An Up-to-Date Institution The corner stone of Soochow's new hospital was laid on Saturday in presence of a large assemblage of people, both foreign and Chinese. The importance of the event was fully demonstrated by the number of prominent ladies and gentlemen taking part in the ceremony, and without question in the modern history of Soochow the' event will stand out vividly.
The proceedings were opened by prayer, the Rev. Y. F. Lee offici and thereafter Judge gie" addressed the gathering in English, his address being _interpreted by Professor W. B. Nance, of Soochow University.
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