Modern Chinese School

In Rabaul

THIS attractive, well-ventilated tropi cal building is the Methodist Mis sion’s new Chinese School at Rabaul, New Britain, opened a few months ago.

Nestling at the foot of the hills behind the town, the* school was built to modern plans prepared by Mr. W. Mac- Gowan, of the NG Public Works Depart ment, and the entire cost was met by Rabaul’s Chinese community. White, with black granite pillars and steps, it consists of an assembly room, three classrooms, kindergarten, library, and permanent stage—an important item in a Chinese school. Above the main entrance is the title, “Overseas Chinese School”, in red English lettering and in huge bronze Chinese characters.

At present the school is closed—almost continuous eruptions from Matupi crater a few miles away have covered the building with a grey blanket of fine pumice dust half an inch thick, making it untenantable.

—Photo; “Missionary Review.”