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1922
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(Exec, Comm. Ad Interim in Part I.) MISSION OFFICERS Chairman Bey. A. A . Pratt Shek Lung Secretary Rev. A. J. Fisher, D.D. Canton Temporary Clerk; Mr. H. F. Thomson Canton Treasurer : Mr. J. W. Brown Shanghai Associated Treasurers Statistician Rev. C. H . Lewis Yeung Kong Librarian Mrs. J. S. Kunkle Canton STATION OFFICERS Canton, Treasurer (Acting) Rev. A J. Fisher . Canton, Secretary Mr. H . F. Thomson Linchow, Treasurer Rev. R. F. Edwards Linchow, Secretary Mrs. M .A V , Hogan Yeungkong, Treasurer Rev. C. H. Lewis Yeungkong, Secretary Mrs. C. H . Lewis Sheklung, Treasurer Rev. G. W. Marshall ' ShekTung, Secretary Mrs. S. P. Spencer Jr. ICochow. Treasurer Dr. Wm.K.McCandliss Kochow, Secretary Miss D. Mackeown DELEGATES TO THE CHINA COUNCIL Term ending after Council meeting 1922 *Rev. J. W. Creighton, Ph. D. Dr. W . H. Dobson, Alternate Term beginning after Council meeting 1922 *Rev. R. F. ^Edwards ~ Rev. A. J. Fisher, Alternate EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ; Rev. E. C. Howe, Chairman 1924 Rev. A. J. Fisher, Secretary 1923 Dr. W. II. Dobson, 1924 Miss L. R. Patton 1924 Dr. H. M. Allyn 1923 Miss Edna Lowe 1923 Rev. R. F. Edwards-Ex officio STANDING COMMITTEES Educational Committee. Rev J. W. Creighton, Ph. D., Chairman Miss Edna Lowe Mr. O. W. McMillen Rev. C. H. Lewis Mis-* L. R. Patton Mr. C. G. Fuson Miss E. G. Patterson Mr. S. P. Spencer Jr. Mias Grace Fulton *The delegate to the China Council is ex officio member of all committee*. SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
(Seventy-eight Year)
OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
IN THE U. S. A.
1922
PART II
MISSION HEETIM lO U T E S .
(Exec. Comm. Ad Interim in Part I.) MISSION ROSTER.
Canton Station Original Last return Voting arrival to field members Adams, Miss Mary Aug. 20, 1020 Allyn, Miss Hariett M., P h . D . Nov. 25, 1913 Sept. 9, 1921 V. Arthurs, Miss A. Catherine, M. A. Nov. 30, 1913 On furlough V. Bankes. Miss Mary T. Feb. 7, 1910 Sept. 6, 1918 V Boyd, Harry W .t M. D. Oct. 4, 1899 On leave of absence Boyd, Mrs. H. W. Oct. 4, 1899 On leave of absence Butler, Miss Electa M. Nov. 7, 1881 Oct. 26, 1921 V . Carson, A. L. Oct. , 1921 Carson, Mrs. A . L. Oct. , 1921 Clinese, Miss Lulu, R. N. Oct. ,1921 Creighton. Rev. John W.. Ph. D. Sept. 7, 1907 V. Creighton. Mrs. J. W. Oct. 20, 1910 V. Durham, Miss Lucy Jan. 1, 1903 Oct. 22, 1919 V. Flaniken, Miss Sarah Oct. 22, 1921 On furlough V. Faries. Miss Elizabeth Nov. 29, 1913 Y. Fisher, Rev. Alzo J., D. D. Sept. 15, 1902 Sept. 20, 1921 V. Fisher, Mrs A. J. Mar. 15, 1901 Sept. 20, 1921 V. Fulton, Rev. Albert A., D.D. Dec. 5, 1880 Retired Fulton, Mrs. A. A. Oct. 23, 1882 Retired Fulton, Miss Grace Apr. 21, 1917 Aug. 29, 192 L V. Fuson, Chester G., F.R.G.S. Sept. 14, 1905 Aug. 23, 1917 V. Fuson, Mrs. C. G. Apr. 8, 1910 Aug. 23, 1917 V. Hackett, Miss Martha, M.D. Nov. 24, 1913 Sept. 18, 1920 V. Harvey, Joseph L., M. D. Dec. 8, 1915 V. Harvey, Mrs. J. L., R. N. Dec. 8, 1915 V. H ill, Miss Gertrude Sept. 18, 1920 Hofmann, J. Allen, M. D. Hofmann, Mrs J. Allen Howe, Rev. Edwin C. Oct. 28, 1914 Sept. 21, 1921 V . Kerr, Mrs John G. Dec. 9, 1873 Oct. 1, 1916 V . Kunkle, Rev. J. Stewart, M. A. Oct. 26, 1906 On furlough V. Kunkle, Mrs. J. S., Ph. D. Sept. 5, 1913 On furlough V- Lewis, Miss Harriet Dec 22, 1883 Retired Lowe Miss Edna Nov. 29, 1913 Sept. 1. 1920 V. Machle, Edward C., M. D. Oct. 21, 1889 On furlough V. Mac hie, Mrs. E. C. Dec. 27,1905 On furlough Mackeown, Miss Dorothy C. Oct. 18, 1920 V. Macpherson, Miss Jean Nov. 1,1920 McMillen, Olin W- Oct. 1, 1915 V. McMillen, Mrs. O. W. Oct. 1, 1915 V. Canton Station Original Last return Voting arrival to field members Niles, Miss Mary W., M. D. LL. D. Oct. 18, 1882 Dec. 17, 1917 V . Noyes, Miss Harriet N. Jan. 14, 1868 Oct. 26. 1921 V. Patton, Miss Lulu R. Sept. 10, 1908 Jan. 17, 1922 V. Rauch, Miss Chloe R. N. Nov. 23, 1920 V. Ross, Robert M., M. D. Sept. 26, 1906 June 13, 1919 V . Rupert, Miss Grace, Oct. , 1921 Smith, Miss Christine, Oct. 22, 1917 On furlough Thomson, Herbert P. Dec. 15, 1914 Oct. 6, 1921 V. Thomson, Mrs. H. F. Dec. 15, 1914 Oct. 6, 1921 V. Vaughn, Miss Helen C., Nov 5, 1921 Walline, Rev. Edwin E. Oct. 2, 1917 V. Walliue, Mrs. E. E. Oct. 2, 1917 V. Weekes, Rev. Ernest J.,M. A. Sept. 12, 1914 On furlough V. Weekes, Mrs. E. J. June 5, 1917 On furlough V. Linchow Station. Edwards, Rev. Reese F. Oct 5, 1898 July 2, 1921 V. Edwards, Mrs. R. F. Oct. 5, 1898 July 2, 1921 V. Hogan, Rev. Milo A. V. Oct. 22. 1919 V. Hogan, Mrs. M. A. V . Oct. 22, 1919 V. Judson, Herbert A., M. D. Nov. 19, 1919 V. Judson, Mrs. H. A. Nov. 19, 1919 V. Montgomery, R. Paul Oct. 6, 1907 On furlough V. Patterson, Miss Elda G. Sept. 15, 1903 Oct. 22, 1919 V. Yeunglcong Station. Dobson, William H., M. D. Nov. 1, 1897 Oct. 22, 1919 V. Lewis, Rev.Charles H.,M.A. Sept. 26, 1916 Nov. 23, 1920 y . Lewis, Mrs. C H. Nov. 23, 1920 McCandliss, Wm. K., M. D. Mar. 30 1919 v . McCandliss, Mrs. W. K. Mar. 30, 1919 Pike, Miss Florence Oct. 30, 1915 On furlough V Thomson, Rev. Geo. D., F. R. G. S. On Oct. sick 6,leave 1909 V. Thomson, Mrs. G. D. Oct. 6, 1909 On sick leave V. W ilcox, Miss Vella N. Oct. 23, 1904 Sept. 8, 1921 V. Kochow Station. Hosier, Rev. Paul M. Dec. 5, 1908 Nov. 23, 1920 V. Hosier, Mrs. P. M. Sept. 26, 1914 Nov. 23, 1920 V. Sheklung Station. Marshall, Rev. George W. Oct. 1, 1895 Sept. 22, 1920 V . Marshall, Mrs. G. W. Oct. 1, 1895 Sept. 22, 1920 V. Spencer, Selden P.Jr.,M.A. Dec. 7, 1915 V. Spencer, Mrs. S, P. Jr. Dec. 7, 1915 Minutes Annual Mission Meeting 1922. All items contained in these Minutes—unless otherwise specified in connection with the item—carry the approval of the Mission. -; ^ • Devotional Meetings. The opening meeting of the Annual Mission Meeting was on the morning of Friday, Jnne 30th, and commenced with a Devotional Service in which the retiring chairman Dr. \V. H. Dobson, led. In the evening of the same day theie was a new leature, an Opening Address, given by Dr. A. J. Fisher. Rev. A. A. Pratt had charge of a devotional meeting on Saturday eveniug. On Sunday, July 2, Dr. A. A. Fulton preached to the members of the Mission. We were glad to welcome to this service Presbyterians engaged in other work and quite a few ot the members of the Community. After the sermon Rev. R. F. Edwards administered the Communion. This was followed by a Baptismal Service in which Herbert Ward Hogan was baptised by Rev. R. F. Edwards aud Edward Douglas Walline by Dr. A. A. Fulton. Sunday evening Dr. Dobson and Rev- C. H. Lewis had charge of the Prayer and Praise Service. A daily devotional period of thirty minutes was led by the following: Rev. E. C. Howe, Rev. G. H. McNeur, Delegate ot the New Zealand Presbyterian Mission, Dr. W. K. McCandliss and Mr. R. P. Montgomery. We were especially fortunate in having with us Rev. Jonathan Goforth of the Canadian Presby terian Mission who took charge of two meetings. Conferences. Two conferences were held. One on Monday evening on the True Light Seminary and one on Wednesday evening on Kochow Station. On Tuesday evening, the Fourth of July, the entire American Community of Canton met with the members of the American Presbyterian Mission on the True Light Middle School grounds in a pic-nic supper under the auspices of the American Association of Canton. An excellent program was provided during which the departing Consul Mr. Hustou and the new American Consul General, Mr. Tenny, spoke. 4 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Business Sessions. The Aunual Business Sessions opeued on June 30th. at 9,30 a m. continuing daily from 9 to 12.30 until July 8th. with evening sessions on July 7th. aud 8tb. and an afternoon session also on the 8th. Thursday before Mission meeting was given up to a Cabinet Meeting and meetings of the principal committees. All meetings were held in the Adminsitration Building of the True Light Middle School at Paak Hok Tung. Boll Call. The roll call showed 48 Voting members on the field making a quorum of 32. 46 voting members and 12 non-voting members were present during Mission Meeting. Corresponding Members. It was unanimously voted to invite Rev. G. H. McNeur, Delegate of the.New Zealand Presbyterian Mission, and Rev. and Mrs. J. Goforth of the Canadian Presbyterian Mission to sit as Corresponding members. Docket. The Docket Committees report was adopted as amended. Chairman and. Clerk. Rev. A. A . Pratt was elected Chairman of the Mission and Mr. H. F. Thomson was elected Temporary Clerk. Secretary's Report. The Secretary presented the Minutes of the 1921 Mission Meeting in printed form, calling attention to items of business arising there from as well as from Board and Mission cor respondence. Ad Interin Minutes of the Executive Committee. The Ad Interim Minutes of the Executive Committee were also presented in printed form aud approved, (see separate volume Minutes Part 1) All business arising from various sources had been referred to the proper committees by the Cabinet. Vacancies on Committees. The Nominating Committee presented a Report making nominations to fill the vacancies on the several Committees. The Mission confirmed these appointments. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 5
Special Committees Appointed. The Chairman announced the appointment of special Com mittees to examine the minutes of Stations and the Records of standing committees.
Bequests for Neiv Missionaries and New Property. Requests for new missionaries and new property were received from the several stations and referred to the three main Committees for scrutiny and recommendation to the Estimates Committee for final report to the Mission. Report of Evangelistic Committee. 93, The proposed Evangelistic Policy for Shek Lung Station was approved. 94, We recommend that a commission of five be elected repre senting various types of work to carefully consider the whole matter of the raising up of Christian leaders, with special refer ence to the method and basis of student subsidy, and report to the Mission Meeting next year.
