South China Morning Post – Hong Kong - Tuesday, November 21, 1950

Photographic Society’s Int’l Salon
Opened By Governor

The Governor Sir Alexander Grantham was interested to many of the fine photographs hung in this year’s International Salon, which he opened yesterday. Mr. Francis Wu is seen explaining a few points to His Excellency

The Excellency the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, officially opened the Fifth International Salon of Photography yesterday.

Lady Grantham accompanied the Governor. Mr. Francis Wu, Ernest To and Mr. David Cohen, representing the Society’s Council, met them at the entrance to St. John’s Cathedral Hall.

The Governor made a through inspection of the photographs on view, numbering 150. He toured the hall in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Wu and later had tea at the official table.

Sir Alexandria and Lady Grantham remained on the premises nearly an hour. They both commented that this was the finest collection of photographs displayed in the international salons held thus far.

The pictures are open to public view from today, and will be hung until November 25. Nineteen countries are represented in this year’s Salon, and I understand that from the salon chairman that the judges had a difficult time selecting the entries and the winners.
Francis Wu was also one of the salon judges.

On the invitational Panel this year are prints submitted by the five salon judges. Mr. Wu displays three portraits finished with the usual expert craftsmanship.

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