The object of the institution was to provide a liberal Western education for the sons of official and other wealthy Chinese. Attempts to purchase land for the erection of a suitable building were unsuccessful, but in 1887 a large house was rented in the main street of Wuchang, and the work begun. A ladies auxiliary society also sent out female workers.
The purpose of the institution was to offer a liberal Western education to the sons of government and affluent Chinese. Efforts to acquire land for constructing an appropriate building were unsuccessful, but in 1887, a large house was rented in the main street of Wuchang, and construction commenced. A ladies auxiliary society also dispatched female workers.