Recently we have had a new perience with Customs authorities. Their levying of duties entirely bit and-miss. Not infrequently dues de-
Tenghsien, Sung., Jan. 12.
'Tenghsien has been greatly honoured this week by the presence of Gen. Chang Chi-chiang. As he was invited by the church people he was domicile with one of the missionary body, and while the compound had much the same appearance as soldiers' barracks, yet all passed off with perfect Gecorum and no trouble of any' kind.
The general spoke three times. 9 day to crowded houses, there being building here large enough to hold the crowds who wished to hear him. He gave his life's story in one speech and publicly narrated how he had of always loved the foreigners nor the Christians, but like Paul of old rejoiced in their discomfiture.
"He was received by all officials, one called 9 divisional general, the highest all came to welcome him and one came on the train {rom Yenchowtu purposely to hear him. Being at a foreign residence apparently made no difference, as, of course, it should not have done.
He was feasted by many, once sit stood that Length of time. Gen. Chang is most polite in his manul jand humble in his demeanour and loractices what he preaches—does not Jsmoke, drink wine, nor does he eat at or fish, but takes both milk and crigs thus showing he ts not a vegete rian according to Buddhist ide they take neither milk nor en ionians. When one asks why the onion The answer i it belongs to the meat class—perhaps because of the Strength of its odour!
He is up, and out for exercise before six o'clock every morning and has the last word concerning the na-{tional fencing which is now so much jin vogue. Although 54 years of age his body is in fine trim.
He" is the originator of what lealled the "Ten Society." which Is for the uplift of the country not only from a Christian point of view but for neitnesnom, Choy Jan 18 er nearly a month of damp and dismal weather, Hangchow is once again enveloped with a genial glow. The sun warmed slopes reflected in the West Lake transform that wonderful sheet of water into a glory of beauty. As of old, Hangchow is like 'a powerful magnet attracting -to. its Picturesque borders distinguished Visitors from afar. In. the list of recent guests the China Talend Mission is well represented by. the presence of the' Rev. F. Houghton.
min a. tour of Insp England: Miss E. Rice, Hei of the Girls' Schoo}, and the Rev. J. N. Duncan, Ma, of the Boys' school, The "annual week of universal prayer was prefaced by a discourse by the Rev. F. Houghton, based upon the words of the Psalmist: "I will take", "One of the great hindrances in the Christian life, he said, was in the loss of the power of receptivity. Spiritual riches are laid up for all believers, but oftentimes pride deadened our sense of need and with it a declension in thanksgiving, The congregation was reminded that gratitude was a lively sense of favours to come. A'poor and shallow experience would bbe the lot of every Christian who fell short of the dally attitude of the Aposile Paul, expressed by the Phrase: "I apprehend"
The series of Prayer Meetings, in the course of the week, were led by Dr. R. J. MeMullen and everyone in attendance were made to: feel the Joy of being upborne on the wingt of Aventures in the Arctic The special feature of the Hangchow Missionary Association monthly gathering was the lecture. given by was: Explotation.". Mr. the Rev, J, N. Duncan, The, subject
Duncan halls from a missionary family and brought first hand Knowledge to bear on his lecture sped from his brother, who is also socially. Only ten are allowed in group—it "moresthen "as" many as "many {engaged in missionary work within Atrolins as are necessary must be form the Aretle Circle, Adventure, we The results have been most sti: were told, was one of the principal factory. They have already entbllshalluremenis of man In his desire to ed place as headquarters where explore hose cold regions of snow Tenders' of the groups may be fand ice. Meteorological research, structed in their duties however, had been greatly enriched Gen. Diana is also one of several to and commercial enterprises stimulated establish a Bible society which hae Through the efforts of these its place of business in Shangha!—it 15 heroes of the farthest north, fresh catled "Bible Society of the East" been thrown upon unknown Th his messages he brings out love portions of the world and, besides of country but in all he has a Teal Seals and whales, an immense wealth [Gospel ring and the church people in mineral resources had been dis-re naturally pleased over hi' sand covered. na proud of him: The lecture was illustrated and We are having the first snow of the added greatly to the interest of the season though never before has there story how by deeds of heroism bray {been so much "falling. weather" men reached the Poles. Nothing wi this part of China which unsaily bat more pathetic than the brief reference [itn Buturmn of sunshine. "This. has to Captain Scott and his last message [retarded business grentiv. for. the FoRds are almost impassable even for Swheetbarcowe and all autos and Dist ses are out of commission.
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