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CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
A N ILLUSTRATED REPORT
OF THE
CHINA INLAND MISSION
1909
CHINA INLAND MISSION
LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, TORONTO, MELBOURNE, SHANGHAI T he late E mpress-D owaoer ok Ch in a . The late Erapress-Dowager Tan Hsi, for many years the de facto ruler of China, was born In Novem ber 1835, and died in November 160S. She was the daughter o f a T&otai, to whom was granted the posthumous rank of Dule, and came of the patrician Mancliu clao o f Yehonala. She afterwards became the wife o f the Emperor Hienfeng, the mother of the Emperor Tung Chih, and the aunt of the late Emperor Kwang HsU, and o f the present Regent, Prince Chiin. As Empress, Regent, and Empress- Dowager she has had a paramount place In China's history for the last flfty-flve years. What part she has really played during this eventful period it is not easy to ascertain, for in association with Prince Kung, H.Ç. Li Hung Chang, H.E. Yung-lu, Prince Tnan, and Prince Ching, she is credited with an ever-varying rôle. Frontispiece.
INTRODUCTORY NOTE
O nce again, with grateful thanks to God, the Report of another year’s work is sent forth. Especial attention is called to the brief review of “ The Last Seven Years11 on pages 16-18, which will enable the reader to see how wonder fully God has been blessing and providing for the work during the last few years. That with a comparatively small increase of income the work has in many departments been doubled and trebled is much for which to give praise. The retrospect, it will be seen, is full of subjects for thanksgiving. The prospect with all its problems is as “ bright as the promises of God.” “ Difficulties,” to quote the helpful words of Bishop Handley Moule, “ things which challenge trust and test it, are the necessary environment of Faith.” “ A hundred difficulties are around us; but Faith, that is to say, God trusted, is a master key for the prison doors of life. Solvitur ambulando, it was said of old—the problem is solved by walking. We will extend the saying by two words: Solvitur ambulando cum Deo—the problem is solved by the walk of Faith with God.”
“ B r e t h r e n , p r a y f o r us, t h a t t h e W ord o f t h e L ord
MAY RUN AND BE GLORIFIED.”
CONTENTS
PAGE
R e v i e w o p t h e Y e a r — G e n e r a l . . . . . 1
Review of the Year —C.I.M ...... 7
T h e L a s t Seven Y e a rs ...... 1 6
G l e a n in g s f r o m t h e R e p o r t s ...... 1 9
P r o v i n c i a l R e p o r t : S i n k i a n g ...... 3 1 „ 33 K a n s u ...... 3 3 „ „ Shensi . 37 „ ,, S h a n s i ...... 4 1 „ „ C h i h l i ...... 5 4
„ S h a n t u n g ...... 5 6
,, ,, H o n a n . 5 9
, , „ K i a n g s u ...... 6 5
„ ,, S z e c h w a n ...... 7 0 „ „ K w e i c h o w ...... 7 8 „ ,, Y u n n a n ...... 8 1 „ „ H u p e h ...... 8 4 „ „ K i a n g s i ...... 8 6 „ „ A n h w e i ...... 9 2 j j „ C h e k i a n g ...... 9 7 „ „ H u n a n ...... 1 0 9
S t a t i o n s a n d M issionaries o f C . I . M ...... 1 1 3
A lphabetical L i s t o f M issionaries ...... 1 3 0
M artyrs of C.I.M ...... 138 Statistics of C.I.M...... 140 ,, „ Medical W ork ...... 1 5 4
F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t s ...... 1 5 6
C . I . M . H o m e C e n t r e s a n d C o u n c i l s ...... 1 6 4
G e n e r a l I n d e x ...... 1 6 9
Index of Stations of C.I.M ...... 172 v THE ILLUSTRATION ON THE COVER
T h e portrait shown on the cover is that of one o f the scholars in the Changsha school. The school group will be seen facing page 26. He is the son of the late Evangelist Li, who so nobly assisted Dr. Keller in his pioneer work in Hunan. Both his parents were Christians, and he was born in the C.I.M. house at Changsha, in which city Mr. Hudson Taylor died. Being the son o f Christian parents, he is one o f the ever-increasing Dumber o f Chinese children who have never been taught to
< e bow the knee ” to an idol. ILLUSTRATIONS
T h e L a t e E m p r e s s -D o w a g e r o f C h i n a . . Frontispiece
FACING PAGE
C h i n a ’ s A n t i -O p i u m C r u s a d e . 2
R i c h a r d H a r r i s H i l l ...... 7
In M e m o r i a m ...... 9
T h e A l t a r o f t h e W h o l e -B u r n t S a c r i f i c e . 15
T h e D a y -S c h o o l a t C h a n g s h a . . . . 26
Mr . G. W. Hunter in Sinkiang . 31
T h e S w e d i s h M is s io n B i b l e T r a i n i n g S c h o o l 51
T h e Y e l l o w T e m p l e , P e k i n g . 54
T h e O l d a n d N e w C h e f o o G i r l s ’ S c h o o l 57
T h e T r e a s u r e r ’ s D e p a r t m e n t , S h a n g h a i 65
T h e W e s t C h i n a C o n f e r e n c e . 70
T h e C h e n g t u B o o k -R o o m . 76
T h e B u r r o w s M e m o r ia l B i b l e S c h o o l . 8 8
T h e G i r l s ’ S c h o o l a t K w e i k i . 90
T h e S h a o h i n g W o m e n ’ s B i b l e S c h o o l . 97
Map of China, showing a ll C.I.M. C entral Stations End o f Volume “ HELPING TOGETHER BY PRAYER ”
“ As torrents in summer, Half-dried in their channels, Suddenly rise, though the Sky is still cloudless, For rain has been falling Far off at their sources ;
So hearts that are fainting Grow full to o’erflowingj And they that behold it Marvel, and know not That God at their fountains Far off hath been raining.” I
REVIEW OF THE YEAR—GENERAL
“ I exhort, therefore, first o f all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made fo r all men ; fo r kings and all that are in high place ; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity."— 1 Tim. ii. 1-2.
It speaks well for the stability of the Chinese Government, and for the loyalty of the people, that the review of the past year does not contain any record of widespread disorders. Had part of the history of 1908 been known beforehand, the prospect might have been viewed with considerable appre hension. The retrospect, therefore, calls for a corresponding spirit of thankfulness. On November 14 and 15, 1908, respectively, the Emperor Kwang Hsu and the famous Empress-Dowager Tsu Hsi died. Pu Yi, a baby two years old, was immediately proclaimed Emperor, under the reigning title of Hsuan Tung, with his father, Prince Chun, a brother of the late Emperor, as Regent. This change of rulers was speedily followed by the dismissal from office of H.E. Yuan Shihkai, who for some time had been regarded as China’s strongest and most able statesman. A mutiny of the troops at Anking, incendiary fires in Peking, rebellion in the south of Yunnan, the smuggling of arms at various ports, proved that there were forces of disorder which, if not restrained, might cause serious trouble. Yet, in spite of such important changes at Peking and local disturbances, with widespread floods in some provinces and drought in others, peace and quietness have to a remarkable extent prevailed throughout the country, and the affairs of state and nation have progressed without serious interruption. China’s foreign relationships have, on the whole, been satisfactory. The rebellion on the southern border of Yunnan, which involved China in trouble with France, was
l B CHINA AND THE GOSPEL settled by the payment of Tls. 200,000 as indemnity, while the vexed Manchurian questions are still the subject of friendly negotiations between China, Russia, and Japan. The integrity of the Chinese Empire has during the year been further safeguarded by the exchange of Notes between the United States of America and Japan, and by the Arbi tration Convention ratified between the United States of America and China. The refund to China of the balance of the Boxer indemnity due to America has naturally created a good feeling between the two countries, which was publicly manifested by the welcome accorded to the American fleet when in Chinese waters, and by the despatch of H.E. Tang Shaoyi on his mission of thanks. The year also saw the signing of a Convention between China and Russia re the Kirin Lumber Rights, and between China and Japan re the Yalu Forests, and the signing of the Tibetan Treaty between Great Britain and China. For all these negotiations, in so far as they have removed causes of international friction and promoted good-will, there is much cause for thankfulness. > Internally, one of the most important events of the year has been the Anti-Opium Campaign. To accurately sum marise a movement affecting so large an Empire as China is impossible within a few lines, but the first Resolution adopted by the International Opium Commission which met at Shanghai at the beginning of 1909 may well be quoted. This reads as follows:— “ Be it resolved: “ 1. That the International Opium Commission recognises the unswerving sincerity of the Government of China in their efforts to eradicate the production and consumption of Opium throughout the Empire; the increasing body of public opinion among their own subjects by which those efforts are being supported; and the real, though unequal, progress already made in a task which is one of the greatest magnitude.'” The changes which are taking place in the means of com munication in China may be illustrated by recalling the chief events of the past year in this department. The lines between Shanghai and Nanking, and between Kaifengfu and Honanfu, were opened during the year; the Shanghai, Hangchow, and Ningpo, and the Tientsin and Pukow Rail way Agreements were signed, and a loan of ¿£*5,000,000 was Taised for the redemption of the Peking-Hankow line. Such progress throws China open both to good and evil influences, CfflNA’s A n ti-O piu m C ru sade. This photograph of the burning of opium pipes at Shanghai in May 1908 illustrates what has been going on at many centres throughout the Empire. The Inter national Commission on Opium, which met at Shanghai in February 1909, officially recognised “ the unswerving sincerity of the Government of China in their efforts to eradicate« the production and consumption of opium throughout the Empire.” Were China nnwilling to reform, it would surely be the duty of an honourable nation to encourage her to do so- Of how much shame and iniquity shall Great Britain be guilty if China’s unswerving sincerity is not supported by an ungrudging and whole hearted co-operation. Now shall it be seen whether we serve God or mammon. God grant that righteousness may prevail. REVIEW OF THE YEAR—GENERAL 3 and thus increases the Christian responsibility to use them for good. But for the rapid communications which now exist in certain parts of China, Mr. Goforth’s special missions last year in so many centres would have been impossible. The great development in the postal arrangements in China can be best realised by a comparison of the following figures, from which it will be seen that, on an average, two new post offices were opened every day throughout the year.
Year. Post Offices. Articles. Parcels=Tons.
1901 176 10,000,000 127,000 = 250 1907 2803 168,000,000 1,920,000 = 5,509 1908 3493 252,000,000 2,445,000=27,155
The activity of which these figures speak is also manifest in other directions. In the far west, China has begun more vigorously to exert her authority on the Tibetan border, one result of which has been that it has been possible for the Mission to open a station at Batang; while in the north, Mongolia is feeling more and more the touch of China’s life. Chinese immigrants are constantly flocking into South and East Mongolia, and new villages, towns, and cities are springing into being. The Central Government has also signified its intention of establishing a school in Peking for the study of the Mongolian and Tibetan languages, history, and geography, with a view to qualifying men for official posts in these dependencies. Meanwhile, one of China’s greatest problems, the re organisation of her currency and finance, remains an almost insoluble difficulty. What this means, not only to China, but also to a Mission which has stations all over the Empire, may be slightly realised by the following extract from one of Dr. Morrison’s cables to the Times:— “ There is certainly room for financial reform in China, where no budget is issued; where nineteen different kinds of dollars of different exchange value are current, besides newly coined taels, Chinese rupees, and an infinite variety of copper coins and brass cash; where debased subsidiary coinage is issued, and not accepted at its face value by the Government issuing i t ; where an unlimited provincial note issue, without a bullion reserve, and other irregularities exist that make China a paradise of the money-changers, and its currency confusion greater than in any country under heaven.” 4 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL This paragraph, which only states one part of the problem, will show the difficulties connected with the Trea surer’s department of the Mission in China. While new conditions are slowly making themselves felt more or less throughout China, as the interesting article on “ New Peking,” in the Times of September 29, 1908, vividly outlined, there are some aspects of these changes which are the causé of much grief to those who wish well for China. One illustration of this may be given, viz., the rapid spread of the foreign cigarette habit, which is already penetrating even to the far west of China proper, and if, as some believe, these foreign cigarettes are impregnated with opium, the evil is one of serious importance. Of the general progress of missions during the year it is not easy to speak with any degree of exactitude, it being yet too early to obtain comprehensive statistics; but progress is certainly being made, and many societies are strengthen ing their centres and entering upon occupation of new territory. In provinces and cities where a few years ago the C.I.M. was alone, there are now other societies earnestly at work. The advance made in West China in 1907 may be roughly taken as an indication of what has been taking place throughout the whole of China during 1908. In the three provinces of Szechwan, Yunnan, and Kweichow, Protestant mission work had in the year made a gain in central'.stations of from 56 to 68, or 21 per cent ; in out-stations, from 296 to 414, or 40 per cent ; in Chinese preachers, from 170 ta 211, or 24 per cent ; and in Church membership, from 5409 to 10,174, or a gain of nearly 100 per cent. The statistics issued in connection with the West China Missionary Conference held in January 1908 show that from 1899 to 1907 the advance in West China had been as follows :—
Missionaries. Native Year. Stations. Out-Stations. Preachers. “ ers.|cJ Ä n,
1899 33 26 167 Ì 36 964 $126 1907 68 414 389 197 11,103 1 $11,065 1
For some years past the large circulation of the Scriptures in China has been a cause for sincere thanksgiving. The REVIEW OF THE YEAR—GENERAL 5 figures for the present year show that not only has the past high standard been maintained, but even passed by 251,683. The figures for 1908 are as follows :—
Bibles. New Testaments. Portions. Totals, 1908. British and Foreign Bible Society .... 19,124 50,726 1,295,373 1,365,223 National Bible Society of Scotland 1,103 12,531 890,730 904,364 American Bible Society . 7,218 43,201 544,533 594,952
Total 27,445 106,458 2,730,636 2,864,539 1
This brief survey of some of the outstanding features of the year cannot be better concluded than by the quotation of a few words from the speech of Dr. Campbell Gibson, last year British Chairman of the Shanghai Conference, and this year Moderator of the English Presbyterian Church at home. In his address as Moderator he says: “ Remember that the Christian Church of 1,000,000 souls is surrounded by 339,000,000 of unevangelized fellow-country men. Your Christian teaching has played a large part in the overthrow of superstition, which has cleared so many of the temples in China, to transform them into schools and colleges. But unless Christ be enthroned as Lord of the emancipated mind of China, your casting out of the devil of super stition to make room for the seven devils of a new atheistic materialism will be a sorry achievement. . . . “ The task before you is a stupendous one, but it can be overtaken. But you must understand that, for good or evil, the day of small things has gone by. We can no longer go on preaching in obscurity and gathering little companies of Christian people in quiet places. “ The Church in China now stands conspicuous in the view of the whole Chinese people. Its public action, and the life and character of its members, are watchfully scanned and freely criticized in the highly developed and widespread newspaper press of the whole country. The vast interests of public morality, peace, and prosperity, as well as of social, educational, and spiritual progress, are deeply concerned in the ability of the Church to stand forward, in the face of searching criticism, as the best leader of the nation in all that tends to promote the common welfare. Your Mission must continue, as before, to make its first concern the winning 6 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL of individual souls to the faith and service of Jesus Christ; but it must also be prepared, as never before, to stand by the Chinese Church in brotherly sympathy and practical efficiency, helping it to bear these new and almost over whelming responsibilities. . . . “ We have to carry our Foreign Mission on a large scale, taking it no longer as a burden to be borne, but as an inspiration to hearten us in all our tasks. Thanking God for the strong young Church which our fathers planted in lands of darkness, we must stand by it now that the dawn has begun, ready with our eager help as it faces the urgent demands of a busier day. “ In our time the Church has stood too much on its defence. The fleet that lurks in its harbours, the army that sits in its trenches, is already defeated. A fervid evangelism is our best apologetic. We need neither here nor in China a new Gospel, but we sorely need a firmer grip of the old, and a fresh inspiration.” Photo bn Edmund Btrevau. R ic h a r d H a r r is H ill.
Mr. Hill, who was called to bis reward on Hay SO, 1909, watt the oldest member of the London Connell. He had been associated with Mr. Hudson Taylor from the commencement o f the Mission, and for many years acted an Honorary Secretary, and subsequently as Assistant Treasurer. A Medallist in Greek at the Edinburgh University, an able student of the 8criptures, especially of the Septnagint, an enthusiast in Foreign Missions, a genial friend and wise counsellor, Mr. Hill will be missed by many friends and several Christian organisations with which be was associated in practical sympathy. To ¡a n page 7. II
REVIEW OF THE YEAR—C.I.M.
“ Verily, verily, 1 say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also ; and greater works than these shall he do ; because I go unto My Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that wiU I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."—John xiv. 12, 13.
“ G r e a t e r works . . . because I go unto My Father.” Such is the promise of Christ; a promise which history has abundantly fulfilled. How else can be explained the super natural effects of Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost; the miraculous _ ^rsion and ministry of the Apostle Paul; the triumphs of the Gospel in the Roman Empire; the Reformation of the sixteenth century, and the Evangelical Revival of the eighteenth century; save that these are among the “ greater things,” done, not in separation from the ascended Lord, but, in Him and by Him, through the power of the Holy Spirit. And to-day, when scepticism in the West is busy casting doubt not only upon the Word of God, but even upon the person of Christ Himself, the East is, in the providence of God, experiencing the u power and demonstration of the Spirit ” in such a manner as to prove beyond controversy that the realities of Pentecost are still with us. It is with a sense of great and solemn responsibility that we seek to summarize the work of the past year, for the presence of “ Him that dwelleth in the busn ” has been seen amongst us, and in speaking of this we tread on holy ground. Before speaking of those special manifestations of God’s Spirit which have been the outstanding and unique feature of the year, it is necessary briefly to make mention of the goodness of God in the temporal affairs of the Mission, and since it hath pleased God to work through human instru- 7 8 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL merits, those local conditions and temporal provisions, without which human ministry would be impossible, are no less a subject for thanksgiving than are the more spiritual blessings.
T h e W orkers
The year 1908 opened with a band of 900 missionaries connected with the Mission, located at 206 central stations, and the year closed with 928 foreign workers1 residing at 211 stations, which gives a net increase of 28 workers and 5 new stations for the year. Altogether, 45 new workers2
1 The following table gives the analysis of the Mission’s staff:— Men. Single Women. Wives. Widows. Total Stations. Members . 279 230 204 17 730 156 Associates ,. 87 62 46 3 198 65
366 292 250 20 928 211
2 Country. Returned. New Workers. Total. Great Britain . 13 men 24 women 7 men 14 women 58 N. America . 4 „ 6 „ 1 man 5 „ 16 Australasia 3 ,, 4 „ 4 „ 11
Total Members . 20 men 34 women 8 men 23 women 85
Scandinavian China Alliance 3 men 1 woman *1 man *1 woman 6 Liebenzell Mission . 1 man 1 ,, 2 women 4 Swedish Mission in China 1 „ 1 „ 2 men 1 woman 5 Norwegian Mission. 2 „ ... 2 Swedish Holiness Union . 2 „ ... • 2 German China Alliance . 1 woman 1
5 men 3 women 7 men 5 women 20
Accepted in China :— Members . 2 women 2
2 women 2
Summary :— Members 20 men 34 women 8 men 25 women 87 Associates . . 5 „ 3 „ 7 >j 5 ,, 20
25 men 37 women 15 men 30 women 107 62 Returned. 45 New.
* Not new workers, but readmitted to the Mission after temporary retirement. I n M e m o r ia m .
In loving memory of the following members and associates of the C.I.M. who died during 190S. 1. Mrs. G. W. Wester. 2. Miss K. Fleming. 3. Miss 8. M. IJddv. “ His servants shall do Him service; and tliey shall see His face ; and His name shall be on their foreheads."—Bev. xx. 3, 4. To face page 9. REVIEW OF THE YEAR—C.I.M. 9 joined the Mission during 1908, while only 3 were removed by death.1 In looking back over the last seven years it is interesting to note that the net increase during this period has been 28 per annum. In 1902 the total number of missionaries connected with the C.I.M. was 735, while at the beginning of the present year it was 928, which gives a total net increase of 193 workers for China in connection with this one Mission. This fact alone is a cause for praise, but it constitutes, at the same time, a loud call for prayer. Verily, we ask, “ Who is sufficient for these things?” Such an increase means greater responsibility before God for China’s evangelization, greater dependence upon God for all spiritual and temporal supplies, and greater burdens upon those who direct and control the work. Only by the constant con sciousness of God’s presence and power can Mr. Hoste and those associated with him, both at home and in China, bear the burdens and responsibilities of such a Mission, and for this cause we would in all earnestness and seriousness request the unceasing and prevailing prayers of God’s people.
T h e H onoured D e a d In making loving mention of those who have been taken from our midst by death, we would acknowledge the good ness of God in sparing the Mission greater losses, for the summer was an exceptionally hot one, and was accompanied by much sickness and mortality among the Chinese, especially in the Yangtze Valley, where cholera and typhus prevailed. Under such circumstances the loss by death of only 3 workers from among 900 is surely most remarkable. The names of those who have been called to their reward are Miss K. Fleming, Miss S. M. Liddy, and Mrs. G. W. Wester. With these three sisters we would also remember Mrs. Wm. Sharp, who faithfully served the Mission upon the Ladies’ Council in London from the time of its com mencement. For the life and ministry of these may God be praised, and may the hearts of those who mourn their loss be comforted.2 1 Fourteen workers (including 3 wives) retired during the year: 3 on the ground of health, 4 for special work in China not connected with the Mission, and 6 through marriage, but still working in China under other societies. 2 Since the Report was all in type Mr. R. H. Hill, who had been associated with Mr. Hudson Taylor from the commencement of the Mission, has been called to his reward. See China's Millions, August 1909. 10 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
F in a n c ia l E x p e r ie n c e s The financial experiences of the Mission have once again proved the faithfulness and loving-kindness of a covenant- keeping God. In humility of spirit, and in full recognition of our unworthiness, we would testify to God’s glory that “ the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord.” Such experiences are a miracle of grace, calling for more faithfulness in service and fuller confidence in progress. While the full Balance Sheets for Great Britain, the United States of America and Canada, Australasia, and the Abstract of the Associate Missions’ Funds1 will be found at the end of this volume, the following is a summary of the Mission’s income from all sources. The total income o f the Mission from all sources during 1908 was as follow s:— Received in Great Britain . . £51,159 15 1 G. $255,798'75 „ U.S.A. and Canada . 10,197 0 0 50,985'00 „ Australasia . . 6,309 9 6 31,547*35 „ China . . . 2,891 9 10 14,457-50 70,557 14 5 352,788 60 Received in China for Associate Missions .... 13,554 2 6 67,77060 £84,111 16 11 G. $420,559 "20
For the sake o f comparison the corresponding figures fo r 1907 are given. These are as follow s:— Received in Great Britain . . £51,401 8 4 G. $257,007*00 „ U.S.A. and Canada . 15,302 9 6 73,451’882 „ Australasia . . 7,163 3 8 35,816*00 China . . . 5,570 2 11 27,85075 79,437 4 5 394,125*63 Received in China for Associate Missions .... 13,762 2 4 68,810*58 £93,199 6 9 G. $462,936*21
From these figures it will be seen that the total receipts for 1908 show a decrease of ¿6*9087:9 :10, or $42,377*01, as compared with 1907. It must not, however, be forgotten 1 The funds of the Associate Missions are simply transmitted through the Mission from the various Associate Missions to their workers on the field. 2 The exchange of this figure was last year reckoned at 4s. 2d. to the gold dollar, and is therefore retained so as to agree with last year’s report. AH other figures have been reckoned at the mean figure of 4s. to the gold dollar. This feet explains an apparent error in the comparison of the totals. REVIEW OF THE YEAR—C.I.M. 11 that in 1907 the sum of ^8009 :13 :3, or G. $40,048 30, specially contributed for famine relief, was included in the accounts. If this abnormal sum be subtracted, it will be seen that the decrease in the income in gold was only a little over ¿£*1000. While this decrease in gold was not great, the exchange was favourable to the transmission of money to China; so that, in God’s goodness, the year was singularly free from financial strain. During 1907 the average exchange was 2s. ll|d. to the tael, whereas in 1908 it had fallen to the low average of 2s. 4i^d., or nearly 7d. per tael difference on all the income received in gold. On the other hand, low exchange always means the increased cost of foreign com modities, and there is also a general tendency for the cost of living in China to increase. The good exchange, which has affected both the general and the special funds, has, however, enabled the Mission to spend considerably more than in the previous year in the development of schools and medical work and in the improvement of Mission property, etc. To adequately comment upon the financial mercies of the year would be impossible, for the more closely the facts are scrutinised the more remarkable are God’s provisions found. The favourable exchange has already been noted; but this further fact may be detailed, viz., that during the last four months of the year, when the general funds fell lower than in the earlier months, the exchange steadily dropped in the Mission’s favour to the low December rate of 2s. 2£^d. per tael. Thus the lowest period of receipts in gold was assisted by the most favourable conditions in silver. Further, upon one occasion, when the need of the funds had been keenly recognized at home, in view of remittances to be made to the missionaries in China, a generous donation of <£5000 was received in London upon the very day that the funds had to be apportioned and monies telegraphed to Shanghai. Thus, before many on the field even knew of the special need—and the remittances for three months depended upon what was sent out—the funds were graciously supplied. Truly, this gift came, as the kind donor wrote, as “ another proof that you have abundant cause to go forward, trusting Him who ‘ is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.’ ” With such evidence of God’s watchful care, “ what manner of persons ought ” we to be “ in all holy living and godliness, looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God.” 12 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
R esults of t h e W ork And now, to turn from the means to the results, so far as these can in any way be judged. And only “ He who can pursue the sunbeam and trace, without one omission, every lineament of beauty they pencil on tree and flower and living thing, may tell the blessings that accrue when the light of life is flung on the pathway of millions whom the darkness bewildered and destroyed.” Remembering, then, all those blessings which defy the statistician, let us look at those figures which may help us to be more definite in our praise. From the statistics already received we find that more than 30,000 Chinese have been received into Church- fellowship by the Mission since its commencement; and of these nearly 21,000 are still spared to gather round the Lord’s table from time to time. Of this number, 2540 were received into fellowship during last year. While this is 264 less than the year before, it is nevertheless no small cause for thanksgiving. It means, beyond the unspeakable blessing of a personal salvation to these converts themselves, that fully 10,000 persons, in the inner circle of the families these 2540 Christians represent, will be brought into personal contact with an avowed follower of Jesus Christ, not to speak of the ever-widening circle influenced by each life. For the shepherding of these souls and the evangelization of those yet unreached, the Mission has 211 central stations, more than 790 out-stations, 995 chapels, 9 hospitals, 34 dispensaries, 84 opium refuges, and more than 200 day and boarding-schools with about 4000 scholars.
S ch ool W ork Special attention may be called to the growing importance of our schools for giving Christian training and instruction to the children of Church members. Readers of The Story o f the C.I.M. will remember that such school work dates back to the early days of the JLammermuir party; but, with the more rapid growth of the Churches in recent years, the development of this department has become imperative. And, in addition to the schools for the children of Christians, the growing need for trained native helpers and for more definite Bible teaching throughout the Churches has, in the REVIEW OF THE YEAR—C.I.M. 13 natural order of development, become increasingly apparent during the last few years. For this important work several men have been set apart; some for the systematic training of selected Chinese helpers, who will be gathered into central Bible Training Institutes for a two years’ course of study; and some for the holding of shorter courses, extending for a few weeks at a time only, with selected Church members at the various stations and out-stations throughout the provinces. While there are many other aspects of the work to which reference might with advantage be made did space allow, the all-important question is—Is the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our midst ? This alone can meet China’s real need ; this alone can solve the complex problems inseparable from large and growing Churches; and this alone can keep the Churches satisfied with a Scriptural basis for their membership. It is for this reason we so devoutly rejoice in the times of spiritual quickening which have come upon not a few of the Churches of China during the past year. Last year we closed our report with these words: “ While the present opportunities wcall as never before for earnest and self- sacrificing efforts, the urgency of the crisis in China calls yet more loudly for earnest and prevailing prayer, that a mighty wave of revival may sweep over that great land.” To-day it is our inestimable privilege to report that the revival has come.
T h e R e v iv a l The revivals in Korea and Manchuria, with occasional times of blessing here and there in China, had awakened longings and prayers in many hearts which are now being answered by powerful manifestations of God’s Spirit among the Churches, and for this we praise God. Nor would we omit to mention that God’s instrument in the early stages of revival at many centres has been a worker from another Mission—the Rev. J. Goforth, of the Canadian Presbyterian Church. For details of these times of blessing reference must be made to accounts published elsewhere. No words can describe the felt presence and power of G od; but it may be stated that the characteristic features of the revival have been the overwhelming and poignant sense of sin, expressed 14 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL at times in tempests of agonized cries and tears until the noise has been heard afar off. Deep contrition and abject confessions have been followed by restitution, reconciliation, and a fuller enjoyment of the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Let no one think that these times have been times of spiritual enjoyment. On the contrary, the workers have expressed their horror at the revelation of sin, and awe at the manifestation of God’s holiness and power. One worker writes: “ I simply cannot describe the scene; it made one think of the Day of Judgment. God had come among us. All knew it, and every heart was open before Him. For myself, I had the most intense realization of the holiness of God and of my uncleanness in His sight.” Under the pressure of God’s Spirit men fell to the ground with loud cries and tears, while others smote upon their breasts. And, remarkable though it may seem, this deep contrition was not mainly through the fear of future punishment, but rather on account of their having offended Divine Love. In- all this the words of the prophet have been fulfilled: “ The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple. . . . But who may abide the day of His coming ? and who shall stand when He appeareth ? ” Beloved friends, there are many other things of which we should like to speak—of the continued work of grace among the aborigines, of the way auxiliary agencies1 outside the regular Missionary Societies are having the needs and claims of China laid upon them ; but we desist. Rather would we let the revivals in China speak their full message to our own hearts; for, is it not true ?—to quote the words of an Indian Governor when recently speaking on Missions—“ We need more fire on the home hearth.” “ The time is come for judgment to begin at the house of G od; and if it begin first at us,” what then ? We do well to rejoice in what God is doing in the Far East, but is there not in it all a message for us ? Does it not call upon God’s people at home to offer themselves willingly in this the day of His power ? It is impossible to overestimate the blessing to China and to the world which may accrue from this revival if it
1 The Religious Tract Society’s effort to raise £20,000 for Christian literature in China, the China Emergency Committee’s effort to raise £100,000 for educa tional, medical, and literary work in China, the Yale University’s Mission in Hunan, the proposed Princeton University movement in Peking, the Pennsylvanian University movement in Canton, the Eton Hostel for Chengtu, the suggested Oxford and Cambridge scheme and proposed Hongkong University, the allotting of £35,000 from the Pan-Anglican Congress Fund for work in China, etc., etc. T h e A ltar o f th e W hoi.e-B urnt Sacrifice. Within the Chinese city of Peking there are two parks, in which are located the Temjiles of Heaven and Agriculture. Near to the Altar o f Heaven is situated tho altar of the whole-burnt offering, as shown in the picture, it is laced with green tiles, and is nine feet high and seven feet wide. Here, while the Emperor Is officiat ing 0 1 1 the Altar of Heaven, after midnight, tho black ox is burned as a whole-burnt offering. During 1900 the Sikhs used this altar to cremate their comrades who had fallen in the relief and occupation of Peking. To face page 15. REVIEW OF THE YEAR—C.I.M. 15 continue and spread, or, on the other hand, the incalculable loss should Goa’s Spirit be quenched. Of Shansi, Mr. Lutley writes: “ The gracious work of the Holy Spirit has been spreading until every Church in central Shansi has been reached with the blessed life-giving river.” Churches also in other far-distant provinces have been already reached, while many stations are looking and longing for a like visitation. In face of the records of what God has done, and the promise and possibilities of yet “ greater things than these,” how great is our personal responsibility that we in no way “ grieve the Holy Spirit ” or “ limit the Holy One of Israel.” Shall not the prayer of each one be, both for himself and for the sake of a needy world:
“ Oh that in me the sacred fire Might now begin to glow, Burn up the dross of base desire., And make the mountains flow !
e< Refining fire, go through my heart, Illuminate my sou l; Scatter Thy life through every part And sanctify the whole.” THE LAST SEVEN YEARS
“ I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.”— Psalm Ixxvii. 10.
I n any attempt to adequately appreciate what God has been pleased to do in China through the ministry of the C.I.M., and how graciously He has continued to supply the funds in proportion to the growing needs of the Mission, it is necessary to briefly survey the progress made during a course of several years. To enable the friends of the Mission to do this, the accompanying table has been prepared. It illustrates the work of the C.I.M. during the last seven years since the Boxer crisis. The careful study of this table can hardly fail to impress the thoughtful reader with the encouraging progress made, and with the goodness of God in so faithfully supplying those spiritual and temporal blessings without which this work not only could not have prospered at all, but must inevitably have terminated long ago.
Year. Income. Living. Schools. Chapels. Helpers. Helpers. Stations. Missionaries. Paid Paid Chinese Out-Stations. Communicants Unpaid Unpaid Chinese.
1902 £72,066. G. $360,330 190 319 476 763 541 200 7,774 83 1903 £60,498. G. $302,490 194 417 580 783 690 256 10,245 116 1904 £65,624. G. $328,120 200 521 703 825 821 332 12,002 150 1905 £72,926. G. $364,630 205 632 827 849 888 394 14,078 188 1906 £78,531. G. $392,655 204 719 915 875 988 443 16,969 198 1907 £93,199.* G. $465,995 206 769 970 900 1,050 546 19,054 201 1908 £84,111. G. $420,557 211 790 995 928 1,157 560Ï 20,993 216
Though the attention of the reader is especially directed to the figures themselves, there are one or two observations * This sum includes £8009 or G. $40,045 for famine fund. 16 THE LAST SEVEN YEARS 17 which may, perhaps, not inappropriately be made. It will be noted that while the number of central stations has not greatly increased, the average number of missionaries to each centre being less than 5, the out-stations have advanced from 319 to 790, and the number of chapels from 476 to 995. These figures clearly indicate how rapidly centres are being opened and established where native leadership becomes essential. Again, while the number of missionaries has increased from 763 to 928, a net gain of 165, the number of Chinese helpers in the Mission’s employ has advanced from 541 to 1157, a net gain of 616. Thus, for every new missionary by whom the work has been reinforced during the last seven years, there have been added nearly 4 new Chinese helpers. In addition to this, it must be noted that the voluntary Chinese helpers have advanced from 200 to 560. Few figures could be more gratifying than these, for they prove that the Chinese Christians are seriously beginning to undertake the evangelization of their own people. And since China’s millions can only be fully reached by a great increase of native agency, the fact that to an increase of 21 per cent in the missionary staff there has been given an increase of 130 per cent in the Chinese staff' is no small cause for joy. Further, the communicants have increased from 7700 to 21,000, no allowance being made for the many who during the seven years have gone to be with the Lord ; and the schools for the children of Christian parents have also proportionately advanced from 83 to 216. That, without any appeal for funds, God should have moved His people so to give of their substance that the income has steadily increased with the increasing demands, is wholly inexplicable on any other ground than that our Father knoweth what things we have need of. Faith has been tested, self-denying economies have been practised, but the unfailing faithfulness of God has always been experienced. To reduce living facts to cold statistics is to rob them of much of their throbbing interest, but no report could contain the full story of all that these few figures signify. God alone knows how much the sowing in tears has meant before there has been this reaping in joy, and God alone knows how many tears have been wiped away from heathen faces, how much sighing and sadness have been banished from heathen homes, how much life has been gladdened and death robbed of its c 18 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL terrors, and how great has been the joy in the presence of the angels of God over sinners who have turned to repentance. Surely the toil of these years, the sorrow and suffering, the lives laid down in willing service, and all the self-denial of those who have contributed of their substance are not worthy to be compared with the salvation of immortal souls, and with the joy of Christ in seeing of the travail of His soul and being satisfied. Shall we not pray that this progress may be more than maintained in the years to come, and that those funds which are necessary for the efficient development of such a growing work may be constantly supplied ? And should not a consideration of these figures help us again to raise our Ebenezer and to declare our trust in our Jehovah Jireh as we go forward in the sacrifice of service and of giving, seeking to do yet greater things for Him who hath loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and made us kings and priests unto God ? To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. GLEANINGS FROM THE REPORTS
T h e following are a few facts of interest gleaned from the various reports. They illustrate what is taking place at the more than 900 stations and out-stations of the C.I.M. throughout China.
E choes o f t h e R e v iv a l At Hwochow one of the Chinese helpers testified that he had been unable to sleep all night on account of his sin, and must confess it. During the Boxer troubles the sum of Tls. 100 had been sent by the Missionaries in Pingyangfu to Mr. Robertson, who afterwards died. The money never reached him, and was subsequently hidden by this helper in his courtyard. As the Boxers looted and fired the house every one thought the money was lost, but he had afterwards dug it up and used it himself. As he told this story he became greatly agitated, and fell in agony of mind to the ground, crying aloud and beseeching God to forgive him. On the women’s side of the building his wife was also weeping aloud for having hindered her husband. Shortly after this confession another man arose and said he owed 20,000 cash, which he was now determined to pay, even if it meant selling part of his possessions. After the meeting was finished, another man gave 2000 cash to Mr. Lutley, which he said was owing to the foreigner. Other cases of restitution followed. At Taning many confessed to theft, lying, hatred, and other sins, till one dreaded to hear more. One young Evangelist, who had a real gift for preaching, was deeply moved, and confessed to having grieved the Holy Spirit by seeking glory for himself. When prayer was proceeding, one man shouted out in agony “ Lord, Lord, I dare not see 19 20 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Thy face,” and fell on the floor. Immediately an awful wail of anguish broke out all over the hall. The school-boys fell on their faces to the ground, crying, “ My sins, my sins,” and though Mr. Lutley and others tried to raise them to their seats, they fell down again. The school-girls and some of the women were also on their faces, crying out for forgiveness. Can such an experience ever be forgotten? The writer adds : “ I trembled from head to foot, and shuddered at the thought of what the Judgment Day would be ” (see page 42).
L ib e r a l G iv in g Mr. Adam reports that the Miao have out of their awful poverty been giving most liberally and willingly to God’s work. “ Sometimes,” he states, “ one feels really sorry to take their gifts, only we know how distressed they would be if we did not receive them. Surely the heart of the Lord Jesus must be greatly rejoiced to see His grace thus abounding in the hearts of these dear people. They have given grain and cash sufficient for the support of three preachers and possibly for a fourth. So thankful are they for the good news of God’s Dear Son, brought to them through the Bible, that they sent $25 to the British and Foreign Bible Society, and $14 to the West China Tract Society as thankofferings ’’ (see page 79).
A P ro ph e t’s C h a m b e r At Wangaotang the Christians, though poor and few in number, have greatly cheered the hearts of the workers by a loving act. The floor of the room occupied by Miss Guex when she visited that out-station had been eaten by white ants and had become dangerous to walk on. She told the people that if they cared for her visits they must prepare some more suitable accommodation, and as there was only a steep ladder by which to ascend the garret, she told them that there was a staircase at Changshan which was not being used and was at their disposal. Though these stairs were huge and bulky, four men at once volunteered to remove them, and two or three days later, true to their word, they came. Taking the staircase upon their shoulders, they carried it to the out-station, a distance of 15 English miles. GLEANINGS FROM THE REPORTS 21 The next time Miss Guex visited that out-station the staircase had been erected in place of the ladder, and a hand support placed at the side. But that was not all; for upstairs there was another surprise. The garret had been transformed; a new floor laid and the whole place painted in red—the colour of honour—and a table and two chairs placed there for the comfort of the missionary. By way of thanking these people Miss Guex on Sunday read the passage from 2 Kings iv. 9-12. The fact that their kind deed had a precedent recorded in the Scriptures was very pleasing to them. Miss Guex remarked that she had been better treated than Elisha, for he had only had one stool in his little chamber whereas she had two chairs! In recounting this incident Miss Guex adds, “ Does not thoughtfulness and kindness in somewhat unexpected corners enhance the pleasures thereby given ” (see page 105).
T r u e L ib e r a l it y In last year’s report the story of an old woman named Mrs. Wang who earned her living by selling rice dumplings at the street comer was briefly told. Miss Guex again reports that in spite of her hard lot she contributed last year $13 to the Lord’s work. Every day one 10-cash piece of money at least is put into her private collection box, and on Sunday the weekly contents are brought to the Lord’s House. *•
A n I n te r e stin g B ir d Miss Guex tells of an interesting family in one of the villages not far from Changshan. The head of the home is a widow, the mother of four sons and two daughters, who, by reason of the way she has managed her affairs and trained her children, has earned the reputation of being “ a wise woman.” With genuine interest she welcomed Miss Guex, saying, with a smile, “ Pray sit down; you are always welcome; I do love Jesus and I do love you.” Then off she darted, soon to return and spread the table with a liberal repast. This partaken of, she quickly gathered in her neighbours whom she invited to come to Christ. So constantly has she invited the passers-by to come in to hear the doctrine, that a bird, a sort of magpie which her boys keep in a cage, took up the cry, and to the astonishment 22 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL of all, the bird with its high-pitched clear voice would repeat the words of the good woman. “ Lai t’ing tao li ”—“ Come and hear the doctrine.”
F r u it M e e t fob, R e p e n t a n c e Amongst those who were baptized at Hanchungfu, Shensi, was one young man who for a considerable time had given genuine evidence of the work of God’s Holy Spirit in his heart. Upon one occasion, becoming very uneasy about some opium which he had stored in his home, he expressed his willingness to do whatever might be right in the matter. He finally took the opium, which was worth to him about six months’ salary, and burnt it all rather than sell it and use money obtained from an unholy source (see page 37).
B y t h a t w h ic h e v e r y J o in t S u p pl ie th One incident of the famine two years ago deserves mention in this report, as it shows how the various Christian agencies at work in China may, and do, work into each other; the one filling up the deficiency of the other. While in Chefoo last summer, Mr. Saunders received a letter from Miss Milligan of the “ Door of Hope,” telling of two young married women who were decoyed to Shanghai by promises of good wages, and sold into lives of shame. From this life of sin they were mercifully saved by the devoted workers of the “ Door of Hope,” and having been in that home for more than a year, and during that time manifested a real interest in the Gospel, it was desirable they should be restored to their husbands and their homes. As they were from the neighbourhood of Antung, Miss Milligan wrote to ask if we could find their homes. Our Chinese helpers did so, and the two young women are now in their own homes. We request prayer that they may both become faithful followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and may also be used to lead their husbands to a like faith in the Saviour (see page 66).
A C h r is t ia n F a m i l y Among those baptized last year at Chiichowfu was an old man of seventy-one and 3 of his sons. His name is Hsii. He has 4 sons, all of whom are married, and his grand children number 16. As a family they are well-off, and GLEANINGS FROM THE REPORTS 23 all live in the same home. After the opening of the Hangpu Hall in 1904, which, it may be mentioned in passing, was an ancestral hall formerly given by Mr. Ma to the Church, the old man’s youngest son became an inquirer. This youngest son was baptized in 1907, and now, last year, the aged father and the other 3 sons have all been baptized together (see page 105). In this family they regularly have family worship, and it is hoped that the wives of the sons may also soon be led into the light. Their aged father-in-law instructs them not to bind their daughters’ feet, and he has promised his grand daughters an education if they will obey him in his wish.
A n t i-O piu m P r o p a g a n d a Workers who have the well-being of China at heart will rejoice to know that restriction has been put upon the growth of opium in the Pingyanghsien County, Chekiang. In some cases it has been stopped altogether, and the broad bean substituted. In other cases, when already planted, it has been ploughed out. The Hsien magistrate has acted in a true business-like way, himself going out to the country districts, and announcing confiscation of land to those who dared to grow opium, and imprisonment for resisting the execution of the law. This has done far more good than a half-hearted proclamation followed by inertia (see page 102).
