After the morning se-sion, the Chinese officials entertained the foreign deleg tes tiffin. In addition to the Taotai, prefect and hsien, the Tit'ai was also present. Every guest was received by the mandarine he or she entered the dining-hall, and the pleasant function passed uff with Gclat.
Thirteen tables were provided for the Bre feast, Dr. Arthur Smith suitably voiced yntlemen and Isdies, and at, the close of
the thanks of the delegates.
The Convention closed on Monday afternoon with ® consecration meeting conducted by the Rev. G. F. Fitch, after which a precession, with banners, marched down to the steamer landing, for the twofold purpose of seeing the many visitors depart, and for the holding of an open air song service.
Tt is not saying too much to refer to the past Convention as being one of the best ever held in China.
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