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OF THE

Methodist Episcopal Church

HELD AT

Chentut Januaryt 7th-12th, '

1903. LACY & WILSON.

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Sb4nghai. China.

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OFFICIAL MINUTES

OF THE

Twelfth Annual

OF THE

WEST CHINA MISSION

OF TIlE

Methodist Episcopal Church.

HELD AT

Chentu, January, 7th-12th, . 1903.

LACY & WILSON.

Methodist Publi~htng House,

Shanghai, China.

T ABLE OF ·CONTENTS.

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Officers and Committees. Roll of Members of the Mission Disciplinary Questions Minutes Appointments

REPORTS :-

Pages.

5 7

10

II

.22

1. Superintendent's Report .25

II. Evangelistic.

I. Chungking District .28 2. Suiling and other Circuits .. .30 3. Chentu and Chiencheo Circuits. 33 4. Tsicheo and other Circuits 34 5. Hocheo, Pisan and other Circuits 36 6. Women's 'Reports.

( I) Evangelistic Work. . 38 (2) Training School and Evangelistic Work. 39 (3) Itinerating, Pisan . . 40 (4) Suiling Evangelistic Work .42

(5) Chentu ·43

III. Educational.

1. Chungking Institute ·45 2. Chentu Educational Work.

(I) Report of H. Olin Cady .. ·47 (2)

" II Mrs. Cady .. .48,

3· Chungking Girls' School ·49 4· "

Day Schools 52

IV Medical.

I. Chungking and Chiang Peh Medical Work 54 2. Evangelistic Work in Chungking Hospital .59 3. Chentu Medical Work .60 4. William Gamble Memorial Hospital for Women

and Children. . 62

" WEST <..rll.,VA .. ·LYJVUAL jJ,IEE7ZNG.

V Committee 'Reports.

I. Standing Committees. Pages.

(1) Visitation .63 (2) New Work .64 (3) Anti-foot-binding .65 (4) Self-Support .66 (5) Sabbath Observance .67 (6) Wine and Opium, .68 (7) Memorials. .68

2. Special Committees.

(1) Communication to the Viceroy -70

(2) Regulations for Engagements and Mar-riages. .7 1

(3) Course of Study for Colporteurs, 72

VI. Statistical Report , -73

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OFFICERS.

Superintencient:-Spencer Lewis.

Secretaries. -

English:-Joseph Beech.

Chinese:-Tsang Fa Go.

Statistical:-J. A. Johanson.

Assistant Secretaries.-

H. L. Canright.

Fung Si Jin.

f J. F. Peat. t Fung Liu Y uen.

COMMITTEES.

Standing Committees •

I. On examination of preachers. -The Missionaries' in charge.

2. On Nomination of Committees for next year.-The presiding elders and the missionary in charge of the place in which the Annual ~1:eeting is held.

3. On the Publishing of the Minutes.-JosEPH BEECH, H. L. Canright, Tsang Fa Ko, Fung Si Jin.

4. On Visitation.-J. H. MCCARTNEY, Agnes Edmonds, Tsao K'eh-Ji, K'wang Wan Swun, Li T'ien Yuen.

5. On New Work.-SPENCER LEWIS, J. A. Johanson, J. F Pe~t, J. O. Curnow, W. E. Manly, Q. A. Myers, Ts'e~ Mo Ren.

6. On Anti-Foot-Binding.-W- E. MANLY, Clara Collier, J. F Peat, Kao Tsang Si, Fung Lin Yuen.

7. On Self Support.-J. F PEAT, M. J. Curnow, Ten San Si. Ho Shiang Fu, Ts'en Yuin Sen.

8. ,On Sabbath Observance.-ELLA MANNING, E. B. Levds. Wang Shin Kwei, Ten San si, Tsang Liu Si.

9. Wine and Opium.-H. L. CANRIGHT, Hattie Y. Cady, S. K. McCartney, Tsang Fa Ko, Ho Jin T'in.

10. On Memorials.-H. O. CADY, N. M:. Decker, lvI. M. Canright, Yang Teh Yuin, T'an Shie Wu,

I I. On Characters of Preachers. - J. A. JOHANSON, Joseph Beech, J. H. McCartney.

r2. Auditing Committee.-SPENcER LEWIS, Joseph Beech.

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Special· Committees.

I. To prepare Communication to'the Viceroy. S. Lewis, H.

O. Cady, Q. A. l\iyers.

2. To distribute the missionary collections. The finance

'tt . r s. Lewis, H. O. Cady; J O· C commI ee ) Q A M 0 F H 11 . . urnow, l . . yers, . . a,

Fung Si Jin, Wang Jin Shuen, and Wang Shin Kwei.

3. To prepare course of study for Training School for •

Native Workers. S. Lewis, Q. A. Myers, O. F. Hall, K'wang

\Van Swun, Fung Si Jin.

4. To prepare statement for regulation of Engagements and

Marriages. J. F. Peat, K'wang Wan Swun, Ts'en Mo Ren.

5. To prepare statistical blanks. J. F. Peat.

6. To collect money for Ti'in Ku Chia Memorial. Pre­

siding Elders and Missionaries in Charge.

7. To write Fraternal letter to Canadian Mission. H. O.

Cady.

8. On Admission to Schools and Courses of Study.

I. Chungking Institute. ~. Lewis, J. H. McCartney,

J. Beech, Wang Jih Shuen, Liao Hwan Tin.

2. Girls' Boarding School. S. Lewis, A. M. Edmonds,

N. M. Decker, Wang Jin Shuen, C. L. Myers.

9. To Examine Missionaries in Course of Study in Chinese.

Spencer Lewis. Q. A. Myers.

ROLL OF MEMBERS.

Missionaries.

DATE OF I ApPOINT-

MENT. MISSIONARIES CONFERENCE.

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1881 Spencer Lewis 1886 H. Olin Cady

I Rock River.

1894 James H. McCartney, M.D. , L~~alPr~~cher,Chung­king Quar. Con£.

1892

1892

1893 1894

*1899 1899 1900

DATE OE I ApPOINT-

MENT.

1881 1892

*1893 1894

Harry L. Canright, M. D. Local Preacher, Chen-

Ward E. Manly Jacob F Peat

tu Quar. Conf. , Upper Iowa.

I Illinois.

I Quincy A. Myers I James O. Curnow I Osman F Hall, M.D.

Northwest Indiana. Foo Chow. Rock River. New York East.

I

Joseph Beech J ohan A. Johanson

ASSISTANT MISSIONARIES.

Mrs. E. B. Lewis E. F. Peat

" C. L. Myers " H. Y Cady

I Local Elder, Ho-cheo

Quar. Conference.

I DATE OF I

ApPOINT-

MENT.

ASSISTANT :MISSIONARIES.

1891 . Mrs. M. M. Callright. *1893 "F. B. Manly.

r893 "M. J. Curnow. 1894 ,,£. K. McCart­

ney.

8

DATE OF 1 ApPOINT-

MENT.

1891

*1894 1899 1899 1901

*1901

ORDAINED.

WEST CHhYA AN1VUAL 3fEETIA"G.

MISSIONARIES OF THE W. F M. S.

Miss Clara Collier Helan R. Galloway

" Ella Manning " N. M. Decker

Agnes Edmond, M. D. Christianna Williams

Native Preachers.

LoCAL DEACON.

BRANCH.

New England. Des Moines.

" " Northwestern. Des MOInes.

I Minneapolis.

CONFERENCE.

18991 K'wang Wun Swun 1 Chungking Quar. Conf.

LICENSED. I LOCAL PREACHERS. I STUDIES.

Wang Shin K wei In Studies of the 4th year. Fung Si Jin

" " " " 2nd

" * Shu Yuen Jiang " " " " " " Teu San Si " " Tsang Fa Go

" " " " " Ts'en Mo Ren " "

II " " Yang Teh Yiiin

" " " " " lIo Jin T'in " " " II " "

ROLL OF lI:fEfoIBER5.

LICENSED. I· EXHORTERS.