F r u it of H o sp ita l W ork Dr. Clark writes:—As most of the patients come from a distance, they are lost sight of when they leave the hospital, and unless they are near some other Mission station, years may pass before they again come into contact with any Christian. Yet what we hear of individual cases encourages us to hope that many may have been led to a knowledge of Christ. A teacher from a village 30 miles away has written to one of our helpers saying that, having read the Gospel and tracts we gave him, he had become convicted of sin, and wanted to trust in our Saviour. A young man came to us about a year ago in an advanced state of consumption. I told him we were unable to help him, but consented to let him stay for a while. Some time after his return home we heard that he had died, urging the members of his family to believe in the Lord Jesus (see page 83). 24 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
T h e P iia y e e o f F a it h Among those accepted for baptism at Taiping Che was a young woman who lived nearly two miles from the city. She nad been much persecuted for refusing to contribute towards idolatrous theatricals, and her home was broken into and herself and husband beaten. During an epidemic of dysentery her little son of seven years was for long at death’s door. The medicine given by Mrs. Richardson had been taking no effect, and many native drugs had been used, but the child only got worse. Although her husband said it was useless to pray to God, the mother’s faith was not shaken. The answer to her prayers came in a remarkable way. In a dream in the night she says Christ appeared to her as the Great Physician, telling her of a certain drug which would heal her son. Neither she nor her husband had heard of it before, but upon inquiry at the Chinese druggist stores she obtained this medicine. Having bought some, she gave it to her child, who after a short time completely recovered. Not only has her faith been strengthened, but her husband has been brought back to God and belief in prayer (see page 101).
W ork a m o n g P il g r im s Not far from Kiungchow is a famous mountain resort of Buddhist pilgrims. To this famous temple many hundreds and thousands wend their way in July. During the year a special effort was made to sow the good seed of the Kingdom among these people. Two colporteurs, 3 evangelists, 2 Biblewomen, accompanied the missionaries. These workers, arming themselves with a supply of Scriptures and tracts, separated and spread the books out at various points along the line of road, from 10 a . m . to 3 p. m . each day. Much tact and persuasion were needed to induce these earnest souls to stop and look at the books or listen to the preaching. Many were so intent upon their pilgrimage tHat they passed by without giving heed to the Word (see page 75).
B u ild in g t h e W a l l in T r ou b le so m e T im e s Mr. James reports considerable unrest, owing to the Secret Societies, who are regarded as responsible for the presence of the robber bands. Mr. James states that he GLEANINGS FROM THE REPORTS 25 passed near one house where, a few days later, a band of 80 robbers came and stole Tls.3000 worth of goods, also carrying away the owner. More recently, some 200 men came upon a town about 20 miles from Luchow, all dressed as soldiers. They robbed seven or eight of the richest families, and then set fire to the place. The heathen wonder why the best family in the town has suffered the most, for the family which for several generations has been the self constituted charitable institution of the neighbourhood lost Tls.11,000 of silver. The same day as this attack was made, a boat on the river, about 10 miles from Luchow, was also robbed and two men killed. In spite of all these dangers, Mr. James has been pre served, though constantly travelling, having covered about 2000 miles during the year (see page 75).
D e t a il s o f o n e M ission S t a t io n It being impossible in a report referring to more than 200 central stations and 790 out-stations to do more than most inadequately summarise a few of the main features of the work, the following more detailed account of the routine at one central station is given as a sample of what is going on at many centres throughout the length and breadth of China. The station specially referred to is Changsha, the capital of Hunan (see page 110). The work during the year has been along the following lines:— Public Services
Sundays. Communion Service at 9 a .m . Preaching Service at 11 a . m . Sunday School at 2 p. m . Street Chapel at 3 p . m . Week-days. Early Gospel Service a t 9 a . m . daily. Street Chapel on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Church Prayer Meeting on Thursday evenings. This has been a specially good meeting, with an average attendance of about fifty. In addition to these services, during the last three months of the year there have been two Gospel Services daily at the hospital, the one in the morning conducted by Dr. Keller, and the one in the evening by one of the hospital evangelists. 26 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Classes.—Mr. Yeryard has conducted a Tuesday evening Bible Class for men, which, while primarily for evangelists and workers, has been largely attended by both members and inquirers. During part of the year he also conducted a daily Catechism Class for inquirers.
Women’s Work Classes.—Mrs. Keller has conducted three classes weekly. On Monday afternoons for Christian women, on Tuesday afternoons for inquirers, and on Thursday afternoons for women who wish to learn to read the Chinese characters. Ghiest-room.—Mrs. Keller meets the women in their guest room every morning after the early Gospel service, and on Sundays before and after each service for personal talks. She also receives callers throughout the day when not engaged with the classes or other regular work, and accom panied by her Biblewoman, visits the people, Christians, inquirers, and heathen in their homes. See also School and Hospital below for other work in which Mrs. Keller is engaged.
Book Shop The front half of our book shop is fitted up as a guest room ; it is open morning and afternoon daily, except Satur days and Sundays, and affords a splendid opportunity for personal work. Many come in to read the papers and periodicals that are on file, and some come purposely for religious conversation. Mr. Veryard has general oversight of this department, and either he or one of the evangelists is in attendance during the hours when it is open.
School The school for boys and girls was in charge of Mr. Hampson and the earnest Christian teacher Mr. Cheng up to the time of Mr. Hampson’s leaving for Chefoo. Since that time Mr. Veryard ana Mr. Cheng have been in charge. Mr. Veryard has taught mathematics and singing, and Mrs. Keller has taught English. We have 22 pupils in the school, and recently some of them applied for baptism. T hf, D a y -School a t Changsha. Changsha, tlio. capitol of lliuinn, was opened as a station by the Mission in 1001. There are at present 11(1 Church ninmliers, M having lieen baptized from the coniinenceinent. In the Day-School, superintended by Mr. \V. li. Unmpson, there are 21 scholars, 14 boys ami 7 »iris. The bright lad in the centre, whose enlarged portrait appears on the cover, is the son of the late Evangelist Li, who so nobly assisted Dr. Keller in the nloneer work in Hunan. His mother was hmm/l,t. .in from GLEANINGS FROM THE REPORTS 27
Medical Work As the hospital had to be repaired throughout, no regular clinics were held until the middle of September, though many patients were seen daily, and during the summer months the work was very heavy. There was no other doctor in town, and many steamboat calls came from mis sionaries and other travellers, as well as from officers and employes on the boats. Beginning September 22, regular clinics have been held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since that time 1400 patients have been treated, and 28 operations have been performed, besides a large number of visits to the sick in their homes, no record of which has been kept. Many patients have come from long distances, 50, 60, and a 100 odd English miles, and a few from even greater distances. As Miss Tilley has devoted her time exclusively to language study, with the exception of time kindly given to one obstetrical case, and to one important surgical case, Mrs. Keller has acted as matron of the hospital, and also as pharmacist and dispenser. Without her help it would have been impossible to care for so many patients; in fact, it was when she saw Dr. Keller nearly breaking down that she added this work to a programme already very full. This work has given Mrs. Keller many opportunities to speak to the women at the clinics. Mr. Veryard has also given kind and valuable help at the hospital in the capacity of anassthetizer. This generous service on his part has made possible serious operations, which otherwise could not have been undertaken.
REPORTS FROM THE PROVINCES
SINKIANG SZECHWAN KANSU KWEICHOW SHENSI YUNNAN SHANSI HUPEH CHIHLI KIANGSI SHANTUNG ANHWEI HONAN CHEKIANG KIANGSU HUNAN
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M r. G. W . H unter in Sinkianci. In this great province, larger than the wliole German Empire wiLh France and Spain combined, Mr. George Hunter is almost the only Protestant missionary. The only other workers are the Swedish missionaries residing at Kashgui and Yarkand, nearly 1(100 miles from Urumchi, where Mr. Hunter has secured premises. About 1888 Mr. George Parker and I)r. tansdell travelled through the province doing col portage work,but nothing more was done till 1005, when Mr. George Hunter commenced itinerant work. In 190*> he travelled as far as Kashgar, and in 1907 as far as Kuldja, and in 11)08 he secured premises at Urumchi or Tihwafu the capital. He had the joy of baptizing the llrst two converts- last year. With the exception of the companionship of Mr. Hans lJ
A r e a , 550,340 square miles, or approximately equal to the German Empire plus France and Spain. Population, 1,200,000, or nearly equal to either Victoria or New South Wales.
Sinkiang, or Chinese Turkestan, reaches right into the heart of Asia. It is the seat of an ancient civilisation, but through climatic and other changes, is now but sparsely populated. The inhabitants are Chinese (many being immigrants), Turks, Kirghiz, Mongols, and some Manchu settlers. Mr. George Parker was the first C.I.M. missionary to enter the province, which he did in 1888, travelling as far as Kuldja, and Mr. George Hunter commenced his definite work for this long neglected region in 1905. The C.I.M. has now 1 station, 1 missionary, and 2 communicants.
Tihwafu.—Mr. George Hunter has been enabled to open a station at this important city in Sinkiang. “ Urumchi,1’ or Tihwafu, “ is the Bish-Bakil of mediaeval times, and occupies a prominent place in the history of Central Asia during the last 600 years. It lies at the foot of the triple crested Bogdo-ola (14,000 feet), and consists of an old town on the slope of the mountain, and a newer Manchu quarter lower down.” It is an important centre of trade between China and the West. During the winter 1907-1908, Mr. Hunter made an effort to sell books and tracts to the people gathered from all parts of the district to spend the winter months in the city. With the aid of a mimeograph he printed 1000 Chinese Calendars, which the people readily bought. He also printed a number of Turkish tracts, and sold a considerable number of Chinese Gospels kindly left in the city by the British and Foreign Bible Society. During the Chinese New Year he had some scrolls, written in Chinese, Arabic, and Turkish, pasted on the large doors 31 32 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL of the shop used as a preaching hall, which attracted much attention. A good number came to the shop to hear the preaching. Writing about May 1908, he stated that 8 or 10 inquirers came regularly, and later on he had the great joy of baptizing 2 persons, who are the first-fruits of his ministry in this distant and difficult field. Work has been done among the Mohammedans, who form so large a pro portion of the population, and among the ordinary Chinese. One great difficulty experienced by Mr. Hunter is the lack of suitable tracts in Turki. There are only two tracts known to him in the Turki language of Sinkiang, one written by himself and one by Mr. G. Raquette of Kashgar. Special prayer is asked for Mr. Hunter, who has now been for some years quite alone in this distant and unoccupied field. Day fissions library
THE PROVINCE OF KANSU
A r e a , 125,450 square miles, or slightly larger than Norway. Population, 10,385,376, or twice as many as Sweden.
This province derives its name from two of its leading cities, Kanchow and Suchow. A large proportion of the population are Mohammedan, and the province has suffered much through frequent Mohammedan rebellions. There are also Tibetans, Manchus, Mongols, Turks, Aboriginal Tribes, and immigrants from other provinces. The people, except on the Tibetan border, are irreligious, probably because so many are absent from their ancestral homes. Mission work was commenced in this province by Messrs. Easton and G. Parker o f the C.I.M. in 1876. Long journeys were taken in the early days far beyond the borders of the province, even as far as Kulja. The C.I.M. now has 11 stations, 4 out-stations, 39 missionaries, 33 native helpers, 4 being unpaid, and 205 communicants.
C.I.M. Superintendent— G . A n d r e w
Lanchowfll.—The services on the Lord’s day have been attended by congregations varying from 60 to 100 persons. Some of these, however, have been coming for long and have made little progress. Two men have been baptized during the year, after a long term of probation. For one of these, Dr. Chang, who has suffered much socially since becoming a Christian, special prayer is asked. The Church consists of 14 members in the city, and 12 at Tahsinying. The members have shown their liberality by contributing over $60 to the Lord’s work, and this has been given willingly at a time of scarcity, owing to drought. Medical work has been carried on by Mr. Preedy and his assistant, 443 men and 71 women patients being assisted. Skin diseases and ophthalmia have predominated, but a few minor cases of surgery have been undertaken and three cases of fractured bones. Among the 13 scholars in the 33 d 34 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL boys’ school, 2 or 3 have expressed their desire to become Christians.
Siningfu.—The year has been an uneventful one, the work in some respects receiving a check through the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Ridley for seven months. Mr. Mann, assisted by some of the Chinese Christians, visited the great Butter Festival at Kumbum, and also the great Fair at Weiyiianpu. On these occasions many pilgrims were met, and at the latter place thousands of Aborigines. In the city, Chinese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Aborigines, and Mohammedan guests have been received, among these being 5 Mongolian princes, and lamas from several monasteries. These have all taken away with them Gospels and catechisms; thus the knowledge of the truth is spread. About half of the guests are Mohammedans, who listen attentively to the Gospel, though they are in the majority of cases ignorant of their own faith and indifferent to it. The boys1 school has been open during the year, and in the dispensary work over 1400 patients have been assisted. The audiences in the chapel on Sunday have been good. There has been much sickness among the Christian women, three of whom have died, while Mrs. Ridley’s health has not been equal to the pressing claims. There are many open doors both in city and country which cannot be entered for lack of workers.
Liang’chowfu.—The encouragement experienced in 1907 has been fully sustained during 1908, there being marked growth in grace among some of the Christians, while 10 others have been received into the Church by baptism. Of those baptized, 3 men were from the country, as also were 2 of the women, some being from new centres. Many visits have been paid to the homes of the women in the city, and many guests welcomed to the Mission premises. Miss Mellor, who rejoices in the arrival of Miss Eltham as a fellow worker* has written fourteen books of the New Testament in the Braille system for the blind Christian farmer, and has also taught two of the Christians to read and write the romanized.
Ninghia.—This station has been placed under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Fiddler since Mr. and Mrs. Nystrom were obliged to leave on account of Mr. Nystrom’s health. THE PROVINCE OF KANSU 35 Tsinchow Kan.—»At this centre steady work has been maintained, although there is little progress to report. Audiences of from 20 to 50 gather on the street when the Word of God is preached, and little companies varying from 10 to 40 assemble in the street hall on similar occasions. The average attendance on Sunday at the services is about 80= The colporteur has kept hard at his work. Tracts and Scriptures have been sold at many centres. A number of neighbouring cities and towns have been visited, Mr. Harding travelling nearly 500 miles in this work. At Siho and Kanchuensze, buildings have been purchased or mortgaged with money contributed apart from Mission funds. At Yukiachwang the work has been maintained by Dr. Yu assisted by Mr. Chang. Prayer is asked for these men and for these out-stations. The year closed with about 60 hopeful inquirers scattered among the various centres. In spite of difficulties occasioned by the change of teacher, the boys’ school has been maintained with about 20 scholars. Women’s work has also been carried on in city and country.
Fukiang Kan.—At this centre the work has experienced much trial through the unfaithfulness of the evangelist who has been in charge; but on the 14th May Mr. and Mrs. Mann took up work in the city. Over 20 have attended the services on the Lord’s day. The year closed with 24 Church members and 6 inquirers. It is hoped that now, with better supervision, the work may prosper.
THE SCANDINAVIAN CHINA ALLIANCE MISSION
This Mission, with its 66 workers associated with the C.I.M., has work both in South-East Kansu and on the Sian Plain in Shensi. Tsingningchow.—Mr. Ryd has carried on the work at this station, which has hitherto not shown much fruit. One person was baptized during the year.
Pingliang.— The workers here have had the joy of baptizing 9 persons during the year, 3 being men, 3 women, and 3 of the school boys, all of whom have been inquirers four or five years. Special meetings were held 36 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL during May, when an average of 100 persons attended the gatherings held thrice daily.
Chenyuan, Kingchow Kan, and Chungsin.— The reports from these stations have not come to hand. In all, 8 workers are located in these 3 centres, all engaged in direct evangelistic work. THE PROVINCE OF SHENSI
A r e a , 75,270 square miles, nearly equal to the area o f England and Wales, or the State o f Nebraska. Population, 8,450,182, nearly equal to the papulation o f Scotland and Ireland.
This province, the name of which means “ West of the Passes,” has three natural geographical divisions : The Han Valley, the Sian Plain or W ei Valley, and the Northern portion. The C.I.M. pioneers, Messrs. F. W. Bailer and George King, entered the province in 1876. By 1882 every city in the province had been visited. The C.I.M. now has 24 stations, 39 out-stations, 71 missionaries, 96 native helpers, 19 being unpaid, and 837 communicants.
C.I.M. Superintendent—G. F. E a st o n
Hanchungfu.—The work here has naturally suffered through the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Easton, who are on furlough. There being no lady in the station, the women’s work has been specially affected, but the Chinese women have nobly endeavoured to maintain their classes and help one another. Necessary building operations have needed supervision, but the work has been maintained and the evangelist has laboured earnestly in the preaching of the Gospel in the street chapels. An interesting little work over the border of the province has sprung up through one of the members of this Church, which work has been handed over to the care of the Paoning district. During the year fourteen persons have been baptized (see page 22), and a helpful conference was held during the third month, which was a memorable time. Many who were present confessed their sins and again dedicated themselves to God. The workers have been reinforced by the arrival of Mr. Williams. Mienhsien.—There are no baptisms to report this year 37 38 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL from this station, though one woman has been accepted for baptism. The attendance at the meetings has been good, and there has been growth in grace among the Christians. Gospel preaching has been carried on at Tsaiyiienki, a place about three miles distant from the city. Chengku.—Mr. Carwardine reports that during the first six months of the year the attendance at and interest in the services were good, but unhappily in the summer, during the absence of the workers, some of the older members, under pressure of straitened circumstances, neglected the observ ance of the Sabbath day. In this they influenced some of the younger members and awakened a spirit of dissension. The year has thus closed somewhat under a cloud. Yet in spite of this there are not wanting causes for thankfulness and encouragement. The Church warmly responded to the suggestion that the expenses of the three days’ district conference should be borne by the members of the Church. So heartily did they take this up that not only were all the expenses met, but there was a small balance over. There are several inquirers, some of whom it is hoped will be baptized shortly. Sisiang.—The year has been one of much trial, occasioned by sin on the part of one of the evangelists and by the death of several much-valued helpers. The gaps left will not be easily filled. No new members have been added, but there are a few ready for baptism. Evangelistic work has been steadily maintained in the country and city, the preaching hall in the South Street being generally well filled. One special feature of the year’s work has been the large increase in the number of children attending the Sunday School, over 200 boys and 70 girls coming. The suitable premises which have been purchased for the girls’ school are a great boon. The Church contributions have amounted to about 67 taels. Yanghsien.—During the year two have been received into the Church by baptism. Though the Sunday services are not well attended, an encouraging development has taken place through the chapel-keeper removing his home to another street in what was formerly an unfriendly part of the city. Now the chapel-keeper’s home is becoming the centre of a hopeful work. The children’s classes are doing well, there being sometimes 70 boys and 40 girls under instruction. Though these only come for the small rewards THE PROVINCE OF SHENSI 89 received at the New Year, they are being taught to pray and memorize the Word of God. Hinganfu.—After an absence of twelve months for work in the famine district and at Chefoo, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess returned to this station at the beginning of last year. In their absence Evangelist Chao had conducted the services, and Mr. Wang had continued the school with some 25 boys. During the past year the school has had some 30 scholars. Mrs. Burgess has gathered about a score of girls for weekly instruction, and has also held a class for women. One feature of the work here is a night-school. This fell somewhat into disorder during Mr. Burgess’s absence, but has been reorganized, the average attendance being about 50 boys. By this school it is hoped to help the youth of the place, the method being a combination of teaching with physical drill. The Prefect has shown his approval by adopting and organizing similar efforts, and the military commandant and staff have copied Mr. Burgess’s gymnastic drills. Fengsiangfu.—The general work of this station has been continued with little intermission, though sickness and building operations have somewhat hindered progress. The preaching hall and dispensary have been well attended, about 1000 patients being assisted during the year. The school has been carried on, and several visits have been paid to the out-station of Imenchen. Presentation copies of the New Testament have been given to the Prefect and other local officials. The Church has suffered a great loss in the death of the most influential Church member, Mr. Li. The contributions have amounted to a little over $9. Chowchih.—Special prayer is asked for this station, reopened by Mr. and Mrs. Robinson during 1907. Hitherto no visible results have been seen of the work done, but the workers sow in hope of the promised blessing.
Meihsien.—The year was commenced by the holding of the annual conference, when 150 persons attended. There have been 11 boys in the boys’ school, and 9 girls in the girls’ school. One of the former scholars from the boys’ school has been sent to the Theological Training School in the capital, his expenses being paid by his parents. The evangelist Lo has done good work in the market-towns and 40 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL villages around, and the work at Fufeng has been well maintained by Evangelist Kia. One sad case of persecution has occurred. An ex-Buddhist priest who had become a Christian, being accused of taking out the eyes of the village idols, was dragged into the temple, and upon his refusal to worship the idols, was severely beaten. From this he never recovered, and died some six months later. He has left to the Church, money sufficient to mortgage the house in which he died, which house is to be used for carrying on work in his own village.
THE SCANDINAVIAN CHINA ALLIANCE MISSION
This Mission, associated with the C.I.M., has 15 stations in Shensi. With the exception of Lantien, no report, beyond the statistical returns, has yet come to hand. The statistical returns show that 8 of the stations have had an aggregate of 76 persons added to their Churches by baptism during the year. Ten boarding-schools, 12 opium refuges, and 1 dispensary have been carried on, and about £50 have been contributed during the year to Church expenses. Lantien.—The year has been one of encouragement and full of opportunities. Much time has been spent in the villages, and so eager have the people been to hear, that they would cross fields and meadows, jumping over ditches and rocks, to gather round the missionary when they saw him passing by. Mr. Englund says, “ To be thus met with the same interest and eagerness at village after village was the happiest time of my work in China.” In addition to meetings held at the out-stations, two Gospel tents have been in use: one erected for four and a half months, by the mandarin’s permission, inside the front yard of the yamen, and the other at a large market-place. The schools have been continued, and 15 Church members received by baptism. THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI
A r e a , 81,830 square miles, or considerably larger than Scotland and Ireland together. Population, 12,200,456, nearly three times as many as Portugal.
The province of Shansi (West of the Hills) was the ancient seat o f the Chinese people. It gives promise of a great future. According to Richthofen there are about 18,500 square miles o f coal-fields in this province. The first C.I.M. missionaries reached the province in November 1876, shortly before the terrible famine of 1877-78. During 1900, 113 missionaries and 46 missionaries’ children suffered martyrdom in this province. Of these 47 missionaries and 16 children were connected with the C.I.M. The C.I.M. now has 31 stations, 106 out-stations, 112 missionaries, 293 native helpers, 130 being unpaid, 2540 communicants.
C.I.M. Superintendent—A l b e r t L u t l e y
G e n e r a l S u r v e y of C e n t r a l a n d N o r th e r n S h a n s i During 1907 the workers in this province had to mourn the fact that several leading members had, through official patronage and worldly ambition, ceased to run well. During the early months of 1908 an unmistakable declension and widespread coldness on the part of many led the missionaries to definitely give themselves to prayer for a revival. The crisis came at the Annual Provincial Con ference in May 1908, when a Chinese pastor who had once been widely used had to be removed from office. The reports of what God had been doing in Manchuria led the workers to earnestly request the Rev. J. Goforth to visit the province of Shansi. To this request Mr. Goforth kindly responded, and his mission commenced with a series of four days’ meetings at Pingyao, which were attended by delegates from ten adjoin- 41 42 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL ing Churches. The details of the blessed work of grace have already been reported in China’s Millions, and cannot be repeated here. Similar gatherings were held at Taning, Kiiwo, Hungtung, and lastly at the provincial capital Taiyuanfu. The same manifestations accompanied the preaching of the word at each centre, viz. deep conviction of sin, heartbroken confessions, restitution, and liberty in prayer. Men, women and children appeared to be absolutely unconscious of any other presence than that of God. After Mr. Goforth’s departure the work continued and spread until every Church in Central Shansi had been reached by the life-giving stream. Envies and jealousies that had eaten out the life of the Churches as a canker were confessed and put away, long-standing quarrels were cleared up, restitution of moneys amounting to several hundreds of taels were promised or made (see page 19). Among other results of these revivals is the increased attendance at the ordinary Sunday services, in some centres the numbers being doubled, and the changed attitude of many of the heathen towards the Gospel. Another cause for thankfulness is the wonderful progress of the anti-opium movement. The willingness of the people to submit to the edicts prohibiting cultivation has come as a surprise to those who have the longest acquaint ance with the province. Careful inquiries over a wide area show that the edicts are being enforced by the .local officials, with the result that no opium has been sown, except in a few out-of-the-way places where the farmers hope to escape detection. During the year 143 persons were received into the Church and 16 have been restored to fellowship; 39 have “ fallen asleep” in Christ, and 24 have been suspended, leaving a total membership of 2278, or a net increase of 96. The contributions for the year, not including school fees, have been Tls. 1206. About 1330 opium patients have been treated in the 47 opium refuges, some of whom have given evidence of faith in Christ. Many homes have also been thereby opened to the Gospel. School work has been carried on in 19 day-schools, and 18 boarding-schools, and one orphanage with 132 orphans. Many of the scholars have given evidence of conversion. A high school for boys has been established at Hungtung, with the special object of training efficient teachers for the Christian elementary schools,-and it is a cause for thank THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 43 fulness that Mr. Sang, one of the late Mr. Duncan Kay’s scholars, who last year finished his course with honours in the Weihsien Union College, and is an earnest Christian, has consented to teach in this Hungtung school for four years, accepting about half the salary he could command in a Government school. It is hoped that a similar high school for girls may be established at Hwochow as soon as the Lord shall provide the necessary funds and premises. Much evangelistic and the regular pastoral work have been maintained. Quiet and order have been granted through out the province notwithstanding the changes at Peking occasioned by the deaths of the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
D istr ict N o r th o f t h e G r e a t W a l l In this large district worked by the Scandinavian Missionary Alliance in association with the C.I.M., there are 4 stations, 4 out-stations, and 7 missionaries. Previous to 1900 the Christian Missionary Alliance had about 50 missionaries labouring here. The present workers sorely need large reinforcements. A constantly increasing number of immigrants from several provinces are flocking to these districts, and all along the Mongolian border new villages, towns, and cities are springing up. Paotowchen.—Since 1907 this work has been under the care of Mr. E. O. Oberg of Saratsi. During the year a station has been opened at Penpatai, where the work is carried on by an earnest Christian farmer, who with his wife and mother not only supports the work and a small school of 12 boys, but also gives liberally to work at other centres. Saratsi.—Besides the care of the station and two out- stations, Mr. and Mrs. Oberg have had the responsibility of the Orphanage with its 132 orphans. Day-schools, Bible- classes, four courses of Bible study have been conducted, and opium refuge work carried on. Seven have been baptized during the year. Kweihwating'.—In spite of Mr. Ehu’s ill-health, he and his wife held the fort during the year, though compelled early this year to return to Sweden. The boys’ school was maintained, 40 cases of attempted suicide by opium saved, and one member restored to fellowship. Mr. and Mrs. Ehu 44 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL are commended to the prayers of God’s people in the trial of leaving the work through ill-health. Fengchen.— Colportage and evangelistic work in city and country have been diligently carried on. The boarding and day school and opium refuge work have been main tained, and 5 persons added to the Church by baptism, making a membership of 32.
D istrict b e t w e e n N o r t h a n d S o u th A rm s of t h e
G r e a t W a l l This district is occupied by the Swedish Holiness Union in association with the C.I.M. There are 4 stations, 4 out- stations, 19 missionaries on the field, and 203 Church members. Tatung.—In addition to the school, dispensary, and class work of the city, the 2 ladies residing in the eastern section of the city have taken 12 journeys in the country, occupying altogether 85 days. The 4 brethren from the other centre have spent 227 days in itinerant work, visiting several hundreds of towns and villages. Street preaching, opium refuge, school, and native colportage work have also been prosecuted. Eight have been baptized during the year. Two Bible schools have been conducted for the Christian members, and one, lasting a month, for the Chinese helpers of the Holiness Union and Alliance Missions. Great blessing was experienced. Sopingfu.—Seven cities and over 100 villages have been visited from this centre. Mr. Myrberg has spent 93 days itinerating, covering 1150 English miles. Hunyuan.—Several evangelistic journeys have been taken throughout the district and regular city work maintained, there being five services every Sunday. Two of the three schools are self-supporting. Two conferences have been held, one at Changwo for the Chinese and one at Hunyuan when 13 missionaries and the Chinese leaders met for mutual consultation. Two Bible schools have been attended by 150 persons. Sixteen have been baptized during the year. Tsoyun.—During the year 185 towns and villages have been visited by the missionaries, and the colporteur has also spent 11 months on the road. The attendance at the THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 45 Sunday services ranges from 40 to 100. One man has been baptized, and there are 10 inquirers.
D istrict S o u t h o f t h e G r e a t W a l l to T a iy u a n f u This large district is worked by the English Baptist Mission, which has stations at Sinchow Sha, Taiyuanfu, and Showyang. The meetings conducted by Mr. Goforth in Taiyuanfu in October were attended by members of the B.M.S., A.B.C.F.M., and the C.I.M., and were a time of blessing to all. About a month later delegates from six of the missions labouring in the province met to consider the question of federation, and a series of important resolutions relating to co-operation and Christian unity was unanimously adopted.
T h e T a i y u a n or G r e a t P l a in The district south of Taiyuanfu is occupied by the American Board, working from the 2 centres of Taiku in the east and Fenchow on the west. The C.I.M. also has 3 stations, 13 out-stations, 10 missionaries, 18 Chinese helpers, and 211 communicants. Pingyaohsien.—The revival which broke out in September has already been referred to in the opening paragraphs and in China’s Millions. During the year over 200 days have been spent by the missionaries in the villages and out- stations. Seven Bible - classes for men and women in Pingyao and Sukow have been held. Towards the end of the year one of the leading gentry of the city lent the workers a shop within the city for preaching the Gospel. This is the first really aggressive step it has been possible to take within the city since 1900, The schools have had a successful year, and the opium refuge workers, after much trial, are entering upon a more hopeful period. Kiehsiu.—The workers here have experienced great trial through the prolonged sickness of Mr. Chin, their elder and mainstay in the Church, and through the insanity, if not demon possession, of his wife. Mr. Chin has since died. In the midst of the trials, however, the work has been blessed, first, through the attendance of 35 of the members at Mr. Goforth’s mission at Pingyaohsien, and later by a similar 46 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL work at Kiehsiu itself, when a two days’ conference had to be extended to five days. Much evangelistic work has been done at fairs, and especial efforts have been made to reach the business men of the city. Two courses of Bible study have been held by Mr. Knight. Special prayer is asked for this growing and important station. Siaoyi.—Regular Sunday services have been conducted in the city and at 7 village centres, 4 of which are in the Yungning and Linhsien districts, where the Lord has greatly blessed the labours of the two evangelists Ren and Li. Twenty-eight families have destroyed their idols and meet regularly for Christian worship. Special classes for in struction have been held at Yungning and Siaoyi, and at the annual conference 10 persons were baptized. Forty-six persons have broken off opium-smoking in the refuges, some of whom have taken a definite stand for Christ. Several of the boys and girls in the schools give evidence of being truly converted.
W e s t e r n H il l D istrict Sichow.—Mr. Barber left for furlough in March, and in April Mr. Hole was joined by Mr. Gornitzka. Both brethren have spent much of their time in language study. The work during the early part of the year was most discouraging, there being division and strife among the leaders. On September 19 Mr. Goforth spent a Sunday at the station on his way to Taning, and a work of grace commenced which deepened during a series of meetings about a month later. From that time the work has gone forward, several of the Christians, and Mr. K. especially, for whom prayer was asked a year ago, being completely changed, and becoming filled with love and zeal. Seven have been added to the Church by baptism. Taning.—The experiences of this Church have been many and varied. Early in the year, when the work was in full swing and most encouraging, typhus fever broke out, and the school and women’s Bible-class had to be closed. Miss Liddy, who had only been at the station a few months, took typhus and died, and the station was vacated during the summer. On Miss Hunnybun’s marriage to Dr. J. C. Carr only one lady worker remained until Miss Hoskyn joined THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 47 her. Mr. Goforth’s visit in September was greatly blessed to the Church, and at the conference a month later, when 36 were baptized, still greater blessing was experienced. Since that time the work has gone steadily forward. In the 2 schools are 46 children, and in the Church 225 members, besides 70 inquirers. Among the contributions to the Church were 11 sheep, bringing the “ Lord’s flock ” (see Report 1908, p. 16) up to 51.1 Chichow.—At this station and at Siangning the work is under the charge of Mr. Tien and Mr. Chang. Both these men and some others were greatly blessed at Mr. Goforth’s meetings, to attend which they travelled a three days’ journey. A number of men have passed through the opium refuges. The work at Chichow is still largely unresponsive.
PlNGYANGFU AND KlANGCHOW PLAIN
In this district the C.I.M. has 4 stations, 15 out-stations, 15 missionaries, 42 Chinese helpers, and 256 Church members. Hotsin.— A special feature of the work has been the zeal and earnestness of the women in spreading the Gospel, Mrs. Gillies, assisted by the 3 Biblewomen and a band of voluntary helpers, being in labours abundant. The Church is still suffering from division among the older Christians. Opium refuge work has been carried on in Tunghwa and Chisan, and evangelistic efforts have been made in the villages and at the annual fair, in the new tent. Six have been baptized, but 4 suspended, and 1 removed by death. Ktiwo.— In spite of difficulties through unavoidable changes in the teaching staff, etc., there has been much to encourage in the schools. Many were blessed during Mr. Goforth’s visit, but three weeks later both the schools were moved mightily. All lessons had to be suspended for two days. A number of the women have unbound their feet and have come in for further instruction. Fifty visits have been paid to the villages. Three persons were baptized. Icheng.—This district includes the six counties of Icheng, Kiangchow, Wensi, Yiienchii, Kianghsien, and Tsinshui.
1 Since this Report was all in type the sad news of Miss Hoskyn’s death from typhus fever on April 24, 1909, was received. 48 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL In the last two counties no permanent work has been attempted through lack of workers. In Yiienchii work was only commenced in the autumn of 1908. In Wensi opium refuge work has been carried on for several years, and it is hoped that a Church for those who have professed their faith in Christ may be organized early in 1909. In Kiang- chow a shop has been secured for street preaching and Chinese helpers appointed. Prayer is asked for this large and important city. In view of the large tract of country still unreached, the Church has decided to establish a fund for the support of an evangelist, and part of the harvest thanksgiving gifts were devoted to this object. A street chapel has been built in an excellent position in Icheng, adjoining the mission-house. This is the gift of a friend in Australia. Six courses of Bible study have been held and special evangelistic meetings conducted. Pingyangfil.—The year has been one of great oppor tunity and much blessing. The Church conference was a helpful time, when six were baptized. In September many were blessed through attending Mr. Goforth’s meet ings at Kiiwo and Hungtung, and a month later, during some special meetings, the Holy Spirit came upon the Church in great power, when nearly the whole audience repeatedly broke out in loud wailing as they confessed their sins. During the year Mr. Knight conducted 8 station Bible courses and attended 4 Church conferences. The Central Bible School was in session for two months, with an average attendance of 20 students from 13 districts. The men’s medical work was carried on in Doctor Carr’s private residence, while Mr. Wiltshire superintended the erection of the “ Wilson Memorial Hospital.” The women were attended to in the women’s old hospital court. For statistics, see page 154. Mr. Ch’iao, the medical evangelist, has preached the word with power and has been most help ful in the waiting-room. Many of the Christians,<• both men and women, gladly render voluntary help and have been diligent in seeking to win the patients to Christ. Under Mr. Wiltshire’s superintendence the dispensary, waiting-rooms, clinical and surgical consulting-rooms, and accommodation for men in-patients and opium refuge work have been completed, and the men’s medical work was to be opened in the new hospital compound after the Chinese New Year. THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 49
, H w o c h o w -H u n g tu ng D istrict
Hwochow.— In the early spring Misses French and Cable left for furlough, and the Misses Higgs and Johnson took charge. At the special meetings in November the whole school was mightily moved, teachers and scholars being repeatedly swept by an irresistible wave of prayer and confession. The majority of the 79 girls and all the teachers are believed to be sincere Christians, and in the boys1 school with 27 scholars several are truly converted. Twenty-seven women and 129 men have passed through the opium refuges. Many villages have been visited, and Miss Johnson has conducted a course of Bible study at the out-station of Hsiatuanpeh, when the women were so keen to learn they would hardly separate even for meals. Elder Wang has been in labours abundant, and his humble Christian life has been an example to all. The Sunday services are crowded, the chapel not being large enough to accommodate those who come. Hungtung and Chaocheng.— The declension in the spiritual life of several of the leaders and a general lowering of the standard of Christian life among others in consequence, caused great sorrow, but the Lord has graciously used Mr. Goforth’s visit to largely revive the work. Most of the Church officers and many of the leading members have been blessed, and in several villages the attendance at the services has nearly doubled. On Mr. Cooper leaving for furlough, Mr. Briscoe took charge of the central boarding school with its 32 scholars. In the 6 village schools, 105 scholars have been studying. About 260 have passed through the refuges. Sunday services have been carried on in 34 centres, with a band of 56 local preachers. Mrs. Hsi has carried on women’s opium refuge work and assisted Mrs. Dryer in the women’s classes at Chaocheng. The Chinese Opium Refuge Society, whose headquarters are at Kungchwang, has done good work. More than 1000 men and women passed through the refuges during the year. Yoyang.—Mr. and Mrs. Gilmour left for furlough in the autumn, and Mr. and Mrs. Gonder took charge early in December. During the year 3 have been baptized and 1 restored to fellowship. At Sinchwangpu a small village 50 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL school has been carried on almost entirely supported by the Christians. Deacon Ma has been encouraged in the street chapel work. During a season of meetings held soon after Mr. Gonder took charge much blessing was experienced, many who had fallen into sin being deeply convicted and restored.
L u a n f u a n d E a s t e r n P r e f e c t u r e
In this district there are 3 stations, 6 out-stations, 9 missionaries, 14 paid and 8 voluntary Chinese helpers, and 159 communicants.
Luanfu.—The street chapel and guest hall work have been maintained, and the Gospel preached at several large fairs and in the villages. Evangelistic and opium refuge work have been carried on in the city of Changtze where there are a number who profess faith in the Gospel. Much dispensary work has been done, 950 patients being treated, while 86 persons have passed through the 2 opium refuges. Two persons have been baptized. Revival meetings in December were a great blessing to the whole Church.
Luchenghsien.—The work here has been much handi capped through the lack of efficient Chinese helpers, but evangelistic journeys have been taken in the district, and Miss Barraclough has spent much time teaching the women in those centres where there are Christians. About 70 men have been successfully treated in the opium refuge. Three persons have been baptized and one restored to fellowship.
Yiiwu.— Mr. and Mrs. Lawson have been in labours abundant both in the station and throughout the district. Mr. Lawson with the Evangelist Su and a band of voluntary helpers have visited a number of fairs for evangelistic pur poses, and Mrs. Lawson has exposed herself to much fatigue and danger in several long journeys to preach the Gospel in Siangyiian and Chinchow. Four persons have been added to the Church 1 1 ' * l a series of revival meetings in the winter blessing to the Church, many being deeply convicted of sin and quickened into new life. í
T i i K S w e d i s h M i s s i o n B i b i .e T r a i n i n g S c h o o t * Tim Swedish Mission in China, associatali with ilio Chinn Inland Mission, lias 11 stations, 31 oui-stations, 570 Chiurli members, ami 87 Chinese helpers. Them are • 18 .schools, with an n¡£Kregaie o f ‘234 pupils. The pictur« shows Urn u h 'I i w h o an* w I i i k tmiunil ns ■•vuiiwIImIh nml tendier* 1o supply the iiimmIh o f ill« rliuiclir.s nn«l s c h o o l« o f t h is M ission. T o ja e c pa ge Ht. THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 51
SWEDISH MISSION IN CHINA
Superintendent—M r. A. B erg This Mission, working in association with the C.I.M., has stations in the three provinces of Shansi, Shensi, and Honan. The reports from all these centres are given together here. The year 1908 will always be remembered as the time when the Lord in a new way poured out His Holy Spirit upon some of these Churches. Though there has not been a large ingathering of souls nor so marked a revival as that which happened in Korea and Manchuria, many individuals have been blessed, and the result has, in many cases, been a changed condition of life, more watchfulness, more love for the Bible, more prayer and more zeal in testimony. In January Mr. N. Hogman was united in marriage to Miss J. Gustafson. In March Mr. and Mrs. Linder went home on furlough, and in May four new lady workers were welcomed into the district. Early in December Mr. and Mrs. Blom returned from furlough, bringing with them three new workers, two men and one lady. The mission has had to mourn the loss of Mrs. G. W. Wester, who fell asleep in Jesus on October 29, after 14 years of service in the field, and Mr. and Mrs. Hahne have suffered the loss of their youngest child. Deep sympathy is felt with those who have thus been bereaved. During the year 90 persons have been added to the Church by baptism, bringing up the membership to 579. Thirteen schools with an aggregate of 234 pupils, which is an increase of 68 on the previous year, have been maintained, and 314 taels have been contributed to the Lord’s work by the various Churches, which is 72 taels in advance of the year 1907. The number of stations with resident foreigners is the same, viz. 11, but the out-stations have increased from 25 to 34. Altogether 87 Chinese helpers are employed, and the average number of those who attend the services has somewhat advanced from the previous year’s estimate, which was 600.
S h a n s i S ta tio n s Yiincheng.—Without giving details as to the routine work of the station, it may be mentioned that 14 students 52 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL have attended the Seminary course, two of whom finished at the end of the year a four years’ course of training, and are now employed as teachers in the primary schools. During September a conference for native helpers was held, when much blessing was experienced. Eight persons were baptized during the year. Ishih.—The regular work has been maintained in this large district with its 5 out-stations. 18 boys and 27 girls have been taught in the schools, and 6 persons have been added to the Church, which has now a membership of 114. The Church contributions have been only 6 taels. Chiehchow.—The workers here have been encouraged by the baptism of 8 persons during the year. In addition to the local work, preaching at the fairs and at the out-stations has been vigorously prosecuted. 27 boys have attended the school. Mrs. Tjader, in addition to her regular work, has , taught three of the missionaries’ children. The Church con tributed 27 taels. It was this station which experienced the loss of Mrs. Wester in October. Puchowfu.—The two ladies here have carried on their work ass' ' 1 ’ ’ 11 . Bible-classes for men and women persons received into the Church by baptism. The Church members, who number 61, have contributed 60 taels.
S h e n s i S t a t io n s Tungchowfu.— When Mr. and Mrs. Linder left for furlough in the spring, the work was taken up by Mr. and Mrs. Hogman together with Miss Anna Eriksson. 107 persons have passed through the opium refuges, 8 persons have been baptized, and 38 taels contributed by the Church. Hanchenghsien.—At this station with its 7 out-stations, the work has revived a good deal lately. 33 persons have been baptized and 112 taels contributed by the Church. Many opium patients have been cured. Hoyang.—This year the workers have the joy of report ing a more hopeful outlook, especially among the women. In the autumn Miss Anderson left for Chiehchow, and Miss Rosenius, a new worker, was appointed to her place. 17 persons have passed through the opium refuge, and 6 have been baptized, making a little Church of 10 members. THE PROVINCE OF SHANSI 53
H o n a n S t a t io n s
Honanfu.—Preaching in the street chapel and in the villages, together with Bible-class work, have been the means used to influence non-Christian and Christian alike. 10 persons have been assisted in the opium refuges and two persons have been baptized. At the end of the year the railway from Chengchow to Honanfu was completed. Yungning.—The work in this city has been under the care of Evangelist Cheo, assisted by visits from the workers at Honanfu. There have been 15 pupils in the boys1 school, and 20 taels have been contributed by the Church. Sinanhsien.—At this station house-to-house visitation, Bible-class work, and visits to the villages have been the chief means employed. One person has been baptized during the year, and the Church, which contributed 12 taels, also pledged itself to the support of the school teacher. Mienchih.—Much evangelistic work has been carried on by the workers, and 5 persons have been baptized, while the Church has contributed 11 taels. THE PROVINCE OF CHIHLI
A r e a , 115,800 square miles, or the same as Austria. Popula tion, 20,937,000, or nearly equal to Austria.
