Monday, the 27th of November, will be remembered as a red letter day in the history of medical mission work in the Fu city of Taichou For some years medical work has been successfully carried on in two small dispensaries in the city by the M. and C. M.S. respectively, but real progress has been much hindered in both cases by want of room, fresh air, and the conditions generally necessary to modern medicine and surgery. Monday, however, witnessed the completion of two years' work and many years' expectations in the dedication of the C. M.S. Hospital: 'The building is situated on a hill to the north of the city in " fine airy situation and completely separated from' Chinese houses. 'The hospital is one long block running from east to west and measuring wards, ing of two large and' one 127 feet. On the west are the' women's small wards, and the men's on the east, 16th November.
Celebrating the King's Birthday.
For its size, Waliw'is a remarkably festive and sociable place. This is not merely a local impression, but sojourners from tie neighbouring port are pleased to say so, sometimes in accents of envy. In such a gay port, therefore, it was reasonable to expect that King Edward's birthday would be duly honoured, and the whole community' was invited to an evening reception at the British Consulate, the exterior of which was brilliant with fod Inuterns. The" well-proportioned hall was. most elaborately and beautifully decorated with flowers and flags. A piatiola, imported for the occasion, played selections as the guests arrived, and' then we had a musical programme contributed' by sonic' of our Favourite local talent. Several of last year's singers have gone away to.other Seanes, but one'ot two newcomers helped
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