The oMicials engaged upon this work are drawn from the Liangkuang Provinces and" most have received their early" training in mission schools. They are certainly very capable, are well trained and had returned once more ore previous Magistrate their Selves in the prosecution of their there courteous and do not spare them-
had task. Each wave of progress brings planned to convert the earth road, which runs through the centre of the city, into a proper metalled road. with pavements; the stones "had actually been collected from the river, broken up and placed in front of each doorway. Following his transfer to another district last year the scheme, which was a commendable one, was abandoned.
'The road is at present in a woeful condition and sorely in need of pro er attention for the lumbering oxcarts. with their neavy Iron-studded and plated wooden wheels play havoc with' the surface. It is to be hoped that some far sighted oMelal will direct the energies of the youth of the city in this work very soon, to the advantage, of all concerned.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.