資料：1924年1月24日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第7頁
SAIYINGPUN SCHOOL.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
PRESENTATION TO MR. IRVING.
The annual prize distribution in connection with Saiyingpun School took place this morning, when there were present the Hon. Director of Education (Mr. E.A.Irving) who presided over the ceremony, Mr. Teesdale Mackintosh (Registrar of the Hongkong University), Mr. E.Ralphs (Inspector English Schools), Mr. Forest (Inspector of Vernacular Schools), Mr. A.Morris (Headmaster), Dr. T.W.Pearce, Rev. V.H.Copley Moyle, Mr. U.Rumjahn, Mr. G.P.de Martin and many others.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The Headmaster (Mr. A.Morris) read his report as follows:-
Attendance.- The average for the year under review was 394.7, and the percentage 97.7, which constitutes a record. One hundred and forty-eight, or five-twelfths of the whole school made full attendance, and following the practice of previous years silver badges recording the fact will be presented. This is made possible through the generosity of our many friends. In addition to the foregoing, there are an additional twenty who have made perfect attendance from the date of their admission. All cannot hope to carry off a class prize, or win a scholarship, but an attendance medal comes within the reach of each student. Regularity is the sine qua non of progress. The school has remained full throughout the year and large number hundreds, in fact have been refused admission through the limited accommodation of our present buildings. We look forward hopefully to the opening of our new school, the foundations of which are approaching completion.
Staff.- There have been a number of changes in the staff. Mr. Hamilton went on leave in February last, his place being taken by Mr. A.White, who is still with us. Miss Birt, together with Mr. Yin Chung Yu, were transferred here after the mid-summer vacation, and Mr. Savage commenced duties in December. Messrs. Li Chung Shi, Ng Chee Yan, and Ko Kan Wing resigned; Mr. Leung Yuk Tong was transferred to the Gap Road School, while Mr. Wong Tin Sik returned to the University. Our senior vernacular master, Mr. Chak Pink Ki, was transferred to Queen’s College in September last, his place being taken by Mr. Lai Siu Tsun. The teaching staff now consists of three vernacular masters, six local England teaching masters, and five experienced Europeans. Here, I would like to tender my sincere thanks for the wholehearted manner in which my staff has supported me and co-operated in all that has appertained to the welfare of the school, for we work under trying and exacting conditions – in an industrial area, and on the edge of a busy thoroughfare.
Studies.- The general standard of efficiency has been maintained. Map-drawing, handwriting, English conversation and composition call for special mention. All the students of Class 4.A., thirty-four in number, succeeded in passing the qualifying entrance examination to Class 3, Queen’s College. This is a creditable performance when it is remembered that we had a shortened year, a more searching test, and a higher “Pass” mark,- 60% instead of the 50% of previous years. Class 4 completed the year with 63 on the roll. A unique experience occurred in connection with this examination. Two boys who were in situations left them and returned to school in order to take their “leaving” examination. I mention this incident as it indicates the keenness and the spirit which permeates the school.
Discipline.- The tone and discipline are excellent.
Sports.- While concentrating most of our energies upon lessons, the physical side has not been neglected, and although handicapped for playing ground in the vicinity of the school, we have done well in sport. Football, volley-ball, and swimming are the principal recreations. Our volley-ball team which won the Junior Shield, did not lose a single game and scored to its credit the maximum number of possible points. One hundred and twenty attended the swimming classes at the Y.M.C.A. and acquired the art which they were able to practice further at the launch and bathing picnics, and which are as popular as the time of their inception, nearly twenty years ago. I attach great importance to these outings, for they supplement the teaching of the class-room and bring pupil and teacher into a more intimate relationship, enabling the one to understand the other better.
Scouts.- Through the generosity of our esteemed friend and patron, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, we have been able to continue the activities of our Troop which spent a week in camp at Tai Po Market, at the home of Mr. Mok Ching Kong. There have been field days at Fanling, Shatin, Sheung Shui, and other places in the New Territory. In this connection we have to offer our thanks to Sir Robert Ho Tong, Hon. Mr. Chow Shou Son, Dr. Wan Man Kai, Messrs C.H.Blason, Chan Harr, Woo Hay Tong, and Lui Lai Sang Sang, who have made donations to the camp expenses. Our Scouts assisted in the recent vaccination campaign also. Mr. Leung Yuk Tong, the Scout Master, although transferred to another school, still maintains his interest in the Troop, and is assisted by Mr. Kong Kam Chuen who is on our staff.