The province of Chihli (Direct Rule) consists of two portions, that north o f the great wall, which is thinly populated, chiefly by Tartar tribes, and that south o f the wall, which is thickly peopled. The C.I.M. commenced work in this province in 1887. The stations opened are largely used as bases for work farther inland. In 1900, of the thirteen missionaries and four missionaries’ children who suffered martyrdom, three adults and two children were connected with the C.I.M. There are now in connection with the C.I.M. 4 stations, 21 out- stations, 12 missionaries, 32 native helpers, 3 being unpaid, and 159 communicants. Tientsin.—Mr. and Mrs. George Clarke have carried on throughout the year the important business work of this station. The majority of the workers of the C.I.M. resident in Chihli and Shansi are constantly dependent upon the ministrations of the friends stationed at Tientsin. The arduous nature of some of these business posts at the busy ports has to be seen to be understood. Siianhwafu.—In addition to the regular pastoral work, steady evangelistic work has been carried on in the surround ing districts by Mr. Soderbom and the evangelist Cheo. A native helper is also located in Lungmen and Paoanchow, who labour among the people on market days. Three colporteurs are engaged in selling the Scriptures of the British and Foreign Bible Society, which has a depot at this station under Mr. Soderbom’s care. Over 48,000 Scriptures were sent out during the year. The need of larger premises is much felt both for school and other purposes. Hwailu.—The work at this centre still encounters many difficulties. Mr. Green, being relieved of certain business 54 Phc*o by Ete Murray. T he Y ellow T emple, P eking. It was at this temple that the Dalai Lama resided during his recent visit to Peking. The two prin cipal sects of the Lamas are the Red Lamas nnd the Yellow Lamas. The Yellow Lamas or Geluk-Pa are the only ones officially recognised by China, and the Dalai Lama is always chosen from among them. “ Of late years, China generally murdered (in official parlance ‘ exiled’) all Dalai Lamas when they reached the age of eighteen or twenty, so that her Regent might be all-powerful over the country. The present Dalai Lama has been rescued from the tragic fate of his predecessors by the National party.” In 1904 he fled from Lliassa to Urga, and is now supposed to be oil his way back to his capital. To face-page 54. THE PROVINCE OF CHIHLI 55 duties which formerly fell upon this station, has devoted more time to the out-stations, and has arranged for a systematic visitation of them. During the first month of the Chinese year 138 men attended the station classes for six consecutive days of teaching. In the eighth month 22 men and women were received into fellowship from four centres, and during the ninth and tenth months the annual gatherings were held in seven centres, when a total of over 600 attended the various meetings. Schools have been established in five villages, and Miss Gregg has made several lengthy itinera tions throughout the neighbourhood. About $200 were contributed by the Church, not including $14 given to the British and Foreign Bible Society. Much prayer and earnest preparations were made for Mr. Goforth’s visit at the end of the eleventh month, when he conducted meetings for six days. Although many received distinct blessing and some confessed their sins and were reconciled to those with whom they had quarrelled, there was not that general break-down which had been experienced at other places. This fact has led the workers to much search ing of heart, and they would value earnest prayers on behalf of this station. Shuntehfu.—The year has been one largely of seed- sowing. Mr. Griffith daily distributes tracts to the many either going to or coming from Peking by the trains which pass through this centre, and a knowledge of the truth is carried far and wide by the many who visit the mission to buy quinine for ague, which has been very prevalent. There are 3 out-stations, at which the Gospel is preached and Sunday services held. At Nanho some 40 opium patients have been helped, and a Mr. Lui, a business man from Shanhaikwan, though a native of Nanho, has given real help. He is a member of the American Methodist Episcopal Church. During the year 11 persons were baptized. A school for a few of the inquirers’ children was conducted for three months of the year. THE PROVINCE OF SHANTUNG
A r e a , 55,970 square miles, or more than twice as large as Greece. Population, 38,247,900, or considerably more than that o f Italy.
The province of Shantung (East o f tlie Hills) is poor and densely populated. The Germans regard it as their sphere of influence in China. It has the three valuable harbours o f Chefoo, Weihaiwei, and Kiaochow. The C.I.M. commenced work here in 1879, when a sanatorium was established. Subsequently English schools were opened, chiefly for the benefit o f the missionaries’ children. The C.I.M. has only 2 stations in this province, Chefoo and Ninghaichow. In connection with these there are 49 missionaries, 9 native helpers, 4 being unpaid, and 116 communicants. Chefoo.—The work at this centre has been steadily maintained in all its branches throughout the year. Six women and 4 men were baptized during 1908, bringing up the Church membership to 100. Work among the women in Chefoo and in the surrounding villages has received careful attention, and the male members of the Church have maintained regular preaching every Sunday afternoon in the streets of the native city. In the Boys’ School there are 16 scholars, all of whom are connected with Christian families. The total native contributions amount to about $50. In consequence of Mr. Tomalin leaving for furlough, the Church work has been temporarily placed under the charge of Mr. Faers. It may be mentioned, in order to show the steady growth of the Church in this station, that ten years ago the member ship stood at 30. Of that number some have died, and others have removed to distant places or been transferred to other Churches; yet, notwithstanding these changes, the membership now stands at 100. The Hospital.—In connection with the Lily Douthwaite 56 Th e Old a n d N ew Chefoo Gir l s’ School. The lower picture shows the old school as it was prior to .Tune 1907. At that time the alterations were commenced, and the new accommodation was occupied at the oj>ening of the school in 1908. Tliis two-storied new extension, which is joined to the main block, extends southward, over the site o f the old south corridor, a distance of 270 feet. A brass plate has been tixed in the gymnasium “ to com memorate the good néss of God in giving this enlarged accommodation in answer to prayer." To face, jtage 57. THE PROVINCE OF SHANTUNG 57 Memorial Hospital a good work has been carried on, some 12,500 patients having been assisted. The evangelists, Chinese doctor, and Hospital assistants are all earnest workers for Christ. The Chinese doctor, who assists Dr. Hogg, and upon whom devolves a great deal of the work, is one of the fruits of Mr. Tomalin’s country schools. He obtained his Diploma at the C.M.S. Medical College at Hangchow (see page 154). The School.—The health of the scholars was good during the year. From an educational standpoint the outstanding feature of 1908 was the holding of the first Oxford Local Examinationf Altogether 46 scholars entered (26 boys and 20 girls) for the examination, and only 1 failed to pass. The accommodation and efficiency of the Girls’ School has been much increased by the welcome addition of the two-storied new extension. This is joined to the main block, and goes southward over the site of the old south corridor, a distance of 170 feet. It provides 2 large class rooms, 7 large dormitories, 4 bedrooms for the staff*, wardrobe-keepers’ rooms, a large box-room, a large play room on the ground floor, a large bath-room with 16 baths, etc. There are also new servants’ quarters, music-rooms, and store-rooms. The building of these was not commenced till June 1907, and the new accommodation was occupied at the opening of the schools in 1908. At the Public Dedication Services the Rev. Dr. Hunter Corbett presided. A brass plate has been fixed in the gymnasium “ to commemorate the goodness of God in giving this enlarged accommodation in answer to prayer.” Of the 4 who took part in the Dedication Services, all could look back to the time when not an inch of ground was owned by the C.I.M. in Chefoo. In consequence of Miss Aplin’s return home on furlough, Miss Craig, who had rendered valuable service as Principal of the Preparatory School, accepted the position of Principal of the Girls’ School. Mr. F. M‘Carthy has continued to fill his responsible position, being well supported by the excellent staff of teachers. There have not been lacking signs of spiritual blessings in the schools, which have maintained an excellent tone. Ninghaichow.—The year has been one of trial and much deadness in the Church, yet the workers praise God for sustaining grace and for open doors. The services and 58 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL classes, though poorly attended, have been continued, and special efforts have been made by holding Bible Classes on several occasions for the instruction of such as would attend. Visiting has been done in the city and nearer villages, but the workers have given themselves as much as possible to itinerating in the more distant parts of the district. They rejoice in openings given in 6 villages, at which they have been able to stay, and around which they have been enabled to visit other places. There are encouraging signs in these centres, and the workers have received invitations to go again in the spring of 1909. THE PROVINCE OF HONAN
A r e a , 67,940 square miles, or nearly the same as the State o f Missouri. Population, 35,316,800, or considerably more than that o f England and Wales combined.
Honan (South of the River) is a fertile and populous province. The first missionary journeys to be made in tliis province were undertaken by Mr. Henry Taylor o f the C.I.M. in 1875, but it was not until 1884 that a permanent footing was obtained, when premises were rented at Chowkiakow. The capital, Kaifeng, the last provincial capital to be opened to the Gospel, was not opened until 1902. In 1900 many of the Mission premises were destroyed, but no lives were lost. The C.I.M. now has 15 stations, 71 out-stations, 57 missionaries, 167 native helpers, 34 being unpaid, and 1472 communicants.
Chowkiakow.—Concerning the city work Mr. Brock reports that there have been no baptisms during the year, but that steady progress has been made, the standard of Christian living steadily rising. Wine-drinking and tobacco- smoking, common a few years ago, are now almost unknown, and the members heartily undertake voluntary evangelistic work in the city and country. Self-support is also being seriously faced. The Church contributions reached $124, which is the highest figure so far attained. The boys’ school has had a fresh start after the lapse of a year, new premises being rented. The girls’ school had to be closed when Miss M‘Donald left for furlough in May. A Provincial Bible School was held in this centre in the spring, some 40 men attending. Special evangelistic efforts to reach the shopkeepers of this important mart have been made. Where possible the meetings were held in front of the shops or houses of Christians, who supplied the necessary tab] Íes and lamps, etc. At the conference there was experi enced one of those gracious outpourings of God’s Spirit, producing conviction of sin, restitution, and fuller enjoyment 59 60 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL of the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, which has characterized the work in so many centres recently. The book shop is proving most helpful. This bright depot, with its glass doors and windows, attracts many strangers from distant cities and villages, and is also stimulating the Christians in a desire to possess better editions of the Word of Life, etc. Yencheng.—In the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Lack the work was in charge of Miss Crieam and Miss Rowe. The Sunday services have been well attended, and the chapel has recently been enlarged. It is now well filled every Sunday with a congregation varying from 100 to 200. There are some 80 inquirers. A good work has been done at the neighbouring city of Linying, and many villages have been visited, in addition to neighbouring cities. It is hoped shortly that the two neighbouring cities of Siping and Wuyang may be opened as out-stations. Sihwa.—The first month of the year was a busy one in medical work until Miss Sargeant left in February to be married, when that department had to be closed. During the first month a boys’ school was opened with 16 scholars, though the number decreased to 6 before the year closed. A Bible School was held during the second month, though the number attending was not as large as usual. Miss Wilkins left for furlough and marriage in April, leaving Miss Smith single-handed. Good work has been done by the Bible women, and encouraging quarterly gatherings were held, though the first three were somewhat small by reason of bad weather. The out-stations have been visited with difficulty. $19 have been contributed by the central Church during the year. There have been no baptisms, but there are several inquirers coming regularly. Fukow.—On the whole there has been a steady going forward at this centre, though two of the older members have failed to set a good example to the others. The year shows an increased membership of 23, and the contributions an increase of 19,000 cash upon the previous year, being in all $108. The school, with 20 scholars on the roll, has been maintained, and most of the boys manifest decided growth in grace. The Misses Cook and Pilson, who have joined the work, have heartily taken up the visiting of the villages. Although no colporteur has been employed, the THE PROVINCE OF HONAN 61 proceeds from the sale of Scriptures and tracts have amounted to more than $45. At the Conference Evangelist Keo, who had been at Mr. Goforth’s mission and been richly blessed, was made a blessing to others, quite a few being led to confess their sins and failures, and the burden of prayer for unconverted relatives being laid upon the members of the Church. Chenchowfu.—During the year 6 new members have been added by baptism, which, with 3 deaths and 1 transfer from another Church, gives a membership of 69. In November a helpful Conference was held, when several backsliders were restored, and others confessed their faith in Christ. The contributions of the Church have amounted to $89. A new school-room has been built in connection with the girls’ boarding-school, towards which Evangelist Wang gave about $40, and a tent for evangelistic work has been given by the central Church. The work in the out-stations is encouraging, a boys’ school being opened, and one of the teachers supported by the Church. Premises, in part paid for by the central Church, have been rented at another out-station, while in another, which is regularly visited, 16 persons manifest their interest in the Gospel. At several other centres also, the work is going steadily forward. Taikang-.—The year has been marked by a steady spiritual improvement in the lives of many of the Christians, and 20 have been added to the Church during the year, giving a total membership of 124 persons. Their contribu tions have amounted to $260, with part of which a cemetery for the Christians has been bought. The autumn Conference was a time of much blessing, though there was no such general break-down as took place in other centres. Many, however, were led to confession of sin, and the leader at Taitsang has been much helped, and made a blessing in revival meetings in the out-stations. The city school gives encouragement, and the teacher has obtained a Government certificate. The Mandarin paid a surprise visit in the autumn to all the schools in the city, and reported most favourably of the Mission School, giving prizes to some of the boys. In the autumn a provincial Bible School for women was conducted by Mrs. Söderström, when 19 attended from 6 out-stations. The out-station work generally has been specially encouraging, the Christians 62 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL on their own initiative engaging in aggressive evangelistic work. In many places preparations are being made to build larger premises, as the congregations are growing rapidly. Kaifeng.— The work here has developed well, and the attendance at the services has so increased that the chapel enlarged in the spring is already too small. More than 150 come every Sabbath morning. Street chapel work has been carried on, and most of the 19 cities in the prefecture have been visited by the colporteurs. A boys1 school has been started, which has proved very satisfactory, many of the boys being blessed during the autumn revival. Fifteen of the Christians visited Mr. Goforth’s mission at Weihwei, and after their return the revival broke out in Kaifeng quite spontaneously. Among the results of this blessing it may be stated that the contributions doubled and trebled the last two months, amounting to over 100,000 cash. Although in 1906 hardly any homes were open in the city, there are now more open than can be entered, and entrance has been obtained into the houses of several ladies of the upper class, one or two of whom seem real believers. The hospital work has been maintained (see page 154), but with Dr. and Mrs. Carr’s absence on furlough, and Dr. Laycock only able to give assistance part of the time, Dr. Whitfield Guinness has had a heavy burden. The American Baptist Mission have opened work in this city, and a united prayer meeting has been started. Railway com munication was established between Kaifeng and Honanfu on December 27, 1908. Siangcheng.—Although there is no increase of member ship to report in this district there has been a distinct advance in spiritual experience and Biblical knowledge among the Christians. Six persons have been received by baptism, but as four have died and three have lapsed, the Church Roll shows a decrease of one. However, over 200 persons have applied for baptism, but as these are scattered over a district of 5600 square miles in area, it has been impossible to give them adequate instruction. It was therefore decided to postpone the baptisms till 1909. The contributions of the Church, which show an increase, have supported one evangelist and have helped towards the salaries of two teachers and other Church expenses. The average attendance at the services regularly held in the four city stations, has been over 300. In addition to THE PROVINCE OF HONAN 63 these, services have at irregular intervals been held at seven other country places, all of which have been from time to time visited by one or other of the foreign workers. Station Bible Classes for women have been conducted at two centres, and it is hoped that special attention may be devoted to this important work during 1909. The schools continue to give encouragement, and in the medical work by Miss Soltau 1400 patients have been assisted, while a number of people have been assisted in dentistry by Mr. Joyce. At the Annual Conference nearly 400 persons attended, when the spirit of conviction suddenly fell upon the gathering. The whole multitude was given up to weeping and wailing before the Lord. This experience has given the workers stronger faith in the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Christians have received an entirely fresh view of the awfulness of sin. Shekichen.—The workers at this station have had the joy of baptizing 28 persons during the year, bringing the total membership of the Church up to 184. Two boarding- schools and six day-schools have been maintained, and the Church has contributed more than £38 towards the Church expenses. On May 3 Mr. G. A. Anderson was united in marriage in Shanghai to Miss J. Sargeant, returning directly to his station. He has, however, been early called to pass through deep sorrow by the death of Mrs. Anderson early in 1909. Two new workers, Miss Liddell and Miss M. Lloyde, have been recently appointed to this station. Kingtzekwan.—During the year, talks on the Life of Christ, illustrated by lantern slides, have been given to interested audiences. In this way some of the inquirers have received instruction, as well as many of the children. In the Dispensary 2500 people have been assisted, all of whom have taken away Gospel portions and tracts, many of them to remote districts among the hills, which would otherwise not be reached. The street chapel has been opened every morning, and more recently an inquirer has given his help in proclaiming the good news. At their own initiative the inquirers have formed a society for evangelistic work in the surrounding towns and villages. This society has at present 30 men members, who have already subscribed about $50 towards the building of a chapel. Four men and one woman have applied for baptism. The work is slow and has much to discourage, although there are helpful signs here and there. 64 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Kwangchow.—In consequence of the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Argento on furlough, this station has had no resident missionary during the year. Special prayer is asked for Mr. Argento, who suffered so severely in the Boxer crisis in 1900, that his health may be restored, and also for this important station, with its 11 out-stations and more than 300 Church members.
T h e S w e d is h M ission in C h i n a The report of the work at the four stations occupied by the Swedish Mission, associated with the C.I.M., working in this province will be found on page 53. T h e T h e a s u r e r ’ s D e pa r t m e n t , S h a n g h a i. Thia picture of the Treasurer’s department in Shanghai should call fopth prayer for all those engaged In the Important work o f that centre, for Mr. Hosto as , General Director of tho Mission, and Mr. Stevenson as Deputy-Dlrector in China, for those helping in the Mission Horae, Business Departmeht, and Treasurer’s Office. Those seen in the picture are Mr. J. N. Hayward, Treasurer, Mr. George Howell, Assistant Treasurer, and Miss Conyers at the typewriter. The labour involved In allocating and distributing the funds for work located at more than 200 centres throughout the Chinese Umpire is no light undertaking. As one_illustration it may be mentioned that in^the fifteen latgejjook^of accounts from January 1 ,^ 1 88 9 ,December «1^1007, there are (58J60 ontrles o f iwrsonal pnymonta THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSU
A r e a , 38,600 square miles, or a little larger than Portugal. Population, 13,980,235, or more than that o f Mexico.
This province takes its name from the first syllable of its two leading cities, Kiangningfu (commonly called Nanking) and Soochow. Mr. Hudson Taylor commenced work in this province in 1854. In 1873 Shanghai was opened as a C.I.M. station for press and business purposes, and has for many years been the headquarters o f the Mission. The C.I.M. training home for lady workers is situated at Yangchow. The C.I.M. now has in this province 6 stations, 7 out-stations, 58 missionaries, 16 native helpers, 4 being unpaid, and 169 communicants.
Shanghai.—With the growth of the work there is naturally increasing pressure upon the workers in the head quarters at Shanghai, especially upon Mr. D. E. Hoste as General Director. The mere increase in the number of workers only represents a small proportion of the increase of labour and responsibility, though this in itself is no small matter. But when in addition to this the complex and delicate problems connected with a number of growing Churches in a country becoming more and more sensitive as to its relationship to foreign powers be remembered, the heavy strain that must rest upon those responsible for the general guidance of the work will be the more readily recognised. For this reason special prayer is asked for Mr. D. E. Hoste and the Rev. J. W. Stevenson in particular. During the year Mr. Stevenson was absent for a short furlough of six months, returning just in time to relieve Mr. J. Stark, who needed immediate rest as a consequence of long and arduous labours. Towards the end of the year Mrs. Lachlan took charge of the mission-home, to relieve Miss Muir, who sorely needed change. Mr. and Mrs. Hayward during part of the year had special strain through the ill-health at times of Mr. and Mrs. Howell and 65 F 66 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Mr. Hardman. For all these, engaged in responsible work affecting the whole mission, prayer is earnestly sought. The figures found on page 16 show how the work has grown during the last seven years, and will roughly indicate the increased responsibility resting upon the headquarters at Shanghai; though they cannot in any sense indicate the real problem involved.
CHINKIANG AND THE GRAND CANAL DISTRICT
Superintendent—A l e x . R . S a u n d e r s The great need of a spiritual revival much exercised the workers during the year 1908, and, Mr. Goforth being unable to personally visit the district, 4 men and 2 women were sent to the meetings being held at Changtefu, Honan, the 6 Chinese brethren being accompanied by Mr. Orr and Miss King. Upon their return, special meetings were held at Chinkiang and Yangchow, but the blessing received was not all that had been hoped for. Many in the schools in Yangchow and some among the members of the Church were blessed, but a larger representation of missionaries and Chinese Christians subsequently attended the revival meetings at Nanking in the beginning of 1909. Though the results of that revival properly belong to the Report of next year, it may be stated that as an outcome of the Nanking revival meetings much blessing was received, and the gracious wave of revival spread to Antung and Tsingkiangpu on the Grand Canal. The Church membership of the whole district stands at 145, being a net increase of 11 in the year. As 76 of these are in the Antung district, it is evident much prayer is needed for the other four stations. The Church con tributions amounted to $124, which is an increase of $48 on the previous year, but in reality it shows a falling off in most of the stations, for Antung contributed $72 against nothing the previous year, when famine conditions prevailed. Evangelistic journeys have been extensively carried on, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders spending more than six months in direct evangelistic work, and travelling more than 2000 miles in this cause. Considerably over 20,000 Scriptures and tracts were sold or distributed. The boarding-schools for the children of Christians located at Yangchow serve the whole THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSU 67 district. There are 23 boy boarders and 24 girls. The spiritual awakening already referred to in the midst of these scholars has given much encouragement, but larger ac commodation is needed if the work is to be adequately prosecuted. Apart from the Training Home, there were 18 missionaries labouring in this district at the close of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Orr, Mrs. J. E. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Cox, Miss M. King, and Miss Ellmers returned from furlough during the year. Miss E. Trudinger, Avho also returned from furlough, was married to Mr. M‘Culloch, and has gone to reside in the province of Kiangsi. The district is badly off for Chinese helpers, there being only 4 evangelists, 1 colporteur, and 3 Biblewomen for the whole district, and much prayer is needed that the number of these may be multiplied.
Antung.—The interest created by the famine relief work still continues, but not from spiritual motives. The con gregations in the city chapel number about 200, while audiences of 200 and 100 and smaller numbers attend at the out-stations. During the year 27 persons were baptized, all inquirers of long standing; no inquirers through the famine having been accepted yet. Mrs. J. E. Williams and Miss Ellmers have been set apart for work in an orphanage of 50 boys and 50 girls at this centre. They are to be cared for and taught useful trades, Dr. Klopsch, Editor of the American Christian Herald, having made himself responsible for the support of the orphans for seven years. At the close of that period the property used for this purpose may be employed by the mission as circumstances may direct.
Tsingkiangpu.—There is not much progress to report concerning this station, many of the Christians being luke warm. A few, howevei', have met regularly for Bible study and have assisted on Sunday afternoons in visiting the sur rounding villages. One who has left the district to assist Dr. Shackleton in the Chinkiang medical work is doing well. Though there are several hopeful inquirers, there have been no baptisms during the year, as local circumstances make somewhat prolonged probation advisable. One great need of the station is that of a suitable evangelist, for since Mr. Yao, the old blind evangelist left, the ladies here have had no Chinese helper. Not a little medical work is done at 68 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL this station, the workers having seen 5000 out-patients during the year. Kaoyu.—This city is still without a resident missionary, the Sunday services being conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Saunders and the Chinese helpers from Yangchow. There are only 4 members of the Church, 2 of whom are, however, absent, and the other 2 feeble witnesses to the power of Christ. The work in this district has been much hindered through the wicked life of a former Church member. He is a man well known all over the country and thought by many still to belong to the Church. Earnest prayer is asked that God would speedily bring him to real repentance. Yang’chow.—Earnest prayer is asked for this station where after forty years of missionary work there are only 34 Church members. Mr. Saunders, after a residence of nearly seven years in the district, states that he regards the unworthy motives of some and the powerless lives of others in the Church as the serious hindrance to blessing. Since the return of Mr. Orr from Mr. Goforth’s meetings in Honan there has been much confession of sin among the members of the Church at the South Gate and greater things are looked for. Through ill-health Miss A. Henry has been obliged to return to Australia. At the out-station Taichow Ku there are signs of blessing. While there are only 4 Church members, all belonging to one family, at present there is a little company of 8 inquirers, some of whom will in all probability be baptized in 1909. The aggressive spirit amongst these is a hopeful sign. The work at the out-station Taihing has been hindered by the unworthy conduct of a Chinese helper, and a man professing to be a Church member has done immense harm in the district by extortion. To make the facts public it has been necessary to have a proclamation posted up through out the district. Chinkiang.—A good deal of medical work has been done at this port (see page 154), but the spiritual results are few and the workers are praying for a revival. After Dr. Cox’s return from furlough, Dr. Tsiang’s active assistance in the work ceased, though his membership is still retained. He has a large outside practice of his own. In addition to the native work, Dr. Cox has done much to assist the missionaries coming to this port, and Mrs. Cox has charge THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSU 69 of the sanatorium. Miss Allen, and at times Miss Weber from Tsingkiangpu, have also been much occupied in nursing missionaries who have come to Chinkiang for treatment. To summarise the situation in this whole district. It is evident that the workers have a hard and barren field, but as nothing is too hard for the Lord, prayer is asked that His power may be felt even here. Already reports of marked revival at several centres have been received during the early months of 1909, and it is therefore hoped that in next year’s Report there will be many things to call forth thanksgiving and praise. THE PROVINCE OF SZECHWAN
A r e a , 218,480 square miles, or considerably larger than France. Population, 68,724,890, or approaching twice the population o f France.
Szechwan (the Four Streams) is the largest province o f China proper. The province was visited by Dr. Griffith John and Mr. Wylie in 1868, but no effort was made to gain a permanent settlement in the provinces for Protestant missions until the C.I.M. commenced work in the province in 1877. The Church of England section of the C.I.M. works east of the Kialing river (North-East Szechwan), while the other members o f the Mission work to the west of the same dividing line. The C.I.M. now has in the province 24 stations, 133 out-stations, 121 missionaries, 186 native helpers, 22 being unpaid, and 2900 com municants.
EASTERN SZECHWAN DISTRICT
C.I.M. Superintendent— Bishop W. W. C assels The year has been calm and quiet, and that, despite poor crops, changes among the high officials, the Emperor’s death, etc. And within the Church the same quiet has prevailed, the work striking deeper root rather than showing outward activity.
T h e P a o n in g P r e f e c t u r e .
Paoning.—The progress has been quiet and unostenta tious. The Rev. C. B. Hannah reports well of the services, of the schools, and evangelistic work. A new guest-hall and preaching place has been opened on the main street at the mission-house, and regular work has been established at Tsangki, a small city 20 miles to the north, and at Shwang- lungchang, a market village ten miles to the south. Mr. 70 T b e W e st C h in a Co n f e r e n c e . The West Chin* Conforonce met in Chengtu, the capital of Biechwan, In January 1908. The building In the background is Uie Methodist Episcopal Hospital. A bout 180 delega tea and visiterà, repreaentln« aome twelve societies attended the Conference. Of thia number 86 were membera or the C.I.M. * Qhenutu waa only opened a** a Mlaalon Station In 1881 by the C.I.M. To appreciate the aituation to-day aee the atatiatlC8 on page i of thia R eport The official HciH'ti tif the IVeut China Confer*ite*, a v o lu m u o f 400 pa^ea, w h s printed at the Canadian Methodiat Mlaalon proaa in Chengtu. — — ------___ ----- •Jo/aai fxtyo 70. THE PROVINCE OF SZECHWAN 71 Large, who has charge of the boys’ school, paid a short visit of six months to England. Dr. Elliott, though busy with building operations, has had an increased number of patients. The Rev. C. H. Parsons has given his entire time to the Diocesan Training College located at this station. During the absence of Mrs. Cassels and through the fur lough of Miss Booth, the heavy burden of the women’s work rested upon Miss Aldis, who has also with much devotion and success continued the girls’ school work. Four girls were baptized early in the year, and 5 more have recently applied for baptism. The excellent Chinese minister, Mr. Ku (an ex-Moham medan) was in charge of the out-station work, and reports the baptism of 82 persons at 7 places. These are nearly all men, and a lady worker is greatly needed for these out-stations. There are 208 catechumens and 305 hearers in connection with this station, in addition to the 618 baptized persons. The four other stations in this prefecture are all in the charge of ladies assisted by valued Chinese catechists. Nanpu.—Nanpu is some 20 miles to the south of Paoning. Here a remarkable work has been carried on. By the energy of the ladies and with much local help, an excellent Church has been built, and a flourishing school started in addition to the mission-house, preaching place, dispensary, and guest-halls. Sintientze.—The work at this hill station shows steady progress, it being during the year in the charge of Miss Richardson and Miss Pemberton. The membership has risen to 89, and the schools have been maintained. Kwanyiian.—Miss Churcher has, in conjunction with Miss Yard, and assisted by a catechist from Paoning, been unwearied in her labours. Only one person has been baptized, but 6 have been admitted as catechumens, and many others manifest interest. The work at Chaohwa has been maintained. Pachow Sze.—The ladies resident here have spent much of their time in the out-stations or surrounding country districts. The progress has not been great, but 3 men were admitted to the Church during the year, and there are 19 catechumens, most of whom are awaiting baptism. 72 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
T h e S h u nk in g P r e f e c t u r e . Shunking.—This is a large and populous prefectural city, and the work centring here extends into four or five other counties, with 8 out-stations connected with the central Church. Eighteen persons were admitted to the Church by baptism during the year, the total membership being 124. There is the need of a greatly increased staff to work this populous region adequately.
Yingshan.—The catechist, Ma Tehpu, continues to be a great strength to the ladies in their work here. He ought constantly to be upheld by the prayers of God’s people. Twenty were added to the Church by baptism during the year, bringing up the membership to 88. These are regular in their attendance. One notable feature is the Bible school work.
T h e S uiting P r e fe c tu r e Suitingfu.—Mr. Thompson has had charge of the scattered out-station work, which extends into four counties and really needs half-a-dozen workers. The largest attendance is at Tungsiang, but the most populous region is Tachu, which ought to be formed into a centre by itself. Dr. Hewett, after his marriage in the spring, took charge of the medical work, and at times the hospital has been quite full. Much of the local work has fallen to Mr. Thomasson, while Miss Fowle has been specially busy in the girls1 school and women’s work. In the girls1 school she has been much helped by the assistant Wang, who is a gentle, humble, and devoted spirit. Chuhsien.—The work here has been maintained, but a much larger staff is needed to carry on the work in the many out-stations.
T h e K w e ic h o w f u P r e f e c t u r e Liangshan.—Mr. and Mrs. Rogers returned from fur lough in May, since which time Mr. Rogers has striven to visit a number of the market towns in this region, which is thickly populated. There is encouragement in this work, especially at Machiachang. THE PROVINCE OF SZECHWAN 78 Kaihsien.—This is one of the stations opened as the result of the mass movement some seven years ago, and now there are ten places in which little congregations gather for worship and instruction. Over one hundred Christians are in communion, and there are 138 catechumens, as well as 165 “ hearers.” Last year 17 persons were baptized, and the offerings of the people amounted to $260. Mr. and Mrs. Wupperfeld ask for prayer for the raising up of efficient Chinese helpers. Wanhsien.—This large and important city needs a greatly increased staff if its vast population is to be evan gelized. Mr. Taylor and his Chinese assistant have done their best to carry on the work in the six centres where the services are held. Work among the women has been main tained, and 26 persons have been baptized during the year, bringing up the total number of communicants to 267. Kweichowfu.—Mr. Beauchamp spent the early part of the year itinerating in the west and north of the province, and did not reach this district till the early summer. Since that time he has devoted his labours between Miaoyutsao, Wushan, Yingyang, and other places in three different counties, while Mr. and Mrs. Platt and Miss Clarke have been located in the central station. Thirty-six persons have been baptized from the commencement in this district, 4 being admitted last year. The reports on the whole from the various stations show a steady work of grace. Men and women are turning from idols to God, converts are learning more of the love and power of the Lord Jesus Christ, witnesses and workers are being raised up, and the Church is being Ytablished, strengthened, and organised. If only the staff of labourers were in proportion to the opportunities, great things might be done for the extension of God’s kingdom.
WEST SZECHWAN DISTRICT
C.I.M. Superintendent—Dr. P a r r y
Assistant Superintendent—J o sh u a V a l e Chungking.—In January Dr. and Mrs. Parry returned to Chungking after furlough, and in the spring Mr. F. Bird, formerly at Luchow, joined the staff. The West China 74 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Conference was held at Chengtu in January, and in November the first Annual Conference for the workers of the South-West Szechwan district was held, workers from 6 stations attending. During the year 5 have been baptized at Chungking, and 4 restored to fellowship, while among those removed by death was the aged preacher Mr. Yang. Though the attendances at the Sunday services are good not many join the inquirers’ classes. From 120-150 attend the Sunday school. The day schools and orphan home report good progress, there being upwards of 90 scholars enrolled in the 3 schools, though the fees have been consider ably raised. Upwards of 10,000 men have heard the Gospel in the 2 preaching halls, and more than 200 miles have been covered by the workers, foreign and Chinese, in itinerant work. Mr. Ch’en’s work, concerning which some details have been published in previous reports, continues to give en couragement. Mr. Ch’en shows aggressive zeal. He has been active in work, and has made large additions to his premises to secure more accommodation and improve the little school. One good sign is, that the wives of the more earnest men are taught at home by their husbands.
Kiangtsin.—The chief features of the work here have been regular and consecutive Bible teaching on Sundays, and regular nightly preaching in the street hall throughout the year. The out-stations have been frequently visited and many books sold. The homes of the people are also being visited and services held as openings offer.
Suifu.—In the spring Mr. and Mrs. Faers left for Chefoo, and Mr. and Mrs. M‘Intyre took charge of the work. The most cheering feature of the year’s work has been the preaching in the street chapel five nights a week, where many thousands heard the Gospel. The country preaching stations have been visited, Mr. M‘Intyre and the evangelist covering 2250 miles in this work. Special evangelistic efforts were made i,n September during the annual pilgrimage to one of the neighbouring temples, Mrs. M‘Intyre and helper devoting themselves to the women who came. The city Church work has been somewhat uphill, the services not being well attended. THE PROVINCE OF SZECHWAN 75 Luchow. — During the year another mission, the Canadian Methodists, has settled in Luchow, it being arranged that in the country work they will work north ward, while the C.I.M. keeps south of the river. They have seven-tenths of Luchow city, but the C.I.M. is responsible for the three hsien. During the year several series of Bible study classes have been held from 5 to 10 days at a time, during January, July, and November in Luchow, during October in Siaoshih, during September in Luwei, and during November at Mitsai. The Church has received 61 additions by baptism during the year. At many of the out-stations a good work is progress ing, and the year has been marked by some generous gifts, notably one of 100 taels for strengthening the work in the city centre. Mr. James has covered more than 2000 miles in his itinerations. Special subjects for prayer are, for the 10 Chinese helpers and students, for the 6 schools, the scholars and teachers, for the 24 places now open, and for the 190 in fellowship. Fushun Sze.— The year has not seen any marked advance but has been characterised by steady work, con serving and upbuilding what remains after the sifting process of the last two years. The out-stations have been regularly visited and preaching in the street chapels maintained. Siaochih, the oldest out-station, is being made a centre, and Messrs. Glanville and Westnidge have settled there. Evangelist Lin has shown signs of growth in grace and usefulness. Through many sorrows and much discourage ment the workers have sought to faithfully carry on the work, earnestly looking for showers of blessing to come down upon these western stations of China.
Kiung’chow Sze.—Regular evangelistic work has been carried on in city and country. In the city a street chapel has been secured in the busiest part of the east street and goodly congregations attend. The examinations in the schools show that good work has been done there. In the various out-stations the evangelists in charge have laboured faithfully. The total number of communicants is 131, and the contributions about $250. During the year a special effort was made to preach and distribute Scriptures to the pilgrims visiting a famous Buddhist mountain resort called Kao T’angsi (the High- 76 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL pool Temple), situated some 17 miles from the city. With 2 colporteurs, 3 evangelists, and 2 Biblewomen, the workers sought to present the Gospel both by word of mouth and printed page to the many weary seekers after rest. Chengtu.— The general Church work has proceeded regularly, as also the work among the women. In the day- schools there has been considerable progress, the year starting with some 60 scholars, and the course of study being that planned by the Union University of West China. The average attendance throughout the year was 35. Some changes during the year have affected the out-station work. Pengshanhsien has been made a central station under the charge of Mr. Franck, with Tanling, Meichow, and Siechia- chang as out-stations. The book-room has been enlarged during the year into a reading-room for scholars and merchants. The Church members have contributed towards the expenses, and have subscribed towards the current charges. A well-equipped guest-hall is attached to the reading-room, and contact with some interesting cases has been thus obtained. The special monthly meetings have been held. Help has also been given to some advanced students, who hope to go to England or America, in reading the New Testament in English. Careful distribution of Christian literature to selected and repre sentative men has been made, and Mr. "Vale has translated several books, such as How to get Power, into Chinese. The Chengtu Bible School.— This school, under Mr. Grainger’s charge, opened the session in February with 16 students from C.I.M. stations and 3 from the Friends’ Mission. Two had to retire through deafness and defective memory respectively, but the rest closed the spring term with an average of 83 per cent of marks. The autumn term average was 88 per cent. Two new men came in the autumn in place of the two retired, but one other student took sick and died at his station. The men have all exhibited an eagerness in study and in evangelistic work. The school closed for the Chinese New Year vacation on January 6. Pengshanhsien.— During September Mr. Franck took over the work of this centre, which is to become a central station, but up to the close of the year no suitable property for a central mission station had been secured. In the whole district there are 263 Church members, 161 being men and T h e C h b n g t ü B o o k -R o o m .
Amona the various agencies now employeil to reach the peoplo or China tho Book-Boom holds an important place. Reading-rooms ami libraries with Christian literature are now being established In many stations. They ere found extrem ely useful, and tliey serve to Introduce the missionary to those who m ight be unwilling to enter an ortUnury preachlng-ball. Tho great tUirat for western literatura gives this agency a apodal opportunity at the present stage in China'a history. ^ ^ THE PROVINCE OF SZECHWAN 77 102 women, with 260 inquirers. In this year’s report the statistics are given still under Chengtu. The place of the Evangelist Lin, who is moving to Sintsinghsien is being taken by Mr. Tsiang from Chungking. Pengshanhsien has really 2 Churches, one in the city and the other at Siechia- chang, a large market-town 8 miles away. At the latter place the Christians are making an effort to secure larger and more suitable Church premises. At Meichow the Evangelist Ch’en is getting old and infirm. There are 67 members and 20 inquirers. Last year they contributed 200 taels towards Mr. Ch’en’s support and have mortgaged a piece of land, the produce of which is to be devoted to the same object. Since the death of Pastor Wang the work at Tanlin has been carried on by Mr. Hwang, the school teacher. Here there are 106 members and 100 inquirers.
Kwanhsien Sze.—The workers at this station thank God for their protection during local unrest, for the addition of a new worker Miss A. E. Sharpe, and for the purchase of land and the erection of much-needed premises. The buildings, which are now complete with the exception of the painting, are a Church capable of seating about 250 persons, 2 school-rooms for boys and 1 for girls, 2 guest- halls, one for men and one for women, a dispensary, and a book-room, etc. Mr. Wang, who had been lent to the work by Mr. Vale, may possibly remain. He is a former student from the Chengtu Bible School. The Biblewoman’s work has been blessed, a Buddhist devotee, Mrs. Chang, having confessed faith in Christ. Ten persons have been baptized during the year, while there are 26 inquirers. At the Sunday School there have sometimes been 100 children present, though the average is about 60.
Batang.—During the year this Tibetan city was occupied as a station by the Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Muir reached Batang on July 18, and were followed by Dr. and Mrs. Shelton of the Foreign Christian Mission just a week later. On October 31 Mr. and Mrs. Ogden also arrived. There are also 2 Chinese evangelists of the Methodist Episcopal Mission stationed here. Special prayer is needed for this distant and difficult outpost. THE PROVINCE OF KWEICHOW
A r e a , 67,160 square miles, nearly equal to Victoria (Australia). Population, 7,650,282, or equal that o f Korea.
Kweichow (Noble Region) is one of the poorest provinces, thougli possessing considerable undeveloped mineral resources. Its mercurial deposits are of unequalled richness. There are probably from two to three millions of aborigines in this province, mostly south o f the capital. The C. I. M., still the only Protestant Society at work in the province, commenced work there in 1877. In 1898 Mr. W. S. Fleming, the first C.I.M. martyr, was murdered at Panghai. The C.I.M. now has 6 stations, 19 out-stations, 25 missionaries, 72 native helpers, 33 being unpaid, and 3100 communicants. Kweiyang.— The Book-Rooms at the front of the Chapel Compound and on the South Street have been open daily for bookselling and preaching, and for Gospel meetings two or three times a week. Two Christians, engaged as colporteurs, have circulated a large number of tracts and Scriptures throughout the city and district. The yearly and half-yearly meetings for Bible teaching were held in the Central Station and at Tungchow. Between 100 and 200 persons attended for three days, and paid all expenses. During the year 10 persons were baptized, and among these was the first convert of the “ Crow ” tribe of the Miao. This tribe numbers only about 200 families, but more than 50 men are inquirers. Mr. Mao, the Church elder for Tungchow, preaches and teaches in the villages of several Miao tribes. Prayer is needed for the Chinese evangelists at the Central Station, 2 of whom have recently retired. Chenyuan.—A spirit of indifference appears to character ize the people of this place. The Sunday services are but poorly attended, and only a few seem interested enough to 78 THE PROVINCE OF KWEICHOW 79 attend, although invitations are given. Up to the present no street chapel has been obtained, but respectful hearing is given when the Word is preached on the street. Mr. Crofts has covered some new territory in his itinerations, meeting with civility and willingness to purchase literature. During a visit of two months to this station by Miss Kunst and Miss Trojahn, there were considerable opportunities for work among the women, but Mrs. Crofts’ limited strength, and the illness of her children, has prevented her from doing what she otherwise would among the women. The move ment at Shihtsien still continues, though the spirit of it is clearly anti-Roman Catholic, and Mr. Crofts has so far felt it undesirable to be identified with it.
Anshunfu.—Mr. Adam, after returning to this station from furlough, reports a continuance of God’s blessing among the aborigines. He has visited all the Chinese out- stations and Miao centres. During the year 800 have been baptized into the Lord Jesus. Six new chapels have been built or are in the course of building; 32 brethren have been recognised as local leaders, and 2 members appointed at each hall to be responsible for the collections and accounts. In all the nine Miao Gospel Halls the meetings are well attended. There are 2979 in full fellowship, and only 3 are known to have backslidden. Two Bible Schools have been held; a primer, hymn-book, and Gospel catechism have been translated into the Big Flowery Miao dialect, and a com mencement has been made in the translation of the Gospels. A primer has been printed for the Water Miao people. All these books are in the Roman letters, the Miao having readily taken to the romanisation of their own tongue. The work among the Chinese has gone steadily forward. Mr. and Mrs. Page have taken up residence at Anping. The site for the hospital has been secured, but a doctor is still needed. For details of the liberality of the aborigines, see page 20.
Tushan.—Special efforts have been made to encourage systematic study of the Scriptures, and to induce the Christians to establish family worship in their homes. For the latter purpose, Mr. Pike visited the Christians’ homes in succession to help them start family worship. Some have continued this good practice, though others have allowred it to lapse. In the summer, after the annual week of prayer, 80 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL a week of special evangelistic services was held in the city, announcements being placarded up in the city thoroughfares and on the principal city gates. Some fifteen gave in their names as interested ones, some of whom have since given evidence of a change of life, one having closed his shop on the Lord’s day, and two having put away the “ Heaven and Earth71 Tablet. During the year 4 persons have been baptized, though one or two others have been suspended. The foundations to the new Church buildings have been completed. Over 1200 cases have received medical help, amongst which were several rather important cases of operation. THE PROVINCE OF YUNNAN
A r e a , 146,680 square miles, nearly half as large again as Mew Zealand. Population, 12,324,574, or the same as Mexico.
Yunnan (South of the Clouds) previous to 1259 a . d . was ruled by native princes who were of Hindu origin. The fearful Mohammedan rebellion, which terminated in 1870, has left many parts of the pro vince in ruins. There are probably over fifty distinct aboriginal tribes in the province. In 1876 Mr. J. W. Stevenson and Dr. H. Soltau saw Yunnan from the Burmah border, but were not allowed to cross. In 1877 Mr. J. M‘Carthy, the present C.I.M. superintendent, entered the province; but it was not till 1881 that the first station was opened by Mr. George Clark. The C.I.M. now has 7 stations, 8 out-stations, 25 missionaries, 5 native helpers, and 33 communicants.
