Some time ago, several boats on the river wore taken by the Reds and some of them were burnt. One had " post-master on board, going home for a holiday, and report says one of the unfort-
'That has not yet been confirmed, but my' informant thinks it is true. Some mail has deen lost, though just how much we do not know. The one ing that trikes us constantly is the way in which the Post Office authorities can keep the routes going, for, notwithstanding all the turmoil, mail arrives with a regularity not expected, and for which we are indeed thankful.
'The: schoola here are preparing' for the big athletic meet next spring in Hangchow, and are practising as often as possible.
riy are hoping to have the pleasure of a free trip to the neigh-douring province, though we fear few, if any, will be selected from ths city; they all need a few more years at it before they can turn out. any worth while in athlete
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