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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1930.
CONGREGATION DAY.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR, AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY, PLEADS FOR GRANT FROM BOXER INDEMNITY.
ENGLISH CEREMONIAL AND CHINESE CRACKERS.
SIR HENRY GOLLAN GIVES FACTS AND FIGURES.
Congregation Day was held yesterday at Hong Kong University. The Great Hall was packed by a representative prowd, who all took a great interest in the proceedings which had an element of strangeness for each one of them. To the English people the foreign names and faces of the graduates, no less than the riotous bursts of firing of crackers outside the doors, were striking in conjunction with a typically English form of ceremonial. To those who were not English the opposite effect must have been noticed, perhaps even more strongly, for the core- monial held its own despite the crackers.
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., Chancellor of the University, made a most eloquent appeal that a substantial part of the Boxer Indemnity Fund should be granted to the University. Ho. spoke in most affectionate terms of that lighthouse of British learning in the East," and of his faith in the future of Hong Kong University as a centre of learning both Western and Chinese-in China.
Sir Henry Gollan in the course of a long speech spoke of the work and aims of the Uni- versity, and also made reference to the Boxer Indemnity and to the finances of the University in detail.
A STATELY PROCESSION OF LEARNING.
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THE PROCESSION."
The procession was as follows:- His Excellency the Chancellor. The Mace Bearer.
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The Vice-Chancellor and the Hon.. Treasurer.
The Dean, Faculty of Medicine and the Dean, Faculty of Engineer- ing.
The Dean, Faculty of Arts and the Registrar.
H.E Major-General J. W. Sandi- lands and Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn. R. Rev. Bishop H. Valtorta and Rt. Rev. Bishop C. R. Duppuy.
Hon. Siz Joseph Kemp and Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer.
Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy and Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax.
Hon. Sir Shou-son' Chow and Hon. Sir Henry Polluck.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
ferred:-
The following degrees were con Degres of Doctor of Laws, Honoris
Causs.
His Honour Sir Henry Gollan, Et., K.C., C.B.E.
Dagree of Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Mustapha Bin Osman, M.B.,
B.S.
Degree of Master of Science in Engineering.
Sheikh Basheer Ahmed, B.Sc. Degree of Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Burgery.
*
has passed the M.D. examination
sidential facilities provided for an into the matter during that year; dergraduates which was made by and the Committee has reported in the opening on December 16, 1929, no uncertain terms as to the utter of Ricci Hall under the manage, inadequacy of these salaries But went and control of Jesuit Eathers
if effect is to be given to its recom- of the English Consistory. The mondations an additional annual hostel, which is a fine building expenditure of $140,000 will be re- situated on Pokfulam Road within quired with the dollar at 1/9, and easy reach of the main University of $170,000 with the dollar at 1/6. buildings, provides accommodation Add this amount to the existing
for thirty-five students. The resi-budget deficit of $90,000 and you' dent staff will consist of a Warden,
will get an aggregate of $256,000 in assisted by a qualified doctor and . excess of revenus. qualified enginear. The hostel has "library of its own and special facilities are being offered for ex- tramural tutorial work.
raise
Last year the Vice-Chancellor mentioned the appointment of Committee under the Chairmanship of Col. Skinner, R.E., to funds for a woman's hostel, and expressed the hope that the Com- mittre would be successful. Some thing has been done towards re- alisation but progress has been slower than was anticipated, and up to date a sum of only $14,000 has been collected. The estimated cost of the scheme is about 3100,000 so that the balance to be realised is still considerable.
There were thirty-eight women students on the roll in 1929, and residential accommodation could only be arranged for fourteen students in premises rented for the purpose by the Church Missionary Society. The remainder resided with their parents or guardian.
A pleasing feature of the more- ment for the collection,, of funds for this hostel is that the lady in Pathology. And Mr. S. Bundergraduates themselves are ac- Ahmed, who graduated as B.Sc. tively participating in the cam in Engineering in 1923, has qualified pain by organising concerts and entertainments in aid of the cause. for the degree of M.Sc. in respect I am informed that two of these of a thesis entitled "The Theory Indics, while in the Straits Settle of Earth Pressure as applied to Retaining Walls." The scientific meats during the last long vaca- value of the thesis is made clear tion, formed a working committee by the academic recognition it will composed chiefly of graduates of receive; its practical value is also this University who are now work- clear to the unscientific who gaze Federated Malay States to carry ing in the Straits Settlements ond at the retaining walls of Hong Kong and are filled with grateful wonder that more of them don't give way.
On December 31, 1929, there were 315 students in the rolls of the University:-
Faculty.