Ambulance.- The “Old Boys Ambulance Division” under the able guidance of Sergt. Leung Sui Sang, performed much useful night work during the vaccination crusade, vaccinating 1,832 persons.
Charity.- It is said that “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” and once again our boys were called upon to show their practical sympathy with the parents of a school fellow not so well blessed with this world’s goods, and to give in the cause of charity. The lad succumbed after a few days’ sickness. The last rites were arranged by classmates, the funeral expenses paid by the school, and a substantial sum handed to the bereaved parents. Never have I witnessed a more impressive sight than this funeral procession, wending its way up the road outside, in an orderly, decorous manner, attended as it was by the whole school – masters and pupils. “One touch of pity makes the whole world kin.”
Medical.- During October a medical examination was conducted by Dr. Esler. Numerous “eye” cases were treated and spectacles supplied. Others necessitating operative and indoor treatment were catered for at the G.C.H. to the genial and courteous superintendent of which, Dr. McKenny, we offer our best thanks. The re-vaccination of our scholars was arranged by Dr. McKenny also. To Dr. Tsiu Hin Yeung, of the Western Dispensary, we are greatly indebted. Dr. Tsiu has treated a large number of minor ailments, and scarcely a week passes but that boys are sent to him for treatment.
General.- The school continues to serve a useful purpose as the “Practising School” for the University Education Undergraduates. On Oct. 31st., we mercifully escaped what might have been a serious calamity had it occurred during hours. The nullah which passes under Room I was choked during the unprecedented rainfall of that date, and burst through the floor sweeping everything before it, desks, cupboards, doors, and massive granite coping stones, some of which were washed as far as No. 7 Police Station. We re-occupied this room just ten days ago.
The names of fourteen past pupils appear among the successful candidates at the recent University examinations.
Matriculation.- One, Yau Fung Hon, (Distinction in Physics) went to Queen’s College as an Alan Morris Memorial Scholar. Senior, one; junior, twelve, one of whom, Cheng Iu Man, also holding an Alan Morris Memorial Scholarship, gained no less than five distinctions.
Donors of Special Prizes.- Referring to the donors of Special Prizes a significant and encouraging feature is the large proportion of past pupils and guardians who have contributed this year. Through the open-handed liberality of these gentlemen we are able to supplement our prize list, and make awards other than those for “general proficiency” e.g. attendance badges, that would be impossible otherwise:- Capt. Hall, Messrs. Ho Kom Tong, Yeung Shut Him, Lee Hy San, Hon. Mr. Chow Shou Son, Messrs. Mok Kon Sang, Chan Shan Shek Shan, Im Pun Tak, the late Mr. Ng Sau Sang, Mr. Wu Nam Tin, Messrs. Kwok Siu Lau, Ip Lan Chuen, Lo Chop Son, Ho Fook, U Cheuk Nam, Choy Chong, Choa Po Sien, H Shai Kit, Ip Sau Chi, U Cheuk Sang, Ha Chung Chau, S.C.Pang, P.K.Kwok, Fung Ping Shang, U To Ting, Hu Hi Tong, Ho Leung, Wong Kam Fuk, Mok Ching Kong, Dr. Wan Man Kai, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Chau Tung Shang, Chan Chiu Cheong, So Shai Piu, Choy Kit Sz, Yu King Shu, Li Cheuk Kiu, Li Po Kwai, Wong Chung Lum, Lo Cheong Shiu, M.H.Lo, Ho Iu, Lui Lai Sang, Choy Hing, Chau Chit Hing, Ho Cheuk, Lo Chung Kui, Chan Pak Chun, Lai Long Pak, Ho Ki, Sui Fung, Chan Chan Nam, Tam Kwok Choy, Yeung Chung Kan, Tam Ho, Ho Wing, Chan U Chun, Ng Fai Hoi, Li Yew Ting, Mr. and Mrs. Li Ping, the Ying Wah Book Shop. The following gentlemen have made substantial donations for the special purpose of paying the fees of impecunious students – a meritorious action:- Messrs. Yung Ip Shang, Lau King Tsing (a former pupil), Ma Dow Nam, and Ma Tong Ching.