C.I.M. Superintendent— J . M cC a r t h y
Stations— Y u n n an fu , S a p u sh a n , T e n g y u e h , K cjtsingfu, P in g i, T a l if u , a n d B h a m o While the workers in some of the provinces have been encouraged by seeing souls gathered in and the Church quickened, the labourers in this province have experienced another year of toil without the joys of harvest. All know how keenly the lack of visible results is felt, and how difficult it is to continue in well-doing when the workers seem to toil in vain. For this reason the work in Yunnan is specially commended to the prayers of God’s people, for nothing is too hard for the Lord, and assuredly in this province the workers will yet reap if they faint not. Towards the close of the year Mr. McCarthy paid a visit to Shanghai, and was able to discuss in detail with Mr. Hoste the present position of the work in Yunnan. During the year a new station has been opened, Mr. and Mrs. Embery having settled at Tengyueh. Work was 81 G 82 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL commenced on February 2, Chinese New Year’s day, and naturally, at first, many gave heed to what was said out of curiosity. Regular work in visiting the shops on the streets was undertaken, and the ordinary evangelistic methods in town and country employed. The Tengyueh plain is not a large one, and the villages are less scattered than in the Tali plain, where Mr. Embery was previously stationed, and he therefore hopes to be able to visit all of them in time. Many of the women and girls have come to see Mrs. Embery, the callers on Sunday being especially many, as they seem to think that the correct day to come. At Sapushan the interesting work among the aborigines continues, and although none have yet been baptized, those who have begun to follow Christ have contributed during the year, and out of great poverty, no less than i?13:6 :8. The district affected covers a wide area, and has a number of villages. On the Lord’s Day the people in the neighbouring villages come to Sapushan for worship, while those in the more distant places assemble in chapels, which they them selves have built. At the annual harvest festival about 500 gathered together, although it was a wet week. They brought with them offerings of produce and money, the total value of which was 75,000 cash, which is to be devoted to the maintenance of native preachers and other Church expenses. About two days’ journey to the north of Sapushan the Lesu have built a chapel. They are, however, being some what bitterly persecuted, and some 800 families of the Laka tribe, who appear ready to turn to God, are restrained through fear of their landlords, who threaten to turn them off the land. At Yunnanfu the attendance at the Sunday services has been good, and at the evening meetings at the South-Gate house there have generally been 30 or 40 men. Some 40 or 50 boys also come every Tuesday evening. One inquirer, an elderly man, has closed his shop on the main street on Sundays. The work, however, is making but slow progress, and the workers deeply feel the need of more power. At Talifu there has been steady seed-sowing, though little or no reaping. The people generally appear in different. At the Sunday services the average attendance has been about 45 men and 30 women. In addition to these, many hundreds of soldiers came during the last few months of the year to the Sunday morning THE PROVINCE OF YUNNAN 83 services. There are some 2000 soldiers in the city, and at about 9 a .m . the men began to come in batches up to 1 p.m ., about 500 coming in one morning. The workers, who do not understand the reason for this movement, are doing their best to utilise it ; and as the chapel was unable to accommodate all who came, the women have had a separate service, so that the whole chapel might be reserved for the men. Meetings of men for Bible study have been held every evening except Saturday, and the dispensary has been open two days a week, 2329 patients being attended to in the year (see page 154). The majority of these belong to the Tali plain. Not many attend the opium refuge, as they avail themselve of native remedies which, unfortunately, in most cases contain opium. The opium regulations have been strictly enforced, Dr. Clark has not noticed a single field of poppy in the whole plain. The school was open for a short time during the year. Dr. Clark has also engaged in bookselling on the streets, and Mr. Metcalfe has made some journeys in the surrounding country. THE PROVINCE OF HUPEH
A r e a , 71,410 square miles, or considerably larger than England and Wales. Population, 35,280,685, or equal to that o f England and Wales and the State o f New York combined. Hupeh (North of the Lake) is the central province of China, and densely populated. Hankow, opened as a port in 1861, is called the “ Mart o f Nine Provinces.” In June 1874 the C.I.M. rented premises in Wuchang, the capital, as a base for the regions beyond. The business centre has since been removed across the river to Hankow. The C.I.M. now has 4 stations, 4 out-stations, 12 missionaries, 22 native helpers, 7 being unpaid, and 148 communicants. Hankow.—At this important business centre Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, assisted by Mr. Owen Warren, have carried on the work throughout the year, ministering to the many passing through on their way to or from the interior, as well as to those who have in their stations been dependent upon this important depot. 1 chang.—This station, situated at the mouth of the Yangtze gorges, is the port for transhipping from the river steamers into the native junks, or vice versa. In this im portant work, upon which the safety both of life and property of those ascending the river depends, Mr. and Mrs. Squire have assisted the various parties passing through, as well as in forwarding goods to the far West. Laohokow. — The Church at this centre has passed through a time of testing, and it has been thought well to defer the baptism of candidates. The meetings have been well attended, there being an average of 264 at the Sunday services, and from 200 to 800 hearing the Gospel daily in the street chapel. An average of 46 have attended the prayer and inquiry meetings held twice a week. Many who 84 THE PROVINCE OF HUPEH 85 have received medical help have regularly attended the services. In spite of much sickness and a cholera epidemic, the workers and Christians have been spared. Of the work at Sikwan, Miss Black reports that she has had 2000 applications for medicine, while the Misses J. and E. Black have sold about $100 worth of Scriptures and tracts. There have been 103 scholars enrolled in the school register. Mr. Hsii has been appointed deacon of the Church. Kucheng.—The work here has passed through a time of testing. At first an epidemic of diphtheria and scarlet fever, then an outbreak of cholera and fatal contagion among the cattle gave rise to rumours laying the responsibility at the door of the foreigner. The effect of this was to reduce the average attendance at the Sunday services from 150, as in former years, to 70 last year. Yet the regular station work has been maintained, a systematic study of the Sunday School lessons being made the basis of the teaching on Sunday and throughout the week. Meetings for men have been held every evening except Saturday, and also for boys three times a week. Through lack of a suitable teacher, the boys1 school had to be closed in the fifth month. Street preaching has been carried on persistently, and the ex- Buddhist priest has assisted daily in the street chapel. The little mountain Church at Lungtan, with its 10 members, has held its own, and at Shenkiakang, where Evangelist Ho lives, 6 were recently baptized. At Sintientze there are some 8 or 10 men who have regularly attended for two years, and the ex-priest, who goes there regularly for the Sunday services, considers 3 of these as ready for baptism. A conference was held at Christmas time, which was a time of encouragement and blessing. THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSI
A r e a , 69,480 square miles, or considerably larger than Scotland cmd Ireland combined. Population, 26,532,125, or nearly equal to that o f England.
The name Kiangsi means “ West of the River,” and is an abbrevia tion of Kiangnansi, or “ South of the River, West.” The C.I.M. commenced work in this province in 1869. In 1886 the Kwangsin river district was made a special centre for women’s work. The C.I.M. work in this province divides itself into three districts : 1. The Kan river in the west and south-west. 2. The Kwangsin river on the east. 3. The Fuchow Fu and Chienchang Fu districts to the south-east, worked by the German Associates from Barmen. The C.I.M. now has 29 stations, 90 out-stations, 102 missionaries, 200 native helpers, 51 being unpaid, and 2200 communicants.
Superintendent— A r c h ib ald O r r -E w in g The past year gives great cause for praise. Peace has been preserved throughout the province, though the ignorance or mal-administration of the magistrate of Yungfenghsien nearly led to trouble. Representations to his superiors, how ever, soon relieved the situation. At Shwanglufan, an out- station of Kwangsinfu, the house was burned to the ground in the dead of night. Fortunately the lady workers were absent, and the two evangelists and a servant received timely warning from a neighbour and were enabled to escape in time. Though the area under poppy cultivation was never large, much less is being grown now than formerly. The Government is extending its telegraphic system; Fuchow Ki, Jaochow, and Kingtehchen are now connected with the capital. This tends to secure the peace of the province. The Kiukiang-Nanchang Railway is in the course of con struction, though progress is slow. In the mission-work there have been many signs of en- 86 THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSI 87 couragement. The people are ready to be taught, and while there have been serious difficulties with the Roman Catholics, the Christians have manifested patience under great provoca tion, and in some cases have suffered loss for Christ’s sake. In October 1907, to the great regret of many, and especially of Mr. Orr-Ewing, Mr. E. Pearse, whose health would not longer stand the strain of superintending the work of North- East Kiangsi, had again to hand over that responsibility to Mr. Orr-Ewing. During March 1908 a conference of Chinese workers was held at Changshu Ki, when a comparison was made between the situation then and seventeen years previously. Then there were no Chinese Christians along the Kan River from Wuchen Ki to Lungnanhsien, a distance of nearly 500 miles, there being only an uncertain tenure of premises at three centres. The advance was shown by the attendance at the conference of 21 paid Chinese helpers, 5 unpaid preachers (9 others being unavoidably absent) representing 9 stations, 21 out-stations, and 403 Church members.
T h e K a n R iv e r D istrict Kuling.—During an unusually hot summer a large number of workers were enabled to get a change at the sanatorium. Further good, it is hoped, will result by the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Barrie at this centre. Dr. Barrie, as medical adviser to the preparatory school, will also be able to help any workers needing rest and treatment. Kiukiang.—Mr. and Mrs. Mills left in the spring of 1908 for a well-earned furlough, and various friends have rendered temporary help at this business centre. Takutang.—Regular meetings have been conducted in the street chapel and mission-house, at which the attend ances have been larger and more encouraging. The day- school has 25 scholars. Mrs. Reid’s life has been mercifully preserved when in great danger through a military official, who, when out of his mind, entered the house with a drawn sword during Mr. Reid’s absence from home. By the help of God she was enabled, after some hours, to lead him back to his home, and to gain possession of his sword, after which his frightened soldiers rushed forward and bound him! Mrs. Reid has largely recovered, we are thankful to report, from the serious illness resulting from this great strain. 88 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Nankangfu.—The evangelist has conducted the services in the absence of a resident missionary. The station has been occasionally visited by Mr. J. T. Reid.
Nanchang.—The usual routine work has gone on, Mr. and Mrs. Thor devoting more time to the homes outside the city, as other missions are working within the walls. The erection of the Burrows Memorial Bible School has demanded much of Mr. Thor’s attention. The building is now nearly completed. Changshu Ki.—A good deal of itinerant work has been accomplished in the many markets surrounding this centre, and constant witness borne in the street chapel. Four have been baptized during the year. Linkiang.—Services have been held and books sold in the city and district. There are some earnest inquirers, but also some lukewarm converts. At Fanchuan, an out-station, the people are contributing towards the building of a chapel, as the ancestral hall previously used is not suitable.
Yiianchow Ki.—Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, who have been overpressed, have been reinforced by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Porteous. Much time has been given to the 7 out- stations. In the autumn, gatherings for women were held in the central station, when 12 were baptized.
Yungfenghsien.—In this recently opened station some who appeared to run well have gone back, but some ten persons give promise of stability. The ladies have been invited to visit families in the surrounding country.
Yungsin Ki.—This station is worked by Finnish ladies. A new chapel and dwelling-house, both much needed, have been built. Another out-station has been opened. Five have been baptized and the number of hopeful inquirers is increasing. Kianfu.—In the district governed by this city and three neighbouring counties the evangelists have made frequent journeys. They have met with much encouragement, especi ally to the south-east of Kianfu. Mr. Taylor has also been hospitably received. The Church has made liberal contribu tions towards the erection of its own place of worship. T h e B ü k r o w s M e m o r i a l B i b i .e S o H o o r ,.
,lu" j M l- *!■ c ' l,l" T'*'vî. form erly I.ieulcniuit in the lloynl -Navy, devoted him self to inissimi work in Chinn as a solf-supporting worker in connection " i , ", "''I’1*’" ' 1' 1'1’ the laruu city of Nanchang, the capital of the province of Kiangsi. Thu building shown in the picture has been ••n->-t.-.t by his family as a Burrows Memorial lliblo School. A t this school it is hoped that evangelists anil pastors will bo trained for work connected with the “f """" "r“y lhttt of 00,1 »“ >• ** “ «-h ä for such training, and that special blessing may r^iipôn ïh ^ THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSI 89 Twenty persons were baptized during the year, and $200 contributed. Wanan.—Though there is no increase in membership there are many newcomers. Mr. Bunting has had the over sight of buildings both here and at Yungsin Ki. At Lungchuan and Hwangkang the Chinese have erected chapels, the cost being $1000 and $120 respectively. With these increased facilities blessing is looked for. One new out-station has been opened. Kanchow Ki.—With four leaving for furlough, with Mr. and Mrs. Tyler removed to Kiukiang, and much sickness, aggressive work has been hindered. The indemnity given to the Chinese Christians after the riot of 1907 has not helped the work. The premises have been rebuilt and the out- stations cared for. The little sanatorium on the hills has proved a great boon to the sick ones. Sinfeng.—Mr. Meikle has rented a small shop for street preaching and frequently had it full. In spite of serious illness, he has visited 30 different market-towns. Mrs. Meikle and the Biblewoman have steadily visited homes in both town and country. In the far south at Lungnanhsien the evangelist’s faithful labours are being much blessed.
T h e K w an gsin R iv e r D istrict Jaochow.—The city work has been hindered through the sin of some of the leading Christians. The medical work, the good effects of which are seen far and wide, has increased (see page 154). One new out-station has been opened 12 miles away. Considerable encouragement has been met with at Kingtehchen, the great pottery centre, where Pastor Wang has laboured faithfully. Mr. M‘Culloch had the joy of receiving the first 10 converts there last summer. Tunghiang Ki.—The women’s work in the past has been greatly hindered, for as soon as a woman began to come regularly, something untoward happened to her. During the last year, however, the attendance has improved. The Chinese helpers have shown a good spirit and are being blessed. Miss Carlyle has been encouraged by the addition of 18 new members to the Church. 90 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Kinki.—Two, who first heard the Gospel ten years ago, have just been baptized. One of these soon afterwards suffered wrongfully but bore his trial patiently. A few vegetarians in the out-stations are showing interest in the Gospel. Anjen.—The sudden death of Miss K. Fleming was a serious loss to this centre, with which work in two other counties is connected. Her able and devoted service is greatly missed. In spite of serious persecution, a few inquirers have been added. In Lopinghsien, more than 50 miles away, the first baptism of 7 men took place, and in Wannienhsien the Christians are steadfast and aggressive, having opened and supported two out-stations. Kweiki.—During the year the Church received 68 new members, which gives a total membership of 493. The Christians have contributed $613, and some 900 to 1000 regularly attend the services. Miss Marchbank has been greatly helped in the oversight and building of the new girls’ school, which accommodates 50 boarders, also a men’s prayer- meeting room and vestry which, including ground and furnishing, cost over $4,000. The whole of this has been sent direct to the workers in answer to prayer. The 4 out-stations north of the river are Miss Seymour’s field of labour, 4 other outposts south have been looked after by Miss Anderson, while Miss Baxter has worked the 3 lying west and south-west. I yang Ki.—The Church here has been passing through sore trial through the bitter persecution of one member by his Roman Catholic relatives. The district magistrate in trying the case would not even allow the man to speak. In spite of this, many were prepared to confess their faith in Christ, of whom 18 were accepted. In Shwangkang one of those baptized was an old lady of 82 who had formerly been bitterly opposed to the Gospel. Hokow Ki.—There is much in the city and surrounding country to encourage. Fifty-five were baptized in April. The testimonies of those examined were clear and forceful. The converts have also been used to instruct their friends and neighbours. After the baptismal service Dr. Yao conducted a prayer-meeting, when there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The leader was for a time dumb, while many others T h k G iiu .s ' S c h o o l a t K w e i k i .
The important station of Kweiki on the Kwan«8in river has 11 out-stations and 4'*:i Church members. *1 hen- are 2 boarding-schools, one for boys and ono for girls. During the yew a nn\v viiris' school to accommodate 50 iKmrdera, a men’s prayer-meeting room, and a vestry have boon built. The entire cost, including the ground and the ftiriiUhtng, wus over 1000 .(.»HurK, the w hole o f w hich has been se n t d ir e c t to the w orkers in a n sw er to prayer. To/acejtage U0. THE PROVINCE OF KIANGSI 91 prayed together. The contributions of the year amount to $530. Kwangsinfu.—The coming of evangelist Ting from Hokow, in place of Mr. Li, who was past work, has greatly helped the station. In April, 12 new members were added to the Church, which was recognised and assumed fuller responsi bility for the evangelization of the district. The members have opened and support a mission hall in a place five miles away, and also hold meetings in their homes and shops during the hot weather. Yangkow Ki.—The staff has not been sufficient for both the central and out-station work, but the cause has been prospered. Twenty, from different parts of the district, were baptized during the Spring. The chapel, which was built ten years ago, has been renovated and improved with Chinese contributions. Yiishan.—The Christians and Chinese helpers have been the subject of special attack by Satan, but though some have fallen, for whom prayer is asked, things look brighter in some of the out-stations. There are about 400 who regularly attend the services in the district. The girls’ school with 36 pupils has been full. Ten have been baptized during the year. For the report of the German China Alliance work, see under Chekiang, page 106-108. THE PROVINCE OF ANHWEI
A rea, 54,810 square miles, or considerably larger than the State o f New York. Population, 23,670,314, or the same as Austria.
The name Anhwei is taken from the two leading cities* Anking and Hweichow. The population is largely made up of immigrants from other provinces, who occupy the country desolated by the Taiping rebellion, when thirty out of its thirty-nine millions were swept away. The C.I.M. entered the province in 1869, and was the only missionary society there for sixteen years. Since 1886 the C.I.M. training home for men has been situated at Anking. The C.I.M. now has 13 stations, 32 out-stations, 42 missionaries, 65 native helpers, 17 being unpaid, and 768 communicants.
Superintendent—C h a r l e s T. F ish e During the year Mr. and Mrs. Fishe have been on furlough, the former for 9 months and the latter for 6 months. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox have been transferred to Shanghai, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby to Wuhu, Mr. Shindler has been helping at Ningkwofu, while Mrs. Shindler had gone to Toronto for her health. Chenyangkwan has still been without a missionary, and Kwangtehchow has been vacant since Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Taylor left for furlough. Mr. A. Mair has been appointed as a new worker at Anking, and Miss Loveless has returned as the bride of Mr. R. Young to Shucheng. Towards the close of the year Mr. Westwood, accompanied by three Chinese workers, attended Mr. Goforth’s mission at Changte Ho, where they all received blessing. Since their return they have held meetings at other centres, where like blessing has followed—at Anking, Tungcheng, Chihchow, and Tatung, also in some measure at Ningkwofu. The year closed with signs of coming revival, and in the early months 92 THE PROVINCE OF ANHWEI 93 of 1909 fuller blessing was experienced at the Nanking Conference, the full effects of which time alone can show. Anking.— During the year many have been revived and quickened, and the inquirers manifest hopeful progress, especially at the out-stations. At the Sunday sendees the average attendance has been 120, and at the Sunday School 80. Some 5000 persons have heard the Gospel in the street chapel, which has been opened daily. Over 30 members have joined the International Bible Reading Association. The out-stations have been regularly visited and Bible-classes for instruction held at each. At Tungcheng the work is promising. Kinhwa Mountain, the noted pilgrim resort, has been visited and many books sold. At the revival meetings held towards the end of the year many were greatly blessed. Chihchowfu.—Little evidence of progress was manifest here during the year, though the boys’ and girls’ schools have been efficiently worked and have given encouragement. The average Sunday attendance varies from 35 to 45. Special meetings held towards the close of the year by Mr. West wood have borne fruit, and the year which opened with chill discouragement closed with the warmth and sunshine of God’s manifest blessing. Wuhll.— There has been much preaching during the year, there always being crowds of people when the chapel is opened in the evening, or at the back gate in the afternoon. At Taipingfu the work goes on quietly, though the place is without an evangelist, the one formerly there having been transferred to Wuhu. A good work is reported at Hwang- mutu. A second out-station has been opened 5 miles to the east, where there are a few inquirers. At the out-station, 7 miles to the west, the work goes on well. At both of these places the premises were either built or rented by the members. Ningkwofu.— Here, notwithstanding hindrances, pro gress has been made in many ways. The Sunday services are well attended, a good many scholars from the two colleges in the city coming. A good work could be done among these men were there more workers. At the north gate preaching hall many have heard the Gospel. There have been signs of God’s presence, sins being confessed and put away. 94 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Most of the work is in the 8 out-stations, at 7 of which services are held every Lord’s day. The Misses Readshaw and Banks have resided at Hutsuen, and they have ex perienced much blessing there. In the boys’ school, con ducted by Miss Webster, distinct blessing was received towards the close of the year. Mr. Shindler states that there are evidences of coming blessing. Kwangtehchow.— During the absence on furlough of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Taylor, the work here has been under the care of the aged evangelist, who is 84 years of age. News received from the Chinese Christians states that 30 more have given in their names in the central station as inquirers, making a total of about 660. The aged evangelist necessarily has to limit his labour to the city. The leader at the out- station has died, and the Church members are as sheep without a shepherd, two of them having wandered away. Kienping.—Through Mr. and Mrs. Bobby’s absence at Wuhu to undertake the business work for the year, the station has been left in the hands of Miss Oakeshott and Miss Sauze, with a somewhat young evangelist who is hardly equal yet to responsible work. He has opened the chapel four afternoons each week, but the attendances have been small. The ladies have engaged in country work when the weather permitted, and Mr. Bobby has visited the station once or twice during the year. The workers feel the need of a revival in the work. Hweichow.—In the city the work has been well main tained, though the progress is slow and the indifference painful. Two conferences have been held, and definite blessing received. The district covers some 6000 square miles. The country and out-station work is much more encouraging than the city. Premises have been acquired at Miaoshow and the work placed on a good footing. There are encouragements at Shunan, in spite of difficulties. Two Christians have interested their whole village in the Gospel. Much itinerant work has been done and 25,000 Scriptures sold. Two have been added to the Church, which last year contributed $74. Laian.— Mr. Best was cheered upon his return from furlough to see how well the work had been maintained, the Christians and inquirers showing signs of growth. With THE PROVINCE OF ANHWEI 95 the exception of a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, the work had been entirely in the hands of the Chinese Christians. Two conferences have been held, one at Kucheng and one at Laian, and 16 have been baptized. Although the harvest was poor, the Christians have contributed liberally towards the building of a Church and street chapel. Kucheng, the cradle of the work in this district, shows strange signs of economic decay. The ground yields no increase, and the business people are leaving, a curse seeming to rest upon the place. Shucheng.—There is a steady though slow progress here, 30 having been baptized during the last four years, no year being unfruitful. It is also a great joy to see the way whole families are being brought to the Lord. The Christians have been brought nearer to the Lord. Since the death of the lamented Dr. Lee, his teaching has been much discussed, and with blessed results. In finances, little more has been done beyond paying the expenses of lighting and hospitality, etc. Liuanchow.— At this station the Sunday services are well attended, some 40 to 50 women attending, and about an equal number of men. Much Christian literature has been sold, Mr. Entwistle’s sale being over 60,000 cash worth, and the evangelist and doorkeeper having sold 47,000 cash worth here and at Chenyangkwan. Much visiting and itinerant work has been done, Miss Macdonald remaining for periods of 10 days to a month at Hwoshanhsien, Chenyangkwan, and Shucheng, etc. Miss Smith has held a school on Sundays and Wednesdays for children. Mrs. Entwistle, who has sometimes accompanied her husband on his journeys, has at other times maintained the station work during the absence of the others. The first-fruits from Hwoshanhsien have been baptized. Through a misunderstanding, a statement concerning “ the severe loss ” sustained by the work through “ the removal of Dr. Tsao and Mr. Li ” was interpreted as meaning “ removal by death,” and was thus reported in last year’s Report. The men are happily both living, though the station has lost their services. Chenyangkwan.— The work at this centre has been well kept together by the artist Mr. Liu, who has produced so many Gospel pictures. He has done much helpful 96 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL pastoral work voluntarily with Mr. Entwistle’s oversight from Liuanchow. Two men have been baptized; also two men and two women from the affiliated work at Yingshan, which is the first station of the “ Chinese Christian Mission,” a purely native effort having its headquarters at Shanghai. A helpful conference was held in November, when 41 delegates attended from 7 neighbouring cities, including the American Presbyterian Mission at Hwaiyiian An. This conference was so much appreciated, that the desire for an annual gathering has been expressed. The Church provided the food for the conference, at a cost of over $40, and also met incidental expenses of the station, amounting to $18. Yingchow.— During the early part of the year Mr. Mellow engaged in itinerations, ana in the city the work has been maintained with the help of the Chinese helpers. It is hoped that when possession has been obtained of the front part of the premises, a street chapel will be available, as the lack of this is now much felt. Throughout the year evening meetings have been held for the Christians, inquirers, and outsiders. The Christians have been constant in their attendance and earnest in evangelistic effort. The ill-health of Mr. Mellow and Mrs. Ferguson has naturally hindered the Work. Three have been baptized and there are some hopeful inquirers. Several women have applied for baptism, and one has, in consequence, suffered much persecution. Taiho An.—The chief feature of the year’s work has been the street-hall preaching, the congregations varying considerably at different seasons of the year. The ill-health of Mrs. Malcolm has prevented her doing much for the women, and the girls’ school had to be closed, there being no one else to carry it on. In November two Chinese Christians from Chowkiakow who had attended Mr. Goforth’s meetings in Honan came and held three days of meetings. Though these were powerful meetings and many were helped, the majority do not appear to have been much blessed. A deeper work is yet needed. T h b Sh a o h ik g W o m e n ’ s B ib l e S c h o o l.
A t Bhaohingfu, with its 10 out-stations, there are 405 Church members, of which number 128 ore women. In addition to the Bible Institutes for tho training of Evangelists, etc., there are periodical Bible Schools held at most stations Tor the instruction In Scripture o f selected oompanln* of local Christians and local loadors. This picturo shows a com pany of Christian women who assembled at Shaoblngfu Tor Avw week« lust year «)>eclnlly for BIblo tcacliln«. Tlio result?« of aucli cfa*an* bavo boon to raluo botY\ tlm of aeri|>Lurnl knowlcilgo ami oftlio Hplrltual Ufo of Un> ClmrolioH. THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG
A r e a , 36,670 square miles, or nearly equal to that o f Bulgaria. Population, 11,580,692, or more than Scotland, Ireland, and Wales combined.
Chekiang (The Forked River) is the smallest province in China. Historically it is rich in places and associations. In 1856 Mr. Hudson Taylor commenced settled and pastoral work at Ningpo, he having taken a number of evangelistic journeys into Chekiang previous to this. During the crisis of 1900 eight members of the C.I.M ., with three o f their children, were put to death in this province. Every prefectural city has a Mission station. The C.I.M. now has 27 stations, 246 out-stations, 84 missionaries, 481 native helpers, 229 being unpaid, and 5917 communicants.
C.I.M. Superintendent—J. J. M eadow s
Shaohingfu.—The workers at this station, with its 466 Church members, report hopefully of the outlook. This is not by reason of the Reform movement, which is rather hostile to real spiritual progress, being materialistic and apt to puff up more than edify, but by reason of spiritual quickening within the Church. There is evident a clearer and fuller idea of the use and power of prayer, a keener sense of sin against God, and greater boldness in witnessing for Christ. During the year 23 persons have been baptized, and over $200 contributed by the Church. Sinchanghsien.—In the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Doherty on furlough, Miss Jones reports that the district has happily been free from any serious trouble such as characterised it in former years. As a result the work has gone on unhindered. Twenty-three inquirers were examined. The boarding and day schools continue to make steady progress, although schools started by Chinese for the study of Western Science 97 h 98 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL have declined. Mr. and Mrs. Doherty have returned from furlough. They are designated for the work of the Bible Training School for Chekiang, which will be proceeded with as soon as the funds for the necessary buildings have been supplied. Hangchow.—In this ancient city the C.I.M. work is under the care of Pastor Ren, an able and most earnest Chinese worker. During the year he has had the joy of receiving into the Church 42 persons, giving a total Church membership of 345. Pastor Ren has recently been much blessed, he having come under the influence of the wonderful revival spreading throughout China. It is probable that the Provincial Bible School, which is to be under the charge of Mr. Doherty, will be located at the station. Ningpo.—The greater part of Mr. Palmer’s time is taken up with the purely business work necessitated by serving the 50 missionaries in the interior dependent upon this centre. In so far as his time allows, he and Mrs. Palmer engage in native work. There are, however, five other well-manned Protestant Missions in this city. The Gospel has been faithfully preached, and the workers have been rejoiced by the baptism of two women. A deeper spiritual tone has been felt in the Church, and the attendance at the services has been encouraging. Fenghwa.—Throughout the year the regular work has been carried on in the city and out-stations. The attendance at the Sabbath services has decreased somewhat. From the opening of the station in 1866, the work has been of a peculiarly difficult nature, the people being proud Confucian- ists, utterly indifferent to the message of salvation. During the year 5 persons have been baptized, and 1 backslider restored. One of the members who died was old Mr. Wang, who was possibly the oldest Christian in the Mission, he being baptized at Ningpo in 1859. The total membership of the district is now 64, and the contributions for the year were $23. A Bible School for men was held in the city in the spring, with an attendance of about 18, lasting for three weeks; and for six weeks in the autumn Mrs. M‘Roberts had daily classes for women. During the spring and autumn the two missionaries, accompanied by Chinese helpers, visited 185 THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG 99 villages and hamlets, preaching and selling Gospels. On these journeys more than 3000 Scripture portions were sold, and by the aid of a magic lantern the Gospel was preached to thousands who had not heard it before. Ninghaihsien.—The first and chief event of the spring was the holding of the Bible School when, with Mr. Miller’s assistance, a course of study on “ Prayer ” was taken. The Bible School was followed by a Conference of workers, and the men then departed to their various posts cheered and strengthened. The past year has been the hardest for school work so far experienced. The Chinese schools have suffered severely, not a few being closed, and the Mission schools have felt the pinch of semi-famine food prices, and also an epidemic of measles. There were 33 boys and 20 girls in attendance, $160 being received for fees from the boys and $10 from the girls. A new church has been opened at Dingbong, where in October a week of Bible study was conducted. Earnest work has been carried on at a number of other centres. The former leader, a man working in connection with the telegraph line, at Songtsiu, has been removed to another district. Miss Biggam spent a week at Haeyiu, which is an important centre, and where premises for regular services are needed. A band of six voluntary helpers gave ten days’ services at Singeing and Mongao. It is hoped to hold regular monthly services at the former place. In the Dziangkia district services have been started at ¡three new centres, and in some of the villages the Christian spirit largely predominates. At Dziangkia the Church is looking forward to building new premises, and has contributed $90 for that purpose. About 80 persons have passed through the opium refuge. The year has been a very unhealthy one, there being typhus in almost every home. Twenty-nine have been baptized, and $447 contributed, of which $170 were for school work. Tientai.—Until the return of Mr. and Mrs. Loosley from furlough in October, the work was in charge of Mr. A. Miller. Mr. Miller reports the holding of four Bible Schools, two in the east during the spring, one in the central chapel during the summer, and one in the west before the harvest began. Encouragement has been seen in Praying and Giving bands, which have been started at different times. 7300 cash for Ramabai’s work was contributed by one band, the members 100 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL of which give 1 cash per day, while another band had con tributed 10,700 cash at the end of six months. All the Church members have assisted for one month in the dis tribution of Scriptures, when 15,370 cash worth of Scripture portions were sold. The 5 out-stations have been visited, and 9 persons in all have been baptized. Two self-supporting schools have been continued in the out-stations, while the evangelist and some of the unpaid helpers have been doing good service at the six centres.
Taichow Che.— At this large and important centre, with its 12 out-stations and more than 350 Church members, the work has been carried on throughout the year by Mr. Rudland, his daughter Miss A. R. Rudland, and Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson. Mr. Rudland has specially devoted himself to a continuance of his translation of the Scriptures, while Miss Rudland had charge of the school. In the hospital and dispensary Dr. and Mrs. Anderson have had over 3000 patients. Mr. Rudland, who sailed for China as one of the Lammermuir party, had the great sorrow, in January 1909, of losing his daughter and companion in his labours since the death of his wife. His other daughter has been invalided home for some years. Prayer for Mr. Rudland, that the remaining years of his service may be blessed, and for Miss Rudland at home, that she may, if it be God’s will, be restored, will be greatly valued.
Hwangyen.— The total Church membership of the Churches in the city and 13 out-stations was 578 at the close of the year, with about 100 candidates for baptism. During the year 35 persons were baptized, but 6 members had to be suspended and 12 were removed by death. Among those who died, 2 were deacons, who since their baptism in 1874 and 1892 have been faithful followers and servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. The son of one of them is one of the Church’s best preachers, and the children and grand children of both are, for the most part, seeking to follow in their parents’ footsteps. As regards the work as a whole it may be said, with the exception of 4 out-stations, that there is much to encourage, though the workers mourn that so few of the heathen are coming out on the Lord’s side. The Church contributions have considerably fallen off during the year, but this has in THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG 101 some measure been occasioned by the partial failure of the autumn rice harvests in the best cultivated parts of the district. In the boys’ boarding-school good work has been done among the 24 scholars, and in November most of the native evangelists attended a week’s Bible School held in Taichow. The anti-opium edicts have been strongly enforced during the latter part of the year, after the arrival of a new magistrate. Taiping Che.—During the year the workers have had the joy of receiving 14 men into the Church by baptism, and but for much sickness the number would have been larger. The school, which began with 40 scholars, was also reduced by sickness to half that number. The girls have shown special diligence in their studies, and carried off the best prizes. The women’s work also made good progress, some of those who attended a month’s study class being able to read the Bible for themselves now. The colportage work has been owned and blessed of God, some who have heard the Word spoken by the wayside, and at markets, becoming interested inquirers at the out-stations. The year closed with a Bible School. The annual contribu tions towards the expenses of the Church throughout the district amounted to $125, although the price of food has been high. Sienkii.—Although 4 persons have been baptized during the year, 2 have been removed by death and 5 by Church discipline. The 4 baptized are the first-fruits of Sintsong, a promising out-station, where the services are held in a member’s house, and conducted by voluntary helpers. The attendance at the services has been disappointing, there being, undoubtedly, in some cases a spirit of declension. At Otsiang the services were temporarily suspended by the half-built chapel being blown down. The Church contri butions show a falling-off, partly accounted for by the poor attendance of the members at the services. In the school, in which there are 50 pupils, the work has prospered, the scholars showing a growing interest in the Scripture lessons.
Wenchow.—It is not possible in a few lines to adequately summarise the work of this large station, with its 12 districts, 53 preaching-stations, 42 voluntary and 16 paid evangelists, besides other workers, Chinese and foreign. There are 102 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL 1040 members, of whom 124 were received during the year. Of the members 602 are men and 438 women. The contributions amounted to $819, excluding more than $200 for school fees. Some slight changes have taken place among the Chinese workers, 2 new men being appointed as preachers in place of 2 retired. Special prayer is asked for Pastor Tsie, whose work becomes more responsible, though his strength is not what it was formerly. Two new foreign workers have been welcomed—Mr. Munro and Miss J. Scott. Miss Young has returned from furlough, and Mrs. Menzies left for furlough, while Miss Arnold has married a worker connected with the United Methodist Mission. In addition to the Wenchow work, Mr. Hunt has also had to superintend the work at Shuian. Regular examinations of interested persons have been commenced, and those approved will in future be publicly recognised as catechumens. About 90 have been so recog nized during the year. Nearly half the baptisms, and more than half of the inquirers, are from Iung-ko-dzie. The work has so grown at this centre that a third salaried preacher has been appointed. A chapel has been acquired at Modjiae, and a site purchased and funds promised, mainly by the Christians, at U-ngao. * Pingyanghsien.—In this large district, with its 50 out- stations, at 27 of which there are organised churches, the need of more help to teach and superintend the work, and the need of a gracious awakening, is much felt. The year has been one of testing, Mr. and Mrs. Grierson being away on furlough, and Mr. Searle being partly occupied with necessary building operations. There have been no baptisms during the year ; while 8 members have died, 4 have been suspended, and 2 expelled from the Church for impure living. There are, however, some hopeful candidates for baptism in the out-stations, and had time allowed of all the out-stations being visited, probably some 20 would have been received. Prayer is asked for the staff of 21 paid preachers and 50 voluntary helpers. These men, if filled with the Spirit of God, would be a power for good in this wide field. While, on the one hand, some have grown cold, and greater strictness in regard to law-suits has caused some to go back, on the other hand many of the Christians are dissatisfied THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG 103 with the lack of earnestness, and this in itself constitutes a hopeful sign. Shliian.—During the year the work has progressed steadily. The work in the eastern portion (Sangzing to Dan Yaih) has been hindered for years by opium-growing ; but in the largest Church, Sangdudjiae, the members promise to abstain. The western churches among the mountains are in a more healthy condition. During the year 27 have been baptized, and there are many hopeful candidates; but it has not been possible to adequately visit them, so baptism has been delayed. Many old members have passed away. In one return the ages of the deceased were 62, 78, 66, 82, 69, and 76. Several Bible Schools have been held, and a helpful Conference with the senior preachers, who also joined in the Wenchow Bible School in December. Yung’kang-.—At this station, with its out-stations, the average aggregate attendance at the Sunday services is a little over 200. Steady work has been maintained through out the year, 1340 meetings being held in the central station, and some 500 at other points. Careful attention has been paid to the schools, and 2 Bible Schools have also been held. Altogether some 500 towns and villages in the surrounding districts have been visited during the year. About 3000 Scriptures have been sold, and two or three thousand persons assisted at the dispensary. The voluntary offerings of the Christians have amounted to $220, of which sum $163 were devoted to the new chapel at Sashi, and the rest to evangelistic work and philanthropic purposes. Three women subscribed respectively $75, $17, and $16. Kinhwafu.—At this centre Mr. Dickie has had the joy of receiving 16 persons into the Church during the year by baptism, giving a total Church membership of 116 persons. The full report of the work is not to hand at the date of going to press. Lanchi.—No special developments have taken place in the city work, which has been steadily carried on; but a new out-station has been opened 17 miles away. With the exception of $19 contributed by the city Church, the expenses in connection with the renting of the premises in r
104 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL this out-station were made by the people themselves. At Chukeh, another out-station, larger premises have been mortgaged for ten years. The work at the other out- stations is also of an encouraging nature. During the year $126 have been subscribed, $60 of which were for the mortgage of the Chukeh house. School and medical work have been continued, Miss Palmer seeing about 256 people each month. This station being on the high road to others, over 100 fellow-workers or visitors have received hospitality when passing through, and 14 weeks of Miss Palmer’s time was taken up with nursing fellow-missionaries.
Yenchow.—Mr. Fairclough has spent the greater part of his time itinerating in hitherto unvisited portions of the district. In many of the villages the foreigner had not been seen before, and in some cases a lodging could not be obtained upon the first visit. The second visit invariably gained a welcome. Some 5000 Gospels and tracts were sold. Premises were rented at Showchang and two other preaching stations opened, there being now in all 5 centres where the Gospel is regularly preached in this district. Three persons have been baptized during the year. Apart from the work done in this city and neighbour hood, Mr. Hammond has been present at the Conference in Kinhwa and Fenshui. He has also commenced definite work in Suian, which was visited on four occasions, much fresh ground being covered each time. Many Scriptures and tracts were disposed of, and a better spirit on the part of the people manifest.
Tunglu.—Encouraging progress is reported from this station. Two Conferences were held during the year, at the first of which 80 people attended, and 46 candidates for baptism were examined, of whom 12 were admitted to Church fellowship. At the second half-yearly Conference 60 persons gathered together. Among the main outcomes of these gatherings, it may be mentioned that 6 men devoted a month of their time to evangelistic work, and it was proposed that the Church should endeavour to support an evangelist. Regular services are held in 3 centres, and fortnightly services in five other places which are more distant. One feature of the work is its scattered nature. The need of THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG 105 giving the Christians more definite instruction in Scripture is much felt, but this is difficult, by reason of their being so scattered. Arrangements were, however, made for a Bible School to be held in the central station early in 1909, in addition to Bible Classes in various centres. Forty-seven persons enrolled their names as desirous of attending the Bible School.
Chiichowfu.—The work at this station, with its five out-stations, continues to give encouragement. In 1902 there were only 39 members in all. At the close of last year there were 150, of which number 91 belonged to the city Church, and 59 to the out-stations. There has thus been a pleasing increase of 111 members, allowing for deaths, etc., in the six years. The regular Church work has been carried on, and special efforts made to reach the pilgrims at the Siaokiuhwa out-station. During the year 16 persons were baptized, of whom 14 belonged to the central station. Amongst these are some encouraging cases, one being that of an old man of seventy-one, and three of his sons. For fuller particulars of this family see page 22. Prayer is asked for the work toward the north of the city, where there is spiritual coldness among some of the members.
Changshan Che.—The Christians, at a cost of $72 to themselves, have provided rooms where the women can remain for their meals when visiting the station, and a similar place also for the country Christians. A much- needed house at Hwapu has also been purchased by the Mission. During the year a boys“’ school has been opened with 8 pupils. Much encouragement has been given in this work, the parents testifying to the excellent effect of the teaching and discipline. The yearly contributions have amounted to $182, which represent, in many cases, much self-denial. During the year 18 have been baptized. The usual services have been held, with an average attendance of 80 on Sunday. The women’s work and Sunday School continue to make good progress, and the out-station work has also been maintained. The railway between Changshan and Yiishan will probably be finished by April 1910, and will subsequently be carried on to Lanchi. Many of the Government schools have been closed through lack of competent teachers. For one or two items of special interest see pages 20 and 21. 106 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
THE GERMAN CHINA ALLIANCE
The German China Alliance, with its 33 members work ing in association with the C.I.M., has stations in the two provinces of Chekiang and Kiangsi. During the year 94 persons have been added to the Churches in these two provinces worked by this Mission.
C h e k ia n g Statio n s Chuchow.—In consequence of a better harvest the people have been more contented and the work has had quieter conditions. In addition to the Sunday services, Bible Classes are held on Tuesday evening and a prayer meeting on Thursday. The number of those who show interest in the city has not increased, there being in all still about 200. The village work appears to be more flourishing. Thirty villages at least are open to the Gospel, and in addition to the out-stations where regular services are held, six other centres are visited once a month. During the year the school was enlarged, and, owing to the closing of the only Government girls’ school in the prefecture, some of the better class parents have let their daughters come to the Mission School. All of them have to pay a fee of $2 on entering, and as the boys in the Government schools not only pay no fee but receive assistance, this shows how eager they are to learn. Mr. and Mrs. Maag were transferred to this station to assist in this and other work. During the year 16 were received into the Church by baptism. The total contributions have amounted to $235, of which SI 20 were for the school. Lungchuan Che.—The workers here have rejoiced in the baptism of 18 persons during the year and the restora tion of one backslider. The work in the city has not been as promising as in some of the out-stations, only three of those baptized being from the city, though others have asked for baptism, among whom are three of the school children. At Pahtu it is hoped that some will be baptized in the spring of 1909, and there are openings in several villages around that centre. At Siaomei, Chatien and neighbourhood, the work is progressing well. Fourteen were baptized from this district during the year, and a THE PROVINCE OF CHEKIANG 107 number received as inquirers. At one place the villagers turned the idols out of the temple and converted it into a preaching hall and school, one of the Christians from Siaomei, a B.A., becoming the preacher and teacher. He is supported by the Chinese themselves. One of the helpers at Chatien, the faithful door-keeper, aged sixty-five years, has died. He has given all his services freely, and has now left his property to the Church. In the spring Mr. and Mrs. Maag were removed to Chuchow, but Mr. and Mrs. Bender were expected back early in 1909.
Tsinyiin.—At the time of going to press no report has come to hand concerning the work of this station. The workers have had the joy of baptizing 4 persons during the year.
