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TUESDAY,
H. K. UNIVERSITY'S PROBLEMS.
APRIL 26, 1927.
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Gifts,
Unless specially exempted studenta are obliged to reside in one of the halls or hostels attached to the University. students in residence, distributed as shown in the subjoined table:
Lugard Hall Eliot Hall May Hall Morrison Hall
During 1926 there were 248
St. John's Hostel
37
65
62
28
48
St. Stephen's Girls' Hostel 8
general policy of the University Professors Digby, Anderson and ludicrously inadequate. In its Medical Faculty compre- Tottenham were recently and res- not only of money, but also of the of standard authors. hends not merely the training of pectively guzelted as Consulting works students to be doctors, but also Surgeon, Consulting Physican and especially English authors, would
Obstetrician and bo most acceptable. the establishment of contact with Consulting
During the year under review, a (Continued from Page 1.)
workers throughout the medical Gynaecologist to Government...
of. nev field,and thus to make known to The Hongkong University Medi- considerable number Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor China and the world the unique cat Society was reorganised in Chinese books were added to the Those purchases were of Surgery in 1927. Of these, une opportunities offered by a British 1926 and from the brief account Library.
of its activities appended to this rendered possible by the special was Miss Eva H. Tung who has University in Hongkong.
But the work of every one of review it will be seen that it is donations contributed by certain Membership Chinese benefactors in Malaya for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thus the distinction of being the
the FIFTY-FOURTH OR first woman graduate in Medicine the departments of the Medical doing good work,
Of the seven Faculty is hampered by the lack has increased to 200, of whom the extension and improvement of two-thirds are students and one-the University'a work in Chineso. DINARY YEARLY MEETING of at the University. the Society will be held, at the graduates of 1926 four are at pre-of laboratory, theatre and residen-
It la to be sincere third qualified men. The circula- · Residence of Students. Head office, Union Building, Hong-sent holding post-graduate ap-tial facilities.
Government pointments at the the absence on leave of Mr. W. L. kong, on FRIDAY, 20th May, 1927, | Civil Hospital, one has proceededly hoped that there will be no un- tion of the Society's journal has
at 11 o'clock aim., for the purpose
the scheme for the rebuilding of
Faculty of Engineering. of receiving the Report of the Di-to England for further study, one necessary delay in carrying out increased from 300 to 600 copies. has taken up private practice the Government Civil Hospital. rectors and the Statements of Ac: locally and one expects to take up This rebuilding will meet some of There were forty-nine students count to 31st December, 1926, and
a post-graduate appointment in the more urgent needs of the de on the rolls, of whamn nineteen were of declaring Dividends, etc.
Peking. Full reports of the work partments of Medicine, Surgery in the first year, six in the second, THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the of the departments of Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, sixteen in third and eight in the Society will be CLOSED from May Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynae-and will enable the University to fourth year. Five out of the eight 4th to May 20th, both days in-cology, Anatomy, Physiology and make full use of the Rockefeller students in the fourth year gradu-
Pathology are contained in the clusive.
But there will stillated at the end of the year under Endowments. Denn's survey of the year's work remain unfulfilled the demands of review-two being recommended to By Order,
which is appended to this report.
the departments of Physiology, the London Assessors for Honours. The clinical teaching of the Anatomy and Pathology. One of During the year under review the students is carried out at the Go- the most pressing needs is the equipment of the Ho Tung Work-
The health of the students was vernment Civil Hospital and it is establishment of a Chair in Bio-shop was completed und full courses gratifying to note that the entire logy and the provision of Biolo- of workshop instruction and prac-good and the standard of conduct Out Patients Department is now rical and Pathological labera- tice provided. Thanks to the exist and discipline of the students in the hands of the University tories.
ence of the John Swire Fund, the living in the University hostels Clinics.
Handicapped as the University University is able to buy annually was very satisfactory. Reports of A University which confines its is, its Medical Faculty is doing certain amount of equipment for individual hostels are printed as NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
activities to
The work of the En- the production of some sound research work, an ac- the engineering laboratories and appendices to this review.
With the Increase in the num- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN graduates is not worthy of its count of which will be found in workshop.
