'The Christian Church of Hangchow has been experiencing some red letter days, in a wave of revival. 'The leader of the special meetings, Dr. Song, is a remarkable individual. "He looks like a country salesman' was the comment overheard from a Chinese at one of the meetings. For the past ten days the new Presbyterian Chapel in. the Fengleogyiao has been taxed to its limit with. crowds pressing in to hear the preacher. The messages have gone forth from a fearless spirit and must have pricked many in the heart. Dr. Song is a highly educated scholar, having spent some years in the Universities of America, But he has forsaken all worldy fame and glory [and followed in the footsteps of Christ in his quest for the souls of One result of the mission is that many dry bones in the churches have been quickened into new life and the roots of hypocrisy plucked out of the hearts. In his dramatic presentation of Scripture truth, one could almost think Billy Sunday was on the platform. But his fiery denunciation against false living makes him easily a Chinese "John the Baptist," the like of which. Hangchow Christians have never seen before. There is no doubt Dr.
Song possesses the "spirit of con-vineing speech," and he leaves behind in Hangchow no less than Atty bands of voluntary preachers who have publicly pledged themselves fo be on duty in the service of the King of Kings.
Kaifeng, May 5.
'A monster mass meeting for the New Life Movement was held here in the Honan Gymnasium on May 1, when more than 30,000 people, including students of various schools, and: civilian and military officers of different government organs were in attendance. Gen. Liu Chih, chairman of the Honan Provincial Government,'gave a lengthy speech in the course of which he pointed out the needs of China such as: China should support Gen, Chiang Kat-shek fas her great leader; San Min Chu 1 or the Three People's Principles as her central faith; and restore the old virtues and the higher cultures as: her central thought. A lantern procession was held at night, when the people turned out en masse. On the next day, May 2, all schools had a half holiday in the afternoon, and! the students were given free admission to the local theatres and movies.
Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, recently' telegraphed the local political authorities, stating that the practice—of the New Life Movement should begin from oneself, and everybody should make of himself an example for society. The underlying principles of the New Life Movement in Nanchang are "Keep oneself clean, and keep order in all things.
With a view to carrying out the New Life Movement, the Honan Provineial Government ' has instructed all school students in the province to put on uniform, cut their hair short ike soldiers, and stop smoking cigarettes,
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