Au King, Chan Ping In, Cheah Cheng Pob, Cheung Shui Fan, Antonio Paulo Guterres, Ku Hauch Medicine Chi, Kwok Ying Kong, Loh Siow Arts.... Hock, Pang Hook Koo, Shi Man Engineering Bui, Tran Tze Ming, Yu Châu Kwong.
IN ABSENTIA.
Lee Chuen Hing, Lim Poh Thye, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes and H.H. Teh Yok Chin, Teh Hui Seng, Wong Mr. Justice J. R. Wood.
Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall and Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe.
Hon. Mr. W. E, L. Shenton and Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.
Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole and Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington.
Hon. Dr. S. W. Teo and Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga.
Boon Hing, Yang Pao Chang.
Degres of Bachelor of Science in
Engineering. 11. Francisco Joaquim Maria Jorge, Sam Rastum Kermani, Kee Bong Bee, Woo Chok Heng, Yuen Tat Cho.
Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Chan Fung Kee, Samuel Victor Gitting, Kwan Yim Chor, Kwong
Men. Women Total,
130
13
152
78
19
93
68
68
Total
283
32
315
propaganda work and to collect. funds; with the gratifying result that over 83,000 have actually been paid in through their efforts and promises of further contributions have been obtained. This, you will agree, is an admirable illustration of the spirit of self-help and ser- vice to the University.
Mr. Fang Ping Shan's Generosity,
T matter And now I come to
which has agorded the utmost satis- This is an increase of six as com-faction to the University authori- ties. During the period under re- pared with the total number of
view the University received a students as at December 31, 1928. The increase in not great; but, still
it is an increase..
On behalf of the University congratulate those of its members who will receive their due rewards at the hands of the Chancellor to-day. In most instances they will have run their Academic Course, but they will be but commencing the Great World their career outside these walls. They have re- ceived the beat the University can give; and gratitude, no less than Lee Ho Tung, Mok York Jun, Tan enlightened self-interest, requires of Tang Kau.
them that they should uphold its reputation and honour in their new life.
Sir Robert Ho Tung and, Mr. Mok Sik Kwong, Lee Hua Tshai, Lee Pui Tong, Adelina Maria dos Remedios, Kon Sang.
Tan Gim Ani.
Dr. R. M. Gibson and Mr. H. B., L. Dowbiggin. '..
Mr. Ho Kam Tang and Mr. Fung Ping Shan,
Mr. Kwok Siu Lau and Mr. Tang' Chi Ngong.
Mr. T. H. R, Shaw and Mr. W. L. Pattenden.
Prof. K. H. Digby and Prof. W. Brown.
Prof. M. H. Roffey and Prof. F. A. Redmond..
Prof. L. Forster and Prof. J. L. Shellshear.
Prof. R. Robertson and Prof. W. I. Gerrard.
Mr. W. H. Bell and Mr. A. Came
IN ABGENTIA,
SIR HENRY GOLLAN.
TAKING STOCK OF UNIVER. -
SITY'S POSITION.
the handsome
It is obvious that without assiet- anes from outside the University cannot face this increased expendi-
turce.
en-
State Aid Needed, " The University Court has asked the Colonial Government to large its annual grant of $50,000 to one of $250,000 per annum. If the dollar. had" remained at 1/8, this increase would have enabled the University to balance its Budget comfortably and to make the long overdue and much needed additions to salaries. With the dollar at 1/6, unless the resources of the Univer sity are still further increased by a grant out of the Boxer Indemnity or from other sources, it will be impossible, until exchange. im- proves, to give full effect to the recommendations of the Salarice Committee.
Now the request even for añ ndði- tional grant from Government of $200,000 is a large demand to make ;- it requires justification. I propose to justify it, mainly by the experi- ence of the British Government with regard to ite contributions for University purposes. I think I am entitled to say, categorically, that without these costributions, supple- mented by grants from Local Authorities, no University in the United Kingdom could keep its doors open; so it becomes most ascertain what pro- pertinent to
portion these contributions and
grants bear to the total income of certain typical Universities in the. United Kingdom. In the case of most of them, these contributions and grants are la excess of lifty per cent, of their respective total incomes; while to cite some indivi- dual instances, Bristol University receives 70 per cent from, these sources; Exeter University Col- lege, 79 per cent.; Leeds Univer sity, 59 per cent.; Nottingham University College, 67 per cent. ; Sheffield University, 81 per cent.; Aberystwith University College, to per cent.
So far as income from endow- ments is concerned, the proportion to total income in the case of Bristol University is 7.3 per cent,; of Exeter University College, 4.3
per cent. of Leeds University, 5.7 per cent. of Sheffield University, 5.7 per cent; and of Aberystwith University College, 6.7 per cent.