* *

* * * *

Fung Lin Yuen Li T'in Yuen Tsao K'eh Ji Yei Teh Min Lien Fii Shiang Ts'en Yiiin Sen

, Ho Shiang Fu . P'tui Jien P'in Shiang J iiin Sen T'an Sao San

STUDIES.

Studies Completed.

" " In Studies of the 4th y"'ear.

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" " 4th " " 3

rd " ,., ,,1St n

" " 1St

" ' '.1 1st ., ,

" " 1St

" II I, ""ISt"

9

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T'an Shie Wu Wang Yiiin Kwang Chu Ts'en Yuen Martyred at Tien Ku Chiao.

Tai Tsang Si Kao Tsang Si

BIBLE WOMEN.

Tsang Li u Si. * Tung Tsang Si.

* Not present at this Annual Meeting.

t Dead.

DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

1902.

QUESTION 4.-Who have been received on trial.~

a. In studies of the first year?

Joseph Beech, New York East Conference.

QUESTION 7.-Who have been admitted into Jullmembership .~

b. Elected and ordained Deacons previously.

J. O. Curnow Foochow Conference.

QUESTION S.-What members are in the studies of the third

year.tp

J. O. Curnow.

QUESTION 13.-Was the character of each preacher examilzed?

Ans. The character of each preacher amenable to this

meeting was strictly examined and called in open session.

QUESTION 25.-Wlzat is the Statistical report Jor thz's year.l1

Ans. See tabulated statement.

QUESTION 26.-What is the aggregate oJ be1tevole1zt collec­

tions ordered by the General Conftrence as reported by

the Treasurer?

Ans. $45.44.

QUESTION 29.-WheT e are the preachers appointed?

Ans. See A ppointlnents.

QUESTION 30.-Where shall the next A1znual Meeting be

h.eld?

Ans. Chungking.

MINUTES 1903.

Opening.- The Twelfth Annual Meeting of the West China Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church was opened at the Chentu Chapel at nine 0' clock, Wed. Jan. 7, 1903, Superintend­ent Spencer Lewis presiding. The Session began by the singing of hymn number 238. Prayer was offered by J. O. Curnow, after which a brief review of the year's work and causes for thankful­ness were given by Spencer Lewis. The sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered to the members present.

Roll Cali. - The roll was called by the Secretary of the pre­vious year, thirty-five persons responding to their names, eleven were absent on duty at various stations, one dead, Chu Ts'en Yuen, the Martyr of Tien Ku Chiao.

OffiC6I'S.- The following officers were chosen for the Meeting. English Secretary Joseph Beech, Assistant English Secretary H. L. Canright, Chinese Secretary Tsang Fa Ko, Assistant Chi­nese Secretary Fung Si Jin, Statistical Secretary J. A. Johanson, Assistant Statistical Secretaries J. F. Peat, and Fung Lin Yuen.

Standing Committees.- The report of the committee on nomi­nation of standing committees was read by J. O. Curnow. On motion of, J. F Peat· the report was accepted and the following committees declared elected: See Standing Committees.

Bal' of the Confel'8nce.- On motion of Q. A. Myers the baro£' the conference was fixed in front of the second columns.

Renewal of Lioenses.- On motion of H. O. Cady it was ordered that all recommendations of the Quarterly Conferences for the license or renewal of license of preachers or exhorters be referred to the committee "on ~naracters of preachers," no action to be taken by the Annual Meeting upon any name until considered by the above committee.

Time of Sessions.- On motion of J.F. Peat it was decided to open the devotional meetings at8: 45 A. M. , the business sessions at 9: 15, sessions to close at I2 M.

Repol'ts.- Report of the Superintendent, Spencer Lewis was presented. Report of Q. A. :Myers was called for and presented.

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Communication to the Viceroy.- On motion of J. Beech it was ordered that a committee be appointed, of which the Supt. of the Mission shall be the chairman, to prepare a communication for pre~entatiQn to the Viceroy expressing our pleasure at his appoint­mept. a~d thanking him for the manner in which he put an end to the Boxer troubies, and for the courteous treatment received at his bru;ids and: at the hands of all officials. Further thanking him for the security enjoyed while holding our Annual Meeting mhis capital and assuring him of our sole purpo~e to labor for the erilighten~ent and well being of the people of Sze Ch'uan; mentioning as evidence some of the work and institutions of the Methodist Church in China. The names of H. O. Cady and Q. A. Myers were presented as the other members of the comniittee~

Closing.- After the announcements the meeting was adjourned with the Doxology and the Benediction pronounced by Spencer Lewis.

Second Day.

Thursday January 8, 1903. Opening ..... Sessjon was opened by devotional services conducted

by K'wang Wun SWUD after which Supt. Lewis took the chair. Minutes."""'" English and Chinese Minutes of the previous

meeting were read and approved. Intl'Qductions.- Mr J. F. Mortimore of the Canadian Metho:.·

dist Mission was introduced to the Meeting. Dr. O. L. Kilborn of the same mission was also introduced and expressed his pleas­ure that we have come to Chentn for our Annual Meeting and wished us God's 'blessing.

On Names.- On motion of H. O. Cady it was ordered that the names of persons used in the minutes and all church records shall be the baptismal names.

Repol'ts.- The character of J. H. McCartney was passed, his report presented, and on motiQn his license as a lOCal preacher was renewed and he was continued in the studies of the same year.

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The character of Wang Shin Kwei was passed, his report presented, and on motion. his license as a local preacher was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the fourth year.

The character of K 'wang Wan Swun was passed, and his report presented. After which a quartet sang" When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

The character of Fung Si Jin was passed, his report present­ed, and on motion his license as a local preacher was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the second year.

ed.

The report of Mrs. Spencer Lewis was called for and presented. The report of Miss Ella Manning was called for and present-

The reports of Ts'en Yang Si, and Tai Tsang Si were also' presented.

The character of Tsao Keh Ji was passed, his report presented, and his Jicense·was renewed as an exhorter he having passed the studies of the fourth year.

Th:e report of Miss N. M. Decker was called for and presented.

The report of Miss A. M. Edmonds was called fot. and present~.

After the announcements the session was closed with the Doxology and Benediction by K'wang Wan Swun.

Third Day.

Friday, Jan. 9, 1903· Opening.- The session was opened by devotional services

conducted by Yang Teh Yuin after which Superintendent Spencer'Lewis took the chair.

Minutes.- The English and Chinese minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. .'

Reports. - The report of Joseph Beech was called for and presented.

The character of Tsang Fa Ko was passed, his report present­ed, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed and

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he was advanced to the studies of the second year. The character of Fung Lin Yuen was passed, his report

presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed, he having completed the four, years' studies.

The character of Yei Teh Min was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed, he having completed the four years' studies.

The character of Shiang ]uin Sen was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed on condition that he pass the studies of the first, year. lIe was continued in the studies of the first year.

The character of Hsu Yuen Jiang was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed. and he was advanced to the studies of the second year.

: .. Q. A. Myers reported that P'un Jien P'in and Wang Yuin Kwang had no reports, but having completed the studies for exhorters on motion their licenses were renewed on condition that they finish the first year's work. They were continued in the studies of the first year.

The character of Ten San Si was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the second year.

The character of Li T'ien Yuin was passed, his report present­ed, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed on condi­tion that he memorize the seventeenth chapter of St. John's Gospel which will complete the four years) studies.

The report of Mrs. J. H. Mc Cartney was called for and presented.

The report of Miss H. R. Galloway was called for and presented.

The character of Lien U Shiang was passed and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the fourth year.

The report of J. O. Curnow was called for and presented. The report of Mrs. ]. O. Curnow was presented. The report of Kao Tsang Si was presented. New Places of Worship.- On motion of Q. A. Myers it was

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ordered that the names of places opened for worship which are not directly under our jurisdiction be referred to the committee on new work.

Supt. Lewis called H. O. Cady to the chair.

