To the Editor of the "Nonta-Curxa Dany News."
Sin,—Two days ago you published a Netter from Mr. R. E. Lewis to Me, James)L. Scott, in regard to thy work of the Y.MLC.a. among the Allied Troops in Tientsin.
I have just received a letter from Mr, Lewis on the same subject and I forward it to you for publication in order to give further details in reward to what is wanted), jand also to give added emphasis to the former letter. [venture to urge upon all who can, in any way, assist in this good work, to do promptly, sending their contributions, directed in Mr, Scott's letter, to Mr, J. Stenhouse, Messrs. Win. Little & Cv., 11, Hankow Road.
Tam, ete., A. P, Parker, 26th July.
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Tientsin, 19th July, 1900.
Dear Dr. Parker,—I am glad to tell you that I have completed arrangements whereby the way is opened fur the Ar and Navy Young Men's Christian Assn tion among the Allies in the North. It in probable that we shall have work among the English, American and Japanese troops, andi the Chinese Wei-Hai-Wei regiment.
The need is very great. The work will consist in opening reading and corres: pondence rooms or tents, in various eampy 5 providing sola and other waters for the and delicacies for the sick and wound-the holding of Gospel Meetings and classes in the camps.
Will you not ask the Shanghai Missionaries to do what they can in the way of providing books, magazines, religious papers, &e. 'These should be stoutly boxed in small box-s (not over 100 Ibs. each) and sent to me, caro U.S.S. Monoesey, Tongku, Such' supplies xre needed "on the first steamer." And on every succeeding stermer the latest home papers, English, German and American, should be sent.
There is an unrivalled opportunity for ¥.M.C.A, Army work here. 'The temptations are manifold, wholesome amusements are few, and the' camps are often uncomfortable.
Cricket and base-ball gow will he welcome.
Pieave see that a plentiful supply of pens, penholders, ink, and ink-buttles are sent.
Please ask the brethren to pray for the work, Yours very sincerely, R. E, Lewis,
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