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“...whole, all that could
be desired.
The athletic side of the school life was vigorously culti-
vated, and the opening of a temporary gymnasium gave great
satisfaction.
A mutual improvement society, managed entirely by the
boys themselves, provided many interesting and profitable
meetings and entertainments.
The college, however, is still without much necessary
apparatus and equipment. The school furniture is very in-
adequate ; scientific apparatus is conspicuous by its absence ;
there is no museum, library, or common room, and no proper
bathroom or lavatory. The headmaster naturally feels
handicapped by such conditions, which are less than worthy
of the premier society in Shanghai or the honoured name
borne by the college.
In addition to the work of the college, Mr. Bevan had the
oversight of the Sunday services in the Hongkew preaching
room. The regular attendants at these services are few in
number, but a crowd always gathers to listen to the
foreigner, and it is hoped that this may...”
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