Distribution of Funds.- On motion of Q. A. Myers it was ordered that the missionary collections now on hand contributed for work on the field, and that which may be contributed the com­ing year be placed in the hands of a committee composed of the Finance committee and three Chinese for administration. On ballot Fung Si Jin, Wang Jin Shuen, Wang Shin Kwei were

chosen as the Chinese members of the committee. Next Annual Meeting.- By a majority vote Chungking was

chosen as the place 6f the next Annual Meeting. Supt.· Lewis reoccupied the chair.

Colpol'teul's.- On: motion of Q. A. Myers it was ordered that all persons· applying Jor the position of colporteur should first be recommended, pass an examination in the course of study for colporteurs, and be licensed by the missionary in charge. A course of studies for colporteurs was presented and adopted.

Training School.'~ On motion of H. O. Cady it was decided that it is the desire of this Annual Meeting to have a Training School for Native Workers in this mission for the present to be located in Chungking, and that a committee of five be appointed to prepare a course of study,one of whom shall be the Superinten­dent of the mission and two shall be Chinese preachers. Q. A. Myers, O. F. Hall, K'wang Wun Swun, and Fung Si Jin were appointed on the committee.

Closing.- After the annoucements the session was closed with the Doxology and Benediction by H. O. Cady.

Fourth Day.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 1903.

Opening.- Session was opened with devotional exercises conducted by Fung Si Jin after which Superintendent Lewis took the chair.

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Minutes.- The English and Chinese minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Engagements and Marriages.- On motion of ]. F. Peat it was ordered that the Chair appoint a committee of three to prepare a statement of procedure to be taken by the church in regard to the investigation and approval of the character of w~men who are about to be engaged or married to church members. The Chair appointed ]. F. Peat, K'wang Wun Swun, and Ts'en Mo Ren as the committee.

F~/se Charges.- Li T'ien Yuen moved that church members falsely accusing the brethren should be subject to punishment. The motion was placed on the table.

Reports.- The report of]. F. Peat was call~d for and presellt-ed.

The character of Ho Jin T'in was passed, his report presented,

and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed but not to be returned until the objectionable practices are removed from the Jien Cheo church property.

The character of Ts' en Mo Ren was passed. The committee on character of preachers reporting that the charges against him were without adequate evidence. His report was presented, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the second year provided he passes the studies of the first year during the first quarter of this year.

The character of H. L. Canright was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed.

The report of Mrs. H. L. Canright was presented. The report of Miss Clara Collier was pr.esented, after which

a quartette sang " I heard the voice Jesus say. " The report of H. O. Cady was called for and presented. The report of Mrs. H. O. Cady was presented. On motion the time of adjournment was extended until all

the reports of preachers were presented.

The report of W. E. Manly was called for and presented. The character of Yang Teh Yuin was passed, his report

presented, and on motion his license as local preacher was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the second year.

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1'he character of T' an Shie W u was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed and he was continued in the studies of the first year.

The report of J. A. Johansen was called for and presented. The character of Ho Shiang Fu was passed, his report

presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed and he was advanced to the studies of the third year.

The character of Ts'en Ynin Sen was passed, his report presented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed subject to the condition that he abide by the regulations of the committee on engagements and marriages. He was continued in the studies of the fourth year.

The character of T'an Seo San was passed, his report pre­sented, and on motion his license as exhorter was renewed and he was continued in th~·studies of the first year.

After the announcements the session was adjourned at 1:00

P. M. with the Doxology and Benediction by J. O. Curnow.

Fifth Day.

Monday, Jan. 12, 1903. Opening. - Session opened with devotional services conducted

by Ts'en Mo Ren, after which Supt. Spencer Lewis took the chair. Minutes.- English and Chinese minutes of the previous

meeting were read and approved. Disciplinary Questions.- The Disciplinary Questions were

called and responded to. (See Disiplinary Questions 1902.)

Question 4. -Who have been received on trial? (a) In studies of the first year- Joseph Beech, New York

East Conference. Question 7. (b.) Who have been admitted into full membership?

J. O. Curnow, Foochow Conference. Question. 8 'Vhat members are in the studies of the third year?

J. 0 Curnow. Question 13. - 'Vas the character of each preacher examined?

Ans. The character of each preacher amenable to this meeting was strictly examined and called in open session.

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Question 25. - What is the statistical report for this year? Ans. See tabulated statement.

Question 26. - What is the aggregate of the benevolent collections ordered by the General Conference as reported by the treasurer?

Ans. $45.44. Question 29.- Where are the preachers stationed?

Ans. See appointments. Question 30.- Where shall the next Annual Meeting be held?

Ans. Chungking. Recommendations to Conference.- On motion of J. F. Peat.

Joseph Beec1l was recommended to the New York East Conference for advancement to the studies of the second year, provided he take the examinations of the first year before that Conference meets.

Committee Reports.- Publication, of Minutes. The report of the committee on publication of minutes was presented and on motion referred back to the committee.

VisitatioJl.- The report of the committee on visitation was presented by J. H. Mc Cartney. On motion the report was accepted, after which a quartette sang "Take time to be holy."

Anli-Footbinding.- The report of the committee on anti­footbinding was presented by W- E. Manly. On motion the Chinese report was accepted.

Self-Support.- The report of the committee on self-support was presented by Ts' en Y uin Sen. On motion it was accepted as presented in Chinese.

~abbath Observance.- The report of the committee on Sabbath observance was presented by Miss Ella Manning. On motion the report was accepted,

Wine a1zd Opium. - The report of the committee on wine and opium was presented by H. L. Canright. On motion it was accepted.

Engagements and Marriages.- The report of the committee on engagements and marriages was presented by Ts'en Mo Ren. On motion the report was adopted.

On motion it was ordered that when we adjourn we adjourn to meet at 3. 30 P. M.

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Statistical Blanks.- On motion of H. O. Cady it was ordered that the Chair appoint a committee of one to prepare a statistical blank covering the whole of our work. J. F Peat was appointed.

Wesley's Anniversary.- On motion of H. L. Canright it was decided that we observe the 200th. anniversary of John Wesley's birth by appropriate services in all our stations on the 19th of June 190 3.

Communications.- A communication from the Viceroy relat-

ing to the church was read. The session adjourned with the Doxology and Benediction by

Ts'en Mo Ren. A fternoon Session.

The session opened with devotional exercises conducted by Tsao Keh Ji after which J. O. Curnow took the chair at 4 p, M.

Minutes.- The English and Chinese minutes of the morning session were read and approved. Supt. Lewis took the chair.

Reports. Statistica/.- The statistical report was presented by J. A. Johansen. On motion the report was accepted.

Memorials.- The report of the committee on memorials was presented by T'an Shie Wu. On motion the report was accepted. J; F Peat was called to the chair.

Missionary.- The report of the missionary committee was presented by Spencer Lewis. On motion the report was adopted.

New Work.- 'the report of the committee on new work was presented by Spencer Lewis. On motion the report was adopted.

Publication of Minutes.- The report of the Publication com­mittee was adopted recommending that 200 odd copies of the English and 500 odd copies of the Chinese minutes be printed.

Memorial. - On motion of Spencer Lewis it was ordered that a'collection be taken from church members and probationers for the purpose of erecting an appropriate monument and graves for the seven members and probationers massacred at T'ien Ku Ch'iao, the monument first to be erected and the balance of the money to be spent on the graves.

On motion of Tsang Fa Ko it was ordered that the memorial of Chu Ts'en Yuen presented by the committee on memorials be printed in the Chinese Advocate.

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On motion it was ordered that the presiding elders and missionaries in charge be a committee to collect the money for the monument to Chu Ts'en Yuen.

Accusations.- On motion of Li T'ien Yuen the motion relat­ing to false accusations was taken from the table.

On motion of Li T'ien Yuen it was ordered that persons falsely accusing the brethren shall be punished according to the Discipline.

Auditing Commitfee.- On motion Spencer Lewis and Joseph Beech were appointed Auditing Committee.

