held its first graduation exercises during the past week. 'Tis school was founded in 1888 and has a preparatory course of four years and a college course of the same length. 'The present class graduating from college completed the eight years' course and won their diplomas after severe examinations. The mis-ion which founded the school and the patrons who supported it have anxiously looked forward to this time.when the first results should be seen, avd naturally many were in attendance ab the various exert ses, On Sunday morning the Baccalaureate Sermon was delivered by the President, and in the evening the University Sermon was preached by the Rev. James Jackson, Principal of the Kiukiang Institute. " On' Monday an official reception was held at which the two Magistrates, the Prefect, the two Colonels, the Commissioner of Foreign Affairs, the Viceroy's Foreign Secretary and several others were in attendance, On Turaday Viceroy Liu Kun-yi paid a'visit to the University to congratulate the teachers upon the gradual tion of the first class. As a mark of his appreciation of the school he left $100 to be distributed as prizes to the graduating punts. This distinguished honour was ighly appreciated by the friends of the University. On Tuesday evening, the Hon. T. R. Jernigan, Consul-General of the United States, delivered an eloquent address to a large audience of foreigners and Chinese on "Education." The address was given in English and interpreted by Mr. Ferguson. It was replete with stirring thoughts and inspiring motives to the young men before him. On Wednesda: Tre graduation extroless peoper were bott when diplomas were presented to three graduates from College, two gradual from the Theological School and two from the Medical School. Of the three graduates from College one remains as teacher in the College, one becomes the Head Master of anew Government College just opening in the city, and one becomes a preacher. The two Medical Graduates have already acquired honourable positions in the Mi-sion. The exercises were at tended by a large crowd, including many officials and a special deputy from the Viceroy. Unusually bad weather prevailed during the week and seriously interfered with many arrangements, UNUSUAL HONOURS, Although Mr. Jernigan only visited this city to deliver his lecture and to be present at the Graduation Exorcises of a school controlled by his nationals, he was not allowed to remain unnoticed in official circles. The Shanghai Taotai informed the Viceroy of Mr. Jernigan's visit by tele: gram so that when he arrived he was received by a special Deputy and an escort, The Viceroy himself "ppointed a time and invited Mr. Jernigan to visit him. He was received with booming cannons and bands of music as he entered the yamen, His Excellency the Viceroy insist-d on returning his call and in every way seemed to take especial pains to show courtesy to this honourable representative of a great peaceful nation. Mr. Jernigan's visit was very short as he was obliged to return to Shanghai to attend to official duties.
11th January.
(Delayed by fogs.)
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