The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1931, Page 10

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER

from which the first group came. There were many
more of them, and they had probably not heard of
the other attack. As they were marching up the
river side, a British gunboat happened along. The
Reds fired at it, and the gunboat returned the fire,
firing nine six-inch, thirty-three-inch, and thirty-
one-inch pom-pom shells as well as some 400 rounds
of machine-gun fire. The result was that probably
more than 600 Reds were killed, and it broke up
the attack on Shasi completely, although they were
then only two and one half miles away. That

night many Chinese fled, say several thousand, to

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Class in a Mission-School in China.

- boats in the harbor, and all Japanese and other
foreigners were on the Japanese and British gun-
boats. We stayed at home and committed ourselves
to the Lord, and He gave us a good night’s sleep in
the bargain.

' Safe in God’s Keeping.

During all this time it has been very difficult
to travel the streets at night on account of strict
martial law; but until now we have not dropped
one night service or meeting. There have been

i _many dangerous hours since then, but until now

we are still unharmed; thanks be to God!

- Much more could be said about political condi-
tions; but what is the use? ‘The trouble between
the Nanking and the Peking governments seems to

have stopped. The bandits and Reds in Hunan
Province seem to have been driven back quite a way.
One hears many rumors. In several days one may
hear that this was not true at all.

Here in Shasi our work is going along as usual.
We have great prospects; and we hope for peace,
so that they can be realized. Just at present I am
preaching Chinese every Sunday morning and En-
glish in the evening. More concerning our work
later.

Since we are back, we had another flood. The
Yangize reached a very high stage three times this
year. Twice it came into our yard.
This last time it did not do much
damage. The first time it killed many
of our flowers.

We Have Visitors.

On account of disturbed political
conditions our Shihnan missionaries
were unable to return at once to their
post. While waiting for word from
Pastor Gebhardt, who went on ahead to
Shihnan, the Muellers stayed with us for
two weeks. We surely appreciated their
visit. This is the first time we have
entertained guests since we are married,
that is, have them stay overnight with us.
These two weeks will be long remem-
bered. They have now left for Ichang.
From Ichang it is a seven-day journey
over the mountains to Shihnan.

We have been enjoying excellent
health and a good appetite. Our baby is
doing nicely. Thus far about all she
does is eat, sleep, laugh, and grow. She
has never been sick and has never kept us
up one night. She has her first tooth
and seems very proud of it. She is the sunshine
of our home, and she never allows bandit troubles to
worry her in the least.

And now, as we are about to close, we would
extend our very best wishes to all friends. Write
to us when you have time. We promise to answer
all letters received, although we cannot always be
prompt.

Sincerely yours,
Rey. AND Mrs. E. C. ZremERMANN.
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WHEN: a person gets into the habit of wasting

time, he is sure to waste a great deal that does not
belong to him.