Resolufions.- The following resolution was presented by Spencer Le'wis:- The West China Mission assembled in Annual Meeting Jan. 12, 1903 hears with much rejoicing and profound gratitude to God of the wonderful outpouring of the Spirit at the Cleveland Missionary Convention and the consequent contribu­tions for missions, unparalled in the history of Methodism.

On motion the resolution was adopted by a unanimous rising vote.

The following resolution was presented by J. H. Mc Cartney and unanimously adopted:- That Whereas, we the visiting members of the Annual Meeting have been royally entertained by our Chentu brothers and sisters,

Resolved,- That we express our most hearty thanks for all their kindness and wish for them God's richest blessing.

Fraternal Letters.- On motion of H. O. Cady it was ordered that a committee of one be appointed to write a fraternal letter to the coming Annual Council of the Canadian Methodist Mis­sion. The Chair appointed H. O. Cady.

On motion of Mrs. S. . Lewis it was ordered that women completing the course of study of exhorters and otherwise fitted for Bible-women be granted a certificate stating that they are Bible-women.

On motion of J. F. Peat it was recommended that so far as possible each church appoint and send a representative to attend the memorial exercises of Chu Ts' en Yuen.

Presentation of Reports.- On motion of Mrs. S. Lewis it was recommended that all foreign members prepare reports in both

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English and Chinese but present the Chinese only at the next Annual Meeting.

School Committees.- On motion it was ordered that the school committees remain the same as last year with the excep­tion that J. H. McCartney be substituted for O. F. Hall on the Chungking Institute Committee.

Exaininations.- On motion of]. Beech it was ordered that the committee on examination of missionaries in Chinese studies be the same as last year.- Spencer Lewis and Q. A. Myers.

Recommendations to Conference.- The Ho Cheo Quarterly Conference having duly recommended J. A. Johansen to member­ship on trial in Annual Conference it was ordered that he be recommended upon condition that he pass the required studies.

Editing Minutes.- On motion of J. F. Peat the English Secretaries were appointed a committee to edit the English minutes and the Chinese Secretaries were appointed a committee to edit the Chinese minutes.

Adjournment.- On motion of Q. A. Myers it was ordered that after the reading of the minutes and appointments that the meeting adjourn sine die with the singing of the Doxology and pronouncing the Benediction.

The minutes were read and approved. .. The appointments were read by Spencer Lewis. See

appointments. The Meeting adjourned with the Doxology and Benediction

by Spencer Lewis.

Chainltall, SPENCER LEWIS.

Secretary, JOSEPH BEECH.

Tin.

APPOINTMENTS for 1903.

Superintendent:-8pencer Lewis.

CHUNGKING DISTRICT.

Presiding Elder and Mission Treasurer:-Quincy A. Myers. Principal Biblical Training School:-Quincy A. Myers. Teacher and student in Biblical Training School:-Fung Si

Chungking Church:-Quincy A. Myers and Fung Si Ti. Pahsien country work:-K'wang Wun Swun. Chiangpeh and Linsui Circuits:-Tsao Keh J i and P' un J ien

P'in. Chiangpeh country work:-Wang Yuin Kwang. Evangelistic work in Chungking Institute:-Jos. Beech and

Tsang Fa Ke. Principal Chungking Institute:-Joseph Beech. Teachers in Chungking Institute:-Tsang Fa Ko, Fung Lin

Yuen and Shiang Juin Sen. Chungking and Chiangpeh Medical work:-J. H. Mc

Cartney. Assistant in the same and hospital evangelist:-Wang Shin

Kwei

CHENTU DISTRICT.

Presiding Elder:-8pencer Lewis. General Evangelistic work:-Li T'ien Yuin. In charge Pisan, Batang, Ma Fang Chiao, Ngan Lung,

Yiinchuan, Yiinchang, Hocheo, Si Er Tung and Tin Yuen Circuits:-J. A. Johanson.

Pisan Circuit:-Ts'en Yuin Sen. Bating Circuit:-To be supplied. Ma Fang Chiao Circuit:-Ten J i Wu. Ngan Lung Circuit:-Tsen Wan Ts'wun. Yunchuan Circuit:-Ho Shiang Fu. Yiinchang Circuit:-Fung Yiiin Sen. Hocheo Circuit:-T' an Seo San. Si Er Tung Circuit:-

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Din Yuen Circuit:-Ten Si Tsen. In charge Lungchang, Nuichiang, Tsicheo, Tien Ku Chiao

and Yanghsien Circuits:-W. E. Manly. Lungchang Circuit:-To be supplied. Nuichiang Circuit:-Chin Chi Fu. Tsicheo Circuit:-Yang Teh Yiiin. Tien Ku Chiao Circuit:-Ten San Si. Yanghsien Circuit:-Ho Jin T'in. Tsicheo Medical Work and student of the language:-O. F.

Hall. In charge Chiencheo and Chentu Circuits:-J. F. Peat. Chiencheo Circuit:-T'an Hsie Wu. Chentu Circuit:-J. F. Peat and Ts'en Mo Ren. Chentu Circuit itinerating:-Yei Teh Min. In charge Chentu Educational \Vork:-H. Olin Cady. Teachers in Chentu Educational Work:-Tsen Mo Ren and

Yei Teh Min. Chentu Medical Work:-H. L. Canright. In charge Suiling, Nganyo and Lochi Circuits:-J. O.

Curnow. Suiling Circuit:-J. O. Curnow. Nganyo Circl1it:-Lien U Shiang. Lochi Circuit:-To be supplied.

Women's Appointments.

CHUNGKING DISTRICT.

Evangelistic Work:-Miss Ella Manning and Mrs. Tai. Chiangpeh Woman's Work:-Mrs. Tsao. Womans' Training School and Girls' Day School :-lvIiss Ella

Manning and Mrs. Esther B. Lewis. Girls' Boarding School:-Miss N. M. Decker. In charge Boys' Day Schools:-Mrs. Cora L. Myers. Hospital Matron and Evangellst:-Mrs. Saddie Mc Cartney. Physician in charge William Gamble Memorial Hospital and

student of the language:-Miss Agnes M. Edmonds. Superintendent William Gamble Hospital:-Miss Helen

Gallm.va y.

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CHENTU DISTRICT.

General Evangelistic Work:-Mrs. Esther B. Lewis and Mrs. Tsang.

Evangelistic Work in Tsicheo and other circuits:-Mrs. Florence B. Manly.

Student of the Language:-Miss Christianna Williams. Bible Woman in Tsicheo and other circuits Mrs. Tsen. Women' Work in Chiencheo:-Mrs. T'an. In charge Chentu Girls' Schools:-Miss Clara Collier. Teacher in Chentu Educational Work:-Mrs. HattIe Y. Cady. In charge Chentu Evangelistic Work:-Mrs. Margaret M.

Canright. Women's Work in Chentu:-Mrs. Emily Peat and Mrs. Ts'en

Mo Ren. ' Evangelistic Work in Suiling and other Circuits:-Mrs. Jennie

Curnow. Bible Woman in Suiling and other Circuits:-Mrs. Kao.

REPORTS.

Report of Superintendent, Spencer Lewis.

The past year has been one of the most eventful of the many eventful years of the Mission. Last year was one of phenomenal growth and this year opened with still greater promise. An era of unparalleled peace and good-will seemed to have been ushered in. Not a cloud of persecution the size of a man's hand could be discerned on the whole horizon. We could scarcely supply the immense demand for scriptures and tracts, and stations, largely or entirely self-supporting, were being opened on every hand. We were in the midst of a wonderful movement toward Christi­anity. Bishop Moore's journey after Annual Meeting from Chungking to Chentu, a distance of nearly 300 miles, was a continuous ovation. There was scarcely a city or village which did not turn out with immense quantities of fire-crackers to welcome him.

