NETTIE. They were cannibals of the very worst sort, and That was dreadful. But do these people still eat NETTIE. No; through the SUSIE. That is a wonderful change for such savages. But I wonder they did not kill and eat the missionaries. NETTIE. It does seem that they were miraculously preserved. They were given a home on the top of the hill above the town, and, while they often saw the ovens heated to cook the captives taken in war, they were not molested, and left to pursue their work. SUSIE. They must have been brave men and had great faith to take them among such ferocious creatures. NETTIE. They did have both courage and faith, and God has greatly blessed both; and today there is no safer place to go to than Bau, though it has been said that more human beings have been killed and eaten there than anywhere in Fiji. Such is the power of religion. NATIVES OF FIJI SUSIE. Well, if the gospel can save such people, we ought not to be discouraged, but work and pray, believing that God can save all heathen people. The Little Suffering Chinese Boy. "Yes," he said; " every day, and I ask soon, soon." Two or three week with people for tellin would not burn in uncle, when he car day my father bur that he never pray that is why I am answer my prayers. THE city of Chinchew, in China, has at least 300,000 inhabitants. The Presbyterian Church of England has a mission here. Dr. Grant, the missionary who is in charge again, I must keep h of the hospital, writes: I have a number of little boys in the hospital. One little fellow, nine years old, has been here for six months, When he is here he any incense; when better, and my leg is respondents can address him at 805 Broadway, New York. Rev. J. H. Garden writes from Bellary, India, May 19: "God bless the Mission ary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in its attempt of lifting up Jesus to a world of darkness. The longer I live in India, the deeper does the depravity of the people show itself, and the more manifest becomes their need of Christ in every aspect of life.” A gr expens who is Centra The all the the W other should Re-interment of Ann Wilkins. The homestead farm of the Wilkins family near Newburg, N. Y., having been sold, and as in the family burying ground were lying the remains of Ann Wilkins the honored Missionary to Africa, the proper Woman's Foreign Missionary Society on han appointed a committee, of which Mrs., also th Kennard Chandler is head, to effect the Rev. M. C. Wilcox of the Foochow Mission, has returned to the United States. He writes us June 14: "I have been obliged to return, temporarily as I trust, from Foochow, China, on account of the health of my motherless little girl. I am now constantly engaged in addressing District and other Missionary Meet-removal of the remains to some approings. My post office address until priate cemetery and rear over them a further notice will be 57 Washington st., suitable monument. Chicago, Ill." We have given else where some account of the wonderful work which has lately been witnessed among the Tarus under the evangelistic labors of the Rev. S. Knowles. Rev. T. S. Johnson writes May 11, that the baptisms to that date were 581. "In village after village, every man, woman and child have been baptized and we have a new Christian community of nearly six hundred persons almost within the sound of a good bell. The locality, however, is very unhealthy, being in the Tarai." On Saturday, June 18th, 1886, a considerable congregation assembled in the Bedford street church of this city, to hold appropriate services. Miss Wilkins was a member of this church when she went out to Africa. The church was appropriately decorated for the occasion, and the casket containing the remains was present. Bishop Harris presided and made an address. He was followed by Mrs. Chandler, Dr. Reid, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Skidmore, and Mrs. Rev. J. W. Horn, formerly of Africa. The occasion was one of deep interest. A large number of friends attended the remains to Maple Grove cemetery, where the Trustees have donated a beautiful lot to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for the interment of their deceased missionaries. Mr. Stephen Merritt, undertaker, of this city, went to the entire expense of the removal, and was helpful in may ways. We honor ourselves when we show honor to the memory of those who have lived noble lives. Rev. D. O. Fox of India, is endeavouring to raise $100,000 for college buildings at Poona, India. The present school was opened in 1878, and is under the control of the South India Conference. It has no property and has to pay heavy rents and work in unsuitable buildings. Its present grade does not meet the wants of the work. The plan is to add to the present Preparatory school, a Collegiate department, teaching a full course of literature, a Theological or Missionary training school, and a Normal School. The enterprise is commended Dr. Wm. Butler, Secretary Reid, Bishops Foster, Monthly Meeting of Board of ManAndrews and Hurst. The address of Brother Fox is Sprout Brook, Montgomery Co., N. Y. agers. The Board of Managers of the Mission- Rev. Duston Kemble, of the Mexico permission to return to the United States 1 missio eral C The W. R. his ser Dr. La hospit very have h drugs tions pital f A gr China buildi The re chase the G made of Re 25 for for fu Lowry Dr. nated king, man u mitte will 1 July. The union Episco Metho cation Japan and Biblic to be Episc are tc Churc in the bra be tran na of al lier d pendira proper but d Jan 14 apsed. O exped! the tab 5108 the last buil ed to par le perial ins Me mak porting a the com 5. to the N ary repas property, e pay for as referred Grants oving exper ng been de him a e shall be s nference. for China the plan the ministr the Method e of the Fac hodist Epis the Meth the