The advent of the autumn season has stirred Union Church organizations into considerable activity, and a busy and successful time in all departments of work is anticipated. The feeling of depression engendered by the period of hostilities around Shanghai, and the consequent)departure for Home of so many of the congregation, is now rapidly giving place to eager optimism, especially as a number are now returning from their enforced furlough. Although the Church is still without a permanent Minister, the Rev. C. W. Allan as Officiating Minister has beerí successful in having the ce-operation of many workers, and today there is a feeling that bright days lie ahead.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.