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Vi/^omans Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church

BEING THE SIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOCIETY

1936

Organized 1869 Incorporated 1884

General Office: Room 710, 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Publication Office: 581 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. —

THE NAME

This is our faith tremendous — Our wild hope, who shall scorn — That in the name of Jesus The world shall be reborn. — Vachel Lindsay.

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Scripture: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.

. . . And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 2: 10, 11.

Song: "All hail the power of Jesus' name."

Prayer: O God, make us worthy to bear the name of Jesus to a waiting world. Give us faith and courage and zeal by reveal- ing to our hearts the glory, majesty and power of His Name, by placing in our hearts love for every land, for every people; for love is the foundation of His Kingdom. In His Name we ask it. Amen. WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY of the METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

OFFICERS

President Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, 812 Summit Avenue, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Vice-Presidents

Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, 45 Prospect St., Madison, N. J. Mrs. Charles L. Mead, 3939 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. V ice-Presidents-at-Large Mrs. Frederick F. Lindsay, 25 Seymour Ave., S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Charles W. Flint, 630 Piedmont Ave., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Recording Secretary Mrs. H. E. Woolever, 3511 Rodman Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Treasurer

Mrs. J. Wesley Masland, 6701 North Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, Assistant Treasurer Miss Caroline Peckham

FOREIGN DEPARTMENT

Chairman Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf Secretary

Mrs. Franklin Reed, 619 Carlton Road, Westfield, N. J. Member ex-officio Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, President Corresponding Secretaries Mrs. Wm. S. Mitchell, 16 Vine St., Melrose, Mass. Mrs. Parris C. Greenly, 93 Linden Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Associate: Mrs. Charles H. Hardie, 883 East Nineteenth St., Brooklyn, N. Y Miss Elizabeth M. Lee, 400 Shady Ave., E. E., Pittsburgh, Pa. Associate: Miss Juliet H. Knox, 7320 Brighton Road, Ben Avon, Pa. Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, American University Campus, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Harvey W. Harmer, 531 Hornor Ave., Clarksburg, W. Va. Associate: Mrs. C. C. Peale, 203 W. 4th Sj:., Clean, N. Y. Mrs. Frank E. Baker, 719 Emerson St., Evanston, 111. Mrs. Otis Moore, Tipton, Iowa, R.F.D. No. 1. Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, 607 Wesley Temple Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Ella M. Watson, 1701 S. Seventeenth St., Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. J. K. Cecil, 530 Kellogg Ave., Palo Alto, Calif. Mrs. C. H. Van Meter, 4857 N. E. 8th Ave., Portland, Oregon.

Mrs. J. Wesley Masland, 6701 North Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa., Treasurer. 3

1^683 4 Officers and Committees HOME DEPARTMENT Chairman Mrs. Charles L. Mead Secretary

Mrs. F, H. Sheets, 1930 Sheridan Road, Evanston, 111.

Member ex-ofl&cio Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, President Secretaries of the Home Base Mrs. Adolphus Linfxeld, 29 Everett St., Watertown, Mass. Mrs. Berryman H. McCoy, 19 Prospect St., Trenton, N. J. Mrs. Wm. H. Dievler, 7730 Union Ave., Elkins Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Leo H. Paulger, 2836 Chesapeake St., Washington, D, C. Mrs. E. E. Gaver, 298 Woodland Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. C. N. Timmons, 406 Fourth Ave., Sterling, 111. Mrs. J. D. Bragg, 3666A Montana St., St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. F. L. Parso, 1441 Fourth Ave., Windom, Minn. Mrs. E. Guy Cutshall, 4926 Madison Ave., Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Jerome Seymour, 952 No. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Mrs. C. D. Fletcher, 156 So. University St., Blackfoot, Idaho.

SPECIAL SECRETARIES Young People's Department—Mrs. Albert E. Beebe, 54 Elmwood PL, Bridgeport, Conn. Junior Department—Mrs. Carl F. New, 518 Old Orchard Road, Ten Hills, Baltimore, Md.

Student Work—Mrs. H, D. Bollinger, 2646 McDaniel Ave., Evanston, 111. Wesleyan Service Guild—Mrs. Merle N. English, 729 Emerson St., Evanston, 111.

THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE— 1936 The President, Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Corre- sponding Secretaries, Secretaries of the Home Base, Secretary of the Foreign Department, Secretary of the Home Department, Delegates, Secretaries of the Young People's, Junior and Student Work and of the Wesleyan Service Guild. DELEGATES Branch Names Names New England Mrs. Elmer Leslie New York Mrs. Clinton Morris Mrs. Lawrence J. Munson Philadelphia Mrs. G. Raymond Conover Mrs. Ernest H. Bennett Baltimore Mrs. Stephen L. LeCompte Mrs. Arthur C. Day Cincinnati Mrs. W. N. MacDonald Mrs. B. Rule Stout Northwestern Mrs. H. E. Duttweiler Mrs. A. W. Carlson Des Moines Mrs. Marjorie Ware Mrs. H. G. Dildine Minneapolis Mrs. S. W. Pinkerton Mrs. A. C. Fawcett Topeka Mrs. W. J. Poundstone Mrs. C. L. Chase Pacific Mrs. C. Stanley Wood Mrs. Horton M. Palmer Columbia River Mrs. J, W. Bunch Mrs. Fred Kerr Officers and Committees EDITORS Woman's Missionary Friend Miss Effie A. Merrill, 103 Broad St., Lynn, Mass. Junior Missionary Friend Mrs. James H. Lewis, 1930 Sheridan Road, Evanston, 111. General Literature Miss Annie G. Bailey, 581 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.

PUBLISHER Miss Annie G. Bailey, 581 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICE Miss Alice L Hazeltine, 39 Claremont Ave., New York, N. Y.

SECRETARY OF GENERAL OFFICE Miss Ruth Ransom, Room 710, 150 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y.

General Counselor—Mr. Fred R. Gillinder, Philadelphia, Pa. Auditor of Accounts of the General Treasurer and of the Treasurer of Retirement Fund—Mr. John P. Herr, C.P.A., Philadelphia, Pa.

STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1936- 1937 f By-Laws Mrs. H. E. Woolever, Mrs. W. S. Mitchell, Miss Annie G. Bailey, Mrs. L. R. Peel, Mrs. Franklin Reed, Mrs. C. D. Fletcher. Consultation with the Board of Foreign Missions Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. C. L. Mead, Mrs. C. W. Flint, Mrs. J. W. Masland, Mrs. F. F. Lindsay, Miss Ella M. Wat- son, Mrs. W. H. Dievler, Mrs. H. E. Woolever. General Office Mrs. C. H. Hardie. Mrs. H. E. Woolever, Mrs. F. J. McConnell, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Miss Lulie P. Hooper, Mrs. Charles L. Mead, Mrs. Fred A. Victor. International Department Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. F. F. Lindsav, Mrs. C. L. Mead, Mrs. H. E. Woolever, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, M'iss Juliet H. Knox, Mrs. Eugene G. Pflaumer, Mrs. George H. Tomlinson, Mrs. Albert E. Beebe, Mrs. C. W. Flint. Investments The General Officers and General Counselor. Nominations Mrs. Otis Moore, Mrs. Wm. H. Dievler, Miss Ella Watson, Mrs. Jerome Seymour. Three delegates to be added at the session of the General Executive Committee in 1937. State of the Society Mrs. J. K. Cecil, Mrs. Frank E. Baker, Mrs. F. L. Parso, Mrs. C. N. Timmons, Mrs. F. J. McConnell.

tNominated with exception of Committee on Nominations by Nominating Committee. 6 Officers and Committees

SPECIAL COMMITTEES* Library Service Mrs. Wm. H. Dievler, Mrs. C. H. Hardie, Mrs. B. H. McCoy, Mrs. S. Herben, Miss Florence Hooper, Miss Ruth Ransom. Museum in Tremont Street Church Mrs. A. Linfiekl, Miss Lulie P. Hooper, Miss A. G. Bailey. Curator of the Museum— Miss Clementina Butler.

World Citizenship Mrs. Geo. H. Tomlinson, 720 Simpson Street, Evanston, 111., Mrs. U. S. Grant, Mrs. F. H. Sheets, Mrs. Herman Fabry, Mrs. O. R. Aspegren, Mrs. R. A. Page, Mrs. W. C. Hanson. Branch presidents as corresponding members. Leadership Training Mrs. Harry Earl Woolever, Mrs. William C. Hanson, Mrs. C. H. Hardie, Mrs. A. E. Beebe, Mrs. C. F. New.

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS Editor Share Plan Letters Mrs. Harry R. Ferguson, 206 WoUaston Ave., Emsvvorth, Pittsburgh, Pa. Transportation Aides Miss Ruth Ransom, Room 710, 150 Fifth Ave., New York, Mrs. E. L. Anderson, 96 Carl St., San Francisco, Calif., Airs. Clyde Collison, 1420 Spruce St., So. Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Samuel D. McKinstry, 3220 Lake- wood Ave., Seattle, Wash.

REPRESENTATIVES ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Advisory Member of the World Service Commission f Mrs. Thomas Nicholson. Central Committee of the Wesleyan Service Guild* Mrs. Merle N. English, Mrs. C. N. Timmons, Mrs. J. M. Avann, Mrs. F. E. Baker. Commission on Curriculum* Mrs. James H. Lewis. Joint Committee on Religious Education** Mrs. C. C. Peale, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf. Methodist Joint Committee on Korea, Mexico and Japan** Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Miss Juliet Knox, Mrs. W. S. Mitchell. Joint Commission with Woman's Home Missionary Societyf Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. C. L. Mead, Mrs. F. H. Sheets, Mrs. C. W. Flint, Mrs. Albert E. Beebe. Missionary Education Movement* Mrs. A. E. Beebe, Mrs. C. F. New. Committee on Christian Higher Education in India** Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Miss Ruth Ransom.

fNominated by Nominating Committee. •Nominated by Home Department. One member of Leadership Training Committee nominated by Foreign Department. Nominated by Foreign Department. Officers and Committees 7

Central Coinniittee on United Study of Foreign Missions* Mrs. C. H. Hardie. Committee on Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Lands**— Miss Clementina Butler. Associated Boards for Christian Colleges in China** Representatives on Boards of Ginling College, West China Union Uni- versity, Shantung Christian University, Yenching College and Hwa Nan College.

Union College Committees**

Ewha College— Mrs. J. M. Avann, Mrs. F. J. McConnell, Mrs. J. W. Mas- land (co-opted), Mrs. W. S. Mitchell.

G-inHng College—Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, Mrs. F. J. McConnell. Alternate, Mrs. Albert E. Beebe. Isabella Thobtirn College— Miss Ella M. Watson, Mrs. Wm. Boyd, Mrs. C. H. Hardie, Mrs. H. E. Woolever, Dr. George Briggs, Mr. Thomas S. Donohugh. Alternate, Mrs. F, A. Victor. Advisory members—Mrs. Ellis Phillips, Mr. Wm. Boyd. West China Uniofi University—-Mrs. Frank E. Baker. Alternate, Mrs. W. E. Scarrit. Woman's Christian College of Japan—Miss Florence Hooper, Mrs. Wm. S. Mitchell, Miss Margaret Forsythe. Alternate, Mrs. F. A. Victor. Women's Christian College of Madras—Mrs. Walter Jessup, Miss Clemen- tina Butler. Alternate, Mrs. Parris C. Greenly. St. Christopher's Training College, Madras— Mrs. Parris C. Greenly, Mrs. Walter Miss Clementina Butler. Jessup, — Shantung Christian University -Mrs. J. K. Cecil, Mrs. Franklin Reed. Alternate, Mrs. Eric North. Vellore Medical College—Miss Clementina Butler, Mrs. Parris C. Greenly. Alternate, Mrs. Walter Jessup.

Yenching College for Women—Mrs. J. K. Cecil, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf. Board of Trustees—Mrs. J. M. Avann. Hxva Nan College^—Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. Otis Moore, Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Miss Elizabeth Lee, Mrs. L. R. Peel, Secretary. Co-opted, Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf, Mrs. E. A. Bleckwell, Mrs. Harry F. Earhart, Miss Elizabeth Condon, Miss Lulie P. Hooper, Mrs. U. S. Grant.

Foochow Christian Union Hospital**—^Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Mrs. Frank E. Baker. Alternate, Mrs. Frank Home. Trustee at Large—Dr. Lillian Martin Quimby.

Permanent Committee of Mission Boards Working in the Philippine Islands**—Mrs. C. C. Peale, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf. Alternate, Mrs. F. A. Victor. Committee on Co-operation in Latin America**— Miss Elizabeth M. Lee, Miss Juliet Knox, Mrs. F. J. McConnell. Alternate, Miss Ruth Ransom. Rural Missions Co-operating Committee** — Mrs. Franklin Reed. Alternate, Mrs. F. A. Victor.

fNominated by Nominating Committee. •Nominated by Home Department. "Norninated by Foreign Department. ^Hwa Nan not Union College but member of .Associated Boards. 8 Officers and Committees

Delegates to Foreign Missions Conference of North America*—With expenses from their budget—Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. C. L. Mead. With expenses from general treasury—Mrs. Harvey Harmer. Alternate, Mrs. P. C. Greenly. Without expenses paid—Mrs. B, H. McCoy, Mrs. Carl F. New, Mrs. Albert E. Beebe, Mrs. W. H. Dievlef, Miss E. Lee, A'liss Ruth Ransom.

Delegates to Conference on Cause and Cure of War* To be appointed by the World Citizenship Committee.

FOREIGN DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES

Country Committees India, Burma, Africa Miss Watson, Mrs. Van Meter, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Greenly, Mrs, Hardie, Secretary. China Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Cecil, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Peel, Secretary. Multi-Coimtry Miss Knox, Mrs. Peale, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Lee, Mrs. Harmer, Secre- tary.

College Committees Isabella Thoburn—Miss Watson, Mrs. Masland, Mrs. Hardie, Mrs. Cecil, Mrs. Woolever, Secretary. Hwa Nan—Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Diefendorf, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Gray, Miss Lee, Mrs. Peel, Secretary. Co-opted: Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf, Mrs. Bleckwell, Mrs. Earhart, Miss Condon, Miss Lulie P. Hooper, Mrs. Grant. Ewha—Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Peale, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Greenley, Secretary. Kwassui—Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Knox, Mrs. Harmer, Mrs. Reed, Miss Peckham, Mrs. Van Meter, Secretary.

Policy Committees Educational—Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Hardie, Miss Lee, Mrs. Harmer, Mrs. Van Meter. Medical—Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Peale, Mrs. Baker, Miss Watson, Mrs. Diefendorf, Mrs. Greenly. Miscellaneous—Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Knox, Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Cecil, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Masland. Personnel Committees Candidate— Mrs. Diefendorf, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Greenly, Miss Lee, Mrs. Bollinger, Mrs. Reed, Secretary. Nominations—(Department) Mrs. Van Meter, Mrs. Peale, Miss Knox, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Hardie, Secretary. Scholarships and Felloivships—Mrs. Baker, Miss Watson, Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Cecil, Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Harmer, Mrs. Masland. •Nominated by Home Department. Officers and Committees 9 HOME DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES Forward Movement The Home Department and Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Lindsay. Seventieth Anniversary— Mrs. C. L. Mead, Chairman, 3939 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. J. D. Bragg, Promotional Director, 3666A Montana St., St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. William C. Hanson, Educational Director, 6029 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo.: Commissioners— Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. B. H. McCoy, Mrs. C. N. Timmons, Mrs, Jerome Seymour: Adinsory Members— Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. O. N. Townsend, Mrs. F. F. Lindsay, Mrs. F. H. Sheets.

Group L Student Work Mrs. Cutshall, Mrs. Bollinger, Mrs. Linfield, Mrs. Paulger, Mrs. Sheets, Mrs. Gaver. Wesleyan Service Guild Mrs. Dievler, Mrs. English, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. Tomlinson. Young People's Work Mrs. Timmons, Mrs. Beebe, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Bragg, Miss Merrill. Junior Work Mrs. Parso, Mrs. New, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Bailey.

Group IL Literature Mrs. Bragg, Mrs. Dievler, Mrs. Paulger, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Beebe, Mrs. New, Miss Bailey, Miss Merrill, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Bollinger. Stewardship Mrs. Gaver, Mrs. Linfield, Mrs. Timmons, Mrs. English, Mrs. Cutshall, Extension Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Parso, Mrs. Sheets, Secretary.

Group HL Negro Work Mrs. Paulger, Mrs. Bragg, Mrs. Gaver, Mrs. Cutshall. Budget Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Sheets, Mrs. Parso, Mrs. Timmons, Mrs. English, Mrs. Lewis. Bi-lingual Work Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Merrill. World Citizenship Mrs. Bragg, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Paulger, Mrs. Gaver, Mrs. Cutshall. Interdenominational Interests :\Irs. Linfield, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Bollinger, Mrs. Dievler, Mrs. Beebe, jNliss Bailey, Mrs. New. Circle of Remembrance Miss Merrill, Mrs. Seymour. 10 Field Correspondents and Treasurers

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENTS, FIELD CORRESPONDENTS AND TREASURERS IN FOREIGN FIELDS AFRICA Official Correspondent—Mrs. Charles H. Hardie. Angola Field Correspondent—Cilicia Cross, Quessua Girls School, Malange, Angola, Africa. Field Treasurer—Violet Crandall, Quessua Girls School, Malange, Angola, Africa. Rhodesia Field Correspondent—Jessie PfafJ, Fairfield Girls School, Old Umtali, South Rhodesia, Africa. Field Treasurer— Mildred Benson, Fairfield Girls School, Old Umtali, South Rhodesia, Africa. Southeast Africa Field Correspondent—Victoria Lang, Inhambane, P. E., East Africa. Field Treasurer—Victoria Lang, Inhambane, P. E., East Africa. BURMA Official Correspondent — Mrs. Otis Moore. Field Correspondent—Grace Stockwell, Thongwa, Burma. Field Treasurer—Hazel Winslow, Rangoon, Burma. CHINA Field Treasurer for all Conferences— Ruth Danner, 23 Yuen Ming Yuen, Shanghai. Central China Official Correspondent — Mrs. Leon Roy Peel. Field Correspondent—Katherine Boeye, Nanking. West China Official Correspondent—Mrs. F. E. Baker. Field Correspondent —Gladys B. Harger, Chungking, Szechwan, West China Foochow Official Correspondent—Mrs. J. M. M. Gray. Field Correspondent —Carrie M. Bartlett, Haitang Island, via Foochow. Hinghwa Official Correspondent—Mrs. J. M. M. Gray. Field Correspondent—Sylvia E. Aidrich, Hinghwa, via Foochow. Kiangsi Official Correspondent— Mrs. Leon Roy Peel. Field Correspondent—Annie M. Pittman, Kiukiang. North China Official Correspondent — Mrs. J. K. Cecil. Field Correspondent —Myra A. Jaquet, Tientsin. Shantung Official Correspondent— Mrs. J. K. Cecil. Field Correspondent—MoUie Townsend, Tsinanfu. Yenping Official Correspondent—Mrs. J. M. M. Gray. Field Correspondent—Gusta A. Robinett, Yenping, Fukien. Field Correspondents and Treasurers 11

Hwa Nan College Official Correspondent—Mrs. Leon Roy Peel. Field Correspondent—Carrie Bartlett. Secretary of the Board of Directors—E. Pearce Hayes.

INDIA

Field Treasurer for all Conferences and for Isabella Thoburn College— Miss Ethel Whiting, 151 Dharamtala St., Calcutta, India. Bengal Official Correspondent—Mrs. Parris C. Greenly. Field Correspondent—Ruth Field, Darjeeling. Bombay Official Correspondent—Mrs. Otis Moore. Field Correspondent—May Sutherland, Nagpur. Central Provinces Official Correspondent—Mrs. Otis Moore. Field Correspondent—E. Lahuna Clinton, Jubbulpore. Gujarat Official Correspondent—Mrs. C. H. Van Meter. Field Correspondent—To be elected at conference in November. Hyderabad Official Correspondent—Mrs. C. H. Van Meter. Field Correspondent—Margaret Morgan, Hyderabad, Deccan. Indus River Official Correspondent—Miss Ella M. Watson. Field Correspondent—Caroline C. Nelson, Ajmer. Lucknow Official Correspondent—Miss Ella M. Watson. Field Correspondent—Maren Tirsgaard, Arrah. North India Official Correspondent—Miss Ella M. Watson. Field Correspondent—Ruth Hoath, Budaun. Northwest India Official Correspondent—Miss Ella M. Watson. Field Correspondent-—Gertrude E. Richards, Bulandshahr. South India Official Correspondent—Mrs. C. H. Van Meter. Field Correspondent—Urdell Montgomery, Bangalore.

JAPAN Official Correspondent—Mrs. Wm. S. Mitchell. Field Treasurer—N. Margaret Daniel, Tokyo. Field Correspondent—Anna Laura White, Nagasaki.

KOREA Official Correspondent—Mrs. Wm. S. Mitchell. Field Correspondent—Moneta J. Troxel, Seoul. Field Treasurer—Mr. G. C. Speidel, Seoul. 12 Field Correspondents and Treasurers MALAYA Official Correspondent—Mrs. C. C. Peale. Field Correspondent—Carrie Kenyon, Singapore, Malaya. Field Treasurer—Thirza Bunce, Ipoh, Malaya. SUMATRA Official Correspondent—Mrs. Harvey Harmer. Field Correspondent — Mrs. Lydia Qjlschlager Aim, Medan, Sumatra. Field Treasurer—June Redinger, Medan, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Official Correspondent—-Mrs. C. C. Peale. Field Correspondent—Mary Evans, Lingayen. Field Treasurer—Mary Deam, Mary J. Johnston Hospital, Manila, P. I.

EUROPE AND NORTH AFRICA Official Correspondent—Miss Juliet Knox.

Bulgaria Field Correspondent—Mrs. Florence Reeves, Lovetch. Field Treasurer—Etta M. Gifford, Lovetch.

Italy Field Correspondent and Treasurer—Artele B. Ruese, ViaSavoia 15, Rome(34),

North Africa Field Correspondent—Ruth S. Wolfe, Algiers. Field Treasurer—Glora M. VVysner, Les Aiglons, El Biar, Algiers.

LATIN AMERICA Official Correspondent, Mexico—Miss Juliet H. Knox. Official Correspondent, South America—-Miss Elizabeth M. Lee.

Mexico Field Correspondent—Ethel Thomas, Mexico City, Mexico. Field Treasurer—Mary N. Pearson, Mexico City, Mexico.

Eastern South America Field Correspondent for Argentine—Katherine M. Donahue, 1352 Avenida Pellegrini, Rosario, Argentina. Field Treasurer for Argentine:—Rhoda C. Edmeston, 1352 Avenida Pellegrini, Rosario, Argentina. Field Correspondent for Uruguay—Ruth C. Wilson, 2709, 8 de Octubre, Montevideo, Uruguay. Field Treasurer for Uruguay—Jennie Reid, Instituto Crandon, 2709, 8 de Octubre, Montevideo, Uruguay.

North Andes Field Correspondent—Treva B. Overholt, Apartado 2144, Lima, Peru. Field Treasurer—C. Frances Vandegrift, Apartado 2144, Lima, Peru. Ig S^atl? Ifl ^Ji'iU Immortal

Elizabeth Margaret Benthien, India and Mexico 1895-1936

Mary Adelaide Clancy, India 1909-1936

Eugenia Norberg, India 1907-1935 Sarah Peters, China 1888-1936

Grace Stephens, India 1892-1936

Ursula J. T\xer, China 1915-1936

Martha Ellen Vickery, Italy 1891-1936

Effie G. Young, China 1892-1936

Carrie Jay Carnahan, Corresponding Secretary Philadelphia Branch 1904-1936

Amalie M. Achard, Editor Der Frauen-Missions-Freund 1902-1936 —

General Executive Committee Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church

Sixty-seveiith Anmial Session

October 21-26, 1936

ABRIDGED PROGRAM Wednesday Morning, October 21 Devotions Appointment of Committees and Reporters Reports of Standing Committees Minutes Home Department Foreign Department Unit Meetings Reports of Special Committees Fraternal Greetings

Wednesday Afternoon, October 21 Devotional Service Reports of Representatives on Boards and Committees Report of National Secretary Memorial Service Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Wednesday Evening, October 21 Organ Recital Devotions — Treasurer's— Report "Vale Atque Ave" Miss Florence Hooper Address "The Outcaste Uprising in India" . . The Rev. L. O. Hartmann, D.D. Introduction of Missionaries Thursday Morning, October 22 Devotions Missionary Methods a la Carte, "Grace" Mrs. H. M. LeSourd Foreign Field: The Philippines, Malaya and Sumatra Introduced by the official correspondent Mrs. C. C. Peak Survey of fields as a whole Mrs. Edwin Lee The Philippines Miss Marion Walker, San Fernando Japan and Korea Introduced by the official correspondent Mrs. W. S. Mitchell "The Sword and the Fan" Miss Pauline Place, Nagasaki "Let Go: Let God" Miss Alice Cheney, Hakodate "Carrying the Good News" Miss Carolyn Teague, Fukuoka The Scandinavian Unit Mrs. Raymond J. Wade, President Literature Mrs. J. D. Bragg Quiet Hour Mrs, E. Stanley Jones

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Thursday Afternoon, October 22 Devotional Service Foreign Field: North and Central China and Kiangsi Conferences. Introduced by the official correspondents Mrs. J. K. Cecil Mrs. L. R. Peel China—"Untouched and Touched," by missionaries of Central, Kiangsi and North China Conferences. "The Church's Challenge" Miss Mabel A. Woodruff, Kiukiang Miss Ellen M. Studley, Changli Miss Lora O. Battin, Tientsin South China and West China Introduced by the official correspondents Mrs. F. E. Baker Mrs. J. M. M. Gray South China "The Young Church and Lay Leadership" Miss Edith F. Abel, Futsing

"The Hospital at the Cross Roads". . Emma J. Betow, M.D., Sienyu

"The Test of Christian Education" . Miss Edith F. McBee, Foochow West China "Rural Evangelism" Miss Ruth Gabosch, Chengtu "Public Health and Community Uplift" Miss Viola L. Miller, Chungking Hwa Nan College Miss Violet Wu Address, "Publishing the Name in China" Miss Mabel Nowlin Thursday Evening, October 22 World Fellowship Banquet Masonic Temple Address—"The Challenge of Today" Bishop Herbert Welch—China, Japan, Korea Minute Messages from Around the World Missionaries and Nationals Friday Morning, October 23 Devotions Methods a la Carte, "Appetizers and Main Course." Foreign Field: Burma Introduced by the official correspondent Mrs. Otis Moore

"Practical Evangelism in Burma" . . .Miss Stella Ebersole, Rangoon India Introduced by the official correspondents Miss Ella Watson Mrs. C. H. VanMeter "New Views in Old India" Miss Eunice Porter, Brindaban Miss Lydia Pool, Khandwa Miss Ruth Partridge, Hyderabad Miss Melva Livermore, Ghaziabad Miss Anna Agnes Abbott, Poona Address: "The Great Wall" Mrs. J. K. Cecil Address: "Questing for the Abundant Life in Chinese Rural Homes" Mary Katherine Russell Literature Mrs. Wilbur M. Ale Quiet Hour Mrs. E. Stanley Jones Friday Afternoon, October 23 Devotions Thirty-fifth Anniversary of Junior Department Mrs. Carl F. New Young People's Department Mrs. Albert E. Beebe 16 Proceedings

Student Work Mrs. Howard M. LeSourd Woman'' s Missionary Friend Miss Effie A. Merrill Publications Miss Annie G. Bailey Foreign Field: South Africa

Introduced by the official correspondent. . . .Mrs. Charles H. Hardie "Lights and Shadows in South Africa" Rhodesia Miss Irene P. Gugin, Old Umtali Miss Sarah N. King, Umtali Miss Bertha E. Ramsay, Mutambara Miss Alice E. Whitney, Nyadiri Southeast Africa Miss Mabel P. Michel, Gikuki North Africa Introduced by the official correspondent Miss Juliet Knox Student Hostel Miss Frances VanDyne, Algiers Arab Work Miss Frances Roberds, Constantine Seventieth Anniversary Plans

Friday Evening, October 23 Address—"Korean Womanhood" Mrs. Induk Pak

Saturday Morning, October 24 Devotions Methods a la Carte, "Salad and Dessert" Foreign Field: Bulgaria Introduced by the official correspondent Miss Juliet Knox Lovetch School Miss Mellony Turner, Lovetch South America Introduced by the official correspondent Miss Elizabeth Lee "Missionaries Wanted" Miss Elizabeth Lee "Peru—Land of the Christless Cross" Miss Frances Vandegrift, Lima Mexico Introduced by the official correspondent Miss Juliet Knox "Reminiscences" Miss Blanche Betz, Puebla Miss Helen Hewitt "Rural Work" Miss Mary Baird, Cortazar "Old and New Mexico" Miss Pearl Walrath, Mexico City "Impressions of a Traveler" Mrs. J. M. Avann Literature Mrs. Chas. Billheimer Quiet Hour Mrs. E. Stanley Jones Saturday Afternoon, October 24 Junior Anniversary Parish Hall In charge of Mrs. Carl New and Mrs. Floyd Petty Demonstration: "Friendship vs. Battleships" Palaver—in charge of Mrs. H. M. LeSourd Film—"Africa Joins the World" Dr. Emory Ross Saturday Evening, October 24 Organ Recital Devotions Address—"Africa in a World Frame" Dr. Emory Ross Visualization of Anniversary Plans Sunday Morning, October 25 Sermon—"Forward In Faith" Bishop H. Lester Smith {

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Sunday Afternoon, October 25 Service of Commission Newxy Appointed Missionaries Miss Emma Jane Collins, India Miss Geraldine Johnson, Malaya

Miss Elnyr Grey Slayton, R.N. , India Miss Dora Saunby, R.N., India Miss May Hoerner, South America Sunday Evening, October 25 Sermon—"In Thy Name We Go" Bishop E. Bromley Oxnam

PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, October 21 The General Executive Committee was called to order by Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, president, at 9 a.m. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. Edgar Blake of Indianapolis. Roll call followed, to which forty-eight responded. It was voted that Mrs. Ernest Bennett, alternate, should be seated in place of Mrs. William Bright of Philadelphia Branch, and Mrs. B. L. Bummert, alternate, in place of Mrs. S. W. Pinkerton of Minneapolis Branch. (Mrs. Pinkerton arrived October 23 and took her seat.) A cordial welcome to Northwestern Branch was given by Mrs. R. L. Marquis, president of the Branch. The following committees were named: Nominating committee: Mrs. C. Stanley Wood, Mrs. J. W. Bunch, Mrs. Arthur E. Day to be added to those named on page 5 of 1935 Year Book. Committee on Memorials: Mrs. Adolphus Linfield, Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Mrs. Fred Kerr, Mrs. W. J. Poundstone, Mrs. Clinton Morris. Committee on Resolutions: Mrs. Elmer Leslie and Mrs. G. Raymond Con- over, to serve with the recording secretary. The following reporters were named: Zion's Herald, Mrs. Elmer Leslie; Michigan Advocate, Mrs. W. W'. Ale; Christian Advocate, Mrs. C. Stanley Wood; German Advocate, Mrs. M. D. Schumann; Sivedish Paper, Mrs. A. W. Carlson; Epiuorth Herald, Mrs. A. E. Bee be. The report of the by-laws committee was given by the secretary and the proposed recommendation was adopted.* Mrs. C. H. Hardie gave the report of the general office telling of the ser\-ice of the office to missionaries. She then introduced Miss Ruth Ransom, the efficient secretary' of the office, who spoke to the subject, "Transportation." Mrs. Franklin Reed read the ad interim minutes of the Foreign Depart- ment which were accepted and the actions approved.** Silent prayer was offered for the twelve new missionaries of this year, nine having already sailed and three being commissioned at this meeting. Mrs. F. H. Sheets read the ad interim minutes of the Home Department which were accepted and the actions approved.! The minutes of the unit meeting were read by the recording secretary and actions were adopted. ft The actions of the general officers were read and were confirmed. Mrs. William H. Dievler presented Library Service and read Miss Alice \. Hazeltine's report, which was accepted.

* See report of committee on by-laws. ** See actions of the Foreign Department. t See actions of the Home Department. ft See actions of the Unit Meeting. t See actions of the General Officers. —

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The report on Museum was presented by Mrs. Adolphus Linfield and was accepted. Mrs. Charles L. Mead read the report of the committee on Christian literature for women and children of mission lands sent by Miss Clementina Butler. It was accepted. Miss Ruth Robinson, editor of The Treasure Chest, was introduced. The suggestion was made that a post card shower be given Miss Butler who is soon to go to the hospital for an eye operation. It was voted that the endorsement of the General Executive Committee be given to the observance of India day on Sunday, November 29. The report of the world citizenship committee was given by Mrs. George H. Tomlinson, chairman, and was accepted. At the request of Mrs. Nicholson, the appointment of Mrs. Tomlinson on the peace commission set up by the 1936 General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was approved. The report of the leadership training committee was given as follows: The committee recommends: That each Branch adopt a definite plan of promoting the leadership training courses, suggestions to be provided by Mrs. Hanson. That the Branch superintendents of junior work be asked to promote the junior courses and, inasmuch as the Seventieth Anniversary emphasis for this year is the enrollment of junior leaders, arrangements be made for the marking of papers by junior specialists. That those who have already taken courses A and B be urged to continue their training with the courses of the Board of Education. These recommendations were adopted. The report of the central committee of VVesleyan Service Guild was given by Mrs. C. N. Timmons, and was accepted. It was voted that a memorial received from Topeka Branch be referred to the memorial committee. Fraternal greetings were brought by Mrs. Foss Zartman, representing the Woman's Home Missionary Society; by Bishop Raymond J. Wade, representing the Board of Foreign Missions; by Mrs. J. M. Avann representing the Mil- lion Unit Fellowship. It was voted that the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society express its desire to co-operate with the Million Unit Fellowship. The following were nominated as members of the Commission on Unifica- tion: Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. F. F. Lindsay, Mrs. F. J. McConnell, Miss Elizabeth M. Lee, Mrs. J. D. Bragg. First alternate, Mrs. H. E. Woolever; second alternate, Mrs. C. L. Mead. Devotions were lead by Miss Melva A. Livermore of India.

2.00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Nicholson. Devotions were led by Miss Frances Van Dyne of North Africa. Because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. M. W. Clair could not be present and Mrs. Bragg gave the report of Negro work which was accepted. The annual report of the recording secretary was given. Miss Mary Carleton in charge of Tai Maiu Girls Boarding School in Foo- chow was introduced and sang, "That Little Black Sheep," after which she told of her school. Mabel Nowlin of China was introduced and spoke on the Wesleyan Service Guild. Madie Ruth Gamble of Bennett College was introduced. She led the audience in singing, "Lord, I want to be a Christian." The Memorial Service followed. Proceedings 19

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, in charge of Bishop Edgar Blake and the Rev. Jo W. G. Fast, was observed.

Actions Taken During the Public Program October 22, 23, 24 It was voted that in response to the greetings of the Bulgarian Unit a message of appreciation be sent Mrs. Pratsch, president of the Unit. In reply to greetings from the Evangelical League of the Women of Uru- guay it was voted that a similar message be sent them. It was voted that Mrs. John E. Gattinoni and Miss Rhoda Edmeston be made the official representatives of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society on the Mandates Commission to the Inter-American Peace Conference meeting on December 1, at Buenos Aires.

Appropriations At the Commission Service held Sunday afternoon, October 25th, the secretary called the roll of the Branches and the appropriations for 1937, with additional items, were made and approved as follows:

New England Branch $ 55,000.00 New York Branch 174,300.00 Philadelphia Branch 160,000.00 Baltimore Branch 40,000.00 Cincinnati Branch 180,000.00 Northwestern Branch 275,000.00 Des Moines Branch 88,000.00 Minneapolis Branch 47,500.00 Topeka Branch 130,000.00 Pacific Branch 90,000.00 Columbia River Branch 33,175.00

Total by Branches $1,272,975.00 Retirement Allotments $ 47,000.00 Zenana Papers 750.00 Isabella Thoburn College Endowment 670.00 Student Aid 500.00

Total Appropriations $1,321,895.00

Monday, October 26 The meeting was called to order at 9:15 by Mrs. Nicholson who offered prayer. It was voted: That Miss Lulie Hooper be seated in place of Mrs. Arthur C. Day, delegate of Baltimore Branch. That Mrs. Elmer Leslie be seated in place of Mrs. Linfield, home base secretary- of New England Branch. The report of the resolutions committee, given by Mrs. G. Raymond Con- over, was accepted with thanks for its completeness. The minutes of the business session of October 21 w-ere approved as were the minutes of the actions taken by the General Executive Committee during the public sessions. The report of the memorial committee as follows was adopted: 20 Proceedings

The memorial committee recommends that the memorial received from Topeka Branch (as follows) be referred to the Seventieth Anniversary Com- mittee for investigation and with power to act. "Resolved, that we as a Branch recommend to the general Society a peti- tion to the United States Postal Department for a commemorative stamp with appropriate insignia to be issued on the achieving of our seventieth birthday." The report of the leadership training committee as follows was adopted. Recommended: That we favor a course on world citizenship but investigate the possibility of putting it out co-operatively with the Board of Education and the Methodist World Peace Commission, probably including it in the proposed work book, and that final authorization by this committee be delayed until Mrs. Hanson takes up the matter with Dr. P'ors^^the and Mrs. Tomlinson. That this course when authorized be known as one of a group of recommended courses in C division. The report of the publication office was accepted with deep appreciation to Miss Bailey. Mrs. Bragg called attention to the fact that economies in the publication office were largely voluntary reductions in salary. Miss Ruth Gordon, editor of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society page in the Swedish paper was introduced. She gave her address as 2223 Colfax Street, Evanston, 111. The auditor's report was read and accepted. It was voted that the treasurer's report, given Wednesday evening, October 21st, be accepted with profound thanks to Miss Hooper. Following are the receipts for October 1, 1935 to October 1, 1936:

From Branches New England $ 49,755.66 New York 152,065.90 Philadelphia 149,154.14 Baltimore 36,576.23 Cincinnati 190,465.75 Northwestern 281,764.98 Des Moines 90,507.00 Minneapolis 45,679.16 Topeka 124,624.59 Pacific 92,847.00 Columbia River 33,326.54

Total from Branches $1,246,766.95 Decrease $ 20,072.29

From other than Branch sources Retirement Fund, Principal and Income $ 54,643.36 Zenana Paper Fund Income 745.69 Interest on various invested funds and miscellaneous receipts 4,000.75 Clotilda Lyon McDowell Chapel, Isabella Tho- burn College 2,312.06 Woman's Christian College of Korea 54,700.00

Total receipts $1,363,168.81 Decrease $ 44,746.37

It was voted that the secretary express to Miss Hooper, Mrs. McConnell and Mrs. LeSourd our deep appreciation for their years of service and for the contribution each has made to the Society. Proceedings 21

There followed expressions of appreciation, of Mrs. McConnell's work in the Society and Mrs. LeSourd's methods hours on the program. It was ^oted that the report of the recording secretary be accepted. The invitation to New York Branch for the 1937 General Executive Committee meeting was accepted with thanks. The election of officers followed. Mrs. Dievler and Mrs. Moore were appointed as tellers and the ballots were distributed. Mrs. Timmons, chairman of the nominating committee, brought the following report: For President, Mrs. Thomas Nicholson; Vice-President, Mrs. Dorr Diefen- dorf; Vice-President, Mrs. Charles L. Mead; Vice-President-at-Large, Mrs. F. F. Lindsay; Vice-President-at-Large, Mrs. C. W. Flint; Recording Secretary, Mrs. H. E. Woolever; Treasurer, Miss Florence Hooper — until November 15 (by request); Mrs. J. W. Masland — from November 15th on; Assistant Treasurer, Miss Caroline Peckham. The minutes of the Home Department were read by Mrs. Sheets. It was voted that we appropriate the same amount of money ($3,100.00) for the For- eign Missions Conference as was appropriated last year and that this change be made in the home administration budget. It was voted that the Home Depart- ment minutes with this change be approved and actions adopted. The minutes of the Foreign Department were read by Mrs. Reed and actions adopted. The following resolution was adopted: That access to the safe deposit box in the vault of the Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltimore now leased, and to any safe deposit box that may hereafter be leased by this Society, shall be had by the treasurer and the assistant treasurer of the said Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, jointly. It was voted that the matter of sending out sixteen missionaries as an "over and above," requested by the Seventieth Anniversary Committee be referred to the Foreign Department with power. It was voted that a message of love and appreciation be sent to the Scan- dinavian Unit through Mrs. Wade, their president. The secretary reported that there were over 1,200 registrations and that hundreds not registered were in attendance at the meetings. One hundred twenty-seven missionaries were reported present. The minutes of this session were read by the recording secretary and approved. It was voted that Mrs. Sheets be asked to read the remainder of the minutes of the session and pass upon them. The tellers reported that the officers as nominated were unanimously elected. Mrs. Dievler read the report of the nominating committee on standing committees. It was voted that the personnel of the consulting committee be referred back to the nominating committee with power to name. With this exception it was moved that we accept the report of the nominating committee by rising vote. It was unanimously adopted. (See page 5.) The session concluded with a brief altar service when many prayers were offered. Mrs. Nicholson declared the Sixty-seventh Annual Session of the General Executive Committee adjourned. Eloise Andrews Woolever, Recording Secretary. — •

IN LANDS AFAR AFRICA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS For present correct addresses of missionaries, see ^^ Woman's Missionary Friend" for January, May or October. — Angola Conference V /a-tXS^^^^^^^ Boarding School—Cilicia L. Cross, Violet B. Crandall*, Zella M. Glidden, Ingle A. Johnson, Alpha J. Miller, Marie Nelson.* Rhodesia Conference Old Umtali—Boarding School— Mildred O. Benson, Jessie A. Pfaff, Frances ua Quinton, Ila M. Scovill. Medical— Irene P. Gugin, R. N.* MuTAMBARA Boarding School— Bertha E. Ramsay*, Lulu G. Tubbs. Medical Oril A. Penney, R.N. Nyadiri—Boarding School—Grace Clark, Wilhelmina T. Shields*, Ila M. Scovill. Medical—Alice E. Whitney, R.N.* 3 Umtali—Hostel—Sarah N. King*, Beulah H. Reitz.* Medical—Ona M. Parmenter, R.N. X,~ Southeast Africa Conference GiKUKi (Inhambane)—Boarding School—Mabel P. Michel*, Ruth E. North- h TelL ' --^ ' cott, Bess L. Phillips. Medical—Victoria Lang, R.N. Evangelistic Work— Ruth F. Thomas. AFRICA

Angola—Quessua Girls School. With lessened staff and support, it has been necessary to cut down the enrolment of the boarding department, so this now numbers ninety-three. There are about fifty day pupils. Three village schools, with an enrolment of 105, have been organized this year, thus relieving the crowded condition of the boarding school, and also lessening the distance which the children have to travel. The amount of help given to the pupils has been decreased this year, and the yield of the school farm and gardens materially increased, so that the school is not far from self-support, so far as caring for the physical needs of the pupils is concerned. Our W. F. M. S. missionaries have carried on the work of the churches at Quessua and Malange, in addition to their school duties, thus helping to relieve the Board of Foreign Missions in their serious shortage of missionaries. Rhodesia—There are four stations in this Conference at which we have work, but there was no piece of work which could be closed without serious detriment, so the reductions have been distributed, each part of the work receiving less, but all carrying on. The enrolment at Old Umtali for the entire school, from the model village school up through the seven standards, training school, etc., is over 600. Of these, 132 are boarding girls and 200 are boarding boys. The remainder are married students and their children, some from neighboring farms, and work boys who have the opportunity of going to school at night. This is by far the largest enrolment the school has ever had. It was necessary to refuse admit- tance to many girls, for lack of accommodations. The spirit of helpfulness shown by the girls is the finest the missionaries here have yet observed in the group. * On furlough. 22 Burma 23

A critical situation exists in this Conference, due to so many furloughs coming due at once. Only eight missionaries are now left on the field in Rhodesia, four of whom are due to come home before the end of the year. Help is urgently asked for. Rhodesia is due to receive a visit this year from Miss Margaret Wrong, one of the editors of the little magazine Listen. Her visit to South Africa is being made in the interests of the production of literature for African peoples. Southeast Africa—HartzeU Girls School—The question of reduced income here, as in Angola, cannot be solved by any vertical cut, since this is our only institution. The larger crops which have been raised this year, under the generous direction of Mr. Rea of the Board of Foreign Missions, have reduced the food bill of last year by at least half. This, coupled with a somewhat smaller number of boarding pupils (now eighty-eight, due to a return to the former entrance requirement that the girls know how to read and write) makes it possible to balance the budget on the reduced basis. The school has had a most encouraging year. Progress is being made in the medical line. The coming of a new doctor (not under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society) has been a source of great help. The quality of the training of the nurses has been raised. Since the new surgery unit has been provided, a room has been released in the main hospital which is used for a con- finement ward. In October, a pre-natal clinic was opened. A mothercraft course has been much approciated by the older girls. A Teachers Institute at Kambini proved a great help to the native teachers. The day pupils have increased in number, so that the total enrolment is larger than before, over three hundred, and dormitory, garage, laundry, office, veranda and school yard have all been pressed into service for class room space. The boys' carpentering class has helped out by building a native house with zinc roof, which will serve as a men's guest hut and a small class room. The girls this year have taken turns living in the Practice Home and assuming responsibility for the planning, buying and preparing of their supplies. Twelve people live for two weeks on less than five dollars, and in only one case has the group exceeded its budget. Furthermore, the girls (and the missionary) testify that the meals have been good. The evangelistic work on the district gives opportunity for contact with former school girls; and the annual reunion, in mid-August, followed by a week of special services with the present student body, is a time of spiritual refreshment. Spme rather drastic changes have been made in the school program, following the visit of the School Inspector and the Director of Education for the colony. Children from seven to fourteen will be enrolled in the day school and those from fourteen to eighteen in the night school. Girls beyond eighteen will not be included in government statistics, and will not be given Portuguese instruction, except in the few cases of those preparing for teachers' examinations. These older girls will be enrolled in a sort of Bible school. Maude W. Hardie, Official Correspondent.

BURMA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman'' s Missionary Friend''^ for January, May or October Pegu and Thongwa—Evangelistic Work and Vernacular Schools—Grace L. Stockwell. Thongwa—Neil Dexter Reid School—Maurine E. Cavett. 24 In Lands Afar

Rangoon—Burmese Girls High School—Elsie M. Power. Ttvante and Rangoon Burmese Evangelislic Work—Amanda Mitzner, Stella Ebcrsole.* Chinese Girls School—Hazel Winslow. Boys Hostel and Chinese Evangelistic Work —Julia Christenson.* English Girls High School—Mabel J. Reid. Kalaw—Kingswood School—-Roxanna Mellinger, Lela Kintner.* Burma Conference Burma Conference contains four districts: two Burmese—Pegu and Ran- goon; one Chinese-Indian, one English. In each, the work is carried on by W. F. M. S. missionaries and wives of Board missionaries, together with Nationals. Miss Grace Stockwell, in charge of evangelistic work in Pegu Burmese District, writes of some interesting advances in the vernacular schools. In connection with the Watson School at Ballonquin, Pegu Circuit, small hostels have been established, one for girls and one for boys, run on very simple lines and at a minimum of expense, for the village Christians who have no school in their own village and cannot afford to pay the fees required at the large schools. The boys and girls carry on Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, gardening, chicken raising, basket weaving, and other activities that make the placeacenter for village uplift. There are about a dozen in each hostel and a day enrollment of over ninety. There are four other schools in this circuit. Thongwa Circuit has one new village school besides the one long established at Bogale. Government having closed the Buddhist school in the village, a friendly woman offered a plot of ground rent free, a little bamboo building was put up, and in a short time fiftj' pupils were enrolled. The Neil Dexter Reid School in Thongwa continues to train its boarders in the ways of Christian village life, as well as in the wisdom of books. Miss Maurine Cavett is missionary in charge. Thongwa church is more and more a community center. During the season when touring in the district is impossible, classes or children have been held there, with supervised games, and a day nursery is conducted. A small library has been opened. Rangoon Burmese District—The W. F. M. S. has only one other evangelistic missionary in Burma at present, Miss Amanda Mitzner, who divides her time between Rangoon and Twante. With the help of trained Bible women, she is preaching the word and training the Christians for a better life. There is a steady increase in receptiveness to the message. In Syriam, our Bible women assist Mrs. Boyles in building up the church members and reaching non-Christians. Through the instrumentality of some Methodist Burmese women, a child welfare society was organized in the city, with the slogan, "Healthier Babies—Happier Homes." The Bible women help the nurse, introducing her into homes and bringing deserving cases to her attention. The Burmese Girls High School in Rangoon has had a fine year, with an increased enrollment and high scholastic standing. It is hoped that the plans already made for the expansion of this school in a new site may be carried out within another two years. Opportunities among the Burmese of Rangoon are unlimited. The school is in charge of Miss Elsie Power. Chinese-Indiafi District—There is a large group of immigrant Tamils in Rangoon, but our work among them is confined to the servace of one Bible woman, who is "instant in season and out of season" in bringing the gospel to needy people and serving the church. The sudden return to America of Miss Julia Christenson, in response to family needs, left Miss Hazel Winslow our only missionary in the Chinese community. With the help of the Chinese master she has supervised the Chinese Boys hostel, in addition to the Girls School, which takes day pupils * On furlough. — a•

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only. Both these schools are very influential in the Christian community, which is actively interested in extending itself among the non-Christians. A Chinese Gospel Team has done carefully planned calling, and through their efforts converts have been won and church members strengthened. English District—Here we have our two large schools, the English Girls High in Rangoon and Kingsivood in Kalaw. Both are institutions to be proud of and thankful for, standing for the best in scholastic attainment and Chris- tian character. An event of interest in the Rangoon school is the opening this year of a department of home economics, with a teacher who came over from Palestine, where she had been employed in the American Colony. This is an innovation in the school curriculum in Burma, and it is expected that the new teacher. Miss Master, may have a share in the work of several interested schools. Results ought to be evident in the homes of the future. Room for the department will be found when the new assembly hall, authorized at the Muncie meeting, has been erected. It is expected that the building will be done before the furlough of the principal. Miss Mabel Reid, who is to come home in the summer of 1937. Of Kingsii'ood, presided over by Miss Roxana Mellinger, a friend recently wrote: "In an ideal environment like that at Kingswood, children unconsciously absorb beauty and a love for the finer, nobler things. How can anything ugly or sordid thrive in the hearts of the children there? It is a vision realized— happy, healthy school-home flooded with God's peace and love." There is great need of another well prepared missionary' for each of our English schools. The task of superintendence is too large for one woman, and leaves her too little time and energy for the personal contacts that are so important for the Chris- tian development of the children in her charge. Burma has a very active interdenominational Christian Literature Society. Among its recent publications is a book on sex hygiene for girls, prepared by Miss Stella Ebersole. This fall saw also the appearance of the first number of the Burma Woman's Friend, an attractive 16-page magazine, printed in Burmese, with illustrations, selling for two annas (four cents). In the readjustment of the budget this year, the four larger schools which have had financial help from America Kingsn'ood, Burmese Girls School, Chinese Girls School, Neil Dexter Reid—took a great step of faith. They have turned all their receipts from the Society' into a pool, and have reduced the total to about §2,100. Each school may draw on the fund for its needs, but no one will have foreign income other than what the fund provides. With the increase in income from fees, with continued government grants, and with careful management, it is felt that this is a safe procedure. But it takes faith— and work! Mrs. Otis Moore, Official Correspondent. CHINA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman's Missionary Friend". for January, May or October. Central China Conference Chinkiang—Olivet Memorial Girls High School—Mary G. Kesler, Etha M. Nagler, Faye H. Robinson*, Bernice A. Wheeler.* Evangelistic and Day School Work—Clara Bell Smith. Nanking—Methodist Girls High School—Ivatherine B. Boeye, Anna Lulu Golisch, Jessie L. Wolcott. Bible Teacher Training School—Joy L. Smith Ginling College—Cora D. Reeves, Harriet M. Whitmer.* Evangelistic and Day School Work—S. Marie Brethorst, Helen M. Galleher. * On furlough. ————

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WuHU Evangelistic and Day School Work—Cora Leona Rahe*, Edith R. Youtsey, Iva M. Williamson.* Wuhu General Hospital—Frances E. Culley R.N., Florence A. Sayles, R.N. Shanghai— Field Treasurer— Bessie A. Hollows.* Literature—Mary Liu.

West China Conference Chengtu— Woman's College, West China Union University—Pearl B. Fosnot, Ovidia Hansing. Chengtu Senior and Junior High School— Mrs. Ola H. Dudley, Grace E. Manly, Ovidia Hansing. City Evangelistic Work— Grace E. Manly. School of Midwifery—Marian E. Manly, M.D. District Edticational and Evangelistic Work—Ruth Gabosch.* Chungking—Dsen Jia Ngai Senior and Junior Jligh School—Gladys B. Harger, Rhoda Burdeshaw, Luella G. Koether.* City Day Schools— Dorothy Jones.* City Evangelistic Work—Mabel E. Allen. District Evangelistic Work—Annie M. Wells. Medical Work—Lillian L. Holmes,* Viola L. Miller.* SuiNiNG Stevens Memorial Girls School—Helen Desjardens, L. Maud Par- sons.* City Educational atid Evangelistic Work—Charlotte Trotter.* District Work—Helen Desjardens. TzECHOW Junior High School—Celia M. Cowan. Fidelia Dewitt Bible Train- ing School—Lena Nelson.* Religious Educational Work in City and Dis- trict—Orvia A. Proctor. Language Study—A\ma. E. Eriksen, Mary Shearer.

Foochow Conference FoocHOW Hwa Nan Missionary Faculty—Elizabeth H. Richey, Edith McBee, Elsie H. Reik*, M. Grace Davis*, L. Ethel Wallace, Marion R. Cole, Eugenia Savage*, Frances S. Fulton. Hwa Nan Middle School— Edith McBee. Girls Junior High and Primary—Florence J. Plumb, J. Ellen Nevitt. Tai Main Hostess and Business Agent—Florence J. Plumb. Mary E. Crook Kindergarten—Myrtle A. Smith. Biblical Institute—Rose A. Mace. Evangelistic Work—Phoebe C. Wells. Foochow Christian Union Hospital (Magaw Hospital)—Margaret Tucker, M.D., Alice A. Wilcox, Frieda Staubli, R.N. Union Kindergarten Training School—Miss Eunice E. Smith. FuTSiNG Marguerite Stewart Junior High School—Jennie D. Jones. Primary Day School and Higher Primary—Jennie D. Jones. Evangelistic Work and Station Class—Edith F. Abel.* Lucie F. Harrison Hospital—Li Bi Cu, M.D. Woolston Memorial Dispensary (Lungtien) —Li Bi Cu, M.D. Haitang—Kings Heralds Junior fiigh and Primary School—Carrie M. Bart- lett, Martha L. McCutcheon. Evangelistic Work and Station Class— Carrie Bartlett, Harriet Halverstadt*, L. McCutcheon. > M. J. Martha , KuTiEN Girls High School—Martha A. Graf*, Maybel Marion Holmes. 1/ Mintsing—Girls Junior High and Primary School—Mary M. Mann.* Womans Training and Day Schools—Edna Jones. Evangelistic Work—To be supplied. Nathan Sites Memorial Hospital—To be supplied. Hostess in Shanghai—To be supplied. Special Appointment— Nurses Association of China—Cora E. Simpson, R.N. General Secretary Religious Education for China— Roxy Lefforge.

Hinghwa Conference Hinghwa—Hamilton Girls High School—Ellen H. Suffern*, Sylvia E. Aldrich. City Primary—Ellen H. Suffern.* Day Schools—Sylvia E. Aldrich. Relig- * On furlough. — —

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ious Education and Evangelistic Work—Pauline E. Westcott. Hinghwa City and District Bible Women—E. Blanche Apple. Hanking and Hoeh Bing Districts—Hankong Girls School—Sylvia E. Aldrich. Lillian Gamble Leper Home—Without appointment. City Evan- gelistic Work—Without appointment. Station Classes—W^ithout appointment. Hankong District Bible Women—Without appointment. Sienyu— Frances Nasi Gamble Memorial School—Edna F. Merritt. Isabel Hart Boarding School—F. Pearl Mason.* West District Day School—F. Pearl Mason.* Sienyu Union Hospital—Emma M. Palm, R.N. Kiangsi Conference KiUKiANG Rulison Girls High School—Helen Ferris, Clara M. French, Laura M. Schleman*, Leona Thomasson, Rose E. W'aldron. Knowles Bible Training School—Edith Fredericks, Jenny Lind, Ellen E. Smith*, May Bel Thompson. Dayijorth Memorial Hospital—Geneva E. Miller, R.N., Florence Stevenson, R.N. Evangelistic and Day School Work—Mabel A. Woodruff*, Annie M. Pittman. Nanchang—Baldwin School—Gertrude M. Cone, Ruth N. Daniels, Elsie May Danskin*, Myra L. McDade, Theodora Raab, Margaret Seeck (leave of absence). Ida Kahn Women's and Children's Hospital—Blanche T. Search*, Ruth \'. Hemenway, M.D. Evangelistic and Day School Work—Blanche T. Search, Frances E. Woodruff"*, Bessie L. Meeker.

North China Conference Changli—Alderman School—Pansy Pearl Griffin, Jennie B. Bridenbaugh, Ellen M. Studley*, J. Marguerite Twinem. District Day Schools—Clara Pearl Dyer. District Religions Work—Irma Highbaugh, Mabel R. Now- lin* (part time). New Light School. Peipixg—Mary Porter Gamewell School—Henrietta B. Rossiter, Dora C. Fearon, Vena I. Radley, Mary Watrous* (part time), Marie Adams.* City and District Religious Work—L. Maude Wheeler, Mary Watrous (part time). Sleeper Dains Hosp-ital—Alice M. Powell, R.N., Elizabeth M. Carlisle, R.N. Union Bible Training School and General Board Theological Seminary—L. Maude Wheeler. Yenching College—Ruth Stahl. Tientsin—Keen School— Ida F. Frantz*, Mary E. Bedell, Myra A. Jaquet*, Minta Stahl, Myra Snow, Emma Wilson. City Religious Work— Birdice E. Lawrence. Isabella Fisher Hospital—Lora O. Battin.* Isabella Fisher School of Nursing—Maggie May Prentice. Special Appointments Sh.-\nghai— China Christian Education Association—Mabel R. Nowlin (part time). Treasurer ad-interim for China—Ruth Danner. Tientsin—Secretary of Religiotis Work for Women and Children of North China Women's Conference—Ortha Lane. Shantung Conference Tsinan— Union Work— Cheeloo University— E. Florence Evans, R.N., MoUie E. Townsend, R.N., Julia E. Morgan, M.D., Frances R. Wilson, R.N., Mary Katherine Russell, Lois E. Witham. All other W. F. M. S. work in Shantung Conference has been closed.

Yenping Conference Yenping—Emma Fuller Memorial School—Mary L. Eide. Francesca Nasi Gamble Memorial School, Day School and Kindergarten—Frieda Reiman*, Gusta A. Robinett.* Evangelistic Work—Mamie F. Glassburner, Trudy Schlaefli.* * On furlough. 28 In Lands Afar

CENTRAL CHINA CONFERENCE Word has come from Central China that the growth of our Church work at Kiang Tang Kiai has been marked in every line. A Homes' Week for women in each of the three churches has been held. An intermediate department in the Sunday school has been added and an organized Epworth League for young people promises much for the advancement of the work. During the summer three large daily vacation Bible schools with an enrollment of one hundred forty were held. There were twenty-two volunteer teachers. Training classes are being held for Epworth League groups and three street Sunday schools each Sunday afternoon. During the summer a day's retreat was held for all Methodist leaders. Several forward movements have taken place in Nanking, first and foremost is a Nanking Woman's Union Christian Association. There is a central council with a representative from each church, and each representative in turn is a chairman of some special committee on evangelism, children's work, home training, or literature, with outstanding workers from each church forming the committee. Several union meetings have been held, a three day's institute for Home Training, the World's Day of Prayer, and three half-day special prayer meetings for China. The second movement of importance is the "New Life Movement," which w-as introduced and sponsored by Madame Chang Kai Shek, and of which the wife of the mayor is chairman. This movement in which all of the churches are assisting is based on the following four pillars of ancient Chinese culture: L Li—Courtesy 2. Vi—Public service 3. Lien—Clear discrimination 4. Ch'ih—High mindedness and honor. Real honesty. Its influence is already being markedly felt throughout the city, in the beautifying of ugly places, in sanitary measures, and in directed play, music, and sunset vespers in public parks. The political situation is clearing somewhat, though the province, Kvvang- shi, is now in rebellion, but that cannot be of long duration. The Central Gov- ernment is stronger today than ever before, and despite her problems in floods, famines, bank failures, depression, and dealing with a neighboring foe, she is forging ahead in a clearing her territory of communists, and building new motor roads, air routes, and railroads. China is becoming a unified, energizing, and effective power, and she is largely undergirded by Christian influence, through her leaders in high places and low. From the womens schools comes this report: "During the season when country folk were not so busy. Miss Dzeo took all of her pupils who could go to the home of one of the country church members where they conducted a mass education school for women and children. This lasted ten days. What they started the men of the families carried on so that now nearly every woman and child in the neighborhood can read a little and can sing some of the Christian and health songs they taught." We shall barely mention the things which the Bible women do every week, such as visiting the sick, conducting women's meetings, teaching Sunday school classes, holding home prayer meetings. Here are a few outstanding things which each woman has done well during the year—"Miss Li Chen Shen of Luh Lan Chiao is a frail little woman who has not had much training but who has a glowing Christian life. She has taught the Bible classes in the Womans School. As a result of her teaching and of her personal influence and of that of Miss Dzeo, a number of these young women have come into a living knowledge of Christ. "Miss Ho Soh Ching had charge of all the preaching services in Moh Ling Kwang until we joined with the Christian Adventist Church in joint services. China 29

The new arrangement works very well. They have no Bible woman and we no resident pastor. Miss Ho and Miss Djan Su Lan, teacher in our school, have charge of the religious education wori< in both churches. "Mrs. Djan Gi Hwa has served both as Bible woman and pastor at Boh Won. Under her leadership the church, though poor, raised money to buy a piece of land and a Chinese thatch building. When this was repaired there were rooms for living quarters and a central room slightly larger to be used as a church. The roof is thatch and the walls are part brick and part mud. The garden is big. It is on the bank of a canal where people come to get the breezes of a summer evening. We have planted trees and shrubs—cedars, willows, and flowering trees. We hope that we can make it attractive enough for people to want to use it for sings, stor^ telling and other community projects. "In order to train our people, we have had two Institutes in each station during the year. These lasted from a week to ten days. Both men and women attended. \\'e had Bible classes, reading classes for illiterates, singing, hygiene, child training, and devotional meetings." There are 630 students registered at the Methodist Girls High School in Nanking; 340 have elected Bible study, half the school come to chapel twice a week, and sixty come to evening prayers every night. Eight have been baptized and fourteen have become probationers, as a result of the last few month's work. Without a question this school brings us in contact with the most outstanding of China's citizenry. These students are the daughters of politicians, merchants, military, doctors, party workers, industrial leaders, etc. This school is practically self-supporting. First-aid and military drill vvere carried on constantly in Nanking but the Olivet Memorial Girls High School girls in Chinkiang were free from this except for nursing courses which they take in the senior high. The Olivet group had a teachers' retreat. Topics such as, "How I, as a teacher of history, can make a contribution of the Christian developments on the lives of my students," were given. A visit was made to Chinkiang by Dr. Lefforge and Samuel Ding to inspect the field of religious education and Sunday school work. All the Sunday school leaders in the city met for a conference. The Olivet School has increased its enrollment. Constantly our medical work in Wuhu is being enlarged. The standards are high, the community rallies around the program which is being outlined so that the government looks upon this institution as a model medical station. Thus with our city and district evangelistic work, our day schools in villages and city, our more advanced work in high schools together with the ministry of healing, are all being united in one common effort to bring the knowledge of the Prince of Peace to this formerly torn and bleeding section of China. Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, Official Correspondent.

WEST CHINA Chengtu and Chungking Conferences

While so much is heard about chaos in China there is evidence on every hand that through this seeming chaos remarkable progress is being made and without question very much of this advance can be credited to the leadership of General Chiang Kai-Shek. West China, the Province of Szechuan, has responded in a remarkable way to the visit and sojourn of this distinguished leader to Szechuan Province over a year ago and today results are maturing into full fruition. It has been often told that this Province, expansive and rich in resources, was 800 miles from any railroad but today there is being built a railway within the Province from the commercial city of Chungking to the Capitol, Chengtu, and surveys have been made to connect with this new road, 30 In Lands Ajar another leading to the far north and also to the untraversed south. Politically and economically West China is more and more better known by other parts of this great country itself, by the Chinese government, by the Japanese mili- tarists and by the reading public around the world. New opportunities and added responsibilities in this land are being laid at the door of the missionary enterprise. On the West China Woman's Conference Roll, there are twenty Nationals assuming their places of leadership along with the twenty missionaries. The chairman, vice-chairman and secretary of the Woman's Conference are Chinese. Just one of these Nationals has had opportunity of study in America. Three others have had graduate work in Universities in other parts of China and a very large per cent are graduated from the University, Woman's College, Chengtu. The District work in this Conference has suffered because of lack of funds and depleted staff. Very many schools in the five districts have had to be closed but we take hope in the fact that more intensive and thorough work is being done in the schools and in the stations in which activities are continued. Effort is being made to build on a strong spiritual foundation and care is being taken to build only as fast as the Chinese themselves carry responsibility, both in support and service. City work presents a most favorable report, both in education and in evangelism. In Chengtu, because the Government is establishing an increasing number of day schools, and because mission funds were depleted, our Manchu day school buildings were converted into a self-supporting kindergarten and social center. In the San Shi Gai Church Center, a woman's day school is carried on where the women study for half a day and spend the other half in spreading the Good News. This past year a new door was opened which gave opportunity for work among women in the Chengtu prison. The religious songs given out are found posted on the court yard walls where the services are held. In Chungking the new venture is in the night schools. Over fifty women and girls attend one school and the teachers seem to be happy in giving this extra time to their less fortunate sisters, who must earn a livelihood for themselves and families throughout the day. Another night school is conducted for men and boys and one other for English classes only. The Lewis Memorial Institu- tional Church, located in the heart of this great city, is filling a great need and our Society is working in co-operation with the Board of Foreign Missions in its many activities. The Dsen Jia Ngai School in Chungking has again been made a Senior High School which is so greatly needed in this city of 800,000 people where there is no other Senior High School for girls. The enrollment this Fall in the junior and senior classes is 160; three-hundred took entrance examinations. Registration for elective courses in Bible and religion, as well as church attendance, which is a vesper service, is 100 per cent. Both Suining and Tzechow find the school work considerably hampered because of the time demanded by the government for athletic contests. Scout activities, mass education work, police duty, even to being directors of traffic. But the spirit of the schools is fine and the loyalty and devotion to school an religious activities is to be commended. Witnessing Bands are active and effective in increasing the spiritual life of the members as well as telling others of the new life in Christ Jesus. In all the work throughout the Conference, both evangelistic and educational, particularly in the higher grades of school work, there has been a marked gain made in the religious activity of the young people and it is undoubtedly the result of the deepening of their own religious life. The hope is held that in the future more can be done in the way of training lay leadership for rural work. The increasingly beneficial Midwifery School carried on by Dr. Marion Manly opened its doors five years ago. During this time 1,105 mothers, from 1

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the lowliest kind of abodes to those of the more privileged, have been helped through this critical time in their lives. Thirty-four trained midwives have finished their courses and have gone out to ease pain and save life, to make child-birth easier and safer, and the outcome happier. New Public Health Program has been established in this conference. Si.x rural centers are now being served by three midwives and five nurses. While this work has been started in a small way in a building or room within our mission property, much has already been done in dressing wounds, treating diseases, vaccinating, dispensing simple medicines, obstetrical work, visiting in the homes, teaching in the care of babies and children. The total number served within a month runs into many hundreds; 3,500 was the count as reported for one month. Mrs. Frank E. Baker, Secretary.

FOOCHOW CONFERENCE Educational Work

Co-operation is the key-word in all fields of service in the Foochow Con- ference. This is emphasized in the new Foochow Conference Educational Finance Committee which will plan for individual work and need in its relation to the educational work of the whole Conference. Another evidence of this spirit is the proposed exchange of faculty members among the three High-Schools, our Hwa Nan Senior High, our Tai Main Junior High and the boys Anglo- Chinese College. Such interchange means both economy and higher standards. If it is true that "the hope of the future church is in the young men and young women in the Junior High Schools (Church Schools) at the present time," we appreciate the sense of responsibility those having these schools under their care are stressing. It is gratifying to know, too, that through statistics gathered from all Christian schools in China, Fukien Province stands first in percentage of Christian students, the number of baptisms for the year in these schools being 2,363. The Governor of the Province, in an address before the Fukien Christian Educational Association, gave very definite approval of Christian Education, also saying that Christianity is the only living and developing religion and through its influence students will develop self respect rather than self love and it can be the means of recovery of the lost virtues which were taught by the Chinese sage, Confucius. The program of educational reforms includes Teachers' Institutes, and only teachers passing the examinations at the end of the four weeks' course will be allowed to hold positions. An effort to control all normal training may seriously afTect our Union Kindergarten Training School, but the educational authorities of all our church schools are keeping in ver^' close touch with all the government regulations, to prevent, if possible any serious interference with the academic and religious freedom of the schools. Of the Day atid Primary Schools, Miss Sia writes, "Work with the children gives the cjuickest, surest, and most permanent results. Prejudice is broken down, entrance to homes made easy, the whole community becomes interested. We believe the Day-Schools are one of the finest evangelistic agencies and have a special contribution to make to church and society." In recognition of Children's Year in China, the Primary School in Kutien has co-operated with the government in programs of health, sanitation, plays, games, and contests. The Children's Christmas at Futsing included a pageant in which the spirit of good-will to all was seen when a little girl dressed as a Japanese walked hand-in-hand with a Chinese child to worship at the crib. Haitang sent twelve seniors to Foochow for their final examinations, given by the government edu- 32 In Lands Afar

cational authorities. Two hundred ten boys and girls from our Methodist schools in Foochow Conference passed these examinations. In Mintsing, the enthusiasm of the 70th anniversary has been made permanent by the erection of a Home-economics building for the Junior High students. This small building provides a laboratory where the art of maintaining a Christian home may be discovered.

Evangelistic Work The responsibility for training Bible Women and Evangelists for this area has been given The Biblical Institute of Foochow. This co-operates with the Fukien Theological School. The educational requirements for entrance have been raised, and both missionaries and pastors are enthusiastic over the fine work of the graduates. At Mintsing the last two women were graduated from the Bible Training School, and Miss Edna Jones had hoped to start a class in Home Making. The program throughout the conference is centering more and more in the church, with classes in Lay-leadership, Training Conferences, Institutes, Better Homes Campaigns and Circuit to Circuit evangelistic meetings and conferences. One writes: "We find real progress is being made toward bringing the more abundant life to the rank and file of the church membership,—with emphasis on the social aspects of the Gospel and on rural "betterment." As a doxology, we can join with one who writes: "We all thank God that there is a new spirit abroad in the church, a reciuickening of souls in the past two years that has set the face of the church toward a new and higher goal."

Medical Work The cornerstone of the new Willis F. Pierce Memorial Hospital was laid on the afternoon of June 26th. Attention has been turned to the field of Public Health and Preventative Medicine. Miss Jacobs gives part time to directing public health work, one graduate nurse took the public health course at P. U. M. C. and gives full time to it, including some teaching of public health and social science to the students in the hospital. There is co-operation with some of the mission schools in health work, in physical examination of students and in teaching courses in military nursing required by the government which also gives excellent opportunity to teach health principles. The hospital has started in one village a skin (leper) clinic together with a general clinic which they visit every week, with a small health program. The Lucie F. Flarrison Hospital, at Futsing, has become a General Hospi- tal in union with the Board of Foreign Missions, and in close co-operation with the Union Hospital in Foochow. This will greatly increase the efYective- ness of the hospital and will not be an added expense to the Society. Dr. Li is pleading for a foreign nurse, as she finds the responsibility too great a strain. The Woolston Memorial Dispensary, at Lungtien, reports fine work in inoculations and preventive medicine. It has also become a great evangelistic center. This spiritual awakening, with its wide influence, makes a necessary reduction of funds a matter of deep regret. The Center will revert to its original purpose,—that of a very simple Dispensary. The Nathan Sites Memorial Hospital at Lek Du near Mintsing, under the wise management of Dr. Ruth Hemenway, with no increase in appropriation, has become a model country hospital. In an isolated area, it is already a general hospital, with a laboratory technician from P. U. M. C, and with histories and progress records kept. From the main hospital at Lek-du, they operate a dispensary and small in-patient department at the county-seat, in a building given by the B. F. M. and with a small appropriation from that Board. They operate a dispensary in a village between Lek-du and Mintsing, where from China 33 twenty to thirty patients are treated daily. In Public Health work, they have a male graduate nurse with P.H. training in P. U. M. C, his wife, a graduate of Magaw Hospital and with additional training, and still another nurse with post-graduate work elsewhere. They all work and teach in the clinics, give health talks, accompany evangelistic teams and co-operate with the pastors in their country work. Dr. Dang is now the head of this hospital, with her Chinese staff. Her work is closely related to the Church—the pastors interested and sympathetic. Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Official Correspondent.

