We propose to call attention to the economic value of the chief factors of Christian civilisation so as to elevate the Chinese materially, intellectually, morally, and spi tually, Iflead ug firms and philanthropic ind viduals were to follow the example of the Misses Harvie in Glasgow and each to undertake the cost (100 Taels annually) of distributing high-class Iterature in one of the Examination centres—say beginning with one in each of the eighteen provincial capitals where practically the parliaments of the Empire meet,—then they would not only greatly help the rapid development of commerce in China, but also sow hope and light and gladness in countless homes. May many enjoy the high privilege and Goulike pleasure of thus helping the helpless! Any funds contributed will be devoted to whatever department sot our work gratefully received and the contributors may desire.
Reccipts and Expenditure from Ist November, 1891, to dist October, 1892.
To Balarce as per last Account Chartered Mercantile
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