95, It is recommended that we call the attention of the various District Associations of the Church of Christ in China to the following methods that have been used and found extremely successful in Evangelistic work : Our work is related to the Four Gospels, work that has for it’s object the propagation of the teachings of Christ. We are to seek and save the lost. Many plaus and methods may be used in our efforts to find and save. After safty has been secured we are to build up into effective organizations those who have been saved. By what method may we secure effective organizations ? i> We recommend that every preacher supported by mission funds be requested to make daily visits to villages except on market days. 2, That he make a monthly report of villages reached, the number of hearers, the names of villages having one or more Christians. 6 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
3, That in every Station two of the ablest men be set aside to make visits to every chapel in order to arouse the Christians to steadfast personal work to bring others into the ■Church. 4, That the Missionary in charge of any particular field shall hold meetings three times a year which shall include all prea chers, Elders, Bible women, and as many laymen as may be able to come. The object shall be to stimulate to greater evangelistic work, and to hear reports from the chapels, and to formulate methods that shall be most fruitful in personal work. 5, That every Missionary in charge inspect the rolls of each church at every Communion Service, and ascertain from the preacher wheather he is personally acquainted with members, and whether they do, or do not attend church. 6, That every preacher be requested to organize a Sunday School, and the missionary sees that the church supplies the necessary literature. 7, That every chapel has a reading room, supplied with the best books and magazines, and that tracts be given to the preachers for careful distribution to those who can read. 8, That schools for boys, and schools for girls be founded as fast as possible, and be in charge of Christian teachers, and that these schools be in close connection with the churches, and be made self supporting the earliest possible date. 9* That during the first month of the Chinese New Year bands of volunteers be organized in every church, which shall engage in daily personal work in homes, shops, and villages, and that plans for execution of such work be made known to all churches at least one month before Chinese New Year. 10, Next to the earnest preacher the most fruitful agency in the prosecution of evangelistic work is the chapel for meeting and instruction, and for social gatherings. Success or failure may largely depend on the location and kind of chapel. I f on an un frequented street, poorly equipped, poorly lighted, and poorly ventilated, very little effective use will result. Almost MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 7 without exception the most prosperous churches are those having the best buildings. The chapels in all centers should be the cleanest and most attractive in kind, and should be models of sanitation. They should be thoroughly white washed every year, and kept in good repair. The members of a church having only a rented chapel should be steadily encouraged to build their own house of worship at the earliest possible date. The focal aim in evangelistic work should be to secure self-supporting churches, not only in big centers, but in all large villages. Three fourths of th.e Chinese reside in villages and we must concentrate on the villages if we are to succeed iu bringing the nation to the acceptance of Gospel truths. Report of Medical Committee. July 8, 1922 The health o f the members of the mission, and children, has in general been excellent. Four members suffering from chronic affections have been sent home on medical certificate. There have been no deaths. We would again call the attention of the Mission to the fact that it has been the policy of the Mission that two foreign physicians and one foreign nurse are necesssrv for a hospital with 6000 calls per annum. Not one of our hospitals has near its quota. The staff of Hackett Medical College has but two foreign physicians. The very existence of a country station seems to depend upon the health, strength, and continuous presence in the station of a medical missionary. In each of our statioas there is but one foreign physician. Inasmuch as it is very difficult to get foreign nurses to staff our hospitals, and since the employment of Chinese as head nurses has proven a great success in certain hospitals, we would recommend to the stations of our Mission that they make trial of Chinese graduate nurses until foreign nurses cau be secured. Linchow he!d one health campaign on the mission property to demonstrate surgical methods. Lectures were given, illus trated by charts and exhibits. The campaign was well adver tised, and several hundred visitors responded. 8 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
The C. M. M. A. held a health campaign of three days in Yeung Kong in which the mission hospital staff assisted. It was well attended. Prominence was given to the relation of vice to health.
The John G. Kerr Hospital for the Insance held its second Mental Hygiene Campaign on the hospital grounds. Large crowds (over 60,000) saw the hospital in operation. Students and professional men from the city generously assisted in the work of demonstration and entertainment. A small charge paid all expenses. In view of the above, we recommend that this form of preaching the Gospel be more often employed.
The Hackett Medical College has opeued a dispensary in the True Light Middle School and one in the Kung Yik Girls’ School. The latter is a non Christian school, and the dispensary was opened at the request of the school itself.
RECOMMENDATIONS
96 In as much as the Medical Committee feels that for health reasons Dr. Dobson should not return to Yeung Kong for at least one year, - the Medical Committee recommends that Dr. Dobson be appointed to Kochow temporarily, and that Dr. McCandliss be permanently assigned in charge of the medical work of Yeung Kong, with the understanding that when Dr. Dobson returns to Yeung Kong he be placed in charge of medical itineration.
SANITARY REPORTS. 97 Lafayette, True Light Middle School, True Light Seminary and Lienchow compounds reported in good conditiou. Yeung Kong reports that hospital latrines need repairs. Appropriations have been asked for this purpose.
Kochow reports that the septic tank needs to be covered. Sheklung reports overcrowding of the school, and recommends better lighting and ventilation in the temple where the school is held. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 9
Fati reports that overcrowding has rendered kitchen and latrine facilities inadequate, and recommends the filling of the pond over which some of the matshed dormitories now stand. Ming Sam School for the Blind reports a drain in need of repair, and several cases of typhoid fever that have not been traced to their sources. Some land formerly covered with surface water has been built up with cinders so that it is always dry. 98 Recommended that where unsanitary conditions have been found in connection with stations or institutions, these stations or institutions either present estimates at this mission meeting or clear these up during the coming year.
Removal of Woman’s Medical College to Shanghai. 99 The Medical Committee recommends the adoption in toto of the following notes and recommendations : The Mission has read in the report of the educational commission the suggestion that in case plans should so develop that no medical college should exist in the future in North or Central China the Hackett Medical College be moved to Shanghai to serve as the one woman’s medical college for all China. The Mission would go on record as opposed to such an action for the following reasons: 1 The Hackefct Medical College is the oldest woman’s medical college in China, with a history of 24 years behind it. To remove it would in reality terminate its existence. 2 The substantial growth of the institution in its present position argues for its retention. The Committee would call the attention of the Mission and Board to the fact that of its budget of $50,000 for current expenses, all but $640 is earned on the field. Further that the plant was able last year to pay from its earnings the salary of Dr. and Mrs. Hofmann, and to save $10,000 toward the future rebuilding of the hospital. 3 Christian medical education for women is greatly needed in South China. To remove the school to Shanghai would be to lessen greatly its usefulness to South China, yet it 10 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. does serve at present to a considerable extent, the' constituency of Central China.
4 The South China Mission, having always looked favor ably upon medical education for men and upon the policy of cooperation, has already entered upon negotiations regarding a school for the medical education of men at the Canton Hospital. The staff of this hospital is agitating the question of medical education for men, and has made tentative suggestions regarding cooperation with the Ilackett Medical College. Re Cooperation With. . Canton Hospital. 100 Having been informed of certain informal discussions that have taken place between the staffs of Canton Hospital and Hackett Medical College regarding cooperation in medical educational work for both men and women, the Committee would urge the Board of Directors of Hackett Medical College to give full and careful consideration to any plans which may arise therefrom, and would request the representative of the mission on the Board of Directors of the C. M. M. U. to put before that board the wisdom of similar consideration on their part. Medical Treatment of Native Helpers. 101 Recommended that for mission school students an annual medical charge be included in the tuition fees (the amount in each station to be determined by station action), and that servants and mission employees be ^charged one-half the usual rates (excepting those for board and room). Increased Medical Appropriation tor Kochow. 102 Inasmuch as the medical work of other stations take as much as 1/8 of the annual appropriations on the average, - the Medical Committee recommends that the Kochow station make allowance in its budget for 1/8 of its annual budget to be set aside for medical work. Physical Examinations After Retirement Optional. 103 Recommended that when missionaries reach the age w'hen retirement is optional, physical examinations may be optional. MINUTES ANNUAL MIS8I0N MEETING. 11
Post Graduate Study in Pharmacy for Dr. Machle. 104 Recommended that Dr. E. C. Machle, being an instructor in pharmacy in the Woman’s Medical College, be granted by the Board such aid as may be necessary for work in pharmacy while home on furlough. China Council Pay Medical Bills From Emergency Fund. 105 Recommended that the China Council continue its policy of paying medical bills from its emergency fund. (Medical expenses called for in class V I D). Medical Expenses of Mrs. A. L. Carson. 106 Recommended that Mrs. A. L. Carson be reimbursed from mission funds for medical expenses totalling $17.30, as per certificate signed by Drs. Hackett and Hoffmann. Revision of Physical Examination Blanks. 107 The Medical Committee recommends that another request be sent to the Board asking that the old physical examination blanks be revised.
The Medical committee recommends that the Mission request the Board to send out with missionaries coming to the field for the first time, and those returning from furlough, - physical examination blanks made out in full, so that the Mission would have complete physical records for each mis sionary on the field. The Medical committee further recommends that the Mission ask the Board to send out to the Mission a supply of unused blanks, such as are in use by the medical examiners of the Board, The question was raised as to whether the clerical personnel af the Board’s office having access to the physical examination blanks of missionaries, these blanks could still be considered confidential. It was recommended to drop the matter. 12 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Appeal ior Doctors. 108 The Medical Committee recommends that on account of the scarcity of doctors in the South China Mission, the Mission be asked to write to the Medical Secretary of the Board, urgently requesting him to solicit physicians for the Mission. Physician at Large. 109 Recommended that the Executive Committee take up with the Council and Board the matter of appointing a physician at large to be available for filling emergency needs in any of the various Stations. It is hoped that this appointment can be made independent of the existing requests for new missionaries. Physical Examination of Missionaries. 110 Recommended that where possible physical examina tions of missionaries be made during the year rather than during the time of the mission meeting. Vote of Thanks. 111 Recommended that a Vote of thanks be given Dr. Hackett and Miss Cliness for their labor in making microscopic and chemical reports for the annual examination. Education Committee Report. A . True Light Schools. 112 Resolved that the report of the Commissson on the Future of True Light Seminary be received and that the Com mission be discharged with a hearty vote of thanks for their faithful and effecient service. 113 Recommend that the True Light Seminary Lower and Higher Prinmary Schools shall be developed as a Modern Christian Day School (Lower and Higher Primary) and that all the Higher Primary Boarding Pupils be transferred to Pak Hok Tung withiu three years. 114 Recommend that as soon as possible the Bible Women’s School be entirely separated .from, the Primary School in. administration, staff, and budget. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 13
115 Recommend that within a period of two years the present women’s department at the T.L.S. be discontinued and that no entering students be received at T.L.S. in this depart ment in 1922; and further, that the Women’s department be united with the Elsie Berkeley Memorial School for Women under the Canton Station.
116 Recommend that in view of the recommendation “ that the present Women’s department of the T.L.S. be discontinued” that the money received for the Elsie Berkeley Memorial school for Women be used in the development of a school for women under the Canton Station in which preacher’s wives be given precedence.
117 Recommend that in view of the Mission to develop T.L.S. as a Modern Christian Day School, and to seperate the Bible Women’s School from the Day School that the Mission elect a Commission of five to make further investigations as to the future location of the True Light Seminary, and that the Educational Committee instruct the Commission as to the method of procedure.
118 Recommend that the Mission advise the Board of Directors of the T.L.S. to raise the Fees to the standard of other schools of the same grade in Canton.
B. Union Normal School.
119 Recommend that it be the sense of the Mission that the three units of the Kindergarten Training School shall be the contribution of the A.P.M. to the U.N.S., with the further understanding that, since the A.P.M .’s education for girls centers in the T.L.M.S., any further contribution which this Mission shall make shall be made only in the Kindergarten Department.
120 Recommend that the Mission appropriate $300.00 rent for Miss L.R. Patton for the year 1922-23, and that this item be referred to the Executive Committee. u s o u t h c h i n a m is s io n .
121 The Educational Committee after reviewing the Minutes of the U.N.S. Board of Directors which included Cor respondence with the W.B.M.I. re offer of the South China Girls School to the U.N.S. Board of Directors, recommend that the Mission suggest to the Board of Directors of the U.N.S. that they state to the W.B.M.I. more fully their position in relation to the proposition presented by the W.B.M.I., including a statemeut of the possible uses that could be made qf the school. 122 In answer to the request of the Board of Directors of the U.N.S re transfer of the Fulton Kindergarten Building Uuit, we recommend in view of the negotiations pending South China Girls School, that the Mission does not transfer said ui\it this year.. C. Union Middle School. 123 Recommend that the request of the Board of Dircetors of the U.M S. for an increase in the financial unit of the U.M.S. from $1200.00 to $ 1500-00 be referred to the Executive Committee. D. Noyes Memorial School. 124 Recommend that the Mission ask the Executive Council of the U.M.S. to administer the Noyes Memorial School until the removal of the U.M.S. to its new site. E. Yeung Kong Boys School. 125 Recommend that the request of the Yeung Kong Station for the immediate support of a Chinese Principal for Beacon Light Academy in order to relieve the foreigner for more general work on the field be approved and that funds for this purpose be appropriated from the Mission’s fund 1922-23). F. Shek Lung Boys' School. 126 Recommend that the Shek Lung Station take unij^ consideration the question of raising the Fees of the Bo^p’ School. G. Furlough study allowance. 127 Recommend the approval of the request of the Liu MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 15
Chow Station to ask the Board to grant the usual furlough study allowance to Mr. R.P. Montgomery during his coming furlough. H. School for Foreign Children. 128 Recommend that the questions raised in the Board Letter (543) in re the status of teachers in the school for foreign children in Canton be referred to the Executive Committee. I. 129 Recommend that the whole mattpr of the Sai Kwaan Schools be referred to the Canton Station. J. Educational Policy. 130 Recommend that the Mission follow the government in any change to the “ 6-3-3” system, but that pending that change the educational department strengthen the course of study so that the change, when it comes, will not need to be a radical one. Attention is called to the need of strenghtening the following courses in our schools : civics, physiology, hygiene, and sanitation. 2 Recommend that we approve the recommendation of the Kwangtung Christian Educational Association,” that Mis sions, churches, and other organisations engaged in Christian education are asked to provide rneanB for securring. health supervision of Christian schools, and the physical welfare of students and teachers.” We consider that this should be one of the functions of the medical department. 3 Recommend that we commend the Report of the China Educational Commission to the educational, evangelistic, and medical departments of the Mission. We recommend that each departmental committee study the Report and bring to the next meeting of the Mission, definite plans for the better integration . of these departments for the preparation of leaders in the Christian church. 16 SOUTH CHINA MISSION-
Instruction from the Educational to A Commission of Five to Investigate the Problem of the Location of True Light Seminary Schools.
131 INASMUCHAS the Mission has determined FIRST, that T.L.S. shall be developed as a MODERN CHRISTIAN D A Y SCHOOL ; and, SECOND, that the BIBLE, WOMEN’S SCHOOL shall be separated from the PR IM A RY SCHOOL as to Staff, Adininistratin and Budget; keeping in mind the fact that the Mission has committed itself to participation in the development of a Union School for Bible Women in Canton (See Mission Minutee 1918 J; 1919 12 G-2; 1920 18 N; 1921 9 H). We recommend the following method of procedure in the investigation of the problem of the location of these schools. 1 What are the requirements in land, buildings and staff for the development of these schools? 2 Is the present location adequate and suitable for such devlopment? 3 If the present location is inadequate and unsuitable for the development of either or both, what other sites are availa ble, suitable and adequate ? 4 Would the proceeds from the sale of the whole or part of the present site be adequate for the purchase of a new site or sites and the erection of buildings required for the development of oue or both schools ? 5 That in investigating the problem of the location of these schools we recommend that the Committee prepare a QU ESTIONAIRE covering the whole problem and including these principles as to suitability of location and as to advisability of sale and purchase and that said questioqaire be presented to as many influential Chinese as possible. Force Committee Report Care of the Work of Kochow Station.
