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The work done by Sooth in China for a quarter of a century was extraordinary. In a few years his knowledge of Chinese astonish- ed even the Chinese savants; both

work his daughter and his wife in their ties. In recognition of his bocks hint at the reverence in among the Chinese Labour Corps which he was held because of this. b. France during the War be wis knowledge. He founded a hospital; kranted the Order of the Striped " a training college, and schools, Tiger (China), and another honour established about 200 preaching was that of the Red Button, bet stations, translated the New Testa- possibly he felt his greatest honour and for to be the homely Chinesa name by meat into Wenchowese.

he was known in China. the benent of Western students which

Wencnowess into the "Sing Su." He was M.A, of. Oxford Romanized alphabet. His transis- and honorary M.A. of Cambridge, tion of the "Analects" of Confucius and was a visiting professor of also belongs to this period. His Columbia University, New York, a first narrative book, "A Mission in member of the Royal Asiatic China." issued in 1907, deals main- Society, and a Fellow of the Royal 19 with the Wenchow, district Geographical Society. One has to turn to Mrs. Soothill's Professor Boothill's writings in- pages of semi-reminiscence and cluded: ""The Student's Chinese autoblography to see how hard the Dictionary." The Three Religious young missionary worked throup of China," "Chins and the West," "A Short History of China." and the dangers of rebellion, flood, and famine, including the Boxer riang "The Lotus of the Wonderful Law." of 1900. In 1907 Boothm was He was an occasional correspon- appointed president of the Imper- dent of "The Times," chiefly on al University of Shansi," which had Chinese topics. He was one of the been founded by Timothy Richard, kindest and most lovable of men. and was entrusted by highly placed Tall and spare of physique, he had Chinese with the education and the air of a scholar and the charm training of their sons. He under-add grace of sample dignity. He took this work with the sanction married Lucy, daughter of Mr. of the missionary authorities of Charles Farrar, of Yew Tree House. his church. Had not the War and Southowrain. Halifax, stone" mer the subsequent revolution inter- chant. She went out to China in vened he would have organized a 1884 and was married there. Her university for the whole of China, work among Chinese women and full of he was president of the body girls of all classes was tormed for that purpose in Has womanly devotion and won their kow.

love and friendship. She died in AUTHORITY ON CHINESE 1931. just after she had, with the Soothill returned to England aid of her daughter. Lady Host. during the War, and from directing completed the manuscript of her Chinese interpreters around Lon- delightfully reminiscent book, "A don he became director of the Passport to China," which WAS Y.M.CA religious work In July, issued a few months after her 1920, he was appointed Professor death. They had two children. of Chinese at Oxford University, Their daughter, Lady Hosle, mar- and was known as one of the ried the late Sir Alexander Hose, leading authorities in the world who had a distinguished career in on the language. In 1920 he was the Diplomatic Service in China. appointed a member of the govern- and is herself the author of two ing body of the School of Oriental delightful books on Chinese life. The Professor also leaves a son. Studies (London Institution), and

Dr. Victor Farrar Soothill, Medical in 1926 a member of Lord Williag don's delegation to Upina on the Officer of Health for Norwich, who settlement of the Boxer indenini was with him when he died.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL

During the month of May 5.39 inches of rainfall was recorded. The heaviest fall (1.58 Inches) occurred on the 21st ult., while there were seventeen fine during the month.

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It is of interest of note that Dr. William Mollison, who received a Baronetcy in the King's Birth- day" Honours List, is the only brother of Mrs. R. ELindsell. wife of Mr. Justice Lindsell, Puime Judge of Hong Kong. Dr. Mollin- A dinner dance will be held at son, who is one of Britain's fore- Repulse Bay Hotel to-night. The most medical men, is aurist and last bus leaves Reprise Bay at 1.00 | laryngologist at Guy's Hospital.

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Two former officers of the Pel-

With a view to encouraging its

hal Municipal police are holding ping Palace Museum under Mr. Vi members to contribute generously

were

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Walden who was arrested several Fel-chi, the Director, weeks ago on suspicion of military tenced to imprisonment in connec- espionage and refused steadfastly then with thefts of several of the to reveal his name or, nationality pieces. The "Shunpao" reports. until last Saturday.—. Reuter.

that Mr. Hsiao Jang-pei was sen- tenced to sixteen months impri sopment and Mr. Liu Kwang-o given eight months and both are appealing to the higher court In Nanking.

AFFAIRS IN NORTH

CHINA-

·Huang Fu Submits Plan

Five hundred leaders of the New to receive Life Movement are Of Readjustment

training in two special groups in They will Shanghai. June 4. Kuling this summer. According to reliable

1. Chinese undergo higher course of

five feet deep. Lee attempted to pull his friend out, holding on to some shrubbery with one hand, but ht hold on the bank

(27) way and he, too, fell in to the pond.

Lee's screams as he fell were. heard by a Chinese police watch- man, who "immediately ran to the apot, where he saw the boys' caps fosting on the pond. He waded in got hold of Lee, but the weight ( of the boy and the steepness of the bank prevented him from 'com- pirting the rescue and be shouted for assistance. A second Chinese MR. ÄRIYOSHI'S RETURN bolce watchman came to the scene and helped get Lee out and then Diveley.

the headquarters of the Hopel sources. Mr. Huang Fu has pre-instruction from Mr. Hen Pao Donald Campebil was the first Provincial Government are remov-sented & plan to Nanking to read hang, secretary-general of the New person to attend Les on the banking to Paoting and whereafter just the North China political af-Life Movement headquarters in and his scout know edge of first-be administered under the Execu- tairs and is now awaiting a reply Nanchang. According to Mr. Hen, ald succeeded in reviving the boy." tive Yuan's direct control",

accepting it. A quarter close to Diveley, on the other hand, falled It la announced that the pre- Mr. Ruang Fu states that his de- to respond to the treatment, sent Mayor, Chang Ting Ao, will be parture from Shanghat depends on Donald Campbell is a son of Mr.ver another post which how the result o the forthcoming and Mrs. Colin Campbell, of 1220 ever has not been specified.-

·Router: Avenue Road.

Tokyo, June 4. Mr. Ariyoshi has left for Kobe. He will visit the Ise Shrine

en route and then leave by the Shanghai Maru on Monday next for Shanghai. On arrival he will

go to Nanking to negotiate with the Government concerning the North China imbroglio- Renter

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the movement has already spread to more than 21 provinces in the country and many remarkable in provements have been accomplish ed since the drive was launched by the Generalissimo last year.

to the aviation fund, the local Kuomintang Headquarters has sent a letter to the office of the Membership Canvassing Depart- ment of the National Aviation League, requesting that an se- count be kept of contributions made by Kuomintang members so that one, machine may be chased with these contributions and named the "Shanghai Kuo- 'mintang.*

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Three junks: heavily ladened with Japanese goods from Dairen and, valued at about 250,000 were contacated by the Chinese Cas toms when the junks attempted to smuggle the goods into Chinwang- tao on Tuesday, says the "Shun- pao"

One case of cerebro-spinal fever, one of enteric fever and three of diphtheria, were reported for the 24 Hours ended on June 3.