Disasttous Loss to Missionaty Work in Shantung From 4 ConsesPonpext, Tengheten, Shan., Aug. 25, The tain building of the Mater Memorial Institute at Tongheien, Shantung, burned ta the found yesterday evening. The fire started on the electric wires near ¢M¢ root in a locked room. By the tintd the door was opened the blaze wito surging along the rafters, Ther was no insurance and the loss well over $50,000.
Notice is being sent to the mag patrons in northeast China saying that only the Bible and Pre-theotogi¢al students can be accommodate ed this year.
This splendid stone building four stories high, dominated by tower, has for many yeas been worthy monument to the long ¢tfi loving service of flits great mission. ary family.
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