132 Kochow Station's request for the removal of the station center from Kochow city has brought the whole matter MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 17 of the Kochow Station force and equipment under discussion and review by the Mission. Your committee in making the following recommendations had before it the views of the evan gelistic, educational and medical committees, as well as the views of the Station members. Several large factors entered into consideration,, such as the'shortage of force in other stations, and a very large immediate call for funds for a hospital, schools and residences, but the largest consideration was the question of the advisibility of opening up, at this stage of the progress of mission work in China, large stations with the accompanying call for large foreign force and equipment, as well as the conditions now presented offering a special opportunity for cooperation with the Chinese Church, and placing increased responsibility on it.
133 It is recommended that we approach the Divisional Council of the Church of Christ in China with a view to their taking joint responsibility for th.e field, with the provision that if a favorable reply is not received from them after they have had opportunity to consider the question, the Mission proceed with plans for working the field with foreign staff. September first shall be the time limit for this reply.
That if the Divisional Council replies favorably before September first, the Church be given a period of one year to prepare for the assumption of this joint responsibility, and that during this time Mr. Hosier be assigned to Kochow, with residence in Canton.
134 That Dr Dobson give such time for health education and other medical work in the Kochow field as may be jointly agreed upon and made feasible.
135 That Dr. and Mrs. Win. MoCandliss be permanently assigned to Yeungkong Station.
136 That Miss Dorothy McKeown be assigued to Canton Station.
It is further recommended that in case favorable reply is received from the Divisional Council, the work of the field shall be carried on in the following manner, 1 8 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
137 First, that the Chinese Church shall support a repre sentative who'shall work jointly with Mr. Hosier in the care of the field. 138 Second, that a joint committee appointed by the two bodies shall direct the work of the field under the same general rules and regulations as the work now carried on in other fields where cooperation with the Chinese Church is in operation, such as the Sz Yap, Sheklung and Suntak fields. 139 Third, that the Mission continue to give to this work the present budget of Kochow Station. 140 Fourth, that the support for the Chinese representative or representatives be undertaken by the Chinese Church, as well as the support for the expansion of the work. Reassignment of Rev. and Mrs. G. W . Marshall. 141 In view of the resignation and the return to the home land of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Pratt, recommended that the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Marshall be assigned to the Sheklung Station. That they take over the work at once, and move to Sheklung as soon as practicable. Retirement of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Fulton. 142 Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Fulton having completed a period of more than forty years service in the South China Mission, and having presented a request to the Mission asking that they be permitted to retire from active service and return to the homeland under the provisions for the retirement of veteran missionaries recently made by the Board, recommended to approve their request and inform the Board of their desires.
Reassignments at the End of Five Years. 143 In accordance whith the provision for re-assignment at the end of five years, recommended to reassign Miss Christine Smith to the Turner Training School for Nurses and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Walliue to the Canton Station for evangelistic work. Transfer of Haam Kwong Out-station. 144 In view of the report of the Special Committee appointed MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING, 19 by the Executive Committee (Adlnterim Min.1922,P.13,8ec.50) to investigate the possibility of transferring Haam Kwong Out-station, recommended to retain that out-stat.ion under the care of Linchow Station and discharge the special Committee. Union Middle School Property, Holding in Trust of— 145 In response to the request made to the American Pres byterian Mission by the Board o f Directors of the Union Mid dle School, recommended that the New York Board be asked “ to hold in trust all property of the Uuion Middle School.” Revisions of tht Hospital for the Insane Agreement. 146 Recommended to approve the following revisions of the Agreement between the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church and the Board of Directors of the Hospital for the Insane: A-Article IV of the Agreement is changed by adding the words “ or indirectly through the Board o f Trustees” B-Article IX is changed by substituting the word “ control” for the word “ use” . Approval of the Agreement and Constitution of the Hospital for Insane. Recommended that the “ Agreement” and the Consti tution of the Hospital for the Insane be approved as a whole. Custodian of Mission Business Office. 147 Recommended that Dr. Fisher be appointed to act as custodian of the Mission’s Business Office and its contents after the departure of the Mission Treasurer to Shanghai until the arrival of Mr. Balm. Budget of National Christian Council^ Presbyterian Share in— 148 The South China Mission rejoices in the fact that the National Christian Council has been organized for it is a notable embodiment of the principles of interdenominational and, especially, of Mission and Church cooperation to which this Mis sion is wholeheartedly committed not only in spirit but by many of its policies. The practical question of suggesting ways and means of providing for the Presbyterian share of the budget of 20 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
the National Christian Council having been submitted to the Mission by the China Council, RECOMMENDED, that the matter be referred to the Board to be taken up in consultation with other foreign, mission boards cooperating in China through the National Christian, Council and that the share finally allotted to the Presbyterian Missions be paid from the Board’s fund for “ cooperative work
Unused Salary of Chinese Writer. 149 ^Recommended that the unused salary appropriation for Dr. Machle's writer (Mission General) amounting to $105 be placed in the Mission Special Account.
Special Letter to Dr. Creighton. 150 The Secretary was instructed to write a letter to Dr. Creighton strongly advising his return to the field at the time originally intended because the need of purchasding additional land for True Light Middle School is urgent due to land speculation within the area of its proposed expansion.
Resignation of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Pratt. 151 On account of the reasons stated in his letter which seem to leave no other course open, recommended to accept the resignation of Rev. and Mrs A. A. Pratt from the Mission with deep regret and with the sincere hope that circumstances may make possible their return to South Clfina at an early date.
A . Inter Station Moving Expenses. 151 Voted to approve and request the China Council to pay the inter Station moving expenses of Miss Dorothy Mackeown from Canton to Kochow and Dr. and Mrs. W. K. McCandliss from Hainan Mission, Nodoa, to Kochow.
B. Furloughs-Regular. 151 The following six year term furloughs are approved by the Mission:
1 Mr. & Mrs. C. G. Fuson and three children at the end of the School year in 1923 (later part of June). Arrived last August 22nd. 1917. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING 21
2 Rev & Mrs. E. E. Walline and two children, July 1923. Arrived on the field last October 2nd. 1917. 3 Dr. Mary W- Niles December 1923. Arrived ob the field last December 17th. 193 7. 4 Voted to approve of a five year term Furlough for Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Marshall beginning November 1923-th e term of service to begin 1918 (November) the time they came to Manila under the Y.M.C.A, 152 Preferred List of New Missionaries. 1. Yeungkong-man physician 2. Yeungkong clerical man 3. True Light Middle School-teacher (Miss Faries vacancy) 4. True Light Middle School teacher (Miss Arthurs vacancy) 5. True Light Seminary-woman elementary teacher 6. Linchow woman physician 7. Sheklung-industrial man (Mr. Stoner) 8. Canton-woman evangelist (Miss Churchill vacancy) 9. Can ton-clerical man (Dr. A. A. Fulton vacancy) 10. Hospital for Insane-man physician 11. Sheklung woman evangelist 12. Union Theological College clerical man 13. True Light Seminary Bible Teacher 14. True Light Middle School-teacher of Education 15. Linchow woman evangelist (Miss Kunkle vacancy) Preferred List of Evangelistic Missionaries. 1. Yeungkong-clerical man 2. Canton-woman evangelist (Miss Churchill vacancy) 3. Canton clerical man (Dr. A. A. Fulton vacancy.) 4. Sheklung woman evangelist 5. Canton Union Theological College-clerical man 6. Linchow-woman evangelist (Miss Kunkle vacancy) Preferred List of Educational Missionaries. 1. True Light Middle School-teacher (Miss Faries vacancy) 2. True Light Middle School- teacher (Miss Arthurs vacancy) 22 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
8. True Light Seminary-woman elementary teacher 4 Sheklung industrial man (Mr. Stoner?) 5. t True Light Seminary -Bible teacher 6. True Light Middle School teacher of Education Preferred List of Medical Missionaries. 1. Yeungkong man physician 2. Linchow-womau physician 3. Canton, Hospital for Insane-man physician
153 P R O P E R T Y L IS T 1923-24 SOUTH CHINA MISSION GROUP A 1922 Miss. C. C. Miss. Items Items Total 1921 1921 1922 Mex Mex G R O U P A 2 1. Shek Lung Residence No. 1 rebuilding $ 7,500. 7 2 San Cheung (4,000^; Yeung Kong Sewerage (1,200) 5,200. 9 3. Shek Lung Boys School 13,000. 15 4. True Light Middle School Land 25,000. 8 5. Pak Shek (l,000y; Ching Kwoli (1,500); Sing Tsz (2,500); Shek T’aan (1,000.) 6,000. G R O U P B 9 L. Yeung Kong Normal School Dept. Land and Equipment 4,500 Noyes Memorial School fil ling pond 1,500 6,000. 2 2. Ko Chow six chapels 6,000. 13 3. Lin Chow Boys School Alterations 6,000. 2 4. Yeung Kong Girls School Dormitory 10,000. 8 5. Yeung Kok; Woang Tong; Chan Ch’uen 3,000. 2 6- Ko Chow repairs-Church MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 23
G R O U P C N 1. Ko Chow Residence No. 3 12 2. Shek Lung Church $ 6,000. 11 3. Liu Chow Girls, Boarding School 12,000. N 4. Yeung Kong Boys, School 20,000. 3 5. Walline Residence Canton 13,000. INFORMATION 1. Ko Chow repairs No. 1. 2. U.N.S. Endow. Unit Res. 6,000. 3. Y.K. Hospital 4. K.C. Hospital 5. TJ.M.S. Pak Hin Hok Res. 6. Fisher Res. 7 U.M.S. Main Building 8. U.M.S. Dormitory
CLASSIFIED LIST Miss. C. C. Miss. Items Total 1921 1921 1922 R E S ID E N C E S Mex. Mex. 2 2A 1 Sheklung Rebuilding Residence No. 1 S> 7,500 7,500 3 3A 2 Canton Residence (Walline) 13,500 13,500 4 4A 3 Canton Residence (Fisher) 13,500 13,500 4 Sheklung Residence for Indus trial Man 7,500 7,500 5 Uniou Normal School Endow /~ ment Unit Residence 6,000 6,000 EVANGELISTIC WORK 12 1 Inf. Ch. 1 Sheklung Church 6,000 6,000 7 3B 2 San Cheung 4,000 Yeungkong Sewerage 1,200 5,200 8 5B 3 Pak Shek (Ou field $1,000) 1,000 Ching Ivwoh ,, 500 1,500 8 5B Sing Tsz ,, 1,000 2,500 • Shek T’aan „ 1,000 1,000 6,000 4 Kochow, six chapels: (Faa 24 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Chow, Kochow, Sbui Tung, Mui Luk, Chan Lung, Shek Kwat, each $1,000) $ 6,060 6,000 8 5B 5 Yeung Kok, Wong Tong, Chan Chuen, each $1000 3000, 3,000
SCHOOLS
9 6B 1 Sheklung Boys’ Bding, School 13,000 13,000 18 2 Yeuugkong Normal School Department 4,500 Noyes Memorial School filling pond 1,500 6,000 3 Yeungkong Girls’ School Dormi tory 10,000 18,000 11 1 Inf. 4 Linchow Girls’ Boarding School (Exchange Hospital) 12,006 12,000 15 5 True Light Middle School land 25,000 25,000
HOSPITALS
14 1 Inf. 1 Yeungkong Hospital 18,000 18,000 2 Kochow Hospital 6,060 6,000
REPAIRS and ALTERATIONS
13 5 Inf. 1 Linchow Boarding Schools 6,000 6,000 2 Kochow Residence No. 1 repairs
154 UNION LIST OF NEW PROPERTY South China General List
1. Canton—Fong Tsuen No. 2 $13,500. 2. Canton Residence Business Agent 13,500. 3- Canton Uuion Normal School Endowment Residence 6,000 MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 25
Hackett Medical College Block 1. Foreign Residences three (3) $40,500. 2. Land 20,000. 3. Hospital 100,000. 4. Nurses Home (on hand $20,000) 10,000. 5. Science Building 40,000. Union Middle School Block 1. Five Residences @ $10,000. 50,000. 2 Recitation Hall 50,000. 3. Dormitory (partly secured) 30,000. 4. Residence No 6 10,000. 5. Sanitary Installation 10,000. 6. Land for Campus (100 mau) secured 50,000. "7. Land for Farm (100 mau) Partly secured 40,000. 8. Agricultural Plant 30,000. 9. Science Building (Industrial Work) 30,000. 10. Four Dormitories @ $30,000. 120,000. 11. Ten Chinese Residences @ 7,000 (1 secured) 70,000. 12. Fences, roads, grading, etc. 7,000. True Light Middle School Block 1. Land Additional , 25,000. 2. Four Dormitories @ 25,000 100,000. 3. Library Endowment 10,000. 4. Gymnasium 20,000. 5. General Equipment 5 000. 6. Athletic Grounds 3,000. 7. Chapel 30,000. 8. Tower for Water System 6,000. 9. Grading and improving grounds 5,000.
