and Mrs, Galley.
Last evening the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Galley in North China came together to bid farewell to them as they take their journey to the homeland. Though the winds had been blowing steadily for several days, last evening they quieted down and the weather was most propitious. The verandahs of the double house, occupied on the one side by Dr. Myers and family, and on the other by Dr. Ament and family, had been decorated for the occasion. Red lanterns wore in abundance and the long verandahs put on a bright appearance. The two tennis courts in front of the house were called into requisition and rofreshments were served there. Seats were brought-from the neighbouring Assembly Hall and the more than two hundred guests were easily accommodated. Among the guests were reprosointatives from Corea, Japan, Foochow, Shanghai, and the provinces of Shantung, Shansi and Honan, not to mention the numerous contingent from Chibli. 'The air was delici Peitaiho was at its best. The song of the ocean was in our ears and the salt sea breeze brought health and good cheer to all. Surely, Peitsiho is the ideal summer resort in China'! There is no one in North China whom all the friends would delight to honour more. than Mr. Galley. He undertook a huge proposition in establishing Y. M. C. A. work in Tientsin. He has worked hard and made a notable success. He has earned the respect and confidence of foreigners and Chinese alike. High officials have contributed liberally to his enterprises and many are regaler supporters of the work. His schools are recognised by the Viceroy and had a share in the inspection which the Viceroy has granted. His society is now fairly embarrassed by the gift of fifty thousand dollars, gold, by Mr. John Wannamaker, of the United States, for the opening of work in Peking. The condition is stipulated that the ground is to be contributed by people of the locality and this most generous gift is to be used only for buildings and equipment.
After refreshments had been served, the company gathered on the east tennis court, and afterlisteningtoasong ortho, the Rev. G. T. Candlin, of Tientsin, representing Mr, Gailey's British friends, made 3 few remarks appreciative of Mr. and Mrs, Galley. Ho spoke of Mr. Galley not only as large of physical proportions, but'as large in vision and breadth of view and sympathy for and with all. He combined great common' sense with spiritual perception and emphasised the great essentials of Christian missionary work. After his remarks were concluded, Dr. Wherry was called upon to represent Peking aod the Americans present. He referred to the changed conditions since Mr. Gailey's arrival some eight years ago. Great reforms are now in process of achievement and the government. is more liberal and centralized. There is a great for field such an enterprise as that represented by Mr. Guiley to succeed in Peking among the thousands of young men studying in the: different. institutions there. Both gentlemen wished Mr, and Mrs. Galley a safe and pleasant voyage and a happy return to their many friends on this side the ocean. Mr. and Mrs. Galley left Peitaiho on the morning of August 1: and expect to sail from Shanghai on the Done about the fifteenth of the month, They take with them two young Chinese, 'a boy and a girl, who are to be educated in the United States, Their parents are woslthy Chinese who are glad to pay all the expenses connected with the education of their children and fully appreciate the value of the work which Mr. Guiley has undertaken in China, ing fully equipped with passports and letters oft introduction, it certainly is to be hoped that the American officials at the port of San Francisco will not {place any unnecessary obstacles in their pathway Mr. Galley. can assure the people of the United States of the serious nature of this Boycott and the determination of the Chinese to carry it through. Mr, Robertson, formerly of Nanking, and Mr. Harvey, both well-equipped gentlemen for the work ud wave charge of the Associa tion and schools during the absence of Mr. Galley.
The Cult of the Sea-shore.
Peitaiho was never more popular than this present year. Along the whole coast, there must be at least five hundred people enjoying the advantages of this delightful location. The Committee on the Wénli version of the Bible meets hero this year, The Committee consists of Drs. Sheflield and Wherry of North China, and Messrs. Pearce and Lloyd of Canton and Foochow. Next week, the Mission of the American Board holds its annual meeting here; also the American Presbyterian Mission and the North-China Tract Society. Following these meetings will come the Conference of Christian Work-
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