In conclusion, to those who have not gained awards I wish to give a few words of encouragement and consolation. In your class one must be at the top and another at the bottom, but if the bottom boy has striven and done his utmost, he has done his best: that is all that the most exacting teacher can expect; Never despair, plod steadily on, you may yet win the race.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS.
The Hon. Mr. Irving then distributed the prizes. From the lengthy list we take the following winners of Scholarships:-
Class 4A.- Pong King Cheung (Alan Morris Memorial), Li Po, Hui Pak May, Chan Wai Man, Lun Wai Ling and Leung Chau Kwong (Government, Full); Tam Kam Iu and Wong Yue Sun (Government, Half).
Class 5A.- Chan King Man (Government) and Chan Mo Yau (Ho Kom Tong).
Class 6A.- Yau Pak Tung (Government) and Leung Mo Shun (Ralphs).
Class 7A.- Kong Sau Yuen (Government) and U Wing Ki (Mok Kon Sang).
Class 8A.- Ng Shu Sun (Government) and Tang Kun Sang (Mok Kon Sang).
PRESENTATION TO MR. IRVING.
At the conclusion of the distribution of awards, the Headmaster said, “Boys, Prize-givings are occasions of joy and rejoicing for most of us, but I have to sound a note of sincere regret to-day. Mr. Irving, out Director of Education, the gentleman who has just given you your well-merited prizes, will not preside on any of our future Speech Days. Last year we were honoured with the presence of Mrs. Irving, who graced our proceeding before leaving for Home, and bidding the Colony farewell. Mr. Irving is leaving Hongkong soon, retiring from Government service. For the last nineteen years I have known him as the head of our Education Department. He has watched with paternal care and solicitude our school grow, our efforts in the cause of education, and, as you say in Chinese, ‘has been a good friend of this school’. I take it as a great compliment to our school that he himself is here to-day, but at the same time I am sorry that he will not be here to see the inauguration of the new Saiyingpun School in the details of which he has greatly interested himself. Shortly we have to wish him good-bye and God-speed. This parting time comes to each one of us. Before the year is out, some of you will have written your last exercise here, worked your last problem, passed your last examination. A few weeks ago I said farewell to 63 of our senior boys – boys unmatched anywhere – and I am confident that these occasions are times of genuine regret to each one. In wishing you ‘Adieu’ Sir, be assured that you carry with you to England the good wishes of all of us – pupils and staff. To Mrs. Irving please convey our best wishes also. May God of His infinite goodness grant you long life, health, and happiness to enjoy with your family the years of your retirement in the Old Country. Now, Sir, on behalf of our school and as a memento of this occasion, I have to ask your acceptance of this souvenir. I will now read the address.”
Accompanying the address were a brooch for Mrs. Irving and cigar box for the retiring Director of Education. The address, which was beautifully inscribed by the one of the pupils, Sung Chun-wu, read as follows:- “Presented to the Hon. Mr. E.A.Irving, Director of Education, on the occasion of his retirement from the Government Service, as a mark of appreciation and esteem for the great interest he has always manifested in this School.- Staff and Pupils of Saiyingpun School, Hongkong, January 24th, 1924.”
MR. IRVING’S SPEECH.
In his reply, the Director of Education expressed his thanks and appreciation for the presents given him. He said he must say a few words to compliment the Headmaster for the very satisfactory condition of the school as illustrated and made clear to the public in the report though it was known to his Department without the report at all. Looking back over a period of 23 years that he could remember the school, he could testify to the extraordinary changes which which come within his personal experience. He remembered clearly the first day of his coming there. The school was housed in this building, though it then had not the upper storey they were gathered in that morning. The total staff consisted of three Chinese masters, and the Headmaster was Mr. Fung Fu, who was now retired on pension and had been an example of the proverb that “pensioners were long-lived” and he had set him a good example.- (Laughter). At present the staff consisted of fifteen teachers, six of whom were English. He thought Mr. Morris said fourteen in his report. He hoped he had not mislaid one of them.
