at the new port of Chinwangtao is now in "full swing," and there is a difficulty in finding places for all applicants. The number of residents reaches not less than 250, mistake not, and the place is growing in favour. The place from which the Port takes its name is an island at high tide, but: connected with the mainland at low tide. From this, the concession extends to the westward a' distance of quite six miles in a straight line, the coast line itself being very oak longer. The depth of this strip of. const would probably average about one half-mile. uch of the land within this limit has been bought up by foreigners for their own use, some for speculation, and a: considerable amount by Chinese speculators In general the place may be said to contain three separate Settlements, usually spoken of as East Cliff, Rocky Point, and West End, or Hotungtsai, There are, however, scat tered residences between these specific localities, and the number is likely to increase, The "Rocky Point Association" occuies the central position in this extended settlement. Some building is being done at different places, but there is not the rush of the two preceding seasons. In this line, it is noticeable that the Association is just completing a fine hall capable of comfortably seating about 250 persons. The Hall occupies " commanding site on high ground at the back of the Association grounds, and does credit to the Association and its Committee. It will be used for all religious services, and for: such social functions a8 concerts, lectures, etc, After the mat-and-mud shed in which Sunday services were held the past two years, this Hall is very much appreciated by all who have enjoyed its advantages, It requires time and money to.make all necessary improvements, whether public or private, but with all the. simplicity of. the earlier buildings erected—they were largely after the native style in exlorial appearance—it-will not be a great while till the Association grounds will present a very attractive appearance.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.