Though it is a little past the time, it may be appropriate to mention in this connection that a few months ago when an American Mission station moved their plant from a point somewhat further north into the city of Dongshang in this prefecture, they were received with every mark of respect by the officials and best families of the city who sent in all manner of congratulatory presents, hams and candles ad libifum and enough fice-crackers to paint the promises red.
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