OIF T H E

J a pa n C onference

OF THE

tyetho'dist Episcopal Churclj,

HELD AT

AOYAMA, TOKYO, JULY 4~U.

1894.

PUBLISHED toy the ENGLISH SECRETARIES.

A o y a m a Industrial Press.

Sablf of Contents,

Pftgre, C O N F E R E N C E D I R E C T O R Y ...... v CONFERENCE O FFICER S ...... ix COMMITTEES ...... x S T A N D IN G ...... X ON EXAMINATIONS ...... X SP E C IA L...... XI (1) To Report this Y e a r...... xi (2) With Power to A c t ...... xi (3) To Report Next C o n fe re n ce ...... xit FRATERNAL DELEGATES ...... XTI C O N F E R E N C E B O A R D S ...... xii ST EW A R D S...... XII MANAGERS OF AOYAMA GAKUIN ...... XIII C O N F E R E N C E S O C I E T I E S ...... xm JO U R N A L ...... 1 DISCIPLINARY Q U ESTIO N S ...... 66 APPOINTMENTS ...... 71 H O N O R ED D E A D ...... 77 S E S S IO N S O F C O N F E R E N C E ...... 78 A N N I V E R S A R I E S ...... 79 R E P O R T S O F C O M M I T T E E S ...... 80-102 BIBLE C A U S E ...... 80 CAMP M E E T IN G S ...... 80 CHURCH EXTENSION...... CONFERENCE LIBRARY ...... 82 CONFERENCE MISSIONARY SOCIETY ...... 82 CONFERENCE RELATIONS...... 84 DISTRIBUTION OF MISSION M O N E Y ...... 84 DISTRICT COFERENCE R E P O R T S ...... 86 EDUCATIO N...... 86 EPWORTII L E A G U E ...... 87 HOME MISSIONARY S O C IE T Y ...... 89 HYMN B O O K ...... 90 M E M O R IA L S ...... 90 OBSERVANCE OF THE SA B B A T H ...... g i on board of managers (Chinzei Gakkwan) . . . 93 P U B L IS H IN G ...... 93 S E L F -S U P P O R T ...... 97 SUNDAY S C H O O L S ...... 9$ TEMPERANCE ...... 98 THE G O K Y O ...... g9 T R A C T S ...... IOI TRANSLATION OF D I S C I P L I N E ...... 102 REPORTS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 102-110 AOYAMA G A K U IN ...... (1) College and Preparatory Department. . . . 102 (2) Industrial Department...... 103 (3) Philander Smith Biblical Institute . . . 105 CHINZEI GAKKWAN ...... 108 TOKYO GOSPEL S O C IE T Y ...... 110 YOKOHAMA GOSPEL SOCIETY ...... R E P O R T S OF BO ARD S AND O F F I C E R S ...... STEWARDS ...... 110 TREASURER’S R E P O R T S ...... (1) Collections...... 112 (2) Conference C la im a n t s ...... 113 C O U RSES OF S T U D Y ...... CONFERENCE C O U R S E ...... I I 4 LOCAL PREACHER’S C O U R S E ...... I l 6 M E M O I R S ...... ' ...... FRANK T. B E C K W IT H ...... I l 8 KIMURA SHICHIJIURO...... 120 TANAKA S H I N I C H I ...... 121 L IS T OF M I S S I O N A R I E S ...... 122 S T A T I S T I C S ...... 123 MEMBERS OF CONFERENCE.

Entered Y e a r No. Name. Bank. T raveling A ddress. in Connection. A pp’nt. I. Aibara Yeiken, E 1879 No. 7, Naniwa Cho, Yoko- 5 hama. 2 Belknap, John F. 2D 1889 Cedar Falls,Neb., U. S. A. 3 Bessho Umenosuke, iD 1892 No. 637, Kawagoe, Saitama Ken. 4 Bishop, Charls, E 1879 15 Tsukiji, Tokyo. 5 Cleveland, J. G. E 1881 222 Bluff, Yokohama. 6 Correll, I. H. E 1873 No. 12, Nagasaki. 7 Chappell, Benjamin, E 1874 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 8 Davison, J. C. E 1873 No. 15 Tsukiji, Tokyo. 9 Draper, G. F. E 1879 Clifton Springs, N. Y., U. S. A. 10 Fulkerson, E. R. E 1884 Peoria, 111., U. S. A. 11 HasegaWa Tetsuji, iD 1893 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 12 Hasegawa Tomokichi, 2D 1890 Chiba Ken, 17I6 Katorigo- ri, Sawara. 13 Hirano Eitaro, iD 1892 Aomori Ken, Minami Tsu- garu Gori, Fujisaki. 14 Hirata Heizo, E 1882 University, Syracuse, N.Y. U. S. A. 15 Honda Itsuki, 2D 1886 Nagano Ken, Takato M.E. Church. 16 Honda Yoitsu, E 1876 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 17 Ichiku Keitaro, E 1886 Aichi Ken, 9 Mikawa, Ha- zugori, Nishiwo. VI JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

18 Iida Kanezo, 2D 1890 Yamagata, Kasumi Cho, 226 Yoko Machi. 5 19 Iinuma Masami, 2D 1891 Aomori Ken, Kita Tsugaru gori, Goshogawara. r 20 Ikeda Tokumatsu. E 1885 Shimizu Koji, Sendai. 2 20 Ishikawa Wasuke, 2D 1891 Tokyo, No. 8 Minami Jim- bo Cho, Kanda. 4 22 Ito Jitsunosuke, iD 1861 Kamishiu Koki, Morioka. 1 24 Johnson, H. B. E 1883 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo 1 24 Kato Kageyoshi, iD 1892 Kumamoto Ken, Yatsushi- ro M. E . Church 1 25 Kawase Kotaro, iD 1881 Fukuoka Ken, 80 Sancho- me Tori Machi. 26 Kawasumi Harutoshi, E 1889 5 Shikoku Machi, Mita, T okyo. 2 17 Kikuchi Takuhei, E 1878 45 Kiso Machi, Hakodate. 1 28 Kitazawa Tetsuji, iD 1892 Aichi Ken, Higashi Kasu- gai Gori, Komaki. 2 29 Kokita Sanshiro, iD 1892 45 Kiso Machi, Hakodate. 1 30 Kosaka Keinosuke, E 1878 117 Tenno Kuchitori Cho, Kagoshima. 2 31 KurimuraSaehachi, E 1878 No. 40 Tenjin Machi, Fu­ kuoka. 2 32 Masuko Keinosuke, iD 1892 To-O-Gijiku, Hirosaki. 2 33 Matsumoto Sogo, E 1880 Yamagata Ken, 3006 Man- to Cho, Yonezawa. 2 34 Miyama Kanichi, E 1886 11 Tsukiji, Tokyo. 2 35 Nagano Chiujo, E 1885 Liu Kiu, 192 Izumizaki, Naha. 3 36 Nakada Kiukichi E 1882 Nagano Ken, Kitafukashi, Matsumoto. 3 37 Nakayama Chiujo, E 1882 No. 4 Yasumibashi, Tori Cho, Kumamoto. 3 38 Ogata Sennosuke, E 1885 2 Yuraku Cho, Sanchome, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. VII

Kojimachi Ku, Tokyo. 2 39 Ohlinger, F. E 1867 Detroit, Mich., U. S. A. 4o Onuki Bunshichi, E 1883 400Kumagae, SaitamaKen. 4 4 i Otake Tsunenari, E 1886 Miike, Shinmachi, Fukuo­ ka Ken. 3 42 Sawai Konosuke, E 1886 No. 4 Hodono, Hincho, Akita. 1 43 Schwartz, Henry B. E 1884 Aomori Ken, Hirosaki. 1 44 Shirozu Makoto, 2D 1890 No. 40 Tenjin Machi, Fu­ kuoka. 1 45 Soper, Julius, E 1873 Hakodate. 3 46 Spencer, D. S. E 1882 Nagoya. 2 47 Sugihara Shigeyoshi, iD 1892 264 Minami Sono Machi, Nagoya. 2 48 Suzuki Giichi, 2D I888 574 Shimotake Machi, Gifu, 1 49 Swartz, H. W . E 1884 Sendai. 2 50 Takami Tsunezo, 2D 1890 No. 3 Ironai Machi, Otaru I 5 i Tanaka Gisaburo, iD 1892 No. 19 Shio Machi, Aomo­ ri. 2 52 Ushijima Rintaro, E 1886 Hachiman Koji, Matsubara Machi, Saga, 2 52 Vail, M. S. E 1879 Clifton Springs, N. Y. Y. U. S. A. 53 Wadman, J. W. E 1879 15 Tsukiji, Tokyo. 1 55 Wier, John, E 1882 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 3 56 Worden, W. S. E 1886 Elmwood, Syracuse, N. U. S. A. 57 Yamada Toranosuke, E 1882 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 6 5« Yamaka Hatanoshin, E 1882 182 Minami Kuya Machi, Nagoya. 2 59 Yam aka Motojiro, E 1889 2i Mototera Machi, Hirc- saki. 'i VIII JAPAN CONFERENCE OF TIIE

PROBATIONERS.

Entered Y e ar No. Name. Rank. Traveling Address. in Connection. A pp’nt. 1 Furusawa Shigejiro, 2 yr 1893 Chiba Ken, Shimohabu Gori, Shiinosa, Ajiki. 2 Hirakawa Motoi, 2 yr 1893 Shinta Machi, Ichome, Ashikara Shimogori, Odawara. 1 3 Ike Kiyoteru, 2 yr 1891 Chiba Ken, Amahagori, Tagegaoka, Kazusa. 1 4 ICambe Jinshiro, 2 yr 1893 Nagano Ken, Iida, M. E. Church, 1 5 Kasahara Tamijiro. 2 yr 1893 Kanagawa Ken, Kanagawa M. E. Church. 1 6 Kato Shinichi, 2 yr 1892 Nagano Ken, Sakashita M. E. Church, Kamiinagori. 1 7 Miyakoshi Torajiro 2 yr 1893 Care J. Soper, Hakodate. 8 Okabe Kentaro, 2 yr 1863 Fukuoka Ken, 7 ShinMa- chi, Yanagawa. 2 9 Sasamori Uichiro, 2 yr 1893 Chinzei Gakkwan, Naga­ saki. 1 10 Sekizawa Yoshinosuke,2yr 1893 M. E. Church, Sapporo, 1 11 Takasugi Yeijiro, 2 yr 1893 To-O-Gijiku, Hirosaki. 1 12 Tsuda Yoshihito, 2 yr 1892 Aichi Ken, Akumi Gori, Nishiya Machi, Toyohashi. 1 13 Alexander, R. P. 1 yr 1893 Aoyama Gakuin, Tokyo. 2 14 Miura Taiichiro, 1 yr 1894 M. E. Church, Tobe. 1 15 Mizoe Kasaburo, 1 yr 1894 Akita Ken, No. 13 Kata Machi, Odate. 3 16 Nakada Jiuji, 1 yr 1894 Care J. Soper, Hakodate, (Kurile Is.) 2 17 Neih Chin Yi, 1 yr 1891 Nankin University, China. 4 18 Sugo Takitaro, 1 yr 1892 Fukushimaken, Shirakawa. 2 19 Sunamoto Teikichi, 1 yr 1893 M. E. Church, Kojiya Ma­ chi, Nagasaki. 1 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

BISHOP W. X. NINDE, D. D., LL. I)., President.

HERBERT B. JOHNSON, Secretary.

HERBERT W. SWARTZ, Assistant Secretary,

KOTARO ICAWASE, Recorder.

HATANOSHIN YAMAKA.

Japanese Seci*etai•//.

WASUKE ISHIKAWA, Assistant Secretary.

D. S. SPENCER AND KIUKICHI NAKADA, Statistical Secretary.

B. CHAPPELL, Treasurer.

YEIKEN AIBARA, Assistant Treasurer.

SENNOSUKE OGATA, Interpreter. X JAPAN CONFERENCE OF TEE

Committees.

STANDING.

Bible Cause : R. Ushijima, B. Onuki, S. Sugihara. Church Extension : S. Ogata, G. F. Belknap, W. Ishikawa. Conference Relations : C. Nagano, J. C. Davison, K. Miyama. District Conference Records : H. B. Schwartz, C. Nagano, K. Ichiku Education : Y. Honda, B. Chappell, H. B. Johnson, M. Yamaka, K. Nakada. Epworth League : H. B. Schwartz, U. Sasamori, Y. Aibara. Memoirs : I. H. Correll, M. Shirozu, K. Kawase. Sabbath Observance : I. H. Correll, K. Kosaka, S. Matsumoto, B. Onuki. Self-Support : Y. Aibara, H. Yamaka, I. H. Correll, J. G. Cleve­ land, K. Kosaka. Sunday Schools : K. Iida, C. Nakayama, R. P. Alexander. Temperance ; S. Kurimura, J. Soper, K. Miyama. Tracts : T. Ikeda, H. Kawasumi, H. W. Swartz.

ON EXA M IN ATIO N S

Entrance : T. Yamada, K. Sawai, J. Wier. First Year : H. Kawasumi, I. H. Correll, S. Ogata. Second Year : H. Yamaka, K. Nakada, J. G. Cleveland. Third Year : C. Nakayama, M. Yamaka, D. S. Spencer. Fourth Year ; T. Ikeda, Y. Aibara, J. Soper. Local Deacons : J. W. Wadman, C. Nagano, K. Miyama. Missionary Sermon ; M. Yamaka, Alternate, J. W- Wadman. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. XI

SPECIAL.

7. To licport This Year.

Distribution : The Presiding Elders, M. Yamaka, T. Otake, T. Takami, H. Yamaka, C. Nakayama, T. Ikeda, K. Nakada, K. Miyama, W. Ishikawa, Y. Aibara. Fraternal Communications : To Dr. H arris-I. H. Correll, S. Matsumoto. To Korea and China,-Y. Honda, I. H. Correll, H. Yamaka, Home Missions ; B. Onuki, C. Nakayama, M. Yamaka. Memorials : Y. Aibara, M. Yamaka, C. Nakayama, J. W. Wad- man, H. W- Schwartz, K. Nakada, H. Yamaka. To Communicate with K. Nakagawa ; J. Soper. To Examine Preachers’ Accounts ; C. Nagano, K. Nakada. To Nominate Committee on Memorials to General Conference : S. Matsumoto, S. Ogata, Y. Aibara. To Nominate Conference Examiners ; M. Yamaka, Y. Aibara, C. Nakayama, H. Yamaka, Y. Honda, K. Miyama, K. Nakada. To Nominate Editor of Publications : Y. Aibara, H. Kawasumi, Y. Honda, C. Bishop, H. W. Swartz. To Prepare Plans of Organization of Chinzei Gakkwan : D. S. Spencer, H. B. Johnson, Y. Honda, U. Sasamori, C. Naka­ yama. To Revise Historical Statements : Y. Aibara, Y. Takasugi, T. Ike­ da. To Translate Documents : U. Sasamori. » 2. With Poiver to Act.

Conference Directory : T. Hasegawa, H. B. Schwartz. Conference Entertainment : Y. Honda, H. B. Johnson. Conference Program : Y. Honda, W. Ishikawa, K. Kawasumi. Epworth League Literature ;Y. Aibara, Y. Takasugi, S. Ogata. Estimates : The Missionaries ex-officio, T. Takami, M. Yamaka, XII JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

S. Kurimura, S. Matsumoto, K. Miyama, Y. Honda, Y. Ai- bara, C. Nakada, H. Yamaka, C. Nakayama, (Laymen) S. Shimizu, K. Matsushima. Publication of Minutes : The Secretaries. To Communicate with Board of Bishops : The English Secretary. To Prepare Statement and Plan of Distribution : J. Soper, D. S. Spencer, W. Ishikawa, S. Ogata. To Prepare Statistical Blanks : The Presiding Elders. To Supply Books for Conference Examiners : J. Wier, T. Yamada.

3. To Itepovt Next Conference.

Advisory on Education : W. Ishikawa, J. C. Davison, S. Ogata, Y. Honda, K. Miyama. Conference Library : Y. Honda, J. Wier, T. Yamada. Co-operation with other Methodisms : Y . Honda, Y. Aibara, C. Bishop. Management of Gokyo : J. C. Davison, Y. Honda. Memorials to General Conference : Y. Honda, Y. Aibara, H. Ya­ maka, J. G. Cleveland, I. H. Correll. Methodist History : D. S. Spencer. Publishing : Y. Honda, C. Bishop, J. W. Wadman, J. C. Davi­ son, K. Miyama, J. 0 . Spencer, S. Shimizu. To Confer with Publishing Agent and the Bishop : Y. Honda, T. Yamada. To Prepare Portions of the Discipline : J. Soper. To Submit Plan of Home Missionary Society : I. H. Correll, Y. Honda, J. Soper.

FRATERNAL DELEGATES.

To the Church of Christ in Japan : J. Soper, and Y. Honda. To the Methodist Church of Japan : J. G. Cleveland, K.Miyama. To the M» E . Church South : D. S. Spencer, H. Yamaka. MfiTIIODIST EPISCOPAL CIlUKClI. XIII

CONFERENCE BOARDS.

Stewards : Y. Aibara, J. W. Wadman, T. Ikcda. Managers of Tokyo E i-W a Gakko : Term Expires 1895, J. C. Davison, B. Chappell, T. Ikeda, H. Yamaka, J. Wier. 1896, H, B. Schwartz, D. S. Spencr, J. O. Spencer. 1897, C. Bishop, H. W. Swartz, H. B. John­ son, Y. Aibara, K. Miyama. Trustees, Term expires 1895, S. Kurimura, 1896, Y. Motora, 1897, K. Matsushima ; 1898, T. Ando : 1899, S. Ogata, Koshiu.

CONFERENCE SOCIETIES.

Church Extension : J. G. Cleveland, Pres. S. Ogata, Trcas. ,\Y. Ishikawa, Sccy. Education : Y. Honda, Pres. U. Sasamori, Rec. Secy., B. Chap­ pell, Cor. Secy, and Trcas. Epworth League :H. B. Schwartz, Conf. League Secy. Home Missionary : K. Miyama, Pres. H. Kawasumi, Sec’y., S. Ogata, Trcas. Temperance : J. Soper, Pres., K. Miyama, Sec’y, F I R S T D W ,

Wednesday, Ju ly 4, 1894.

The Eleventh Session of the Japan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was opened at Tokyo Ei-W a Gakko, Wednesday, July 4, 1894, at 8. 30 A. M., Bishop William X. Ninde, D.D.,L L.D., presiding. Owing to the recent severe earthquake which partially destroyed all the buildings, the Con­ ference convened in a temporary tabernacle erected for the pur­ pose. Opening Exercises :—At the request of the Bishop, I. H. Cor­ rell conducted the opening devotional exercises. He announced the one hundred and sixty second hymn after the singing of which he read the twelfth chapter of Romans, and led the Conference in prayer. The forty-sixth hymn was then sung after which Bish­ op Ninde, assisted by several of the Presiding Elders, adminis­ tered the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The Bishop thendelivered a brief address expressing his joy at being able to be present, and his desire that the Conference might be in every way a profitable and spiritual session. Organization :—At the request of the Bishop, H. B. Johnson, the Secretary of the last Conference, called the roll, thirty eight members and twenty one probationers answering to their names. Frank T. Beckwith, Shichijiuro Kimura and Shinichi Tanaka were reported as having died during the year. 2 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

H. B. Johnson was elected English Secretary by acclama­ tion,’ and Hatanoshin Yamaka, Japanese Secretary. The Eng­ lish Secretary nominated H. W. Swartz, and Kotaro Kawase as his assistants, and the Japapese Secretary nominated YVasuke Ishikawa. Sennosuke Ogata was elected Official Interpreter. D. S. Spencer was elected Statistical Secretary and Kiukichi Nakada Japanese Statistical Secretary. B. Chappell was elected Conference Treasurer and Yeiken Aibara assistant. Official Correspondents :—J. G. Cleveland moved the appoint­ ment of H. B. Schwartz as correspondent for the local foreign press, and Yeiken Aibara nominated Umenosuke Bessho correspondent for the Japanese press. Upon motion of D. S. Spencer, the fol­ lowing correspondents were appointed,— H. B. Schwartz, Zion’s Herald ; D. S. Spencer, Christian Advocate and California Christ­ ian Advocate ; B. Chappell, Western Christian Advocate ; J. So­ per, Northwestern Advocate and Baltimore Methodist ; H. W- Swartz, Central Christian Advocate ; H. B. Johnson, Northern Christian Advocate', I. H. Correll, Philadelphia Methodist; and J. W. Wadman, Gospel in all Lands. Business Hours :— 8. 30 A. M. was fixed upon as the hour for opening, the first half hour to be devoted to religious exercises ; and 12 M., as the hour of adjournment. Organist:— Upon motion of I. H. Correll, Miss Jennie S. Vail was requested to act as organist. Conference B a r :—Yeiken Aibara moved that the bar of the Conference include all the seats in the main room except the four at the back, and all in the inside of the aisle in the annex. Car­ ried. Fraternal Delegation :— Upon motion of Sogo Matsumoto, J. Soper and Yoitsu Honda were appointed to bear the fraternal greetings of this Conference to the General Assembly of the Church of Christ in Japan, now in session in Tsukiji, Tokyo ; and to send a fraternal telegram to the Annual Meeting of the Congregational Churches now convened in Kobe. Resolution on Self-Support :— Upon motion, C. Bishop was METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 3 permitted to read, for the information of the Conference, a resolu­ tion upon self-support, action being deferred to a later session. Transfers :—The Bishop announced the transfer to this Con­ ference of J. Y. Takasugi, a probationer in the Idaho Annual Conference, elected by that Conference to Deacon’s and Elder’s orders, under the Missionary Rule, and ordained by Bishop R. S. Foster, at Nagasaki, Dec. 12, 1893, A, B. Leonard, I. H. Correll, and H. B. Johnson assisting. Introductions :— Uichiro Sasamori, R. P. Alexander, Tetsuji Hasegawa and Prof. Asada were also introduced to the Confer­ ence, they having arrived since the close of the last Conference. Adjournment :—J. Soper moved that we now adjourn. Car­ ried. Notices were given, and Yoitsu Honda pronounced the ben­ ediction.

£EC0f\[D DJ*y.

Thursday, Ju ly 5, 1894.

Devotional Exercises :— The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Motojiro Yamaka. The Bishop took the chair at g o’clock and called the Conference to order. Roll of Absentees :— The roll of absentees was called, and two members and one probationer responded to their names. Upon motion of I. H. Correll, the further calling of the roll was dispensed with. Minutes Approved :—The English minutes of yesterday morn­ ing’s session were read and approved. The reading of the Jap ­ anese minutes was deferred for a time. Standing Committees :—J. Soper, for the Presiding Elders, read the following nominations which were approved :— Bible C ause Rintaro Ushijima, Bunshichi Onuki, and Shigeyo- shi Sugihara. 4 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Sabbath Observance :-I. H. Correll, Keinosuke Kosaka, Sogo Matsumoto, and Bunshichi Onuki. District Conference Records H. B. Schwartz, Chiujo Nagano, and Keitaro Ichiku. Board of Stewards ;-Yeiken Aibara, J. W. Wadman, and Toku- matsu Ikeda. Conference Relations Chiujo Nagano, J. C. Davison, and Kan- ichi Miyama. Epworth League ;-H. B. Schwartz, Uichiro Sasamori, and Yei- ken Aibara. Self-support'-Yeiken Aibara, Hatanoshin Yamaka, I. H. Correll, J. G. Cleveland, and Keinosuke Kosaka. Temperance ;-Saehachi Kurimura, Julius Soper, and Kanichi Mi­ yama. Education ;-Yoitsu Honda, B. Chappell, H. B. Johnson, Motoji- ro Yamaka, and Kiukichi Nakada. Church Extension ;-Sennosuke Ogata, J. F. Belknap, and Wasu- ke Ishikawa. Tract Cause ;-Tokumatsu Ikeda, Harutoshi Kawasumi, and II. W. Swartz. Sunday Schools ;-Kanezo Iida, Chiujo Nakayama, and R. P. Alexander. Memoirs ;-I. H. Correll, Makoto Shirozu, and Kotaro Kawase. Fraternal Address :— Rev. F. W. Voeglein, president of the Conference of the Evangelical Association, was introduced and addressed the Conference, the Bishop responding. Excused :—J. Soper and Y. Honda were excused to attend the General Assembly of the Church of Christ as Jraternal dele­ gates. Book Concern Dividend :—The Bishop announced that the Conference was authorized to draw upon the Book Concern for $ 351.00 U. S. Gold, the amount to be devoted to the support of Conference Claimants: The Conference ordered the draft made payable to the Conference Treasurer. Apportionments The Secretary read two communications, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 5 an apportionment of$ ig.oo Gold, for the Episcopal Fund, and another of the same amount for General Conference Entertain­ ment, both of which were referred to the Presiding Elders for ap­ portionment among the districts and charges. Committee on Memorials :—Y. Aibara moved the appointment of a committee of five to whom should be referred all memorials. The Presiding Elders were requested to nominate and report to­ morrow morning. Transfer :—The Transfer of Tetsuji Hasegawa, a probation­ er of the second year of the California Conference was announced. Committee on Conference Directory :— Upon motion of W. Ishi- kawa; Tomokichi Hasegawa, H. Kawasumi and H. B. Schwartz were appointed a committee on Conference Directory. Committee on Publication of the Minutes :— C. Bishop moved that the English Secretaries be a committee on the publication of the English Minutes. Carried. H. Kawasumi moved that W. Ishikawa be a committee on the publication of the Japanese Min­ utes. Carried. The Thirteenth Question :—The Thirteenth Question was tak­ en up. J. W. Wadman, Presiding Elder of the Aomori District, w as called, his character was passed, and he read his report.

AOMORI DISTRICT.

