Huchow has recently taken a Uttle spurt forward in the opening of a 20-foot road in the heart of the city through the centre of the ole Fu Yamen. Some 10 years ago this yamen was put on the market along with other government land and was purchased by a group of progressive men. The road wa Projected then and now in due ti the idea is bearing fruit, 'The road with [-Zaung Ka, the most prominent business street, and runs forth for approximately 400 yards) to end at an unimportant side greet. At its centre a branch ps equally wide connects with another busy street. A theatre, foreign' restaurant, tea house and business blocks are planned and many.
course of constriction.—Thost now building are of the old style Chinese type. Promoters hope that this example will be the beginning of more extensive improvement. The present indications point to a large financial success for those: who are backing the venture.
Recently the various choirs were united into a choral society numbering over a hundred voices. With the Rev. David!
Gustafson as Director an Easter jeantata was produced successfully. Tt was sung at the various churches in turn and at the Huchow Union Hospital as the singing club among, the nurses and doctors was also included in the chorus. It is hoped. that the organization' will become: a permanent feature of the Chris tian community.
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