The Archive · 1898

An Appeal for a Church at Newchwang

To the Editor of the Norra-Cama Dany News, Sm,—I shall be very much obliged if on will call attention to the following extract from a letter received by me from the Rev. F, Sprent, chaplain at Newchwang. Ho says: During Mr. Doxat's chaplaincy in this port a plot of ground was purchased, inge enough for the erection thereon of Church, parsonage, and schools. Of these, parsonage has already been built and is now in use not only as a residence, but also as a day school for the sons of foreign residents. erection of the Church, for which plang "We are now hoping to begin the have already been prepared (most kindly givenns by J. R. Harding, Bsq., M.I.C.E.), and which a local builder says he can put The residents are willing and up for a sum of between $5,000 and $6,000.

all they can, but are quite unable the whole of this amount. I am, therefore, writing to ask if it would be possible for you togive us an offertory in your Cathedral towards this object."

I gave notice in church last week that the scatters next Sanday to the purpose appealed for. Sprent. A few pnt pery Rhe Cathedral congregation responded liberally to a similar appeal for help in building a church at Chefoo, and I venture to hope they will be equally willing to lend a helping hand in providing their fellow-Churchmen at Newchwang with suitable place of worship.

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