ing of the Nanking As. ear 1899-1900 wes held on Friday, Uth May. At this meeting certi actions were taken which are of more than lo al interest. The money which accrued while the Nanking Local Post existed, smountiu Ito over $1,209 was turned over ty the Y.MLC.A. Secretary, Mr. F. 8. Brockman, now residing Nanking, to be used for the work of that Association in Nanking. His purpose, which hax received the support of the China Nationat Committee, is to start a reading room and guest hall inthe heart of Nanking city with the view of reaching more of the young men. This doubtless is an experiment on his part but certainly well worth the effort.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.