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MEDICAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN CHINA.

THIS was originated in October 1836, and first organized in Fe- bruary 1838. For the last year or two, some unhappy differences of opinion, among its officers, have prevented that complete co- operation which is especially desirable in all benevolent institutions. Still it is satisfactory to know, that the labors of the Society are continued, and with the most happy results. Hospitals, under its direction, have been established at Canton, Hongkong, Macao, Amoy, Ningpo, and Shánghái; at all of which places, with one ex- ception, they are now continued. It is ardently wished that the same unanimity, which formerly existed, may soon again be wit- nessed in the operations of this excellent Institution.

The printed Reports of the Hospitals afford ample and pleasing proofs of their great and widely extended benefits, enjoyed already by several tens of thousands in various parts of the Chinese empire. The hospitals have been under the care of-

Dr. Parker,

at Canton;

Dr. Hobson, at Hongkong (now absent); . Dr. Hepburn,

at Amoy (now absent);

Dr. Macgowan, at Ningpo;

Dr. Lockhart, at Shángkải.

CHINA MEDICO-CHIRURGICAL SOCIETY,

At Hongkong.

This was established in Hongkong, May 1845, and its Transac- tions have been published in a small volume, comprising a variety of interesting documents. We have no complete list of its officers.

George K. Barton, Esq., Secretary.

SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL AT HONGKONG.

W. A. HARLAND, M. D., house surgeon.

Trustees.

Donald Matheson, Esq. Frederick T. Bush, Esq

Gilbert Smith, Esq.

Peter Young, Esq.