The year opened with a darkened sky, but closed with a burst of sunshine. Soon after my return from Conference, and in the midst of formulating plans, for the year’s campaign, I fell a victim to typhoid fever and was confined to my bed for three months. It was neither the suffering nor the loneliness which constituted the heaviest cross but the inability to work for the Master. Still it was God’s will and it was best. The dark clouds gradually disappeared, and the heavy cross turned into a crown of joy and bh ssing. The work of the District has been one of continuous success. 6 JAPAN COHERENCE OF THE

Every church has been revived, all the pastors have been souls converted, and each church has grown in spiritual life and power. We give thanks to God for the tokens of His love and favor. A kita C h u r c h , Yoshito Tsuda, Pastor .--This has been the present pastor’s third year and his best. We recently visited Akita, and found a great advance in the spiritual life of the mem­ bers and in the number of the attendants upon the Word. Akita is the capital of one of the wealthiest provinces of the north, and our work here is destined soon to be the center of a new District Conference, hence the importance of planning well for the future. F ujisaki C h u r c h , Masami Iinuma, Pastor This church becomes self-supporting from this Conference. For three years it has been gradually working towards this end, and is now able to take the stand o{ independency, paying its pastor’s salary in full and all current expenses. It is a great joy to report such an encouraging feature ot our work. A omori C hurch, Tanaka Gisaburo, Pastor A baptism of the Holy Ghost came upon this church at the beginning of the year, and since that time a new life and power have entered into it. Conversions have taken place, and in one case a whole fami­ ly was baptized. G oshogawara C h u r c h , F-ujita Tadasu, Pastor Our blind pastor has been in labors abundant. The great revival of last year in this circuit has been continuing, and every quarter new additions to the membership have taken place. Indeed so large has the cause grown at Goshogawara and Numadate, that our people urge the appointment of an assistant to meet the de­ mands of the work. H achinohe C h u rch , Himkawa Motoi, Pastor We opened work for last year and the Lord has greatly blessed us. Among those converted are two young telegraph operators, and one of the lady teachers of the public schools. This is certainly a gotid beginning. Our greatest need is a Bible Woman to work among the women who are inquiring after Christ. H irosaki C h u r c h , Yamaha Motojiro, P a s to r It would take too much time to fully describe all the encouraging features of our work here. It has been a year of steady growth and bless­ ing. The Sunday congregations have been too large for the size of the building. Our five Sunday Schools have a membership of 500, the Y. M. C. A., of 35, the woman’s meeting of 40. while the prayer and class services are all centers of power and blessing. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH- 7

Brother Masuko has worked faithfully in the To O-Gijiku, :i few young men have been baptized and several others are inquiring. All the teachers of the Girls’ School under the auspices of the W . F. M. S., are faithful Christians and efficient workers, and the number of the students is constantly increasing. This school is becoming a valuable agency of our church. The Bible woman’s work has also been very successful. In connection with all our work in Hirosaki many of the good results are attributable to the faithful labors of Miss Baucus. K uroishi C h u r ch , Hirano Eitaro, Pastor Our work here has not been a failure but not such a success as we had hoped. The seed has been faithfully sown and we pray the Lord to send the refreshing showers of his blessing. N oshiro C h u r ch , Midzuhira Sanji, Pastor Our bro­ ther has labored here only a part of the year. We have pur­ chased a fine lot in the center of the city and are now preparing plans for the building of a convenient house of worship. The money for this was directly contributed by friends in America. Od ate C h u r c h , Mizoe Kosaburo, Pastor:- The Womens’ work has grown very encouragingly, under the faithful labors of Miss Suzuki. The pastor has made several trips to Ani, Kosaka, and other towns and villages, scattering the seed by the wayside, and visiting the people in their homes, telling the old story of Je ­ sus and His Love. Our District Conference, in Hirosaki, a few weeks ago was a meeting long to be remembered. We were honored with the presence of Brother Honda, of Aoyama, who did us yoeman ser­ vice in all our meetings, Brother Ogata of Tokyo, whom we were delighted to see, and also Bishop Ninde, who preached to us on the Sabbath, baptized three adults, administered the sacrament, attended the massmeeting of the Sunday schools, addressed a great multitude in the theatre, visited the To-O-Gijiku and Girls’ School, speaking to the students, and also spent an hour with the pastors in the last session of our District Conference. All his ministrations were greatly blessed to us. The reports of the Con­ ference were highly encouraging, the lecture meetings in the thea­ ter were attended by a thousand or more people each night, God greatly blessed us and we hope for much good. As we enter upon our fourth year’s work for the Master in the North we plan, with the divine help, to take up new work in one of two large cities in the southern part of Akita Ken, Yokote 8 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE or Honjo. In the former, a city of fifteen thousand, the sound of the Gospel had never been heard until a few weeks ago when Brother Honda and I visited it. In the latter city there is a Christian young man, member of our church, of one of the best families, who offers to give us a fine lot for a church if we will begin work as soon as possible. We wish also, to have another Christian teacher in the To- O-Gijiku. One of our laymen, who appreciates the opportunity of working for Christ in this great school, offers to pay annually Yen 240. towards the salary of a first class Christian teacher. Moreover, if our work in Hirosaki is not to be hindered, we must have a new and larger church, just as soon as possible.

The character of Motojiro Yamaka was passed and he made his report. The Fukuoka District was called and the character of Sae- hachi Kurimura, Presiding Elder, was passed, and he read his report.

FUKUOKA DISTRICT.

It is now a year since I was appointed to and began work on the Fukuoka District, and though it cannot be said that there has been such success as to be mentioned with boasting, yet I cannot help thanking God for his great mercy in saving many souls and in guiding the churches, which have improved in their spiritual and temporal condition. The Fukuoka District is the smallest in the Conference, but for all that it is so favorably located and is so compact that nearly all parts of it may be reached in one day by train, so that it is possible to meet my appointments in most cases by leaving the home in the morning and returning in the evening. In spite of smallness of area of this District, it will compare favorably with the larger districts in population and importance. There are two large prefectures, Fukuoka and Saga with their capital towns, two cities of considerable size, Yanagawa and Kurume, while of towns containing above one thousand houses there are twenty, and villages containing from three to five hundred houses METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 9 almost numberless. The favorable location of this District on the direct line of commerce between the heart of Kiushiu and the great northern cities, make it one of the most highly deve­ loped sections of the Island. Though twenty preachers should be sent here, they would not fully occupy all this field. Those who have not visited this section can form little idea of its condi­ tion. There are in the Fukuoka District five circuits with pastors, while one local preacher, and three exhorters assist the work. It is the Kokura Church which has recieved the greatest blessing during the year. Brother K. Kawase the pastor, has • been faithful to his mission and consequently has been blessed of God in the saving of precious souls. Originally the church here was composed almost entirely of women, but now men of various business have been added to the church. Ashiya gives no present hope of progress. There is a small town called Wakamatsu,not far from Koku­ ra, and as it is very busy and prosperous we should give it attention soon. The Pastor of Omuta and Miike, Brother Otake has labored night and day for the spread of the gospel, but the people of these places, mostly hardened miners, turn deaf ears to the mes­ sage. As Omuta is a new field we find it difficult to secure a preaching place. The present quarters are narrow and incon­ venient and we are under the pressing necessity of building some sort of a church. We have already received subscriptions amounting to 100 yen for this purpose. At Miike a new preaching place has been recently erected and the church shows, signs of progress. Already three or four men were baptized and there are six or seven hopeful inquirers whom we desire to baptize after Annual Conference. The pastor of Yanagawa is Brother K. Okabe, resolute and strong minded who never tires in teaching the people. We see very clearly that he has reformed many things and has so pro­ gressed that the place requires a new church. For this purpose the ground costing about 270 yen has been bought, and we are resolutely deter-mined to have the Japanese pay the whole ex­ pense of this enterprise, depending not at all upon money from the Missionary Society. A few persons have been baptized. Saga is cultivated by Brother Ushijima who has a large, 10 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

convenient preaching place in the centre of the town. Hehas toiled faithfully, and it seemed for a time hopelessly, but now the people begin to turn to his teaching and we have hope. Four have been baptized already. Kurume is a large town and at one time the church was looked after by a local preacher, but now there is no preacher, no church building and no money with which to open the work. W e send a preacher to this point from Fukuoka once a month. There are four members of the church here. Fukuoka church seems to be stationary, neither advancing nor retreating. Today is just the same as yesterday. Of course there is some increase of members, but when we make up the bal­ ance of accessions and withdrawals there is found to be no change. Nevertheless when we think of the internal condition of this church, we must thank God for his care over us, for the church is becoming stronger and more substantial. There are no elements of strife in the church and when the members meet they talk freely to each other from warm hearts and when return­ ing to their homes go hand in hand. Though the membership is only 70 or 80 the amount raised last year by collections is about 300 yen. Recently the women of this society organized an industrial deparment and made a plan which it is hoped will in the future help to support the church and the girls’ school. There are five Bible Women on the District ; Miss H. Shi- bata in Kokura, Miss Y. Saruta In Omuta, Miss Y. Tashiro in Yanagawa, Miss T.Takamori and Miss T. Kawakubo in Fukuo­ ka. They are well recieved and welcomed and I need not to speak of the great advantage gained in having these devoted wom­ en. School : The Fukuoka Girls’ School is becoming more pros­ perous in spite of the dangers of the present day, when there are so many conservative and even bigoted opponents around us. This year the school graduated its first class and we have great hope of this school as it gives us many educated women who are not afraid to labor among the common people, and in the families of the people. We have in. the school two foreign teachers, Miss L. Seeds and Miss G. Tucker. They both know the condition of the Japanese and adapt their teaching to the needs of the students. The head of the school is Miss Mine, besides whom there are five Japanese teachers. Sunday schools in five places are carried on by the students of this school. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. II

None of the pastors of the Fukuoka District are cast down by despair or have fallen in the conflict ; on the contrary all stand firm in the work of our Lord and there are bright hopes of a great victory next year. I pray earnestly for the grace of God that He will help us and lead us on this District where there are so many open fields and so few laborers. Amen.

The characters of Tsunenari Otake and Rintaro Ushijima were passed and they made their reports. I. H. Correll, Presiding Elder of the Nagasaki District, was calleds his character was passed, and he read his report

NAGASAKI DISTRICT.

The members of the Nagasaki District convene at this Con­ ference session with sad hearts. During the past year two of our number have been called from” labor to reward” It was but a few days after we returned from the session of the last Confer­ ence, when Brother Kimura Shichijiuro, was called to come up higher. We had hoped that after a year’s recuperation he would be able to take up his work again.. His death occured August 2, 1893, after a lingering illness of almost one year. The Church has lost in him an earnest, faithful laborer. He gladly answer­ ed the call to join the Church Triumphant. His successor, as pastor of the Nagasaki Church, Brother Tanaka Shinichi., who was appointed at the Conference last year and entered upon his work most zealously was also stricken down at the beginning of what promised to be a most successful career as a Methodist preacher. His death was a great surprise to all and is one of the most mysterious of providences. He was a young man well equipped for efficient service, entirely devoted to his work, and fully in sympathy with the polity and doctrines of our Church. For one who was as well prepared for the work as he, to be taken from us when the workers are so much needed is a providence too deep for us to fathom, but knowing that it has been done by an all-wise and most merciful Father, we can sim­ ply submit, saying, “ Thy w ill be done.” He fell asleep in Jesus on April n th . Notwithstanding these afflictions which have fall­ en upon us so heavily, we have great reason to thank God for His manifold mercies vouchsafed to us. We have had evidences 12 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

of God’s presence and power and the Churches on the District, with few exceptions, have had an encouraging year. We are unable to report any numerical growth in the aggre­ gate and in this respect feel discouraged. The Deshima Church in Nagasaki has had some increase in numbers, but the decrease at other points more than covers this. There are unmistakable reasons for this condition of affairs. Among these may be men­ tioned the recent political agitations which reached a very high pitch in Kiushiu and disturbed all classes of society; diverting the thoughts of the people generally from religious subjects. The great scarcity of workers in this large field, may also be mention­ ed ; in a number of cases the laborer not only standing single- handed, but having the work of two or more men resting upon them, and consequently they have not been able to reach satis­ factory results. With one or two exceptions I have visited each charge every quarter. It has been a great pleasure to me to thus meet with the pastors and people, and I have reason to believe that, spirit­ ually, advancement has been made. We close the year with a deep spiritual interest at several points as well as a softening towards Christianity on the part of unbelievers : the prospects for the fu­ ture, therefore, are good. In the last year’s report I referred to the church lot which had been purchased in Kumamoto and the church building which was then in course of erection. It affords me much pleas­ ure to be able to report that this church building was complet­ ed last December and dedicated to the worship of Almighty God on the 16th of the same month. The audience room is 36 x 48 feet with class and Sunday School rooms attached. We have also a good parsonage on the lot with the church. We feel grateful indeed for the excellent equipment of the church prop­ erty so well located in the heart of this great city. But when we remember that in this Ken, which is the very heart of Kiu­ shiu, we have but one preacher to do the work of Methodism among more than a million of souls, we are almost ready to grow faint-hearted. Brother Nakayama’s time during the first half of the year, was almost entirely occupied in superintending the new building. He has done an excellent work in providing this ma­ chinery. The country appointments connected with this charge have during past year shown signs of renewed interest and call loudly for a pastor who will devote his time and energies to them. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 13

Y atsushiro has been regularly visited from Kumamoto, but there is little hope of seeing any favorable results until we can furnish a good, live preacher for this place. W e should not think of withdrawing from it, but we should send a preacher there, whose Gospel trumpet will arouse those dead souls. K agoshima, Brother Kosaka Kcinosuke, Pastor; has had a year of varied experiences. During a part of the time, the Christians were subjected to considerable persecutions, but they endured it “/or Righteousness sake” and the results have been quite gratifying. The year closes with bright prospects. Several young men, prominent as persecutors, have acknowledged their wrong, and declared their intention to investigate the truths of Christianity, There are also loud calls for us to extend our bord­ ers in this part of the field. S e n d a i, under the care of Brother Murai Kiso, a Local Preacher, has had a year of substantial progress, although the number of members reported is less than last year. The condi­ tion of the church with reference to its spiritual life, and also its organization, has been greatly improved and it is now in good working order. Brother Murai has labored faithfully and the Lord has greatly blessed him. The 'prospects for a rich in­ gathering of souls in the near future are very bright. K ajiki C ir c u it, under the pastorate of Brother Kalo Shini- chi. has shown little sign of growth. Until recently they were not able to secure a regular preaching place and consequently little satisfactory work could be done. This is an important field and we believe that the reaping time will come ere long. In N ag asak i, D esh im a C hurch has been under the pastor­ al care of Brother Sasamori Uichiro. He has labored faithfully and efficiently amongst the young people who have come under his influence. The Epworth League has carried forward its work with a few unavoidable interruptions. This work is largely seed sowing, and although not productive of immediate results, will without doubt bring rich returns in the future. The C ity C hurch has had an exceedingly hard year. In September the Church has driven out of the house it had occu­ pied as a Chapel, and it was impossible to rent another house for Christian services. The Board of Managers of the Mission­ ary Society responded to an appeal and granted sufficient aid to enable us to purchase a property. We found great difficulty in securing an eligible location and did not succeed until a few JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

months ago. Onlyafewdaysaftertheaccomplishmentofthisdesir- ableend, the pastor, Brother Tanaka, was called to leave his work as stated above. The members oi the Churchweregreatlydisheart- ened, but having received evidence of God’s favor, in the provision of a suitable Church home, they took courage. Brother Takasugi kindly responded and has rendered most valuable service in min­ istering to this people. We are now in possession of a good Chapel and parsonage on one of the main streets in Nagasaki. The Chapel was dedicated on the 6th of May. The congrega­ tions are good and the present prospects of this young Church are very encouraging. During the year we have opened work in Omura, Tokitsu, Mogi and Fukahori, towns of considerable im­ portance in the vicinity of Nagasaki, with quite favorable results. The work in Okinaw a (Loo Choo Islands),is,of special interest and calls loudly for increased effort on the part of the Church. I was able to visit this field only once during the past year, which I regretted very much. Brother Nagano Chiujo, the Preacher in Charge or Missionai-y, as he may properly be called,has an abund­ ance of difficulties, constantly arising to discourage him. The greatest of these is his inability to secure a suitable Chapel, be­ cause of lack of funds. This is the greatest need in connection with our work there at present. A Day School should also be opened at once. During my recent visit, Brother Nagano and I visited the remote islands of Miyakojima and Yaeyama. We have here a most interesting and inviting field before us, and it should be entered at once. Through the providence, of God, we were permitted to be the first to carry the Gospel message to these islanders and we found many willing listeners. These is­ lands are almost 225 and 315 miles respectively from Naha, but have regular steamship communication. Our work in all these islands should be pushed more vigorously. The population is about three times as large as the population of the Sandwich Is­ lands was when the first Missionaries went there. If we expect to reap a harvest we must be more in earnest in sowing the seed. Brother Nagano feels greatly embarrassed, but not discouraged in his work. The Lord has looked upon his work with favor and has given him seals to his ministry. He needs a fuller support in this new and difficult work and above all he needs your con­ stant prayer and sympathy. The little effort that has been put forth clearly proves that with proper cultivation of the field, there will be good returns. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 15

I would not be doing justice to the workers if I were to close this report without making mention of the excellent service the Bible women are rendering the Church. We regret that the number is insufficient to have one or two of these faithful labor­ ers in connection with each Church. The work in Kiushiu needs to be more fully developed and for this we need a much larger force of workers. Other Church­ es are sending re-enforcements and occupying the ground and un­ less we do likewise we will lose the position we have hitherto held. The Educational department of the work will be reported in its proper place, and I simply wish to make a record of the faith­ ful labors of those who have been connected with the various In­ stitutions.

The characters of Chiujo Nakayama, Chiujo Nagano, and Keinosuke Kosaka were passed, and they made their reports. The characters of H. B. Johnson and E. R. Fulkerson were also passed. The Nagoya District was called and the character of the Presiding Elder, D. S. Spencer, was passed, and his report was read. NAGOYA DISTICT.

Difficulty in securing a residence passport delayed me till September 13th in entering actively upon my work on the Nago­ ya District, but the Lord has been with us all the year. N agoya D istrict includes Aichi and Gifu kens, and “ the regions beyond.” It has a population of some 3,500.000, is sup­ ported agriculturally by the rich Owari valley and is celebrated thoroughout the land for the quantity and quality of its porcelain productions. For this large population we have eight pastors, of whom one is a married Elder, one a married Deacon, his wife absent all the year, and all the others single men without orders, one of whom acts as a spply. Four other denominations do more or less work in this territory. We have 13 places where regular preaching is carried on ; 4 others in which occasional work is done ;own 4 church buildings : rent 6, and have 4 furnished freely. There appears a net gain of but 17 full members on the District. l6 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

This is in part due to dropping worthless names from the Church roll. As a fact we have added 40 full members and a number of probationers, and the average attendance is constantly improving. -Further scaling down is needed. We are not satisfied with the Sunday Schools. The attend­ ance is only fairly good, and the lack of competent teachers is sorely felt. I have held all the Quarterly Conferences, preached in all the Churches, have been a good deal among the people, and have marked with intense pleasure and gratitude to God the loyalty of our preachers and people to our Church and polity, and the zeal with which our pastors aim to build the Church upon solid found­ ations. We are learning from past mistakes. Instead of scat­ tering our forces in all the little towns without regard to geo­ graphical location, facilities for travel, or prospect for the future, we must centralize our work around natural centres, and from these work out to surrounding regions drop the station plan, and build upon the circuit plan, if we are ever, toreach the masses of this populous country. While the pastor does not neglect his main church, he must be willing to preach mid-week in the villages, rousing Ithe people, setting the country on fire, and kindling Methodist Revivals all over these hills and valleys. Whatever may be the case elsewhere, little can be accomplished on my District by a pastor who sits down and Waits for the people to come to him to be taught. Buddhist opposition to Christian work is still determined. They have for years prevented the Christians from securing a place in which the Christian dead may be burried. Such are strictly excluded from temple burying grounds, even if owners of burial plots, and can be buried only with beggars, practically in a swamp. Practical official relief is prevented by Budhist influ­ ence, and so the Christians bear the stigma. But relief will come and our cause will win. Three Budhists are now answer­ ing at Nagoya Court for breaking lamps and shoji at a meeting. Two or more new railroads within the District are now un­ der way, new public roads are being built, and facilities for travel are improving. All the cities along the Tokaido are growing, manufacturing interests are increasing, and the outlook for a grand missionary field daily grows brighter. The Circuits are as follows :— G ifu C ir c u it ,- Yamada Shmpachi, Pastor - population Gifu, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. *7

35,000. Work opened 1890. Full members 12 ; probationers, 7'. Raised by Church this year, yen 14.00. There are on this Cir­ cuit four appointments. The chief work is at Gifu. We have no organized Church, but own the church building, and have a growing work. Our furnishings as a Church are quite inadequate to our needs in such a city. This is a ken town, growing rapidly in numbers and importance, ranking next to Nagoya in this Dis­ trict. We should have a better building, a married man for pas­ tor, and an increase of working force. A Bible Woman is much needed. Brother Yamada has gone twice per month to Kozuchi, 12 miles up the river, where we have 5 members, some inquirers, rent a chapel, and have some promise of success, especially if we can w ork‘it. Twenty miles further up the river is Hachiman, population 10,000, a silk and mining town, where Brother Yama­ da and I have been, preached and taught the people, and organiz­ ed a class of 5 young men as inquirers, with whom regular cor­ respondence is kept up. We ought not to lose our chance in this city. No other Christian work was ever done here ; they never heard the Gospel before. Brother Yamada has also done evangelistic work in another village near Gifu, and in all these tramps has shown the spirit of a genuine Methodist preacher. W e ought this year to re-open work in Ogaki and Kasamatsu, even if w e have to do it from Gi­ fu. Kasamatsu is but 6 and Ogaki but 9 miles from Gifu by rail. Ogaki has 25,000 population, Kasamatsu 8,000. H iko ne, Population, 20,000. Could not open work in this place this year, as we had neither money nor man for the place. K omaki C ir c u it , Kitazawa Tetsuji, Pastor. Population 3,000. Work opened 1891. Full members g ; probationers 5. Church raised this year Yen 26.90. Brother Kitazawa has done faithful work, going out into the surrounding villages and opening several places. This church building, which we own, was formally dedi­ cated on Oct. 8th. It was on the evening of this day that our Buddhist friends made us a formal call, smashed the lamps, shoji, and doors, and made their call generally interesting. Faithful work on this Charge will give good results. N agoya, 1st C h u r ch , Yamaha Hatanoshin, Pastor, Popula­ tion Nagoya 200,000 without Atsuta. Work opened 1878. Full members, 145 ; probationers 10 ; baptisms, 10. Church raised this year, 544,23 Yen. Nagoya is naturally the centre of this District, and work. This Church is by far the strongest Church JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE in the whole District, and its influence is felt far and wide, and in all denominations. Brother Yamaka has preached a good Gos­ pel all the year, and never with better effect than when he tells the story ot his own conversion, and his experience of the com­ plete saving power of Christ. The increase in contributions sug­ gests spiritual growth in the Church. The revival which follow­ ed the Week of Prayer brought good results, not so much in a great ingathering of souls as in a quickening of the spiritual life, and a steady growth in the number of earnest inquirers. The present need of this Church is a baptism of liberality, and of ear­ nest personal work among the laity. The women should put the men to shame, for they have raised this year Yen 224.14 in their Jizenkw ai work, and are planning to erect a building especially to shelter the poor whom they help. Besides this they have dis­ bursed large amounts of clothing, rice, &c. Nagoya is a Buddhist centre. It has 2000 Buddhist temples, 5000 male and 300 female priests, owns a large part of the real estate of the city, and it may be said that the whole population, excepting the 350 connected with the Christian Churches, are Buddhists. Yet even here the Gospel thrives. N agoya, 2nd C hurch and A t s u t a , Sugihara Shigeyoshi, Pastor. Work opened, Nov. 1893. Eight months ago there was no 2nd Church in Nagoya. Today we have a rented hall, preaching twice every Sunday, 2 Sunday Schools of 42 scholars, 4 teachers, a Sunday School Superintendent, 8 full members, 8 probationers, a class leader, two stewards, and the Church now contributes about 3 Yen per month. The first service was held at this new opening in November, and the pastor’s faithful work has brought good results. The Pastor and members of the 1st. Church have greatly aided this work, and an efficient Bible Woman has contributed her part. The work at Atsuta has proved a complete failure thus far, not only for our Church, but with every other that has tried it there. It is a modern Sodom. The former pastor. Brother Sekizawa, having labored faithfully there till the end of March, was appointed to Nishio to fill a vacancy, and work at Atsuta was united with the 2nd Church, Nagoya. We have a small building there in which services are still held, but the prospects are not reassuring. But three members can be found, and these generally have no time for Sunday worship, and no money for Christian purposes. If the work be continued, it should be sup­ METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 19 plied from Nagoya. N ishio C ir c u it , Sekizawa Yoshinosuke, Pastor. Population 10.000. Work opened 1876. Full members, 16 ; probationers, 10. Church raised this year, 48.36 Yen. This Church has im­ proved this year in spite of the embarrassments. We lost one of the best men from the District when Brother Shimizu Shunzo, the supply pastor, was called to Tokyo to enter the Publishing House. Mr. Tsuda Renshiro, his successor, was not suited to the place, and second change was necessitated. Brother Sekiza- wa was sent, and a Bible Woman secured to help keep up the work. There have been no accessions during the year, and some members have removed. But new life has been infused into the Church within the last six months, and the outlook is better. Twelve of the 16 members are women, and the Church greatly needs a married man for its pastor. The night school for poor girls, begun by Brother Shimizu, is being carried on by the B i­ ble Woman. The Jizenkwai aids greatly the work of the Church, the women meeting twice per week to make book­ marks, &c., for sale to aid the Church. The District Conference was a help to this Church, and they are determined to build a Church, having secured 150 Yen in valid subscriptions already. They must have a Church building or die of inaction. The Church needs new blood, but the public generally will not enter such a place as we now use. H anda appointment has been suspended for the present for lack of funds. S hinshiro and E bi C ir c u it, M'iyakoshi Torajiro, Pastor. Population Shinshiro, 5,000 ; Ebi, 1,200. Work opened 1884. Full members 24 ; probationers, 6. Church raised this year Yen 7.00. Here are two appointments. Ebi 28 miles up the river from Toyohashi at one time reported some 40 members but the treatment it received from the pastor last year, together with the fact that many of those previously counted were merely nominal Christians afraid of persecution, has reduced the roll to 9, and even some of these seldom appear at a religious meeting. But faithful souls are still to be found there, and they offer to raise 3 Yen per month if the pastor will next year reside at Ebi. Shinshiro, his present residence, is 12 miles nearer Toyoha­ shi, and has this year made a good advance, 12 having been add­ ed to the full members. Many of these are young men. This whole field is pioneer work, and Brother Miyakoshi for a young 20 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

man has done grandly. The people call loudly for him another year. Not many pastors in this Conference would so willingly take the long tramps over horrible roads that he has taken to preach the Gospel to a few people. No suitable chapel can be rented in Shinshiro because of opposition, We must buy if wc have.a decent place in w’hich to worship. A room 1 2 x 1 2 feet is the test we can get now, and a new man could not get any. We waste our forces for want of church buildings. T ajimi C ir c u it . Work opened 1891. Population Tajimi, 4,800 ; Takayama, 1,000 ; Yamanouchi, 2,000. Members 5. No preacher, and no funds with which to pay for work done. Have visited the place, preached, administered the Lord’s Supper, and tried to keep the flock together. T oyohashi C ir c u it, Bcsshi Umcnosuke, Pastor. Population 20,000. Work opened 1884. Full member, 28, probationers 3. including Tahara. Church raised this year 70. Yen' This is another Church where nearly all the the members are women. An excellent spirit prevails among the members, and they are do­ ing about as well as they can. Mr. Bessho is a scholarly young man, preaches good sermons, and is as faithful as the sun, but has not the physical strength for such a work as this. The Church needs a pastor who has a wife. We rent a building for a Chapel, but should have a Church built. No additions this year. This work needs pushing, and should give us good results. No other Christian work is done in this city. Mr. Kaneko Ivingo left the work on the Tahara Charge, and that work was united with the Toyohashi Church to give it pas­ toral supervision. Later Mr. Tsuda Renshiro was sent there as assistant pastor, and there is promise of good results. This ap­ pointment can do next to nothing towards the support of a pas­ tor, and ought to be under the supervision of another Church, S eir yu J o G akko and B ib l e W oman’s W ork. The J o Gakko has had a prosperous year, reports 75 students, 27 of whom are Christians, 48 of whom attend Sunday School, and has re­ ceived 600.00 Yen tuitions, &c. Some of the girls have been con­ verted this year. The Misses Wilson and Heaton have done no­ ble work, and their influence is felt in all the Church work. Bi­ ble Women have done evcellent work in connection with Nagoya Church, Second Church, Toyohashi and Nishio Churches. In faithfulness, self-sacrifice, and loyalty to our Church and the Master, these women are unexcelled- They help the Sunday METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 21

Schools greatly. W e very much need one at Gifu, and cannot spare one from any Church where now working.

Hatanoshin Yamaka’s name was called, his character was passed, and he read his report. The character of W . S. Wor­ den and Heizo Hirata were also passed. The Presiding Elder of the Sendai District, Matsumoto So- go, was called, his character was passed, and he read his report.

SENDAI DISTRICT.