Treasurer $427.84, and this was ordered to be paid. The salary of the Rev. Wm. Burt, of the Italy Mission, was made to begin with April 1st. A grant of $500 was made Rev. J. E. Scott, of India, in lieu of salary while absent this year from the mission. The salary of Rev. J. C. Butcher, M. D., of India, was ordered paid from the Contingent Fund. Grants were made of $100 for Rev. G. W. Coleman, South Chattanooga, Holston Conference; $150 for Rev. R. C. Campbell, of Wilmington, N. C.; $50 for Barnesville, Minn.; $75 for Rev. O. H. Smith, of Little Rock; $75 for Rev. G. W. Barber, of Lewisville, Ark.; $50 for work among the Scandinavians at Little Rock. Permission was given to pay Rev. F. R. Spaulding the balance unused that had been appropriated to Simcoe, Columbia River Conference. Miss Ella C. Shaw, of Moore's Hill, Indiana, was accepted as a candidate of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for Nanking, China. Miss Mary A. Vance. of Burlington, Iowa, was accepted as a candidate of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for Japan. The report of the Treasurer showed that on May 31, 1886, there was a balance in the Treasury of $34,136.43. Outstanding Bills of Exchange by Corresponding Secretaries, $107,637.85. Net debt of Treasury, $73,501.42. OUR MISSIONS. Rev. R. S. Maclay writes from Japan: "The prospect for Christian work in Korea grows brighter. We ought to have more workers there." The Rev. J. Walley, who was formerly an agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society, is now employed in the Central China mission, and will probably become the assistant of Brother Kupfer, at Kiukiang. Rev. T. S. Johnston writes from Luck now, India, May 11, that Miss Dr. Hyde has been very ill, but was much better. Mrs. Kastendick was better, but still very low. He also says that Brother Knowles has lately baptized 581 natives, and the good work still continues. 8 C 1 M Rev. F. D. Gamewell has purchased I near Chungking, China, a very desirable property for mission purposes, at a cost of $2,173.61 for the land. It is situated about three and one-half miles from the mission compound in the city, and affords accommodations for the hospital, phy- j sician's residence, parsonage, chapel, mission cemetery, and a site for another building when it may be needed. The g Woman's Foreign Missionary Society has purchased property adjoining for their school and orphanage. Rev. J. R. Hykes writes from Kiukiang, China, April 24, that on April 9, a typhoon passed over the city, doing much damage to life and property. Some of the largest buildings (including several fine temples) in and around the city were completely wrecked. In several places the city wall was blown down. More than twenty people were killed, and a large number injured by falling buildings. The mission premises were injured to some extent. Mission Notes from Germany. Rev. Francis Brock writes from Murray on-Main, Germany, May, 16: a e a I V Ο I have just laid the corner stone to a fine chapel in Eksjo and we will soon have a comfortable house there. Westorvik has had a wonderful revival during the winter, but the financial crisis has been very injurious and every kind of business has failed. At Loftahammar and Monsteras there have been true Methodist revivals. Norrkoping has for its pastor C. Wallenius, and he speaks every Sunday to crowded congregations. At Linkoping, W. Andersson is always working and is much on his knees. Every one in the whole city knows him as a holy man and a Methodist of the old kind. Boxholm had a marvelous revival during the prayer-weeks and the congregations have greatly increased. We have good congregations in Karlshamn and Karlskrona. This year has been the very best spiritually all over the whole isle of Gotland. Our congregation at Wisby is strong and powerful, and the other appointments are flourishing. Methodist Conference in Italy. Rev. W. Burt writes from Italy, May 5: It seemed a strange thing, while in the United States, to think of a Methodist Episcopal Conference holding its annual session in Venice, the city of the Doges. But it seemed stranger still, to one just from the United States, actually to witness such a Conference in session in this famous city by the sea. The Italy Conference opened in true Methodistic form on Thursday morning, April 29, Bishop Foss, Dr. L. M. Vernon, the writer, and about twenty native preachers being present. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by the Bishop, those present receiving the elements kneeling at a number of chairs placed together to form an altar. At this precious service it was not difficult to realize that the blessed Holy Spirit was present to comfort and to save in Italy as at home. The roll was called, the secretary elected, and the business of the Conference proceeded in due order, so far as was possible under the peculiar circumstances. Commitees were appointed to consider "Church Revarious subjects, such as lations," Evangelization, Publishing Interests, Education, Sunday-schools, etc. These committees prepared their several roports and prosented them to the Confor in San count Our this c Chines the mo their where qua no long t away isms c breakn power At 11 A. M. there was an ordination service; two native preachers were ordained deacons and elders under the missionary rule. At 12 o'clock Bishop Foss preached, Rev. Teofilo Gay acting as interpreter. The occasion was one of interest and of great spiritual profit. The interpreter gave not only the words, but also the spirit of the discourse. Jesus was present, and verily "our hearts burned within us while he talked with us by the way." In the evening Brother Gay spoke in Italian on the subject of the Protest- overth ant missions, a discourse prepared in re-recogn ply to late criticisms as to their effective- tive g