for eels tobe opened at Nanking. in the fall by Miss Lyon, in a new building just erected for that purpose. Mr. San of In had offered prizes for essays on "How to Preserve Harmony between China and the West." Forty-nine competitors entered the lists and Dr. Allen of Shanghai very kindly consented to award the prizes. Some interesting items were found in the reports from Wuhu, too, where the work has been steadily advancing under the care of the Rev. C. E. Molland. The Rev. Mr. Arnold has supervised the work at Wuvweichou and done much itineration in Northern Anhui. In company with Mr. James Butchart he succeeded in leasing a house for mi purposes in Luchoufit and several were made to that large and influential city. The Rev. Mr. Hearnden has charge of the evangelistic work in Ch'uchou and gave a very encouraging report of a growing interest in that city and vicinity. Papers on various questions of importance to the Mission were read during the Convention, and special services held with the Chinese on Saturday and Sunday brought the meeting to an end.
22nd May.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.