Bishop Bashford of Shanghai has been here during the paxt week holding th annns] conference of the Methodixt Bpiscopal Mission. Encouraging reports. of the work were given and far-reaching plans made for the future The Rev. Spencer Lewis, Superintendent of the Central Chit and the Rev. Dr. Kupfe, of the same Mission were visitors at the conference. A few days after the conference adjourned, the Rev. Arthur H. Smith, D. nown wuther of "Chinese Characteristics," etc. arrived on the ©, M.S, Haean from Shanghai to visit this part of the country.
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