Under the auspices of the Hankow Literary Guild, an interesting debate took place last Tuesday, when the subject "Should a christian bear arms?" was discussed, Opinions on the matter were very divided, and some lively interchanges of ideas left those present in about a fftyfifty state of mind. "As no vote was taken, however, the question was left, open.
The local professional musicians land dancers gave a good concert on Friday last, Which was well attend. Jed, "The orchestral pieces Were very well rendered by a nucleus of the Race Club orchestra, while dancers from local cabarets were much a preciated, The river still continues to fall, and yesterday only registered 0.6 ft, Some optimists predict Wuchang if the fail continues much longer, After a spell of exjeeptionally fine and warm weather, to-day has turned wet and muggy. However, practically a week of out-the good fortune and every branch
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