The four years since the formation of the Sendai District have been years of quietness hitherto unknown in the history of the'church in Japan. However some converts have been made, the collections have increased and all the churches on the Dis­ trict have made a slow but steady progress. We are grateful for the health that the preachers have generally enjoyed, enab­ ling them so faithfully to discharge their duties during the year. Seven churches on the District have Conference appointees, namely Shiralcawa, and Tanagara in Fukushimaken ; Yonezawa, Yamagata, and Tendo in Yamagata ken ; Morioka in Iwate ken, Sendai in Miyagi ken. One trip through the District requires about 420 miles of travel, three fifths of which can be made by rail, the remainder leading over mountain passes. With except­ ion of those Districts which have points to be reached by sea. this is the widest and longest of any of the districts, but by the mercy of God I have been able to attend all the Quarterly Con­ ference, to assist the work of every preacher on the District and to sympathize with each. S h ir ak aw a, Brother T. Sugo, Pastor. This charge can not be said to have made progress this year, yet there have been some converts and inquirers. At Shirakawa, a neighboring vil­ lage, there is a strong class that is doing no little work in spreading the Gospel. There are many places in the neighborhood where preaching might be done, but unfortunately the pastor has been ill for several months. Brother Ishii, an exhorter, has been iaithful and earnest in caring for the flock. Here an experienced Bible woman is greatly needed. Baptisms 3. Collections, Yen 3848. T an ag u k a, Brother R. Sewa, in charge, was formerly a part 22 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE of the Shirakawa circuit. Last year there were over ten believ­ ers here, and a preacher was appointed, but resigned on account of illness. It was not till several months afterward that the va­ cancy was filled, when just at that time a certain strang doctrine led more than half of the members astray, and the remaining ones were not entirely undisturbed in their faith. However Bro. Sewa has been faithful and patient and has gathered a number of inquirers. Baptism 6. Collection, Yen 23.30. S e n d a i, Brother T. Ikeda, Pastor. This church for last few years has had its pastor annually changed, and consequently the order and system of the work has been much disturbed. Brother Ikeda with great patience has gradually brought about a reform, many nominal Christians are awakened to a sense of their duty, a Young People’s Society has been formed, the church building has been repaired the spirituality of the members has been quick­ ened and deepened, the congregation has grown considerably in size, and the number of seekers has increased. There are more than ten different denominational churches in Sendai, and yet ours is one of the most prosperous and will surely grow stronger and stronger in the future. M orioka, Brother T. Nakamura, Pastor, with his kind and quiet way of working, has made steady progress. There are al­ ways some seekers, and as the members of the church are of good families in the city, and have considerable influence, the foundations of the church are firm. In this we are the envy of the sister churches in Morioka. We greatly need a chapel here. Baptisms 3. Collections Yen 51.52. T en d o , Brother T. Kitahara, Pastor. Here there are over twenty members, every one of whom attends church services reg­ ularly, so they are like one family, happy in the love of God. There are a number of seekers in the neighboring villages, Re­ cently a way was opened for us to preach in Sakaye, a town be­ tween seven and eight miles west of Tendo, and from thirty to forty persons attend our meeting. We are looking for a rich harvest on this circuit by and by. Baptisms 4, Collections Yen 28.00. Y am agata, For a number of years Brother K. Iida has serv­ ed this church, and although there is no special progress to report, the church is in a good condition, spiritually. Ozune, one of our preaching places, is specially hopeful. The Yamagata church once the reputation of being a difficult place, but can no METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 23 longer be so considered. In the latter part of May, more than half of the city was destroyed by fire, and the building used for a church was also consumed. Three church members lost their homes, and one of them was injured duing the conflagration.^ Even during this trying time, not one of the services was omitt­ ed, but meetings were held, either in the broken go down remain­ ing, or in the small home of the pastor, and two persons were baptized amid the dust and ashes of the disastrous fire. This calamity awakened many to the sense of reverence to God, and the va^ue of the treasure which can never be destroyed by flames. At this Important time, if we engage in active, earnest work, we shall be able to give the water of life to many thirsting souls. We greatly feel the need of a Bible woman for Yamagata. Y o n ezaw a. At the last Conference the good pastor who had faithfully served this church for several years was taken away, and I was given that in addition to my Presiding Elder’s work. When I have been absent, visiting the district, Brother S, Aoki has taken my place. A neat little house to be used as janitor’s dwelling and office, has been built and fills a long felt need. There is no special progress in the church as the men of mature age are indifferent to their souls’ welfare, but there are some seekers among' the younger men and women, and all the services have been well attended. We pray that the power of the Holy Spirit may fall upon this place and waken and save the people. Baptisms 8, Collections Yen 185.08. On this District we have one male foreign missionary and three members of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society. Among the Japanese workers are two Elders, one Deacon, two Probationers of Conference, five Local Preachers, two of whom are serving as supplies, several Exhorters, and three Bible Wom­ en. Brother and Sister Swartz came to Sendai upon their arri­ val from America, to the great satisfaction of the people who had been waiting their return. They engaged earnestly in and have helped to advance every branch of the work. Owing to the pres­ ent state of things the masses will not appreciate the good works of any foreigner, they may even entertain ill feelings towards for­ eigners, yet Dr. Swartz has shown himself a friend and brother to all, with a loving spirit, and has helped the church wonder­ fully. He, with Brother K. Kimura, visited Yonezawa, Yama­ gata, Tendo, and Sakaye, giving interesting and instructive lec- 24 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

tures, illustrated by the steropticon, to a large numbers of peo­ ple. He is now planning to publish a periodical, devoted to the Higher Christian Life. We heartily approve his plan and pray vthat the Lord may give him abundant success. Miss Phelps of Sendai, since last Conference, through earn­ est efforts, has accomplished extraordinary results. She estab­ lished a school for the poor, helped the Young Peoples’ Society, organized a young men’s Bible class, and visited all the churches in the district, and even extended her work to Nagano Ken. Every where I have gone I have seen the fruits of her noble ef­ forts. I cannot but feel that she is actuated by a spirit of love, and I take pleasure in expressing my appreciation of her work, not forgetting to give God the glory. Miss Yamada, Miss Phelps’ assistant, is so united with her in spirit and in work that they are like one. We highly appreciate Miss Yamada’s work. Miss Imhof’s work at Yonezawa is truly wonderful. With a never-tiring spirit she has been engaged in school and evangel­ istic work all the time, often traveling from five to fifteen miles to neighboring villages, and even when walking through the city she was always distributing tracts to the people. On the 20th, of last Maj% while attending an open air meeting held by the Christians, in which she helped them by playing the organ and singing, some unfriendly person threw a pebble, which, striking her spectacles, broke the lens, some small pieces of the glass entering her eye, and resulting in the loss of sight. We all deeply regret this, and sympathize with her in this sad accident, but she has borne it all as for the Lord, urging that no attempt be made to discover the perpetrator of this evil deed, only praying that he may repent and turn to the Lord. Thus has she truly shown the spirit of the Master, in loving her enemies, and she has moved thousands of the indifferent people of Yonezawa, as well as set a noble ex­ ample to the Christians. We highly appreciate Miss Atkinson’s patient labor and un­ tiring effort during the last year, and Miss Baucus’ faithful work this year, and we are greatly indebted to them for all they have done for our people. We also acknowledge thanks to Miss Wa- kiyama at Morioka, Mrs. Hirabayashi at Sendai, Miss Machida at Yonezawa for their efficient work in behalf of the ladies of our churches : also to Miss Yoshimi as interpreter for Miss Imhof. Wakamatsu in Fukushima Ken, and Ichinoseki in Iwate Ken have been examined by Brothers Sekiya and Nakamura, and METHODIBT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 25 reported as places where we should open new work, but we have not enough laborers and so can not send any one there. We pray the Lord that he may raise up a number of efficient laborers for this vast and fertile field of the Northeast. We are greatly indebted to Dr. Asada for giving profitable lectures and sermons at Sendai, and to Bishop Ninde and Brother Honda for visiting Morioka and Sendai, holding large and suc­ cessful meetings, giving spiritual light to the Christians and man}’ strong evidences of Christianity to the unbelievers.

The characters of H. W. Swartz and Tokumatsu Ikeda were passed, aud the latter made his report. Introduction Rev. H. V. S. Peeke, of the South Japan Mission of the Dutch Reformed Church was introduced. He briefly addressed the conference, the Bishop responding. Approval of the Japanese Minutes The Japanese Minutes of yesterday morning session were read and approved. Courses of Study D. S. Spencer moved to instruct the Sec­ retary to print the courses of study in the English minutes. Car­ ried. Fraternal Greetings Bishop Ninde presented the fraternal greetings of Bishop Foster and Dr. Leonard, who were with us last year. Adjournment J. W. Wadman moved that when we adjourn it be to meet at 2 P. M. for a Statistical Session. Carried. No­ tices were given, the Bishop appointed Y. Aibara to preside at the afternoon session, and C. Nagano to conduct the devotional ex­ ercises. The Doxology was sung, and Rev. H. V. S. Peeke pro­ nounced the benediction.

STATISTICAL SESSION.

Y. Aibara called the Conference to order at 2 P. M.. an­ nounced the fifty second hymn which was sung, after which be led in prayer. The charges were then called by districts, the preachers re­ 26 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE porting to the Statistical Secretary and the Conference Treasur­ er. The Chairman then led the Conference in the Lord’s Pray­ er, thus closing the session.

TtflRD Djty.

Friday, July 6, 1894.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Kotaru Kawase. Bishop Ninde called the Conference to order at 9 o’clock. Approval of Minutes The English minutes were read and approved, the reading of the Japanese minutes being deferred. Committee on Memorials The Presiding Elders, through J. Soper, presented the following nominations for the Committee on Memorials which were approved :— Y. Aibara, M. Yamaka, C. Nakayama, J. W. Wadman, and H, W, Swartz. Order of the Day Upon motion of J. C. Davison, 10 A. M., Monday was fixed upon as the time for receiving fraternal delega­ tions. Report of Delegates The fraternal delegates appointed on Wednesday reported through Y. Honda that they were kindly re­ ceived by the General Assembly of the Church of Christ, and that that body had appointed a similar delegation to visit our Conference. J. Soper reported that he had sent a telegram to the missionaries of the American Board assembled in Kobe. Committee on Home Missions Upon motion of W. Ishika­ wa, the following committee was constituted on Home Missions:- B. Onuki, C. Nakayama and M. Yamaka. The Thirteenth Question R e s u m e d The thirteenth question was taken up, and the character of J. Soper, Presiding Elder of the Hokkaido District, was passed, and he read his report. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHUKCH. 2 7

HOKKAIDO DISTRICT.

The work on the Hokkaido District is gradually improving. While there has been no grest Revivals during the year, steady progress has been made at nearly all the Appointments. The attendance on the Sunday Services, especially the morning Ser­ vice, has been good. The Prayer Meetings and the Class Meet­ ings, however, have only been fairly attended. Earnest and in­ telligent faith, and a joyful and heart-felt experience are lacking among our Christians, true, earnest and intelligent believers are still comparatively few. The work at Sopporo is encouraging nnd hopeful. Nearly all the members are earnest and active. The Church is growing in favor and inflnende with the peoyle. If the Pastor, Rev, M. Ma- tsuura, could only remain at Sapporo two or three years longer, this Church would soon become not only sefl- supporting, but the strongest, as well as most influential, on the District, if not in the Conference. But, he has fully decided to ask for a Loca­ tion at this session of the Conference, and go to the United States, to pursue his studies. The work at Kobato has taken a new start. Every thing is now very peaceful, and the Pastor, Rev. S. Kokita, and the peo­ ple are working together very harmoniously. The Independent Church, organizd there two years ago, has disbanded, and most of the members are now working earnestly with us, both in the Church and the Sunday School. Several will join our Church. We are planning to build a Chapel at Kabato this coming Fall. The wrork at Otaru is full of promise. The Pastor Rev. K. Sawai, is just finishing his fifth year. Last October we dedicated a neat, substantial and attractive Church-building at Otaru, seat­ ing 200. This building, including the parsonage adjoining, cost over 700 Yen. Of this amount nearly one-half was raised on the field, the members contributing over 200 Yen. I am very happy to report that, through the help of a brother, whose praise is in all our Churches, wre have secured by purchase the lot on which the Church stand, the Missionary Society making a grant of Yen 289.85. The lot cost only 350 Yen, a marvel of cheapness ! Both at Iwanai and Yoichi some progress has been made. The Pastor at Yoichi, Rev. J. Ito, was very sick all the Winter, suffering with boils, being confined to his bed most of the time. 28 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

This was a great drawback. His wife, however, worked very earnestly among the women and in the Sunday School. Would that there were more of such preacher-wives ! She is a graduate of the Caroline Wright Memorial School at Hakodate. Our most influential member at Iwanai, Dr. Nakamura, after a residence there of 7 years, returns this summer to his native province, not far from Tokyo. Thi will be a great loss to our work both in Iwanai and the whole District. Mr. K. Hiraoka, a Local Preacher, is Acting Pastor at Iwanai. The Hakodate Church, the oldest on the District, and orga­ nized j^ears ago by Dr. M. C. Harris, now of San Francisco, is holding its own. Hakodate, however, is one of the hardest fields to work on the District. The population is constantly changing, people coming and going all the while. Quite a large number have been baptized the past five years ; still there is little or no increase from year to year. The Pastor, Rev. T. Takami, was aflicted with Kakke early in April and for nearly three months had to give up work entirely. I am glad to say, he is now gra­ dually recovering, in fact, nearly himself again. It was unfortu­ nate, humanly speaking, that this sickness should occur during the months I wras out on the District, visiting the Churches. Mr. Uno, an Exhorter, howrever, nobly held the fort, during Brother Takami’s sickness. Fukuyama and Yakimio are appointments connected with the Hakodate Church. Fukuyama is the oldest place in the Hokkai­ do, formerly the residence of the Daimyo of Matsumae. It is now a slow place, about 8000 inhabitant, gradually decreasing in population. A little advance has been made here, through the labors of Kev. T. Kikuchi, a Supernumerary Preacher. The work at Yakumo, 50 miles from Hakodate, is very interesting and hopeful. There are four towns, with Yakumo as the center, that ought soon to become a real old-time Methodist Circuit. The other three places are Mori, Oshamambe and Suttsu. It is 65 miles from Mori to Suttsu. The work at Mashike and Rumoe, about50 miles up the coast, north of Otaru, is in charge of Mr. Y. Hamada, a Local Preach er. Mashike is not particularly hopeful, but there were two adult Baptisms at Rumoe in the spring. There are scores of fishing towns, not to speak of villages, along the western coast of the Hokkaido. Yery few of these have as yet been touched by Christian teaching. Buddhism is strong in all these places. Its METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 29 moral power, however, is very weak. These places should all be occupied in the near future. During the year I have made two long tours over the Dis­ trict, visiting nearly every appointment at least three times. Wherever I went I was cordially received, and whenever I preached or lectured I had good and attentive audiences, some­ time large. The field is ripening for the harvest. There are many Who already in their hearts approve of Christianity, and admire the character of Christ ; but, they lack the courage to come out and make an open confession of their faith. There are not a few Nicodemuses and Josephs of Arimathaea in the land. I have preached and lectured, including addresses to children and young people, fully 200 times, and have traveled hundreds of miles, nearly 2500 on horseback, in stages, on steam-boats, in railway cars and on foot. In all these travels, sometimes very rough, I have generally kept well. “ Roughing it” seems to agree with me. I am thankful for the kind Providence that has been over me. Oh ! that more souls had been won for Christ ! Two of the greatest hindrances to the spread of the Gospel, not to speak of the innate dislike of the truth in unregenerate hearts, are Buddhistic superstitions and the silent, though effect­ ive, opposition in many of the Public Schools. This latter is felt particularly in our Sunday Schools. On account of the opposi­ tion and petty persecutions on the part of many of the teachers, as well as the older scholars, in the Public Schools, a number of our Sunday Schools, especially in Hakodate, has fallen off in at­ tendance. Very few boys now attend. I spite of all these obstacles, the Christian cause is making headway ; and our work is second to none in the Hokkaido. We have occupied most of the main and largest centres of the Island. The other Missions Presbyterian, Congregational and Episcopal, are all working vigorously. The latter is putting down a strong foreign force including a Bishop, for the Hokkaido alone, I wish them all the largest success possible. But, if we would hold the advantageous position we now occupy, and make the progress this position justifies and demands, we must be up and doing. We need a corps of earnest and devoted Japanese workers, men that hate sin, fear God and love immortal souls. A Presiding Elder may travel thousands of miles, and preach hundreds of sermons, preaching never so eloquently and earnestly, and toil­ ing never so laboriously, but, if our Japanese Pastors and Preach­ 30 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE ers do not follow up the work vigorously, patiently and persis­ tently, his labors will largely be in vain. We have a number of excellent preachers, but too few good workers. Pastors. There is a lack of thorough instruction and faithful training in much of the work of many of our Preachers. It affords me much pleasure to say, that the Caroline Wright Memorial School is in a very prosperous condition, under the care of Misses Dickerson and Hampton, assisted by an able band of Japanese teachers. There were ten graduates this year. These young ladies are very promising, and will doubtless do a good work in the future, reflecting much credit upon this Institution of learning. Miss Dickerson has just returned to the home land for a well-earned and well-deserved vacation of one year. Miss Singer has lately arrived from Philadelphia, to engage in work in this Institution. Her special work will be teaching mu­ sic. She gives promise of being an earnest and successful work­ er God bless the labors of the faithful workers of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society in Japan ! Bishop Ninde favored us with a visit, spending live days in Hakodate (June 13-17). His visit gave great satisfaction, both to the foreigners and Japanese. The great regret was, that lie could not visit Otaru and Sapporo. This was owing to the irreg­ ularity in the running of the steamer, nearly all having been tak­ en off and sent to Korea by the Government. Our District Conference was held in Hakodate, June 26-28. It was an interesting occasion. The number of Lay Delegates, however, was small, owing to the distances and expense.

Baptisms during the year;- Adults...... 48 Children...... 16 Full Members...... 380 Increase 52 Probationers...... 57 Decrease 20 Benevolent Collections...... Yen 59.00

The character of Kunisaburo Nakagawa was passed. A request was read asking that he be left without appointment for two years longer to attend school, H. B. Johnson moved that his Presiding Elder notify him that it is the sense of the Confer­ ence that if he desires to longer remain in school as at present he ought to locate. Carried. The character of Konosuke Sawai METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 31 was passed and his Presiding Elder made his report. Tokyo East District was called, the character of Sennosuke Ogata, the Presiding Elner, was passed, and he made his report.

TOKYO EAST DISTRICT.

In presenting this report I most sincerely acknowledge the divine grace and help that have been bestowed upon me during the year. At the last session of the Annual Conference I was appointed presiding elder of the Tokyo East District, a new dis­ trict formed by dividing the former Tokyo District, and I went forth to my new and important duty with great anxiety but trust* ing in God. Today I realize that God has honored my trust and blessed me abundantly in my work. The District contains eight churches and thirteen preaching places of which three churches are in Tokyo and all the rest are scattered within one hundred miles over the provinces of Kazusa, Shimosa, Shitachi, and Shi- motsuke. I have been received by all, and have enjoyed the hearty co­ operation of all the preachers on the district, attended all the quarterly Conferences, except two,andpreached one hundred and sixty five times during the year. The District Conference held at Ajiki last March was well attended by both the lay and cleric­ al members from all parts of the District. Five preaching ser­ vices and one temperance meeting held during this conference were attended to overflowing. G inza C hurch under the first year’s pastorate of Brother K. Miyama has had the most successful year since its organization four years ago. Brother H. B. Schwartz has most faithfully and actively discharged his duty both in the evening school and in the Church during the year. Also Mrs. Schwartz," Mrs. Miya­ ma, and Miss Takenouchi have rendered valuable service. The Lord has rewarded their harmonious and united efforts and has given to this Church forty four converts and thirty eight acces­ sions. Tokyo Temperance Society under the able leadership of Bro. T. Ando has contributed a great deal towards the success of the Church. Brother Y. Kojima, one of the graduates of our theological school last year, was appointed pastor of the Asakusa Church at the last Annual Conference. This Church for several years did JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE not prosper but since last December Brother C. Bishop has very generously helped the church and enabled it to hold a lecture meeting every week and to set up a reading room for the public. Through this means good seeds have been sown, and I trust that there will be a harvest in due season. Brother K . Ike and myself were jointly appointed to the Tsu- kiji Church, the oldest charge in the District. This church has a growing society under its care in Kazusa, fifty miles across the bay. Brother Ike and family moved there last January to pay more attention to the brethren and sisters who are yet young in Christian faith and experience. So the latter half of this year I was left almost alone to perform the duites of both pastor and presiding elder, I found' it difficult to discharge the duties of the two offices well and I pray that from this Conference the Tsukiji Church may have a pastor who can devote his whole time to the church. S akuyam a C ircu it, for a number of years, had no pastor and the pastor of Utsunomiya Church visited the Circuit frOm time to time. Brother K. Nakazawa was sent to this Circuit last Conference as a supply. To three old places, Sakuyama, Kitsuregawa, and Karasuyama, Brother Nakazawa added two new places, Otawara and Nishinasuno, and visited these places regularly, always traveling on foot from eight to twenty five miles per day, and preached to the congregation at each place. Bro. .Nakazawa also has promoted the temperence cause in the two provinces in which he has traveled. Notwithstanding his hard and faithful work no harvest has yet been gathered, but the field promises a fruitful season in the near future. Brother M. Shirozu has finished his second year at U tsuno­ m iy a , a town of thirty three thousand inhabitants. The Utsuno­ miya Church has not been as flourishing as it was five years ago but it is the best of the four churches in that town. Recently, Shimodate, a town of considerable si^ze situated thirty miles from Utsunomiya was opened for our work and Brother Shirozu has been going there once a month to breach to a little flock of soul- thirsting persons. Seven baptisms and six accessions are the re­ sult of Brother Seirozu’s labor. S a w a r a , Brother T. Hasegawa, Pastor, has just completed his second year. Sawara is a town of about ten thousand inhabi­ tants but ours is the only church in that town. The people are generally absorbed in business affairs, and are hard to reach so METHOPJST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 33

the church has not made much progress in the town, there are belongingto this church four societies in the interior, however, within a distance of twenty five miles from the town, where there are se­ veral Christian • families of considerable means and influence. Brother Hasegawa has visited and preached to them once a month during the year, performing the journey on foot, very seldom on. the back of a pack horse which is the only available means of conveyance in this part of the country. The members of this church are planning to.erect a chapel at Sawara within one year, at a cost of five hundred yen ; more than two hunred yen of this sum have been subscribed. The number of Baptisms during the year were seven and the accessions three. Joso C ir c u it , Brother S. Furusawa, Pastorin charge :~ This circuit contains, within the radius of twenty five miles, two churches. Ajiki and Kawamata, and three preaching places. Al­ though this has been Brother Furusawa’s first year in ministry, yet he has thoroughly proven himself one of the most faithful and successful workers in the Master’s vineyard. The Ajiki Church was blessed with an out-pouring of the spirit last winter. Bro. Furusawa assisted by some faithful brothren of his church con­ ducted a series of protracted meetings four months. The bap­ tism of twenty two adults, eleven children, and ten accessions were the result of this year’s labor. •Ka w a m a ta , Brother S. Kusama, S u p p ly This church has had no great increase in her membership this year but has made a considerable progress in the spirituality of her members.. The little chapel in wrhich the happy flock gather was built almost en* tirely by their own hands a few years ago, so that their hearts are in the building as well as their trust in the Lord. The wrork of the Gospel Society, in connection with the Ginza Church, consisting of the evening school and meetings of religions and literary character, has been nobly carried on during the year by Brother Schwartz and the officers of the Society. Through this valuable charnel a number of young men have been brought to the knowledge of Jesus Christ during the year. The school of W . F. M. S. at Tsukiji conducted by Miss R. J. Watson principal, Miss Lock teacher, and a corps of Japanese teachers has completed a very successful and faithful year. Har­ mony and good will have prevailed among the teachers and pu­ pils throughout the year. More than .twenty girls were brought to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus and were baptized, 34 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Miss M. A. Spencer with her unceasing energy most faithful­ ly and wisely has superintended the day-schools and Sabbath- schools in the city and conducted the women’s meetings of seve­ ral churches during the year. She, with her faithful helper, vi­ sited all the churches on the district twice this year, holding meetings for the women and promoting their spiritual welfare at all places. We are very thankful to the W . F. M. S. for stationing the efficient Bible- women in several places. They have greatly helped the churches and we hope that they will be allowed to continue in their good work this coming year. I am greatly indebted to Brother K. Miyama for visiting half the district at two quarterly conference and holding several meetings with great success. ( Aduits 113 Baptisms -< Children 17 ( Total 130 Church-expenses, repairs, &c. Yen 399.32 Monies ' Various Benevolent Collections 228.55 Raised Ministerial Support * z75-^7 Total 803.54

The character of Kanichi Miyama was passed, and he made his report. The characters of H. B. Schwartz and C. Bishop were also passed. The Presiding Elder of Tokyo West District, J. C. Davison, was called, his character was passed, and he read his report.

TOKYO W EST DISTRICT.