155 Increase in Appropriations. TOTAL $5782 $500 True Light Middle School Teacher j 600 Yeung Kong Principal I for Mission Special 400 Physician Yeung Kong f $1973 473 Mission Special ) 26 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
$1000 Mission General Repairs (special) 300 Reopening Haam Kwong Out Station, Linchow 245 Increase Salaries Kochow Preachers 300 ,, ,, Yeungkong ,, 234 ,, „ Linchow „ 600 Kochow Medical 200 Yeungkong Teachers Increase in Salaries 200 Linchow „ „ „ 480 Sheklung Lower Primary Schools 250 Sheklung Station Expenses $5782 156 Report of the Rules-and Regulations Committee. A . Amendments to By-Laws adopted. 1. Art. II, Sect. 1 delete 3d paragraph, first sentence beginning “ The first session,” etc. 2. Art. II, Sect. 4 delete. 3. Art. II, Sect. 5 delete. 4. Art. Ill, Sect. 1 delete and add “ The Station andfield, reports shall be approved by the Station and the reports of the general institutions shall be approved by the Boards of Directors before being submitted to the Mission. The reports of the representatives of the Mission on Boards of Union Institutions shall be accompanied by the latest annual report of said Board. These reports shall be read at Mission meeting. A ll personal reports shall be submitted to the Mission and automatically referred to the Mission and Stations Reports Committee for forwarding to the Board.” 5. Art. IV, 2 change to read as follows: “ The assignment of houses to the different missionaries shall be made by the Station with the exception that the Excutive Committee shall act as housing committee for members living in Canton.” 6. Art. V delete whole article. 7. Art. V I delete whole article. 8. Art. V II change to read as follows : MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING, 27
(1) The Station to which a new missionary is assigned shall determine whether the new missionary shall study in the Language School or otherwise with the understanding that he shall study in the Language School unless there is special reason to the contrary. The number of terms in the school shall also be determined by the Station concerned.
(2) A new missionary who is engaged in language study outside the Language School, shall be placed by his Station under the direction of a member of the Station, who shall act as a language director. Such students shall be entitled to the services of a personal teacher for three years.
(a) The Station Language Director shall, in cooperation with the Chinese teacher, hold a weekly review of at least one half hour besides correcting composition work submitted by the student. He shall give the student a semi-annual examination and report the result to the Mission Language Committee.
(b) The course of study shall be similar to the course of study in the Language School.
(c) The Station language director with the concurrence of the Station may substitute equivalent studies in individual cases. 9. Art. V III, 2 regarding length of vacations was referred back to the Committee.
157 B. Notice of Proposed, Amendments. 1. Art. IV , 1 add “ The Delegate to China Council after his term of office shall be eligible for election as a member of the Executive Committee.” 2. Art. IV , 1 new (c) add “ Should the Delegate to the China Council be absent from the field the major portion of the year and not attend the annual session of the Mission, his alternate shall represent the Mission at the succeeding Council meeting.” 3. Art. IV, Sec. 18 Delete “ Auditing Com.” 2 8 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
158 C. Interpretation regarding Station Reports.
The Mission interprets the sections of the Manual and By-Laws relating to reports to mean that each Station report should include some mention of the work of each member of the Station.
159 D. Reports for Hospital for Insane.
The Committee would report that the Hospital cannot be required to make a report to the Mission, although there is nothing against the report being made, our Mission contributing three members of the foreign staff.
160 E. Absences from Mission Meeting. Excused 011 account of ill health: Mrs. R. M. Rops, Mrs. C. G Fuson, Mrs. A. L. Carson. Part time: Miss Rupert, Miss Butler, Miss Durham, Mrs. A. A. Fulton, Mr. A. L. Carson.
Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hofmann were excused on account o f not being considered members of Mission when vacation plans were made. Dr. A. J. Fisher and Dr. M. Hackett were excused part time on account of necessary work. All of Linchow Station were absent the first day because of political troubles. 'Absent part time unexcused: Dr. R. M. Ross, Miss Grace Fulton. ______
1 6 1 ^ /^ Union Theological College Report.
In presenting his report for the year’s work the acting president expressed his appreciation of the confidence shown by the Board of Directors in appointing him to take temporarily the office so ably filled by Mr. Kunkle.
The Staff.
Mr. McNeur was welcomed back in March, and Mr. Topé in April. The college is under obligations to Mrs. Wallineand to Mr. Andrews for teaching English, and to Mrs. McNeur for valuable help. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 29
Visitors.
Among visitors to the college during the year under review were Dr. Hodgkin General Secretary of the Friends’ Society, who gave an uplifting address on international reconciliation and reconstruction; Dr. Michaelis, sometime Chancellor of Germany, who.spoke of national interests. Mr. Groff of C.C.C. gave an address bearing on agriculture as related to the pastoral life. Students. In January seven students from the Bible School, and in June four students from the college of Theology and one from the BibleSchool, were gi-anted diplomas; Seven new students were admitted to the Bible School in February and five others allowed to enter the College as specialstude nts, giving a total enrollment for the year of forty-five; fourteen in the college of Theology ; twenty-six in the Bible School, and five special students Fourteen are connected with Presbyterian work. Practical work. Each student is required to give the equivalent of one day per week to practical work. Classes on personal evangelism are supplemented by the efforts of the students on behalf of indi viduals with whom they come in touch. The Canton Hospital has received many visits from students. Others engage in Sunday School work, in Sunday services for those in prison, and in teaching Bible Classes in different churches. Students have maintained a free school for boys and girls in a near village, and have organized themselves into four evangelistic bands, and have visited many adjacent villages. School of Divinity. Thus far no application for entrance has been received. Efforts to secure affiliation with some university of good stands ing will be made. Students who are qualified for the course quite naturally desire a degree. If such affiliation could be Secured,-it is felt that many who would otherwise go to America or Europe to study theology would come to the U.T.C* 30 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Hostels. The work on Morrison Hall is proceeding satisfactorily, and will be completed before the end of the year. Residences for che Chinese members of the staff will be secured the at earliest possible day. Land. Not all the laud required to complete the scheme has been secured. A few small plots have been recently acquired, and the directors are urged to secure additional ground as fast as possible. Library. The college is indebted to some unknown giver for 550 volumes, comprising Commentaries, Theology, Philosophy, and Church History, forming a very valuable and highly appreci ated addition to the library. New Thought. The tide of New Thought, so called, has found its way into the higher institutions of learning. The leaders of this move ment have, as Dr. Ching says, stamped the word “ why” on everything. It is incumbent on all teachers of religion to show good reason for the faith they hold. It is the earnest desire of the staff to help their fellow countrymen to see the Glory of God as reflected in the face of Jesus Christ. Every possible effort well be made to send forth students rooted and grounded in the great fundaimentals of evangelical doctrines, and the Directors are united in a purpose to make the Institution a power in providing the ablest preachers for the great needs of this Province. 162 Report of Board of Directors of Hackett Medical College, David Gregg Hospital, Turner Training School. The past year at Hackett Medical College, David Gregg Hospital and Turner Training School for Nurses has been one of great advance, In accordance with the promise of the Woman's Board to make a beginning at the task of staffing and building up the institutions, they have added four new members to the staff. In the autumn were sent Miss Grace Rupert for MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING.
Chemistry; Miss Elizabeth Cliness, Laboratory Director; Miss Helen Vaughn, Hospital Manager ; this spring Dr. J. Allan Hofmann, who has been employed by the plant itself for a year and a half, was taken over as regular appointee of the Board. The financial contributions made by the Board were also substantial, $20,000.00 Gold for the dormitory, added to the $25,000.00 Mex. raised by the students and alumnae, is making possible the erection this year of a fine new building capable of accommodating eighty students and five teachers. $10,000. Gold has been given toward the erection of the much needed new dormitory for nurses; $7,000. for a new ward in the hospital; and $11,000.00 for equipment. Since the close of the fiscal year another $15,000. Gold has come for land. Land has already been purchased for the sum of $34,000. Mex. but of a value much greater than this sum. On it are at present eleven Chinese houses which have this year housed the medical students and the nurses, but which will eventually be torn down to make room for the building of the new hospital. We are at present negotiating for the purchase of another piece of property which will serve for the erection of the nurses’ dormitory and staif residences. There have been heavy losses as well as gains, however, for in June Dr. Mildred Jenks was married to the Rev. Samuel McKee of the Hunan Mission. Such a loss is in certain ways irreparable and the announcement caused many days of dis couragement so far as the work of the institutions was concerned. We congratulate the Hunan Mission as well as Mr. McKee. In July Mrs. Elsie White, who has done splendid work as Bacteriologist for two years, finishes her short term appointment and returns to the States, leaving us much the richer in work accomplished and plans organized for the future, as well as in the compiling of a Chinese text book, a “ Manual of Laboratory Diagnosis.” Miss Christine Smith goes home in July also, on health furlough. The management of the Training School in her absence is a very serious problem. Very fortunately Miss Chioe B. Rauch will be ready in the autumn to take up her future work in the hospital. 32 SOUTH CHINA MIS8ION.
Dr. Machle’s furlough next year will leave us desperate for a teacher of Physics, Therapeutics and Pharmacy, but we shall look for his return in 1923. In the fall Dr. Boyd was obliged to return to America, thus dealing another blowto the work.
The student body has numbered forty-eight. They come from five different provinces of China, and from Hongkong, Singapore and Borneo. The majority are from South Chiua. The course is now six years—1 pre-medical, 4 regular medical, and 1 required interne year. This year interneships are being taken in the following hospitals: David Gregg, American Presby terian Hospital, Canton; Canton Medical Missionary Union Hospital, Canton ; Stout Memorial Hospital (Southern Baptist), Wuchow, Kwangsai; Baptist Hospital, Kweilin, Kwangsai; New Zealand Presbyterian Hospital, Kong Tsuen; and Batavia Hospital, Java.
The students have been acitve in religious work. They have assisted in the evangelistic work of the hospital, conducted a night school for the servants, and maintained a day-school for poor children in au adjoining village. They have purchased land and are putting up a building for this school. O f the 11 students who were nou-church members at the beginning of the year, five have now joined the church. Miss Gertrude Hill and two student delegates were sent to Peking to the World’s Student Christian Federation Conference, the students raising $150. of the necessary funds. Later Miss Mary T. Baukes was sent to the National Christian Conference in Shanghai.