HINGHWA CONFERENCE Leaving Foochow at noon, we can arrive in Hinghwa in time for a four o'clock wedding. Leaving Hinghwa at four, we are in Sienyu at six. This new time-schedule is made possible by good roads and government-owned busses. Going at once to our fine \V. F. M. S. compound, we find Miss Edna Merritt, a lone foreigner for the last six months. The drastic need for missionaries is evident in every station in the Hinghwa Conference. The personnel of the Society has been so depleted, that those remaining are spread over too great an area and are carrying too great a load for the most effectual "intellectual and moral leadership, and spiritual creativeness." Miss Merritt writes that 60 pupils have been added to the Isabel Hart Primary School this past term, and that government Inspectors report this school as the cleanest and best-kept school in the province and have no wish to have it discontinue Christian teaching. Graduates of the Frances Nasi Gamble Memorial Junior High are assisted in continuing their work in the Hamilton School at Hinghwa by a small loan fund maintained at Sienyu. All primary teachers are required to study Man- darin, as more and more this is becoming the common dialect for all China. With the closing of the Woman's Bible Training School, the question of lay- leadership training becomes very insistent. "Every church member able to read and write" is the goal of the Religious Education program. The extent to which the Christian religion will influence China's part in world history depends very largely on the growth and development of the Christian Church in China. Returning to Hantong, a suburb of Hinghwa and a thriving port-city, we find the work ably built up by Miss Todd and Miss Marriot. Their retirement leaves a vacancy hard to fill, and many lonely hearts. Eighteen years ago, Miss Todd invited a few illiterate women to come in from the villages to learn to read and write. At first the women found it hard to sit quietly and study. But from that small beginning, station classes were opened in four centers and more than 1500 women and girls have been taught. At each center is a building where the village women are free to come for consultation with the workers, for medicine, for flowers and for seeds. The City Church in Hinghwa reports a Sunday school of nearly 500, a Junior Church, and Station classes. We are glad to add part-salary for a trained worker in Religious Education for this important center.

Medical Work The Margaret Nast Memorial Hospital in Sienyu has been loaned to the Anglicans for an experimental period of three years, under the direction of Dr. M. K. Yue, head of St. Luke's Hospital in Hinghwa. During this time the W. F. M. S. will be responsible for the loan of the buildings, one foreign nurse, and S300 gold per annum. Dr. Emma J. Betow, who gave thirty-two years of great ser\'ice through this hospital, presented her medical library and her instruments to the Foreign 34 In Lands Afar

Department, for use there. Her retirement leaves another vacancy on the Field, and her name and memory go down as one of the productive servants of the Kingdom. Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Official Correspondent.

KIANGSI CONFERENCE Sometime ago Kiangsi Province through their Missionary societies planned to take on a scholarship in Africa. Miss Fredericks, who has just returned to China from a recent furlough, is busy translating material on Africa into Chin- ese leaflets. They hope to be ready to start on concentrated study work early in January and expect to raise funds for Africa throughout the winter and spring. Articles will appear from time to time in the Chinese Christian Advocate giving programs and suggestions; other information will appear in other periodicals on Africa. This will be carried on through the assistance of the Christian Literature Society and other denominational workers. The primary schools are all open and full to overflowing. Our missionaries write that they are looking for little spots to put in an extra seat for other children who want to come to school. Parents like to send their children because the discipline is good and there is character training which is not found in other schools. The Christian Rural Service Union has progressed during this past year. We have had no doctor on the staff, therefore special attention has been directed toward public health under the leadership of a nurse. Training classes are being held for the teachers for treatment of trachoma, skin diseases, and prevention of summer diseases. All seventeen schools in the Union have been visited and the pupils have received physical examination. This past year the work at Danforth Memorial Hospital has progressed. Dr. Mary Cheng has been added to the medical staffs. Miss Miler, the registered nurse, gives a few outstanding figures of our public health nurse who is in charge of our four mission city day schools:—Visits to schools 248; trachoma cases found 634; trachoma treatments 9,752; during the months of March and April 2,500 small-pox vaccinations were given. This year, in Danforth, beside teaching within the Nursing School they have taught three hours weekly home nursing and first-aid to Rulison High School students, four hours weekly to Knowles students and one hour weekly in the school for poor street children. In Nanchang the Bible women in the city have Mass Education classes for women and girls, as well as classes in Bible and Church preparation. They take turns in the work of visitation in the military hospitals and prisons. Our high schools, Baldivin and Rulison, have carried on with large attendance, with depleted staffs and with less appropriations from home than in any previous year. In all of this advanced program in this area of twenty-six millions plus inhabitants, we are endeavoring to strengthen our lines, especially in the rural area. Illiteracy and poverty will be banished only so far as we are able to lift the great masses of the rural areas of great China. Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, Official Correspondent.

NORTH CHINA CONFERENCE

Thirty-six years ago North China experienced what they call the "Cleans- ing of 1900." It was the Boxer Rebellion. The "Cleansing" left our work in a state of sturdy solidarity. As we look back upon it now, that experience was no more a result, than it was a preparation. For another "cleansing" is in process at the present time in China. It is slow and unrelenting—for it is political. North China is the Buffer between China proper and a subtly en- China 35

croaching foreign nation. But the spirit of nineteen hundred is still upon our work and our workers. There is a knit-togetherness which will hold. This community loyalty is found in every mission station. Departments of mission work are working together as if they were all one. Sleeper Davis Hospital, the only hospital for women and children in Peip- ing, a city of one and a half million people, is affiliated with Peking Union Medical College and between the two there exists a most wholesome spirit of co-operation. Every nurse who graduates froni the Sleeper Davis School of Nursing has also a period of training in P. U. M. C. The Superintendent of the hospital is worthily called their "Treasure." She is Miss Mary Shih. She is the first Chinese woman nurse to head a hospital in China; she was the first secretary of the China Nurse's Association; she was the first director of Nursing Service in China, a chair created for her by the Government. Graduates of Sleeper Davis School of Nursing are leaders not only profession- ally, but also in Christian service. Miss Yang, a graduate of. the School, spent f:^•e years in the hospital of Peking Union Medical College. She has now come back to Sleeper Davis Hospital as one of the head nurses, at one-half the salary she received at the l^nion Hospital, in order that she may serve through a dis- tinctly Christian institution. l3r. Yang, an aunt of Miss Yang, a graduate of the School of Nursing is head of mid-wifery for all China. The School is sending out nurses trained in Public Health. One Public Health graduate has charge of the three hundred thirty employees of the Peking Exchange; another is head of a group of five nurses who care for twenty-four hundred Government school students in Peiping; two others are employed by the Yenching factories, etc. The entire graduating class of last spring received honor diplomas from the Nurses' Association of China. Game-ivell School, under the leadership of Mr. Cheng Nai Ch'ing, has been restored to its former high standard during the past five years. Two hundred students were turned away last year for lack of room. Mr. Cheng was a successful business chemist, who because of his own excellent Christian life, and his family background, was singled out as the one needed to lead the school. Because of the opportunity to contribute to Chinese youth, Mr. Cheng accepted the principalship at a reduced salary. Twice during the five years he has increased the salaries of his stalT, but not his own. In municipal contests, the school has several times won first place in choral work and hand work, some of their hand work having been chosen as models for an all China Hand Book. In declamatory work and athletics they have won second and third places in municipal contests. In scholastic honors they have won scholarships in Na- tional Peking University, the Normal University and three out of a total of eight scholarships given by Yenching University. At Tientsin, Keen School is the only high school for girls in that great city. The students are largely from homes of wealth. That such parents choose to send their daughters to a Christian School in spite of its location in the very worst part of the city, and its proximity to the unfriendly Japanese headquarters is strong evidence of their appreciation of the school. The school has just opened for the fall with the largest enrollment in its history. At Changli, our rural center, all departments are emphasizing the develop- ^ ment of two classes of workers, both of whom are necessary for work among the country people. The first is the volunteer worker; the second, the more highly trained worker who will become a paid supervisor or instructor. Alder- man Junior Middle School refused to register with the government because the necessary changes in curriculum would lessen the school's service to the community as a Christian training center. The Ne'ii' Light School, which is the amalgamation of Thompson Training School and the Bible Training School, opened in September under the leadership of Miss Liu Yo Chen who is a graduate of Cheeloo University and has had 36 In Lands Afar eight years of teaching and Y. W. C. A. experience. She has had charge of two of the largest country districts and is therefore well acquainted with country needs. The school will be changed from a low grade Bible school to an Adult Folk School based on the Denmark Plan. All of the work, cooking, house- keepings, etc., will be shared by both teachers and pupils. Several of the District Schools, where the Government has adequate schools, or where the church can support them have been closed and the appropriation thus released has been shifted to Conference Religious Work for Wo- men and Children and to Conference Public Health Work. This does not mean a lessening of work for the District School group, but an expanding of interest and work through the church centered program in co-operation with the Re- ligious Work program. Religious Work for Women and Children is the new name for the Confer- ence Centralized Evangelistic work. Instead of considering each District as a separate unit as in the past, the work of the whole Conference is under a Central Committee. Each District has one representative on the Committee. Miss Ortha Lane is the full time secretary, co-operating with the District directors through training conferences, teaching in institutes, developing new literature, and maintaining a central office of supplies in Tientsin. Ilives and homes, changed by the Gospel of Christ, is the central motive in all their work. This first year of the new plan has been difficult, but highly successful. Union Bible Training School, Peiping, has a three year course for two classes of women. The first class are women who have graduated from sixth grade; the second class have had three years of high school work. The first class, after graduation, goes directly into volunteer work or works for small salary; the second are accepted by Cheeloo and Yenching Universities for a three year course in Arts and Religious Education for which they receive a certificate instead of a diploma. Cheeloo University—The new wing of the Hospital at Cheeloo University is now completed and in use. This is the realization of long deferred hopes, and the meeting of an urgent need. The new building houses a most efficient and also greatly needed Out Patient Department which is much appreciated by the staff. Dr. Lois Witham of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society joined the Medical College Staff in September. Dr. Witham received her degree from John's Hopkins, and last year did advanced work in P. U. M. C. She has served on the staff of the Women's Medical College, Shanghai. In Cheeloo, she will be associated with the Department of Biochemistry. She has been enthusiastically welcomed by the staff, and will be a great blessing to the Medical School. That Yenching University has decided to remain in North China Con- ference, gives great joy to all the North China area. Mrs. J. K. Cecil, Official Correspondent.

YENPING CONFERENCE

Rural Teachers—For the first time in fourteen years, from all parts of Yenping Conference, came thirty-six young men and women teachers to share for twelve days in a comradeship of study, worship, discussion, recreation, and consecration to the task that awaited them. Some of the subjects studied and discussed were: "Character Education in Primary Schools," "The Meaning of Religious Education," "The relation of the Christian Primary School to the local church, to the new social order, and to the homes of the children." Besides lectures on "The Ideal Teacher," and "The Teacher-Student Relationship," the District Commissioner of Education gave three periods to a presentation of the Government plans for primary education and normal training. The Holy Communion Service on the closing night of the Institute, gave opportunity for the final consecration to a task which must be faced in the Spirit —

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of Christ; and from that atmosphere of deep spiritual fellowship this group of primary school teachers scattered once more to their ten schools to bring new life to each community. Lay-leader Training—Miss Glassburner writes: "We are in the midst of our spring campaign, which calls for four joint District Retreats for pastors and Bible women, and forty Training Conferences for lay members. The theme of the retreats is "Feed My Flock," interpreted in the broad sense of ministering to the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of the church membership. The normal course is for training laymen in public health, Bible study, stewardship, and effective church membership; a period alternating between methods of Religious education and Evangelism; a song hour; the study of Stanley Jones' "Christ and Human Suffering"; and a discussion hour on the contribution of the church to the better social order in literacy, in wholesome recreation, in study classes, and in industrial reconstruction. One of the most cheering features of the Laymen's Training Conference in Yuki City was a group of Government High School students who were excused from classes every afternoon for the entire session and who also came every evening. Yuki—The cause of popular education is making rapid strides in Yuki. Twenty-one government primary schools were represented in a recent athletic meet in Yuki City. But our mission primary schools set certain standards of work and ideals of character-building that are making a definite contribution to New China. The amount of Christian influence is also gratifying. In Fourth Township 37^9% of the teaching stafif are Christians, 20% in Second Town- ship, and 60% in Fiftieth Township. All of this substantiates Bishop Birney's statement, that the Christian Church provides social and intellectual leadership for the community far out of proportion to its own numerical strength. Yenping City—Emma Fuller Memorial School is a union high school, with Miss Eva Chen as Dean. Last year, the girls organized a Christian Asso- ciation, and frequently set aside an hour for discussing freely the problems that are uppermost in the minds of Chinese students today, trying to arrive at some conclusion as to what their attitude regarding these matters should be. In Gamble Memorial Primary School the students of the upper classes have self-government, and are very active in the New Life Movement. Madame Chiang Kai Shek made a special appeal to the Christian schools to help carry out this national program. Our children are very responsive for it has always been part of their training to become useful and helpful citizens. Mrs. J. M. M. Gray, Official Correspondent

INDIA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman's Missionary Friend" for January, May or October. Bengal Conference AsANSOL Ushagram Girls School—Hazel O. Wood. District Evangelistic Work and Day Schools—Rachel Carr. Calcutt.'^—Girls High School— Irma D. Collins. Evangelistic Work and Day Schools, Bengali: Katharine M. Kinzly; Hindustani: Doris I. Welles.* All India Treasurer (Luckno'cv Conference) Ethel L. Whiting. Darjeeling— Mt. Herman School—Mrs. Lila K. Engberg*, Ruth Field, Pearl Hughes, Miriam R. Scholberg.

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Pakur—Santali Work {Evangelistic, Boarding School, Day Schools) —Mildred L. Pierce*, Beulah M. Swan*, M. Gayle Dawson, Hilda Swan. Special Appointments—Ava Hunt, Lulu A. Boles, Isabella Thohurn College, Lucknow; Mary F. Carpenter*, Educational Secretary, Pakur; Emma J. Barber, Bangalore.

Bombay Conference Bombay— W. F. M. S. Agent, General Work and Hostel, Giijarati Day Schools and Evangelistic Work—^Florence Masters. Marathi Day Schools and Evangelistic Work—S. Marie Corner. PooNA Marathi Schools and Evangelistic Work—Anna Agnes Abbott*, Emma Stewart. Taylor High School and Anglo- Indian Home—Agnes C. W. Dove, May Sutherland. Taleg.\on—Girls School, Educational Work—-Clara Kleiner, Leola M. Greene.* Hostel—Emma Stewart. Nagpur—District Evangelistic Work— Mildred G. Drescher. Mecosa Bagh Girls Normal, Middle and Primary School—Mildred V. Wright. Mecosa Bagh Hostel—-Ada Nelson. PuNTAMBA District Evangelistic Work— Mildred Drescher until July; Edna Holder after July, Flora Quirin.* Girls Hostel—Bernice E. Elliott. Medical Work—Local Supply. Special Appointments— Marathi Literature—Anna Agnes Abbott,* Clara Kleiner. Isabella Thobnrn College— Ruth C. Manchester.*

Central Provinces Conference Baihar—Primary and Middle School and Hostel— Katherine Keyhoe, Marian Warner, Lola Green.* Jagdalpur—District Day Schools and Evangelistic Work— Mrs. Alma H. Hol- land. Alderman Girls School and Hostel—Helen Fehr. Medical Work— Local Supply. Jubbulpore— City Evangelistic Work and Day Schools—Local Supply. Hawa Bagh Training College—Lucile Colony*, E. Lahuna Clinton. Johnson Girls High School—E. Lahuna Clinton, Faithe Richardson, E. Louise Campbell, Gertrude Becker.* Khandwa— City and District Evangelistic Work and Day Schools—Josephine Liers, Ethel Ruggles.* Girls Normal School and Hostel—Josephine Liers until April. Local Supply, Dorcas Hall.* Girls School and Hostel—Marian Warner until April. Margaret Crouse, Lydia Pool.* Narsinghpur— City and District Evangelistic Work—Local Supply. Special Appointment—Isabella Thoburn College—Margaret Wallace.

Gujarat Conference

Ahmedabad—Kathiawar District— Village Educational and Evangelistic Work—Elsie M. Ross. Baroda— Webb Memorial Girls School—Dora L. Nelson, Grace M. Challis, Florence K. Palmer.* Mrs. William Butler Memorial Hospital— Dr. M. A. Albertson, Mary L. Hannah, R.N., Loal E. Huffman, M.D.*, Myrtle L. Precise, R.N.* GoDHR.\ Normal Training and Practisittg School— Pearl Precise*, Elma M. Chilson, Laura Heist. District Evangelistic Work—Laura Austin, Minnie Newton.

*0n furlough. ——————

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Hyderabad Conference BiDAR Girls Boarding School—Mrs. Margaret C. Ernsberger. District Evangelistic Work—Minnie H. Huibregtse, Anna M. Harrod.* Hyderabad—Stanley Girls High School—Margaret Morgan. Girls Vocational School—Elizabeth J. Wells, Gladys Webb.* Tandur—Evangelistic and Educational Work—Mabel Morgan, Mildred Simonds. ViKARABAD Mary A. Knotts Girls School— Nellie M. Low. Evangelistic and Educational Work—M. Katherine Metsker.

Indus River Conference Ajmer—Boarding School—Caroline C. Nelson*, E. Lavinia Nelson.* HissAR Boarding School—Ethel Palmer, Martha Coy.* District Work— Agnes H. Nil sen. Lahore—Lucie Harrison Girls School—Theodora Thomson. District Evange- ist—Grace Pepper Smith. TiLAi'NiA — Mary Wilson Sanitarium — Cora L Kipp*, M.D., Laura Bell*, Beiilah V. Bishop*, Agnes D. Dunn, R.N., Helma Fernstrom, R.N., Anna P. Buyers, R.N.

Lucknow Conference Arrah—Boarding School—Maren M. Tirsgaard, Ruth Eveland, Irene C. Ber.* District Evangelist—Ruth E. Hyneman.* BuxAR District Evangelist—Edna M. Abbott.* Ballia—Primary Education— Nettie A. Bacon*, Mabel Sheldon. Cawnpore—Girls High School—Jessie A. Bragg*, Adis A. Robbins*, Edna M. Hutchens. Hudson Memorial Girls School—Mary A. Richmond. LrCKNOW Lai Bagh School—Grace C. Davis, Mabel C. Lawrence*, Kathleen Clancy. Isabella Thoburn College—Mary E. Shannon, Principal. Dorothy Speer*, Laura \'. Williams, Margaret Landrum, Florence Salzer*, Roxanna H. Oldroyd, Isabella Thoburn, Ava Hunt, Lulu A. Boles, Margaret Wal- lace, Ruth C. Manchester.* Speci.\l Appointment—All India Treasurer—Ethel L. Whiting. To be Appointed—Jennie M. Smith. North India Conference Almora—G^V/5 High School— Msith'Me R. Moses*, Mildred L. Albertson.* Bareilly— Girls School—Grace Honnell. Baby fold—Edna G. Bacon*, Ruth Warrington. Clara A. Swain Hospital—Bertha A. Chase, M.D., Mildred E. Burton, M.D., Theresa Lorenz, R.N.*, Charlotte Westrup, R.N., Janette H. Crawford. District Evangelist—G. Evelyn Hadden.* BiJNOR Girls School—Ruth Cox. District Evangelist—Jessie I. Peters. BuDUAN Girls School— Nellie M. West. Training School—Ruth Hoath.* District Evangelist—Phoebe E. Emery.* Chandag Heights—Leper Work—Mary Reed. Chandusi District—Evangelist—Ruth Warrington. DwARAHAT Girls School—Charlotte Oram. Moradabad—Girls School—Constance R. Blackstock (temporarily), Anna Blackstock.* Primary Boys School—Allie M. Bass. District Evangelist— Eleanor B. Stallard. Naini Tal— Wellesley Girls High School—Ada Marie Kennard, Nora B. Waugh Pauri— Girls School—Gladys Doyle. Pithoragarh— Girls School—Lucy W. Beach. District Evangelist—Blanche L. McCartney.*

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Shahjahanpur—Bidwell Memorial Girls School—Yasmin Peters. District Evangelist—Ethel M. Calkins*, Olive Dunn. SiTAPUR Girls School—Edna I. Bradley. Boys School—Lily D. Greene. To be Appointed—Grace M. Bates.

Northwest India Conference Agra—District Village Work—Sarah C. llolman, Charlotte T. Holman. Aligarh—Louisa Soule Girls School—Ella L. Perry.* District Evangelist—Ida A. Farmer. Brindaban— Creighton- Freeman Christian Hospital—Rita B. Tower, M.D., Mary A. Burchard, M.D., Eunice Porter, R.N.*, Elda M. Barry, R.N., Hannah C. Gallagher, R.N. Bulandshahr—District Evangelist—Gertrude E. Richards. Delhi—Girls School—Catherine L. Justin*, Emma E. Warner. District Evan- gelist—Ida M. Klingeberger*, Faith Clark, Letah M. Doyle.* Ghaziabad—Boys School—Melva A. Li^'ermore.* Meerut—Girls High School—Laura G. Bobenhouse, Jean B. Bothwell*, Mary Boyd. Boys Primary School—Helen S. Buss. District Evangelist—Annie S. Winslow. Muzaffarnagar—District Evangelist—To be supplied. MuTTRA Blackstone Missionary Institute and Girls School—Garnet M. Everly, S. Edith Randall*, Caroline E. Schaefer, Pearl E. Palmer. RooRKEE Girls School—Carlotta E. Hoffman*, Margaret Hermiston. To be Appointed—Estelle M. Forsyth.

South India Conference Bangalore—Baldwin Girls High School—Urdell Montgomery. "Treasure Chest"— Kezia Munson, Ruth Robinson.* Belgaum—Sherman Girls School and District Evangelistic Work—Elizabeth M. Beale. Vanita Vidyalaya, and Marathi School— Retta I. Wilson. GoKAK District Evangelistic Work and Girls Boarding School—Cora Fales. GuLBARGA Shanti Sadan Girls School—OUie R. Leavitt. District Evayige- listic Work and Co-educational School—M. M. Rugby. District Evangelistic Work—Julia E. Morrow. KOLAR Ellen Thoburn Cowen Memorial Hospital—Esther Shoemaker, M.D., Nurses Training School—Alta Griffin, R.N. Madras— City Schools and Evangelistic Work—Ethel C. Wheelock, Frances E. Johnson.* Tamil Girls Middle School—Joy E. Comstock. Raichur—Anna Angel Knight Boarding School—Emma K. Rexroth, Judith Ericson.*

BENGAL CONFERENCE Asansol—During the absence of Rev. and Mrs. S. K. Mondol at the General Conference, Miss Rachel Carr has given extra time to work with the English speaking congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Asansol, calling on the railway people in town, and some of the colliery folk in the District. For the Indian people of various denominations, a convention for the deepening of spiritual life was planned to be held in the Ushagram grounds during the Puja holidays. An interesting project has been the establishing of a Way Side Pulpit in Asansol, "in front of the little red church on the Grand Trunk road." These helpful sayings have already received wide recognition and have shown interesting, practical results.

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Work among the dej^rcssed classes is being carried through the reopening of the school for railway- sweepers children, two men of the Christian community having volunteered to work among these people. Calcutta—The Girls High School continues its work among Europeans, Jews, Armenians, Parsees, and other races. This school is now entirely self- supporting, except for the salary and passage of a missionary principal. The Bengali and Hindustani evangelistic work has all been carried on by Miss Kinzly, during Miss Welles' furlough. Darjeeling— Mt. Herman School likewise is entirely self-supporting, except for the furlough salaries and passage of the three missionaries there. Pakur—This station has been very short-handed, even with the relief afforded by the return of Miss Hilda Swan. Following Miss Pierce's return to the field, Miss Beulah Swan has come on furlough. The reports of the Women's Societies, and the Home Mission report, are especially significant this year, as indicating an increasing desire among the Nationals, Bengali and Santali, to help their own people. The Edith Jackson Fisher Memorial Hospital is building a greatly needed addition with funds received from the Government during the Silver Jubilee. Maude W. Hardie, Official Correspondent. BOMBAY CONFERENCE We have two missionaries of the Society in Bombay City. Miss Florence Masters is assigned to what is called "general work." She superintends the hostel, which is the home of the W. F. M. S. workers in the city and the guest- house for scores of missionaries and friends of the Society every year. She arranges passage home for missionaries going on furlough and sees them ofT; she is "personal shopper" for our missionaries up country. She is a cheerful and most useful errand boy for all our staff. And she is superintendent of two large day schools for Gujarati children, mostly sweepers, living in the crowded tenements. Miss Marie Corner is responsible for similar schools among Marathi speaking children, and has enrolled over 200. In connection with one of the schools there is a night school for young men, taught by the assistant pastor of the Marathi church, who lives in a room in one of the tenements to be near his people. There is also a Welfare Center, where Miss Shantibai Symons, a Bible woman with nurse training, gives treatments to about a hundred persons daily, and fifty babies are brought for their daily bath. In Poona, Taylor High School and Anglo-Indian Home, under the guidance of Miss Agnes C. W. Dove, continues to furnish educational opportunity to 150 Anglo-Indians and a home to nearly 100 of them. The school exists to help the neediest, and so cannot depend much on fees; but with an appropriation of only $820 a year from the Society and a government grant of about S4,000, the management raises from friends in the church and community almost twice that amount. The beautiful Christian atmosphere of this home and school have saved many a girl to a life of usefulness and leadership. The Marathi literature work carried on by Miss Agnes Abbott, and during her furlough by Miss Clara Kleiner, is also located in Poona. In this work, the W. F. M. S. makes a large contribution to the total missionary program of the Marathi speaking area, for this is the only agency for the production of Chris- tian literature in the Marathi language. Miss Abbott has been editor and general manager, has employed a pundit to help with translating, and has hired the printing done. In the readjustment of appropriations, the conference has requested that the money formerly used for Bible women be transferred to this literature work, so it will be possible to enlarge the scope of the production somewhat. Students of missions are agreed that one of our greatest needs is Christian literature. 42 In Lands Afar

In Talegaon, Miss Emma Stewart and Miss Clara Kleiner are conducting a boarding school on approved lines, training the girls to be good wives and home makers, and giving them Bible teaching with their other studies. Such a school constantly reaches out into the Christian community, everywhere making contacts toward good ends. Nagpur has a fine Boarding School, in which Miss Ada Nelson manages the hostel and Miss Mildred Wright the teaching. Miss Wright is also the principal of the Normal School, the only Christian Normal for the Marathi area. Although the school is not large, it is important to the educational and religious life of all the missions in the area. Special attention is given to preparation for village work, and practice teaching is done in our own village schools. It is encouraging that the newer students enter with higher qualifications; all but one of last year's entering class had passed seventh class, and six had passed high school entrance examinations. In spite of the overcrowded condition of the building, Miss Nelson has arranged for an improvised family system, so that each small group does its own cooking, including planning and buying. Among the municipal sweepers in Nagpur, large numbers have become Christians, and are begging for a teacher. So far there has been very little opportunity to do for them, but with the adjustments made at conference time a way may be found. Volunteer workers in the villages have met a warm welcome. In Puntamba district there is a tremendous need which we have hardly yet begun to meet. The people are untrained, backward. Five hundred Christian children in the district are not in school; child marriage still prevails; and Hindu practices are followed even by those called Christians. In co-operation with the Board of Foreign Missions, we are working along four lines: 1. As many girls as can be accommodated in the limited space live in our hostel and attend the boys school. The principal is a graduate engineer, Indian, trained in Edin- burgh, with agricultural experience, who feels called to village work. Under his direction, the school has a decidedly practical course, with village life as the end. 2. Village improvement is being encouraged. The annual poultry show on the mission compound is a real event. Attempts are being made to foster adult education. 3. A tiny hospital with a branch dispensary in a neighboring village. 4. Always, everywhere, preaching and teaching the Word. Mrs. Otis Moore, Official Correspondent.

CENTRAL PROVINCES CONFERENCE

Balaghat District, in which our center is Baihar, is populated by Gonds, one of India's aboriginal tribes, and for the evangelization of them the Methodist Church is solely responsible. The special work of the W. F. M. S. is Baihar School and Hostel. Miss Marian Warner has charge of the middle school and the hostel, and Miss Katherine Keyhoe has the primary school and helps with the village schools of the district. Baihar is a relatively recent school, so it is encouraging to find that the middle school is growing larger and that the character of the pupils is steadily improving. Bastar District, Jagdalpur is a native state, to which no other mission but ours has admission. The population is 500,000. Mrs. Holland returned after furlough last spring, and set to work at once helping supervise the building of two cottages, each to house a teacher and eighteen or twenty girls, made necessary by the coming of twenty girls from the Raipur School. Construction is simple and inexpensive, the total for both being about $500. Other cottages will be built as funds can be supplied. The program of village education is progressing. A new plan is being tried, whereby a maintenance grant of five rupees (about $1.60) a month is to be given India 43

to a teacher If a village will offer living quarters, a place to teach, and a given quantity of unhuUed rice for each pupil. Two schools have been started on this basis. In the Alderman School, agriculture has been introduced for boys in the fifth and sixth classes. Miss Bose is returning to the school for 1937. A further addition to the staff is Dr. Addison, wife of a retired missionary sent to Central Provinces by the English Friends. She will take charge of the little hospital and of the medical work in the school and as far as possible in the villages. Her husband has had experience on a mission farm, and will be a help in the agricultural problems of the station. In Jubbulpore, we have city evangelistic work and day schools, Johnson Girls School and Hawa Bagh Training College. The evangelistic work, in charge of Miss Benobala Banerji, finds homes much more generally accessible than of old, and is pressing forward into the openings. Through the Mahila Samiti (Woman's Association) of the city church, volunteer evangelistic work is being organized, and women are being encouraged to talk to their neighbors about the Christian w^ay. Two primary day schools enroll 125 children, Hindus, Mohammedans and Christians. From the latest official report of Johnson Girls School: "We are rejoicing in the best examination results in our history; in an efficient, loyal and well trained staff; in a very fine health record; in success in athletics, etc. These things are essential to the progress of any school; and when the total impact of all the various features of a school results in a happy, wholesome atmosphere which is conducive to high spiritual and scholastic attainments, then indeed one may rejoice. We do not claim to have reached this goal completely, but we press forward toward it." Hatva Bagh Training College now has permanent recognition from Govern- ment, with sanction to continue the course of training now used, which is the same as that in the training department of Isabella Thoburn College. A branch of the Student Christian Movement has been organized, linking the Training College with the great body of Christian students in India and the world. On Sunday morning the students go to three villages to teach, dispense medicines, and do other social work. The success of the graduates is notable. Khandwa has a Normal School of another type, but equally necessary. It trains young women in the vernacular, for vernacular and village schools. The Normal is this year in charge of Miss Pila Baksh, who had her early training in the Raipur School and graduated from Isabella Thoburn College. The enrollment is larger than ever before. Miss Crouse, in charge of the Boarding School, has introduced co-education in the lowest class, and is building up the school throughout. A close connection Is maintained between the school and the Khandwa Church. On the district, there were 550 baptisms last year, two- thirds of them in a circuit where preachers and Bible women have worked for twenty-five years without seeing results. Now every village is afire, and two men have been loaned from other missions. Narsinghpur District Is In charge of Miss Caroline HulasI Rae, an Indian. The Mahila Samiti assists in the zenana visitation carried on by Bible women, and also makes a financial contribution, which is earned by sewing. Sironcha District was transferred from Hyderabad to Central Provinces Conference one year ago. The closing of the hospital w'as a blow to the work of the station, but Dr. Jaya Luke, an Indian woman with experience in both Sironcha and Jagdalpur, was returned there, and has centered her attention on village evangelism and medical work. Results have been very encouraging. She works in co-operation with the government Rural Uplift Committee, and has opened a dispensary In the Clason Memorial Hospital building, and health centers with trained nurse and midwife in several villages in the district. Local midwives are being registered and formed into a weekly instruction class. 44 In Lands Afar

In other ways also the mission is co-operating with the Rural Uplift Committee, so that government funds are used in ways which religious workers have found effective, and with Christians as directors and helpers. There is need of a new missionary to be learning Telugu, for Miss Naylor is nearing the end of her last term, and Miss Taylor, the assistant, has just left for furlough. Mrs. Otis Moore, Official Correspondent.

GUJARAT CONFERENCE Gujarat Conference has faced its share of the $100,000 cut heroically, a large portion of it having been met by the churches in the cities of Baroda, Godhra and Nadiad. They have taken over the evangelistic work in their respective cities. Five churches in this Conference are uniting in the production of a hymnal in the Gujarati language which can be used throughout the Confer- ence. It is expected that it will be ready for distribution about Christmas time. Webb Memorial Girls School in Baroda has had an enrollment of 203 the past year. They have had a good year with very little sickness but feel that spiritual blessings have outweighed material ones and many of the girls have taken a definite stand for Christ and are showing by their lives that their consecration was complete. The Methodist Teachers Training College for women in Godhra has an enrollment of 266. The course of study has been revised during the last year. This change necessitated the purchase of new books and apparatus. In the small family groups of the cottage system, the girls are learning the service of the home. Gujarat Conference is a comparatively new one and the Mass Movement Work occurred early in its history. The policy has been to stress primary education, to build up the level of education of larger numbers rather than stress education at the top. This is one reason there are no more leaders ready for greater responsibilities; however the Christian community has a higher level of education in the village. This process is slow but should procure better results in the end. The Christian Medical Association of India makes the following basic statement, "It is our conviction that the ministry of healing is an essential part of the work of the Christian Church, whose mission it is to represent God as revealed in Jesus Christ. We observe that Christ's own testimony concerning his mission was that he came to do the will of the one who sent him and to finish his work. We must believe that the ministry of healing for the body is an expression of the attitude and mind of God toward man, and has its source in the compassion and love of God. It is our conviction that the Christian should concern himself with the care of the sick, apart from whether others are carrying on the work or not. From this conviction it becomes our duty to develop Christian medical work as part of the essential work of the Church in India, and to consider how this may best be done." The recognition of '.the ministry of healing as an essential part of the work of God through the church, which is the Body of Christ, involves the thought that the service thus rendered is a natural and vital expression of the Spirit of Christ, and can best be engaged in by men and women imbued with the Spirit of Christ, who served men for the love of them, and who, as evidence of his Messiahship, drew attention to the work he was doing—The blind received their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached unto them." The Mrs. William Butler Memorial Hos{>ital has been full to its utmost capacity the past few months which the Board of Managers feel is abundant India 45

jroof that all it needed was a surgeon to make it pay. In fact, for the month of September, 1936, its receipts were sufficient to pay all its expenses. Mrs. C. H. Van Meter, Official Correspondent.

HYDERABAD CONFERENCE Hyderabad Conference has met its share of the "$100,000 cut" by taking a proportionate share in each of its three schools at Bidar, Hyderabad and Vikarabad. Then it was decided to unite with the British Methodists in the Hindustani work and they welcomed the idea. Committee has been appointed to make plans for co-operation. Funds were released here. Sironcha District has been transferred from this Conference to Central Provinces. The school in Bidar is the pioneer Middle School for girls in Bidar District, and it has made a large contribution to the education of girls in this region. Thirteen graduates are completing their education in other schools. Stanley Girls School has faced many problems, particularly those caused by shortage of funds but have managed by taking a day at a time and trusting for the next day and they write "He has been sufficient for all our needs." This is the third year of co-education in all the grades of the elementary school of Mary A. Knotts School at Vikarabad. The missionary in charge writes: "There have been some problems and difficulties to face in the work of the year, but the thought that some fine boys and girls are being developed more than compensates us for the efforts made in overcoming hindrances." The District Evangelistic Work in this Conference is a creative force in the lives of the people. It is generally felt that the village work is most important just now and that the children should live at home while they attend the first two grades. As soon as qualified teachers can be secured, they should remain in the village school until the fourth grade is completed. The medical work in this conference as far as the Women's Foreign Mis- sionary Society is concerned is in our mission hospital at Bidar, with Dr. Elizabeth Shantappa in charge. The work here is continually growing. The hospital Bible woman visits every patient in the ward and also meets the women and children in the out-patient department. The plan for evangelistic work is to establish a church in every village where there is a pastor and a Christian community and to co-operate with the recently announced National Christian Council program of evangelism. Mrs. C. H. Van Meter, Ofjicial Correspondent.

Indus River, Lucknow, North India and Northwest India Conferences In this report, attention will be given to the 13% reduction that has been undertaken in our current work, and the reaction from the field. In the four conferences which I represent as official correspondent, our workers have co-operated in every way possible but find the result very disheartening. The following quotation expresses the almost unanimous reaction of our workers. "I have never spent more heartbreaking days than those occupied with our Field Reference Committee. To close down work any place, either school or evangelistic, means leaving thousands of those already baptized without a shepherd. The task confronting us was to close certain sections in each district where we would leave the smallest number of unshepherded Christians. The schools are an indigenous part of the district work. They are situated in what would correspond to county-seats in America and draw their constituency not just from the town in which they happen to be located but from all outlying villages in that district. Upon closing these there is not a single girls school in 46 In Lands Afar

any of the villages excepting little primary day-schools, taught by the wife of the preacher of the village. Our central Boarding School is our main ally in the fight against child marriage. If the girl remains in her village, public opinion practically forces the father to marry her at the age of ten or twelve. In fact, I can show you little girls of five or six years who are already married. The Sardi Act is practically a dead letter since it is not enforced and is often only a white- wash to blind the eyes of critics. If we could only have a few of these girls in our boarding schools, they ha\'e a chance to grow into educated young women and can take their places as leaders in the Christian churches; otherwise they are doomed to marry while still mere children. For those who remain in the villages there are only occasional visits from the pastor who may or may not have some plan of instruction and that according to whether or not he is fortunate enough to have a Woman's Foreign Missionary evangelist in his district. These day-schools are not only a boon to the children but in most cases the only thing that enables the preacher to hold on since the pay above what he receives from the General Board is Rs.2 per month for each child in the village school. Thus it is that the Society's money is responsible for keeping the work in the villages open. How can we give up even a portion of it and when are our appropriations likely to be restored to normal? This is a long preliminary but it is necessary to show you the problem that we faced. Close the schools!— then the work in the village would become stagnant and we would face the problem of having not only the village girls but also our preacher's children growing up illiterate. Take away the village work, then in a few years there would be nobody left to fill the schools. Close up both school and village work of some particular district—then you leave thousands of baptized Christians without any spiritual nurture to drift back into heathenism." From Indus River we hear that it was impossible to have a meeting of the Reference Com- mittee due to the long distances and expense involved. The Field Correspond- ent writes: "We went over the estimates for the Tilaunia Sanitorium and made reductions wherever it seemed possible. Even so we were not able to get the total down to the amount we have been told we would receive next year. According to the estimates as rewritten, we are asking for $2,500.00 which is $182.00 more than we are advised our ciuota will be; but even now we are running at as low a figure as possible if we continue to give our patients the kind of care they should have. It will be a difficult task to meet the reduction already made and we trust that some arrangement may be made whereby the above amount may be continued." Regarding the school situation she further says: "It seems to us an obvious fact that the three girls schools and three or four district centers cannot carry on permanently and do efficient work on the reduced budget. We understand this is a temporary measure until readjustments have been made and be assured we will do our best; however we think, because of the number of our constituency, we have operated from the beginning on a lower budget than any other conference." From Lucknow conference a special plea is made for the continuance of salaries for National workers. The Field Correspondent writes: "Regarding the $210.00 for assistants, I should perhaps explain why we are now asking to have this amount put on the appropriations. This money, though marked for "Assistants" has really been used for the salaries of Conference members in charge of work. Our National Workers' Fund which includes this item, is not able to carry itself and has at present a debit balance which has to be met from other sources. We have a large proportion of Indian women in charge of work (perhaps a larger proportion than any other conference). We consider this a forward-looking step. With these points in mind, we think it absolutely essential that the $210 be continued and taken by some Branch as a part of the regular appropriations, consequently this item appears in the appropriations." In addition to the plea for the continuance of current work appropriations, India 47

comes the urgent appeal for new missionaries. In all conferences, the institutions and evangelistic work are suffering due to a depleted staff. Perhaps the most disconcerting item of news is that Dr. Hafifner of Tilaunia, is already enroute home after only a few months in the institution, and practically the only missionary member of the staff at present is Miss Buyers, a recent transfer to that conference from South India. Little wonder that Miss Buyers is over- whelmed with her responsibilities. We are hoping that Miss Fernstrom may leave her health work temporarily and step into the breach. Acute situations also prevail in educational and evangelistic work. In September, Miss Warner returned to Northwest India conference, uncertain whether her appointment would be for school work in Delhi, Aligarh or Agra. The recent word is that at present her appointment is to Delhi, already vacated by the home coming of Miss Justin; but vacancies will occur in these other stations at Conference time and no missionary available. A goodly number are retiring at the end of the present term of service. Miss Lawson and Miss Livermore among this number are already in the homeland not to return to the field and others will follow in the near future. Now, to look at the bright side. Possibly never in the history of the organization has there been so much to encourage. You have read of the great gath- ering of the Untouchables held in Lucknow during the month of May; and were you not gratified and humbly thankful, that one of the two representatives of the Christian religion was Mrs. Prem Nath Dass, Vice-Principal of Isabella Thoburn College? Long years ago our mothers and grandmothers sent a missionary to India. A college was established, the first in all Asia, and today a woman, the product of this Christian Institution, stands before these thousands and tells of the life-changing power that Jesus Christ can bestow on those who accept Him. She reminds them that of the three communities which rank highest in India, the Christians are placed third in order of numerical value, but first with respect to literacy of women. She says: "I stand here to witness,

and I challenge anyone to repudiate the statement, that it is Jesus and His teachings which have permeated the world and have caused the w'omen of the world to stand erect as useful members of the community and the race." One missionary tells that five villages in her area, involving 700 people, have formed a Christian Brotherhood—another name for the Christian Church, and head men from other villages have indicated a desire to join them. Miss Porter, recently arrived on furlough from Northwest India Confer- ence, gives a most encouraging report for Brindahan Hospital. The lawsuit, a source of vexation for two or three years, in which an Indian laid claim to a portion of the hospital property, has finally been settled in favor of the mission. ly This litigation has hindered the completion of the new building but work is now going forward and shortly the plant will be ready for occupancy. Electric lights have been installed and think of the joy of the doctor and nurse when performing an operation in a flood of light instead of having to depend upon the head-lights of a motor-car. The well has been finished and very soon the hospital will experience the convenience and comfort of pure, running water. Miss Ell.a. M. Watson, Official Correspondent.

SOUTH INDIA CONFERENCE The cut in this field was met by closing some day schools in Kolar, but by far the largest part of it was taken by Madras, leaving as our principal work there the boarding school and two large day schoo's. There is a fine Tamil Church there whose members are being asked for voluntary service to carry on some of the work formerly done by the W. F. M. S. In this Conference there is both a program and policy for the work of the W. F. M. S. and for the Board. There is also a program of the National —

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Christian Council which is followed in so far as it is adaptable to that section of the country. In the educational work, the aim is to have the schools in central stations well staffed, meeting Government requirements and preparing students to pass Government examinations. There is also a definite policy regarding fees and loans from high school age through the higher schools of learning. In Evangelistic work it is the policy to have a touring evangelistic missionary in each district, assisted by trained Bible women whose work she super- vises. All types of work are evangelistic in purpose and co-operation is expected on the part of institutions in any evangelistic work program and church work. The only medical work we have in this Conference is the Ellen T. Cowen Memorial Hospital at Kolar. After twenty-six years of service the hospital is well established and working along scientific lines, though not as well stalled and eciuipped as it should be. Nearly 50,000 patients were treated last year and more than 100,000 persons were brought in contact with the gospel message through the medical work. The Christian Medical Association of India made a survey in 1932 and drew up definite standards. These recommendations have been exceeded in many ways but as yet they do not have X-ray ecjuipment. The School of Nursing in connection with this hospital has raised its requirements for entrance this year by accepting in 1936 only students who have finished two years of high school and in July 1937 only those who have completed high school. The standards are being raised with the expectation of meeting the government standards for a school of higher grade and becoming a Center of Nursing Education in South India. In order to do more effective work in the villages, there is a need for a course in Public Health Nursing so that the nurses sent out may have a vision of Village Sanitation and Public Health Work. Mrs. C. H. Van Meter, Official Correspondent. JAPAN MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman's Missionary Friend'' for January, May or October. FuKUOKA Jo Cakko—Yoshi Tokunaga (Principal), Harriet M. Howey, Eloise G. Smith*, Laura M. Chase, Ella M. Gerrish.* Evangelistic Work— Carolyn M. Teague.* Hakodate—lai Jo Cakko—Alice Cheney*, Gertrude M. Byler, Dora A. Wagner. HiROSAKi Jo Cakko—Lois K. Curtice. Evangelistic Work—Erma M. Taylor, Kagoshima—Evangelistic Work—L. Alice Finlay. Southern Islands (Loo Choo) Evangelistic Work—L. Alice Finlay. Kushikino—Evangelistic Work —Azalia E. Peet. KuMAMOTO—Mabel Lee. Nagasaki—Evangelistic and Social Work— Pauline A. Place.* Kindergarten and Evangelistic Work—Mrs. Toshi Sasamori. Kwassiii Jo Cakko—Anna Laura White (President), Caroline S. Peckham*, Adella M. Ashbaugh, Helen Couch, Vera J. Fehr, Olive Curry*, Olive I. Hagen, Takae Tagawa. Sapporo—Evangelistic Work—V. Elizabeth Alexander*, Elizabeth H. Kilburn. Tokyo—Aoyama Jo Cakiiin—Alberta B. Sprowles (Dean), Barbara M. Bailey, Mary D. Collins, Janet K. McKelvie. Aoyama Theological School —Mary Belle Oldridge.* Woman's Christian College—Myrtle Z. Pider. On furlough. —

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Evangelistic and Social Service Work— Mildred A. Paine, Marian G. Simons Christian Literatiire Society— N. Margaret Daniel. Mother's Meetings— Mrs. F. W. Heckelman. Yokohama—EvangeUstic Work—Winifred F. Draper. Literary Work with Kagaiva co-operators—Marion R. Draper. Chosen District—Evangelistic Work— Bertha F. Starkey, Tsuya Kitajiina.

JAPAN FuKUOKA Jo Cakko—When June is our time honored month for commencement exercises it is interesting to note that March holds that distinction in Japan. The schools close the middle of March. A vacation of three weeks follows, and then hand in hand with spring comes the beginning of a new school year early in April. The staff were sorry to lose eighty seniors, but taking care of eighty-five new little girls in the first year class, fresh from six years of grade school, kept them too busy to stay sad very long. These were the fortunate ones who had been weeded out by the process of entrance "exams" from almost twice as man\- applicants. This class would correspond to junior high in the States. Eleven seniors were welcomed back for an additional year of graduate work, along with five girls who were graduates of other high schools than our own. Miss Laura Chase, formerly at Aoyama Jo Gakuin, on her return from furlough went to Fukuoka. Miss Eloise Smith is now on furlough and Miss Howie will come next July. She says "Our big problem is how to divide one missionary into two or three parts so as to be able to take care of the work our mission has started during the past fifty years. This work has naturally ex- panded and although the nationals have taken great responsibility, the doors that have been opened by the missionaries' work still need to be entered and the harvest claimed for the Master." Hakod.\te—lai Jo Gakko—A student, writing an English composition, said "lai Jo Gakko is the name of a Methodist High School for Girls in the city of Hakodate, Hokkaido Island, Japan. It is now fifty-three years since the school was started and we have 357 students. There are sixty-seven girls in our senior class. We study English, Bible, music, history, mathematics, science, Japanese language and literature, cooking, and etiquette. Hikes, mountain climbing and one long journey in our last year in school are a part of our educational program also. Every girl in school is a member of our Y.W.C.A. Of course we use the Japanese language except in English class. We think English is difficult. In the fields and woods about us in the spring, there are many lilies of the valley. In July we took our lunch and went for an all-day lily picnic. We gathered many flowers and played in the lily scented sunshine. The lily of the valley is to us a symbol of purity, humility and helpfulness. It is the symbol of our school. The lai Jo Gakko is like a parent to me. I might never have learned to know Jesus if I had not come here to school. I think even we girls must help people know about Christianity. Just ministers and women evangelists are too few to do it. I think I must be a good Christian because there is no church in my home town." The Suzuran-En is a Christian social center in the barrack district since the fire of March, 1934. Suzuran-En means Lily of the Valley Garden and the lovely name has its influence on the more than seventy youngsters who come to day nursery from eight thirty to three o'clock. Their fathers and mothers are working or are looking for a house they can afl^ord to rent. There are thirty families in each of the long shed-like unpartitioned barracks that have been home for some people for twenty months. Our Suzuran-En is a bus^' place, with the day nursery, boys and girls clubs after school, adults meetings and inquirer's —

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classes for thosci who want to know something more about the Christianity that has been a part of the service given to the needy. It takes a long time to re- clothe and rehouse 90,000 people who have lost all but life itself. "Learning to know about Jesus has been worth the fire" said a little woman who keeps her corner in the barrack surprisingly neat. HiROSAKi Jo Gakko—The celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary took place October 24 to 27, while the General Executive Meeting was being held in Muncie. A cablegram was sent by Mrs. Nicholson to the new principal, Mr. Muranaka. Mr. and Mrs. Muranaka came to the school last spring and have made a very fine impression. Years ago Mrs. Muranaka was a member of Miss Kilburn's Girls' Group in Kumamoto, and Mr. Muranaka attended her Bible Class and through it became a Christian. He is a man of excellent ability and high ideals, a worthy successor to Mrs. Nakagawa who passed away last No- vember. She had been the principal for five years and was the first Japanese principal in any of our Girls Schools. She was a remarkable woman who had lived an unusually useful, helpful life,—years full of loving service in her home and for the girls of Japan. Our schools at Hirosaki, Hakodate and Fukuoka, within the past year have submitted to our Society proposed constitutions for Zaidan Hojin which have been approved. The object of a Zaidan Hojin is the establishment, maintenance and operation of an institution offering to young women an education in accordance with the Imperial Rescript on Education and based on Christian principles. These schools have worked very hard to secure the endowment which the Government requires for this new organization. Great respect is felt for our Missionary Society in their forward looking attitude in making our schools Zaiden Hojin organizations. Aoyama Jo Gakuin and Kwassui College have had Zaiden Hojin for sometime, so that our five schools now comply with regulations of the Imperial Bureau of Education. Kagoshima— Miss Alice Finlay had a well deserved and happy experience when her church friends,— old and young, celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of her coming to Japan, "A Thanksgiving meeting," they called it. She received flowers, telegrams and messages, bringing one happy surprise after another, which will bring happiness and strength to her as long as memory lasts. It is not easy for the Japanese to be Christians now and such devotion means more than we can realize. Kushikino is the village where Azalia Peet is doing kindergarten and evangelistic work since her return to Japan in September. Kumamoto—After being away for ten years Mabel Lee returned to Kum- amoto when our missionaries were withdrawn from Sendai. May 23 to 25, marked the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the founding of our church in Sendai, and it also marked the departure of our missionaries and the beginning of a new period in the development of our Methodist work in that city. This is the first time in the history of the Methodist Church in Japan that the withdrawal of missionaries has been definitely planned and consummated so that their work has been conserved and handed over to Japanese leadership. The co-operation of Bishop Welch and the local missionaries and Japanese Chris- tians together with that of the missionary body of Japan, and also of our Society at home, and of the Board of Foreign Missions, was ideal. Without this the desired results could not have been possible. Nagasaki—For years Nagasaki has had Methodist churches and two fine schools, but social work is rather new in Japan, and Christian people have been the leaders in this work. The large rooms of the Melton- Young Memorial Home are used in the morning for kindergarten work, with clubs for grammar school children in the afternoon and evening. These clubs include all sorts of meetings, religious of course, but neighborhood groups meet for discussion, reading and plays as well as study. Three small apartments on the second floor are used for Japan 51

living rooms for the staff, and the clinic is housed in a separate building in the rear. The playground is open all the time and welcomes old and young to sit in its shade or i)lay on its swings and slide. The free clinic and dispensary are supported entirely locally. It is the only Christian clinic in the city or province and 200 regular patients received 5000 treatments last year, an average of 35 each night. A doctor from the University Hospital comes three nights a week. He is the son of a minister and is very earnest in his work for the abundant life. A visiting nurse assists. Both Christians and non-Christians contribute to this work though it is managed b)' the women of our Methodist Church in Nagasaki. -" -• . . £qj. gi^(-j.a^j^(-g (-Q tj^g High .i Tt,.-. ^^„.„ ,.^,,. ,.r.,,,nrr

torj and nurses in the group, anu cne preparations look lung ctnu cdiciui planning. They were shown all over the building and the helpful and hygienic features of the school were pointed out to them—steam heat, mastic flooring with not a square corner to collect dirt, plenty of light, a gas lunch-warmer for old winter days, and a well equipped dispensary and sick-room. When the doctors saw this room one of them was heard to remark. "This equipment looks as if it had been used a great deal." That was the best thing he could have said, because our equipment is really being used for its purpose. Another doctor said, "There is something different about this school. I'd like to send my daughter here." Commencement was saddened because of the retirement of Miss Taka- mori, who has given her life to Kwassui. For more than forty years she has been there as Bible teacher, dormitory matron, and counsellor to everyone. In Japan it is especially true that \V. F~. M. S. work is done by loyal, devoted nationals like her. The six missionaries are, after all, only a small part if the forty or more teachers and workers in Kwassui. We hope there are other Miss Takamori's growing up in the school, and no doubt there are. Sapporo—At the close of our work in Sendai Miss Elizabeth Kilburn was appointed to Sapporo on the northern Hokkaido Island. Miss Elizabeth Alex- ander, who has worked for years in this place where there was no other Method- ist missionary, has reached the time of retirement. Her work has been in the Woman's meetings in the various churches on the district. The women make arrangement for the meeting, lead the service, and attend to the business. The part of the missionary is to give the Bible lesson. In addition there are meetings for children and older girls. Her work, though not spectacular, was so interesting and so worth while that she often wished there were some way of stretching out the twenty-four hours. It was the wish of Bishop Akazawa that our Method- ist work in Sapporo might remain and be strong, so it is fitting that Miss Kil- burn goes to help see his wish fulfilled. Tokyo—Aoyama Jo Gakuin—After the summer vacation was over Aoyama began with 1 158 students in attendance. The first week an enthusiastic report of the Camp was given. This was a new venture last summer, including botany study, devotional meetings, and a sermon on Sunday by Mr. Wakiya, director of Religious Education. The result was a richer, fuller Christian experience for all,—teachers as well as students. Another interesting event was the return from the Olympics in Berlin of Miss Miura, teacher of athletics. In addition to the regular school work in history, music, mathematics, geography, and English, many interesting plans were underway. One was the celebration of the sixty-second anniversary on Founders' Day, November 16. Another was a "Congratulatory Party" for Mrs. Etsu Sugimote, a graduate who has written three English books to fulfil her dream of giving English speaking people a 52 In Lajids Ajar glimpse of real Japanese feeling. These are "A Daughter of the Samurai," "A Daughter of Nofu," and "A Daughter of The Narikin." Another was a party for fifty-four graduates who now have grandchildren in school. Miss Janet McKelvie, one of the Twelve, has been enthusiastically received and they just wish she might be multiplied by ten. At the Woman^s Christian College of Tokyo a beautiful welcome awaited Miss Myrtle Pider on her return to Japan from her furlough, spent mainly in study in England. Ai Kei Gaktcen, our Evangelistic and Social Service Centre, was honored by the Mitsui Foundation

— Yokohama—Miss Winifred Draper writes, "What a happy year it has been for us in the Airin (neighborly love) Kindergarten! In March sixteen dear children left us to enter primary school, but in April many more entered, so that we have had over forty—the largest number in the Kindergarten yet. As the Kindergarten develops, the Mother's Club does more and more for the children, until we think we have the best Mothers' Club in the country! From their treasury they help the Kindergarten expenses a little every month, and when any special need comes, such as special repairs, they are generous indeed." The mothers and teachers prepare lunch for the children three times a week in the Kindergarten. The Mothers' Club gave money to buy the big kettles and the deep wooden covered bowl for the boiled rice, and they come two by two, in turn, to prepare the lunches for the children and to give them a real taste of mother love and thoughtfulness. The School for the Blind reports many happy and interesting activities. The little children learn to sing and recite and the larger ones show their skill in number work on their counting machines,—the abacus, —and in reading the Japanese Braille, and in other lines of their school work. Worship has a significant place in their program each day. In early morning, before meals, and best of all at the Vespers every evening led by the children themselves, they worship together. Chosen District—Last December the Japan Methodist Church in Seoul observed the twenty-fifth anniversary of Miss Bertha Starkey's service in the Japanese Empire, and ten years of Miss Kitajima's. In connection with this they purchased the former home of Dr. and Mrs. Bunker as a memorial to Miss Starkey, to be used as a permanent home and as a center of evangelistic service. They moved into this beautiful new home on February 29, continuing their evangelistic activities at the same time. Recently Miss Starkey wrote,—"Things are going well in our home. There are nine Japanese young women living with me now and we are a happy family. The name "Shion Ryo" which came as an inspiration to Kitakima San, has been given to our home. "Shion" is a Japanese word for "Zion" in the Bible. There is also a Japanese flower called the "Shion" flower. It belongs to the chrysanthemum family and always grown straight and tall, never bending to the right or to the left, but constantly looking heavenward. It is a beautiful symbol of the true daughter of Zion. "Ryo" means a home which is used as a hostel. The Japanese love the name "Shion Ryo" for our home, it is so mean- ingful and appropriate." Mrs. William S. Mitchell, Official Correspondent. —————

Korea 53 KOREA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman's Missionary Friend" Jar January, May or October. Chemulpo— City and District Day Schools—Maude V. Trissell*, Jeanette Oldfather.* Public Health and Welfare Work—B. Alfreda Kostrup, R.N.* Evangelistic Work—Margaret I. Hess. Haiju—Evangelistic Work—Jane Barlow, Pearl Lund.* City Day Schools— Pearl Lund. Chin.\n—District Evangelistic and Day Schools— Blanche R. Bair. HoNGSUNG Evangelistic and Educational Work—Hanna Scharpff. Kangneung—Evangelistic and Educational Work— Mrs. Louise O. Morris.* KoNGJU City Schools— Mrs. Lilliam M. Swearer.* Evangelistic and District Day Schools—Mrs. Alice H. Sharp. Public Health and Infant Welfare Work—Msiven. P. Bording, R.N.* Pyengyang—Chung Eui Higher Common School—Ada McQuie, Esther L. Hulbert*, Helen E. Boyles, Grace L. Dillingham.* City and District Schools—Helen E. Boyles. Blind School and New Jersey Conference Bible Training School—Henrietta P. Robbins.* Union Christian Hos- pital— N. Bernita Block, M.D., Naomi Anderson, R.N., Ethel H. Butts, R.N., Zola L. Payne, R.X.* Traveling Dispensary—Mary M. Cutler, M.D., (retired on the field). Evangelistic Work, East and West Districts —Emily Irene Haynes. Seoul—Eicha College—Alice R. Appenzeller* (president), L. Catherine Baker, Marion L. Conrow*, Ada B. Hall, Jeanette C. Hulbert, Harriet P. Mor- ris, Blanche H. Loucks, Grace H. Wood, Moneta Troxel, Myrta O. Shaver, Mary E. Young. Ewha High School—Marie E. Church. City and District Day Schools—Maude \'. Trissell.* District Evangelistic Work —Jessie B. Marker. Lillian Harris Memorial Hospital— Elizabeth R. Roberts, R.N. Medical Education— Rosetta S. Hall, ]\LD.* Social Evangelistic Center—Elma T. Rosenberger. Methodist Theological Sem- inary—Moneta Troxel. SuwoN Evangelistic and Educational Work—Lula A. Miller. WoNGJU Evangelistic and Kingarten Work— Mrs. Louise O. Morris.* Evan- gelistic and Social Service Work—Esther J. Laird. Yengbyen—Evangelistic Work—Ethel Miller. Educational Work—Elsie N. Banning*, L. Belle Overman.* YiCHUN Evangelistic and Educational Work—Gertrude E. Snavely. KOREA

Rev. J. S. Ryang, General Superintendent for Korea writes: "The work as a whole is doing fairly well, but for lack of funds, we are not able to meet half of the needs. The opportunities of presenting the claims of Jesus Christ through the evangelistic work, the educational work, and the social service in Korea are beyond our imagination. As the needs are growing, the opportunities become greater and of course the operation of the work becomes very difficult also. Therefore, it requires more prayers, more consecration, more wisdom, and more funds.

) "Since 1934, we have been, in different ways, celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the coming of Methodism to Korea. On Easter Sunday, April 12th this year, with the offerings of the Methodist people in Korea and Manchuria, a beautiful memorial tablet was erected on the compound of the

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First Methodist Church in Seoul, on which 'On June 20, 1885, Mrs. Mary F. Scranton, first representative of W.F.M.S. came to Seoul' has been engraved with some other historical facts. Then, for three days at the end of May this year, the greater Ewha—Ewha College, Ewha High School and Ewha Kinder- garten Training School—has celebrated its Fiftieth Anniversary. They really were red letter days for the Korean womanhood!" The Women's Work Section has a number of definite plans for work among both Christians and non-Christians and one of these is that of Homes Days. The purpose of Homes Day program is to help every church member and as many non-Christians as can be reached, to make their homes more happy, more healthful, more beautiful, more peaceful,—in short, to help all to make homes which are growing "in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ." In order to help all the Methodist Churches to emphasize Christian home making, several booklets have been prepared by the Women's Work Section. These are published at very low prices and can be bought by every church, and almost every home. There is a song about the home; a little booklet of games and handwork for children in the home; a book on table etiquette which also includes suggestions for teas or parties in the home: these toward the making of a HAPPY HOME. There is a booklet of first aid; and sections of the book on table etiquette which concern the hygiene of eating, which help to make a more HEALTHFUL HOME. There is a very lovely picture of the "Sistine Madonna" and a wall motto, to help make the homes more BEAUTIFUL. There are several books which help to make homes more PEACEFUL and WORSHIPFUL: a book of home worship services; a book of Precious Promises from the Bible; a pageant showing a day in a Christian home. Our evangelistic workers are promoting this program as widely as possible through their districts. There are many encouraging reports, but the ranks of our missionaries are becoming very much decreased. They are glad for all that has been done and praise God for his goodness. They also ask that in some way it may be possible to have fourteen new missionaries and have pledged themselves to set apart some time each day to continue in prayer for this much needed help. At Seoul the proposed Child Welfare Building on East Gate Hospital property is rapidly nearing completion. This will be a center for Public Health and Child Welfare under the direction of Miss Rosenberger. This work will be closely connected with that of East Gate Hospital which is doing splendid work for the women of Korea. It is a strictly maternity hospital and is also an evangelistic agency. Of the 700 mothers who were patients last year, only 120 were Christians. The non-Christians were all visited by the hospital Bible woman who was able to win many of them to Christ. After leaving the hospital contacts with the mother, child and home are followed up. At the Pyengyang Union Christian Hospital a very successful Baby Day program was held. Two hundred and fifty babies with their mothers attended. There were lectures, demonstrations, and examinations of infants going on in five rooms all at once, and the mothers rotated from one to the other. Dr. Bernita Block writes: "We sold literature on Child Care, Infant Feeding, Child Psychology, Prevention of Eye Diseases, The Value of Drinking Milk, and some free literature on prohibition and on preventing the use of morphine was distributed. We had two sets of twins to cause a bit of extra interest." Our two great high schools, Chungeui at Pyengyang, and Ewha at Seoul, aggregating approximately 800 students, are training these fine young Korean girls for the Christian womanhood of tomorrow. Fifty years ago, when we began work in Korea the word "home" was lacking in their language. One word for "family" was "mouths-to-feed." Now homes where there is real love —

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and companionship are increasing in number and each one is a great and shining light. In a recent address Dr. Ryang said that he considered the forward task of the church in Korea to be two-fold: the making of more Christians; and the making of present Christians more Christian. Through our correlated work, -— e\'angclistic, medical and educational, it would seem that our objective is the making of more Christian homes and the making of our Christian homes more Christian. Mrs. William S. Mitchell, Official Correspondeyii. MALAYA CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman's Missionary Friend'" for January, May or October. Ipoh — Resideyit Missionary and Treasurer — Thirza E. Bunce. Anglo- Chinese Girls School—Gazelle Traeger. Kuala Lumpur—Methodist Girls School—Mabel Marsh, Dorothy Stevenson, Holt Hall—Emma Olson. Malacca—Suydam Girls School—Marion Royce. Shellabear Hall—Eva Sadler. Penang-—Lindsay Girls School—C. Lois Rea. Winchell Home—Lydia Urech, Norma Craven. Singapore—Methodist Girls School—Lila M. Corbett. Nind Home—Minnie L. Rank. Fairfield Girls School—Carrie Kenyon, Martha Gertsch, Mary E. Olson. Eveland Seminary—Ruth M. Harvey,* Eva Nelson. SiTiAWAN Methodist Girls School—Mechteld D. Dirksen. Taiping—Lady Treacher Girls School—Delia Olson. Cradon Home—Ada E. Pugh. Under appointment—Geraldine Johnson. This little peninsula stretching down from southern Asia, 700 miles long and 200 miles wide, has an area of 51,000 square miles. Singapore is 76 miles north of the Equator and its tropical climate does not vary much the year round. Thousands of Chinese enter its ports to work on rubber plantations, and, with many other nationalities, it forms one of the most cosmopolitan and interesting countries for its size in the world. Bishop Oldham organized the first Methodist Church over fifty years ago and in 1937 the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will celebrate their Jubilee year, as Minneapolis Branch sent Miss Blackmon of Australia to begin work there in 1887. It is rapidly becoming a self-supporting mission field and if we can continue to help them for a few years, the indigenous church will be an established fact. But missionaries must still be sent so that subsidies paid by the British Government may make it possible. Three missionaries are now fully supported by the field, one new one going this year. There are seven stations with schools enrolling 3600 girls.

Educational Work Ipoh—Anglo-Chinese Girls School—There is a splendid spirit of co-operation in this school. All of the teachers and nearly half of the girls are Chris- tians. The members of the staff are graduates of the schools in Malaya. All participate in the acti\itics of the church, which is fine training for them. KuAL.A Lumpur— Methodist Girls School.—This is a large and interesting group of girls and has the approval of government officials as well as former *0n furlough. —

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students. Mrs. Yap has given valuable service along musical lines. The former Holt Hall has been given to the use of the school, while Miss Olson has the Boarding School in larger quarters in a different location. Taiping—Lady Treacher Girls School.— Reports indicate that the last year was very successful. Sports were a large part of the school life and served the purpose of bringing young people outside the school into the church. Dur- ing meetings held by Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth, fifty Upper Standard girls decided for Christ. A beautiful little church has been built and paid for. SiTiAWAN—This is the smallest school, having an enrollment of 60, but much work is being done in other lines under the direction of Miss Dirksen. The clinic, for which a convenient building was erected last year, ministers to many people, and the home, also newly built, houses a small boarding school. A concert given added $400 to their accounts. Penang—Lindsay Girls School.—This school is very much overcrowded and it is necessary to enlarge by the building of an addition with funds raised on the field and a grant from the Government. A school for religious education was held, attended by all the teachers. Singapore— Methodist Girls School—This is the largest school in Malaya, having an enrollment of 750. Cambridge Day brought happiness as the school had the highest number of passes in its history. Plans are being made to build a new building and it is hoped that the Jubilee year may see its beginning. Fairfield Girls School—This school has had three principals in the past year, owing to the absence of Miss Mary Olson. It is a large and constantly growing school and has reorganized its Sunday school with 100 in attendance. Evelaud Semifiary—The girls at Eveland Seminary are active in many forms of church and social work in Singapore. They are willing helpers in the Straits, Chinese, Geyland, Telok Ayer Tamil and Wesley churches and the Y. W. C. A. As they graduate they are sent out to take positions of responsibility in churches, day schools and Boarding schools of Malaya.

Boarding Schools NiND Home—This historic building crowns the summit of Mt. Sophia. Plans are now made for a new home to take care of these fine girls. For the first time in its history, the Government recognizing its value gave a substan- tial grant and twenty-six girls, former residents, are given regular monthly subscriptions. Seven girls entered the hospital for nurses' training. Shellabear Hall Malacca—There are ninety-five girls in this Board- ing school. A project started by Miss Sadler looking toward self-support, is a combination of a poultry farm, truck garden, flower shop and fish hatchery. As yet not much has been realized but the future holds promise. Kuala Lumpur—There are fifty-six girls living with Miss Emma Olson forty-three Tamils, six Chinese and seven Malay—but while some are Hindus and Mohammedans, all attend Christian services. In Ipoh the group is small but entirely self-supporting as is the case in Sitiawan, but affords an opportunity for training leaders of both boys and girls' schools. Penang— Winchell Home—This building, long condemned by the government, must be replaced by a new Home which can be done if Alexandra Home can be sold. Miss Craven has been in charge while Miss Urech was on furlough. A group of girls runs the Tuck shop and earn their board in this way.

Evangelistic Work A combined report of all Evangelistic work shows a deep interest in spiritual things. Dr. Sung, a Chinese evangelist, has awakened many to their need of Christ in their lives. In Sitiawan, Miss Goh Gie Hing, a graduate of Eve- Philippine Islands 57

land Seminary, together, with Miss Janet Chen have given remarkable service among the children. Miss Gie Hing has had about 500 children under instruction during the year. The Bible women in every station have been busy and much good has been accomplished. Miss Catherine Jackson has been abundant in her labors as a District Missionary. Mrs. C. C. Peale, Official Correspondent. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS For present correct addresses of missionaries, see ^^Wotnan''s Missionary Friend'^ for January, May or October. LiNGAYEN—Memorial Bible Training School—Mary Brown Townsend, Leila Dingle, Hazel Davis. Manila—Harris Memorial Training School—Marguerite Decker, Marguerite Hewson*, Mary Evans. Hugh Wilson Hall—Mildred Blakely. Mary J. Johnston Hospital—Dr. Bernice Hazen, Bertha Odee, Mary Deam, Henrietta Doltz.* San Fernando—Edna Thomas Memorial Hall—Marion Walker*, Ruth Atkins. Bayombong—Wilhelmina Erbst. TuGUEGARO—Armenia Thompson, Anna Carson. Under Appointment— Bernice Cornelison. This has been an epoch making year in the "7000 Emeralds." The inauguration of the Commonwealth for a trial period of ten years and the China Clipper flying from San Francisco to Manila in less than a week. Our church is facing a crucial time in her history and needs our help as never before. The growth of the church in the Philippines is nothing short of marvelous when we remember that in 1899, only thirty-seven years ago, the first Protest- ant Christian sermon was preached by Bishop Thoburn, who advised that missionaries should be sent to these islands. This was the beginning of a religious Renaissance among the Filpinos who are innately spiritual and ready to receive the Gospel. Though still in its infancy, the church has contributed many men and women to government, education and industry, and they are helping to build a commonwealth based on Christian principles. A study of the church reveals that 70% of the Church membership go regularly to church, which cannot be said of our own country. It is growing in self- support and in its support of domestic missions. Changes have taken place in the administration of the church. Because of its rapidly growing membership of almost 85,000 of which Dr. Laubach says in his book, "The People of the Philippines," "The Methodist movement in the Philippines is unparalleled in the annals of missionary history.", it seemed necessary to divide this field into two Conferences—the Philippine and the Philippine North. At the recent General Conference, they were given the privilege of organizing a Central Conference and electing their own Bishop. This is a step toward an indigenous church in the not distant future. The Society has sixteen missionaries taking care of its training schools, dormitories, district evangelistic work and hospital. Educational Work Manila—Harris Memorial Training School under the wise direction of Miss Marguerite Decker has had a larger number of candidates for Kinder- garten training than ever before. There are ten Kindergartens in the Con- ference, four newly organized this year. There is a teaching staff of fourteen

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at Harris. Mrs. Sylvia Barnes Thomas has had a most successful year in the teaching of music and the students have improved not only in their singing but in the organ playing. The 29th class graduated this year twelve in number, eight deaconesses and four kindergartens. Harris Memorial is now entering upon the 33rd year of its history and in these years, 363 young women have taken the full course offered and graduated. Many have married ministers and seventy-four are at present serving as deaconesses, kindergarteners, teachers and heads of dormitories. Miss Decker will soon be on her retiring furlough to the great sorrow of the Filipino people to whom she has been a ministering angel. LiNGAYEN Mary Broivn Townsend Memorial Training School—Miss Silveria Lucas was appointed acting principal of this institution when Miss Mildred Blakeley returned for furlough. Miss Lucas was trained by Miss Blakeley who had given many years of most efficient service. A great ffood and typhoon did great damage to the grounds and buildings but no lives were lost. Miss Lucas was married to the Rev. T. A. Cabacungan but remained to finish the school year when she will join her husband who went to Hawaii as a pastor. Seventeen girls graduated in March and will go out as helpers in churches and Institutes.

