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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL.
Captain Pelliot, Military Attaché at the French Legation in Peking, who has achieved great distinction for his investigation into the archæology of Central Asia. He served in the British Army during the earlier stages of the War and was awarded the Military Cross.
Twenty-three graduates in the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts were then presented to the Chancellor, who conferred degrees upon them.
The Chancellor then addressed those assembled and, after the recipients of honorary degrees had returned thanks, declared the congregation closed.
The ceremony was performed in a dignified manner worthy of the occasion, while the message from the President of the Chinese Republic and the presence of the Civil Governor of Kuangtung did much to enhance the reputation of the University.
CLAUD SEVERN,
10th May, 1917.
Colonial Secretary.