The medical works of the Soochow Hospital were begun by Bishop Water R. Lamibuth, who was thea the Rey. Lambuth, 42 years ago Tt will be, recalled that Bishop Lambuth died in Japan a tittle more than a year ago, when on his way to China from America. brother-in-law, the Rev. W. Park, took up the work 40 ago, in 1882. There is no foreigner in Soochow, who is so. universally love and respected ae is Dr. Park, and as the Chinese say, Tir one of "the officials" of for everyone consults Dr. Pa every question, whether small. Dr. John A, Snell joined Dr. Park in the work of the Soochow Hospital 14. years ago. Ever since his arrival in Soochow this new hospital has been his goal: and towards it he had worked tirelessly, with infinite faith and patience. As he is considered by both laymen and medical men to be one of the finest and most skilful surgeons ever coming to China, his many friends rejoice with him and congratulate him on having such a. splendid hospital and such complete equip: ment, as well as such a capable staff, to assist him in his splendid work, Associated with Drs. Park and Snell in the Soochow Hospital, are Dr. C. H. Hendry, an American dentist, Dr. A., F. Jacobus, and six efficient Chinege doctors: and also four American-trained nurses, and quite a large staff of Chinese Peat OM ces Geyerat Wu Pei-fu has given 2 very generous contribution of $2,000 towards the funds Chinese Foreign Famine Committee.
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