Medical Work

School of Nursing—Eveland Hall—Across the street from the hospital is this cheerful and beautiful school where more than fifty girls are in training. They come from different parts of the Islands, Catholics as well as Protestants. Many are converted during their years of training. Three hundred fourteen nurses have been graduated and gone into distant places to work. Their letters tell of their joy in being granted this privilege. The Mary J. Johnston Hospital— Dr. Bernice Hazen, a woman of fine training and ability, is now in charge of the Hospital with her co-workers. Miss Odee and Miss Deam. The hospital is located in one of the most crowded and needy sections of Manila and the Dispensary is crowded every day. In the medical and surgical clinics, nearly 15,000 patients were cared for and it is marvelous that in thirty years such a change of mind has taken place and people no longer fear coming for operations. The Children's Department is one of the happiest places even though many little ones must stay for months. The Child Welfare Clinic is also a popular place, for every Tuesday the mothers bring them in to be weighed and ex- amined. The spiritual work is outstanding with prayer services each evening and personal work conducted by the Deaconesses. Miss Carson gives some figures which show the continued service of this hospital in the Philippines: In 29 years, 14,L58 babies have been born. In the last year 458. Total number of patients in the hospital— 1544; days of free service given— 1384 for 110 hospital patients. The eleven free clinics each week has served a total of 20,152; milk station babies—599.

Evangelistic Work

Under this heading must come the Dormitories where young girls are under Christian supervision while they attend college. Hugh Will Hall— Miss Mildred Blakeley was appointed head of this institution on her return from furlough. Her fine executive ability and Christian character will find here an outlet for all her tireless energy. The enrollment was encouraging for there are many dormitories in Manila and it is so closely connected with the Central church with its thronging groups of young people that it has an unusual part to play in this city. Mrs. Paul Europe and North Africa 59

Thomas was in charge until she and her husband came home for furlough. Miss Marion Walker gave supervision also. San Fernando—Edna TJiomas Memorial Hall—Miss Walker and Miss Ruth Atkins have been incessant in labors in Institutes in the Pampanga South Tarlac District. They held twenty-five daily vacation Bible schools conducted by sixty teachers with a total enrollment of 1146 children. There were two Junior League Institutes under Miss Walker's direction and following this, the Western Luzon Epworth Institute for young people held at Stotensburg. Three big Hoods visited this District but our missionaries held Bible study classes while electric lights were ofif and turned to advantage these forces of nature. Bayombong— In this far spread Cagayan valley, Miss Erbst continues her work as the only missionary. It is in the Nueva Viscaya District which is well named, as it means the land of the sky. The mountains surround it and its beauty is unsurpassed. Rural institutes are held and scientific lectures are given to teach the people how to develop the resources of their land. The District Superintendent, Mr. Gives, says that students hungry for righteous- ness fill the Graystone Chapel Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The daily vacation Bible schools were held in a number of places with an enrollment of 925. TUGUEGARO— In this far northern station live Miss Armenia Thompson and Miss Anna Carson. A small dormitory houses a few girls but owing to financial depression and other reasons, it is a struggle to maintain it. Their home suffered during the terrible typhoon and as Miss Thompson says, "It was very severe lasting about two hours and departed as suddenly as it came. One gets a fine view of its destructive force in the Provinces where there is space and it can spend itself to its full delight." Miss Carson has opened four clinics in the Cogayan and is having the co-operation of the Doctors and is doing a fine piece of work among these needy people. Mrs. C. C. Peale, Official Correspondent.

SUMATRA MISSION CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see ^'Woman's Missionary Friend^' for January, May or October. SUMATRA Med.\n—Methodist Girls School—June E. Redinger, Tandjoeng Balai. Asahan District—Freda P. Chadwick. Kisaran— Mrs. Lydia Oelschlager Aim. International Dept.—Elsie Schwab. District Work—Tehing Tinggi.

In the face of many difficulties, such as lack of workers and scarcity of money, the work in Sumatra has been carried forward with an increase in membership and revived interest in the work of the Kingdom. Mr. and Mrs. Aim and Miss Chadwick plan their work programs together. Mrs. Aim has had Kisaran, Batak and Chinese work and Boenoeb, the meetings at the far points on the Rantan Prapat end of the circuit and goes with Mr. Aim to the jungle for three to four days Institutes and on his Sunday preaching tours. Miss Chadwich has the Tuidjowan and Bandar Poelai parts of the circuit and goes to the jungle. This makes it possible to do double service in the jungle. In Institute work they work together. Miss Chadwick taking the religious part of the program and Mrs. Aim taking the practical instruction concerning care of women and children, food problems, and the music and devotional hours. The jungle work continues to grow under the — —

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faithful work of Mr. and Mrs. Aim. Miss Chadwick holds meetings with the women in many towns and villages in Asahan which have been of great benefit to the work. In the Sumeloengoen villages, Miss Schwab, our international missionary supported by the German women, toils unceasingly, walking many miles and talking to the women in the rice fields and in their homes. The District Super- intendent says she deserves much praise for her devotion to this work. Mrs. Ostrom has been busy in Medan and as editor of the Sumatra Tid- ings. Mr. Ostrom has been the pastor of the English speaking congregation in Medan and also helped in the school and in the Batak and Malay congrega- tions. Mrs. Ostrom has helped greatly and through the contributions of this congregation work among the Chinese in Bagan Si Api-api has been greatly helped. Miss Redinger, on her return from furlough, has taken up her work in the Methodist Girls School with her usual energy, acting also as treasurer. She has organized a Boarding School for girls which will be most valuable in training the girls in household arts and religious life. Mrs. C. C. Pe.\le, Official Correspondent.

EUROPE AND NORTH AFRICA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries, see "Woman'' s Missionary Friend'* for January, May or October.

Bulgaria LovETCH American Girls School—Etta Mary Gifford, Mrs. Florence G. Reeves, Mellony F. Turner.*

North Africa CoNSTANTiNE Gamble Memorial Home—Emilie R. Loveless, Frances E. Roberds (part of the year). Bradley Memorial Evangelistic Center—Nora Webb, Eva Ostrom, Gwendoline Norbeth.* Algiers— Van Kirk Home—Ruth Wolfe. Evangelistic Work—Mary Anderson. French Student Hostel—Martha D. Whiteley, L. Frances VanDyne (part of the year). Il M/^ten—Evangelistic Work—Glora Wysner, Martha Robinson.*

BULGARIA

In 1884 the first missionary of our Society went to the town of Lovetch and opened up a little school, (jradually opposition was broken down and now the American school is known all over Bulgaria. Hundreds of girls have graduated from the school where they have learned many things that have made them better citizens of their country. The home making courses have been especially valuable as the government schools ofTer little along this line. Many of the girls who were once in the school are now leaders in the Methodist churches of the country; others are teaching in our school now; while a few have come to the United States for further training along various lines. The Annual Conference has expressed its deep appreciation for the service we have rendered to Bulgar- ian womanhood during all these years. *On furlough. Europe and North Africa 61

NORTH AFRICA CoNSTANTiNE—There has been a marked revival of Islam in Algeria, centering especially in this city. Placards: "Teach your children from the Koran in their own tongue," "Islam for the children of Moslems," etc. have been posted up just outside our evangelistic center. Schools have been opened by one of the foremost religious leaders, all the teaching being in Arabic, not only of the three R's but also hand work and domestic arts. All this propaganda is anti-French but our missionaries have felt the effect by a somewhat lessened attendance in the classes for women and girls. Our missionaries have kept on sowing the seed especially through friendly visiting trusting that in God's good time it may bear fruit. Of the year in the Gamble Home Miss Loveless writes: "Early in the year five of the older girls expressed their desire to be truly converted, and we began a series of quiet times where each girl er-^aged in prayer, and told of her longing to take her stand for Christ. It was a day of great rejoicing when, one Sunday in June, these five were baptized. A real change has been seen in their lives and their influence among the younger ones is of great value. A great impetus has been given to the work by the Methodist Camp held at Fort National in July. Four of our older girls attended and returned full of enthusiasm and eager for ser\dce. They have been taking the evening prayer service with the children, each one taking her turn with a message." Miss Loveless has tried the experiment this year of taking in a few girls for part time, and one girl made such a sensation in her home by what she had learned that her parents are going to let another sister go for the next school year. Algiers— Miss Wolfe has been made very happy this year at the Van Kirk Home by the definite conversion of two of the older girls. One who had held out a long time came unexpectedly one day to say that she had had no peace or joy in her heart until she had been willing to surrender her heart to Christ. Six girls in all have been baptized during the year, one of whom has lived almost all her life in the home. At Christmas time the girls wanted to do something to show their love for Christ so they decided to give up meat which they have only twice a week, on the Saturday before Christmas in order to buy flanellette for the II Maten babies. The head of the dry goods department in a large store gave them the material at a low price and twenty-seven garments were made by the girls. A new girl has been taken into the home—a child from a Marabout or holy family. Her family knew that she would receive Christian training but they were so anxious that their child should be brought up differ- ently that they brought her to the mission. The student hostel has been full to capacity with fourteen girls. Two of them have been doing dispensary and hospital work in the city, and another has been doing social ser\'ice work in the native town—all these activities in addition to their studies. The clubs and discussion groups for the graduates and undergraduates of the university have done much to make the students realize that the problems of this world can be settled right only by applying the principles of Christ. Miss Anderson's work among the French women and girls has been strengthened by the securing of a much better room for her work. A free library, free advice from a state nurse and mid-wife, a boys' club, girls' clubs, and the weekly meeting for women as well as much visiting, have been some of the activities carried on by Miss Anderson this year. Il Maten—The medical, educational and evangelistic work in this mountain station has been carried on this year under the supervision of Miss Wysner. The dispensary has opened many doors as people have come from miles around. With the relief for their bodies a message of hope is also given for their souls. Serum against tuberculosis has been given to two babies from tubercular families; two babies have been given milk regularly, and cleanliness has been —

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taught to everyone who comes to the clinic. Forty-seven girls have been enrolled in the day school and many of them have also come for Sunday school. Most of them have excellent memories so they have had stored away in their minds many Bible stories and hymns. A short distance from our compound there is a French day school for boys. Since they have no playground a number of the boys have been coming to the mission play ground where they have been taught various games. They have never been taught to play so they have had many things to learn about cheat- ing, etc. The second daily vacation Bible school was held this summer for these boys at their own reciuest. They came very regularly and had games, music, stories and Bible study. The first camp for Kabyle girls was held at II Matem this summer with seven girls from the Van Kirk Home and six from the II Maten school in attendance. They followed the same program as the boys, and also visited in the homes of the village where they were able to witness for Christ among their own people. LATIN AMERICA MISSIONARIES AND THEIR STATIONS

For present correct addresses of missionaries see ^^Woman's Missionary Friend" for January, May or October. Mexico Mexico City—Bible Training School—Ruth V. Warner (part of the year).* Industrial School Hostel—Ethel Thomas. Evangelistic Work—Laura Tem- ple (part of the year)*, Mary N. Pearson, Gertrude Arbogast, Pearl VVal- rath (part of the year)*. PUEBLA School Hostel—May B. Seal, Addie C. Dyer.* Pachuca—School Hostel—Grace Hollister. Evangelistic Work— Elsie M. Shepherd. Guanajuato—School Hostel—Martha Daniels. Panzacola—Evafigelistic Work—Jeannette Hoffmann, Hazel McAllister. Cortazar—Evangelistic Work—Mamie Baird. Eastern South America Buenos Aires—Instituto Modelo de Obreras Cristianas—Rhoda C. Edmeston. Religiotis Education—No appointment. Montevideo—Instituto Crandon—Jennie Reid, Marion L. Derby, Bess Halla- gan, Lena May Hoerner. Rosario— Colegio Norte Americano— Katherine M. Donahue, Olive I. Givin.* Peru Mission Lima—Lima High School—Gertrude Hanks, Treva B. Overholt, Frances C. Vandegrift, Ruth Greenwood*, Beatrice Terry*, May Murphy.* Religious Education—No appointment. MEXICO When word went to Mexico last fall that under the existing Mexican laws it was impossible for our Society to support schools any longer, our missionaries and nationals met together to consider the whole situation. After most careful and prayerful thought, it was decided to make a division in the Guanajuato, Puebla, Pachuca and Industrial School properties, separating entirely the hostels from the schools, the Society to be asked to continue the support of the *0n furlough. Latin America 63

hostels while the Mexican women would assume the entire support of the schools. This arrangement was approved by the Society and has been successfully followed except that the Industrial School due to some difficulties with the government was not able at the last minute to follow the plan and has had only a hostel, sending the girls to government schools. The home economic department of the Industrial School has been able to function as usual as such specialized work did not come under the prohibitory laws of the government— only primary, secondary and normal schools have been forbidden to receive contributions from religious organizations. The Mexican directoras of the schools have paid the Society a small rent and have carried on in a most admir- able way. They are all women who have been trained in our schools and they have gathered around them a splendid group of Christian teachers who have in every way possible carried out the principles of Christ in their teaching. That the continuance of the schools has been deeply appreciated by the parents is shown by the fact that the enrollments for the most part have been consider- abh' larger than for some >'ears past. The Mexican people now feel that the schools are their own and they want to support them. One government inspector said that he did not wonder that parents wanted to send their children to one of the schools as it was such a fine one in every way. The hostels have all been under the direction of our missionaries, and the girls in them have been free to attend Sunday school and church services. The Keen School building in Mexico City was rented outright to Mrs. Barranco who has assumed the support for both the school and the hostel. She is a fine Christian woman who was trained in our schools, and she has been able to carry on in a way that is deeply appreciated by the people of the community. Our evangelistic work has continued without any interruption or hindrance from the government, though the principal of the Bible Training School thought it wise to have their classes in one of the churches rather than in the school building itself. The school has had a fine group of young women most of whom are enrolled in the general course for volunteer workers. They have work part of the day at a nearby government industrial school so that they may learn some trade with which to be self-supporting. The rest of the day is spent in classes and outside practice work which will make them more devoted Chris- tians and more efficient church workers. One of the students spent her vacation in remote mountain villages riding horseback or walking but selling Bibles, distributing Christian literature, holding services and doing personal work. When the time came to return to school she had no money for even railroad travel, but to her surprise a group of Christians out of their poverty gave her enough money to return to the Bible School. Miss Baird has been working in two small villages in the very fanatical state of Guanajuato. She has found much superstition, intolerance and even bigotry' but little by little she has won her way so that she is now welcome in almost every home. Of her work in one of the villages, her Mexican District Superintendent has written: "She has organized an almost dead congregation in an excellent manner giving each his own responsibility in the work of the church. She has developed interest in the Sunday school, the Women's Society, and the social and spiritual life of the church. Thanks go from the Annual Conference to this consecrated serv^ant of the Lord." Miss Hoffmann and Miss McAllister returned to Mexico early in the year and have been stationed in the small town of Panzacola in the State of Puebla. They have been working not only in this village but in other nearby ones where they have revi\'ed Sunday schools, helped in the Women's Societies, and done much visiting. These two missionaries have a deep love in their hearts for the village people who comprise so large a portion of the Mexican nation and it is their purpose to win as many of them as possible to the Christian way of life. — —

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Three of our missionaries—the Misses Pearson, Walrath and Shepherd have been associated directly with the work of Mexican Methodist Churches, Miss Pearson with the Peralvillo Church located in a very poor section of Mexico City, Miss Walrath with the large Gante St. Church in the same city, and Miss Shepherd with the church in Pachuca. They have all worked in the various activities of the churches and have made a contribution to the whole church life much appreciated by the Mexican pastors. Miss Pearson has had a night school with classes in both English and Spanish. Several older women have had great joy in learning to read their Bibles for the first time, while a number of younger women who had had only one or two grades of school have been studying to finish the primary grades. Our Society has contributed the services of Miss Arbogast—a trained nurse—to the Union Theological Seminary. She has had all the health education classes for the theological students and one student was so impressed with what he learned that he went home to construct the first toilet in his village. Miss Arbogast has also done a good deal of village visiting where in company with a doctor, she has vaccinated children and had health talks with the mothers. Miss Juliet H. Knox, Official Correspondent.

SOUTH AMERICA

In 1935, the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in South America was carefully surveyed preparatory to making the reduction necessary if the budget of the Society was to be balanced. In this great field our work is largely educational and was concentrated in five institutions Crandon Insti- tute in Montevideo, the Training School for Christian Workers in Buenos Aires, Colegio Norte Americano and Gleason Institute in Rosario, and Lima High School in Lima. Through painstaking effort these institutions had been built up through the years and no work could be easily eliminated. It was decided, however, to close one institution rather than allow all to suffer further reduction. To this end, Gleason Institute, which had had no missionary for three years, was to be closed on January 1, 1937. Of the $5,014.80 appropriation which Gleason had, $1,902 was added to the appropriation of the Training School in Buenos Aires in order that that important center might be further developed. It was proposed that the Colegio Norte Americatio in Rosario should also be closed, but, an urgent request was received from the men of the East South America Conference of the Methodist Church to be permitted to carry on this school under a special arrangement. This request was granted and during 1936 this school has been under thecombined directionof the Society and a Comision Directiva in Rosario formed of local Methodist men who have pledged themselves to secure financial support for this school which is the only Protestant institution for girls in three great provinces of Argentina. During the year not only has the necessary amount of money been raised to carry on the school activities, in addition to the subvention granted by the Society, but many friends have been won for the school. The committee has set for itself six definite goals: (1) wider advertising, (2) a possible increase in tuition and boarding fees, (3) the possible inclusion of boys among the pupils, as all public schools in Argentina are co-educational, (4) the organization of a Parent- Teachers Association, (5) a study of the advisability of establishing a high school course, and (6) the organization of a book-store, in charge of parents and alumnae, whose net income would be used in material improvements within the school. Members of the Comision Directiva, parents and alumnae are carrying on a campaign of visitation, asking for definite contributions toward the maintenance of this Christian institution. The financial outlook has greatly im- Latin America 65 proved during the year, the enroUment has increased, and a loyal group of Argentinian friends has been raised up who pledge themselves to do everything possible for the continuance of the Colegio Norte Americano. The reduction in this field has not been solely in the current work budget. The lowered figure of the missionary personnel is even more serious. In 1933 there were seventeen regularly appointed missionaries at work in these three countries. On January 1, 1937, only seven of these will be left on the field. Seven have either resigned, married or been detained. Four are on regular furlough. One new one has been added. To maintain four important institutions in cosmopolitan centers on this depleted missionary staff is impossible. The curricula of these schools must be maintained at the highest degree of efiiciency. The teaching hours left by the missionaries who have not returned to the field and whose salaries have stopped must be carried by the few remaining workers, who were already crowded to the breaking point, or they must be given to national teachers who are not adequately prepared for the task and whose support must now be provided by the schools themselves from local receipts which are needed to pay other current expenses. This situation is not only lowering the teaching standards of our schools; it is making it impossible to maintain the vital Christian atmosphere which is so necessary in Latin lands where the living Christ is not known. Christian character cannot be developed in the students by one, two or three missionaries in an institution of several hundred girls. In the face of this trying situation, it is heartening to have good records from these schools. The Training School in Buenos Aires, the only institution of higher standing in all South America that is preparing lay women leaders for the Protestant Churches, is ever enlarging its program. Its graduates from many republics and almost every Protestant denomination represented on the continent, are going back into the very communities from which they came to develop Sunday schools, daily vacation Bible schools, young people's and women's work. During the past year a group called "Friends of the Instituto" has been formed with the purpose of giving moral and financial support to the school. In spite of Catholic propaganda and the rumor that Crandon Institute in Montevideo would withdraw all of its missionary teachers, this school has a larger enrollment than for several years—365—and, therefore, a better income. It is gratifying that this increase is most noticeable in the grades. Although the depression has only recently struck Uruguay, students and parents are showing increased interest in supporting the school in small ways. The parents, for example, willingly contributed an extra peso a month throughout last winter to help pay for the necessary fuel which the school could not otherwise afford to buy. An unexpected gift of 200 pesos from the North American Association of Business Men to buy books and equipment greatly heartened the school administration. Lima High School, after only five years in its new building, needs an annex to take care of all the girls who seek entrance. The present capacity enrollment is 480 girls with forty women coming for special classes in home economics. The daughter of the President of Peru is in one of these classes. From many letters and reports one catches the throb of Christian life in these schools and the churches to which they are closely linked. To maintain this life the following personnel needs should be met without delay: Buenos Aires—One religious education worker on the staff of the Train- ing School. It is more obvious to-day than ever that one missionary worker is not enough to enable this institution to make the impression it ought to make. Dr. Edmeston, or any other woman, faces an impossible task if left there alone. She is now our only representative in this great metropolis, since we have withdrawn all our support from the general work of religious education in the East South America Conference. The field urgently recommends that a second 66 In Lands Afar

missionary be added to the staff who can help through the Training School to train leaders and establish effective religious education in the evangelical churches. Montevideo—One teacher of home economics, one primary specialist, one teacher of physical education. The first need arises because Miss Florence Merryman leaves in November, at the completion of her contract, to be married. The department of home economics must be carried on, as it is making a vital contribution to the development of Christian home life in Uruguay. The increasing enrollment in the grades, as well as the training of young Uruguayan graduates who wish to be teachers, can only be met by a missionary specialist in this field. Physical education must be developed within the school. Crandon also wishes to establish a training department in physical education in order to meet the calls for such teachers in government schools. Lima—One teacher of science, one teacher of general subjects, one director of religious education. The work of religious education for all of Peru has been guided by one of our missionaries who is not returning to the field. The Dis- trict Superintendent and all others on the field plead that this well-developed and far-reaching work be continued. Elizabeth Meredith Lee, Official Correspondent.

COLLEGES WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY Hwa Nan College, Foochow, China Missionary Faculty—Lucy C. Wang, President. Elizabeth H. Richey, Edith McBee*, Elsie H. Reik*, M. Grace Davis*, Ethel Wallace, Marion R. Cole, Eugenia Savage, Frances S. Fulton.

President Wang has been carrying on this year in a most heroic way. Miss Violet Wu, who is a Barbour scholar at Ann Arbor and is studying for her Ph.D. degree, has reported that President Wang refused to consider a larger salary than her co-workers. Dr. Carol Chen, who has had offers from government institutions and other schools of higher learning where salary would treble itself, has refused to consider these offers. Our Chinese Christian leaders everywhere are refusing to take offers which will give them material assistance because they say that all they are and hope to be they owe to Christianity. On June 23, 1936, thirteen young women received their B.A. degree from Hwa Nan; four girls completed the two-year special college course in Home Economics and nineteen from the high school department. Twelve out of seventeen girls who completed their college work now have teaching positions. One of them will take a medical course at the Women's Christian Medical College in Shanghai; another has been awarded a scholarship at Mills College; another married the son of an Anglican Bishop, a doctor at the Anglican hospital in Foochow. In America this year we have faculty representatives at Johns Hopkins, Ann Arbor, Oberlin, Kansas State Agricultural College, Mills College, Univer- sity of Southern California, and the Woman's Medical School in Philadelphia. So from east to west in our own states we find these worthy representatives, and scattered from north to south and even into the interior of China, we have reports of outstanding accomplishments performed by our graduates. In charge of a psychopathic hospital in Peking we find Miss Ruth Wang performing a recognized social service work; 51% of the graduates find themselves in the teaching profession; 13% are the heads of schools, serving in the capacity of *On furlough. —

Colleges 67 principals; 3% are serving as medical doctors, while 8.1% are doing graduate study, lea\-ing about 16' o who are carrying on in Christian homes. They are scattered as far as Singapore, Manila, Nanking and Peiping. Hwa Nan was recognized again this year by the Nanking Government and received a special subsidy which fund was specified to be spent for the Science Department. A new request has come from the Provincial government that Hwa Nan shall give a two-year course in Physical Education. The need is imperative from the government's standpoint and paramount in importance because of the physical training which it would afford our young women. Hwa Nan has numerous immediate needs. We should have a physical education leader, a religious education director, a building to house our Home Economics work, a library room, new books, both English and Chinese, two pianos and two organs, and many other needs. This year we hope to stress the work in Home Economics To train youth To be ideal home makers. To be leaders in society. To reform the home and society. To develop citizens healthy in body and spirit. To promote ideals of the nobility of manual labor. To develop scientific, economic, artistic, and ethical living. China has been experiencing a great transformation during the last sixty years. All of the changes in the form of government, in the educational program in business and in industry have been closely related to the reconstruction of the family system. The stimulus of western civilization and new knowledge has tended to a reformation and reorganization of the family, with the result that the Chinese family system which has existed with comparatively few changes for a thousand years or more, is now changing. In order that the best in the old system may be preserved and at the same time a wise selection may be made of the most desirable features from the more modern western family systems, education in Home Economics has become one of the imperative needs of China in this period of transition. Since Hwa Nan is a Woman's College, the need for home economics is much greater than in other institutions. The early leaders in Hwa Nan realized this need and made earnest efforts to establish a department of home economics but many difficulties in the way made it impossible to begin this work until 1932. Owing to the limitations imposed by lack of staff and equipment, Hwa Nan has not yet a fully developed department of home economics but more than ten courses are offered such as household management, house furnishing, child care and training, nutrition, cookery, textiles and clothing, domestic production, home nursing and sanitation. Any girls taking the full four years' course in arts or science may elect these courses. In addition to this, in 1935 a special course was opened for girls who can spend only two years in college. The guiding principles which have been followed in laying the foundations for this department are as follows? Everything should be adapted to the Chinese economic condition and should be of practical use; theories and practice acquired in this department should be applied not only in individual homes but should gradually be made to permeate society through lectures, the printed word and in all possible ways; that a new idea should be created in the minds of Chinese youth that they must at the same time render service in the home and in society; that education in Home Economics should reform the old and contribute to building the new home. As seventy students have elected courses in Home Economics since the work began in 1932, we believe the interest in this department has greatly increased. Since the Chinese government and society have recognized the importance of home economics, people are more willing to help in the develop- 68 In Lands Afar meat of this department. In the year 1934-35 local contributions to the amount of $1,320 were made for this work. We trust that the development of our work at Hwa Nan during this year may progress under the leadership of our enlarged Committee of which Mrs. E. E. Bleckwell, Miss Elizabeth Congdon, Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf, Mrs. H. B. Earhart, Mrs. U. S. Grant, Miss Florence Hooper, and Miss Lulie P. Hooper are members. May we count on all of you for individual interest, and will you unite your prayers asking God's richest blessing upon this institution which is endeavoring to bring to China an expression and revelation of Christian living? Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, Official Correspondent.

Kwassui Woman's College, Nagasaki, Japan

Missionary Faculty—Anna Laura White, Principal. Adella M. Ashbaugh, Helen Couch, Vera J. Fehr, Olive Curry*, Olive I. Hagen, Caroline S. Peckham.* "School opened beautifully. It was lovely to see the pleasure with which teachers and pupils met after the summer vacation. There is a very beautiful spirit manifested in our School. A Government School has an entirely different atmosphere from a Christian School, and we so delight in this and in the way the girls coming in from Government Schools react to it." The above is quoted from a letter of a member of the faculty under date of September 28, 1936. Instead of giving the usual type of College report let me tell you of some interesting extra-curricula activities of last year. "This has been a very busy fall, as usual. In September the Music Depart- ment helped the Epworth League give a sacred concert, at which they took up a silver offering to go to the new building fund. In October came the Kwassui bazaar after which the alumnae banked yen 1500. So you can well imagine there was a great deal of preparation going on beforehand. We repeated a part of the bazaar concert two weeks later for the Preachers' District Conference that was meeting at Kwassui. "Then came the College literary program which was exceptionally good this year. One of my girls sang a solo and I was quite proud of her. The Eng- lish and Japanese plays were most wonderfully well done. The novelty, however, was a cooking demonstration by the Home Economics girls. They made apple pie and cream pie right there on the stage. The girls in their green smocks and the white kitchen tables made an attractive picture behind the footlights. One girl explained everything as it was done, measuring the crisco, rolling the dough, making the meringue. The pies were not baked on the stage; that would have taken too long. But some finished products were shown, which with those ready to bake were placed under glass in the hall for closer scrutiny as the guests departed. "Another profitable undertaking, though costly as to energy and strength, was our entertainment over-night, in our American home, of all the college seniors. They would come for dinner Saturday evening, after which we would chat over our picture albums and have some music, ending with hymn singing and prayer. Sleeping in beds was a rare experience for them. After breakfast the next morning some would have to go to teach in the neighborhood Sunday school, but some could be leisurely until church time. This took eight weekends. "Last spring too, we did some interesting entertaining. W'e asked the teachers to choose the kind of party they preferred,— Italian spaghetti, waffles, sauer kraut, baked beans, or a picnic. DitTerent teachers had been asking about these things so we knew they were interested. We had three waffle parties, for they proved most popular. Then this fall for the bazaar the teachers decided to *On furlough. Union Colleges 69 add waffles to their menus, serving them with butter and syrup. Over 800 were sold and though people were told they would not be good cold, 60 waffles were bought 'to take home to show the family!' "One week Miss Kakizono came for evangelistic work with both the high school and college V. W. C. A. She took the pulpit on Sunday and the girls prepared the special music. They did so well that we asked the college Y. W. to take the responsibility for the choir each week, and the results have been excellent. They asked the senior music girls to train them and they would prac- tise by themselves at an hour most con^'enient to them. Because the girls were doing it themselves, more came out and they sang better. It was to me an example of the principle of training leaders and then stepping back and letting them take the responsibility when they are ready for it." Mrs. William S. Mitchell, Official Correspondent.

UNION COLLEGES Woman's College, West China Union University, Chengtu, China Dean— B. Louise Foster. W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty—Pearl B. Fosnot, Ovidia Hansing, Ph.D.

The West China LTniversity is celebrating this year the 25th Anniversary of its founding. During the three days of this celebration the campus and buildings will be open to the public and it is expected that during that time ten thousand interested Chinese will pass through the College halls. Dr. Wei of Central University, Nanking, went up river for this occasion and will be the principal speaker. Because of this anniversary program in the University, we must mention the fact that the Woman's College is now entering its 13th year and in the beginning of the fall term, 1936, three graduates of the College took their places as members of the College staff. One member has been added to the Missionary Faculty this year,—Miss Streetor of the Christian Missionary Society. Aliss Downer, American Baptist Mission, and Pearl B. Fosnot of our own Society, have returned from furlough. With the Dean, Miss Foster, and Ovidia Hansing of our Society, we now have for the first time, five women on this University Faculty. The report from the College says: "Miss Hansing has brought honor to the College by receiving her Ph.D. degree from North- western University." Fifty-six young w'omen have graduated since the opening of this College for women. Twenty girls were graduated in June, 1936. Six received degrees in medicine, three in dentistry, two in pharmacy, four in science and five in arts and education. Of this group, one was a Russian, graduating in dentistry and another was an American graduating in education. The three dental students to graduate were the first women ever graduating in dentistry in the whole of China and this prompts us to say that this University is the only one in all China which has a School of Dentistry. One of these students graduating in dentistry has accepted a position in the Dental Department of the Central University in Nanking. Many of the young women take part of their course in the Fine Arts Department and recei\'e instruction in painting, piano, organ, violin and singing. A recital given by the students and an art exhibition are a part of the University Program at the close of the Spring term, indicating the excellent work done in these departments by the students. The freshman class entering in the Fall numbered twenty-two, an increase over that of last year and for the first time a majority of the class were from government schools. —

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Because of the critical state of affairs between China and Japan there is a noticeable tension throughout the student group and while they have been considerably disturbed there has not occurred the usual parade and demonstrations, due partially, no doubt, to the very busy life arranged for them. The students rise at the sound of the bell at 5:45 in the morning and are out on the campus at 6 o'clock sharp for the flag-raising ceremony. Immediately following this there is physical drill, and at seven o'clock breakfast. For several weeks in place of the physical drill the students spent the time repairing a section of road near the University, bringing sand and stone from the river in baskets and wheelbarrows. Grils and boys shared equally in the task, eager to show their patriotism. The aeroplane has made this seemingly far-away Province so near that each year brings added numbers of distinguished guests, scientists, government officials and tourists. Two outstanding men of their own race captured the interest and made a deep impression on the students this past year. James Yen, who introduced mass education to the Chinese people was one of these. Every time he spoke the hall was filled with students besieging him with questions. They would say of him: "He not only speaks but he does." "We know he is genuine, we see it in his face." Another fine Christian leader. Dr. P. C. Hsu, who is in charge of reconstruction work in the communist-devastated area, the Lichwan Christian Rural Center in Kiangsi, came to preach the bacculaureate sermon in the Spring and later attended the student summer conference. This Conference was followed by an Ashram conducted by Dr. Hsu for a chosen group of teachers and students from the University and held at Mt. Omei. "At the close of the Ashram the group walked to the Gin Din, the golden summit of Mt. Onei, taking two or three days for the trip. Along the road they carried out their usual program, by day learning to find God in the grandeur all about them, at night talking freely about their problems and experiences over a campfire in some old temple. Mr. Wang, head of the S. C. M., writes most hopefully of the results of this Conference; he feels we have now the nucleus of a group which should influence the whole University." Miss Hansing writes: "We have been greatly pleased with the chapel talks that our girls have given us. It is customary for them to give a farewell speech at the chapel hour during the Spring term. Many of the girls gave such simple testimonies of the deepest interest in their hearts that one cannot help but feel greatly encouraged. Somehow at some time or other these girls have caught a vision of spiritual realities and we rejoice. There are many things which might discourage us. Chapel attendance has gone down since so much emphasis has been placed on military drill but, after all, that is not a sure criterion. It is what we can build into the lives and hearts of the girls that counts." Mrs. Frank E. Baker, Secretary.

Ginling College, Nanking, China President—Yi Fang Wu. Methodist Members of Faculty—Cora D. Reeves, Harriet Whitmer. Ginling College is facing a strategic situation by its location in Nanking, China's new capitol. Nanking has tripled its population in less than a decade now having a population of more than a million. The total enrollment in 1935-36 was 238—all but two provinces as well as Mukden and Java being represented in the student body. Sixty-six percent of the students were from Mission High Schools, the remainder were from Government and private high schools. Three hundred girls took the entrance examinations this year though less than sixty could be admitted. The enrollment for the new year is 260. Union Colleges 71

The total number of the faculty, including part-time teachers and instruc- tors is fifty-three. Thirty-seven of the Faculty are Chinese, twenty-eight are women; eighteen of these being alumnae of the College. There is need for three additional foreign teachers. Harriet Whitmer of our Society who has been in the biology department since 1924 is now home on furlough. Mereb Mossman, daughter of President Mossman of Southwestern College, Kansas, returned to Ginling in September after a year of study and teaching in the United States. The latest statistics for 281 alumnae show that fifty-eight percent are in educational work—mainly in Christian schools. Forty-five percent of this number are teachers; thirteen percent are educational administrators. Seven percent are in Social Service work; twenty-seven percent in Public Service work and seven percent are engaged in advanced study. Five of this group have received their PhD degrees; eleven are M.D.'s. The College has an important place in the community life. A clinic and bath house for women and children have been built. Clubs for boys and girls, classes for women, meetings for men are in the program. Money for this building was raised by the Chinese. Ginling concerts and dramatic programs are popular in Nanking. The Glee Club broadcasts several times each year. The students at Ginling have been less radical than in other parts of China in their demonstrations. They did not join the student parades, decid- ing that the continuation of their regular work was just as patriotic as parading. One faculty residence has been built during the year and the infirmary is under construction. Plans are ready for a new faculty house which will provide for fifteen. The 20th anniversary of the College in 1935 gave an impetus to raising endowment for the College. The American friends decided upon an endowment of $300,000 to be raised if possible in three years. At the same time an endowment campaign was started in China. It is interesting to discover that fifty percent of the current income of the college now comes from China. The Chinese Government made a grant of $10,000 last year and increased that amount to $12,000 this year in recognition of the fine work done by the college. The college is most fortunate in having at its head a great Christian woman Dr. Wu. Dr. Mott characterizes her as one of the three or four great women of China. Dr. Wu is now the President of the China Christian Council the first woman to receive that honor. Mrs. Francis J. McConnell.

School of Medicine, Cheeloo University, Tsinan, Shantung, China President—Shuming T. Liu. Dean of Women— Mrs. L. H. L. Yui. Dean of Medical School— Dr. P. C. Kiang. Associate Dean of Medical School— Dr. R. T. Shields.* W. F. M. S. Representatives on St.\ffs—E. Florence Evans, R.N.; Julia E. Morgan, M.D.; Mary Katherine Russell, B.S,*, Mollie E. Townsend, R.N,; Frances R. Wilson, R.N.; Lois Witham, D.Sc. The year closing in June was financially the most difficult Cheeloo Univer- sity has ever experienced. On the other hand, from the point of view of spirit and morale, it was one of the best. The new administrator. President Liu, brought to the campus such a con- tagion of good cheer, optimism and resolution that soon everybody was sharing his spirit. By a splendid co-operation in economies on the part of every member of the staff, including the cheerful acceptance of cuts in salaries, the large deficit

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on current expenses coming over from the previous year has been reduced one half. Sleepless nights have been caused by the perplexing problems of how to carry on the varied activities with maximum efficiency and minimum expense. "The result of the year's efforts has made every friend of the University feel convinced that Cheeloo as an institution is thoroughly stable and is going to endure." The fact that over a thousand young men and women from twenty-one different provinces sat for the entrance examinations last summer would indicate an increasing appreciation of the school, for this was a record breaking number of applicants. Only one in six could be admitted. The enrollment is the largest in the history of the institution, which is entering its seventy-third year. The proportion of women is also increasing. About one-third of the total student body of 650 are women. The same proportion in each of the three colleges. Arts, Science and Medicine holds good. President Liu has gained the confidence and friendship of Government. The Governor of the Province was present in person for the formal opening of the new hospital last June. Furthermore, on his invitation President Liu is a weekly visitor to his office for the purpose of talking over the affairs of Govern- ment and, sometimes giving advice. Grants from the National Ministry of Edu- cation and from the British and American Boxer Indemnity Funds have all been continued. Mrs. Yui, the able and charming Dean of Women, arrived in the States last summer and is actively engaged in the Campaign for the Christian Colleges of China. She is making many friends for Cheeloo. The Medical School having about a hundred students, graduated seventeen last June. These are serving internships in hospitals that clamor for them— there never being enough to supply the demand. The completed wing of the new hospital adds sixty beds, making a total capacity now of 170. The new out-patient building has doubled the out-patient facilities. These new buildings are thoroughly modern, fire-proof, steel and concrete structures, erected at about one quarter of the cost of similar buildings in America—due to cheap labor in China and also to the extensive use of local materials. This closing paragraph is quoted from a recent message from President Liu: "Another encouraging feature is the increased interest in the religious side of our life. I hope that the spirit of co-operation and this emphasis on religion may more and more be manifest among us, and that the Holy Spirit may give us his continual guidance. We trust also that our friends in the West will remember our work in their prayers, so that at the end of this year we may have a clearer vision of Cheeloo's destiny." Mrs. J. M. Avann,

Yenching College for Women, Peiping, China President—J. Leighton Stuart. Acting Dean of Women—Margaret Speer. W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty— Ruth Stahl, Monona L. Cheney.* To the friends of Yenching University, the following statement published in the New York Times of their reasons for remaining in North China brings refreshing cheer. It is not so much that they have decided to stay, but that they have the cjualities which will not try to escape difficulties, which causes confidence to tighten its hold on the interests of the institution. "Yenching University, a co-educational American-sponsored institution in the environs of Peiping, with a student body of nearly a thousand and more than • On furlough. Union Colleges 7,3

a hundred teachers, two-thirds of whom are Chinese, has, through its American trustees, announced that it will remain where it is and carry on, 'come what may.' This it docs out of a sense of obligation to its students, who come from all parts of China, and to its graduates, who for the last half-century have had a helpful part especially in the scientific, rural reconstructive, educational and engineering service of their country. It will continue its program of preparing the most promising young men and young women for leadership. It holds a New York State charter as well as Chinese credentials and is in a better position to serve the nation's needs than the schools that are exclusively national. The Chinese people whom it serves will remain, and the university proposes to stand by them (as it has done through all the changes and upheavals of more than sixty years, including the Chino-Japanese War, the Boxer Rebellion and the Chinese Revolution), free of involvement with political issues. The endowment funds are held in the United States, and the continued interest and support of Americans are sought in the belief that this notable institution has 'the possibility of even larger opportunities before it.' Its roots are deep in the verv soil of China." Mrs. J. K. Cecil.

Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, India Principal—Mary E. Shannon. W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty—Ava F. Hunt, Ruth C. Manchester*, Roxanna H. Oldroyd, Dorothy Speer*, Margaret Wallace, Laura \'. Williams, Margaret Landrum, Florence Salzer*, Isabella Tho- burn, Marjorie A. Dimmitt*, Lulu A. Boles.

Isabella Thoburn College has been observing its fiftieth anniversary this year. The celebration came in November and the program for the great public service gives His Excellency, the Governor, as the presiding officer and indicates that Lady Haig was to be present also. (As this statement is written before the event occurs no report can be given). One feature of the Golden Jubilee celebration was to be a dramatization showing the Freshman class of 1891, four girls garbed in the "Indian Christian" dress of that day which was a combination of European and Indian style, and massed back of these four pioneers the present Freshman class of seventy. On Alumnae Day was sched- uled, after the business meeting, a grand-children's party! The enrollment this year has been the largest the college has had, going for the first time over the two hundred mark. These were distributed as follows, Freshmen 70, Sophomores 44, Juniors 40, Seniors 35, Post-Graduates 19. With several of the staff home on furlough, with the death of one of the nationals who had taught in the college for more than twenty years, with illness in the family of another which prevented her return, Dr. Shannon has had a difficult year in caring for the work. One less experienced and less resourceful could hardly have carried through the college schedule successfully. A delight- ful spirit among the faculty has prevailed. Dr. Shannon writes, "Such a lovely family spirit in the staff this year. We have plenty to worry about, but everyone worries in such a friendly co-operative way." The plans for the Clotilda Lyon McDowell Memorial Chapel are being worked out and the fund for its erection has been growing. The property under the supervision of Mrs. Dass, vice-principal, is kept in good repair. All the buildings have been color washed, a new sanitary system has been installed and some new equipment including a radio and 175 new Methodist hymnals has been added. The library has again been enriched by gifts of books and a beautiful collection of old Chinese porcelain by Mr. Bonar- jee who has given so generously to it in the past. *On furlough. 74 In Lands Afar

The percentage of Christian students was a little lower this year, probably because of the several new non-Christian Intermediate colleges for women who are sending their graduates to Isabella Thoburn for university work, but the large majority still are Christians and the spirit prevailing has been "decidedly Christian." The report would not be complete without mentioning the continued service which many graduates are rendering to India's need. Among them is Kamaloni Sircar up in Bethlehem village in Punjab; Saroju Bose, one hundred and ninety miles from the railroad working with the primitive people of the Central Provinces; Frances Paul giving her life in the villages of Behar; and a number living and working with village children in our boarding schools, where they have been placed in charge of the hostela. As Sarah Chakko, a member of the staff doing graduate work in Ann Arbor said at General Executive Committee Meeting, "The aim of the college now is to train servants, those who will go out to serve." Surely this aim is being realized. Eloise a. Woolever.

Woman's Christian College of Tokyo, Japan Woman's Foreign Missionary Representative— Myrtle Z. Pider. An interesting copy of the Alumnae Magazine of the Tokyo Joshi Daigaku (Woman's Christian College of Japan) has just come to my desk. It contains beautiful pictures, showing the entire plant from the air, and individual buildings with their lovely surrounding gardens which have been in a large measure the gift of student groups interested in beautifying the college campus. There is a charming group showing Miss Yasui, the distinguished Japanese president of the College, with two attractive young alumnae mothers and their pretty little children. There is incidental evidence of the far flung influence of the institution in a picture showing twenty-two students and alumnae living in Manchukuo. A photograph of the International Telephone Exchange at Tokyo shows that the operators for America and Shanghai are Woman's Christian College alumnae. Snapshots show an alumna who is an author, one who is a research worker in astronomy, a third resident, with her attractive looking husband and boys, in Berlin. Erection of a double building (a chapel to accommodate 300 and an auditorium for 1,000) has just been begun. The chapel is exclusively for religious services: the auditorium for gatherings of all sorts, including many which serve the suburban community of which the college is a part. The building is unique- ly beautiful. Pictures and details are shown in the Alumnae Magazine. A 100 foot tower dominates the structure and will become a landmark, typical of the high and holy aspirations of the school. An interesting article, "The Quest for Freedom," is contributed by Miss Myrtle Pider, representative of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Tokyo College. It glimpses, from the viewpoint of this understanding teacher, the intellectual and moral problems of the modern Japanese girl and indicates how, through the college, we Western women may have a share in helping our Japanese sisters to solve them. Was there ever a college without imperative needs? This child of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the associated boards of other denominations is no exception. $15,000 to complete the chapel-auditorium and $3,000 a year additional for current budget must be secured at once. An investment here is an investment in influence,—the influence of the women who will lead Japan in thought, teaching and home-making in the years just ahead. Florence Hooper. Union Colleges 75

Ewha College, Seoul, Korea President—Alice R. Appenzeller. Vice-President—Helen Kim. W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty and Staff—L. Catherine Baker, Marion L. Conrow*, Ada B. Hall, Jeannette C. Hulbert*, Harriet P. Morris, Blanche H. Loucks, Grace H. Wood*, Moneta Troxel, Myrta O. Shaver, Mary E. Young. Kindergarten Training School—Charlotte Brownlee. Last year in May the formal opening of the College on the new campus was celebrated. At that time the first three buildings of the new plant were dedicated. This year in May in connection with the Jubilee of Ewha four additional buildings were dedicated. These were the dormitory, the kindergarten building, and the home economics and English practice houses. Thousands of friends thronged the campuses during those three days. "To us," the President says, "the presentation of the pageant, 'The River' symbolizing the growth of this stream of woman's Christian education from tiny beginnings was a signifi-

cant spiritual event. . . . Thanksgiving for the treasures of life that have gone into Ewha, a greater appreciation of what she means and may mean to us all." The third unit of the dormitory, the Canadian unit, was completed and opened in April. Miss Kang of the Canadian Church was placed in charge of the whole dormitory family, numbering over 200. The college motto, "Chin, Sun, Mi"—"Truth, Goodness, Beauty" was given to this home for our girls. In April also, the kindergarten building which Mrs. Hobbs calls "The per- fect jewel on the campus" was occupied. There are eighteen children now in the practice school, mostly from the families of the Chosen Christian College faculty. One is the child of the priest in charge of the Buddhist temple on the mountain behind our campus. Miss Unsook Saw is the worthy principal of the Kindergarten Training School, Miss Emma Kim a close and able associate. Mrs. Edna Van Fleet Hobb still gives one or two days a week to teaching. The two practice houses were the last to be occupied. "Visitors to Ewha will see to the left of the Dormitory a new artistic Korean house which stands quietly on the high ground in an airy sunny spot with an extensive prospect, like a little Buddhist temple. ... It is cleverly planned, and the structure is convenient as well as decorative." It is the Home Economics practice house. Miss Pang, the department head, and six seniors are living there. Under her guidance the girls manage their own house-hold perfectly. Eight seniors, two teachers and a woman cook constitute the first family to occupy the "English house." They think it a real privilege and are trying, they say, to make an excellent precedent, in international friendship and Christian living, as well as practice in good English. One of them naively says, "We just bring out our broken English, and, with laughter we mend the mis- takes." The g>'mnasium is a joy and is making for a fuller physical life on the Cam- pus. Every other building is serving its purpose in such a beautiful way that one regrets to suggest any lack of completeness in the physical equipment. But our teaching staff is improperly housed. Most of the missionary members are still living on top of the music building in quarters that are quite inadequate and inconvenient. The total situation is a real menace to health and efficiency. Our great and immediate need is faculty residences. A rare recognition came to the College in the decoration of its president, Miss Appenzeller, with the Blue Ribbon Medal by the Imperial Government. The College was honored last autumn by the visit of its staunch friends, Vis-

*0n furlough. 76 In Lands Afar count and Viscountess Saito. Governor General Ugaki made his first visit to a private sciiool when on May 28th he attended the Fiftieth Anniversary ceremony. The requirements regarding the shrine—requirements that have given a good deal of concern to missionary groups—have been met by the Ewha administration on the distinct understanding of non-religious observance. The Home Economics Department is giving very excellent practical training, even though it has not yet been given the recognition desired from the Imperial Government. The College Glee Club, reorganized by Mary Youn, its leader, has gone as far north as Harbin, Manchuria, in concert tours. The fourth annual primary school singing contest was held on the campus in October. The children who participate are taught by our music seniors. We are gratified to report the co-operation of the Australian Presbyterian Mission in the appointment of Mrs. C. I. McLaren to special work at the Col- lege last year. Quoting Miss Appenzeller: "Our Chapel services are showing the true beauty and joy of worship. In February forty-six girls joined the church or were baptized, our largest harvest in one year. We thank God and take courage."

Mrs. J. M. Avann.

Woman's Christian College, Madras, India Principal—Eleanor McDougal. No W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty. It is gratifying to report of this college that because of its wide circle of friends in both Great Britain and the United States, the appeals for increased support need not be as demanding to-day as is the case in most missionary institutions. The school has just completed the celebration of twenty years of services. Seven former members of the Resident Staff returned and a creditable number of old students were represented in person or sent affectionate greetings. Dr. Eleanor McDougal who has served the college with faithful and loving devotion for many years will retire in April 1938.

St. Christopher's Training College, Madras, India Principal—Nora Brockway. No W. F. M. S. Representatives on the Faculty. This is the only Christian College in India which is training women to teach. Its position is unique and enviable. Twenty to one is the approximate ratio of Christian to non-Christian students enrolled. The Sarda Act forbidding the marriage of girls under fourteen, the agitation among Untouchables, the practical working of India's new constitution and the power within the new woman's movement all lay great responsibility on teacher training. The expansion of St. Christopher's Training College is imperative.

Vellore Medical College for Women, Vellore, India Principal— Ida Scudder, M.D. No W. F. M. S. Representative on the Faculty. The success of this Christian Medical College for women has led to a demand on the part of the government for higher educational standards. It is now required that the degree of M.B. shall be given. This is equivalent to our M.D. and is the highest medical degree bestowed in India. This action makes necessary a larger teaching staff. The completed course will now take six years instead of four as was formerly the case. Union Colleges 77

With deep regret we record the death of Dr. James L. Barton who for many years served as chairman of the three South India College Governing Boards in America. These three Union Christian Colleges for women in South India, like so many foreign supported institutions, have found that because of decreased incomes the scope of their usefulness has been seriously impaired in the past year. In each school the devoted staff of teachers has done everything possible to overcome handicaps but their efforts alone are not sufficient to meet the increasing demands made upon the colleges. Determined efforts have been put forth by the British and American Boards of Governors and by the Advisory Committee for Christian Colleges in India, to secure funds for the various needs of these three colleges but as yet a sufficient amount has not been contributed. Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Representative. AT THE HOME BASE BRANCH OFFICERS

New England Branch President—Mrs. L. O. Hartman, 18 Hollis St., Newton, Mass. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Wm. S. Mitchell, 16 Vine St., Melrose, Mass. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Adolphus Linfield, 29 Everett St., Watertown, Mass. Recording Secretary—Miss Elsie Searle, 5 Bryant Ave., Methuen, Mass. Treasurer—Miss Sophronia B. Rich, 20 Sargent St., Newton, Mass. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Elmer Leslie, 228 Mason Terrace, Brookline, Mass. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. Wm. T. Carver, 446 Highland Ave., Win- chester, Mass. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. A. G. Boynton, 422 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. Membership Secretary—Miss Mabel Waring, 548 Hood St., Fall River, Mass.

New York Branch President—Mrs. Fred A. Victor, 488 Van Cortlandt Pk. Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Parris C. Greenly, 93 Linden Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Associate Corresponding Secretary—^Mrs. Charles H. Hardie, 883 E. 19th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Berryman H. McCoy, 19 Prospect St., Trenton, N. J. Associate Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Alexander S. McNear, 169 Roseville Ave., Newark, N. Y. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Lawrence J. Munson, 88 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Treasurer—Mrs. Clinton Morris, 9 Sunnyside Ave., Hempstead, N. Y. Receiving Treasurer—Mrs. Harry A. Crispin, 37 Chestnut St., Salem, N. J. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. R. A. Hand, 1.26 Leslie Ave., Merchantville, N.J. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Ellis E. Cook, 1519 New York Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Secretary of Christian Steivardship—Mrs. William M. Young, 46 Magnolia St., Buffalo, N. Y. Membership Secretary—Miss Florence M. Calkins, 306 West Ave., Elmira, N. Y.

Philadelphia Branch President—Mrs. Edward A. Bleckwell, 214 E. Sedgwick St., Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pa. Correspo?iding Secretary—Miss Elizabeth M. Lee, 400 Shady Ave., E. E.,. Pittsburgh, Pa. Associate Corresponding Secretary—Miss Juliet Knox, 7320 Brighton Road, Ben Avon, Pa. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Wm. H. Dievler, 7730 Union Ave., Elkins Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Recording Secretary—Mrs. William Henry Welsh, 6344 Ross St., German- town, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Treasurer—Mrs. Curtis Sooy, Route 2, Box 64A, Willow Grove, Pa. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. P. A. Croney, 2 Llandaff Road, Upper Darby, Pa. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. G. L. R. Thompson, 2308 Madison St., Wil- mington, Del. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. D. R. Graham, Thompson and Harden Drives, North Hills Estates, Bellevue, R. D., Pa. Membership Secretary—Mrs. L. B. Yale, North East, Pa.

Baltimore Branch President—Mrs. Arthur C. Day, 2405 Reistertown Rd., Baltimore, Md. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. J. M. M. Gr.\y, American University Campus, Washington, D. C. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Leo H. Paulger, 2836 Chesapeake 3t., Washington, D. C. Recording Secretary— Mrs. Hamilton A. Hooper, St. Paul Court Apt., Baltimore, Md. Treasurer—Mrs. Daniel L. Ennis, 309 Sixth St., S. E., Washington, D. C. Home Administration Treasurer—Mrs. Jas. Andrew, 2824 Maryland Ave,, Baltimore, Md. Secretary of Field Support—Miss Lulie P. Hooper, 100 University Parkway, W., Baltimore, Md. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. R. L. Mowbray, Glyndon, Md. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. W. C. Lowdermilk, 4721 Colorado Ave., Washington, D. C. Membership Secretary—Mrs. Eugene Wesley Shaw, U Taylor St., Chevy Chase, Md. Cincinnati Branch President—Mrs. Clarence D. L.\ylin, 1972 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Harvey W. Harmer, 531 Hornor Ave., Clarks- burg, W. Va. Assistant Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. C. C. Peale, 203 West 4th St., Olean, N. Y. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. E. E. Gaver, 298 Woodland Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Recording Secretary—Mrs. C. C. Long, 3434 Darwin Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. Treasurer—Mrs. Paul H. Seay, 3516 Clarkwood Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. E. F. Andree, 328 N. High St., Lancaster, Ohio. Secretarv of Literature—-Mrs. C. A. Raymond, 234 W. Tenth Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Secretary of Christian SteK'ardship—-Mrs. J- H. Sudlow, Thornville, Ohio. Membership Secretary—Mrs. J. H. Blackburn, 1242 Ethel Ave., Lakewood, Ohio. Northwestern Branch

President—Mrs. H. L. Hoskins, 4839 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, 111. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Frank E. B.\ker, 719 Emerson St., Evanston, 111. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. C. N. Timmons, 406 Fourth Ave., Sterling, 111. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Ross Lake, 741 N. Lotus Ave., Chicago, 111. Treasurer—Mrs. Edwin A. Starr, Crooks and Starr Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. W. H. Wones, c/o State Y.M.C.A., Milwau- kee, Wis. 80 At the Ho?ne Base

Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Leslie Lehman, 4705 No. Talman Ave., Chicago, 111. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. S. A. Waterman, 7849 Eggleston Ave., Chicago, 111. Membership Secretary—Mrs. Wilbur M. Ale, 4075 Columbus Ave., Detroit, Mich.

Des Moines Branch President—Mrs. Frank L. Wright, 707 N. Forest Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Otis Moore, Tipton, Iowa, R. F. D. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. J. D. Bragg, 3666A Montana St., St. Louis, Mo. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Oilman Smith, 1238 29th St., Des Moines, Iowa. Treasurer—Mrs. F. R. Hubbard, 1422 29th St., Des Moines, Iowa. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. D. Britton, Garden City, Mo. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Loren M. Edwards, 6166 Kingsbury Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. H. M. Humphrey, Indianola, Iowa. Membership Secretary—Mrs. Wm. H. Wolfe, 3236 Victor St., Kansas City, Mo.

Minneapolis Branch

President—Mrs. J. Ralph Magee, 1299 Grand Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Corresponding Secretary Emeritus—Mrs. F. F. Lindsay, 25 Seymour Ave., S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Leon Roy Peel, 607 Wesley Temple Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. F. L. Pj\rso, Windom, Minn. Recording Secretary—Mrs. S. W. Pinkerton, 71 Otis Lane, St. Paul, Minn. Treasurer—Mrs. C. W. Hall, 3206 Second Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minn. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. B. L. Bummert, 2824 14th Ave., S., Minne- apolis. Minn. Secretary of Literature^-MRS. G. A. Geer, Wadena, Minn. Secretary of Christian Stewardship.—Mrs. V. E. Mikkelson, 2643 Polk St., S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Membership Secretary—Mrs. Russell V. Blake, Blakewood, R.R. 2, Robbins- dale, Minn.

Topeka Branch

President—Mrs. Ralph S. Cushman, 1839 York St., Denver, Colorado. . Corresponding Secretary—Miss Ella M. Watson, 1701 S. Seventeenth St., Lincoln, Neb. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. E. Guy Cutshall, 4926 Madison Ave., Lincoln, Nebr. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Harry Stanley, 1115 Stanley Blvd, Wichita, Kan. Treasurer—Mrs. B. M. D.wies, 314 Greenwood Ave., Topeka, Kan. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. Lydia K. Andrew, 628 S. 27th St., Lincoln, Nebr. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Claude M. Gray, 302 No. 9th St., Garden City, Kans. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. Howard Neal, 1426 N. Topeka, Wichita, Kans. Membership Secretary—Mrs. F. T. Darrow, 2026 A St., Lincoln, Neb. Branch Officers 8 J

Pacific Branch

President—Mrs. George A. Miller, 1215 Pine Ave., San Jose, Calif. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. J. K. Cecil, 530 Kellogg Ave., Palo Alto, Calif. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. Jerome Seymour, 952 No. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Fletcher White, 445 Georgina Ave., Santa Monica, Calif. Treasurer—Mrs. Emory A. Warner, 2237 Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. J. J. Bryant, 1234 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, Calif. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. E. J. Clinton, 258 Sutter St., San Francisco, Calif. Membership Secretary—Mrs. Frank P. Flegal, 363 Santa Clara Ave., Oak- land, Calif.

Columbia River Branch

President—Mrs. M. B. Parounagian, 2545 N.E. 26 St., Portland, Ore. Corresponding Secretary Emeritus—-Mrs. A. N. Fisher, 328 Tenth St., Port- land, Ore. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. C. H. Van Meter, 4857 N. E. 8th Ave., Portland, Ore. Secretary of the Home Base—Mrs. C. D. Fletcher, 156 S. University St., Biackfoot, Idaho. Recording Secretary—Mrs. E. T. W^arrensford, 154 So. 3rd St., Saint Helena, Ore. Treasurer—Mrs. Paul Edwards, 2605 S.E. Sherman St., Portland, Ore. Secretary of Field Support—Mrs. J. W. Bunch, Forest Grove, Ore. Secretary of Literature—Mrs. Bonnie Boech, Yakima, Wash. Secretary of Christian Stewardship—Mrs. R. S. Dunn, 424 W^ 15th Ave., Spokane, Wash. Membership Secretary—Miss Ruth Whipple, Box 279, Vancouver, Wash.

STUDENT WORK General Student Secretary Mrs. H. D. Bollinger 2646 McDaniel Ave., Evanston, 111.

Branch Student Secretaries New England— New York— Mrs. R. C. Osborn, 303 N. Aurora St., Ithaca, N. Y. Philadelphi.a—Mrs. Homer Renton, 135 So. Beeson Ave., Uniontown, Pa. Baltimore— Mrs. Walter Kerr, 2219 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md.' Cincinnati— Mrs. S. R. Dunham, 3909 Berkley Drive, Toledo, Ohio. Northwestern—Mrs. H. D. Bollinger, 2646 McDaniel Ave., Evanston, 111. Minneapolis—Mrs. C. J. Semans, 1201 So. Duff St., Mitchell, So. Dakota. Des Moines—Mrs. H. L. Fossler, Martelle, Iowa. Topek.\— Mrs. J. J. Poundstone, 1620 Ames Street, W'infield, Kans. Pacific—Mrs. Herman Beimfohr, 1848 Midvale Ave., West Los Angeles, Calif. Columbia River—Dean Ava Milam, Oregon State Agricultural College, Corvallis, Ore. 82 At the Home Base

YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK Secretary of Young People's Work Mrs. Albert E. Beebe 54 Elmwood Place, Bridgeport, Conn. Branch Superintendents New England—Miss Mary C. Stewart, 204 Anthony Street, East Providence, Rhode Island. New York—Mrs. Ray L. Tucker, 228 Kingsbury Avenue, Elmira, N. Y. Philadelphl\—Mrs. Pardee F. Day, 211 W. Berkeley St., Uniontown, Pa. Baltimore—Mrs. Foster B. Davis, 513 Walker Ave., Govens, Baltimore, Md. Cincinnati—Mrs. Cyrus C. Dash, 2081 Mars Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Northwestern—Mrs. M. O. Robbins, R. R. 1, Box 240 R, Indianapolis, Ind. Des Moines—Mrs. Emma Aniburn Arnold, Chelsea, Iowa. Minneapolis—Mrs. E. E. Whiteside, Beresford, So. Dak. ToPEKA— Mrs. Z. W. Gunckel, 315 E. Thompson St., Sapulpa, Okla. Pacific— Mrs. David C. Shipley, 100 Howe St., New Haven, Conn. Assistant, Miss Doris Welles, 709 Minter St., Santa Ana, Calif. Columbia River— Mrs. Paul H. Ashby, West 224 Fourth St., Spokane, Wash. JUNIOR WORK Secretary of Junior Work Mrs. Carl F. New 518 Old Orchard Road, Ten Hills, Baltimore, Md. Branch Superintendents New England—Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds, 9 Seneca Road, Winchester, Mass. New York—Miss Irma L. Baylis, Woodbury, Long Island, N. Y. Philadelphia— Mrs. S. V. Holmes, 201 Eleventh St., Franklin, Pa. Baltimore—Mrs. Art Brown, 3818 No. Military Rd., Arlington, Va. Cincinnati—Mrs. J. R. Rowntree, 1264 Ashland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Northwestern— Mrs. J. B. Schaub, 1040 Isabella Street, Wilmette, 111. Des Moines—Mrs. C. R. Cassell, 1208 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa. Minneapolis— Mrs. F. E. Malchow, Wilder, Minn. Topeka— Mrs. Lottie B. Spyker, 1107 Clayton St., Denver, Colo. Pacific— Mrs. F. B. Sheldon, 45 Knowlesway, Stockton, Calif. Columbia River—Mrs. P. F. Pilcher, 935 Malaga St., Wenatchee, Wash.

LIBRARY SERVICE Director of Library Service Miss Alice I. Hazeltine 39 Claremont Avenue, New York, N. Y. Branch Directors New England—Mrs. Elmer Leslie, 228 Mason Terrace, Brookline, Mass. New York—Mrs. Ellis E. Cook, 1519 New York Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia—Mrs. C. L. R. Thompson, 2308 Madison St., Wilmington, Del. B.^LTIMORE— Mrs. Harry A. Allers, 3903 Dorchester Rd., Baltimore, Md. Cincinnati—Mrs. G. L. Wilson, 1503 Hillside Terrace, Akron, Ohio. Northwestern—Mrs. R. L. Marquis, 3300 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, 111. Des Moines—Mrs. J. D. Bragg, 3666A Montana St., St. Louis, Mo. Minneapolis— Mrs. G. A. Geer, Wadena, Minn. Topek.\—Mrs. Claude M. Gray, 302 North 9th St., Garden City, Kan. Pacific— Mrs. J. G. Early, 314 So. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. Columbia River— Mrs. Alva Strausz, 2214 Summitview Ave., Yakima, Wash. Missionaries Supported by Branch 83

BRANCH ASSIGNMENTS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCES German East German, New York Branch.

Sivedish Eastern Swedish, New England Branch. Central District, Central Northwest Conference, Northwestern Branch, Northern District, Central Northwest Conference, Minneapolis Branch. Western District, Central Northwest Conference, Topeka Branch. Pacific, California District, Pacific Branch. Washington District, Columbia River Branch.

Norwegian-Dayiish Norwegian-Danish Conference, Minneapolis Branch. Western Norwegian-Danish, Columbia River Branch. Auxiliaries in Eastern United States to Branches in which they are located.

MISSIONARIES SUPPORTED BY EXTENSION YOUNG PEOPLE JUNIORS MEMBERS New England New England New England Margaret L Hermiston Lois Curtice Mildred Burton, M.D. Faye Robinson Clara Pearl Dyer

New York New York New York Li Bi Cu, M.D. Edna L Bradley Mrs. Alice H. Sharp A. Edith Fredericks Lillian L. Holmes Emily Irene Haynes Mrs. W. C. Swearer Maybel Holmes i^ Lula A. Miller Azalia E. Peet Alice M. Powell Mabel A. Woodruff

Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Martha Daniels Mary F. Carpenter Helen Couch Jenny Lind Margaret Crouse Rhoda Edmeston Blanche Search Agnes Dove Gwendoline Narbeth Alberta Sprowles Olive Given Martha Whiteley May Murphy Jennie Reid

Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Frances Roberds Ruth E. Robinson Leona Thomasson Laura V. Williams 84 At the Home Base

Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Julia Bonafield Dora Fearon Elizabeth Alexander Charlotte Brownlee Jessie Marker Catherine Baker Grace Davis Gail Patterson Grace Hollister Alice Finlay Pearl Walrath Ruth Hyneman Trudy Schlaefli Glora Wysner Lela Kintner Fern Sin key Grace Manley Bertha Starkey Bess L. Phillips Margaret E. Tucker, M.D. Carolyn Teague Ethel Wheelock Retta Wilson

Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Anna Agnes Abbott Edna B. Bacon Bernita Block, M.D. Sylvia E. Aldrich Irene Bear Ruth Danner Carol Chen Maren P. Bording Alice Huang, M.D. Mary L. Deam Hazel Davis Victoria Lang Bernice E. Elliott Elizabeth Hobart Treva Overholt Ruth Gabosch Bertha Alfrida Kostrup Ovidia Hansing Mabel Morgan Ava F. Hunt Caroline S. Peckman Myra A. Jaquet Rachel Peng Ada M. Nelson Frances Quinton Zola Payne Adis Robbins Elsie I. Reik Marion Walker Wilhelmina Shields Emma Stewart Bella Singh Beatrice R. Terry Maren Tirsgaard Harriet M. Whitmer

Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Lahuna Clinton Blanche Bair Jennie Bridenbaugh Jennie Jones Ola Dudley Stella Dodd, M.D. Katherine Keyhoe Anna Lulu Golisch Flora Quirin Ortha M. Lane Mary K. Metsker Ethel Ruggles Mildred Pierce Mildred Simonds

Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Gertrude Becker Cilicia Cross Ona Parmenter Ruth Harvey Wilhelmina Erbst Jessie Pfaff

TOPEKA ToPEKA ToPEKA Irma Collins Blanche Apple Gertrude Byler Gladys Doyle Barbara N. Bailey Blanche McCartney E. Fern McCaig Eva Ostrom Mildred Blakely Harriet P. Morris Mary Louise Perrill Elsie May Power Myrtle Precise Ellen Smith May E. Sutherland Dora A. Wagner Hazel O. Wood Missionaries Supported by Branch 85

Pacific Pacific Pacific Agnes Dora Dunn Rose Waldron Marguerite Decker Grace Pepper Smith Eleanor Stallard Frances E. Johnson Alice Whitney Freda Haffner, M.D. Freda Haffner, M.D. (part) (part)

Columbia River Columbia River Columbia River Laura F. Austin Lila Dingle Mary Bedell Marie E. Church Julia E. Morrow Edna Holder Bernice Cornelison Mrs. Alice Kim Jung

TERRITORY EMBRACED IN THE ELEVEN BRANCHES

New England Branch—New England States. New York Branch—New York and New Jersey. Philadelphia Branch— Pennsylvania and Delaware. Baltimore Branch—Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Caro. lina. South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and the Canal Zone. Cincinnati Branch—Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Northwestern Branch— Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin. Des Moines Branch— Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. Minneapolis Branch—Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. ToPEKA Branch—Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas. Pacific Branch—California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. Columbia River Branch—Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. AT THE HOME BASE

During the past year, we have endeavored to carry "The Open Book" to the world, especially to that part of the world under the Southern Cross. "The entrance of Thy Words giveth Light" was the verse of Scripture that inspired us during the year to strive to meet the goals set before us as a Society. Our symbol was the Open Book with the burning candle of Truth beside it, before the "Christ of the Andes." To take the Word, meant the sending of new recruits and the Society undertook joyfully through a special over and above "praise offering" to send to our various fields twelve new missionaries. This offering came in splendidly and the twelve new missionaries were found, the last of the twelve being ready for commission at the General Executive Meeting in Muncie. The study for the year was particularly attractive. Mrs. George A. Miller the author of the textbook, "Women Under the Southern Cross," wrote after years of experience in Latin America. The book brought not only information to our members but a feeling of real friendship and an understanding of the women of our sister nations to the south. We found the women of Latin America holding out their hands ready to clasp ours that together we might go forward with the Open Book into the whole world. Our objective for the year, to assist pastors and laymen in making the World Service Council in the local church a success, was realized to some extent, four Branches reporting gains made in this regard. Four hundred and forty-five auxiliaries were reported as meeting all goals. Eight thousand, eight hundred and fifty-nine new members were secured, and, including the correlated members in the junior department, the Society showed a net gain in membership which was very encouraging after a number of years of slipping back. But the real, vital life of the Society, we feel, is revealed by the fact that 1204 prayer circles were reported. That number did not include those in one Branch who pledged themselves to keep a certain prayer hour each day. Six hundred and seventy-three auxiliaries conducted a stewardship reading course. Seven hundred and four members took leadership training courses and of these 283 passed the tests and received certificates. Seventeen interdenominational summer schools were reported with an approximate attendance of three thousand. Thirty-two Methodist summer schools were held in six Branches with an attendance of 5,965. In addition, one conference in one Branch held one day institutes attended by 1414 women and girls. We feel that this report of leadership training is one of the most hopeful results of the work of the year. It indicates not only present benefits but future growth. The receipts for the year were $1,363,168.81, a decrease of $44,746.37 from last year: $23,600 in new life income gifts were received but these are not counted until they lapse. More than four hundred boxes were sent to the field, to the value of several thousand dollars, no record of which is kept. We feel that the financial outlook for our Society is encouraging because our members are just as earnest, just as eager, just as self-sacrificing as ever: $26,661 came in for the Retirement Fund; $33,161.55 from bequests and $39,171.79 from lapsed life income gifts. The W^esleyan Service Guild reported an increase in every line: 332 units in all; 4361 members; total giving $25,181.75; a per capita of $5.76. There are thirty-eight conference Guild secretaries and the number of district Guild secretaries is increasing. The units report that programs have been better planned, and the services of worship richer in content. The student department reported 132 student center committees or- 86 Quadrenniiim at the Home Base 87 ganized throughout the country. More than six thousand dollars went to the field for and from Sister Colleges. Student conferences were attended by our representatives. Where missionaries from colleges abroad could be secured or others especially adapted to work with students, these made itineraries among the colleges and found this visitation appreciated by the college authorities. The young people's department reported 3,059 societies with 43,385 members and receipts of $85,429.20. There was an encouraging increase in the young women's work. The young people to the number of 2473 attended summer schools. The young people's department through the general secretary has kept in close touch with the Methodist youth movement and is endeavoring to give the best leadership possible to our own missionary-minded young people. The junior department reported that 382 of the ships that sailed away to meet the goals for the year reached their port. The membership is 101,347 with 2,083 associates. There were 629 life members and five memorial members enrolled during the year. The receipts were $39,558.78. The subscriptions to the Junior Friend were 31,378. First Church, Los Angeles, received the trophy for the largest King's Heralds membership; Winterest, Iowa for the largest Little Light Bearers membership; and the largest Thank-Offering came from a boy in Zanesville, Ohio. Topeka Branch received the Christian flag for the largest number of ships reaching port (121); and the publisher's banner went to Minneapolis Branch for the largest net increase in subscriptions to the Junior Friend. The extension department reported a membership of 29,224, a gain of 884; 28 circles becoming auxiliaries and 461 extension members becoming activ'e. Thirty-two missionaries and four nationals are supported by the extension members. Four hundred and forty-nine "zeros" were removed and $2,811.61 came in from the bright yellow sunshine bags. The past year this department stressed the securing of "comrades" and 2770 were reported, most of these being new active members gained for the auxiliaries. Special gifts reported amounted to $2,411.42. The extension department becomes the membership department next year and will endeavor to build up all lines of adult membership as well as to increase the number of extension members. The work of bilingual conferences has continued and interest has been sustained in the German, Swedish and Norwegian-Danish Churches. They are gradually being absorbed by the English speaking conferences; so there was no separate report for the German work, but 45 auxiliaries with a membership of 908 and receipts of $2,673.17 were reported for the Norwegian- Danish work, and 102 auxiliaries, 3,034 members and $6,890.74 in receipts for the Swedish work. The women of the Negro conferences are showing greater interest in the foreign missionary work and are an integral part of the work of four Branches. One of the outstanding accomplishments of the year was the writing by Mary Isham of the history of the Society for sixty and six years, under the title, "Valorous Ventures." Too much praise cannot be given Mrs. Isham for the excellence of the production and also to the publication ofifice for the immense amount of work involved in its early and speedy publication. Mary Isham is the Mrs. G. W. Isham know'n to the Society as the editor of "The Study" in the Friend, and for years the editor of The Executive Daily. Increase in purchases at the depots of supplies shows that our publications have maintained their high standard of excellence. The Frauen-Missiotis-Freund has been discontinued because of the death of the editor. Miss Amalie M. Achard, but the Woman's Missionary Friend and Junior Friend continue to furnish excellent material for all lines of our work; total subscriptions, 88,603. Library Service has sent several hundred volumes to the field, spent almost four hundred dollars to fill special requests of missionaries, and furnished five 88 At the Home Base

hundred dollars to help Isabella Thoburn College bring its library to the standard required. We feel that our members are qualifying as world citizens, for the Branch presidents have been sending down literature to the auxiliaries and presenting the subject on almost all programs. The world citizenship committee has furnished a monthly column in the Friend and the material for the May auxiliary program. Our foreign missionary enterprise is bound up with our hopes for securing better movies, temperance, and world peace. We must report very important changes in our officiary. Mrs. H. M. LeSourd who has been the general student secretary for ten years, and the connecting link between the work of our Society and the Kappa Phi Sorority, the Methodist sorority in American colleges, has resigned. Mrs. H. D. Bol- linger has been chosen for her place. After fifteen years of service to the Society as a vice-president, ten as chairman of the Foreign Department and five as vice-president at large Mrs. F"rancis J. McConnell felt that she must give up her office, but she will continue to carry important responsibilities for the Society on interdenominational and interboard committees, especially in connection with the proposed union of three branches of Methodism. Mrs. C. W. Flint, wife of Bishop C. W. Flint, resident bishop in Atlanta, becomes vice-president at large to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Mrs. McConnell. It seemed to many that the Society would collapse when Miss Florence Hooper, for twenty-eight years the valiant treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, announced that she would cease to be our treasurer on November 15, 1936, but, with her usual acumen, financial ability and devotion to the work, she has made such wonderful arrangements that the work will go on without interruption, but, of course, with changes.Mrs. J. Wesley Masland becomes the new treasurer; Miss Caroline Peckham becomes assistant treasurer and Miss Gertrude Tice who has for years worked in the treasurer's office with Miss Hooper, will continue in that office although its location will change with the new year from Baltimore to Philadelphia. Death took from us during the year the beloved editor of the Frauen- Missions-Frennd. For thirty-four years Miss Amalie M. Achard was editor of the German Friend and for many years acted as secretary of German work and also as secretary of the home base work in Europe. She was a very valuable member of the International Department, acting as interpreter between European units and the Society in this country. At least twice, at her own expense and at great personal sacrifice, she made journeys to Europe to visit the churches, to encourage the women, and to help them keep their world-wide vision. Mrs. J. C. Shover who had served as our Methodist member on the Central Committee on the United Study of Foreign Missions, because of a change of residence to the middle west, felt that she must resign from the committee. Mrs. C. H. Hardie of Brooklyn has been elected to take her place. The Society faces the joyous years of preparation for the Seventieth Anniversary. Many of the months of this past year have been given to making some of these plans. Still carrying the Open Book, we go forward into the new year believing that, "In the name of Jesus—the world shall be reborn." Mrs. F. H. Sheets, Secretary of the Home Department. REPORTS COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS Adopted Change in By-Laws

By-law IX, Section entitled Branch Secretary of Extension Work Substitute the following paragraph: Branch Membership Secretary to, (a) have general supervision of the promotion of adult membership throughout the Branch; {b) develop plans to interest shut-ins and others who cannot reasonably be included in the usual work of the Society, by enlisting them as extension members, either as a part of the auxiliary or in unorganized churches: {c) prepare extension groups for organization as auxiliaries as rapidly as possible; {d) conduct correspondence and receive reports from district membership secretaries; (e) report in March and September to the secretary of the home base and to the committee of the Home Department on extension work; (/) prepare plans and reports for presentation at Branch meetings and for publication.

