Thanks to ihe generosity of the International Institute of China. which two years ago entered into a mutual cooperative agreement with the Royal Asiatic Society, the latter's large auditorium and foyers are being redecorated in attractive designs and colours.
This has long been needed. but adverse conditions prevented the work rom being undertaken. The Museum is also being redecorated.
Since the beginning of the present season, under the able presidency of Mr. A. H. George, British Consul-General in Shanghai. some four public lectures have been held under the joint auspices of the Royal Asiatic Society and the International Institute of China. The last of these was given by Dr. John C. Ferguson. famous sinologist and Chinese art authority, who has long been a leading member of the Royal Asiatic Society and is now President of the International Institute. His lecture. illustrated with attractive slides of famous pieces.
"Sung Dynasty Porcelain." will be two further lectures- before the close of the present season during the summer months. One of these is to be on "Criminal Procedure in Ancient China." given by the Well known legal authority, Count D'Auxion de Ruffe, on May 15. the final one being by Professor Donald Roberts on "Interpretation of Chinese History." to be given on May 29.
All such lectures are open to the public and during the past season have been well attended.
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