Who's Who in China (3rd edition)/Chu Szu-fei

Mr. Ponson C. Chu

朱斯蒂字榜生

(Chu Szu-fei)

Mr. Ponson C. Chu was born at Shanghai in 1885. He received his college education at the St. John's University where he stayed from 1897 to 1904. In September 1904 Mr. Chu went to America as a privately supported student. He prepared for college at the Central High School, Washington, D. C., 1904-5. In 1905 he entered the Yale University studying Political Science and Law. During 1907-8, he was president of the Yale Chinese Students' Club, Secretary of the Cosmpoplitan Club and manager of the Chinese Students' Monthly. In 1909 he graduated with the degree of B. A. Mr. Chu returned to China in September 1909 by way of Europe In 1910 he passed the Examination for Returned Students held by the Imperial Board of Education and the degree of Chu-jen or Provincial Graduate (equivalent to M. A.) was given to him by the Imperial government. In May 1911, he attended the Imperial Court Examination for Civil Officials. By an Imperial Edict, he was appointed Senior Secretary of the Board of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce. From this position he resigned in October 1911 when the First Revolution broke out at Wuchang. Mr. Chu returned to Shanghai and was appointed Chief of the Educational Department of the Chapei Municipal Council and later elected Alderman of the Second Ward of Chapei District. These positions he held until 1912. In 1913, upon application to the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Chu was licensed to practise law. Ever since that time he has been a popular Legal Practitioner in Shanghai. His address is Nanling Lee, Haining Rood, Shanghai.