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MAGAZINE of RAFFLES INSTITUTION. No. 3 July, 1925 MAGAZINE OF RAFFLES INSTITUTION. July, No. 3 1925 CONTENTS. Page. Editorial ... ... ... ... ... 1 School Song ... ... ... ... ... 3 Annual Athletic Sports ... ... ... ... 4 Inter-School Drill and Games Competition ... ... 7 Cricket ... ... ... ... ... ... 8 Hockey ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 Football ... ... ... ... ... ... 10 Swimming ... ... ... ... ... ... 11 Literary and Dramatic Society ... ... ... 12 Old Rafflesians' Association... ... ... ... 14 The Annual Meeting ... ... ... ... 14 The Annual Dinner ... ... ... ... 15 Former School Pupils ... ... ... ... 16 Mid-Term Concert ... ... ... ... ... 17 The Theory of Wireless ... .. ... ... 19 The Importance of Phonography ... ... ... 21 Our School - A Survey ... ... ... ... 23 Mr. Low Kong's Educational Talks ... ... ... 25 My Visit to Singapore ... ... ... ... 27 Cross Word Puzzle ... ... ... ... ... 31 Camping-Out and what resulted from it ... ... 34 Simple Cure ... ... ... ... ... 36 The Two Misers ... ... ... ... ... 38 Diary of a Prefect ... ... ... ... ... 39 A Servant of the Hans ... 41 Chop Suey ... ... ... 43 Inter-School Sports ... ... 46 The Prize Distribution ... 48 MAGAZINE OF RAFFLES INSTITUTION. VOL I. JULY, 1925 No. 3. EDITORIAL. We are in despair. In the first place we have again to write an editorial which is in itself quite enough to reduce us to a state of gloom; in the second place we have so far recei­ ved not more than half a dozen contributions to the magazine, and most of those unsuitable for various reasons, so that we are at a loss how to fill its pages; in the third, one of the sub-editors is on the sick list and has left locked up in his desk-the lock of which we have made several surreptitious but unsuccessful attempts to pick—not only his own effusions but those of various other aspirants to literary fame. In short we are seriously contemplating retiring to plant tea, or whatever else it may be that is planted there, in the back­ woods of California in preference to editing further numbers of the Rafflesian. Before going any further, we would once more remind contributors of the virtue of punctuality and suggest that they should send in their contributions at any rate within a week after the time for receiving them has closed. However, beggars cannot be choosers, and we are obliged to accept contributions at any time which suits the convenience of the contributors, with the result that it is again a matter of doubt whether the magazine will be produced before the end of term. To turn to more cheerful topics, for the first time in the history of the competition, Raffles Institution has won both divisions of the Drill and Games, though each of them only by a small margin. Such an achievement reflects great credit not only upon the performers themselves, but also on their capable and energetic instructors, Mr. Sabapathy and Mr. Ignatius. May they repeat the performance next year! We are glad to welcome Mr. England to Raffles Institu­ tion and feel confident that he will be a valuable sharer of the multifarious labours of the staff both in and out of School. The annual school sports, which were held early in June, were according to the local press a distinct success, in spite of the fact that three of the school staff were on the sick list, which threw a heavy burden of work upon the survivors, especially the Principal. (In connection with this we under­ stand that Mr. Cobb expressed keen disappointment that with three masters in hospital simultaneously there could not have been at least one funeral!). House 2 just managed to win the championship, with House 4, last year's winners, a close second. The latter, however, annexed the Individual Cham­ pionship Cup through Abdul Kadir, and also the Relay Challenge Cup. The Literary and Dramatic Society continues its activi­ ties. At the end of last term a Shakespearean recital was given for five performances to crowded houses. This term we had the usual half-term concert, and we understand that preparations are also being made for an entertainment to be given at the end of the term. Detailed accounts of the first two will be found elsewhere. Cricket has been re-started in the school, and in spite of the newness of practically the whole school to the game and various other disadvantages, such as the state of the ground, we hope before long to be able to raise quite a creditable eleven. The Rafflesian has fallen, it will be noticed, a victim to the latest craze, and a cross-word puzzle has appeared in its