ACTIONS OF GENERAL OFFICERS

Ad Interim, 1935-1936

Acting under authority conferred upon them by the by-laws of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the general officers of the said Society voted: To authorize and direct Evelyn Riley Nicholson, president, and Eloise A. Woolever, recording secretary of the said Society, to execute a quitclaim deed remising, releasing and cjuitclaiming all the Society's right, title and interest in and to Lots 21 and 22, Block 12 in the City of Parker, County of Linn, State of Kansas, according to the recorded plat thereof, these lots having been conveyed to the said Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by a quitclaim deed of Rhoda Malinda Lanning, recorded October 10, 1931. To authorize and direct Evelyn Riley Nicholson, president, and Eloise A. Woolever, recording secretary of the said Society, to execute a quitclaim deed con^•eying and quitclaiming to the Northwestern Branch of said Society, all right, title and interest of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the following described real estate to wit: The North one-half (N.V2) of the southwest quarter (SW3^) and the southeast quarter (SEJ^) of the southwest quarter (SWJ^) and the east one-half (EJ^) of the southwest quarter (SWJ^) and the southwest quarter (SWJ^) of the northeast quarter (NE34) of Section Twenty-eight (28), also the east five (5) acres of the north one-half (N}-^) of the southeast quarter (SEJ^) of Section twenty-nine (29) all in Township Twenty-six (26) North, Range Twelve (12) west of the Second Principal Meridian. Situate in the County of Iroquois in the State of Illinois. To authorize and direct Florence Hooper, treasurer of the said Society, resident of Baltimore, Md., to sell, assign and transfer eight shares of the common stock of the Detroit Trust Company standing in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary' Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To authorize and direct Florence Hooper, treasurer of the said Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, resident of Baltimore, Md., to sell, assign and transfer 500 shares of the common stock of the Columbia Gas and Electric Co.

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To authorize and direct Evelyn Riley Nicholson, president, and Eloise A. Woolever, recording secretary of the said Society, to execute a release to the executrix of the estate of Anna M. Poppino in the tenor of what is quoted in the letter of the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society dated June 4, 1936. To authorize Florence Hooper, treasurer of the said Society, resident of Baltimore, Md., U. S. A., to sell, assign and transfer 11 shares of the full paid stock of the lola Building and Loan Association, lola, Kansas, received by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society from the estate of Kate L. Coutant, deceased. To authorize and direct Evelyn Riley Nicholson, president, and Eloise A. Woolever, recording secretary of the said Society, to execute necessary deeds to consummate the sale of the property on Arden Road, Pasadena, Calif., gift of Emma Dickinson. That Mrs. Mead be reimbursed $10.00 which she forwarded to Mrs. Smith of Columbus for expenses incurred in preparation for the Mid-Year Meeting. That, at the request of Miss Hooper, the treasurer's office be retained at 30 Maryland Life Building, Baltimore, Md., during October, November and December, 1936, in order that Miss Hooper may finish up her work to hand over to her successor. That the Society send flowers for the funeral of the mother of Mrs. Ralph Diffendorfer at Richmond, Indiana, Monday, May 4, and that Miss Ransom be asked to secure the same. That Miss Bailey be granted permission to draw upon the $5,000 reserve fund in order to carry the publication office through the summer months, this amount to be repaid if and when possible. That for the ensuing year Miss Caroline Peckham be requested to carry the routine work of the treasurership at a minimum salary of $1,350.00 and that Miss Gertrude V. Tice be continued as ofifice secretary with a salary of $1,350.00. In the meantime it is understood that the nominating committee will proceed with its search for a person to be elected to the treasurership of the Society. That a page of advertising costing approximately $82.00 be taken in the edition of the Christian Advocates, it being understood that a page of informa- tive material concerning the work of the Society will be published in the same issues. Eloise A. Woolever, Recording Secretary.

ACTIONS OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKEN ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNIT MEETING

It was voted: That a token of appreciation be sent Mrs. Isham for the great service she has rendered the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in the preparation of "Valorous Ventures." That letters of appreciation be sent by the secretary to chairmen of local committees in Columbus, and to Mr. and Mrs. Rountree, who worked so faith- fully and efiiciently to make successful the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Anniversary and International Department Tea at General Confer- ence. That the committee making the study of the missionary set-up in other denominations be continued. :

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That the plan concerning a forward movement presented by Mrs. Lindsay, having as its objective a spiritual motivation and an educational process that should bring to the Church the challenging message of the world situation, be referred to the Home Department for further study. That the financial objectives as presented by the Forward Movement Committee be referred to the Foreign Department. That general approval of the educational and promotional plans as outlined by the committee be given, and appreciation be expressed to the committee. Upon recommendation of the committee on International Department, it was voted That the annual grant of $200.00 for promotion and literature be continued to Miss Johanson of the Scandinavian Unit for the coming year. That $30.00 be allowed the Christian Women's Federation for Christian literature in Mexico. To approve the sending of one copy of "Valorous Ventures" to each Unit of the International Department to be charged to the account of the stewardship fund accumulated by the sale of Dr. Walker's book, "A Study of the Master Personality." That Mrs. Pflaumer of Philadelphia be asked to assume the responsibility formerly carried by Miss Achard in regard to the European Units. That Mrs. J. C. Shover be asked to be promotional secretary of the Inter- national Department. That a letter of felicitation upon the organization of the National Unit of China be sent to the president of the Unit. Eloise a. Woolever, Recording Secretary.

ACTIONS OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKEN ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE HOME DEPARTMENT

Ad Interim

It was voted that the plans as presented in the "Annual Message" and the young people's and junior material for leaders be approved. Seventieth A nniversary. The Seventieth Anni\'ersary of the Society seems likely to coincide with the merging of the Society's interests and concerns with the united Church. As the finest and most significant contribution that we can make to the Methodist Church that is to be, it is our purpose to present an informed, trained and deeply interested constituency of women. That to attain this objective we recommend both an educational and a promotional approach. That the promotional plans be announced with the educational plans, to be included in the "Message." That there be a general committee of seven to be made up of a general chairman, two sub-chairmen—one Educational, the other Promotional—and four additional members, each woman to represent a different Branch. That there be seventy commissioners, covering the eleven Branches so that each Branch will have seven including the members of the general committee. That the home base secretary*, the corresponding secretary and the Branch president together select their portion of this committee of seventy and form with them the committee for their own Branch, the committee to organize itself. That the name of this movement be simply The Seventieth Anniversary. 92 Reports

That we accept the invitation of Pacific Branch to hold the meeting of the General Executive Committee in 1939, which would be the Seventieth Anni- versary, within that Branch. That there be a Seventieth Anniversary page in the Friend monthly beginning with the August-September issue of this year. That definite prayer objectives related to the Seventieth Anniversary be included in the "Annual Message." That if practicable we undertake to secure enough copies of "Recapturing the Missionary Passion" to supply all Branch, conference and district ofiicers, and that we send them out with an insert that this is the first point in leadership training. That the Branch, conference, district and local officers ask for courses in missions, such as "Missionary Education in the Church," in institutes put on by Sunday School Councils and Epworth Leagues, and that they take these courses for credit. That the program committees of our summer schools of missions use the discussion group method wherever a qualified leader can be secured and that those wishing to learn discussion group methods be advised to take discussion group courses, such as those offered at Columbia University and other educational centers, and that they also be referred to Harrison Elliott's book, "The Why and How of Group Discussion," for an introduction to the subject; this with a view to developing a body of leaders, trained and experienced in group discussion, to be leaders of such groups in the local churches. That the following goals for the Seventieth Anniversary be approved: Seventy thousand new members Seventy thousand subscribers by 1939 Seventy thousand five-dollar gifts for the Retirement Fund for Mission- aries Seventy one-thousand-dollar gifts to be designated later One thousand seventy-dollar gifts to be designated later Personnel and equipment to meet seventy imperative needs on the field. Literature. That the price of the history be $1.25. That the publication olifice prepare post-cards of African scenes to be used to answer letters and for the promotion of our work during the African year. That the devotional book for 1936-37 be based on the theme, "The Name." This booklet to be prepared by Miss Bailey and Mrs. Beebe. That programs for union societies be prepared in co-operation with representatives from the Woman's Home Missionary Society by Mrs. New for the juniors, Mrs. Beebe for the young people and Miss Bailey for adults. That there be in the auxiliary budget a dramatization on the History which can be used on Founders' Day. That we accept the ofTer of Dr. Bucher of one page monthly for presenting our work in the German Advocate, "Christliche Apologete," without expense to the Society as an experiment for one year, and that Mrs. Schumann of Port- land be asked to prepare the material for this page. That the auxiliaries use the African hut mite box in co-operation with other departments of our organization. That, in view of lack of interest expressed through the small subscription list, the "Executive Daily" be omitted for the General Executive Committee Meeting in 1936. Wesleyan Service Guild. That we reconsider our action taken at mid-year of last year as to four types of membership to be included on the Wesleyan Service Guild report blanks and that the Wesleyan Service Guild be permitted to experiment with a new type of membership to be called co-operating members. Co-operating members shall be those who are interested, attend and who make some contribution of time, talent, or money. Home Department 93'

To approve the following statement: The Wesleyan Service Guild is organized primarily to interest in the church and the missionary cause women engaged in business or professional occupations. The line of demarcation between the Wesleyan Serv-ice Guild and other organizations of the missionary Societies should, therefore, be the matter of employment outside the home, while responsibility for interesting non-business women rests with the auxiliaries. Young People's Work. That we ask the young people's department to prepare a program and plans for next year for the age group 19-25 with the privilege of asking for an assistant if necessary. That Mrs. Beebe be appointed to attend the Methodist Youth Council in Evanston and the Interdenominational Youth Conference at Lakeside with expense up to SlOO to be paid by the general treasury. Junior Work. That the Branch junior superintendent co-operate with the Branch administrators of leadership training in promoting the use of the training course among junior leaders. That each conference and district superintendent of junior work read at least one from the list of recommended books and urge such reading among the local junior leaders. That the King's Herald textbook for next year be "Camp Fires in the Congo," and for a younger group or for additional study, "In the African Bush." The book for Little Light Bearers circles is "David and Susi" from the Every- land Series. That, in consideration of the fact that nine out of eleven of the Branch junior superintendents have asked for it, we have a Thank-OfTering device. Student Work. That the Branch student secretaries be special guests at Executive this year, the expense to be borne by the Branches. Stewardship. That maintaining a prayer circle be a required goal. That the following statement be approved for the "Annual Message," "A prayer circle, preferably, is a group meeting to pray for all Christian efforts and especially for the work and workers of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society. However, if a group of five or more will agree together to pray in their homes at a given time for this work, it may count as a prayer circle." That in view of world conditions, the members of this Society seek a deeper realization of the Spirit of Christ in their own lives and that to this end they covenant with themselves to give at least fifteen minutes each day to private devotional reading, meditation and prayer. Extension. That wherever possible, an auxiliary choose a zero church,

to be known as a "comrade church" ; that such church be cultivated for at least three years with the ultimate aim of the organization of an auxiliary. That the name of the extension department be changed to the membership department. Miscellaneous. That an additional appropriation of $150.00 be made for the expenses of the exhibit at General Conference. That the incidental expenses of the missionaries and workers of the Society connected with the exhibit be paid. That both a resolution and a memorial be prepared to be presented to General Conference requesting that, because of the significance of the women's work in the churches involved in the proposed union of the three Methodist Churches, there be an adequate representation of women from the official groups on the commission that shall set up the organizational work of the new Church. That we authorize Mrs. Linfield to go to the Quarterly Conference of Tremont Street Church and ask that permission be given in writing to this Society to remove the stained glass window placed in the church in celebration 94 Reports of the twentieth anniversary of the Society, provided the Society shall wish to do so, if at any time the church is sold for secular purposes or torn down. Actions Taken at the Annual Meeting, 1936 Seventieth Anniversary. That emphasis for this coming year be on the educational program. That the promotional goals be followed up, laying foundations this year for more intensive effort later. That the plans for Personal Christian Growth, Education of Members, and Development of Leaders, as presented by the educational chairman, be approved. That we make the objective for the net gain in members the sending out and support of seventy new recruits. That the following outline for the financial appeal be approved: Seventieth Anniversary Gifts to assure: (1) Care of our missionaries as they retire; (2) The financial security of the Society; (3) The advance of work on the field through new recruits. That the manuscript for the proposed "A Manual for Membership Secre- taries" be approved. That the seventy "retreats" be planned by the Branches with the help and suggestions of the anniversary chairmen. That we have suggested educational features for groups not definitely related to our missionary societies, such as Ladies' Aid groups, mothercraft groups, etc. That the seven point star with an envelope attached be used as a collection device in connection with Founders' Day. That a budget of $1,500. for the expenses for the Seventieth Anniversary for 1936-37 be approved. That the Anniversary material as suggested by the anniversary chairmen be approved. Literature. That the Year Book for 1936 be the same style and size as the one for 1935. That a few copies of the "Correspondence Course for Accepted Candi- dates," prepared by the leadership training committee, be typewritten and placed at the disposal of new missionaries. (These to be on file in Miss Bailey's office.) That the usual leaflet report be published and that the cost be Included in the home administration budget. To recommend the payment of $300.00 to the Missionary Education Movement as an annual affiliation fee. To nominate Miss Effie A. Merrill as editor of the Woman's Missionary Friend with a salary of $1800.00 and an olifice budget of $989.00; Mrs. James H. Lewis as editor of the Junior Missionary Friend with a salary of $600.00; and Miss A. G. Balleyas publisher and editor of literature with a salary of $2400.00; these to be paid from the funds of the publication office. That a grant of $225.00 be made to Mrs. G. W. Isham from the funds of the publication office for work in connection with the Friend and for research. That the textbook for 1937-38 be the one on Moslem lands prepared by Dr. and Mrs. Dodd and published by the Central Committee on the United Study of Foreign Missions. That special emphasis be placed on subscriptions to the Junior Friend as a Christmas gift for children, the publisher being authorized to send suitable gift card to the recipient. That Branches contribute once a year to the page, "Among Ourselves," thus releasing a page to be used by the Seventieth Anniversary'. That we endorse the preparation of a "Work Book" for Woman's Foreign Missionary Society leaders in co-operation with the Board of Education and that the preparation be referred to the leadership training committee. Home Department 95

Wesleyan Service Guild. That the nomination of Mrs. M. N. English as secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild be approved. That in answer to the question, how can the Wesleyan Service Guild help in the Seventieth Anniversary, we supply "personal growth" material and "A Manual for Membership Secretaries" to the Guild and ask them to help with plans for the promotion of the circulation of the Friends. That the constitution of the Wesleyan Service Guild be printed in Branch reports. That $1,000.00 be granted as the budget of the secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild for 1936. Student Department. That Mrs. H. D. Bollinger be nominated as general secretary of student work for next year with a budget of $800.00. To recommend that the Foreign Department supply a leaflet for use in the student department giving requirements for a missionary candidate, this to be paid for by the general treasury. Young People's Department. That Mrs. A. E. Beebe be nominated as secretary of young people's department for the coming year with a budget of $500.00. That Mrs. Beebe be one of our two representatives on the Missionary Education Movement. That a travel allowance not to exceed $150.00 be allowed Mrs. Beebe for attending meetings of the National Youth Council. That Mrs. Beebe be allowed to ask Mrs. Shipley to be her assistant for next year to prepare special plans for the young woman's societies. That the Thank-OfTering for 1938 be the salaries of nationals found in the "Tulsa 13" list. That the following recommendations for the young people's department in connection with the Seventieth Anniversary be approved: Organization: 1. That in so far as possible, one of the seven Branch commissioners be assigned the responsibility of promoting the plans of the young people's department. 2. That where this is not possible there be a young people's Branch commissioner appointed to work with the young people's secretary. 3. That this Branch commissioner have a committee of two counsellors, two young women, and two Standard Bearers, making in all a committee of seven chosen from her immediate vicinity. 4. That this Branch committee shall work through conference and district officers, or directly with the local group, as may seem most desirable in the individual Branch. 5. That the local committee consist in Standard Bearers societies of the counsellor and one girl, and in young woman's societies the contact be with the president. Goals. That seven goals shall be adopted, to be used in place of the usual ten goals, seven of which were formerly national and three Branch. Educational Goals: 1. Personal Christian Growth: That the personal Christian growth material produced by the Home Department be made available for every young people's secretary and counsellor and also the members of the young woman's groups. That an adaptation be prepared for the Standard Bearer girls, in a single fold booklet. 2. Leadership: a. Group: That in ever>' Branch there be held as soon as possible a house party "retreat" of the Branch committee of seven. 96 Reports

That progressively through the year there be held "retreats" for district and conference young people's officers. That there be special emphasis on "retreats," camps, house parties, and enrollment in Epworth League Institute mission classes. b. Individual: That there be renewed emphasis on the Leadership Training Courses A and B. 3. Study: a. That the textbook and program material be used by every society. h. That there be a study of the objects of giving. c. That the Friend and the Branch periodicals be read and used. Promotional Goals for the Local Society: 4. International: That we promote this goal by the contribution of one cent per member to the International Department, by the use of such leaflets as "Methodist Girls Around the World," by international current events at every meeting, by good will projects and by personal gifts to missionaries. 5. Co-operation: That we co-operate in all local church missionary enterprises such as: Junior missionary organization World Day of Prayer Public meetings Missionary plays Epworth League missionary programs Church school missionary programs. 6. Membership: 1st year—That we make a net gain of one member for every seven. 2nd and 3rd years—A gain of 7 per cent over the total of the previous year. 7. Finances: 1st year—That we make a gain of $1.00 for every $7.00 in the giving of the previous year. 2nd and 3rd years—A gain of 7 per cent over the total of the previous year. Branch Promotional Goals— 1st Year: 1. Membership: net gain of 1 for every 7. 2. Finances: gain of $1.00 for every $7.00. 3. Organizations: Net gain of 1 for every 7. That we approve the recommendation of the Methodist Youth Council that the Council have a representative on the curriculum committee. That we approve memorializing General Conference that the Youth Council have a representative on the Board of Education.

Junior Department. That correlated members in the junior department be included in the totals in the Year Book (but not by Branches). That Mrs. Carl F". New be nominated as secretary of junior work for the coming year with a budget of $200.00. That a budget of $25.00 be again provided from the general treasury for the editor of the Jujiior Friend with which she may purchase books, magazines and such material as shall be helpful in her work. f That Mrs. New be one of our two representatives on the Missionary Education Movement. That Branch superintendents of junior work attend General Executive Meeting in 1937 at the expense of the general treasury. That Mrs. Lewis be our representative on the curriculum committee. That Branches make a special effort to promote the Junior Friend. —

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That all leaders of juniors conform to the anniversary plans for leadership training. World Citizenship. That the leaflet, "World Peace", which is the pro- nouncement of the Methodist Episcopal Church adopted at General Confer- ence, 1936, be channeled through Branch presidents to each auxiliary. To recommend the use of the leaflet, "World Peace," in connection with the devotional service at the December meeting. To recommend that district presidents be responsible for establishing a Speakers' Bureau and inform auxiliary presidents concerning Emergency Peace Campaign speakers and other speakers on world citizenship. That at auxiliary meetings current events and world trends be given. To recommend a close co-ordination with the Christian Citizenship De- partment of the Woman's Home Missionary Society and with the World Peace Commission of the Methodist Church. That the budget for the world citizenship committee be $150.00 for the coming year. That for 1936-37 the same plan be followed as last year with respect to material in the Friend, that there be a monthly world citizenship column and articles for the April world citizenship number of the Friend. Steivardship. That Mrs. J. Homer Slutz continue as editor of the stewardship page in the Friend. That the stewardship department co-operate in carrying out the plans for the Seventieth Anniversary connected with the educational approach. Miscellaneous. That as usual a leaflet with reports of Negro Conferences be prepared for the Negro women. That Mrs. Matthew W. Clair be asked to write this leaflet and that the theme be "my responsibility to the Seventieth Anniversary" from the Negro woman's standpoint. That this year we make a careful investigation of and try to work with the women in foreign-speaking churches. (Italian, Mexican, Portuguese, Japanese, etc.) That the Circle of Remembrance be continued with Mrs. Barber as secretary-treasurer. That there be no public meeting of the General Executive Committee in 1937 but that the Branch junior superintendents and the Branch membership secretaries be brought to the meeting, the junior superintendents at the expense of the general treasury and the membership secretaries at Branch expense, and that new missionaries going to the field before the next annual meeting be brought to this meeting. To recommend to the Branches that the membership secretary and the secretary of junior work be appointed by the Branches as their delegates to Executive in 1937. That in 1938 the meeting of the General Executive Committee be a meeting without a public program sponsored by the General Executive Committee but that two days be assigned to be worked out with the Minneapolis Branch for the best interests of both Branch and Executive. That the Society express its interest in and desire to co-operate with the plans and program of the United Christian Adult Movement. That we hold the Mid-Year Meeting in 1937 at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, 111., and that it begin March 9th. That Mrs. C. H. Hardie be the Methodist member on the Central Com- mittee on the United Study of Foreign Missions. That the following delegates be appointed to the Foreign Missions Con- ference: With expenses from their budgets, —Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, Mrs. Dorr Diefendorf, Mrs. C. L. Mead. With expenses from the general treasury, Mrs. Harvey Harmer, Mrs. Parris Greenly, alternate. Without expenses, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. New, Mrs. Beebe, Mrs. Dievler, Miss Lee. Credentials for 98 Reports

five more to be secured by Miss Ransom and to be named from members of the Foreign Department who may be attending meetings in the east at that time. That Miss Ruth Ransom be nominated as secretary of the general ofifice with the same budget as last year, $6,640.00. 4 That Miss Alice Hazeltine be nominated as director of library service with a budget of $50.00. That Mrs. F"erguson be nominated as editor of the share plan letters. That the following home administration budget be approved:

Executive meetings: General, October $10,000.00 Mid-Year 3,000.00 Interdenominational and Interboard meetings, expenses 2,500.00 Interdenominational and Interboard Co-operation, Grants to: Foreign Missions Conference 3,100.00 Medical Dept. and Shipping Bureau of the Board of Foreign Missions 400.00

Transportation Bureau of the Methodist Church. . . 100.00 Missionary Education Movement 300.00 Expenses of General Officers 6,800.00 Safety deposit boxes and legal expenses 1,000.00 Auditor 250.00 Bond of treasurer 187.50 General Ofifice 6,640.00 Home Department: Junior work 225.00 Editor of Junior Friend 50.00 Young people's work 500.00 Student work 800.00 Wesleyan Service Guild 1,000.00 World citizenship 150.00 Library Service 50.00 Miscellaneous 300.00 Foreign Department—Miscellaneous 1,000.00 Special Items: President's emergency allowance 150.00 Year Book 700.00 Leaflet Report 375.00 Share Plan Letters 175.00 Museum 50.00 Seventieth Anniversary 1,500.00 Miscellaneous 200.00

Total $41,502.50

Mrs. F. H. Sheets, Secretary of the Home Department.

ACTIONS OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKEN ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOREIGN DEPARTMENT

The following actions of the Foreign Department taken from the close of the annual meeting of the General Executive Committee 1935, to the close of the annual meeting, 1936, were reported to the General Executive Committee and confirmed by it: Foreign Department 99

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// was voted, that the Society pay its share of $100 toward the travel expenses of Dr. Reisner of the Rural Missions Co-operating Committee to Africa. That the general treasurer be instructed to pay the 1st year language fees of the "Twelve," in fields where there are fees, from the Praise-Offering and Junior Thank-Offering funds. That the services of Mr. Fahs shall be continued until July 1, 1936. That a letter be sent to Mr. Fahs expressing the deep appreciation of the Society for his faithful and efficient services. To recommend to the Home Department that in regard to the plans being made for the 70th Anniversary of the Society: (a) That the seventy thousand $5.00 gifts be designated for the Retire- ment Fund. (b) That the seventy $1,000.00 gifts and the one thousand $70.00 gifts be used as a fund for the maintenance and development of personnel and projects for the work of the Society, without designation at this time. That cables be sent in the name of the Society to our girls high schools at Ewha, Korea, and at Hirosaki, Japan, each celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. That there be in West China Conference two senior high schools for girls, one at Chengtu, one at Chungking. Cable authorized. That $1,000 balance in the hospital funds now on the field be used this year for the requirements of the Chungking Senior High School. That, the field approving, the appropriations released October, 1937, by the withdrawal of the Society's support in Suining be permanently applied on the current work appropriations of the Chungking Senior High School. That the Junior Thank-Offering for 1936-1937 be the salary, passage, outfit, furniture, medical and language allowance of Miss Eunice Elizabeth Smith, one of the "Twelve" sent to the Union Kindergarten Training School at Foochow.

India // ivas voted, that we accept the assumptions in the Agenda, paragraphs 1,2,3,4 and 5 (see Agenda) using approximately $42,000 as our basis for reduction in India, including Isabella Thoburn College and Burma. That the pro-rata share of Burma be left with the official correspondent and the field. That Isabella Thoburn College and India general items be for the present exempted from reductions. That the quotas of reduction for Isabella Thoburn College and India general be pro-rata among the conferences. To observe the following steps of procedure in reporting this meeting to the field: (1) That the decisions of this meeting, with a general explanatory statement, be sent at once by each India committee secretary to her field. (Mr. Fahs was asked to prepare said statement.) (2) That the total amount of reduction, and the recommendations in general for reaching this end, be authorized at the May meeting of the Foreign Department. (3) That it be understood that the specified amount of reduction must be met, but that changes in the specific items of reduction within each field be left to the official correspondent in consultation with her field, with power to act. (4) That all adjustments shall be completed by the time of the Gen- eral Executive of 1936. :

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In certain conferences of India, suggestions have been made to the field by the official correspondent, as to possible ways of reduction. These are summarized as follows: Bengal (These suggestions all came from the field)

Tamluk money $ 1 7 1 .50 Calcutta Girls High School 280.00 Teacher's salary, Darjeeling 490.00 Taxes 1,634.00

Total $2,575.50 Bombay. We suggest that part of city evangelistic work urged be done by volunteers, to make up the $700 still lacking to cover the entire amount of reduction (most of it was done last fall). Could schools for Non-Christians get help from the Government? Could the appropriations for Taylor High School be cut? Central Provinces. Entirely covered by closing of Raipur. South India. Could save entire amount necessary by closing all work in Madras (except of course St. Christopher's Training School and College, union enterprises). Several European Missions at work here, notably the Church of Scotland. 131^% of 1935 Appropriations Bengal $ 2,571.73 Bombay 2,473.64 (1,762 Basim) Central Provinces 3,260.55 Gujarat 3,280.00 Hyderabad 3,515.00 South India 4,470.00 Indus River 2,423.99 Lucknow 3,465.43 North India 8,633.81 Northwest India 6,361.78

India Total $40,455.93 Burma Burma. $1,077.00 (accepted tentatively). Suggest that large schools go on self-support. Africa Negro Africa, figures for reduction: Angola $ 374.69 Rhodesia 1,255.52 South East Africa 286.28

General Items It was voted that the Society shall bear its share of the $3,600 budget necessary for the on-carrying of the India College Campaign and shall contribute an amount not to exceed $25.00. That we accept the recommendation of the Indus River field reference committee for cooperation with the Scottish Mission at Ajmer, making provision for the care of the principalship of the school for the years from Novem- ber, 1936-November, 1938. tl That we approve the establishment of a department of home economics in the English Girls High School at Rangoon, Burma, and the sending of a contract teacher for it, all expense to be borne by the field. Foreign Department 101

That in appreciation of the efficient, faithful and devoted service of Dr. Esburn at Puntamba, she be granted S400 of her 1937 salary, to be paid in advance on January' 1, when her furlo is due. That the field reference committee of Central Provinces Conference be assured that we will provide the minimum necessary to care for the pupils transferred from Raipur to other schools. That we approve the action of the field reference committee of Central Provinces Conference in sanctioning the building of the first unit of the hostel in Jagdalpur, on account of the congestion occasioned by the arrival of pupils from Raipur; the money having been provided through bequests from nationals on the field. While we realize the great need of further building at Jagdalpur and other stations in the conference, we believe that such a building program should be postponed until budget adjustments are completed throughout India. That since it is the expectation of Miss Thekla Hoffman's Branch corresponding secretary to pay her medical bill on the regular basis, it is our understanding that, according to the rules of the Society, we have no further financial obligation toward furlo salary in the case of Miss Hoffman (By-law XIII, 6b) but that we make an exception in this case and authorize Cincinnati Branch to pay $100 toward the passage of Miss Hoffman. That we approve the suggestion of the interim committee of the M. E. Church in Southern Asia for using the appropriation for educational supervision for a fund to purchase religious textbooks, promote programs, etc., instead of for the budget of an educational secretary.

Statement of Ev.anston Meeting voted spre.\d upon the Minutes

From the special meeting of the India Committee, held in Evanston, Illinois, March 17-19, 1936 As the missionaries have come to know through previous communications, the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society now confronts inescapable adjustments in its budget commitments. Because of the facts (1) that income receipts are running behind appropriations, and (2) that no further reserve funds are available, it becomes clear that these appropriations must be reduced if debt is to be avoided. The gap that must be bridged by such reductions (according to the facts now available) is S100,000. Even though present prospects for current receipts are more encouraging, sound administration requires a reduction at least to that e.xtent. Under the present circumstances, no way to allocate such a reduction has been discovered which seems to be more equitable than a percentage cut by conferences on appropriations for the work. This conclusion has been reached only after long, painstaking and prayerful discussion and after every effort to weigh field against field and situation against situation. It is felt that only thorough-going and far-reaching survey processes would suffice to provide a base for satisfactorily measuring comparative values, and time is insufficient for such judgments, since budget changes must go into effect in the fall of 1936. In the case of India, such a general percentage applied to the work appropriations for 1935 requires a cut of approximately $40,000. The share of Conference is With profound regret, the amounts are referred to the respective conferences. The recommendations for applying the reduction, in cases where such are offered, are based largely on suggestions received from the fields. In presenting these, the following comments may be in order: 1. It is our judgment that no amount of these sums should be allocated as decreases in missionary salaries. Already the missionaries are working under 102 Reports

a 15 per cent cut. For all in certain fields, and for many in every field, any further cut will make for hardship. 2. Discussions now in progress or proposed, both within our Methodism and in wider circles, look toward reconsideration of ways by which the missionary resources from the West, both in funds and in personnel, can be used most dynamically and creatively in building the Church and in extending the King- dom in mission lands. Pending the results of such studies, a percentage reduction seems wiser than a too-early elimination of particular fields, institutions or projects. Every such commitment has its history, its staff, its friends, its possibilities and promise. However, policy making as an outcome of most careful studies, both on the field and at home, is clearly the mandate of the hour, and it should be recognized that such policies, once arrived at, may well involve far-reaching changes in the methods, scope and outreach of Methodist foreign missions. 3. Policy and program making under present field and home conditions involves various groups and many factors. The developing churches have their concerns and the home base constituencies their interests. Field administra- tions and the Society's responsible groups in America are influential upon, and are influenced by, existing conditions. The Society's missionaries must needs work in situations and under limitations that in many cases may seem to them unfortunate or even indefensible. Nevertheless, patient endurance may be the call of duty. The missionaries will assuredly help in every way they can, and will through all appropriate methods make their helpful contributionsof thought and suggestion. These are truly desired by the home secretaries. 4. In general, the newer outlook is towards rural work and reconstruction rather than continued strengthening of city centers; towards simpler processes, soon to be sustained on the fields rather than complex procedure likely to require long supervision and support from abroad. Any present field projects inherently out of harmony with these tendencies, might well come up for careful and early consideration.

It will seem that while the percentage approach to budget reduction seems necessary for this current fiscal year, the qualitative study is yet to be undertaken; and as further plans emerge, the hearty cooperation of the missionaries will be greatly appreciated. It was voted that we approve the erection of the assembly hall for the English Girls High School at Rangoon, Burma, to be financed from funds in hand on the field, no debt to be incurred. That we grant the request to increase the payment to the National Christian Council of India from 1180 rupees to 1500 rupees, this to be paid from the budget of the educational supervisor. That the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society authorizes the sale of the property owned by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in Hyderabad, India, known as the Hindustani property, and that the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society be authorized to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney to complete the sale and to receive the proceeds thereof. That the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society authorizes the sale of the property known as "Eckford," situated in Ootacamend, India, and that the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society be authorized to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney to consummate the sale and receive the proceeds thereof. That the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society authorize the sale of the property now owned by said Society at Beth- mangala and that the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society be Foreign Department 103 authorized to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney to consummate the sale and receive the proceeds thereof. That we recommend the definite closing of the women's training department of the Theological School in Baroda, and give individual consideration to the case of any Bible woman who may enroll. (This is only a reiteration of a former action and applies only to very poorly educated women.) In view of the great need for missionaries in Burma, particularly for missionary families, we recommend: (1) That the Society indicate to the Board of Foreign Missions its willingness to pay to the family salary of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clare, formerly of Burma, an amount equivalent to the salary of a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society missionary ($765.) as an emergency action, for a period of three years, and to pay the passage of Mrs. Clare, provided that the Board can send the family to the field within the year. (2) That the salary and passage of Mrs. Clare be paid from the balance turned back to the treasurer in Burma in 1936 by the work funds, as reported in the official letter. That we agree to sell the Deaconess Home property at Lucknow, India to Dr. E. Stanley Jones, for 40,000 rupees, this sum to be applicable on account of the first payment for the Christ Church School property. That we notify the Lai Bagh Committee that steps shall be taken to sell as much of the Christ Church School property as is practicable, at the earliest opportunity, provided necessary funds to complete the 90,000 rupees payment for the Christ Church School property cannot be secured from Government or contributions on the field. That the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society be authorized to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney to consummate the sale. That the Foreign Department approve the action of Miss Watson and Miss Hooper in purchasing the Christ Church School property in accordance with the discretionary power given them by the Foreign Department. That we approve the transfer of the evangelistic appropriations in Poona to Marathi literature work. That we ask for the transfer of Dr. Dodd from Hyderabad Conference to Bombay Conference, subject to the approval of the presiding Bishop. In response to the request of the North India Conference we recommend that the salary of Miss Bertha Shaw be continued for a year and be applied as salary for Miss Constance Blackstock, who is now serving as principal of the Moradabad School. That it be included in Des Moines Branch appropriations. That we give permission to the field reference committee of Hyderabad Conference to rent the Hindustani property, the tenant's lease to be subject to the sale of the property. That we continue our appropriation at Ushagram, Asansol, without the appointment of a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society missionary there. That we approve the building of an addition to the Edith Jackson Fisher Memorial Hospital at Pakur, the building to be constructed from funds already received from the Government at the time of the Silver Jubilee of King George (amount 4,000 R.); no debt to be incurred on the field. That in accordance with the recommendation of the representatives of the Board of Foreign Missions on the field, and the staff of the Board of Foreign Missions, we recommend the acceptance of the school property at Agra as outlined by the finance committee of Northwest India, as follows: (1) The Board of Foreign Missions shall transfer to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society the school property at Agra. This is understood to be exclusive of the church and parsonage with adequate adjoining grounds. —

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(2) This transfer shall be without cost to the Society, with the understanding that if the property at any time cease to be used as a Christian school or for Christian purposes, it shall revert to the Board of Foreign Missions. In this event, the Board of Foreign Missions agrees to make due allowance for any permanent improvements which the Society shall have made on the land.

Isabella Thoburn College Committee It was voted that the secretary of the Isabella Thoburn College Board of Directors be requested to write Miss Sheppard of the Presbyterian Board regarding the reported withdrawal of the Presbyterian member of the staff. That Mrs. (xreenly be asked to promote interest in the securing of funds for the completion of the Clotilda Lyon McDowell Memorial Chapel among the friends of Mrs. McDowell in and about New York. That we recommend the return of Miss Florence Salzer to the field.

China It was voted: 1. To accept China's proportionate share of the reduction which share, based on the ratio of the work-appropriation of China, to that of the whole field, is $24,242.00. 2. That each official field assume the necessary proportionate share of the reduction Central China, Kiangsi $ 7,734.00 North China 4,401.00 South China 7,952.00 West China 4,155.00

Total $24,242.00

This total necessary reduction shall become effective in the 1937 appropriation as worked out by the General Executive, October, 1936. 3. That within each official field adjustments may be made of the reduction in the distribution among conferences as might best conserve the largest interests of the field as a unit. 4. In the future, we shall study all types of work and, in relation to future trends, attempt to develop a program for China as a whole.

Kiangsi It was voted: Medical. I. That the medical current work appropriation of either Kahn or Danforth Hospitals be reduced $1,155. II. That there be increasing co-operation in the Methodist schools of nursing, which we hope will lead eventually 1. To one school of nursing for the entire conference. 2. W. F. M. S. nurses in training to each serve part of their term of preparation in Kahn Hospital and part in Danforth Hospital. 3. Plans for this co-operative step to be worked out by the field and submitted to the Society by October, 1936. Educational. I. That the current work appropriation be reduced: 1. Rulison High School $796. 2. Baldwin High School $818. 3. Knowles Bible Training School and Anderson Day School $575. (a) It is suggested that Knowles give up the two higher years now planned. * :

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(b) Students take advantage of the school in Nanking for re- fresher courses or for more advanced work. 4. Day schools $675. It is suggested that the 5th and 6th grades shall be discontinued. Evangelistic. We recognize the primacy of social and evangelistic work. However, unless the field is able to find other means, It is voted that $370 shall be deducted from the social and evangelistic current work appropriation. Central China It was voted: I. To accept the following suggestions from the field: 1. That the three churches, Kuilan at Nanking, Ichishan at Wuhu, Yuishingkiai at Chungking pay on the salary of their own Bible women to the extent of Mex. $25 a month each, releasing $450.00. 2. That the Central China Conference Missionary Society assume the support of one or more stations within the conference, thus releasing $250. Places to be supported to be those most acceptable totheconference society. 3. That provision for personal servants throughout the conference (for all teachers and Bible women) shall cease, releasing $850. 4. If substitute changes seem advisable, totaling the above amount, they will be considered, provided they are submitted by October, 1936. II. That for the present Hwei Wen be reduced $766. III. That $1,029 released from Hitt Bible Training School appropriations (see St. Louis actions) be counted on the present reduction list. IV. That the field reference committee be custodian for the Hitt Bible Training School property. Summary (Central China and Kiangsi) 1. Medical $1,155.00 Kahn-Danforth $1,155.00 2. Educational-Evangelistic 6,579.00 Rulison 796.00 Baldwin 818.00

' Knowles-Anderson 575.00 Day schools 675.00 Social-Evangelistic 370.00 Hitt 1,029.00 Bible women 450.00 Missionary Society 250.00 Servants 850.00 Hwei Wen 766.00

Total $7,734.00 $7,734.00

North China Medical Since the bishop and the field assure us that union of medical institutions in North China is impossible at the present time, the committee Voted: I. That we accept the proposal of the field reference committee of North China Conference, that the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society reduce its present appropriations to Sleeper Davis Hospital at Peiping, and Isabella Fisher Hospital at Tientsin, 20 per cent each year over a period of five years, II. That the first year's reduction, $748, apply on the budget reduction. III. That the amount of reduction for the remaining four years be distributed on the field by the field reference committee, with the approval of the Society. 106 Reports

Educational I. Gamewell School. The Committee voted: 1. That $1,000 be deducted from the Society's appropriation to Gamewell School. Also that 2. The $1,068.50, the remainder of the appropriation to Gamewell, be deducted for the year 1938; at the close of which year the Society shall expect Gamewell to become self-supporting, or close. 3. That the money thus released be re-distributed on the field by the reference committee with the approval of the Society. 4. That if Gamewell decides to become self-supporting, the Society lend the property to the women's conference for use by the school. 5. That the upkeep of the property be paid for by the school. II. That an additional deduction of $1,335 be referred to the field reference committee for distribution on the field. III. Taian By the closing of our work at Taian, $1,318 have been released for budget reduction. (See Minutes, General Executive Committee, October, 1935). The Committee Voted: 1. That the field reference committee be the custodian of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society property at Taian. 2. That we dispose of such property as may now be saleable. 3. That such remaining property as the General Board can make use of, the Society lend to them for the present. 4. That the Society shall dispose of the property, so loaned, if and when it becomes saleable. Summary of redjiction by types of work: 1. Medical Sleeper Davis Hospital $ 355.25 Isabella Fisher Hospital 279.30 Schools of Nursing 1 13.63 2. Educational Gamewell School 1,000.00 Taian 1,318.00 To field reference committee 1,335.00

Total for North China and Shantung $4,401.18

South China Budget reduction with respect to appropriations to the three conferences in this area has proceeded in two ways: (1) Through consideration of institutions or types of work that should be closed or markedly changed, either on principle or for reasons of policy. (2) With such adjustments made, the remaining work was dealt with in order to meet the full amount required in reduction on the appropriations of the whole area. Every attempt was made to deal with the total needs and interests of the area rather than to force the inclusive reductions on the conferences by a common percentage cut on all types of work. Voted: 1. That Nathan Sites Hospital in Mintsing remain open. This action is taken because it serves an area not otherwise served, and remote as regards roads, telephone or telegraph, and because it demonstrates the type of medical service in line with our future medical policy. 2. That the proportionate reduction (13J^%) be made on the Society's annual current work appropriation ($2,495.50) to Foochow Union Christian Foreign Department 107

Hospital, beginning January 1, 1937. This reduction ($337.) is not to apply to leper work or to the upkeep of hospital home. 3. That the work at Lungtien be closed as a hospital, and that staff and equipment not necessary for a public health center, be moved to Lucie F. Harrison Hospital. This releases $475.50. 4. It is difihcult, in a few words, to give any adequate expression of our appreciation of the work done by Dr. Emma Betow in her thirty years of service in founding and operating the Margaret Nast Hospital at Sienyu. Our esteem and our very sincere understanding are integral parts of this report. That having explored possibilities concerning the Margaret Nast Memorial Hospital in Sienyu, we discontinue our operation of said hospital October 1, 1936, and propose to the field negotiations with the Church Missionary Society (Anglican) authorities concerning the possibility of their utilizing the Sienyu Hospital as an auxiliary unit of their Hinghwa Hospital. We are ready, under the direction of the Bishop of Foochow Area and the Hinghwa Field Reference Committee, to lend the hospital building, and possibly related buildings, for an experimental period of three years. We wish to ofier the following reservations: a. Under no condition is the house known as "Dr. Betow's Resi- dence" to be used as part of this agreement. b. Funds now held in trust in behalf of this hospital shall be allowed to accumulate until further action of the Foreign Department. c. The deeds of the hospital shall be kept at the general office in Shanghai. d. Nurses now in training in the senior class shall be allowed to finish their course, and those in the junior class be transferred to other nurse training schools. e. Notice of dismissal shall be given members of staff now employed by the W'oman's Foreign Missionary Society one month in advance. 5. That the Bible training schools of Yenping, Hinghwa, Sienyu, and Mintsing be closed after January 1, 1937, releasing $2,150. Also, that $300 be released from the Woman's Industrial School at Kutien. 6. That a 13}2 per cent reduction be made on the inclusive educational work of each of the three conferences, the amounts for the respective conferences being as follows: Foochow $2,151.29 Hinghwa 1,015.00 Yenping 589.37

Total $3,755.66 7. That these amounts of reduction on education be distributed by the respective reference committees of the conferences, full consideration being given to developments in government education, especially in primary schools. Summary: 1. Medical Foochow Union Christian Hospital $ 337.00 Lungtien Dispensary 475.50 Sienyu Hospital 1,054.50 2. Evangelistic Bible training schools and industrial school 2,450.00 3. Educational Day schools, kindergartens, primary and high schools (131^) 3,755.66

Total $8,072.66*

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West China Total amount of reduction, $4,155. Medical The present current work appropriation to the Gamble Memorial Hospital in Chungking is $1,858. It ivas voted:

I. 1. That if satisfactory adjustments can be made between the Board of Foreign Missions and the Society, the Gamble Memorial Hospital in Chung- king become a woman's and children's unit of a union project. 2. (a) That the hospital building and nurses' apartments beloanedto the union, upkeep on same to be provided by the union enterprise. (b) That the dispensary rooms be held by the Society as a public health center. 3. That the medicines and special equipment be sold and all regular equipment be a part of and loaned with the hospital building.

II. 1. That $1,000 of the Gamble Memorial Hospital appropriations be applied on the public health program of the W. F. M. S. 2. That the remaining $858 of the current work appropriation be omitted by the Branches in 1937, thus operating as a part of the $100,000 reduction. Educational and Evangelistic It was voted:

I. 1. That Suining be closed as a residence station of the Society, October 1, 1937. 2. That $1,000 of the 1937 appropriations for Suining be omitted by the Branches releasing that amount as a part of the total reduction. 3. That all support be withdrawn from Suining, October 1, 1937 and the funds thus released be redistributed on the field in consultation with the Foreign Department. 4. That all institutional work continued in Suining be under Chinese leadership, a board from the local church having oversight. 5. That the district educational and evangelistic work be supervised from Chengtu and Chungking as may prove expedient. 6. That the reference committee of the conference be responsible for the property interests of the Society.

II. 1. That the current work appropriation for the Suining city day schools and city evangelistic work be reduced one-half, releasing $321. 2. That this city work be closed October, 1937, and the appropriation be redistributed on the field at the discretion of the field reference committee, plans to be submitted to the Foreign Department.

III. That the current work appropriations for the Suining District day schools and district evangelistic work be reduced $938. IV. That the current work appropriations of Hochow District educational and evangelistic work be reduced $193.

V. It is suggested to the West China Woman's Conference for decision that $845 yet to be realized in conference reduction be secured according to the following procedure: 1. That the appropriation for the Chengtu and Chungking kindergarten and primary schools be reduced one-third, releasing $445. 2. That $400 of the appropriation to the Bible training school in Tzechow be applied on the reduction. Foreign Department 109

Summary of reduction by types of worii: 1. Medical Chungking $ 858.00 2. Educational and Evangelistic Suining City 1,321.00 Suining District 938.00 Hochow District 193.00 Tzechow City 400.00 Chungking City 445.00

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General Recommendations China General

It was voted that in the event of the death or disability of Miss Ruth Danner, central treasurer for China for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Miss Emma Knox be appointed to act as said central treasurer until such time as the Foreign Department shall elect a successor for Miss Danner. That, for the second six months of 1936, the current work account in China be paid at 2.663^3 and salaries at 2.888. The exchange remaining thereafter to belong to the Branches making remittances.

Central China It ivas voted, that the school of nursing program (in union hospital projects) for which the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society carries responsibility be based in general upon the Florence Nightingale School program in harmony with the regulations of the China Nurses Association. That the director of the school of nursing be responsible to a School of Nursing Board composed of seven members, consisting of the director of the hospital, the director of the nursing school, one member of the hospital board, one member of the hospital staff, one member of the reference committee, one member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, one Chinese member of the local church. This board to decide on conditions which are to prevail in connection with the school of nursing, said Board to determine the policies which are to function in the school of nursing before the responsibility of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society becomes effective.

South China It ivas voted that motion of October, 1936, be rescinded, and That, in view of the trend toward vocational training in high schools, especially in domestic science, the high school in Mintsing be granted the privilege of erecting a model house, on the present site of the drill court; that this be with the understanding that all the funds be raised on the field, and that all the funds be in hand before the work is begun. It is the secretary's understanding that this action has been approved by the reference committee and by the finance committee of Foochow Conference.

West China It was voted, that in agreement with the bishop and the secretary for China of the Board of Foreign Missions that the \Voman's Foreign Missionary Society assign and support the director of the school of nursing in the union hospital project in Chungking, in conformity with our general policy of schools of nursing in China. no Reports

That Cincinnati Brancli be notified that, owing to the retirement of Dr. Lydia Chen, it will not be necessary to pay her salary to West China for the balance of the year.

Missionary Home at Shanghai

It was voted that the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, acting by authority of the Foreign Department duly authorized hereto, hereby authorizes and directs Florence Hooper, treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, resident of Baltimore, Maryland, to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney requisite to secure deeds and the registration thereof in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the property known as 7 Ave., Petain, Shanghai, China, which until now has been held by Miss Julia Bonafield for the said Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. It was voted that the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, acting through its Foreign Department duly empowered hereto, does authorize and empower Florence Hooper, treasurer of the said Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, resident of Baltimore, Maryland, to issue to Ruth M. Danner, missionary of the said Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, resident of Shanghai, China, power of attorney in its name, place and stead to accept title in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to the property known as 7 Ave. Petain, Shanghai, China and to do all and singular the matters and things requisite to complete the transaction in as full and ample a manner as the Society, itself, could do and for the better doing, performing and executing of the matters aforesaid to further grant unto the said attorney full power and authority to substitute and appoint in her place or stead one or more attorneys to exercise for the Society the powers hereby conferred. It was voted that funds gathered on the field and which are in fixed deposit in Shanghai be reserved for usage for the crippled children at Gracey Home. That the Lucie F. Harrison Hospital become a general hospital in co- operation with the Board of Foreign Missions. Said Board to contribute $1500 Mex. annually and $2000 Mex. be contributed on the field toward initial expense. The appropriation from the Society is not to be increased. That the woman's industrial school at Kutien be closed. That the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church acting under authority conferred upon it by the by-laws of the said Society does hereby authorize and direct Florence Hooper, treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney, authorizing Miss Leona Thomasson, a missionary of the said Society, resident in Kiu- kiang, China, to be the attorney for the said Society in all matters pertaining to the No. 70 property in Kuling, China, otherwise known as the Hoag Home, giving to said Leona Thomasson the right to act as real and legal proxy for the said Society in all matters pertaining to the said property except sale thereof, and authorizing her to nominate as substitute one or several persons, giving her power to delegate one or all the powers or authorities above mentioned and to decide the conditions on which these powers shall be exercised. Likewise to withdraw such authorization from said substitutes as it may please the said Leona Thomasson. This action automatically cancels any previous powers of attorney issued to persons other than Leona Thomasson, for the management of the said Hoag Home at Kuling, China. Foreign Department 111

To approve the proposed central committee for educational fund for Foo- chow Conference.

HwA Nan Board of Trustees It was voted:

I. 1. Hwa Nan College remain on her present site as a woman's college, with separate identity, developing a limited vocationalized program, thus fitting into the total program of Christian education in China. 2. The college continue to maintain her high ideals of Christian education, and that the curriculum be strengthened in line with the distinct needs for women in Fukien, especially, the departments of home economics, music and social service (both city and rural). II. A more aggressive co-operative program for Fukien Province be planned and become operative during this next year. That 1. Continued and increased exchange of certain members of the faculty of Fukien Christian Union University and Hwa Nan be arranged in order to increase the efficiency of both schools and reduce expense. 2. There be encouragement of more joint activities among students of these two institutions, such as concerts, rural service, debates, discussion groups, literary clubs, etc. 3. There be encouragement of joint conferences of both faculties for discussion of common problems concerning college work. 4. Lecture periods in hygiene, sanitation and other fundamental, related subjects, be arranged with the staff of Foochow Christian Union Hospital. 5. The board of directors extend an invitation to representatives of other denominations now operating in Fukien Province asking therm to serve on this enlarged Board as co-opted members. 6. The Hwa Nan Committee of the Board of Trustees shall co-opt members (for the present not exceeding 5 in number). It shall be the duty of this committee to plan and develop the future advanced program of the college in consultation with the Hwa Nan Board of Trustees. That Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf, Mrs .E. A. Bleckwell, Mrs. H. F. Earhart and Miss Elizabeth Condon be asked to serve on this co-operating committee. III. President Wang be released from administrative duties for the present and together with the board of directors make necessary arrangements to develop new sources of income in harmony with the above outlined program. That travel expense incurred by this plan, not exceeding $200 gold, be deducted from the Hwa Nan fund now in the hands of the general treasurer. IV. The Hwa Nan Committee of the Board of Trustees and the advisory members be commissioned to raise funds consistent with the advanced program above outlined. V. An exchange of professors be arranged with other institutions of higher learning. 1. If and when such a plan of exchange is consummated on the field and in case the scale of salary and allowance to faculty members is higher than that of Hwa Nan, that the differential be provided from the Hwa Nan fund. 2. If and when exchange professors are obtainable from America for other countries, and expenses can be secured from the Hwa Nan fund, that the executive committee make final selection, after satisfactory arrangements have been made between institutions and boards concerned. \'I. Hwa Nan be allowed one new faculty member from the list of missionary replacements. 112 Reports

VII. We ask Mrs. DIefendorf to send a note of appreciation to President Wang for her untiring efforts and her success in obtaining the permanent registration of the college. VIII. For the present, the high school department remain an integral part of the college. That we obtain a report at the close of the year as to the success of the Methodist union faculty and at the expiration of this time that the field consult with representatives of the American and Anglican Mission Boards in Foochow with reference to a union faculty and submit their recommendation to the Board of Trustees for final action. IX. That a cable of greeting be sent to President Wang. It was voted: 1. A letter be sent to Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf expressing our regret for her absence. 2. (a) That the Hwa Nan Committee be enlarged. (b) That Miss Lulie Hooper and Mrs. U. S. Grant serve as co-opted members. 3. (a) There shall be a publicity committee, composed of Miss Dorothy Keeney, Miss Elsie Reik and Mrs. H. M. LeSourd. (b) Wide publicity be given through space in the Woman's Missionary Friend. (c) Additional space be sought in the Christian Advocates and other papers of similar kind. 4. Mrs. R. R. Diefendorf prepare or have prepared an article on President Wang and the college at the earliest possible date. 5. The names of co-opted members be sent to the Associated Boards. 6. We ask President Wang to submit to the committee at the earliest possible date a list of new books desired and needed for the library, giving titles an4 authors. 7. A cable of greeting be sent to President Wang and that cable to contain request for material for the February issue of the Friend. 8. We recind our former action with reference to the use of the interest derived from the young people's Thank-Offering. That instead of using said interest for scientific equipment, it be applied on the most urgent needs of the college. 9. (a) A promotional committee be appointed, composed of Mrs. Earhart, Miss Lulie Hooper, Mrs. LeSourd, Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Peel. (b) That Mrs. Peel serve as treasurer for the committee. 10. That the mattter of the united board have further study and consideration and that we notify Mr. Garside of this desire. Resolved: That Hwa Nan remain in the Associated Boards. That payment be authorized for arrears and underwriting for 1936-1937.

Multi-Country Committee Items of Budget Reduction The Multi-Country Committee has proceeded on the supposition that the committee will have done its work of budget adjustment if it brings the sum of the reductions on its respective countries within a total reduction of 13},4 per cent on its inclusive current work appropriations for 1935. That is to say, the committee has assumed that the principle of free adjustment of reductions as among the conferences of a given secretarial area in China or in India should be applicable also both to conferences and to secretarial areas within the range of the Multi-Country Committee's concerns. Accordingly, the committee, accepting the 133^ per cent cut on its total current work appropriations, offers detailed reductions for the various conferences, which will provide for the total Foreign Department 113

required reduction. The committee agrees, therefore, to provide a total reduction of $32,310.30, which completes the $100,000 reduction called for.

Multi-Country Committee total reduction: Bulgaria $ 300.00 Japan 6,500.00 Korea 6,505.00 Malaya 2,000.00 Mexico 10,000.00 Philippine Islands 2,000.00 Sumatra 500.00 South America 4,505.30

Total $32,310.30 Final action on above deferred until fall and until field reference committee can be heard from. Europe // was voted that the question of the sewerage system at Lovetch be left in the hands of the general treasurer and the official correspondent for Europe to be approved ad interim if necessary. If and when a sewerage system is authorized, it is to be financed entirely on the field. That the $49,470.00 advanced from time to time by the general treasurer on order of the Foreign Department for repairs, current expenses and indem- nities for Crandon Institute in Rome, plus 4 per cent interest, be charged against the proceeds of the sale of the Crandon property, the interest to be charged on the amounts as advanced from time to time and until the principal sum is repaid. It is our judgment that unless some way can be found to get lire out of Italy, we should not sell Crandon at the present time but the final decision ad interim is left to the general treasurer and the official correspondent for Europe. Korea It ivas voted that Mrs. Chaffin be loaned to work among the Koreans in Manchuria during Dr. Demings's furlough, with the understanding that she shall receive no added appropriations. Malaya It was voted that New York Branch be requested to pay $50.00 toward the language expenses of Miss Dirksen.

Japan It was voted that Cincinnati Branch be permitted to continue for five years the rent allowance of 80 yen a month for Miss Starkey, this rent to apply on the purchase price of the Bunker house. That we cannot sanction Miss Starkey's soliciting funds in the United States for the purchase of the Bunker house. To recommend that 10,500 yen remaining in Japan from the sale of the Sendai property be loaned to the Japanese in Korea at 3 per cent. (Deferred till October.) That due to the low rate of exchange and increased cost of living in Japan, missionaries be allowed a grant of 250 yen for 1937, payable out of funds from exchange. That permission be granted the Melton-Young Memorial Social Service Committee in Nagasaki, to erect a small building for a dispensary, with funds on hand, in replacement of old buildings which are inadequate. No debt to be incurred on the field. —

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That Mrs. Mitchell cable Mildred Paine asking for action of the field reference committee regarding a new building at the social center in Tokyo. That permission be granted at Ai Kei Gakuin, Tokyo, Japan, to erect a building, for which funds have been contributed by the Japanese. No debt to be incurred on the field. Cable authorized. That a message be sent by Mrs. Nicholson in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to Hirosaki Jo Gakko by October 24 for the 50th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the school. That the 13,700 yen remaining in Japan from the sale of the Sendai property be loaned to the Japanese of Korea for three years at 3 per cent for Miss Starkey's house. To cable approval of two changes in the constitution of Kwassui College The articles changed to read as follows: Article II. The purpose of this Foundation is to give women a high school and college education in accordance with the Imperial Rescript on Education and based on Christian principles. Article V. Management. 1. The management of the Foundation shall be vested in a Zaidan Hojin of fourteen members elected by ballot on a majority vote of the whole body, (1) Six members of the legal body (Shadan Hojin) of the Methodist Episcopal Church missionaries in Japan. (2) Four members of the Japan Methodist Church. (3) Two members of the Alumnae Association of Kwassui Jo Gakko and Kwassui Joshi Semmon Gakko. (4) Two members at large who agree to maintain and support the Christian basis and object of the school as set forth in Article II of this constitution. Java It was voted, that we reaffirm our action, taken previously, for sale or rental of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society property in Java and authorize the general treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to issue the necessary power or powers of attorney to consumate the sale if and when it is possible to sell the property. Bulgaria It was voted that permission be granted Lovetch School to erect a new building with 150,000 leva to be raised on the field, plus the 200,000 leva due to the Society this year from the sale of the Sophia property. No debt to be incurred on the field. That our Society resell to the Board of Foreign Missions the church, parsonage and a small piece of ground in Lovetch, Bulgaria, at a price to be decided on the field. (We paid the Board $7,250.00 for the two buildings and all the land.) That our Society purchase with the money received from the Board one or more pieces of property adjoining our school, no debt to be incurred on the field; and that the general treasurer be authorized to issue the necessary power of attorney to Miss Etta M. Gifford to purchase said piece or pieces of property. Malaya It was voted that permission to place Alexandria Home with a broker for sixty days, the land to be sold for not less than thirty cents per square foot, and the building for two thousand dollars. To allow the proceeds of the sale of Alexandria Home to be used with funds on hand and to be raised on the field to rebuild Winchell Home. No debt to be incurred on the field. Foreign Department 115

That permission be granted (1) To build a new wing, and to replace the old building (Lindsay Girls School) at a cost of eighty thousand dollars, half to be raised locally and half a government grant. (2) To cede the land which fronts on Anson Road to Government. Grenoble Resolved: That the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Mission- ary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church ratifies and verifies all receipts given by Miss Florence Hooper or her substituted agents, of the price of the sale agreed upon by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to Mr. H. L. Coup, both in the "sale act" (deed) received by Mr. Gollion, notary at Grenoble the 12th and the 14th day of June, 1933, and also in the terms of the receipt received by the same notary January 2, 1935. And, consequently, ratifies and approves the entire and final withdrawal with renunciation of privilege and the cancelling of the official inscriptions (registry) made at the mortgage bureau of Grenoble, the 21st of June, 1933, volume 1,811 numbers 142, and 143, for security of the aforesaid price of the sale. Resolved: That the Foreign Department decide to give a lease to rent for a period of four consecutive years counting retroactively from the 1st of August, 1936 to the Association called "Union Chretienne de Jeunes Filles" whose headquarters are at Paris, 22 Rue de Naples, a property located at La Tronche, Isere, 67 Grande Rue, called "Brise' da Neiges," and the furniture, for the annual rental price of 100 francs for the first year and five thousand francs for the three years following, with the charge on the association lessee to pay the taxes, repairs and charges of every kind which may encumber upon the property during the period of the lease. To grant during the period of the lease only to the Association, "Union Chretienne de Jeunes Filles" the faculty to acquire the property and the furniture rented, and this, for the principal price of 200,000 francs payable by annual fractions of 5000 francs at least without interest. Consequently the Foreign Department gives all powers to the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Miss Florence Hooper, living at Baltimore (U. S. A.) with the faculty for this latter to make all substitutions. For the purpose of: (1) Renting the property above mentioned and the furniture for the period and for the price agreed upon to the Association, "Union Chretienne de Jeunes Filles." (2) Granting to the above mentioned association a sale promise of the property and furniture rented with the conditions above mentioned and in the case of the realization of this sale. (3) To fix the periods of entering into possession and of the payment of the price, to receive the same sums either by cash, either at the periods agreed upon or by anticipation, or make any other delegation. (4) To oblige the Society vendor to give all guarantees and to give all justifications, withdrawals, and cancellation. (5) Of all sums received, to give receipt, to consent to all subrogations without guarantee, to make withdrawal with desistance of all rights of privilege, mortgage and cancelling action and to assent to the cancelling of all official entries or others with or without the ascertaining of payment. (6) In default of payment, to make all requests in decision of sale, to exert all proceedings, summons and dispatch necessary from the preliminaries of the conciliation to the execution of all trials and judgments. —

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(7) P"or the above mentioned purposes, to pass and sign all acts, to choose domicile, to deputize and in general to do all the necessary acts.

Relating to Missionaries It was voted that upon recommendation of candidate committee Bareilly Hospital be substituted for the original "need" for Indus River. That in the case of Dr. Bernice Hazen, accepted candidate ad interim for the "need" in the Philippine Islands, that she be granted $250 annually on her own annuities in lieu of any retirement allowance. That the general treasurer be authorized to pay a license fee of $25.00 for Dr. Hazen. Upon recommendation of the candidate committee, that Miss Emma Jane Collins be accepted for service and that she be assigned to fill the North India "need." Upon recommendation of the candidate committee, that Miss Janet McKelvie be accepted for service and that she be assigned to fill the "need" for Japan. Upon recommendation of the candidate committee, that Miss Elynor Slayton, R.N. (recommended to the committee by the Board of Foreign Missions) be accepted for service and be assigned to fill the "need" at Bareilly. Resolved: That since Mrs. Ostrom served the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for three years during her last term of service on the field that we pay half of the home-coming expenses, or an amount not to exceed $140. It was voted that upon motion of the candidate committee, Miss Geraldine Johnson be accepted for service and that she be assigned to fill the third place on the list of those ordered sent to Malaya. That, upon motion of the replacement committee, "Because of the unique contribution Miss Dora Saunby can make to nurse-training in India, because of the emergency and challenging opportunity at Kolar, because of the urgent request on the field that Miss Saunby be given this appointment where she has already served for eight months, and the offer of the field to pay out-going passage, and finally because Pacific Branch wishes to assume Miss Saunby's salary as a replacement for a missionary salary released in India, the committee recommends that Pacific Branch be allowed to take the support of Miss Dora Saunby and that a cablegram to Kolar be authorized. That Miss Lilly Swords be accepted as a candidate of the Society with the proviso that she first be given a course of study in some accredited school such as the Hartford School of Missions, and that she be considered by the replacement committee for early appointment to India, preferably to Indus River. That Miss Swords be appointed to the Lovetch School, Bulgaria, without the course of study previously voted, and with the understanding that the Society will be relieved of all her outgoing passage which will be paid by her, and of her first year's salary which will be paid by the school, if this appointment can be satisfactorily arranged by a committee consisting of Mrs. Hardie, Miss Knox, Miss Watson, after consultation with Miss Mellony Turner, Society missionary. That Miss Doris Brigham be accepted as a candidate of the Society and that she be considered by the replacement committee for early appointment to South America. That Myra Snow, one of the "twelve," shall receive her future support from Pacific Branch. That the first year's salary of each of the "twelve" be taken from the Praise-Offering fund, no matter when the date of sailing may be. That Miss Jeannette Oldfather, who has been on the detained list for Korea, be given first consideration on the list of the sixteen new missionaries, project of 70th Anniversary. Foreign Department 117

That upon recommendation of Philadelphia Branch, Miss Mary Anderson from North Africa, be allowed to come to the United States for her furlough. That Lilly D. Green be retired, to remain on the field another year. That the salary of Miss Belle Overman be continued for this year. That Marian Royce be allowed her furlough in the summer of 1937, about a year early on account of family conditions. That a special additional grant of $150.00 for one year, be given Mabel Eddy, retired missionary of Northwestern Branch. That in view of the fact that Wilhelmina Shields will not be able to use the allowance of $400, annually for four or five years from the medical educational fund, the amount be held in reserve until it is determined whether Miss Beulah Swan, missionary in India will be in need of these funds. That Miss Saunby be granted $250 annually on her own annuities in lieu of retirement allowance. That upon recommendation of candidate committee, Lena May Hoerner be accepted as a candidate of the Society and that she be assigned to Crandon Institute, South America.

Resignations Accepted Resignations Accepted: New York—Nora M. Dillenbeck, Miriam R. Scholberg, Dr. Evelyn Lead- beater. Philadelphia—Virginia S. Lake, Florence Merryman. Northwestern—Laura E. Bell. Cincinnati—Virginia Hayes. Retirement Relation Granted: New England—Sigrid Bjorklund, Althea M. Todd, Jessie A. Marriott. New York— Ida Cxrace Loper, Mrs. Lillian M. Swearer. Northwestern—Mary E. Bricker, May G. Kessing, Dr. Ethel M. Lay- bourne, Lorraine Bennett, Mary C. Okey, Hildegarde Schlemmer, Harriet Watson, Helen Matthew, Doris Wencke. Topeka—Melva A. Livermore.

