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The Building Fund has risen during its second year from $20,000 to about $30,000, the increase being due nearly entirely to the efforts of students and to the generosity of Western friends in Hong Kong and in England.
In February a Fancy Dress Dance, organised by the women students both resident and non-resident, was held in the Great Hall of the University. It was generously supported both by members of the University and others and resulted in a sum of $1,200 for the Building Fund. In the Autumn the Arts Association held a Dramatic Evening and once again demon- strated their conviction of the need of a permanent Women's Hostel by giving us the proceeds—a gift of over $200 for which we were very grateful. In April the Dandy Coons at Lieut. Christian's suggestion very kindly gave a performance in St. Stephen's Girls' College and very generously donated the takings which amounted to $500 to the Building Fund.
Amongst the distinguished visitors to our old Hostel was Mrs. Alexander Whyte, who visited us in January and gave a talk on the League of Nations. It was mainly due to her visit that the League of Nations Society has been formed in the Colony and we are proud to feel that the Hostel has had a share in the formation of a Society which, we hope, will help to make the League's work effective for Hong Kong.
In September we had a House-warming in our new quarters and welcomed over a hundred guests in our three living rooms and on the roof. We fear they were somewhat crowded and look forward to the day when we can welcome them in the spacious Common Room and Dining Room of our own Building, However, the comparative smallness of our Common Room has apparently proved an attraction to the Christian Association who have very frequently seemed to find its atmosphere conducive to friendly discussion. We should be glad to welcome other University Societies or their Committees if they would honour us in the same way.
The women students have taken an active part in University activities. Two of our most energetic members, Miss J. Lam and Miss E. Wong, graduated in December and to them we extend our warmest congratulations, though we are very sorry to lose them.
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We trust that the conclusion of this year will see us in proud possession of the funds required for our building together with a site upon which to erect it, as we should feel a bit embarassed to be in possession of a completed building and no place on which to put it down!
BEATRICE M. POPE,
Acting Warden.
REPORT OF ST. JOHN'S HALL 1930.
The number of Freshmen entering St. John's Hall was unusually small, with the result that during the first term the number on the books was 49 including three graduates, and in the second term 43 including three graduates.
Health and discipline have been satisfactory.
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The Hall was practically closed during the Summer Vacation during which time repairs and repainting was carried out. further improvement in the grounds was made by rebuilding the retaining wall on the Pokfulum Road and raising the level of the ground. It is hoped to provide thereby additional space for sports.
The Hall suffered a serious loss during the Summer Vacation by the death of Mr. Chau Kwok Wa, a Medical Student who had been elected Secretary of the Students' Committee.
Rev. N. V. Halward returned from furlough during the autumn and resumed residence in charge of St. Stephen's House. Our thanks are due to Mr. T. J. Price who kindly undertook the duties at St. Stephen's House during Mr. Halward's absence.
C. B. SHANN,
MORRISON HALL REPORT FOR 1930.
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Warden.
The has been one of steady progress. The Hostel has been fairly full throughout the year. The following figures show the numbers in residence :
Graduates Undergraduates Externals Total
Spring Term Autumn Term ... 2
2
37
43
35
6
43
33
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