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Rh marriage ceremony. He was an intelligent and healthy infant when the betrothal was arranged, but he was afterward attacked by convulsions that continued until he became imbecile.

But the choice for this young girl was made by a wise father and kind mother, and we congratulate her as heartily as though he were

"There are no churches where I am going," she says. "No temples to the living God. Only idols are worshipped there. I want you to give me some books from which I can teach them of Christ."

We gladly concede to her request, and with the bridal trousseau of the Chinese maiden are packed the gospels of Christ. And into the dark region where the light of eternal