Bulletin Vol. 9 No. 2 Nov 1972

A t the same time, any education anywhere must be appropriate to the community which nourishes it. It must represent, as Archibald MacLeish once suggested, "the community's projection of itself into the future”. What kind of education would represent a suitable projection of Hong Kong into the future? We must continue to ask that. Before concluding, I wis h to thank you warmly, Mr. Vice-Chancellor, fo r having given me the opportunity to address this distinguished gathering. And now, may I propose a toast to the success of our graduates and to the even greater achievements of our honorary graduates. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us rise and drink to the graduates. Thank you. (see also pictures in Chinese section) EXHIBITION OF CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND PUBLIC LECTURES AT THE INSTITUTE OF CHINESE STUDIES Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy in Couplets Since 19th October, the Art Gallery of the Institute of Chinese Studies of the University has been holding an Exhibition o f Chinese Calligraphy in Couplets. The exhibits, totalling eighty-two couplets, belong to the Lok Tsai Hsien Collection of Hong Kong. The Exhibition covers a period of nearly three hundred years, from mid-17th century to early 20th century, and includes works by nearly all the most important calligraphers of the Ching period. The couplet, written on two narrow pieces of paper or silk and hung on either side of a large painting or doorway, is one of the most common forms of calligraphic art whic h decorate houses of the Ching period. One o f the factors contributing to the great popularity of written couplets is the Ching scholar's strong interest in epigraphy and etymology. Calligraphy and seal carving, art forms inextricably related to the above studies, flourished at the same time. This exhibition, with the generous support of the master of Lok Tsai Hsien, is an attempt to present a general survey of this art form. The eighty-two couplets represent the work of sixty-nine calligraphers, spanning the entire Ching period. They include famous calligraphers, poets, scholars, seal carvers, princes and high officials. A ll standard scripts, regular, clerical, seal, running, cursive are included. The Exhibition is held in two parts. The first part, shown from 19th October to 17th November, consists of 42 couplets. The second part, consisting of 40 couplets, will be shown from 18th November to 23rd December. A fully illustrated catalogue Lok Tsai Hsien Collection of Calligraphy in Couplets has been published by the Art Gallery. Public Lectures The Institute of Chinese Studies has launched a programme of public lectures in Mandarin since October this year as a continuation of a series of lectures held during the last academic year. The following is a list of the public lectures: 1. Great Families and Their Relation with the Government in Southern Dynasties Speaker: Prof. Mou Jun-sun Date: 18th October 2. The Overseas Expansion of Spain and Portugual and Its Effect on China's Monetary System during the 16th and 17th Centuries Speaker: Mr. Chuan Han-sheng Date: 4th November 3. A Background Study toward Appreciation of the Agricultural Sector of the Contemporary Chinese Economy Speaker: Mr. Chang Teh-chang Date: 18th November 4. The Military Defence System of the Ho Tao Area in the T'ang Dynasty Speaker: Mr. Yen Keng-wang Date: 25th November 5. Political Significance of the May 4th Movement Speaker: Mr. Wang Teh-chao Date: 9th December - 6 —