Opening of the Y.M.C.A. Hostel / 1913 by Govenor May

Uploaded from "University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China",  reference number: Mi01-035. Uploaded with kind permission by the University of Bristol. From the Dr Eleanor Whitworth Mitchell collection.

Notes on the website:

Opening of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. by Sir Francis May, Governor of Hong Kong (1912-1919). Flags include those for the USA and for the Republic of China. Behind the flags is the American Board Mission Building. Note the journalists at a table.

The group likely assembled on the top floor of the YMCA student hostel. Bridges Street below on the left.