That same evening just before reaching Chaoyangchen we saw three of the loveliest lotus lakes imaginable, lying at the foot of the hills to the east of Chaoyangchen and covering several acres each. These lakes were simply covered with lotus leaves, and there were magnificent delicate pink flowers larger than peonies.
To chanyungchen the Medical Mission under Dr. W. A. Young of the United Free Church of Scotland Mission is rapidly commending itself to all classes of the community, and when the Rev. W. Macnaughton and his wife join Dr. and Mrs. Young this autumn, one may safely predict the steady growth of a pure and enlightened Christian Church.
My business accomplished at Chaoyang chen after a stay of two days, T Teturned by the same route to Kirin. How rich a natural arboretum is this whole region you can imagine from the mere enumeration of some of the trees which cover the hills and fringe the rivers—elms, willows, poplars, maples, Times, oaks, birches, hawthorns, chestnuts, wild vines and wild pears.
Some years ago there was a report projected railway through this country, but nothing more has been heard of it. 'A continuation of the Shavhaikuan-Hoinmintun-Mukden line through thie region would be a great boon.
M.-C. Herald and B. C. & C. Gazette.
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