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“...of
the B.S. and G.S. alternately, and will be shown by the
etching of the editing school above the Editorial. Before
leaving this subject we would like to express a- hope, which
we know is reciprocated by all, that what was said of
Johnson may never be said of the Chefusian:
‘‘Who now reads Johnson, if he pleases still
’Tis but for dormitive or sleeping pill”.
The Northern and Southern parties arrived at School in
time for the Opening Service which was taken by Dr.
Brown of the Presbyterian Mission. The Hongkong party
managed to arrive in time for the first Register Holiday....”
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“...alike in his work and play.
Added years brought with them a deepening of
character, and an increasing confidence, in him, so that in
1898 when the boys moved over to the new building, he
became the Senipr of the first four Prefects appointed in
the Boys’ School. In this position he set a high standard
in what was manifestly qne of difficulty.
The promise of his early days was amply fulfilled in
later years. The son of one of the earliest missionaries in
Shantung, he was led to devote himself to Mission Work,
feeling called especially to its educational side. His pre-
paration for this was thorough, and he has left a lasting
testimony to his efficiency in connection with his work' in
the Chinese College at Hwanghsien.
His address at the opening Service in May 1927 on
Luke TI. 52. will not soon be forgotten, especially his ar-
resting question “WhAt kind of a man does God like?”
The exhibition at the close of the Summer Term will also
be remembered, because of his manly words; giving, one
felt...”
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