The Archive · 1938

Sixty Wears Ago

From rhe "Mobrh-Chixn Darry News" or DECEMBER 11, 1878

From Hongkong: The "China Mail" says that it is whispered that another amateur concert will be given in Hong-in aid of the shareholders in the City of Glasgow Bank. Some of the local amateurs who did not take part in the recent entertainment or a similar kind will, it is expected, aid the concert now' spoken of; and the German Liedertafel will again assist. The Volunteer Shooting Maich for two Cups presented by one of the officers, has taken place very successfully. The Prize for running firing—five rounds at 509, 220 and 200 yards respectively—fell to Pte. Orley, who scored 34 points in 3 min. 2 sec. Moseley being second, having made 30 points in 3 min. 20 sec. and the other prize (for 300 yards 10 shots, kneeling position) fell to Sergt. Whitehead, who made 26 points, Pies. Apear, Orley and Sampson being tied for second place, each having scored 20 Points. When the match was concluded, the prizes coe ing—169 Yuen Ming Gospel First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shanghai 1647 Avenue Road. Sunday Service 11 ann. Subject: "God The Preserver of Man." Sunday School 945 am. Testimonial Meeting, Wednesday, 6 pin. Reading Room at the Church open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 630 p.m. Wednesday from 1030 ann. to 6 p.m. Saturday from 1030 ann. to 1 p.m.

"The Hut." 495 Vu Yuen Road. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Evening Service at 6 o'clock. Preacher, Mr. E. Morris. Bible. Classes—Wednesday, at 1030 am. Friday, 745 p.m.

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