Last evening a meeting was held at the Temperance Hall, that such as desired to do so, might meet, become acquainted with, and welcome to this great mission field, the twenty-two Swedes who arrived a day or two since, and are on their way to Kuvihuach'éng or vicinity, They sang some of the Swedish Christian melodies very sweetly, accompanied by the guitar: some buns from the Moody and Sankey collection were also sung. Mr. Ohlsen, their leader, gave an interesting sketch of the origin of this movement for sending 200° missionaries to China, in which "was some information new to a part of those present. He said that they proposed to carry on their work in the same general manner that similar evangelistic work is done in Sweden, Mr. Stanley of the American Board was asked to say a few words and welcome the company, which he did, referring to some of the difficulties and discouragements they would meet, saying that the conditions are different here and in Sweden. There the Bible is a reverend book, here it is no more than any other book toa Chinaman, and cannot be appealed tous anatithority. He reminded them that their only support in every trial and disappointment, was Christ and the promises, which fail not to the believer. heir earnest zeal and entire consecration to the work which they believe themselves to be called of God to do, is worthy of all commendation from all, whether agreeing fully with the movement and their methods or not. All who were present speared to enjoy the meeting, and bade them Godspeed as they go forward to their trying field of labour, 24th April.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.