The first regular meeting of the Wuhu Literary Association for this year was held at the house of the President (Mr. King). Thoro was a large attendance and an. interesting and enjoyable programme was given. Mr. Mrs. King did their best to make their guests enjoy themselves.
The speaker for the evening was Mr. Fishe, of the C. I. M. His subject was, "Some of my Experiences while Journeying in China." It was a very instructive paper and highly appreciated. He was followed by Mr. Beals, who gave a few funny and trying' experiences while travelling by boat and overland. Mr. Arnold also added a few remarks as to Dioyele travelling, etc.
After this, refreshments were served and a very pleasant half-hour was passed at the tea tables. We then returned to the parlours and enjoyed a reading given by Mr, Arnold. Ho was followed by Mrs. Shaw, who gave a beautiful selection which was loudly cheered, closing with a Southern melody for an encore.
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