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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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

The Model Village was located to the west of the campus, consisting of a row of houses for Chinese and expatriate faculty. Mr Szto Wai lived in…

Off-campus Market, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Shops and households put up canopies for shade as they set about their work while children scamper round. Are the two ladies in the painting also on…

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

Around 2,000 took the entrance examinations but when term started, we admitted only 300 students, some from the University of Hong Kong.