5 Nov. 16.
A farewell meeting to-Dr. and Mrs. Mattox was held at the Hangchow_ Christian College (which was looking its best in its lovely autumn tints) on Saturday afternoon, when'
great many of the foreign community and lots of old graduates appeared in person to say "go bye" and wish them "bon voyage Dr. Fitch, the Principal, was in a very humorous mood and said some witty things that were greatly appreciated by the audience who did not need a surgical operation to go them into their heads. lain, as their oldest friend, told them! come back' quickly,'
and emphasized the importance of remembering what they were going home for: rest for their!
spiritual refreshment for their souls, to tell the Mission and its supporters of the College, and to plead for help.
'Pastor Nyi, representing the Churches of the city, spoke of their! affectionate natures, and good and peace-loving ways,' and how they fe the soft answer to the excited and angry word, and he made the audience smile by saying he only knew one, English word, and that it exactly' fitted Dr. Ins tox, and that word was "gentleman.
Mr. Wang, the Principal of the! Wayland Academy, and an old Pupil of Dr. Mattox said some very nice things about his old teacher, and paid a tribute to their faithful work, kind and congenial help, and sound judgment. a Dr. and Mrs. Mattox made suitable "replies {to the speakers'
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