Wealthy Residents' Gift to University London, June The first lectureship for a scholar of Chinese birth in a British univer Sty has been founded at Oxford by ihe wealthy residents, Mr. and strs. Spalding.
The lectureship is tenable for three years and carries with it a stipend of £400 a year, which is the same for all" Oxford tectureships as. distinct from professorships of whatever nationality. The maximum stipend for the post is £500, tr. E.R. Hughes, professor of Chinese. at" Oxford, interviewed today, said: "Tt is felt at Oxford that there should be a supreme centre for the study of Chinese culture, The new lecturer will specially. devote himself to the translation of important Chinese writings on. philosorby fud religion and also give the usual "hdr. and Mrs, Spalding." he proceeded, "have never lived in China, bat they are. very interested in the county, have already generously founded a chair of eastern religion and ethics at Oxford, and have done much to promote the social happiness of Chinese students, "The new lecturer will be probably brought from China, We want one of the younger scholars from the best Chinese university. Two three names are already being considered, But no decision has yet been "Travelling expenses will, of course, be allowed, It is hoped that the lecturer will begin work next Octo-
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