The distribution of prizes at the close of the terim in connection with the above institution took place at the College on Tuesday morning, when a large number of Chinese students assembled in addition to several foreigners interested in the work. The proceedings opened in the custom: ary devotional manner, the head master, the Rev. G. Loohr, officiating. Subsequently the students gave a_ practical exposition of their proficiency in the study of the English language, some of the recitations and spoken pieces being delivered with remarkable precision and accuracy of pronunciation, Subsequently Mr. Loehr introduced the scholars to Dr. Young J. Allen who founded the college in 1882. Mr. Allen though not now connected with the management had never lost his interest in their work and was at all times randy to assist them with his counsel {and prayers, He had just returned from America and he was sure they were all very pleased to have him with them that day. TheRev. Dr. Allen who was cordially received then delivered an interesting and spirited address in Chinese to the scholars. Prior to distributing the prizes to the successful students the President gave a short account of the yenr's work, remarking that in the last year no fewer than 328 pupils from small boys up to grown men had received tuition in the College. They had all devoted themselves to the study of English and many of them indy of science' and taathontics. Had had diligently applied themselves to the they more accommodation and 1 properstaf of teachers he did not doubt. that they could easily vot 500 pupils, for the institution was well and favourably known all over the Empire, and almost wherever there were Customs, and Telegraph avd Post Offices, were to be found their former pupils. He was constantly receiving reports from far distant districts in China of the success of their old pupils, and there was plenty of opening for their present pupils to obtain situations when they left the College, provided they conducted themselves properly. They would find friends particularly among the missionaries who were always glad to help young men to improve their position in life. In conclusion he observed that not only was the Co'lege a great educational institution but an evangelical institution likewise, for they always liked to have religious influences in all things they did. The proceedings terminated with a hymn and prayer.
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