The Rev, and Mrs, RP. Richardson and children expect to sail for: America in the President Jackson Sune 8. Mr. and Mrs, Richardson are completing their second term of Service in China, having now been in China for fourteen years except for one previous year in the States. The progress of Christianity in. the Taichow "area is very encouraging. compared to its growth in the past, Dut nothing like as. rapid as one could wish it would be. Miss Grace Farr is another missionary who plans to leave for America within the next three or four weeks. Miss Farr is completing her third term in China and goes home with an encouraging Feport to make to the church.
The farmers in the Taichow sec-Yon are beginning to gather their wheat and to plant their rice. The two operations go hand in hend in this county. 'The wheat crop is said to be good and evidences point to another year of the usual peace and lenty—peace for those who have no_ troubles and plenty for those who Thave all, they want, "Miss Enid" Harr' who hes been teacher for the Taichow American 'This afternoon, in gay and generous weather, Hangchow witnessed one of the most beautiful" wedding cer monies for many a long do; being seen by a large company of friends who conveyed their' good wishes to Dr. Robert F, Fitch and his bride, Miss May G. Robson, both well Known missionaries here.
The EMS. Hospital chapel presented a pleasing" appearance and under Mrs, Sturton's direction the pulpit surroundings were embroidered and bedecked with a cluster flowers and plants, and the whole setting was oe of bloom and scent, Surpliced choristers sang as the bride walked to the altar and. she was given away by the Rev. J, H. Arthur. "Altired in peach georgette silk, with a bouquet of roses, she was charming "indeed, The Misses Bargreve and M. L, Webb acted Jas bridesmaids, Their handsome robes. consisted of oyster blue and apple green, with winged shoulders and ankle length, and they carried earnatons, blossoms and sweet-peas.
The bride's going away dress was almond green morocaine, with white morocaine coat to match, Gifts of the groom to the bridesmaids wore brilliant pins of gold with a neat selling of opal, harmonizing with the pearls which they wore, School the past year is planning to Feturn to her home in Hankow in a few days, Miss Harrs has made an. enviable reputation for herself in Taichow. "Her popularity both with parents and pupils is very great.
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