A splendid opportunity has been afforded during past decade by the University of London in having its examinations held in Shanghai. It should be more widely known that External Degrees of the University of London can be obtained in Shanghai without attendance at a university.
Since January 1925 the Matriculation Examination has been held here a number of times, and a intermediate examination for a B. So. Degree in Economics has also been held. Examinations leading to degrees in Divinity (B.D), Arts (B.A), Law (LL.B), Commerce (B. Com). r Science (B. So.) can now be taken in Shanghai.
Recently a matriculation examination was held at the British Consulate-General Mr. Cameron Potter, E. R. Econ 5, FRSA, acted as supervisor for the University. The Honorary Secretary to the University of London Society in Shanghai is Mr. J. Palm Jones, B.Sc, MIME.
"Your holiday has been well-earned, for you have had to steer a very difücult course, especially during the past few months, Nevertheless, you have brought the good ship "Chin Hou Hui' through the storm.
"As Mess president I desire to take this opportunity of thanking you most heartily for the many little kindnesses shown to the Mess in connection with its various functions and for your ever-ready cooperation,"
After the toast to "Our Chief" had been drunk, Capt, Dyson responded to Capt, Reed's speech, thanking the members of the Department and of the Volunteer Reserve for their support during the trying months of the hostilities and during Capt. Dyson's entire tenure of the post of Chief Officer, Among those who attended the reception were Messrs. W. Charters K. C. Watkins, H. A. "Crickrer,.R Powell, J. Huxley ab. L. Heap, H. H. Miller, J. W. Currie T. H. Dixon, F, J. Jones, S. C. Pemberton, R, Wheildon, H Christensen, G. W. Hempsey, C. E. R. Jack, W. E. Dent, C. Swan, A, C.
B J. Ko re, A. Ozorio, F, on and V, E, Meisling.
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