The Training School for Nurses is so full that it has outgrown its quarters and must have a new dormitory. Twenty-five pupil nurses and three Chinese graduate nurses form the nursing staff, which is even yet too small for the increased number of patients in the hospital. Two of the graduate nurses this year passed the examinations of the Nurses Association of China and received their R.N. for China. Others have taken the examinations but have not yet received the report The standard of the school is being materially raised. Four of the nurses united with the church during the year. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 33
The hospital is growing beyond all its bounds. A year ago it was reckoned as a 50-bed hospital altho the average m umber of patients had already reached 59. This year another ward and private rooms'to accommodate 25 more were added, but at the last reckoning there were 97 patients, Verandahs, store-rooms and dressing rooms are all commandeered. We must build new wards before another year. The financial condition of the hos pital has been good; that is, it is not only self-supporting (with the exception of foreign salaries but it has been able to earn $10,000.00 toward the building of the new hospital, and it has paid the full foreign salary of Dr. and Mrs. Hofmann for one- and-one-half years, and is now paying foreign salary to Dr. Wong Man of London University whom we have been so fortunate as to secure as surgeon. The religious work of the hospital has been cared for by two Bible women under the superintendence of Miss Bankes. Follow- up work has been done in the homes. Many have become inte rested in Christianity. Twenty one patients and four servants have united with the church. In the spring Miss Margaret Hodge visited the plant, and assured us of the continued and deep interest of the Woman’s Board iu the work, and of her own great faith in its future. We would thank the Mission for its hearty support, and urge that it help us to press forward. 163 Report of True Light Middle School for 1921-1922 The year 1921-1922 has been a very quiet and rather uneventful one at True Light Middle School. It has not been characterized by any great material development, but rather by a strengthening of foundations already laid. We have been extremely fortunate in having a strong and unified faculty, five foerigners and eleven Chinese giving full time to the work, three foreigners and one Chinese giving part time. Their devotion to the school and their iuterest in the Welfare of the students have made the year a success Miss Law 34 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. spent the first semester on the China Educational Commission and we have benefited much from her broad survey of thes school of China. The student body has numbered 228, an increase of 40 over last year. Students have come from as far away as Swatow, Manila and Borneo. The spirit among the students has been remarkably fine, and they have handled successfully most of the problems of discipline. The students have beeu as active in religious work as in other years. The primary school conducted by the girls in our student Y.W .C.A. has grown and is gaining the confidence of the village people. Sunday school work has beeu carried on in the villages. Work for the boat people developed to the place of having a matshedfor the school; but unfortunately the site has been taken by the new sawmill and it will be difficult to find a new place. The girls have been very faithful in the school and Sunday sebvices for the servants. One of the most encouraging things about the religious life of the school is the interest on the part of the Christian students for the non-Christians. They have made every e3‘ort to bring them to Christ before the end of the year. The student prayer - room is used daily. The growing reputation of True Light Middle School has influenced many non-Christian parents to send their daughters to us; consequently we have had a larger number of non- Christian girls this year than ever before. Out of the 228 students, 10 in the Middle School and 51 in the Higher Primary were not Christian at the beginuing of the year. Some of these left before they had been in the school very long. This year 23 have expressed their intention of becoming Christians, and of that number 11 have united with the church Our scholarship girls deserve special mention. There are 15 in the Middle School and 2 in the Higher Primary. These students have maintained a high scholarship and have been leaders in every school activity. They have given valuable assistance in the office, library, and gymnasium. A copy of the MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 35 scholarship agreement is appended, so that you may have some idea of the conditions under which scholarships are granted. Money is already being repaid by granduates into the fund. The current expenses of the school have largely been met on the field. We have received $33.106.00. on the field and $3,710.00 from the Board, almost 90% being raised on the field. O f this we hope to have enough left to paint and repair the buildings this summer. Two new department heads have been appointed this year, Miss Law as head of the department of Chinese, and Miss Riggs as head of the department of English. Special emphasis has- been put on the development of our Chinese department. A study of the schools on the coast from Canton to Pekin shows that True Light leads in the work ou Home Economics. There is before us an unlimited fit-ld both for preparing our students to be efficient home makars, and for training teachers who will fill the great need for teachers of home making subjects throughout the schools of China. This year five members of the faculty including the nurse have given seven courses in this department, and in addition we have been able to offer a number of lectures. We expect this summer to add to our present Home Economics laboratory a well-equipped practice house, using the small residence which was purchased for that purpose. We hope to publich our first text in the form of a small pamphlet. We also expect to increase the science offered in this course. Miss Gunther and Miss Balderston from the Department of Household Arts of Teachers College, Colombia, spent about three weeks at the school. They gave generously of their time and experience, and were the greatest inspiration to us, bringing us an enlarged vision of what the work may mean in Canton, and the possiblities of its development. We are indebted to them for a large nnmber of reference books and bulletins. These, in addition to those we already had, have given us a very good; working library in Home Economics. The China Educational Commission in its report says* ’’Christian middle schools for girls can render service of immea 36 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
surable value, by furnishing elementary schools, Christian and non-Christian, with teachers of thorough training and strong Christian character” . This appeal to the middle schools to give more teacher training coincides with our growing conviction that if we fail in this we fail in one of the most important tasks committed to us. The majority of the girls graduated here will teach. O f our fifteen graduates eight are teaching and seven are in college. The desperate need for teachers throughout China, the need of our own Mission, the facilities of this school for training good teachers lays upon us a compulsion which we may not ignore if we are to be true to the trust imposed upon us by the Mission and the church. We have the nucleus of a model practice in the Y . W C. A. school for village children; we are also using our higher primary school for practice teaching. The New courses are being prepared and the course strengthened under the supervision of Miss Lawr. This year from a number of the fields of our Mission has come therequest that True Light Middle School should strengthen its Bible course to provide for the training of young women for work in the churches. This request coincides with desires and plans of the Middle School to add to our present three groups, Education, Home Economics, College Preparatory, a department of Religious Training. This course would supplement the reg ular religious courses of the school with specialized courses and practical work. Students would also be required to take classses wnder the educational department, There is a need in the church for trained young women with high educational qualifications; and a number of young women who come to True Light have peculiar fitness and desire for such work. There are a few girls in our upper classes who would probably welcome such a course. This course we feel would in no way duplicate the work of the Biblewomen’s school, nor would we entertain the thought of undertaking any work which would in any way hinder the development of that school. But it would train as religious leaders girls who otherwise would elect one o f our Other groups. We have on our preferred list a request fora* MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 37 teacher of Bible. I f we can get soon a young w omen who has had special training in the wrok of the church as well as in Bible we should be able to add this department. We expect tooffer this work next year, the course cannot be fully developed in one year. We have been forbunate in securing the services of Miss Buchanan for the library. We have added about 300 books this year and hope by next semester to have the library catalogued. And what of our needs for the future? The lack of land which will be necessary for the future of the school gives the most concern. On all hands we hear and see indications that Paak Hok Tung is going to be very popular. During the last few months a number of pieces of land within our campus limits havecha nged hands, and reports say that some of it is going tobe improved. The buying of land withiu our boundaries either for the purpose of building or holding for high prices issu alarming menace. I earnestly beg the Board to take into consideration the means for purchasing sufficient land to insure the future development of the school. This must be done very soon. We are so crowded that we have had to take additional room from the administration building for dormitory use. This has crowded our class rooms, put the gymnasium out of the building, and overtaxed the water and bath facilities. We have reached the limit of our growth unless we can get another dormitory. Another residence for the faculty would somewhat relieve the congestion but not materially. We should have a new dormitory for use next year. This year we celebrate our fiftieth anniversary. If our pride in True Light is so great, how large must be the joy and satisfaction of those who have given their lives to it. We would at this time offer our congratulations to Miss Noyes, Miss Butler, Mrs. Law and Dr. Creighton who have made these schools live. As a Mission we may well give thanks tQ God for his blessing on this work. 38 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
REPORT OF THE UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1921-22. The report of the school last year began with this sentence: ■”TJie school opened in Sept. With a record enrollment o f 192 students.” The same sentence can be used again with the num ber changed to 285,-an increase of nearly 100 students. This large number means a large opportunity, but in oar, present plant it means a great problem as well. This years experience has led to definite plans to limit the enrollment next year to 200. . The plans will be difficult to carry out because it is hard to turn away boys who are wanting an education. But our crowded quarters and limited staff will compel the limitation. Local difficulties and political disturbances are still deferring our hopes about getting to our Paak Hin Hok site. It makes the heart sick sometimes but not unto death. The spirit in the-administration of the school is very good. This is a fact that is significant and well worth special notice because of the experimental nature of the present arrangement with a Chinese principal. Co-operation with the Chinese is a missionary slogan these days, but in actual practice it has gotten little beyond papers, books, conferences and other forms of ideal expression. But in the'situation now on in the Union Middle School we ha.ve an example of pioneering in the actual practice of that ideal. Mr. Kwaan, the principal is not just a nominal head of the school with the foreigners doing the work and carrying the responsibility. Any one acquainted with the school knows that he is the principal and his work during the three years just ended shows that it was a good adventure of faith which put him into that position. He is a real leader. He is one of those ^‘native leaders” for which the whole missionary movement has been working and waiting and praying. He is a thorough going Chinese,-sharing the aspirations and hopes of the most progre ssive and active of his courttrymen for the independence and development of his people and country. And he is a Christian. His'convictions that Christ is the need of the Hour are deep- sea*ted and genuine. He has faith in the work he is i:n a,s a. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING, 39 medium forgetting Christ into the leading life of the people. He is not clear on a definite program as to just how it is to be done, but he is as clear as others in these changing times. The important fact is,-he has faith, in his job, is enthusiastic about it and is working hard to make it a success. He is independent in his ideas about doing things and justly sensitive to the suggestions of the inferiority of the Chinese with which our missionary organizations are still so full. But he shows his caliber by the working goodwill with which he wins every one with whom he works at all closely. This situation makes the present activities in the Union Middle School a pioneer enterprise in a very real sense. And a pioneering towards what is set as the next goal in our mission ary work. The aim of this report is, in a way, a call for faith in the ones who are on the job. Criticise, to be sure. The more of it the better. But let it be the helpful criticism of faith and not the knocks of a dogmatic hammar. This-new situation has produced another factor which it is important to note if the work in the school is fully understood. That is the type of student that is being drawn to it. The students who are coming are Chinese students through and through. That is, they are not individuals who are seeking escape from the pressing problems of their own people through either a superficial notion of religion or a Western education which can provide a convenient means of escape. They are thorough Chinese with China and all of her problems as the beginning and end of all of their ambitions and aims. This fact has a very direct bearing upon the question of so much of the work being done in English. When the study of English could be looked upon as leading the students away from the life and problems of their own country the extensive use of it in our schools was, perhaps, justly questioned. But when students put up a demand for English as an approach to those very problems and when their keenness to acquire it, makes it unquestionably the most effective medium of instruction for the foreigner, the question takes on quite a different aspect. And that is just the situation. The students who are the 40 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
keenest to learn English are, as a rule the keenest in the spirit of patriotism that is so chacteristic of present day students in China. Let it be said here that this situation makes the religious work of the school a very hard problem. These students come to us a big bunch of restlessness, discontent and an undefined ambition to do something. They are full of that “ China for China” spirit which is so evident everywhere among students. They are thinking for themselves and every thing one teaches is judged on its merits as to whether or not it has power in it for China, before it is accepted. Any stereotyped method of teaching religion withers before demands like that. But when the plain fact of the real Christ is set in the midst of their problems, these same reckless independent boys find that He is just what they want. So our opportunity in this line lies right at the heart of our problem and it is a huge one. A full appreciation of factors like these will make it plain that the evangelistic opportunity is the greatest justification for the support of the school in the missionary program. It will also modify the criticism that the school is not producing the workers that our Mission policies call for. It is to be regretted that there is not a larger percentage of such «workers among the present product; but if the changing,-pioneering nature of the school is recognized and the sympathetic support which the opportunity bound up in it deserves, it will gave a different story to tell in the future. The school budget has made it necessary to increase the tuition of the school. The increase is from $25 to $40. This is to take effect at the beginning of next year. There has also been a thorough reorganization of the curriculum which is to go into effect next year. Much ‘more emphasis is put on teacher training in the new scheme. The addition of Mr. Fuson to the staff has made this possible. The difficulty in getting staff to run it has made the commercial department a serious problem for the school. A- solution for the problem is not yet in sight. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 41
In the words of Mr. Kwaan “ The initiative of the students in inaugurating and maintaining various enterprises for mutual benefit or of an altruistic aim is very encouraging, The Students Self Gov. Association and the Students Christian Association are doing good work. But the latter needs to have closer super vision to make it as effective as it is possible for it to be ’ The Anti-Christian movement has been felt quite strongly in the school but, we believe, in a way that will be for the relig ious health of the school. During the year about twenty declared their decisiou to become Christians. Of these five were taken into the Fati church. This number is much smaller than was expected and does not indicate at all fully the amount of thought and interest in the Christian life on the part of the students. The spirit of many students who are only nominally Christian makes a great obst acle for the most promising non Christian students in joining the church. The anti-Christian movement has also made thinking students hesitate. Fifty five percent of the middle school students are Christian. 165 Report of the Representative of The Board of Directors of the C. M. M. U. In spite of the confusion that exists about what should be the aims and future of the work at Pok Tsai, the hospital reports a record year in all the departments of its work. The receipts and disbursements for the year have been over $100,000.00. Over 2800 inpatients have been taken care of and over 10,000 dispensary patients have been treated. Out and out charity work to the extent of about $6,000.00 was done during the year. This record suggest the opportunity that is bound up in the institution when it is remembered that this work has been done with the staff greatly reduced and disorganized. Drs. Wright and Hayes were the only full time men in the hospital during 42 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. the first half of the year. On account of the ill health of his wife Dr. Boyd’s half-time at the hospital was greatly broken into. Dr. Reynolds, the Shaineen physician, deserves much credit for the interest and profesional assistance he has given to the hospital. As a Mission it would be well for us to note that we are committed to one physician as our share of the staff. During the past year we have contributed less than one-half time of one physician for about half of the year toward meeting our obligation. Besides staff the Reformed Presbyterian Mission has contr ibuted $1,000.00 Gold for the surgical department under the supervisision of Dr. Wright. The Shameen Municipal Council has voted an annual grant of 81500.00 to provide for foreign patients in the hospital. Archdeacon Barnett has expressed his purpose to find a nurse for that work. The religious work of the hospital is carried on under the direction of a committee composed of Drs. Wright, Hayes and Miss Smith. Besides daily chapel services there are Bible classes and prayer meetings conducted on Sunday and during the week Personal work with the patients is carried on continually. This department reports over 200 conversions during the year.
The question of education in connection with the institution is still in the air. The proposed reorganization of the hospital under the Medical Committee of the medical Committee of the Trustees of Canton Christian College and cooperating Mission Boards gave some hope in thisdirection. The time given to meet the conditions of the proposal does not expire until the end of this year but their being fulfilled is very doubtful.
Although there is no regular medical education being car ried on uow at the hospital it is well to remember that students are coming daily from Yau Tsai, Kwong Wa and Kung Yee Medical schools for clinical observation and instruction. MINUTES ANNUAL MIS8I0N MEETING. 43
166 Report O f The Board O f Directors O f The Union Normal School, 1921-22. The past year has been in many ways an especially good one for the school. We have have had a fuller staff and more students, and have moved to our new and permanent location. W e have more foreign teachers than ever before, Miss Dick and Miss Langrill came as new members of the staff, and Miss Patton and Miss Fulton returned from furlough, and still there is abundance of wrork for all. We rejoice in the fact that the Canadian Presbyterian Mission has joined iu the work of the U. N. S. to the extent of one teacher unit and one current work uuit. This brings up the total number to eight and half as follows: A P. M., Two teacher units, one property unit. C. P.M . One teacher unit, one current work unit. U. B. M. half teacher unit, one current work unit. N. Z. P. M. One teacher unit. W. B, M. I. One teacher unit. The total enrollment of students for the year was 50. The graduating class of six were all from the kindergarten group. The outstanding even t of the year has been the removal of the school from the Western Suburbs, Canton, to Sni Chuen, a new suburb further to the North West. The land, 34 mau, was purchased on the promise of the C. M. S. to come in to the union to the extent of a property unit. At the last moment this was found not possible, owing to sudden changes iu their mission. Different indivduals came to the rescue and the land has been paid for. The students have raised over 61200 of the $8000 necessary for this purchase. A tempor ary buildding has been erectcd on the U. N S. land, aud on the land adjoining, belonging to the N. Z. P. M. another temporary building has been erected. These two buildings together with the necessary matsheds will house the school during the coming year. The Fulton Kindergarten Normal building 44 SOUTH CHINA MISSION
will also be used for kindergarten training work. It is most important that the money be raised to clear off the loans which have been made for the purchase of the land and for the temporary building. The Board of Directors again request the A. P. M. to remove their property unit from Canton to Sai Chuen. It is with peculiar pleasure that we are able to report that the Anglo-American Educational Commission which inve stigated conditions in China has made special mentioned of the Union Normal School, as follows: No. 655, “ The Union Normal school for Girls in Canton should be strengthened...... “ There is special need for at least one strong institution preparing elementary teachers in the vernacular.” 167 Report of the Directors of the Noyes Memorial School. 1921-1922. The Noyes Memorial School which now embraces the Higher Primary and the higher three classes of the Lower Primary has had a successful year. This includes the largest enrolment of its history. The School campus has been greatly congested this year because the Union Middle School could not move to its new site, and also because of the extra-ordinary demand for admittance to the school. The class rooms in the permanent buildings were all turned into dormitories, as well as the dining rooms. Eighteen matsheds crowded the exercise grounds and covered the historic pond, one, the dining “ hall,” was large enough to seat 600 students and twenty teachers. The administration of the school has been under the control of the Executive Council of the Union Middle School. Rev. G.W.Marshall was assigned to the Noyes Memorial School and to the Fati Church in September. He has been acting as Bursar for both schools, has had charge of the buddings and grounds, and has taught the two upper classes in Bible as his share of the N. M. S work.