Half Income From Endowments
In striking contrast to these -
figures the University of Hong Kong at present receives, for the general purposes of the University $50,000
annum from per
the Colonial Government which repre- sents nearly 9 per cent. of its total income; and an increase in the amount of the grant to $250,000 per annum would only bring the. Government contribution to about 33 per cent of the total income of the University; Furthermore, as shewing the generous manmer in which contributions have been
donation of $120,000 from Mr. Fung Ping Shan for the provision of a building for a Chinese Library in the University. He has given $100,000 for the building and equip ment and $20,000 as a contribution maintenance charges of the Library. to the endowment fund to meet the In providing a sum for the recur. ring expenditure on the mainten- ance of the Library Mr. Fung Ping Ehen has set a most commendable precedent. It is not often remem hed that when donations are made for a building for a particular ob- irct, the University has as a matter of course to be financially respon sible for its maintenance; and in Support From Commerce,
inany cases this is an item of some Gratifying evidence of the increas- magnitude. A site on the Univer ing estimation in which the work sity estate has been selected for the of the University is held is furnish proposed Library and it is expected ed by the encouraging change in the that its erection will be commenced Sir Henry Gollan said:- Your Excellencies, Members of attitude of basincts people to its shortly. I desire, on behalf of the the Court, Ladica and Gentlemen, graduates. There was a time when University, to voice is grateful made by members of the public to In commencing his speech at the there was apparently no room in acknowledgment of the munificence the Endowment Fund of the Univer Congregation of 1998, the Vice- business and manufacturing firms in of Mr. Fung Ping Shan; and Isity, the income derived from this Chancellor welcomed H.E the Chan- the Colony for the Hong Kong can imagine no more appropriate source amounts to about $309,000 or about 30 per cent. of its total cellor back to the University. I University graduate; but I am glad record of it than
income at present and nearly five to say there are clear signs of the building in contemplation. must commence mine by expressing
I will finish my account of the times the sum which the Chater our deep and lasting regret at his gradual disappearance of any pre-building activities within the Uni Committee, 1908, estimated as the impending departure. The Univer- judice against him.
business concerns like Messrs. versity by referring to the couver- probable total annual expenditure Bity has passed through dificult times during his tenure of office, Butterfield & Swire, the Asiatic ion, during last year, of the build of the University.
Petroleum Company, and the China ing at the western entrance of the but it has ever had from him a ready and sympathetic bearing It Light and Power Company, have in- University into a laboratory for could have and no truer friend and dicated their willingness to encour the Biological Department, accom
net for the reasons I have men- no stouter champion then its pre-age selected graduates to qualify modation for which was urgently
needed. for employment with them and to sent Chancellor and I desire, on
tioned, give for the present, "any Budget Makes Gloomy Reading,
but a small increase to existing His Excellency for all that he has Messrs. John Swire & Sons, Ltd., aspect of an University should abled to carry on its present ac- behalf of the University, to thank Provide them with facilities to show their worth in actual practice.
It is natural that the academic salaries, and would only be en- done for it, and to wish him success London, have also recently approv stand out most clearly in the tivities without running into debt. and happiness in his new sphere of activities. I am confident that ed a scheme whereby two selected public mind. But of equal, though Further development will be con- I need not ask of him continued Braduates of the University will be more prosaic, importance is the tangent upon the acquisition of
An University funds from other sources. provided with free passages to Eng. Gnancial aspect. interest in the University of Hong land each year for further study cannot, any more than a business Kong.
So far as the. Vice-Chancellor. This is assistance in the highest without dire resulte.. and to gain practical experience. concern, outrum the
The School of Chinese Studles consitable
"Held Up." And the верзе of the term; in some Budget for 1830, which has passed Mr. Wong Tak Kwong and Mr. Hornell, is concerned, his ab sence is merely temporary, and he Wong Kam Fuk
will shortly return to his accustom-spects of the University problem, the University Court, does not more valuable than even direct make exhilarating reading. For it ed place with renewed humorous
For unless shows expenditure at 8666,345 and zest. Meantime, it falls to me to Pecuniary assistance. understudy him to and to take openings to employment are avail- revenue at 8603,500; or a deficit of able for our graduates, experience stock of the successes, achieve elsewhere teaches that an Univer currency movements may increase a little over 860,000; and recent ments, resources and requirements
sity education may be & of the University; and I will first
curse this figure to $80,000. deal with the successes and achieve rather than a blessing. ments because they are the just claims to continued and increasing
TOU.
Mr. K. E. Gréig and Mr. T. E.
Pearce.
Mr. Wong Kwong Tin and Mr.
Ralphs.
E.
