CO129-355 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [1-3] — Page 29

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(b).

From the block plan it will be seen that the Building is so designed as to admit of subsequent extension to about double its initial size. Should further accommodation be required in the more distant future, the space on the upper stories at present devoted to dormitories can be utilised for lecture rooms &c., and outbuildings can be erected for residential purposes.

(c).

From the same plan it will be seen that the scheme includes the laying out of the ground, a Swimming Bath and Gymnasium, Tennis Courts and Bowling Green and an Entrance Lodge. (The Anatomical Laboratory is not included.)

The Director of Public Works estimated that these Buildings would cost not $150,000 as estimated by the Architects, but fully double that sum. Sir Mody thereupon undertook to provide them whatever the cost and that they should be built in a thoroughly substantial manner creditable to the object in view.

Your Lordship is aware that there exists an Institution here called the Hongkong College of Medicine for the training of Chinese in Western Medicine. It was started 20 years ago and many "Licentiates" have been trained, who have done useful work but are not of course

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28 (b). From the block plan it will be seen that the Building is so designed as to admit of subsequent extension to about double its initial size. Should further accommodation be required in the more distant future, the space on the upper stories at present devoted to dormitories can be utilised for lecture rooms &c., and outbuildings can be erected for residential purposes. (c). From the same plan it will be seen that the scheme includes the laying out of the ground, a Swimming Bath and Gymnasium, Tennis Courts and Bowling Green and an Entrance Lodge. (The Anatomical Laboratory is not included.) The Director of Public Works estimated that these Buildings would cost not $150,000 as estimated by the Architects, but fully double that sum. Sir Mody thereupon undertook to provide them whatever the cost and that they should be built in a thoroughly substantial manner creditable to the object in view. 3. Your Lordship is aware that there exists an Institution here called the Hongkong College of Medicine for the training of Chinese in Western Medicine. It was started 20 years ago and many "Licentiates" have been trained, who have done useful work but are not of course

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28 (b). From the block plan it will be seen that the Building is so designed as to admit of sub- -sequent extension to about double its initial size.Should further accomodation be required in the more distant future, the space on the upper stories at present devoted to dormitories can be utilised for lecture rooms &c., and outbuildings can be erected for residential purposes. · (c). From the same plan it will be seen that the scheme includes the laying out of the ground, a Swimming Bath and Gymnasium, Tennis Courts and Bowling Green and an Entrance Lodge. (The Anatomical Laboratory is not included.) The Director of Public Works estimated that these Buildings would cost not $150,000 as estimated by the Architects, but fully double that sum. Er.. Mody thereupon undertook to provide them whatever the cost and that they should be built in a thoroughly substantial manner creditable to the object in view. 3. Your Lordship is aware that there exists an Institution here called the Hongkong College of Medicine for the training of Chinese in Western Medicine. It was started 20 years ago and many "Licentiates" have been trained, who have done useful work but are not of course

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(b).

From the block plan it will be

seen that the Building is so designed as to admit of sub-

-sequent extension to about double its initial size.Should

further accomodation be required in the more distant

future, the space on the upper stories at present devoted

to dormitories can be utilised for lecture rooms &c., and

outbuildings can be erected for residential purposes.

· (c).

From the same plan it will be

seen that the scheme includes the laying out of the ground,

a Swimming Bath and Gymnasium, Tennis Courts and Bowling

Green and an Entrance Lodge. (The Anatomical Laboratory is

not included.)

The Director of Public Works

estimated that these Buildings would cost not $150,000 as

estimated by the Architects, but fully double that sum. Er..

Mody thereupon undertook to provide them whatever the cost

and that they should be built in a thoroughly substantial

manner creditable to the object in view.

Your Lordship is aware that there

exists an Institution here called the Hongkong College of

Medicine for the training of Chinese in Western Medicine.

It was started 20 years ago and many "Licentiates" have

been trained, who have done useful work but are not of

course

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