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THE CHINA MAIL,

CHINESE FACULTY

AT THE HONG KONG

· UNIVERSITY

ONE VIEW POINT

Mr. Lung Ngan-yuk writes as follows on the projected Chinese faculty in the Hong Kong Univer- sity Union Magazine:—

students has since increased, proving PIPES AND PARODY that there a real need for this

"Language School" as it has beon:

called.

STUDENTS RAG" FOR MR. BALDWIN

THE LIVELY WELSH

دی جائے۔

When he rises to speak at the college he will be confronted by a forest of pipes, for it has been arranged that every student, man or girl, shall flourish a briar while the college yell is hurled at the Premier.

In the streeta a masked choir will

be led by "Sister Aimee," wearing a college gown and two magnificent white wings. The choir will sing, to the beat of her wings; or man Stanley, that of man

Stanley,

He mus' know somethin': he don't

Bay nuffin':

He jus' keeps puffin' 'his pipe. He ain't a wizard; he ain't a hot

'un;

His pigs is good; an' his politics is

From what has been said, n would seem that the alins of the Chiversity with regard to establish- ing increased facilities for the study of Chinese have been fulfilled for the most part, and that all that

Aberystwyth "rag" la In is needed at present is time to see store for the Prime Minister when the growth of what has already he visits Aberystwyth to receive been established. This, however, the freedom of the borough and to Ever since the public:ion of the is vory far from the truth. Tho deliver his inaugural address at the Chancellor's appeal for funds for equipping of the Chinese library University College of Wales. the establishment of a Faculty of and the engaging of an increased Chinese at this University, contri- Chinese staff has necessitated butions from generous citizens of heavy expenditure, and it is a fact this colony have been coming in that the $40,000 add subscribed by more or less regularly. It has been the gentlemen of Malaya will be estimated that to establish such a all spent by the end of this year. faculty a capital sum of $850,000 is The degree course in Chinese now acessary in order to produce, at in existence are by no means firm- 7 per annum, $60,000 a year for ly established and there is no maintenance purposes. By the guarantee it will be a permanent middle of May, mainly through the subject in the last two years of the elforts of the H. K. U. School of Letters and Philosophy course. Chinese, Committee for Raising Dealing with the Chinese studies Funds, the sum of $160,000 had in his report on the University for been collected, which is more than 1927, the Vice-Chancellor says in half of what the committee hopes part: "The financial position of the to raise from the Chinese com- University is unfortunately such munity alone. Through the un-that unless further funds are tiring efforts of the Committee, of forthcoming by the end of the year, which Dr. R. H. Kotewall is Chair- there will be no alternative but to man, there are solid grounds for close down the Chinese work which hope that the sum of $300,000 is now being done in the third and aimed at will be speedily raised.

fouth year classes of the Arts Subscriptions from two sources Faculty and to revert to the ar may here be noted. The Adver rangements at the beginning of lust tising and Publicity Bureau of this year [1926]," Colony, has sent us a cheque for 3100 with which to form a nucleas

Again, the future of the Univer of a fund subscribed by European sity Language School is very up residents of the Colony, It is certain. At present it can almost pleasing to realise that there are

be called a makeshift class. The Europeans not connected with the Language School being really a University who are willing to show section of the proposed Chinese in such a practical way their Faculty, its future is consequently sympathy with our aims as

Xclosely bound up with the plans pressed by the Chancellor. The of the larger scheme. Further other notable subscription is from funds are needed if this section is Later six "fappers," from the Mr. Tang Chi-Ngong, a well-known to develop na it is intended itcrinoline type to the modern maiden local business man. Mr. Tang's should develop.

However, there with a long cigarette holder, will donation of $60,000 is in the nature is more hope for the continued ex-present: to Mr. Baldwin, of a birthday gift and he stipulatence of this English Class than emblem in the form of a heart a floral lates that the sun be used for there. is for the other sections, gashed with red to denote undying the construction of a social buil- since the Government already affection and gratitude for the ding for the future school of grants it an allowance of $18,000 a vote. Chinese studies. Needless to say we are most grateful for this generous gift as it will enable us to go forward. in the work of est ablishing the School without being hampered by the lack of suitable accommodation, as well as enabling the committee to devote the sum collected from other subscribers And since the success of the

year.

Funds Wanted

rotten.

But ol' man Stanley, He jus' keeps puffin' his pipe.

You an' me, we sweat an' strnin; Body all achin' an' achin' brain, Swat this book; eram this page. We oarn a little cash an' wo die of

age.

1.

Can't pay taxes an' sick of tryin'; Can't afford livin' or pay for dyin',

But of man Stanley,

He jus' keeps puffin' his pipe. Grateful "Flappers"

SONGS OF MARS

It is clear therefore, that the future of the Hong Kong Univer- sity Chinese Department lies with the efforts of the Committee for soliciting funds, and with the DR. ROBINSON'S CLAIM ABOUT generosity of the citizens of the Colony, both Chinese and European.