Mr. Chan Kei W ood , the principal, resigned Nov. 1st.. Mr. C. G. Fuson who had been assigned to the Union Middle School on Nov. 1st. was appointted acting principal. The MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING- 45 second semester, Mr. Cheung Checuk Shue became assistant Principal and carried on the school under the general oversight of Mr. Fuson. Because the Union Middle Tchool has remained in Fati, the U. N. S. has undertaken to care for all the students on the campus in matters of light water and service, receiving in exchange the rent and incidental fees of the N. M. S. This resulted in a balance last year which made it possible to repair and repaint the Severance Dormitory without cost •to the Mission, and will make it possible this summer to repair at least one of the other large dormitories, and install electric lights on the campus.
Thfe tuition fees are being raised from $20 to $30 local currency a year, which is still less than any of the other large mission boarding schools in Canton. But with this increase we trust to make the school almost entirely self supporting. The condition naturally suggests the question whether or not the Mission should turn the school over to the Church of Christ in China. In order to get the problem before you the Board proposes the following resolutions :
That, In accordance with the stated principle that the Church should control its institutions as soon as possible, and In view of the fact that, the K M. S, has now become practically self supporting, Be it resolved, first, That the American Presbyterian Mission approach the Church of Christ in China, to find whe ther it is ready to take over this institution and to be responsible for its maintenance and its administration. Second: that the Mission ask the Executive Council of the U. M. S. to administer the N.M .S until the removal of the school (U. M S.) to its new site or until negotiations with the Church of Christ are completed. During the coming year the enrolment will be limited to 300 and the second Year Lower Primary will be dropped 46 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Besides the regular Bible Instruction in the class room there is regular preaching service on Sunday, and Sunday School classes taught by the teachers. There is also a regular weekly prayer meeting for the teach ers. The Y. M. C. A of the Middle School conducts Christian work among the students of the Primary School. During the year, there have been 30 decisions for Christ and of the number six students have united with the Fati church. Those joining other churches are not yet known. Of the school 2b% are Christians. 168 Report of the Directors of the Ming: Sam School for Blind July 1921-July 1922.# The Directors present a short report as the Superintendents have made a report to the Mission. Running expenses except about 81,000.00 were raised on the field, $472 56 of the 81000 came from various lands. The receipts were $12,574.72 This does not include money from the Board. Altho prices have been very high, Chinese disbursers of current expense used funds so wisely that with increased number of supporters of children, the schools have had no lack of necessities. A cottage for weak and deficient pupils has been erected that provides sleeping accommodations for eighteen persons, a work room and a medicine room. This building was occupied on June 15th and has made our work much easier, as a group of nervous and excitable girls have been removed from the graded department where they were a source of constant irritation. They have simple industries and housework to occupy their time. They have the freedom of their own yard. This cottage was given by Mr. M. J. Patell of Hongkong, a philanthropic Parsee gentleman. Mr. Kale examined the Ching Sam building and advised repairs which are being made according to his advise Mr. Day reports the interest on the Lucy Hopper Glover MINUTE8 ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 47
Endowment Fund to be $804 which has been added to previous interest, as the deposit amounts to 82600.04 which has beeu set aside toward an Industrial building. Graduates of the school have been continuing studies dur- ing the year as follows : Girls in Union Normal School 4 „ „ Wuchow „ „ 2 ., „ ,, Bible Training School 2 „ „ ,, Kindergarten School (training) 1 True Light Seminary 1/2 time 1 Faat Shan Wesleyan School, part time, 1 Training with Bible woman 1 Boy at Men’s Bible School Wuchow 1 „ ,, Fati Ko Tang 1 (This boy graduated at Fati in June 1922) Two girls received from the Germans have gone out as Biblewomen one is at the Wesleyan Mission Hospital at Faat Shan and one in the Shwn Tak field. We have great joy in reporting that the Board is sending out a lady to assist in the School for Blind and in evangelistic work undertaked by the Superintendents of the School. We also rejoice to chronicle that the great trial of suffering and hindrance from her usual activities has beeu largely removed from Dr. Niles anu she is again carrying heavy responsibilities. It is with deep regret that we record that owing to Mr. Geo. Thompson’s illness he was obliged to return to America to recuperate and we hope and pray that his recovery may be speedy. Miss Noyes was last fall welcomed back to her share in our work. The term of Miss Florence F. Pike, as Director of the Ming Sam School expires in 1922. 48 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
169 Report of the Student Recruit Committee 1922
The Student Recruit Committee met during the year with several coopted members from the faculties of the Union Middle School and the True Light Middle School, and spent a good deal o f thought on the subject of how to get the middle school students into active Christian service after graduation. We found that in some of the schools iu Canton the students were already organized into volunteer societies, and discussed the possibility of organization in our schools. Some literature was collected and several forms of pledges which may be seen by those interested in such work. Mr Harlow, the geueral secretary for the stud ents volunteer movement for the Near East was in Canton and 'had a conference with Mr Weekes, but his stay was so short he was not available for any moetings. Union Theological College. Naturally all of the students in U. T. C. are recruits for life service. One delegate from the U. T. C. was sent to the World’s Student Christian Federation at Peking. There is a White Cross Association among the students of the Middle,Schools which is flourishing. Mr Lei Ying Lam student secretary of the Y. M. C. A., takes a very active interest in this matter. The student Volunteer movement is reaally a part of the White Cross society. Ten students from the middle schools of Kwong Tung and Hong Kong are going to the Student Volunteer Movement Conference to be held at Killing in August.
The matter of life service especially with a view to entering the ministry should receive more careful attention not only in middle schodls but in Christian homes, in Primary schools and from the pulpit. There are very few middle school students entering the ministry. This is true not only in our schools but ajso in the churches. So far there is only one application for the entering class of U. T. C. for next September from the Middle Schools That one is from St. Pauls Hongkong. While this is primarily for middle schools all other forms of MINUTK3 ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 49 work should urge on the youth the call of the miuistry. Union Middle School. Christian work is a definite aim back of all the curriculum Bible work of the school. It is also kept before the students in the Sunday School, in special meetings when speakers are engaged to present particular lines of Christian work, and especially in interviews with individual students.
Yeungkong Station. While Yeungkong has no definite student volunteer work to report they are doing much to train the stduents for Christi an work after they leave school, as the following report shows:
A Christian Endeavor Society meeting every Sunday evening has been conducted by the girls. The Christian girls observe the early morning wat(;h. By meeting together with two or three of those who have not yet made a profession of their faith, reading a few verses of Scripture and leading in prayer; each one assuming the responsibility of leading these two or three to Christ. During vacations these same girls are pleased to take pic-, ture cards with a verse written on each, portions of the Bible or Gospel read ers and'gather together children in their several villages, forming in a small way vacation Bible Schools for those who in no othe way have the opportunity of knowing the love Jesu6 Christ. True Light Middle School. True Light Middle School has giveD a good deal of thought this year to the advisability of organizing a chapter of either the White Cross or Student Volunteer Movement in the school, but nothing definite has been done. Much emphasis through chapel talks and personal interviews has been put upon choosing a life work which would consider the needs and claims of God’s work rather than being influenced by selfish reason. The faculty has this year felt that s .»mething more definite than we have done might be undertaken to train young women of high educational qualifications for the -"ork 50 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. of the church and propose to add to the three groups of the course of study a group for Bible training.
The Committee feels that one of the most important problems which confronts both school and church at the present time is how to link up the students in our schools with our churches. This does not mean the students who go into active Christian service, but those girls who marr}r and the men who go into business. In the schools we place emphssis upon Christian service but when students leave school they are often lost to the real work of the church. Perhaps this is because the forms of service in the church are somewhat different from those in the schools, perhaps because the schools do not give definite training for service, perhaps because no special effort is made by the church to hold them. Whatever the cause there seems to a lack of coordination between school aud church which results in a serious loss of effective service from our trained young people. This is a subject which should receive most carefol con sideration of the Church of Christ and the faculties of our Miss bn schools 170 Report of Committee on the Phonetic Script The Kwangtung Evangelistic Association issued a printed chart of the Cantonese phonetic which is standard in Kwangtung. Mr. Chan Yau Man printed a chart also in the same system. Both charts can be purchased at the Mission Building. Dr. Niles printed a sheet containing the symbols and explanations of their use, together with the first lesson of Miss Noyes Primer of Cantonese Colloquial in Roman character changed to Phonetic Script symbols. It was designed to proceed with the Primer and the eight lessons have been written, with half of the illustrative sentences. Dr. Niles’ illness at the time preventen her from arranging for their publication. She would like the sanction of the Mission to be continued to this next Mission year. The first four pages already printed can be placed at the Missions Building for sale ' MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 51
The government official in charge of the Cantonese Phonetic told Mr. Chan that Cantonese Phonetic Script would be taught next fall in the government schools, and Mandarin in the Script would follow. We have not been able to ascertain that this has been done. Chinese gentlemen in Hainan said that the National Phonetic Script would be a part of the course in government school this fall. Mr. Wong, inspector of government schools for Canton City informs us that the Script will be taught in their summer normal schools as all their teachers would be required to teach it in the fall. Mr. Chan, the Provincial Official for government schools, said they had been hindered in starting with the Script because they had not found a satisfactory manager. He advised us to continue to push the scheme. Mr. Chan Yau Man taught the Cantonese Phonetic Script at the Preachers' Conference last summer, and the preachers were very enthusiastic about it. Dr. Niles taught it at the Bible- womens Conference in the fall,'and all the women were very eager to learn. The Women’s Conference has sppoiuted a committee for the Cantonese Script, and Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Fuson, and Mrs. Walliue are members. Mrs. Davies has prepared the manuscript of Mrs. Green’s Primer in Phonetic. Mr. Montgomery has printed sheets in the local dialect of Linchow with the National Phonetic symbols. We recommend that the Cantonese Phonetic be taught in all our schools where Cantonese is spoken, as we cannot expect the women to be anxious to learn to write a script that their children cannot read. We recommend that the National i hone- tic be taught in all our schools where Mandarin is a part of the course. 171 Report of Literature Committee The committee reports that Dr. E. C. Machle is working on two books for the Hackett Medical College which will be out of the press during the latter part of the year. We would call attention to the very valuable productions isssued by the Christian Literature Society at Shanghai, and urge 52 SOUTH CHINA MteSIOBT.
that all stations make the purchase of large supplies of its tracts, an important item in the propagation of Gospel truths.
172 Report of Resolutions Committee As Adopted 1. Resolved, that the American Presbyterian Mission now in session in Canton express to Dr. R. G. Moffat of the Steamship Empress of Asia their appreciation of his outstanding kindness and care of Rev. George D. Thomson on his recent voyage to America. The Mission feels that Dr. Moffat has on this occasion added a measure of personal interest and friendship beyond all praise.
2. Resolved, that the South China Mission take this oppo rtunity to record its appreciation of the justice and magnanimity of the Board in its dealings with our China Missions and our confidence in its administrative policy as a whole. Resolved fur thermore to express our appreciation of the generous provisions recently made for both our personal and work interests. 3. Resolved, that we express sympathy with Dr. Mary Fulton, now in the U. S., who has recently suffered from severe illness, and that we rejoice to hear of progress toward recovery, and pray for her a speedy return to health and strength. 4. Resolved, that we as a Mission place on record our appreciation of the forty years of faithful and loving service of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Fulton. They will be missed not only by the Chinese but by their fellowworkers as well. The Mission f e e ls assured of their continued prayerful interest as they now take up their residence in the homeland. 5. Resolved, to express appreciation of the Board’s prompt action in arranging for Rev. G. D. Thomson’s reception at the Southwestern presbyterian Hospital at Albuquerque. New Mexico, and to express our hope and prayer for Mr. Thomson’s rapid recovery and return to his work in the Mission. 6. Resolved, that we extend a vote of thanks to the Hosp itality Committee for their splendid services during this Mission Meeting, and that we express our appreciation of their good work MINUTES ANNUAL MI88ION MEETING. 53 in our behalf. 173 Report, of the Statistician As Adopted Progress has beeu made, aud the statistics will be printed and distributed as soon as they are complete.
174 Report of Property Committee as Adopted The current work estimates and requests for new property of all the stations have beeu reviewed aud approved. 175 Report of The Inter-Missions Committee. The Inter-missions committe has had two meetings during the year
The following constitution has beeu adopted by the com mittee for the Mission’s approval :
Proposed Constitution of Inter-Missions Committee. It will be remembered by all that last summer a proposal was made that it would be in the interest of all the Missions co-operating in the Church of Christ in China if a committee were appointed which could act for all the Missions in matters connected with the Chinese Church and Missions. The follow ing were appointed to go into the matter and report to the Missions. Messers. McKay, Johnson, Shoop, Davies and Clayson These representatives have met several times and are fully agreed as to the value of the proposal and submit the following constitution for such a committee. It is their earnest hope that if the various Missions approve of it, that properly accredited representatives be forthwith elected so that this proposed Inter-Missions Committee may begin to function. The Constitution proposed is as under
(1) N a m e . This organisation to be composed o f represent atives of the Missions affiliated with the Kwang Tung Divisional Council of the Church of Christ iu China and shall vbe known as the Inter-Missions Committee' I
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(2 ) P u rpo se It shall be the purpose of this committee to Becure effective co-operation among the affiliated Missions and to act as an intermediary between the Division Council and the Missions.
(3) M e m b e r s h ip . Each Mission (or missionary board) affili ated with the Kwang Tung Divisional Council of the Church of Christ in China shall be entitled to one representative on the Committee. A mission having more than thirty members shall be entitled to au additional member.