According to the request of the Tokyo District Conference of last year. Bishop Foster at the ensuing Session of the Annual Conference, divided the territory of said District, comprising twelve pastoral charges, creating therefrom the Tokyo East, and the Tokyo West Districts, assigning the latter to my care for the coming year. As a result of the division just named, the Tokyo W est District was made to comprise five of the original twelve charges, all lying within the limits of the City of Tokyo. These five charges have an aggregate membership of 464 full members METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 35 and 34 probationers, as against 450 full membors and 81 proba­ tioners reported last year. There have been 33 adult baptisms besides a few children. The change in membership has, how­ ever, resulted in an Increase of but 14 full members with a consi­ derable decrease in the list of probationers. The conditions under which the work has gone on during the last year have not materially differed from those of the year before. It has been the same steady pull against the tide of in- diference to Christianity characterizing the last few years. The A oyama C h a r g e , Y . Honda, Pastor has a member­ ship of 190, besides 12 probationers comprised mostly of the students of the two schools , one lor young men and the other for young wo­ men, located at this point, and to whom the pastor preaches re­ gularly on Sunday afternoons in the Chapel of Goucher Hall. The morning service on this charge is held in the small chapel near the compound and is under the care of an assistant, Brother Naruse, whose labors are chiefly directed to the welfare of the people of the village near by. There is also a class at the village of Mishiku a mile or so further west where Brother Horigome of the Theological School, aided by a couple of Bible women from the Girls’School conducts a Sunday afternoon service and some interest has been awakened. The pastor has also been warmly supported by the various teachers residing on the compound, who have lent their aid in Sunday School, class meetings, and otherwise assisted at the re­ gular and special services during the year. Besides other incidental expenses including the rent of a small church lot, one yen per month has been contributed toward the support of the assistant pastor. The adult baptisms have numbered 15. At K a n d a , Brother Ishikawa, Pastor we have a member­ ship of 139 besides 12 probationers. There have been 7 adult baptisms during the year. A course of special lectures and ser­ mons was held during the winter but aside from the membership of the Church but few seem to have been materially benefitted. In addition to the incidental expenses, six yen per month have been paid toward the pastor’s support. The collection for Foreign Missions is ten yen. A branch of the Epworth League under the leadership of Brother R. S. Miller of the Young Men’s .Christian Association of Tokyo, has been organised and is getting fairly under way. 3& JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

The prospect of soon being able to worship in their new Church on the Kudan, which seemed so bright a year ago has been most unexpectedly obscured, to the great disappointment of all con­ cerned, and months more of patient endurance will probably in­ tervene before the glad time arrives. Of final success we have, however, not the slightest doubt. At M ita, Brother Kawasumi, Pastor, we have 38 full mem­ bers and 8 probationers. There have been 3 adult baptisms dur­ ing the year. In midwinter the pastor was confined to his bed for several weeks, part of the time in the “ Red Cross Hospital” , but a kind Providence raised him up. We trust for even greater usefulness to the Church than before. Through diligent effort the erection of the Draper Memorial Church is now almost completed. We had hoped to see it dedi­ cated during the session of this Conference. But by reason of protracted rainy weather during the early Spring there will be a slight delay. It will cost when completed about 1500 yen, of which some 200 yen for seating and lighting remain to be pro­ vided for. We hope the entire Conference will not only give it close inspection as a model for future building, but add, each his mite toward supplying a seat for some needy soul to hear the word of life. The Church paid incidental expenses and chapel rent till December 31, 1893, since which time they have given 5 yen per month towards the pastor’s suppprt and received from Missiona­ ry Society 6 yen per month on account of rent, besides 1.50 per month, special contribution, during the time of building, owing to the necessity of double rent in the meantime. At Okubo, Brother Kobayashi, Pastor, fell sick only a couple of months after entering upon his work ; his place was, however, supplied and the regular services kept up. The work at this point is only a few years old, having separated from the church at Yotsuya. There are 33 full members and 2 probationers. Two adults have been baptized. One yen per month has been raised for the support of the pastor in addition to incidental ex­ penses. Since January the Missionary Society has paid two yen per month toward the rent of the Chapel, a small though com­ fortable building, not owned by the church but constructed with special reference to Christian worship. Some internal trouble in the early part of the year threaten­ ed the peace of the Church, but it has happily passed away and METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 37 harmony is again restored. At Y o t su y a, Brother Sadakata, Pastor, we have 65 full mem­ bers and 5 probationers. Three adults and one child have been baptized. The services are held in a small chapel owned by the Church, but standiug on rented ground. It is worth about 400 yen. The location, however, is not favorable for our work and a change should be effected as early as expedient. Since January 1st, 3 yen per month have been paid toward the pastor’s support, and the same amount received from the Missionary Society as ground-rent for the chapel. All other incidental expenses have been paid by the Church. The benevolent collections have about doubled this year, and though this is only third in point of membership yet it is the ban­ ner church of the District in regard to its collection for Foreign Missions, having given 10.852 yen. The school work at Aoyama has been successfully carried on in spite of the protracted illness of a number of the teachers, es­ pecially of Professors Asada and Vail, the latter of wrhom has al­ ready left with his family for the United States. Another, Prof. Belknap, is also expecting to leave in a few day more. On ac­ count of the impaired health of Miss Allen the high school for girls has also been somewhat crippled in its teaching force. The moral and spiritual influence of both these schools has been good and a number of the stndents have united with the Church. There is an industrial department in connection writh each of the Ao}7ama schools furnishing aid to a goodly number of stu­ dents who would otherwise be deprived of means for a li­ beral education. The serious damage to the property of the Ei-Wa Gakko, from the recent earthquake is only too apparent to all, yet it is hoped that repairs may be so far completed as not to interfere with the successful opening of the school in September. At our District Conference held April 5-8, it was resolved to petition the Bishop for an increase of territory by the addition to the District of certain outlying country appointments. While I have been able to meet all my regular quarterly ap­ pointments besides other incidental calls to preach, yet my work since our last Session has be.en rather literary and industrial than strictly evangelistic. At the close of the heated season I secured the services, of Mrs. Iyenaga, with whose assistance, 106 new 38 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE hymns have been prepared. These are nearly all translations. Besides these about 30 numbers have been contributed, mostly by members of this Conference. We have also gone carefully over our present edition, making many changes and correcting sundry errors that had crept in through careless printing in the la­ ter editions. It was hoped we might be able to finish up the litera­ ry part of the work by Conference time but by reason of the ill health of Mrs. Iyenaga, for part of the time, and my own absence in Yokohama, superintending certain repairs on our Mission pro­ perty there, it has been somewhat delayed. A vast amount of work remains to be done in connection with the printing of music as well as the review of the whole work by the full committee, one of whom I am sorry to say has been too feeble in health to devote much time to the work, and the other so occupied with his work as Prisiding Elder as to ren­ der it quite out of the question. I leel that special mention should be made of the efficient services rendered in the several remote charges, such as that of Miss Vail at Kanda ; Mrs. Chappell and Professor Vail at Yotsu- y a ; Professor Alexander at Mita, together with the numerous young Bible women whose names I am not familiar with but to whose faithful attendance and efficient help in all the charges, the several pastors are largely indebted for what good has been accomplished in the name of Christ. I cannot close this report without expressing most earnestly the hope that for the year to come there may be a more system­ atic order of pastoral visitation and hand to hand work with un­ believers. As preachers of Christ’s Gospel we must go out and find men, bringing them to His feast of mercy and love. Error and unbelief are ripening on every hand. Vice stares us in the face at every turn. Our day for assisting in the spread of truth and holiness is rapidly passing and may God forbid that any soul should perish though failure of duty on the part of any one of us.

The characters of Y. Honda, H, Kawasumi, J. Wier, M. S. Vail and B. Chappell were passed, and the first two made their reports. Shinshiu District was called and the characters of G. F- Draper the Presiding Elder, and J. G. Cleveland, acting Presid- METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 39 ing Elder, were passed, and their joint report was read*

SHINSHIU DISTRICT.

In accordance with a frequently expressed desire. The Shinshiu region has at length been set apart as a separate dis­ trict, and I have the privilege of reporting for the first half year, and regret that sickness in my family has forced me to leave the field in the middle of the year. I was enabled to meet all the First and Second Quarterly Conferences, and to hold a large numbar of preaching services. On the Matsushiro Circuit we held preaching services for the first time in the towns of Inariyama and Omi. The preaching place in the village of Tokuma is near the former town so that these three places should be united in a new Circuit at this Con­ ference. Matsushiro and the villages on the other side of it will prove to be a Circuit wide enough for the energies of any one man. In Matsumoto provision should be made for outlaying preaching places in the various sections of the town. Some* pro­ minent men have been brought into the church by the earnest la­ bors of the pastor, and I trust that a stronger future is before this society. The Azumi Circuit has moved along quietly and with some measure of prosperity. It is not an easy work to serve, especial­ ly in the cold weather. The Kami-Ina Circuit is very extensive and makes heavy demands upon its pastor. The work is full of promise, though the qhurch in Sakashita, the central point, has not been blessed with the advance we have hoped to see. During my second round the pastors from Kami-Ina and Matsumoto accompanied me to Kiso, and in that important but mountain locked town we held our first Christian service. The house was packed. Many stood up throughout the long service, and the interest was such as to make us feel that now “The iron is hot” and we should strike for victoi'y. There should not fail to be a worker for this field, as it is too far distant from any other point to be taken on as a part of another Circuit. No other churches are at work in any of these new places. The privilege and resposibility rests upon us to do for them- Takato has its first experience as a separate charge. The 40 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE work of opening outside preaching points has not yet been duly begun. Something in this line should be done at once as the town itself is not so large as to claim all the pastor's attention. Iida is slowly progressing. This large town has been left entirely to our care all these years. Our church cannot be said to have measured up to its responsibilities there. More aggres­ sive work is needed. It gives me pleasure to note the very efficient and interest­ ing work carried on for the women of Shinshiu by Miss Phelps, who, with her energetic helper, has traversed the district, giving plenty of time to each Circuit, gaining the friendship of the wom­ en and bringing the Gospel to the attention of many for the first time. The pressing needs of this district at present are ist. Two more workers for the new Circuits I have mentioned. 2nd. A foreigner worker resident within the bounds of the district. Far more effective work can be done with much less exposure and risk to the workers in this way. 3rd. A school for girls. Throughout this large Ken there is not opportunity for girls to obtain any education above the upper pri­ mary grade (Koto Sho Gakko). This matter we respectfully sub­ mit to the prayerful consideration of the ladies representing the Woman’s Board. Gideon F. Draper.

Bishp Foster on his return from China formally placed me in charge of this work ; but I regret to say that I was unable to meet the Third Quarterly Conferences. The same cause that prevented me will always prevent an American from visiting this region in the time of year when the most effective work can be done ; namely during the months of December, January, Februa­ ry, and March. The difficulty lies not so much in the fact of the region being cold, but rather in the imposibility of preserving the health during those monthes while living in Japanese hotels. I spent twenty two days on the work during April and May holding the District, and Fourth Quarterly Conferences, and en­ deavoring to get an idea of the needs and possibilities of the work in this region. The region known as the Shinshiu District is the greatest silk producing region in all Japan, and has a population of not far from 1,225,000 souls. Our work here is among the oldest we have ; but still there are many large and important METHOpJST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 41 town that we have not yet entered where grand work for the Master can, and must be done. The need of the hour is, men strong in body, strong in faith, and willing to make sacrifices in order to carry the Gospel to their fellow country-men. We need to inaugurate the Circuit system, and instead of forming new pas­ toral charges, form classes in the town and villages, and instruct the class-leaders in the sub-pastoral supervision of the work en­ trusted to them. The two points on the district that Brother Draper has mentioned are, on account of the contour of the country, not workable from any of the present points, and they demand our attention as soon as we have the right kind of men. I am sorry not to be able to report any substantial advance, but the possibilities are great, and with each pastor and people alive to their duty the harvest would be great, for I found the people every where ready to listen, and in some places a goodly number of young men inquiring. As Brother Draper has mentioned every point; I will speak of but one town in particular, and urge the necessity of sending one of our most active workers there. Iida is a large and import­ ant town in the midst of a rich agricultural region and the peo­ ple are for the most part well to do. There is no other church at work here and had we given our work here the proper atten­ tion, I see no reason why we should not have a strong church here, but if we continue as we have been doing it will be so much time and money wasted. If we should once fix the policy of tak­ ing a strong hold of the large towns in which we are working and as the work develops out from them, throw the burden of carry­ ing the Gospel to the small villages on the native Christians, in­ stead of having so many feeble churches that have scarce enough members for one good class we would have a few strong ones, and a foundation from which the Japanese brethren could build others in the future. No one desires to see Methodism spread faster than I, but we must make haste more slowly and first build up a few strong self-supporting churches from which can go out a spirit of work and sacrifice that shall be felt by every young man who enters the ranks of our ministry, and every person who enters our church fold. May the spirit of the Master who thought only of perish­ ing humanity, take fuller posession of us all. J. G. Cleveland, Acting P. E. 42 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

The characters of Keitaro Ichiku, and Kiukichi Nakada were passed and they reported their work. J. G. Cleveland, the Presiding Elder of the Yokohama Dis­ trict, then read his report.

YOKOHAMA DISTRICT.

I find nothing striking to report in regard to the work on the Yokohama District. The need here, as elsewhere, is to become aware of man’s insufficiency and God’s all-sufficiency. The churches languish, not because the pastors do not work, but be­ cause of the need of a more complete surrender to Christ. We need the power that seems to have touched both India and China to kindle us into life. The people have heard much about the educating and civilizing power of Christianity, but they need to see it exemplified in the lives of believers ; they need to see the New Birth shine forth from the churches, and feel its power touch them through the lives of godly men and women. If asked to name some of the causes why the church does not advance, I should place in the front rank the lack of Sabbath observance. It is almost impossible to distinguish between the believer and unbeliever in this respect. Ask a Christian why he was not at church on Sunday, and he will answear that he had business. What kind of Christianity is it that perm its men to have business on the Lord’s Day that keeps them from the Sanc­ tuary ? On a recent Sunday I asked why a leading member of a church, a steward and a class-leader, w a s not at church, and the reply was that he had gone to attend a consultation over the forthcoming elections. Nor is this an isolated case, I find them wherever I go. When I came to make my first round of the district, I found that we had a church building in Odawara, but no believers, and that the pastor had moved to a little fishing village some ten miles distant. As I do not believe it wise to move out of a large town to follow a believer or two in their migrations, I advised the pastor’s return to Odawara to work the out appointments from there. This is a most difficult charge, necessitating the pastor’s walking from twenty to forty miles a week to fill his three ap­ pointments. He has succeeded in making many friends and ne­ ver fails to ask the people whom he meets to attend the meetings. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 43 and as a consequence of his faithful labor he is able to report sev­ eral baptisms and a brighter outlook for the work. On the Oiso Circuit the work can hardly be said to have held its own. This is largely due to the evil effects of having a man’s time divided between pastoral work and school duties. The broth­ er who has been supplying here has not been able to give the proper pastoral oversight to his work and as a consequence it languishes. If the members here were properly instructed as to their duty to support their pastor, there is no reason why it should not soon become largely self-supporting. Tobe church is practically at a standstill from the same rea­ son that Oiso is. The pastor is a young man of ability, and de­ voted to the work ; and has recently increased his power for use- iullness by taking to himself a wife who will prove to be a true help-meet. The fact that his morning hours have been given to teaching in the Bible Woman’s Training School has handicapped him in his church work. Yokohama the one church of Methodism in Japan that comes nearer self-support than any other, cannot do the work that it ought because of its lack of a proper church home. In proportion to. membership our congregations here are larger than those of any church in Yokohama. A flourishing chapter of the Ep- worth League is rendering good service to the church ; and the Gospel Society continues to be a rallying place for the Christian young men and a valuable adjunct to our work. Indeed wre are indebted to the Gospel Society for a place in which to worship ; but we have faith to believe that the efforts of Dr. Leonard will be crowned with success,and ere another Conference a church which will dignify our position in Yokohama will be in process of erection. Kanagawa needs a good pastor. For the last three years this place has been supplied from Aoyama and by sick men, and the result needs no demonstration. Brother Hiraoka who was appointed here by the last Conference would be a valuable man but for ill health. It the Conference could see its way clear to help him to a year’s much needed rest, he might be saved to the work. The work at Shimamura is in a healthy state, and were it not for the fact that the brethren contemplate the building of a new church this year this society might become self-supporting. Honjo which has been tossed about here and there with no 44 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE real pastor, languishes, but with the proper man I am confident that the work would grow. It is now joined to Takasaki which place we entered at last Conference and the wisdom of which step I still doubt ; but now that we are there I do not feel like advis­ ing a retreat. The Congregationalists have here a membership of more than 200, and the Episcopalians are also at work, but neither of them seem to be making headway. The attendance at the Congregational church on Sunday does not exceed fifteen. At Kumagae where we once had a membership of forty, there are not more that five or six left. A church trial here during the year caused us no little anxiety, but under God it may become a blessing in disguise. Here w’e have a church building, but it is situated in an out of the way place surrounded by dance houses and does not invite auditors. It must be moved to a more cen­ tral location. Kawagoe a large and important town is the natural center of our work in that vicinity and we need to keep a good man here. At Kawakado on this circuit we have one zealous believer and the prospect in that vicinity is very encouraging. At Iruma the work is confined to a few small villages and is mostly among the girls in silk-reeling establishments. The people and pastor are collecting funds for a church. The Bible Woman’s Training School, which I consider in some respects as important to our work as the Teological School at Aoyama, could not be in abler hands, and needed reforms are being inaugurated. It can truthfully be said of the ladies here, as of most of the W. F. M. S., that they are “ in labors abun­ dant.” With the exception of Brother Hiraoka whose ill health compells him to stop work there has been no serious sickness on the district; for which we have just cause to thank our kind Heavenly Father. While the work does not show the advance we had hoped for, still I believe that each worker has conscien­ tiously done the best he could. With clearer convictions of duty and a more careful following of Christ by us all, we would soon be reaping the harvest that stands waiting for the reaper’s sickle.

The characters of Bunshichi Onuki, and Yeiken Aibara were passed, and they made their reports. The character of F. OhJ- inger was also passed. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 45

Letter from Dr. Harris The Secretary read a letter from Dr. M. C. Harris, a former member of the Conference and now in charge of Japanese work of our church in the California Confer­ ence. I. H. Correll moved the appointment of a committee to reply to the letter, expressing to Dr. Harris, our appreciation of the good will manifested and of the work which he is doing among the Japanese in America. I. H. Correll and S. Matsumo­ to were appointed. By permission of the Conference, Tetsuji Hasegawa addressed the Conference in behalf of the building fund of the Japanese M. E. Church in San Francisco. Approval of Japanese Minutes The Japanese minutes were read and approved. Conference Expenses J. G. Cleneland moved the appoint­ ment of a committee on Conference expenses. Carried. J. G. Cleveland, T. Okada, H. Yamaka and K. Nakada were appoint­ ed. AdjournmentNotices were given, the doxology was sung, H. B. Johnson pronounced the benediction.

POFOT Dpy,

Saturday, June 7, 1884.

On account of the recent rains, the Conference assembled in the Chapel of Philander Smith Biblical Institute. The Morning prayer meeting was led by S. Matsumoto. The Bishop took the chair at 9 o’clock. Approval of Minutes The minutes in both languages were read and approved. The Statistical Secretary called attention to some discrepancies in the reports. Fraternal Telegram J. Soper reported the reception of a tel­ egram from the American Board Mission assembled in Kobe, re­ ciprocating the greeting sent by this Conference. B ar Upon motion of Aibara, all except two rows of seats JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE in the rear of the room were included in the Conference Bar. The Seventh Question The members of the class for admis­ sion into full connection were called forward, and after a prayer by J. Soper were addressed by Bishop Ninde concerning the ne­ cessity of a deep Christian experience and of belief in our doc­ trines and usage, and as to other essentials of success in the min­ istry. The following c'anditates after reporting their work, were reported upon by the examining commitee and and their Presid­ ing Elders, and upon motion their ^characters were passed and they were admited into full connection and elected to Deacon’s orders Jitsunosuke Ito, Kotaro Kawase, Gisaburo Tanaka, Umeno- suke Bessho, Shigeyoshi Sugihara, Eitaro Hirano, Kageyoshi Kato, Tetsuji Kitazawa, Keinosuke Masuko, Sanshiro Kokita. Tetsuji Hasegawa’s.character was passed and he admitted into full connection, having previously been ordained under the Mis­ sionary Rule. Kiyoteru Ike and Yoshihito Tsuda were continued on trial in the second year, each passing on the study upon which he was conditioned last year. Toyoji Okada was discontinued at his own request. Tokutaro Nakamura, having gone to America with the sanction of his Presiding Elder, was upon motion con­ tinued in the same class. Extension of T im e Upon motion of J. Soper, the time was extended. The Tenth Question The Tenth Question was taken up and Tomokichi Hasegawa, Makoto Shirozu, Kanezo Iida, Tsunezo Takami, Itsuke Honda, and Giichi Suzuki, were all continued in the studies of the foruth year. Shumpachi Yamada was located at his own request. Introduction Dr. W. N. Whitney, Secretary of the Scrip­ ture Union was introduced. AdjousnmentUpon motion of J. W. Wadman, the Confer­ ence adjourned to meet at one o’clock. The benediction was pronounced by Bishop Ninde. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 47

SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted by Y. Ai­ bara. The Bishop took the chair at 1-30 P. M., and introduced Dr. Whitney who addressed the Conference in the interests of the Scripture Union. Upon motion of J. Soper, the Conference expressed its pleasure with the address of Dr. Whitney and pledged support to this important work. The Eleventh Question Kazuharu Nakazawa, recommended by the Tokyo East District Conference, and Uichiro Sasamori, by the Nagasaki District Conference, after reporting their work, were elected to Local Deacon’s orders. Fourth Question :--Jiuji Nakada, recommended by the Hokkai­ do District Conference, was admitted on probation, and in order to his efficiency as a missionary to the Kurile Islands, upon mo­ tion of J. Soper, was elected to Deacon’s order under the Mis­ sionary Rule. Twelfth Question The twelfth question was called and none were reported as canditates for Local Elder’s order. AdjournmentThe Conference adjourned with the benedic­ tion by J. C. Davison.

F I F T H D A Y.

Monday, July 9, 1894.

The opening devotional exercise were conducted by T. Kasa- hara. The Bishop called the Conference to order at 9 o’clock. Approval of Minutes The English minutes of Saturday morning and ofternoon were read approved ; also the Japanese minutes. Fraternal Communication Upon motion of H. Kawasumi, Y. Honda, I. H. Correll and H. Yamaka were appointed a com­ 48 JAPAN CONFERENCE OP THE

mittee to communicate the fraternal greetings of this Conference to the Korean Mission and the Missions and Conferences in Chi­ na. Conference Relations A telegram from Kunisaburo Nakaga- wa was read asking that he be located, and upon motion of J. W. Wadman the request was granted. Fifth Question The following members of the class of the First Year on probation, after the passing of their characters, were advanced to the studies of the second year Kentaro Oka- be, Shinichi Kato, Yoshinosuke Sekizawa, Motoi Hirakawa, Shi- gejiro Furusawa, Torajiro Miyakoshi, Jinshiro Kambe, Tamijiro Kasahara, Uichiro Sasamori, and Yeijiro Takasugi. Kikiu Hi- raoka, on account of ill health was discontinued at his own re­ quest. The characters of Takitaro Sugo, and Neih Chin Yi (of Central China Mission) were passed, and they were continued in the studies of the first year. J. Soper moved that a committee be appointed to solicit subscriptions in aid of Brother Hiraoka, and S. Matsumoto, J.G . Cleveland, K.Nakadaand Y. Aibara were appointed. Fraternal Delegation Revs. Yasutaro Ishihara, and Motoi- chiro Ogimi, delegates from the General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in Japan, were introduced and invited to seats on the platform. Both addressed the Conference, Y. Honda, C. Nagano and Bishop Ninde responding. Upon motion of C. Bish­ op, they were invited to sit within the bar of the Conference as Corresponding Members. Course of S t u d y After an informal discussion concerning the need of some adaptation of the Conference course of study in the case of missionaries and others coming from America, C. Bi­ shop moved that all further examination be waived in the case of R. P. Alexander and U. Sasamori, they having completed the four years Local Preacher’s course, and in the case of Y. Taka­ sugi upon his completing said course. After further discussion J. G. Cleveland moved to lay the whole matter on the table, which METHODIST EPISCOPAL, CHURCH. 40

motion prevailed. Certificate of Ordination Bishop Ninde presented the follow­ ing certificate :—

n r * Sfhis certifies that on tlbe eighth day of fu ly , at Aoyama, SfoToyo, j ordained as beacon s in the Methodist Episcopal Ghurch, under the election of the fapan Annual Conference, the fol= lowing,— Jto fitsunosuhe, fficiwase ffiotaro, Sfana= Tea §isaburo, PBessho °ltmenosiohe, Sttgilvara Shige= yoshi, fMirano &itaro, 3oato Jvageyoshi, 3ldita,zawa ffetsuji, J/iaswlt'O Jfei'nosuhe, Jvohita Sanshiro, JtfaTcazawa ffiazwha/ru, Sasamori cUichdvo, and j\paJrada fiw ji.

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Ninth Question After the passing of their characters, Wa- suke Ishikawa, J. F. Belknap and Masami Iinuma were advanc­ ed to the studies of the fourth year, the latter being conditioned on Systematic Theology. Shinichi Tanaka was reported as having died. Matsutane Matsuura was granted a certificate of location at his own request. Introductions Rev. Dr. G. M. Meacham, pastor of the.Un­ ion Church, Yokohama, was introduced and invited to a seat on the platform. Extension of Time Upon motion of Y. Aibara, the time was extended. Fraternal Delegation Revs. Eber Crummy and Yoshitaro 50 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Takeda, delegates from the Methodist Church of japan, were in­ troduced and invited to seats on the platform. Both addressed the Conference, J. Soper and Y. Aibara responding. AdjournmentNotices Were given, the doxology was sung, and Dr. Meacham pronounced the benediction.

SIXTfl D^y.

Tuesday, July 10, 1894.

Makoto Shirozu led the morning prayer meeting. Bishop Ninde took the chair at 9 o’clock. Approval of Minutes The English minutes were read and approved. Board of Managers J. W. Wadman moved that the Japan* ese members of the Conference be requested to present to-morrow morning their nominations to fill the vacancies on the Board of Managers of the Tokyo Ei-Wa Gakko. Carried. Constitutional Question Upon motion of J. Soper, 10 A. M. Wednesday was fixed as the time for voting upon the constitu­ tional questions to be submitted to the Conference. He also moved that U. Sasamori be asked to translate or explain the doc­ ument presented. Carried. Japanese Minutes The Japanese minutes were read and ap­ proved. Memorials to General Conference J. Soper moved the appoint­ ment of a committee of five to consider during the year such questions as it is desirable to submit to the next General Confer­ ence. Carried. The appointment of the committee was defer­ red. Self Support C. Bishop moved the adoption of the following resolutions on self support, previously submitted to the Confer­ ence. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 51

R e s o lv e d , 1. That we request the Estimating Committee to meet as soon as possible, and make Estimates for the Evangelistic Work simi­ lar to those made a year ago :— a. Preachers’ Salaries, January to June, 1895,...... Yen 6,681.00 Chapel Rents, January to June, 1895,...... Yen 618.00 b. An Estimate for New York equal to three times one-half of the Missionary Money contributed this year, as shown by the statistics, to be used during the same period, viz. January to June, 1895. c. Preachers’ Salaries, July, 1895 to June, 1896,...... Yen 13,362.00 Chapel Rents, Ju ly, 1895 to June, 1896,...... Yen 1,236.00 d. New Work, double the amount named above, to cover the period July, 1895 to June, 1896. 2. That the presiding elders take the above amounts included in “ a” and “b” and apportion them among the several charges of the Conference, and report to the Conference before its final ad­ journment, for ratification or amendment.

Y. Aibara moved to amend the second resolution so as to read “that the Presiding Elders and one pastor from each Dis­ trict take the above amount” etc. Adopted. The resolution as amended was then unanimously adopted by a rising vote. T. Ikeda moved that a committee be appointed to revise the histor­ ical statement etc. accompanying the resolution, and Y. Aibara, Y. Takasugi and T. Ikeda were appointed. Corresponding M em bers J. Soper presented the following preamble and resolutions which were adopted by the Conference ; Whereas, there is a lack of sympathy between the Annual 52 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Conference and the churches ; and Whereas, there is a need of a closer relation between the pastor and the church he serves; and Whereas, this sympathy and this relation are essential to the development of self-support and the growth of our work, therefore Resolved, ist., that the Presiding Bishop be requested, in fixing the appointments, to give special consideration to those churches doing the most in the way of self-support. 2nd., that we invite each regularly organized church to send a representative to the Annual Conference to sit as a Correspond­ ing Member, it being distinctly understood that all expenses be paid by the representative himself or the church sending him. 3rd., that sometime during the session of the Annual Con­ ference there be held a meeting, composed of the members of the Annual Conference and such laymen as may be present, to con­ sider and discuss such subjects as Self-support, the Need of the Evangelistic Work, and the Best Methods of promoting these interests within the bounds of the Conference. Educational R ep o rt The report of the Educational Commit­ tee was presented in both languages. After considerable discus­ sion the report was adopted. C. Nakayama moved that it is the sense of this Conference that Chinzei Gakkwan should be moved to Kumamoto. Carried. Board of Managers B. Chappell moved the appointment of a committee of five to prepare a plan of organization for the Board of Managers provided for in the foregoing, and to nominate the members of said Board. D. S. Spencer, H. B. Johnson, Y. Honda, U. Sasamori and C. Nakayama were appointed. Distribution of Funds :-J. Soper moved that the amount in hand for Evangelistic Work for the latter part of the current year be placed in the hands of the Committee of Distribution in harmony with C. Bishop’s plan. Carried. Fourth Question The recommendations of the following METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 53

candidates for admission on trial were read,— Kasaburo Mizoe, Aomori District; Arao Koto, Fukuoka District ; Taiichiro Miura, Tokyo West District; and Tamami Noda, Yokohama District. The following action was taken,— T. Miura was admitted upon his examinations of last year ; A. Koto Was not received, the Presiding Elder being authorized to employ him if needed ; and the cases of the other two were deferred until tomorrow. Extension of T im e Upon motion of Y. Honda, the time was extended. Place of Next Conference Yokohama, Hakone, Hirosaki, Ao­ yama, and Tsukiji were nominated, and Hakone was chosen as the place of the next Conference. The question being reconsid­ ered, upon motion of J. G. Cleveland, Aoyama was decided upon. Committee of Distribution The following persons were elect­ ed as representatives of the Districts, tin the Committee of Dis­ tribution provided for above - M. Yamaka, Aomori District ; T. Otake, Fukuoka District ; T. Takami, Hokkaido District; H. Ya­ maka, Nagoya District ; C. Nakayama, Nagasaki District ; T, Ikeda, Sendai District; K. Nakada, Shinshiu District ; K. Miya- ma, Tokyo East District; W. Ishikawa, Tokyo West District ; and Y. Aibara, Yokohama District. AdjournmentAfter the giving of the notices the doxology was sung and Y. Takasugi pronounced the benediction.

