On-Sunduy, November 14 the Rev. 7.07, Wang, of Anbsien and the Rev. i E, Keo of Chongpa Rivaneed to. the" priesthood a Meours.©, T, Song, ta. of Cheo Uitnnd Us C. Liu of Liangshan were trained deacons. The sermon was preached by the Rev, C. B, Hannah, The outstanding feature of the Digcecan Council was. the remarkble spit of unity and mutual help fulness. which was "manifested. hose who have been at many large gatherings of a similar nature Chinn. amd "the "Homeldnds were Specialy Impressed by itand it was the more noteworthy after the recent Shanghai and. Wanhsien of Songeoacted - devotional
ay. preceding the Council and on ietingn on the Monday abd Tock ach morning of its sension. All found there hours 1 Stimulating. fand to reduce the size of the mem-Uership of the Council and Standing Committee for the present that they could meet more frequently in Wifferent parts of the diocese. In view of the rise of the cost in Tiving, after careful considerat way decided to raise the standard for salaries of clergy and evan-alists, although the income may make much increase at present possible. Encouraging reports were, however, received as to what many churches were doing towards self support!
committee was appointed to investigate the question of the tr of clergy and evangelists te psesibility of providing theolozi fal education for women in addition to the present Bible schools for them.
pensions scheme for the dio-case which has been carefully con-dered for the past three years was into effect and plans wore made to increase the efficiency of the schools.
memorial Tablet to Bishop Cassels is t9 be erected in the
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