Another event that always gives new, impatus to social life took place in the Britis' Consulate, when Mr. Neave, formerly of the Tibetan Mission, and then of the American Bible Society, and Dr. Maud Killam, of the Canadian Methodist Mission, were united in marriage. In the beautifully adorned parlours of the W. M. S. home on the same evening a grand reception was held and a most pleasant evening enjoyed. Cablegrams were poured in upon the happy couple and publicly read, all rejoicing at the high honours heaped upon the worthy couple. A few of the most interesting may be selected:—James Neave, Chengtu: "My Queen, myself, and Empire congratulate you. 'Trust escort from the 'Kinsha has reached you in time. Am opening up 'Tibet for you' with all speed—Rex." "Russia sends hasty congratulations, Extremely busy. Nichol Japanese Empire begs to mingle rejoicing with yours, and on your honeymoon begs permission to put the Russian fest and Siberian R.R. at your disposal. Mikado."
The French Language, There is evidently an effort to bring the French language more prominently before the Szechuanese students. A proclamation has been issued through the Foreign Office state ing that in the opening of railroads, commerce and mines, French-speaking Chinese would be in demand. A large number applied. The tuition is free. The school is to be opened on the premises of the Foreign Office. The reason for this special effort is probably due to the fact that every student who can get the opportunity, studies king-lish. English schools are starting up private-sion compounds the students willing, ly in many arts of the city. In the mis-two taels a month or iden, ait a No War News.
There is little war interest manifested, owing no doubt to the absence of news.
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