(4 ) D u ties. Acting as a committee of the affiliated Missions, (a) To collect and file complete data in regard to work, policy and plans of the several Missions. (b) To work out and submit to the Missions common policies and correlated programmes. (c) To promote co-operation between the affiliated Missions in all departments of work. (d) To exalt the Church, keeping it in mind as the end of all our missionary endeavour, giving first place to its interests and claims and expect ing it to assume gradually entire responsibility for the work. (e) To confer with the representatives of the Divis ional Council on all matters requiring the cooperation of the Church and the Missions.
(5) O f f ic e r s . The Committee shall elect its own officers.
(6) M e e t in g . The committee shall meet regularly on the first Tuesday of January and June. Special meeting maybe called by the secretary with the concurrence of the Chairman.
(7) A m en dm en ts, Amendments to this form of organisation shall require the approval of the Missions. Two members from our Mission should be elected to serve on this Committee. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 00
176 Report of Scholarship Board July 1922. Receipts. Appropriations...... 8 2,774 00 H K Special Fund ...... 90.82 Special Fund-163. L o ca l...... 142.13 Refund overpaid ...... 332.21
Total $ 3,339.18 H K Disbursements. Forward deficit...... 366.67 Local 12 Students, U. T. C...... 1,390.20 1 Student, (Janton Christian College...... 160.00 6 Students, Union Middle School ...... 1,178,30
Total Local Currency 3*088.07 Local Equals in H K Currency 2,674.74 H K Overpaid ...... 332.21 Balance ...... 332.21
Total 3,339.16 H K 177 Treasurer’s Report. The total footings of the South China Mission Accounts are the largest in the history of the Mission. The Receipts on the field for the year are also the largest in the history. The items under Missellaneous Receipts which were credited to New York Treasurer amount to 817,919.37 H. K. The large item in this account is 87,679.34, which is the amount paid by the Hospital for the Insane on their Land Contract for the True Light Old Site. The other items are Commissions on Travel, Interest, aud Refunds on Appropriations. Class V III is large due to the purchase of a large tract of Laud and the building of the Dormitory at Hackett Medical College. The average Rate of exchange for the year was 53.41 The following is a condensed statement of account:- 56 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Receipts. Cash on hand ...... $ 38701.15 H K. Bill of Exchange ou hand Mar. 3lst, 1921 G30000.00 Bill of Exchange received from Hew York Treasurer 169537.95 Drafts drawn on New York Treasurer 108690.25 Charges by New York Treasurer 17860.66 Certificate of Credit issued 3719.73 Receipts on the field 256088 67 Refunds by Returning Missionaries 1687.61 Credits items returned to New York Treasurer 10988.54 Miscellaneous Receipts (credited to New York) 18434.37 $625,708.93 Disbursements. Classes I-IV -V I-V II-IX . 171792.09 Class VIII New Property li0332.32 Outfits, freight and travel 26213.57 New York Money Orders 2893:69 Special Appropriations (other then claass V III) 27124.96 Credit Items from New York 11676.12 Field Receipts Used ^ 256088.67 Charges returned to New York Treasurer 1338.11 Miscellaneous 1957.90 Cash on hand 16291.50 Bill of Exchange on hand G15000.00 625.708.93 178 Report of Committee to Examine Minutes And Records. The several committees especially appointed to examine the Minutes aud records reported all in order and, with slight changes, correct. 179 Report of Committee on Mission And Station Reports. The committee report that they completed collection of the MINUTES ANNUAL MISION MEETING- reports for 1921, compiled same, and forwarded the report to the Board before the end of the year. They would also report that the station reports for 1922 are ready for consideration, and recommend that they be read before the Mission. A few personal reports for 1922 have not yet been handed in. 180 Report of Committee on Mission History. Miss Noyes reports that she is working on the History, comp eted about 100 pages and hopes to finish the work during the coming year.
181 Report of Delegate to The China Council. During and after the meeting of the Council, 1921, the “ Council Notes” were sent to each Station; the Mission has the Minutes of the China Council, 1921. There is no further report with the exception of the statement that your alternate was able to attend the meeting of the Ad Interim Committee held in May last.
182 Report of Language Committee, 183 Language Study Examinations. The Language School has granted certificate for the com pletion of the second year’s course to Miss Mackeown. Mr. Hosier is delegated by the Kochow Station to make the follow ing statement: “ I directed Mr. Poon to examine Miss Mackeown in Wisner’s book, Kwok Man, characters, Wenli John, and Pilgrim’s Progress. He did so and reported that she passed very well in all.” Dr. McCandliss has spent over two years in study on Lang uage committee—2 Hainanese, being able to preach in the language. In the last year he has also acquired an extensive command of Cantonese. Having charge of responsible work, he should be made a voting member.” 58 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
The language committee recommend that Dr. McCandliss and Miss Mackeovvn be received as voting members of the South China Mission. Miss Rauch has completed the two years’ course to the satisfaction of the Committee aud is entitled to a vote in the Mission. Your Committee also report that Miss Cliness and Miss Vaughn have passed their first year language examinations. We also desire to have it reeorded that Mrs. McCandliss passed her first year’s examination in Chinese in Hainan. 184 Language School Examinations The Language School should be requested to give their examination questions to the language directors of those who are assigned to their stations for study, unless it can be arranged to have the students come in person to the school for examinations. We request the Language School to hold their exmination at an earlier date, if it is desired to have the Language Com mittee report who have passed to the Mission. It has been a most difficult task for your Committee to ascertain who should be reported as eligible to vote. 185 Language^ School Director. It is most important that the Language School should have a missionary as Language Director. We call attention to Mission Minutes Page 16 regarding Language Director and feel even more anxious that the Executive Committee of the Union Language School chould secure a missionary to act asLanguage Director. 186 Period of Study At Language School. We agree with the findings of the Kiangan Mission, as reported by Dr. Dobson, that the Language School students should take only one year at the Language School when their residence in the school interferes with their intimate acquain tance with the work of the station to which they are assigned. Language Com mitt—3 MINUTES ANNUAL, MISSION MEETING. 59
187 Third Year Language Course. We would request the staff of the Language School to pre pare an outline of the third year of study, which should be given to the students and their station language directors when the students leave the language School. 188 National Christian Conference. The N. C. C. net in May as planned for and was at tended by the following delegates from our Mission : Miss Edna Lowe, Miss Mary T. Bankes, Mrs.— A. .T Fisher, Dr. W. H. Dobson, Mr. C. G. Fusou, Rev. Milo Hogan, Rev. E. Walline and Rev. A. J. Fisher. The report of the Conference containing the principal addresses together with the findings of the fire Commissions are being printed in one volume as the Conference Report. This report together with the Christian Occupation of China or the Survey volume, and the Report of the Educational Com mission is the latest and best expression of the state of Christianity in China its progress and future task. Every member should have access to these volumes and use them for reference very often. The important matter from the Conference to be reported to the Missioo is the organization of the National Christian Council. This Council is representative of the Churches and not of the Missions as such. It consists o f one hundred mem bers the majority of whom are Chinese. Its activities will be to follow out the findings aud the actions of the Conference with such other activities as may be referred to it or deemed wise to undertake for the promotion of the work of the Chritian forces in China. The only definite action on the part of our Missions asked for has already been passed on iu another place viz. the resolu tion re. financing the Council. 189 Kwang Tung Evangelistic Association The Kwang Tung Evangelistic Association has taken over the City Evangelistic Secretary work and functions as the Kwangtuug Christian Conncil 60 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
The object of this Association is to promote and directly aid in evangel istic Work. One full time secretary is employed. This year a large part of his time was given to the Canton Purity Campaign. The Preachers’ Summer School is carried on by this Association. The week of evangelism at Chinese New Year is oberved and aid given by volunteer workers especially in the country. It is to a large extent financed by the Stewart Evangelistic Funds. At the last annual meeting held a few days ago the matter of securing a Secretary who shall be able to give his entire time to direct evangelism throughout the Province, was considered. A man is available. The funds for carrying on this work are not yet in sight. The Missions are being asked to provide the salary of the man while the expenses for carry ing on his work will be raised locally. 190 Kwangtung Divisional Council of The Church of Christ In China. The Divisional Council is just finishing the third year of its existance. They have been years of organization and development. Each year has seen added interest on the part of the Chinese Church, new responsibilities have been assumed as it has felt its growing strength. The Divisional Council is divided into nine District Associations with an agregate membership of over 15,000. 191 General Assembly of The Church of Christ In China. The longed for General Assembly of the Union of the Congregaiioualists and Presbyterians of all China met, in Shanghai, in the later part of April following the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in China. A Provisional General Assembly was formed and overtures of corporate union sent down to the various lower courts. The Executive Com mittee of the Provisional General Assembly received instruc tions that as soon as the action on these overtures by the lower courts give evidence of apporval that a General Assembly be MINUTES ANNUAL MISION MEETING. 61 then called as soon as practicable. It is hoped that in twelve or eighteen months the union may be consuraated. Other Church bodies are looking forward to coming into this union. The proposed name is ‘THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CH IN A.” With the hope that it may be the basis of the “ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHINA ” The Doctrinal basis is thoroughly sound, loyal to the Scriptures, to Jesus Christ as the Atoning Saviour and other Evangelical Truths that have been the heritage of the Church. Its polity is largely based on Presbyterian form of Government. D. Activities The Divisional Council employs one full time Secretary, who gives his time to general work, such as, visiting the District Associations, publishing a quarterly. Last year our Mission was asked for the services of Mr. Fisher as General and Organizing Secretary. Much of his time has been given to special Evangelistic Campaigns. He was also loaned to the Canton Federated Churches as one of the Secretaries of the Canton Purity Campaign. Two additional District Associations were orgauized this year. Special Evangelistic Campaigns were held under the auspices of the District Association in the following places- Taai Leung, Lin Chow, Ko Tong, Pok Loh, Yeung Kong, Siu Laam, and Sliek Kei. These special campaigns will be continued while new activities along the line of religious educa tion will be undertaken. The Divisional Council has raised a special Scholarship Fund of &800 for scholarships in the Union Theological College regular course. Six delegates were sent to the Provisional General Assemb ly at Shanghai while the National Christian Conference had sixteen representatives from the Council. These have come back with many new ideas for the developement of the work here in the South. 192 Report of the Hospitality Committee Your Committee begs to submit the following report. During 62 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. the 1922 sessiou of thé Mission its inembers have been success* fully accommodated with room and board in the buildings of the True Light Middle School at Paak Hok Tung. In cooperation with other members of the American com munity, the national holiday was celebrated with a pionic dinner and fireworks for the children. A special luncheon was served in honor of the veterans of our Mission. The Committee, following the procedure that was employed last year, will compute the cost of board and submit the accounts to the Mission Treasurer, who will thereupon deduct the proper amount from the regular salary check of each member of the Mission present at the Annual Meeting. It is further recommended that the 1923 Mission Meeting be held in the True Light Buildings at Paak Hok Turg. 193 Report of the Auditing: Committee The Mission Accounts were gone over and found correct. 194 Report of Delegate to General Assembly The Mission Secretary reported correspondence from Dr. Creighton the delegate to General Assembly. Voted to consider this as a report and to approve. Miscellaneous Actions. 195 Election of Officers 1. Delegate to China Council. Rev. R. F. Edwards; Alternate Dr. A. J. Fisher 2. Executive Committee. The following were elected for two year terms:- Dr. W. H. Dobson, Miss L. R. Patton, Rev. E. C. Howe Dr. H. M. Allyn was elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Edwards who becomes a member ex-officio after China Council Meeting in the Fall. 3. Mission Secretary-Dr. A. J. FiBher 4. Mission Treasurer-Mr. J. Warner Brown 5. Delegate to General Assembly-Mr. R. P. Montgomery; Alternate Dr. A. A. Fulton MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 63
6. Nominations for Chairman of China Oouncil:-lst. Dr. J. W. Lowrie 2nd. Rev. C. E. Patton, 3rd. Dr. Crawford
196 Ratification of Station Treamrers:-
Linchow Station. Rev. R. F. Mdwards Yeungkong „ Rev. C. H. Lewis Kochow „ Dr. W- K. McCandliss Sheklung „ Rev. G. W. Marshall Canton ,, Rev. A. J. FiBher (temporarily)
Mission Special Account
Voted to refer to the Executive Committee ad interim the handling of the Mission Special Account
Cooperation with the National Church
Voted to refer Matter in Board Letter No, 537 of Feb 7, 1922 re Cooperation with the National Church to the Force Com. for report.
Scholarship Board.
Voted that present Scholarship Board act until new one is elected.
197 China Council Constitution.
Voted to approve China Council Constitution as a whole.
Priority of Vacancies on Preferred List.
Voted to refer to Executive Committee ad interim the question raised hy China Council re priority o f vacancies on preferred lists.
Dr. Jenks Dental Bill. Voted to refer Dr. Jenk’s dental bill to Executive Com. ad interim. Editing Committee, Voted that Mr. H. F. Thomson and Mr. R. P. Montgomery act as a Committee to edit the Minutes. 64 SOUTH CHINA. MISSION.
