fit condition. Physical drill has also been carried on throughout the year with what success you have already had an opportunity of judging. I will now ask Mrs. Stewart Lockhart to be kind enough to give away the prizes.
The prizes were then distributed as below :- ENGLISH DIVISION.—18t class. Composition.-Nellie Olson, Girls' Own
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Arithmetic.—Alice Lesbirel, Blottor. Grammar.-Lily Song, Book. Reading-Lily King, Book. Geography-Lily Song, Scent bottle. History-Nellie Olson, Scent bottle. Map Drawing.-Kitty Abraham, Book. Distinction in all subjects.-Lily Song, Book.
2ND CLASS.
Composition.-Sarah Les, Book. Arithmetic.-Alice Vanstone, Book. Grammar.-Sarah Lee, Pencil. Geography-Maggie Peterson, Ink bottle. History-Myra Chun Yat, Book. Map Drawing.-Sarah Lee, Ink bottle. Application. Fatima Mahomed, Box.
3RD CLASS. . 1st.--Florence Lambert, Book. 2nd.-Hannah Moore, Glove box. 3rd.-Ada Asgar, Pencil. 4th.-Louisa Silas, Blotter. 4TH CLASS. 1st.-Martha Peterson, Work box. 2nd.-Mary Chan, Case of Scent. 3rd.-Elia Hyndman, Book. 4th.-Ida Noma, Book.
5TH CLASS
1st.-Annie Lesbirel, Paint book and Box. 2nd.-Rebecca Silas, Paint book and Box. 3rd.-Doris Chunyut, Paint book and Bor. 4th-Sophie Joseph, Pencil box.
6TH CLASS. 1st.-Bertha Leo, Book. 2nd-Marian Kia and Rachel Levi, Dolls. 3rd.-Clara Goldenberg, Pencil box.
7TH CLASS. 1st.-Ah Soo, Case of Scent. 2nd.-Ah Kae, Pencil box. 3rd.-Dolly Pomeroy, Book.
8TH CLASS. 1st.-Fook Ah Soo, Case of Scent. 2nd.-Maggie Leggo, Book. 3rd.-Elsie Schwarzoff, Book: 4th.-Leontine Ellis, Skipping rope.
9TH CLASS
1st.-Sui Fong, Book. 2nd.-Jumul Khan, Knife. 3rd.-George Jackson, Satchel.
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4th.-Frederic Silas, Paint book and box. Needlework.-1st, Lily Song, Needle case. 2nd, Kitty Abraham, Thimble. 3rd, Fatima Alarakia, Thimble.
Chinese Embroidery-1st, Johorah Mahom ed, Work box. 2nd, Yue Wah, Work box.
Drill-1st, Alice Lesbirel, Pair of Clubs. 2nd, Dorothy Lambert, Bracelet. 3rd, Annie Lesbirol, Doll.
Recitation.-1st, Irene Coleman, Doll. 2nd, Kitty Moore, Doll,
CHINESE DIVISION.
STANDARD Ï.
$17
Handwriting.-Leang Kau, Ink bottle. Distinction.-Ho Su, Hung Un Yung, Li Lin, Handkerchiefs.
Attendance Certificates-Johorah Mahom- ed, Fatima Alarakia, Alice Vanstone, Sarah Lee, Ada Asgar, Fas Ah Soo, Lizzie Vanstone, Marian Alarakia, Bessie Brewster, George Jackson, Nora Brewster.
*Good Conduct.-Lam Kit Mui, Work box.
Best Attendance.—Chau Shau Yung, Certi- ficate.
STANDARD II.
Handwriting-Chung Han Wan, Pencil. Distinction.Ch'an Wong, Lan Tsui Tip, Ch'an In, Handkerchiefs.
Good Conduct.-Hung Chin Lan, Work boz. Best Attendance.-Wong Sai Mui, Certificate.
STANDARD III.
Handwriting.-Pang Un Yau, Pencil Distinction.-Ho Kam Mun, Kwok Sui Sim, Lam In Tsing, Lau Tin Yuk, Handkerchiefs.
Good Conduct.-Chu L'an, Work box.
STANDARD IV.
Handwriting.-Ch'an Mi Yung, Pin case. Distinction.-Cheung Tim, Ip Mi Tsoi, Lok Sui Sam, Handkerchiefs.
Good Conduct.-Leung Yim, Work box. Best Attendance.-Wong Lin Mui, Certifi- cate.
STANDARD Y. Dictation.-Ma Lin, Mirror. Verses.-Hung Mni, Bangle. Good Conduct.-Pang Yung, Pencil. Best Attendance.—Ma Sin, Certifiesto.
SPECIAL PRIZES.
Composition. Cheung Tim, Hand bag. Arithmetic.-St. 1, Tsu Mi Ngo, Ink bottle; St. II, Lo Lai Yuk, Ink bottle; St. III, Lo Kin, Scent bottle; St. 1V, Lo Po Ling, Scent bottle; St. V, Pang Yung, Scent bottle.
CHINESE NEEDLEWORK,
1st-Pong Yung, 2nd.Hang Sau Ying, 3rd.-Choong Tim, 4th.-Sau Kia, 5th.-Ho Kum Moon, 6th.-Leung Kow, Needle-cases.
The prizes having been distributed, three hearty cheers were given for Mrs. Lockhart for her services.
The Hon. J. H. STEWART LOOKHAET, in responding for his wife, said-It is not my intention to trouble you with anything like a long speech. You have heard all about the school from Mr. May, and there is very little left for me to add to what he has said. How ever, I am very pleased to respond on behalf of my wife, and to thank you very much for the hearty manner in which you have returned thanks to her for performing what has been to her a most pleasant duty. It has given come here her very great pleasure to "to-day and give away the prizes, which I am sure were very well deserved. I am sure I am echoing the sentiments of every. body present when I say we are very pleased indeed to see amongst us once more Mrs. Bateman-(applause) and we are especially glad to see that her trip to England has done her so much good, and that she has returned here with renewed energy and vigour to carry on that educational work which she has so successfully carried on for many years in this colony. (Applause.) I think it ought also to be remembered that our thanks are also due to Mrs. Tutcher for the manner in which she discharged the duties of head-mistress during Mrs. Bateman's absence. (Applause.) I am certain from my own personal knowledge that to Mrs. Tutcher is due in a great degree the success which has attend. ed the educational efforts of this school. (Ap. plause). You will all agree with the remark made by the Inspector of Schools that the work which has been carried on here displays a great measure of efficiency. In fact while I listened to the remarks made by Mr. May there seemed only two things wanting to make the school as perfect as possible. One was the behaviour of the boys, who were said to have behaved very badly. Seeing that they had such an excel- lent example, set them by the other sex the least they could do was to follow that example. With regard to the suggestion that an addi- tional European assistant should be appointed, I am not able to speak with authority on behalf of the Government, but I may tell you that if an application for another European sasistant is forwarded to the Government it will receive every consideration, and if Mrs. Bateman is able to show, as I am sure she will, that another European assistant is necessary, I feel cer. tain that the Government will the engagement of an additional (Applause.) There was another matter
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