Ca Friday evening an entertainment was given in the Church of Scutland Burgess Chapel to the crew of the Esk. The Rev. Win. Deans was in the chair. A varied programme of songs, recitations and read-Ings were given by several missionary friends. The Rev. Bishop Cassells, C. IM.
ea short address. Tea and cotter with cake were provided by Une China Inland Mission and the Scotch Mission. The men present, numbering 20, seemed to enjoy theniselves. In a quiet place like Tchanys the men on board the gunboats find life rather dull, and appreciate anything that will enliven the monotony a little.
The weather has changed to cold and damp. Woe miss the bright sunny days very much.
oth January.
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