An old and highly respected member of the Wenchow community passed away before daylight on Saturday, June 17, in the person of Miss F. A. M. Young, of China Inland Mission. Miss Young, at the age of 40 years, and whilst holding a good position in tha British Civil Service, offered, and was accepted, for work in China in connexion with the above named Mission.
She overcome the language difficulty, and for a period of 23 years rendered faithful and _effective work mainly as the Principal of a boys' boarding school. During the last six months, the C.1LM. in Wenchow has lost three valued and tried workers. The sympathy of the foreign community was very marked at the funeral service and interment of Miss Young, which was conducted by the Rev. F. Worley. The Chinese also paid a very remarkable tribute to the deceased lady.
Prison Reroru.
The officials responsible for the interned criminal classes of this district are endeavouring to improve prison life and conditions.
trial section has been recently added to the old prison and a scheme has been launched for building a new and model prison, the cost of which is estimated at $30,000.
A dinner was recently given at} Church head of the Roman Catholic Mission, and the Chairman of the English Methodist Church—Mission were invited, the object being to secure their aid and sympathy in raising funds for the project! Subscription books were distributed after the feast, and the two foreign guests were asked to interest their friends in contributing to this new and improved home for law-breakers. One of them is reported as having pointed out that such & request was rather unusual, in that in all foreign countries it was recognized as the nation's duty to provide such accommodation, and that in many other ways Missions were contributing to the welfare of China in the form of hospitals and education and in the making of good citizens. Credit, however, must be given to the magistrate and the head of the Criminal Court here, in that they "are anxious to improve prison conditions, irrespective of financial aid from their superiors, and one can only wish them success.
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The "Meitin" (steamy) season is with us. and is causing the usual feeling of limpness and lassitude among the foreign community. The Chinese, however, are hope-
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