In view of the fact that the Woosung Forts are going to decay and "will be useless and ineffective in defending the city against foreign attacks, especially" from fo countries with gunboat _policies," local merchants are considering: ways ud means to repair the Forts within as short a time a3 possible, says the "Shunpao."
Tue 25th anniversary of the foundation of Aurora University was celebrated by the faculty and students on November 11 when a large number of friends visited the institution and an elaborate programme wis carried through.
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