pages. Our one consolation is that we are not the first to be guilty of the crime. Moreover, we should like it known that it was only with great reluctance that we consented to this lapse from dignity, and we may add with even greater reluc­ tance, though we are not Scotch, that we were persuaded to offer a reward for the correct solution. Once more we would appeal to old boys to support us not only by subscriptions, but also by contributions. With regard to the former it has been found necessary to raise the price of the Magazine to 35 cents a copy. For a subscription, however, of ONE DOLLAR, (to he paid to the Editor), the Rafflesian will be sent post free for one year to any address in the Colony or F. M. S. With regard to contributions, we have received one from a former member of the commercial class, and we are hoping for an account of the Old Boys' Dinner from the Secretary of the Old Boys' Association, but like Oliver Twist we ask for MORE. There are many things of interest that Old Boys, especially those in distant part of the World, can tell us; and we would add once more that one of the chief objects of a school magazine is to form a connect­ ing link between the School and its Old Boys, an object in which "The Rafflesian" must inevitably fail if old Rafflesians do not support it by more frequent contributions. School Song. School of ours, her childrens' mother Here we greet her every race; Linked in service, each to other To her honour and her grace Love we bear for her, her children, Nurtured in her fostering care Kin are we, a hand of brothers, Sons of Raffles ever dear Onward let us bear her banner, Keep it stainless in the fight, Till it wave more bravely o'er us Glowing, girt with glory bright Then departing, may we ever Bear it still, our oriflamme. Loving still, forgetting never Adding laurels to her fame. Annual Athletic Sports. On Friday, 5th June, at 2-15 p.m., Raffles Institution held its annual athletic sports on the School Ground. The weather was brilliant and there was a large attendance, including, besides other distinguished visitors, Miss Hose, who had kindly consented to give away the prizes at the conclusion of the sports. After keen competition between the various Houses, House 2 took the honours as the Champion House of the evening. The individual championship was won by Abdul Kadir although he did not secure even one first prize. But his times and distances gained for him a considerable number of points. He won three second and three third prizes. It was Mok Hing Kong's performance, however, that drew praise from the "Saturday Post". In this paper, "Argus" states that Hing Kong stands a good chance of becoming the Champion of MALAYA on some future date! What hopes for Raffles! But "Wonders never cease", and we hope Hing Kong will some day live up to the public opinion. The Band of the 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, under the direction of Lt. Col. A. St. V. Julius, played selec­ tions which added greatly to the pleasure of the afternoon. At the conclusion, Miss Hose, after presenting the prizes to the successful competitors, was accorded three hearty cheers by the school boys followed by a no less hearty "Tiger". The following were the results :— 1. Chiam Kim Hock (11 secs), 2. Abdul Kadir. 1. Ali b. Itam (11 2/5 secs), 2. Wee Tian Yew. 1. Yeo Tiang Chwee (9 secs), 2. Song Beng Chye. 1. Mok Hing Kong (18' 9"), 2. Chiam Kim Hock. 1. Seow Cheng Kim (17' 9"), 2. Ahmad b. Radi. 1. Madon b. Rashid, 2. Wee Seng Chiang. 1. Mok Hing Kong (58 3/5 secs), 2. Abdul Kadir. 1. Ahmad b. Radi (60 secs), 2. Chan Chee Lim. 1. Lye Kim Hock (28 ft.), 2. P. Ezekiel. 1. J. Lee (31' 3"), 2. Koh Poh Hin. 1. Chiam Kim Hock (26 secs), 2. L. Brisk. 1. Ali b. Itam (27 secs), 2. Ahmad b. Radi. 1. Yeo Tiang Chwee (32 1/5 secs), 2. Song Beng Chye. 1. Leong Ah Chong (34 ft.), 2. Woo Kal Kui. 1. Mok Hing Kong (5' 4"), 2. Kee Yew Hock. 1. Lee Yean Chin and Koo Eng Wah, 2. Md. b. Hassan and Zainal. 1. Miss F. Van Geyzel and Pow Yue Lum, 2. Miss B. Peche and Salim b. Omar. 1. L. Brisk (16 4/5 secs), 2. Mok Hing Kong. 1. Lee Kim Teck (18 4/5 secs), 2. Woo Kal Kui. 1. Goh Ghee Soon, 2. A. Kim 1. C. A. Johnson, 2. C. H. Clarke. 1. E. Burrows, 2. E. Nathan. 1. Kong Soon, 2. Quek Boon. 1. T. E. K. Retnam, 2. Ting Siew Choon. 1. House 4, 2. House 1. 1. House 2, 2. House 6. 1. House 1, 2. House 5. 1. House 3, 2. House 4. The following events were decided in advance of Finals day :— 1. Chua Leng Bee(5 mins 59 secs), 2. Somasundaram. 1. Chua Leng Bee (2 mins 27 4/5 secs), 2. Chiam Kim Hock.
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