The second Triennial Convention of the late Young Meu's Christian of China closed its ses delegates the sessions were very profitable. Colleyes located i the following cities were represented Paotingfu, Eh Wuchany, Kiukiang, Nanking, Chinkiang, Ningpo, Hangchow, Soochow, and Foochow. As there are sev-ral col: leges located at each of these points, it is seen that a very wide representation of the new life of Chinn was present, The Convention opened on Friday evening, May 19th. Rev. D. Z. Sheffield, D.D., was elected Chairman of the Convention, Hix mastery of the Chinese Inngunge, and his knowledge of the work of the Associxtions, made him x most acceptable chairman. The address of Friday evening was given by President K. Ibuka of Tokio, Chairman of the National Student Union of Japan.
Saturday mornin by Frank Kellar, formerly Secretiry the Student Volunteer day afternoon, the Ri c. W.
Mateer, D.D., addressed the Con on the opportunity before the Association to establish its work among the students of the Government examination _e-tres. He vas followed by Pres. J. ©. Fergnso BLA., who showed the need, opportunity, and practical methods to be pursued in establishing in the great port cities Asso-dations for the purpose of working for Chinese business men of these cities.
ong, Shanghai, Hankow. Foochow, outsin were spoken of by Mr. Lewis as the most important centres for such ed out that the n Shanghai, Food cong have requested that these Associations be established.
Suurday i D. W. Lyon and H.W. Luce gave addresses on the sub-Sunday morning Rev, C. W. Mater, jects of Bible Studyand the Morning Watch.
D.D., preached a powerful sermon on soul winning, and in the afternoon Dr. Kellar, again addressed the Convention. Sunday evening there were two addresses, one by Rev. Mr. Mung of Paotingfu and one by Rev. F. W. Baller of the China Inland Mission. On Monday morning Rev. D. Z. Sheffield, D.D., addressed the Convention on the importance of training Chinese secretaries rho should take up the work of the Association us a permanent life-w At this session some very important business was considered. The National Committee which is to conduct the work for the next three years was chosen follows: Revs. A. P. Parker, D.D.. J.C. D.Z. Shefiield, D.
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