St. Giles British School had their annual Speech Day on June 25 at the City Hall which was kindly lent for the occasion by the Municipality. The opening speech was made by Mr. H. F. Handley-Derry, HM. Consul-General, and Admiral Shen then gave a most interesting and helpful address, promising a special prize for next term, whereupon the Head, Mr. B. G. Inge, thanked him and followed with his annual report. which showed much progress in all departments.
Prizes were then distributed to the successful scholars, followed by the National Anthem. St. Giles has pupils on its roster from all parts of China and the reputation of the school and Tsingtao's climate is spreading.
The German School closed for their Summer holidays on June 26 and will be moving into their fine new quarters on the hill behind the German Church, next form. The American School closed for their hol! en June 18 and both this school and ihe British St. Giles are running summer classes for those children whose parents wish to make use of this facility while here.
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