Mr. Li Yik Mui and Mr. Ho Kwong,
Mr. Lo Chung Kue and Mr. Li
Yau Tsun.
Mr. M. P. Talati and Mr. A H. Crook.
Mr. J. H. Seth and Mr. D. J.
Lewis.
Mr. Chau Yue Ting and Mr. Sam Pak Ming.
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Mr. H. G. Hughes and Dr. G. A. C. Herklote.
Dr. Lai Chi Hsi and Dr. Au Tai
Tin.
Mr. D. W. Morley and Mr. A. H Fenwick
Mr. B. G. Birch and Mr. A. C.
Braine-Hartncil.
Mr. B. A. Bill and Mr. D. F.
Davies,
Miss Griffin and Rev. C. B. Shann.
Rev. Fr. D. MacDonald and Mr. S. V. Boxer.
Mr. A. Morris. and Dr. E.
Minett.
Kirk.
fication for its existence and for all
support made on its behalf.
The Graduatos,
Outstanding
The question of the employment
Fall in Dollar Being Felt. of graduates in Government service the fact that this prospective deficit Now I wish at once to emphasise
was also under serious considera-
tion during last year, and we are is not due to extravagance or to
Even if the Government grant is
gested, the University would not be increased to $250,000 a year 25 sug- fully supplied, financially. It could
As showing how, under existing conditions, the development of the,, University may be hampered, and how the generosity of members of the public may be made unavail- striking example. A donation of able, I am able to give a most
600,000 was made by Mr. Tang Chi Ngong last year for the provision Chinese Studies but it has not been of a building for the School of utilised as yet owing to the uncer eticouraged to hope that the time
any avoidable cause; it is in the tainty as to whether the requzite funds for maintaining the school is not far distant when even more
main the result of the fall in the
a a permanent institution will Thirty-four members of the Uni-vacancies in Government service exchange value of the dollar, which versity will be presented at this than at present will be open, un-
most of us outside the University be forthcoming or not. A further sum of $200,000 was collected by congregation to receive due acade- der approved conditions, to selected have equal reason to deplore The Pás recognition; eighteen of them graduates of the Hong Kong Uni. salaries of the permanent Univer the local Chinese community, for are from the Medical Faculty, five versity. It is a matter for gratifica sity teaching and administrative the interest on this sum only from the Engineering Faculty and tion that 11 of our graduates hold staffs are on a sterling basis; and amounts to about $16,000 a year pests in the Medical Dept. of in translating sterling salaries into while the ultimate annual cost of dollars a loss of over $50.000 along the school is estimated to be $60,000. is entailed on University funds At present the balance is being provided by Government from year under existing currency conditions.
to year as a provisional and tem- of B.Sc. at the Congregation of As you know this University in Furthermore, the subject of the 1929.
measure, The Finance Awarded
porary a residential one, that is, residence adequacy or otherwise of these honours by the London University in a University hostel is, in gen- salaries has provided grave cause
Committee of the University hold Assessors, one in the First Class cral, an essential condition of. ad for anxiety; for, without adequate very strong opinion that it would and the remaining four in the mission to the University; and ex-recompense, teaching and adminisnot be business-like to proceed with the building scheme on this Second Class, a result most gratify eroptions from residence are only trative standarde cnnot be main. ing and creditable to teachers and to granted in special circumstance by tained. Besides, the labourer is precarious basis; to say nothing of the injustice that would be done student.
the Senate. Any increase in hostel | worthy of his hire, and none more Two gentlemen who are already accommodation has therefore, then he who is engaged in the if the school had to to be closed graduates Bf the University wild to
onourable vocaboromany student histo Also be presented to receive higher life. It is therefore with great ing work of education. His Excel the prescribed four years of the degrees. Mr. M. B. Osman, who satisfaction that I call attention lency, as Chancellor of the Univer- Course. graduated as M.B., B.6. in 1924, to an important addition to the rosity, appointed a Committee to go
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Mr. G. W. Reeve and Dr. E. Dr. D. J. Valentine and Rev. H. R. Wolls.
Dr. A. Cannon and Dr. S. Y Wong.
Mr. T. A. Martini and Dr. R. J. Wong.
Mr. W. L. Handyside and Mr. L. d'Almada e Castro.
Dr. D. K. Pillai and Dr. M. B. Osman.
Dr. T. Y. Li and Dr. 8. T. Hoiu. vez Mart Lea Tung and Dr. Wan
Suk
Mr. H. Braga and Mr. 8. C. Lee. Mr. Un Po and Mr. Chaá Chau Lam.
eleven from the Arts Faculty.
I must particularly refer to the Government. success of the Engineering grad- uates who proceeded to the degree
All
five
wero
Rice Hall and Women's Hostel,