Mr. Morris (interrupting):- Myself.- (Laughter).
Continuing, the Director of Education said that in the interests of justice he must point out that the success of the School really commenced from 1906 when Mr. Morris first joined it. The period of 1901-1902 might be comparable to the butterfly’s egg. The next 10 or 20 years might be comparable to the chrysalis stage. He would not trace the progress of the school to the butterfly stage because that had yet to come. But he ventured to say that this school was going to take a great step forward shortly. He did venture to prophecy two things about it – it would become the most important school in the western district and it would also become the best practising school from here to Hankow and even to Peking. He might live long enough to hear at Home that this prophecy had been fulfilled. In conclusion he thanked them very heartily in the name of his wife and in his own name for the presents they had given them. His wife would have pleasant recollections of the school (she had distributed the prizes at the school a year ago), and he thought the brooch they had given her would be for her a lasting souvenir. Referring to the cigar box which was his present, Mr. Irving expressed the pleasure it would give him in the future to make use of it. “I see myself going to my sideboard where this box will occupy a place of honour, and I shall take a cigar from it and it will be smoked ceremoniously on the altar of old acquaintance.”-
(Applause).
The usual cheers brought the proceedings to a close.
翻譯：
西營盤書院
頒發獎勵
伊榮先生頒獎
西營盤書院於今早舉行周年嘉許禮，出席嘉賓包括：尊敬的提學司(伊榮先生(Mr. E.A.Irving))、提斯頓先生(Mr. Teesdale Mackintosh)(香港大學堂經歷司)、勞福斯先生(Mr. E.Ralphs)(英文學校督學)、科核士先生(Mr. Forest)(中文學校督學)、莫理士先生(Mr. A.Morris)(校長)、皮雅斯醫生(Dr. T.W.Pearce)、郭普理牧師(Rev. V.H.Copley Moyle)、林慕德先生(Mr. U.Rumjahn)、馬田先生(Mr. G.P.de Martin)，及其他來賓。
周年報告
校長(莫理士先生)宣讀了報告：