ness. No doubt much good will result magni to the kingdom of Italy and to the world seen t from these services. On Monday evening the appointments were read, the Conference adjourned sine die, and the brethren went forth to their work for another year. Several important changes were made. Many of the ministers wero moved; the Conference was divided into two districts, with two presiding elders; a definite course of study was arranged for candidates in the several classes, and committees appointed to examine; steps were taken toward raising a fund for worn-out preachers, widows, and orphans, and a committee appointed to audit the yearly accounts of the mission. We have a place in Italy, and the beginnings of a good work. We want civiliz The of we the ad derful tion. where shrine time and t transl found ings o cer. The ready Christ lation and c syste its pl perst of ins tive coun thing make nial wisd adva Terni, G. try. W to be E. Caporali, editor of Nuova Scienza. Moggendria D Wielor Acti and Son us; some favorab Laos of sp tic teach stianity soon to nd dring the ma s with believing? ry of ere re prepare the most o obtain t to be of nd their ec Society numbers over 100, the Presbyterian 6), and the Science, or Herbert Spencer Society, where all Christian teaching is excluded, numbers only 20. Our Society is, therefore, the most flourishing, and since its establishment eight years ago, 62 Japanese have been baptized, and nineteen admitted by church letter. Some of these young men are members of Methodist Universities and Seminaries; some are studying in the public schools, while others take advantage of our night schools to learn the rudiments of the English tongue. With those immediately under our influence there is not much difficulty in finding men willing to profess Christianity: the difficulty is in getting them to remain on probation long enough to test the strength of their faith and the reality of their conversion. With strong emotions they easily enthuse, and their convictions are carried by storm. In too many instances this is followed by a reaction; the ordinary exercises cease to interest; they seem to pine for something new, and their faith vacillates amidst the ebb and flow of conflicting influences, good and bad. With great impressibility of temperament, there is often an incapacity for sustained effort, and a fickle yearning after innovation that gives frequent anxiety to their pastors and teachers. The reading of agnostic literature in the shape of cheap books and newspapers has encouraged a certain latitudinarianism of sentiment and a love of speculation, which sometimes finds expression and calls for rebuke. A democratic spirit also asserts itself in an impatience of the restraints of rules, and a claim to have a voice in the direction of church affairs, "the same as American men." While this liberalizing tendency on the part of a few volatile spirits causes us some solicitude, we are able to gather comfort from the steady faith, integrity of life, and unshaken loyalty of a large number of our Japanese members. The older and more experienced members are the life and stay of the church, and have walked with even footsteps from the day of their conversion until now. Had this mission done no other work than to mold the characters of men like these-of Ogata, for instance, who is now an ordained missionary of our Church in Japan, and of half a dozen whose names I might 0 ST с 8 It may be interesting to your many readers to learn something of what is being done within the bounds of the North India Conference, in the line of medical p mission work, aside from what the representatives of the W. F. M. Society are doing. This section of India is pretty well supplied with medical practitioners d and there is but little need of medical missionaries. Wherever there is an Eng-t lish community there is nearly always an English doctor, who has under him native graduates in medicine who attend to the wants of their countrymen. Native private practitioners, who have studied in the government colleges are not lacking. There is also a vast army p h i S of irregular practitioners, in whom, unfortunately for scientific medicine, the t general run of natives have greater confidence than they have in the representatives of modern medical science. There is, however, one portion of our field that is very poorly provided and where a medical missionary is indeed a necessity. in I refer to the hill districts of Kumaon and Gurhwal. We have in these districts three mission dispensaries, they being at Pithoragarh, Dwarahat and Pauri. these places we have small Christian communities. In a t a f t t u e a W It is not so much for our own people that we have these institutious as for the p many thousands of heathens around, who, but for the aid we give them would have none at all, for the government has no dispensaries of its own in these out of the way places. Were it not for their presence we might be having similar painful occurrences in the families of the missionaries and their converts, as have been known to occur in the families of the tea planters, such as a mother losing is two of her children without being able to obtain any medical aid for them. O W a C C. a r n e tc W a The government, to encourage us in the good work, grants a yearly supply of medicines together with surgical instruments and appliances, and also helps in building the dispensaries. The grant of medicines is however inadequate, and has to be added to from the allowance granted by the Missionary Society. native doctors in charge of these institutions are native Christian men who have th been trained by medical missionaries and St are competent to treat all ordinary ail- li ments and to meet all surgical emergen- te cies. One of them is quite a skillful O operator and has performed more major |