S j3 VE]N[Tft D fly.

Wednesday, Ju ly n , 1894.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted by S. Oga­ ta. I. H. Correll, at request of the Bishop, opened the Conference. Approval of Minutes The English minutes were read and approved. Temperance J. Soper presented the report of the Committee 54 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE on Temperance which was adopted. Bishop Ninde The Bishop at this point entered and took the Chair. Camp Meetings K. Miyama, for the committee on Camp Meetings, presented the report which was adopted. J. W- Wadman moved a reconsideration of the question, and after fur­ ther discussion it was readopted. Japanese Minutes The Japanese minutes were read and ap­ proved. Constitutional Questions The Bishop submitted for vote the following propositions relating to constitutional changes, which were voted upon with the results as indicated,— I. ON EQUAL MINISTERIAL AND LAY REPRESEN­ TATION. (Discipline, Appendix. 34.) 17 for, 22 against. II. ON CHANGE IN RATIO OF MINISTERIAL REP­ RESENTATION. (Discipline Appendix, *f 35.) (a) 13 for, 26 against. (b) Alternative Proposition submitted by the South Carolina Annual Conference, 13 for, 23 against. III. ON CHANGE IN THE TIME OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE. Submited by the West Wisconsin Annual Conference. 40 for, none against. Introduction Mr. Yakichi Yamaji, Editor of the Gokyo, was introduced and addressed the Conference. Tokyo E i-W a Gakko C. Bishop submitted an amendment to the constitution of Tokyo Ei-W a Gakko which had previously been acted upon by the Board of Managers. Action was deferred till tomorrow7. Y. Aibara moved that the Japanese copy be post­ ed for the convenience of the members of the Conference. Car­ ried. Change of Names K. Nakada moved that the Bishop be re­ quested to changed the name of the Hokkaido District to Hako­ date, and that of the Shinshiu District to Matsumoto. Carried. Local Preacher’s C ou rse T . Yamada, for the committee on METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 55 revision of the Local Preacher's Course, presented a report. Up­ on motion of H. B. Johnson it was re-commited until the English copy should also be presented. Memorials The Committee on Memorials reported through the Japanese Secretary, and the report was adopted. Estimating Committee. Soper moved that the Japanese members of the Conference be authorized to nominate, in the usual way, one preacher from each district and two laymen at large, to constitute with the missionaries the committee on esti­ mates lor the educational, and publishing work. Carried. Publications C. Bishop presented his report as Publishing Agent which was adopted. C. Nagano (moved the appointment of a committee to investigate the accounts of delinquent preach­ ers. Carried. C. Nagano and K. Nakada were appointed. Extension of Time J. Soper moved that the time be extend­ ed. Carried. Tracts H. Kawasumi presented the report of the Commit­ tee on Tracts which was adopted. Conference Missionary Society Y. Honda presented a plan for the organization of the Conference Missionary Society,— (See Eighth Day.) J. C. Davison moved that the consideration of this report be the order of the day for 9-30 A. M. Thursday. Carried. Consecration Service Upon motion of Y, Aibara, arange- ments were made for a consecration service this evening from 6- 30 to 7-30. AdjournmentNotice were given, the doxology was sung, and J. C. Davison pronounced the benediction.

Thursday, Jidy 12, 1894.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted the by J. 56 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Soper. The Conference was called to order by Bishop Ninde at g o'clock. Approval of Minutes The English minutes were read and approved. Time of Conference J. W. Wadman moved that we request the Board of Bishops to fix the first Thursday after the first Sun­ day of July, as the time of opening our Conference. Carried. He also moved that the Secretary be instructed to communicate this action to the Board of Bishops. Carried. Examinations Upon motion of D. S. Spencer the commit­ tee on Conference program was instructed to provide for two days examinations before the opening of the Conference. H. Kawasumi moved that hereafter the examining commit­ tees be elected by ballot. D. S. Seneer moved as a substitute that we appoint a commitee of seven to nominate to the Bishop the Conference examiners. Carried. M. Yamaka, Y. Aibara, C. Nakayama, H. Yamaka, Y. Honda, K. Miyama and K. Nakada were appointed. Treasurer’s R e p o rt J. Wier, as Treasurer of the Conference Claimant’s Fund, presented his report with the certificate of the auditors. Adopted. Order of the D ay:- Y. Honda presented again the plan of or­ ganization for Conference Missionary Society. I. H. Correll moved that it be taken up item by item, which was done. After minor amendments, J. Soper moved that it be adopted as a whole. Carried. I. H. Correll moved that in view of certain difficulties, the plan be referred to a committee of three who should submit it to the General Missionary Committee. I. H. Correll, Y. Honda and J. Soper were appointed. Board of Managers Upon motion of Y. Honda, Y. Aibara, and K. Miyama were elected to succeed themselves on the Board of Managers of the Tokyo Ei-W a Gakko. C. Bishop called up the proposed amendment to the Consti­ tution of the Board of Managers relating to the formation of a METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 57 quorum. After some discussion, upon motion of J. G. Cleveland, it was laid upon the table. District Conference Records C. Nagano reported for the com­ mittee of District Conference Records, and the report was adopted. Fifth Question The Fifth Question was again taken up, and R. P. Alexander was continued in the studies of the first year. Fourth Question J. G. Cleveland, Presiding Elder of Yoko­ hama District, by permission of the Conference withdrew the name of T. Noda for admission on trial. Y. Aibara moved that the Secretary be instructed to credit him with the studies upon which he had passed. Carrred. K. Mizoe’s case was again tak­ en up, the committee reported favorably, and he was admitted on trial. Transfer The Bishop announced the transfer to this Confer­ ence ofTeikichi Sunamoto,a probationer of the first year, from the California Conference. His character was passed and he was continued in the same class. Examinations S. Kurimura moved that A. Kato’s examina­ tions be credited, as in the case of T. Noda. Carried. Conference Relations K. Nakada read the report of the com­ mittee on Conference Relations,recommending that T.Kikuchi be changed from Supernumerary to Effective. Adopted. Conference Claimants Y. Aibara reported on behalf of the Board of Stewards. C. Bishop moved to re-commit the report in order that the case of Mrs. F. T. Beckwith might be considered. Carried. Preachers’ Accounts C. Nagano reported that the committee appointed to examine the accounts of delinquent preachers had performed its work, and the committee r was discharged with thanks. Hymn Book The report of the committee on the Revision of the Hymn Book was presented by T. Yamada. and by order of the Conference the committee was continued. 58 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Advisory Committee on Education W. Ishikawa made a re­ port for the Advisory Committee on Education appointed at the last Conference. The report was recommitted upon motion by Y. Honda, and the committee continued with instructions to re­ port next year. Notices were given, the doxology was sung, and the benedic­ tion was pronounced by S. Kurimura.

Friday, Ju ly 13 , 1894-

C. Nagano led the morning prayer meeting. The Bishop called the Conference to order at 9 o’clock. Minutes The English minutes were read and approved. Epworth League U. Sasamori reported for the Committee on Epworth League, and the report was adopted. H. B. Schwartz was elected Conference Secretary of the League, and Y. Aibara, Y. Takasugi and S. Ogata were appoint­ ed a Committee on League Literature. Gokyo The committee on the Gokyo (Christian Advocate) reported through Y. Honda, and the report was adopted. J. C. Davison and Y. Honda were appointed to represent our Church in the management of the Gokyo for the ensuing year. Conference Library Y. Honda for the committee on Confer­ ence Library reported, the report was adopted, and the commit­ tee was continued. Paper on S e lf- s u p p o r t The committee appointed to revise the Historical Statements, etc., in C. Bishop’s paper on Self-sup­ port, presented an oral report through Y. Aibara. He stated that after consultation with Brother Bishop the matter had been sat­ isfactorily adj'usted. The report was adopted. Sabbath Observance Matsumoto presented a report of the Committee on Sabbath Observance which was adopted. METHODIST EPISCOPAL- CHURCH. 59

Sunday Schools K. Iida presented the report of the Commit­ tee on Sunday Schools. Adopted. The matter of preparing Sunday School Lesson Commentaries, etc.. Was referred to the Committee on Publications. Memoirs The report of the Committee on Memoirs, read at the Memorial Service, was adopted. Bible Cause S. Sugihara reported for the Committee on Bi­ ble Cause, and the report was adopted. Self Support Y. Aibara presented the report of the Com­ mittee on Self Support. Adopted. Church Extension The report of the Commitee on Church Extension was presented by W. Ishikawa. Adopted. Home Missions M. Yamaka read the report of the Commit­ tee on Home Missions which was adopted. Memorials The appointment of a committee of five to pre­ pare memorials to the next General Conference being called for, C. Nagano moved that a committee of three be appointed to no­ minate. S. Matsumoto, S. Ogata and Y. Aibara were appoint­ ed. Publishing A g e n t J. Soper moved that we request the Pre­ siding Bishop to appoint C. Bishop and H. W. Swartz, Agents of of the Publishing House. Carried. Publishing Committee .-Upon nomination of J. Soper, the fol­ lowing Publishing Committee was appointed,— Y. Honda, C. Bishop, H. W. Swartz, J. C. Davison, K. Miyama, J. 0 . Spencer, and S. Shimizu. Editors of Publications Y. Aibara moved the appointment of a staff of editors to tranalate and edit books etc., designed for publication ; and to solicit special aid from the General Mission­ ary Committee. Carried. Y. Aibara, H. Kawasumi, Y. Honda, C. Bishop, and H. W. Swartz were appointed to nominate said staff. Memorials The committee appointed to nominate the Com­ mittee on Memorials to the General Conference presented the. Go JAPAN .CONFERENCE OF THE following names'which were approved,— Y. Honda, Y, Aibara, H« Yamaka, J. G. Cleveland and I. H. Correll. Church Record T. Ikeda presented a plan for an Improved Church Record which was referred to the Committee on Publi­ cations. Translation of Discipline T. Yamada presented the report of the Committee on the Translation of the Discipline, which was adopted. The Conference ordered the MSS referred to the staff of ed­ itors already provided for. Portions of the Discipline Y. Aibara moved that a commit­ tee be appointed to prepare a pamphlet containing the new por­ tions of the Discipline, and J. Soper was appointed. C. Bishop moved that he be also appointed to translate such portions of the appendix of the Discipline as may be of use in this Conference. Carried. Co-operation with other Methodisms Y. Honda for the Com­ mittee on Co-operation with other Methodist Churches reported that none had appointed corresponding committees. K. Nakada moved the continuance of the committtee. Carried. Methodist History The Committee on Methodist History reported through J. Soper, and the committee was discharged. D. S. Spencer was appointed to carry on the work of the commit­ tee. Local Preachers5 Course T. Yamada again presented the re­ port of the Committee on the Revision of the Local Preachers’ Course, which was accepted and referred to the presiding Bishop. The Bishop approved and prescribed the course. Prizes ; The committees on prizes for Tracts and Hymns re­ ported orally. Japanese Minutes ;-The Japanese minutes of Wednesday’s and Thursday’s sessions were read and approved. Time Extended ; By common consent the time was extended. Stewards1 Report; Y. Aibara presented the report of the Ninth Day. EVENING SESSION.

The Bishop called the Conference to order at 7-30, Minutes The English minutes were read and approved. Adjournment The Committee on Distribution not being able to report, H. B. Johnson moved that we adjourn to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock. Carried. The doxology was sung, and J. Wier pronounced the benediction. (The above was accidentally omitted by the Secretaries) METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 6 l

Board of Stewards, which was adopted. Chinzci Gakkwan The Bishop made a statement concern­ ing the action of the Japan Misssion in concurring with the Con­ ference in recommending the removal of Chinzei Gakkwan to Kumamoto ; and outlined the policy of the Mission with reference to our educational work in Kiushiu. He heartily gave his ap­ proval to the proposed changes. Statistical Report;- The Statistical Secretary, D. S. Spencer, read his report by totals. It was adopted. Changes in Blank Forms D. S. Spencer moved that begin­ ning with next year we have a separate column for rent in the Statistics. Carried. He also moved that the Conference request the Stewards of the churches to omit rin in making their report. Carried. T. Ikeda moved the appointment of a committee to prepare statistical blanks more easily understood. The Presiding Elders were appointed. Benevolent Collections B. Chappell, the Conference Treasur­ er, presented his report, showing a total of Yen 713.42 for benevo­ lences. It was approved. AdjournmentT. Ikeda moved that when we adjourn it be to meet this evening at 7-30. Carried, J. Soper moved that we now adjourn. Carried. Notices were given, the doxology was sung, and J. C. Davison pronounced the benediction.

TE]\fT}i D W .

Saturday, July 14 , 1894.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted by U. Sa­ samori. The Bishop called the Conference to order at 9 o’clock. Minutes Approved The English minutes were read and ap­ proved. Qhinzei G akkw an U. Sasamori presented the report of the 6-2 JAPAN CONFERENCE OP THE committee appointed to prepare a plan of organization for a Board of Managers for Chinzei Gakkwan, as follows,— Your Committee appointed to draw up a plan for the organi­ zation of a Board of Managers for Chinzei Gakkwan, and to nom­ inate said Board would respectfully report as follows,— 1. It has prepared an outline of such organization, but on account of certain changes recommended by the Conference and the Mission it is impossible to complete such organization at the present Conference. 2. We are unable, in consequence, to nominate a Board of Managers, but would respectfully nominate the following persons as a committee to whom the outline prepared shall be submitted for careful consideration during the year, said committee to report at the next Annual Conference,—the Presiding Elder of Nagasaki District,the Presiding Elder of Fukuoka District, U. Sasamori.C. Nakayama, and the missionary appointed to Chinzei Gakkwan. D. S. Spencer, Chairman, U. Sasamori, Secretary. The report was adopted. Official Minutes Upon motion of H. B. Schwartz, the Eng­ lish printed minutes were made the official minutes of the Con­ ference. Fraternal L e tte r I. H. Correll, for the committee appointed to reply to Dr. Harris’ fraternal letter, read the report which was adopted. He also read the letters prepared by the commit­ tee on fraternal greetings to the Korean Mission and the Missions and Conferences in China which were also adopted. Fraternal D elegation I. H. Correll moved the appointment of a fraternal delegation to the Conference of the M. E. Church, South ; and one to the next Conference of the Methodist Church of Japan. The following were appointed - To the M. E. Church, South, D. S. Spencer and H. Yamaka. To the Methodist Church of Japan, J. G. Cleveland and K. Miyama. C H a i r m m J . W ier was was called to the chair, and the METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 6 3

Presiding Elders were excused to meet the Bishop. Conference E n te r ta in m e n tThe President of the Tokyo Ei- Wa Gakko and the Dean of the College were appointed a com­ mittee on Conference Entertainment for next year. Week of P r a y e r T. Ikeda moved that we request all the pastors to observe the week begining with the first Sabbath of October as a week of special prayer for a general revival of relig­ ion. Carried. Japanese Minutes The Japanese minutes of yesterday morn­ ing and evening were read and approved. Conference P r o g r a m Upon motion of H. Kawasumi, Y. Honda and the pastors of Mita and Kanda were appointed a Committee on Program for the next Conference. Examinations K. Nakada moved tha*t J. Wier and T. Ya­ mada be appointed to arrange for books for the use of the. Con­ ference examiners. Carried. Tomokichi Hasegawa moved that hereafter the Presiding Elders provide such books as are not on sale,for the use of under­ graduates in the Conference Course. H. B. Schwartz moved as a substitute that a committee be appointed to confer with the Publishing Committee, and recom­ mend the Bishop to make such changes in the course of study as shall make every book in the course of study accessible. Car­ ried. Y. Honda and T. Yamada were appointed. Childrens Day Y. Aibara moved that we ask the Publish­ ing Agent to publish suitable programs for use in our Children’s Day exercises. Carried. Bishop Ninde The Bishop entered and resumed the Chair. H. B. Schwartz offered the followtng resolution which was u- naimously adopted by a rising vote,— Resolved,— that it has given us great pleasure to greet our beloved Bishop W. X. Ninde. We have been much benefitted by his public ministration,andhehas greatly endeared himself to us by his patient and faithful administration, and the deep interest which 64 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE he has manifested in all our affairs both personally and as a Confer­ ence. We desire to assure him that our prayers will follow him and his family as he goes to visit our Mission fields in Korea and China. Japanese M in u tes The Japanese Secretary was instructed to expunge from the minutes of last year the reference to the Presiding Elders furnishing books to undergraduates. Book Editor Y. Aibara, for the committee appointed to nom­ inate a staff of book editors, moved that the Presiding Bishop be requested to appoint J. G. Cleveland to such work. Carried. Publishing Com m ittee J. Soper moved that we reconsider the vote by which H. W. Swartz was sleeted a member of the Publishing Committee. Carried. J. W. Wadman was elected in his place. Examinations The Committees on Examinations for next year were announced as follows,— * Entrance. T. Yamada,, K' Sawai, J. Wier. First Year. H. Kawasumi, I. H. Correll, S. Ogata. Second Year. H. Yamaka, K. Nakada, J. G. Cleveland. Third Year. C. Nakayama, M. Yamaka, D. S. Spencer. Fourth Year. T. Ikeda, Y. Aibara, J, Soper. Local Deacons. J. W. Wadman, C. Nagano, K. Miyama. Missionary Sermon. N. Yamaka, alternate, J. W. Wadman. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 65

Committee on D istribution The Committee on Distribution of Evangelistic Funds reported through D. S. Spencer and W. Ishikawa. Upon motion of K. Nakada the report was unani­ mously adopted by a rising vote. Y. Honda moved that we ex­ press our hearty thanks to the committee. Carried. Remittances At the request of C. Bishop, Mission Treasur- dr, Y. Aibara moved that the pastor of the Kanda Church be re­ quested to assist in sending out the monthly remittances to the pastors. Carried. He further moved that the Treasurer be re­ quested to remit between the first and fifth of each month, which motion also prevailed. Special Committee J. W. Wadman moved that J. Soper, D. S. Spencer, W. Ishikawa and S. Ogata be a committee to pre­ pare, for the use of the Presiding Elders, a statement of the mon­ ey apportioned to each church in the several districts ; and also to prepare for publication in the minutes a brief statement of the plan, etc. Carried. Time Extended Upon motion of J. C. Davison the time was extended. Missionary Com m ittee Y. Honda reported that the Japanese members of the Conference had selected the following as represen­ tatives on the Joint Committee on Estim ates,— T . Takam i, M. Yamaka, S. Matsumoto, K. Miyama, Y. Honda, Y. Aibara, C. Nakada, H. Yamaka, S. Kurimura and C. Nakayama; also lay­ men, K. Matsushima, and S. Shimizu. The nominations were approved. To-O-Gijiku The Conference requested the Bishop to ap­ point K. Masuko and Y. Takasugi teachers in To-O-Gijiku. AdjournmentJ. Soper moved that after the minutes shall have been read and approved, and the appointments read, the Conference stand adjourned sine die. Carried. K. Miyama and H. W. Swartz led the Conference in prayer,after which the Bish­ op touchingly addressed the Conference. The appointments were then read, the doxology was sung, and the Bishop pronounc­ ed the benediction. 66 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

©igdlf^Ijsf&f^Y QlTSI$.

The Japan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held In Aoyama, Tokyo, July 4-14, 1894, Bishop W- X. Ninde presiding, H. B. Johnson, Secretary. Post Office of Secretary, Aoyama, Tokyo, 1. Who have been Received by Transfer, and from what Con­ ference. Takasugi Yeijiro, a probationer of the first year in the Idaho Annual Conference, Hasegawa Tetsuji, a probationer of the second year, Califor­ nia Conference, Sunamoto Teikichi, a probationer of the first year, California Conference. 2. Who have been Readmitted ? None. 3. Who have been Received on Credentials, and from what Churches ? None. 4. Who have been Received on Trial ? (a) In Studies of First Year. Nakada Jiu ji, Miura Taiichiro, Mizoe Kasaburo. (1b) In Studies ofThird Year. (Dis., 162, § 2.) None. 5. Who have been Continued on Trial ? METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

(a) In Studies of First Year. Sugo Tokitaro, Neih Chin Yi, (Central China Mission) R. P. Alexander, Sunamoto Teikichi. (b) In Studies of Second Year; Ike Kiyoteru, Tsuda Yoshihito, Okabe Kentaro, Koto Shinichi, Sekizawa Yoshinosuke, Hirakawa Motoi, Furusawa Shigejiro, Miyakoshi Torajiro, Kambe Jinshiro, Kasahara Tamijiro, Nakamura Tokutaro, Sasamori Uichiro, Takasugi Yeijiro. Cc) In Studies of Third Year. None. (d) In Studies of Fourth Year. None. Who have been Discontinued ? Okada Toyoji, Hiraoka Kikiu. Who have been Admitted into Full Membership (a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year. I to Jitsunosuke, Kawase Kotaro, Tanaka Gisaburo, Bessho Umenosuke, 68 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Sugiham Shigeyoshi, Masuko Keinosuke, Hirano Eitaro, Koikita Sanshiro, Kato Kageyoshi, Kitazawa Tetsuji. (b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously. Hasegawa Tetsuji. 8. What Members are in Studies of Third Year ? (a) Admitted into Full Membership this year. I to Jitsunosuke, Kawase Kotaro, Tanaka Gisaburo. Bessho Umenosuke, Sugihara Shigeyoshi, Hirano Eitaro, Kato Kageyoshi, Kitazawa Tetsuji, Masuko Keinosuke, Kokita Sanshiro, Hasegawa Tetsuji. (5) Admitted into Full Membership previously. None. g. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year ? Hasegawa Tomokichi, Shirozu Makoto, Iida Kanezo, Takami Tsunezo, Honda Itsuke, Suzuki Giichi, Ishikawa Wasuke, linuma Masami, J. F. Belknap. 10. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study ? (a) Elected and Ordained Elders this year. None. (5) Elected and Ordained Elders previously. None. 11. What others have been Elected and Ordained D.eacons ? (a) As Local Preachers. (Dis., 162, H i, 2.) Nakazawa Kadzuharu, METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sasamori Uichiro. (b) Under Missionary Rule. (Dis., 162, \ 4.) Nakada Jiuji, J. Y , Takasngi, by Bishop Foster, at Nagasaki, Dec. 1893. 12. What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders ? (a) As Local Deacons. (Dis., 165, \ 1.) None. (b) Under Missionary Rule. (Dis., *j 195, § 4.) J . Y. Takasugi, by Bishop Foster, at Nagasaki, Dec. 1893. 13. Was the Character of each Preacher examined ? This was strictly done in open Conference. 14. Who have been Transferred, and to what Conferences ? None. 15. Who have died ? Frank T. Beckwith, Tanaka Shinichi, Kimura Shichijiuro. 16. Who have been Located at their own Request ? Yamada Shuinpachi, Nakagawa Kunisaburo, Matsuura Matsutane. 17. Who have been Located ? None. 18. Who have Withdrawn ? None. 19. Who have been permitted to Withdraw under Charges Complaints ? 70 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

None. 20. Who have been Expelled ? None. 21. What other personal Notation should be made ? None. 22. Who are the Supernumerary Preachers ? None. 23. Who are the Superanuated Preachers ? None. 24. Who are the Triers of Appeals? None. 25. What is the Statistical Report for this year. See Report.- 26. What is the Aggregate of the Benevolent Collections as re­ ported by the Conference Treasurer ? Yen 713.42. 27. What are the Claims on the Conference Fund ? Yen 318, and U. S. gold $ 200. 28. What has been Received on these Claims, and how has it been Applied. Yen 17.59 and U. S. gold $ 3 5 1. 29. Where are the Preachers Stationed ? See Appointments. 30. Where shall the Next Conference be held ? Aoyama, Tokyo. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 71

appointm ents OF TftB 3 5 P 5 N 5 N N U F k

OOJNfpBRJSJNfOB,— 1891}.

AOMORI DISTRICT. H. B. Schwartz, Presiding Elder, P. O., Hirosaki. Akita-Honjo Mission . . Sawai Konosuke and Mizuhara Sanji, (Supply), Odate Qt. Conf. A o m o r i ,...... Tanaka Gisaburo, Fujita Tadasu, (Supply). F u j i s a k i , ...... Hirano Eitaro. Goshogawara Mission, . Iinuma Masami, Fujisaki Qt. Conf. Hachinohe Mission, . . Yamada Shumpachi, (Supply). H i r o s a k i ,...... Yamaka Motojiro. Kuroishi Mission, . . . To be Supplied. (Hirosaki Qt. Conf.) Noshiro Mission, . . . Funaki Seikizu, (Supply.) Odate Q. C. O d a t e ,...... Mizoe Kasaburo. Masuko Keinosuke and Takasugi Eijiro Instructors in To-O-Gi- jiku. W. F. M. S. Hirosaki Girls’ School, Miss G. Baucus, Princial and Supt. Bi­ ble Women. Miss Lee.

FUKUOKA DISTRICT. Kurimura Saehachi, Presiding Elder, P. O. 40 Tenjin machi, Fukuoka. F u k u o k a ,...... Kurimura Saihachi one to be sup’ld. K o k u r a ,...... Kawase Kotaro. Kurume Mission, . . . Shirozu Makoto, (Fukuoka Q. C.) 72 JAPAN OONFERENCE OF THE

M i i k e , ...... Otake Tsunenari. Saga Mission, .... Ushijima Rintaro, (Yanagawa Q. C.) Y a n a g a w a ,...... Okabe Kentaro. W. F. M. S. Fukuoka Girls’ School Miss L. M. Seeds, Principal, Miss Grace Tucker.

HAKODATE DISTRICT. Julius Soper, Presiding Elder, P. O., Hakodate. Chishima Mission, • . Nakada Jiuji, (Hakodate Q. C.) H a k o d a t e ,...... Kokita Sanshiro. Fukuyama Mission, . . Kikuchi Takuhei, (Hakodate Q. C.) I w a n a i , ...... Hiraoka Kom ajiro, (Supply). K a b a t o ,...... Namae Takayuki,(Supply,Otaru Q.C.) Mashike Mission, . . . Hamada Yukima, (Supply). O t a r u , ...... Takami Tsunezo. Sapporo, ...... Sekizawa YToshinosuke. Yakumo Mission, . . . Miyakoshi Torajiro,(Hakodate Q. C.) Y o i c h i , ...... Tsuchida Hanroku, (Supply). W. F. M. S. Caroline Wright Memorial School, Miss Minnie S. Hampton, Principal, and Superintendent Bible Women. Miss Florence E. Singer.