Resolutions in Re Cancellation of Pension Policies

Resolved: That Miss Florence Hooper, resident of Baltimore, Md., L^ S. A. treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, be duly empowered by this resolution of the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to surrender the deferred annuity contracts or any of them, in the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, taken out by the said Society on the lives of the following employees of the said Society, for their cash surrender value, to assign said contracts and generally to exercise all other rights under said contracts and to execute and deliver in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and for and in its behalf, all forms of receipt, assignm.ent and other instruments of writing which may be required by said Assurance Company for the purposes aforesaid: Miriam R. Scholberg, Irma Emily Schlater, Virginia Hayes, Thekla Augusta Hoffman, Carlotta E. Hoffman. Resolved: (2) That Miss Florence Hooper, resident of Baltimore, Md., U. S. A., treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, be duly empowered by this resolution of the Foreign Depart- ment of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to surrender the deferred annuity contracts, or any of them, in the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Springfield, Mass., taken out by the said Society on the lives of the following employees of the said Society for 1 18 Reports

their cash surrender value, to assign said contracts and generally to exercise all other rights under said contracts and to execute and deliver in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and for and in its behalf, all forms of receipt, assignment and other instruments of writing which may be required by said Insurance Company for the purposes aforesaid: Alta M. Tucker, Sigrid C. Bjorklund, Margaret C. Wells. Resolved: (3) That Miss Florence Hooper, resident of Baltimore, Md., U. S. A., treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, be duly empowered by this resolution of the Foreign Depart- ment of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to surrender the Retirement Life Income Contracts, or any of them, in the Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Pa., taken out by the said Society on the lives of the following employees of the said Society, for their cash surrender value, to assign said contracts and generally to exercise all other rights under said contracts and to execute and deliver in the name of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and for and in its behalf, all forms of receipt, assignment and other instruments of writing which may be required by said Insurance Company for the purposes aforesaid: Dr. a. Evelyn Leadbeater, Nora M. Dillenbeck. // ivas voted that the treasurer be authorized to cancel the retirement annuity policy now carried for Miss Carlotta Hoffman and to make the necessary provision for payment of an allowance of $570 to her as voted by the Foreign Department. For other items concerning missionary pension policies, see country committee actions.

Relating to Appropriations, 1937

Resolved: That 1937 appropriations be authorized as follows to be made from funds in the hands of the general treasurer. a. Zenana Papers from income of the Zenana Paper Fund. b. Income of the Francesca N. Gamble Fund, Sadie B. Ferguson Fund and other funds for medical education, for medical scholarships to be paid candidates for medical missionary service under the Society, as voted by the Foreign Department. c. Income of the Isabella Thoburn College Endowment for scholarships and professorships. d. $47,000 retirement allowances. e. Foreign Administration Budget for 1937. Taxes—as required Interest and exchange $5,000.00 Fukien Bureau of Building Construction 350.00 Committee on Co-operation in Latin America 700.00 Committee on Co-operation in Philippines 715.00 Joint Committee on Religious Education in Foreign Fields 500.00 Executive Board of M. E. Church in Southern Asia 250.00 China Christian Council 90.00 Foreign treasurers' expenses 3,000.00 Title expenses and powers of attorney 500.00 Miscellaneous 1,000.00

Resolved: a. That retirement allowances in 1937 be, as they were in 1936, cut 5 per cent (1932 allowances being 100 per cent). b. That field and home salaries of missionaries in active service be in 1937 as they were in 1936, 85 per cent of such salaries in 1932. .

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c. That current work appropriations in 1937 be decreased $100,000 from 1936. Resolved: That 500 copies of an appropriations booiclet be printed, the cost to be paid by the general treasurer, and that the booklet contain a full list of missionaries' salaries and travel, current work by Branches and foreign conferences and the usual miscellaneous general items, and that this booklet be authoritative in the matter of appropriations. // was voted, that in the future the amount of the passage money for missionaries be uniform for all Branches, and that the following amounts be printed in the book of appropriations: Passage Money: West China $400 Philippine Islands $350 All other China Confer- Sumatra 400 ences 350 Europe 250 India 400 North Africa 225 Africa 450 Mexico 125 Japan 300 Eastern South America. 300 Malaya 400 North Andes 350 For correction see below (**).

That the appropriations for 1937 for the central treasurer for India be increased to Rupees 4,000. That all the "Tulsa 13" items be included in 1937 appropriations. That on recommendation of Home Department the first claim on appropriations be the home and foreign administration funds. {**)It ivas voted: 1. That each Branch reduce its total appropriations for the travel of missionaries by 10 per cent. 2. That each Branch reduce its appropriations for Branch home administration by 5 per cent. 3. That each Branch reduce its appropriation to general home administration by 5 per cent, adjustment to be made by the Home Department at the midyear meeting. 4. That there be a further reduction of 2 per cent in current work (1937 appropriations being the base) in all conferences with the exception that Japan shall take Mexico's cut of $302.00. Educational Policy Committee Recommended that $450 from the Medical Endowment Fund be granted to Virginia Lawrence, Columbia River Branch, for a medical course in the Woman's Medical College of Philadelphia, and that she be asked to sign a note for that amount. Recommended that $300 of the McDowell Fellowship Fund be granted to Miss Voungi Kim, and that the remainder of this fund be held awaiting action at midyear meeting according to the rules governing the granting of the McDowell Fellowships.

Policy Committees Medic.\l Policy Committee

It -was voted upon recommendation of medical committee that Dr. Olinn, secretary of Medical Association of India, be invited to make a survey of our Woman'^s Foreign Missionary Society's hospitals. Expenses to be born on the field. In response to a letter from the American Board asking the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to join with them in asking Dr. Hume to make a 120 Reports

complete study of our hospitals in China, it was decided to write for further details on which to base action. That a statement concerning the need of doctors and nurses in India be prepared by Miss Porter and presented to the chairman of the committee, and later given to the church papers, the Friend, and the American Medical Asso- ciation Journal and asking for applicants. Committee on Miscellaneous Policies It teas voted to amend the ruling prohibiting foreign born missionaries coming to the United States for furlo, by adding the words "except when the Foreign Department takes special action in individual cases."

Personnel Committees McDowell Fellowships Resolved: That the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society be authorized to pay from the funds in hand for McDowell Fellowships, a sum not to exceed $800 to Miss Pao Sen Yue (sometimes known as Patricia Yue) in order to finance a year of work at the school of Hygiene at Johns Hopkins University. Scholarships and Fellowships It icas voted that $300 of the McDowell Fellowship Fund be granted to Miss Youngi Kim, and that the remainder of this fund be held awaiting action at mid-year meeting according to the rules governing the granting of Mc- Dowell Fellowships. The field is advised that owing to financial conditions the Society Is for the present unable to consider further applications for the McDowell Fellowships. Committee on Replacement Voted on recommendation of the replacement committee: From the reports of all the official correspondents made after a thorough study of their official fields a list has been compiled by the replacement committee which show that there are today 70 urgent needs for immediate missionary replacements. With due consideration for the 12 needs already filled in 1935-36 and the present comparative needs of other conferences the committee has carefully sifted these 70 requests and has unanimously agreed that the following 16 shall be recommended as those considered imperative for 1937: Africa 1 teacher for Rhodesia China 1 evangelistic missionary Hinghwa Conference

1 religious education director (Hwa Nan) Foochow Conference 1 physical education director (Hwa Nan) Foochow Conference 1 doctor North China Conference India 1 doctor Gujarat Conference 1 evangelistic missionary Gujarat Conference 1 teacher Hyderabad Conference 1 evangelistic missionary Lucknow Conference

1 teacher Northwest India 1 evangelistic missionary Northwest India 1 public health worker South India Korea 1 teacher Ewha High School 1 evangelistic missionary Foreign Department 121

South America

1 home economics teacher (Crandon Inst.) . . .East South America 1 religious education director (Buenos Aires). .East South America The committee recommends that we accept the policy adopted by the Forward Movement Committee to place the securing of the support of these 16 missionaries among the 70th Anniversary financial goals, to be achieved during 1937 and that accepted candidates be sought for these positions.

Nominating Committee

(See lists on pages 6 and 7)

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TREASURER'S REPORT

Report of Florence Hooper. Treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore, Maryland

GENERAL FUND—EXHIBIT A

Statement oi Receipts for Home Administration, Foreign Administration and Disbursements on Home and Foreign Administration Accounts for the year ended October 2, 1936.

Home Administration Receipts New York Branch $3,500.00 Baltimore Branch $ 350.00 for 1935 1,290.00 for 1936 1,640.00

Minneapolis Branch 1,000.00 Pacific Branch $4,000.00 for 1935 4,000.00 for 1936 8,000 00 Columbia River 500.00 $14,640.00 Deficit October 2, 1936 60,754.01

$75,394.01

Home Administration Disbursements

Deficit, October 3, 1935 $39,347.54

Traveling expenses to General Executive Meeting, October, 1935 . $2,872.37 Traveling expenses to Mid-Year Meeting of Home and Foreign Departments and general officers. May, 1936 3,928.75 Expenses general officers (clerical help, postage, stationery, office expenses, etc.) 6,613.09 Expenses general office. New York City, (rent, salaries of secretary and assistants, office expenses 12 months) 6,640.00

Student Work 1,080.00 Home Department: Junior work $ 200.00 Young people's work 500.00 Secretary's expenses 37.02 Minutes 22.88

Wesleyan Service Guild ; 1 ,000.00 Extension department 17.73 Miscellaneous 91.25 1,868.88

Foreign Department: Cables, minutes, secretary's expenses $274.55 Printing and distribution of 1936 Appropriations 137.20

Transportation Bureau of the Methodist Episcopal Church. . . 100.00 Budget— Dr. Charles H. Fahs 1,900.00 Foreign Missions Conference and Federation of Women's Boards, 1936 appropriations 3,100.00 Missionary Educational Movement 600.00 Interdenominational and Inter-Board Mtgs.; Travel to Com- mittee on Consultation and Foreign Missions Conference. 843.46 Travel to union college and hospital meetings 450.78 Travel to Inter-Board meetings, etc 769.73 Travel to country committees 562.66 \ Treasurer's Report 123

Miscellaneous: Share Plan letters $150.00 Safe deposit boxes 308.00 World Citizensiiip Committee 150.00 Auditing accounts of treasurer 250.00 Fidelity bonds of treasurer and bookkeeper 187.50 Certified copies of wills and legal expenses re bequests, powers of attorney 475.11 Printing Year Book 1 ,074.00 Preparing History—W. F. M. S 450.00 Advertising in Christian Advocates 1935 and 1936 200.17 General Conference Exhibit 342.80 Chautauqua Mission House 166.67 Board Foreign Missions, medical supplies 400.00 Museum grant 50.00 Miscellaneous 100.75 $36,046.47

$75,394.01

Note: Received after October 3, 1936: Philadelphia $4,000.00

Due and Unpaid: New England 2.000.00 New York 4.730.00

$6,730.00

Foreign Administration Receipts New York Branch $2,500.00 Philadelphia Branch 4.000.00 Baltimore Branch 2.025.00 Minneapolis Branch 300.00 Pacific Branch a/c 1935 1.175.00 a/c 1936 1,175.00 $11,175.00 Deficit. October 2. 1936 26.754.49

$37,929.49

Foreign Administration Disbursements Deficit, October 3, 1935 $21,297.94 Taxes on buildings on foreign field 7,367.44 Interest and exchange 3,430.82 Fukien Bureau Building Construction 350.00 Committee on Co-operation in Latin America 700.00 Joint Committee on Religious Education in Foreign Fields 500.00 Executive Board of Methodist Episcopal Church, India 423.59 Property and title expenses 548.37 National Christian Councils: India $68.27 Philippine Islands 715.00 China 63.63

Expense of John Reisner: Trip to Africa on Rural Missions $100.00 Expenses of foreign treasurers 2,364.43 $37,929.49

Received after October 3, 1936: Philadelphia $5,000.00

Due and Unpaid a/c 1936: New England $1,500.00 New York 3,500.00

$5,000.00 124 Reports

UNION COLLEGES—EXHIBIT B For the year ended October 3, 1936 Receipts New England Branch $ 700.00 New York Branch a/c 1935 and 1936 995.40 Philadelphia Branch 2,203.60 Cincinnati Branch 1,759.75 Northwestern Branch a/c 1935 and 1936 3,685.90 Des Moines Branch 4.90 Topeka Branch 1,921.38 Minneapolis Branch 35.00 Pacific Branch 1,808.10 $13,114.03 Deficit, October 2, 1936 4,727.42

$17,841.45 Disbursements Deficit, October 3, 1935 $ 7,481.45 West China University $ 700.00 Madras College 1,000.00 St. Christopher's College 500.00 Vellore Medical School 250.00 Ginhng College 1 ,750.00 Woman's Christian College, Japan 4,760.00 Yenching College 1 ,400.00 10,360.00

$17,841.45

Received after October 3, 1936: Philadelphia $2,203.60 Northwestern 1,685.90

$3,889.50

Reducing deficit to $837.97

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT—EXHIBIT C

For the year ended October 3, 1936

Balance, October 2, 1935 $598.07 Receipts New York Branch $1.54 Baltimore Branch 45.00 Northwestern Branch 100.00 Pacific Branch 50.00

Gifts for salary of Mrs. Maria Bozinovich: Miss A. M. Achard $40.00 Women's Missionary Societies, Mexico 40.00 80.00 Gift from Argentina for Mrs. Ruth Sech, Esthonia 3.75

$878.36 Disbursements Salary of Mrs. M. Bozinovich $110.00 Account Miss A. M. Achard's budget 215.00 Miss M. Johansen, Scandinavia 200.00 For work in Esthonia 3.75 For Mrs. Siggs, expenses at General Conference 15.00 543.75

$334.61 Received after books were closed:

Northwestern Branch. .. . $ 76.18 Philadelphia 200.00

Due from Branches: New York $98.46 :

Treasure/ s Report 125

ZENANA PAPER FUND INCOME—EXHIBIT D For the year ended October 3, 1936 Balance, October 3, 193S §1,201.66

Receipts Net income from securities held by Florence Hooper, Treasurer 745.69

S1.947.3S Disbursements Drafts from India for Zenana Papers (Rs. 2000) 760.46

Balance. October 3. 1936 $1,186.89

RETIREMENT FUND PRINCIPAL AND INCOME—EXHIBIT E For the year ended October 3, 1936 Balance, (cash and securities) October 31. 1935 $497,361.71 RETIREMENT FUND PRINCIPAL Receipts Gift of Mrs. Ella E. Tavlor $ 3.30 Gift of Miss Ruth Williams 50.00 Legacy of Alice Means 12.72 66.02

$497,427.73 Disbursements Purchase of Pension Policies for missionaries actually or soon to be retired Equitable Life Assurance Co. of the U. S $109,662.12 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co 7,867.14 Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co 51,958.75 Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co 1,777.28 Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada 6,731.70 177,996.99

$319,430.74 RETIREMENT FUND INCOME Receipts Income from investments $54,577.34 Deficit. October 3, 1936 25,841.74 $80,419.08

Disbursements Allowances paid to retired missionaries $46,342.94 Deficit, October 3. 1935 34.076.14 $80,419.08

Note:—Due from Pension Policies October 19, 1936, $18,656.39 and October 25, $2,280.00 which will reduce income deficit to $4,905.35.

PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND NON-RECURRING ITEMS—EXHIBIT F Statement of Payments on Account of Land, Buildings, and Non-Recurring Items received by tlie Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for the year ended October 2, 1936 CHINA Cbengtu Dr. Manly's School of Midwifery, special gift $200.00

Hwa Nan College Endowment (Interest to July 1, 1936) 669.50 Special gifts through Associated Boards 45.00 126 Reports

Young People's Thank-Offering, 1935 (Foochow Union Christian Hospital) Philadelphia $4,000.00 Cincinnati 2,476.'>8 Northwestern 3,577.62 Pacific 1,000.00 11,054.60

Young People's Thank-Offerlng, 1936 (Foochow Union Christian Hospital) New York $1,046.94 Baltimore 700.00 Cincinnati 2,115.45 Northwestern 1 ,000.00 Minneapolis 200.00 Des Moines 1,050.00 Topeka 1,200.00 Pacific 1,000.00 Columbia R 100.00

Current Work Philadelphia $80.00 Baltimore 400.00 Cincinnati 112.00 Northwestern 1,228.50

Interest on China Invested Funds to July, 1936 Gertie Brethorst Memorial Kindergarten $36.01 Jessie B. Joyce Legacy 21.17 Lucy Hoag 4.10 Bashford Gift for Peking Training School for Preachers' Wives 95.57 156.85

INDIA Bombay a/c sale of Basim property 2,973.67 Northwest India Brindaban Hospital, special gift from donor in New Jersey 15.00 JAPAN Junior Thank-Offering, 1935 Cincinnati $788.18 Northwestern 1 ,601 .04 Pacific 200.00 2,589.22 KOREA Women's Christian College of Korea Woman's Board of Missions, M. E. Church South $1,000.00 Faculty House 100.00 Woman's Missionary Society United Church of Canada for dormitory 5,000.00 Nellie Davis Myers Room (Cincinnati Branch) 1,000.00 J. T. O. for Kindergarten (Northwestern Branch) 1,500.00 Income on endowments 3,500.00 Interest on balances 38.33 Wesleyan Service Guild New York $23.00 Des Moines 24.50 Minneapolis 43.50 Topeka 85.00 Columbia River 18.00 194.00 Miscellaneous 101.00 12,433.33 East Gate Hospital Interest to July 1, 1936 48.57

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Mary J. Johnston Hospital, Manila Interest on Edith I. Gale Memorial Fund 650.00 Treasurer's Report 127

Praise Offering and Junior Thank-Offering 1936 PRAISE OFFERING J. T. O. 1936 New England $259.83 New York 1,136.80 $173.15 Philadelphia 1,096.86 750.00 Baltimore 226.59 300.00 Cincinnati 1,236.01 775.23 Northwestern 2,045.86 Des Moines 815.17 375.00 Minneapolis 100.00 Topeka 500.00 Pacific 400.00 200.00 Columbia River 307.50 50.00 3.223.38 Wesleyan Service Guild

from Pawhuska Church, Okla . 25.00

from West Guthrie, Okla. . . . 25.00 Special Gifts—Miscellaneous 81.23 7,655.85

$51,947.86

PENSION PURCHASES—EXHIBIT G

October 3, 1936 Receipts

Net receipts to October 2, 1936 (after 'expenses) $382,230.90 Through Miss Achard from Swiss members re Lydia Urech's pension 220.20 New York $6,055.52 Philadelphia 4,500.00 Baltimore 1,785.00 Cincinnati 7,334.52 Northwestern 10,382.08 Des Moines 562.50 Minneapolis 400.00 Topeka 1,000.00 Pacific 6,000.00 Columbia River 400.00 38,419.62

$420,870.72 Deficit, October 3, 1936 54,450.90

$475,321.62

Disbursements Prtmiums paid 1927 to October 3, 1936 $572,070.56 Less: Refunds, cash surrender values

1927 to October 1 , 1932 $11 .748.04 October 1. 1932 to October 5, 1933 9,706.82 October 5. 1933 to October 3, 1934 21.289.72 October 3, 1934 to October 3. 1935 12.375.41 October 3. 1935 to October 3, 1936 36.382.16

$91,502.15 Plus loss on cancellations to date 5,246.79 96.748.94

$475,321.62

Note: Received after books were closed: New England $1 .500.00 Philadelphia 5.500.00 Northwestern 2.184.80

$9,184.80 128 Reports

AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE

Baltimore, Maryland, October Fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred, Thirty-six

Miss Florence Hooper, Treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland.

Dear Madam: We have audited your accounts, as Treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for the year ended October 3, 1936, and submit, herewith, the following Exhibits:

Exhibit A—Statement of Receipts for Home Administration, Foreign Administration, and Disbursements on Home and Foreign Administration Accounts for the year ended October 2, 1936.

Exhibit B—Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Union Colleges for the year ended October 3, 1936.

Exhibit C—Statement of Receipts and Disbursements International Department for the year ended October 3, 1936.

Exhibit D—Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Zenana Paper Fund for the year ended October 3, 1936.

Exhibit E—Statement of Retirement Fund Principal and Income for the year ended October 3, 1936.

Exhibit F—Statement of Payments on Account of Land, Buildings, and Non-Recurring Items received by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for the year ended October 2, 1936.

Exhibit G—Statement of Receipts and Disbursements—Pension Pur- chases to and including October 3, 1936.

Exhibit H—Securities as at October 3, 1936.*

We hereby certify that in our opinion, the accompanying Exhibits are correct as of October 3, 1936.

Respectfully, BLACK AND COMPANY, Certified Public Accountants, By Robert M. Black, C.F.A.

* List of securities not printed in Year Book. Publication Office 129

PUBLICATION OFFICE

Annie G. Bailey, Publisher, in Account witli the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, of the Methodist Episcopal Church RECEIPTS

October 1, 1935 to October 1, 1936

Subscriptions to Woman's Missionary Friend $33,245.88 Subscriptions to Junior Missionary Friend 4,806.78 Subscriptions to Frauen-Missions-Freund 258.81 $38,311.47 Literature $12,069.00 K. H. Supplies 2,340.43 S. B. Supplies 1,426.89 L. L. B. Supplies 441.30 $16,277.62 General Executive Report $ 1,299.00 W. F. M. S. Badges 27.30 Workers Training Course 178.79 Insurance Rebate 8.75 For Collections on Checks 4.68 Advertising 70.00 Cuts and Electros 45.47 $ 1,633.99

On account of History from General Treasurer, Loan. . . $2,791.65 Appropriation for cuts 250.00 $ 3,041.65 From invested funds account (loan replaced) 4,500.00 From Isabella Thoburn College (Special) 100.00 $ 7,641.65

Total Receipts $63,864.73 Cash on Hand October 1, 1935 8,722.63

$72,587.36 DISBURSEMENTS

October 1, 1935 to October 1, 1936 Woman's Missionary Friend Printing $14,952.20 Mailing and Postage 4,970.68 Illustrations 130.58 Refund on Subscriptions 21.95 Manuscripts 35.00 Bound Volumes 8.25 Rent 890.00 Clerical Services* 3,780.00 Editor's Salary* 1,590.00 Editor's Budget* 898.04 Editing "Study" in Friend* 202.56 Subscription Cultivation 777.54 $28,256.80 * Less accepted reductions.

Junior Missionary Friend Printing $ 3,495.73 Mailing and Postage 424.68 Illustrations 217.24 Refunds on Subscriptions 4.35 Subscription Blanks and Expiration cards 15.00 Clerical Services* 598.00 Rent 250.00 Bound Volumes 3.75 Editor's Salary* 540.00 Editor's Postage and Supplies 25.00 $ 5,573.75 * Less accepted reductions. 130 Reports

Frauen Missions Freund Printing $ 387.98 Mailing and Postage 167.35 Clerical Services* 200.00 Rent 130.00 Refunds on subscriptions 49.24 Editor's Salary* 214.20 Mrs. Schumann's contributions to "Apologete" 30.00 $ 1,178.77 Literature Printing Leaflets, Mite Boxes and Supplies $11,548.26 Books 272.09 Cuts and Seals 152.36 Refunds 10.20 Clerical Services* 2,395.00 Rent 780.00 Postage and Express 1,700.35 Wrapping Paper and Twine 20.59 Printing and Distributing General Executive Report 1,310.12 Literature to Theological Schools 20.10 Multigraph Supplies and Repairs 422.57 Candidate and Missionary Blanks 1 19.83 Binding Reports 2.88 \\'orkers Training Course (Reprinting certain pages) 67.41 Moving Expenses 66.25 $18,888.01 Publishing "Valorous Ventures" 5,400.33

* Less accepted reductions. $24,288.34

General Expense of the Publication Office Publisher's Salary* $ 2,070.00 Stationery and Supplies 438.54 Telephone and Telegrams 157.26 Auditor 25.00 Insurance 90.81 Light and Power 93.60 Addressograph Supplies and Repairs 245.07 Mimeograph paper and supplies 219.86 Expenses, Editors and Publisher to General E.xecutive and Mid-Year Meetings 586.49 Collection on Checks and Service Charges 23.89

$ 3,950.62 Returned to Reserve Fund 4,500.00

$ 8,450.62 Total Disbursements $67,748.28 Cash on Hand, October 1, 1936 4,839.08

$72,587.36 * Less accepted reductions.

Assets and Liabilities October 1, 1936 Assets and Li.^bilities

Deposit State Street Trust $ 5,000.00 Cash on Hand, October 1, 1936 4,839.08 Due October 1, 1936 on Unpaid Accounts: Branches and Boards $5,004.32 History 3,830.00 8,834.32 Value of Stock (E:stimated) 2,500.00 Value of Equipment (Estimated) 2,300.00

Total Assets $23,473.40

Liabilities Due on Unexpired Subscriptions (Estimated) $10,000.00 Loan from General Treasurer on publication of history 2,791.65

Total Liabilities $12,791.65

Net Assets $10,681.75 Certificate of audit filed with Mrs. H. E. Woolever, Secretary, after January 1, 1937. .

Bequests 131

I BEQUESTS AND LAPSED LIFE INCOME GIFTS

1935-1936

New England Branch

Minerva E. Angerbower Bristol, Conn $ 500.00 Grace M. Miller Brookline, Mass 6.500.00 $ 7.000.00

New York Branch

James S. Barnard Rochester, N. Y J 51.93 Anna Biackall Albany, N. Y 112.70 Mrs. Anna F. Brown Adams, N. Y 500.00 Bertha Corson Emley Pemberton, N. J 491.63 Emily Fowler New York City, N. Y. 250.00

Homer Mitchell Binghamton. N. Y. . . . 84.34 Elizabeth Lore North Summit, N. J 1,000.00 Mrs. Hermine Surnel New York City, N. Y. 300.00 Irene T. Southworth Shortsville.N. Y 143.16 *A. Eldora Jeiifers Belleville. N. Y 1,383.63 $4,317.39

Philadelphia Branch

Mrs. Margaret Adams Sewicklev, Pa $ 500.00 Anna May Baptie Warren, Pa. 500.00

Mr. Samuel Charleston Pittsburgh, Pa. . . 500.00 Elizabeth W. Pickop Germantown, Pa. 200.00 Mrs. Sallie E. Reeder Williamsport, Pa. 1,486.87 Miss Ida Simpson Philadelphia, Pa. 5,000.00 *Mrs. Daniel Buck Fleming, Pa 200.00 $8,386.87

Cincinnati Branch

Rev. J. \V. Blair Portsmouth, Ohio S 279.00 Mrs. Louanna Higgins Columbus, Ohio 500.00 Mrs. R. Livingston Columbus, Ohio 364.00 G. H. Mayhugh Westerville, Ohio 949.73

*Mrs. Hannah Bell Frazeysburg, Ohio. . . . 535.00 *Mrs. \V. L. Bennett Salina, Kansas 3,500.00 *Miss Lucretia Gaddis Cincinnati, Ohio 7.500.00 *Mrs. Lydia Reiber Cincinnati, Ohio 365.00 $13,992.73

Northwestern Branch Miss Alice A. Carncross W. Wisconsin Conf. $1,226.86 Merrifield Estate Indiana Conf 1,000.00 Elizabeth Liddle W. Wisconsin Conf. 490.89 Charles M iller Indiana Conf 1.200.00

Miss Mellie Bottorff Northwestern Br. . . 500.00 Miss Eva R. Bryant N.W. Indiana Conf. 500.00 Mrs. Sarah Fuller Detroit Conf 800.00 Miss Mary E. Hodell Indiana Conf 500.00

Miss Lina L. Hoffman Rock River Conf. . . 2.000.00 Miss Josefa Sandage S. Illinois Conf 500.00 Mrs. Eva Smith Illinois Conf 500.00

Mrs. Elizabeth Todd Rock River Conf. . . 50.00 $9,267.75 132 Reports

Des Moines Branch Bittler Estate Laplata. Mo $ 313.86 Sula Burr Cedar Falls, la 267.50 Ellen Fisher Harlan, la 90.00 Sue C. Hackworth Ottumwa, la 60.00 Higgins Estate Laclede, Mo 220.12 Martha J. Hill Estate Minburn, la 1,877.02 Alice Patterson Marshalltown, la 450.00 Jessie Phillips Estate Maquoketa, la 2,053.71 *Mrs. E. C. Egloff Cedar Rapids, la 500.00 $ 5,832.21

Topeka Branch Mrs. Rebecca A. Bayless Girard, Kans $ 4,256.39 Mrs. Alida A. Parker LaHarpe, Kans 85.00 Mrs. Caroline C. Pierce Jewell, Kans 500.00 *Mrs. Margaret Clain Brown Wakita, Okla 84.83 $ 4,926.22

Pacific Branch Miss Laura Barr Tucson, Arizona $ 50.00 Mr. Homer J. Mitchell Long Beach, Calif 84.34 *Miss Emma Dickinson Pasadena, Calif 15,799.86 *Mr. Jacob Gleason Pacific Palisades., Calif 945.73 *Miss Emma Kane Los Angeles, Calif 282.73 *Mrs. L. W. Thomas South Pasadena, Calif 287.51 *Mrs. Luella Umlauf Alhambra, Calif 1,363.08 $18,813.25

$72,536.42 Total Bequests $34,295.89 Total Lapsed Life Income Gifts 38,240.53

Lapsed Life Income Gifts. Summary of Disbursements 133

SUMMARY OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR 1935-1936

For General Conferences Work Africa $36,940.32 /U Burma 18,021.17 China 275,477.83 India 483,728.34 Japan 71,593.59 Korea 85,377.09 Malaya 34,575.20 Philippine Islands 31,813.31 Sumatra Mission 7,885.71 Bulgaria 6,643.74 Central Europe 795.00 Italy 860.00 North Africa 22,828.51 Eastern South America 12,911.24 Mexico 27,139.59 North Andes 9,014.65

,125,605.29 Miscellaneous Disbursements direct to the field 49,225.88 Retirement Fund Endowment and Pension Purchases 27,806.08 Retirement Allowances 46,342.94 Student Aid and Aid to Missionaries on Furlough 3,256.71 Administrative Expense, Education and Promotion 69.669.57 Miscellaneous (not overhead) 24,472.64 International Department 729.27

$1,347,108.38

Note: Miscellaneous Disbursements direct to the field include Literary Work, Library Service, Union College Current Expense, Assistance to Branches, Praise Offering, Young People's Thank-Offering and Junior Thank-Offering. This statement of disbursements is based on figures submitted by Branch treasurers. The general treasurer has merely compiled them.

For Appropriations Summarized by Conferences see Appropriations Booklet for 1936

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OO 1^00 pU3UjJ fljvuotsstj^ 2.194 5.666 5.114 1,475 6.667 4.499 2.074 8.386 2.930 1,803 15.361 s^uvuio^ ot sjsquosqng

On 8,841 9,561 11,782 00 * 40.228 37,238 49,976 93,015 25.322 15,018 35.364 17,550 diqsjsquiai^ l^ioX

"5 NO 650 .693 368 729 566 446 1,389 2,091 4.288 1.259 1,814 SUO!JB2!UB3iO l^iox 1

CO a t) c U Vi4 s > 8 c < i > cs '.5 "3 o "5 c c c si .2 c o 'c c > rt '5 W a "n o > c 3 o H o H O 2 2 2 c "o 138 Statistics

SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATISTICS OF FOREIGN CONFERENCES For the last complete conference year preceding October 1, 1936

Summary Evangelistic Work

Women in the Church

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rt o c. CONFERENCES ft O n) C C < — 0) 2-ow — 3ou C 1 aJ'C 0) c a (D t£ <" (J rt oU nX -!-l yi 3W> c H S Africa Angola (1935) 2965 1247 Rhodesia 2807 1713 Southeast Africa 977 1433

Total for Africa 6749 4393

BUR^LA 637 153 China Central China 115 176 30 735 195 Foochow (1935) 341 400 123 7143 2419 Hinghwa 210 218 140 5001 3206 Kiangsi 137 178 83 2316 888 North China 175 223 58 3115 1468 Shantung 8 49 940 439 West China 161 195 25 575 383 Yenping 80 a 760 178

Total for China 39 541 20585 9176

India Bengal 159 193 76 1035 860 Bombay 91 111 48 1484 650 Central Provinces 171 201 85 1013 2647 Gujarat 229 253 164 2148. 7457 Hyderabad 160 187 109 3382 19187 Indus River 101 119 49 6423 10609 Lucknow 100 133 9 1634 6986 North India 304 347 196 7788 15614 Northwest India 278 325 179 11797 27175 South India 223 254 78 1064 7949

Total for India 135 1816 2123 993 37768 99134

Japan 28 229 310 78 5173 2076 Korea 29 816 862 223 6863 5952

Malaya 16 3 34 10 1554 690

SLr>L\TRA Mission 4 10 16 3 685 132

Philippine Islands 9 92 106 92 18966 13697 Europe and North Africa Bulgaria 281 North Africa 145

Total for Europe & N, Africa Latin America Mexico 1627 1396 North Andes 263 200

Eastern South America. . . 3177 1205

Total for Latin America 20 6 2801

Others 36 *44

Grand Total 417 4414 138306

* Detained. Foreign Statistics 139

SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATISTICS OF FOREIGN CONFERENCES For the last complete conference year preceding October 1, 1936

Evangelistic Work Welfare Work Organizations on the Field

Training Classes Social Work Orphanages Hostels, Homes _CI and Day Nurseries CI c ~> c c a c c c c 3 5 V 3 — /) H' •V Si "S 3 !: W E '> g c c c u V 3 5 g Z S S E OJ >.— a •2 1 E la "o £ g c 3 41 c c > 3 n n 1 '2~ S tr. Q (2 u td < Z a

19 32 91 1737 7 271 1 42 i 31 31 1238

- 19 31 32 122 2975 7 271 1 42 c

20 2 6 21 880 1 16 15 1 25 15

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19 16 8 14 51 1167 6 3 280 250 2 12 1 1200 19 521 3 160 ; 17 8 8 18 28 2092 1 20 15 7 361 1 198 1 50 i.... 9 160 167 1880 4 115 1 23 230 2 56 2 180 " "29 41 25 106 229 3542 16 665 662 1 153 1 187 34 1166 2 24 i 25 17 313 221 576 2836 6 8 101 303 3 276 10 375 ' ,S 1428 863

: 11 9 5 8 43 999 2 6 242 s, , . . . 35 20 43 111 2502 1 97

118 119 383 570 2633 15881 28 12 1066 1230 12 556 3 1410 79 2992 8 438 3 230

2 2 175 9 187 133 6 584 5 84 1 75 1 40 ' 38 1 1003 1 17 6 203 1 15 186 898 1084 4 9 258 23 3228 1 3 4 169 1. 4 3 95 1 26 14 1 159 2 178 '2 9 9 67 2 79 67 1 94 10 5076 1 1 16 3 130 141 104 6 216 24349 8 1290 5 165 88 1947

29760 23 4128 1099 4734 3 11 292 214 9 802 5 159 38 1235 3 253 2 55 86 8 . 18 9 121 2677 23 9 1146 698 9 486 3 573 2 625 33 829 23 353 1 18

181 249 122 149 689 30049 17 16 722 513 249 3532 15 1348 37 1597

2 13 2 64 1 67

7 1 8 155

374 34 133 541 17262 53 1061 573 10 260 8 156

10 284 8 130 14 1 8 28 540 — 3 67 1 60 3 5850 1 25 3 32 3 35 14 1 8 28 540 3 67 1 60 3 5850 11 309 11 162 3 35

1302 22 19 798 "28 1006 47 1054 11 2 9 4 819 2 66 S3 13 173 3 28 3 90

21 6 27 8 92

1334 24 28 808 55 1825 2 66 53 8 92 60 1227 3 28 3 90

31906 504 688 5710 5330 76978 ^33 51 4704 3296 32 2457 22 1373 39 8133 470 10124 64 2649 49 2025 .., .

140 Statistics

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils Day and Boarding 11 m s % a % s (15 Oc i^ %

Name and Location of Schools o o Ifl a 2 J3 >> BY Conferences XI T3 E ^ C U u to a "3 c 1) 1-1 M > •a E (3 E 'S c E 3 M o o 2: 3 s 2 O H pa 2

AFRICA ^ Boarding School Quessiia, Angola F 78 69 244 156 V Nellie Dingley School Mutambara, So. Rhodesia M F 264 178 442 109 \ Girls Boarding School Nyadiri, So. Rhodesia F 89 63 152 112

y Fairfield Girls School . Old Umtali, So. Rhodesia F 25 55 108 108 Hartzell Girls School. Inhambane, S. E. A M F 188 49 237 112

Total for Africa . . 644 1183 BURMA

Day Schools, District . . Pegu .... 121 144 Girls High School Rangoon 132 373 English Girls HighSchoolRangoon 214 417

Anglo-Chinese School . . Rangoon 144 202

Day Schools, District . . Rangoon 78 131

Kingswood School Kalaw . . 51 5 111 Neil Dexter Reid School. Thongwa 24 45

Total for Burma Conference. . 764 132 1423 167 CHINA Central China Conference Day Schools, City Chinkiang. Olivet Memorial High School Chinkiang. F 112

Day Schools, City . . . Nanking . . M F 510 Methodist Girls

High School Nanking. . F 580

Day Schools, District. Nanking. . M F 67 77 Second St. Day School. VVuhu U F 113 125 Day Schools, District.Wuhu F 140 160

Total for Central China Conference

* One furnished by Board of Foreign Missions and one by the American Board. ..

Foreign Statistics 141

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935

. Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils a Day and Boarding 11 u •a 1) a o 3 E 3 2 e *j .2 Name and Location of Schools 1 •3 >. X 'u BY Conferences >-• 3 rt ch c •a U n _E c E (3 "0 o a "o 3 !3 d; 3 U) oo _C 4) c 13 Oh (U 60 V •3 > E E si J3 u E 1 3 'S c M 3 3 1 3 X X 2; H 2

Foochow Conference

. Hwa Nan High

School Foochow . . 1 F 11 104 104 67 76 Tai Maiu Boarding

School Foochow . . . 2 F 21 150 77 105 332 70 200

. Mary E. Crook

Kindergarten Foochow . . . 1 M F 4 156 156

. Union Kindergarten

Training School . . . Foochow . . . 1 F 7 90 38 128 38 38

. Day Schools, City

and District Foochow . . . 16 F 24 340 60 400 267

, Institutional Church

School Foochow . . . 1 M F 13 34 54 37 125 20 Marguerite Stewart School Futsing .... 1 F 7 52 52 36 50 Day Schools, District. Futsing .... 5 M F 19 83 296 40 419 39 200

. King's HeraldsSchool.Haitang. . . . 1 M F 8 44 54 98 37 45 Model Primary and

Kindergarten Haitang. . . . 2 M F 6 30 87 117

. Day Schools. District. Haitang. . . . 8 M F 8 122 122

. Boarding School Kutien 1 F 6 28 10 3 41 45 45 ' Model Primary and

Kindergarten Kutien 1 M F 9 44 94 26 164 40 102 Day Schools, District. Kutien 14 M F 14 350 8 358 150 '20 ' Boarding School Mintsing . . . 1 F 9 55 27 20 8 130 48 129 Day Schools, City

and District Mintsing . . . 11 M F 12 235 20 255 8 60

Total for Foochow Conference . . 67 8 178 457 1783 302 296 114 49 3001 448 1362 Hinghwa Conference Hamilton Girls School Hinghwa 1 F 1 14 59 45 104 74 96

Primary School, City . Hinghwa . . . 1 M F 1 11 130 28 158 i2 126 Elizabeth Lewis

School Hinghwa . . . 1 F 1 6 40 70 110 10 40

Day Schools, City . . . Hinghwa . . . 3 M F 1 7 60 no 170 50

. Fannie Nast Gamble

Memorial School . .Sienyu 1 F 2 9 32 30 62 46 55 '- Isabel Hart Girls School Sienyu 1 F 1 7 40 80 120 40 85 Day Schools, District. Sienyu 2 F 2 52 52 40

Total for Hinghwa Conference 10 7 56 140 442 60 89 45 776 202 492 Kiangsi Conference Rulison Fish High

School Kiukiang. . . 1 M F 4 22 46 112 63 74 21 316 119 110

AndersonDaySchooI. Kiukiang. . . 1 M F 1 6 13 81 18 112 6 35

Day Schools, City. . .Kiukiang. . . 4 M F 1 18 118 259 42 419 286

Day Schools, District . H wangmei. 6 M F 15 324 20 344 80

Day Schools, District . No. Kiangsi. 6 M F 10 250 7 257 40

Day Schools, District . Nanchang . . 2 M F 8 "ii 95 126 Z3 Day Schools, District. Fu River. . . 3 M F 4 112 112 "3 39 Day Schools, District. Kan River. 2 M F 6 86 19 105 29 ' "38 Baldwin Girls School. Nanchang. . 1 M F 4 22 98 69 86 41 3 335 146 133 — 111

Total for Kiangsi Conference.. . 26 10 HI 246 1417 238 160 62 3 2126 274 785 .

142 Statistics EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils u Day and Boarding v i a 1 3 2 c .S a Name and Location of Schools o u BY Conferences >> u 0) 1 C u M '5. e J rt •o 3 a Cl, 3 to a, C C u "a (X, 0) 60 V S "2 G a Si Si u 0) E 1 3 a & bo 3 'Z 5 £ 2 H CQ IS

North China Conference Day Schools, District. Ching Chao. 4 IVI F 4 132 132 3 Lang Fang Boarding School Ching Chao. 1 M F 2 38 38 2 '46 1 F 2 32 16 48 16

Dav Schools, District. Lan Hsien. . 18 M F 18 638 638 19 271 ' Gamewell School .... Peiping .... 1 F 5 20 53 32 141 130 356 145 120 Kindergartens,

District Peiping. . . . 2 M F 1 52 52

Day Schools, District. Peiping. . . . 2 M F 4 107 107 ;

School of Nursing . . . Peiping .... 1 F i 5 28 28 28 26 1 F 2 13 106 62 80 248 118 139 Boarding School, 1 M F 3 15 42 6 63 6 34 4 M F 5 116 116 6 37 ' Keen School Tientsin. . . . 1 F 4 23 152 90 242 102 125 Day Schools, City 3 M F 5 13 98 111 20 '22 ...i School of Nursing. . .Tientsin. . . . 1 F "i 22 22 22 Boarding School, 1 F 1 31 42 73 16 46 Day Schools, District. Tsun Hwa.. 6 M F 6 126 126 2 120 • • "J Total for North China 48 13 119 80 1519 158 373 220 50 2400 485 1000 Shantung Conference Davis Boarding School Taianfu .... 1 F 7 22 56 78 60 50 Day Schools, City and District Taianfu .... 5 M F 9 172 25 197 28 74 Day Schools, District. Chufu 1 M F 1 21 21 9 " '5 1 M F 1 30 30 "42 Day Schools, District. Tungping. . . 3 F 4 101 101 Day Schools, District. Yenchow. . . 2 M F 2 61 — 61 25 Total for Shantung Conference 13 24 385 47 56 488 93 200

West Chin.\ Conference

Girls High School.. . .Chengtu.. . . 1 F 3 22 53 49 102 102 41 Harmony Crossett

Day School Chengtu. . . . 2 M F 9 55 100 30 185 59

Day Schools, District. Chengtu*. . 9 M F 31 480 45 50 575 85 Manchu Girls School Chengtu 2 M F 6 50 30 20 100

Dewey School Chengtu. . . 1 M F 25 99 232 93 424 126

Dav Schools, Citv. . .Tzechow. . . IVI 13 F "2 40 73 1500 1573 Caldwell Girls School. Tzechow*.. . F 16 84 22 106 106 80

Girls High School.. . .Chungking.. F 2 6 105 105 105 44 Kindergarten Chungking*. M F 2 36 36 Woman's Industrial School Chungking*. F 1 5 50 50 4 Deh Gin Primary, . . Dsen Jai Ngai M F 6 20 18 38 Night School for Servants Chungking*. M 1 6 40 40 7 Day Schools, City and District Chungking*. 21 M F 3 63 120 1100 179 1399 Stevens Memorial

School Suining. . . . F 3 16 46 48 80 20 194 116 62

Day Schools, City. . .Suining. . . . 5 F 11 166 210 50 360 3 5

District. . . Day Schools, Suining. . 13 M F 42 1928 190 2118 65 152 — Total for West China Conference 74 IS 306 1013 5211 662 260 49 210 7405 497 665

* 1934 figures......

Foreign Statistics 143

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils O CO Day and Boarding ir, "u p^•s (Name and Location of Schools o

\ BY Conferences £3 cd 0) S O, E O 3 u £ c so £ o '3 > E E u c 1 O 2 1 2 5 ii o

Yenping Conference Fuller Memorial 5 School Yenping. . . . 1 M F 2 4 88 16 Gamble Memorial

School Yenping. . . . 1 M F 9 50 85 15 150

Day Schools, City. . . Hsia-Tao. . . 1 M F 2 22 23 45 Day Schools. District. Chanhusan 1 M F 4 48 71 69 Day Schools, City

and District Suichang* . . 1 M F 2 25 42 4 Day Schools, City 7 12 and District Sashien. . . . 1 M F 5 31 49 87 110 135 Day Schools, City. . . Yuki 1 M F 6 30 69 11

Day Schools, City. . . Yankeo . . . 1 M F 3 45 39 84 21 Day Schools, City. . Yuenkeng. 1 M F 1 21

Total for Yenping Conference. 9 2 36 251 349 37 88 16 5 746 INDIA Bengal Conference Ushagram Boarding

School .•\sansol . . . 1 M F 2 16 106 39 25 30 30 230 2 76 276 Day Schools, District. Asansol . . . 8 M F 16 17 175 Day Schools, District. Birbhum . . S M F 7 English Girls High

School Calcutta.. . 1 M F 3 21 121 126 62 62 371

Day Schools, Bengali. Calcutta.. . s M F 11 260 260

. 1 2 38 4 42 Day Schools, Hindi. . Calcutta.. M F English Girls High School Darjeeling. 1 M F 13 14 31 57 20 34 108 Alma J. Keventer School Pakur. 1 M F 1 8 57 24 20 1 67 Jidato, Santali Pakur. 1 M F 1 14 155 39 13 6 "i 183 Day Schools, District Santali Pakur. 17 M F 19 420 3 423

Total for Bengal Conference 39 20 128 1622 309 140 133 32 2236 530 Bombay Conference Boarding School Basim 1 M F 1 3 38 9 3 4 17 71 Nursery and Day

Schools Basim. . 1 M F 1 10 10 Day Schools, Marathi. Bombay. 7 M F 10 220 8 228 DaySchools.Gujarati. Bombay. T M F 6 141 8 149 ' 1 i 20 20 13 Girls Normal School . Nagpur F 2 Mecosa Bagh Nagpur. 1 M F 1 7 61 13 38 1 1 114 38 8 144 6 150 Day Schools . : Nagpur M F 33 25 155 '97 Taylor High School. . Poona. . 1 F i 11 54 43 7 168 9 177 Day Schools, City. . .Poona.. \T F 6 Hiliman Memorial 1 7 69 14 23 4 110 74 Boarding School. . .Telegaon. . 1 M F Boarding School Hostel Puntamba. 1 F 43 12 10 65 65

Total for Bombay Conference. 16 5 61 938 122 107 30 52 1249 337 .. ...

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS — For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils Day and Boarding

Location of Schools 2; H C3 Name and ti; V C BY Conferences p a Ph eu V V "2 V a •a .SP o W J X ^

Central Provinces Conference Girls School Baihar .... M F Alderman Girls School Jagdalpur. M F 61 166 Day Schools, District. Jagdalpur.. M F 113 113 Johnson Girls High School Jubbulpore M F 138 420

Day Schools, City. . .Jubbulpore M F 46 125 Girls School Khandwa. F 80 135 Christian Normal School Khandwa. F 26 Day Schools, District. Khandwa. iM F 74 Day Schools, District. Narsingpur M F 36

Stevens Girls School . Raipur. . . . M F 101

Day Schools, District. Raipur. . . . F 72

Total for Central Provinces Conference 190

GtJj.'^.RAT Conference Day Schools, District Ahmedabad. M F 1035 13 1048

Day Schools, City. . . Nadiad M F 45 45 " '2 Day Schools, District Baroda M F 778 780 Webb Memorial Girls School Baroda F 79 127 248

Day Schools, District Central. . . . M F 1279 1279

. . . . Day Schools, City . Godhra. M F 35 35

Day Schools, District .Godhra . . . . M F 403 403 Normal and Practice

Schools Godhra . . . . F 112 108 2 70 Day Schools, District Kathiawar. M F 290 290

Total for Gujarat Conference... 4056 250 Hyderabad Conference Girls Boarding School Bidar M F 41 19 122 Day Schools, District. Bidar M F 186 2 72 Day Schools, District. Ekele M F 58 58 Stanley Girls High

School Hyderabad . F 198 428

Day Schools, Hindi . . Hyderabad . M F 161 189

Day Schools, Telugu. Hyderabad . M F 276 347 Day Schools, District. Narayanjut* Frances C. Davis

School Sironcha.. . M F 56 101

Day Schools, District. Sironcha.. . . M F 76 76

Day Schools, District. Tandur. . . . M F 268 281 Marj- A. Knotts

School Vikarabad. . 64 204

Day Schools, District. Vikarabad. . 947 1040

Total for Hyderabad Conference

Indus River Conference Avery Girls

Boarding School. . . Ajmer M F 32 tl7 86 Day Schools, District. Ajmer M F 135 135 Wilson Sanitorium

. . 20 School Tilaunia. . M F

Girls Boarding School. Hissar. . . . M F 40 66 Day Schools, District. Hissar M F 32 32 Lucie F. Harrison

Boarding School. . . Lahore M F 105 218 Day Schools, District. Lahore M F 50 50 Day Schools, District. Sind° M F 122 171 Day Schools, District. Batala .... M F 70 70 Day Schools, District. Fazilka .... M F 80 80 Day Schools, District. Multan. . . . iM F 138 162 Day Schools, District. Patiala i\I F 83 83

Total for Indus River Conference 895 25 1173

* From Tandur District, a new district, Narayanjut. was made and from which no report was received, t Attending other institutions...... ,.,.

Foreign Statistics 145 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils "o u to Day and Boarding •o 0, •9 " s g PS CU Z^ «J

Name and Location of Schools o to I og X BY Conferences x: \ •a E iS U '5, E O £ M o c (5: £ XISi o > XI E X! E d E 3 X o x: o O 3 1 2 3 15 1 O H

,ucKNow Conference Day Schools, District. Arrah. 15 M F 16 221 221 186 Sawtelle Girls

School Arrah. . 1 M F 2 9 109 37 24 170 160 167

Day Schools, District Ballia. . 8 M F 7 110 110 110 ' Day Schools, District Buxar°. 8 M F i 8 129 129 Hudson Memorial School Cawnpore F 1 10 117 38 34 189 115 183 M "42 Girls High Cawnpore M F 2 11 55 21 14 16 148 53 130 District School, Boys Cawnpore M F 7 79 30 109 36 60 Day Schools, District Basti &

Gonda . . . M F 2 30 30 16 Chambers Memorial School Gonda M F 1 9 85 51 29 165 100 115 Lai Bagh Girls School Lucknow. M F 3 21 42 122 53 131 52 "4 400 176 335 Day School, District Tirhoot . . M F 1 11 15 .... 15

Total for Lucknow Conference 40 10 101 84 1068 230 232 68 4 1686 640 1317

North India Conference

Girls School Bareilly . . . M F 1 13 76 72 42 40 230 180 223

Warne Baby Fold . . . Bareilly . . , M F 1 15 15 36 15

Lane School Bareilly . . . F 2 14 14 14 14

Day Schools, District, Bareilly . . , 14 M F 16 255 255 164 Lois L. Parker Girls School Bijnor .... M F 9 71 35 22 128 86 118 Day Schools, District. Bijnor .... M F 13 141 141 131 "99 Sigler Girls School. . . Budaun. . . F 8 67 27 20 114 106 Normal Training

School Budaun . . . F 4 15 15 15 IS

Primary Boys School, Budaun . . . M 6 62 56 118 58 110

Day Schools, District, Budaun. . . 55 M F 55 610 160 610 Gili Girls School,

Pauri Garhwal. . M F 8 53 43 11 107 89 96

Day Schools, District, Garhwal,, , 10 M F 16 238 238 81 ' "30 "60 Boarding School Hardoi°. . . M F i 9 19 13 14 76 56

Girls Boarding School. Sitapur. . . M F 1 11 44 41 36 32 153 120 125

Primary Boys School, Sitapur. , , M 1 8 36 36 46 118 90 97 Day Schools, District, Hardoi-

Sitapur. . . M F 2 34 34 34 Girls Boarding School. Pithoragarh M F "i 9 50 26 21 97 ' 82 85 Chamr)awat Day

School, Eastern. . .Kumaun., M F 1 9 9 9 Day Schools, Eastern, Kumaun,. M F 2 55 55 25 Wellesley Girls High School Naini Tal, M F 2 17 20 23 17 25 32 117 87 96 Day Schools, District, Naini Tal and Kumaon Districts M F 6 127 25 152 35 ' "59 "65 Adams Girls School. . Almora. . . M F 2 12 44 36 15 41 195 86 Normal Training

School Almora. . . F 1 11 7 7 Girls Boarding School, Dwarahat, M F 9 28 22 17 18 85 74 85 Girls Boarding School, Moradabad M F 9 47 35 37 30 149 108 134 Normal Training School Moradabad F 4 22 22 22 21 ' Parker Branch School. Moradabad M F i 6 124 21 145 86 115 Day Schools, District, Moradabad 36 M F 39 465 465 445 Christian Girls School Shahjahanpur M F 14 39 31 57 38 51 216 170 191 Day Schools, District Shahjahanpur 14 M F 14 231 231 231 — Total for North India Conference 165 15 324 456 2909 478 286 124 62 4315 1548 3560

1934 figures. . .

146 Statistics

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils i2 Day and BoardingING 0) ."2

and Location of Schools o o Name o BY Conferences ^ K O) •o m c o a a rt 3 3 M u a, CIi e X) (fl s Fi X nJ '-> o Z c^ '4. O H m

Northwest India Conference

Louisa Soule SchooL . Aligarh. . . . M F 63 128

Day Schools, District. Aligarh. . . . M F 127 159 City and District Schools Anupsharh and Bulandsharh M F 176 Butler Memorial School Delhi M F 78 166

Day Schools, City. . .Delhi M F 68 Central Burgess School Ghaziabad. M F 180 Day Schools, District. Ghaziabad. M F 72 Plested Memorial School Meerut Central and District Schools Meerut M F 353 353

Blackstone School . . . Muttra .... F 80 159

Holman Institute. . . .Agra M F 308 352 School of Nursing

and Technicians. . . Brindaban. . F 20 Day Schools, District. Muttra M F 177 Day Schools, District Muzaffarnagar M F 100 100

Village Schools Roorkee. . . . M F 64 64

Girls School Roorkee. . . . M F 49 91

Day Schools, District. Rahtak, . . . M F 38 38

Total for Northwest India Conference 89 153 239 134 50 2510

South India Conference Baldwin Girls High School Bangalore M F 54 4 28 135

Girls High School.. . .Belgaum. F 146 199 Watson Caste School. Belgaum. F 63 36 138 Sherman Boarding School Belgaum M F 20 22 57 Day Schools, City 93 378 and District Belgaum . M F 180

Day Schools, District. Gokak . . . M F 181 181 Boarding School Gulbarga. M F 32 123 Marathi Caste .School. Gulbarga. F 45 169

Girls High School. . . . Kolar. . . . M F 42 228

Day Schools, City. . . Kolar. . . . M F 119 143

School of Nursin.g. . . Kolar°. . . F 15

Skidmore Memorial. . Madras . . M F 55 161

Day Schools, City. . .Madras. . M F 302 372 102 Girls Boarding School. Raichur. . M F 52

Day Schools, District. Raichur. . M F 50 161

Total for South India Conference

° 1934 Figures. ....

Foreign Statistics 147

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils a Day and Boarding 0) ft 3 1 Ph c 1^ Si .d c Name and Location of Schools 1 'B BY Conferences >. *n 3 c 1-1 V e CQ a E "q "0 O 3 'u as 3 to u "3 a '0 V BO V V XI "o > 3 ^-, •a .a J3 a E E 3 X 'S cS 3 3

JAPAN Japan Conference

Fukuoka Jo Gakko. .Fukuoka. . . F 2 20 370 370 19 60

YohanoKindergarten.Fukuoka . . . M F 1 2 42 42 F 2 20 355 355 29 101 Dickerson Memorial M F 3 70 70 Pascoe Memorial M F 3 62 62 F 22 346 346 16 153 Alexander Memorial M F 2 50 50

Aiko Kindergarten.. .Hirosaki.. . , M F 2 34 34

Kei Ai Kindergarten. Kagoshima . M F 4 75 75 King's Glory Kindergarten Kumamoto M F 3 56 56 Yamaga Kindergarten Kumamota M F 3 64 64 Yatsushiro M F 3 53 53

Kvvassui Jo Gakko.. .Nagasaki. . . F 30 430 61 491 25 76 Tamanoi and Migiwa M F 6 100 100 Lee Memorial Kindergarten Sendai M F 2 30 30 Yonezawa Kinder- garten Sendai M F 2 32 32 Aoyama Joshi Semmonbu Tokyo F 23 106 106 22 43 Aoyama Jo Gakuin. .Tokyo F 40 994 994 330

Airin Kindergarten . . Yokohama. M F 2 35 35 Kanagawa Kinder- garten Yokohama. 1 M F 3 57 57 Aizawa-Nakamura Kindergarten Yokohama.. 2 M F 9 234 234

Total for Japan Conference. . . 23 20 204 994 2495 167 3656 111 763 KOREA Korea Conference

Day Schools, City. . .Chemulpo. . 4 M F IS 132 406 538 2 270 ' Day Schools. District. Chunan. . . . 3 M F 1 5 69 95 164 32

Eiu Chung School . . . Haiju 1 M F 1 9 72 323 395 98

Day Schools Hongsung. . 9 M F 10 93 170 146 409 131 ' "6 Day Schools. City. . . Kongju .... 7 M F 2 20 107 189 7 20 323 148 Chung Eiu High School Pyeng>-ang.. 1 F 2 18 372 372 114 326 '26 Blind School Pyengyang . 1 F 1 20 20 20

Day Schools. City . . . Pyengyang . 12 M F 38 408 66 1312 1786 1207 Dav Schools, Citv. . .Chiunanipo. 10 M F 32 312 1048 1360 800 Day Schools, City. . .Kang Saw. . 6 M F 25 87 1154 1241 888

Day .Schools, City. . .Sari Wan. . . 3 M F 6 59 65 124 58 "30 Day Schools, City. . .Sin Chang. . 2 M F 4 30 60 45 Day Schools, City. . .Seoul 6 F 29 1190 1190 515 Kindergartens Seoul 2 M F 3 86 86 40

Ewha High School. . . Seoul 1 F 18 340 340 96 258 '824 Day Schools, District. Suwon 1 M F 7 55 247 1126 316 Day Schools, District. Wonju 5 M F 5 177 177 35 "32 Day Schools, District. Yengbyen . . 9 M F 31 201 568 210 979 365

Day Schools, District. Yi Chun.. . . 3 M F 8 80 85 165

Total for Korea Conference. . . 86 9 284 1968 767 6181 929 1010 10855 270 5552 148 Statistics

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

« Pupils d Day and Boarding 01 •o ;;3a 3 <^ E Oi A. 3

Name and Location of Schools o to o >, 'C J3 ffi BY Conferences i-> JS * tx tfi H ft rt o 3 u CU £ u a u oj J2 •a ^ > •o u F 0) s:M XM E 3 X rt z w t. 'A K ^ K C3 ^ MALAYA Malaya Conference Methodist Girls

Schools Singapore.. . 285 227 842 Fairfield Girls

School Singapore. . . F 309 72 542

Ninde Home Singapore.. . F Lindsay Girls School. Penang F 324 103 581

Continuation School . Penang F 25 U 44 Winchell Home Penang F A. C. G. S Ipoh F 376 Continuation School. Ipoh M F 56 Boarding Hostel Ipoh Lady Treacher Girls School Taiping .... F 272

Continuation School . Taiping. . . . 19 Methodist Girls

School Sitiawan.. . . M F 43 60

Boarding Hostel Sitiawan.. . .

Suydam Girls School . Malacca. . . . 48 in 34 294

Shellabear Hall Malacca. . . . Methodist Girls School Kuola Lumpur 164 255 41 Holt Hall Kuola Lumpur

Total for Malaya Conference.. . 746 1732 835 265 105 3683

"Philippine Islands Conference

St. Paul's Kinder- garten Manila M F Harris Memorial Kindergarten Manila M F Central Church Kindergarten Manila M F Cabanatuon Kinder- garten Cabanatuon M F

School of Nursing . . . Manila M F

Total for Philippine Islands Conference 147 Sumatra Mission Conference

Methodist Girls School. Medan. . . M F 137

Home Training School . Landjong, Balei F

Total for Sumatra Mission Conference 145

° 1934 figures. ForeigJi Statistics 149

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS For the year ending October 1, 1935 Covering the last complete school year ending within this period

Pupils O 0) Day and Boarding ^s it Name and Location of Schools o o BY Conferences w Si a o 3 s 4) c BO "o > 3 z 1 fc 2 12

EUROPE AXD NORTH AMERICA Bulgaria Conference American School for

Girls Lovetch. . 183 North African Conference

II Maten Kabylia . . 43

Total for Europe and North Africa Conferences 226

LATIN AMERICA Mexico Conference

"Colegio Juarez" . . . . Guanajuato. M F 139 35 "Escuela Moderna".. Mexico City M F 167 8

Industrial School . . . . Mexico City M F 133 130 Aztecas Night School Mexico City M F 50 San \'incente School. District Me.xico City M F 100

Ludlow Institute. . . . Pachuca. . . . M F 450 50

Normal Institute. . . . Puebla iM F 433 85

Day School, District. . .Apizaco. . M F 95

Total for Mexico Conference 147 185 1567 SOUTH AMERICA Eastern South America Conference Crandon Institute Montevideo. 2.S °Colegio Norte Americano Rosario .... M F 111

°Gleason Institute.. . .Rosario. . M F 72

Total for Eastern South America Conference

North .A.ndes Conference

Lima High School. . .Lima, Peru 234 436 20 Total for North Andes Conference 234 436 20

' 1933 Figures ......

150 Statistics EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS -BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOLS

Pupils •«-i Day and Boarding s^ T3 •2-5

^ ?, ei Z^ "3 Name and Location of Schools a o BY Conferences 1 •g g "o a 1 E 13 3 o 3 o o 'a u 3 M 11 s (X, 01 o 1 3 o > 0^ B •a X c be J3 3 o rt s S J3 X! o S /: w te

Bible Training School Kutien. . . Bible Training School Mintsing. HiNGHWA Juliet Turner B. T. S Hinghwa

Frieda Knoechel B. T. S Sienyu . . . KlANGSI Knowles B. T. S Kiu Kiang North China Thompson B. T. S Changli. 30 26 Union B. T. S Peiping 44 44 Woman's B. T. S Peiping 44 45 Shantung Terry Bible School Taian 20 28 West China

°DeWitt Training School . Tzechow 50 27 Yenping Bible Training School Yenping. 24 22

Total for China. 26 500 604 566 531 INDIA Central Provinces

Hawa Bagh Training College . . Jubbulpore 17 Gujarat

Nicholson School of Theology. .Baroda. . . . 10

Total for India. 27 JAPAN Woman's Department, Theological School Tokyo 36 36 36 KOREA New Jersey Conference B. T. S.. .Pyenyang. . F I.SO Union Theological Seminary Seoul M F 49

Total for Korea 65 MALAYA Eveland Seminary Singapore. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Harris Memorial B. T. S Manila.. . Mary Brown Townsend Bible Training School Lingayen

Total for Phillippine Islands LATIN AMERICA Mexico Bible Training School Mexico City

Total for all fields 34 38 26 673 1157 668 874

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* The Woman's Bible Training School has not been maintained but five pupils have been sent to the Baptis^ School. ° 1934 figures. . ..