出席率：全年平均出席人數為394.7人，即百分之97.7，創下本校紀錄。有148名學生，即學校十二分之五學生，達成全勤出席。根據往年傳統，學校將頒發銀章以茲獎勵，這有賴各位支持人士慷慨解囊。在上述學生中，有12名學生自入讀本校至今，皆全勤出席。各位學生如未能贏得班級獎勵或獎學金，可嘗試奪取全勤獎，因為紀律乃進步之必要因素。學校均全年滿額，百多名學童因本校空間不足而被拒入學。我們十分期待新校舍的落成，新校現階段已完成地基工程。
教職員：本年有多個人士變動。咸美頓老師(Mr. Hamilton)於2月尾開始休假，並由懷特老師(Mr. A.White)代課至今。伯特老師(Miss Birt)及嚴仲堯老師(Mr. Yin Chung Yu)於暑假期間轉至本校任教。沙維奇老師(Mr. Savage)則於12月開始任教。李忠思老師(Mr. Li Chung Shi)、吳志仁老師(Mr. Ng Chee Yan)、江近榮老師(Mr. Ko Kan Wing)已離職，梁玉堂老師(Mr. Leung Yuk Tong)已轉移至峽道書院(Gap Road School)，王天碩老師(Mr. Wong Tin Sik)則返回大學堂。我們的資深中文老師陳平基老師(Mr. Chan Pink Ki)於9月轉至皇仁書院(Queen’s College)任教，他的教席由黎兆全老師(Mr. Lai Siu Tsun)取代。現時學校教師分別有3名中國老師，6名英格蘭老師，及5名歐洲老師。在此衷心感謝各教職員對本人及學校的協作與支持，特別是在這所位於工業區及繁忙道路旁的學校，工作殊不容易。
學業：整體學習水平得以繼續保持，地圖繪製、書法、英語會話及作文特別出色。第4A班全體34名學生成功通過皇仁書院第3班級入學試。本年的上課日期雖然較少，合格分數亦由百分之五十提升至百分之六十，成績表現卻值得讚揚，第4班級的平均分數達至63分。這次考試有個特別情況，就是有2名學童因事需暫停學業，卻仍堅持回來參與畢業考試，這特別情況正反映學生充滿著對學習的渴望與熱情。
紀律：校風與紀律優良。
體育：學生把精力主要投放於學業上，體能發展亦沒有因而忽略，雖然校舍面積使操場有所限制，體育方面卻表現良好。基本活動包括足球、排球及游泳。我們的排球隊成功奪得初級盾(Junior Shield)，比賽未嘗失敗，並且於每場比賽獲得極高分數。120名學生參與了基督教青年會(Y.M.C.A.)的游泳課程，好讓他們可於船艇及游泳場練習泳術，始終這項活動已流行了20年了。我認為這些活動十分重要，因為可作為日常教學的補足，使學生與老師的關係更為親近，使彼此更能互相了解。
童軍：在我們的知友兼贊助人何甘棠先生(Mr. Ho Kom Tong)的幫助下，童軍旅前往位於大埔墟的莫清剛先生(Mr. Mok Ching Kong)家中進行了一星期的露營活動，期間遠足前往粉嶺、沙田、上水，以及新界其他地區。感謝何東爵士(Sir Robert Ho Tong)、尊敬的周壽臣先生(Mr. Chow Shou Son)、尹文楷醫生(Dr. Wan Man Kai)、白禮信先生(Mr. C.H.Blason)、陳霞先生(Mr. Chan Harr)、胡禧堂先生(Mr. Woo Hay Tong)、呂黎紹生(Lui Lai Saug Sang)贊助是次露營開支。我們的童軍亦參與了近日的疫苗接種計劃。旅長(Scoutmaster)梁玉堂先生雖然已轉至他校任教，卻繼續關心著本校童軍，並與本校教職員副旅長(Assistant Scoutmaster)江近泉先生(Mr. Kong Kam Chuen)一同領導隊伍。
救護隊：在梁瑞生沙展(Sergt. Leung Sui Sang)的帶領下，舊生救護隊(Old Boys Ambulance Division)於晚間時段接種行動中，為1832名市民接種疫苗。
慈善事業：「施比受更為有福」，我們的學生再度為不幸同學的家長表示慰問，並為此作出捐獻。該同學於得病幾天即與世長辭，學生們安排了悼念儀式，學校則支付了殮葬費用，並向其父母捐出一筆慰問金。整個悼念儀式是我前所未見的，學校的全體師生莊重有序地在街道上行進，一抹憐憫，天下皆親。