NAGASAKI DISTRICT. I. H. Correll, Presiding Elder, P. O. Nagasaki. K a g o s h im a ,...... Kosaka Keinosuke. Kaj'iki Mission, .... To be supplied (Kagoshima Q. C.) K u m a m o to ,...... Nakayama Chiujo. Miyasaki Mission, . . To be supplied, (Kumamoto Q. C.) Nagasaki, Kojiya Machi, Sunamoto Teikichi and Yamanouchi Tokutaro, (Supply). ,, Deshima, . . Sasamori Uichiro. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 73

Okinawa Mission, . . . Nagano Chiujo, (Kagoshima Q. C.) S e n d a i , ...... Murai Kiso, (Supply). Yatsushiro,...... Kato Kageyoshi, (Kumamoto Q. C.) , . . . . Principal of Chinzei Gakkwan. Sasamori Uichiro, Professor in Chinzei Gakkwan. W. F. M. S. Nagasaki Girls’ School, Miss Elizabeth Russell, Principal. Miss Anna S. French, Miss Lola M. Kidwell. Biblical Department,Mrs. Caroline Van Petten,Supt.Bible Women.

NAGOYA DISTRICT. David S. Spencer, Presiding Elder, P. O., Nagoya. Gifu Mission, .... Suzuki Giichi, (Nagoya Q. C.) Kasamatsu Mission, . . To be supplied, (Nagoya Q. C.) K o m a k i ,...... Kitazawa Tetsuji. Nagoya, First Church and Tajimi, Yamaka Hatanoshin. ,, Atsuta Mission, Sugihara Shigeyoshi, (Nagoya Q. C.) N i s h i o , ...... Ichiku Keitaro. Ogaki Mission, . . . . To be supplied, (Nagoya Q. C.) Shinshiro and Ebi, . . Fuwa Tamotsu, (Supply). Toyohashi and Tahara, . Tsuda Yoshito and Tsuda Renshiro, (Supply).

W. F. M. S. Nagoya Girls’ School, . Miss Harriet S. Ailing, Principal. Superintendent Bible Women, Miss Carrie A. Heaton. Evangelistic Work, . . Mrs. D. S. Spencer.

SENDAI DISTRICT. Matsumoto Sogo. Presiding Elder, P. O., Yonezawa. M o r io k a ,...... Ito Jitsunosuke. Sendai, Ikeda Tokumatsu and H. W, Swartz, 74 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Shirakawa, ..... Sugo Takitaro. Tanagura Mission, . . To be supplied, (Shirakawa Q. C.) T e n d o ,...... Kitahara Bunji, (Supply), (Shirakawa Q.C.) Wakamatsu Mission, . To be supplied, (Yonezawa Q. C.) Y a m a g a t a ,...... Iida Kanezo. Y o n e z a w a ,...... Matsumoto Sogo, One to be supplied. W. F. M. S. Yonezawa Girls’ School, Miss Alice M. Otto, Principal. Yonezawa Evangelistic Work, Miss Louisa M. Imhof. Superintendent Bible Women, Miss Frances E. Phelps. Sendai Evangelistic Work, Mrs. H. W. Swartz.

TOKYO EAST DISTRICT. Ogata Sennosuke, Presiding Elder, P. 0 ., Kojimachi-ku, Yuraku cho, 3 chome, 2 ban. A jiki, * ...... Furusawa Shigejiro. Kazusa Mission, . . . Ike Kiyoteru, (Tsukiji Q. C.) Mizukaido and Kawamata, Kusama Seki, (Supply). S a k u y a m a ,...... Nakazawa Kazuharu, (Supply) S a w a r a , ...... H asegaw a Tomokichi. Tokyo, Asakusa, . . . Kojima Yubi, (Supply). ,, Ginza, .... Miyama Kanichi. ,, Tsukiji, . . . Ogata Sennosuke, One to be supplied. Utsunomiya-Shimodate Mission, To be supplied. Publishing Agents, . . Chas. Bishop, (Tsukiji Q. C.) J. W- Wadman, (Kanda Q. C.) W. F, M. S. Tsukiji Girls School, . . Miss Rebecca J. Watson, principal. Miss Jennie E. Locke. Supt. Day Schools and Bible Women, Miss Matilda A. Spencer. Evangelistic Work, . . Mrs. J. W. Wadman. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 75

W EST TOKYO DISTRICT.

J. C. Davison, Presiding Elder, P. 0 . , i 5 Tsukiji, Tokyo. A o y a m a ,...... B . Chappell and H asegawa Tetsuji. K a n d a , ...... Ishikawa Wasuke. M i t a , ...... Kawasumi Harutoshi. O k u b o ,...... Fukagaya Kiyohito, (Supply). Y o t s u y a ,...... Sadakata Toranosuke. Honda Yoitsu, President of Aoyama Gakuin, (AoyamaQ. C.) John Wier, Dean of Philander Smith Biblical Institute, „ ,, B. Chappell and Yamada Toranosuke Professors in P. S. B. I. ,, H. B. Johnson, Dean of College and Principal of Preparatory Department, Aoyama Gakuin, (Yotsuya Q. C.) *J. O. Spencer, Sup’t. Industrial Dep’t. and Professor in College, Aoyama Gakuin. R. P. Alexander, Professor in College and Prep. Department, Aoyama Gakuin. (Mita Q. C.) *Jennie S. Vail, Professor in College and Prep. Department, Aoyama Gakuin. (*) Missionaries not members of the Conference.

W. F. M. S.

Aoyama Jo Gakko, . . Miss Elizabeth R. Bender, Principal. Harrison Memorial Home, Miss Ella Blackstock, Evangelistic Work, . . Mrs. B. Chappell, Mrs. R. P. Alexan­ der.

YOKOHAMA DISTRICT.

J. G. Cleveland, Presiding Elder, P. 0.,222 Bluff, Yokohama. A z u m i , ...... Takegi Ushigoro, (Supply). I i d a , ...... Kambe Jinshiro. I r u m a , ...... Miyagi Daitaro, (Supply). Kami-ina, . , . , . Kato Shinichi. 76 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Ivanagawa Mission, . . Kasahara Tamijiro, (Tobe Q. C.) Kawagoe Mission, . . . Bessho Umenosuke,'(Iruma Q. C.) K o k u b u ,...... Noda Tamami, (Supply). Kumagae Mission, . . Onuki Bunshichi, (Shimamura Q. C.) M a ts u m o to ,...... Nakada Kiukichi. Matsushiro,...... Komoria Tsunekichi. Odawara Mission, . . Hirakawa Motoi, (Kokubu, Q. C.) Shimamura and Honjo, . Utsumi Masanori, (Supply). T a k a t o , ...... Honda Itsuki. T o b e , ...... Miura Taiichiro. Y o k o h a m a ,...... Aibara Yeiken. Gospel Society, . . . To be supplied. W. F. M. S. Bible Training School, . Miss M. Bell Griffiths, Principal. Supt. Bible Women, . . Miss M. Bell Griffiths. Day Schools, .... Miss Maud E. Simons. Evangelistic Work, . . Mrs. J. G. Cleveland.

Hirata Heizo left without appointment to attend one of our schools. Nakamura Tokutaro transferred to the California Conference. F. Ohlinger, Missionary to Korea. Neih Chin Yi Missionary to Central China. J. F. Belknap, G. F. Draper, E. R. Fulkerson, M. S. Vail and W. S. Worden absent on leave in the United States,

W. F. M. S. Miss Belle J. Allen on health Leave to U. S. A. Absent in the U. S. A.-M iss Anna L. Bing, Miss Mary Atkinson, Miss Mary A. Danforth, Miss Mary Wilson. Miss R. Ella Forbes, Miss Agusta Dickerson, Miss Jennie M. Gheer. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 77

OUR ftOJNfORED DE;RD.

Entered Name. Age. Ministry. Died. Doi Tokutaro, 24. 1883. Dec. 1883. 00 00 H Iwai Chiukichi, 32. 1884. Sept. • 'Asuga Genjiro, 40. 1880. Jan . I889. Aoyagi Eitaro, 26. 1890. Nov. I889. Carrol S. Long, 40. 1875. Sept. I89O. Moriyasu Nobushige, 44. 1888. Jan . 1892. Saotome Gensaku, 27. 1891. Sept. 1882.

FrankT. Beckwith, 33- 1885. June 1892. Kimura Shichijiuro, 35- 1883. Aug. 1893. Tanaka Shinichi. 25- 1891. Apr. I894. 78- ja pa n CONFERENCE OF THE

SESSIONS Op CONFERENCE.

Year. Time. Place. Bishop. Sccrciary. oo oo H Aug.28-Sept.3. Tsukiji,Tokyo. I.W-Wiley. J.C . Davison. 1885. Sept. 2-9. 11 R. S. Maclay, Pres. „ 1886. » 2-9. Aoyam a a >} >> >>

1887. Aug. 12-18. 91 19 H. W. Warren. „ 1888. Aug. 22-29. ?1 11 C. H. Fowler. „ 1889. Aug. 14-22. Tsukiji ,, E . G. Andrews. ,, 1890. Ju ly 10-18 . Aoyama ,, J. P. Newman ,,

18 9 1. Ju ly 8-15. 11 11 D. A. GoodselL I. H. Correll. 1892. July 14-21. 11 11 W. F. Mallalieu. 1893. July 6-13. 1) 11 R. S. Foster. H. B. Johnson. 1894. July 4-14. 11 11 W. X. Ninde. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 79

FNNIVBRSFRIES.

MISSIONARY SERMON, J. G. Cleveland. Wednesday, July 4, 7-30 P. M.

TEMPERANCE ANNIVERSARY, K . Miyama, Chairman ; H. Yamaka, T. Ando, Speakers. Thursday 5, 7-30 P. M.

WOMAN’S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, Mrs. Van Petten, Chairman, General Report of the Work, Miss M. A . Spencer, Address, Mrs. Mary C. Ninde. 2 P. M. CONFERENCE MISSIONARY SOCIETY, S Ogata, Chair­ man ; C. Nagano, Speaker. Friday July 6, 7-30 P. M.

SERMON, Bishop W. X. Ninde. 10 A. M. MEMORIAL AND ORDINATION SERVICES. 2 P. M. SERMON, Professor E . Asada. Sunday July 8, 7-30 P. M.

CHURCH EXTENSION, J . G. Cleveland, Chairman. Monday July g, 7-30 P. M.

EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, Y. Honda, Chairman. Thursday July 10, 7-30 P. M. 8o JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

BIBLE CAUSE.

Whereas the distribution of the Holy Scriptures and the leading of men to their study are of vital importance ; and Whereas many people are ignorant of the teachings of the Gospel from want of thorough and careful study; therefore Resolved that each Pastor be urged to carry out the follow- incr •--- 1. To .organize classes for Bible study, both among believers and unbelievers, such meeting to be held at least once a week. 2. To use his influence to establish a Bible Depository in the city or town where he preaches. In case this is found impracti­ cable, the Pastor should do all in his power to secure a Bible Colporteur to work in the bounds of his charge. 3. To advise the members of his church to join the Scrip­ ture Union. B . Onuki, R. Ushijima, S. Sugihara.

CAMP-MEETINGS.

The committee appointed at the last session of the Confer­ ence made extended investigation especially in the Miura Gun, and we would commend to your favorable consideration the shores of the peninsula extending east from Kamakura as possesing ma­ ny advantages that would in our opinion render any one of sever­ METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

al places suitable for a Methodist Camp Ground. K. Miyama, Y . Aibara, C. Bishop.

CHURCH EXTENSION.

It is useless to state that building churches in this country is a great necessity. The people of Japan are religious and have been accustomed to Worship in the temples of Shintoism and Buddhism from time immemorial. But the Christians in this country have but a few churches whose appearance is worthy of the name. In the country devotional exercises and preaching are generally conducted in common rented dwelling houses, and sometimes even in the front part of inns. The people cannot have the sense of solemnity and reverence in such places as these. The want of proper places of worship is a great drawback at pres­ ent in the work of Christianity in Japan. The fund of the Church Extension Society is loaned to erect churches and to be refunded in annual installments so that the fund of the Society never diminishes. This year the amount of collections scarcely reached one hundred yen, yet there were four churches applying for loans and the Society could not re­ spond to all. The Committee urge all the members of the Confer­ ence and all the preachers to join this Society and bring this im­ portant work before the members of our Church at large and se­ cure their hearty co-operation. Respectfully Submitted, W- Ishikawa, S. Ogata, J. F. Belknap. ^3 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

\ CONFERENCE LIBRARY.

During the Conference year, your Committee have received the following list of books as a present from Mr. Y. Sacon, a stu­ dent in Drew Theological Seminary. McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia 12 Vols. Phelp’s English Style in Public Discourse i Vol. Elicotts* Commentary on Galatians i ,, Sanscrit Primer (Perry) i ,, Prophets in Hebrew (Bear) i ,, Freight and other expenses on books from America Yen 1.90 Cash on hand Yen 25.00 It was the plan of your Committee to buy books when the Contributions reached one hundred yen. Appeals for English Books have been sent to the leading Methodist papers in America. Letters have been received from some of our Bishops and other leading persons promising their assistance and influence in this important matte. It is expected that large Contributions to our Library will this year be made. Y . Honda, John W ier, T . Yam ada.

CONFERENCE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

{Submitted to the General Missionary Committee for approval.)

As the eleventh session of the Japan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church has adopted the plan of self-sup- port proposed by Charles Bishop, and has started new plans for the propagation of the Gospel, dividing the appropriation for METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 83 evangelistic work into ordinary expenses and expenses for new work, we think the present is a good time to organize a Confer­ ence Missionary Society in order that we may meet the present needs and plan for future success. Therefore we present the fol­ lowing outline, hoping that this may become the guide for the new work contemplated. 1. The Conference Missionary Society, hereby organized according to article 346 of the Discipline, shall consist of those members contributing Yen ...... or more, annually. 2. It shall consider the needs of new work in the several districts within the Japan Annual Conference, and shall make re­ commendations to the Annual Conference ; and shall also manage the missionary work and distribute the money subject to the ap­ proval of the Annual Conference. 3. The Annual Conference shall report to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church the total amount col­ lected for Foreign Missions through the several churches and by the Conference Missionary Society. It shall request the Gen­ eral Missionary Society for appropriations in harmony with Dr. Leonard’s plan adopted last year, the ratio being three to one. The Conference shall transfer to the Conference Missionary Socie­ ty the appropriations for new work to be administered by said society. 4. Work opened by the Conference Missionary Society shall be regarded as new work for five full years and shall receive assist­ ance accordingly if this plan is approved by the General Mission­ ary Committee. 5. All rules for the government of the Conference Mission­ ary Society must receive the approval of the Japan Annual Con­ ference. 84 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

CONFERENCE RELATIONS.

Your committee respectfully report that in the case of Taku- hei Kikuchi, they find his present relations unwarranted by the Discipline, and recommend that he be placed on the effective list. C. Nagano, K. Miyama, J. C. Davison.

DISTRIBUTION OF MISSION MONEY.

I. PLACE. There shall be three classes of places, de­ pending upon i. Living (cost) ; 2. Social requirements ; 3. Abili­ ty of Church ; 4. Future Prospects of Church. Places shall >be graded according to standing upon these four points, 10 being the standard of perfection upon each point. A place having 40-36 points shall be reckoned 1st class ; 35-31 points, 2nd class ; 30-0 points, 3rd class. With regard to place, the salary shall be as follows : 1st Class, Yen 15. per month. 2nd ,, ,, 12. ,, ,, 3rd ,, „ 8. ,, II. PREACHER’S CONFERENCE RELATIONS. Fam ily, No Fam ily. Elders Yen 12 . Yen 8. Deacons >> 10. ,, 6. Probationers 8. 5- Local preachers ,, & 6. i) 4* III. To determine the Grant-in-Aid to a giyen place, sub- . tract from the pastor’s salary, determined under the above plan the amount which that Church, through its Quarterly Conference METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 85

Committee or otherwise, has agreed to pay per month. The re­ mainder is the Grant-in-Aid, which may have to be further re­ duced if the sum (Lump Sum) in hand is less than the sum of all such grants required.

STATEMENT. Lump Sum on hand 1894, Yen 7,552.00 For Jan.-June ’95, Yen 7,299.00 Needed for 1 year. Yen 1,4076.00 Needed for 6 mos. ’94, Yen 7,008.00 For 6 mos. ’95, Yen 7008.00 On hand for ’94, Yen 7,552.00 Less Chapel Rent, 570.00 ,, 6,982.00 Available for salaries, 1894. Yen 7,008.00 less 6,982.00 leaves a deficiency of Yen 26.00 to be borne by 30 Elders and Deacons, or a reduction on each of 29 sen per month. Needed for 6 mos. 1895 Yen 7,008.00. 7,299.00 on hand less 570., Rent, =Yen 6,729.00 available for salaries. Yen 7,008.00 needed, less 6,729.00 on hand, leaves a deficien­ cy of 279.00 Yen to be met for first 6 mos. of ’95. by a prorata re­ duction on 44 Elders, Deacons and Probationers. N E W W O R K . Foreign Missionary Collection 1894, Yen 206.42. Three times this amount equals Yen 619.26 to be appropriated for new work. This amount was appropriated as follows : Akita, Yen 163.26 ; Miyazaki, 144.00 ; Ogaki, 27.00 ; Wakamatsu, 144.00 and Tsukiji, 96.00. 86 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

DISTRICT CONFERENCE RECORDS.

The committee have examined the records of all the districts and find them as a rule very Well kept. Those of Nagoya, Yoko­ hama, Shinshiu, Nagasaki and Tokyo East Districts were pre­ sented to the committee in print and comply very well with the recommendations made by this committee last year. The rec­ ords of the Nagasaki district are especially well kept. The Tokyo East district presents no statistical report. Henry B. Schwartz, K . Ichiku, C. Nagano.

EDUCATION.

1. Your committee on education would emphasize the great importance of the work of Christian Education in Japan. It would urge that the schools already organized be strongly maintained, and that especial attention be paid to the raising up of educated Christian young men who in the various walks of life shall be centers of influence and usefulness. 2. It deeply regrets the great inj'ury done by earthquake to our educational buildings in Tokyo ; and recommends that prompt measures be taken to repair the inj'ury done. 3. .The Principal of Chinzei Gakkwan, on behalf of the Fac­ ulty, presented to the committee, a revised course of study for that institution. The committee recommends that said course be not acted upon at present; but that a Board of Managers, be created for Chinzei Gakkwan, and that the course of study be re- fered to said Board to be reported upon at the next Annual Con­ ference. 4. The committee recommends that full reports of the work of a]l our schools for the past year be read at the Educational METHODIST FPISCOPAL CHURCH 87

Anniversary and published in the Conference Minutes. Y . Honda, Chairman, B. Chappell, Secretary.

EPWORTH LEAGUE.

The Committee on Epworth League presents the following re­ port of the condition of the chapters in the Conference. Now we have four Epworth Leagues in Japan. At Naga­ saki, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kanda, Tokyo. A brief summary of the condition of these is as follows : NAGASAKI:— This League is composed of 80 members and is one of the great working forces in Deshima Church. Its chief work is di­ vided into two kinds,- Sunday-school and preaching. The Sun­ day-school work is under the management of the young ladies. They have ri Sunday-schools in the town with five or six hun­ dred scholars. The preaching is in the hands of the young men who go out to preach on the Sabbath. There is one preaching place in the town where they are sowing the seeds of the Gospel. Besides, the League has weekly prayer meetings where they con­ stantly exhort, encourage and inspire one another to enter into the sweeter experiences of Christian life. The League held one social meeting which strengthened the unity and harmony of the League and Church. YOKOHAMA The League was organized last October. It has 35 mem­ bers. Its work is divided into six departments according to the Constitution. 1st, Department of Christian work,- This department invites lecturers from abroad and has a preaching ser­ vice or lecture once a month. Also it has preaching services in the town every Sunday. It also helped the work by giving enter­ tainments with the magic lantern in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Ai- 88 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

zawa, Tobe. 2nd, Department of Mercy and Help. This de­ partment sent yen 10.20 to the Orphan Asylum at Nasunogahara, and has helped in temperance meetings. Besides, they visited the poor and sick ; and distributed the tracts. 3rd, Department of the Literary Work. This department aided the Sunday-school and has opened the literary services. 4th, D.epartment of So­ cial Work. This department held a musical entertainment and earned 20 yen for the work of the League. 5th, Department of Correspondence. Nothing special has been done in this depart­ ment. 6th, Department of Finance. This department sup­ ports the work of the League by getting money through contribu­ tions. N A G O Y A :— The League was organized last year and its condition is as it was reported at the last Conference. KANDA:— This League was organized last February. As it is young it has only 7 members. Its work consists chiefly of Christian work. By prayer, testimony, praises, and Bible reading it does individual work. We also offer the following resolutions :— Whereas The Epworth League is the authorized society of our church as well as of the other branches of Methodism and the unity of Japanese Methodism, as well as the larger unity of world-wide Methodism will be preserved by the organization of that form of Young People’s Society, therefore, Resolved That we are opposed to the organization of new Young People’s Societies of any other form than that of the Ep­ worth League, and that we recommend that such societies al­ ready existing be changed into Epworth Leagues whenever it is possible to do so. Resolved, second ;-that we again recommend the election of a Conference Epworth League Secretary, and the appointment of a Committee of three who shall assist him in the translation and METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 89

publication of the Constitutions and other literature setting forth the objects of the League and the best methods of work. H. B. Schwartz, . U. Sasamori, Y . Aibara.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

When your Committee found that the subscriptions from the several churches for the support of our Home Missionary work, were less than that of last year by Yen 93.10, it was feared that unless a special effort was made we might not be able to continue our work in Okinawa(Liu Chiu), but by the blessing of God upon our Missionary meetings, the brethren became greatly interested and a special collection was taken up, with a most encouraging result, the amount raised being Yen 260.00 which enables us not only to continue the work in Okinawa, but to support the work in Chishima (Kurile Islands). The latter is a new missionary field. These signs are very encouraging and show that the spirit of self- support and independence is increasing. The following is a financial report,- 1. Subscribed last year by the churches Yen 390.30 2. Subscribed by the churches for the coming year, 297.20 3. Received by special contributions, 260.00 Total Yen 557.20 Respectfully submitted, C. Nakayama,. B . Onuki, M. Yam aka. 9° ja p a n CONFERENCE OF THE

HYMN BOOK.

Your Committee begs leave to report, that during the year a careful revision of our present collection has been made, and over one hundred new hymns added, besides about thirty num­ bers have been contributed by various members of this Conference and other Christian writers. Among these latter are included a few prize hymns awaiting examination at the hands of the Com­ mittee to which they were referred. Your Committee is uncer­ tain whether the prizes offered referred to original compositions or whether translations also are to be included. The preparation of the music will require a large outlay of money and labor, but it is hoped that the work may be complet­ ed during the present year. It is earnestly desired that any one having further contribu­ tions to offer will kindly send them in at as early a date as pos­ sible. Respectfully submitted ; J. C. Davison, T . Yam ada, S . Ogata.

MEMORIALS.

Your Committee received the following Memorials and would beg to refer them as indicated,— 1. From Aomori District. A request that a new church be built in Hirosaki. (Referred to the Estimating Committee.) 2. From Hokkaido District. (a) Recommending that more small books and tracts be printed which plainly and clearly teach the truths of Christianity, and METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 91

(b) The printing of a small book containing the Ritual, etc., (Referred to the Publishing Committee.) 3. From Nagasaki District. A request for $ 2500. for the building of a church in Oki­ nawa (Liu Kiu). (Referred to the Estimating Commit­ tee.) 4. From Tokyo East District. (a) A request for the division of Tsukiji Circuit, and the establishing of a Quarterly Conference at Kasusa, and (b) That Ajiki be separated from Kawamata. (Referred to the presiding Bishop.) 5. From Yokohama District. (a) Aid requested in the purchasing of horses or bicycles for the traveling of the circuits. (Referred to the Esti­ mating Committee.) (b) Recommending the printing of a small hymnbook for use in Sunday Schools. (Referred to the Publishing Committee.) (c) A request that a report be made and published show­ ing the amount of money spent in educational work, and in evangelistic work. Y. Aibara, Chairman, K. Nakada, Secretary.

OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.

“ The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.” God saw the absolute need of this day for His people in this world and therefore instituted this day. This plainly reveals the importance which He attaches to this day by frequently calling the attention of His people to it and giving special instruction as to its proper observance. The past history of the church is filled JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE with facts which plainly prove that the purity and strength of the Church is largely conditioned upon the strictness with which this day has been kept holy. We deeply regret to see a. tendency in some places, and on the part of some of the Preachers of Christ, to a decided lowering of the standards of Sabbath observance. We are convinced that this will result most disastrously to the Church, and that it is only by keeping this day holy that we can expect to see in Japan a Church which will have power to com­ bat successfully with vice and be worthy of the name of the King­ dom of Christ. It is also, an undeniable fact of history that amongst the so called Christian countries of the world only those which have had proper respect for this holy day have taken their positions as true Christian nations. We would therefore call attention to the following facts 1. That the Sabbath is not a Jewish Institution but a Di­ vine Institution. 2. That the Bible plainly teaches that the obligation to keep this day holy, rests upon all Christians. 3. That history plainly teaches that only those Churches and individual Christians who have carefully observed this day, have grown in the knowledge and wisdom of God and have been tilled with His Spirit. 4. That the rules the Methodist Episcopal Church require a strict observance of this day, and consequently no Pastor has any right to close his eyes to irregularities on the part of any members with reference to this vital question, but in all cases to .require obedience to God’s command and the rules of the Church in regard to this day. Respectfully Submitted, S. Matsumoto. B . Onuki, K. Kosaka, Irvin H. Correll. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 93

ON BOARD OP MANAGERS FOR CHINZEI GAKKWAN.

Your Committee appointed to draw up a plan for the organiz­ ation of a Board of Managers for Chinzei Gakkwan, and to nom­ inate said Board would respectfully report as follows,- 1. It has prepared an outline of such organization but on ac­ count of certain changes recommended by the Conference and the Mission it is impossible to complete such organization at the pres­ ent conference. 2, We are unable, in consequence, to nominate a Board of Managers, but would respectfuily nominate the following persons as a committee to whom the outline prepared shall be submitted fur careful consideration during the year, said committee to re­ port at the next Annual Conference;-Presiding Elder of Nagasaki District, Presiding Elder of Fukuoka District, U. Sasamori, C. Nakayama, and the Missionary teacher of Chinzei Gakkwan to be appointed. D. S. Spencer, Chairman, U. Sasamori, Secretary.

PUBLISHING.

The work of the Publishing House was interrupted soon af­ ter Conference a year ago by the embezzlement in various ways of about Yen 150. by Mr. Tanaka, the head clerk. He was sent to prison for a term of months, and though out now, he is still under police surveillance. At the end of the year we were fortu­ nate in being able to secure the services of Mr. Shimizu, a Local Preacher on the Nagoya District, who is working with energy and ability to promote the interests of the Publishing House. To secure honest work on the part of the employees in the future, the Publishing Committee decided to require the deposit of a bond by the chief employee, and to arrange to hold a savings 94 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE account with others, in lieu of the regular security. A statement of the printing, sales, and stock on hand, is given at the end of this report. The committee has held monthly meetings during the year. And the examining committee has done systematic and regular Work in the examination of manuscripts. It Was decided at the last meeting to employ a good translator who can give his whole .time to work on MSS and translation ; and we hope thereby to greatly increase the efficiency of this department of the publish­ ing work. Owing to various delays, the number of new Japanese books added to our stock is small, but three are in press and others are ready for publication, so that we expect to do a great deal more on that line during the coming year than we did in the year now closed. Owing to liberal grants made by the Tract Society, for 1893 and '94, we have been able to publish more tracts during the year ending June 30, 1894, than we have published all together since the establishment of the publishing work. And much systematic work has been done during the same time in the way of tract distribution, so that more tracts have gone out over the country than was sent out by us during all the previous years of our work. We have adopted essentially the same arrangement as that pursued by the Agent of the United Tract Societies, that is to preachers, missionaries, and Bible women, a grant of five yen worth, and for additional orders of the same amount a discount of 70%. As will be seen from the appended list, we are adding some good temperance tracts. At the beginning of the year 1894, there was an encouraging increase in the subscriptions for our Sunday School periodicals. As stated a year ago, the Publisning Honse is certainly en­ titled to an equivalent at least, of the whole time of one foreign­ er. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 95

We are sorry to point out that some of the brethren are getting in arrears. We call your attention to this, and hope you will arrange for a speedy settlement. Three years ago the Con­ ference passed a rule to the effect that members three months in arrears could have their bills collected from the Presiding Elder or Treasurer of the Mission. We have not resorted to such ex­ treme measures, and hope we shall not be obliged to. Respectfully, C. Bishop.

