Mes. Cyras VM: Corm'ck's Generou Gift of aNew Hall The McCormick Administratioa Hall, the newest of the main buildings ons the Shantung Christian University campus, Tsinan, was formally opened on November 8 by Dr. Chang Po-ling, the President of Nankai University and chairman of the Field Board of Managers. A large crowd of alumni, staff, and friends were present and appropriate responses were made by the Rev. L. J. Davies, on behalf of the donor, and Mr, Harold Balme, the President. After the ceremony, the building was thrown open for inspection and tea was served in the lobby by the ladies of the staff. McCormick Hall is named in honour of the donor, Mrs. ~vrua McCormick, sr., of Chicago. who has for long been a most interested and influential friend of the University. She is known th> world round for her many gifts to missionary institutions and this is but another expression of her wonderful generosity.
The building consists of two stories and has-ment. built of brick and stone, with a Chines" roof and ornamental doorways. The first floor, besides a large lobby and board room, has suites of offices for the President, Vice-President, Registrar, Treasurer, Dean of the School of Arts and Science and Publicity Director. The second floor is so arranged that rooms may be used singly or in suites of two. three or four. The building is fitted with a clock tower, has its owr telephone system, is heated steam, lighted by electricity and has modern plumbing throughout.
A feature of the opening ceremonies was a big alumni dinner given at the Chung Ho Hotel by th~ President to all resident and visiting alumni. Some 50 alumni were present and about 20 of the University staff. Dr. Chang Po-ling was the toastmaster, he and Mr. Balme speaking in their usual spirited and inspiring fashion. Mr. Shao Tsi-min responded on behalf of the alumni, pledging their hearty assistance in the varied work and plans of the University.
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