CHINA

New Zealand Tablet, 16 January 1913, Page 55

CHINA

GERMAN PRINCE AT FRANCISCAN MISSION. News comes from the German Franciscan Mission at Changtien, now Shantung, ,of a visit paid there last October by Prince Henry of Prussia. The Prince spent an hour and a-half in the mission station visiting the schools and technical establishments, i He expressed particular admiration for the beautiful altar in the chapel, which is carved from the designs and by the hands of young Chinese joiners. The Prince remarked to the Superior of the mission, Father Wolfgang, 0.F.M., that he not only looked after the religious development of the Chinese converts, but their social and economic welfare also. The Superior has since received a very good signed photo, of Prince Henry, accompanying which was a long cordial letter. Amongst other things the German Imperial Admiral said: ‘ I send you my photograph in grateful remembrance of your hospitality during my sojourn in -Changtein. You have chosen a simple profession which has as its basis hard work and abnegation in order to spread truth and religion. If you succeed you will indeed have done your duty. With best thanks, I remain, your staunch friend, Henry of Prussia.'