A. University must have a the detailed report of the Dean of gincering Faculty hus been serious-er of women students more hostel accommodation for women is that the SIXTY-FIRST ORDIN-1 broader outlook and must aim at the Faculty, bat its resources inly affected by the chaotic conditions ARY YEARLY MEETING of the making at least some contribution men and money will need to be which have prevailed for some years becoming an urgent need.
and are still prevailing in China. Company will be held at its Head to knowledge. As pointed out by considerably
The present numbers are about half · Land and Bulldings. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. One, Union Building, Hongkong,
of what they were four years after The
The University estate
proper the Faculty was inaugurated. University can only hope that in covers over 700,000 sq. ft. and that The Forty-sixth Ordinary Gen- on FRIDAY, 20th May. 1927, at
which eral Meeting of Shareholders will 11.15 a.m., for the purpose of re-
the era of prosperity
is excludes the Battery sites which be held at the Officer of the under-ceiving the Report of the Diree-
generally predicted as a sequel towere recently handed over to the the present unhappy phase, there University by the Military Depart- will be in China & greater demandment and the Recreation ground the Pokfulum Road, some than over for trained engineers, and on that this Faculty will have a hand lifteen minutes' walk away, in training them. The Report of the University cannot afford to the Dean is reproduced as an ap- employ either a competent or an adequate star of gardeners, and pendix.
the total annual grant for the upkeep of the ground (as apart The Faculty of Arts is divided from the buildings) is about $1,000 only. The Recreation ground is into nine departments, viz, English, in the Union's charge, but the Education, Social Science, Com- Union has never any money to merce, History, Mathematics, Phy-spare for the upkeep either of the sies, Chemistry and Biology.
ground Or Its pavilion. During the year, 1926, a depart- ment of Chinese studies was ur- University grounds as a whole are ganised.
lenve
By Order,
of the Board of Directors.
1. J. BLACKBURN,
Engineer & Manager.
THE CANTON INSURANCE
OFFICE LTD.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE CO., LTD.
name.
Increased before
the Professor of Physiology, the really effective work can be done,
signed on Tuesday, the 17th May, tors and the Statements of Ac- LAMMERT'S
1927, al Neon, for the purpose of count to 31st December, 1926, and receiving the Report of the Gen-of declaring Dividends, etc. eral Agents, together with a state- THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the nent of Arecums for the year Company will be CLOSED from May 4th to May 20th, both days in- FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Garded the 1-1 December 1926.
The Share Begister and Transclusive. dung. Quiet apartments and for Books will be closed' from the
By Order. Full board from to the 17th May 1927, beth
days inclusive.
sultes of rooms.
300, $110, $130 monthly. Large commodious rooms, also daily rates; five minutes from next new Hotel, Hankow Kowloon, Tel. K357.
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PREMISES TO LET.
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TO LET-Offee Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building. TO LET-VA, Wyndham Street. Suitable for Offices. Apply Hau Kep, 1, Wing Lok Street, first floor.
JARDINE, MATHESON AND COMPANY LIMITED,
General Agents. Hongkong, 26th April, 1927.
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CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.
And
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Consignees per Company's Steamer,
"KEEMUN"
Form NEW YORK vin
SINGAPORE.
of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER.
General Manager. Hongkong, April 25th., 1927.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-EIGHTH ORDIN-
ARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Hend Offes, Union Building, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 20th May, 1927, t 11.20 nm. for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1926, and of de- claring Dividends, etc.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from
TO LET-European Flat, 29A, Kennedy Road 4 rooms 2 bathare, hereby notified that the enrgo May 4th to May 20th, both days in- rooms servants quarters. Apply having arrived per ns. "Autolycus" clusive, Telephono C.547.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
FLATS also ROOMS, single, double, furnished or unfurnished, mid-level or Kowloon, excellent locations. Partial service, if re- quired.
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Small Investors.
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FOR SALE.
of the Board,
from Singapore will be di- charged into Hol's Wharf Kow- By Order, loon, where it will lie at Consignce's risk and subject to terms and condi- tions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 26th April,
Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
All broken, chafeil, and damaged goods are to be left in the Codowns, where they will be examined an any Tuesdays and Fridays between the the free storage period. hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within
1
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, April 25th., 1927.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
LEAGUE.