Yiinho.—The work of the year has been beset with many difficulties, but in special ways prayer has been heard. An important idolatrous festival, for which the shop of one of the Christians was to be used, was made a subject of much prayer. The festival was not held because of the sudden death of the Emperor. Four new members have been received by baptism, and about 20 inquirers enrolled. All the out-stations and preaching centres have been visited several times. One special feature of the year has been the Bible Classes held for three months. The Sunday Services are attended by about 80 persons and the evening meetings by 25. Some 40 women attend the Sunday afternoon Bible Class.
Sungyang-.—Although the work has naturally had its difficulties, the workers have been encouraged by the baptism of 37 persons, which, with two transfers from the Wenchow Church, brings the membership up to 100. There are also an encouraging number of inquirers, which promises well for the future. There have been good attendances at the three out-stations, where larger premises are needed; a good work has also proceeded at 6 preaching centres. The Church contributions have amounted to $187, and the members have promised to give more liberally next year for building purposes. Ninety-two opium patients have been assisted, some of whom give evidence of conversion. 108 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
K ia n g si S tation s During the year baptisms took place at two of the five stations in this province worked by the German China Alliance, 10 persons being baptized at Fuchow and 5 at Tsungjen. With the exception of Ningtuchow, the detailed reports had not been received at the date of going to press. Ningtuchow.—The workers here have had to pass through a time of persecution from the Roman Catholics, and were obliged on one occasion to leave their station. The meetings, however, were regularly maintained. Five long journeys have been taken in the district, when 36 market towns and many villages, in addition to 2 Hsien cities, were visited. Though the workers had no colporteur, their sales of Scriptures and tracts have been over 5000. The average attendance at the Sunday meetings has varied from 50 to 80, and at the weekly meetings from 10 to 30. There have been no baptisms. THE PROVINCE OF HUNAN
A r e a , 83,380 square miles, or a little less than the area o f England and Scotland combined. Population, 22,169,673, or equal to the united populations o f Spain and Portugal.
Hunan (South of the Lake), the former stroughold of the anti-foreign feeling, is now fully open to the Gospel. In 1875 the C.I.M. commenced itinerant work in this province, but settled work was not established until 1897. Adam Dorward, from 1880 to 1888, devoted himself to itinerant work in this province. The first premises rented in Changsha, the capital, were secured by Dr. Keller and Evangelist Li. In 1902 Messrs. Bruce and Lowis o f the C.I.M. were martyred in Chenchow Fu. The C.I.M. now has 7 stations, 10 out-stations, 35 missionaries, 44 native helpers, 3 of whom are unpaid, and 427 communicants. Changteh.—Despite every effort to overtake the work of this large district this has been impossible. The sickness of Mr. Clinton and his much bemoumed death early in 1909, has removed from the field of earthly service one who has been tireless in his energy, unfailing in his zeal, and unflinch ing in his determination to preach the Gospel of a Living Christ to the dying thousands of this district. He was the first to open up C.I.M. work in this centre, and the first to buy Mission property in this city. Deep sympathy is felt with his young widow and orphaned little son, who are commended to the prayers of God’s people. Although 75 persons have been accepted as inquirers, and their term of probation has expired, the inability of the workers to give the necessary time and teaching to these applicants for baptism has compelled them reluctantly to defer the receiving of them into the Church. It is hoped that they may be received by baptism early in 1909. Beyond the loss of Mr. Clinton, this station has also suffered the loss of its much beloved evangelist Yii Pehling, and the assistant evangelist Huang. In the work accomplished 109 110 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL some 2500 English miles have been traversed, nearly 3000 Scriptures sold, and $50 worth of tracts. This station and district, which have been so sorely bereaved, and which present limitless scope for Christian activities, are specially commended to the prayers of God’s people. Changsha.—The year 1908 was one of progress and real blessing, in spite of many serious difficulties. Toward the close of 1907 the efficient and dearly beloved Evangelist Li died, leaving Mr. Hampson and Mr. Veryard with a large work, and no trained Chinese helper. Though Dr. and Mrs. Keller and Miss Tilley arrived in March, Mr. Hampson needed immediate relief through overwork. With Mr. Veryard superintending the Church, evangelistic and school work, Dr. Keller was freed for the medical and local secretary work and the supervision of the workmen repairing the Mission House and Hospital. From the beginning of the work in 1901, 71 have been baptized. During last year 7 confessed Christ by baptism, 4 members died, and 1 was appointed as evangelist to another Mission. The workers have been strengthened by the return of Evangelist Siao, who had been helping at Hengchow, and later by the return of Evangelist Yang, who for two years has been working among the Chinese students in Japan and in the Y.M.C.A., Shanghai. In association with the late Dr. Lee he has translated the first volume of Dr. Seiss’ Commentary on the Book of Revelation (see page 25). Siangtan.—On account of the absence of Miss Pollock the work at this centre has been under the supervision of the missionaries residing at Changsha. Dr. and Mrs. Keller and Mr. Veryard have visited the station alternately, each time spending several days with the Evangelist Wang, whose faithful ministry God has blessed, so that there are a score of earnest inquirers, some of whom seem truly converted. Mr. Wang’s wise and devoted services have given the workers much joy.
THE LIEBENZELL CHINA MISSION The Liebenzell China Mission, with its 25 members, associated with the C.I.M., has its work located in the Hunan >rovince. At Changsha, the capital, its Mission premises are focated outside the south gate of the city, the C.I.M. THE PROVINCE OF HUNAN 111 premises being within the city. Thus two reports for Changsha will be found under this province. Changsha.—In the work carried on in the street chapel, which was opened at the beginning of the year, there has been much encouragement, the attendance regularly being from about 40 to 50. The people have listened well, and some of these have been led to attend the regular services on Sunday. At Christmas three members were admitted into the Church by baptism, and there are other hopeful inquirers. It is hoped that when the new chapel which is being built is ready, the work will be still further prospered. Of the five workers connected with the Liebenzell Mission resident at Changsha, two of the ladies have been appointed to the Blind school. The regular course of study has been arranged, but up to the present, owing to superstition, the number of the scholars is but few. A monthly collection has but recently been started in the little church of 12 members, and the contributions have amounted to $10. Ytianchow Hun.—The work at this centre during the past year has been carried on under considerable difficulties and much discouragement. The unavoidable absence for a time of the workers from this station, and difficulties arising in consequence of this absence, the necessity also for dismiss ing two servants, and the illness of Mr. Czerwinski, -have not a little discouraged the workers. Some hopeful inquirers also, after absence from the city on business, returned with their interest much damped through the opposition of relatives. Yet in spite of all there has been to discourage, the sale of Scriptures and tracts has been more than double that of the two preceding years together, and the medical assistance given has resulted in prejudice on the part of many being overcome. This is specially seen in the way the children manifest more confidence in coming to the Mission premises. Itinerant work has been carried on more systematically, and many distant markets have been visited. The attendance at the services has improved. Altogether some 300 meetings and classes have been held during the year, and the evangelist has twice visited the Miao district around Fenghwangting and once the Miao district of Tsingchow. He was well received and had good sales on the market places. Paoking.— The general outlook here is encouraging. 112 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL During the year 11 persons have been baptized. It is interesting to note that two of these, a man and his wife, have been converted from the Mohammedan faith. These two now represent the first Christian home in the city. The Sunday services are attended by congregations varying from 30 to 100 persons. Regular evangelistic work has been maintained in both of the street chapels, which have been at times crowded with listeners. Journeys have been taken to the west and south-west of the city, when Scriptures and Christian literature have been sold. A girls’ school has been opened, towards which the Christians have contributed about $4 a month as a part of the teacher’s salary. A Bible- woman and a student evangelist have been transferred to Wukang. In connection with the dispensary work the lives of 50 persons have been saved from opium poisoning, in addition to much other helpful ministry. Wukang1.—Regular meetings have been held throughout the year, and the people have manifested greater .interest in the Gospel than before. About $20 worth of Scriptures and tracts have been sold in the city and surrounding country, and many homes have been opened to the workers through the dispensary work. Difficulties inseparable from the early stages of a work have been encountered, some especially occasioned through this being a Miao district. Hengchowfu.—In January Messrs. Stanislaw and Breton were transferred to this station from Paoking, being sub sequently joined in November by Mr. and Mrs. Kampmann. Though the work in the city has been uphill, three persons have been baptized. Itinerant journeys have been taken both in the spring and autumn in the country around, and for part of the year a school for young children was main tained. Though the people in the suburbs of the city have been visited there has so far been little response, and prayer is asked that apathy may give way to a saving interest in the Gospel. STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES OF THE CHINA INLAND MISSION
J a n u a r y 1, 1909
T he areas and populations are taken from the Statesm an's Year-B ook, which has adopted a recent census in China* taken in connection with the indemnity demanded by the Allies after the Boxer crisis. The names in italics are those of Associates. The postal spelling for the stations has been adopted. When another name, preceded by a dash, follows the name o f a station, both are necessary in addressing letters. “ Absent ” against a name means absent at date, December 1908. The date against stations shows date o f opening, and against names date o f arrival in China. For postal regulations see p. 167.
Province of Kansu
A r e a , 125,450 square m iles ; Population, 10,385,376, o r 82 per square m ile.
C.I.M. Work commenced 1876. Superintendent, G. A n d r e w .
11 S t a t i o n s ; 4 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 39 M issionaries (5 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 29 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 205 C ommunicants .
Postal Address, 1, via Hankow and Slanfu.
1. LANCHOWFÜ, 1885. 1. LIANGOHOWFU, 1888. 6. Andrew .... 1881 W. M. Belcher . . . 1888 Mrs. Andrew { n é e Findlay) 1882 Mrs. Belcher ( n é e Rayer) . 1890 A. Preedy .... 1892 Miss A. E. Mellor . . . 1893 Mrs. Preedy ( n é e Harman). 1904 Miss G. Eltham . . . 1908 A. Moore .... 1906 1. NINGSIAFU, 1885. Mrs. Moore ( n é e Andrew) . 1906 1. SININGFU, 1885. C. F. Nystrôm ( a b s e n t ) . . 1893 Mrs. Nystrom ( a b s e n t ) . 1896 H. F. Ridley . . .1890 J. S. Fiddler . . . 1896 Mrs. Ridley ( n é e Querry) . 1890 Mrs. Fiddler ( n é e Way) . 1899 113 I lié CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
1. TSINCHOW, 1878. M iss 0. Olsen . . . 1891 M iss G. S. Andersen (absent). 1902 D. A. G. Harding . . . 1898 A . T. Johansson (absent) . 1891 Mrs. Harding ( n é e Melville) 1898 Miss A. Garland . 1891 1. CHENYUAN, 1897. Miss S. Garland .1891 Miss E. L. Giles . . .1905 —K i n g c h o w . M iss E. Peterson . . 1892 1. FUKIANG, 1899. M iss A . Strand (absent) . 1892 E. J. Mann .... 1903 M iss J. W edicson . . . 1899 Miss A. Skollenberg . . 1903 Mrs. Mann { n é e Mann) . 1905 1. TSINGNINGCHOW, 1897. 1. KINGCHOW, 1895.
J. O. Ryd . . 1903 M iss H . Lundvall . . . 1894 M iss O. W allenberg . . 1894 1. PINGLIANG, 3 895. 1. CHONGSIN. D . Tôrnvall .... 1891 M rs. Tôrnvall (née Pederson) 1891 —K in g c h o w . E. M . Paulson . . 1903 F. A . Gustafson . . . 1892 M i s s T . Johnson . . . 1891 M rs. G ustafson (née Larsson) 1893
Province of Shensi
A r e a , 75,270 square m iles; Population, 8,450,182, o r 111 per square m ile. C .I .M . Work commenced 1876. Superintendent, G. F . E a s t o n . 24 S t a t io n s ; 39 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 71 M issionaries (9 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 77 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 837 C ommunicants . Postal Address. Those Stations marked 1, address, via Hankow and Sianfu; 2, direct, to Station, via Hankow; 3, via Peking; 4, via Hankow and Laohokow; 5, Sianfu via Hankow; 6, via Hankow and Honanfu; 7, via Hankow and Tungkuan, Shensi. 2. HAN CHUN GFU, 1879. 4. HINGANFU, 1898. G. F. Easton (a b s e n t ) 1875 O. Burgess .... 1890 Mrs. Easton ( n é e Gardiner) Mrs. Burgess ( n é e Thomson) 1895 (a b s e n t ) .... 1881 A. B. Lewis .... 1904 1. FEN GSI AN GFU, 1898. H. E. Stubbs 1906 C. H. Stevens . . . 1893 F. A. Williams 1907 Mrs. Stevens ( n é e Watkins) 1893 2. MIENHSIEN, 1904. 1. CHOWCHIH, 1893. A. Goold .... 1891 T. A. S. Eobineon . . 1894 Mrs. Goold ( n é e Steel) 1890 Mrs. Robinson ( n i e Galway) 1893 2. CHENGKU, 1887. 1. MEIHSIEN, 1893. C. Carwardine 1897 Mrs. Carwardine ( n é e Goold) 1891 R. W. Middleton . . . 1894 R. W. Kennet 1899 Mrs. Middleton ( n é e Jose) . 1897 Mrs. Kennet ( n é e Rodger) . 1898 Miss A. M. Wright . . 1903 Miss E. M. Pracy . 1907 2. SIANFU, 1893. Miss C. E. Pracy . 1907 C. J. Anderson . . . 1891 2. SISIANG (1895). M rs. Anderson (née Peterson) 1891 Miss A. Harrison . 1891 V. L. Nordlund . . . 1891 Miss M. A. Edwards 1904 M rs. N ordlund (née N ilson) 1891 O. Bengtsson .... 1894 2. YANGHSIEN, 1896. Mrs. Bengtsson . . . 1905 Miss I. M. Coleman 1891 G. J. Jensen .... 1899 Miss M. Batterham ( a b s e n t ) . 1899 M iss D . Lindva.il . . . 1891 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 115
2. LANTIEN, 1895. 1. LICHUANHSIEN, 1908.
W . E n g l u n d .... 1903 M . B e c k m a n .... 1891 M rs. Englund (née H edm an) 1894 M rs. Beckm an (née K lint) . 1891 V. R enius (absent) 1891 5. YINGKIAWEI, 1895. E. Palm berg .... 1902 —Si AN Ft'. G. Palm berg .... 1902 Miss M. Anderson. . 1891 1. LUNGCHOW, 1893. 5. CHENKIAKOW, 1900. J. G. N ilson .... 1891 V a c a n t . M rs. N ilson (née Carlson) . 1891 M iss E. E . Petterson 1891 1. HINGPING, 1893. M iss H . A . Hagsten 1904 S. B ergstrom .... 1894 1. KIENYANG, 1897. M r s . B e r g s t r o m . . .1891 M iss L. N orden 1892 1. SANGKIACHUANG, 1894. M iss A . Jensen 1903 — WUKUNG. 6. TUNGCHOW, 1891. Miss A. Olsen . . . 1892 L. H . E . Linder (absent) 1804 1. WUKUNG, 1903. M rs. Linder (née Bordsen) Miss A. Swanson . . . 1891 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1908 Miss C. Anderson . . . 1891 M iss A . Eriksson . 1892 N . H ô g m a n .... 1903 1. CHIENCHOW, 1894. M rs. H ôgm an (née G ustafson) 1905 W. Hagquist . . .1891 7. HANCHENGHSIEN, 1897. M rs. H agquist (née H oglund) 1892 0. Ahlstrand (absent ) . . 1891 A . R. Bergling 1892 Mrs. Ahlstrand (née von M rs. Bergling (née Aass) 1893 M a l m b o r g ) (a b s e n t ) . . 1898 M iss C. A ngvik (a b s e n t ) . 1893 Miss O. G. W . Ahlm an. 1905 1. PINCHOW, 1905. 6. HOYANG, 1904. P h . N i l s o n .... 1892 M rs. N ilson (née N ewquist) 1892 M rs. B ölling (née Berzelius) . 1902 Alfred B. Gjelseth . . . 1097 M iss A . Rosenm s . 1907
Province of Shansi
A r e a , 81,830 square m iles; Population, 12,200,456, o r 149per square m ile.
C.I.M. Work commenced 1876. Superintendent, A. L u t l e y .
31 S t a t i o n s ; 106 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 112 M issionaries (18 o n F u r l o u g h ) ;
163 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 2540 C ommunicants .
Postal Address, direct to Stations, via Peking; but places marked 1, to Plngyao; 2, via Peking and Shunteh; 3, via Hankow and Honanfn.
FENGCHEN, 1902. PAOTOWCHEN, 1888. — Kweihwating. K . R. J. H ill. 1893 E m il Johnson (absent) . . 1900 M r s . H i l l . 1893 N , Gothberg (a b s e n t ) . . 1902 SAß ATS I, 1903. KWEIHWATING, 1886 0. E. Oberg . . . .1896 P . E . E h n 1905 M r s . O b e r g .... 1896 M r s . E h n 1905 M iss I. A . Gothberg (absent) . 1902 116 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
TATUNGFU, 1886. 2. SICHOW, 1885.
A . K arlsson (absent) 1891 E. O. Barber (a b s e n t ) 1902 G. E . Larsaon 1904 P . H o l é ...... 1907 C. A . Olsen .... 1905 R. T. W . Gom itzka 1908 A . A lbin Karlsson 1906 2. TAXING, 1885. J. A . Lifbom 1906 Miss M. Beschnidt 1893 Miss H. E. Carr . 1904 M iss A . Gustafson 1903 KICHOW, 1891. SOPING, 1895. V a c a n t . A . A . M yrberg 1904 3. HOTSIN, 1893. A . G . W c e m .... 1906 R. Gillies .... 1898 E . H a l l i n .... 1908 Mrs. Gillies (n é e Russell) HUNYÜAN, 1898. ( a b s e n t ) .... 1897 M iss R . H attrem (absent) 1890 Oscar Carlén .... 1902 Mrs. Carlén (née W etter HUNGTUNG, 1886. s t r a n d ) .... 1904 A. Lutley .... 1887 J. D . H oglander . 1902 Mrs. Lutley ( n é e Roberts) . 1893 G. S. Fredberg 1904 E. J. Cooper ( a b s e n t ) 1889 J. L . Classon 1904 P. V. Ambler ( a b s e n t ) . 1897 G. W alentin .... 1908 Ernest H. Taylor (a b s e n t ) 1898 YINGCHOW, 1897. Mrs. Taylor ( n é e Gauntlett) ( a b s e n t ) .... 1896 V a c a n t . W. F. H. Briscoe . 1904 T30YUN, 1895. CHAOCHENG SHA. C. A . Anderzen 1902 F. C. H. Dreyer . 1895 M rs. Anderzen (née Swahri) 1903 Mrs. Dreyer ( n é e Walter) . 1896 M iss E . K. Anderson (absent). 1903 M iss K . Anderson . 1904 YOYANG, 1896. M iss A . Setterberg . 1905 W. T. Gilmer ( a b s e n t ) . 1891 PINGYAOHSIEN, 1888. Mrs. Gilmer (née H arm s) ( a b s e n t ) .... J. Falls .... 1902 1897 R. K. Gonder 1904 Mrs. Falls ( n é e Watson) 1899 Mrs. Gonder ( n é e Dodds ) 1904 W. B. Milsum 1899 Mrs. Milsum 1899 PINGYANGFU, 1879. H. J. Mungeam . 1904 W. P. Knight . . 1892 KIEHSIU, 1891. Mrs. Knight ( n é e Fairbank) 1890 N. E. King .... 1895 Miss C. A. Pike ( a b s e n t ) 1899 Miss F. L. Morris . 1899 Mrs. King ( n é e Kerr) . 1896 Miss R. Hjort 1905 H. Lyons ( a b s e n t ) . 1898 Mrs. Lyons ( n é e Guthrie) Miss S. Romcke . 1906 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1897 SIAOYI, 1887. J. C. Carr, M.D. . 1906 Mrs. Carr ( n é e Hunnybun). 1904 D. Urquhart. 1900 Miss J. F. Hoskyn 1890 Mrs. Urquhart (Mrs. Arnott, Miss C. F. Tippet . 1902 n é e M'Cormack) 1899 KÜWO, 1885. HWOCHOW, 1886. Miss F. Stellmann 1901 Miss E. French (a b s e n t ). 1893 Miss G. Linom 1905 Miss Edith Higgs . 1897 Miss A. M. Munson 1906 Miss E. C. Johnson 1899 KIANGCHOW, 1898. Miss A. M. Cable ( a b s e n t ) 1902 Miss E. M. Mandeville . 1906 V a c a n t . STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 117
YICHENG, 1897. G. W. Wester . . . 1903 —Küwo. M iss E. Anderson . . . 1895 A. Trüdinger . . .1896 Miss S. E. E. Hesse . . 1907 Mrs. Trüdinger ( n é e Bell) . 1897 3. PUCHOWFU, 1903. A. Langhorne . . . 1907 M iss F. Prytz . . . 1890 3. ISHIH, 1891. M iss L. M . N ylin . . . 1904 A . H a h n e . .... 1890 2. LTJANFU, 1887. M rs. H ahne (née W atz) . 1893 Miss A. 0. Forssberg . . 1896 G. McKie .... 1897 A . A . Ericsson . . . 1903 Mrs. McKie ( n é e Chapman) 1897 M iss M . B jörklund . . 1907 Miss A. Hunt . . . 1893 3. YÜNCHENG, 1888. Miss F. M. M‘Donald . . 1906 A . B e r g .... 1890 2. LUCHENGHSIEN, 1889. M rs. B erg (née H ulander) . 1892 Miss Barraclough . . . 1891 C . B l o m .... 1892 A. Jennings .... 1897 M r s . B l o m , .... 1905 Mrs. Jennings ( n é e R. J. T. Sandberg . . , 1892 Palmer) .... 1896 M rs. Sandberg (née Storhaug) 1891 Miss F. Hallin . . . 1889 2. YÜWU, 1896. M iss Ida E . Anderson . . 1903 —L u a n f u . 3. CHIEHCHOW, 1895. D. Lawson .... 1887 C. H. Tjäder . . .1889 Mrs. Lawson ( n é e Arthur) . 1888 M rs. Tjäder (née Blom berg) 1892 S. G. Wiltshire . . . 1905 Province of Chihli
A r e a , 115,800 square m iles ; Population, 20,937,000, or 172 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1887. 4 S t a t i o n s ; 21 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 12 M issionaries (1 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 29 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 159 C ommunicants . PoBtal Address, Tientsin. Stations marked 1, direct to Station, via Peking. TIENTSIN, 1888. Miss J. G. Gregg . . . 1895 G. W. Clarke 1875 ^t'ss A. C. Ware ( a b s e n t ) . 1900 Mrs. Clarke ( n é e Gardiner) 1 8 9 1 Miss M. Mower . . . 1906 1. SUANHWAFU, 1902. 1. SHUNTEHFU, 1888. C. G. Söderbom . . .1893 M rs. Söderbom . . . 1893 M. L. Griffith . . .1889 1. HWAILÜ, 1887. Mrs. Griffith ( n é e Wakefield) 1895 C. H. S. Green . . .1892 A. Hermann .... 1905 Mrs. Green ( n é e Astin) . 1891 Province of Shantung
A r e a , 55,970 square m iles; Population, 38,247,900, o r 683per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1879. 2 S t a t io n s ; 0 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 49 M issionaries (6 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 5 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 116 C ommunicants . Postal Address, Ohefoo. Ningbai direct to Station, via Chefoo. CHEFOO, 1879. A. H. Faers . 1887 E. Tomalin .... 1879 Mrs. Faers ( n é e Hook) 1890 Mrs. Tomalin (Mrs. Wright, A. Hogg, M.A., M.D. . 1894 n 6 c Harding) . . . 1888 Mrs. Hogg ( n é e Bardsley) 1890 Mrs. Cameron (Mrs. Rendall) 1883 Miss E. R. White . 1905 118 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
Literary W ork. G irls' School, 1884. F. W. Bailer .... 1873 Miss H. G. Aplin (a b s e n t ) . 1901 Mrs. Bailer ( n é e Bowyer) 1866 Miss I. A. Craig . . . 1902 Miss A. Slater (a b s e n t ) . . 1891 Sanatorium . Miss Lucy Smith . . . 1895 G. F. Row .... 1898 Miss E. A. Shepperd (a b s e n t ) 1900 Mrs. Row ( n é e Clark) 1898 Miss E. A. Fishe { a b s e n t ) . 1900 Miss Jessie Begg (a b s e n t ) . 1901 p r o t e m . Miss L. C. Button, B.A. . 1905 R. Williams .... 1894 Miss J. B. Pearse . . . 1906 F. H. Rhodes 1894 Miss M. Gray . . . 1906 Mr. Rhodes ( n é e Boston) . 1899 Miss D. M. Wilson . . 1908
Boys' School, 1880. Preparatory School, 1895. F. McCarthy, L.C.P. . 1887 Miss Blackmore . . . 1897 Mrs. McCarthy ( n é e Wobb) 1885 Miss A. K. Robotham . . 1891 E. Murray .... 1888 Miss D. Triidinger . . 1904 Mrs. Murray ( n é e Fairey) . 1891 Miss A. E. Eldridge . . 1904 Miss A. Sanderson 1888 Miss B. Warren . . 1908
H. J. Alty .... 1889 Secretary o f Schools. Mrs. Alty ( n é e Russell) 1906 J. J. Coulthard . . . 1879 H. A. H. Lea, M.A. 1906 Mrs. Coulthard ( n é e Walker) 1893 Mrs. Lea .... 1906 Miss R. Angwin 1893 1. NINGHAICHOW, 1886. Miss E. A. Powell . 1904 Mrs. T. E. Botham ( n é e Barclay) 1884 Miss E. C. Pearce . 1904 Mrs. Tomkinson (a b s e n t ) . 1887 Arthur Taylor 1907 Miss A. M. Hancock . . 1895
Province of Honan
A r e a , 67,940 square m iles; Population, 35,316,800, o r 520 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1875.
15 S t a t i o n s ; 71 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 57 M issionaries (9 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 133 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 1472 C ommunicants . Postal Address, CJ.M., Hankow. Those marked 1, direct to Station, via Hankow. 1. CHOWKIAKOW, 1884. 1. FUKOW, 1903. J. Brock .... 1887 Miss E. Wallace . . . 1892 Miss C. D. Cook . . 1907 Mrs. Brock ( n é e Elliott) . 1849 W. E. Shearer . . . 1888 Miss E. I. Pilson . . . 1907 Mrs. Shearer ( n é e Burt) . 1890 1. CHENCHOWFU, 1895. Mrs. U. Söderström ( n é e Mrs. Talbot ( n é e Marier) . 1890 Hornsby) . . . 1891 Miss B. Leggat . . . 1890 Miss M. Macdonald (a b s e n t ) . 1898 1. TAIKANG, 1895. 1. YENCHENG, 1902. H. T. Ford . . . .1892 C. N. Lack .... 1898 Mrs. Ford ( n é e Hodgson) . 1893 Mrs. Lack ( n é e Bavin) . 1891 Miss C. M. Hacking . 1904 Miss S. A. Cream . . . 1893 Miss M. K. Barter. . .1907 Miss E. M. Rowe . . . 1902 1. KAIFENG, 1901. 1. SIHWA, 1899. C. Howard Bird, B.A. . . 1897 Mrs. Bird ( n é e E. Morris) . 1903 R. H. Mathews . . . 1906 E. G. Bevis ( a b s e n t ) . . 1897 Mrs. Mathews ( n é e A. E. Mrs. Bevia ( n é e Kidman) Smith) .... 1902 „ ( a b s e n t ) .... 1898 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 119
G. W. Guinness, B.A., M.B., 1. KINGTZEKWAN, 1896. B.C...... 1897 G. Parker .... 1876 Mrs. Guinness (née afSande- Mrs. Parker . . 1880 b e r g ) .... 1900 H. J. Mason .... 1892 S. H. Carr, M.D. (a b s e n t ) 1901 Mrs. Mason ( n é e Parker) . 1905 Mrs. Carr ( n é e S. E. Morris) ( a b s e n t ) .... 1899 1. KWANGCHOW, 1899. A. P. Laycock, M.A., M.B.. A. Argento (a b s e n t ) . . 1896 B.C...... 1905 Mrs. Argento (a b s e n t ) . 1899 1. HIANGCHENG, 1892. 1. YUNGNING, 1900. F. S. Joyce .... 1891 V a c a n t -H o n a n f u . Mrs. Joyce ( n é e Brook) 1894 1. SINANHSIEN, 1899. Miss M. E. Soltau . .1901 Miss J. Brook . . 1906 M iss B. M . P. Petterson . . 1896 Miss E. Wallis . . 1907 Miss A. M. L. Hultkrantz . 1907 1. HONANFU, 190-2. 1. SHEKICHEN, 1886. E. 0. Beinhoff . . 1902 H. S. Conway . 1894 K. B. Anderson . . 1905 Mrs. Conway . . 1898 Miss A. Janzon . . .1890 G. A. Anderson . . 1902 M iss E. A . E. Buren . . 1894 Mrs. Anderson ( n é e Sargeant) 1903 1. MIENCHIH, 1905. Miss T. E. Anderson ( a b s e n t ) . 1903 Miss C. Argento ( a b s e n t ) . 1904 G. A. St&lhammar . . 1897 Miss M. M. E. Liddell . .1907 Mrs. Stâlhammar (née Miss M. A. Lloyde . 1907 Svenssorì) . . . 1897
Province of Kiangsu
A r e a , 38,600 square m iles ; Population, 13,980,235, o r 362 per sqtiare m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1854.
6 S t a t io n s ; 7 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 58 M issionaries (10 o n F u r l o u g h ) ;
12 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 169 C ommunicants . Postal Address, dlreot to Stations. Those marked 1, via Ohlnkiang.
SHANGHAI, 1854. Business Departm ent. D. E. Hoste . . .1885 M. Hardman . . . 1889 Mrs. Hoste ( n é e A. G. Mrs. Hardman ( n é e Webber) 1887 Broomhall) . . .1884 Miss A. R. Darling . . 1904 J. W. Stevenson . .1866 James Stark (absent) . . 1889 Postal Departm ent. Mrs. Stark ( n é e Williams) Miss T. Ahlstrom . . .1891 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1893
Miss H. L. Thomas ( a b s e n t ) . 1902 Transport D epartm ent. Miss E. S. Birch . . 1906 Miss W. Hingston . 1907 J. W. Wilcox . . . 1896 A. T. Lavington . . 1907 Mrs. Wilcox ( n é e Pasmore) 1896
Financial Departm ent. M ission H om e. J. N. Hayward . . . 1889 Mrs. H. N. Lachlan ( n é e Mrs. Hayward ( n é e Martin) 1889 Mackintosh) . . . 1884 G. Howell . . . .1892 Miss G. M. Muir (a b s e n t ) . 1887 Mrs. Howell ( n é e Brown) . 1893 Miss M. E. Cox . . . 1899 Miss E. M. Simpson . . 1907 Miss Smalley ( a b s e n t ) . . 1888 120 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
p r o t e r n . J. S. Orr . . . . 1898 Mrs. Orr ( n é e Farmer) . 1898 Miss M. Darroch (a b s e n t ) . 1898 P. C. Plumbe . . . 1906 Miss A. Henry ( a b s e n t ) . . 1891 Miss E. S. Clough . . 1891 H o s p i t a l . Miss M. King . . . 1896 Miss L. A. Batty . . . 1895 Mrs. A. L. Shapleigh ( a b s e n t ) 1904
Scandinavian W ork. Training Hom e.
A . E. Rydberg . . . 1891 Miss M. Murray • . . 1884 Mrs. Rydberg (née Nord Miss F. Cole .... 1894 Miss G. Rees. . . . 1897 s t r o m ) .... 1891 CHINKIANG, 1889. 1. KAOYUCHOW, 1889. G. A. Cox, L.R.C.P. & S. . 3888 V a c a n t . Mrs. Cox ( n é e Thomas) . 1888 1. TSINGKIANGPU, 1869. W. Shackleton, B.A., M.D., B.Ch 1901 Miss I. A. Robson ( a b s e n t ) . 1895 Mrs. Shackleton ( n é e K nights) 1902 Miss M. E. Waterman . . 1896 Miss Mary Allen . . 1899 Miss L. I. Weber . . . 1898 Miss E. F. Bum . . . 1900 Miss A. I. Saltmarsh . . 1900 M iss L . Schwarz . . . 1907 1. ANTUNG, 1893. 1. YANGCHOW, 1868. Mrs. Williams ( n é e Lloyd) . 1890 A. R. Saunders . . . 1887 Miss M. A, Reid ( a b s e n t ) . 1896 Mrs. Saunders ( n é e Smith). 1890 Miss G. Triidinger . . 1896 F. T u ll...... 1897 Miss I. M. A. Ellmers . . 1899 Mrs. Tull ( n é e Tree) . . 1898 Miss F. A. R. Baker . . 1907
Province of Szechwan A r e a , 218,480 square m iles ; Population, 68,724,890, o r 314 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1877. Superintendent of Eastern Section, Bishop C a s s e l s . Superintendent of Western Section, Dr. P a r k y ; Assistant, J. Yale.
24 S t a t i o n s ; 133 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 121 M issionaries (16 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 164 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 2900 C ommunicants . Postal Address, direct to Stations, via Chungking, West China. Those marked I, to Chungking; 2, via Ichang and W anhsien; 3, via Ichang; 4, via Tatsienlu Sze. CHUNGKING, 1877. J. R. Sinton .... 1907 H. Parry, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. 1884 R. Cunningham . . . 1907 Mrs. Parry ( n é e Broman) 1884 SUIFU, 1888. A. H. Broomhall . . . 1884 Mrs. Broomhall ( n é e Miles) 1887 R. L. McIntyre . . . 1902 Miss I. W. Ramsay . . 1887 Mrs. McIntyre ( n é e Spiller) 1902 R. B. Whittlesey . . 1895 1. FUSHUN, 1902. Mrs. Whittlesey ( n é e Withey) 1893 F. Bird...... 1902 J. W. Webster . . . 1902 KIANGTSING, 1902. Mrs. Webster ( n é e Popham) 1901 S. Glanville .... 1904 H. H. Curtis. . . . 1894 H. Westnidge . . . 1907 Mrs. Curtis ( n é e Glanville). 1902 LUCHOW, 1890. KIATINGFU, 1888. T. James .... 1885 B. Ririe .... 1887 A. H. Barham . . . 1898 Mrs. Ririe ( n é e Bee) . . 1891 Mrs. Barham ( n é e Grabowsky) 1895 E. G. Toyne .... 1895 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 121
W. H. Hockman . . . 1901 2. SINTIENTZE, 1892. Mrs. Hockman (Mrs. Moses, —P a o n i n g . n é e Rogers) . . .1895 Miss F. M. Williams ( a b s e n t ) . 1888 Miss N. Burbridge . . 1906 Miss H. Davies (absent) . . 1893 TATSIENLU, 1897. Miss L. Richardson ( a b s e n t ) . 1900 T. Sorenson .... 1896 Miss L. M. Wilson . .1898 Miss R. J. Pemberton . . 1904 Mrs. Sorenson ( n é e C. Ras mussen) .... 1902 Miss A. M. Gregory . . 1908 W. T. Herbert . . 1898 2. NANPU, 1902. Mrs. Herbert ( n é e Livingston) 1898 Miss F. H. Culverwell . .1889 4. BATANG, 1908. Miss F. Lloyd . . . 1892 J. R. Muir .... 1903 Miss E. H. Allibone . . 1898 Mrs. Muir .... 1903 Miss C. M. Harlow . .1907 KIUNGCHOW, 1902. 2. YINGSHAN, 1898. F. Olsen .... 1896 Miss E. Culverwell . . 1887 Mrs. Olsen ( n é e Kirkwood). 1896 Miss H. M. Kolkenbeck . 1889 Miss H. M. Overland . . 1907 2. CHUHSIEN, 1898. CHENGTU, 1881. C. F. E. Davis . . . 1892 J. Vale...... 1887 Mrs. Davis ( n é e Roberts) . 1895 Mrs. Vale ( n é e Bridgwater) 1894 Miss E. Drake . . . 1894 A. Grainger .... 1889 Miss M. E. Waters ( a b s e n t ) . 1901 Mrs. Grainger ( n é e Broman) 1890 Miss H. Anniss (a b s e n t ). . 1902 T. Torrance .... 1896 Miss H. M. Scorer. . . 1904 G. M. Franck . . . 1902 Miss O. C. Lucas . . . 1908 Mrs. Franck . . . 1901
Itinerating. 2. SHUNKING, 1896. C. H. Coates .... 1903 A. E. Evans .... 1890 Mrs. Evans ( n é e Glint) . 1895 KWANHSIEN, 1889. H. G. White .... 1905 J. Hutson .... 1894 R. B. Porter .... 1907 Mrs. Hutson ( n é e Widgery) 1891 2. KUANGYUAN, 1889. J. H. Edgar ( a b s e n t ) . . 1898 Mrs. Edgar ( n é e L. Trü- Miss E. J. Churcher . . 1897 dinger) (a b s e n t ) . .1902 Miss E. M. Tucker ( a b s e n t ) . 1899 Miss A. E. Sharpe . . 1907 Miss E. M. Yard . . . 1905 2. PAONING, 1886. 2. PACHOW, 1887.
Bishop Cassels . . . 1885 Miss H ilda Johanson . . 1891 Mrs. Cassels ( n é e Legg) . 1886 Miss M. J. Williams . . 1893 W. H. Aldis . . . . 1897 Miss F. J. Page . . . 1897 Mrs. Aldis ( n é e Carver) . 1899 Miss H. A. Gough*. . . 1902 C. H. Parsons, B.A. . . 1890 Miss E. Turner ( a b s e n t ) . . 1899 2. SUITINGFU, 1899. C. B. Hannah . . .1899 Wm. Wilson, M.B., C.M. ( a b s e n t ) 1882 A. W. Large .... 1902 Mrs. Wilson ( n é e Hanbury) C. C. Elliott, M.D. . . 1905 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1887 Mrs. Elliott ( n é e M. M. Evans) 1906 A. T. Polhill, M.A. ( a b s e n t ) . 1885 H. Edwin V. Andrews . . 1906 Mrs. Polhill ( n é e Hart) ( a b s e n t ) 1901 Miss M. E. Booth ( a b s e n t ) . 1890 J. W. Hewett, M.R.C.S. and Miss K. M. Aldis . . 1902 L.R.C.P. . . . 1894 Miss J. MacLaren . . 1905 Mrs. Hewett ( n é e Conyers). 1906 Miss G. Wonnink . . . 1906 Miss F. J. Fowle . . . 1890 Miss A. Hewett . . .1907 H. G. Thompson . . . 1904 Miss E. J. Harvey . . 1908 H. W. Thomasson . . . 1905 1 2 2 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL
2. KAIHSIEN, 1902. Miss M. Ë. Fearon . . 1893 H. Wupperfeld 1895 T. Darlington . . . 1906 Mrs. Wupperfeld ( n é e Mrs. Darlington ( n é e Evans) 1906 Croucher) 1891 Miss A. R. Allen . . . 1904 2. LIANGSHAN, 1902. 3. KWEICHOWFU, 1903. G. Rogers .... 1899 M. Beauchamp, B.A. . . 1885 Mrs. Rogers ( n é e Arnott) . 1897 W. Jennings (absent) . . 1895 J. C. Platt . . .1895 2. WANHSIEN, 1888. Mrs. Platt ( n é e Hunt) . 1897 W. C. Taylor 1891 Miss P. A. Barclay ( a b s e n t ) . 1889 Mrs. Taylor 1891 Miss L. Clarke . . . 1904
Province of Kweichow
A r e a , 67,160 square m iles; Population, 7,650,282, o r 114 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1877. 6 S t a t i o n s ; 19 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 25 M issionaries (3 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 35 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 3100 C ommunicants . Postal Address.—Those marked 1, direct to Station, via Chungking; 2, via Yochow: 3, via Yochow and Kweivang; 4, via Canton and Wuchow.
1. K WEI YANG, 1877. B. Curtia Waters ( a b s e n t ) . 1887 S. R. Clarke .... 1878 Mrs. Waters ( n é e Mclnnes) ( a b s e n t ) .... 1902 Mrs. Clarke ( n é e Faussett) . 1878 G. Cecil-Smith . . . 1891 I. Page...... 1905 Mrs. Page ( n é e Ross) . . 1890 Mrs. Smith ( n é e Roberts) . 1890 P. O. Oleson .... 1905 Miss L. E. Kohler ( a b s e n t ) . 1899 C. Freeman Davies . . 1904 Miss L. Guest . . . 1906 Mrs. Freeman Davies ( n é e 4. TUSHAN, 1893. Godbold) . . . 1903 D. F. Pike .... 1902 Miss J. L. Turner . . . 1905 Mrs. Pike ( n é e Boulter) 1903 2. CHEN YUAN, 1904. 2. PANGHAI, 1897. —Chenyuan. D. W. Crofts, B.A., B.D., R. Powell .... 1896 B.Sc 1895 Mrs. Powell . . . 1906 Mrs. Crofts (née H am m aren) 1893 1. TSUNYI, 1902. 3. ANSHUNFU, 1888. T. Windsor .... 1884 J. R. Adam .... 1887 Mrs. Windsor ( n é e Hastings) 1891 Mrs. Adam ( n é e Anderson) 1889 A. C. Portway . . . 1906
Province of Yunnan
A r e a , 146,680 square m iles; Population, 12,324,574, o r 84 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1877. Superintendent, John McCarthy. 7 S t a t i o n s ; 8 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 25 M issionaries (2 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 5 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 33 C ommunicants . Postal Address, 1, direct to Station; 2, via Mengtze; 3, via Hokow and M engtze; 4, via Uengtze and Yonnanfu. 3. YUNNANFU, 1882. 4. SAPUSHAN, 1907. J. McCarthy. . . 1867 —WUTINGCHOW. O. Stevenson. . . . 1883 A. G. NichoUs . . . 1894 Mrs. Stevenson («^«Dunsdon) 1896 Gladstone Porteous . . 1904 J. Graham .... 1890 Mrs. Porteous ( n é e Pearson) 1905 C. A. Fleischmann . . 1902 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 123
2. KÜTSINGFU, 1889. W. T. Clark, M.D. . . 1902 H. A. C. Allen . . . 1889 Mrs. Clark ( n é e Naylor) . 1904 Mrs. Allen ( n é e Aspinall) 1890 G. E. Metcalf . . . 1906 D. J. Harding . . 1895 Miss A. M. Simpson . 1893 Mrs. Harding ( n é e Carsley) 1896 Miss C. Morgan . . . 1907 2. PINGI, 1904. 4. TENGYUEH, 1908. W. J. Hanna . . .1902 W. J. Embery . . .1901 Mrs. Hanna ( n é e R. H. Wood) 1902 Mrs. Embery ( n é e Potter) . 1904 4. TALIFÜ, 1881. 1. BHAMO (UPPER BURMAH), 1875. H. McLean (absent) . . 1901 Mrs. McLean (née Bengtsson) Thomas Selkirk . . 1889 (absent) . . . .1901 Mrs. Selkirk . . 1891
Province of Hupeh
A r e a , 71,410 square m iles ; Population, 35,280,685, o r 492 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1874. 4 S t a t io n s ; 4 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 12 M issionaries ; 15 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 148 C ommunicants . Postal Address, direct Station, via Hankow.
HANKOW, 1889. (SIKUAN.) Lewis Jones .... 1892 Miss Black .... 1884 Mrs. Jones ( n é e Ardern) . 1893 Miss J. Black . . 1883 Owen Warren . . 1905 Miss E. Black . . 1884 ICHANG, 1895. H. J. Squire .... 1894 Mrs. Squire . . 1894 KUCHENG, 1903. LAOHOKOW, 1887. —L a o h o k o w . A. W. Lagerquist . . . 1890 H. A. Sibley .... 1891 Mrs. Lagerquist ( M r s . A . Mrs. Sibley . . 1891 W. Gustafson) . . 1891
Province of Kiangsi
A r e a , 69,480 square m iles ; Population, 26,532,125, o r 382 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1869. Superintendents, A. O r r -E w i n g and E d . P e a r s e .
