The usual fortnightly entertainment of the Shanghai Temperance Society was given on Saturday night, before one of the best audiences ever assembled within the Hall, upwards of 200 being present and some having to go away for want of room. it. C. P. Blethen, the president of the Society, occupied the chair; and the proceedings were commenced with prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Hold, missionary from Soochow. The customary opening chorus by the audience having been sung, accompanied by a gentleman on the harmonium, Mr.
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