CLUBS IN MEMBERSHIP ARE REMINDED THAT ALL SUĠ- ADDITIONS, AL- GESTED · TERATIONS OR AMENDMENTS. TO THE RULES OF THE ABOVE LEAGUE MUST BE SENT IN TO THE UNDERSIGNED
NOT
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered LATER THAN May 1st, in accor- niter the 2nd May will be subject dance with League rule 25. to rent.
All Cinima against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or after the 16th May or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents. Tougkenst, April 26, 1927.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.
And
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM
NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Consignees por Company's Steamer,
"AUTOŁYCŲS"
From UNITED KINGDOM via
SINGAPORE
are hereby notified that the cargo will be discharged into Holt'e Wharf, Kow-
1.
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 24th April, 1927.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUR.
Draft Programraes and Entry Forms for the Third Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, the 7th May, 1927, (weather per- milling) may be obtained at the Race Course, Hongkong Club and Causeway Bay Stables.
Entries will close at 3 p.m. on
Wednesday, 27th April, 1927.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Members and Subscribers may now hook seats at the Pavilion to
FOR SALE OR TO LET-Euro-loon, where it will lin at Consignco's witness Semi-Final and Fina)!
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
CONSIGNEE NOTICES THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS and PHILIPPINES.
The Steamship,
BENMOHR" Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being The Undersigned have received anded at their risk into the hazardous instructions to sell by Public Auc-anil/or extra-hazardona Godowns of tion,
The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be jobtained.
on THURSDAY,
the 28th April, 1927,
commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at No. 5, Chatham Road,
Kowloon,
Quantity of Valuable Household
Furniture.
(Catalogues will be issued.)
On View from Wednesday, the 27th April, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
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No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd May, 1927 will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th May, 1927 or they will not be recognized.
Faculty of Arts.
ایی
But
The
constant source of anxiety, and the absence of any competent per- after the grounds and the build- son whose duty would be to look inga imposes a heavy portion of inspection work on the Vice-Chan- cellor and the Registrar.
The two part-time lec- turers who, up till then had consti- tuled the whole of the Chinese teaching staff, were appointed as Readers and the department was further strengthened by the up- pointment of a translator, Mr. Lum
It is high time that the Univer Chinese, which could Tung, B.A. previously not be taken beyond the sity authorities tackled seriously intermediate stage of the curricu- the question of the upkeep und Nu Fire Insurance has been effected.im of the Faculty of Arts, may maintenance of the University Bills of Lading will be counter-new be offered as a subject in the property, That part of Hongkong signed by, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Final Examinations Part I and in which the University lives, is Part II, and further developments becoming more and more bullt Agents.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 3rd May at 10 am.
Hengkong 26th April, 1927.
JUST ARRIVED
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FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
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Macarons Moka, Guufrottes Bralinees, Bonbons, Chocolat Extra, Amandes Excelsior, Nolly Fourros Extra, Colotto Pralines, Louis XV Extra, Nicolle Assortiment B.F.X., Loretto Poto de Fruits, ote., etc. OBTAINABLE AT
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GRAND AND
pean EXTRAORDINARY
Apply Fongson & Co., 4th floor, tons of storage at. Holt's Wharf. Tournament. China Building.
W
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC
Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd.
Distributors.
Hueen's Bida.
Tel. 0.678.
The Cargo will be ready for delivery Members and Subscribers, book- from Gorfewn on and after 26th April, ing at the Pavilion only, have the
Optional
Cargo will not bo privilego of obtaining tickets ni landed here, unless notice
beval,
RAS
reduced prices,
Booking will close at the Pavi-
given prior to steamer's from
but
carried
extends,
on
port to port to the Gnal port of call lion on Wednesday, 27th April, at
which the
18 p.m. After above date (27th
to
option
All broken, chafed, and damaged April) booking will be at Messrs goods are to be left in the Godowns, Moutrie & Collat ordinary prices. where they will be examined on any First Semi-Final is fixed for
Tuesdays and Friday noon within
hours of 10.45 am,
the free storage period,
the
between the Friday, 29th April.
Above arrangements are subject
No claims will be admitted after to weather conditions..
Goods have left the steamer'a
Godown, and all Goods remaining un- delivered after the 2nd May will be subject to rent,
Steamor
All claims against the must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 16th May or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents. Hongkong, April 20, 1027.
CHINA AUCTION
ROOMS.
4, Duddell Street.