29 St a t i o n s ; 90 O u t -St a t i o n s ; 102 M issionaries (23 on F u r l o u g h ) ; 149 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 2200 C ommunicants . Postal Address, Kiukiang. Those marked I, direct to Station, via Kiukiang ; 2, via Ningpo ; 3, via Klukiang and Chienchang ; 4, via Kiukiang and Klanfu. KIUKIANG, 1889. 1. KULING, 1898. A. Orr-Ewing 1886 H. G. Barrie, M.D. 1901 Mrs. Orr-Ewing ( n é e Ferri- Mrs. Barrie 1901 man) .... 1887 W. W. Lindsay . 1900 D. J. Mills ( a b s e n t ) 1887 Mrs. Lindsay(rc 1. NANKANGFÜ, 1887. 2. KWANGSINFU, 1901. G. H. Duff ( a b s e n t ) 1888 Miss C. McFarlane 1884 Mrs. Duff (née Fitzsimmons) Miss M. C. Brown (a b s e n t ) . 1898 (absent) .... 1888 Miss L. F. M. Jackson . 1905 Mrs. Traub (née Brunn- schweiler) 1897 2. YANGKOW, 1890. 1. JAOCHOW, 1898. —K w a n g s i n . Miss G. Irvin 1888 F. H. Judd, M.B., C.M. 1896 Miss A. A. Davis . 1898 Mrs. Judd (née Wood) 1896 Miss E. G. Taylor . 1901 E. A. McCulloch . 1898 Mrs. McCulloch (née 2. YÜSHAN, 1877. Triidinger) 1899 Miss A. M. Jobannsen ( a b s e n t ) C. Howard Judd ( a b s e n t ) 1899 1897 Miss M. Suter Mrs. Judd ( n é e Takken) 1897 Miss L. M. Cane . ( a b s e n t ) .... 1899 1898 Miss A. Eehnberg. 1904 1. ANJEN, 1889. Miss B. H. Lajus . 1905 Miss H. B. Fleming 1893 1. SINFENG, 1899. Miss E. Burton (a b s e n t ). 1895 Miss I. Cormack . 1895 J. Meikle .... 1888 Miss J. B. James . 1903 Mrs. Meikle (n é e Elofsen) . 1891 1. KANCHOW, 1899. 1. TUNGHSIANG, 1903. W. S. Home (a b s e n t ) 1888 Miss L. Carlyle 1889 . Mrs. Horne (n é e Turner) ( a b s e n t ) 1888 1. KWEIKI, 1878. .... J. C. Hall ( a b s e n t ) 1889 Miss N. Marchbank 1887 Mrs. Hall ( n é e Blacklaws) Miss L. Seymour . 1895 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1898 Miss G. M. Blakely ( a b s e n t ) . 1900 G. J. Marshall 1890 Miss A. G. Leith . 1904 Mrs. Marshall ( n é e J. A. Miss J. E. Anderson 1905 Smith) .... 1895 Miss M. Baxter 1906 J. L. Eowe .... 1904 Miss A. Sharp 1907 John Carver .... 1907 Mrs. Carver 1907 1. KINKI, 1906 1. WAN AN, 1904. Miss F. L. Collins. 1894 C. A. Bunting . . . 1899 Miss A. C. Lay 1902 Mrs. Bunting (née Bance) . 1895 1. IYANG, 1890. 1. KIANFU, 1891. Miss E. McKenzie (a b s e n t ) 1888 W. Taylor . . . .1890 Miss M. E. Standen 1898 Mrs. Taylor (née Gardiner). 1888 Miss C. C. Macdonald . 1898 Miss E. A. Ogden . . . 1895 Miss G. Dring ( a b s e n t ) . 1900 Miss K. E. Cooke . 1904 4. YUNGFENGHSIEN, 1907. Miss G. Eugg 1906 Miss J. W. Arpiainen . . 1893 Miss H. M. Duncan . . 1905 1. HOKOW, 1878. Miss F. E. McCulloch . 1893 4. YUNGSIN, 1899. Miss Marian Fishe (a b s e n t ) . 1900 —K i a n f u . Miss A. C. Skow . 1904 Miss E. Cajander (absent) . 1898 Miss L. Moody 1906 Miss A. E. Ehrstr'&m . . 1899 Miss G. Pearse 1906 Miss E. E. Ingman . . 1903 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 125 1. YÜANCHOW, 1903. 1. KIENCHANGFU, 1899. J. Lawson .... 1888 G. F. A. Krienke (absent) . 1897 Mrs. Lawson (née Cowley) . 1889 Mrs. Krienke (née Callsen) R. W. Porteous 1904 (absent) .... 1899 Mrs. Porteous (née Forsberg) 1894 F. Gasser .... 1907 1. LINKIANG, 1898. K. W. Schweitzer . . 1907 G. Domay ....1896 Mrs. Domay (née Grieb ) . 1905 1. FUCHOW, 1899. C. Miederer .... 1907 F. Mans .... 1892 1. CHANGSHU, 1895. Mrs. Manz (née Hausberg) . 1896 F. Blasner ....1896 Mrs. Blasner ( n é e Klhan) . 1899 1. TSUNGJEN, 1906. Miss H. Lehmann. 1907 —F u c h o w . 3. NINGTUCHOW, 1906. F. Mönch .... 1903 Adam Seipel . . . 1902 Mrs. Mönch (née Wart M rs. Seipel (née D uerr) . 1902 mann) .... 1903 3. NANFENG, 1903. 1. N ANCHANG, 1898. H . Ffannem iiUer (absent) . 1899 M rs. Pfannem üller (née H ol A. E. Thor .... 1890 b a c h ) (absent) . . . 1899 Mrs. Thor (née Karlson) . 1891 Province of Anhwei A r e a , 54,810 square m iles ; Population, 23,670,314, o r 432 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced 1869. Superintendent, C h a r l e s T. F i s h e . 13 S t a t i o n s ; 32 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 42 M issionaries (5 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 48 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 768 C ommunicants . Postal Address, direct to Stations, via Wuhu. Those marked 1, via Tatung ; 2, direct to Station ; 3, via Nanking ; 4, via Haohow. 2. ANKING, 1869. NINGKUOFU, 1874. W. Westwood . . . 1892 H. E. Foucar (absent) . . 1891 Mrs. Westwood ( n é e March- Mrs. Foucar ( n é e Olding) bank) . . . .1892 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1888 C. E. Parsons . . . 1903 F. E. Shindler , . . 1891 A. Mair . 1907 Mrs. Shindler (Mrs. Gray Owen, n é e Butland) ( a b s e n t ) 1883 Training Home. Miss B. Webster . . . 1895 A. Bland .... 1887 Miss C. Readshaw. . . 1902 Mrs. Bland (née Dunn) . 1897 Miss G. Banks . . . 1902 D. Miller .... 1906 1. CHIHCHOWFU, 1874. 4. KWANGTEHCHOW, 1890. Miss H. L. Reid . . . 1895 Miss Lilias Reid . . . 1895 H. H. Taylor (absent) . . 1881 Mrs. Taylor ( n é e Gray) 2. WUHU, 1894. ( a b s e n t ) 1884 C. T. Fishe .... 1869 KIENPING, 1894. Mrs. Fishe (née Josephine W. G. Bobby . . . 1892 Smith) .... 1894 Mrs. Bobby ( n é e Moore) . 1893 A. Duffy .... 1888 Miss R. E. Oakeshott . . 1889 Mrs. Duffy (née Stedman) . 1890 Miss F. Sauzé . . . 1890 126 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL 1. HWEICHOW, 1875. SHUCHENG, 1904. G. W. Gibb, M.A. . . . 1894 R. Young .... 1901 Mrs. Young ( n é e Loveless) . 1904 Mrs. Gibb ( n é e Emslie) . 1892 A. W. Mead .... 1904 CHENYANGKWAN, 1887. 3. LAI AN, 1899. V a c a n t . YINGCHOWFU, 1897. C. Best...... 1892 Mrs. Best ( n é e Faulds) 1898 H. S. Ferguson . . . 1895 Mrs. Ferguson ( n é e Gobb) . 1892 LIUANCHOW, 1890. J. H. Mellow . . . 1905 W. E. Entwistle . . . 1891 TAIHO, 1892. Mrs. Entwistle ( n é e Buclian) 1889 W. R. Malcolm . . . 1895 Miss I. Smith . . . 1906 Mrs. Malcolm ( n é e A. Miss J. E. McN. Macdonald . 1906 Triidinger) . . 1897 Province of Chekiang A r e a , 36,670 square m iles ; Population, 11,580,692, o r 316 per square m ile. C .I .M . Work commenced 1857. Superintendent, J. J. M e a d o w s . 27 S t a t i o n s ; 246 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 84 M issionaries (11 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 252 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 5917 C ommunicants . Postal AddreBB, direct to Stations. Those marked 1, via Nlngpo ; 2, via Hangchow; 3, via W enchow ; 4, Chuchow, via Wenchow. 2. SHAOHINGFU, 1866. i 1. NINGHAIHSIEN, 1868. J. J. Meadows . . . 1862 K. McLeod .... 1897 W. H. Warren . . .1892 Mrs. McLeod ( n é e Richer) 1899 Mrs. Warren ( n é e Meadows) 1895 Miss E. L. Bennett . . 1898 Miss Meadows . . 1887 Miss M. Biggam . . . 1905 Miss L. Meadows . . . 1900 1. TIENTAI, 1898. 1. SIN CHAN GHSIEN, 1870. J A. O. Loosley . . . 1900 Mrs. Loosley ( n é e Macpher- Miss S. E. Jones . . 1886 j son) .... 1898 W. J. Doherty . . .1894 Mrs. Doherty ( n é e Davidge) 1897 1. TAICHOWFU, 1867. HANGCHOW, 1866. W. D. Rudland . .1866 J. A. Anderson, M.D. (U.S.A.) 1889 Pastor Ren. Mrs.Anderson, M.D. (U.S.A.) MOKANSHAN, 1901. ( n é e Ross) . . . 1893 Miss A. R. Rudland 1905 A. Langman .... 1884 1. HUANGYEN, 1896. Mrs. Langman ( n é e Williams) 1884 C. Thomson .... 1892 NINGPO, 1857. Mrs. Thomson ( n é e Graves) 1894 Miss K. Ralston ( a b s e n t ) . 1898 J. Palmer .... 1896 T. Hamilton . . . 1906 Mrs. Palmer ( n é e Blything) 1898 1. TAIPING, 1898. 1. FENGHWA, 1866. W. Richardson . . . 1894 A. Miller .... 1894 Mrs. Richardson ( n é e Britton) 1887 W. A. McRoberts . . . 1904 J. G. Kauderer (absent) . . 1897 Mrs. McRoberts ( n é e Funk) 1903 Mrs. Kauderer ( n é e B. Reid) A. K. Maepherson . 1904 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1903 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 127 1. SIENKU, 1899. 3. TSINYÜN, 1898. A. B: Wilson (a b s e n t ) . . 1897 R . R o h m .... 1896 Mrs. Wilson ( n é e Mary Mrs. Rohm, (née Sichel- Smith) (a b s e n t ) . . 1901 s c h m i d t ) .... 1896 W. W. Robertson . . .1897 H . L. Georg .... 1907 Mrs. Robertson ( n é e Gold) . 1897 4. YUNHO, 1895. WENCHOW, 1867. M iss B aum er (absent) . . 1890 E. Hunt .... 1889 J. A . Beutel .... 1898 Mrs. Hunt ( n é e Whitford) 1890 M rs. Beutel (née K ahlofer). 1904 Mrs. Menzies ( n é e Chalmers) Miss M. Steinmann . . 1907 ( a b s e n t ) .... 1891 Miss F. A. M. Young . . 1899 3. SUNG YANG, 1896. G. H. Seville, B.A. . . 1902 H . K l e i n .... 1893 Mrs. Seville (Mrs. Greene) . 1899 Mrs. Klein (née SchvMen- J. M. Munro . . . 1907 h a s s e l ) .... 1896 Miss J. Scott . . . 1908 1. YUNGKANG, 1882. 3. PINGYANGHSIEN, 1874. A. Gracie .... 1887 ( a b s e n t ) R. Grierson . . 1885 Mrs. Gracie ( n é e Waldie) . 1887 Mrs. Grierson ( n é e Sherman) ( a b s e n t ) .... 1899 1. KINHWAFU, 1875. E. C. Searle . . . .1895 F. Dickie .... 1889 Mrs. Searle ( n é e Johnston) . 1899 Miss M. Moler . . . 1906 1. LANCHI, 1894. Miss E. J. Palmer . . . 1891 SHÜIAN, 1905. Miss A. Tranter . . . 1895 —W enchow. V a c a n t . 2. YENCHOW, 1902. A. Hammond . . . 1893 3. CHUCHOW, 1875. C. Fairclough . . . 1898 O . S c h m i d t .... 1892 M rs. Schm idt (née M üller) . 1892 2. TUNGLU, 1901. E . M a a g .... 1903 J. B. Miller .... 1895 Mrs. M aag (née Stucki) . 1904 Mrs. Miller ( n é e Brooking) 1904 Miss K. L. Bôhnker . . 1906 Miss E. Forrler . . . 1906 1. CHÜCHOWFU, 1872. W. Emslie .... 1892 3. LUNGCHUAN, 1894. Mrs. Emslie ( n é e Cnthbert) 1896 J. Bender (absent) . . .1890 Miss E. S. Twizell. . . 1901 M rs. B ender (née Schnutgen) ( a b s e n t ) .... 1890 1. CHANGSHAN, 1878. George Müller . . . 1902 Miss Guex .... 1889 M rs. M üller (née H offm ann) 1904 Mdme. Just .... 1900 Province of Hunan A r e a , 83,380 square m iles ; Population, 22,169,673, o r 266 per square m ile. C.I.M. Work commenced—Itinerations from 1875 ; Settled Work, 1898. 7 S t a t i o n s ; 10 O u t -S t a t i o n s ; 35 M issionaries (3 o n F u r l o u g h ) ; 41 N a t i v e H e l p e r s ; 427 C ommunicants . Postal Address, direct to Stations, via Yochow. CHANGTEH, 1898. G. F. Draffin.. . . 1903 T. A. P. Clinton (a b s e n t ) . 1894 J. W. Owen .... 1904 Mrs. Clinton ( n 6 e E. F. Bailer) H. G. MacEwan . . 1906 ( a b s e n t ) . . . .1901 J. Gardiner .... 1907 128 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL CHANGSHA, 1901. Miss I. Kunst . . . 1904 Carl Czervnnski . . . 1906 F. A. Keller, B.A., M.D. (U.S.A.) .... 1897 PAOKING, 1903. Mrs. Keller ( n é e Tilley) . 1898 F. K. Schoppe . . . 1903 W. E. Hampson . . . 1899 M rs. Schoppe (née Am dtz) . 1903 R. K. Yeryard . . . 1905 E . 0. Schild .... 1905 Miss L. Tilley . . . 1907 Miss M. W . Johannsen . . 1905 C. Wohlleber . . . 1900 Miss L. Schmidt . . . 1906 M rs. W ohlleber (née Peterson) 1898 Miss E. L. P. Kum m . . 1894 WUKANG, 1908. 0. Hollenweger . . . 1907 —P a o k i n g . Miss M. Vasel . . . 1907 A. H. Franke . . . 1904 SIANGTAN. Mrs. Franke (née H aaf) . 1906 Miss A. Czach . . . 1905 M iss M ary Pollock (absent) . 1894 HENGCHOWFU, 1906. YUANCHOW, 1903. F. Kampmann . . . 1897 Heinrich Witt . . . 1900 Mrs. Kampmann ( n é e M r s . W i t t (née Jepsen) . 1904 P e r m ü n ) . . . 1897 H. A. F. Witte . . . 1904 A. Stanislaw . . . 1905 Miss E. E. V. Trqjahn . . 1903 E m il Breton .... 1906 Province of Sinkiang A r e a , 550,340 square m iles ; Population, 1,200,000, or 2 per square m ile. First Itinerations, 1888 ; Permanent Work commenced, 1905. 1 S t a t i o n ; 1 M i s s i o n a r y ; 2 C ommunicants . Postal Address, direct to Station, via Lanehowfu Kan. TIHWAFU, 1908. G. W. Hunter 1889 19 Students at Yangchow. Postal Address—Yangchow, via Ohinkiang. Miss E. C. Bailey . . .1908 M iss B. U. A . Leppin . . 1908 Miss E. R. Bolton . . . 1908 Miss E. M. Parr . . 1908 Miss A. Campbell . . . 1908 Miss S. C. Peet . 1908 Miss E. J. Crystall . . 1908 Miss H. E. K. Reikie . . 1908 Miss M. S. Currie . . . 1908 Miaa H. J. A. de Greeuw . 1908 Miss B. J. L. Reynolds . . 1908 . 1908 Miss H. W . S. Engstrbm . 1908 Miss F. Riley Miss R. M. Ford . . . 1908 M iss A . Schür . 1908 M iss A . F. K . Oroth . . 1908 Miss G. M. Unwin . 1908 Miaa M. E. Haslam . 1908 Miss C. E. Yarcoe . . 1908 11 Students at Anking. Postal Address—Anking. G. F. Andrew 1908 J. R. Hayman 1908 E. J. Bannan 1908 D. E. Landin 1908 S. Bjertnoss . 1908 M . Ringberg . 1908 1908 A. L. Cannon H. Sames 1908 A. J. Clements 1908 J. O. Fraser, B.Sc. 1908 R. G. Walker 1908 STATIONS AND MISSIONARIES 129 Working amongst Chinese Students in Japan, p r o t e r n . Postal Address—c/o Y.M.C.A., Tokyo. G. Miller .... 1884 Mrs. Miller . . .1887 26 Workers on Home Staff. In E u r o p e (H om e Staff). C. H. Judd . 1868 Mrs. Judd . 1868 Walter B. Sloan . 1891 J. B. Martin 1898 Mrs. Sloan (n é e Brown) 1888 Mrs. Martin ( n é e Hooper) . 1898 F. Marcus Wood 1883 In A m e r i c a . Mrs. Wood ( n é e Williams) . 1883 G. Graham Brown. 1886 Mrs. Stott (n é e Ciggie) . 1870 Mrs. Brown ( n é e Fenton) . 1886 F. A . Steven. 1883 E . F o l k e .... 1887 Mrs. Steven ( n é e Tapscott). 1886 M. Broomhall, B.A. 1890 F. H. Neale .... 1895 Mrs. Broomhall ( n é e Cor- Mrs. Neale (n é e Thomas) . 1898 deroy) .... 1894 In A u s t r a l i a . Miss K . I. Williamson . 1887 T. W. Goodall 1890 J. Southey . 1891 Mrs. Goodall ( n é e John Mrs. Southey 1891 son) .... 1887 J. H. Todd . . . . 1895 H. J. Hewitt. . . . 1895 Mrs. Todd (n é e Chambers) . 1894 25 detained at Home. I n E n g l a n d . Miss E. M. Smith . . .1899 Mrs. J. W. Stevenson . . 1866 Mrs. Beauchamp (îie'e Barclay) 1889 F. H. Taylor, M.D., F.R.C.S. 1890 Mrs. N. Carleson . . . 1893 Mrs. Taylor ( n é e Guinness) 1888 Mrs. W. Cooper . . . 1889 Mrs. E. O. Williams . . 1889 Mrs. C. Horobin ( n é e Sutherland) 1888 Mrs. G. Hunter . . .1890 I n A m e r i c a . Mrs. T. James (Mrs. Riley, n é e Stroud) .... 1882 J. F. Broumton . . . 1875 Mrs. J. McCarthy . . .1867 M rs. H enriksen . . . 1892 Miss C. K. Murray . . 1884 A . W i t z e l l .... 1891 E. Pearse .... 1876 M rs. W itzell (née Anderson ) 1891 Miss G. Rudland . . . 1896 Mrs. E. Pearse ( n é e Good man) .... 1876 I n A u s t r a l i a . W. L. Pruen, L.R.C.P. & S. . 1880 Mrs. Pruen ( n é e Hughes) . 1876 A. H. Sanders . . . 1895 Mrs. Schofield . . . 1880 Miss F. Young . . . 1891 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MISSIONARIES With the provinces in which they are labouring. On pages 113-129 the names or missionaries are arranged according to their stations and provinces. Adam, J. R. and Mrs. Kweichow zA rpiainen, M iss J. W . Kiangsi *A hlm an, M iss 0. G. TV. Shensi XA hlstravd, G. and M rs. Europe Bailey, Miss E. C. . Kiangsu Ahlstrom, Miss T. . Kiangsu Baker, Miss F. A. R. Kiangsu Aldis, Miss K. M. . Szechwan Bailer, F. W. and Mrs. Shantung Aldis, W. H. and Mrs. Szechwan Banks, Miss G. Anhwei Allen, Miss A. R. . Szechwan Bannan, E. J. . Anhwei Allen, H. A. C. and Barber, E. 0. . Australasia Mrs. . . . Yunnan Barclay, Miss P. A. . Europe Allen, Miss Mary . Kiangsu Barham, A. H. and Allibone, Miss E. H. Szechwan Mrs. . Szechwan Alty, H. J. and Mrs. Shantung Barraclough, Miss Ambler, P. V. . . Europe M. E. . Shansi XAndersen, M iss G. S. Europe Barrie, Dr. H. G. Andersen, Miss T. E. Europe and Mi’s. Kiangsi XAnderson, M iss C. . Shensi Barter, Miss M. K. . Honan XAnderson, C. J. and Batter ham, Miss M. . Australasia M r s . . . . Shensi Batty, Miss L. A. . Kiangsu * Anderson, M iss E. . Shansi "kBaum er, M iss E. Europe f Anderson, M iss E . K . Europe Baxter, Miss M. Kiangsi Anderson, Geo. A. Beauchamp, M. Szechwan and Mrs. . . Honan Beauchamp, Mrs. M. Europe * Anderson, M iss I. E . Shansi XBeckm an, R . and M rs. Shensi Anderson, Dr. J. A. Begg, Miss Jessie Europe and Mrs. . . Chekiang *Beinhoff, E. 0. Honan Anderson, Miss J. R. Kiangsi Belcher, W. M. and t Anderson, M iss K. . Shansi Mrs. . Kansu * Anderson, K. R. , Honan IBender, J. and M rs. Europe XAnderson, M iss M . . Shensi XBengtsson, 0. and t Anderzén, C. A . and M r s . . Shensi M r s . . . . Shansi Bennett, Miss E. L. Chekiang Andrew, G. and Mrs. Kansu * B e r g , A . and M rs. . Shansi Andrew, G. F. . Anhwei *Bergling, A . R. and Andrews, H. E. V. . Szechwan M r s . . Shensi ||Angvik, Miss 0. . Europe Bergstrom , S. and M rs. Shensi Angwin, Miss R. . Shantung Beschnidt, Miss M. . Shansi Anniss, Miss H. . Europe Best, C. and Mrs. . Anhwei Aplin, Miss H. G. . Europe UBeutel, J. A. and Argento, A. and Mrs. Europe M r s . . Chekiang Argento, Miss C. . America Bevis, E. G. and Mrs. America 130 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MISSIONARIES 131 Biggam, Miss M. Chekiang Cassels, Bishop W. W. Szechwan Birch, Miss E. S. Kiangsu Cassels, Mrs. . Szechwan Bird, C. Howard and Cecil-Smith, G. and Mrs. . Honan Mrs. . Kweichow Bird, Fred. Szechwan Churcher, Miss E. J. Szechwan ||B jertnces, S. Anhwei Clark, Dr. W. T. and *Bjorklund, M iss M . . Shansi Mrs. Yunnan Black, Miss Hupeh Clarke, G. W. and Mrs. Chihli Black, Miss E .. Hupeh Clarke, Miss Lena . Szechwan Black, Miss J. . Hupeh Clarke, S. R. and Mrs. Kweichow Blackmore, Miss L. . Shantung tClasson, J. L. . Shansi Blakely, Miss G. M. Europe Clements, A. J. Anhwei Bland, A. and Mrs. . Anhwei Clinton, T. A. P. and Blasner, F. and Mrs. Kiangsi Mrs. . Australasia *Blom , C. and M rs. . Shansi Clough, Miss E. S. . Kiangsu Bobby, W. G. and Mrs. Anhwei Coates, C. H. . Szechwan *\\Bohnker, M iss K . L . Chekiang Cole, Miss F. . Kiangsu * Bolling, M rs. . Shensi Coleman, Miss I. M. Shensi Bolton, Miss E. K. . Kiangsu Collins, Miss F. L. . Kiangsi Booth, Miss M. E. . Australasia Conway, H. S. and Botham, Mrs. T. E .. Shantung Mrs. . Honan xBrelon, E . Hunan Cook, Miss C. D. Honan Briscoe, W. F. H. . Shansi Cooke, Miss K. E. . Kiangsi : Brock, J. and Mrs. . Honan Cooper, E. J. . Europe Brook, Miss J. Honan Cooper, Mrs. W. Europe Broomhall, A. H. and Cormack, Miss I. Kiangsi Mrs. . Szechwan Coulthard, J. J. and Broomhall, M. and Mrs. . Shantung Mrs. . Europe Cox, Dr. G. A. and Broumton, J. F. America Mrs. . Kiangsu Brown, G. G. and Cox, Miss M. E. Kiangsu Mrs. . . . Europe Craig, Miss I. A. Shantung Brown, Miss M. C. . Europe Cream, Miss S. A. . Honan Bunting, C. A. and Crofts, D. W. and Mrs. Kweichow Mrs. Kiangsi Crystall, Miss E. J. Kiangsu Burbridge, Miss N. . Szechwan Culverwell, Miss E .. Szechwan *Buren, M iss E . A . E. Honan Culverwell, Miss F. H. Szechwan Burgess, 0. and Mrs. Shensi Cunningham, R. Szechwan Burn, Miss E. F. Kiangsu Currie, Miss M. S. . Kiangsu Burton, Miss E. N. America Curtis, H. H. and Mrs. Szechwan Button, Miss L. C. . Shantung xCzach, Miss A. Hunan xCzerwinski, C. . Hunan Cable, Miss A. M. . Europe zCajander, M iss E . . Europe Darling, Miss A. R .. Kiangsu Cameron, Mrs.. . Shantung Darlington, T. and Campbell, Miss A. . Kiangsu Mrs. . Szechwan Cane, Miss L. M. . Kiangsi Darroch, Miss M. Europe Cannon, A. L. . . Anhwei Davies, C. Freeman i Carlin, Oscar and M rs. Shansi and Mrs. Kweichow fCarleson, M rs. JV. . Europe Davies, Miss H. Europe Carlyle, Miss L. . Kiangsi Davis, Miss A. A. . Kiangsi Carr, Miss H. E. . Shansi Davis, C. F. E. and Carr, Dr. John C. Mrs. . Szechwan and Mrs. . . Shansi de Greeuw, Miss Carr, Dr. S. H. and Mrs. Europe H. J. A. Kiangsu Carver, J. and Mrs. . Kiangsi Dickie, F. Chekiang Carwardine, C. and Doherty, W. J. and Mrs. . . . Shensi Mrs. . Chekiang 132 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Domay, G. and Mrs. Kiangsi Gardiner, J. . . Hunan Draffin, G. F. . . Hunan Garland, Miss A. . Kansu Drake, Miss E. . Szechwan Garland, Miss S. . Kansu Dreyer, F. 0. H. and 1\Gasser, F. . . Kiangsi Mrs. . . . Shansi IF Georg, H . L . . . Chekiang Dring, Miss Grace . Europe Gibb, G. W. and Mrs. Anhwei Duff, G. H. and Mrs. N. America Giles, Miss E. L. . Kansu Duffy, A. and Mrs. . Anhwei Gillies, Robert and Duncan, Miss H. M. Kiangsi Mrs. . . . Shansi Gilmer, W. T. and Mrs. Shansi Easton, G. F. and Mrs. Europe %Gjelseth, A lfred B . . Shensi Edgar, J. H. and Mrs. Australasia Glanville, S. . . Szechwan Edwards, Miss M. A. Shensi Gonder, R. K. and %Ehn, P. E. and M rs. Shansi Mrs. . . . Shansi zEhrstrom , M iss A . E . Kiangsi Goodall, T. W. and Mrs. Europe Eldridge, Miss A. E. Shantung Goold, A. and Mrs. . Shensi Elliott, Dr. C. C. ||Gornitzka, P. T. W . Shansi and Mrs. . . Szechwan XGothberg, M iss I. A . Europe Ellmers, Miss I. M. A. Kiangsu XGothberg, N athanael Europe Eltham, Miss G. . Kansu Gough, Miss H. A. . Szechwan Embery, W. J. and Gracie, A. and Mrs.. Chekiang Mrs. . . . Yunnan Graham, J. . . Yunnan Emslie, W. and Mrs. Chekiang Grainger, A. and Mrs. Szechwan XEnglund, W . and M rs. Shensi Gray, Miss M. . . Shantung *Engstrom, Miss Green, C. H. S. and H . W . S . . . Kiangsu Mrs. . . . Chihli Entwistle, W. E. and Gregg, Miss J. G. . Chihli Mrs. . . . Anhwei Gregory, Miss A. M. Szechwan * Ericsson, A. A. . Shansi Grierson, R. and Mrs. N. America * Eriksson, M iss A . . Shensi Griffith, M. L. and Evans, A. E. and Mrs. Szechwan Mrs. . . . Chihli Groth, M iss A . F. K . Kiangsu Faers, A. H. and Mrs. Shantung ' Guest, Miss L. . Kweichow Fairclough, C. . . Chekiang Guex, Miss M. . Chekiang Falls, John and Mrs. Shansi Guinness, Dr. G. W. Fearon, Miss M. E. . Szechwan and Mrs. . . Honan Ferguson, H. S. and f Gustafson, M iss A . . Shansi Mrs. . . . Anhwei XGustafson, F. A . and Fiddler, J. S. and Mrs. Kansu M r s . . . . Kansu Fishs, C. T. and Mrs. Anhwei Fishe, Miss Ethel A. Europe Hacking, Miss C. M. Honan Fiahe, MissMarianH. Europe XSagquist, W . and M rs. Shensi Fleischmann, C. A. . Yunnan XHagsten, M iss H . A . Shensi Fleming, Miss H. B. Kiangsi *M ahne, A . and M rs. Shansi *Folke, E. . . . Europe Hall, J. C. and Mrs. Europe Ford, H. T. and Mrs. Honan fHallin, E. . . Shansi Ford, Miss R. M. . Kiangsu *Hallin, MissF. . Shansi IT.Forrler, Miss E. . Chekiang Hamilton, T. . . Chekiang *Forssberg, M iss A . 0. Shansi Hammond, A. . . Chekiang Foucar, H. E. and Mrs. Europe Hampson, W. E. . Europe Fowle, Miss F. J. . Szechwan Hancock, Miss A. M. Shantung Franck, G. M. and Hanna, W. J. and Mrs. . . . Szechwan Mrs. . . . Yunnan x F r a n k e , A . H . a n d Hannah, C. B .. .. Szechwan M r s . . . . Hunan Harding, D. A. G. Fraser, J. O. . . Anhwei and Mrs. . . Kansu fFredberg, G. S. . Shansi Harding, D. J. and French, Miss E. . Europe Mrs. . . . Yunnan ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MISSIONARIES 133 Hardman, M. and Mrs. Kiangsu XJohanson, A . T. N. America Harlow, Miss C. M. . Szechwan tJohanson, M iss H . S. Szechwan Harrison, Miss A. . Shensi XJohnson, E m il . Europe Harvey, Miss E. J. . Szechwan Johnson, Miss E. C .. Shansi Haslam, Miss M. E. Kiangsu XJohnson, M iss T. Kansu ||H attrem , M iss B . . Europe Jones, Lewis and Mrs. Hupeh Hayman, J. R. . Anhwei Jones, Miss S. E. Chekiang Hayward, J. N. and Joyce, F. S. and Mrs. Honan Mrs. . . . Kiangsu Judd, C. H. and Mrs. Europe XHenriksen, Mrs. . N. America Judd, C. Howard and Henry, Miss A. . Australasia Mrs. . Europe Herbert, W. T. and Judd, Dr. F. H. and Mrs. . . . Szechwan Mrs. . Kiangsi Hermann, A. . . Chihli Just, Mrs. L. . Chekiang *Eesse, M iss S. E . E . Shansi Hewett, Miss A. . Szechwan xKampmann, F. and Hewett, Dr. J. W. M r s . . Hunan arid Mrs. . . Szechwan t Karlsson, A . Europe Hewitt, H. J. . . Europe t Karlsson, A . Albin . Shansi Higgs, Miss Edith . Shansi Kauderer, J. G. and X R ill, K . B . J. and M rs. Shansi Mrs. Europe Hingston, Miss W. . Kiangsu Keller, Dr. F. A. and Hjort, Miss R. . . Shansi Mrs. . Hunan Hockman, W. H. and Kennett, R. W. and Mrs. . . . Szechwan Mrs. Shensi Hogg, Dr. A. and Mrs. Shantung King, Miss M. . Kiangsu t Hoglander, J. D. . Shansi King, N. E. and Mrs. Shansi *Hogman, Nathanael IT Klein, H . and M rs. . Chekiang a n d M r s . . . Shensi Knight, W. P. and \\HoU, P . . . . Shansi Mrs. . Shansi xHollenweger, 0. . Hunan Kohler, Miss L. E. . Europe Horne, W. S. and Mrs. N. America Kölkenbeck, Miss Horobin, Mrs. C. . Europe H. M. . Szechwan Hoskyn, Miss J. F. . Shansi Krienke, O. F. A. Hoste, D. E. and Mrs. Kiangsu a n d M r s . Europe Howell, G. and Mrs. Kiangsu xKum m , M iss E. L. P. Hunan *H ultkrantz, M iss A . xK unst, M iss I. Hunan M . L . . . . . Honan Hunt, Miss A .. . Shansi Lachlan, Mrs. H. N. Kiangsu Hunt, E. and Mrs. . Chekiang Lack, C. N. and Mrs. Honan Hunter, Mrs. G. . Europe Lagerquist, A. W. Hunter, G. W. . Sinkiang and Mrs. . . Hupeh Hutson, J. and Mrs. Szechwan Lajus, Miss B. H. . Kiangsi *Landin, D. E. . Anhwei zlngm an, M iss E. E .. Kiangsi Langhorne, A. . Shansi Irvin, Miss G. . . Kiangsi Langman,A. and Mrs. Chekiang Large, A. W. . . Szechwan Jackson, Miss L. F. M. Kiangsi t Larsson, G. E, . . Shansi James, Miss J. B. . Kiangsi Lavington, A. T. . Kiangsu James, T. . . Szechwan Lawson, D. and Mrs. Shansi James, Mrs. T. . Europe Lawson, J. and Mrs. Kiangsi *Janzon, Miss A. . Honan Lay, Miss A. C. . Kiangsi Jennings, A. and Mrs. Shansi Laycock, Dr. A. P. . Honan Jennings, W. . . Europe Lea, H.A.H. and Mrs. Shantung X Jensen, Miss A. . Shensi Leggat, Miss B. . Honan XJensen, C. J. . . Shensi Lehmann, Miss H. . Kiangsi Johannsen, Miss A. M. America Leith, Miss A. G. . Kiangsi xJohannsen, M iss M . W . Hunan xLeppin, M iss B. U. A . Kiangsu 134 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Lewis, A. B. Shensi Meikle, John and Mrs. Kiangsi Liddell, Miss M. M. E. Honan Mellor, Miss A. E. . Kansu t Li/bom , J. A . Shansi Mellow, J. H. . . Anhwei *Linder, L . H . E. and Menzies, Mrs. A. . Europe M r s . . N. America Metcalf, G. E. . Yunnan Lindsay, W. W. and Middleton, R. W. Mrs. . Kiangsi and Mrs. . . Shensi JLindvall, M iss D . Shensi Miederer, C. . . Kiangsi Linom, Miss G. Shansi Miller, Alex. . Chekiang Lloyd, Miss F. Szechwan Miller, D. . . Anhwei Lloyde, Miss M. A. Honan Miller, G. and Mrs. . Japan Loosley, A. 0. and Mrs. Chekiang Miller, J. B. and Mrs. Chekiang Lucas, Miss O. C. Szechwan Mills, D. J. and Mrs. Europe XLundvall, M iss H . . Kansu Milsum, W. B. and Lutley, A. and Mrs. Shansi Mrs. . . . Shansi Lyons, H. and Mrs. . Australasia Moler, Miss M. . Chekiang M Monch, F. and M rs. . Kiangsi \ M a a g , E . and Mrs. . Chekiang Moody, Miss L. . Kiangsi Macdonald, Miss 0. C. Kiangsi Moore, A. and Mrs . Kansu Macdonald, Miss J. E. Morgan, Miss C. . Yunnan McN. . Anhwei Morris, Miss F. L, . Shansi Macdonald, Miss M. N. America Mower, Miss M. . Chihli MacEwan, H. G. Hunan Muir, Miss G. M. . Europe MacLaren, Miss J. . Szechwan Muir, John R. and Macleod, K. and Mrs. Chekiang Mrs. . . . Szechwan Macpherson, A. K. . Chekiang “^M iiller, Geo. and M rs. Chekiang Mair, A. . Anhwei Mungeam, H. J. . Shansi Malcolm, W. R. and Munro, J. M. . . Chekiang Mrs. . Anhwei Munson, Miss A. M. Shansi Mandeville, Miss E. M. Shansi Murray, Miss C. K. . Europe Mann, E. J. and Mrs. Kansu Murray, E. and Mrs. Shantung Murray, Miss M. . Kiangsu %Manz, F. and M rs. . Kiangsi Marchbank, Miss N. Kiangsi t M yrberg, A . A . . Shansi Marshall, G. J. and Mrs. Kiangsi Martin, J. B. and Mrs. Europe Neale, F. H. and Mrs. N. America Mason, H. J. and Mrs. Honan Nicholls, A. G. . Yunnan Mathews, R. H. and XN ilson, J. G. and M rs. Shensi Mrs. . Honan tN ilson, Ph. and M rs. Shensi McCarthy, F. and Mrs. Shantung ZNorden, M iss L. . Shensi McCarthy, J. . Yunnan XNordlund. V. L. and McCarthy, Mrs. J. . Europe M r s . . . . Shensi McCulloch, Miss F. E. Kiangsi *N ylin, M iss L. M . . Shansi McCullocli, R. A. and Nystrom, C. F. and Mrs. , Kiangsi Mrs. . . . Europe McDonald, MissF. M. Shansi McFarlane, Miss C. . Kiangsi Oakeshott, Miss R. E. Anhwei McIntyre, R. L. and XOberg, 0. E . and M rs. Shansi Mrs. . Szechwan Ogden, Miss E. A. . Kiangsi McKenzie, Miss R. . N. America Olesen, P. 0. . . Kweichow McKie, G. and Mrs. Shansi t Olsen, 0. A. . . Shansi McLean, Hector and Olsen, F. and Mrs. . Szechwan Mrs. . N. America XOlsen, Miss 0. . . Kansu McRoberts.W. A. and ZOlson, Miss A. . Shensi Mrs. . Chekiang Orr, J. S. and Mrs. . Kiangsu Mead, A. W . . Anhwei Orr-Ewing, A. and Meadows, J. J. Chekiang Mrs. . . . Kiangsi Meadows, Miss Lily Chekiang Overland, Miss H. M. Szechwan Meadows, Miss Louisa Chekiang Owen, J. W . . . Hunan ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MISSIONARIES 135 Page, Mias F. J. . Szechwan Reid, Miss M. A. Australasia Page, I. and Mrs. . Kweichow Reikie, Miss H. E. K. Kiangsu XPalmberg, Edwin . Shensi Ren, Pastor Chekiang XPalmberg, Gust. . Shensi XRenius, V. N. America Palmer, Miss E. . Chekiang Reynolds, Miss B. J. L. Kiangsu Palmer, John and Mrs. Chekiang Rhodes, F. H. and Parker, G. and Mrs. Honan Mrs. . Shantung Parr, Miss E. M. . Kiangsu Richardson, Miss L. Europe Parry, Dr. H. L. and Richardson, W. and Mrs. . . . Szechwan Mrs. . Chekiang Parsons, C. H. . Szechwan Ridley, H. F. and Parsons, Cassen E. . Anhwei Mrs. . Kansu Z-Paulson, E. M. . Kansu Riley, Miss F. . Kiangsu Pearce, Miss E. C. . Shantung *Ringberg, M . . Anhwei Pearse, E. and Mrs. Europe Ririe, B. and Mrs. . Szechwan Pearse, Miss G. . Kiangsu Robertson, W. W. and Pearse, Miss J. B. . Shantung Mrs. . Chekiang Peet, Miss S. C. . Kiangsu Robinson, T. A. S. Pemberton, Miss R. J. Szechwan and Mrs. Shensi XPeterson, M iss E . . Kansu Robotham, Miss A. K. Shantung XPetterson, M iss E . E . Shensi Robson, Miss I. A. . N. America *Pettersson, M iss £. Rogers, Geo. A. and M . P . . . . Honan Mrs. . Szechwan ^Pfannem illler, E . and MRohm, R . and M rs. . Chekiang M r s . . . . Europe Romcke, Miss S. Shansi Pike, Miss C. A. . N. America *Rosenius, M iss A . Shensi Pike, D. F. and Mrs. Kweichow Row, G. F. and Mrs. Shantung Pilson, Miss E. J. . Honan Rowe, Miss E. M. . Honan Platt, J. C. and Mrs. Szechwan Rowe, J. L. Kiangsi Plumbe, P. C. . Kiangsu Rudland, Miss A. R. Chekiang Polhill, A. T. and Mrs. Europe Rudland, Miss G. N. America $Pollock, M iss M ary . Europe Rudland, W. D. Chekiang Porteous, Gladstone Rugg, Miss G. Kiangsi and Mrs. . . Yunnan XSyd, J. 0. Kansu Porteous, R. W. and %Rydberg, A . E. and Mrs. . . . Kiangsi M r s . . Kiangsu Porter, R. B. . . Szechwan Portway, A. C. . Kweichow Saltmarsh, Miss A. I. Kiangsu Powell, Miss E. A. . Shantung Sames, H. Anhwei Powell, Robert and *Sandberg, J. T. and Mrs. . . . Kweichow M r s . . Shansi Pracy, Miss C. E. . Shensi Sanders, A. H. Australasia Pracy, Miss E. M. . Shensi Sanderson, Miss A. . Shantung Preedy, Arthur and Saunders, A. R. and Mrs. . . . Kansu Mrs. . Kiangsu Pruen, Dr. W. L. and Sauz£, Miss F. Anhwei Mrs. . . . Europe xSchild, E. 0. . Hunan *Prytz, Miss F. . Shansi ^Schm idt, 0. and M rs. Chekiang xSchm idt, M iss L . Hunan Ralston, Miss K. . Europe Schofield, Mrs. Europe Ramsay, Miss I. W. Szechwan xSchoppe, F. E . and Readshaw, Miss C. . Anhwei M r s . . Hunan Rees, Miss G. . . Kiangsu 1TSchur, M iss A . Kiangsu Rehnberg, Miss Schwarz, M iss L. Kiangsu Agneta . . Kiangsi 1 S c h w e i t z e r , K . W . . Kiangsi Reid, Miss H. L. . Anhwei Scorer, Miss H. M. . Szechwan Reid, J. T. and Mrs. Kiangsi Scott, Miss J. . Chekiang Reid, Miss Lilias . Anhwei Searle, E. C. and Mrs. Chekiang 136 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL 'SSeipel, Adam and Talbot, Mrs. . Honan M r s . . Kiangsi Taylor, Arthur Shantung Selkirk, T. and Mrs. Yunnan Taylor, Miss E. G. . Kiangsi t Setterberg, M iss A . . Shansi Taylor, Ernest H. and Seville, G. H. and Mrs. . Europe Mrs. . Chekiang Taylor, Dr. F. H. and Seymour, Miss L. Kiangsi Mrs. . Europe Shackleton, Dr. W. Taylor, H. H. and and Mrs. Kiangsu Mrs. . Europe Shapleigh, Mrs. A. L. N. America Taylor, W. C. and Sharp, Miss A. Kiangsi Mrs. . Szechwan Sharpe, Miss A. E. . Szechwan Taylor, ¥m . and Mrs. Kiangsi Shearer, W. E. and Thomas, Miss H. L. Europe Mrs. Honan Thomasson, H. W. . Szechwan Shepperd, Miss E. A. Shantung Thompson, H. G. . Szechwan Shindler, F. E. Anhwei Thomson, C. and Mrs. Chekiang Shindler, Mrs. N. America Thor, A. E. and Mrs. Kiangsi Sibley, H. A. and Tilley, Miss L. Hunan Mrs. . Hupeh Tippet, Miss C. F. . Shansi Simpson, Miss A. M. Yunnan * Tjader, C. H. and Simpson, Miss E. M. Kiangsu M r s . . Shansi Sinton, J. R. . Szechwan Todd, J. H. and Mrs. Australasia ZSkollenberg, M iss A . Kansu Tomalin, E. and Mrs. Shantung Skow, Miss A. G. Kiangsi Tomkinson, Mrs. E .. Europe Slater, Miss A. Europe X Tom vall, D. and M rs. Kansu Sloan, W. B. and Mrs. Europe Torrance, Thos. Szechwan Smalley, Miss R. L. Europe Toyne, E. G. . Szechwan Smith, Miss E. M. . Europe Tranter, Miss A. Chekiang Smith, Miss I. Anhwei Traub, Mrs. Fred. . Kiangsi Smith, Miss Lucy . Shantung x Trojahn, M issE . E . V. Hunan X S o d e r b o m , 0 . G . a n d Triidinger, A. and M r s . . Chihli Mrs. . Shansi Söderström, Mrs. U. Honan Triidinger, Miss D. . Shantung Soltau, Miss M. E. . Honan Triidinger, Miss G. . Kiangsu Sorenson, T. and Mrs. Szechwan Tucker, Miss E. M. . Europe Southey, J, and Mrs. Australasia Tull, Frank and Mrs. Kiangsu Squire, H. J. and Turner, Miss E. Europe Mrs. . Hupeh Turner, Miss J. L. . Kweichow *Stdlhammar, G. A . Twizell, Miss E. S. . Chekiang a n d M r s . Honan Tyler, W. E. and Mrs. Kiangsi Standen, Miss M. E. Kiangsi xStanislaw, A . . Hunan Unwin, Miss G. M. . Kiangsu Stark, James and Mrs. Europe Urquhart, D. and Mrs. Shansi M Steinmann, M iss M .. Kiangsu Stellmann, Miss F. . Shansi Vale, Jos. and Mrs. . Szechwan Steven, F. A. and Yarcoe, Miss C. E. . Kiangsu Mrs. . N. America xVasel, M iss M . . Hunan Stevens, C. H. and Veryard, R. K. Hunan Mrs. . Shensi Stevenson, J. W. Kiangsu t W cem, A . G. Shansi Stevenson, Mrs. J. W. Europe + W a l e n t i n , G . . Shansi Stevenson, 0. and Walker, R. G. Anhwei Mrs. . Yunnan | Wallace, Miss E. Honan Stott, Mrs. G. N. America XW allenberg, M iss C. Kansu ZStrand, M iss A . N. America Wallis, Miss E. Honan Stubbs, H. E. Shensi Ware, Miss A. C. Europe Suter, Miss M. Kiangsi Warren, Miss B. Shantung XSwanson, M iss A . . Shensi Warren, Owen . Hupeh ALPHABETICALi LIST OF MISSIONARIES 137 Warren, W. H. and Williamson, Miss K. I. Europe Mrs. . Chekiang Wilson, A. B. and Waterman, MissM. E. Kiangsu Mrs. . Europe Waters, B. Curtis and Wilson, Miss D. M. . Shantung Mi*s. . Kweichow Wilson, Miss L. M. . Szechwan Waters, Miss M. E. . N. America Wilson, Dr. W. and Weber, Miss L. I. . Kiangsu Mrs. Europe Webster, Miss Bessie Anhwei Wiltshire, S. G. Shansi Webster, Jas. W. and Windsor, T. and Mrs. Kweichow Mrs. . Szechwan x W itt, H einrich and î Wedicson, M iss J. . Europe M r s . . Hunan * W ester, O. W . Shansi x W itte, H . A . F. Hunan Westnidge, H. Szechwan + W itzell, A . and M rs. N. America Westwood, W. and x Wohlleber, C. and Mrs. . Anhwei M r s . . Hunan White, Miss E. R. . Shantung Wonnink, Miss G. . Szechwan White, H. 6. . Szechwan Wood, F. M. and Whittlesey, R. B. and Mrs. . Europe Mrs. . Szechwan Wright, Miss A. M. Shensi Wilcox, J. W. and Wupperfeld, H. and Mrs. . Kiangsu Mrs. . Szechwan Williams, Mrs. E. 0. Europe Williams, F. A. . Shensi Yard, Miss E. M. Szechwan Williams, Miss F. M. Europe Young, Miss F. Australasia Williams, Mrs. J. E. Kiangsu Young, Miss F. A. M. Chekiang Williams, Miss M. J. Szechwan Young, Robert and Williams, R. . Shantung Mrs. . Anhwei * The Swedish Mission in China . f The Swedish Holiness Union t The Scandinavian China Alliance || The Norwegian Mission in China If The German China Alliance z The Finnish Free Church . gIndependent x The Liebenzell Mission Men. Single Women. Wives. Widows. Total. Stations. Members . 