Emphasizing the importance of dustry in the present development of China and the need for practical Instead of theoretical men, Dr. Y. T. Tsur, Vice-minister of Industry, and one of St. John's University's most prominent alumni, urged those gra-unter going abroad to study applied science instead of political science.
Dr. Tour's advice was given in an dress delivered at the 57th annual commencement day of St. John's University, held in the assembly hall fon Saturday afternoon, when the record number if 69 diplomas and 89 certificates was presented to successful Students, OF the former, 68 were graduates of the School of Arts and Selence, 11 of the, School of Civil Engineering 9 of "the School of Medicine, wand one received the [degree of M. S.
The ceremony was attended by several hundred people, who despite Intermittent showers, enjoyed the walks of the beautiful campus before partaking of refreshments which Were served in the lounge. Adding to the pleasure of the occasion were the musical selections rendered by the Band of the 4th U.S. Marines at the beginning of the programme.
"The auditorium and galleres were filled' to capacity, the corridor and Tounge taking care of the overflow. The simple, white-walled dignity of the hall was made attractive by potted geraniums and hydrangea Uning the Windows. Before the platform ]were tables containing silver. shields fond trophies awarded for scholastic and sporting achievements, In the background were the Chinese and American flags flanking the univer sity emblem, Following the singing of the national anthem, the invocation was offered by the-Rt. Rev. Bishop J. Nichols, 'p0. The. president of the University, the Rev, F. L. Hawks Pott, then' gave the' announcements for the year. The address by Dr. Y.. 7, Tur, given in both Chinese and English, preceded the conferring of diplomas, certificates and prizes, which concluded the exercises. About 50. people, including the president, members of the various faculties, and guests of honour, were seated on the platform,
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