Dr. Ferguson's Collection for University Front ox Own Comesronsinr Nanking, Nov. 24.
Yesterday the Board of Directors of the University of Nanking held its semi-annual meeting at the Uni versity. There was a full attendance of members of the Board. Among those present were Dr. C. T. Wang, former Foregn Minister in the Nationalist Government; Han Li-wu, Secretary of the Board of 'Trustees fof the British Boxer Indemnity Fund; R. ¥. Lo of the Legislative Yuen; C. S. Chen of the Ministry of Industries; Dr. J.C. Ferguson of Peking. Mr. T. C. Woo, Chairman of he Board, presided at' the meetings.
"Announcement was made concern ing several important gifts to the Universily and in regard to the erection of new buildings Approval was given of the ercetion of @ building which will house the private collection of bronzes, porcelains, paintings, jades and other cultural objects which Dr. Ferguson tas donated to the University." Dr. Ferguson was the first president of the University, holding ofice from 1888 to 1897, and has been a director continuously since that time. His collection of Chinese objets art was begun while he was president.
the most valuable private collection in China and contains a umber of specimens which are not (neludea in any other collection in. the world. Funds will be given by the alunini of the University for the building to house the collection. Pending the erection of this bulld-ing, by special arrangement with the Ministry of the Interior of the National Government, the collection will be exhibited inthe Wen Hwa Palace in Peking.
This ie the first gift of its kind and value to be made for the use of the public in China, and the Direc tore expressed their appreciation of he generous gift by Dr. Ferguson and of the arrangements made by the National Government for the temporary exhibition of the collec-ton' in Peking.
The New Library Announcement was made of the action of the National Government in donating to the University. 100,- '000 yuan in government bonds, this being the second payment on the promise of the Government of $300,- 000" yuen for the erection and maintenance of a Ubrary atthe University. Plans for the brary building "are being drawn and the Directors expressed their deep appreciation to the Government for its ald at this time.
Approval was given for the con struction of a new dormitory for students and of the erection of a four-unit faculty residence. Approval was also given of the erection of a gymnasium for the Middle School from funds contributed by the alumni and friends of the school.
The University has been assisting in the developing of small scale industry, such as wool weaving, and its Inttial efforts have been thus far successful. The Directors approved of ce-operation with the Munteipal Government of Nanking in thie ela.
The enrolment at the University fs the largest In Its history. Tu the Colleges. and Junior College Course, there are nearly 800 students rolled; in the University as a whole {neluding affiliated schools, the total approximately 1700. The President ig Dr. ¥. G. Chen, The Acting Treasurer is Harry 8. Sie.
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