But already the rumblings of a hidden volcano were begin­ning to be heard. Driven from the North to the Northwest, defeated Boxer leaders were making their way dm,vn into this province, increasingly inflamed with hatred towards foreigners and the Christian church. Nightly Boxer practice began to be reported in scores and hundreds of places over a rapidly increasing territory. The officials for the most part pooh-poohed the whole matter, and the viceroy. since removed, was inefficient and unfriendly. The culmination came in the attack on the country church Tien Ku Chiao, in which seven, including the preacher, were killed and others wounded, the church and the homes of near­lyone hundred people being burned with their contents. Taking what was portable and valuable, the Christians began to pour into the cities of Tsicheo and Yanghsien, some even taking refuge at Chentu. A reign of terror had begun. There were few Roman Catholics and no other protestants in the region, so that the full brunt of the-attack was upon our work. Later other Protestants and many Catholics suffered severely in other places.

It is a matter of deep thankfulness that we can now speak of the Boxer movement in the past tense. A new and energetic viceroy is in office and the remnants of the Boxer forces are being hunted down. But even before he took office the tide had begun to tum. At the beginning the people generally were indifferent so long as it was understood that only Christians were the object of attack. Either through a certain amount of sympathy, or to

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save themselves trouble, village leaders in many cases met bodies of Boxers with profound bows and made offerings of food and money. With such a tempting opportunity, beggars and thieves, all the offscouring of the region, hastened to tum Boxer. Demands for food and money began to be embarassing, and if refused, robbing, burning and murder were resorted to. Some villages in which few Christians resided were largely burned down.

At length the people began to be aroused. The country militia began to bestir themselves. Boxer evils in the North had been too far away to make much impression here. The people must needs learn their own lesson, and they have learned it so well that it is likely to last them many years. They soon had the Boxers in full retreat, killing every one they could lay their hands on. At present, though there are still small bands of Boxers and occasional depredations, we trust no serious outbreak will occur. Already the Christians are receiving indemnity for their losses, and it is hoped- that by spring they will again have roofs over their heads. The Tien Ku Chiao church, the only place of worship not rented, will be rebuilt as soon as possible. We held love-feast and communion at Tien Ku Chiao the day before Christmas, and on Christmas day there were Christmas exercises and a Christmas feast. I t was fortunate that we had fair weather as everything was in the open air in front of the ruins of the home of one of our stewards. God grant a strong church may develope on this ground consecrated by martyr's blood!

A year ago three of our families were still absent on furlough and the press of the growing work was very great indeed. Bro. Johanson and I were travelling several thousands of miles each per year, often spending from sixteen to eighteen hours a day preaching, examining candidates, etc. By Mayall our workers had reached the field, but owing to the disturbances there has been more or less delay in getting settled. Bro. Cady and Mrs. Cady soon took up the school work which is destined we trust to form the nucleus of the future Chentu college. Bro. Peat, hindered by sickness in his family, as well as by Boxers, has but recently reached his station. Bro. Curnow has also been hindered by sickness and Boxers, so that the year has been largely broken up. Bro.Manly has continued to make flying visits to his work in spite of Boxers and though in dangers oft, has been preserved from harm. Dr. McCartney is carrying on a large medical work in Chungking, and Dr. Hall is rebuilding the "hospital. This large and fine building is nearing completion, and will have few equals in the empire. Dr. Canright has bought land with Chinese buildings on for a hospital, but is still in need of money for suitable buildings. The Chung-

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king Institute in charge of Bro.Beech has had its best year. Our field is fairly well manned except in the educational work. We very much need a missionary teacher at Chentu and one at Chungking.

We have never seen a year with so much sickness in the Mission, but God in his goodness has seen fit to preserve the lives of all. Cholera, so bad ten years ago, again made its appearance, but so late in the season that is did not last long.

We were glad that Bishop Moore could make a tour of the ~{ission after the Annual Meeting, and that he is planning to come again next year. It is hoped that frequent visits may be made in the future. It yet remains for a bishop to penetrate to the borders of Tibet, that fascinating fortress of Lamaism. Is it not time for Methodism to be bringing up its forces to the attack? This Mission is in a stategic position for such a purpose. It will take patience and heroism beyond comparison with that demanded for the China work. Let the battle cry be raised of "On to Tibet" and let there be no faltering till we clasp hands with those who are hammering away on the other side of the Himalayas.

Finally, where do we now stand, and what are the prospect'S? Has the shadow on the dial moved backward? Has the movement toward Christianity been merely a boom which has quickly come to an end? We are glad to be able to answer emphatically in the negative. The movement has only been checked, not turned hack. It is true that we have done little more than hold our own during the last few months, but to do this means a victory. The 922 members and probationers a year ago have grown to neatly 1300;- or a gain of about 40 per cent. This is not bad for a Boxer year. The inquirers are not so numerous as they were, but they are a better average. There is coming to be a better under­standing of the purposes of the church. More probationers have been dropped than have been baptized, but it was a necessary and beneficial winnowing. Candidates for probation and for baptism have to pass a more thorough examination than before, the greater delay giving a better chance to test their sincerity. Vole have been adding to the number of our stations and have more competent men as leaders. Indeed there is an abundance of material for workers if the Spirit of the Lord but breathe upon them. We need to pray much that God will call out from the ranks of the converts many anointed preachers of salvation. Brethren and sisters, let us gird ourselves anew for warfare. }... glorious heritage awaits us. Let us take courage and go in aDd possess it in the name of the Lord.

EVANGELISTIC WORK.

Chungking District.

Q. A. MYERS.

The most of the work done in the Chungking District is done by other members of the mission and will be properly reported by them, while a greater share of my own time is spent in doing work that is not very entertaining or valuable when reported to an Annual meeting. We have been able to expand our work to some extent along most lines and praise God for His blessing and help during another year. .

We have had some drawbacks and hinderances. Many of our workers, foreign and native, have been ill during the year. So many foreign workers had fever in the early spring that it took about all the well ones and quite a native force to care for them for sometime.

While the Boxer troubles in the north and center of the province did not affect us directly, there was for a time consider­able unrest, especially in Chiang-beh and some country places suffered persecution which could be traced to the influence of the Boxer movement with considerable directness.

The harvest, which seems to be the chief factor in the regulation of quiet and order in this country, was not of the best in our field. But it was much better than in many other places, so that the shortness of the crop does not seem to have caused much restlessness.

In the closing quarter of the year the cholera reached us and for a few days hundreds of people died daily in the cities of Chungking and Chiang-beh. It also. spread to some extent into the country. No deaths at all occured in the Chiang-beh church, in city or country; and only three deaths from cholera are report­ed in the Chungking church. While the year has been one in which there has been much sickness and distress yet the Lord has been with us and blessed us in many ways seen and unseen and has preserved us with the infinite faithfulness of a loving Father.

At the beginning of the year we had some great plans for travelling about over the work. For various reasons they have not been carried out. There are 108 market villages in the Ba Shien and scarcely any of them have showed any desire for the Gospel. Some of these places have been visited by natives during the year but most of them still remain in utter darkness. There is a great field here that we hope soon to' see more fully open to the preaching of the troth. No,doubt the day will come~ and we hope that it will come soon, when this part of our work,

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where so much seed has been sown, will also be calling on us to open places of worship as has been the case in so many other places.

The prospects for new work in Chiang-beh are much bright­er. There are 58 market villages in this section of our work. In the early part of the year, there was a great rush toward the church in this district and people were besieging us on every hand to open places of worship in their villages. Many calls were made by men with low motives, but by this means the doors for the preaching of the truth were opened as never before. I have visited seven of these villages in which there are now probatio:ners and places of worship and some four or five others are constantly visited by native preachers and students. The work in this section is flourishing and we seem to have laid the foundations for several circuits. Considerable work will still be necessary, however, before this building is under roof.

During the last quarter the Chiang-beh preacher made two trips to Lin Sui and this has now been added to his circuit. Quite a large number from Lin Sui attended the 4 th quarterly meeting at Chiang-beh and four from that city were taken on probation. An exceptionally interesting case was that of a man 86 years of age who started to walk the 100 miles necessary to attend quarterly meeting and was helped on the way by his fellow travellers who provided him with a sedan chair for part of the jop.mey. Large numbers of inquirers are reported and good

'opportunities appear for the preaching of the Gospel in this place also.

