Hong Kong Telegraph 1939-06-27
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, paid a visit to the St. Louis Industrial School yesterday morning. He was accompanied by his private secretary, Mr. G. Treverton. During the visit, one of the younger boys fainted, overcome by the heat.
The head boy read a brief speech of welcome on behalf of the boys, and an album made entirely by the boys was presented to His Excellency. The school band played selections and accompanied the boys when they sang a special "Youth Song" in Chinese for the Governor.
Sir Geoffry noticed the incident of the fainting boy. When he rose to reply to the address of welcome, delivered by Fr. John Guarona, Director of the School, he remarked that he would speak briefly, as it was a hot day and the boys were standing in the sun. The Governor was deeply touched by the obvious sincerity of the speech and requested Fr. Guarona to send him a copy so it could be added to the Government records of similar loyal addresses, which were preserved for all time for other Governors to read.
The Director expressed the deep gratification of the school at being honoured by the Governor's visit. They had looked forward to the day for a long time, and it would now be written in letters of gold in the annals of the school.
The Governor also remarked on the industry of the Salesian Fathers, who were mainly responsible for "the excellent buildings of the school." He congratulated the boys on their smartness and thought that their singing was really excellent.
An exhibition of physical training followed, after which the Governor made a tour of the classrooms and workshops.