'The presentation of a prize to Mrs, G. Owens, probably' the world's oldest ce-ed, and a speech by Dr. H. H. Kung on service after gradual tion were highlights of the 24th annual commencement exercises of the University of Shanghai held at the University in Military Road on Saturday afternoon. Diplomas wi awarded fo 111 students, 79 receiving number, 31 were women.
Mrs, Owens, who is more than 70 years of age, has been doing graduate study in the sociology department, yethering material for her thesis for the Master's degree, while hor. hus band, Dr, W. G. Owens, aged 78, has been teaching chemistry in the university during the past year. As token of appreciation for their service to the institution and also for Mrs, Owen's diligent study, Dr. Herman C, E, Liv, the president, resented souvenirs to them.
Also included in the programme "My 'Heart Ever by Bach, and a mixed chorus singing, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, also' by Buch.
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