279 230 204 17 730 156 Associates 87 62 46 3 198 55 366 292 250 20 928 211 In Jftemoriam MARTYRS OF THE CHINA INLAND MISSION—61 “ ©frest are tfjeg bijicfj tame out of great tribulation, anï ftafae foasijett tfjeir robe», anto matte tfjem fofjite tit tije bloott of tfje Hamb. Œfjtrefbre are tijep before tfje tfjrone of ®ott, atxtt serbe î|tm ttag atxtt ntgijt in S is temple.” D a t e . A r r i v a l in C h in a . D ec ea se . W i l l i a m S. F l e m i n g . February 21, 1895 November 4, 1898. N. C a k l e s o n December 6, 1890 June 28, 1900. J u s t i n a E n g VALL November 2, 1899 , M i n a H e d l u n d . March 26, 1894 A n n a J o h a n s s o n „ 23, 1898 G . E . K a r l b e r g . „ 15, 1896 0 . A. L . L a r s s o n „ 12, 1898 J e n n y L u n d al l . October 21, 1899 S. A. P e r s s o n March 15, 1896 E . P e r s s o n ( n i é e Pettersson) „ 26, 1894 E r n s t P e t t e r s s o n February 22, 1900 , E m i l y E . B . W h i t c h u r c h . April 15, 1884 June 3 ), 1900. E d i t h E . S e a r e l l July 17, 1895 W i l l i a m C o o p e r . January 9, 1881 July 1 1900. B e n j a m i n B a g n a l l . —, 1873 E m i l y B a g n a l l (n é e Kingsbury) December 29, 1880 , W i l l i a m M i l l a r W i l s o n . September 27, 1891 July 9 1900. C h r i s t i n e W i l s o n 27, 1891 J a n e S t e v e n s —, 1885 M i l d r e d E . C l a r k e . November 24, 1893 , S t e w a r t M c K e e . ,, 26, 1884 July 1 !, 1900. K a t e M c K e e ( n é e McWatters) April 26, 1887 C h a r l e s S . I ’ A n s o n . December 20, 1887 , F l o r e n c e I ’A n s o n (n é e Doggett) November 30, 1889 , M a r i a A s p d e n . February 5, 1892 , M a r g a r e t E . S m i t h . November 16, 1896 , H a t t i e J . R i c e . January 1, 1893 July 13, 1900. G e o r g e M cC o n n e l l . March 8, 1890 July 16, 1900. 138 IN MEMORIAM 139 D a t e . A r r i v a l in C h in a . D e c ea se . I s a b e l l a M c C o n n e l l ( n é e Gray) January 4, 1893 July 16, 1900. A n n i e K i n g November 2, 1898 ,, E l i z a b e t h B u r t o n 2, 1898 J o h n Y o u n g 18, 1896 Alice Young (née T r o y e r ) . January 30, 1896 ,, David Baird Thompson 9, 1881 July 21, 1900. Agnes Thompson (née D o w m a n ) October 11, 1883 Josephine Desmond . January 4, 1899 ,, E m m a A n n T h i r g o o d . January 13, 1890 July 22, 1900. G. F r e d e r i c k W a r d . February 18, 1893 ,, Etta L. W ard (née Fuller) . January 14, 1895 ,, E d i t h S . S h e r w o o d . February 18, 1893 July 24, 1900. M ariette M anchester September 14, 1895 ,, David Barratt . April 7, 1897 September 21,1900 A l f r e d W o o d r o f f e . October 23, 1897 August 18, 1900. M a r g a r e t C o o p e r (n é e P a lm e r) December 5, 1887 August 6, 1900. M a r y E . H u s t o n January 30, 1896 ,, 11, 1900. F r a n c i s E d i t h N a t h a n November 8, 1894 August 13, 1900. M a y R o s e N a t h a n March 11, 1899 ,, E l i z a b e t h M a r y H e a y s m a n November 21, 1897 ,, A n t o n P. L u n d g r e n . March 4, 1892 August 15, 1900. E l s a L u n d g r e n ( n é e N ils o n ) February 17, 1891 A n n i e E l d r e d . November 2, 1898 ,, W illiam Graham Peat January 15, 1888 August 30, 1900. H elen Peat (née McKenzie) December 30, 1888 ,, E d i t h J. D o b s o n January 5, 1895 ,, Emma G. Hurn . February 14, 1898 ,, D u n c a n K a y November 26, 1884 September 15,1900. C a r o l i n e K a y ( n é e Matthewson) 10, 1884 P. A . O g h e n —, 1893 October 15, 1900. F l o r a C o n s t a n c e G l o v e r . April 11, 1897 October 25, 1900. J a m e s R. B r u c e . October 20, 1896 August 15, 1902. R i c h a r d H. L o w i s 17, 1899 Also 21 children of some of the missionaries named above. Daring the first century of Protestant missionary work in China, 223 missionaries and children in all have suffered martyrdom. Of this number, 82 were connected with the C.I.M. “ jFor efcen Jjereunto feint ge calleiJ : because Christ also suffered for us, leabtnj us an example, tfjat ge sfjoulir follo&i ?£ts steps.” STATISTICS OF THE CHINA INLAND MISSION FOR JANUARY 1s t , 1909 Stations and Com Baptizec PROVINCES. STATIONS. Missionaries. Paid Native Helpers. 0 Schools. muni- Persons © 1 » cants in - ¿3 Boarding. Day. Arranged as in the Capitals of Pro Fe low- Prayer List, com vinces in capi 1 1 e si mencing from N.- tals. Î ® o l i ip. 1 Native Con |(2 I I 6 tribù tions â *3 West. The dates 1 •«S' ö eu » in this column, in 1 S during year s £ g fi •a •21 P-i i many cases, are of £ 1 ! 1 i-1 œ 'S N •S itinerations begun. m s 4* I s 3 « ? S è o Associates). PiS a P. > 0QI ‘5,-0 (5 tS (J from Baptized œ e Missionaries and Missionaries 1 commencement. their wives (indd. wives their o ° m I 3 « --- .. . S * SINKIANG, 1905 *£ s d. Tihwafu. 1908 1 1 1 2 2 2 KANSU, 1876 . Lanohowfu . 1885 1 l 2 6 1 1 16 1 ... 10 2 43 2 6 0 0 1 13 m. ÎD .I Siningfu. 1885 1 1 2 1 15 13 34 1 0 16 11 1 17 m. 1 D. Liangchowfu . 1888 1 1 4 2 1 f9 m. 2 1 14 24 10 43 1 3 7 8 1 1 D. ' 17 f. Ningsiafu 1885 1 1 4 1 1 ... 32 Tsinchow 1878 1 3 4 5 2 2 1 2 (1 9 m 2 D. 26 28 122 2 6 1 4 2 1 D. Fokiang. 2 \7f. 1899 1 1 1 2D . 15 9 27 1 1 17 4 Tsingningchow 1897 1 1 1 2 i 3 1 Pingliang 1895 1 1 7 2 2 3 2 22 11 9 37 1 4 0 0 1 22 m. ri d . [ l O.R Chenyuan 1897 1 1 4 ... Kingchow 1895 1 1 2 ... Chongsin 1905 1 1 2 Y, SHENSI, 1876 . Hanchungfu . 1879 1 3 4 5 2 1 1 1 D. 101 70 14 393 1 7 6 8 Mienhsien 1 17 m. 1 D. 1904 1 1 2 6 8 20 1 0 5 0 /I E . Chengku 1887 1 2 3 6 ... 1 32 \2 D. 25 191 1 2 0 5 .. . Sisiang . 1 (2 m. 1895 6 7 2 2 2 ... 1 ... 87 84 243 7 9 0 7 1 [2 m. \24 f. Yanghsien 1896 1 1 2 U i. 2 1 D. 11 10 2 39 2 3 17 2 1 3 f. Hinganfu 1898 1 1 2 ÏÏ 2 2 1 1 V 30 m. Fengsiangfu . 1898 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 8 3 16 1 0 19 0 1 /1 2 m. 1.4 f. 1 D. Chowchih 1893 1 1 2 1 Meihsien 1893 1 Ï 2 3 2 1 i’ 3 E. 20 Ï6 43 i* 7 ï 10 ï 9 f. i’ l i m. i s SlANFU . 1893 1 3 4 4 1 1 58 « 11? ï 19 12 n Q 1f 42 m. /1 D . Lantien . 1895~ 1 5 6 2 Ü 1 TT lo 97 3 b S / *2 (3 C.K. Ì«- ~ u \8 f. Chenkiakow . 1900 1 1 i : Yingkiawei 1895 1 1 ï i 1 11 2 3 14 1 0 14 0 1 8 m. ri Hingping 1893 1 1 2 ... t ■*’■■■ '■ Sangkiachuang 1894 1 1 1 /1 2 m. Wukung 1903 1 1 2 1 1 8 3 1 10 1 0 16 0 1 ... I ; 1 2 f. Chiencliow 1894 1 1 4 Pinchow 1905 1 1 3 Lichiianhsien 1903 1 i 2 5 -3 3 "4 Lungchow 1893 1 1 4 Kienyang 1897 1 1 2 Tungchowfu . 1891 1 6 7 5 7 Ï 5 3 46 20 8 78 ’b 5 10 0 i 14 m. 6 O.R. Hanchenghsieii 1897 1 7 8 4 4 1 3 2 5 45 32 33 107 7 16 2 0 1 16 m. 5 O.R. Hoyang 1904 1 3 4 2 3 2 1 1 5 5 5 10 1 1 0 0 1 14 f. SHANSI, 1876. Fengcheu 1902 1 1 2 2 2 3 30 7 4 43 1 2 14 6 1 8 f. 1 14 f. 1 O.R. Kweihwating . 1886 1 1 2 2 1 2 Ï 2 11 4 14 1 5 2 9 1 15 f. 1 O.R. Paotowchen . 1888 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 7 5 1 17 1 1 12 m. 2 O.R. Saratsi . 1903 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 27 16 7 55 2 6 4 0 1 8 f. 1 30 m. 8 O.R. / 6 m. / 3 m. Tatungfu 1886 1 1 2 7 2 2 2 27 6 8 57 2 0 14 10 2 1 /1 D . \9 f. \2 f. \20.R Soping . 1895 1 1 3 1 1 1 8 3 24 1 0 6 10 1 10 m. 1 O.R. f l D. Hunytian 1898 1 2 3 6 1 3 3 76 50 16 133 3 19 13 1 11 f. 2 34 m. \] E. Yingchow 1897 1 1 r iD . Tsoyun 1895 1 1 5 1 1 1 21 7 1 40 1 1 0 9 1 27 m. \10.R Pingyaohsien . 1888 1 5 6 5 3 1 1 D. 75 28 195 2 9 13 4 1 20 m. 4 O.R. Kiehsiu . 1891 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 i ’ 1 25 13 9* 38 1 2 12 2 1 25 f. 1 O.R. Siaoyi . 1887 1 9 10 2 4 1 3 43 27 10 138 1 4 1 4 1 17 m. 2 O.R. i 1 B.W. /27 m. Hwoehow 1886 1 4 5 5 1 5 \ 10.R.K 127 64 10 254 1 2 10 11 2 2 O.R. 179 f. (3 E. Üichow 1885 1 3 4 3 3 1 1 45 17 7 131 3 2 10 8 1 10 m. 1 O.R. f 19 E. /2 2 m. Taning . 1885 1 16 17 1 3 4 1 2D. 148 77 36 342 16 15 1 6 2 2 O.R. \24 f. ... ( l El. Ki chow 1891 1 1 2 2 1 E. 17 9 43 2 1 1 4 2 O.R. i (ID. Hotsin . 1893 1 4 5 3 1 3 42 33 6 83 1 4 0 0 3 O.R. 1 \10.R.K 'I E: Evangelist. D. Deacon El. Elder.ler. C.K. Cliapel Keeper, B.W. Biblewoman. O.R. Opium Refuge. D. Dispensary. For si of uniformity in calculating, 1000 cash reckoned as $1, $10 or Tls. 7-50 as £1. S tatistics of t h e C h in a I n l a n d M ission f o e J a n u a r y 1 st, 1909— continued Stations and PROVINCES. STATIONS. Missionaries. Paid Native Helpers Com Baptized Schools. muni- Persons Arranged as in the Capitals of Pro cants in Boarding. Day. Prayer List, com vinces in capi ■gs ¿ B Fellow mencing from N.- tals. O) s. d SHANSI, 1876- Hungtung 1 3 El. 1886 33 10 ... 10 D. c o n t i n u e d 557 255 1419 4 6 32 m 105 m. 45 E. 12 O.R. Chaocheng / 1908 2 Yoyang . 1896 4 2 IE. 74 4 3 10 m. 2 O.R, Pingyangfu 1879 10 13 E. 258 5 7 20 m. 1H. 8m.{ 2 O.R. Küwo 1885 1 3 123 10 13 4 fl6m Kiangchow 1898 132 f. 2 OR. Yicheng . 1897 1 2 42 2 16 0 Ishih . 1891 1 O.R. 126 0 16 0 /1 8 m 127 f. Yiincheng 1888 /14m 16 21 66 1 12 0 Chiehchow 1895 3D. \10 f. Puchowfu 1903 78 3 12 0 27 m. 2 O.R. 81 8 0 0 10 f. 1 O.R. Luanfu . 1887 103 4 13 4 / 22 n 1 D. . Luchenghsien 1889 \8f. 2 O.R. Yüwu 1896 65 0 18 8 1 O.R. 83 2 10 0 13 f. 15 m. 2 O.R. CHIHLI, 1887 . Tientsin . 1888 Süanhwafu 1902 Hwailu 20 1 12 0 4 f. 1887 3 D. Shuntehfu 1888 136 20 0 0 53 m. 1 D. 30 0 18 0 1 O.R. SHANTUNG, Chefoo 1879 2 El. 2 D 1 H. 1879 77 23 10 174 4 8 7 16 m. | D. ,) Hospital O.R. ' „ Lit. Work. 2 „ Sanatorium 2 p r o t e m . . 3 „ Boys’ School 1880 13 „ Girls’ „ 1884 11 „ Prepty. „ 1895 5 „ Sec.ofSch’ls 2 Ninghaichow . 1886 T 1 3 i 6 10 117 1 0 12 2 ... ,... ■ * HONAN, 1875 . Chowkiakow . / 45 m. 1884 1 13 14 6 9 4 6 1 6 E. 188 87 442 10 25 0 7 4 U f . Yencheng 1902 1 1 4 2 2 1 13 1 8 1 3 9 7 Sihwa 1899 1 6 7 2 2 T 1 4 E. 50 35 118 4 1 19 1 i 9 m. Fukow . 1903 1 6 7 3 3 1 1 5 E. 55 40 23 137 1 10 19 2 i 20 in. 1 10 m. Chenchowfu . 1895 1 5 6 2 4 2 1 1 26 43 6 90 4 9 16 7 1 17 f. 1 6 m. Taikang . 1895 1 11 12 4 3 2 2 /2D. \7L. 101 23 20 140 2 26 0 2 2 37 m. 1 D. K a i f e n q 1901 1 1 9 3 1 1 E. 15 8 22 1 { 4 l } i 8 0 0 1 18 m. 1 H. Hiangcheng . 1892 3 4 1 5 4 3 6 2 83 29 6 178 4 14 3 2 1 22 f. 2 20 m. 1 D. Shekichen / 5 m. 1886 1 7 8 8 8 7 9 4 120 64 28 231 1 38 17 11 2 6 /91m. \9 f. \33 f. Kingtzekwan . 1896 1 1 4 1 1 4 18 0 1 D. *Kwangchow . 1899 1 11 12 2 1 4 1 f7D.' 54 \ 1 E. 273 385 9 Yungning 1900 1 6 7 1 1 1 1 D. 34 26 65 1 2 10 0 1 15 m. Sinanhsien 1899 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 31 21 1 74 1 1 5 7 1 15 m. 1 O.R. Honanfu /2 5 m. 1902 1 2 3 4 2 3 5 2 9 9 2 19 1 1 0 2 7 \29 f. 2 O.R. Mienchih 1905 1 1 2 2 1 25 9 5 30 1 1 11 2 KIANOSU, Shanghai 1854 1 1 9 15 9 g 1 1854 „ Financial 5 Dept. „ Business 3 Dept. „ Postal Dept. 1 „ Mission Home 4 ... p r o t e m . . 2 ,, Transport . 2 „ Hospital ... ¡ 1 ... j „ Scandinavian Work 2 ... *V E. Evangelislt. D. Deac:on. rei Kid nr. n 'R n H. Hospital. 1907 figures. Statistics of t h e China Inland Mission for January 1st, 1909 — continued Stations and Paid Native Helpers. Com- Baptized . Schools. .8 . PROVINCES. ah í stations. m c - > cants in Hoarding. Day. 8 S> Arranged as in the ■o fé § 3 « S Capitals of Pro « o Prayer List, com OS a ship. Native Con mencing from N.- vinces in capi 1 » 1 i 5 g l e 6 tals. !!* -C h tributions West. The dates fe ' c I T 'S (S « g «s .2 during year. in this column, in H g « âw 1 QQ a ¿ ' § 1 c many cases, are of 1 1 •2 * S ■B-S i Chapel! 1 O Q. fc> Native Pupils. Native itinerations begun. cd Pupils. S .fc l-3 3 Schools. Schools. ê 1 ! 1 Baptized from Baptized 3 Female. 1 o commencement ■< 05 Ôo « Opium and Hospitals, D Hospitals, Í Í £ s. d. KIANGSU, Chinkiang 1S89 1 1 7 1 E. 7 5 12 1 1 13 5 1854— 1 H. /22m . continued Yangchow 1868 1 3 4 10 2 3 10 28 128 3 2 9 8 2 \24 f. „ Training 3 Home Kaoyuchow 1889 1 1 1 1 3 9 1 Tsingkiangpu . 1869 1 1 4 1 l ’ 9 6 49 1 1 0 0 ID. Antung . 1893 1 4 5 5 2 2 3D. 33 43 27 88 1 7 5 2 W. SZECHWAN, / 2 m. Chungking 1877 1 3 4 8 3 4 1 2D. 30 20 5 126 2 2 7 3 1 4 1877 1 17 f. Kiangtsing 1902 1 6 7 2 1 8 14 2 • o o Luchow . 1890 1 23 24 5 i 8 6 3 2 165 26 61 253 2 40 3 9 6 /8 4 m. \ 32 f. Suifu . 1888 1 3 4 2 2 1 2 2 104 12 150 4 3 13 0 1 17 m. /1 4 m . Fushun . 1902 1 5 6 4 4 1 3 1 39 5 1 145 4 13 16 0 1 1 2 f / 5 E. Kiatingfu 1888 1 11 12 6 3 1 4 o 102 51 18 168 9 11 2 0 2 / 60 m. \2 D. \ l0 f. Tatsienlu 1897 1 1 2 4 2 1 16 5 9 29 1 3 9 6 1 / 4 m. \ l f . Batang . 1908 1 2 Riungchow 1902 1 6 7 3 3 ± 6 2 2 D. 104 32 150 6 22 2 8 1 /1 5 m. /I D . 15 f. Il Ó.R o o * a Chenqtu 1881 1 5 6 8 7 4 2 2 265 130 22 695 6 41 18 11 3 / Kwanhsien / 7 m. 1889 1 2 3 5 2 1 3 1 ... 36 14 10 73 3 5 17 4 ... 1 1 D. \17 f.: / 5 m. 1 H. E. SZECHWAN, Paoning 1886 1 8 9 17 i 5 1 1 5 E. 351 155|64 609 8 23 12 0 2 / 65 m. \14 f. 3 ID. 1886 2 | 1.27 f. lO/R S g g f i H S j j E£" Cjfl ; a Ô ' T i i i f J H i ! Nanpu . 1902 1 3 4 4 3 3 2 1 E. 68 25 23 100 1 14 10 5 ] m7 " f t \9 f. / 9 m. 53 35 19 1 1 1 D. Yingshan 1898 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 110 5 9 7 \ 4 f. /3 2 m. 22 39 1 2 Chuhsien 1898 1 11 12 7 6 2 1 123 159 12 2 0 \ 9 f . , Sbunking 1896 1 12 13 4 4 1 2 1 92 32 18 138 9 11 6 0 / 6 m. 23 1 80 2 1 9 8 2 1 D. Kuangylian 1889 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 27 16 f. /10m . 40 3 153 1 Pachow . 1887 1 5 6 4 2 1 1 E. 40 1 3 11 7 Ì3 f. / 1H. 65 36 3 101 1 12 19 0 1 43 f. Suitingfu 1889 1 7 8 9 3 1 2 \10.R /1 6 m. Kaihsien 1902 1 9 10 2 4 1 1 1 99 21 18 139 9 25 16 7 1 I ? f- Liangshan 1902 1 1 2 2 2 13 8 4 22 1 1 10 6 Wanhsien 1888 1 5 6 6 2 2 1 217 50 26 290 6 31 12 0 Kweichowfu . 1903 1 5 6 6 2 Ï 47 7 4 39 6 4 18 2 KWEICHOW, K w e iy a n q 1877 1 2 3 8 3 1 1 31 28 10 124 2 19 5 0 ... 1877 Chenyuan 1904 1 1 2 ... /8 3 m. 16 15 4 1 3 32 El. 1545 co 826 3072 15 25 16 4 5 Anshunfu 1888 1 15 8 t X \32 f. Tushan 1893 1 1 2 2 1 1 13 22 4 43 1 1 11 9 1 D. Panghai . 1897 1 1 2 1 8 ... 3 9 1 ... Tsunyi . 1902 1 2 3 3 ... ’l IB . 9 10 18 YUNNAN, 1877 Y u n n a n f u 1882 1 1 5 5 3 20 1 0 10 0 ...... Sapushan 1907 1 8 9 3 13 6 8 —Wutingchow Kiitsingfu 1889 1 1 4 7 5 21 1 0 5 4 Pingi 1904 1 1 2 1 3 1 Ï 5 1 0 2 6 1 O.R. Talifu . 1881 1 1 7 1 1 3 10 1 1 5 m. 1 D. Tengyueh 1908 1 1 2 ... Bhamo . 1875 1 1 2 1 ’4 1 24 i 0 15 2 ... HUPEH, 1874 . Hankow 1889 1 3 ... Ichang . 1895 1 2 ...... / 2 E. /1 9 m. 3 59 45 137 2 16 5 0 1 13 f. 2 1 D. Laohokow 1887 1 1 2 5 2 5 1 1 3 D. \ 103 f. Kucheng 1903 1 3 4 2 2 1 1 2 El. 33 11 6 52 3 3 6 8 1 8 m. 1 D. E. Evangelist. D. Deacon. El. Elder. O.R Opium Refuge. D. Dispensary. H. Hospital. Statistics of the China Inland Mission f o r January 1st, 1909— continued Stations and Paid Native Helpers. Missionaries. PROVINCES. stations. 'd'O i Arranged as in the Capitals of Pro • _o 2© <5 i'd d 1 1 Prayer List, com vinces in capi 1© ® 0 . eg « o'« I ■«S' mencing from N.- tals. 4 3 w WeBt. The dates XU Ot * in this column, in o £ ■s £ ■3 a? a s? o a 0 many cases, are of Stations. M A Associates) S 0 « itinerations begun. V, 3 03 Missionaries; Missionaries; 6 ° their wives (ir wives their o j j Out-Station j j 1 1 6 KIANGSI, 1869 Kiukiang 1889 A Kuling 1898 ^1 4 1 Takutang 1873 1 1 2 1 Nankangfu 1887 1 1 3 1 1 2 Jaochow. 1898 1 1 2 6 1 1889 1 7 8 4 4 1 2 1 Anjen 2 1903 1 3 4 1 4 1 1 Tunghsiang f 3 E. 1878 1 11 12 7 1 4 1 9 4 1 El. Kweiki . (2 B.W. 1 Kinki . 1906 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 Iyang . 1890 1 4 5 6 8 2 4 12 Hokow . 1878 1 7 8 5 1 2 1 2 Kwangsinfu . 1901 1 2 3 3 2 1 2 4 8 Yangkow 1890 1 6 7 3 3 6 3 6 4 Yiishan . 1877 1 9 10 5 1 1899 1 1 2 2 1 1 Sinfeng . 6 2 3 1 I Kanchow I 1899 1 5 e 9 1 1 1 5 Wanan . 1904 1 S 2 1 1 3 4 1 i 1 9 D. Kianfu . 1891 1 1 l . : 2 1 ■ 1 g25=39EE£jijS£g|§|p Linkiang 1898 1 2 3 3 3 Changslm 1895 1 1 2 3 Ningtuchow . 1906 1 1 2 1 1 Nanfeng 1903 1 4 5 2 1 1 1 Kienchangfu . 1899 1 3 4 4 3 1 Fuchow . 1899 1 5 6 2 3 1 2 1 Tsungjen 1906 1 1 2 2 2 2 IE. N a n c h a n g 1898 1 1 2 2 1 2 10 ANHWEI, A n k in g . 1869 1 4 5 4 3 1 2 1869 (Training- 2 Home) Chihchowfu 1874 1 1 2 1 3 1 Wuhu . 1894 1 2 3 4 3 3 1 Ningkuofu 1874 1 12 13 8 1 5 1 4 *Kwangtehehow 1890 1 1 2 2 1 Kienping 1894 1 1 4 1 Hweichow 1875 1 6 7 3 4 1 1 3 E. Laian 1899 1 3 4 2 1 1 Liuanchow 1890 1 1 2 4 1 Shucheng 1904 1 1 2 1 Chengyangkwan 1887 1 1 2 2 1 Yingcliowfu 1897 1 1 3 2 Taiho 1892 1 2 3 2 2 1 T CHEKIANG, Sliaoliingfu 1866 1 10 11 5 1 5 2 3 5 11 El. 1857 Sinclianglisien. 1870 1 3 4 3 4 1 2 H a n g c h o w 1866 1 9 10 1 7 5 1 13 Mokanshan 1901 1 2 Ningpo 1857 1 i 2 i ’ 1 Fenghwa 1866 1 6 7 4 2 1 Ninghailisien 1868 1 4 5 4 1 4 4 1 3 3 Tieutai . 1898 1 5 6 2 4 2 2 Taichowfu 1867 1 12 13 4 i 7 1 4 8 D. H. Hospital. O.R. Opium Refuge. E. Uvangelist. D. Deacon. El. Elder. B.W. Biblewoman. D. Dispensary. j * 1907 figures. Statistics of the China Inland Mission f o r January 1st, 1909— continued Stations and Com Baptized Schools. Paid Native HelDers. !-• PROVINCES. STATIONS. Missionaries. muni Persons. > cants in i a f Arranged as in the Capitals of Pro fl •ons Fellow Prayer List, com 3) i S « ® 183 ship. 1 Native Con- m g * vinces in capi s s Js A g. l i 6 « mencing from N.- tals. A West. The dates M •s .S during year. JS 4 1 § ®‘S 1 gw 1 i t * © | l 1 £ £ in this column, in 1 ■8 1 (3 8 § I 1 o œ c4 1 *§ « © many cases, are of m 3 P "ä s 1 I GQ itinerations begun. 1 ‘I I I I* i o 3 1 l i Opiun and 1 Iin I « V £ 1 a i O 6 6 D Hospitals, £ s. d. (1 E. CHEKIANG, Huangyen 1896 1 13 14 4 11 1 4 4 -{11 D. 463 115 35 1387 14 10 12 5 1 24 m. 1857— [2C.K /12m . continued 594 6 1 Taiping . 1898 1 6 7 4 7 1 1 2 361 81 14 12 10 0 \8 f. /1 E.' / 40 m. 72 45 6 2 ì D. Sienku . 1899 1 6 7 4 2 3 1 2 \3 D. 4 317 0 7 5 \10f. (42 E. 1 7 D. /13m . /13m . 53 6 3 602 438 124 1413 18 102 14 0 2 Wenchow 1867 1 52 8 5 11 6 I 7 El. \40f. \3f. llB W ( 50 E. Pingyanghsien 1874 1 48 5 21 1 1 3 Ì 1 D - 496 164 844 31 102 17 0 4 ... 47 110 El. r 27 E. Simian . 1905 1 28 12 ... 4 184 129 27 505 16 10 19 6 27 \1 El. /27m . 59 1 Chuchow 1875 1 6 7 6 2 3 1 1 E. 30 16 116 1 23 10 0 •• \48 f. 2 O.K. / 7 m. 126 Lungchuan 1894 1 5 6 4 3 1 4 2 El. 68 28 18 5 0 19 7 1 U»f. 2 0.R. /8 m. 15 3 4 21 1 1 IO. R. Tsinyiin 1898 1 4 5 3 2 1 1 2 E. 4 0 7 \5f. /8 m. 1895 2 19 17 4 44 1 1 0 0 1 Yunho . 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 5 f. /1 2 m. Sungyang 1896 1 5 6 2 5 1 1 2 3 El. 72 28; 37 109 5 18 14 0 1 1 O.R. 1 9 f. /1 2 m. /6 m . Yungkang 1882 5 6 3 I 1 1 2 El. 73 49 162 6 22 0 0 1 1 2 \9 f. \8 f. j Kinhwafu 1875 3 4 1 1 4 2 2 D. 87 29 16 196 4 4 4 7 |i f Yenchow 1902 1 2 3 1 2 2 ! 1 20 2 1 Tunglu . 1901 1 3 4 2 1 48 6 12 52 3 ‘22 2 0 ... / I K J Chuchowfu 1872 1 6 1 3 0 3 114 36 10 278 / 5 in. f 32 m. \ 5 L>. 4 3 19 5 1 1 1 E. U f. 16 f. Changshan 1878 1 4 5 2 4 1 66 35 18 105 4 17 12 1 1 8 ni. HUNAN, 1898 . *Changteh 1898 1 9 10 6 8 5 1 2C.K. 241 66 348 8 C h a n g s h a 1901 1 1 2 /1 4 m 10 5 1 1 2 35 31 10 90 2 3 0 0 ... 1 1 H. »7 f. / 5 m. Siangtan 1906 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 9 ... 21 1 0 9 6 1 \6f. • Yuanchow 1903 1 1 6 1 2 3 1 Paoking 1 / I m. 1903 1 5 1 1 2 1 1 E. 13 5 11 21 1 0 18 9 1 1 D. \ 7 f. Wukang 1908 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 7 m. Hengchowfu . 1906 1 1 4 1 1 5 2 3 "4 1 j Missionaries working among Chinese students in Japan . 2 Missionaries on Home Staffs . 26 ... „ detained at Home 25 ...... j . . . „ in Training Homes 30 English scholars .... 247 c o j b - 0 1-H r-t o >o OO CM (N »-I o t~- o o o N. 0 1 9 H. os lO i C ì Totals .... 1-H OS CO r-H OS CO TJ< CO if» CM <0 IO OS N 03 OS os fri T—< IO c o 34 D. Ifl eo t '- IM © IO r-t *-( CO *>• rH Total 1717 20,993 E. Evangelist. D. Deacon. El. Elder. D. Dispensary. C.K. Chapel Keeper. B.W. Biblewoman. O.K. Opium Refuge. H. Hospital* * 1907 figures. SUMMARY OF STATISTICS Baptized Schools. Stations and Missionaries. Paid Native Helpers. Communicants Persons. in Fellowship. Boarding. Day. PROVINCES. fc s Native Contri (Arranged as in butions during the Prayer List, "3.2 Year. commencing Male. from N.-West. Work begun. I" Female. Stations. and and Opium Refuges. Baptized Baptized from Organised Organised Churches. Native Native Pupils. Native Native Pupils. commencement. Hospitals, Dispensaries, Baptized Baptized in 1908. their their wives, and Missionaries and | Schools. | | Schools. I I Associates. [ [ 1 Chapels. 1 j Out-Stations. £ s. d. H D . O .K . 2 2 2 SlNKIANG 190 6 1 1 1 110 95 22 341 9 22 "3 3 1 22 5 72 . 5 1 KAfiSU . 1876 11 4 15 39 8 4 35 12 8 13 179 4 77 . 3 12 31 19 494 343 92 137 8 79 Sh e n s i . 1876 24 39 63 71 1 3 55 1 30 1677 863 177 4127 70 168 15 1 26 515 18 291 31 106 137 112 61 Sh a n s i . 1876 . 1 1 3 126 33 37 186 7 22 10 0 1 4 5 53 C h ih l i . 4 21 24 12 12 1887 291 2 5 0 9 1 16 Ï 1 1 49 4 4 83 33 10 S h a n t u n g 1879 2 2 1 3 3 34 1023 449 91 1940- 41 149 11 7 9 157 18 270 H o n a n . 1875 15 71 86 57 48 4 75 94 27 294 8 12 8 3 2 46 1 1 ... 6 7 13 58 4 E ia n g s u 1854 144 10 5 1 9 20 438 . 2 1 35 13 869 295 126 1803 39 W . S ze c h w a n 1877 11 65 75 49 124 2 49 4 205 0 47 151 0 3 3 38 14 281 2 5 2 68 81 72 31 9 237 E . S z e c h w a n . 1886 13 1 ... 33 160 6 1494 843 3266 19 46 13 1 5 115 . K w b ic h o w . 1877 6 19 25 25 21 20 13 1 80 5 14 19 8 1 5 1 1 Y u n n a n 187 7 7 8 15 25 ’V 92 56 6 189 5 19 11 8 " 2 "¿I 2 122 . 2 ... H u pe h . 1874 4 4 6 12 ” ’4 115 8 1042 314 297 9 75 325 17 1 9 155 16 204 Ï 90 118 102 63 51 K ia n g s i 1869 29 3 74 . 3 ... 17 55 2 216 54 124 2 31 54 11 0 1 27 A n h w e i . 1869 13 32 45 42 22 413 5 1782 956 5 159 494 0 6 9 177 23 414 1 2 7 246 272 84 130 229 477 C h e k ia n g 1857 27 1 1 ... 3 311 116 24 484 15 4 8 3 4 47 u n a n 1875 7 10 17 35 18 H . 247 Etc. (See pre 83 ceding page) t'» T* 00 13,575 2 54 0 30 ,2 1 7 567 1715 13 G 77 1597 139 2479 9 34 84 Totals 211 790 995 928 15 492 237 242 171 560 ------.. ------___ ----- ^----- — O R. Opium Refuges. INCOME RECEIVED IN GREAT BRITAIN FROM 1864-1908 £ s. d. January 1864 51 11 0 January to December 1865 ...... 1,130 9 2 January to 25th May 1866 ...... 4,094 12 3 26th May 1866 to 25th May 1867 2,971 19 9 1867 „ 1868 3,358 3 9 1868 ,, 1869 4,102 19 4 „ 1869 ,, 1870 3,912 11 1 1870 „ 1 8 7 1 ...... 3,711 2 6 1871 ,, 1872 3,205 1 2 1872 ,, 1873 3,373 18 10 1873 ,, 1874 4,426 3 7 1874 ,, 1875 7,311 15 7 1875 „ 1876 8,119 14 2 1876 „ 1877 7,726 17 11 1877 „ 1878 8,644 9 0 1878 „ 1879 9,983 11 11 „ 1879 „ 1880 8,692 11 2 1880 ,, 1881 10,054 5 11 1881 „ 1882 9,436 0 9 „ 1882 „ 1883 13,233 13 3 ,, 1883 to December 1884 (19 months) . . . 26,179 8 2 January to December 1885 . . . . . 19,401 4 4 1886 21,366 16 3 1887 29,961 10 3 ,, „ 1888 32,924 10 10 1889 48,662 19 3 1890 29,932 17 2 1891 26,188 4 0 1892 24,496 3 8 „ ,, 1893 32,178 14 6 1894 29,751 17 9 1895 33,775 5 0 1896 34,430 15 3 1897 37,521 4 4 1898 53,460 13 6 „ „ 1899 43,280 16 4 1900 42,149 15 3 1901 46,392 16 7 „ 1902 51,446 10 7 ,, „ 1903 ...... 38,206 11 1 1904 42,026 7 5 1905 45,034 5 1 1906 45,370 18 9 „ 1907 51,401 8 4 1908 51,159 15 1 £1,054,243 3 10 151 INCOME RECEIVED IN NORTH AMERICA FROM 1888.1908 Dollars. January to December 1888 3,389-55 1889 6,841-57 1890 16,398-72 1891 17,014-85 1892 21,297-78 1893 20,823-66 1894 27,514-25 1895 33,320-41 1896 31,878-33 1897 35,912-52 1898 35,097-45 1899 45,814-81 1900 40,693-70 1901 49,798-51 1902 61,437-14 1903 38,699-45 1904 46,579-02 1905 51,786-22 1906 65,488-19 1907 (including 6. $10,541*33 for famine) 73,451-88 1908 ...... 50,985-00 G. $774,223-01 INCOME RECEIVED IN AUSTRALASIA FROM 189W1908 £ s . d. To 30th April 1891 ...... 2006 14 5 „ 1892 ...... 2871 11 9 1893 ...... 1783 12 8 1894 ...... 2132 0 2 1895 ...... 2103 12 11 1896 ...... 2118 7 1 1897 ...... 2710 7 2 1898 ...... 3103 17 11 1899 (8 months)...... 3280 3 2 To 31st December 1900 ...... 4065 18 2 „ 1901 ...... 2657 12 10 „ 1902 ...... 3848 0 6 „ 1903 ...... 3708 17 6 1904 ...... 3667 16 8 1905 ...... 3225 11 0 ,, 1906 (including £70 :5 : 0 for famine). . 3799 18 4 ,, 1907 (including £2606:10 :2 for famine) . 7163 3 8 1908 ...... 6309 9 6 £60,556 15 5 152 INCOME RECEIVED IN CHINA FROM 1876-1908 £ s. d. May 1876 to May 1877 ...... 123 3 2 „ 1877 „ 1878 109 13 4 „ 1878 „ 1879 717 19 0 July 1879 toMarch 1880...... 408 17 11 April 1880 „ 1881...... 916 19 4 „ 1881 „ 1882...... 1260 9 11 ,, 1882 „ 1883...... 1349 10 1 „ 1883 ,, 1885...... 1192 0 10 To December 1885 ...... 1002 4 2 „ 1886 1057 16 2 1887 ...... 3756 1 0 1888 ...... 1770 5 8 1889 ...... 2702 4 2 1890 ...... 1732 10 6 1891 ...... 5146 5 2 1892 ...... 5385 15 3 1893 ...... 3832 11 1 1894 ...... 2627 10 6 1895 ...... 3713 8 10 1896 ...... 2813 10 0 1897 ...... 1952 1 3 1898 ...... 1876 0 8 1899 ...... 2604 3 11 1900 ...... 5267 8 8 1901 ...... 2633 10 10 1902 ...... 1411 13 3 1903 ...... 2100 7 0 1904 ...... 2647 14 9 1905 ...... 3002 7 4 ,. 1906 2688 9 5 ,, 1907 (including £2371 :16 :5 for famine) . . 6605 0 0 1908 ...... 4017 16 5 £78,425 9 7 N.B.— These amounts do not include monies simply transmitted for Associates. 153 154 m e d i c a l WORK 155 These Statistics only relate to those centres where duly qualified Medical Practitioners reside. At many other Stations, Opium Refuge and Dispensary Work is carried on. In all, the Mission has 9 Hospitals, 34 Dispensaries, and 84 Opium Refuges. Sex. Operations. Medical. No. Total Patients. Visits Out. Treatments. M. P. Anæsth. I No Anæsth. Total. Pingyangfu— In 34 14 20 Not yet Hospitals 1700 J. C. Carr, m.d. Out 1202 535 667 systema 10 15 Dispensaries . I{ Out tically Opium Refuges 2 66 38 28 done Chefoo— In Hospitals 160 142 18 A. Hogg, M.A., M.D. l{Out Dispensaries. 1 Out 12,317 10,475 1842 12,511 56 425 481 Opium Refuges 1 34 32 2 Kaifeng— In Hospitals 309 269 40 approx. Chlor. 20 G. W. Guinness, B.A., m .b., c.m . Out 7344 5619 1725 54 9450 Local 454 129 593 S. H. Carr, m .d . (on furlough) Dispensaries . Out A. P. Laycock, m . a ., m .b ., b . c h . Opium Refuges Chinkiang— In Hospitals 110 G. A. Cox, L.n.c.r. and s. ;{ Out 8727 W. Shackleton, B.A., m . d ., b. c h . Dispensaries. Out Opium Refuges Suiting— In Hospitals 107 82 25 W. Wilson, m . b ., C.M. Out 383 249 134 790 17 20 37 J. W. Hewett, m . r . c. s., i,.r . c. p . Dispensaries . :{ Out Opium Refuges i 49 44 Talifu— In Hospitals W. T. Clark, m . d . Out Dispensaries . i Out 2329 1454 875 Opium Refuges Jaochow— 132 Hospitals In 114 18 F. H. Judd, B.A., M.B., C.M. Out 4430 3028 1402 103 4533 85 309 394 Dispensaries . Out Opium Refuges (Opium patients included in above) Taichow, Chek.— 80 [ Hospitals In 55 25 I J. A. Anderson, m . d . Out 1 3000 56 20 76 Mrs. Anderson, m . d . 743 Dispensaries . i Out 562 181 540 J Opium Refuges i 3 3 Changsha— 11 Hospitals In F. A. Keller, b . a ., m . d . Out 1350 No record j 1400 19 28 (for three months of year only, Dispensaries . Out Oct., Nov., Dec.) Opium Refuges Paoning— 252 Hospitals In 212 40 29 50 I 120 170 C. C. Elliott, M.D. Out 215S 2159 (about) Dispensaries. Out Opium Refuges niale and female H. G. Barrie, M.D., School and Sanatorium, Kuling. H- Taylor, M.D., F.R.C.S., at Home, Special Work. H. L. Parry, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Superintendent, West Szechwan. 156 CHINA INLAND MISSION—GREAT BRITAIN 157 Dr. G eneral Summai;ry ,f Gash Account for 1908. Cr. To B a l a n c e s fr o m 1907 :— £ s . d . £ s- d. by Expenditure :— £ s . d . £ s. d. General Fund A c c o u n t ...... 1 16 11 S p e c i a l A c c o u n t s :— I. China Account . . 31,638 10 5 Candidates Account. . . £12 8 11 II. Candidates Account . 517 3 5 Property Account (Electric III. Outfits and Passages Account 2,334 13 5 Light Installation) . . 99 10 0 IV. Property Account 229 19 3 New Medical Missionary V. Home Department Account 4,093 7 4 Account .... 324 17 2 VI. Superannuation Account . 558 0 0 Compassionate Account . . 78 18 0 VII. Morton Legacy Account . 7,500 0 0 515 14 1 VIII. Compassionate Account 59 0 0 517 11 ( a To R e c e ip t s acknowledged i n Missionary .... 1,500 0 0 China’s M illions as per Total X. New Medical Missionary Accoxint 3,059 7 5 in February Number 1909 :— 51,490 1 3 General Fund A ccount. 31,763 13 3 [For particulars of these Amounts see Special A ccounts :— the separate Accounts following. ] C h i n a A c c o u n t :— For Specified Purposes in China £6,317 2 5 ,, Missionaries at Home on Furlough . 280 17 6 ,, Missionaries’ Children at Home 20 0 0 6,617 19 11 C a n d i d a t e s A c c o u n t :— Refund of Training Fees £100 0 0 Donations .... 2 0 0 102 0 0 O u t f i t s a n d P a s s a g e s A c c o u n t 423 5 10 / P r o p e r t y A c c o u n t :— Rents of Lochee Property, and No. 4 Pyrland Road . £104 5 4 Donation for Installation of Electric Light in Mission Offices and Home 9 0 0 113 5 4 H o m e D e p a r t m e n t A c c o u n t :— Office Account, Rent of Tele phone and Telephone Poles £9 2 0 Towards Expenses of Meetings 20 12 5 29 14 S uperannuation A c c o u n t :— Interest on Investments .... 214 18 6 M o r t o n L e g a c y A c c o u n t .... 7.500 0 C ompassionate A c c o u n t :— Interest on Investments .... 23 15 D o n a t i o n f o r I n v e s t m e n t f o r S u p p o r t o f a M i s s i o n a r y .... 