Foreign Statistics 151 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS—COLLEGES

Pupils Day AND Boarding i3 •a a f> 3 B ? Pi Oh "3 C .2 Name and Location of Schools o 2 2 BY Conferences JS K •a w J2 CO U o a a o 3 6C Pli ft V O, G u J3 . to . T3 J3

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Woman's College of South China, Hwa Nan Foochow. China. Kwassui College Nagasaki, Japan 70

Total for W. F. M. S 158 Union Colleges Ginling College Nanking, China* 202 202

Yenching College Peiping. China. . 18 18 West China University Chengtu. China. 49 49 Cheeloo University Shantung, China* 27 27

Medical School for Women . Vellore, India*. . 47 47

Isabella Thoburn College. . .Lucknow, India. 158 178

Woman's Christian College . Madras, India. . St. Christopher's Training College Vepery, Madras, India' 91 91

Woman's Christian College. Tokyo, Japan.. . 387 387

Ewha College Seoul, Korea. . . . 238 238

Total for Union Colleges 1237 525

Grand Total for Colleges 1395 619

*1933 figures. SUMMARY BY FIELDS

Pupils Numljerof 45 (Day AND Boarding) Teachers 3 ^ « a S ca FIELDS o "m a a -a O a a _2 a. 3 a ^ £ » _ a

u a a tc w g ja ^ 3 (X, Z W hj W 2 a z 6 ^ B9 z

Africa 5 14 34 81 644 414 28 16 1183 597 885 ASLi

Burma. . 11 3 67 764 303 224 132 1423 167 454 China 261 60 929 2187 11536 2076 2014 506 317 18636 2203 5171 India 705 93 1407 1171 13646 6578 2095 705 "94 337 24626 5855 15177 Japan 23 20 204 994 2495 167 3656 111 763 Korea 86 9 284 1968 767 6181 929 1010 10855 270 5552 Malaya 13 19 124 746 1732 "835 265 105 3683 292 1268 Sumatra 2 1 9 "48 62 27 8 145 Philippine Islands 5 4 10 96 147 51 147 ECROPE Bulgaria 1 3 16 92 91 183 200 178 North Africa 1 2 1 43 43 Latin A.merica 8 9 93 162 794 224 147 55 185 1567 396 873 South America 4 20 52 55 512 121 178 127 993 61 100 Bible Training Schools. 23 34 112 38 21 26 19 85 673 11.57 668 874 Colleges 15 47 162 1395 1395 619 869

Totals 1163 338 3504 6762 29509 17720 5639 5142 234 4340 69692 11490 32311 152 Statistics MEDICAL STATISTICS, 1934-1935

Staff Hospital

Foreign Indigenous

ot-4 V u c NAME AND LOCATION 3 .0 OF HOSPITAL Q O u OR DISPENSARY >> 2 >. u o 3 oJ a Q a a rt 1 c Q W u _o O U C u, OJ .0 a •0 '(? C 3 3 -1-1 (LI o Q 2 H m (3 1 % 1 AFRICA Mutambara, Rhodesia 1 1 "3 2 3 7 15 555 9485 "3 2 35 1 ] 1 6 18 1461 9489 12 16 CHINA Chungking 2 2 3 35 1 43 80 974 13934 83 182 Foochow °Foochow Christian Union (Magaw 2 1 5 17 3 28 50 1276 11956 55 269 Futsing Lucie F. Harrison 3 6 14 1 24 100 1202 8022 2 260 279

1 2 4 7 50 587 2352 3 52 158 Kiukiang

Elizabeth S. Danforth Memorial . . 1 2 8 16 3 30 80 732 5175 16 77 106 Mintsing 1 9 8 3 22 75 618 8690 24 42 5 Nanchang Women's and Children's 1 7 13 6 27 60 1067 14840 45 231 231 Peiping 2 3 15 28 2 50 75 1338 14398 52 80 380 Sienyu Margaret Eliza Nast Memorial .... 1 2 10 3 17 70 411 3499 20 98 65 Tientsin Isabella Fisher 2 2 2 6 22 6 40 50 751 9706 21 66 234 Wuhu 2 5 4 7 26 9 53 75 1510 21378 t679 43 2 3

1 17 1 20 INDIA Bareilly Clara A. Swain Memorial 2 3 1 4 19 3 32 70 633 8574 8 89 47 Baroda

Mrs. William Butler Memorial . . . 1 1 4 9 1 16 80 334 4320 22 37 Brindaban

Sarah E. Creighton Memorial. . . . 3 2 6 17 8 36 60 626 9023 63 236 56 Kolar

Ellen Thoburn Covven Memorial . . 1 2 3 7 19 7 39 89 1107 16021 175 968 165 Sironcha

1 1 4 5 11 30 252 4524 11 8 Tilaunia Mary Wilson Sanitorium 1 3 4 3 7 18 80 105 20914 Dispensaries Champawat Phulbari 1 2 3 2 20 10 9 Jagdalpur I 2 3 6 6 320 1920 2 5 21 Pakur 1 2 2 2 7 15 577 2691 9 134 12 1 1 1 5 8 7 134 1340 2 5 2 Puntamba 1 1 1 3 KOREA Pyengyang 2 3 10 22 40 14 91 72 2059 19254 1390 SO Seoul Lillian Harris Memorial 1 2 11 2 16 62 1114 8157 87 14 553 1 1 5 1 8

1 1 2 1 5 tKongju and Taiden Infant Wel- 1 3 3 4 11 12 3539 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Manila Mary Johnston Memorial 2 2 2 6 57 2 71 110 1544 20074 100 62 455 J. MEXICO

1 . ... 1 1

Totals 15 35 13I 44'l60' 383'l09l 759 1493 21307I 253275'2105 3210' 3418

#First and return calls. "Statistics are for Kate C. WoodhuU Branch (Magaw Memorial), not the hospital as a whole. *For nine months only. tin Union institutions figures under missionary doctors and missionary nurses give W. F. M. S. personnel. Other figures (except appropriations) are of hospital as a whole. JMajor and minor operations. xFirst and return visits. Medical Slatislics 153 MEDICAL STATISTICS, 1934-1935

Out-Patients Dispensary Receipts 1

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2 2 9 30 41 #7209 7209 2 10 £ 42 £ 78 £ 73 4 32 25 60 117 5220 13994 19214 3 10 30 16

$ Max. S Mex. 68 322 322 6000 9329 15329 36660 3717

24 6343 10922 17265 99 120 96221 6871

37 62 99 2879 979 3858 174 255 5827 4463 2 21 14 35 1945 625 2570 67 252 2316 1800

69 114 520 634 1407 4223 5630 60 2503 11115 9068

19 676 103 779 5169 4715 9884 572 1235 7209 5042

79 203 824 1167 2273 8037 9075 17112 435 974 18763 1750 7489

67 285 687 414 1386 7199 13520 20719 254 321 36561 5979

786 870 1656 123 432 2227 3612

36 198 103 301 3366 6761 10127 66 87 28236 6483

X4426 4426 3079 10689 13768 500 42335 6384 79 167 1820 695 " 1205 517 87 679 1900 '""2579 1564 '2988 4552 "i30 200 6016

4465 11932 128 131 Rs. 5633 Rs. 150

40 16 2028 2084 2052 5108 7160 172 406 5893 Rs. 5450

875 875 2942 6080 9022 325 354 14486 8758

33 46 31 373 450 5916 20843 26759 108 187 8741 600 14297

3 46 75 500 621 3862 20766 24628 76 1934 3573

6 28 63 91 765 1286 2051 62 115 8814 7870

10 80 90 1567 2134 3701 9 420

1 16 20 36 6810 10729 17539 84 149 1005 1826

19 20 50 70 2863 9442 12305 134 422 593 2604 3 3 150 80 233 1062 1457 2519 25 5 100 3298

7 28 3 31 62 1791 1130 2921 56 1549 1120 Yen 14698 62325 77023 1428 1350 120627 Yen 3302

7 27 35 62 1799 3952 5751 4 46 21929 4425 36 857 2414 3271 705 465 960 1000 7 28 28 56 2322 11112 13434 143 54 4570 162S

45 235 2019 153 2407 211 2064 4499 4586 100 1615

20152 45117 9023 Pesos Pesos 6 48 48 424 520 328 2502 2830 15 490 30

785 4168 13602 8058 23944 107847 256829 394324I 4745 10941 xFirst and re turn vi sits. 154 Directory of Missionaries MISSIONARIES OF THE Woman's Foreign Missionary Society 1869-1936

a indicates appointed; 5 sailed; m marriage; s self-supporting; t detached service; R retired; r resigned; dis discontinued; del detained; d deceased; * daughter of missionaries; c. t. contract teacher; married name in italics; abbreviations indicate Branches. Aaronson. Hilma A Des M., India, a. 1905, R. 1917 Abbott, Anna Agnes N. W., India, a. 1901 Abbott, Edna M Cin., India, a. 1915 Abel, Edith F Top., China, a. 1915 Abrams, Minnie F Minn., India, a. 1887, R. 1899, d. 1912 Adams, Jean Phila., China, a. 1900, s., d. 1929 Adams, Lois A Pac, India, S. 1925, w. 1929, Bade Adams, Marie N. W., China, a. 1915 Akers, L. Stella, M.D N. E., China, a. 1882, tn. 1885, Perkins Albertson, Mildred L Top., India, 5. 1932 Albertson, Millie May Cin., Korea, a. 1907, d. 1918 Albertson, Miriam A., M.D Top., India, S. 1930 Albrecht, Helen Ruth Cin., Japan, S. 1921, r. 1931 Aldrich, Sylvia E N. W., China. S. 1922 Alexander, V. Elizabeth Cin., Japan, a. 1903 Allen, Belle J., M.D Cin. and N. E., Japan and India, a. 1888. R. 1917 Allen, Mabel Des M., China, a. 1894, R. 1919 Allen, Mabel E N. VV., China, 5. 1920 Ailing, Harriet S N. W., Japan, a. 1894, R. 1912, d. 1916 Aim, Mrs. Lydia O (See Oelschlager) Amburn, Emma E DesM., Burma, n. 1918, c. «., jnm. 1921, m. 1933, Arnold Anderson, Dorothea M Des M., India, S. 1927,* det. Anderson, Edla V N. W., China, 5. 1924, d. 1926 Anderson, Luella R Cin., Malaysia, a. 1900, R. 1924 Anderson, Mary Phila., N. Africa, a. 1911 Anderson, Naomi A N. W., Korea, a. 1910, r. 1921, 5. 1928 Ankeny, Jessie V Des M., China, a. 1908, m. 1913, Lacy Appenzeller, Alice R Phila., Korea, a. 1914* Appenzeller, Ida H N. E., Japan, a. 1917*. m. 1919, Crom Apole, E. Blanche Top.. China. S. 1923 Arbogast. Gertrude N. \V.. Mexico. .S. 1930, r. t., miss., 1935 Argus, Florence N. Y., India, S. 1930, del. Ashbaugh, Adella M Cin., Japan, a. 1908 Ashbrook, Anna Cin., India, a. 1914, det. Ashwill, Agnes Cin., Burma, a. 1908, R. 1926 Atkins, Ruth Joyce Minn., Philippine Islands, S. 1921 Atkins, Ruth Marie N. W., So. America, 5. 1925, m. 1930, Suthers Atkinson, Anna P N. Y., Japan, a. 1882. R. 1927 Atkinson, Mary N. Y., Japan, a. 1888, dis. 1893 Ault, Clara V Cin.. Africa, a. 1918. m. 1921. Gibbs Austin, Laura F Col. R., India, a. 1905 Ayres, Harriet L Cin., Mexico, o. 1886, R. 1931 Bachman, Mary V Des M., China, .S'. 1923, m. 1930, Winter Bacon, Edna G N. W., India, a. 1916 Bacon, Nettie A N. Y., India, a. 1913 Badlev, Mary Esther Cin., India, 5. 1927*, m. 1931, Burgoyne Bahrenburg, Lyra H Top., China, S. 1919, m. 1926, Oakes Bailey, Barbara May Top., Japan, .S". 1919 Bair, Blanche R Des M., Korea, a. 1914 Baird, Mary N. W.. Mexico. S. 1926, c. I., miss. 1928 Baker. L. Catherine Cin.. China, a. 1907, Korea, 1926 Baldwin, Virginia E N. E., Burma, 5. 1927, m. 1931, Kinney Ball, Jennie L N. VV., India, a. 1915. r. Bangs, Louise N. W., Japan, a. 1911, m. 1925, Truman Banning, Elsie N N. W., Korea, .S'. 1929 Barber, Emma J N. VV., India, a. 1909 Barnes, Sylvia M Phila., Malaya, .S'. 1925, m. 1928, Thomas Barrow. Mrs. M. M., M.D N. Y., China, a. 1895, m. 1900, King Barry, Elda M Top., India, .S. 1928 Barstow, Clara G Pac, South America, a. 1912. R. 1929 Bartlett. Carrie M Des M.. China, a. 1904 Bartlett. Mvrth Pac, China, S. 1923, R. 1932 Bass, AUie M Des M., India, S. 1927 Bassett. Bernice C N. VV., Japan, 5. 1919. m. 1929, Wyman Bates. Grace M Des M., India, 5. 1922 Directory of Missionaries 155

Bates. Ruth E Des M.. India, a. 1918. d. 1921 Battey, C. Frances N. Y. China, a. 1915, r. 1921 Battin. Lora I N. W., China. 5. 1920 Baucus, Georgiana N. Y.. Japan, a. 1890, 5., d. 1926 Baiigh, Evelyn B Pac, China, a. 1907*. m. 1921, Krause Baumgardner, Lucy E Des M., Mexico, a. 1900, in. 1903, Morton Beach, Lucv \V N. W., India, 5. 1920 Beale, Elizabeth M Phila., India, a. 1911 Bear, Irene C N. W., India. S. 1929 Beard, Bertha M Des M.. China, a. 1902. m. 1903, Gasson Beatty, Mabel A N. E., China, a. 1916, d. 1927 Beazell, Laura E N. W.. Italy, a. 1900, tn. 1903, Andreas Beck, Edna L.. M.D Pac, India, a. 1902, m. 1907, Keisler Beck. Rosetta Cin., India, a. 1914, R. 1930 Becker, Gertrude A Minn., India, 5. 1920 Bedell, Mary E Col. R., China, a. 1917 Beesemver. Gertrude S Pac, India. S. 1926, m. 1930. Reece Beggs, Nelle N. W., China, a. 1910, R. 1920, d. 1934 Beiler, Mary N. E., Korea, a. 1910, m. 1921, Biddle, d. 1935 Beissell, Ina Mae Phila., South America, 5. 1924, in. 1930, Cross Bell, Laura E N. W.. India, 5. 1929 Benard, Helen M Cin., South America. S. 1921, d. 1923 Bender, Elizabeth R Bait., Japan, a. 1889, R. 1897 Benedict, Ruth E N. Y., Korea, a. 1910, m. 1916, Moore Bengel, Margaret Cin., Korea, a. 1890. m. 1892. Jones Benn. Rachel R.. M.D Phila., China, a. 1890, R. 1911. m. 1924, Dunkle. d. 1927 Bennett. Fannie A N. W., India, a. 1901, R. 1923 Bennett. Lorraine N. W.. China. 5. 1926, Burma, 5. 1927, R. 1936 Bennett, Lulah Grace Des M., Mexico, S. 1920, r. 1922 Benson. Mildred O Col. R., Africa, 5. 1926 Benthien, Elizabeth M N. W.. India and Mexico, a. 1895. R. 1927, d. 1936 Benton, J. Emma N. E., Japan, a. 1882, m. 1885, Elmer Betow. Emma J., M.D Cin., China, a. 1904 Betz, Blanche A N. W., Mexico, a. 1907, R. 1929, 5. 1930 Beven, Georgia H Pac, Africa. 5. 1922, m. 1928, Wilson Bigler, Mary A., M.D Top.. China. 5. 1930, dis. 1931 Bills, Grace Ida N. W.. India, a. 1906. m. 1909, Schutz Bing, Anna V Cin.. Japan, a. 1888, R. 1912, d. 1923 Bishop, Beulah Des M., India, 5. 1930 Bishop, Francene L Pac, India, a. 1916, m. 1918, Wood, d. 1921 Bjorklund, Sigrid C N. E.. China. 5. 1920, R. 1936 Black, Gladys H Pac. Philippine Islands. 5. 1925. r. 1935 Black. Lillian A Phila., India, a. 1888. R. 1889 Blackburn. Kate B N. VV.. Bulgaria, a. 1892. R. 1926. d. 1933 Blackmar. Louisa Top., India, a. 1872, m. 1902, Gilder, d. 1928 Blackmore, Sophia Minn.. Malaysia, a. 1887. R. 1923 Blacksto:k. Anna N. W., India, a. 1913* Blackstock, Constance E Phila., India, a. 1914*, r. Blackstock. Ella M Minn., Japan, a. 1889, R. 1913, d. 1916 Blackstock, Isabella T Phila.. India, a. 1905. m. 1913. Beardsley Blair. Katherine A Cin.. India, a. 1888. R. 1927, d. 1935 Blakely, Mildred M Top.. Philippine Islands, a. 1913 Blasdell. Jennie A Cin., India, a. 1917. del. Bliss, Lois E N. W.. India, 5. 1929, r. 1932, m. 1933, Stephens Block. N. Bernita. M.D N. VV., Korea. 5. 1927 Bobb. Mildred H Top.. India. 5. 1927. to. 1933, Paulsen Bobenhouse, Laura G Des M., India, a. 1897 Boddy. Estie T Des M.. China, a. 1907. m. 1921, Ware Boddy, Grace Top., India, a., 1912, d. 1933 Bodley, Ellison W Pac. Japan, a. 1915, r. 1927, m. Roche Boeye, Katherine B Des M., China, S. 1925 Boggess. Edith E N. W., India, a. 1915, m. 1921 Boggs, Lucinda N. W., China, a. 1910. R. 1913 Bohannon. Ida N. VV.. Mexico, a. 1900, R. 1908 Boles. Lulu A Top.. India, 5. 1923 Bonafield, Julia Cin., China, a. 1888 Bording. Maren P N. VV., Philippine Islands, a. 1916, Korea, 5. 1922 Borg, Jennie Top., China, a. 1907, to. 1915, Lawrence Bortell, Pearl Phila., South America, 5. 1925. c. t., miss. 1929. r. 1931 Boss, Harriet N. VV.. India, o. 1897, dis. 1898 Bothwell, Jean B .-. .Top., India, 5. 1922 Bowen. .A.lice Cin., China, 5. 1922, c. t., miss. 1925. r. 1932 Bowen, Mary E N. E., South America, a. 1888, m. 1898, Brown Bowne, Ida May N. Y., Italy, a. 1897. to. 1903, Manfre, to. Perry Boyde, Mary L Phila., India, 5. 1935 Boyles, Helen B Cin., Korea. 5. 1926 156 Directory oj Missionaries

Bradley, Edna I N. Y., India, 5. 1929 Bragg. Jessie A Top., India, a. 1914 Brayton. Margaret N. W., China, 5. 1922. r. 1933 Brethorst. Alice B Minn., China, o. 1906, det. Brethorst. Helen G Minn., India, a. 1915, ?«. 1919, Omond Brethorst, S. Marie Minn., China, a. 1913. Brewer, Edna C N.W,, India, a. 1913, R. 1920 Bricker, Mary E N. W., India, 5. 1923, R. 1936 Bridenbaugh, Jennie B Des M., China, a. 1911 Bridgewater, Gertrude M Des M., China, a. 1914, m. 1919, Robson Britt, Edythe M N. Y., India, a, 1914, m. 1918, Fellows Broadbrooks, Edith N. W., India, a. 1912, m. 1914, King Brooks, Jessie F Minn, and N. Y., Malaysia, a. 1907, R. 1928 Brouse, Louise T N. W., India, a. 1899, m. 1905, Cook Brown, Cora M Top., China, a. 1910, det. Brown. Edna B N. Y.. South America, S. 1920, R. 1927 Brown, Maria N. E., China, a. 1871, m. 1874, Davis Brown, Zula F Pac, China, a. 1911, R. 1933 Brownlee, Charlotte Cin., Korea, a. 1913 Bryan, Mary E., M.D N. Y., India, a. 1891, R. 1897 Buck, Lois M Cin.. India, a. 1904*. d. 1907 Sudden. Annie M N. Y., India, a. 1880*. K. 1919. d. 1921 Buel. Lora E N. VV., Malaya, .S'. 1927. m. 1930, Peet Bugby, Mary Marguerite Cin.. India, S. 1920 BuUis, Edith M N. W.. Japan, a. 1905. r. 1915 Bulow, Agnes Minn., India, a. 1913, d. 1914 Bunce, Thirza E N. W.. Malaysia, a. 1908 Bunger, Frances Col. R., India, 5. 1922, R. 1929 Burchard, Mary A.. M.D N. Y.. India, 5. 1934 Burdeshaw, Rhoda A Cin.. China. S. 1922 Burman, Matilda C N. W.. India, a. 1898. dis. 1903 Burmeister, Elsie K Des M.. Burma, a. 1914, m. 1919, Clare Burmeister, Margaret J Minn., Japan, S. 1926. r. 1935 Burt. Edith N. W.. Italy, a. 1906*. r. 1913. m. Burton. Mildred E., M.D N. E., India, 5. 1934 Bushnell. Kate C, M.D N. W., China, a. 1879, R. 1882 Buss, Helen S N. W., India. S. 1926 Butcher. Annie N. Y., India, a. 1894. m. 1896 Hewes Butterfield. Nellie M Pac. Mexico. S. 1922. R. 1930 Butts. Ethel H Col. R.. and N. Y.. Korea. 5. 1920 Bayers. Anna P Phila., India. S. 1928 Byler, Gertrude M Top., Japan, 5. 1927 Calkins. Ethel M Top.. India, a. 1915 Campbell. Eleanor Louise N. W., India, S. 1931 Campbell. Letitia A N. E.. China, a. 1875. d. 1878 Caris, Clara A Cin., China, a. 1914. S. 1926, det. Carleton. Mary E., M.D N. Y., China, a. 1887. d. 1927 Carlyle. Elizabeth M Col. R., China, S. 1920 Carncross, Flora M N. W.. China, a. 1908, d. 1925 Carpenter. Mary F Phila. India 5. 1923. c. t., miss. 1926 Carr. Rachel C N. VV., India, a. 1909. Carroll. Mary E N. W., India, a. 1888. d. 1897 Carson. Anna N. W., Philippine Islands, a. 1913 Carter, Fern N. W.. India. S. 1928 Cartwright. Ida May Cin., India, a. 1903, d. 1904 Carver. Margaret B Cin.. India, a. 1898, m. Ernsberger, Pac. 5. 1927 Cary. Mary F Phila., India, a. 1876, m. 1880, Davis, d. 1934 Castle. Belle N. W.. China, a. 1915. R. 1928 Cavett. Maurine E Des M., Burma. 5. 1926 Chadwick, Freda P Phila.. Netherlands Indies, 5. 1920 Chaffin, Mrs. Anna B Des M.. Korea, a. 1917 Challis. Grace M N. W., India, S. 1930 Chalmers. Eleanor M N. E.. India, a. 1916. r. Chapin. Jennie M N. E.. South America, a. 1874, R. 1890, d. 1924 Chappell. Mary H Cin.. Japan, a. 1912*. r. 1927 Charles, Bertha D Cin., Philippine Islands, a. 1912, r. 1934 Charter. Mabel Top.. India, a. 1913. d. 1917 Chase. Bertha A.. M.D N. E.. India. S. 1928 Chase. Laura N. E.. Japan, a. 1915 c. t., miss. 1920 Cheney. ."Mice Des M.. Japan, a. 1914 Cheney, Monona L N. W., China, a. 1918, det. Chilson. Elma M Top.. India, a. 1911 Chisholm. Emma Mae Bait.. China, a. 1904. m. 1906. Brown Christensen, Christine N. Y.. India, a. 1894, m. 1896, Ashe Christensen, Edith Julia N. W.. Burma. 5. 1932 Christensen. Lydia D Des M., India, a. 1913 Directory of Missionaries 157

C.hristiancy, Mary M.. M.D N. E., India, a. 1884, R. 1891 Church, Marie E Col. R., Korea, a. 1915 Clancy, Kathleen N. W., India, .5. 1932 Clancy, M. Adelaide Pac, India, a. 1909, R, 1934, d. 1936 Clark, Elsie G Bait., China, a. 1912, m. 1919. Krug Clark. Faith A N. W., India, S. 1921 Clark, Grace Col. R., Africa, a. 1911, Pac. 1925 Clark, Jessie E N. W., India, a. 1918, m. 1925, Lasher Claussen, Minnie Top., South America, 5. 1925, Mexico, 5.1930, dis. 1931. m. 1934, Tinker Cleary, Mary Cin.. Japan 5. 1921, m. 1923, Hunter Clemens. Mrs. E. J N. W., South America, a. 1879, R. 1884 Cliff. Minnie B N. W., Malaysia, o. 1913, R. 1927 CUne. Marie Ida Des M.. India. 5. 1921. r. 1927 Clinton, E. Lahuna Des M., India, a. 1910 Clippinger, Frances Top.. India, a. 1904, r. 1905. d. 1918 Cochran. Ruth E N. W., India, a. 1912, r. 1925 Cody, Mary A Minn., P. I. and Malaya, a. 1900. Cin.. Japan, a. 1905, R. 1919 Coffin. Sophia J N. Y., Africa, a. 1906, r. 1914 Cole, Marion R N. Y., China, S. 1925 Collier. Clara J N. E., China, a. 1895. R. 1919 Colhns, Irma D Top., India, S. 1925 Collins, Mary D Phila., Japan, 5. 1928 CoUins, Susan Pac, Africa, a. 1901, R. 1922 Collins, Ruth H Des M., India, a. 1894, m. 1899. Thoburn Colony, Lucile Des M., India, 5. 1922 Combs, Lucinda, M.D Phila.. China, a. 1873, m. 1878, Striltmater Comstock, Joy E Phila, India, S. 1923 Cone, Gertrude M Cin., China, 5. 1930 Cone. Maud E Col. R.. Africa. 5. 1923, r. 1926 Conn, Cora Elbertha Minn., Malaysia, S. 1920, m. 1926. Molz Connor, Lottie M N. W., China, a. 1912, m. 1916, Irwin Connor, Olive B Pac, India, a. 1911, d. 1912 Conrow, Marian L Top., Korea, 5. 1922 Cook, Celinda Phila., Mexico, a. 1903, R. 1907 Cook, Rosalie Phila., Mexico, a. 1903. R. 1907 Copley, Ruth Elizabeth Top., Philippine Islands, a. 1918, Mexico S. 192S,r.l932 Corbett, Lila M N. W., Malaysia, S. 1920 Corey, Katherine, M.D N. W., China, a. 1884, m. 1888, Ford Cornelison, Bernice M Col. R., South America, 5. 1922 Corner, Sula Marie Col. R., India, S. 1924 Couch, Helen Phila., Japan, a. 1916 Covington, Lottie V Cin., India. 5. 1926. R. 1926 Cowan, Celia M Col. R., China, S. 1920. Cox. Ruth M Top.. India. 5. 1921 Coy. Martha M Top.. India, 5. 1929 Crabtree, Margarett M Cin., Philippine Islands, a. 1905, d. 1920 Craig, Frances N. W., India, a. 1892, m. 1902, Smith Crandall, Jessie Ruth Pac, Malaysia, 5. 1920, R. 1927 Crandall, Violet B Pac. Africa, 5. 1929 Crane, Edith M N. W., China, a. 1904, R. 1932 Craven, Norma N. W., Malaysia, a. 1917 Crawford, Janette H Top., India, 5. 1925 Crawford, Mabel L Des M., Philippine Islands, a. 1907, m. 1909, Bo\Der% Creek, Bertha M N. W., India, a. 1905, China. 1916, R. 1929 Crook. Winnie M N. E., China, a. 1916, r. 1923 Crooks, Grace A N. W., China, a. 1904. m. 1912, Wetzeon Cross, Cilicia L Minn., Africa, a. 1913 Crosthwaite. Isabella N. Y., China, a. 1892, dis. 1893 Croucher, Miranda N. E., China, a. 1895, m. 1903, Packard Crouse, Margaret D Phila., India, a. 1906 Crouse, Sara E. D Phila., India, a. 1913, m. Lawrence Crowell, Bessie F N. E., India, a. 1905. dis. 1912 Culley, Frances E N. Y., China, .S. 1924 Currier, Grace M Des M., France, S. 1919, r. 1928 Curry, Olive Phila., Japan, 5. 1925 Curtice, Lois K N. E., Japan, a. 1914 Curtis, Martha E Top., India, 5. 1925, r. 1932 Curts, Kate O N. Y., India, a. 1895, d. 1908 Cushman, Clara M N. E., China, a. 1878-1909, R. 1924. d. 1928 Cutler. Mar>' M.. M.D N. Y.. Korea, a. 1892, R. 1935 Daily. Rebecca N. W., India, a. 1890, R. 1897 Dalrymple, Marion E N. E., India, a. 1918, R. 1933 Danforth, Mary A N. E., Japan, a. 1888, R. 1893, d. 1911 Daniel, Nell Margaret Des M., Japan, a. 1897t , 158 Directory oj Missionaries

Daniels. Martha Phila., Mexico, 5. 1924, c. t., miss. 1926 Daniels, Ruth Natalie Top., China. .S'. 1920 Danner, Ruth M N. W., China, a. 1917 Danskin, Elsie M Top., China. S. 1932 Darby, Hawthorne, M.D N. W., Philippine Islands, .5. 192.S, R. 1934 Dart, Jennie M., M.D N. W.. India, a. 1895. m. 1898, Dease, d. 1925 Daubendiek, Letha I Des M.. India, 5. 1923, del. Davis, Mrs. Anna L N. W., China, a. 1892, d. 1904 Davis, Dora N. W., Bulgaria, a. 1900, R. 1926 Davis, Grace C Cin., India, a. 1908 Davis, Hazel N. W., Philippine Islands, .S. 1919 Davis, Joan Des M., India, a. 1902. R. 1931 Davis, Lois L Col. R., Japan, 5. 1923. m. 1933. Huber Davis. Mary Grace Bait., China, 5. 1926 Davison, Mabel W N. Y.. Japan, a. 1902*. m. 1907, Smart Dawson, M. Gayle N. Y., India, 5. 1935 Day, Georgia E Des M., China, a. 1910, tn. 1914, Robertson Dav, Martha E Des M., India, a. 1888, m. 1895, Abbott Deam, Marv L N. W., Philippine Islands, 5. 1919 Dean, Flora J Minn.. Malaysia, a. 1917, r. 1923, m. 1924, Bartlett Dean, Florence E N. Y., China. 5. 1920, m. 1922 Tebbutl Dearmont, Mrs. Ellen H N. W., Italy, S. 1928. r. 1929, Dease, Margaret E Bait., In iia, a. 1914*, d. 1923 Deaver. Ida C Phila., China, a. 1896. rn. 1897 Deavitt, LaDona N. Y., China, a. 1903. m. 1907, Rosenberg Decker, Helen M N. W., China, o. 1899, m. 1904, Beech Decker, Marguerite M Minn., Philippine Islands, a. 1905, Pac. 1908 DeLine, Sarah M N. W., India, a. 1884, R. 1895, d. 1928 DeMott, Mary Des M., Japan, a. 1891. m. 1892, Doerim; Denning, Lou B N. VV., So ith .America, a 1873, H. 1890. d. 1910 Dennis. Viola Belle Cin., India, 5. 1919, m. 1934, Wintz Denny, Etta A Top., China, 5. 1921, r. 1932 Derby, Marion L N. Y., South America, 5. 1936 Desjardins, Helen N. VV., China, a. 1918 DeVine, Esther J Cin.. India, a. 1882, m. 1891, Williams Deyoe, Ella M Col. R., China, a. 1910, r. 1917 Dicken, Ethel Mae Cin., Korea, 5. 1919, m. 1926, Filts Dickerson, Augusta Phila.. Japan, a. 1888. R. 1925 Dickinson, Emma E N. Y., Japan, a. 1897, 5., d. 1926 Dickinson, Jane M N. E., Malaysia. 5. 1920. r. 1926 Diem, Lydia N. W., BiLaria. a. 1893. m. 1911. Wenzd, d. 1911 Dillenbeck, Nora M N. Y., China, a. 1913, r. 1936

Dillingham. Grace L Pac, Korea, o. 1911 , del. Dimmitt. Marjorie A N. \V.. India, .S. 1920 Dingle. Leila V Col. R., Philip:iine Islands, -S. 1928 Dirksen. Mechtel ID N. Y.. Malava, 5. 1927 Dodd, Stella, M.D Des M., India. S. 1921 Doddridge. Eathel V Cin.. Burma. 5. 1922, R. 1927 Doltz, Henrietta Top., Philippine Islands, S. 1931* Donahue, Julia M., M.D Cin., China, a. 1893. R. 1897 Don.ihue, Kaiheriue Mamie Phila., So ith America, 5. 1926 Donohugh, Emma E Phila., India, 5. 1919, r. 1929 Dosch, Laura B Cin.. India, a. 1939, d. 1912 Dove, Agnes C. W Col. R., In Iia, .5. 1920, Phila., S'. 1925 Downey, Clara A N. Y. Inlia, a. 1884, R. 1894, d. 1896 Doyle, Gladys B Too., India. 5. 1925 Doyle. Letah M Top., India, 5. 1926 Draper, Frances L., M.D N. W., China, o. 1906, d. 1911 Draper, Helen Des M., India, 5. 1926, r. 1932 Draper, Winifred F N. Y., Japan, o. 1911* Dreibelbies, Caroline N. Y., China, a. 1899, R. 1906 Dreisbach, Gertrude I Top., Philippine Islands, a. 1906, m. 1912, Baldwin Drescher, Mildred G N. W., India, 5. 1920 Drummer, Martha A Pac, Africa, a. 1906, R. 1926 Dudley, Hannah India, a. 1890, R. 1891

Dudley, Mrs. Ola Hawkins Des M., China. .S'. 1928 Dudley, Rose E Col. R., Philippine Islands, a. 1907, d. 1929 Dunmore, Effa M Phila., Mexico, a. 1891, d. 1919 Dunn, Agnes Dora Pac, India, .S'. 1927 Dunn, Olive N. W., India, S. 1921 Dunton, Dorothy K Cin., India, 5. 1923, r. 1933 Durvea, Grace Phila., Me.uco, S. 1921, c. I., miss. 1924. r. 1925 Dutton, Mrs. May L Cin., India, a. 1911, r. 1914 Dyer, Addie C Cin., Mexico, a. 1917, c. I., miss. 1921 Dver, Clara Pearl N. E., China, a. 1907 Easton, Celesta Pac, India, o. 1894-1906, R. 1922 Directory of Missionaries 159

Easton, Sarah A Cin.. India, a. 1878. s.. d. 1915 Eaton, Mary Jane Cin., Italy, o. 1917, m. 1930, Blake Ebersole, Stella Minn.. Burma, 5. 1921. Cin. V. 1926 Edborg. Vera M Minn., Netherlands Indies, 5. \<)2i,m..Oslrom S. 1933 Eddv, Mabel L N. W., India, 5. 1902, R. 1936 Eddy. Mrs. S. W Cin., India, a. 1902, R. 1926 Edmeston, Rhoda C Phila., South America, 5. 1929 Edmonds, Agnes M., M.D Des M.. China, o. 1901, R. 1921 Edmunds, Margaret J Cin., Korea, a. 1902. m. 1908, Harrison Ehlv, Emma L N. W.. China, a. 1912. R. 1927. 5. 1930, r. 1931 Eichenberger, Emma N. VV.. China, a. 1910, r. 1919, d. 1933 Eide. Mary Louise Des M., China. 5. 1920 Ekey. Mary E Cin., India, a. 1911. r. 1917 Elicker. Anna R Des M.. India, o. 1894, m. 1912, Guse Elliott, Bernice E N. W., India, a. 1914 Elliott, Margaret Phila.. xMexico, a. 1879. m. 1883, Wilson Elliott, Martelle N. Y., India, a. 1897. m. 1904. Davis Elliott. Mary E N. Y., India, a. 1885, m. 1886. Stephens, d. 1893 Elliott. Mary J Cin., Japan, a. 1886, m. 1890. Armstrong Ellis, Ida Minn., Malaysia, a. 1900. N. W. 1904, R. 1908. d. 1914 Ellison, Grace F Top., China, a. 1912. m. 1933, French Emerv, Phoebe E Top.. India, a. 1916 Emmel. Aetna L Col. R., India, .S. 1919, m. 1922. 0/son Engberg, Mrs. Lila Kehm Minn.. India. 5. 1926, c.l., miss., 1929, iet. English, Fannie M N. Y., India, a. 1884, d. 1913 English, Marguerite G N. E., Korea, 5. 1921, r. 1930 Eno, Enola Des M., India, a. 1915, m. 1929, Forsgren Eno, Eula, M.D Des M., China, 5. 1922. r. 1929 Erbst. Wilhelmina Minn.. Philippine Islands, a. 1909 Ericson, Judith Top, India, a. 1906 Eriksen, .\lma A N. W.. China. 5. 1936 Ernsberger, Emma. M.D Cin., Korea, a. 1899, R. 1920. d. 1934 Ernsberger, I., M.D Cin., India, a. 1888, R. 1900. d. 1930 Ernsberger, Mrs. Margaret C. (see Carver) Estey, Ethel M N. Y., Korea, a. 1900, d. 1929 Evans, Alice A Des M., India, a. 1895. R. 1925 Evans, E. Florence Pac. China. 5. 1929 Evans. Mary A N. E., Philippine Islands, a. 1913 E%'eland, Ruth Des M., India, 5. 1925 Everding, Emma J Bait., Japan, a. 1883, d. 1892 Everley. Garnet M Top.. India, 5. 1924 Ewers, Harriet C N. VV., India, a. 1899, m. 1900, Lyons Fales, Cora N. W., India, a. 1918 Falstad, Constance Minn., China, S. 1921, m. 1923, Brewer Farmer, Ida A N. Y., India, a. 1917 Fearon, Dora C Cin., China, a. 1912 Fearon, Josephine L Cin., China, a. 191 1. m. 1914. Winans Fehr, Helen E Cin., India, 5. 1927, N. W.. 5. 1934 Fehr, Vera J Cin., Japan, 5. 1919 Fenderich. Norma H Phila. India, a. 1903, R. 1914, m. Martin Feline. Maud Amy Clarissa N. Y., India, 5. 1929, m. 1931, Vaney Fernstrom, Helma J N. VV., India, 5. 1925 Ferris, Emma E Minn., Malaysia, a. 1892, Col. R., 1897, m. 1897, Shell- abear, d. 1923

Ferris, Helen Pac, China, i>'. 1923 Ferris, Phoebe A., M.D Col. R., India, a. 1917, R. 1931 Field, Nellie H N. E.. Mexico, a. 1887. R. 1888 Field, Ruth Col. R., India, a. 1918 Files, Estelle M N. Y., India, a. 1888. R. 1916 Filley, Georgia A., M.D N. VV., China, a. 1913. r. 1919 Finch, Harriet N. E.. India, a. 1911, m. Randall Fincham. Ella E N. VV.. Bulgaria, a. 1887, R. 1893 Finlay, Annette Cin., Philippine Islands, 5. 1920. d. 1929 Finlay, L. Alice Cin., Japan, a. 1905 Fisher, Elizabeth Bait.. China, a. 1884. m. 1888, Brewster Fisher, Fannie F N. VV., India, a. 1895, R. 1925, S. 1925, R. 1927 Fisher, Mrs. Mabel G N. VV., India, a. 1917. R. 1927 Flessel, Anna M N. Y., China, .S. 1923, r. 1930 Fonda, Edith L N. W., China, a. 1908, m. 1911, Cole Foote, Rhetta C N. W., Malaya, S. 1925, m. 1932, Schmucker Forbes, Ella R N. VV.. Japan, a. 1890, m. 1894, Phillips Foreman, Elizabeth J Bait, China, a. 1917, m. 1921, Lewis Forster, Miriam N. VV., India, a. 1898, m. Forsyth, Estella M N. W.. India, a. 1907 Fosnot, Pearl Beatrice Top., China, 5. 1921 Foster, Carrie Des M.. India, a. 1902, R., d. 1935 160 Directory of Missionaries

Foster, Ina Lee Phila, South America, 5. 1924, r. 1931 Foster, Mary Eva Col. R., Malava, a. 1893, R. 1895, w. Brown Foster, Mildred N. W., Italy, 5. 1922, R. 1935 Fox, Eulalia E N. W., China, a. 1913, R. 1936 Frantz, Ida F Cin., China, a. 1914 Frazey, H. Laura Top., China, a. 1908, d. 1932 Fredericks, Anna Edith N. V., China, a. 1915 Frees, Mabel A Cin., North Africa, 5. 1930, m. 1935, Warstler French, Anna S N. E., Japan, a. 1889, m. 1895, Freyer. d. 1914 French, Clara M N. Y., China, 5. 1931 Fretts, MilHcent Phila., Japan, a. 1911, r. 1917 Frey, Cecelia M Cin., China, a. 1891, R. 1894, d. 1926 Frey, Lulu E Cin., Korea, a. 1893, d. 1921 Frymoyer, Lucille Des M., Mexico, 5. 1927, m. 1932, Davies Fuller, Edna H Pac. China, S. 1924, R. 1930 Fuller, Delia A Top., India, a. 1886, d. 1901 Fuller, Marjorie A N. W., Africa, 5. 1920, del. Gable, Florence L N. W., China, S. 1920, m. 1921, Aton Gabosch, Ruth N. W., China, 5. 1931 Gabrielson. Winnie M Top., India, a., 1908 transferred to Swedish Unit, 1935 Galbreath, Elizabeth Cin., India, a. 1906. m. 1907 Gallagher, Hannah C Cin., India, 5. 1932 Galleher, Helen M Cin., China, .S. 1924 Galliniore, Anna Bait., India, a. 1887, R. 1903 Galloway, Helen R Des. M., China, a. 1894, RA919,S. 1922, R. 1924,

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Grennan, Elizabeth N. W., Philippine Islands, 5. \92\, c. t., miss. 1925 r. 1932 Grev, Ruth Cin., India, S. 1930*, m. 1934, Garland Griffin, Alta Irene N. W., India, 5. 1921 Griffin, Helen F Col. R., China, 5. 1929, m. 1930, Burn Griffin, Martha A N. VV., India, a. 1912. d. 1925 Griffin, Pansv Pearl Phila., China, 5. 1920 Griffiths, Mary B Des M., Japan, a. 1888, R. 1916. 5. 1920. R. 1925 Grove. Mrs. H. L. R N. W., India, a. igc?, s., R. 1912 Grove. Nelda L Top.. Korea, 5. 1919, r. 1932 Gruenewald, Cornelia H. A Des M., India, a. 1912, R. 1919 Guelfi, Cecilia N. W., South America, a. 1878, d. 1886 Gugin, Irene P N. Y., Africa, 5. 1931 Guthapfel. Minerva L Phila.. Korea, a. 1903, R. 1912 Haberman. Marqaret O N. VV.. Japan, 5. 1920, r. 1922, India, 5. 1926, r. 1934 Hadden. G. Evelyn Pac, India, a. 1913. Haeniij, Hulda A N. W.. Korea, a. 1910, r. 1922, d. 1927 Haffner, Freda, M.D Pac, India. S. 1935 Hagar, Esther May N. Y., South America. S. 1925, r. 1930 Hagen, Olive Irene N. W., Japan, 5. 1919 Hale, Lillian G N. E., China, a. 1888. m. 1894, Scott, m. Welday Halfpenny, M. Lillian Pac, China, a. 1914, d. 1929 Hall, Ada Bearl Cin., Korea, S. 1921 Hall, Dorcas Phila., India, 5. 1922. del. Hall. E. Baylie Pac. China, a. 1913, m. 1915, Sceais Hall, Emma M N. Y., Italy, a. 1885, N. W., 1886, R. 1900 Hall, Mrs. Rosetta S., M.D. (See Sherwood) Hallagan, Bess N. W., South America, 5. 1933 Hallman. Sarah B Bait., Korea, a. 1907, m. 1912, Beck Halverstadt, Harriet J Top., China, a. 1918, det. Hamisfar. Florence N.. M.D N. W.. Japan, a. 1883. dis. 1886 Hammond. Alice J N. Y.. Korea a. 1900 m. 1903, Sharp. S. 1908 Hammond, Rebecca J Cin., South America, a. 1892, R. 1899 Hammons, Mabel, M.D Top.. China. S. 1921. r. 1932 Hampton. Mary S N. Y.. Japan, a. 1881, R. 1917, d. 1930 Hancock, Mrs. Nellie D Bait., India, 5. 1920, r. 1932 Haney. Ida C N. E., India, a. 1912, r. 1919 Hanks. E. Gertrude Phila., South America, 5. 1920 Hannah, Mary Louise N. E.. India, 5. 1924 Hansing, Ovidia N. W., China, S. 1920 Harb. Mabel E N. W.. Malaysia. S. 1924. m. 1932, Kuehn Hardie, Eva M Cin., India, a. 1895 Hardsaw, Rosa A Top., India. 5. 1922. r. 1934 Harger. Gladys B N. W.. China. 5. 1919 Harmon. Grace N. W.. Korea, a. 1911, m. 1914, McCary Harrington, Susan Col. R., China, a. 1892, m. 1893, Causland, d. 1920 Harrington. Svlvia Rhoda N. Y., Korea, a. 1918, r. 1921 Harris. AHce C N. E., India, 5. 1920. r. 1929 Harris, Lillian, M.D Cin., Korea, a. 1897, d. 1902 Harris, Mary W Cin.. Korea, a. 1891. m. 1894. Folwell Harris. Nellie M '. Cin., India, a. 1893, R. 1895 Harrod. .\nna M N. W., India, S. 1919, del. Hart, Marv Ames Pac, India, a. 1904, ?n. 1907, Briggs Hartford, Mabel C N. E. China, a. 1887, R. 1929 Hartung, Lois Joy Pac. South America, a. 1911, Mex. 1924, R. 1934 Harvey. Emily L N. E.. India, a. 1884. R. 1920. d. 1929 Harvev. Ruth M Minn., Malaysia, 5. 1923 Hasler. Abbie C N. W., India, 5. 1922, m. 1924, Thomas Hastings. Mary N. Y., Mexico, a. 1874. d. 1898 Hatch, Ella Des M., South America, a. 1915, r. 1919 Hatch, Hazel A Top., Korea, S. 1920, r. 1932 Hatfield, Lena, M.D N. W., China, a. 1907. r. 1918, d. 1927 Hawkins, Sallie C Top., Philippine Islands, S. 1921, r. 1934 Hayes, Virginia Cin., South America. 6". 1923. Philippine Is., 5. 1930, r. 1936 Haynes. Emily Irene N. Y.. Korea, o. 1906 Hazen. Bernice. M.D N. E., PhiHppine Islands, 5. 1936 Heafer, Louise Phila., India, a. 1891. R. 1907 Heath, Frances J., M.D N. Y., China, a. 1913. m. 1929, Hughson Heaton. Carrie A N. W.. Japan, a. 1893. R. 1929 Hebinger, Josephine N. W.. India, a. 1892. m. 1894, Snuggs Hedrick. M. C N. Y.. India, a. 1884. m. 1890, Miles Hefty, Lura M Col. R., China, a. 1909, r. 1922, m. 1923, Wire Heist, Laura A Col. R., India, S. 192 Helm, Mabel Cin., Mexico, S. 1924, m. 1930, Singleton Hemenway, Ruth V., M.D N. Y., China, 5. 1923 162 Directory of Missionaries

Hemingway, Edith A N. E., Malaya, a. 1898, r. 1909 Henderson, Lucile Cin., Mexico, 5. 1919, m. 1920 Hendrick, Rhoda G.. M.D N. W., India, 5. 1923, r. 1925 Henkle, W. Nianette Des M., India, a. 1901, R. 1912, d. 1929 Henry, Mary Top., India, a. 1904, dis. 1906 Henschen, A. Lillian Pac, India, a. 1914, m. 1917, Hollister. d. 1933 Hepperly, Hattie H Top., India, 5. 1921, m. 1923, Dewey Hermiston, Margaret I. W N. E. India, 5. 1919 Hess, Margaret I Cin., Korea, a. 1913 Hess, Stella A Cin., Africa, a. 1914, del. Hewett, Ella J Phila., Japan, a. 1884, R. 1919, d. 1927 Hewett, Lizzie N. W., South America, a. 1886, R. 1914 Hewitt, Helen M N. W., Mexico, a. 1904, R. 1919, S. 1926, R. 1934 Hewson, Marguerite E Col. R., Philippine Islands, 5. 1922 Higgins, Susan B N. E. Japan, a. 1878, d. 1879 Highbaugh, Irma Top., China, a. 1917 Hill, Clara M N. E., Mexico, 5. 1921, c. I., miss. 1923, r. Hill, Katherine Ledyard Phila., India, a. 1905, R. 1915 Hillman, Amanda, M.D N. W., Korea, a. 1911, .?., r. 1914 Hillman, Mary R Cin., Korea, a. 1900, d. 1928 Hilts, Abigail M N. Y., South America, a. 1911, r. 1915, m. Kinzley Hilts, Carrie A N. Y., South America, a. 191 1, r. 1919, d. 1927 Hitch, Alice E N. W., Japan, a. 1918, r. 1921, m. 1923. Armstrong Hitchcock, Frances H Des M., China, a. 1905, m. 1908, Richer, d. 1916 Hoag, Lucy, M.D N. Y.. China, a. 1872, d. 1909 Hoath, Ruth Top.. India, a. 1916 Hobart, Elizabeth N. W., China, a. 1915* Hobart, Louise N. W., China, a. 1912*. d. 1934 Hoddinott, Lucerne Cin., China, 5. 1921, m. 1927, KnowUon Hodge, Emma, M.D Phila., India, a. 1895. ?n. 1899, Worrall Hoffman, Carlotta E N. W., India, a. 1906 Hoffman, Cora E Phila., China, 5. 1928, m. 1932, Johnson Hoffman, Thekla A Cin., India, S. 1924 Hoffmann, Jeanette N. Y., Mexico, 5. 1929 Hoge, Elizabeth Cin., India, a. 1892, R. 1935 Holbrook, Ella M Pac, Japan, a. 1900. R. 1906 Holbrook. Ma.T\' J Cin.. Japan, a. 1878. m. 1890, Chappell,\d. 1912 Holder, Mary Edna Col. R., India, 5. 1922 Holland, Mrs. Alma H Des M., India, a. 1904 Holland, Ary J Top., Malaysia, a. 1905, R. 1919 Holland, Harriet A N. W., India, a. 1906, m. 1909, Milholland Hollister, Alice E N. W.. India, a. 1909, m. 1913, Gabel Hollister, Grace A Cin., Mexico, a. 1905 Hollows, Bessie A N. E., China, S. 1922 Holman, Charlotte T Pac. India, a. 1900 Holman, Sarah C Minn., India, a. 1914, 5. Holmberg, Hilda Minn.. Malaysia, a. 1913. m. 1922, Allstrom Holmes, Ada Col. R., India, a. 1905, R. 1924 Holmes, Lillian L N. Y.. China, a. 1911 Holmes. Maybel Marion N. Y.. China. 5. 1931 Holwav. Ruth N. E., South Americai 5. 1924, m. 1930, Boswortk Honneil, Grace L Top., India, 5. 1920 Honsinger, Welthy B N. Y., China, a. 1906, r. 1921, m. 1924, Fisher Hopkins, Rhoda Mae Col. R., Japan, a. 1917, R. 1918 Hosford, Ruby C Top., South America, a. 1918, r. 1934. Hostetter, Flossie M Cin., China, a. 1913, r. Householder, C. Ethel Top. China, a. 1913. r. 1934 Howard, Leonora, M.D N. W., China, a. 1877, m. 1884, King Howard, Meta, M.D N. W., Korea, a. 1887, R. 1890 Howe, Delia A Phila., China, a. 1879. R. 1882 Howe, Gertrude N. W., China, a. 1872, R. 1917, (i.51929 Howey, Harriet M Cin., Japan, a. 1916 Hoy, Ellen I Cin., India, a. 1881. m. 1884. Lawson Hu, May L Des. M., China, a. 1904, m. 1922, Ung Hu, King Eng. M.D Phila., China, a. 1895, R. 1929, d. 1929 Huelster, Luella Minn., China, a. 1908, m. 1912. Bishop Huff. Edyth A Des M.. India, 5. 1920, r. 1927, m.S1931,'i5eaii Huffman, Loal E., M.D Cin.. India, a. 1911 Hugoboom. Marion Phila., Mexico, a. 1883, m. 1884 Hughes, Jennie V N. Y., China, a. 1905, r. 1920 Hughes. Mary A N. Y., India, a. 1887, R. 1890, m.lErnsberger'd. 1899 Hughes, M. Pearl N. W., India, S. 1923 Huibregtse, Minnie Des M.. India, 5. 1931 Hulbert, Esther L Cin., Korea, 5. 1923 Hulbert, Jeannette C Cin., Korea, a. 1914 Hunt, Ava F N. W., India, a. 1910 Directory of Missionaries 163

Hunt. Faith A Minn.. China, a. 1914, r. 1932 Hunt. Maud Edna N. W., India, a. 1918. m. 1921, Rogers Hunter. Alice Cin., Korea, S. 1926, del. Hurlbut, Flov Top., China, a. 1913. r. 1931 Huser. Minnie E Cin.. China. .S. 1923. m. 1927. Ledbealler Hutchens, Edna May N. W.. India, 5. 1921 Hvde, Flora A N. W., China, a. 1912, m. Dedrich Hyde, Laura, M.D N. Y., India, a. 1883, m. 1886. Foole Hyde, Minnie Z N. W., Soutli America, a. 1888, m. 1894, Wilson Hyde, Nettie M Des M., India, a. 1897, m. 1907, Fell Hyneman, Ruth E Cin., India, a. 1915 Ilhngworth, Charlotte J Phila., Burma, a. 1898. R. 1925 Imhof, Louisa Top., Japan, a. 1889, R. 1924, d. 1925 Ingram, Helen Minn., India, a. 1898, s., r. 1913 Irwin, Alice A Cin., South America, S. 1923, r. 1933 Isham, Ida G Pac, India, a. 1912, r. 1919 Jackson, C. Ethel N. W., Malaysia, a. 1902 Jacobson, Evelvn R Minn., India, 5. 1922, m. 1931. Bream Jakobson. Alma Minn.. India, a. 1894. m. 1904. Kevenler, d. 1918 James. Phoebe Top., Burma, a. 1906, r. 1926 Jaquet, Myra A N. W., China, a. 1909 Jayne, Ruth E Pac, China, 5. 1924, R. 1933 Jenkins. Marv E Top.. India, 5. 1921, R. 1923 Jewell, Amy L N. Y., Malaysia, 5. 1924, m. 1928, Procler Jewell, Carrie I Cin., China, a. 1884, R. 1913. d. 1919 Jewell. Mrs. Charlotte M N. Y.. China, a. 1883. R. 1929 Johanson. Maria A. J Top.. India, a. 1915, r. JohnsoH. Anna N. W., China, a. 1894, R. Johnson, Eda Lydia. D.O Pac, China, a. 1918, R. 1934 Johnson, Ella Phila., China, a. 1888. m. 1893. Kinnear Johnson. Frances E Pac. India. 5. 1931 Johnson. Ingle A Top.. Africa, 5. 1927 Johnson. Juliet M Des M.. China. 5. 1928, m. 1934. Gamble Johnson, Katherine M Bait., Mexico, a. 1912, r. 1931 Johnson, Mary A Minn.. China, S. 1925, r. 1935 Johnston, Ruth H Cin., Malaya, S. 1926, r. 1933 Jones, Dorothy N. W., China, a. 1903 Jones, Edna Bait., China, a. 1907 Jones, Joan Comber N. Y., India, S. 1920, m. 1929, Collins Jones, Jennie D Des M., China, a. 1911

Jones, Laura E , M.D N. Y., China, 5. 1019, r. 1931 Jonte, Louise M Top., India, 5. 1922, d. 1926 Jordan, Ella E N. W., China, a. 1911, R. 1925 Justin, Catherine L Top., India, S. 1923 Kahn, Ida, M.D N. W., China, a. 1896, d. 1931 Kaulbach. Anna L N. Y., Japan, a. 1886, m 1889. Wilson Keckman. Anna N. E.. China, a. 1916, m. 1918, Weigel Keeler, .Anna C Cin., India, a. 1892. m. 1899. Mawson Keeney, Dorothea L N. Y., China, S. 1920, r. 1935 Kehm, Alta Minn., India, 5. 1924. m. 1928, Harris Keister. Ida M Minn., China. 5. 1922. m. 1927. Mader kelley. Liiella Bait., India, a. 1880, dis. 1885 Kellogg, Nora Evelyn N. W., China, S. 1921, d. 1932 Kemper H:irriet Des M., India, a. 1891, R. 1895 Kennard, .\da Marie Pac, India, S. 1924 Kennard, Olive E Pac, India, a. 1914, R. 1934 Kennedy, Mary E Des M., India, a. 1891. m. 1894. Core Kenyon. Carrie C Phila.. Malaysia, a. 1917 Kerr, Harriet Phila., India, a. 1881. i. 1886 Kesler. Mary G Top.. China, a. 1912 Kessing, Mae G N. W.. So. America. S. 1928. R. 1936 Ketchum, Edith L Des M., Japan, a. 1911, r. 1919 Ketring. Mary, M.D Cin.. China and Philippine Islands, o. 1888-1905. India, .S 1922. R 1928 Keyhoe. Katherine Des M.. India. S. 1925 Kidwell. Lola M Cin.. Japan, a. 1894, R. 1918 Kilburn, Elizabeth H Phila.. Japan. S. 1919 King. Charlotte N. VV., Burma, .S. 1919, m. 1925. Price King. F. Grace Cin.. India, a. 1916*, m. 1920. Nelson King. Winifred E Pac, India. 5. 1922, R. 1934 King, Sarah N Pac, Africa, 5. 1923 Kintner, Lela L Cin., Burma. S. 1922. c. I., miss. 1923 Kinzly, Katherine M N. Y.. India. S. 1924 Kipp. Cora I., M.D N. \V.. India, a. 1910 Kipp, Julia I N. W.. India, o. 1906 d. 1931 Kirkpatrick, Reba Agnes N. \V., India, o. 1918, d. 1919 164 Directory of Missionaries

Kissack, Sadie E Bait., China, a. 1893, m. 1896, McCarlney Kleiner, Clara E Des M., India, S. 1927 Kleinhenn, Florence E Cin., Malaya, 5. 1924. c. I., miss. 1929, m. 1935, Kesselring Kline, Blanche May Phila., India, a. 1917, r. 1924. m. 1925, Baksr Klinefelter, Mary A Pac, Philippine Islands, 5. 1922. d. 1925 Klingeberger, Ida M Top., India, 5. 1924 Knapp, Elsie L N. \V., China, a. 1912, det. Kneeland, Bertha N.E., So. America, o. 1900, m. 1909, Tallon, 1913,/?. 1919 Knight, Florence Pac, Mexico, 5. 1925, r. 1928 Knowles, Emma L N. E., India, a. 1881, R. 1917, d. 1924 Knowles, Grace M Des M., India. .'^. 1920, d. 1925 Knox. Emma M N. W.. China, a. 1906 Koether, Luella G Des M., China, 5. 1931 Koons, Sue L., M.D Phila., China, a. 1904, r. 1910 Kostrup. Bertha Alfrida N. W., Philippine Islands, a. 1916, Korea, 5. 1922 Krill, Beredene Cin., Bulgaria, V. 1928, r. 1935 Krook, Mrs. Ruby L N. W.. Korea, a. 1913, r. 1914 Kurtz, Alice W Phila., Mexico, a. 1902, dis. 1903 Kvle. Theresa J Phila., India, a. 1885, R. 1913, d. 1028 Kyser, Kathrvn B N. Y., Mexico, a. 191 1, r. 1924 Lacy, Alice M Cin.. China, a. 1917*, d. 1921

Laird, Esther Cin , Korea, 5. 1926 Lake, Virginia S Phila., Malaya, 5. 1930, r. 1936 Lamb, Emma L N. W., India, a. 1896, dis. 1901 Landis. Rotha S N. Y., China, 5. 1926. R. 1934 Landrum, Margaret N. W.. India, a. 1909 Lane. Ortha May Des M.. China, 5. 1919 Lang, Victoria C N. W., Africa, 5. 1927 Lantz. Viola, M.D Pac, China, 5. 1920 Larson, H. Ruth Top., India, 5. 1928. m. 1935, Hollisler Larsson, Marie E Top., China, a. 1911. r. 1926 Latimer, H. Isabel N. Y., South America, 5. 1930, m. 1935, Larrahee Latimer, Laura M N. E., Mexico, a. 1884, R. 1888, d. 1924 Lauck, Ada J Des M., India, a. 1892 Lauck, Sarah Phila., India, a. 1885, m. 1888, Parson Lauderdale, Grace Top., Mexico, S., 1928, m.. Dyer Lawrence, Birdice E N. W., Chma, a. 1917 Lawrence, Mabel C N. W., India, a. 1914 Lawson. Anne E Des M., India, a. 1885, R, 1931 Lawson, Christina H N. Y., India, a. 1892, R. 1925 Lawson, Ellen L Cin., India, a. 1917*, R. 1935 Lavbourne, Ethel M., M.D N. W., India, a. 1911, c. I., miss. 1920, R. 1936 Layton, M. E Bait., India, a. 1878, d. 1892 Leadbeater, A. Evelyn, M.D N. Y., Korea, 5. 1928, China, 5. 1936, r. 1936 Leavitt, Ollie R Top., India, 5. 1932 Lebeus, J. E. Martha Cin., China, a. 1897, R. 1929 Lee, Edna M Top., Japan, a. 1913, r. 1927 Lee, Elizabeth M Phila., Japan, a. 1914, R. Lee. Irene E N. E., Japan, a. 1894, m. 1901, Ver Mehr Lee, Mabel Minn., Japan, a. 1903 Lee, Mary H N. W., India, a. 1914, r. 1917 Lefforge, Roxy N. W., China, a. 1918]: LeHuray, Eleanor N. Y., South America, a. 1884, R. 1913 Leming, Sarah F Cin., India, o. 1873. m.l875. Shepherd, m. Dunn Lentz, Grace Z Pac, China, 5. 1920, m. 1934, Keller Leslie. Grace E N. Y.. China, 5. 1923, r. 1931 Lewis, Amy G Bait.. Japan, a. 1898. R. 1911, d. 1934 Lewis, Ella A Bait., Korea, o. 1891, r. 1904 Lewis, Ida Belle Des M., China, a. 1910, m. 1932, Main Lewis, Margaret D., M.D N. W., India, a. 1901, R. 1930, 5. 1931, d. 1934 Li, Bi Cu, M.D N. Y., China, a. 1905 Liers, Josephine Des M., India, a. 1907 Lilly, May B Col. R., Malaysia, a. 1897, R. 1916 Limberger, Anna R Phila., Mexico, a. 1890, d. 1910 Linam, Alice N. Y., China, o. 1895, R. 1929 Lind, Jennv Phila., China, .S 1926, c. t., miss. 1928 Lindblad, Anna C N. E.. China, a. 1908, R. 1929 Livermore, Melva A Top., India, a. 1897 Llewellyn. Alice A Phila., Italy, a. 1901, s., r. 1919, d. 1927 Lochhead, G. Christian Phila., France, 5. 1922, c. t., miss. 1925, m. 1931, Annai Logeman, Minnie N. W., India, a. 1905, m. 1910, Linn Loland, Serene N. E., China, 5. 1921, r. 1924 Long, Hortense N. Y.. Japan, a. 1905*, m. 1911, Harrison Longstreet, Isabella D N. W., China, o. 1898. m. 1910, Eyeslone Loomis, Jean Pac. China, a. 1912, R. 1926, d. 1928 Loper. Ida Grace N. Y., India, o. 1898 Directory of Missionaries 165

Lore. Julia A., M.D N. Y.. India, a. 1874*. m. 1876, McGrew Lorenz. Frieda V Minn., China, a. 1934. m. 1910, Spamsr Lorenz, Theresa Top., InJi;!, s'. 1925 Lossin?, Mabel Des M., India, a. 1904. m. 191 1, Jones Loucks, Blanche Helen N. W., China and Korea, a. 1917 Lovrejoy, Bjryl H To:)., So uh \ ne.ica. a. 1914. m. 1921), Hurd Loveless. E:nilie R. N. Y.. N. .Africa, a. 1919

Lov, NT -Hie Cin , Iniii, i. 1913 Lowe, Mary Louise Pac, C lina. >'. 1929 Loy. Nelella Top., So. Amer. and Mexico, a. 1914, m. 1924, Hinshaw Loy d, Mirv Da P Phila., Mexico, a. 188 1. d. 1902 Luce. R. Isabel Pac. China. 5. 1925. R. 1933 Ludgate. Abbie M N. W., India, S. 1919. r. 1928. S. 1929, del. Lund, Pearl B Phila., Korea, .S. 1929 Lunn. Mary V Cin., Mexico. 5. 1922. m. 1924, Rodgers

Lybarster, Lela Cin . China, i. 1909. d. 1934 Lyon, Ellen M., M.D N. VV., China, a. 1890. d. 1919 Mabuce, Ethel L Des M., Burma, a. 1916. m. 1923, Solberg Mace. Rose Alice Bait., China, a. 1911 Maclntire, Frances W N. E.. Japan, a. 1916, r. 1929 Madden. F. E. Pearl Phila.. India, a. 1920. R. 1933 Maddock, Lois G N. Y., China. S. 1920. m. 1923, Luccock Maltby, Christine Top., Mexico. S. 1923, m., Evans Malvin, Elizabeth Cin.. South America, a. 1914, m. 1918, Coaies Manchester, Ruth C N. E., India. S. 1919 Manderson. Mabel Melissa, M.D N. W.. China, a. 1907, m. 1923, Diirhin Manly. Grace E Cin., China. ^S. 1924* Manly, Marian E., M.D Cin.. China. S. 1925* Mann, Mary N. W., China, a. 1911 Manning. Ella Des M., China, a. 1899, R. 1930 Mansell, Hester V Cin., India, a. 1884*, m. 1889, Monroe Marble, Elizabeth Dana Pac, India, a. 1904. R. 1907 Marker, Jessie B Cin., Korea, a. 1905 Marks, Inez M Pac, China, a. 1916, >n. 1922, Londermilk Marks. Lillian R Pac. India, a. 1894, w. 1903, Kelley, d. 1929 Marriott, Jessie A N. E.. China, a. 1901 Marsh, Jessie L N. W.. South America, a. 1906, R. Marsh. Mabel C Top.. Malaysia, a. 1910. Me.Kico. S. 1925. Malaya. 5.1926 Marshall. Eva T N. E.. N. Africi. .S. 1930. m. 1931, Douglas Martin, Clara Minn., Malaysia, a. 1897, d. 1929 Martin, Elizabeth E N. W., China, a. 1900. R. 1908 Martin, Emma E., M.D N. W.. China, a. 1900, R. 1927 Marvin. Elizabeth Pac. China, a. 1915, R. 1919, d. 1925 Maskell, Florence W Des M., India, a. 1898, R. 1925, S. 1925, R. 1927 Mason, Florence Pearl Cin., China, a. 1917 Mason, Hazel A Top., Mexico, 5. 1920, m. Crowle Mason, Inez D N. E., India, a. 1915, r. 1929 Mason, Letitia. M.D N. W.. China, a. 1873. Cin. 1874, m. 1876. Qaine, d. 1903 Masters, Florence F Des M., India, 5. 1924 Masters. Luella, M.D N. W.. China, a. 1892-1910. R. 1913 Matthew. Helen N. W.. India. 5. 1924. R. 1936 Maull. Alice P Des M., Philippine Islands. 5. 1924, r. 1931 Maxev. Elizabeth N. Y.. India, a. 1888. R. 1919. d. 1924 May, Pauline N. W., Japan, S. 1922, m. 1925, West Mayer. Lucile C N. Y., India, a. 1912, r. 1931 McAllister. Hazel Top., Mexico. .S. 1929 McBee, Alice M Cin.. China. S. 1921, r. 1926 McBee, Edith F Cin., China. S. 1926 McBurnie. Susan Phila.. India, a. 1888, m. 1894. Bond McCaig. E. Fern Top.. China. S. 1929, r. 1936 McCann, S. Elizabeth Bait., India. S. 1924, m. 1927, Mueller McCartney, Blanche L Top., India, a. 1916 McClellan. Alice M Phila.. Burma, a. 1915, r. 1922 McClintock. Ethel L Pac, Mexico, a. 1918, r. 1925 McClurg, Grace K Cin., China, a. 1912. r. 1926 McCutchen. Martha L Top., China, S. 1919 McDade. Mvra L Bait., China. S. 1919. c. t., miss. 1924 McDonnell. "Clella E Minn.. China, a. 1912. m. 1915, Broion McDowell, Jessie N. VV., Japan, a. 1912, m. 1912, Gillham McDowell. Kate. M.D Phila.. India, a. 1886. R. 1891 McGregor, Katherine, M.D N. W.. India, a. 1893, m. 1895, Boomer McHose, Lottie Cin., China, a. 1904, R. McKelvie. Janet K N. E.. Japan, S. 1936 McKesson, Mary N. W.. India, a. 1883. m. 1886. Conkling McKibben. Martha L Des M.. Mexico, a. 1900. d. 1900 McKinley, Mary B N. W., India, a. 1899, m. 1906, Younglove 166 Directory of Missionaries

McKinney, Alice N. Y. and Phila., So. America, a. 1907, m. 1912, Stebhin^ McKnight, Isabel Top., India, a. 1901, R. 1933 McMann, Mary Ethel Cin., Africa, 5. 1922, m. 1931, Henry McMillan. Carrie N. Y., India, a. 1871, m. 1872, Buck, d. 1932 McMillan, Helen K Top.. India, S. 1920, m. 1927, Middlebrook McMiirray, Sarah Top., Mexico, 5. 1922, m. 1923, Jimenez McQiiie, Ada N. W., Korea. 5. 1922 Meader, Frances S N. W., China. S. 1924, m. 1933, Way Means. Alice Cin., India, a. 1897 Means, Mary Cin., India, a. 1896, d. 1926 Meek, Grace Anna Minn., China, o. 1911, dis. 1915 Meek. Mrs. Mary C N. Y., Malaysia, a. 1899, R. 1906 Meeker, Bessie L Top., China, S. 1919 Mekkelson, Josephine Des M., Africa, a. 1900, d. 1902 Mellinger, Ro.xanna Cin., Burma, a. 1913 Melton, Mary E N. W., Japan, a. 1897, d. 1916 Merrill, Clara E N. W., China, a. 1896. R. 1932 Merritt, Edna F N. Y., China, 5. 1924 Merrow, Luella, M.D N. W., China, a. 1917, r. 1918 Messersmith, Marie N. Y., Malaya, .S. 1930, m. 1932. Gurr Metsker, Mary Kathrvn Des M., India. 5. 1923 Meyer, Fannie E Des M., China, a. 1894, dis. 1899 Michel, Mabel P N. W., Africa, 5. 1929 Michener, Emma Phila., Africa, a. 1880, d. 1881 Miller, Alpha T Cin., Africa, 5. 1924 Miller, Anna E Des M., India, a. 1915, m. 1919, Cook Miller. Ethel Phila.. Korea, a. 1917 Miller, Etta Phila., Japan, a. 1917, nt. 1922, Weavers Miller, Geneva E Des M., China, 5. 1932 Miller, Iva M., M.D Col. R., China, a. 1909, R. 1936 Miller, Lula A N. Y., Korea, a. 1901 Miller. Marie Cin.. Korea, .S. 1922, m. 1923, Kipp Miller, Martha J Des M., India, a. 1900, m. 1904, Jones Miller, Oriel Cin., India, a. 1886, dis. 1889 Miller, Sara H N. E., Korea, a. 1901, R. 1903 Miller, Viola Lue N. W., China, 5. 1920 Milligan, Grace H Phila., France, S. 1919, m. 1921, Carnahan Mills. Camilla Col. R.. China. 5. 1922*. tn. 1931, Biggerstaff Mills, Harriet M N. W., India, a. 1911, m. 1918 Minear. Ruth Des M., South America, 5. 1927, r. 1934 Mitchell, Emma L N. Y., China, a. 1888, R. 1906 Mitzner. Amanda Pac. Burma, 5. 1932 Monelle, Nancy. M.D N. Y.. India, a. 1873, m. 1874, Mansell Montgomery. Urdell Top.. India, a. 1902 Moore, Agnes Stephens N. Y.. Africa, S. 1922, m. 1927, TiM Moore. Alice M N. E., Me.xico, a. 1900, r. 1903 Moore, Blanche Cin., 'India, a. 1914, d. 1917 Moore, Mary Gladys Des M., Burma, 5. 1920 Moots, Mrs. Cornelia N. W., Philippine Islands, a. 1900. R. 1902. d. 1929 Morehouse, EdithT.,M.D N. Y., India, 5. 1921, >-. 1931 Morgan, Cora L Top., India, a. 1904, m. 1930. Oldham Morgan, Julia E., M.D Phila., China, 5. 1922 Morgan, Mabel N. W., India, 5. 1918, c. I., miss. 1924 Morgan, Margaret N. W., India, a. 1910 Morris, Harriett Plummer Top., Korea, 5. 1921 Morris, Mrs. Louise Ogilvy N. Y., Korea, 5. 1927 Morrow, Julia E Col. R.. India, a. 1913 Moses, Mathilde R Top.. India, a. 1916 Moss, Loma R Cin., India, S. 1923, m. 1929, Loose Moyer. Jennie E N. Y., India, a. 1899, R. 1927 Mudge, Ada N. E., India, a. 1904*, R. 1909 Muir, Winifred N. W., China, a. 1909, r. Mulliner, Clara N. Y., Mexico, a. 1878, R. 1883, d. 1918 Munson, Kezia E N. W., India, a. 1918, c. L. miss.. 1925 Murphy. May Col. R. and Phila., South America, S. 1922 Murray, Helen Grace Phila.. Me.xico, 5. 1919, So. America, 1924, Mexico, 1926, R. 1935 Myers, Ruth L N. W., China, 5. 1922, m. 1929, Allen Nagler, Etha M N. W., China. 5. 1920 Narbeth, E. Gwendoline Phila., N. Africa, 5. 1922 Navlor. Nell F Top.. India, a. 1912 Neiger, Lillian N. W.. Mexico, a. 1892. R. 1895 Nelson. Ada M N. W.. India. .S'. 1925 Nelson. Caroline C fop., India, a. 1906 Nelson, Dora L N. W., India, a. 1910 Nelson, Eva I Minn., Malaysia, a. 1916 Directory of Missionaries 167

Nelson, E. Lavinia Top., India, a. 1906 Nelson, Lena Phila., China, a. 1911 Nelson, Marie N. E., Africa, 5. 1923 Newman, Emma E N. W., India. 5. 1925, m. 1930, Taylor Nevitt, Jane Ellen Bait., China, a. 1912 Newby, Alta Des M., China, a. 1905, m. 1912, Webster Newton, Marion N. W., India, a. 1898, m. 1902 Newton, Minnie E N. Y., India, a. 1912 Nichols, Florence L N. E., India, a. 1894, R. 1909, S. 1921, R. 1927 Nicholls. Ehzabeth VV N. Y., India, a. 1896. R. 1924 Nickerson, Florence Cin., India, a. 1880, d. 1887 Nicolaisen. Martha C. W Minn.. China, a. 1900, R. 1927 Norberg, Eugenia N. \V., India, a. 1907. d. 1935 Nordyke, Lela E N. W., China, 5. 1920, d. 1927 Northcott, Ruth E N. W., Africa, 5. 1924 Northriip, Alice M N. W., India, a. 1903*. m. 1910, Brooks Norton, .\nna J., M.D Cin., India, a. 1900, R. 1905, d. 1926 Nourse. Emma D N. W., Africa, a. 1909, m. 1921, Theron Nowlin, Mabel Ruth Des M., China, a. 1915{ Nunan, Nellie F., M.D N. E., India, a. 1913, dis. 1915 Nuzum, Ruth P N. E.. China, 5. 1921, m. 1928, McConnell Odee, Bertha Top., Philippine Islands, 5. 1921 Odgers.Evaline A N. VV.. Italv, a. 1900, R. 1908 Oelschlager. Lydia N. W., Netherlands Indies, 5. 1924, m. 1933, /IZw, 5. 1933 Ogborn, Kate L Des M., China, a. 1891, d. 1932 Ogden, Henrietta C Cin.. Mexico, a. 1876, R. 1889, d. 1899 Okev, Marv C N. W., India. 5. 1924, R. 1936 Older, Mildred Des M., India, 5. 1925, d. 1932 Oldfather, Jeannette Des M., Korea, 5. 1923, del. Oldridge, Mary B Cin., Japan, 5. 1919, det. Oldroyd, Roxanna H Top.. India, a. 1909 Olson, Delia N. W., Malaysia, a. 1917 Olson, Elizabeth Minn., Malaysia, a. 1915, r. 1922, d. 1936 Olson. Emma N. W., Malaya, S. 1932 Olson, Mary E Minn., Malaysia, a. 1903 Orcutt. Hazel A Cin., Burma, a. 1912, m. 1921, Hayden Organ, Clara M N. E., India, a. 1900, R. 1916 Osburn, Carolyn B Pac. India, 5. 1928, m. 1930, Mondol Ostrom. Eva Top., N. Africa, S. 1927 Ostrom, Mrs. Vera E. (See Edborg) Otto, Alice M Des M., Japan, a. 1894, m. 1900, Selhy Otto, Violet L Top., India, 5. 1923, m. 1932, Wilson Ovenshire, Laura B N. Y.. India. 5. 1922. d. 1925 Overholt, Treva B N. W., South America, 5. 1929 Overman, L. Belle N. W.. Korea, a. 1917, det. Packer, Josephine R Des M., South America, 5. 1922, r. 1928 Paige, Ina N. E., Meaco. S. 1922, r. 1929 Paine, Josephine O Phila., Korea, a. 1892. d. 1909 Paine, Mildred A Cin.. Japan, 5. 1920, N. Y., -S. 1923 Pak, Mrs. Esther K., M.D Phila., Korea, a. 1900, d. 1910 Palm. Emma Cin.. China. 5. 1922 Palmer, Ethel M Pac, India, S. 1921 Palmer. Florence K N. VV., India, 5. 1930 Palmer, Pearl E N. Y., India, S. 1927 Pardee. Mary E Phila., Japan, a. 1888, d. 1893 Parish, Sarah Rebecca, M.D N. VV., Philippine Islands, a. 1906, R. 1935 Parker. Theda A N. Y., Mexico, a. 1889. R. 1894 Parkes. Elizabeth Pac. Philippine Islands, a. 1903, d. 1928 Parkinson, Phoebe A Col. R., China a. 1899, m. 1909, Upper Parks, Vera E N. VV., India, 5. 1922 Parmenter, Ona M Minn., Africa, 5. 1920 Parsons, L. Maud Phila.. China. 5. 1930 Patterson. Anna Gail Cin.. India. S. 1920, det. Patterson. June B N. VV., China. S. 1921, m. 1922. Kerr Pavne, Ella E Phila., Mexico, a. 1904, R. 1910 Pavne. Zola L N. VV.. Korea, 5. 1929 Payton. Lela E Pac, India, a. 1916, m. 1921, Tucker Pearson, Mary N N. E., Mexico, S. 1920 Peckham. Caroline S N. VV., Japan, a. 1915 Peet, Azalia E N. Y., Japan, a. 1916 Peirce, Ruth Cin., China, 5. 1921. m. 1924, Sleininger Penner, Eva N Minn., India, 5. 1928, r. 1933 Penney. Oril A Pac, Africa, 5. 1926 Pennev. VVinnogene C Top., China, a. 1916, South .\merica, 5. 1927, r. 1934 Perkins, Fannie A Des M., Burma, a. 1890, R. 1924, d. 1933 Perrill, M. Louise Top., India, o. 1910 168 Directory of Missionaries

