A fall of snow three inches deep took place yesterday. The temperature has dropped considerably and tne whole countryside is stil covered with snow.—Hitnerlo the weather has been very mild, Many of the spring shrubs have broken out into_ Stoom, and. many spring flowers ave reflowered this winter.
Eastern Honan continues peaceful There is no banditry here at te present. The administration is still Under the leadership of General Shu Snao-tsung. He is the "Chuan Yuan" of Eastern Honan, The Opium aiaoit "Reformatory reported in a former letter is still in existence. at ig doing good work. Many men fave been released from it better Sited to take their place in society. The inmates are frequently seen on the streets delivering tour, or carrying water, Recently they have been put to work on the roads in the city, helping to smooth the cut up surfaces and removing the mud. They are dressed in blue uniforms, down the pantleg of which runs a ced stripe. Despite their prisoner's marks they seem a happy crowd as they industriously carry on their wor The barracks are now occupied by the No. division of the New Army. Chere are 10,000 of them in training. They are all men from Shensi and Kansu provinces, They are quite well dressed and are well behaved on_ the streets. s"Silver dollars have been very searce, Most of the currency is paper. Shanghai bank cheques are discounted 1 per cent. for paper money but 1% per cent. for silver money. Huge quantities of beans and millet have been shipped out from this part all. along the Lung Hat Une. The 1934 crops were food. The export of these farm products is given as an excuse for the scarcity of silver. The farmers will not take paper money. Hence one is led to believe that the sliver all going into the pockets of the farmers.
The Rev. and Mrs, S.J, Town: shend, of the American "Southern Baptist "Mission Board, have just recently returned from furlough. They have been in China nearly 30] years and received a great welcome from local Christians, both foreign and. Chinese.
'Miss Sadie Lawton, also of the' Southern Baptist Mission, has, just} left on furlough. She expects to be away for at least two years in United States in order to take up further studies.
With the snow and the recent] country is pedestrian and heavy cart. "Kueiteh mud is noted for it's enaclousness, and it is certainly living up to its reputation.
In December eight students in training at St. Paul's Hospital, took the Nursing Association examinations. Word has Just come that they have all passed. They will graduate within the next few weeks. Also word has just come that five students in training who tried the second year examinations of the NAE. have all assed.
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