REPORT OP PUBLISHING.

July i, 1893 to June 30, 1894.

Title. No. Printed. No. Pages. Total Pages

BOOKS.

Old Testament Introduction 350 355 124250" Isaiah 1000 139 139000

TRACTS.

Letters to Women 10,000 16 160000 Suggestions for Christians 10,000 3 30000 An Important Lesson 10,000 3 30000 God’s Words to a Sinner 10,000 5 50000 Twenty-four Witnesses 10,000 8 80000 Law and Gospel 10,000 6 60000 A Remarkable Experience 10,000 4 40000 Six Rules for Young Christians 10,000 2 20000 Will Man Outgrow the Bible ? 2,000 26 52000 Witness of Man’s Moral Nature 1,000 57 57000 Hand-Book for Official Members 3,000 16 48000 Resist the Devil 2,000 16 32000 Hawaii Jusen Shimatsu 5.000 26 130000 96 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

Yasukyo Nyumon 5,000 21 105000 Behold the Lamb of God 10,000 7 70000 The Soul's Cry 10,000 3 30000 A Convicted Sinner’s Talk 10,000 4 40000 Guide to Christianity 5 >000 29 145000 Seikyo Rinri Ippan 5,000 60 300000 Questions and Answers 10,00c 3 30000 Importance of the Sunday School 10,000 8 80000 Total 150,000 1589000

SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE.

Average. International S. S. Quarterlies 6,200 129.5 804500 ,, ,, Monthlies 9,90° 23 + 226900 Golden Text Cards 31,800 1 31800 Scripture Text Cards 24,207 1 24207 1,087,407

MANUSCRIPTS IN H A N D .

Bowns* Theism. (In press) Man of Galilee. (In press) Geike’s Life of Christ. Sheldon’s History of Doctrine. Illustrated History of Methodism. A Dictionary of Maxims, (In press)

SALES.

July i, 1893 to June 30, 1894.

Japanese Books Yen 933.34 English Books 900.80 Tracts, Sales 64.766 Grants 434.403 499.169 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 97

English Periodicals Yen 214.64 S. S. Literature 457*795 Communion Wine X4-3T Stationery 21.48 Merchandise 56*04 Tortoise Shell Goods 164.43 Silver Ware _____26.43 Total 3288.434

STOCK ON HAND. June 30, 1894. Japanese Books Yen 2285.055 English Books 1251.37 Tracts 2443.778 Japanese Sunday School Literature 83.125 Merchandise 221.563 Stationery 93.11 Conference Minutes 14.25 Communion Wine 11.68 Total 6403.93

SELF SUPPORT.

In order that we may increase the spirit of Self-support, we respectfully submit the following,— 1. The preachers should use discretion so that there shall be no marked difference between their manner of living and that of the people whom they serve. 2. The charges which do the most towards self-support should receive the most consideration in the appointment of the preachers. Y. Aibara, Chairman, J. G. Cleveland, Secretary. 9^ JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

As nothing can be completely destroyed in one day, so no­ thing can be fully accomplished in one day. Failure or success has a very small beginning. If we consider the future success of the church, according to this principle, we realize the importance of the Sunday-school. The Roman Catholic Church surpasses ours in respect of the attention paid to the young, although its re­ ligious principles differ from ours. Though we fully appreciate the progress made by our Sunday-schools during the past year* we are yet far from satisfied with them. Of course we cannot realize our ideal at once. Although it is a difficult problem, we must endeavor to make systematic progress toward our ideal standard. Two great needs confront us , more suitable literature and better trained teachers. We therefore would present the follow­ ing recommendations : ist. That in order to secure the best possible literature for our Sunday-schools, a committee be appointed to prepare lesson commentaries and illustrations better adapted to the wants of Japanese students. 2nd, To organize Bible-training classes where practicable. Respectfully Submitted, K. Iida, C. Nakayama, R. P. Alexander.

TEMPERANCE.

There is nothing more dangerous to human peace and hap­ piness than the drink habit. It is unnecessary to attempt to re­ count the evils that have been inflicted upon the country, the home, and the individual by this habit. It is a duty which the Christian Church owes to society to banish completely from the METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 99 world all intoxicating beverages. As Methodists this is especial­ ly incumbent upon us—this is one of our most important duties. Therefore we recommend the following resolutions. 1. That all our pastors be requested to organize Temperance Societies in places where none exist, or to unite and heartily co­ operate with existing societies ; and to exhort all church members to do the same. 2. That all our pastors be requested to publish interesting items on Temperance in pamphlet form, and have them circulat­ ed as widely as possible. S. Kurimura, Julius Soper, K . Miyam a.

THE GOKYO.

(Christian Advocate.)

Under the blessing of God, the Board of Managers of the Go- kyo are enabled to appear before you with their third annual re­ port of the work entrusted to them by the three Methodist Churches in Japan. We have to express our regret that the ef­ forts of the Board have not during this year been attended with that degree of success which we believed at the beginning of the year we might justly look for, and which we have sought with every effort to attain. Instead of advance as compared with last year we are obliged to report a considerable diminution in the list of subscribers and a consequent decrease in the local receipts. We would recommend that the case be thoroughly inquired into by the Board appointed for the ensuing year with a view to the improvement of both departments of the paper, but at the same time we must say that a very great increase in the practical sym­ pathy shown the paper both by the ministers and members of the 100 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE three Churches is absolutely necessary to its success. Notwith­ standing the difficulties that have attended the work in the past, we heartily recommend that the united efforts of the three Churches in connection with a work so important be continued, and that for this purpose the usual subsidies be respectfully re­ quested, and that the usual number of representatives be appoint­ ed by the respective Conferences to the Board of Managers. We hereby beg leave to present a detailed statement of the work of the past year.

Report from July ist, 1893 to June 30th,. 1894.

Number of regular issues 53 Number of special issues of supplements 1 Total number of regular copies issued 27,930 Total number of regular copies sold 20,436 Total number of supplements issued 700 Total number of supplements sold o Average weekly regular issue for the year 527 Number of paying subscribers ' 393 Number of subscribers who have not paid 42 Number dropped for non-payment 48 Number who have ordered the paper stopped o

Total Cash received from subscribers Yen 359.200 Total ,, ,, advertizers 14.140 Average monthly cash from advertizers and subscribers 31.160 Total cost of printing and postage for year 662.450 Average monthly cost of printing and postage 55*204 Total cost of editorial work for year , 390.040 Average monthly cost of do. 32.503 Total cost of business manager for year 159.830 Average monthly cost of do. 13*319 Total expenditure for year 1212.320 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IOI

Average expenditure per month 101.026 Total excess of expenditure over local receipts 838.980 Average monthly do. 69.915

Abstract from Treasurer’s books :— Balance on hand from last year Yen 169.934 Subsidy from Japan Methodist Church 200.000 ,, „ M. E. Church 300.000 ,, „ M. E. Church South 200.000 Bank Interest 2.274 Local Receipts 373*34° Total 1 245.54b

Expenditures :— Total expenditures as per above 1212.320 Cash on hand 33-228 Total 1245.548 Respectfully submitted, Y. Honda, Secretary, E. Crummy, Treasurer.

TRACTS.

To fight well one must have select weapons. If we have not these how shall we stand in the conflict ? Among the most important weapons for Christian work are tracts which present Christian truth in concise form. While much has already been done, yet too little has been accomplished. The crying need of to-day is more and better tracts. Your committee would humbly sub­ mit the following recommendations 1. A part of the money given for publishing purposes should be judiciously spent in paying for first class manuscript. 2. The printing of a small booklet setting forth the doctrines 10 2 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

and usages of our church. 3. The publication of a hymnal adapted to Sunday Schools, 4. The printing of Bible charts. T . Ikeda, Chairman, H. Kawasumi, Secretary.

TRANSLATION OF THE DISCIPLINE.

Your committee appointed to revise the translation of the Discipline would respectfully report that it has finished the princi­ pal part of the work, and when the kana are inserted will be ready to hand the MSS to the person whom you appoint. The selection of a proper Japanese term for the name of our Church was referred to this committee, but we could not agree upon a proper name, and so recommend the appointment of a new committee to further consider the matter. T . Yam ada, Y . Honda.

REPORT Op BDUO^TIONFIs INSTITUTIONS.

AOYAMA GAKUIN. t The College, the Preparatory Department, and the Industrial Department.

I am pleased to report once more concerning the work of the schools above named. The year just closing has been on the whole fruitful and harmonious. Students and teachers have worked together with­ out serious breaks or dissatisfactions so far as I know. The statistical sheets will show that the enrollment of the Pollege and Preparatory Deparment taken together has fallen off a little, but not so much as at first appears for last year we report­ METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1 0 3

ed all the industrial students in connection with the schools above named while we now report the industrial student separate­ ly. Enrollment;— College 32 Preparatory 81 Industrial 62 175 Counted twice 37 Less counted twice 138 Three students have passed the required tests for gradua­ tion in the full College Course and are recommended for diplo­ mas. Four have passed the Shorter College Course and are recom­ mended while one has passed the Normal Course and is recom­ mended for diploma. Nine have passed the Preparatory Course and are recommended for diplomas. All teachers have worked faithfully for the advancement of the school. The Industrial Department has prospered, and it is with some degree of satisfaction that I am able to report progress. The work is becoming better known and it is hoped that in time, by care, a strong and useful work can be built up. The entire Department shows gross income of nearly 2000 yen exclusive of Scholarships, in the past year. The various branches showing net gain or loss as follows :— June 30, Printing Net Cash gain yen 38.84 Silk ,, ,, ,, 35*49 Carving „ Loss ______54.79 74-33 Gain on whole Enterprise 19.54

This makes no account of any thing but cash : there being silk and carving to the amount of about 200 yen unsold, and work passing through press to the amount of 250 yen completed. 104 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

It will be seen that the wood carving has not yet begun to yield any returns, but as a good quantity of work has been sent to the United States for sale, there will be receipts in time. The correspondence connected with the sale of goods is very heavy and involves considerable attention. The time has come when the Industrial Department should receive the full attention of one missionary. Well worked, it ought to be a decided factor in the upbuilding of our educational enterprise. The departure for the United States of Brother Belknap will call to your mind the necessity of having at as early a date as possible, some one to take up his work. It would be quite out of the question for those remaining to meet the growing needs of the school and at the same time carry the quota of work which he has been carrying. I can not close this report without apologizing for its tardy appearance as well as for its meagreness. Both the one or the other has been caused by the recent earthquake which absorbed a large amount of time in entirely unforseen work. There are several minor matters demanding attention, such as the care of the dormitory, the employment of some tutors and instructors, and the like, but the lack of time and space forbids an extended reference to these things. The Board of Managers will of course take into considera­ tion the best ways and means of meeting the excessive expenses involved irj repairing the earthquake damages. Something should be done at once to prepare our buildings for the opening in the coming autumn. I leave the religious statistics and much other interesting matter to be presented in the Pastor’s and President’s report. Mention should be made of the slightly changed course of study in the College and Preparatory Department. The changes recommended bring the Preparatory Department into harmony with the Ordinary Middle Schools. It is also recommended that the school year end with March 31st. so that our school year METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 105

may be in harmony with that of the public schools. As to wheth­ er the public graduating exercises shall be at the end of March or in the latter part of June, we have no recommendations to offer at present. With devout thankfulness'to God who has brought us through another year, I am t Yours Respectfully, J. 0 . Spencer, Dean and Principal,

Philander Smith Biblical Institute.

The confusion of the past few days incident to the earth­ quake renders this report meagre and less finished than it other­ wise would be. The course of instruction appears in the printed catalogues of Ei-Wa Gakko. Beside the work of the regular departmental Instructors, special instruction has been given in New Testa­ ment History and the Greek Language by Profs. Chappell and Alexander respectively, of the Academic Department. A class in Japanese History has been conducted by Mr. Miura. Classes in English and Music have been regularly taught by Mrs. Wier and Miss Vail respectively, Bowne’s Theism has been translated and is now in the hands of the Publishing Committee. It will be ready for use by the Classes upon the re-opening of the School in September next. The enrollment of the students during the year has been twenty two. Six of these fell out through the year. Two of them were called away owing to family changes. Two withdrew upon the advice of the Faculty. One entered the teaching pro­ fession. One died. There has been but one case of serious illness among the students. Notwithstanding the prolonged sickness of three members of io6 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE the Faculty the class work of the year has been measurably suc­ cessful. The return of Prof. Vail to America necessitated a distribu­ tion of the work of his department among the other members of the Faculty for the spring term. Our school has sustained a se­ rious loss in Brother Vail’s departure. The resolutions by the Faculty so highly appreciative of his character and labours and forwarded to him amply testify to the same. The year has been one of the religious progress and continu­ ous Christian activity among our students. Every student has been regularly employed in Sabbath work. Some have been re­ sponsible for charges for a considerable portion of the year. About Christmas an unusual religious quickening manifested itself among the students. For several weeks special meetings were held daily by them ; and an early morning meeting has been continued to the end of the school year. The weekly meeting for Christian Conference and prayer has been maintained this year as last. The Library left in excellent condition by the Librarian, Prof. Vail, contains 1722 English volumes and 866 Japanese. The present year’s allowance for Library will be expended on English and Japanese books in the proprotions of two thirds and one third. For lack of money the class having finished the course to the end of the school year cannot be sent into the field for a year’s work as contemplated in the scheme adopted by the Board of Managers last year. It is clearly apparent to the Faculty that the uncertainty in Missionary grants for this purpose render such a course impracticable. In order to procure the best class of candidates for the school possible and to utilize to the highest degree the efforts of our teach­ ers the following amendments and additions have been made to the regulations for entrance and adopted by the Board of Man­ agers;— METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 1 0 7

Candidates. 1. Candidates shall be examined in all the subjects and shall subscribe to all the conditions set forth in the Catalogue. Excep­ tions may be made in the following cases:- (a) Those who are members of Annual Conference, (b) Local preachers who have passed successfully the fulty course and who are recommended by the Annual or District or Quarterly Conference. 2. Candidates must be members of over two years standingin some evangelical Christian Church. 3. Candidates from the different denominations of the Christ­ ian Church must come recommended by the official body of the Church to which they respectively belong. 4. The student’s first year in school shall be one of trial or probation. If at the end thereof if he be not requested by the Fac­ ulty to pass on to the second year his relation to the school ceases. 5. A Canditate shall have as security a person living in To­ kyo Fu and the head of a family ; but by special permission of the Faculty, his security may reside outside of Tokyo. Support. 1. During the first or probationary year a candidate shall be self-supporting. Work may be provided by the Faculty of the School in the case of Candidates designed for the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This rule may be relaxed in the case of students coming from the Academic Department of Ei- Wa Gakko or the Chinzei Gakkwan, bringing with them recom­ mendations from their respective Faculties. It may also be mod­ ified in the case of preachers mentioned in Clause 1 “ Candi­ dates.” 2. The amount of money to be paid for labour and other support shall be decided in all cases by the Faculty. 3. The support received by students of more than one year’s standing shall be determined the Faculty. io8 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

4. All monies advanced to students under the name “Scho­ larship” shall be considered a loan, repayment to begin two years after leaving the school. Five years of continuous service in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church shall be accepted in lieu of a return of the loan. Since my last report Dr. Asada has taken a place on our Faculty. The Doctor is an important addi­ tion to our force and is a great help to the Church at large. The circumstances of the year have rendered the work of a Dean unusually varied and responsible ; but compensation has been .found in the perfect accord and good will on the part of Fa­ culty and students. To our Father in Heaven we render our feeble gratitude for bringing us thus through another year. Respectfully Submitted, John Wier, Dean.

CHINZEI GAKKWAN.

The year that has j'ust closed has on some accounts been the most notable that the school has had. The wish of both stu­ dents and teachers has at last been realized, Drs. Takasugi and Sasamori came to us from the United States soon after the open­ ing of the fall term, the former by special arrangement and the latter by the appointment of Bishop Foster. Both have done faithful and efficient work and have won the hearts of all the stu­ dents. Although twenty nine young men have entered the school this year, the total enrollment has not exceeded that of last year. However, the average attendance has been better, fifty five stu­ dents being present at the final examinations against fifty last year. Those enrolled have been distributed in eight grades as follows :— Theological class four ; Third Academic class five ; Second Academic class seven ; First Academic class four ; Third Preparatory class nine ; Second Preparatory class thirteen ; First METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IO9

Preparatory nineteen ; and Sub-Preparatory thirteen. In the above, several special students are included. The withdrawals have been mostly in the lower classes. Above the Second Preparatory class only four have left us, one to enter the army by conscript, one to enter the Higher Middle School at Kumamoto, and two to engage in business. As in previous years, the spiritual work in the school has been maintained. Regular and systematic Bible study is requir­ ed of every student. Seven have united with the church on pro­ bation, during the year, and several of those previously converted have been baptized and received into full connection. The young men connected with our Epworth League have maintained a preaching place in a distant part of the city near the Normal school, and our Theological students have regularly supplied un­ der the Presiding Elder in three and sometimes four surrounding villages. The exercises of Commencement Week were unusually inter­ esting. Two prize oratorical contests were held, one in English and one in Japanese, the orations in both, as also those of Com­ mencement Day, being of a high order. Four young men were graduated from the Academic course, all Christians ; and four from the Theological course. It is universally felt that this is a critical time in the history of the school. Realizing the special needs, the Faculty has re­ commended a number of things for the consideration of the Bish­ op and the Educational and Estimating Committees. Grateful to God for the blessings of the year, and trusting that all decisious arrived at may be in accordance with His plan for the extension and upbuilding of His Kingdom. Respectfully, H. B. Johnson, Principal, n o JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

TOKYO GOSPEL SOCIETY.

The past year has been a very good one, though the school has sufferred materially by frequent changes of teachers. This school is admirably located and has a firm hold on the affections of the young men of Tokyo and only needs a little more perma- nance on the part of its teachers to make it the most useful school of the kind in our connection. The regular prayers every evening have been well attended, and each Wednesday evening, a special religious meeting has been held. In connection with this, Mrs. Miyama has kindly as­ sisted in teaching English hymns, and I have given series of talks on the life of Christ, illustrated with the steriopticon. Lectures have also been given by Rev. Mr. Masumo, S. Nemoto, T. Ando and others. A' deepening religious interest was noticed during the year which became very general during the last month. Six baptisms are reported. Three of the four who finished the course this year are Christians. The average number of students has been seventy five. Henry B. Schwartz.

REPORTS OP BOARDS ^f\[D OppiGSRS.

BOARD OP STEWARDS.

Your Committee recommends that the Treasurer of the Con­ ference be authorised to pay from the Conference Claimants Fund as follows :— The sum of three yen per month respectively to the widow’s of Brothers Moriyasu, Saotome and Iw ai; also the sum of five yen per month to the widow of our Brother Kimura. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Ill

Furthermore, we recommend that the sum of one hundred and fourteen yen to defray the expenses attending the sickness and burial of Brother Tanaka Shinichi. Regarding the request of Dr. Leonard that an appropriation be made to Mrs. Frank T. Beckwith, your committee, finding that all such claims having hitherto been dealt with by the Mis­ sionary Board at New York, regards it unwise as a precedent to grant such a request; but, as we are informed of the dependent condition of Mrs. Beckwith and her children, we recommend that the sum of $ 200.00 in gold be granted for their help. Respectfully submitted, Y. Aibara, S. Ikeda, J. W. Wadman. TREASURER’S REPORT 1 8 9 $ .

COLLECTIONS.

Miss ions. -e 9 42 District. O *s:

Missions tion. s -S Tract T otal. T Church Society. Extension Home Educa­ Bible Total. Society. Co Bishops. ro o

Aomori 12 .12 12 .12 27.98 .98 1.20 6*33 .24 r.40 •75 51.03 Hakodate 11.3 0 .20 11.5 0 1.80 30.60 6.00 2.63 6.50 r .50 3-4° 1.80 65.70 Nagasaki 40.63 12.03 52.66 •15 26.27 8-57 2.93 7-9 1 3 - ^ 3-23 3-25 107.97 Nagoya I9.OI 6.39 25.40 .96 16 .19 1 r.89 1.24 3-88 •73 1.6 1 •75 62.65 Sendai 7-56 2.24 9.80 1.50 34-80 2.50 2.00 3-*5 .90 2.50 1.50 58.65 Shinshiu 6.89 •30 7.19 .62 12.40 i -95 T.05 1.16 .90 2.05 1 .21 28.53 Tokyo E ast 18.30 17-25 35-55 .20 63-36 7-50 3-°5 14 .17 3.10 4.20 3-47 134.60 Tokyo W est 16.87 2.85 19.72 39-91 14.65 1.65 I5-78 •30 2.70 2.80 10 7 .5 1 Yokohama 14.38 I.82 16.20 I.40 20.89 2.60 I -I 5 572 1 .00 5-48 1.63 55-63 Fukuoka 6-33 •25 6.58 26.90 •95 •45 3.28 •55 r.6o .93 4 1.2 1 153-39 43-33 206.72I 6.63 299.30 57-591 I 7-32 67.88) 12.22 | 28.17! 17.59 713-42 B. Chappell, Conference Treasurer. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 113

CONFERENCE CTb^IjyrBNTS.

July, 1893. To Balance from 1892, $ 1036.78 Paid S. Ogata for ,, Collections for ’93 16.84 Mrs. Iwai ,, Book Concern Dividend ,, Saotome *93> $ 45°- at 62 1/2% „ Moriyasu $ 108,00 725.80 Paid J. Soper for To Int. E. R. Fulkerson, .70 T. Kikuchi, .143.5,0 July, 1894. Paid I. H. Correll for To Int. to date, 60.55 S. Kimura, 300.00 $ 1840.67 Cost of Sending, 1.60 Balance, 1287.57 $ 1840.67

J . W ier, Conference Treasurer.

Audited and found correct, W. Ishikawa, R. P. Alexander. July, 11, 1894. U4 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

doui$s$ otf s t u d y .

GCNPSRBNGB COURSE.

ADMISSION TO CONFERENCE.

1. Chinese Literature—Nihon Seiki, and Hattaika. 2. Composition—Essay in Chinese or Japanese. 3. Mathematics—Arithmetic and Algebra. 4. History—Hagiwara’s History of Nihon and Swinton’s Outlines of the World translated. 5. Geography. ■ 6. Physics—Elementary. 7. A general Examination on the the Bible—Matthew, Romans, and I & II Kings. 8. Theology—Lowry’s Positive Theolog}\ 9. Discipline— Part I.

FIRST YEAR.

1. Ethics—Janet. 2. Evidences of Christianity—Davis. 3. Life of Christ—Imbrie, First Half. 4. Systematic Theology—Raymand, Vol. I. 5. Exegesis—Genesis and Exodus. 6. Bible History—Russells for the present year. 7. Discipline—Part II. 8. W ritten Sermon.

SECOND YEAR.

1. Logic—Jevon’s. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 115

2. Evidencesof Christianity—Yamada’s Thompson on Revelation 3. Life of Christ,—Imbrie, Second Half. 4. Introduction to the New Testament—Johnson. 5. Systematic Theology—Raymond, Vol. II. 6. History of Methodism—Mrs. Maclay, for the present year. 7. Exegesis—Joshua, Isaiah and Acts. 8. Bible History,—Russel for the present year, g. Discipline—Part III. 10. Written Sermon. THIRD YEAR.

1. Psychology—Sully, Vol. I. 2. History of Doctrine—Sheldon. 3. Systematic Theology—Raymond, Vol. III. 4. Homiletics— Maclay. 5. Introduction to the Old Testament—Spencer. 6. Exegesis—Psalms and Romans. 7. Church History—Learned. 8. Discipline—Part IV. Written Sermon.

FOURTH YEAR.

1. Psychology—Sully, Vol. II. 2. History of Doctrine— Sheldon. 3. Theology—Bown’s Theism. 4. Church Polity—Solidarity of Methodism for the present year. 5. Exegesis—The Minor Prophets and Hebrews, I and II Tim- thy and James. 6. Church History—Learned. 7. Discipline—Part V. 8. W ritten Sermon. I approve the above Course.

W, X. Ninde. i i 6 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

h O C f l h PREACHERS-COURSE op STUDy.

PREPARATORY.

1. Japanese History. 2. Outlines Physics. 3. Discipline, Part I. 4. Evidence Christianity, Davis. 5. Methodist Catechism, No. II. 6. I & I I Kings and Matthew.

FIRST YEAR.

1. Discipline, Part II. 2. Old Testament History. 3. Positive Theology, .... Lowery. 4. Ethics, ...... Janet. 5. Genesis and Romans.

SECOND YEAR.

1. Discipline, Part III. 2. Old Testament History. 3. Systematic Theology, Vol. i. Raymond. 4. Life of Christ, First Half. Imbrie. 5. H o m i l e t i c s ...... Maclay. 6. Exodus and Hebrews. 7. Written Sermon.

THIRD YEAR.

1. Discipline, Part IV. 2. Church H isto ry , ...... Learned. 3. Introduction, Old Testament, Johnson. . ytmai Telg, o. II. Vol. Theology, atic System 4. Cuc Hitr, eod Half, Second istory, H Church . Corinthians. . Pams n I I Thimothy. Sermon. II ritten W & I . and s Psalm . Itouto, e Testament, . I I New I Vol. Introduction, . Theology, atic System . . IV Part Discipline, . Isaiah. . Wrte Sermon. ritten W . O Ui 4i. Ui M H O C C alf, H Second M Christ, of O Life Theology, . U Testament Old . i EHDS EICPL CHURCH. EPISCOPAL METHODIST . R A E Y H T R U O F Oehler. Spencer. Raymond. Raymond. Learned: Imbrie. JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

FRANK T. BECKWITH.