Mr. Hosier's Work in Canton. Voted to refer to Executive Committee ad interim the questiou of Mr. Hosier’s work while in Canton. 198 Shekluny Request for Mr. Stoner. Voted that the request of Sheklung Station for Mr. Stoner as an Industrial Man be referred to China Council, Board and Mr. Stoner Union Bible School. Voted that our representation on Committee of Union Bible School be referred to Executive Committee. Business Manager of Hospital for Inszne. Recommendation re Business Manager for Hospital for Insane referred to Executive Committee for action. Increased Appropriations Voted to instruct Estimates Committee to include new appropriations in Estimates and refer to Executive Committee for approval. Temporarg Residence at Sheklung. Question of funds for temporary second residence at Shek lung referred to Executive Committee. Vote of Thanks. Voted to give a hearty vote of thanks to the officers. Voted to give a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Brown. Moved a vote of thanks be given to Mr. Pratt as Chairman and to express appreciation of work of Mr. & Mrs. Pratt and to assure them that the good wishes of the Mission go with them as they return to the homeland. Next Annual Meeting. Date. Voted that time of next Mission Meeting be referred to Executive Committee. Approval of the Minutes. Voted that the Minutes be referred to the Executive Committee for approval. MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING, 65
INDEX. Consecutive No. Page. Absences from Mission Meeting 160 28 Agreement Hospital for Insane 146 19 Alterations & Repairs 27 Amendments to By-Laws adopted 156 26 Amendments Profored 157 27 Appeal for Doctors 308 12 Appreciation, Votes of 172 52 Appropiations, Increase in 155 A 25 Appropriations, Increased Medical Kochow 102 10 Assignment Rev. & Mrs. G. W. Marhall 141 18 „ Dr. & Mrs. YV- K. McCandliss 135 17 ,, Miss D. C. Mackeown 136 17 Auditing Committee Kepoi t 193 61 Bible Women’s School separate 114 12 Berkley (Elsie) Mem. School for Women 116 13 Budget of National Christian Council, Share in 148 19 Bulletin Com. report 4 Business Sessions 4 By-Laws, Amendments to adopted 156 26 Canton Hospital, Cooperation with 100 10 Cantou Medical Missionary Union, Report of Rep. 165 41 Cunton Station, Miss Mackeown assign.ed to 136 17 Care of Work of Kochow Station (See Exec. Min L V 132 16 Carson, Mrs. A. L., Medical Expenses of 106 11 Ch'iua Council Constitution approved 197 64 China Council & Medical Bills 105 11 Chinese Principal Yeung Kong Boys School 125 14 Chinese Rep. Kochow, Support of 140 18 Chinese Writer, Unused Salary of 149 20 Classified Lists 23 Commission ou Future of T. L. <5. 112 13116 » >> Site ,, ,, 117 13 „ „ Scholarship 94 5 Committees, Reports of ( see Reports ) 66 SOUTH CHINA MISSION.
Committees, Vacancies filled 3 Conferences Constitution, Proposed Amendments to 157 27 Cooperation with Canton Hospital 100 10 Creighton, J, W., Special Letter to 150 20 Corresponding Members 4 Custodian of Mission Business Office 147 19 Day School, True Light Seminary to be 113 12 Department List of New Missionaries 153 22 „ Property 155 25 Devotional Meetings 3 Dr. Dobson, Medical Itineration 96 8 1) J) M 134 17 Doctors, Appeal for 108 12 Delegate to Ch na Council Report 181 57 „ National Christian Conf. Report 188 59 „ General Assembly 194 62 Directors, Election of (See back page) ,, Reports of (see Reports) Docket
Editing Com. for Minutes Educational Com. Repor£ 112 12 Educational Policy of Mission 130 15 , ,, Preferred List of New Miss. 152 21 Election of Officers (Front page) Elsie Berkley Mem. School for Wo men 116 31 Estimates Com. Report of 152 21 Evangelistic Com. Report 93 5 „ Pref. List of New Miss. 152 23 „ Policy of Sheklung Station 93 5 Evangelistic Methods recommended 95 5 Examinations, Language 183 57 Examination o f Records & Minutes 178 56 Executive Committee Ad Iuterim Minutes 4 Executive Committee Report 132 i MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING. 67
Fees, Raise in Sheklung Boys School 126 14 ; „ ' n ,, True Light Seminary 118 13 Force Committee Report 132 16 Fultou, Dr. Language Com. Report of 182 57 ,, School Course 3rd. Year 187 59 „ „ Director Î95 : 58 „ „ Examinations 184 5 a. „ „ Period of Study 186 58 : „ Study Examinations 183 •57 Literature Com., Report of 171 51 Dr. & Mrs. W. K. McCandliss assignment 135 17 Miss D. C. Mackeown assignment 136 17 Rev. & Mrs G. W- Marshall assignment 141 18 Medical Bills & China Council 105 11 „ Expenses, Mrs. A. L. Carson 106 11 Increase Appro. Kochow 102,155 A 10 . ,, Missionaries Preferred List 22 „ Treatment of Native Helpers 101 10 Mission Meeting, Absences from 160 - 28 Missionaries, Physical Exam, of 110 12 Mission & Station Reports Com. Report of 179 56 Mission Treasurer, Report of 177 55 Mission Units in U. N. S. 122 14 - Montgomery R. P., furlough study 127 14 Moving Expenses Iuter Station 151 20 Native Helpers, Medical ^Treatment of 101 .10 : New Missionaries, Prefex*red List of 152 .10 : „ Property „ ; 154 24 „ Voters 183 57 Nominating Com., Report of ( back cover) Noyes Memorial School Report of Directors 1238167 14 Officers (front cover) Period of Study, Language School 186 58 Physical Exam. Blanks, Revision of 107 11 „ „ of Missionaries 110 12 „ ,, ,, „ after retirement 103 10 Physician at large 109 12 Pratt Rev. Preferred List New Property 154 22 Proposed Amendments to Constitution 157 27 Policy Educational of Mission 130 15 ,, * Evangelistic, Shekluug Station 93 5 Postgraduate Study, Dr. Machle 104 11 Raise in Fees, Shekluug Boys School 126 14 ,, ,, „ True Light Seminary 418 13 Ratification of Station Treasurers 196 63 Reassignment after 5 years 143 • 18 Rel. of South China Girls School to U. N. S. 121 14 Removal of Woman’ Medical College to Shanghaii 99 9 Resignation of Rev. & Mrs. A. A. Pratt 151 20 Rent for Teacher U. N. S. 120 ' 13 Retirement of Rev. Dr. & Mrs. A. A. Fulton 142 18 „ Physical Exam, after 103 10. Report of Auditing Com. 193 62; ,, „ Bulletin Com. ,, Committee on Mission & Station Rep. 179 52 „ ,, Delegate to China Council 181 57 ,, ,, „ ,, General Assembly 194, .62 ,, , „ ,, Nat. Christian Conf. 188 59 ‘ ,, ,, Docket Com. . , Directors of Hackett Medical Col, 162 30 ,, ,, ,, ,, Noyes Mem. School 167 44 ,. ., ,, „ School for the Blind 168 46 ,, - ,, ,, „ True Light School 163 33 „ ,, ,, „ Union Middle School 164 38 „ ,, ,, Union Normal School 166 43 ,, „ „ Union- Thfcol. College 161 28 ~ „ „ Drector C. M. onw 165 41 ,, Education! Committee 112 12 . ,,, Estimates Committee 152 21 : „ >, Evangelistic Committee 93 5 . „ ■ Executive Committee ...... 132 16 „ ; • • „ Hospitality Committee- - ; .192 61 70 SOUTH CHINA MISSION. Report of Language Committee 182 57 99 ,, Literature Committee 171 51 5Ï ,, Librarian n „ Medical Committee 96 7 9 9 „ Mission & Station Reports Com. 179 56 , Nominating Com. 99 „ Phonetic Script Committee 170 50 ,, Property Committee 174 53 ,, Rep. on Canton Med. Miss. Union 165 41 JJ „ Resolutions Committee 172 52 *9 ,, Rules & Regulations Com. 156 26 99 ,, Scholarship Board 176 55 99 „ Secretary >9 „ Statistcian 173 53 99 ,, Student Recruit Committee 169 48 Hosfital for Imsane 159 18 Request for Increase in Fin. Unit U. M. S. 123 14 99 „ New Missionaries 162 1981 30 64 „ „ Property 164 38 Revision, Physical Exam. Blanks 107 11 Roll Call 4 Roster Rules & Regulations Cora ."Report 156 26 Salary of Chinese Writer unused 149 20 Sai Kwaan School 129 15 Sanitary Recommendations 98 8 M Reports 97 8 Scholarship Board, Report of 176 Scholarship, Commission on 94 5 , Furlough Mr. R. P. Montgomery 127 14 School for Blind, Report of Directors 168 49 5) ,, Foreign Children, Status o f Teachers 128 15 Secretary’s Report 4 Sheklung, assigu. of Rev. G. W. Marshall to 141 18 99 Boys School Raise sn Fees 126 14 99 Station Evangelistic Policy 93 5 Request for Mr. Stoner 198 MINUTES ANNUAL MISSION MEETING 71 Site True Light Seminary, Commission on 117 13 Special Letter to Dr. Creighton 150 20 Station Treasurers, Ratification of 196 63 ,i Reports, Interpretation re 158 28 Statistician Report of 173 53 Status of Teachers in Sch. for Foreign Chil. 128 14 Student Recruit Committee report 169 48 Supplement Commission on True Light Sem. 131 16 Support of Chinese Representative Kochow 140 18 Teacher in School tor Foreign Children Status 128 ■ 15 Transfer of Haam Kwong Out-Station 144 18 Treasurers of Stations Ratification of 196 63 True Light Schools, Reports of Directors of 163 12 „ Seminary Com, on Future of 112 12 ,, ,, „ Com. on Site of 117 13 Union Bible School Union Middle School Increase in Financial Unit 123 14 ,, ,, „ Prop. Holding in trust of 145 19 ,, ,, „ Report of Directors of 164 38 Union Normal School, Missions Unit in 119 13 „ „ ,, Kindergarten Unit in 122 14 „ „ ,, Rel. of S. C. Girls Sch. to 121 14 „ „ „ Report of Directors of 166 43 Union Lists-new Property 154 24 Uuion Theological College, Rep. of „ „ 161 28 Unused Salary of Chinese Writer 149 20 Vacancies on Committees 4 Vote of Appreciation Vote of Thanks 111 12 Yeungkong Boys School Chinese Principal 125 14 „ Dr. & Mrs. McCandliss assignment 135 17 „ Increase in Appropriations 155A 25 Evangelistic. Com mittee* Rev. G. W. Marshall, Chairman Rev. R. F. Edwards Miss Florence Pike Miss Dorothy Mackeown Rev. P. M. Hosier Miss Mary T. Bankes Rev. E, E. Walline Miss Lucy Durham Rev. A, J, Fisher, D. D. Medical Committee. < y. Dr. R. M. Ross, Chairman Miss Chloo Rauch Dr. Martha Hackett Dr. H. A. Judson Dr. J. A. Hofmann Dr. W. H. Dobson Dr. J. L. Harvey Dr. W. K . McCandliss Dr. Mary W. Niles , Auditing Committee. Dr. R. M. Ross, Chairman, Mr. H. F. Thomson Docket Committee. Rev. A. J. Fisher, D. D., Chairman. Rev. R> F. Edwards * Estimates Committee Station Treasurers Hospitality Committee. Miss Jean Macpherson, Chairman Mrs. J. W . Creighton Mrs. II. F. Thomson Language Study Committee. Mr. p . "W.• McMiilen Chairman Miss E. G. Patterson Dr. W. IT. Dobson Mrs. G. W . Marshall Rev. P. M. Hosier Literature Committee. Dr. M, W . Niles, Chairman Miss Harriet Noyes Mrs. G. W. Marshall Miss F, F. Pike Mission mid Station Reports Committee. > Miss Chloe Rauch, Chairman Rev. M. A. V . Hogan Miss Dorothy Mackeown Miss F. F. Pike Mrs. J. S, Kunkle ' Property Committee. Mr. C. G. Fuson, Chairman Dr. R. M. Ross Miss H. M. Allyn, Ph. D. Rev. E. E. Walline Rev. G. W . Marshall Resolutions Committee Mrs. J. S. Kunkle, Chairman Mrs. II. F. Thomson Mrs. M. A. V . Hogan 'Rules and Regulations Committee. Rev. J. S. Kunkle, Chairman Rev. P. M. Hosier Mrs. S. P. Spencer, Jr. Miss V. M. W ilcox Rev. M. A. V. Hogan BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF INSTITUTIONS Union Middle-School. Mr. S. P. Spencer, Jr. Rev. E. E. Walline Dr J L. Harvey Mr. J. N. Keys (C. C. C.) True Light Seminary and Middle School. Miss H . Allyn, Ph. D. Mrs. E, E. Walline ■: Eev. J. ß. Kunkle Union Normal School. Mrs. J. A . Hofraana ,1925 Mrs. G. W . Marshall, 1924 * „ Mr. C. G. Fuson, 1923 School for the Blind. Miss H . N. Noyes, 1924 Dr. Mary Niles Rev. It. F Edwards, 1924 Miss Lucy Durham Miss F. F. Pike,. 1925 ' ' v Union Theological College. Rev. A . J. Fisher, D. D., 1924 Rev. J. W- Creighton, Ph. D.. 1926 Canton Medical Missionary Union. Rev. E. C. Howe Hackett Medical College, David Gregg Hospital, and Turner Training School. Edna Lowe, Chairman . Robert M. Ross, M. D., Secretary Mrs, Chester G. Fuson ■ . Märtla Hackett, M. D. Edwin ^ Howe Edward Kirk, M. D. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Student Recruit Committee. Mr. S. P Spencer, Jr. ■ Miss Mary T. Bank es Mr. EL. F. Thomson Miss Lulu R. Patton Miss Grace Fulton Commission on Scholarships. Rev. J. W . Creighton. Ph. D. , Rev. A. J. Fisher, D. D. Mr. C. G. Fuson, F .R . G. S. Rev. J. S. Kuukle Mrs. G. W. Marshall Commission (m True Light Seminary True Light Middle School Principal Rev. A . J. Fisher, D. D. Miss Lulu R. Patton Rev. E. C. Howe Rev. E. E. Walline . Mission History Committee! Miss H , N, Noyes Mrs. J. S. Kuukle D E L E G A T E S To the General Assembly. Mr. R. P. Montgomery Alternate, Rev. A. A, Fulton, D. D.