 Arnold Hughes was sent to Hong Kong to assume headship, and the college was re-opened as a middle school in 1914 in rented premises, first at 9 Caine Road, later at 45 Caine Road, and finally at 82 Bonham Road (a former property of the German Rhenish Missionary).The college grappled with many financial problems and it was at this time that help was received from the China Congregational Church.Financial assistance was also received from the Government.