Perrine, Florence N. W., India, o. 1888, m. 1894, Mansell Perry, Edith Top., Bulgaria, 5. 1923, m. Morgan Perry, Ella L N. Y., India, 5. 1931 Perry. Fern E Top., Bulgaria, 5. 1923, d. 1926 Perry, Harriet Louise N. E., Japan, 5. 1922, dd. Persson, Bertha Top., China, 5. 1920, r. 1929 Peters, Alice N. W., China, a. 1906, d. 1911 Peters, Jessie I N. W., India, a. 1903 Peters, Marv N. W.. China, a. 1894, R. 1926 Peters, Sarah N. W., China, a. 1888, R. 1926, d. 1926 Pfaff, Jessie A Minn., Africa, S. 1929 a. Phelps, Frances E Des M , Tapan, 1889. m. 1915, Tackaherry, rf.l923 Phillips, Bess L Cin., Africa. 5. 1924 Pider, Myrtle Z Top., Japan a. 1911 Pierce, Mildred L Des M., India. 5. 1922 Pierce, Nellie Phila., Korea, a. 1897, m. 1905, Miller Pierce, Thirza M N. W., China, a. 1902, R. 1908 Pittman, Annie M N. Y., China, .S. 1919 Place, Pauline A N. W.. Japan, a. 1916 Fletcher, Mina L Cin., Philippine Islands, 5. 1923, m. 1929, Rodenizer Plumb, Florence J N. Y.. China, a. 1900* Poinier, Louise N. W., Korea, 5. 1928, m. 1932, Faus Pond, Mrs. Eleanor J., M.D Bait., Philipoine Islands, a. 1911, China, 1919, d. 1925 Pool, Lydia S Des M., India, a. 1903 Pool, Miriam. M.D Top., China, 5. 1924 m. 1927, Huff Poole, Carrie M N. E., Janan, a. 1914, m. 1918, Keedy Porter, Anna D Top., Italv, a. 1913, m. 1919, Giambarresi Porter, Charlotte J N. W., India, a. 1896, m. 1901 Porter, Clara A Top., India, a. 1912. r. 1927 Porter, Eunice Top., India, a. 1913 Porter, Mary Q Des M., China, a. 1871, m. 1882, Gamewdl, d, 1907 Powell, Alice M N. Y., China, a. 1906 Power, E. Marie Top., India, 5. 1926, m. 1929, Spear Power, Elsie May Top., Burma, 5. 1919 Pray, Susan. M.D N. Y.. China, a. 1886, R. 1887, d. 1903 Precise, Myrtle Top., India, 5. 1922 Precise, Pearl E Top., India, 5. 1922 ., Prentice, Margaret May Top., China, 5. 1924 Preston, C. Grace N. Y., Japan, a. 1912, r. 1918 Priest. Mary A N. Y.. Japan, a. 1878, R. 1880 Proctor, Orvia A Des M., China, 5. 1919 Proud, Vivian L Cin., China, S. 1926, m. 1933, Cameron Pugh, Ada E Minn.. Malaysia, a. 1906 Pultz, Elizabeth M N. Y., India, a. 1872, R. 1877, d. 1889 Purdv, Carrie M Phila., Mexico, a. 1895. So.America. .S. 1023, Mexico. S. 192'^. R 1930 Pye, Olive F N. Y., Korea, a. 1911, r. 1931 Pyke, Edith N. W., China, a. 1916*, m. Thompson Pyke, Mildred N. W., China, a. 1912*, m. Mooney Pyne. Rosa M Des M., India, a. 1902, tn. 1906. Berry, m. 1918, Hawthorne Quinton, Frances N. W., Africa, a. 1916 Quirin, Flora Des M., India, 5. 1929 Raabe, Rosa M Des M., Korea, a. 1915. r. 1919 Radley, Vena I N. Y., China, S. 1925 Rahe, Cora L N. W., China, a. 1912 Ramsev, Bertha E Phila., Africa, 5. 1924 Randall, S. Edith Top., India, a. 1911 Rank, Minnie L Minn., Malaysia, a. 1906 Ransom, Ruth Phila., South America, S. 1919. r. 1934 Rasmussen, Mrs. Helen E N. Y., Africa, a. 1900, m. 1905, Springer Rea, Caroline Lois Cin., Malaysia. 5. 1922 Rebstock, Thelma A N. Y., India, 5. 1929, r. 1935 Reddick, Olive Irene Phila., India, .S. 1921, r. 1933 Redinger, June E Phila., Netherlands Indies. 5. 1928 Reed, Mary Cin., India, a. 1884 Reeves, Cora D N. W., China, a. 19171 Reeves, Mrs. Florence G N. Y.. Bulgaria, S. 1923, Italy, 5. 1931, Bulgaria. 1935 Reid. Jennie Phila., South America, a. 1913 Reid, Mabel J Des M., Burma, 5. 1924 Reik, Elsie H N. W., China, 5. 1922 Reilly, Marnie B N. W., India, a. 1913, m. 1916. Hill Reiman, Frieda N. W., China, a. 1918 Reitz, Beulah H Top., Africa, S. 1922 Rexrode, Sadie M Cin., Africa, a. 1917, d. 1921 Rexroth, Elizabeth Cin., India, a. 1912, r. 1919 Directory of M iss io n aries 1 69

Rexroth, Emma K Col. R., India, a. 1916 Reynolds, Elsie M Des M., India, a. 1906, r. 1931 Richards, Emily Cin., India, 5. 1925, m. 1929, NoHey Richards, Gertrude E Phila., India, o. 1917 Richardson, Faithe Top., India. S. 1925 Richardson, Fanny E Minn., Malaysia, a. 1918, r. 1925 Richev, Elizabeth H Cin., China, 5. 1919 Richmond. Mary A Top., India, a. 1909 Riechers, Bertha L Pac, China, a. 1915, r. 1934 Rigbv, Luella G Des M., Burma, a. 1900, m. 1909, Jones Rigg, Bessie E Des M.. India. S. 1925, d. 1935 Riste, Rose .A... M.D Col. R.. India, S. 1922. R. 1929 Robbins, Adis N. W., India, 5. 1930 Robbins, Emma E., M.D Top.. China, a. 1911,7-. 1927 Robbins, Henrietta P N. Y., Korea, a. 1902 Roberds, Frances E Bait., North Africa. S. 1931 Roberts, Elizabeth S Minn., Korea, a. 1917, transferred to Swedish Unit, 1931 Robinett, Gusta N. W., China, 5. 1930 Robinson, Alvina Des M., Burma, a. 1907, r. 1928 Robinson, Faye H N. E.. China, a. 1917 Robinson, Flora L Minn., India, a. 1909*, m. 1921. Howells, d. 1926 Robinson, Helen E N. Y., India, a. 1902*. d. 1917 Robinson, Martha E Phila., N. Africa. 5. 1922 Robinson. Mary C N. W.. China, a. 1884, d. 1906 Robinson. Muriel E Cin., India, a. 1914*. r. 1931 Robinson, Ruth E Bait., India, a. 1900* Rockev, Lois Cin., India, a. 1912*, m. 1921, Atkins Rockwell, Lillie M Bait., India. 5. 1919. r. 1935 Rodgers, Anna M Phila., Mexico, a. 1889, m. 1890, Furness Rogers. Hazel T Des M., India, 5. 1919 Rogers, Mayme Marie Cin., Korea, 5. 1921, r. 1936 Rohde, Eleanora C N. W., Netherlands Indies. 5. 1921. R. 1934 Rosenberger, Elma T Cin., Korea, 5. 1921 Ross, Elsie M Phila., India, a. 1909 Rossiter, Henrietta B Des M., China, a. 1917 Rest. Carrie H Top.. India, .S. 1926 Rothweiler, Louisa C Cin.. Korea, a. 1887, R. 1899, d. 1921 Rouse, Willma H Minn.. China, a. 1893, m. 1905. Keene. d. 1929 Roush, Hannah Elsie N. W., Africa, a. 1911, m. 1924, Bush Rowe. Phoebe N. W.. India, a. 1881, d. 1898 Rowley, Mary L N. VV.. China, a. 1899. m. 1904, Wilson Rovce. Edith M Des M., Korea, 5. 1920, del. Royce, Marian D Cin., Malaysia, S. 1924, N. Y., 5. 1931 Royer, Mary Ann N. W., China, a. 1913, r. 1922, m. Rubright, Caroline B Phila.. South America, a. 1913. R. 1928 Ruddick, Ehzabeth May N. E.. India, a. 1901, d. 1915 Ruese, Mrs. Artele B Bait., Italy, a. 1918 Ruggles, Ethel E Des M., India, a. 1916 Rulofson, Gazelle M N. E., Japan, a. 1886, m. 1888, Thomson Ruppel, Leona E Des M., India, 5. 1919, det. Russell. Elizabeth Cin.. Japan, a. 1879, R. 1919, d. 1928 Russell, Esther A Top., Mexico, 5. 1922, d. 1923 Russell, MarvK N.W., China, 5. 1930 Russell, M. Helen Pac, Japan, a. 1895-1907. R. 1931 Ruth, E. Naomi Phila. and N. W., Netherlands Indies, a. 1911, m 1924, Shellabear Sadler, Eva Phila, Malaya, S. 1928 c. L, miss. 1929 Salmans, Edith Pac, Mexico, a. 1910. r. Salmon, Bessie C N. W.. Korea, a. 1915, R. 1923 Salmon, Lena L N. \V., Philippine Islands, a. 1910, tn. 1915, Carrolhers Salzer, Florence Minn., India, 5. 1920, c. t., miss. 1923 Samson, Carrie J Des M., India, a. 1899, m. 1903, Sunder, d. 1921 Santee, Helen C Phila., Japan, a. 1908, R. 1914 Sauer, Clara N. W.. China, a. 1915, r. 1919 Savage. Eugenia M Col. R., China, S. 1931 Saxe, Agnes E N. Y., India, a. 1904, R. 1913, d. 1915 Savles, Florence A Col. R.. China, a. 1914 Schaefer. Carolyn E Minn.. India. 5. 1925 Scharpff. Hanna N.W. .Korea, a. 1910, transferred to Central Europe Uni. Schaum, Lydia L.. M.D Top.. China. 5. 1920. det. Scheldt, Ellen A Top., Philippine Islands, S. 1920, r. Scheirich. A. Beta Cin., China, S. \922. r. 1935 Schenck, Linna N. VV., Bulgaria, a. 1884, R. 1892, d. 1898 Scherich, Rilla Top.. China, 5. 1923, r. 1932, d. 1935 Schlaefli, Trudy M Cin., China, S. 1930 Schlater, Irma Pac, India, 5. 1931 170 Directory oj Missionaries

Schlemari, Laura M Cin., China, 5. 1930, c. I., miss. 1935, det. Schlemmer, Hildegarde M N. W., India, 5. 1924, R. 1936 Scholberg, Miriam R N. Y., India, S. 1931*, r. 1936 Sclioonmaker, Dora E N. W., Japan, a. 1874, m. 1878, Soper, d. 1935 Schreckengast, Joy R Top., South America, a. 1917, m. 1922, Jones Scliroeppel, Marguerite E Des M., India, a. 1913. m. 1923, Jones Scott. Emma, M.D Cin., India, a. 1896, R. 1922 Scott, Frances A Cin., India, a. 1889, R. 1921 Scovill, Ila M Cin., Africa, S. 1925 Scranton, Mrs. M. F N. Y., Korea, a. 1885, d. 1909 Seal, Mav Belle Cin., Me.Kico, 5. 1922 Search, Blanche T Phila., China, o. 1914 Sears, Anna B Cin., China, a. 1880, d. 1895 Secor, Valeria Des M., India, a. 1909, m. Crandall Seeck, Margaret Top., China, a. 1917 Seeds, Leonora H Cin., Japan, a. 1890, R. 1934 Seeds, Mabel K N. W., Japan, a. 1902, R. 1914, d. 1924 Seidlmann, Paula Cin., China, a. 190S, m. 1924, Spoerri Sellers, Rue A Cin., India, a. 1889, R. 1929, d. 1930 Sheafer, Olga P Cin., Korea, a. 1910, m. 1914, Lomprey Shannon, Mary E Top., Burma, a. 1909, India, 5. 192S Sharp, Mrs. Alice H. (see Hammond) Sharpe, Marv Western, Africa, a. 1879, dis. 1883 Shaw, Alice Fawcett N. Y., India, a. 1910, d. 1911 Shaw, Ella C N. W., China, a. 1887, d. 1933 Shawhan, Grace B Top., China, 5. 1923 Shearer, Mary C Phila., China, 5. 1936 Sheldon, Mabel Marie Top., India, 5. 1927 Sheldon, Martha A., M.D N. E., India, a. 1888, d. 1912 Shepherd, Elsie N. W.. Mexico, 6'. 1928, c. t., miss. 1933 Sherwood, Rosetta, M.D N. Y.. Korea, a. 1890, m. 1892, Hall, S. 1897, R. 1935 Shields, Wilhelmina N. W., Africa, 5. 1930* Shivelev, Mirtha E Cin., Malava, 5. 1926, r. 1936 Shocklev, Marv E Cin., China, a. 1895, m. 1904, Drake Shoemaker, Esther, M.D Phila., India, S. 1927 Shoub, Hazel M N. W., China, a. 1917, m. 1922, Broivn, d. 1925 Shufelt, Edith E Minn., China, .S. 1921, r. 1928 Shute, Vivian L Minn., India, a. 1915, m. 1920, Thompson Sia, Mabel Des M., China, a. 1902, d. 1903 Sia, Ruby Des M., China, a. 1904 Siberts, Sara Miriam N. W., South America, S. 1920, >n. 1920, Morley, d. 1921 Siddall, Adelaide N. E., India, a. 1903, r. 1904 Simester, Mary N. E., China, a. 1905, d. 1913 Simonds, Mildred Des M., India, a. 1906 Simons, Marian G N. W., Japan, 5. 1930 Simons, Maude E Bait., Japan, a. 1889, d. 1898 Simpson, Cora E N. W., China, a. 1907t Simpson, Mabel E Top., India, 5. 1920, r. 1934

Singer, Florence E Phila. , Japan, a. 1893, R. 1914 Singh, Lilavati N. VV., India, a. 1900, d. 1909 Sinkey, Fern M Cin., China, 5. 1921, det. Sites. Ruth M Bait., China, a. 1800*, m. 1895, Brown Slate. Anna Blanche Phila., Japan, a. 1901, r. Smith, Ada Cin., Korea, 5. 1921, r. Smith, Adeline N. VV., China, o. 1907,/?. 1910 Smith, Alice N. Y., China, 5. 1921, m. 1924, Duff Smith, Alice L N. Y., China, .S. 1924, R. 1934 Smith. Clara B Phila.. China, a. 1914 Smith. Ellen E Top.. China, 5. 1922 Smith, Eloise G Top., Korea, S. 1930* Smith, Emily Cin., N. .Africa, a. 1910, R. 1935 Smith, Eunice E N. Y., China, S. 1935 Smith, Grace Pepper Pac, In lia. S. 1919 Smith. Jennie Mabel Col. R., India, a. 1915 Smith, Joy L Des M., China, a. 1918 Smith, Lida B N. Y., Japan, a. 1885, R. 1912, d. 1926 Smith. Madorah E Minn., China, a 1911, r. 1920 Smith, Myrtle A N. W., China, 5. 1921 Smith, Pauline H Top., Japan, S. 1930*, m. 1934, Mc Alpine Smith, Ruth B Minn., China, a. 1910, m. 1912, Rosier Smith, Sadie May Pac, Burma, 5. 1921, R. 1935 Snapp, Reba N. Y., Japan, a. 1913, m. 1914, Ryder Suavely, Gertrude E Phila., Korea, a. 1906 Snider, Myrtle M Pac. In lia, a. 1921, r. 1926 Snow, Myra N. W., China, S. 1928, c. L, miss., Col. R., 5. 1935, Pacific, 1936 1

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Snyder, Chestora, M.D Cin., China, a. 1912, m. 1915, Hoffman Soderstrom, Anna N. V., India, a. 1896, r. 1901, m. Pliimmer Soper, E. Maud Phila., Japan, a. 1903*, R. 191 Soper, Laura DeVVitt Top., India, a. 1917, r. 1932, m. 1934, James Southard. Ada J Des M., Japan, a. 1900, r. 190.S Sparkes, Fannie J N. Y., India, a. 1870, R. 1891, .!. 1919 Sparr, Julia, M.D N. W., Cliina, a. 1878. fn. 1883. Coffin Spathelf. Rena F N. W.. China. 5. 1925. d. 1931 Spaulding. Winifred Top., Philippine Islands, a. 1903-1910. Mexico 1917. R. 1923 Spear, Katherine A Phila., India, a. 1896, m. 1900, Collier Speer, Dorothy Bait., India, S. 1929, del. Spence, Mattie B N. W., India, a. 1880, m. 1883, Perrie Spencer. Clarissa H Phila., Japan, a. 1896, r. 1901, d. 1927 Spencer, Matilda A Pliila., Japan, a. 1878, R. 1920. d. 1933 Sprowles, Alberta B Phila., Japan, a. 1906 Sprunger. Eva F Pac, China, 5. 1919, del. Stahl, C. Josephine N. W., India, a. 1892, R. 1932, d. 1934 Stahl, Minta M Cin., China, 5. 1919, c. t., miss. 1923 Stahl, Ruth L Cin., China, a. 19171 Stahl, Tirzah M Cin., China, 5. 1921. del. Slallard. Eleanor B Pac. India, 5. 1924 Stanton. Alice M N. Y., China, a. 1892, m. 1899, Woodruff Starkey, Bertha F Cin.. Japan, a. 1910, Korea, .V. 1925 Staubli, Frieda Cin., China, S. 1922 Stearns, Mary P N. E., India, a. 1899, m. 1903, Badley Steere. Anna E N. W., China, a. 1889, i?., d. 1914 Stefanski, Pauline Top., Netherlands Indies, a. 1912, m. 1917. Worthingtoti Stephens, Grace Bait., India, a. 1892, R. 1919, d. 1936 Stephens. Vida W; Pac, India, a. 1910*, m. 1913, Baleman Sterling. Florence Minn., India, a. 1895, m. 1897. Lenth, d. 1900 Stevenson, Florence E N. E., China, .S'. 1936 Stevenson, Ida M.. M.D Top., China, a. 1890, R. Stewart, Emma N. W.. Inaia. 5. 1927 Stewart, Mrs. Mary S.. M.D Phila., Korea, a. 1910, r. Stixrud. Louise Minn., Philippine Islands, a. 1906, r. 1919, d. 1927 Stockwell. Emma Top., India, a. 1901, m. 1904, Price Stockwell, Grace L Des M., Burma, a. 1901 Stone, Anna Minn., China, a. 1904, '. 1906 Stone, Mabel C N. W., China, a. 1913, r. 1917. m. Farley Stone. Mary. M.D Des M., China, a. 1896, r. 1920 Stone, Myrtle M N. Y.. China, S. 1922, r. 1931 Stouffer. Edith J Phila., Burma, S. 1922, to. 1930, While Stout. Winifred N. W., China, a. 1906, m. 1913, Patterson Stover. Myrta O Cin.. Korea, 5. 1925 Stowe, Genevieve G Col. R., Malava, 5. 1927, to. 1930, Jenkins Stov, Ellen Louise N. W., Italy, 5. 1919, r. 1923 Strawick, Gertrude N. W., China, a. 1906, R. 1930 Strever, Frances Top., South America, 5. 1922, d. 1931 Strow. Elizabeth M N. Y., China, a. 1904, R. 1925 Stryker, Minnie, M.D Phila., China, a. 1908, R. 1931 Studlev. Ellen M N. W., China, 5. 1924 Stump'f, Susanna M Des M., India, a. 1902, d. 1907 Sturtevant, Abby L Minn., Japan, 5. 1921, r. 1932 Suffern, Ellen H N. W., China, a. 1917. Pac, 5. 1924 Suhr, Laura J Top., India, 5. 1921, d. 1929 Sullivan. Lucy W Cin., India, a. 1888, R. 1923 Sutherland. May E Top., India, a. 1915 Sutton, Daisy B Cin., Japan, a. 1908, to. 1910, Miller Sutton, Marianne Minn., Malaysia, a. 1907, R. 1913 Swain, Clara A.. M.D N. E., India, a. 1869, R. 1896, d. 1910 Swan, Beulah M N. W.. India, 5. 1923 Swan, Hilda Top., India, a. 1904, R. 1928. 5. 1935 Swaney, Mary F Bait., Mexico, a. 1878, Top., South America, a. 1890, R. 1912, d. 1924

Swank, Lottie Agnes N. W , Philippine Islands, 5. 1920. m 1921, Gollschal Swearer, Mrs. Lillian M N. Y., Korea, a. 1917 Sweet, Mary B Top., Italy, a. 1912, r. 1919 Sweet, Marv Edith Des M.. India, a. 1917, r. 1936 Swift, Edith T N. E., Italy, a. 1902. R. 1914 Swormstedt, Virginia R Cin., .Africa, a. 1903, to. 1907, Coffin Taft, Gertrude. M.D Pac, China, a. 1895. s., R. 1924

Tang. Ilien Minn., China, a. 19U(>, (.'. 1920 Tavlor, .A.nna Mabel N. Y., Mexico, a. 191 \ r. 1935 Tavlor, Erma M Phila., Japan, a. 1913. Des M., 5. 1926 Taylor, Mabel Col. R., China. S. 1922, m. 1929. Trial 172 Directory of Missionaries

Teague, Carolyn M Cin., Japin, a. 1912 Temple, Laura N. Y., Mexico, a. 1903 Terrell, Linnie Cin., India, a. 1908, r.

Terry, Edna G., M.D N. E . China, a. 1887, d. 1013 Thobiirn, Isabella Cin., India, a. 1869, d. 1901 Tlioburn, Isabella Phila., India, 5. 1927 Thoburn, Mrs. Ruth C. (see Collins) Thomas, Ethel E Top., Mexico, 5. 1919 Thomas, Hettie A Cin., Japan, a. 1903, d. 1920 Thomas, J. Edna Cin., Philippine Islands, a. 1914, d. 1918 Thomas, Mary M Cin.. China, a. 1904, R. 1929 Thomas. Ruth F . ..N. W., .Africa, o. 1917 Thomasson, Leona B Bait., China, 5. 1920, c. t., miss. 1932 Thompson Anna Phila., India, a. 1889, m. 1895, Stephens, d. 1932 Thompson, Anna Armenia Top., Philippine Islands, .S. 1920 Thompson, Ethel Truesdale N. Y., China, 5. 1921, R. 1932 Thompson, Flora Minn., Philippine Islands, a. 1916, r. 1917 Thompson, May Bel Top., China, a. 1915 Thomp?on, Vera R Bait., India, a. 1913, R. 1923 Thurston, Esther V N. E., Japan, .S. 1920. tn. 1927, Slosser Tinsley, Jennie M N. W., India, a. 1871, m. 1876, lVau%h. d. 1928 Tippett, Mrs. Susan Bait., China, a. 1901, R. 1909, d. 1929 Tirsgaard, Maren M Minn.. India. S. 1924, N. W.. 5. 1927 Todd, Althea M N. E., China, a. 1895 Todd, Grace L N. W., China, a. 1897, R. 1898. d. 1909 Toll, Kate Evalyn N. W., India, a. 1904, d. 1930 Towar, Rita B., M.D N. W., India, 5. 1922 Townsend, MoUie E N. Y., China, 5. 1921, c. I., miss. 1928 Tracy, Alethea W N. Y., China, a. 1908, m. 1912, Gill Traeger, Gazelle Top., Malaysia, 5. 1922 Trask. Sigourney, M.D N. Y., China, a. 1874, m. 1885, Cowles Travis, Grace B N. Y., China, a. 1903, m. 1910, Williams Tretheway, Lucile D Pac, China, a. 1916, m. 1920, Libby Trimble, Lydia A Des M., China, a. 1889, R. 1935 Trisscl, Maude V Des M., Korea, a. 1914 Trotter, Charlotte N. W.. China, a. 1918 Troxel, Moneta J N. W., Korea, 5. 1925 Truckenmiller, M. Irene Des M., India, 5. 1925, r. 1932 Tryon, Elizabeth V Des M., India, a. 1895, r. 1900 Tschudy, Marianne H N. W., Chini, a. 1915, m. 1918, Paddock Tubbs, Lulu L N. W., Africa, a. 1917 Tucker, Alta M Top., India, S. 1932, r. 1936 Tucker, Margaret Emeline, M.D Cin., Caina, 5. 1935 Tucker, Grace N. Y., Japan, a. 1890, m. 1896, Tame Tunison, Bessie D N. W., India, a. 1914, m. 1918, Shipman Turner, Elizabeth J Des M. India, a. 1915, R. 1935 Turner, Mrs. Maud Top., India, a. 1905, m. 1909, Nies Turner, Mellony F N. Y., Bulgaria, S. 1925 Turner, Sarah B Phila., India, a. 1903, m. 1904, Parker Turney, Mrs. L. M Western, South .America, a. 1881, r. 1882 Tuttle, Mary B., M.D Top., India, a. 1903. d. 1907 Tuttle, Ora M Cin., Korei, a. 1907, d. 1924 Twinem, Marguerite Pac, China, S. 1931 Tyler, Gertrude W Des M., China, a. 1909. r. 1930 Tyler, Ursula J Cin., China, a. 1915, d. 1936 Urech, Lydia N. W., Malaysia, a. 1916, transferred to Central Europe Unit Vail, Olive Top., Malaysia, a. 1913. r. 1927 Van Dorsten, Amelia N. W., Mexico, a. 1889, m. 1894, Lawyer Van Dyne, Esther H Bait., North Africa, 5. 1924, del. Van Dvne, L. Frances Bait., North Africa, 5. 1924 Vance, Marv .A Des M., Japan, a. 1887, m. 1892, Belknah, d. 1892 Vandegrift, Frances C Phila., South America, 5. 1919 Vanderberg, Annie Minn., China, 5. 1925, del. Van Fleet, Edna Marie Cin., Korea, a. 1918, m. 1935. Hobbs Van Petten, Mrs. Caroline N. W., Japan, a. 1881, d. 1916 Varney, Elizabeth W Top., China,

Walker, Marioa N. W., Philippine Islands, S. 1930 Walker, Susan N. VV., Soulh America, a. 1903. R. Wallace, Lvdia Ethel Bait., China, a. 1936 Wallace. Margaret Minn.. Inlia. 5. 1922 Walrath, Pearl C Cin., Me.xico, 5. 1932 Walsh, Susan J N. W.. India, 5. 1919. r. 1925 Walter. A. Jeannette Top., Korea, a. 1911, r. 1933 Walton, Ida B Phila.. Mexico, a. 1890, m. 1891, MuUe Wanzer. Menia H N. E.. China, a. 191 1. r. 1925 Ware, Lena N. V., Italy. 5. 1922. r. 1931 Warner, Ellen Cin., India, a. 1880, m. 1885, Fox, d. 1927 Warner, Emma E Top., India, 5. 1919 Warner, Marian Des M., India, S. 1929 Warner, Ruth Virginia Col. R.. South America, a. 1918, Mexico, .S. 1929 Warner, Susan M N. W., Mexico, a. 1873. m. 1892, Densmore, d. 1914 Warrington, Ruth A Top., India, a. 1915 Wisem. Grace Das M., Burma. 5. 1926. r. 1931 Washburn, Orilla F Top., Philippine Islands, a. 1912, m. 1924, Jones Watrous, Mary N. Y., China, a. 1912. Watson, Harriet L N. W., China, 5. 1920. R. 1936 Watson, Rebecca J Top.. Jaiai, a. 1S83, R. 1922. d. 1930 Watts, Annabelle Cin., India, a. 1917. r. Waugh. Nora Belle Cin., India, a. 1904* Weaver, Georgiana N. Y.. Japan, a. 1902, R. 1916 Webb, Gladys M N. W., India, 5. 1930 Webb. Nora Top., N. Africa, a. 1919 Webster. Alice S N. Y.. South America. S. 1924, m. 1928, Goldschmidl Weiss, E. Ruth Des M., Japan, S. 1920. r. 1927 Welch, A. Dora Cin., N. Africa, a. 1910, R. 1935 Welch, Mildred N. W.. China, 5. 1922. r. 1928, in. 1929. Cranston Welles, Doris I Pac, India, 5. 1922 Wells. Annie May Des M.. China, a. 1905 Wells, Elizabeth J Des M. India,, a. 1901 Wells, Margaret C Col R., Mexico. S. 1926, Phila. 5. 1931, r. 1934 Wells, Pn-be C N. Y.. China a. 1895 Wencke, Doris R X. W., China, 5. 1920, R. 1936 Wescott, Ida G N. W., Malaysia, a. 1915, R. 1928 West, Esther Irene Cin,. India, 5. 1927*. r. 1929 West, Nellie Maud Des M.. India. 5. 1920 Westcott, Pauline E N. W.. China, a. 1902 Westfall, Georgia Cin., India, 5. 1921, m. 1922 Westrup, Charlotte Top.. India, 5. 1927 Wheat. Lemira B Top., Iniia, a. 1915, m. 1933, Amerman Wheeler. Bernice A N. E.. China, S. 1920, del. Wheeler, Gertrude V N. E., South .America, S. 1920. r. 1925 Wneeler. Frances N. W.. China, a. 1881*. m. 1892. Verity Wheeler, Hettie Ada N. W., Malaysia, a. 1913, m. 1919, Hall Wheeler. L. Maude N. W.. China, a. 1903* Wlieelock, Ethel C Cin.. India, S. 1921 W.iit -omb, J. Caroline Minn.. India, 5. 1923, del. White, .Anna Laura Minn., Japan, a. 1911, Pac, 5. 1927 White, Laura M Phila., China, a. 1891, R. 1934 Whiteley. Martha D Phila., North .Africa, 5. 1925 Whiteley. Miriam F Phila., South America. 5. 1920. R. 1926 Whitfield. Mary W Phila., Malaya. 5. 1926, c. (., miss., 1929, m. 1933 Macky Whiting, Ethel L Top., India, a. 1911 Whiting, Olive N. Y.. Japan, a. 1876, m. 1882. Bishop, d. 1915 Whitmer, Harriet M N. W.. China. 5. 1924t « Whitmore, Clara B., M.D Des M.. China, 5. 1924, r. 1935 Whitnev. .Alice Pac, .Africa, S'. 1931 Whittaker, M. Lotte Minn.. Burma, a. 1904, R. 1912 Widdifield. Flora M Cin., India, a. 1896, m. 1898, Chew Widney. Mary C Top., India, a. 1906. m. 1912. Branch Wiegand, .Marie N. W., India, a. 1914, m. 1918. Boyles Wilcox, .Alice A Top., China. 5. 1919 Wildermuth, Pearl C N. Y., France. S. 1931. R. 1932 Wilk, Helen J N. W., Philippine Islands, S. 1925, R. 1934 Wilkinson. Lydia -A. Des M.,China.a.l892, m.l905,Tr»7fetnso«,5.1921.R.1929 Williams, Christiana Minn., China, a. 1901, m. 1902, Hall Williams. Laura V Bait., India, S. 1928 WiUi.ims, Mary E Phila., India, a 1900, d. 1910 Williamson, Iva M Cin., China, S. 1921, del. Willis, Katharine H Bait.. China, a. 1916, r. 1934 Wilson, Emma W Top.. China, 5. 1924 Wilson, Fannie G Cin., Japan, a. 1896, m. 1900, Alexander 174 Directory of Missionaries

Wilson, Frances O Des M.. China, a. 1889, R. 1915 Wilson, Frances R Top., China, a. 1914 Wilson, Mary N. W., India, a. 1894, m. 1910, Gill, S. 1917, R. 1935 Wilson, Mary E N. Y.. Japan, a. 1889, m. 1896. Buchanan Wilson, Minnie E N. W., China, a. 189.3, R. 1929 Wilson, Nellie A Des. M., India, a. 1913, m. Auner Wilson, Retta I Cin., India. 6'. 1924 Wilson, Ruth McK N. W., South America, 5. 1929, R. 1936 Winslow, Annie S Top.. India, a. 1901, R. 1913, S. 1930 Winslow, Hazel Des M., Burma, 5. 1926 Wirz, Frieda Cin., India, 5. 1925, r. 1936 Wisegarver, Pauline N. W., China, S. 1922, r. 1927 Wisner, Julia E Cin., India, a. 1885. d. 1917 Witham, Lois E Top.. China, 5. 1920t Witt, Helena N. W., China, a. 1903 m. Wolcott, Jessie Louise Des M., China, 6'. 1928 Wolcott, Ruth F., M.D Des M., China, 5. 1927. r. 1932 Wolfe, Elsie I Phila., Mexico, S. 1932, /•. Wolfe, Rutli Phila.. N. Africa, 5. 1935 Wood. Mrs. Anna M.. M.D Pac. India. 5. 1928, R. 1934 Wood, Bertha L Phila., South America, a. 1903*, m. 1906' Robbins Wood, Catherine Des M., India, a. 1892, d. 1925 Wood, Daisy Dean Des M., India, a. 1909, m. 1919. Van Sanl Wood, Elizabeth N. W.. India, a. 1911, d. 1913 Wood, Elsie N. Y., South America, a. 1889*. m. 1915. Schofield Wood, Grace N. Y., Korea, 5. 1929, c. t., miss. 1931 Wood, Hazel O Top., India, 5. 1925 Wood, Lola N. W.. Korea, a. 1914, R. 1930 Woodruff. Frances E N. Y., China. S. 1919, c. t., miss. 1930 Woodruff. Jennie G N. W., Africa, .5. 1925, m. 1932, Schamber Woodruff, Mabel A N. Y.. China, a. 1910 Woodruff, Sadie J N. W.. Burma, .S'. 1920, r. 1928 Woods, Grace M N. W., India, a. 1901. ?n. 1911, Kingham Woodworth, Kate Phila.. Japan, a. 1880, m. 1883, Quinn, d. 1924 Woolston, Beulah Bait., China, a. 1871. R. 1879. d. 1886 Woolston. Henrietta. M.D Phil., India, a. 1878, dis. 1879 Woolston, Sarah N. W., China, a. 1871, R. 1896. d. 1910 Wright Laura S N. W., India, a. 1895, R. 1929 Wright, Mildred V D. M.. India. 5. 1931 Wyatt, Lillian D N. W.. Me.xico, 5. 1919, m. 1921. Bowman Wysner. Glora M Cin., N. Africa. 5. 1927 Wythe. K. Grace Pac. Japan, a. 1909, R. 1931 Yates, Elizabeth U N. E., China, a. 1880, R. 1885 Yeager. Maud N. W., India, a. 1910, m. 1921, Brooks Young, Effie G N. E., China, a. 1892, R. 1929. d. 1936 Young. Ethel N. W.. Netherlands Indie.s, o. 1916. r. 1919 Young, Mariana Cin., Japan, a. 1897, d. 1932 Young, Mary Elizabeth Col. R., Korea, -S. 1919 Youtsev, Edith R Top.. China, a. 1912 Zentmire. Cora N. W., Africa, a. 1898, m. 1900, Brewster, d. 1901 Zolliker. Johanna Z N. Y., Japan, a. 1913, r. 1914 CONTRACT WORKERS r 5 sailed; m marriage; *daughter of missionaries; Jdetached service; c. e. contract'expired. Altman, Esther Cin., Japan. 5. 1931. c.e. Appenzeller. Mary Ella Phila., Korea. 5. 1917.* m. 1920. Lacy Ashley, Thelraa G Pac. Malaya, .S. 1929, c. e.

Atkins. Ruth E Minn . Malaysia, 5. 1912. c. e. Bennett. F. Mabelle Bait., Mexico. 5. 1925, c. e. Blackburn, Frances E Cin., South America, S. 1922, c. e. Bolton, Mary Lee Minn., France, 5. 1918, c. e. Boyce, Florence Phila., India, 5. 1914, c. e. Brewster. Karis Cin.. China, 5. 1926.* m. Brittain, Blanche F Des M., Japan, 5. 1929. c. e. Brooks. Alice E Pac, Italy, 5. 1919, m. 1919. Updegraf, d. Brown. Anna M N. W.. India, 5. 1917. c. e. Caldwell, Ruth M N. W., China, 5. 1922, m. Wrii^ht Chandler. Frances A Cin.. South America. .S. 1920. c. e. Chandler. Mary H Cin., South America, 5. 1920, c. e. Chapman, Irene Minn., Malaysia, 5. 1917. c. e. Chesney. A. Louise Des M.. China. 5. 1922. c. e. Cnossen, Sadie M N. W.. India. 5. 1927, c. e. Corbett. Evelyn D Cin., South America, 5. 1931, c. e. Courtney. Margaret E Minn.. Italy, 5. 1930, m. 1934. Ferren Davis, Helen T Minn., India, 5. 1923. m. 1926. Graven Directory of Missionaries 175

Edw.irds, Jessie E N. VV.. China, .S. 1921. c. e. Evans, Elizabeth Fac, Mexico, S. 1931, c. e.

Fairchild, Nora M , M.D N. W., India. 5. 1933, c. e. Finton, Iva M Phila.. Mexico, 5. 1017, c. e. Forsvthe, Genevieve Cin.. Mexico, .S'. 1924, c. e. Fr ,'din", Marian C Phila., South America, 5. 1930 c. e. Fr/, Edna E Phila.. Mexico, 5. 1916, c. e. Garden. Frances E Cin.. India, S. 1924, c. e. Garrett. Minnie Hester N. Y., China, .V. 1919, c. e. Gibbons. Gertrude L N. E., India. 5. 1929, c. e. Graves, Anna M N. Y., China, 5. 1919, c. e. Hammond, Dorothy Top., Malaysia. 5. 1920. c. e. Harper, Florence O Bait., Mexico, 5. 1918, c. e. Hartmin, Martha Phila.. South .America. S. 1922, c. e. Hatfield. Mrs. Sarah M Pac. South America, S. 1918, c. e. Heath, Neva Minn,, Mexico, 5. 1923, c. e. Howay. Mary E Cin., Japan, .S\ 1927, c. e. Hoyt, Herma O Cin., Mexico, 5. 1919, c. e. lustin. F orence L Top., India, S. 1923. c. e. Killhel^er. Marie Top.. Japan. 5. 1919. c. e. Knoles. Edith E Pic, South America, 5. 1931. c. e. Lee. Helen Morris Minn.. Japan, 5. 1931, c. e. Leonard. Ethel L., M.D Pac, China, 5. 19171, c. e. Lewis, Donna May Top., Japan, 5. 1919, c. e. Long. Laura V Pac, India, 5. 1920, c. e. Longshore. Lillian Phila., Mexico, .S. 1921, c. e. Lytton. Ruth Twila Cin., Japan. .S. 1918. c. e. Miclav. Jean R Phila.. Mexico. 5. 1921, c. e. Maddox, Grace Des M., China, 5. 1920. c. e. Malberg. M Idred A Minn.. Malaysia, S. 1921, m. 1925, Malmquist Matheson, Mirgaret Phila., Japan .S. 1916, c. e. McConnell, Esther M N. Y., Mexico, 5. 1931. c. e. Meec, Lucih C Phila., Mexico, 5. 1924, c. e. Merryman. Florence Phila., South America, 5. 1933 Milam Ava B Col. R.. Ciiina. S. 1922, c. e.

Milnes. Frances A . Pac, Ch na, S. 1924, c. e. Mit.:hell, Zoa N. W., Mexico. 5. 1924, c. e. Moore, Helen G N. Y.. Japan, 5, 1931, c. e. My.-rs, Miranda M Pac, India, S. 1915, c. e. Paulson. Mildred N. W., Korea, 5. 1931, c. e. Peterson, Ruth N. W., India, S. 1915, c. e. Pike. Isabel K Phila., Malaysia, 5. 1920, r. e. Plimpton. Margaret N. E.. Japan. 5. 1916. m. Beck Price. Effi^ C N. W,. South America, S. 1922, c. e. Raab. Theodora A Pac, China. S. 1923. c. e. Raney Salena Cin., Korea, S. 1930. c. e. Richardson. Ruth E Pac, China, S. 1931. c. e. Ritchie. Estelle N. E., Mexico, 5. 1921. c. e. Robertson, Winifred Phila., Mexico. ,S. 1925, c. e. Rodgers. Rosetta B Phila., Me.xico,' 5. 1919, c. e. Rowe. Dorothy N. Y., China. S. 1919*. c. e. Rudisill, Mrs. T. F Top., Malaysia, 5. 1918. c. e. Seesholtz. Jes-ie Phila.. Mexico, 5. 1915, c. e. Sewall, Ruth McK N. W.. China, S. 1924. c. e. Shaver, Icy Virginia N. W.. India. S. 1919, c. e. Skinner, Geraldine Cin., China, 5. 1920. c. e. Smith. Jean Gardiner Minn., South America, S. 1928, c. e. Spencer. Edith A Phila.. South America. S. 1917, m. Ferguson Spencer. Helen M Des M.. China. S. 1920. c. e. Stevenson, Dorothy Cin.. Malaya. S. 1936 Stevenson. Julia E Cin.. France. S. 1919, c. e.

Terry, Beatrice C N. VV . South America, S. 1930 Townsend. Elinor B Des M., India. 5. 1921, c. e. Tucker. Emma Curtiss Top.. India, S. 1932 c. e. Twitchell, Thera N. Y., India, S. 1920. m. Lindsay Vandertill. Elizabeth N. W.. China. S. 1920, c. e. Vaughan. Elizabeth B Col. R,. South America. S 1918, c. e. Voke. Rea G Cin., Malaysia, .9. 1915. m. Shover Wadsworth, Lettie I Minn., Philippine Islands, 5. 1929, c e. Wagy Ada Minn., Malaysia. S. 1913, m 1917, Ferret

Waldorf Ethel M Top . South America, .5. 1928, m. 1934. Wagner. Webster, Grace Minn., Malaysia. 5. 1914, m 1917, Hornbeck White, Laura Phila., Malaysia. .S. 1921. c. t. Whitford. Marian T N. Y., China, S. 1920. c. e. Wilson, Julia N. Y., China, S. 1926. c. e. Winn, Prudence N. E., Mexico, S. 1921, c. e. Zimmerman, Doris Phila., South .America, 5. 1930, c. e. 176 Directory of Missionaries SUMMARY

Missionaries in service 517 Retired 208 Resigned 197 Married 334 Deceased 236 Detained 41 Transferred to National Units 4

Missionaries sent out since organization, not including contract workers 1537

Active missionary force November 1, 1936 Active 517 Detained 41 Contract workers 3 561

Daughters of missionaries since organization 51 Self-supporting since organization 11 Now on detaclied service 8

ACCEPTED MISSIONARIES Who had not sailed Nov. 1, 1936 Emma Jane Collins Geraldine Johnson EInyr Grey Slayton Dora Saunby May Hoerner

WORKERS UNDER UNITS OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

Miss Esther Bjork Kambini, P. E. A. Mrs. Maria Bozinovich Strumitza, Yogoslavia Miss Peregrina Chavez Lima, Peru Miss Winnie M. Gabrielson Phalera, India Miss Agnes Nilsen Hissar, Punjab, India Miss Elizabeth Roberts East Gate Hospital, Seoul, Korea Miss Hanna Scharpff Hongsung, Korea Miss Elsie Schwab Tebing Tinggi, Sumatra, D. E. I Miss Lydia Urech Malaya Miss Bessie Ye Kongju Ryung, Manchukuo Miss Marian Ye Hsinking, Manchukuo Pok Nyo Ye Harbin, Manchukuo Two deaconesses La Luz, Mexico Two graduates of Swjet Memorial Among Auracanian Indians, Chile —

CONSTITUTION OF THE WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ARTICLE I—Name This organization shall be called the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ARTICLE II—Purpose The purpose of this Society is to engage and unite the efforts of Christian women in sending missionaries to the women in foreign mission fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in supporting them and national Christian teachers and Bible readers in those fields, and in all forms of work carried on by the Society; *also to purchase, sell, mortgage, cede, transfer, recuperate and in any other way dispose of, acquire, or affect properties movable or immovable (real estate) or any other kind, located in the United States of America or in any foreign country; to give or take moneys in loan, establish or grant effective rights on real estate, accept legacies, donations, assignments and transfers of properties; to celebrate contracts for leases and carry out any other act or contract related to the affairs and operations of the Society.

ARTICLE III—Membership The payment of one dollar annually shall constitute membership. The payment of twenty dollars shall constitute life membership; one hundred dollars a life manager; and three hundred dollars a life patron.

ARTICLE IV—Organization The organization of this Society shall consist of a General Executive Committee, co-ordinate Branches, district associations, auxiliary societies, to be constituted and limited as laid down in subsequent articles.

ARTICLE V General Executive Committee L The management and general administration of the affairs of the Society shall be vested in a General Executive Committee, consisting of a president, one or more vice-presidents, recording secretary and treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, the corresponding secretary, the secretary of the home base, and two delegates from each Branch, the secretary of the young people's department and the secretary of the junior department, the secretary of student work, recording secretaries of the Foreign and Home Departments, the secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild, and such other persons as the constitution of the said Society shall hereafter from time to time provide. 2. The president, vice-presidents, recording secretary, treasurer, the secretary of the young people's department, the secretary of the junior department, the secretary of student work, and the secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild shall be elected annually by the General Executive Committee. The two delegates and reserves shall be elected at the Branch annual meetings. Said Committee shall meet in Boston the third Wednesday in April, 1870, and annually, or oftener, thereafter at such time and place as the General Executive Committee shall annually determine. 3. The duties of the General Executive Committee shall be: (a) To take into consideration the interests and demands of the entire work of the Society as presented in the reports of its several secretaries and * This provision necessary for legal transfer of real estate in foreign countries. 177 —

178 Constitution in the estimates of the needs of mission fields; to ascertain the financial condition of the Society, to appropriate its money in accordance with the purposes and method therein indicated; to devise means for carrying forward the work of the Society; fixing the amounts to be raised, employing new missionaries, designating their fields of labor, examining the reports of those already employed, and arranging with the several Branches the work to be undertaken by each. (b)* To administrate freely the business and properties of the Society; to purchase, sell, mortgage, exchange, grant, transfer, recuperate and in any other way dispose of, acquire or affect properties movable and immovable (real estate) and of any other kind that the Society now possesses or may in future acquire, situated in the United States of America or in any foreign country, at whatever price, period of time, special agreement, form of payment, cash or time payments, or under any of the other conditions that it may consider convenient; to give or take moneys in loan, effect, accept and transfer mortgages and every kind of effective rights in connection with properties; celebrate contracts for leases for periods longer than six years, if necessary; to collect, receive, give receipts and statements of cancellation of all that may be owed to the Society; to accept legacies, donations and the transference of properties; to settle judicial questions, agree on arbitrators, extend jurisdic- tions, make payments other than the ordinary administrative payments, make novations, recognize and acknowledge obligations, make reductions and cancellation of debts; to confer powers and effect every other act of administration and disposal of properties related to the interests of the Society. (c) To transact any other business that the interests of the Society may demand, provided the plans and direcdons of tie Committee shall ba in harmony with the provisions of the constitution. ARTICLE VI Co-ordinate Br.\nches 1. Co-ordinate Branches of this Society, on their acceptance of this relationship under the provisions of the constitution, may be organized in accordance with the following general plan for districting the territory of the Church: NAME STATES INCLUDED HEADQUARTERS New England Branch .... New England States Boston, Mass. New York B anch New York, New Jersey New York, N. Y.

Philadelphia Branch Pennsylvania and Delaware.. . . Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore Branch Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North and South Car- olina, Georgia and Florida Baltimore, Md. Cincinnati Branch Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mis- sissippi Cincinnati, Ohio Northwestern Branch .... Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wis- consin Chicago, 111. Des Moines Branch Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana Des Moines, Iowa Minneapolis Branch Minnesota, North and South Dakota Minneapolis, Minn. Topeka Branch Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma Topeka, Kans. Pacific Branch California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii Los Angeles, Calif. Columbia River Branch .. Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon Portland, Ore. * This provision necessary for legal transfer of real estate in foreign countries. — ——

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This plan, ho\ve\'er, may be changed by an affirmative vote of three- fourths of the members of the General Executive Committee present at any annual meeting of the same. 2. The officers of each Branch shall consist of a president, vice-president, corresponding secretary, secretary of the home base, recording secretary, treasurer and such other officers as shall be necessary for the efficient work of the Branch. These officers and such other persons as the Branch may elect shall constitute an executive committee for tlie administration of the affairs of the Branch, nine of whom shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. This committee and an auditor shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Branch, and shall serve until others are chosen in their stead. 3. The executive committee shall have supervision of the work assigned to the Branch by the General Executive Committee, provide for all the needs and receive reports from all forms of work carried on by the Society which, bj' the plan of the General Executive Committee, are to be supported by the Branch. 4. Each Branch shall appoint a standing committee of not less than five, of which the Branch corresponding secretary shall be chairman, who shall investigate the case of any candidate within the limits of the Branch, and shall supply such candidate with blanks for application and health certificate to be filled out and answered by her, and, when practicable, a personal interview shall be had with the candidate by two or more of the committee before her papers are forwarded to the Foreign Department. The corresponding secretary of the Branch presenting missionary candidates shall have a personal interview with each candidate before her final appointment to a foreign field. 5. No Branch shall project new work or undertake the support of new missionaries, except by the direction or with the approval of the General Executive Committee. 6. Each Branch may make such by-laws as may be deemed necessary to its efficiency, not inconsistent with this constitution.

ARTICLE VII District Associations District associations shall be formed wherever practicable, said associations to have supervision of all auxiliaries within their limits.

ARTICLE VIII Auxiliary Societies Any number of persons may form a society, auxiliary to that Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society within whose territorial limits they may reside, by electing a president, a treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary to the efficient work of the auxiliary.

ARTICLE I X Relation to the Missionary Authorities of the Church 1. In respect to fields of labor, policies, and standards and qualifications of missionary candidates, the Society shall work in harmony with the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Its appropriations shall be reported to the Board of Foreign Missions at its annual meeting. The Society shall have a standing committee which shall meet at stated intervals with a similar committee from the Board of Foreign Missions for consultation on all matters of mutual interest. 2. The acceptance, assignment, remuneration, and recall of missionaries of the Society shall be determined by the General Executive Committee of the Society. 3. All missionaries sent out by the Society shall labor under the direction of the particular conferences or missions of the Church in which they may be employed. They shall be appointed annually by the president of the confer- —

180 By-Lazvs ence or mission, and shall be subject to the same rules of removal that govern other missionaries, and they shall be m3mb3rs of the Church and quarterly conference and the district conferences where they reside. 4. All the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in foreign lands shall be under the direction of the conferences or missions and their committees in exactly the same manner as the work of the missionaries of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The superintendent or district superintendent shall have the same relation to the work and the person in charge of it as he would have were it a work in the pastoral charge of any member of the conference or mission. 5. The funds of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall be provided by annual, life, honorary, memorial, and extension memberships; by consti- tuting life managers and life patrons; by gifts, annuities, bequests, and devises; by collections from audiences convened in the interests of the Society; and by such other methods as the constitution of the Society shall provide. None of these shall interfere with the contributions of the Church, church schools and Epworth League to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The amounts so collected shall be reported to the annual conference through the preachers in charge, entered among the benevolence collections and published in the Annual Conference Journal and the General Minutes. ARTICLE X -Change of Constitution This constitution may be changed at any annual meeting of the General Executive Committee by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting, notice of the proposed change having been given at the previous annual meeting; but Article IX, embodying paragraphs from the Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church, may not be changed by the General Executive Committee, but shall bs changed automatically to correspond with any changes made in these paragraphs of the Discipline by the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. BY-LAWS I—Officers of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (a) The general officers of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall be a president, two vice-presidents in charge of Departments, vice-presidents- at-large, recording secretary, treasurer, and such other officers as shall be now or hereafter provided for according to the constitution in Article V. These officers shall be elected annually by the General Executive Committee. In case of the disability or death of the president, the vice-president who is senior in office shall perform the duties of the president. In case of the death or resignation of either of the vice-presidents in charge of Departments in the interim of the sessions of the General Executive Com- mittee, a vice-president pro tempore, to serve until the next session of the General Executive Committee, may be appointed by unanimous vote of the remaining general officers on nomination of the Home Department or the Foreign Department, according as the vice-president to be chosen is to be the presiding officer of one or the other Department. In case of the death or resignation of the recording secretary or treasurer, the other general officers may, by unanimous vote, choose a successor pro tempore, to serve until the next session of the General E.xecutive Committee. In case of a vacancy occurring ai interim in representation on an interdenominational board, the chairman of the Department that nominates the representative or representatives on the board concerned shall, after consultation with the chairman of the nominating committee of her Department, if such committee exists, appoint a representative for the remainder of the year. (b) There shall be a geaeral couas;lor and an auditor of the accounts of the treasurer of the Society, to be elected annually by the General Executive Committee. . —

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II Duties of Officers

It shall be the duty of the

1 President (a) to preside at all meetings of this Society and of the General Executive Committee: (b) with the vice-presidents, vice-presidents-at- large, recording; secretary and treasurer, in the interim of the sessions of the General Executive Committee, to transact business pertaining to the Society at large, and not strictly to either the Home Department or the Foreign Department, when such business shall require immediate attention, a unanimous vote of these otlicers being necessary to action except in case one or more of said officers shall, by reason of illness or absence from the United States, be unable to vote; in which case a unanimous vote of the other officers shall be sufficient. In case the vote is not unanimous the matter shall be referred by the recording secretary to the Home and Foreign Departments, voting separately, a three-fourths vote in each Department, exclusive of the officers, being necessary to pass a measure. No vote of the general officers taken ad interim shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out by the recording secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (or, in case of her disability, by the president) and until the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after examination of the votes returned; (c) with the recording secretary to sign all documents relating to the transfer of real estate and other legal papers not otherwise provided for, and to make any affidavit or acknowledgment that may be required or necessary thereto; (d) with the treasurer to sign all notes and other obligations and evidences of indebtedness, which from time to time may be issued by the Society, by the authority of the General Executive Committee, or its duly empowered sub- committees, the Foreign and Hone Departments. 2. Vice-Presidents (a) to be chairman —one of the Foreign Department, the other of the Home Department; (b) to render assistance when needed; (c) with the president, vice-presidents-at-large, recording secretary and treasurer, in the interim of the sessions of the General Executive Committee, to transact business pertaining to the Society at large, and not strictly to either the Home Department or the Foreign Department, when such business shall require immediate attention, a unanimous vote of these officers being necessary to action except in case one or more of said officers shall, by reason of illness or absence from the United States, be unable to vote; in which case a unanimous vote of the other officers shall be sufficient. In case the vote is not unanimous the matter shall be referred by the recording secretary to the Home and Foreign Departments, voting separately, a three-fourths vote in each De- partment, exclusive of the officers, being necessary to pass a measure. No vote of the general officers taken ad interim shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out by the recording secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (or, in case of her disability, by the president) and until the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after examination of the votes returned.

3. Recording Secretary (a) to give notice of all meetings of the General Executive Committee; (b) to keep a full record of all their proceedings; (c) to present a report of the year's work of this Society at its anniversary; (d) to prepare and issue the annual report of the Woman's Foreign Mission- rry Society, including the Minutes of the General Executive Committee; (e) to prepare and present a Quadrennial Report to the General Conference; (f) with the president, to sign all documents relating to the transfer of real estate and other legal papers not otherwise provided for; (g) have custody of the seal of the corporation; (h) to affix the corporate seal of the Society whenever the corporate seal is required or should be affixed to any document or instrument executed on behalf of the Society, unless this duty is performed by the treasurer; (i) with the president, vice-presidents, vice-presidents-at-large, and treasurer, in the interim of the sessions of the General Executive Committee, 182 By-Lazvs

to transact business pertaining to the Society at large, and not strictly to either the Home Department or the Foreign Department, when such business shall require immediate attention, a unanimous vote of these officers being necessary to action, except in case one or more of said officers shall, by reason of illness or absence from the United States, be unable to vote, in which case a unanimous vote of the other officers shall be sufficient. In case the vote is not unanimous the matter shall be referred by the recording secretary to the Home and Foreign Departments, voting separately, a three-fourths vote in each Depart- ment, exclusive of the officers, being necessary to pass a measure. No vote of the general officers taken ad interim shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out b)' the recording secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (or, in case of her disability, by the president) and until the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after examination of the votes returned.

4. Treasurer (a) to receive all money from bequests, gifts, donations, or legacies made to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and, unless otherwise specified by the donor, pay the same to the treasurer of the Branch within whose bounds the donor resided at the time of death; (b) to receive all money paid into the General Fund by the several Branches, and disburse the same, subject to the order of the General Executive Committee; (c) with the president, to sign all notes and otiier obligations and evidences of indebtedness which from time to time may be issued by the Society, by the authority of the General Executive Committee, or of its duly empowered sub-committees, the Foreign and Home Departments; (d) with the president, vice-presidents, vice-presidents-at-large, and recording secretary, in the interim of the sessions of the General Executive Committee, to transact business pertaining to the Society at large, and not strictly to either the Home Department or the Foreign Department when such business shall require immediate attention, a unanimous vote of these officers being necessary to action, except in case one or more of said officers shall, by reason of illness or absence from the United States, be unable to vote, in which case a unanimous vote of the other officers shall be sufficient. In case the vote is not imanimous the matter shall be referred by the recording secretary to the Home and Foreign Departments, voting separately, a three-fourths vote in each Depart- ment, exclusive of the officers, being necessary to pass a measure. No vote of the general officers taken ad interim shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out by the recording secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (or, in case of her disability, by the president) and imtil the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after e.xamination of the votes returned; (e) to issue power of attorney to persons designated by the General Executive Committee or its duly empowered sub-committees, the Foreign Department or the Home De- partment; (f) to affix the corporate seal of the Society whenever the corporate seal is required or should be affixed to any document or instrument executed on behalf of the Society, unless this duty is performed by the recording secretary; (g) to execute release to executors and trustees through whom this Society may receive bequests and legacies, and make the required acknowledgment or affidavit and affix the corporate seal to said releases, and to perform such other acts as are required by the Act of Incorporation, and which cannot legally be executed by Branch treasurers; (h) with the recording secretary to sign such papers as require the formal written assent of the Society authorizing appearances in Court to represent the Society or its interests, and to make the required acknowledgment or affidavit to such papers and affix the corporate seal thereto; (i) forward to foreign treasurers a copy of the appropriations for each mission as soon as practicable after the adjournment of the General Executive Committee. —

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III Departments

There shall be two Departments of the General Executive Committee: the Foreign and the Home. When the two Departments meet in joint session matters of mutual responsibility pertaining to both and not specifically to either may be passed upon for presentation to the General Executive Committee in the same way and under the same consideration as by vote of either Department acting separately. Matters pertaining specifically to either Department shall be referred by the joint session to such Department.

Foreign Department—The Foreign Department shall consist of the president of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, ex-officio, one vice-president as chairman, the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, the Branch corresponding secretaries and the recording secretary of the Department. In the event of the inability of a corresponding secretary to attend the meetings of this Department, the executive committee of her Branch shall have the privilege of sending a substitute with full power.

Duties of Foreign Department— It shall be the duty of |this Department to (a) consider estimates and make appropriations for the foreign work; (b) conduct the official correspondence with the missionaries and with missions assigned for such official correspondence; (c) give careful consideration to the requests of missionaries; (d) examine the testimonials of missionary candidates that are presented to it by the Branches, and decide as to their acceptance as missionaries of the Society; (e) consider all matters that may be brought before the General Executive Committee relative to nationals of the mission fields; (f) consider all foreign field matters requiring attention in the interim of sessions of the General Executive Committee, and decide on such action as shall be ordered by a majority vote of the members of the Depart- ment, if the vote be taken at a regular meeting of the Department, but by a three-fourths vote of all members if the vote be taken by correspondence except in case of the disability or death of one of more members, in which case a three- fourths vote of the other members shall suffice. If, however, it be desired to reverse or materially alter by correspondence actions taken when the Depart- ment was in session, a vote of twelve members shall be necessary. No vote of the Foreign Department taken ad interim shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out by the person who, for the time being, is the recording secretary of the Foreign Department, and unless the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after due examination of the vote returned to said secretary; (g) present a full written report of its action during the year to the General E.xecutive Committee for approval and permanent record; (h) hold semi-annual meeting at such time and place as shall be designated by its chairman and secretary; (i) appoint the official correspondents and foreign treasurers; (j) present to the General Executive Committee, through the Branch corresponding secretaries, a statement of the Branch appropriations and furnish a copy of the same in itemized form for publication; (k) through the official correspondents furnish a report of the foreign work for publication in the annual report of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society.

Home Department—The Home Department shall consist of the president of the Woman's F"oreign Missionary Society, ex-officio, one vice-president as chairman, the Branch secretaries of the home base and the recording secretary of the Department. In the event of the inability of a secretary of the home base to attend the meetings of this Department, the e.xecutive committee of her Branch shall have the privilege of sending a substitute with full power. — — —

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Duties of Home Departtnent-— It shall be the duty of this Department to (a) superintend all publications, the work of the special secretaries, and all other interests pertaining to this Department; (b) present to the General Executive Committee nominations for editors, publisher, and special secretaries, and in each case where salaries are paid to designate the amount; (c) receive and consider all reports of editors, publisher and special secretaries; (d) have charge of literature for meetings held outside of the country, the expense therefor to be paid from the General Fund; (e) present a full written report of its action during the year to the General Executive Committee for approval and permanent record; (f) consider all cases of emergency relating to the Home Department which may arise in the interim of sessions of the General Executive Committee, and decide on such action as shall be ordered by a majority vote of the members of the Department, if the vote be taken at a regular meeting of the Department, but by a three-fourths vote of all members if the vote be taken by correspondence. If, however, it be desired to reverse or materially alter by correspondence actions taken when the Department was in session, a vote of ten members shall be necessary. No vote of the Home Department, taken ad interim, shall be binding or legal unless the request for such vote shall have been sent out by the person, who, for the time being, is the recording secretary of the Home Department, and unless the vote itself shall have been declared by said secretary after due examination of the votes returned to said secretary; (g) resolve itself into committees on the various sections of its work; (h) present to the General Executive Committee the annual report of the home work, with statistics and receipts by Branches.

IV Voting Privileges

The general secretaries, whose duties logically allocate them to the Home Department shall be given the vote in that Department on all questions except those definitely connected with Branch finance. The recording secretary of each Department shall be given the vote in the Department of which she is a member, with the exception noted above.

V Delegates

The recording secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall organize the delegates to the General Executive Committee into a conference, which shall hold at least three sessions for the purpose of nominating three delegates to serve on the committee of nominations and considering measures for the promotion of the interests of the work in the Branches. They shall attend the public meetings and such sessions of the Foreign and Home Departments as may be open to them. When important changes or new by-laws are to come before the General Executive Committee, a copy of the same shall be presented to the delegates on the day previous.

VI Gener.\l Office at New York

There shall be a general office at New York. The purpose of its maintenance shall be to (a) serve as a bureau of general information regarding the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at home and abroad; (b) serve as a central agency for those interests common to all Branches which can be more effectively and economically conducted through such a center; (c) form the point of contact between the Woman's —

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Foreign Missionary Society and other organizations of related interest in the Methodist Episcopal Church and in other denominations; (d) render assistance to outgoing and returning missionaries; (e) serve in other lines as determined by the standing committee on general office.

VII Secretary of General Office

There shall be a secretary of the general office. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the general office to express the purpose of the general office under the direction of the standing committee on general office.

VIII—Special Secretaries for the General Work

There shall be a secretary of the young people's department, a secretary of the junior department, a secretary of student work, a secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild, nominated by the Home Department and elected annually by the General Executive Committee. Field secretaries shall be emplo^'ed as required by the Home Department. These secretaries shall send their statistical reports to the Home Department by the day of its opening session.

Duties of the Secretary of the Young People's Department— It shall be the duty of the secretary of the young people's department to (a) superintend and devise plans for the work of this department; (b) conduct correspondence with Branch superintendents of the young people's department; (c) receive from Branch superintendents an annual statistical report, which shall correspond with the one presented to the Branch annual meeting; (d) prepare the annual report of the department for the General Executive Committee, showing statistics by Branches; (e) represent the department in significant gatherings; (f) provide material necessary for periodicals and press reports; (g) perform such other duties as the Home Department may define and the General Ex- ecutive Committee approve.

Duties of the Secretary of the Junior Department— It shall be the duty of the secretary of the junior department to (a) superintend and dev^ise plans for the work of this department; (b) conduct correspondence with Branch superintendents of the junior department; (c) receive from Branch superintendents an annual statistical report, which shall correspond with the one presented to the Branch annual meeting; (d) prepare the annual report of the department for the General Executive Committee, showing statistics by Branches; (e) represent the department in significant gatherings; (f) provide material necessary for periodicals and press reports; (g) perform such other duties as the Home Department may define and the General Executive Committee approve.

Duties of the Secretary of Student Work—-It shall be the duty of the secretary of student work to (a) superintend and devise plans for the work of this department; (b) conduct correspondence with the Branch student secretaries; (c) i.^ceive from each Branch student secretary an annual statistical report which shall correspond with the one presented to the Branch annual meeting; (d) prepare the annual report of the department for the General Executive Committee, showing statistics by Branches; (e) represent the .Society in significant gatherings; (f) provide material necessary for periodicals and press reports; (g) perform such other duties as the Home Department may define and the General Executive Committee approve. —

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Dalies of the Secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild—-It shall be the duty of the secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild to (a) act as chairman of the central committee, (b) superintend and devise plans for the work of the Guild, (c) conduct correspondence with the conference secretaries or with the Guild units, (d) receive from them semi-annual reports, (e) report to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.

IX Branch Officers

There shall be in each Branch a president, vice-president, corresponding secretary, secretary of the horns base, recording secretary, treasurer, superintendent of the young people's department, superintendent of the junior department, secretary of literature, and such other officers as each Branch shall determine.

Duties of Branch Officers— It shall be the duty of the

Branch President to (a) have general supervision of the affairs of the Branch; (b) preside at all meetings of the Branch and of its executive committee; (c) be ex-officio member of all standing committees, with the privilege of voting.

Branch Vice-President to (a) perform all the duties of the president in her absence; (b) render assistance when needed.

Branch Corresponding Secretary to (a) superintend all interests of the Branch pertaining to the foreign field; (b) conduct the correspondence of the Branch with foreign missionaries and missionary candidates; (c) sign all orders on the Branch treasury, including foreign remittances, in accordance with the appropriations; (d) give to the Branch all foreign communications, plans and business of the Branch essential to the futherance of the work; (e) attend and present a report of her work at all Branch annual and quarterly meetings, and submit an annual report for publication in the Branch annual report; (f) perform such other duties as the Branch may define.

Branch Secretary of the Home Base to (a) superintend all interests of the Branch pertaining to the home field; (b) conduct the correspondence with the special sacretaries, the conference secretaries, and the Branch superintendents; (c) serve as an ex-officio member of all Branch standing committees, with privilege of voting; (d) assist in the preparation of the Branch annual report; (e) attend and present a report of the home work at all Branch annual and quarterly meetings, and submit an annual report including statistics by conferences, for publication in the Branch annual report, and, as required, for the annual report of the Womin's Foreign Missionary Society; (f) perform such other duties as the Branch may define.

Bratich Recording Secretary to (a) give notice of all Branch meetings; (b) keep a full record of all proceedings; (c) furnish reports of quarterly and annual meetings for publication; (d) prepare for the Branch annual report a summary of the proceedings of the Branch executive committee throughout the year; (e) receive for publication in the Branch annual report the reports of Branch officers, conference secretaries, special superintendents, and such other material for permanent record as the Branch shall determine.

Branch Treasurer to (a) receive all funds of the Branch; (b) make and promptly forward the quarterly foreign remittances according to the appropriations, upon the written order of the Branch corresponding secretary; (c) disburse other funds under the direction of the Branch e.xecutive committee, By-Laws 187 upon the written order of the Branch corresponding secretary; (d) present full items of receipts and disbursements annually and quarterly to the Branch, and furnish a copy to the Branch corresponding secretary and the secretary of the iiome base; (e) prepare an itemized report for the Branch annual meeting and for publication in the Branch annual report; and (f) perform such other duties as each Branch may define.

Branch Secretary of Student Work to (a) present to Methodist women students the purposes and current work of the Womm's Foreign Mis- sionary Society, and interest them in personal service for the Society after leaving college; (b) in each student center of the Branch, secure a student center chairman who, with a committee that she shall choose, shall work out plans for the promotion of missionary interest among students; (c) conduct correspondence with and receive reports from the student center chairman; (d) keep in touch with prospective candidates in co-operation with the Branch corresponding secretary; (e) make an annual report to the secretary of the home base of the Branch, sending duplicate to the general student secretary, and provide material for press reports; (f) be ex-ofjicio member of the Branch candidate committee. Branch Secretary of Literature to (a) advance the interests and increase the sale of the literature and publications; (b) have charge, in connection with the Branch committee on literature and the agent of supplies, of exhibition and sale of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society publications at the various public gatherings and conventions throughout the Branch, the expense to be borne by the Branch within whose bounds such meeting is held; (c) present quarterly and annual reports to the secretary of the home base, and to the quarterly and annual meetings of the Branch; (d) encourage the organization of mission study circles to study the textbook of the united study course.

Branch Superintendent of the Young People's Department to (a) superintend and devise plans in her department, under the leadership of the secretary of the young people's department, and in co-operation with the secretary of the home base and conference secretaries; (b) conduct correspondence with and receive reports from conference superintendents, and report quarterly and annually to the secretary of the home base; (c) send to the secretary of the young people's department an annual statistical report, which shall correspond with the one presented at the annual meeting; (d) attend and present reports at the Branch annual and quarterly meetings; (e) perform such other duties as the Branch may require.

Branch Superintendent of the Junior Department to (a) superintend and devise plans in her department, under the leadership of the secretary of the junior department, and in co-operation with the ?ecretary of the home base and conference secretaries; (b) conduct correspondence with and receive reports from conference superintendents, and report quarterly and annually to the secretary of the home base; (c) send to the secretary of the junior department an annual statistical report, which shall correspond with the one presented at the annual meeting; (d) attend and present reports at the Branch annual and quarterly meetings; (e) perform such other duties as the Branch may require. Branch Secretary of Field Support to (a) stimulate interest in the support of orphans, Bible women, assistants and other forms of special work, under the direction of the corresponding secretary; (b) keep an accurate record of objects supported and patrons giving support; (c) conduct correspondence with patrons and forward to them communications received from the missionaries concerning the work; (d) present reports at Branch annual and quarterly meetings; (e) perform such other duties as the Branch may require. — ——

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Branch Membership Secretary to, (a) have general supervision of the promotion of adult membership throughout the Branch; (b) develop plans to interest shut-ins and others who cannot reasonably be included in the usual work of the Society, by enlisting them as extension members, either as a part of the auxiliary or in unorganized churches; (c) prepare extension groups for organization as auxiliaries as rapidly as possible; (d) conduct correspondence and receive reports from district membership secretaries; (e) report in March and September to the secretary of the home base and to the committee of the Home Department on extension work; (f) prepare plans and reports for presentation at Branch meetings and for publication.

Branch Secretary of Christian Stewardship to (a) develop plans for promoting the work of this department by distribution of literature, correspondence and public presentations; (b) conduct correspondence with and receive reports from conference secretaries of stewardship; (c) prepare plans and reports for presentation at Branch meetings and for publication; (d) report to secretary of home base and committee of the Home Department on stewardship. X Branch Finance Committee

1. There shall be a Branch finance committee composed of at least five members, including the following: president, corresponding secretary, home base secretary and treasurer. One of the duties of this committee shall be to recommend at the beginning of each year, an appropriation for Branch home administration of sufficient size to provide for the home administration budget of the Branch.

XI Depots of Supplies

Each Branch shall maintain a depot of supplies for the circulation and sale of literature and other helps, which shall be under the direction of a Branch committee. The chairman of this committee shall report annually to the Home Department through the Branch secretary of the home base.

XH Missionary Candid.\tes

1. Each person who offers henself as a missionary candidate shall declare her belief that she is (a) divinely called to the work of a foreign missionary; (b) actuated only by a desire to work in accordance with the will of God; (c) that she intends to make foreign missionary work the service of her effective years.

2. The preferred age of a candidate shall be twenty-three to thirty years. 3. She shall be a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

4. The candidate shall fill out required application blanks and present them to the corresponding secretary of the Branch in whose territory she resides. These application papers shall be presented by the corresponding secretary to the Branch standing committee on candidates, by which committee the case shall be investigated and reported, through the corresponding secretary, to the Foreign Department, where it shall be again considered and passed upon.

5. In case a candidate shall not have been sent out within two years from date of her acceptance, the question of har acceptance must be again presented to the Foreign Department before final appointment. 6. Applicants who are on the mission field or who do not reside in the United States of America shall present to the Foreign Department such credentials as are required of other candidates. —

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1 XI 1 Missionaries

1. On acceptance by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society each missionary shall (a) be under the control of the General Executive Committee, directly amenable to the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting her; (b) enter into the following contract by and with the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society through the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting her. This contract shall be signed in duplicate for file by the missionary and the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting her; (c) this relation shall be sustained for a period of not longer than five years. CONTRACT

"I agree to render five years' continuous service from this date as a missionary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and to conform to the rules and regulations of the said Society as they now exist or shall hereafter be modified during my term of service. "Failure to keep the above contract shall render me liable to the repayment to the Society of expense incurred by it for my outfit and passage. Date Signed "We agree to compensate for the above described services by paying the traveling expenses of a round trip from her home to her field of labor; salary at the rate of $ per year, from the date of her arrival at her field of labor until the date of her departure therefrom; and home salary, after the completion of five 3'earsJ service on the field, at the rate and for the period prescribed by the by-laws of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Date Signed Cor. Sec'y. of the Branch. On behalf of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church."

(c) consider the regulations of the Society named in the constitution and by-laws as binding as the terms of the contract, and failure to conform to them on the part of the missionary shall release the Society from all financial liability; (d) devote her entire time and attention to her work; (e) serve for five years as the first term and six years for each succeeding term except in Malaysia; Philippine Islands; Netherlands Indies; Chengtu and Chungking, China; Angola and Rhodesia, Africa; North Andes and Eastern South America, where all terms shall be five years. No missionary supported by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall adopt any child as her own, nor bring foreign-born girls or helpers to this country except upon the recommendation of the field reference committee of the conference in which they reside and with the permission of the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. At the close of a missionary's first term of service, the question of her return to the field shall be as carefully considered by the Foreign Department as was her original acceptance for service. It shall, however, not be necessary for her to present new papers, except a medical certificate.

