Mame. Diederichs has been. caring for the children at her own expense, aided by contributions from those. interested. She makes no direct appeals for aid, being confident that the need for the work will bring adequate response. It is her hope to give these girls a thorough education and to fit them to take their place as useful citizens of the world. Their needs, while bravely concealed, are apparent to one who can note indications of under-nourishment and it is hoped that the real sustaining black bread may be added to their menu, as well as meat. They have enough clothes for the present, although some are very poorly shod. They managing director of the Easter News Agency, who died in Shang] on Saturday last, was seriously ill, was pleased to grant him the Fifth Court Rank and at the same time to confer upon him the Third Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure.—Eastern News Agency.
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