健康：於10月的時候，艾素醫生(Dr. Esler)為學生進行了健康檢查，並且在進行視力檢查後為學生配送眼鏡。其他手術及治療則於國家醫院(G.C.H.)進行，在此衷心感謝麥肯尼醫生(Dr. McKenny)的悉心照顧。而畢業生的疫苗接種亦由麥肯尼醫生安排。我們亦要感謝西約方便所(Western Dispensary)的趙顯揚醫生(Dr. Tsiu Hin Yeung)，趙醫生專治小症，差不多每星期都有學生由他醫治。
校務：本校定位依舊是大學課程的「先修學校」。10月31日，我們在上課時段僥倖避過了可能會引發嚴重問題的事件，在當日的暴雨下，1號房地板下的雨水排水管爆裂，大量雨水沖入房間，並把書桌、櫃子、房門、巨型花崗岩頂磚沖走，部份物件甚至被沖至7號差館附近。該房間於10天前才重新啟用。
我們有14名畢業生的名字榮登於近日的大學堂考試榜單中。
預科：取得莫理士紀念獎學金(Alan Morris Memorial Scholar)的游峰康(Yau Fung Hon)(物理優異)成功入讀皇仁書院；高級程度1名；初級程度12名，當中1位獲莫理士紀念獎學金的鄭耀文(Cheng Iu Man)亦於5科取得優異成績。
特別獎勵贊助人：關於本年度的贊助人，令人鼓舞的，是有多位舊生以及監護人加入了贊助行列。通過各位的慷慨解囊，使我們的獎項得以擴充，由基本的「日常表現」，擴充至出席獎章，全賴以下人士使之實現：賀上校(Capt. Hall)、何甘棠先生、楊實謙先生(Mr. Yeung Shut Him)、李海山先生(Mr. Lee Hy San)、尊敬的周壽臣先生、莫幹生先生(Mr. Mok Kon Sang)、陳常石珊(Chan Shan Shek Shan)、嚴本德先生(Mr. Im Pun Tak)、吳壽山先生(Mr. Ng Sau San)(已故)、胡南天先生(Mr. Wu Nam Tin)、郭少流先生(Mr. Kwok Siu Lau)、葉蘭泉先生(Mr. Ip Lan Chuen)、羅策山先生(Mr. Lo Chop Son)、何福先生(Mr. Ho Fook)、余卓嵐先生(Mr. U Cheuk Nam)、蔡崇先生(Mr. Choy Chong)、蔡寶善先生(Mr. Choa Po Sien)、何世傑先生(Mr. H Shai Kit)、葉修智先生(Mr. Ip Sau Chi)、余卓生先生(Mr. U Cheuk Sang)、夏沖秋先生(Mr. Ha Chung Chau)、彭秀全先生(Mr. S.C.Pang)、郭先生(Mr. P.K.Kwok)、馮平山先生(Mr. Fung Ping Shan)、余道庭先生(Mr. U To Ting)、胡希同先生(Mr. Hu Hi Tong)、何良先生(Mr. Ho Leung)、黃金福先生(Mr. Wong Kam Fook)、莫清剛先生(Mr. Mok Ching Kong)、尹文楷醫生、何東爵士、周東生先生(Mr. Chau Tung Shang)、陳昭昌先生(Mr. Chan Chiu Cheong)、蘇世標先生(Mr. So Shai Piu)、蔡傑思先生(Mr. Choy Kit Sz)、余景樹先生(Mr. Yu King Shu)、李卓翹先生(Mr. Li Cheuk Kiu)、李寶貴先生(Mr. Li Po Kwai)、黃忠林先生(Mr. Wong Chung Lum)、羅長壽先生(Mr. Lo Cheong Shiu)、盧先生(Mr. M.H.Lo)、何耀先生(Mr. Ho Iu)、呂勵生先生(Mr. Lui Lai Sang)、蔡興先生(Mr. Choy Hing)、周捷興先生(Mr. Chau Chit Hing)、何策先生(Mr. Ho Cheuk)、盧頌舉先生(Mr. Lo Chung Kui)、陳璧全先生(Mr. Chan Pak Chun)、黎朗柏先生(Mr. Lai Long Pak)、何奇先生(Mr. Ho Ki)、瑞豐先生(Mr. Sui Fung)、陳燦南先生(Mr. Chan Chan Nam)、譚國才先生(Mr. Tam Kwok Tsoi)、楊仲根先生(Mr. Yeung Chung Kan)、譚豪先生(Mr. Tam Ho)、何榮先生(Mr. Ho Wing)、陳有全先生(Mr. Chan U Tsun)、吳輝海先生(Mr. Ng Fai Hoi)、李友庭先生(Mr. Li Yew Ting)、李炳先生(Mr. Li Ping)及夫人(Mrs. Li Ping)，以及英華書局(Ying Wah Book Shop)。以下人士則為貧窮學生資助學費，值得表揚：容業常先生(Mr. Yung Ip Shang)、劉景青先生(Mr. Lau King Tsing)(舊生)、馬道嵐先生(Mr. Ma Dow Nam)、馬通程先生(Mr. Ma Tong Ching)。