We pause for a moment to-day to call to mind some of the events which occured in the lives of those who through the Pro­ vidence of God have been associated with us in former days, and whom we have learned to love and respect, and for whom God seems to have had even higher Missions, since He has called them to Himself. We deeply regret that we are not able to se­ cure more information concerning the active life of our departed brother. Frank T. Beckwith was born in Defiance, Iowa. We know nothing of his history previous to the }^ear 1885. During the year 1885-1886 he served the Yorktown and Stanton charges in the Des Moines Conference and 1887-1888, Defiance of the same Conference. In 1888, our brother entered Garrett Biblical Institute, North Western University where he graduated in 1891. During his stay in the Institute he had charge of Oswego and Montgomery in the Rock River Conference from 1888 to 1889 and in 1890 he served at Arlington of the same Conference. Soon after graduation he sailed for Japan where he arrived early in September of 1891. He was appointed to the Tokyo Ei- W a Gakko, where he served until the following Conference when he was appointed as a teacher in the Chinzei Gakkwan. Even before he left for the last named appointment the terrible disease which claimed him as its prey, had commenced its work. Upon his arrival in Nagasaki he was feeling very much reduced in strength, but hopeful that a little re&t would restore him to his accustomed health. He, however, showed signs of gradual fail­ METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 119

ure. He seemed so fully convinced that his illness was simply of a temporary character and that he would soon be in health and at his work again, that he was quite unwilling to put himself under medical treatment. The disease, however, increased in severity and in March 1892 he set sail for the United States. He suc­ ceeded in reaching his home Hiawatha, Kansas where he died in the latter part of June. He was a man of remarkable energy and earnest devotion to his work. His one absorbing desire was to preach the Gospel to the Japanese. He had difficulties to overcome in coming to this field but he had a deep conviction of duty and in the face of these difficulties consecreted himself to the work. Before disease commenced its ravages upon him it was a pleasure to converse with him on religious subjects. He had learned to know some of the deep things of God. It gives us great pleasure to record the testimony which one who had the privilege of living in his home bears to his deep religions life and experience. “To know Mr. Beckwith best was to know him in the family, his tenderness to wife and little ones, his deep spirit­ uality as manifested in his family prayers. I am thankful it was my privilege to be in his family.” We deeply mourn the loss of our brother in the prime of his life, but we are sure that our loss is his eternal gain and we re­ joice and thank God for the hope of an eternal blessedness in which we shall again be reunited in serving and praising our Master. To the devoted wife and the loving children who have thus lost their best earthly friend, we extend our warmest sympathy and earnestly pray that the God of the widow and the Father of the fatherless ma}^ with His all-sustaining grace and richest mer­ cies be their constant companion. Shirozu Makoto, Kawase Kotaro, Irvin H. Correll. 120 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

KIMURA SHICHIJURO,

Our Brother Kimura Shichijuro fought a good fight, he was run his race and entered the land of rest. Our Brother was born in Arato Machi, Fukuoka Ken. He lost his father in youth and the care of his mother early fell upon him. His filial obedience is worthy of special note. He was of a very literary turn of mind and was especially poetic in his writings. His fondness for journ­ alism found expression in his editing and publishing a magazine. He was of a mild character, sincere in his purposes and intensely in earnest in his service to the Church. His love for the King­ dom of God was deep and his absorbing desire was to spread the truths of Christianity, among his countrymen. He was intense­ ly interested in the subject of Self-support and he labored hard to secure this desirable end in the Church he served. In 1884, he entered the Conference on Probation. He was ordained Deacon in 1887 and Elder in 1889. His appointments were Kurume, Yanagawa, Kumamoto, Yokohama, Yamagata, Sendai and Nagasaki. He was taken sick in October 1892 and died at 3 p. m. August 2, 1893. As we review his life and works his voice still seems to speak to us and our hearts are sad when we remember that he is no more one of our number. Shirozu Makoto, Kawase Kotaro, Irvin H. Correll. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 121

TANAKA SHINICHI.

Tanaka Shinichi, the late Pastor of the Nagasaki Church, was born in Shiotsuka Mura, Fukuoka Ken. His father Yusaku> was a farmer. He was a young man of great activity by nature and was most faithful in his obedience to his parents. He was fluent in conversation and eloquent in his address. In the year 1887 he entered the Chinzei Gakkwan, graduating in the first Theological class from this Institution in 1891. While he was a student he manifested his great interest in his fellow students by frequently gathering them in his room and leading them to trust in Christ. He entered the Conference on probation in the year 1891. His first appointment was Kokura where he laid the found­ ations of our Church under very great difficulties. His deep sin­ cerity and great earnestness of purpose were very plainly revealed. In 1893 he was ordained a Deacon and was appointed to the Na­ gasaki City Charge. During the Winter and Spring of 1893 to 1895 he was several times called to Fukuoka on errands of a very trying character. He was also very deeply interested in securing a suitable Church property for our Nagasaki Church, and being greatly wearied in body and mind by these heavy responsibilities, about the middle of March he was taken sick with typhoid fever and on the 11th of April at 6 p. m. he fell asleep in Jesus. His death occured only a few days after the Church property was pur­ chased. We would not attempt to fathom this most mysterious Providence, but we rejoice in the blessed assurance that our dear brother had entered into joy eternal. Shirozu Makoto, Kawase Kotaro, Irvin H. Correll. ’1 2 2 JAPAN CONFERENCE OF THE

bIST OF MISSIONARIES.

hi Active Service.

Length of Service Appointed. to Ju ly 1s t, 1884. John C. Davison 1 8 7 2 1 7 » 9 99 Julius Soper 1 8 7 2 1 7 » 5 97 Irvin H. Correll 1 8 7 3 17 „ 2 53 Charles Bishop 1 8 7 9 T3 „ 8 79 Milton S. Vail 1 8 7 9 1 3 „ 2 99 Gideon F- Draper l 8 79 9 „ 1 T9 Jennie S. Vail l 8 8 0 1 2 5 99 David S. Spencer l 8 8 2 9 „ 8 99 John 0 . Spencer 1 8 8 3 9 „ 0 99 Herbert W. Swartz 1 8 8 4 8 » 9 79 Sennosuke Ogata 1 8 8 5 8 „ 7 Joseph G. Cleveland 1 8 8 7 7 „ 2 99 Herbert B. Johnson 1 8 8 7 6 » 7 99 John W ier 1 8 8 8 6 99 John W. Wadman 1 8 8 9 5 „ II 77 John F. Belknap 1 8 8 9 5 „ II 99 Benjamin Chappell 1 8 9 O 4 99 Henry B. Schwartz I 8 9 3 1 4 99 Robert P. Alexander 1 8 9 3 i r 97

Deceased. 00 H o\ Carroll S. Long 7 » 7 77 Frank T. Beckwith I 8 9 I 1 » 7 *9

No Longer Members of the Mission.

Robert S. Maclay 1872 13 yrs. 6 months. IdtETHOtrtST fePtSCOPAL CHURCH.

Merriman C. Harris 1873 10 » 3

John Ing 18 77 4 99 W. C. Davidson 18 77 6 jy 2 Lee W, Squier 18 8 1 5 ) f 5 Charles W. Green 1882 7 99 10

James Blackledge 1882 2 3* 10

William C. Kitchin 1882 5 79 7

Whiting S. Worden 1886 6 99 8

Epperson R. Fulkerson 1887 6 99 5

Harriet S. Ailing 1887 6 19 4

David N. Maclnturff 1887 2 99 7

Milton N. Frantz 1888 2 99 1

George B. Norton 1889 3 9> 8 Statistics No. i. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894. C h u rch B a p ­ Su n d a y Church Property. Membership. tism s » Schools.

i x‘

Names a B w 5j a! o f o t.w O' J3 *J3 1 s' -4.JM i Xo s £ es +J O o Charges. ,a o 'o M■a £ 2 S So ir •s £ pm to •s 02 o s V fl ew 02 3 33 **- o O O o es o o . o Porsonnges, & s. e ® 5 ■8 •a JB Expenses. o £ o 5 Iwanai „ 4 28 1 2 1 4 SO 1 150. 1 70. 24.72 Kabato ”, 6 31 4 1 1 4 103 17.78 Otaru „ !) 73 2 8 9 2 4 50 1 4'0- 1 2C0. 64.55 Sapporo „ 7 55 1 8 18 1 2 30 1 300. i53.ro 56.02 YoioW IS 13 6 1 2 47 50.00 18.00 JT 3^0 4 1 15 48 11 54 597 y COO. 2 3s0. 2i5.40 328.92 NagasakiDistrict. Kagoshima Circuit. 12 31 1 3 4 76 i 15.12 Kajiki 11 1 1 2 10 S.77 Kumamoto „ 26 72 3 10 8 9 73 i 3180- I 700. 418.90 8.68 Nagasaki „ 5 23 2 B i COO. 1 200. 128.00 10.45 ,, Deshima „ 45 157 3 1 8 18 2 30 519 i 1F00. 1 460. 10.C0 4;.8< Okinawa(Riu Kin) „ 12 6 2 1 1 20 8,00 3.10 Sendai 9 27 1 1 8 1 4 33 12.39 Yntsushiro „ 1 12 no 339 3 6 9 43 11 50 730 4 5580. 3 1350. 560.50 101.88 S t a u s t i c s N o. 4. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894.

Benevolent Collections ■

MISSIONS.

j

N a m e s

&>■ o f fc-r .0 c . ft p e« « 0 t B £ u Si

CO >- fe a other EDUCATION. Society. 0e g Pastor. (a) .Church. (a) Total. Society. Fund. Fund. | Extension. Missionary Home Tract Tract Society.

5 W O Collections. Board of Cliurch Board Children’s Children’s j Sunday Schools. Sunday Ameririin Bible Ameririin £ 1, Aomori District. AKua-uaate Circuit. 1.00 LOO 3.90 .41 21.00 Aomori ,, 1.00 1.00 .50 1.2.5 C.00 .40 .25 23.00 Fujisaki „ l.li 1.1 i .2 1 4.5 C .20 2.18 11.08 144.00 14.08 Hirosaki „ 9.00 9.00 2.40 10.00 1.0J 2.50 .2 4 10.00 1.00 .50 72.00 14.17 12.1a 12.12 3.14 18.46 1.20 0.b3 .2, 2?.r8 L40 .75 260.00 29.15 2. Fukuoka District- l‘'uKuoK.ii and Kuruiue Circuit, 5.01 5.0'! .55 13.47 .25 2.18 Or 18.00 L10 .50 78.00 32.64 Kokura, ,, -40 .40 .10 .10 .50 .10 3.60 .10 .10 9.30 15.82 Miike „ .1 0 .50 1.50 .:0 3/0 .20 .10 13.80 18.00 Saga „ .15 .15 .10 .10 .30 6.00 11.50 Yanagawa ,, .25 •2T . r o .30 1.50 .10 .°0 •1(’ 2.00 .20 .20 8.30 19.54 6.33 0.58 .‘Jo 16.47 .40 ,5„ atj.'JO 1.60 .'j0 115.40 92.50 3- Hokkaido District- Hakodate Circuit. 5.00 5.00 5.30 1.50 4.GO LOOL20 12.00 L50 L50 240.00 26.50 Itvanai „ 1 . 0 0 1 .0 0 .20 1.10 SO .60 .20 .20 .70 .30 .30 12.C0 L90 Kabato „ . t o .20 1 .0 0 2.84 .50 5.50 .20 12.00 otaru ,, 2.50 2.£0 2.93 .40 LOO .30 .40 4.50 LOO 51.00 29.57 Sapporo „ 1 0 0 1.00 .50 1.45 .30 6.40 .20 Yoichi 1 00 LOO 1.50 .20- 2.00 11 . t o .20 1 1 .E 0 6.00 8.32 2.60 6.5U L50 r t i o 30.60 3.40 LB0 315.00 59.97 4- Nagasaki District Kagusnima Circuit. 1.25 L c5 .50 .70 LOO '.70 2.76 ,20 .20 10.50 3.24 Kajiki .6 1 .11 .72 07 05 05 05 2 20 03 Kumamoto „ 1.S0 1.30 1 . 0 0 1.13 .20 .50 .30 6.11 . 6 0 ,30 20.50 9 4 .4 4 Nagasaki „ .to XO 2.90 .2J .30 .30 5.00 .20 .20 „ Deshima ,, 35.67 11.30 46.97 4.00 36.48 1.48 5.71 L50 7.00 2 . 0 7 2.35 73.16 Okinawa (Bju KitU ,, 1.00 .62 1.62 2.75 Sendai „ .to .20 .10 .SO .25 .15 .15 .30 .13 .30 9.90 YutsuaMro ,, .10 • 15 40.63 12.0S 62.66 8.57 27.61 2.93 7.91 3.00 .lb 26.27 3.23 3.25 114.C6 97.68

i» k..£, STATISTICS No. I. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894. Church JSap- Sunday Church Property. M em bership . tisnis. Schools. i

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§ o f s 1—4 Charges. S. % £ «M , ■3* •Ho ?S & Parsonages. = S Expenses. o v Teachers. ers. Baptized. tized. es es No. of Cflicers and Cflicers of No. No, of Schools. of No, Churches. of No. No. of Probation­ of No. No. of Adults Adults of No. Bap­ No. of Deaths. of No. No. of Scholars. Scholars. No. of j Current on Paid Paid Building for Paid No. of of No. Children Probable V alue. V Probable No. of Parsonages. of No. fc 10 s * Value. Probable & improving Church­ improving & 5- Nagoya District- • OiJu Ciioi.it. 8 1 2 4 1 1 1 5 1 2 t 0 . . 2 5 8 . 8 3 Komaki „ 5 9 2 1 2 1 6 1 115. 22.48 1.7!. 0 Nagoya and Tajimi „ 1 0 I t O 7 1 0 1 1 5 0 1 4 0 0 0 . 1 3 0 0 . 2 1 . 6 9 4 9 . 3 0 and Church and Atsuta „ r 1 0 6 2 3 fe d f r . 7 4 N ishio „ 1 0 1 5 1 1 2 5 . 0 1 5 . 0 0 Shinshiro „ c 2 5 a 9 3 2 5 .Wo Toyohashi and Tahara „ 4 2 9 1 1 2 3 5 6 34.H0 ---- t o .201 11 * 3 iO 3 h'A15. 1 o O U . 4 4 . 4 2 1 1 8 . 8 5 6 -Sendai District. 2 jioriuKu Uiiouic, 7 4 9 2 3 1 E 0 3 . C 0 Seudui ,, 5 i)ri 4 2 b 1 6 0 1 8 0 0 . 119.71 t 0 . t 5 2 Shirakawa „ 7 4 0 3 1 .16 1 1 . 0 . 2 7 . ' . 0 1 9 . 4 3 Tiimigura „ 1 1 4 1 1 0 ?, 1 9 t 3 Tendo „ 3 2 2 4 1 2 5 1 1 0 0 . 1 . 0 0 1 . C 0 3 Yamagata ,, 7 3 0 2 1 - 7 1 t o . 1 k £ 0 . 3 . t 8 l b . O a 2 9 Yoneza'wa ,, 8 0 8 8 2 7 4 1 t o o . 9 1 . 3 7 1 8 . <>4

a« feW4 0 6 1 3 5 1 0 iy 3 0 4 fi 1 H 0 . 2 4 3 . 6 6 1 2 1 . 6 5 7- Shinshiu District. 3 Afc,UUU Liicuit. 1 8 3 9 1 7 3 2 5 1 5 . 5 5 4 Iida ,, 13 15 2 1 3 2 3 . 6 1 bitkasnitn (Kami-ina) V l.S 14 3 2 2 3 ' J 1 3t0. 1 50. 20.00 12.E0 Matsumoio ,, 8 .25 6 1 3 41 1 too. 1 120. 15.00 40.00 ,t 4 Natsushiro ' 10 41 5 1 1 32 2 8 . 6 o Takato „ 23 1 1 3 85 1 200. 5.C0 . 1 0 02 J 4 7 1 1 8 17 9 Z d K04 a 10.0. 2 170. 40.K0 l O j . t e 8. Tokvo East District A J1HI U llC U ll. 55 102 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 8 7 2 2 3 7 6 . 1 3 . 8 2 2 7 . 4 0 Baku y a m u , , 4 3 4 1 2 1 3 1 0 2 1 x 0 . 3 . 8 9 1 5 . 0 0 bawara ,, 6 5 2 1 1 4 3 1 3 3 3 4 4 . 0 3 7 - B 3 Tokyo Asnkusa. 5 2 7 1 5 0 5 . 1 0 2 (5 . 6 6 ,, Ginza. 3 20 1 1 6 1 1 1 4 4 2 c 5 0 1 7 f 0 0 . 20.88 8 0 . ? ? „ Tsukijj. 28 i:o 1 1 3 4 3 1 7 £ 4 i 1 XOOO. 1 4 C 0 . 7 2 . 4 0 0 4 * 1 1 Uisunomiya ,, 5 6 2 1 1 2 4 1 6 1 3 0 . 0 J ------iv 1001j. iW. Iby.tii) Z4183 S t a t i s t i c s N o. 4. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894. Benevolent Collections• MISSIONS.

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GO JJ Other Miss’y Society. Miss’y Fund. Church. Society. Pastor. Claimants. rO EDUCATION. (a) Extension. Conference Total. Society. Episcopal Borne Missionary Borne Tract Tract Society. Ennd. Collections. Board of Church. Board woman’s Foreign woman’s Sunday Schools. Sunday American Bible American Children’s 5 . Nagoya District- OrllU Clictlil. .50 .50 LOO .24 .10 .20 .1C .10 .10 .10 .10 4.00 1.50 Komaki ,, .32 .00 S.20 1.52 .0(3 05 0- .10 3.00 .10 .10 2.25 11.19 Nagoya and Tajimi ,, 12.69 4.00 17.2'J y.oo 11.83 .50 3.C0 .10 .20 8.42 LOO .30 84.00 344.14 and Churcn and Atsuta „ 1.84 .01 l.«5 1.10 Loo Kishio „ 1.00 Leo 2.E0 .10 .10 ■ It .15 .30 .20 .10 2.00 3.00 bhinsliiro,, 1.00 1.00 Leo .20 .25 • H .45 2.00 Toyohashi and lahura ,, 2.16 .30 2.46 l.fiS) 10.98 .28 .28 .41 2.92 .21 .15 6.56 lJ.01 25.40 11,80 24.67 1.24 3.88 .7 .*0 16.19 Lei .75 100.81 359.83 6. Sendai District- MoriuKa Cneuit* .50 .10 .CO .20 .20 Ad 6.C0 50 .20 36.09 3.92 tieudai ,, 1.56 1.04 3.20 2.40 12.44 .50 1.50 .20 .30 7.80 .50 122.00 25.00 Shirakawa „ .to .80 .95 .20 .30 .20 6.00 .30 .30 12.00 Xauagura „ .so .30 .20 .80 2.40 .30 .20 12.00 5.00 Teudo „ .30 .10 .40 .10 .50 .10 .10 .10 .10 6.00 .10 .10 12.00 6.00 Yumagata ,, .40 .40 .to 3.58 .30 .20 .10 .10 4.80 .30 .20 11.00 7.82 Yonezawa „ 3.70 3:;o 2.56 .50 .65 .50 .60 L80 .50 .50 36.00 58.45 7.50 y.bo 2.50 20.03 2.0J 3,iu .10 1.50 3L80 2.50 L50 241.00 106.19 — » 7 • Shinshiu District- A4UWL circuit. .20 .10 .30 .20 1.C0 05 .10 Oo .10 3.60 .10 .10 4.00 22.30 lida ,, 1.00 •*0 1.20 .15 .15 .15 .16 .12 .20 .15 8.00 ■Sakaahita (Kami-ina) .35 .35 .05 03 08 0> 06 2.70 .25 C6 12.00 M.itsumoto ,, 1 00 1.00 1.20 3.00 .50 .50 .3J 1.50 .40 .30 12.00 10.60 Wntsushiro „ 3.34 3.34 .25 .50 .25 .15 .30 .27 3.98 .60 .30 15.60 10.77 Tnkato „ 1.00 1.00 .10 05 .20 03 0» .62 .50 .80 10.00 6.89 .so 7.1a i.ys 5.00 l.Ua 1.10 .90 ,62 12.40 2.0o 1,21 61.60 43.67 8- Tokvo East District Ajiiii uiruuii. 1.00 1.50 Loo .25 1.00 .25 1.89 .25 .25 18.00 10.32 SaKuyama „ l.tO 1.50 .20 1.09 .25 .25 .25 1.20 .25 .50 12.00 12.25 Sawai-a ,, 1.00 1.00 1.50 3.24 .20 .80 .20 .10 4.20 .25 .20 18.00 13.90 Tokyo Asakusa. .to .00 1.20 4.75 .15 1.78 .20 2 40 .25 .25 12.00 ,, (jinza. 12.00 12.00 11.87 Leo 3.00 LOO 13.00 1.00 Leo 30.00 57.45 „ Tsukiji. 17.35 17.25 2,40 23.00 1.00 7.64 LOO 29.87 2.00 1.17 66.00 12.30 Uisuuomiya ,, 1.80 1.80 1.20 5.00 .5.0 .20 .20 10.M) .20 .10 12.00 5.00 1H.30 V.iio •35.55 7.50 4S.5^ a..'o 13.11 3.10 .20’ OS ,ou 4.20 3.47 1 168.00 111 H i 1 Statistics N o . i. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894. Church B a p ­ Sunday Church Property. Membership. tisms. Schools. • P4 N a m e s 1 i a n a s m * m boSi 43 o a> a m s a> a? s cJ o f 13 S QQ g m S a •s a § - te 3 s *o 8 •o £ % o a $ C h a r g e s . OS 2 > *4 3 . 3 X s s i® s4> a> 'aCU t0 £ •8 0) o O H Ph n s N i o S 02 Ph pH - ® t+4 CM ew CM * , 8 38 3 2 9 207 1 1236.68 65.15 Okubo „ 2 32 1 2 1 3 22 18.(0 Yotsuya „ 5 65 1 1 3 1 7 40 1 486. 85.00 88.64 42 404 6 2 l 33 8 62 669 1 948. 1345.39 283.57 10. Yokoham a District- Jruma circuit. 17 23 16 2 2 45 18.04 Kanazawa „ 7 12 2 1 3 25 1 500. 120.00 10.00 Kawagot „ 5 5 1 1 1 40 Kumagrae ,, 4 11 l 3 2 1 25 15.59 Odawara „ 14 9 3 2 ] 32 1 100. 5.00 3.64 OisO „ 7 47 6 2 3 43 1 100. Shimamura ,, 15 42 4 2 1 10 22 1 ICO. 75.00 22.60 Takasaki-Honjo „ 3 18 1 2 3 to 1 150. 55.00 3.50 Tobe „ 10 59 1 1 2 1 10 120 58.00 26 00 Yokohama 25 178 3 2 6 10 5 25 496 321.51 107 405 4 3 12 45 25 59 898 5 950. 313.00 419.88 Recapitulation Aomori .Oistricc. 82 266 4 6 4 33 11 50 725 2 460. 2 ISO. 78.61 126.71 I'ukuoka ,, 53 176 1 4 8 35 11 30 244 1 860. 1 345. 389.52 46.48 Hokkaido „ 61 380 4 1 15 48 11 64 597 3 600. 2 320.^ 255.40 828.92 Nagasaki „ 110 339 3 6 9 43 11 50 730 4 5580. 3 13S0, 5C0.50 101.88 Nagoya 50 251 11 23 10 20 327 3 4346. 1 300, 44.42 118.85 Sendai t| 38 294 6 5 1 35 10 29 364 5 1710. 243.66 121.85 Shinshiu „ 62 147 1 1 8 17 9 23 204 3 3050. 2 170, 40.20 10(3.32 Tokyo East „ 123 556 5 9 18 112 12 46 657 6 10016. . 1 4C0. 159.59 241.83 Tokyo West „ 42 461 6 2 1 33 8 52 659 1 948. 1345.39 283.57 Yokohama „ 107 40a 4 3 12 45 25 59 898 5 970. 313.00 419.88 728 3278 34 49 46 424 1.18 413 5405 33 26959. 12 3075. 3430.29 1896.529 Last Year, (1893). 841 3193 38 46 45 378 104 413 5485 37 2435.31 1760.20 Gain or Loss over Lust Year. 113 85 4 3 31 46 14 80 4 994.98 136.09 ' STATISTICS NO. 4. JAPAN CONFERENCE FOR 1894.

Benevolent Collections. MISSIONS.

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o f 0 0 ■§ Charges. X 0t* ■*.>OD School. C3 Other "a £ Miss’y Society. Miss’y Fund. Claimants. Sunday EDUCATION. s Society. P- Conference (a) Church. (a) Episcopal (b) Fund. Total. Extension. Home Missionary Home p Collections. Tract Tract Society. woman’s woman’s Foreign Board Church of Board Children’s 00 Bible American | | Society. 9- Tokyo West District- Aoyama Circuit. 6.C0 6.00 4.80 23.77 .ro 9.08 .50 19.95 LOO 1.00 12.00 37.95 Kanda „ 10.00 10.C0 G.00 4.48 .20 2.60 £0 12.00 .50 .50 108.00 11.00 Mita „ 1.37 1.37 1.20 1.61 .20 .f.O .10 1.50 .30 .30 Otulio „ 1X0' I.E0 .25 .25 .50 2.96 .50 .50 6,00 Yotsuya ,, 8.00 2.85 io.a5 2.40 8.29 .50 3.10 .50 3.60 .40 .50 18.00 20.62 * 20.87 2.85 29.72 14.65 38.16 1.65 15.78 1.30 89.91 2.70 2.eo 144.00 69.57 10. Yokohama District. Ivumu Circuit. .50 .50 .£0 3.45 .20 .30 .20 •i-0 2.60 .SI .31 Kanazawa „ .50 .50 .75 .30 4.00 Kawagoe „ .40 .40 i.ro .CO .07 Kumagae „ .5 0 .5 0 .40 .40 .15 .10 1.20 .15 Odawara „ .50 .50 1.20 .10 Oiso „ • SO .50 .25 .20 .25 .20 .20 4.75 .45 .20 Shimamura „ 2.00 1.00 3.00 .25 l.Ofi .20 .25 .10 .20 .74 .50 .25 87.60 Takasabi-Honjo „ .90 .20 1.10 .10 2.50 .10 .10 .10 .10 LOO .30 .10 Tobe „ 1.00 1.00 .10 25.00 .10 3.00 .10 .10 Leo .80 .10 Yokohama 7.58 .62 8.20 1.20 18.00 .20 1.82 .20 .30 7.05 2.50 .20 300.00 27.51 14.38 1.82 10.20 2.60 51.91 1.15 5.?tl LOO1.40 20.89 5.48 1.16 391.60 27.51 Recapitulation Aomori JJiatnct. 12.12 12.12 3.14 18.40 UO 6.33 .24 27.98 1.40 .75 260.00 29.15 Fukuoka „ 6.33 .25 6.58 .95 16.47 .45 3.28 .55 26.90 1.60 .90 115.40 92.50 Hokkaido „ 11.30 .20 11 .no 6.00 8.32 2.60 6.50 1.50 1.80 30.60 3.40 1.80 315.00 59.97 Nagasaki „ 40.03 12.0. 52.66 8 57 37.61 2.93 7 91 3.00 .15 26.27 3.23 3.25 114.06 97.68 Nasroya „ 19.01 6.39 25.40 11.89 24.57 1.24 3.88 .78 .96 16.19 1.61 •75 100.81 359.83 Sendai „ 7.50 2.2.4 9.K0 2.50 20.03 2.00 3.15 ,!!0 1.50 34.80 2 50 1.50 241.00 106.19 Shinshiu „ 6.89 .60 7.1:l 1.95 5.00 1.05 1.11) .CO .62 12.40 2.05 L21 61.60 43.67 Tokyo East „ 18.30 17.25 35.55 7.50 48.52 3.05 14.17 3.10 .20 63.36 4.20 3.47 168.00 111.22 Tokyo west „ 26.87 2.85 29.72 14.65 38.15 1.65 15.78 1.30 39.91 2.70 2.80 141.00 69.57 Yokohama „ 14.38 1.82 16.20 2.60 51.91 1.1S 5.72 LOO1.40 20.89 5.48 1.16 391.60 27.51 163.36 4S.33 203.72 59.75 269.C6 17.3a 67.88 13.22 6.63 299.30 28.17 17.59 1191.47 997.29 Last Year, J1893). 135.20 45.23 180.43 35.50 226.72 16.16 83.40 11.56 8.28 236.47 26.48 16.84 1561.63 550.16 Gam or Loss over Last Year. 28.19 1.90 26.29 24.25 42.34 1.16 15.52 1.6 1.65 62.83 1.69 .75 341.84 447.13 ERRATA.

Statistics No. 4. Total for Sunday Schools Nagasaki District should read 23.61 instead of 27. 61. Statistics No. 1. Shirakawa Probable Value of Church should be 140 Statistics No. 4. The total of Bible Society Collection for Nagoya District should be 73 sen. The total for Tract Society Tokyo East District should be 3.05 instead of 3. 50 and Education should be 14.17 instead of 13. 17.