Our native preaching force has been kept pretty busy during the year. By means of a quarterly poster all appointments are made and put up in conspicuons places. Every worker has regular preaching to do, and but very few fail to keep their appointments. As usual every man is at his post at the time specified.

Regular preaching services and prayer-meetings have been held throughout the year in the Chungking Hospital and the Chungking Institute. The street Chapel in Chiang-beh has been open for preaching directly to unbelievers but the Chungking street chapel was given up at the beginning of the year. We have licens­ed four exhorters in the Chungking church and one in the Chiang beh church during the year, and all those who were local preachers or exhorters have been up for their examinations and have passed on the required course.

Our great demand is for workers to supply the places that are opening so rapidly and to partially supply this we have the 'beginnings of a training school where we have taught reulgarly

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and in order the Old and New Testaments, General and Church History, Harmony of the Gospels, Primary Geography and a little vocal music. Several students have come during the year, but only four or five have been faithful to the work. These have also been given country preaching at least twice a month and have gone regularly to their apppointments. We hope for large returns from this work in the future if it is . faithfully carried out.

The collections for the year are as follows:-Chungking Church,- Pastors' Salary etc. 146536 cash; Care of Church building 13852 cash; Sunday-school 26297 cash; Poor 29935 cash; Education 24569 cash; Missions, Home and Foreign 89590 cash, making a total of 330 779 cash. Chiang-beh church,­Pastor's salary etc. 18218 cash; Care of building 2344 cash; Sunday-school 5600 cash; Poor 5519 cash; Missions,- Home and Foreign 16700 cash; Sundries 34000--making a total of 82381 cash or a total for both churches of 413160 cash.

Our church membership is as follows: In the Chungking church we began the year with 180 full members. During the

... _ year 19 have been baptized and received and two have been received by certificate, 23 have removed with certificate, 9 have died and 14 have been expelled, leaving at the close of the year 155 full members. In the same church we began the year with 88 probationers, 38 have been added, 19 baptized and taken in full, 2 have died, 1 has been transferred and 29 dropped, It~aving at the close of the year 75 probationers. In the Chiang-beh church we began the year with 12 full members, 15 have been baptized and received in full, 1 has removed with certificate and 1 has been expelled, leaving 25 full members at the close of the year. In the same church we began the year with 67 probation­ers, 100 have been added, 15 baptized and received in full, and 48 have been dropped, leaving 104 at the close of the year.

Suiting, Ngan Yo and Lo Chi Circuits. ]. O. CURNOW.

At our last Annual Meeting I reported the wide-spread interest in our work manifested in the Suiting Circuit. That interest has not lessened but the people begin to better under­stand our main object and consequently much of the .. eagerness to join us has passed away.

Calls to open new preaching centers continue to come in, but a few self-seeking busy-bodies have contributed their share of obstacles and rendered it dangerous to precipitately open out"

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stations. Our policy has been therefore to foster as far as in us lies, every good intention amongst enquirers, without committing the interests and good name of our church prematurely into the hands of persons ill-informed and unestablished in the truth.

In N gan Yo we permitted one village place to be opened nominally in association with our work, but quite a number of questionable matters began to crop up and as the place could not be proprly overlooked it has been closed. In N gan Yo city we have continued to preach under many disadvantages. We have received one person on probation, baptised him and received him into church fellowship on the rolls of the Suiling church. Quite a large number of others are eager to enter the church but it is impossible to receive them as probationers under present conditions. The shop used during the year has been given up and a larger place rented within the city. In these new premises we have ample room for all our present needs.

Lo Chi could have been opened this year if we could have found the needed worker to shepherd the work.

The church in Suiling shows signs of growth. We have to report as follows:

Members in full standing 18 Increase 12

Probationers . . 10 Decrease 7 Members and Probationers, Total 28 Increase 5 Adherents, estimated at ISO

Members received from other Circuits 5 removed to" " 3

" names dropped from church register Probationers dropped 4

. Adults baptized during the year I I

Probationers received , , 8 Infants baptised " " " 17 I am glad to report a visibly deepening work of grace in the

hearts of our members. Many of them have been sorely tried but not one has been lost through the trials of the year. The Boxer movements greatly disturbed our whole circuit but not one of our people suffered any physical harm or pecuniary loss through this insensate rowdyism. The false have been detected and the true shine the brighter by virtue of the ordeal. The schools have done fairly good work. The. course of studies prescribed has been followed but in some instances the quicker scholars have been advanced in studies according to their several abilities.

There have been scholars enrolled:-Boys, 96. Girls 24 Total 120

The average attendance has been:-Boys, 60. Girls IS Total 75.

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The girls' school teacher has done faithful work. Amongst both boys and girls there is much promise of rich fruitage in the near future. Two boys have been baptized and received into full membership and one on probation.

We have drawn attention to the privilege of the children of Christian parents and as a result have baptized seven young children. This subject needs attention. The young are our chief hope, and all Christian parents should be urged to dedicate their children.

The collections have shown an upward tendency. Sunday School collection has amounted to TIs. ~.OO Thursday evening " 2.00

Sunday morning I 1.50 Special collections 22.00

Poor fund .. 2.00

Or a Total of. 39.50 An average of nearly TIs 1.50 per member.

The Sabbath-school has proved itself an adjunct of the church, blessed of the Spirit. The average attendance has been II o. The class meetings have been regularly held and utilised wisely for the advancement in knowledge of our little church.

The services on Sundays have been well attended through­out the year. There was not a total break during the highest time of exctiement.

The average attendance at public services has been: Suiting. 140. Ngan Yo, 40.

With a safer building, nO,t to say a more artistic one, a better attendance might have been secured. A fair prospect for the attainment of tb.is desirable advantage we are glad to announce in the fact of the 1400 Taels assigned for our chapel premises being now secured.

I have to recognise the faithful and effective service rendered by Bro. Lien, Mrs Kao, and my wife, whose united efforts under God have succeeded in holding and building up the church under so trying a set of circumstances.

My own efforts have been somewhat curtailed by prolonged sickness and afterwards by disturbances, but despite the fact in six months we have made six journeys in my circuits, on some of which I was accompanied by my wife.

The attempt to teach Western studies has failed owing to lack of interest, together with the Boxer disturbances and lack of facilities

On the whole I believe we have every cause for thankfulness. The members are stronger in the faith and the promise for the future is the brightest.we have had.

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Cherttu and Chien Cheo Circuits.

]. F PEAT.

Since I last attended a session of our Annual Meeting three years have elapsed. After five months of work after having re­tnrned from the annual meeting of Feb. 1900, we were called to Sha:nghai, andsent to America. At home we 'found the best of bPportunities 'for making known our China ·work. I first did some speaking in scattered :places in Kansas, and later I worked two P.; E. districts in Illinois very ·thororghly beside speaking at a considerable number of places outside of those two districts. I sp'oke on our mission work at one Annual Conference, tW0 District Con'ft;rences, and was sent by the 'Missionary Society-to represent the Board 'at two other Annual Conferences .

. The most encouraging feature <;>f the home work is the o~ganization of the work into conventions. On the day we left home for China, the Illinois Missionary Convention convened at Springfi~id . and the influence peqneated every districf' The great Cleveland Convention will indirectly largely increase the luissionary collection~. We reached Chungking on our return to the field, on May 3 and were detain'ed first by Frank's illness and later on, on account of the Boxer depredations, and only arrived here iIi Chentu early in December. I take this opportunity of express­ing our graditude to God for His goodness in thus having restored Frank to us this second time, and I thank all those friends either present or absent who so heartily devoted days and nights to his care and comfort. And I may say that he is as grateful for yohr care' as a boy knows hmv to be.

~hree weeks after my arrival here I made a trip to Chien Chio, to meet the Superintendent and party, at which place II proba­tioners were received and 6 members baptized. Upon our return to, Chentu we receiv,ed one on probation and baptized two.

The outlook for the coming year is most encouraging. We were never in a better position to do work for the Master.

Statistics. Members. Probationers. Chentu 47 38 Chien Cheo 17 38

Total I40 members' and probationers.