If you have anything you would Mke to sell, exchange.or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
E. V. M. R. de SOUSA,
PERFORMANCE
BY THE
CELEBRATED
PROFESSOR HARRY PISLER.
In his scientific seances as have been given' at all the LEADING CITIES of tho WORLD TRANSMISSION OF THOUGHT MENTAL READING VOLUNTARY ANESTESIE
FASCINATION OF ANIMALS
AUTO-SUGGESTION
OCCULT SCIENCE PETRIFICATION OF THE HUMAN BODY
TELEPATHY CATALEPSY:
SUSPENSION OF LIFE
Booking at the Thoptro. Popular Prices-$2.00, $1.00 & 50 cts.
are contempted.
over and congested. It would be The number of students in the an asset to the city of Victoria generally, if the University Arts Faculty in 1926 was 102.
An interesting piece of research grounds could be maintained as a Thoy work, the object of which is to place of beauty and quiet. work out a formula for the reading could be quite easily so developed, of the tides which are notoriously were a little more money available. erratic in the Swatow area,' is Hongkong, on its lower levels, is over supplied with open being conducted by the Department not
of Physics, in collaboration with spaces, especially in the West Captain Stocker of the Swatow Point district. Pilotage.
Much useful work of this nature.
Conclusion.
The mengre. of Hongkong hag
could be done by the University but Educational work is always for the lack of staff and apparatus. more or less a disappointment to There is one Professor of Phy- those who are engaged in it. Tho sics and one Professor of Chemis-possibilities are so immense; the try, but neither of these professors achievements so has any assistant who can under- University take any lecturing or even any part always had to live from hand to of the work involved in the direc mouth and this has neither added tion, and supervision of the stud- to its dignity nor smoothed its ents' practical work. This means working. Young Britishers do that, in term time at least, sus-not now, as a 'rule, want to come tained observational and research out to the East to work in Univer work is practically impossible.sitics. China used to attract, now These are not the conditions under it puzzles, and well might a young which the University has any right Britisher ask why he should come .. to expect research results.
out to a British University in Twenty-five candidates were pre- China, when his country's policy sented for the degree of Bachelor toward China is so indeterminate, of Arts. Of these, 23, or 32 per a young man must leave Britain for the Far East, he prefers com- cent., passed.
The Arts Association is the merce with its alluring prizes. A Senior Society in the Faculty of University like Hongkong, being Arts. Affiliated to it are the Educa poor, cannot offer good conditions tion Society, the Law Society and of work or prospects; nor is a the Commercial Association, while University appointment here like- the Arts Association is itself aflilily to lead to a better University ated to the University Union. The
elsewhere. There appointment declared purposes for which the are immense possibilities for cer- Association exists are "to promotetain lines of research in Hongkong social intercourse among its mem-but they have never been exploit- bers and to provide for them eed and consequently they are not perience in public speaking and in realized. A keen man coming to the conduct of meetings, to encour Hongkong University feels isolat- age a love of the Arts, and to form, ed and losen heart. The difficul through its Honorary Membora, a link between the University and the ties, in fact, which lie in the path of the University's progress are cultural life of the 'Colony,"
Immense. But while difficulties. deter aome, they attract others; and there is good ground for A detailed report of the social encouragement. A University in and other activities of the Hong-China which has been able to kong University Union is reproduc-carry on its work throughout the ed as an appendix.
storms of the past two years with- The Union exercises a powerful out interruption or disturbance influence on the corporate life of must have the University and it is pleasant somewhere.
The Union,
The Library.
a solid foundation It is surely not a
to be able to record the high stand-matter of indifference bo Britishers ard of conduct and discipline which who live or are interested in China, has been maintained by the stud- that the British University of ents of this University during the Hongkong is at the moment prob- past year.
ably the only Univeraity in this part of the world which is carry- ing on its work in peace. It is The University has not got any-Impossible to believe that this fact thing which it has any right to alone is entirely without influence- call a Library. The so-called Library on the present crisis in China.. is nothing more than a collection of odd books. A great part of the annual grant has to be spent in scientific and other periodicals. The amounts annually available for the purchase of books are
Mr. H. J. Brett, H.M. Commercial Secretary, has left Shanghai for Hongkong and oxpects to be absent. about a fortnight.
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