The evening of Tusaday, the Suh of July witnessed the occurrence ut wu event in hankow. At certain large bodies of those " why go down to the in aliips and occupy themselves in great wat wopsvinlly "frum tetenhips and ational war vessels, gather in its harbour. When on al re, they develope-thes-eoliwe———characteristics of seamen, and too often indulge in vicious pastimes and the debase use of alcoholic stimulants, till scenes-of riot and disorder are witnesses of the malign effects of sensual gratification, Some place of resort with youd surroundings has long been needed for them, since the ordinary resuures of clubs, tie only provision fur public foreign enjoyment in China, is Gebarred them. Thus they have bee ved to seek amusement and refreshment in the, vilest dens of native caterers to brutal appetites, or wander at large in weariness and neglect.
This state of altairs enlisted the camest services -of Mrs. Gritith John, and she ived the idea of erecting a sailors'
in an eligible location, where creature: ing intoxicating driuks—where i provision should be made for those who wished it, and the blue-jackets could congregate at will. A piaes was desired where they could receive religious instruction at appropriate times, and where the recipients of its comforts could indulge in mutual conference and vocal music, Two years since, failing health forced her to America,
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