Both foreigners and Chinexe attended in large numbers, and expressed much appreciation of Mr.
iderson's efforts. There was a also a musical programme given by the younger members of the school in the evening, of a simpler ature, which was well attended, 'The large room of the upper school wan lighted by tall red candles, and of course the Christmas tree' wax tighted to give the proper Yule effect. There was a Commer Christmas Tree at the Fairy Glen on Friday last, when all foreign. residents received gifts of a pra tical nature. The room was nicely. decorated and the tree covered with small electric lights of different colours. The usual Christmas service was held in the Medical Hall this year, conducted by the Rev. Palmer Anderson, and special music was rendered bya choir under the leadership of Mrs. F. J. Tooker, entitled the "Child Jesus.
So far snow hag not fallen at Koling, which is rather exceptional, jas we usually get a fall of snow Wefore: Christmas. The continues to be very. mild, 0.peopte going about the hills without overcoats, The British School is to be open carly this year about January 10, but the two American Schools later in the month.
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