COLLEGE, The Commencement Exercises, to. mark the close of the past term. in connection with the Anglo-Chinese College, took place yesterday morning, when the following programme was gone through Declamation in English, by Yang Chung-win Chinese, Mr. Dzi; Essay in English—" How to establish permanent frien ship between foreign nations and China," by Kyung Ling-tsing; Essay in Chinese—Means of establishing public schools for China, by Tsiang Tsing-chung Oration in English—""Edueational'reforms,? by Ting Yang; and Essay in Chinese—Mr. Sze.
There were also songs by the choir, which were very ably rendered. The Rev. ©. E. Darwent delivered a brief address on the Influence of Chi tianity on Education, which was made entertaining by the introduction of some. humorous anecdotes, in the citation of which Mr. Darwent is most happy. His address was received with hearty applause. The Rev. W. P. Bentley also addressed the students, in Chinese, on patriotism and love of one's own country. His remarks were full of good counsel, and were very greatly appreciated. Three students received certificates of graduation, one graduating lish, and the other tivo from the collegiate from the preparators department in Eng-department in Chinese. Oftthese graduates two will remain in the College as teachers, and the third will be employed in teaching a school near Huchou. At the close of the exercises, Dr. J. W. Farnham presented a flag to the military corps of the College, making a few very appropriate remarks. Unfortunately Mr. Bell's con. tinued illness prevented a parade of the students, as was contemplated for the occasion. Mr. Bell, who formally accepted the flag for the students, suitably acknowledged the compliments paid to the corps. A list of prizes won during the term was read by Dr. Parker, President of the College. The pupils forthe term numbered two hundred, and most of these, accom-Pinied by, their trends, and.e gondly num: er of foreign residents- were present;
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