Last Thursday, 7th December, was the day set apart by the Educational Assooiation of China as a day of special prayer for schools and colleges. Its observance here was marked by a very impressive service held in the morning at the Presbyterian Church, which was attended by the pupils and teachers of all the various mission schools in the city. This service was conducted by the Rev. F. 8, Meigs of the Christian Mission. Another service, in English, was held in the afternoon by thy missionaries, and conducted by the Rev. John C. Ferguson,
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