Ideals of a Cosmopolitan Institution large number of visitors, amongst whom were Mr. T. Panatsu and Mrs. Leslie, as. well the staff and scholars of the Thomas Hanbury Public Schoo! for Boys, were entertained on Novem-her 19 in the School assembly hall on the occasion of the annual prive distribution. excellent prog: ing of a pianoforte solo, (Chopin) by V. A. E. Koppé; song, Schubert's "March", by the pupils Forms I, LI and I; violin solo "La Paloma" (Yvadier), Kwok; song, "Sweet and Low, the School; pianoforte solo, "Fan-asia" (Mendelssohn), by V. A. Koppé; violin solo, "Souvenie", by Kwok; Songs, "Ballad Monger"
1d "Come to the Fair", by selected pupils; speeches by the Head Master, Mr, A. J, Stewart, a.a., and Mr, 3, 8. S. Cooper, ata., B.Sc, of the Foreign Education Committee of the Shi distribution of prizes by Mr. Coopers and the evening hymn, "Abide With Me", was enjoyed by everybody pre-
Following the musical programme, the Head Master, Mr. Stewart, gave fan account of the year's work and pointed out that, while on a surprise Visit to the library, he was more than pleased to discover that one reader had enrefully underlined poems and annotated them with real discrimination. Mr. Stewart then went on to compare the Thomas Hanbury School with an English School and emphasized the numerous languages and types boys in the former as compared with English schools. In the average school there was, said Mr. Stewart, one standard of morality and ideals, The ideals of the Thomas Hanbury School were drawn from Protestant ism, Catholicism, from Buddhism, Judaism, Shintoism and from the Greek Orthodox Church and in some all a cases from no religious tenching at Wanted a Sports Field Our ideals," said Mr, Stewart, may be influenced by the cold north and the torrid south." He then went on to deplore the lack sports field and pointed out the un-que position of a boarding school without sufficient breathing space. Mr. Stewart proceeded to show how his school was doing the work of an elementary school and a secondary school since the boys ranged in age from 7h to 19 years.
Then followed a sketch of the school syllabus, in which it was shown that certain classes were devoted to Cambridge Locals and Hongkong Juniors and Seniors, while attempts were being made to prepare candidates for the London The headmaster said then he would like to see hygiene on the syllabus, more chemistry on the timetable, more time spent in the workshop, and more geography of a practical kind. These things would provide a welcome relief to the very great amount of unadulterated grind which at present occupied a very rear portion of the efforts of both the staff and the pupils. Despite other drawbacks, the discipline of the school was satisfactory and the tone good.
Mr. Stewart then proceeded to yngratulate the staff on their untir~ ing efforts and drew attention to the arduous work of the two matrons.
He extended his thanks to them all.
In bidding farewell to the boys who were leaving, Mr. Stewart wished them every' success in the future and pointed out that a stout hourt and a ready smile were as useful in the commercial world as well as on the playing feld.
Mr, Stewart then introduced Mr, Cooper to his audience and that gentleman, who was received with applause, said he wished hearticongratulate the school staff and the scholars on their very good work during year. He wished especially to congratulate those who had won prizes and, more especially, D. Oppenheim, for winning the H. 0. White Bursary because he understood that this was an award not purely for scholarship but for general activities An school life. armour with the help of spears and axes. Now, in school, boys should jicarn, not only in their classes, but in general school life, to fight the world's battle afd prepare an armour that will stand the brunts sand knocks of many enemies.
Me, Cooper expressed his pleasure that the school motto was "Play up and play the game," and he hoped that all would adhere to that fine motto.
He concluded by saying that he was sorry to have had to preach and that he would have preferred to tell 'a fanny story but he was' unable to remember one.
Following Mr. Cooper's speech, the prizes were distributed for the year 1927-1928 and mention may be made of the fact that the winner of by the H. 0. White Bursary ($100), which was awarded by the Foreign Education Committee for the best all-round boy in the school, was won by D, Oppenheim for 1938. This Bursary was presented to the school by Mr. H. 0. White in 1919, The Prize Winners The list of prize-winners follow:—
1 Lower I Upper: B. Smecden, Fo 7 Fedorets, Form:
Schusterovite, Form "pric ficates "VIA?" W. Leon (8). find. leaving ceviiiate.
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