Tsi Cheo, Yanghsien, Nwchiang, Lungchangt and

T'ien Ku Cheao Circuits. w. E. MANLY.

It was somewhat of a surprise to us last year in America to receive a letter from the Superintendent asking if we would be will­ing to take up the Tsi-cheo work. Since it seemed in the line of duty of course we said ' 'Yes, t, but it was a considerable length of time before we felt in our hearts that it was our work in the sense that we were chiefly interested in this especial field.

Upon arriving in Chung-king I was called upon to go to Tsi­cheo as soon as possible to become acquainted with the people. Brother Johanson conducted me about on this tour of introduc­tion. Crowds met us everywhere and many desired to become probationers, though few understood and accepted the Gospel sufficiently to warrant their reception. Some cases of the probationers or adherents being needlessly connected in law-suits or other public affairs caused no little thought and anxiety, and reports from many lips that there were Boxers practicing in various localities added to the gravity of the situation.

I do not mean to say that the evil practices of certain persons connected with the church was the chief cause of the uprising which soon followed. But after careful consideration it seems to me that although the Boxer movement was chiefly the work of the devil taking advantage of the fearful drouth to inflame men's minds against the spread of the Gospel and over­throw it, ncvertheless it remains true that it was partly on account of the unchristian acts of some connected with us or supposed to have this connection. And this fact should make us still more careful not to take part in those -things which do not concern us as disciples of Christ nor to countenance those who make such use of the name of the church.

I accompanied Bro. Johanson to Chung-king and soon return­ed on the second itineration. It was on this trip that I made my second and last trip to the old Tien Ku Chiao as it was before the riot. Reports of Boxers were becoming more and more rife; soldiers had been stationed near and the Christians passed many anxious nights fearing an attack from their enemies. The pastor himself wa" most earnest in his exhortation to faithfulness and no less so in his condemnation of all Christian connection with public affairs which ought to be left alone. I remember how scrupulous he was about taking any gift, even so much as a bowl of rice from the leader at Wu Whang Ch'ang, lest it might

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lead others to think that he was susceptible to the influence of a gift intended asa bribe.

It is certain that he was ready to meet death. If ever it should become our lot to meet the death which came to him I pray that none of us. may lack the sincere confidence in God which he manifested at that time.

After the massacre I remained at Tsi-cheo until the latter part of July, going once to Chentu to attempt to secure protect­ion to the Christians, suppression of the Boxers, and payment for the losses incurred. There was a considerable cessation in Boxer outbreaks for a few weeks after the massacre and I believe that had the officials high and low then united in the effort they might have been suppressed. ' But a vacillating policy on the part of the officials and the distress of the people owing to the increasing, severity of the drouth finally made it impossible to restrain the tide of lawlessness. When this state of affairs was at last acknowledged by the official at Tsi-cheo and he had furnished money sufficient to bring the Christians into the city I returned to Chung-king.

The storm this time was unable to harm the Christians to' any great extent, since they were mostly in hiding or within the walls of Tsi-cheo. Wealthy people and the defenseless poor now felt the evil of the movement. The Boxers robbed on every hand and if resisted or accused before the official retaliated by murder and fire. Thus about one half of the village nearest Tien Ku Chiao was burned in this way. These acts proved to be the moving cause in their final overthrow. The people arose against them and at last were united in the work of restoring the normal condition of affairs. The influence too of the decisive and ener­getic new Viceroy was most marked for good. And thus the Boxers were quelled for the time at least. They succeeded in making only ten Christian martyrs, whereas more than 400 of their own number were killed. I do not think there will soon be another such' extensive outbreak in this region unless the present drouth continue until a famine ensues next year. Smaller outbreaks here and there may perhaps occur.

Brother Cady came from Chentu to take the lead in settling the indemnity and at the present time it seems that it will be arranged to the satisfaction of the general body of the church.

The defections on account of the Boxers were not numerous, but a general coldness of spiritual life is manifested resulting largely from the excitement of the times and the lack of prayer, Bible reading and public services. This ought not to be and I trust will be changed for the better soon.

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We have not succeeded in buying property yet but have rented a piece of ground inside the city on the Temple Hill for an indefi­nite period of time and have begun to build a house. I trust that .Mrs. Manly can join me in April and begin the work so much needed among the. neglected women 9f Tsi-cheo. I am glad that she has had work in the school at Tsen Ja Ngai during the past few months, but I do not wish to work so far away from home much longer.

With hope for more prosperity to come through God's hand leading the way and with His Spirit to strengthen I look forward to the coming year.

Hocheot Si Er Tung and Tin Yuen Circuits.

J. A. JOHA!'\SON.

It is with a grateful heart to God that I preseht this report to the Annual Meeting of the West China Mission.

TSICHEO CIRCUIT.

I remained in charge of this ,circuit till Bro. Manly returned from· fudough in April. In the meantime it had been divided into the circuits of Tsicheo, Tien Ku Chiao, Yanghsien and Chien"'Cheo.

I am. glad to be able to report that the work continued to grow rapidly in every directjoIl..dnring those months.

Several new placesqf worship were opened, the interest in the gospel and the att~ndance at worship were increasing, and additio~s were being m~d~ to the number of members, proba­tioners andinquire~s. There was some Boxer practice threaten­ing, against the church in the Sprulg causing some unrest in Ya?g~lsien, but no actual outbre~k until after I had left for Chungking.

PISAN, YUINCHUAN AND HOCHEO CIRCUITS .

. 14.he work, in my present circuits has greatly prospered in every direction during the past. year.

I was appointed to this work at the Annual Meeting in January, but was not able to devote my entire time to it until after I .had turned over the work at other places to others.

The six stations of last year have grown into twenty-two.

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The stations are opened by the people themselves, and the work is almost entirely self-supporting.

Usually when a number of men in a place become interested in the gospel and want a place for worship, they subscribe the necessary money for deposit, rent and repairs. Only five of the stations in this work have received help for deposits, one for rent, and none for repairs. They pay in full or in part for school teachers and sometimes groups of stations combine to support helpers. In all there has been contributed in this work about 1,000 Taels during the year .

./\. few words as to the way the work develops. A number of inquirers in a place buy scriptures and catechisms and begin to study the word. Later, when a place is opened, one of them becomes their leader. As the motives of some of them are not above question, we do not allow them to put up the "Gospel Hall" sign-board for a long time. lest they should make un­worthy use of it.

When they have been recommended by the leaders and stewards meeting for probation, they are examined in doctrine and as far as possible in sincerity. Great carefulness is needed in dealing with them as well as regular visits by the missionary and the native worker in order to instruct them and become acquainted with them. I have travelled about I I ,500 Ii during the year (li = y.3 Eng. mile). Unworthy probationers are dropped, but fresh additions are constantly being made. There has been an -increase of probationtrs during the year in this work from two hundred and nineteen to four hundred and thirteen, and of members, from sixteen to fifty-seven.

Beside this there are several hundreds of inquirers and these are asking us to open up work in several market villages, but alas, we are short of preachers and helpers.

The work is not only spreading in extent, but also deepening in the hearts of the believers, which is a source of great joy to us.

The prosperity of this work will soon make it necessary to divide these present circuits into several more.

In conclusion may we ask the prayers of each one of this meeting on behalf of this work: "That the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified," and that each believer may be brought into a richer, fuller Christian experience than ever before.

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WOMEN'S REPORTS.

Evangelistic Work Among Women.

ESTHER B. LEWIS.

As we make our report this year we are oppressed by the amount of work which needs to be done and the trifle we have been able to accomplish.

The year began with a trip to Chentu which was too hurried to admit of speaking to more than a score or two of women.

The weekly church class of nineteen members has been kept up, an effort having been made to do more personal work than formerly. Over the evident spiritual growth of some we have rejoiced, but the coldness of others has been a constant sorrow.

The Sabbath afternoon class for women has been conducted on the same plan as last year with aD average attendance of fifty three.

