Conseeration took place in the morn-Ing, an Impressive service, and Bishop Holden preached the sermon from Acts XXVI_10. "Iwas mot dis obedient" On the same afternoon a meeting was held to welcome Bishop and Mrs. Houghton and also to show appreciation of Bishop and Mrs. Holden's work. Bishop Ku although not in good health presided. A scroll Was presented to the new Bishop and Mrs, Houghton and the Women's Missionary Service League gave presents to Mrs. Houghton and Mrs. Holden, Mrs. Ku and Mrs. Wang spoke for the women, while a shield was presented to Bishop Holden.
At night (as also on the following night). reports were given by the delegates of the work in their respec live districts, Bishop Norris left. for Chungking on Jan, 28. Synod meet-Ings were held on that and the fol-owing day.
In view of Bishop and Mrs. Holden leaving for Chengtu on Jan. 28, meeting of missionaries was held the previous evening when x travelling clock and a fountain pen were given and an, address. was read, spanking appreciably of the Bishop' Tabours, not forgetting Mrs. Holden's share. The Bishop replied very feel.
{ingly and Bishop Houghton commended them to the Lord in prayer. Previous to this meeting the local vestry had presented scrolls to Bishop and Mrs, Houghton and to Bishop Holden.
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