2. Classification of Missionaries

For purposes of administration missionaries shall be classified as follows: active, furloughed, detained, self-supporting, on detached service, retired, resigned, discontinued, married, deceased. 190 By-Laws

(a) Active missionaries are those engaged in specific work assigned them on the field. (b) Furloughed missionaries are those who have received permission from the Society for temporary absence from the mission field. (c) Detained missionaries are those who for reasons satisfactory to the Foreign Department have remained away from the field longer than two years, but expect to return at some future time. This relation shall be sustained for a period of not longer than five years. (d) Self-supporting missionaries are those who serve without salary; but if regularly accepted by the Foreign Department they shall have the same standing as those who receive salary and shall be amenable to the same regulations. (e) Missionaries on detached service are regularly accepted missionaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society who are assigned to union institutions or union work in which the Society is participating. They retain all the rights and privileges of regular missionaries except that from their retirement allowance shall be deducted any retirement allowance that they may receive through the union agencies with which they have been connected. (f) Retired missionaries are those whose services have been deemed impracticable by reason of family conditions, impaired health, advancing years or other causes, and who, after two years' furlough, have been placed on the retired list.

(g) Resigned missionaries are those have been accorded the privilege of withdrawing from service as missionaries of the Society. (h) Discontinued missionaries are those who have been deemed by a three-fourths vote of the Foreign Department unfit for continuance in the service. ^

3. In Active Service (a) Outfit and Furniture—The Society shall provide each missionary, when beginning service, with $200 for personal outfit, and shall provide a furniture allowance of $100. Furniture and medical outfit provided by the Society shall be the property of the Society and subject to its disposition.

(b) Salary—^The salaries of missionaries shall include all expenses hitherto classed as incidentals and shall be $800 in all India Conferences and Mexico Conference; $900 in all China Conferences and in Burma, Malaya, Netherlands Indies and Philippine Islands Conferences; $950 in Africa (except North Africa); $1,000 in Europe, North Africa, Japan, Korea and South America Conferences. The value of the salary on the field shall be based on the par of exchange between U. S. gold and the currency of the country concerned, any exchange loss to be made up by the Society and any gain to belong to it.* The first year's work of a new missionary shall be so planned by the mission that the major part of her time shall be given to the study of the language. (c) Finance—Each missionary shall (1) incur no expense which has not been authorized by the General Executive Committee; (2) apply to private sources for financial aid only by authority from the Foreign Department of the General Executive Committee; (3) keep an itemized account of receipts and disbursements, also of all donations, fees, and other sums received for the support of the work, and report the same in her annual financial statement to the conference treasurer; (4) present estimates and all other matter requiring the action of the General Executive Committee through the field reference committee of the conference in which her work is located; (5) include in her estimates for Bible women and zenana workers all expenses of conveyances

Grants to missionaries, in addition to salary, are as follows: for Japan, Korea and Mexico, $200; for Philippine Islands, Malaya, Netherlands Indies, $100; full exchange gain allowed for Europe. By-Laws 191 and teachers, and in those for scholarships the cost of fuel, light, medicines, and minor expenses necessary in the maintenance of the school. (d) Reports and Records —Each missionary shall (1) furnish the official correspondent with all facts as required; (2) report each quarter to the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting her and to the superintendent of the district in which her work is located; (3) send annual communications for patrons supporting field support to the Branch secretary of field support; (4) keep a clear record of all field support in her charge, and on her removal or furlough transfer this record to her substitute or successor.

4. Fiirloiighed (a) Each missionary when entering on furlough shall receive such amount as will presumably cover (1) cost of travel by direct route, and (2) authorized incidental expenses. Any balance shall be applied on home salary. (b) The Society shall be liable for travel expenses only to the extent necessitated b}' conformity to the regulations of the Foreign Department as to lines of travel and incidental expenses. If a missionary returns home early for any other reason than ill health, travel expenses shall be paid only on authorization by the Foreign Department. (c) Fifteen months absence from the field shall constitute the regular furlough. Minor adjustments as to the date for beginning furlough may be made on the field; but a deviation of more than six months from the regular time shall be on the authority of the Foreign Department. The missionary's last furlough before retirement shall be two years in length. (d) In all cases where the relations of the missionary with the Society are satisfactory, her home salary for the fifteen months of the regular furlough shall be at the rate of $850 a year; if the Foreign Department sanctions extension of furlough, or if the furlough is the last before retirement, salary for nine months, after the first fifteen months, shall be at the rate of $600 a year. In cases of return before furlough is due, the foregoing shall apply until the next meeting of the Foreign Department, if salary is needed. Home salary, except as elsewhere provided, shall begin upon date of leaving work on the field, and shall continue until return thereto, provided said return is within two years. In case return is delayed beyond two years, the question of a further continuation of home salary shall be referred to the Foreign Depart- ment. In the case of a missionary who has completed a full term of service and does not expect to return to the field, home salary at the rate of $850 a year shall be paid for nine months only from the date of leaving work on the field. (e) Missionaries indigenous to the field shall receive full salary when on furlough, in which case no furlough expenses will be paid by the Society. This provision shall apply only to missionaries in satisfactory relation to the Society and for the term of furlough authorized by the General Executive Committee through the Branch supporting the missionary. (f) In case of emergency demanding immediate return home, the missionary shall obtain the written approval of the field reference committee, or, where there is no field reference committee, of the bishop and a majority of the missionaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in her conference, and shall send this statement to her official correspondent and a copy to her Branch corresponding secretary. (g) She shall, unless excused by the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting her, attend the first session of the General Executive Com- mittee held after her return from the foreign field, provided she is returning after a term of at least four years. Her travel expenses to and from the place of meeting shall be paid from the same fund as those of members of that body. (h) For information regarding the return of a missionary after furlough each member of the field reference committee shall fill out and sign duplicate —

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blanks, one of which shall be sent to the ofiicial correspondent and one to the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting the missionary concerned. The bishop of the Area is requested to send blanks in like manner. These blanks shall be prepared and sent before the missionary leaves the field. To authorize return to the field there shall be a two-thirds vote of the Foreign Department, based upon the information contained in the blanks received from the field, a new medical certificate, and the recommendation of the corresponding secretary of the Branch supporting the missionary. (i) As soon as possible after the granting of a furlough, the missionary shall be informed by the Foreign Department as to whether or not her return to the field will be sanctioned, if at the time for return health conditions be satisfactory. 5. Retired (a) The missionary shall be automatically retired at the end of the furlough closing nearest to the day when she reaches the age of sixty-eight years. In case a previous furlough or return to the field may be arranged in such a way as to make an additional term possible before retirement, and in case the missionary desires such an arrangement, the matter shall be referred to the Foreign IJepartment and each case decided on its merits. (b) Missionaries may be retired earlier by a three-fourths vote of the Foreign Department. 6. Resigned (a) The resignation of a missionary shall cause the obligation of the Society for salary and traveling expenses to cease. Traveling expenses may be paid if the Foreign Department so orders, but the decision shall be made for each case on its merits. (b) The marriage of a missionary shall be considered a resignation. 7. Discontinued (a) The Foreign Department shall have authority by a three-fourths vote to sever the relations between a missionary and the Society. (b) After discontinuance she shall be paid in final settlement a lump sum equal to one-fourth of the annual salary last received by her when a missionary; and, if presentation of bills be made within three months after notice of discontinuance has been given, she shall be paid travel expenses to her home to the extent provided by by-law XIII, 4 (b). 8. In case a missionary' withdraws from the work of the Society or is recalled, unless she leaves the field within two months after withdrawal, or after receiving notification of recall, no travel allowance shall be granted her and her salary shall be discontinued, except by special action of the Foreign Department. XIV Contract Teachers 1. Contract teachers shall be members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 2. On acceptance by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society each contract teacher shall (a) be appointed for a term of three years and shall be a member of the woman's conference; (b) while on the field have the same prerogatives, privileges and obligations as a missionary, except provision for language study; (c) enter into the following CONTRACT "I agree to render three years' consecutive service as a teacher in the schools of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episco- pal Church and, during my term of service, to be subject to and governed by the same rules and regulations as those which govern the regular missionaries of the Society, which rules I have read and understand. Date Signed —

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"For these services we agree to compensate as follows: "We agree to pay expenses incurred by her round trip from her home in America to her field of labor over routes prescribed by the Society; to provide her with ail of which is subject to the provision that she conform to the rules and regulations which govern the regular missionaries of the Society. Date Signed Cor. Sec'y of the Branch On behalf of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church."

(d) In case she has served four or more years receive, for the first three months after leaving her work on the field, home salary at the rate paid to missionaries during the first year of furlough.

XV National Women Workers National women workers shall be eligible to full membership in the woman's conference and to appointment by the bishop on the following conditions: 1. They shall be members of the Methodist Episcopal Church or, in Japan, of the Japan Methodist Church, or in Korea, of the Korean Methodist Church, or in Mexico, of the Methodist Church of Mexico, graduates of a recognized high school, and shall have had two years additional educational training in college, normal, medical, kindergarten, nurse, or Bible training school. 2. They shall be recommended for such conference membership by the woman's conference, within whose bounds they are working or residing and by the bishop of the Area or the superintendent of the mission. 3. They shall be eligible to membership in any of the committees of the woman's conference except that eligibility to membership in the field reference committee shall be determined by vote of the woman's conference; they shall be entitled to regular annual vacations, but more extended leave of absence shall be without salar>', and in view of their domicile, they shall not be entitled to furlough in America, nor to a retirement allowance unless retirement funds are provided on the field. They shall qualify in the language according to a course of study prescribed by the central conferences of their respective fields, where such e.xist, otherwise by the woman's conference. XVI Organization— on the Field 1. Woman's Conference ^ Working in co-operation with each conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church on the foreign field there shall be, wherever practicable, a woman's conference. " This woman's conference shall be made up of the missionaries (including contract teachers) of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, such wives of missionaries of the Board of Foreign Missions as are in charge of work for the Society, workers provided for by by-law XIII, and such other women workers as each woman's conference and the central conference of the field concerned, shall from time to time determine. This conference shall meet annually and elect a president, a vice-president, secretary, ofi&cial correspondent and such other officers as shall be needed, hear reports, appoint committees, and consult concerning the work in charge of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society within the bounds of the conference. All important recommendations to the General Executive Committee through the Foreign Department shall first be acted upon by the woman's conference. This conference may delegate anj' of its functions to the field reference committee or other committees. 194 By-Laws

2. Foreign Treasurer—There shall be in each annual conference, mission conference or group of conferences, as the Foreign Department shall direct, a foreign treasurer for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, appointed by the Foreign Department. It shall be the duty of each foreign treasurer to (a) forward receipts immediately upon receiving remittances from the Branch treasurers; (b) apply the funds of the Society only for the purpose designated by the General Executive Committee, and make no disbursements in excess of the appropriations made by the General Executive Committee, nor for objects not included in the appropriations of that Committee; (c) pay all appropriations, including salaries and buildings, on the basis of currency of the country at par;(d) pay money for buildings on order of the building committee in such amounts and at such time as required by the contract; (e) invest, on action of the field reference committee of the woman's conference, all money sent to the field for buildings and land, the use of which is temporarily delayed; (f) forward to the Branch corresponding secretary on January first and July first of each year itemized statements, both in local currency and in U. S. gold, of balance arising from unused current work appropriations, exchange, or other source, and hold such funds subject to the order of the corresponding secretary from whose Branch said funds accrue; (g) forward to the general treasurer on January first and July first of each year itemized statements, both in local currency and in U. S. gold, of amounts received and expended for buildings and property, taxes and insurance, and such other items as are paid by the general treasurer to the conference concerned; (h) forward estimates approved by the field reference committee and printed according to prescribed form, two copies to each of the general officers, and three copies to the corresponding secretary of each Branch, to insure arrival on or before September first; (i) receive building accounts properly audited, and hold them in custody for the Society.

3. Field Property Committee—There shall be a field property committee in each woman's conference, nominated by the field reference committee and elected by the woman's conference. The treasurer of the annual conference, mission conference or group of conferences shall be ex-officio member of this committee, without vote except in the conference of which she is a member. It shall be the duty of the field property committee to (a) have in charge, under the direction of the Foreign Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, all matters relative to the purchase and sale of property, erection and insurance of buildings, and extensive repairs for which appropriations have been made. No building, however financed, shall be erected on the property of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society without the approval of the field property committee and without consultation and mutual agreement with the Foreign Department. After a building has been authorized by the Foreign Department, the property committee shall appoint a local building committee, which shall have authority to draw up plans, make contracts, subject to the approv^al of the property committee, audit bills, and direct the work; (b) secure safe legal titles to all real estate purchased by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. When possible, all deeds shall be made to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, or to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church in trust for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church; where neither of these is possible, they shall be made in the way that shall be approved by the field reference committee and the finance committee of the Board of Foreign Missions of that conference; (c) have all deeds recorded in accordance with the laws of the country and preserve all deeds and other legal papers not forwarded to America in the office of the treasurer of the conference, mission conference or group of conferences whenever it is — —

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practicable so to do; (d) keep a record of all real estate belonging to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society; (e) furnish the committee on real estate with information as required; (f) keep on file all documents giving power of attorney for the transfer of property within the conference; (g) furnish the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with a copy (and a translation when the deeds are not in English) of deeds to all property acquired by purchase or other means. 4. Field Reference Committee—-Each woman's conference shall have a field reference committee to be elected annually by ballot. The Bishop of the area shall be a member ex-officio. Others eligible to membership in the field reference committee shall be (a) active missionaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society; (b) such wives of missionaries of the Board of Foreign Missions as are in charge of work for the Society, and (c) national women workers if declared eligible by the woman's conference. This committee shall consist of not less than six nor more than nine representative members, two- thirds of whom shall be missionaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The treasurer of the woman's annual conference, mission conference or group of conferences shall be, ex-officio, an additional member of this committee without vote except in the conference of which she is a member. It shall be the duty of the field reference committee to (a) prepare estimates which require the action of the General Executive Committee; (b) consider the furlough of missionaries and forward recommendations concerning the individual cases to the Foreign Department; (c) in consultation with the bishop in charge, approve, and through the chairman and secretary sign contracts, in accordance with the appropriations and the regulations in force toi the employment of workers engaged on the field to fill major positions* in the work of the Society; (d) consider all matters of general interest arising during the interim of their annual meetings.

X\TI ^Official Visitors to the Mission Field

1. W^hen in the judgment of the Foreign Department it shall seem desirable that an official visitor be sent to the mission field, a nomination shall be made by a two-thirds vote of the Foreign Department and presented by the Foreign Department to the General Executive Committee for action. 2. An official visitor shall (a) acquaint herself with the work in the field or fields visited; (b) make a report and recommendations. She may be charged with some special duty, such as (a) acting as delegate to an assembly or (b) making a special investigation. In her social contacts she shall be recognized as an official representative of the Society. While she is at liberty to express her own views and judgments, she shall make it clear to those on the field that she cannot speak with final authority on matters requiring action by the Foreign Department or the Society.

X\TII Publication Department 1. The periodicals of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall be known as the Woman's Missionary Friend, Junior Missionary Friend and Der Frauen Missions Freund. 2. The literature of the Society shall include all other publications not specified in Section 1. 3. The editors and publisher of the periodicals and literature shall be elected annually at the meeting of the General Executive Committee, when their reports shall be received, and a copy thereof submitted for publication in the annual report of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. 4. The editors and publisher shall be entitled to floor privileges on matters concerning their work.

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5. In the interim of tlie General Executive Committee the management of the Society's publications shall be under the control of the Home Depart- ment. 6. Sample copies of all pui)lications issued by the Society shall be sent to the general officers and to the members of the Home Department of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, and to such other officers and ex- changes as may be deemed essential to the progress of this department. XIX Zenana Paper 1. The Foreign Department shall make appropriations from the income of the endowment of the Zenana Paper and shall have general supervision of the interests of the paper. 2. The woman's conference in India shall nominate a committee consisting of five persons—three women and two men—one of whom shall be the publisher, to supervise the interests of the paper, and arrange with the press- committee for editing and publishing the Zenana Paper in the various lan- guages and dialects required, these nominations to be subject to the approval of the Foreign Department of the General Executiv^e Committee. 3. The editor-in-chief shall send an annual report of the Zenana Paper to the chairman of the Foreign Department with the amount of circulation and items of interest, in time to be presented to the annual meeting of the General Executive Committee in America. 4. A report of the Zenana Paper shall be published in the annual report of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. 5. The treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society shall be the treasurer of the Zenana Paper funds, and shall disburse the income of the same only upon the order of the chairman of the Foreign Department. XX Funds 1. All money raised under the auspices of this Society belongs to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and shall not be diverted to other causes. 2. A reserve fund of $5,000 shall be retained in the treasury of the Society's publications and shall not be used except for an emergency in the business of the publication office and with the approval of the general officers and publisher.

.3. Gifts, bequests, donations and other moneys received from donors residing outside the United States shall be paid to the general treasurer and credited as "received from the Society at large," except where such gifts come from foreign conferences regularly affiliated with Branches, in which case they shall be paid to the treasurer of the Branch concerned. 4. Balances accruing fiom exchange, surplus from remittances made under appropriation and other sources, shall belong to the Branch supporting the work, and shall be reported January first and July first of each year, and held subject to the order of the corresponding secretary in whose Branch they accrue. 5. No college or other endowment funds shall be held or invested on the foreign field. College endowments shall be held by the general treasurer and invested under the direction of the committee on investments. 6. A fund for general home administration expense shall be created by annual appropriations paid by Branches into the treasury of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. 7. Gifts received on the life income plan shall be invested and reinvested during the lifetime of the donor by the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society under the instruction of the committee on investments, except such portions of said Life Income Gifts as shall be required to purchase from life insurance companies approved by the committee on investments, annuity policies to cover the life income payable to the donor. —

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Maximum life income gift rates on a single life shall be as follows: 40 4.0% 50 5.0% 60 6.0% 70 7.0% 41 4.1% 51 5.1% 61 6.1% 71 7.1% 42 4.2%, 52 5.2%, 62 6.2% 72 7.2% 43 4.3% 53 5.3% 63 6.3% 73 7.3% 44 4.4% 54 5.4% 64 6.4% 74 7.4% 45 4.5% 55 5.5% 65 6.5% 75 7.5% 46 4.6% 56 5.6% 66 6.6% 76 7.6%, 47 4.7% 57 5.7% 67 6.7% 77 7.7% 48 4.8%o 58 5.8% 68 6.8% 78 7.8% 49 4.9% 59 5.9% 69 6.9% 79 7.9%

For eighty and over the rate is 8%. The rate on two lives shall be that of the younger, or if there be more than two in a group, that of the youngest in the group.

XXI Retirement Fund and Pensions

1. There shall be no legal obligation on the part of the Society to pay retirement allowance except to such missionaries as it shall, through its General Executive Committee on recommendation of the Foreign Depart- ment, designate, and only for the period and for the amount designated by the said General Executive Committee.

2. Except as provided under (4) and (5), no missionary shall be eligible to retirement allowance who (a) was retired prior to January 1, 1900; (b) is, at the time of retirement, less than sixty-five years of age; (c) has served less than twenty-five years on the foreign field including furloughs to a maximum total of sixty months.

3. The maximum retirement allowance for missionaries in the service of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society October 1, 1926, who were born in 1878 or earlier shall be $600 a year. Nothing in this section shall be con- strued as changing or increasing the allowance of any missionary on the retired list October 1, 1926. For missionaries born in 1879 or later the maximum allowance shall be $480 a year. Regular missionaries of the Society who are indigenous to the field in which they work and who were in service January 1, 1918, shall receive, if placed on the list of missionaries eligible to allowance, retirement allowance on the same basis as American and European missionaries, except in cases where they have been receiving a salary smaller than that paid to American and European missionaries. In such cases their allowance shall bear to S600 (if they were born in 1878 or earlier) or to $480 (if they were born in 1879 or later), the same ratio as the salary they have received when in active service bears to the salary of the American and Euro- pean missionaries in their respective conferences.

4. If a missionary at the time of necessary retirement has not reached the age of sixty-five years, or has not served twenty-five years, or has neither qualification, the Foreign Department may, by a three-fourths vote, recommend to the General E.xecutive Committee an allowance according to the following scale: 198 By-Laws

(a) For missionaries born prior to Jan. 1, 1879:

Age at Re- tirement Amount of Allowance After Service 25 yrs. 24 yrs. 23 yrs. 22 yrs. 21 yrs. 20 yrs. 55 $390 $374 $359 $343 $328 $312 56 407 391 374 358 342 326 57 422 405 388 371 354 338 58 439 421 404 386 369 351 59 460 442 423 405 386 368 60 480 461 442 422 403 384 61 497 477 457 437 417 398 62 520 499 478 458 437 416 63 546 524 502 480 459 437 64 574 551 528 506 483 460 65 600 576 552 528 504 480

(b) For missionaries born after Jan. 1, 1879:

Age at Re- tirement Amount of Allowance after Service

25 yrs. 24 yrs. 23 yrs. 22 yrs. 21 yrs. 20 yrs. 55 $312 $300 $287 $275 $262 $250 56 326 313 300 ?87 274 261 57 338 324 311 297 284 270 58 351 337 323 309 295 281 59 368 353 339 324 309 295 60 384 369 353 338 323 307 61 398 382 366 350 334 319 62 416 399 383 366 349 232, 63 437 420 402 385 367 350 64 460 442 423 405 386 368 65 480 461 442 422 403 384

When missionaries have not reached the age of fifty-five and have not served twenty years, the Foreign Department may recommend for each case, according to its merits, the allowance to be paid. 5. In exceptional cases where the necessities of the individual require a larger allowance than is provided for under (3) and (4) the Foreign Depart- ment is empowered to recommend to the General Executive Committee by a three-fourths vote such allowance for her as in the judgment of the Depart- ment shall seem equitable. 6. (a) In case a missionary of the Board of Foreign Missions becomes a missionary of the Society, her retirement allowance from the Society shall be based on her years of service as a missionary of the Society; and if transfer is made during her first term on the field, the time spent in language school shall be counted as a part of her years of service with the Society. (b) In case a missionary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society marries a missionary of the Board of Foreign Missions after a minimum service of ten years with the said Society, and, after marriage continues in the active service of the Board of Foreign Missions until she shall have attained the age of sixt3^-five years, and shall have served at least twenty-five years on the field, (including furloughs to a maximum total of sixty months) her retirement allowance as and when a widow, from the Society, shall be based on the years —

By-Laws 199 of service as a missionary of the Society, and shall bear such proportion to the allowance which would have been paid her had she continued in the service of the Society as her actual years of service with the Society bear to twenty-five.* (c) If a contract teacher having served with the Society, or if a member of the faculty of a union college under appointment by the union college committee or a missionary in the Lee Memorial Mission, Calcutta, becomes a missionary of the Society, her years of service as a contract teacher or as an appointee of the union college committee or as a missionary in the Lee Memorial Mission, Calcutta, shall be counted in calculating her retirement allowance. 7. No retirement allowances or special grants to retired missionaries shall be paid by Branches. 8. Retirement allowances shall begin two years after the missionary's active service on the field ends. 9. There shall be a Retirement Fund for care of retired missionaries consisting of gifts solicited for this purpose throughout the Society. Such gifts as are definitely designated for endowment shah be invested and reinvested by the treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society under the instruction of the committee on investments, the principal being preserved intact and the income only being used to pay retirement allowances or to purchase pensions from insurance companies, approved by the committee on investments. Such gifts as are not definitely designated for endowment may be used for purchases of pensions from insurance companies, approved by the committee on investments, or for sucli other purposes involved in the retirement care of missionaries as by action of the General Executive Committee shall be authorized from time to time. 10. There shall be inaugurated on January 1, 1927, a plan of purchasing pensions from life insurance companies for missionaries sent out after October 1, 1926, and on January 1, 1929, for purchase of pensions for missionaries who are at that date in active service for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, who were born in 1879 or later years and who were sent out prior to October 1, 1926, such pensions not to exceed $480 a year and to be purchased in such amounts as shall be necessary to supplement the income from the Retirement Fund Endowment. The life insurance companies from which such pensions may be purchased shall be approved by the committee on investments. 11. In case in an}' year the income from the Retirement Fund Endow- ment plus the proceeds of pension purchases shall not be sufficient to pay to retired missionaries the allowances above provided, the deficiency shall be supplied by a pro-rata assessment on the Branches; in case in any year the income from all sources shall exceed the total of allowances to be paid, the surplus shall be retained in income account and carried forward to succeeding years. 12. Gifts for endowment, as distinguished from those for pension purchases, shall be added to the principal of the Retirement Fund and only the income from them used. XXI I Expenses 1. From the General Home Administration Fund shall be paid: (a) Expenses of the general officers and special secretaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society; (b) traveling expenses to and from the meeting of the General Executive Committee incurred by the officers of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, corresponding secretaries, secretaries of the home base, special secretaries, secretary of German work, recording secretaries

*It is understood that a former missionary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society who is the widow of a man who had been retired for disability before the regular age of retirement, shall be considered a special case, and the adjustment of an allowance for her shall be made by the Society and the Board under their respective rulings for special cases among retired missionaries. —

200 By-Laws of the Home and Foreign Departments, secretary of the general office, missionaries and two delegates from each Branch; (c) traveling expenses of the general officers, members and recording secretaries of the Home and the Foreign Departments to and from the mid-year meeting; (d) expense of the general office; (e) cost of literature supplied for meetings held outside of this country; (f) and such other expenses of home and foreign administration as the General Executive Committee shall from time to time direct. 2. From the receipts of the publisher's ofiice shall be paid: (a) Salaries of the editors and publisher and their assistants; (b) office expenses of editors and publisher; (c) travel expenses of editors and publisher to and from the meeting of the General Executive Committee; (d) travel expense of the publisher and editor of the Woman's Missionary Friend to the mid-year meeting.

1 XXI 1 Committees 1. On Nominations There shall be a committee on nominations composed of two members from the Foreign Department and two members from the Home Department, these to constitute a standing committee and, when the General Executive Committee convenes, three delegates shall be added to serve during the session. Members from the Foreign and Home Departments shall be nominated by their respective Departments and shall serve two years each, one new member from each Department being chosen annually. The three delegates shall be nominated by the delegates' conference as soon as possible after the General Executive Committee convenes. It shall be the duty of this committee to present nominations for the officers for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, the general counselor, auditor of the accounts of the general treasurer, and standing committees on by-laws, consultation with the Board of Foreign Missions, general office, investments, state of the Society, and such other standing committees as the General Executive Committee shall from time to time determine. 2. On Memorials There shall be a committee on memorials consisting of one member from the Home Department, one member from the Foreign Department and three delegates. 3. On Investments There shall be a committee on investments, to consist of the general officers, the general counselor, ex-officio, and co-opted members as need shall arise. The treasurer shall invest all trust, annuity and endowment funds of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society under the direction of this committee. Any Branch which so desires may turn over its Branch trust, life income gift and endowment funds to the control of this committee on investments. At the death of the donor of the life income gift or at the termination of the trust, the principal remaining to the credit of the original trust or life income gift shall be paid to the Branch treasurer by the general treasurer for the use of the Branch. When a life income gift lapses and before the net proceeds are paid to the Branch from which the donor came, ten percent shall be deducted and retained for investment and reinvestment as an additional reserve to protect life income gift agreements. Branches which prefer to retain control of their invested funds may do so, but shall submit to the committee on investments above created an annual statement of their invested funds and of the securities held therefor. The committee on investments shall present from time to time to each such Branch a list of investments suited to the particular Branch, this list to be suggestive only and the Branch to be as free as at present in the matter of making investments if it so desires. 4. Resolutions There shall be a committee on resolutions consisting of the recording secretary and two delegates. ———

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XXIV Order of Business The following items of business shall be considered at the General Execu- tive Committee meeting: Calling the roll. Minutes. Appointment of committees. Reception of memorials, petitions and proposed changes in the constitution. Reports of the secretaries of the home base. Reports of special secretaries. Report of the Home Department. Reports of the corresponding secretaries. Report of the Foreign Department. Reports of official correspondents. Reports of editors and publisher. Fixing place of next meeting. Election of president, vice-presidents, recording secretary, treasurer, special secretaries and other officers. Election of editors and publisher. Notice of constitutional amendments. Reports of committees. Miscellaneous business. Introductions.

All resolutions to be discussed shall be presented in writing. No member shall be granted leave of absence except by vote of the entire body. XXV Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Society shall begin October first. XXVI Meetings 1. The General Executive Committee shall convene annually not later than the last week in October, at such place as the said Committee shall elect. 2. The program for the meeting of the General Executive Committee shall be arranged by a committee composed of the president of the Society as chairman, the corresponding secretary, secretary of the home base, and the president of the Branch within whose bounds said meeting is to take place. 3. Local arrangements for the entertainment of the General Executive Committee shall be in the hands of committees appointed by the Branch within whose bounds the meeting is to be held. 4. The members of the Foreign Department and of the Home Department shall assemble not less than three days before the opening of the General Executive Committee meeting. 5. The F"oreign Department and the Home Department shall hold a mid- year meeting at a time and place agreed upon by themsselves. 6. A majority,' of the members of the General Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. XXVII—By-L.\ws These by-laws may be changed or amended at any meeting of the General Executive Committee by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. CONSTITUTION FOR DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS ARTICLE I—Name This association shall be called The District Asso- ciation of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in the Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. — —

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ARTICLE II—Purpose The purpose of this association shall be to unite the auxiliaries of the district in an earnest effort for the promotion of the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. ARTICLE III— Membership All members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in District shall be considered members of this association. ARTICLE IV—Officers The officers of this association shall be a president, three or more vice- presidents, a corresponding secretary, a recording secretary, a treasurer, a counselor for the young people's department, a superintendent of the junior department, a superintendent of literature, and such other officers as the district shall determine, in harmony with the constitution of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. These officers shall constitute the executive committee to administer the affairs of the district. ARTICLE V—Meetings There shall be an annual meeting of the district association, when reports shall be received from all auxiliaries in the district, missionary intelligence shall be given, and necessary business transacted. ARTICLE VI Change of Constitution This constitution may be changed at any annual meeting of the General Executive Committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by a three- fourths vote of those present and voting, notice of the proposed change having been given to each Branch by its secretary of the home base before April first of that year. CONSTITUTION FOR AUXILIARY SOCIETIES Auxiliaries are expected to labor in harmony with and under the direction of the Branch. ARTICLE I—Name This organization shall be called The Woman's Foreign Missionary So- ciety of , auxiliary to the Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. ARTICLE II—Purpose The purpose of this society shall be to aid its Branch in interesting Christian women in the evangelization of women in the foreign mission fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in raising funds for this work. ARTICLE III—Membership Any person paying a regular subscription of two cents a week, or one dollar per year, may become a member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Any person contributing five dollars per quarter for one year, or twenty dollars at one time, shall be constituted a life member. ARTICLE IV—Funds All funds raised under the auspices of this society, contributed or be- queathed to it, belong to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, and shall not be diverted to other causes, but shall be paid into the Branch treasury. Remittances shall be forwarded quarterly to the conference treasurer. ARTICLE V Officers and Elections The officers of this society shall be a president, one or more vice-presidents, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, a treasurer, a counselor for the young people's department and a supervisor of the junior department, who shall constitute an executive committee to administer its affairs. Managers and superintendents of departments of work may be ———

By-Laws 203 added as needed. These officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the society. ARTICLE VI Change of Constitution This constitution may be changed at any annual meeting of the Gen- eral Executive Committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting, notice of the proposed change having been given to each Branch by its secretary of the home base before April first of that year. CONSTITUTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES ARTICLE I—Name This organization shall be called The Young Woman's Foreign Mission- ary Society, or The Standard Bearer Society of The Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society of the Church, Auxiliary to the Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ARTICLE II—Purpose The purpose of this organization is to interest young people in foreign missions and to support the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ARTICLE III—Membership Any person may become a member of the Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by the payment of one dollar a year and a member of the Standard Bearer Society by the payment of sixty cents a year. The payment of fifteen dollars shall constitute life membership. ARTICLE IV—Badge The badge of this organization shall be the Church Pennant pin. Mem- bers paying one dollar per year may wear the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society badge, if preferred. ARTICLE V—Funds Funds raised under the auspices of this society belong to the W^oman's Foreign Missionary Society, and shall not be diverted to other causes. Re- mittances shall be forwarded quarterly to the district or conference treasurer. ARTICLE VI Officers and Elections The officers of this organization shall be a president, two or more vice- presidents, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, and a treasurer, who shall be elected at the annual meeting of the organization and constitute an executive committee to administer the affairs of the same. Superintend- ents of departments may be added as needed. ARTICLE VII Change of Constitution This constitution may be changed at any annual meeting of the General Executive Committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting, notice of the proposed change having been given at the previous annual meeting. CONSTITUTION OF THE WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD ARTICLE I—N.^ME The name of this organization shall be the Wesleyan Service Guild. ARTICLE II—Purpose The purpose of the Wesleyan Service Guild shall be to interest business and professional women in a four-fold program for others as well as for themselves : (1) Development of spiritual life. (2) Opportunities for world service. (3) Promotion of Christian citizenship and personal service. (4) Provision for social and recreational activities. 204 By-Lazvs

ARTICLE III —Organization

Section 1. The Wesleyan Service Guild shall be auxiliary to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and to the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sec. 2. There shall be a central committee composed of three members appointed annually by the Woman's Foreign Missionarv Society and three members appointed annually by the Woman's Homi Missionary Society at their annual meetings; one of these members shall be the chairman of the Guild committee for her organization; and eight or more representatives of business and professional women shall be selected by the central committee at the annual meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild and presented for approval of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the Woman's Home Mission- ary Society. The central committee shall have general supervision of the work of the Wesleyan Service Guild and shall promote its interests. Sec. 3. The officers of the central committee shall be a chairman, one or more vice-chairmen, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, and a treasurer, and such other officers as the development of the organization may require. Sec. 4. The central committee shall have four departments: the department of spiritual service, the department of world service, the department of Christian citizenship and personal service, the department of social and recreational activities. There shall be a department chairman for each department. Sec. 5. There shall be a secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild elected annually by vote of the General Executive Committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Board of Managers of the Woman's Home Missionary Society on nomination of the central committee. Sec. 6. The secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild shall act as chairman of the central committee and shall report semi-annually, by July 10 and January 10, to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and to the Woman's Home Missionary Society. ARTICLE IV—Membership The Wesleyan Service Guild welcomes to its membership any business or professional woman who is in sympathy with the four-fold purpose of the Guild and who will co-operate in carrying out its program of education and activities. The annual dues are $2.50. Men may become associate members upon payment of the annual dues. ARTICLE V—Funds

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Wesleyan Service Guild shall be from June first to June first. Sec. 2. The annual payment of $2.50 provides for: Membership dues in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society $1.00 Membership dues in the Woman's Home Missionary Society. 1.00 Branch contingent fund (W. F. M. S.) 10 Conference contingent fund (VV. H. M. S.) 10 District contingent fund (VV. F. M. S.) 05 District contingent fund (W. H. M. S.) OS

Wesleyan Service Guild contingent fund, central committee . . .10 Wesleyan Service Guild contingent fund, local unit 10

Total $2.50 which shall be disbursed as follows: $1.15 to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and $1.15 to the Woman's Home Missionary Society (to be sent through the regular channels of each Society), —

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10 cents to the treasurer of the central committee, 10 cents to be retained in the treasury of the local unit.

Sec. 3. In the matter of undesignated gifts, the funds of the Wesleyan Service Guild shall be divided on a basis of 50 per cent for work on the foreign field and 50 per cent for work in the home field, the funds to be credited and administered as follows: 50% credited to and administered by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. 45% credited to and administered by the Woman's Home Missionary Society. 5% credited to and administered by the local unit of the Wesleyan Serv- ice Guild for the department of Christian citizenship and personal service.

ARTICLE VI—Meetings

The annual meeting of the central committee shall be held in June or as soon after the close of the fiscal year as is practicable, and other meetings of the central committee shall be held at the call of the chairman or of five members of the central committee at such times as are necessary or desirable.

ARTICLE VII—Amendments Amendments not affecting the fundamental meaning of the constitution may be made with the approval of the representatives of the two Missionary Societies on the central committee. All other amendments require the con- currence of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the Woman's Home Missionary Society.

ARTICLE VIII Conference Organization

Section 1. A Wesleyan Ssrvice Guild conference secretary, preferably a Guild or ex-Guild member, shall be nominated by the units in each conference where there are three or more units of the Wesleyan Service Guild and the nomination confirmed by the conference secretary and conference treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, and by the conference president and the conference secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. Sec. 2. The conference Guild secretary shall promote the work of the Guild in her conference, receive reports from the units, assist in the organization of new units, and shall report semi-annually (December first and June first) to the central committee and to the conference corresponding secretaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the Woman's Home Mission- ary Society. She should familiarize herself with the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary .Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, and attend, as far as possible, the district and conference meetings of these Societies, and when practicable, present the interest of the Guild at these meetings. Sec. 3. Where it is impracticable for the units of the Wesleyan Service Guild to meet and nominate a Guild conference secretary, the conference corresponding secretaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society shall upon consultation with the units nominate a conference Guild secretary, preferably a Guild or ex-Guild member, whose appointment shall be approved by a majority of the Guilds within the conference, and who shall be assisted, whenever necessary, by the conference corresponding secretaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. —

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ARTICLE IX District Organization Section 1. A Wesleyan Service Guild district secretary, preferably a Guild or ex-Guild member, shall be nominated by the units in districts having three or more units of the Wesleyan Service Guild; or, in default of a meeting of the units she may be nominated by the district corresponding secretaries of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society in consultation with the units within the district, and her election confirmed by a majority of the units. Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the district Guild secretary to receive reports from the units, to send, semi-annually, a summarized Guild report to the conference Guild secretary where such an officer exists, otherwise, to the corresponding secretary of the central committee, to co-operate in the organization of new units, to familiarize herself with the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, when practicable to arrange for group or district conferences, and to attend the district meetings of these Societies, and to present a report of the units of the Wesleyan Service Guild to each Society.

CONSTITUTION FOR LOCAL UNIT

ARTICLE I The local organization shall be designated as a unit of the Wesleyan Service Guild and shall be subject to the provisions of its constitution.

ARTICLE II The officers of a local unit shall be: a president, one or more vice-presidents, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, and a treasurer. They shall be elected at the annual meeting of the unit.

ARTICLE III A local unit shall have four departments, each of which shall be under the supervision of a department chairman. ARTICLE IV The officers and department chairman shall constitute an executive committee. ARTICLE V The collection and disbursement of funds of the local unit shall be in accordance with Article IV and V of the Wesleyan Service Guild constitution.

BY-LAWS FOR LOCAL UNIT ARTICLE I—Duties of Officers Section \. The president shall have general supervision of the work of the unit, shall appoint the department chairmen, and shall preside at the meetings. Sec. 2. The vice-president shall in the absence of the president assume her duties. Sec. 3. The recording secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of each meeting and shall provide notices for the church bulletin and for the press. She shall also keep an accurate list of the members of the unit, including home and business address and telephone. Sec. 4. The corresponding secretary shall conduct all correspondence of the unit. This correspondence includes filling out and sending semi-annually —

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the Wesleyan Service Guild report b/anks to the district secretaries of the Woman's Foreign JVIissionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society and to the district (or conference) secretary of the Wesleyan Service Guild where such an officer exists, or to the corresponding secretary of the central committee of the Wesleyan Service Guild. These blanks must be so sent as to be in the hands of these ofi&cials by the first day of December and June. She shall notify the three above named secretaries of changes of officers in the unit. She shall retain a copy of each report as part of the permanent record of the local unit. Sec. 5. The treasurer shall have charge of all money of the unit. She shall collect membership dues, and shall keep a book account of all money received and disbursed. All money received by her, except the central committee contingent fund and the five per cent allowed for the department of Christian citizenship and personal service of the local unit, and certain specified items of supplies, together with the W^esleyan Service Guild treasurer's report blanks, must be sent so as to be in the hands of the district (or conference) treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the Woman's Home Missionary Society by the first of each month. At the same time duplicate reports of each must be sent to the treasurer of the central committee. Wherever there is a district or conference Guild secretary, the treasurer of the local unit shall send a copy of her reports through these officers to the central committee. Sec. 6. The executive committee shall plan the work of the local unit, shall approve all askings for missionary projects, presenting these askings for adoption by the unit, and shall promote the interests of the unit in harmony with the constitution of the Wesleyan Service Guild.

ARTICLE H Departments and Committees

Section 1. The department of spiritual service shall provide for the devotional service at the meetings of the unit and shall endeavor by every means to promote the spiritual welfare of the members. Sec. 2. The department of world service shall provide for the educational program of the unit in harmony with the program of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society and In harmony with the recommendations of the central committee. Sec. 3. The department of Christian citizenship and personal service shall seek to align business and professional women with all forward non- partisan movements for civic, moral. Industrial, and social betterment. Sec. 4. The department of social and recreational activities shall provide for the social hour at the meetings and for such other social and recreational activities as are deemed advisable. Sec. 5. The chairman of the four departments specified In the constitution shall work In harmony with the chairman of these departments in the central committee of the Wesleyan Service Guild. Sec. 6. Standing committees may be appointed as desired, such as membership, ways and means, music, publicity, etc.

ARTICLE III Section L There shall be at least nine monthly meetings during the year. Sec. 2. The annual meeting of the local unit shall be held in May at which time annual reports shall be given by officers and department chairmen, and_officers shall be elected for the ensuing year. NOTE: (1) Reports of the Wesleyan Service Guild should not be confused with the reports of auxiliaries and young women's societies of the W'oman's —

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Foreign Missionary Society and of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, but should be reported in a separate column for the Guild under the adult department of each Society. (2) For ofBcers and department chairman of the central committee see current Guild Year Book. CONSTITUTION FOR KING'S HERALDS ARTICLE I—Name This organization shall be called the King's Heralds of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and be under the supervision of the auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in the said Church, if any exist; otherwise under the special supervision of the district secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. ARTICLE II—Object The object of this organization shall be to promote missionary intelligence and interest among children and to aid in the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ARTICLE III—Membership Any child between the ages of six and fourteen may become a King's Herald by the payment of twenty-five cents a year, the older group from twelve to fourteen to be known as senior King's Heralds. The payment of ten dollars shall constitute a junior life membership. ARTICLE IV—Officers The ofBcers of this organization shall be a superintendent, president, two vice-presidents, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, and agent for the Junior Missionary Friend. ARTICLE V—Meetings Meetings of this organization shall be held on the of each month. The officers shall be elected semi-annually at the September and March meetings. ARTICLE VI—Badge The badge of this organization shall be a silver trumpet with "King's Heralds" in blue lettering. ARTICLE VII Change of Constitution This constitution may be changed at any annual meeting of the General Executive Committee of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society by a three-fourths vote of those present and voting, notice of the proposed change having been given to each Branch by its secretary of the home base before April first of that year. PLAN OF WORK FOR LITTLE LIGHT BEARERS Children under six years of age may be enrolled as Little Light Bearers by the payment of twenty-five cents annually, receiving the enrollment card as a certificate of membership. The payment of ten dollars shall constitute a junior life membership. Directions The superintendent, elected by the woman's auxiliary, shall have charge of the work of the Little Light Bearers and plan for the collection of dues, remitting and reporting quarterly through the regular channels, arrange for the annual public meeting, keep an accurate record in the Little Light Bearers' Record Book, and report regularly to the woman's auxiliary. Forms of Will, Devise and Life Income Gifts 209 FORMS OF WILL, DEVISE AND LIFE INCOME GIFTS FORM OF BEQUEST

I hereby give and bequeath to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, dollars, to be paid to the treasurer of said Society, whose receipt shall be sufficient acquittance to my executors therefor. FORM OF DEVISE OF REAL ESTATE

I hereby give and devise to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, (describe land, etc., intended to be given to the Society), and to its successors and assigns forever. Note.— In each of the above forms, when it is desired to bequeath directly to a Branch, the name of the Branch to which the bequest or devise is made shall be inserted immediately before the words, "Woman's Foreign Missionary Society," whenever such Branch is incorporated. The name of the State under the laws of which said Branch is incorporated shall be inserted, instead of the words "New York." Incorporated Branches: New England, under the laws of Massachusetts; New York, under the laws of New York; Philadelphia, under the laws of Delaware; Baltimore, under the laws of Maryland; Cincinnati, under the laws of Ohio; Northwestern, under the laws of Illinois; Des Moines, under the laws of Iowa; Minneapolis, under the laws of Minnesota; Topeka under the laws of Kansas; Pacific, under the laws of California; Columbia River, under the laws of Oregon. FORM OF LIFE INCOME AGREEMENT

(a) For the Society as such: Whereas, of has given, donated to, and paid into the treasury of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a body corporate (hereinafter called the Society), the sum of dollars; Now, therefore, the said Society, in consideration thereof, hereby agrees to pay to said during natural life the annual sum of dollars, payable in equal semi-annual installments from the date hereof; said payments to cease on the death of the said and the said sum of dollars, given and donated by him (or her) as aforesaid, is to be considered as an executed gift to the said Society, and to belong absolutely to the said Society, from the date hereof, and without any obligation or liability therefor on the part of the said Society. Witness, the corporate seal of the said Society, and the signatures of

and , its president and

treasurer, this day of , 19. . . . Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. By President.

Treasurer, (b) For the Branches: Same phraseology as (a) except that the "said Branch" is substituted for "the said Society," and the name of the Branch is inserted before the name of the Society in the second line, and in the signature lines. 2 10 Act of Incorporation

LIFE INCOME GIFTS

^ Where it is practical, instead of making a bequest it is far better to con- vert property into cash and place the same in the treasury of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at once, on the life income gift plan. By so doing all possibility of litigation is avoided and a fair income is assured. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society does not spend money so contributed while the giver lives, but invests it in good securities in this country and in annuity policies with Life Insurance Companies. At a meeting of the Inter-Board Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held in Chicago, Illinois, in May, 1918, the following uniform schedule of life income gift rates was recommended for adoption by all the Boards of the Church receiving gifts on the life income gift plan.

(a) Rates on a single life: 40 4.0% 50 5.0% 60 6.0% 70 7.0% 41 4.1% 51 5.1% 61 6.1% 71 7.1% 42 4.2% 52 5.2% 62 6.2% 72 7.2% 43 4.3% 53 5.3% 63 6.3% 73 7.3% 44 4.4% 54 5.4% 64 6.4% 74 7.4% 45 4.5% 55 5.5% 65 6.5% 75 7.5% 46 4.6% 56 5.6% 66 6.6% 76 7.6% 47 4.7% 57 5.7% 67 6.7% 77 7.7% 48 4.8% 58 5.8% 68 6.8% 78 7.8% 49 4.9% 59 5.9% 69 6.9% 79 7.9%

For eighty and over the rate is 8%. (b) Joint life income gift rates payable during the joint existence and to the survivor of the two lives; for these apply to Miss Florence Hooper, Treasurer, Maryland Life Bldg., Baltimore, Md., or to Branch treasurers. ACT OF INCORPORATION

State of New York, ^ City and County of New York. We, the undersigned, Caroline R. Wright, Anna A. Harris, Sarah K. Cornell and Harriet B. Skidmore, of the City of New York, and Susan A. Sayre, of the City of Brooklyn, being all citizens of the United States of America, and citizens of the State of New York, do hereby, pursuant to and in conformity with the Act of the Legislature of the State of New York passed on April 12, 1848, entitled "An Act for the Incorporation of Benevolent, Charitable and Missionary Societies," and the several acts of the said Legis- lature amendatory thereof, associate ourselves together and form a body politic and corporate, under the name and title of "The Woman's Foreign Mission- ary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church," which we certify is the name or title by which said Society shall be known in law. And we do hereby further certify that the particular business and object of said Society is to engage and unite the efforts of Christian women in sending female missionaries to women in foreign mission fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in supporting them and native Christian teachers and Bible readers in those fields. That the number of managers to manage the business and affairs of said Society shall be seventeen, and that the names of such managers of said So- ciety of the first year of its existence are: Lucy A. Alderman, Sarah L. Keen, Ellen T. Cowen, Hannah M. W. Hill, Mary C. Nind, Elizabeth K. Stanley, Harriet M. Shattuck, Isabel Hart, Caroline R. Wright, Harriet B. Skidmore, Rachel L. Goodier, Annie R. Gracey, Harriet D. Fisher, Sarah K. Cornell, Anna A. Harris, Ordelia M. Hillman and Susan A. Sayre. Certificate of Incorporation 211

That the place of business or principal office of said Society shall be in the City and County of New York, in the State of New York. Witness our hand and seal this 20th day of December, A.D., 1884. [Seal.l Caroline R. Wright Anna A. Harris Harriet B. Skidmore Susan A. Sayre Sarah K. Cornell State of New York, "1 City and County of New York./ ' On the 20th day of December, 1884, before me personally came and appeared Caroline R. Wright, Anna A. Harris, Harriet B. Skidmore, and Sarah K. Cornell, to me known, and to me personally known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing certificate, and they severally duly acknowledged to me that they executed the same. [Notary's Seal.] Andrew Lemon, Notary Public (58), New York County. State of New York,] County of Kings, [ss.

City of Brooklyn. J On the 22d day of December, A.D., 1884, before me came personally Susan A. Sayre, to me known and known to me to be one of the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing certificate, and duly acknowledged to me that she executed the same. [Notary's Seal.] F. G. Mintram, Notary Public for Kings County. State of New York.l County of Kings.

I, Rodney Thursby, Clerk of the County of Kings and Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, in and for said county (said court being a Court of Records), do hereby certify that F. G. Mintram, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof, or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Notary Public of the State of New York, in and for said County of Kings, dwelling in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Notary, and verily believe the signature to the said certificate is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County and Court, this 24th day of December, 1884. [Seal.] Rodney Thursby, Clerk.

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, DECEMBER 27, 1884

I, the undersigned, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, for the First Judicial District, do hereby approve the within certificate, and do consent that the same be filed, pursuant to the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled, "An Act for the Incorporation of Benevolent, Charitable, Scientific and Missionary Societies," passed April 12, 1848, and the several acts extending and amend- ing said act. Dated New York, December 26, 1884. Abm. R. Lawrence, J. S. C. 212 Amended Act of Incorporation

State of New York, 1

City and County of New York./ '

I, James A. Flack, Clerk of the said City and County, and Clerk of the Supreme Court of said State for said County, do certify that I have compared the preceding with the original Certificate of Incorporation of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, on file in my office, and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such original. Endorsed, filed and recorded, December 27, 1884, 1 hour, 25 minutes. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my ofEcial seal, this 12th day of November, 1888. [Seal.] James A. Fl.'VCK, Clerk.

AMENDED ACT OF INCORPORATION CHAPTER 213 An Act to Authorize the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church to Vest its Management in a General E.xecutive Committee. Became a law April 12, 1906, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present.

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. The Board of Managers of the Woman's Foreign Mission- ary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church is abolished. Sec. 2. The management and general administration of the affairs of the said Society shall be vested in a General Executive Committee, to consist of the president, recording secretary, general treasurer, secretary of German work, secretary of Scandinavian work, and the literature committee of said Society, together with the corresponding secretary and the two delegates from each co-ordinate Branch of said Society. Sec. 3. The president, recording secretary, general treasurer, secretaries of the German and Scandinavian work and the literature committee, now in office, shall be members of the General Executive Committee, which shall meet on the third Wednesday in April, in the year nineteen hundred and six; and, thereafter, such officers and literature committee shall be elected annually by the General Executive Committee. The corresponding secretary and two delegates of each co-ordinate Branch shall be elected annually by such Branch. Sec. 4. Meetings of the General Executive Committee shall be held annually or oftencr, at such time and place as the General Executive Com- mittee shall appoint, and such place of meeting shall be either within or without the State of New York. Sec. 5. This act shall take effect immediately. State of New York, Office of the Secretary of State

Iihave compared the preceding with the original law on file in this office, and do hereby certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom, and the whole of said original law. Given under my hand and the seal of office of the Secretary of State, at the City of Albany, this sixteenth day of April, in the year one thousand nine hundred and six. Horace G. Tennant, [Seal.] Second Deputy Secretary of State Rules for Payment of Expenses 213

ACTION OF 1908 CHAPTER 91 An Act to Amend Chapter Two Hundred and Thirteen of the laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled, "An Act to Authorize the Woman's For- eign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to Vest its Management in a General Executive Committee," relative to the membership and election or appointment of such General Executive Com- mittee. Became a law April 6, 1908, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present.

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Sections two and three of chapter two hundred and thirteen of the laws of nineteen hundred and six, entitled, "An Act to Authorize the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to Vest its Management in a General Executive Committee," are hereby amended to read, respectively, as follows: Sec. 2. The management and general administration of the affairs of the said Society shall be vested in a General Executive Committee to consist of the president, recording secretary, and treasurer of said Society, together with the corresponding secretary of each co-ordinate Branch of the said So- ciety; and one or more delegates to be chosen by such co-ordinate Branches; and such additional or different members as may be now or hereafter provided for by the constitution of the said Society. Sec. 3. The president, recording secretary, and treasurer of said Society shall be members of the General Executive Committee; and hereafter such officers shall be elected annually by the General Executive Committee. The corresponding secretary and one or more delegates of each co-ordinate Branch shall be elected annually by such Branch; and such other members of such General Executive Committee as shall hereafter be created by the constitution of said Society shall be elected or appointed in the manner which shall be prescribed by the said constitution. Sec. 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

State of New York, 1 j^^* Office of the Secretary of State.

I have compared the preceding with the original law on file in this office and do hereby certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of the said original law. John S. Whalen, Secretary of State.

RULES FOR THE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AND OF THE MID-YEAR MEETING General Executive Travel Expenses. The travel expenses to and from the meeting of the General Executive Committee shall be paid from the general treasury of the Society for—the general officers, the special secretaries, the recording secretaries of the Home and Foreign Departments, the publisher, the editors of the "Friend," the "Junior Friend" and the "Executive Daily," the secretary of the general office, the chairman of the world citizenship committee, the Swedish —

214 Rules for Payment of Expenses representative, the Branch corresponding and home base secretaries, two delegates from each Branch, and the missionaries for whom it is the first session after their return on furlough, providing they have served on the field a term of at least four years. Enlertaimnent. Entertainment expenses during the meeting of the General Executive Committee shall be paid by the general treasury of the Society for the general officers, the special secretaries, recording secretaries of Home and Foreign Departments, the editor of the "Executive Daily," the secretary of the general office and the chairman of the world citizenship committee. The respective Branches shall pay the entertainmnt expenses of the corresponding and home base secretaries, and the luncheons and dinners of delegates and special guests. The entertaining Branch shall furnish full entertainment for missionaries and the Swedish representative and lodging and breakfast for delegates and special guests. The publication office shall pay the entertainment expenses of the publisher and the editors of the "Friend" and "Junior Friend." Participants in the Program. Travel expenses of those taking part on the program of the General Executive Committee shall be paid by the entertaining Branch, if not already provided for by other funds. Entertainment expenses shall be borne by the entertaining Branch unless otherwise provided for.

Mid-Year Travel Expenses. Travel expenses to and from the Mid-Year Meeting shall be paid from the general treasury for—the general officers, the members of the Home and Foreign Departments, the publisher, the editors of the "Friend" and "Junior Friend" and the secretary of the general office. Entertainment Expenses. The entertainment expenses shall be paid from the general treasury for—the general officers, the special secretaries and the recording secretaries of the Home and Foreign Departments. The entertainment expenses of the Branch corresponding and home base secretaries shall be paid by their respective Branches. The entertainment of the publisher and editors of the "Friend" and "Junior Friend" shall be paid from the funds of the publication office and the entertainment expenses of the secretary of the general office from the funds of that office.

Delegates and Special Guests

Delegates are elected by each Branch according to its own procedure. The home base secretary should communicate with them informing them on the following points: (1) election; (2) information about place and time of meeting; (3) instruct them to notify hospitality committee of the time of their arrival; (4) general treasurer pays travel bills; (5) entertaining Branch provides entertainment on the Harvard Plan; other meals are left to their individual Branches. If they prefer hotel accommodations, they must secure them at their own expense. Delegates arrive the day before the public program begins. Meetings are provided for on page 186 of this Year Book. They are called together and organized by the recording secretary. Special guests come at the invitation of the General Executive Committee. They arrive two days before the public program. The home base secretary sends them the necessary information. Miscellany 215 MISCELLANY POSTAGE TO FOREIGN LANDS

Letters—To Mexico and to all countries and places in South and Central

America, except Chile . . . the postage rate is the same as in the United States. To all other foreign countries the rate is for the first ounce, five cents, for each additional ounce three cents. Printed Matter— In general to all foreign countries is one and one-half cents for each two ounces. Parcel Post — In general the rate is fourteen cents per pound. Fo.r further particulars consult your postmaster.

FOREIGN MONEY

India—A pice is one-fourth of an anna, or about two-thirds of a cent. An anna is worth one-sixteenth of a rupee. The rupee varies in value and is worth about 2>3 cents. Korea and Japan—A yen, whether in gold or silver, is one-half the value of the gold and silver dollar in the United States. There are one hundred sen in the yen. China—A cash is one mill. The tael is worth in gold about $1.15. The Mexican dollar is also used in China, but varies in value; it averages, however, about one-half the value of the United States gold or silver dollar.

MEMBERSHIPS AND DUES

The payment of one dollar annually constitutes membership in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The payment of one dollar annually constitutes membership in the Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The payment of $2.50 annually constitutes membership in the Wesleyan Service Guild. The pa^'ment of sixty cents annually constitutes membership in the Standard Bearer Society. There shall be contingent funds from district, conference and Branch for administration purposes. The amounts shall be decided by each Branch. The payment of twenty-five cents annually constitutes membership in King's Herald Bands. The payment of twenty-five cents annually constitutes membership in Little Light Bearer Circles. The payment of one dollar annually constitutes an extension member. The payment of one dollar annually constitutes an honorary member. The payment of three hundred dollars constitutes an honorary life patron. The payment of one hundred dollars constitutes an honorary life manager. The payment of fifty dollars constitutes a senior memorial member. The payment of thirty-five dollars constitutes a young people's memorial member. The payment of twenty-five dollars constitutes a junior memorial member. The payment of twenty dollars constitutes a life membership in the auxiliary. This membership is an honorary distinction and does not pseclude the payment of annual dues. The payment of ten dollars constitutes a junior life membership. The payment of fifteen dollars constitutes a Standard Bearer life membership. The life memberships of Standard Bearers and juniors cover the annual dues to the age limits in each department. Dues may be paid by Standard Ptarer and junior life members but it is not obligatory. 216 Miscellany

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships in Africa are twenty-seven and one-half to thirty dollars. Scholarships in China are twenty to one hundred and fifty dollars. Scholarships in India vary from twenty-five to one hundred dollars. Scholarships in Malaya are thirty-five to fifty dollars. Scholarships in the Philippine Islands vary from twenty to sixty dollars. In Japan, Korea, North Africa, Mexico, South America and Europe the share plan obtains. Work in individual stations is classified and listed as follows: educational, evangelistic, medical. Shares, except in France, are twenty dollars. In P'rance shares are one hundred dollars each. Patrons will be kept informed concerning shares through station letters, issued quarterly. ENDOWMENTS

Any individual or Branch desiring to name a building may be given that privilege on payment of more than one-half of the cost of said building. A gift of $1,200 may endow a medical scholarship; a gift of $1,000 may endow a hospital bed. The difference between the income derived from this sum and the amount asked for the annual support of a bed is to provide a proportionate share of the upkeep and running expenses. A gift of $1,000 may furnish and name the operating room or a ward in a hospital. A gift of $1,000 may furnish and name a chapel or library within a school or other building. A gift of $500 may furnish and name a classroom, and a gift of $100 a smaller room in any building. Not less than $1,000 shall be required for endowment to cover an object costing $50 a year or less, larger items to be capitalized at 5%. We call attention to the by-laws requiring that all endowments shall be invested in the United States of America......

Statistics 217

SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Date Place President Secretary Receipts

1870 Boston, Mass Mrs. David Patten . . Mrs. W. F. Warren . $4,546.86 1871 Chicago, 111 " Calvin Kingsley " W.F.Warren.. 22,397.99 " " 1872 New York City . . , D. W. Clark .... W.F.Warren.. 44,477.46 " " 1873 Cincinnati, O L. D. McCabe... R. Meredith . . . 54,834.87 " " 1874 Philadelphia, Pa... F. G. Hibbard . . J. H. Knowles. 64,309.25 " " 1875 Baltimore, Md F.A.Crook R. R. Battee.. . 61,492.19 " " 1876 Washington, D.C.. F. G. Hibbard... W. F. Warren . 55,276.06 1877 Minneapolis, Minn. " Goodrich " Delia L. William 3 72,464.30 " " 1878 Boston, Mass W.F.Warren... J. T. Gracey . . . 68,063.52 1879 Chicago, 111 " S.J.Steele " L.H.Daggett.. 66,843.69 " " 1880 Columbus, O W.F.Warren... J. T. Gracey . . . 76,276.43 1881 Buffalo, N. Y " F. G. Hibbard... " MaryC. Nind.. 107,932.54 " " 1882 Philadelphia. Pa... W.F.Warren... J. T. Gracey . . 195.678.50 " " 1883 Des Moines, la.. . L. G. Murphy. . J. T. Gracey . . 126,823.33 " " 1884 Baltimore, Md W. F. Warren . . . J. T. Gracey... 143,199.14 1885 Evanston, 111 " I. R. Hitt " F. P. Crandon. 157,442.66 " " 1886 Providence, R. I. . . W.F.Warren... J. H. Knowles.. 167,098.85 " 1887 Lincoln, Neb Miss P. L. Elliott J. T. Gracey . . 191,158.13 " 1888 Cincinnati, O Mrs. D. W. Clark .... J. T. Gracey . . . 206,308.69 " " 1889 Detroit, Mich I.N. Danforth . J. T. Gracey .. . 226,496.15 •' " 1890 Wilkesbarre, Pa.... W.F.Warren... J. T. Gracey . . 220,329.96 " " 1891 Kansas City, Mo.. J. J. Imhoff J. T. Gracey... 263.660.69 " " 1892 Springfield. Mass. W. F. Warren . . . J. T. Gracey . . 265,242.15 " " 1893 St. Paul, Minn.. . . W. Couch J. T. Gracey . . . 277,303.79 " " 1894 Washington, D. C A.H.Eaton J. T. Gracey . . . 311,925.96 " 1895 St. Louis, Mo Miss E. Pearson J. T. Gracey... 289,227.00 " 1896 Rochester, N. Y Mrs. S. L. Baldwin. . . J. T. Gracey . . 285,823.94 " " 1897 Denver, Colo Cyrus D. Foss... J. T. Gracey . . 313,937.86 " " 1898 Indianapolis, Ind... Cyrus D. Foss... J. T. Gracey. .. 328,488.75 " " 1899 Cleveland, O Cyrus D. Foss. . J. T. Gracey . . 360,338.63 " " 1900 Worcester, Mass. . Cyrus D, Foss... J. T. Gracey . . 414,531.33 " " 1901 Philadelphia, Pa.. . Cyrus D. Foss. . J. T. Gracey . . . 426,795.28 " " 1902 Minneapolis, Minn. Cyrus D. Foss. . J. T. Gracey . . 478,236.03 " " 1903 Baltimore, Md. . . . Cyrus D. Foss... J. T. Gracey . . 491,391.75 " " 1904 Kansas City, Mo. . Cyrus D. Foss. . J. H. Knowles. 534,040.17 " " 1905 New York City . . . Cyrus D. Foss. . C. S. Nutter. .. 548,943.55 " " 1906 Omaha, Neb A. W. Patten.... C. W. Barnes . . 616,456.71 " " 1907 Springfield, 111 Cyrus D. Foss. . C. W. Barnes. . 692,490.07 " " 1908 Cincinnati, O Cyrus D. Foss. . C. W. Barnes. . 673,400.04 " " 1909 Pittsburgh, Pa W. F. McDowell . C. W. Barnes . . 691,961.39 " " 1910 Boston, Mass W. F. McDowell C. W. Barnes . . 743,990.31 " " 1911 St. Louis, Mo W.F. McDowell.. C. W. Barnes . . 939,257.55 " " 1912 Baltimore, Md. . . . W.F. McDowell.. C. W. Barnes . . 837,224.49 " " 1913 Topeka, Kan W. F. McDowell . C. W. Barnes . . 911,337.43 " " 1914 Buffalo, N. Y W. F. McDowell . C W. Barnes . . *1,096.228.85 " " 1915 Los .\ngeles, Calif. W. F. McDowell . C. W. Barnes. . 931,780.67 " " 1916 Minneapolis, Minn. W.F. McDowell.. C. W. Barnes . . 1,033,770.65 1917 Detroit, Mich " W.F. McDowell.. " L. L. Townley... 1,175,758.90 " " 1918 Cleveland, O W^ F. McDowell . Charles Spaeth. . 1,343,930.03 " " 1919 Boston, Mass W.F. McDowell.. Charles Spaeth. . 2,006,370.66 " " 1920 Philadelphia, Pa.. . W.F. McDowell.. Charles Spaeth. . 2,000,631.12 " " 1921 Wichita, Kan W.F. McDowell.. Charles Spaeth. . 2,267,767.93 " " 1922 Baltimore, Md. . . . Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,255,740.88 " " 1923 Des Moines, la. . . . Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. 2,303,225.98 " " 1924 East Orange, N. J. Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,263.088.55 " " 1925 Kansas City, Mo. . Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,405,461.08 " " 1926 Peoria. 111...... Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,389,805.28 " " 1927 Minneapolis, Minn. Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,465,623.66 " " 1928 Los Angeles, Calif. Thomas Nicholson Charles Spaeth. . 2,415,693.77 " " 1929 Columbus, Ohio . . Thomas Nicholson Frank S. Wallace 12,795,199.54 1930 Springfield, Mass. " Thomas Nicholson " H. E. Woolever. 2,396,073.75 1931 Erie, Pa " Thomas Nicholson " H.E. Woolever.. 2,085,112.23 1932 Tulsa, Okia " Thomas Nicholson " H.E. Woolever.. 1,692,327.37 1933 Chicago, 111 " Thomas Nicholson " H.E. Woolever.. 1,256,918.63 1934 Washington. D. C. " Thomas Nicholson " H. E. Woolever. 1,326,275.00 1935 St. Louis. Mo " Thomas Nicholson " H. E. Woolever.. 1,407,915.18 1936 Muncie, Ind " Thomas Nicholson " H. E. Woolever.. 1,363,168.81

Total since organization $56,707,324.96

* $163,795.00 Bequest and gifts of Mrs. Francesca Nast Gamble. t $274,000.00 Bequest of Miss Emma E. Dickinson. INDEX Page Page Act of Incorporation 210 Field Correspondents and Treas- Action of 1908 213 urers 10 Actions of the General Officers. 89 Foreign Department 3 Actions of the General Execu- Action of 98 tive Committee on Recom- Committees 8 mendation of Foreign Language Conferences 83 Home Department 91 Foreign Money 215 Foreign Department 98 Forms of Will, Devise and Life Unit Meeting- 90 Income Gifts 209 Amended Act of Incorporation. 212 Forward Movement Slogan and Appointments, Special 6 Plan 2 Appropriations General Executive Committee Summarized by Foreign Con- Abridged Program 14 ferences (sec note) 133 Members of (1936) 4 Summary by Branches . . .134, 135 Minutes (Proceedings) 17 (also Additional Pamphlet) Sessions of 217 General Fund, Treasurer's Re- Bequest, Form of 209 port of 122 Bequests and Lapsed Life In- General Literature come Gifts 131 Branch Editor of 5 General Office Assignment of Foreign Lan- Secretary of guage Conferences 83 5 General Officers 3 Officers 78 Actions of 89 Statistics 136, 137 Territory 85 Home Base, At the 78 By-Laws Report 86 Report of Committee on 89 Statistics of 136, 137 Home Department 4 Certificate of Incorporation .... 211 Actions of 91 Colleges Committees 9 \V. F. M. S 66 In Lands Afar 22 Union 69 Africa 22 Committees Burma 23 Foreign Department 8 China 25 Home Department 9 Europe and North Africa .... 60 Special 6 India 37 Standing 5 Japan 48 Constitution and By-Laws Korea 53 Auxiliaries 202 Latin America 62 District Associations 201 Malaya 55 King's Heralds 208 Philippine Islands 57 Little Light Bearers, Plan of. 208 Stmiatra 59 Wesleyan Service Guild 203 In Memoriam 13 Woman's Foreign Missionary International Department Society 177 Committee 5 Young People's Societies .... 203 Workers tmder Units 176 Corresponding Secretaries .... 3 Junior Department Delegates 4 Secretary 4 Depots of Supplies. .3rd Cover Page Missionaries Supported by . . 83 Directory of Missionaries 154 Branch Superintendents 82 Disbursements, Summary of . . . 133 Junior Missionary Friend Editors 5 Editor 5 Endowments 216 Library Service Extension Members, mission- Director of 5 aries supported by 83 Branch Directors 82 218 .

Index 219

Page Page Life Income Agreement 209 Special Secretaries 4 Life Income Gifts 210 Statistics List of Real Estate Educational Institutions ..140-149 {see 1929 Year Book) Bible Training Schools ... 150 Colleges 151 Memberships and Dues 215 Summary by Fields 151 Miscellany 215 Foreign Work 134, 135 Missionaries Home Base 136, 137 Alphabetical List of 154-176 Medical 152, 153 And Their Stations Summary of General Statis- Africa 22 tics by Conferences . . . .138, 139 Burma 23 Student Work China 25 Secretary 4 Europe and North Africa . . 60 Branch Secretaries 81 India 27 Summary of Japan 48 Appropriations {see note) . . . 133 Korea 53 Disbursements 133 Latin America 62 Foreign Conferences (Gen.) Malaya 55 138, 139 Philippine Islands 57 Home Statistics 136, 137 Sumatra 59 Missionaries 176 Colleges W.F. M. S 66 Treasurer 3 Union 69 Reports of 122-128 Contract Workers 174 Auditor's Certificate 128 Summary of 176 General Fund 122 Supported by Young People, International Department . 124 Juniors, Extension Members 83 Pavments on Land and Buildings 125 Officers 3 Pension Purchases 127 Official Correspondents, Field Real Estate Correspondents and Treas- {see 1929 Year Book) urers in Foreign Fields .... 10 Retirement Fund Principal Payments on Land and Build- and Income 125 ings 125 Summary of Appropriations Postage to Foreign Lands 215 {sec note) 133 Proceedings 17 Summary of Disbursements 133 Union Colleges 124 Publication Office, Report of . 129 Publisher 5 Zenana Paper Fund 125

Real Estate, List of Union Colleges 69 {see 1929 Year Book) Form of Devise 209 Wesleyan Service Guild Receipts for 1935-1936 20 Chairman of Central Commit- Since Organization 217 tee 4 Report of Committee on By-Laws 89 Woman's Foreign Missionary Representatives on Boards and Society Committees 6 Colleges 66 Rules for Payment of Expenses General Executive Committee 4 Delegates and Special Guests. 214 Officers 3 General Executive 213 Woman's Missionary Friend Mid-Year 214 Editor 5 Scholarships 216 Young People's Department

Secretaries of the Home Base. . 4 Secretary- 4

Sessions of General Executive ^lissionaries Supported by . . 83 Committee 217 Branch Superintendents 82

THE WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY GENERAL OFFICE Room 710, 150 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y. MISS RUTH RANSOM, Office Secretary

PUBLICATION OFFICE 581 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASS. MISS ANNIE G. BAILEY, Publisher

Send all orders for Periodicals to the Publication Office

Depots of Supplies New England Branch Miss Sigrid C. Bjorklund .... Room 65, 581 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. New York Branch

Miss Ella West . . Room 715, 150 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y.

Philadelphia Branch Mrs. Harry H. Campbell Room 304, 1701 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore Branch Mrs, Cora L. Moffit .... 903 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md.

Cincinnati Branch

Miss Esther R, Altman . Room 303, 420 Plum St., Cincinnati, O.

Northwestern Branch

Miss Marie Winterton . . . . 740 N. Rush St., Chicago, 111.

Des Moines Branch

Miss Minnie Callison . . 1305 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, la.

Minneapolis Branch Mrs. B. L. Bummert 607 Wesley Temple BIdg., Minneapolis, Minn. Topeka Branch Miss Anna Simpson 502 Sharp Bldg., Lincoln, Neb.

Pacific Branch Miss Anna McFarland 125 Marchessault St., Los Angeles, Calif. Columbia River Branch

Miss Louise Godfrey . Room 303, Artisans Bldg., Portland, Ore.

Swedish Supplies Mrs. Charles Carlson 1419 Balmoral St., Chicago, 111. Affirmation of Turpose^

BELIEVING Jesus Christ and his gospel to be the answer to the world's need, the Woman's

Foreign Missionary Society reaffirms its purpose: To know him and to make him known; to aid in making possible the realization of his kingdom for all peoples and in all areas of life; to share with womanhood and childhood through education, social uplift, healing ministries and evangelism the abundant life in Christ; to enlist and maintain trained women as missionaries; to assist in promotion of the missionary spirit throughout our world parish; to seek with women of all lands fellowship and mutual help in the building of a Christian world order.