WOMAN IN GREEN

K

In the National Laboratory of

to the maintenance of the faculty Faculty will benefit all the residents Psychical Research at Kensington, until it has found its feet.. As the in the Colony by helping to break fw, is a dictaphone record of what Vice-Chancellor writes: "Such down the barriers to social inter- generosity should make it possible course and hence, promote a better Dr. Mansfield Robinson, ex-town for us to make at least a sound understanding between the Chinese clerk of Shoreditch, claims to be a beginning,"

and the various communities here Martian. love song, the Martian na- resident, we are sure that further tional anthem, and the Martian

responses to His Ex-alphabet. generous cellency the Chancellor's, appeal:

Three Aims

Dr. Robinson says that he has

The University at present has three aims in regard to the study will be made before the year is been in touch with Mars, and on

at.

out.

FORGOT HIS CAR

LEFT IT IN STREET FOR THREE DAYS

a recent morning he sent a wireless, message to the planet from Rugby station. He is still await- ing a reply.

the

of Chinese. Firstly it aims providing a higher course in Chi hese for students in the Arts Faculty, This aim has already been fulfilled in a way, for Chinese is now an alternative subject in all

Some time ago Dr. Robinson was four years of the Letters and

a member of the National Labora- Philosophy

tory of Psychical Research, and he group of studies, whereas before 1027 it was only

tried to convince Mr. Harry Price, passible to take the subject in the Bathurst, aged 25, of High-street, touch with a Martian woman known Seymour the director, that he could get in first two years.

made Oxford, was summoned at Oxford possible mainly through the efforts for causing an obstruction with a medium. Mr. Price told a "Daily 03 Oonaruru, through a woman of the Vice-Chancellor and Dr. motor-car and with using a car Mail" reporter that: Lai Chi Hai, who together paid. without lights. visit to Malaya during the latter

part

It was

were

The Hon. W. R.

·police.'

The chief constable said that Mr. of 1926, and succeeded in Bathurst put his car in Broad- enlisting the practical sympathy of street and forgot it for three days. certain generous and wealthy Chi-It was eventually remoyed by the these there Various sums were collected which aggregated more than $40,000 and as there

The Clerk: He has sent £1, and. pressing needs for immediate Imsend it back to him. (Laughter.)

asks if there is any change. will I provement it was decided not to put by these sums

Mr. Bathurst was fined £2 as capital, but to obstruction and £1 for, not having spend it 00 Improving and enlarging the Chinese library and his lamp alight. fon making available facilities for taking the subject of Chinese up to degree stage.

Our second aim is to establisli a special department for the higher study of Chinese apart from the general course provided by the Arts faculty. The Government recently opened a special Chinese nacular Middle School which aims Ver at providing an intensive course of Chinese together with a practical study of English as a medium of expression. It is the Intention of the University to make the special department for the higher study uf' Chinese a continuation of this Vernacular Middle School. -The Instruction to be provided is not Entented to lead to a degree-at least not to start with-but, as the Vice-Chancellor says, "to some sort of diploma." Many students have already successfully passed through the Vernacular Middle school and are waiting to see the proposed University Chinese course (materiallas SS

Motorist Who Went Home in n Tramway-car

for

Dr. Robinson brought along a Mrs. St. John James, and during the seance she was supposed to be under the control of Ocna- raru. She uttered the strangest noises in the most pecullar way, and it was all recorded on a dictaphone record, This is the record that you are. Hatening to now. I am afraid I was not con. vinced that the noises came from Mars.

Hideous Laughter From the record came walls and groang and hideous shrieks of

Perey Rydor, agod 40, 4 Cleethorpes provision dealer, was laughter.. fined 10s. at Grimsby for obstruct- ing the highway.

Oonaruru is, according to Dr. It was explained that after maktor, and he describes her as "really Robinson, his guide and collabora- ing a business call in his motor very sweet." He says that he has car he jumped on a tramway-car also been in touch with a Martian which stood all night in the street. Robinson has drawings which he and went home, forgetting his ear, giant, known as Pawlcenoos. Dr.

nass," commented the stipendiary done by a medium. They show a "Extraordinary absent-minded- claims are likenesses of Oonarura, magistrate...

round-faced woman with a whimsi- cal, half smiling mouth, dark pene trating eyes, a curious nose, and very small ears. She wears a flowing green dress.

Dr. Robinson says that his spirit. has visited Mars. He travelled the. 25,000,000 miles in four minutes and saw men 7ft. 6in, and women Gft. In height.

.Cantonese For Foreigners The third aim of the University. with regard to the teaching of Chinese is the opening of a depart ment for the especial purpose of teaching Cantonese to foreigners through the medium of the English language. A step towards this goal was made in February last year when a small class of seven students consisting of four mie slonaries, two government cadets, and a retired military officer, was opened under the general control of the Rev. H. R. Wells. Mr. Sung Ho Pang, because of his wide ex- and perience in teaching Chinese to Toreigners, was seconded from Queen's College to undertake the

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