作為總結，我希望為未能獲得獎勵的學生說幾句安慰說話及建議，要知道每個班級必定有最好及最差的學生，如最差的學生已盡全力，那你的能力就是這樣，亦是最嚴格的老師所預期那樣。但是不要對自己絕望，繼續努力，因為你還有獲獎的機會。
獎學金獲獎人士
尊敬的伊榮先生頒發了獎勵。因人數眾多，以下節錄部份獲得獎學金的學生：
第4A班：龐景祥(Pong King Cheung)(莫理士紀念)；李保(Li Po)、許白梅(Hui Pak May)、陳偉文(Chan Wai Man)、倫偉凌(Lun Wai Ling)、梁燦光(Leung Chan Kwong)(政府全額)；譚錦耀(Tam Kam Iu)、黃裕燊(Wong Yue Sun)(政府半額)。
第5A班：陳敬民(Chan King Man)(政府)及陳慕堯(Chan Mo Yau)(勞福斯)。
第6A班：游柏棟(Yau Pak Tung)(政府)及梁慕舜(Leung Mo Shun)(勞福斯)。
第7A班：江秀園(Kong Sau Yuen)(政府)及余永基(U Wing Ki)(莫幹生)。
第8A班：吳樹新(Ng Shu Sun)(政府)及鄧坤生(Tang Kun Sang)(莫幹生)。
餽贈伊榮先生
在獎勵頒發完畢後，校長說：「同學們，嘉許日是一個歡樂及愉快的日子，不過我要在此宣佈一件傷心的事，剛才頒發獎項的提學司伊榮先生，將不會出席我們今後的頒獎日了。去年我們很榮幸邀請了伊榮夫人(Mrs. Irving)出席，她離開香港返回家鄉時亦為我們獻上祝福。現在伊榮先生亦即將退休離開香港了。過去的19年，他一直是我們的提學司，一直以來都在關心留意著我校的發展及對教育的貢獻，如同中文所說，「學校摯友」。真的很榮幸可以邀請他今天親臨出席，可惜未能見證我們新校舍的落成啟用，始終他是對此項目十分關注的。我們在此向他道別，並祝願他一路順風。你們之中也有人士即將道別，在這學期完結之時，你們之中有些提交了最後的作業，處理了最後的難題，通過了最後的考試。上星期我向63位畢業學生說了再會，他們在各方面都是所向披靡的。我相信這些都是令人感到傷感的時刻。在此，向先生說一聲「再見」，並希望先生可把本校全體師生的祝福一同帶回英格蘭，亦請代向伊榮夫人致以祝福。願全能的神賜予長壽、健康及喜樂，賜福給你與你的家人，使你得以安享家鄉的退休生活。謹代表本校獻上這紀念品，請先生接受，亦請容我致以頌詞。」
相關禮物是一枚送給伊榮夫人的胸針，以及送給提學司的雪茄盒。頌詞則由學生宋仲胡(Sung Chun-wu)所書：「呈獻給我們尊敬的提學司伊榮先生，乘先生於工務員生涯退休之際，向其多年來對本校的關注致以讚譽及稱頌。——西營盤書院全體教職員及學生，1924年1月24日。」
伊榮先生致謝
提學司表示十分感謝送贈禮物，並藉此機會對校長的功績致以讚許，透過校務報告，學校的狀況令人感到十分滿意，而提學司署未收到校務報告前也得知這狀況了。回想這學校23年來的發展，可謂變化甚大。當年他首日上任之時，學校只有3位中國老師，以及校長馮扶先生(Mr. Fung Fu)，他現今已為退休人士，並成為「退休使人更長壽」一說的良好示例了。(眾笑)。時至今日，學校已有15位老師，其中6位是英國人。提學司記得莫理士先生於校務報告說學校只有14位老師，他希望校長不要把那位老師遺忘。
莫理士先生(插話) : 「那位老師是我。」(眾笑)。
為了進一步證明，提學司講述學校的突飛猛進始於1906年莫理士先生加入學校。1901-1902年學校如同蝴蝶蟲卵，之後的10至20年間度入了蟲蛹時期，可惜他未能目睹學校進化成蝶的時候，因為時機還未來臨，但他預期將於不久將來發生，介時學校將會成為西區最重要的學校，甚至成為全港以至漢口(Hankow)，甚至北京(Peking)最優秀的學校。他很期待在退休期間於家鄉得知這預言出現的一天。最後提學司代表夫人向全體師生感謝致送給他及夫人的禮物，相信夫人會對學校留下深刻印象(她曾於去年到學校頒獎)，而這胸針亦將會成為最後的紀念品。至於收到那盒雪茄，伊榮先生表示十分高興，「我已在想像將來的一天，我走到一個放著獎勵的櫃子，拿出盒子並取出雪茄，並於前輩紀念壇前光榮地抽起雪茄」。
(掌聲)
典禮於歡呼聲中作結。