Situated on rising ground, the plain of Yunnan widening before it, the College commands a distant view of the walls and turretted gateways, the pagodas and lofty temples of the famous city.

Chinese students are trained here for the priesthood.

At the time of my visit there were thirty students in residence, who, after their ordination, will be scattered as evangelists throughout the Province.

Pere Excoffier was at home, and received me with characteristic courtesy.

His news was many weeks later than mine.