Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1997

Su, Chen Botao, Lai Jixi, and Gui Zhan, who gained titles through imperial examinations. Their works exemplify the continuation of the orthodox calligraphic style in the Ming and Qing periods. The second consisted of the handwritings of scholars and prominent figures such as Cai Yuanpei, Chen Yinke, Dong Zuobin, Zhu Guangqian, and Qian Mu. The pieces showed their accomplishment in the art of calligraphy alongside their success in academic and political pursuits. The last group consisted of pieces by painters and calligraphers like Deng Erya, Luo Shuzhong, Huang Binhong, Gao Jianfu, Feng Kanhou, and Ding Yanyong, who transformed the traditional style. Obi tuar ies * Prof. Dragon John Young, associate professor in the Department of Translation, passed away on 5th November 1996. Prof. Young joined the University in January 1996. * Mr. Stephen C. Soong, formerly special assistant to the University's founding vice- chancellor, director of the Research Centre for Translation and editor of Renditions, passed away on 3rd December 1996. During his 16 years of service at The Chinese University, Mr. Soong made significant contributions to both the University's administration and its academic development. After his retirement in 1984, Mr. Soong's ties to CUHK remained strong: he was honorary adviser to the Research Centre for Translation and made generous donations in support of its programmes. He was also a well-known writer, critic, and literary editor whose research interest spanned the fields of Chinese classical fiction and poetry, English literature, comparative literature, and translation studies. * Lord Todd of Trumpington, OM, FRS, life member of the University Council, passed away on 10th January 1997. He was 89. A distinguished scientist, past president of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, a Nobel Laureate in chemistry, and an educationalist, Lord Todd was a staunch supporter of the advancement of science and technology in Hong Kong. As chairman and president of the Croucher Foundation, he had been actively involved in providing support for training and research in local institutions of higher learning. Lord Todd's association w i th the University began in 1977 when he served as chairman of its Academic Advisory Board on Natural Sciences. He became a member of the University Council in 1978 and was made a life member in 1990. Over the years. Lord Todd had given the University his staunch support and wise counsel, and had contributed much to its phenomenal growth. * Dr. Francis K. Pan, founder of The Chinese University Press, passed away on 11th February 1997. He was 92. Dr. Pan first joined the University in 1968. He was the director of the University's Dictionary Project, founding director of the Publications Office, director of the Appointments Service and founding director of and adviser to The Chinese University Press. After his retirement in 1978, he masterminded and personally organized th e Diploma Course in Management for Executive Development, which was held in high regard by the local business community. News in Brief 53