1.500 0 N e w M e d i c a l M i s s i o n a r y Balan ces Ca r r ie d F o r w a r d : A c c o u n t :— General Fund Account £5 8 3 Bequest of the late Miss L. C. Spec ial A ccounts :— Sparke, final payments with Outfits and Passages Account £1 11 0 interest .... £2,774 8 0 New Medical Missionary Interest on Investments . 96 14 10 Account .... 176 12 7 Compassionate Account 43 13 0 221 16 7 Repayment of Mortgage 227 4 10 £51,717 6 1 158 PARTICULARS OF EXPENDITURE ON THE VARIOUS ACCOUNTS—GREAT BRITAIN 159 H o m e D e p a r t m e n t A cc ou n t. s . d . I. C h i n a A cc ou n t. £ ». d. V. £ Missionary Home:— Remitted to China from London:— Rates, Taxes, Insurance, and Repairs .... 148 12 5 For General Purposes . . • • • 20,580 0 0 „ Special Purposes (Exclusive of Morton Legacy Account) 6,342 2 5 Water, Coke, Housekeeping, and Sundry Expenses . . 190 6 4 Telegraphic Expenses . 6 3 8 Office Expenses:— Allowances to Missionaries on Furlough 4,458 13 4 Rates, Taxes, and Insurance . . . . . 57 15 6 Travelling and Vaccinations . 1 1 C Gas, Water, Coke, and Cleaning . . . 58 10 3 Allowance to Aged Parent of Missionary . ■ 25 0 0 Salaries of Home Officials and Office Helpers . . . 1218 17 7 Support and Education of Missionaries’ Children at Home . 183 10 0 Desk, Stationery, and Sundries. . . . . 60 5 1 Allowances out of Testamentary Bequests . 42 0 0 Postages, Telegrams, Telephone, and Carriage . . . 82 2 4 Cheque Books and Bank Commissions . . . . 12 11 8 £ 3 1 ,6 3 8 10 5 Expenses of Meetings arranged in London (less free-will offerings):— Deput ation, Travelling, Printing, Advertising, Hire of Halls, etc. 527 10 9 Rates, Taxes, Gas, Water, Coke, Repairs, etc. . . . 32 1 4 Other Expenses:— II. Ca n d id a t e s A cc o u n t. £ s. d. Expenses of Glasgow Office and Meetings arranged in Scotland 196 16 10 Men’s Probation and Training Home Missionaries employed on Home Staff .... 960 0 0 Rates, Taxes, Insurance, and Repairs . 76 8 4 Printing and Circulating China's M illions (supplied Free to Water, Coal, Gas, and Housekeeping . 137 2 6 Donors) ...... 540 0 0 Notices of Bequests and Sundry Expenses . . . . 7 17 3 Ladies’ Probation and Training Home 226 13 9 Rent, Rates, Taxes, Repairs, and Insurance £4093 7 4 Special Training of Candidate elsewhere . . • 10 8 0 Medical Examinations, Vaccinations, Travelling Expenses, Stationery, Postages, and Sundries . 66 10 10 VI. S uperannuation A cc ou n t. £ s . d . Allowances to Retired Workers ..... 558 0 0 £517 3 5 VII. M orto n L e g a c y A cc ou n t. £ s . d . Remitted to China ...... 7500 0 0 III. O u t f it s a n d P a s sa g e s A c c ou n t. £ s . d Outfits, Passages and Fares to China, etc...... 2232 19 J VIII. Compassionate A cc ou n t. Shipment of Baggage and Sundries . • • • . • , [Special Gift for Relief of Sufferers through Boxer Blots of 1900.] £ s . d . Remitted to China to complete Outfits of New Workers on Arrival 80 0 ' Payments for Widows and Orphans of Martyred Missionaries . 49 0 0 £ 2 3 3 4 13 5 Grants to Missionary with Donor’s consent .... 1 0 0 0 590 0 IV. Property Account. £ s■ ^ IX. I n v e s t m e n t of D o n a t io n f o r Su p p o r t of M is s io n a r y £1500 0 0 Electric Light Installation . . • • • 1 2 ® : X. N e w M e d ic a l M is s io n a r y A cc ou n t. New Surface Drainage . • • • • • qa 2 ' [Bequest of the late Miss L. C. Sparke.] s . d . Attention to Mission Garden and Repairs . . • • " 7 3 l £ Ground Rent and Insurance ...••• 11 Invested in accordance with Testator’s directions 2979 16 0 Towards Training of Medical Student .... 7911 5 £ 2 2 9 19 3059 7 5 We have examined the above Accounts with the Books and Vouchers a n d ti Bank Pass Books, and find them correct. We have also verified the Investment of £1000 m Consols held by the Miss The other Property of the Mission in England and Scotland is vested in ic China Inland Mission Corporation (a Body that acts as Trustee for the Mission), and consists of the Mission’s Freehold Premises at Newington Green, some Property Lochee held in Fee Simple, two Leasehold Houses in Pyrland Road, and one in Grosvenor Road, Highbury, and the following Invested Funds Superannuati Fund of £5646, New Medical Missionary Fund of £5825 ; Investment for Support of a Missionary, £1500 ; and Annuity of £54 12s. 4d for Native Workers. ARTHUR J. HILL, VELLACOTT & CO., Chartered Accountants. 1 F in s b u r y C ir c u s , L o n d o n , E.C., 3 0 ( h M a r c h 1909. ' CHINA INLAND MISSION—NORTH AMERICA Consolidated Summary of Philadelphia and Toronto Gath Accounts for the Year 1908 R e c e i p t s ©r. 9 ots. $ eta. Disbursements:— Balances from 1907:— Paid out in 1908 :— > Ots. f Cts. General Fund Account...... 2,840 88 Missionary Account: remitted to China and paid Outfit and Passage Account [ 347 67 Literature Account " " out at home for the support of missionaries 28,725 82 12 50 .Native Helper Account: remitted to China for the 3,201 05 Received in 1908:— support of Pastors, Evangelists, and Biblewomen 5,600 27 Missionary Account: for the support of mis JNative School Account: remitted to China for the support of native children in schools in China sionaries in China and at home . 16,664 37 567 33 Native Helper Account: for the support of aP,ecit1 Account: remitted to China for iiible Schools, Orphanages, famine relief, pur Pastors, Evangelists, and Biblewomen 5,600 27 Native School Account: for the support of chase of Gospels, tracts, etc. 1,633 86 native children in schools in China Outfit and Passage Account: for outfits* and 567 33 travelling expenses of missionaries to China . Foreign Special Account: for Bible Schools, 3 , 5 3 6 1 9 Orphanages, famine relief, purchase of Travelling Account: for travelling expenses of Gospels, tracts, etc...... returned missionaries, officers, and deputation 1,633 86 workers .... Outfit and Passage Account: for outfits and 224 07 travelling expenses of missionaries to China Candidate Account: for candidates’ travelling 3,277 50 expenses, and for their testing and training China's M illions Account: for the publica 101 05 China s M illions Account: for the printini? and tion of China’s M illions .... 11 30 circulating of China’s Millions . . Meeting Account: for the expense of meetings 100 00 1,008 27 General Fund Account: for general Mission use Mission Home Account: for furnishing and repairs of Mission Homes and for interest and (including interest on investments) . 23,130 37 trustee s fee .... 50,985 00 1,539 75 Meeting Account: rent of halls, advertising, etc. 65 10 Support of officers and families, and entertain ment of visitors in Mission Homes , . , 2,518 45 Support of office and home helpers . . . 4,201 43 Office fixtures, printing, stationery, postage, telegrams, bank charges, etc. . . . . 798 66 House rental, fuel, gas, water, taxes, and insurance 2,135 73 Balance on hand :— 52,655 98 General Fund Account .... $826 21 Outfit and Passage Account 595 32 Meeting Account ...... 96 04 Literature Account . . 1 2 50 1,530 07 ...... $54,186 05 eorrec.lmVe audited the b° °ks of the China Inland Mission in Toronto a n d have compared the accounts w it h their vouchers, a n d I and the A cc e n t enthily Yii; have audited 11m Philadelphia account« of t,lie China Ini.ant, Mishkin for the year 1O08 and fnnml i„ < ,hm,1A,n BARNETT, Auditor. foregomK »um.nary correctly combines the Toronto Cu.l, Account os certify] to us by Mr.TBarnett,Audi"or, and the 1 U,e Titmmi unTi ritu. gflrri I;YmiANn, Hoss Urok. and MoNrco.Mrnv, Certijird VubH- Acvi.unt^nt». CHINA INLAND MISSION—AUSTRALASIA General Sum m ary of Cash Account for 1908. R e c e i p t s E x p e n d i t u r e £ s . d . £ s . d . Balance, Jan. 1, 1908 6 18 3 Remitted to China :— Donations for Passages . £93 0 9 General Fund . 3049 6 10 „ General . . 5633 0 6 Special Purposes . . 583 8 3 — 5726 1 3 Transmission Amounts . . 658 8 4 Special Purposes (Native Helpers, etc.) . 583 8 3 By Allowances to Workers on Furlough . 973 7 6 Literature and China’s M illions Account . 346 12 11 „ Home Workers . 616 14 8 Amounts for Transmission to Workers . . 658 8 4 „ Travelling Expenses . . 396 6 8 „ Office and Petty Expenses . . 262 12 8 „ Literature and China's M illions . . 154 19 11 „ Literature, China’s M illions remitted to London (including purchase of stock) . 615 7 6 „ Bank Charges .... 0100 „ Balance ...... 1068 £ 7 3 2 1 90 £7321 9 0 J. J. KITCHEN, M.B., H on. Treasurer , ( ABSTRACT OF CHINA ACCOUNTS Disposition of Funds remitted from England, America, and Australasia, and Donations received im, China during 1908. (Ex. Tls. Cts. Tls. Ct*. Tls. Ct». To Balance...... 141,015 44 General and Special Accounts :— General and Special Accounts :— By Payments to Missionaries : Remittances from England: For Personal Use ...... 218,387 30 Nor. 1907 to Nor. 1908— For the Support of Native Helpers, Rents, Funds for General Purposes of Repairs of Houses and Chapels, Travelling the Mission . . £20,490 0 0 Expenses, and Sundry Outlays on account Special Donations (including of Stations and Out-Stations of the Mission 67,809 12 Morton Legacy £7500, and For Expenses Of Boarding and Day Schools . 10,086 18 £80 for Outfits of Mission For Medical Missionary Work, including aries on arrival in China) , 13,792 5 4 Hospital, Dispensary, and Opium Refuge *£34,282 5 4 Expenses (exclusive of buildings) . • 5,279 89 For Property Account (Special Funds, Tls. Tls. Cts. 26,990’84 included) for New Premises at £34,282 :5 :4 produced at Current Rates 286,730 21 Pingyangfu, Hanchung, Sisiang, Kucheng, of Exchange . . Paoning, Kwanhsien, Kiating, Yunnanfu, Donations in China and Receipts from Sapushan, Taichow, Pingyang, Kweiki, America and Australasia, see list below Nanchang, etc. .... - 32,266 78 (at 2s. 4Hd. per Tael=£13,043 :14 : 9). 109,124 07 333,829 27 From Exchange and Interest Account (at For Passages to England, America, and Australasia 90 2s. 4Hd. per Tael=£1126 :6 : 7) . 9,422 (including special funds, Tls. 5675’81) . • ■ 19,637 44 5,250 00 Famine Funds returned to Account . For Famine Relief ...... 15,123 05 Remittance of Deceased Missionary returned to A c c o u n t ...... 72 00 Tls. 368,589 76 -410,599 18 fBalance carried f o r w a r d ...... 183,024 86 * N ote.—This amount includes the sum of £2047:4 :2 remitted to China during December 1907, which was not acknowledged t N ote.—With the exception of Tls. 1971-95 the whole of this in the Cash Account for 1907. On the other hand, it does not balance belongs to Special Accounts, to be used only for particular » include the sum of £2267 :1 :3 remitted to China during part of purposes. December 1908. Tls. 551,614 62 Tls. 551,614 62 (Tls. 551,614-62 at 2s. 4ffd. =£65,935 :3 :8.) We have examined the above Abstract with the Returns from China, and find it correct. . . , We have traced tlie Items charged in the “ Home Accounts” as remitted to China, and find they are duly accounted for, with the exception of the nItems referred r ,a to4-„ in the above ■NTrtt-oNote. ARTHUR J. HILL. VEJ,LACOTT & CO., ( 'h a rfrrrd .-Ìrsm / n fa nt$. 1 TniMlTlltT Om m IB. L O S P O N . E.C-. SO t h M a - r a h lO O O ABSTRACT OF ASSOCIATES' FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1908 «r. Tls. Cts. Tls. 'Cts. To Balance from 1907 ..... 4,460 71 By Payment to Associates :— „ Remittances through London Office, For Personal Use ..... 73,056 44 £2825:12:1 (at current rates of ex „ Mission Expenses, Rents, Travelling Ex change, average rate 2s. 5§d. per Tael) . 23,076 31 penses, etc...... 21,347 14 „ Remittances from Homelands direct to „ Schools . . . . . 2,180 58 Shanghai (at 2s. 5-fd. per Tael = „ Houses . . . . 5,718 49 £10,728 : 10 : 5) . . . . 87,654 30 „ Passages ...... 1,922 88 Tls. 104,225 53 By Balance . .... 10,965 79 Tls. 115,191 32 Tls. 115,191 32 CHINA INLAND MISSION. HOME CENTRES. EUROPE ENGLAND . . . Newington Green, Mildmay, London, N. SCOTLAND . . . 121 Bath Street, Glasgow. SWITZERLAND . St. Chrischona, near BaseL NORTH AMERICA. CANADA .... 607 Church Street, Toronto. UNITED STATES . 235 School Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. AUSTRALASIA. AUSTRALIA . . . 267 Collins Street, Melbourne. N EW ZEALAND . Zealandia Chambers, Dowling Street, Dunedin. TASMANIA . . . 103 Macquarie Street, Hobart. ASSOCIATE MISSIONS. EUROPE. SWEDEN .... The Swedish Mission in China, Stockholm. The Swedish Holiness Union, Torp, Kumla. The Scandinavian China Alliance, Jönköping. N ORW AY .... The Norwegian Mission in China, RandsQord. GERMANY . . . The German China Alliance, Seifenstrasse 5, Barmen. The Liebenzell Mission, Liebenzell, Württem berg. FINLAND .... The Free Church Mission, Seutula, Dickursby. NORTH AMERICA. UNITED STATES . The Scandinavian China Alliance, 89 Point Street, Chicago, HL 164 CHINA INLAND MISSION. Founder— The late Rev. J. H u d s o n T a y l o r , M.R.C.S. General Director— D. E. H o s t e . LONDON COUNCIL. Hom e D irector and Chairm an — T h e o d o r e H o w a r d , Bickley, Kent. Assistant H om e D irector — W a l t e r B. S l o a n . W illiam Sharp, Woodfield, Beulah Colonel J. W. H o g g e , C.B., Tent- Hill, Norwood, S .E . field) Newbury, Berks. P. S. B a d e n o c h , Mildmay, Belmont , Road, Reigate. Rev. J. S t u a r t H o l d e n , M.A., Rev. J. J. L u c e , M .A., S t. Nicholas ; 66 Gloucester Place, W. Vicarage, Gloucester. C e c il H. P o l h i l l , Howbury Hall, Colonel J. W i n n , Whyteleafe, The Bedford. Grange, Wimbledon. T r e a s u r e r — A l b e r t A . H e a d . S e c r e t a r y — F . M a r c u s W o o d . E ditorial Secretary — M a r s h a l l B r o o m h a l l , B . A . Secretary W om ens Departm ent — Miss H. E. S o l t a u , 92 Grosvenor Road, London, N. O f f i c e s —C h i n a I n l a n d M is s io n , N e w in g t o n G r e e n , L o n d o n , N . Telegraphic A ddress — L a m m e r m u i r , L o n d o n . T e l e p h o n e —1807 D a l s t o n . B a n k e r s — L o n d o n a n d C o u n t y , 21 Lombard Street, London, E. C. All donations to be addressed to the Secretary. Cheques and Money Orders (payable at G . P . O.) to be made payable to the C h i n a I n l a n d M is s io n , and crossed “ London and County Bank.” It is particularly requested that on every occasion when a sum of money is sent for transm ission to a Missionary as a g i f t , or for any p r i v a t e purpose, it be clearly indicated as fo r transm ission only. But money intended for the support or w ork of any particular Missionary, or for a Native Helper, or Biblewoman, or Scholar, or any other Mission object, being practically a contribution to the Mission, should not be marked./«»* transm ission, but the desired object indicated only. CHINA’S MILLIONS. The Organ of the C h i n a I n l a n d M is s io n is published monthly. It may be had direct from the Offices of the Mission at any o f English- speaking Home Centres or through the Publishers. The English Edition is published by Messrs. Morgan and Scott. Price Id. per montb ; Is. 6d. post free per annum. The American Edition from Mission Offices. 50 cents per annum. The Australasian Edition from M. and M. L. Hutchinson, Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Id. per month ; Is. 6d. post free per annum. 165 COUNCIL FOR NORTH AMERICA. H e n r y W . F r o s t , C h a i r m a n , Philadelphia, Pa. F r e d e r i c k H . N e a l e , S e c r e t a r y , Philadelphia, Pa. J. S. H e l m e r , S e c r e t a r y , Toronto, Ont. J. O. A n d e r s o n , Toronto, Ont. R o b e r t K i l g o u r , Toronto, Ont. Hon. S. H. B l a k e , K.C . , Toronto, Rev. D. M cT a v i s h , D.Sc., T oron to, Ont. Ont. H e n r y O ’ B r i e n , K . C . , Toronto, J. R. C a v e r s , Galt, Ont. Ont. H. C . C o l e m a n , Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. H. M. P a r s o n s , D.D., Rev. W . J. E r d m a n , D.D., Ger Toronto, Ont. mantown, Pa. E l i a s R o g e r s , Toronto, Ont. Rev. C. R. E r d m a n , Princeton, N.J. Rev. D. M. S t e a r n s , Germantown, Rev. F r e d . W. F a h r , D.D., Phila Pa. delphia, Pa. Rev. F. A. S t e v e n , London, Ont. T o r r e y , J. J. G a r t s h o r e , Toronto, Ont. Rev. R. A. D. D., Montrose, Pa. Rev. E l m o r e H a r r i s , D. D ., Rev. T h o m a s W a r d r o p e , D.D., Toronto, Ont. Guelph, Ont. H o w a r d A . K e l l y , M.D . , Balti Rev. R o b e r t W a l l a c e , Belleville, more, Md. Ont. T. H. S t a r k , M. D.— Hon. M edical Exam iner. Mission Offices and Homes. IN THE UNITED STATES. Office and H om e —235 W . School Lane, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. IN CANADA. Office and H om e — 507 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario. COUNCIL FOR AUSTRALASIA. H om e D irector— Mr. J. S o u t h e y . Rev. S. C. K e n t . Rev. D. O’D onnell. Rev. J. C a r s o n . Rev. C. H. B a r n e s . Dr. McColl. Mr. T h e o . K i t c h e n . Mr. G. P. B a r b e r . Dr. W a r r e n . Mr. R o b e r t G i l l e s p ie . Mr. C. O l i v e r . Dr. J. J. K i t c h e n , T r e a s u r e r . ] Mr. J. H. T o d d , S e c r e t a r y . O f f i c e —Australian Deposit and Mortgage Bank Buildings, 267 Collins Street, Melbourne. H on. M edical Exam iner —Dr. W . H. B u r t o n . SYDNEY, N.S.W.—Mr. H e n r y L y o n s , A c t . S e c t . O f f i c e — 121 The Strand. 166 CHINA COUNCIL. General Director— D eputy D irector — D. E. H o s t e . J. W. S t e v e n s o n . G . A n d r e w . G. F . E a s t o n . A. O r r -E w i n g . F . W. B a l l e r . C . T . F i s h e . H. L. P a r r y , M.R.C.S. A . B e r g . J. N. H a y w a r d . E. P e a r s e . J . F . B r o u m t o n . A . L u t l e y . A. R. S a u n d e r s . Bishop W. W . Cassels. J. J. M e a d o w s . F . H. T a y l o r , M.D. J . J . C o u l t h a r d . J . M cC a r t h y . J . V a l e . Secretary o f Council — J . S t a r k . Postal Information. In writing to Missionaries in China it is advisable to write the name of the Mission in full, thus—China Inland Mission— not “ C.I.M.” The postal directions for each station will be found on pp. 113-129. As the privilege of the penny and two cent (gold) postage to China applies only to letters addressed to Shanghai, Ningpo, Chefoo, Tientsin, and Hankow, postcards, etc., addressed to Missionaries at other stations should be stamped at the Postal Union rate, namely, 2^d. for first ounce and l|d. for each subsequent ounce or its equivalent according to the currency of the country in which the letters are posted. Letters so stamped and postcards are delivered free at all I. P. Offices in China, letters insufficiently stamped being charged double the deficiency; but to all places in the interior to which there is no steamer or railway communication a charge is now made on delivery by the I. P. O. on parcels, papers, printed matter, etc., at local rates, in addition to those of the Postal Union. Letters and postcards only, if marked VIA SIBERIA, will be forwarded by that route. Telegraphic Address. The registered Telegraphic Address of the China Inland Mission at Shanghai, and all stations in China at which there are Telegraph Offices, also at Philadelphia, Toronto, and Melbourne, is—INLAND. At London and Glasgow alone, the Telegraphic Address is— LAMMERMUIR. 167 FOR ENGLAND OR AUSTRALASIA FORM OF BEQUEST I bequeath to the China Inland Mission (Office, *New- ington Green, London, N.), the sum o f ...... , fr e e o f Legacy duty ; and I direct that this sum be paid to the Treasurer for the time being of the said Mission, whose receipt shall be a sufficient discharge fo r the same. * To be altered according to the country—England, or Australasia. FOR NORTH AMERICA FORM OF BEQUEST I give and bequeath unto the China Inland Mission of North America (with Offices at PHILADELPHIA, PENN SYLVANIA, and at TORONTO, Ontario) the sum of ...... dollars, to be expended for the appropriate objects of said Mission ; and I direct that the release o f the Treasurer o f the said Mission shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors in the premises. FORM OF DEVISE (REAL ESTATE) I give and devise unto the China Inland Mission of North America (with Offices at PHILADELPHIA, PENN SYLVANIA, and at Toronto, Ontario), all that certain [here insert description of property], with the appurtenances, in fe e simple^ fo r the use, benefit, and behoof o f said Mission for ever ; and I direct that the release of the Treasurer of the said Mission shall be a sufficient discharge to my executors in the premises. 168 GENERAL INDEX Aborigines, 20, 78, 82, 112 Comparison, An interesting table of, 18 America and China, 2 Conferences and Special Meetings, 37, American Baptist Mission, 62 38, 41, 44, 46, 48, 55, 59, 61, 63, American Board Mission, 45 74, 78, 85, 87, 93, 94, 95, 96, American Methodist Episcopal Church, 99, 104 55 Confessions during Revival, 19 American Presbyterian Mission, 96 Contrasts, Helpful, 16 Analysis of Mission’s Staff, 8 Currency and finance reorganisation, 3 Anhwei, Province of, 29, 92, 125, 147 Anti-Opium Campaign, 2, 23, 42 Dead, The honoured, 9 Auxiliary Agencies, 14 Details of one Mission Station, 25 Detained at home, 129 Beaten for Christ's sake, Fatally, 40 Bible Societies’ work, 5 Echoes of the Revival, 19 Bird, An interesting, 21 Emperor Kwang Hsii, Death of, 1 Blind School, 111 Emperor, Proclamation of new, 1 Book-shop, 26 Empress-Dowager Tsu Hsi, Death of, 1 Braille system for the blind, 34 English Baptist Mission, 45 Britain and China, Great, 2 Building the wall in troublesome times, Family, A Christian, 22 25 Famine incident, A, 22 Burrows Memorial Bible School, 88 Financial experiences, 10 Butter Festival at Kumbum, 34 Foreign relationships, Chinese, 1 “ By that which every joint supplieth,” Forms of Bequest, etc., 168 22 Friends’ Mission, 76 Fruit meet for repentance, 22 Canadian Methodist Mission, 75 Cash accounts, 156-163 Generosity of Chinese Christians, 20, Chapels, Hospitals, Opium Refuges, 21, 33, 38, 40, 43, 47, 51, 52, 53, 12 55, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 73, 75, 82, Chefoo School, 57 88, 91, 96, 97, 101, 103, 105, Chekiang, Province of, 23, 29, 97, 126, 106, 107, 111, 112 147 German China Alliance, 106-108 Chengtu Bible School, 76, 77 Gibson’s Address as Moderator, Dr. C., Ch’en’s work, Mr., 74 5 Chihli, Province of, 29, 54, 117, 142 Gleanings from the Reports, 19 “ Chinese Christian Mission, ” 96 Goforth in Shansi, Rev. J., 41 Chinese Opium Refuge Society, 49 Gospel tent work, 40 Chinese students in Japan, Working Government Schools, 3, 43, 105, 106 among, 129 Great Wall, between north and south Cigarette habit, Spread of, 4 arms of, 44 Colportage work, 44 Great Wall, North of, 43 Communicants, their number, 12, 17 Great Wall, South of, 45 169 170 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Hangpu Hall, Opening of, 23 Pingyangfu and Kiangchow Plain, 47 Home centres, 164-167 Postal arrangements, 3 Home Staff, 129 Prayer answered, 107 Honan, Province of, 29, 59,118, 143 Prayer of faith, The, 24 Hospital work, Fruit of, 23 Premises, acquired, built, or repaired Hunan, Province of, 25, 29, 109, 127, 38, 39, 57, 60, 70, 74, 75, 76, 7 1 149 79, 82, 88, 94, 102, 104, 105 ’ Hupeh, Province of, 29, 84, 123, 145 Prophet’s chamber, A, 20 Income of the Mission, 10, 151-153, Railways, 2, 62, 86, 105 156-163 Reports from the Provinces, 29 International Opium Commission, 2 Results of the work, 12 Itinerant work, 44, 47, 50, 74, 75, 94, Review of the Year, C.I.M., 7 95, 110, 111, 112 Review of the Year, General, 1 Revival, The, 13, 19, 42, 45? 49, 50, Japan and China, 2 51, 55, 62, 66, 68, 92, 93, 96 Riots, 1, 86 Kan River District, 87 Romanists, 87-108 Kansu, Province of, 29, 33, 35, 113, Russia and China, 2 140 Kiangsi, Province of, 29, 86, 123, 146 Scandinavian China Alliance Mission, Kiangsu, Province of, 29, 65, 119, 143 35, 40, 43 Kirin Lumber Rights, Treaty, 2 Schools and school work, Bible, 12, 26, Korea, 13 34, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, Kwangsin River District, 89 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, Kweichow, Province of, 4, 29, 78, 122, 56, 59, 60, 61, 71, 74, 75, 77, 79, 145 83, 85, 87, 88, 91, 93, 95, 98, 99, 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 112 Liberal giving, 20 Scriptures, Circulation of, 4, 31, 54, Liebenzell China Mission, 110 61, 66, 75, 78, 85, 94, 99, 104, 108, 110, 111, 112 Magpie, A preaching, 21 Secret societies, 24 Manchuria, 13 Seven years’ progress, 9 Martyrs of C.I.M., 138 Seven years, The last, 16 Medical work, 27, 33, 39, 44, 48, 56, Shansi, Province of, 15, 29, 41, 115, 62, 63, 67, 68, 71, 72, 80, 83, 85, 141 100, 104, 110, 112, 154 Shantung, Province of, 29, 56, 117, Mission progress, statistics, 4 142 Missionaries, Alphabetical List of, 130- Shensi, Province of, 22, 29, '35, 37, 137 114, 140 Missionaries, their number, 9 Sian Plain, 35 Mohammedans, Work amongst, 32, 34, Sinkiang, Province of, 29, 31, 128 112 Soldiers, Work among, 83 Mongolia, 3, 43 Staff of Mission, Analysis of, 8 Staircase, Removing a, 20 “ New Peking,” 4 Stations and Missionaries, 113-150 Newspaper press, Chinese, 5 Stations and Out-stations, 12 Statistics, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, Official, A friendly, 39 42, 45, 47, 50, 51, 140-150 Opium and Opium work, 22, 23, 40, Statistics of C.I.M. for January 1909, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 140 52, 55, 83, 101, 107, 112 Students at Anking, 128 Opportunity, The Church’s, 5 Students at Yangchow, 128 Orphanage at Saratsi, 43 Summary of Statistics, 150 Ostracised for Christ’s sake, 33 Swedish Holiness Union, 44 Swedish Mission in China, 51, 64 Peril, A great, 87 Szechwan, Province of, 4, 29, 70, 120, Pilgrims, Work among, 24 144 GENERAL INDEX 171 Taiyuan, or Great Plain, The, 45 Western Hill District, Shansi, 46 Telegraphic system, Extension of, 86 “ Wilson Memorial Hospital,” 48 Tibet, 3 Women evangelists, 47 Tibetan Treaty, 2 Women’s work, 26 True liberality, 21 Workers, The, 8 Union University of West China, 76 Yalu Forests Treaty, 2 United Methodist Mission, 102 Yuan Shihkai, Dismissal of H.E., 1 Yunnan, Province of, 1, 4, 29, 81,122, West China Missionary Conference, 4 145 INDEX OF STATIONS, OUT-STATIONS, AND A FEW OTHER PLACES Anjen, 90, 124 Chüchowfu, 22, 105, 127 Anking, 1, 92, 93, 125, 128 Chuhsien, 72, 121 Anping, 79 Chukeh, 104 Anshunfu, 79, 122 Chungking, 73, 120 Antung, 22, 66, 67, 120 Chungsin, 36 Batang, 3, 121 Dan Yaih, 103 • Bhamo, 81, 123 Dingbong, 99 Dziangkia, 99 Changsha, 25, 110, 111, 128, 154 Changshan, 20, 21 Fanchuan, 88 Changshan Che, 105, 127 Fenchow, 45 Changshu Ki, 87, 88, 125 Fengchen, 44, 115 Changtefu (Honan), 66, 92 Fenghwa, 98, 126 Changteh, 109, 127 Fengbwangting, 111 Changtze, 50 Fengsiangfu, 114 Changwo, 44 Fenshui, 104 Chaocheng Sha, 49, 116 Fuchow Ki, 86, 108, 125 Chaohwa, 71 Fufeng, 40 Chatien, 106 Fukiang Kan, 35, 114 Chefoo, 22, 39, 56, 117, 154 Fukow, 60, 118 Chenchowfu, 118 Fushun Sze, 75, 120 Chengku, 38, 114 Chengtu, 74, 76, 121 Haeyiu, 99 Chenkiakow, 115 Hanchenghsien, 52, 115 Chenyangkwan, 92, 95, 126 Hanchungfu, 22, 37, 114 Chenyuan, 36, 78, 114, 122 Hangchow, 2, 98, 126 Chichow, 47 Hankow, 84, 123 Chiehchow, 52, 117 Hengchow, 110 Chienchow, 115 Hengchowfu, 112, 128 Chihchow, 92, 93 Hiangcheng, 119 Chihchowfu, 125 Hinganfu, 39, 114 Chinchow, 50 Hingping, 115 Chinkiang, 66, 67, 68, 120, 154 Hokow Ki, 90, 124 Chisan, 47 Honanfu, 2, 53, 62, 119 Chiungchow, 24 Hotsin, 47, 116 Chongsin, lì 4 Hoyang, 52, 115 Chowchih, 39, 114 Hsiatuanpeh, 49 Chowkiakow, 59, 118 Hungtung, 42, 48, 49, 116 Chuchow, 106, 127 Hunyiian, 44, 116 172 INDEX OF STATIONS OF THE C.I.M. Hutsuen, 94 Kweihwating, 43, 115 Hwailu, 54, 117 Kweiki, 90, 124 Hwaiyiian An, 96 Kweiyang, 78, 122 Hwangkang, 89 Hwangmutu, 93 Laian, 94, 126 Hwangyen, 100, 126 Lanchi, 103, 105, 127 Hwapu, 105 Lanchowfu, 33, 113 Hweichow, 94, 126 Lantien, 40, 115 Hwochow, 19, 43, 49, 116 Laohokow, 84, 123 Hwoshanlisien, 95 Liangchowfu, 34, 113 Liangshan, 72, 122 Ichang, 84, 123 Lichuanhsien, 115 Icheng, 47 Linhsien, 46 Ishili, 52, 117 Linkiang, 88, 125 Iung-ko-dzie, 102 Linying, 60 I yang Ki, 90, 124 Liuanchow, 95, 126 Luanfu, 50, 117 Jaochow, 86-89, 124, 154 Luchenghsien, 50, 117 Luchow, 25, 73, 75, 120 Kaifeng, 2, 62, 118, 154 Lungchow, 115 Kaihsien, 73, 122 Lungchuan, 89 Kanehow Ki, 89, 124 Lungchuan Che, 106, 127 Kanchuensze, 35 Lungmen, 54 Kao Tangsi, 75 Lungnanhsien, 89 Kaoyuehow, 68, 120 Lungtan, 85 Kashgar, 32 Luwei, 75 Kianfu, 88, 124 Kiangchow, 47, 48, 116 Machiachang, 72 Kianghsien, 47 Meichow, 76 Kiangtsin, 74, 120 Meihsien, 39, 114 Kiatingfu, 120 Miaoshow, 94 Kicliow, 116 Miaoyiitsao, 73 Kiehsiu, 45, 116 Mienchih, 53, 119 Kienchangfu, 125 Mienhsien, 37, 114 Kienping, 94, 125 Mitsai, 75 Kienyang, 115 Mokansban, 126 Kingchow Kan, 36, 114 Modjiae, 102 Kingtehchen, 86, 89 Mongao, 99 Kingtzekwan, 63, 119 Kinhwafu, 103, 104, 127 Nanchang, 88, 125 Kinkwa Mountain, 93 Nanfeng, 125 Kinki, 90, 124 Nanho, 55 Kiukiang, 87-89, 123 Nankangfu, 88, 124 Kiungchow Sze, 75, 121 Nanking, 2, 66 Konehwang, 49 Nanpu, '71, 121 Kuangyuan, 121 Ninghaichow, 57, 118 Kucheng (Hupeh), 85, 123 Ninghaihsien, 99, 126 Kucheng (Anhwei), 95 Ninghia, 34 Kuling, 87, 123 Ningkwofu, 92, 93, 125 Kumbum, 34 Ningpo, 2, 98, 126 Kutsingfu, 81, 123 Ningsiafn, 113 Kiiwo, 42, 47, 48, 116 Ningtuchow, 108, 125 Kwangchow, 64, 119 Kwangsinfu, 86, 91, 124 Otsiang, 101 Kwangtehchow, 92, 94, 125 Kwanhsien Sze, 77, 121 Pachow Sze, 71, 121 Kwanyiian, 71 Pahtu, 106 Kweichowfu, 73, 122 Panghai, 122 174 CHINA AND THE GOSPEL Paoanchow, 54 Sintientze, 71, 85, 121 Paoking, 111, 128 Sintsong, 101 Paoning, 37, 70, 121, 154 Siping, 60 Paotowchen, 43, 115 Sisiang, 38, 114 Peking, 1, 3, 43, 55 Songtsiu, 99 Pengshanhsien, 76 Soping, 44, 116 Penpatai, 43 Siianhwafu, 54, 117 Pinchow, 115 Suian, 104 Pingi, 81, 123 Suifu, 74, 120 Pingliang, 35, 114 Suitingfu, 72, 121, 154 Pingyangfu, 19, 48, 116, 154 Siikow, 45 Pingyanghsien, 23, 102, 127 Sungyang, 107, 127 Pingyaohsien, 41, 45, 116 Puchowfu, 52, 117 Tachn, 72 Pukow, 2 Tahsinying, 33 Taichow Che, 100, 126, 154 Sangdudjiae, 103 Taichow Ku, 68 Sangkiachuang, 115 Taihing, 68 Sangzing, 103 Taiho An, 96, 126 Sapnshan, 81, 82, 122 Taikang, 61, 118 Saratsi, 43, 115 Taiku, 45 Sashi, 103 Taiping Che, 24, 101, 126 Shanghai, 2, 22, 63, 65, 81, 92, 119 Taipingfu, 93 Shanhaikwan, 55 Taitsang, 61 Shaohingfu, 97, 126 Taiyuanfu, 42, 45 Shekichen, 63, 119 Takutang, 87, 123 Shenkiakang, 85 Talifu, 81, 82, 123, 154 Shihtsien, 79 Taning, 19, 42, 46, 116 Showchang, 104 Tanling, 76 Showyang, 45 Tatsienlu, 121 Shucheng, 92, 95, 126 Tatungfu, 44, 92, 116 Shuian, 102, 103, 127 Tengyueh, 81, 82, 123 Shunan, 94 Tientai, 99, 126 Shunking, 72, 121 Tientsin, 2, 54, 117 Shuntehfu, 55, 117 Tihwafu, 31, 128 Shwanglufan, 86 Tsaiyiienki, 38 Shwanglungchang, 70 Tsangki, 70 Sianfu, 114 Tsenyi, 122 Siangcheng, 62 Tsinchow Kan, 35, 114 Siangtan, 110, 127 Tsingchow, 111 Siangyiian, 50 Tsingkiangpu, 66, 67, 69, 120 Siaochih, 75 Tsingningchow, 35, 114 Siaokiuhwa, 105 Tsinshui, 47 Siaomei, 106 Tsinyiin, 107, 127 Siaoshih, 75 Tsoyun, 44, 116 Siaoyi, 46, 116 Tsungjen, 108, 125 Sichow, 46, 116 Tungcheng, 92, 93 Siechiachang, 76 Tungchow, 78, 115 Sienkii, 101, 127 Tungchowfu, 52 Siho, 35 Tunghiang Ki, 89, 124 Sihwa, 60, 118 Tunghwa, 47 Sinanhsien, 119 Tunglu, 104, 127 Sinchanghsien, 97, 126 Tungsiang, 72 Sinchow Sha, 45 Tushan, 79, 122 Sinchwangpu, 49 U-ngao, 102 Sinfeng, 89, 124 Singeing, 99 Wanan, 89, 124 Siningfu, 34, 113 Wangaotang, 20 INDEX OF STATIONS OF THE C.I.M. Wanhsien, 73, 122 Yingchowfu, 126 Weihwei, 62 Yingkiawei, 115 Weiyüanpu, 34 Yingshan, 72, 121 Wenchow, 101, 127 Yingyaug, 73 Wensi, 47 Yohyang, 49, 116 Wuhu, 29, 93, 125 Yiianchow Hun, 111, 128 Wnkang, 112, 128 Yuan chow Ki, 88, 125 Wukung, 115 Yiienchti, 47 Wushan, 73 Yukiachwang, 35 Wuyang, 60 Yiincheng, 51, 117 Yungfenghsien, 86, 88, 124 Yangchow, 66, 68, 120, 128 Yungkang, 103, 127 Yanghsien, 38, 114 Yungning, 46, 53, 119 Yangkow Ki, 91, 124 Yungsin Ki, 88-89, 124 Yencheng, 60, 118 Yiinho, 107, 127 Yenchow, 104, 127 Yunnanfu, 81, 82, 122 Yicheng, 117 Ytishan, 91, 105, 124 Yingchow, 116 Yiiwu, 50, 117 P r in t e d by R. & R. C lark, Lim ited, E d in bu rgh . 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