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Middle School, Renovated, 1944, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Middle School, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The Middle School was originally called the Pre-University Division. In 1911, its curriculum was extended to five years and became a major component…

Martin Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Martin Hall was the library. In front of the Hall stood a mighty stone lion retrieved by Dr Chung Wing-kwong from a dismantled temple, watching…

Luk Yau Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The construction of Loke Yew Hall was financed by Mr Loke Yew's grandchildren. Several steps from its red bricks and yellow walls, a couple is…

Luk Yau Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Luk Yau Hall (Loke Yew Hall) was a traditional Chinese building, with red pillars, yellow walls, and a turquoise roof of glazed tiles featuring…

Lingnan from the North, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Right before the armistice, the Japanese were poised to advance into the Taitsuen area. Mr Szto Wai wrote, 'We were instructed to evacuate northern…

Lingnan from the East, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The Union Theological College became affiliated with Lingnan University in 1929. It was relocated to Taitsuen as well during the war.

Library, Guest House, Science Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

I strolled up to the library, a veritable treasure trove of knowledge. Everyone there is engrossed and quiet, making the best use of time. Students…

Library, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

A watercolor sketch of the Library building.

Java Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Java Hall, the first student dormitory, was built in 1920. Its construction was supported by funds raised by Dr Chung Wing-kwong during his visit to…