China is a country that once was famous for its examinations, There was a most elaborate system in connexion with the Civil Service of China long before the idea was introduced into Great Britain. During the last 10 years there has been built up a system of examination in connexion with the University of Hongkong which will provide a splendid test of the knowledge of any Far Eastern candidate in what ae called subjects of Western knowledge. The study of Chinese language and literature is also encouraged at Hongkong.
Experience teaches us that East cannot be hustled. It has taken some time to spread information about the University of Hongkong, and even to-day there are many Europeans in China unaware of the facilities for a professional education now provided. It is, therefore, not surprising that Chinese parents send their sons abroad because they do net understand that Hongkong provides a University education. Yet the advantages of educating a young Chinese at a University in the Far East are becoming more and more realized. Europeans also may well take advantage of the facilities offered.
Especially is it desirable that friends of education in North China should become acquainted with the opportunities now offered to students of any race or religion in the University which one of the Honorary. Graduates called "'a the reader! is interested in fuller Lighthousejin the Far East." If details of the work of the University he has merely to write to Hongkong for, the University Calendar. If he is energetic enough to visit the institution, he can see what has been accomplished after 10 years,
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