Among the reports of the' ravages me by this summer's oni of cholera ut Hankow, a singularly pathetic story reaches rix of the fate of the Italian Rowan Catholic Convent that town. Earlier in the year, at the approach of the hot weather, there was continued sickness of different kinds in the Convent, one Sister after another falling ill with malaria, typhoid and internal complaints. By the middle of August, however, it was hoped that a better state of health was assured. But on Angast 23 two Sisters were suddenly struck down by cholera: one of these has revered, the other, quite young and mach beloved in the Convent for the sweetness of her disposition, died in less than x day. Alniost immediately another Sister fell ill and was only saved with the greatest nity. On August 26 " fourth Sister, one of these but newly come the Convent, wax laid low and died in two days. Yet a fifth Sister was seized with cholera, bat fortunately was enabled The result of sv nncit sickness has been to lay a heavy burden of expenses on the Sisters, One wing of the Convent containing about eighteen rooms has to be com~ pletely cleansed and disinfected; while considerable amount of furniture, bedding, and linen has had to be destroyed and must be renewed. An argent appeal is being made for any subs-riptions, which would be gratefully received, to assist the Sisters in putting their Convent in order again,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.