Part has been taken in three anti-foot binding meetings, one held in Chentu, two in Chungking. More than twenty women have unbound their feet in Chungking and Chiang-beh during the year. Some children of members still have bound feet in spite of the strict resolutions passed last year.

An increasing amount of time has been spent over the Industrial work which would have been closed up, ere this, had we been able to devise any other means of support for six of the twenty women employed.

The year has been closed with a twenty-four days evange­listic trip. The word has been spoken to nearly seven hundred women in eighteen places. For the most part, good attention has been given to our message and we believe some hearts have been touched by the love of Christ and a desire to obtain salvation. Whenever we found those who were studying, special instruction has been given them. I think not more than twenty or thirty were found who were making any effort to study. The native helpers and the men generally are lamentably indifferent to the soul's welfare of the women, otherwise more could be done than is now attempted.

The work is great and the workers few and scattered but we rejoice in the opportunities for making Christ known and hope for fruit in saved souls.

There is urgent need for Bible women of sincere faith and, earnest love of souls to work among their own country-women. For these let us put up earnest prayer. '

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Training School and Evangelistic Work Among Women.

ELLA MA~NING.

When I deduct the time, since last annual meeting, that I have been unable to attend to my work because of illness I find that I have only about five months work to report.

At last annual meeting I was appointed to a girls' day school and together with Mrs. Lewis to the women's training school and evangelistic work in Chungking district.

The money apprbpriated for a day-school was not sufficient to carry one on so the school did not materialize.

The women's training school has occupied most of my time. There has only been an average attendance of seven, though there are many more names on the roll.. I am sure that quite a number of those who came for a short time only would have been glad to continue if it had been possible for them to do so.

We cannot push these women as fast as we would like to because they are not sufficiently advanced in their studies. As we look back over the year we see that the school has developed somewhat in spite of the unavoidable interruptions, and there is better work being done now than at the beginning of the year, so we are encouraged to go on.

Two of the three Bible-women, Mrs. Tsang and Mrs. Tsen, have had fong and trying illness in their homes and were also drafted into helping to nurse some of the foreigners who were stricken with fever so that they have not been able to finish a year's work on the Bible-woman's course of study. Mrs. Tai has nearly finished three years' work, one year with an average grade of 96, and another with an average grade of 94.

We ought to have many more women in training for their work is so much needed, especially in the outstations where the work is growing so fast and where we can, at best, give very little time to the women. When we go to these places and find how few women attend the church services and how little these few know of the Christian religion' we realize that we can never do much for them till we can station a trained Bible-woman in each place to teach and help the women as there is a preacher there to teach and help the men. Indeed, the need of a Bible­woman's work is even greater, for the men can read their Bibles and Christian literature but the women cannot read and therefore are deprived of that help. Chinese custom, too, forbids the preachers meeting the women to teach them.

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We will never be able to supply the great and constantly growing need for women workers from our congregation in Chungking. We urge that suitable women when found in the outstations be sent down to Chungking to be trained. They could afterward return and work among the women in the places from which they came.

My evangelistic work in the city of Chungking has been confined to my church class and a little visitation in the homes.

I have been going to Chiang-beh each Sunday. We have an overflow meeting in the street chapel during the time of morning service. There are thirty or forty women each Sunday and these are usually outside people who have not heard the gospel very long.

After the morning service I hear the women recite and question them on what Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Tsao (the preacher's wife) have taught them duriug the week. There are nine women studying regularly, beside Mrs. Tsao. and some are doing very good work.

Mrs. Tsao has been very helpful. As she has no report I wish to say that she has a church class and has given a great deal of time beside to the women.

I have only made one itinerating trip this year, I spent nearly two weeks in Jiang-he-shien in March. 1: visited seven villages and met in all about seven hundred and fifty women. 'Phere can be very little done with women on such a flying trip. especially in entirely new territory as this was. However believing can only come by hearing and I trust the message heard then will help prepare the way for an understanding of the Gospel.

I trust' that God will give me the health and the needed grace and wisdom to do more and better work for Him during the year on which \ve are about to enter.

Itinerating . HELEN R. GALLOWAY.

On my return to Chungking in January of this year I was somewhat surprised to find myself transferred from city to field work and I confess it was with many unuttered fears and not a perfectly strong heart I undertook that which had been assigned me. The needs of the work appealed to me deeply, but how to make the paltry sum of sixty dollars do the work, which all knew, if done properly, would require three or four times that amount, was a problem I could not solve by any process of reasoning.

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Benjamin Franklin wisely said "there are two ways of being happy, or accomplishing: either increase your means or diminish your wants" In this case it was decided that our wants were necessities, and we proceeded to increase our means. The home society not fully understanding the need perhaps of this field work did not give \'ery liberally and we felt justified in soliciting aid from friends in America. \Ve have discovered that there are armies of good people at home, who are only waiting to know what to do, and where, and hov~' to do it, glad to strengthen the hearts, and hold up the hands of the Peter Cartwrights in the foreign lands. Responses to these appeals and frequent draws upon purses made it possible for a Bible-woman and myself to spend about fifty days with the women of these twenty-one stations to which we had been appointed. In these places we met about 1500 women, and in order to reach that number traveled over 1000 miles. Of this number not more than t\venty women did we find who were able to recognise characters, and not more than five who could read with any degree of accuracy.

Our plan was to stay some days in the larger places condu~t­ing morning schools for those who seemed to have a desire to learn the Gospel as taught in our Catechism, the afternoons being given up to those who came perhaps primarily to see the foreign woman, but some of whom we certainly hope were able to learn something of the truth as it is in Jesus. These ignorant Chinese women appeal to one as do no other class in China. In all this unhappy empire's popUlation there are none so deplorably unattractive, and apparently hopeless, -as those who for centuries ha\'e been deprived of all that which has given the women of Christian countries the position they occupy.

We are sorry to say that the average Chinese, male, church mem ber, is not yet established in the belief that his mother and vdfe, and daughter, have equal claims upon the care of the church which he believes himself to have, and as a rule the women of a home are sadly neglected, in many cases wives never having heard the simplest outline of their husband's belief: this I know to be a fact. Let us all pray earnestly that in these Chinese homes those who first find Christ shall be so thrilled with the unmistakable consciousness of their own salvation, that they shall be "constrained by the love of Christ" to "begin at their Jerusalem" first telling their own household what great things Jesus has done for them.

Later in tn~ year our plans for spending much time with these women were foiled by the Boxer uprising which made it unsafe to travel. These enemies of all good are most enthusiastic and aggressive missionaries of their master 'who is mighty, but our

God is all-mighty, and we believe that the result of all this persecution through 'which the Church of China is passing today, will be the more sure establishment of Christ's kingdom and the more rapid advancement of Christianity, because God Omnipotent reigneth and w~ have perfect confidence in His plan for bringing the uttermost parts of the earth to own Jesus Lord of all.

During the last quarter of the year illness in our home, put other work into my hands and it was impossible to go any more personally in this station work. However the work was not entirely dropped as one of our Bible-women made another round of visits in November doing with glory to God, good to the people and credit to herself, the same work. She brings us word from some of the stations, which greatly stimulates <?ur hopes for the future of the itinerating department of the work. Hearts have been won to Christ from among those who once seemed hopelessly indifferent, and we praise God for oportunities to labor for these women.

Womens' Work, Suiting. ~L J. CURNOW.

The year opened with every prospect of much success in the Lord's ,york in Suiling. The classes for outside women were well attended. The average attendance for the first three months being sixty. In my Wednesday class for members and enquirers much interest has been shown in the study of our books, and I have been very much pleased with the spiritual growth of some of its members.

In the spring I visited Xgan Yo, La Chi and other places with my husband spending from one to three days in the more important places and thus I met large numbers of women. We were away about three weeks. Later on Sbao Si Mu spent twelve days teaching the women in N gall Yo.

Early in May the Boxers reached Lo Chi and Ngal} Yo, the latter place is only 40 miles from Suiling, here twelve Roman Catholics were murdered and several injured. There was then talk of them coming on to our station. This of course caused all not really interested in the Truth to cease coming to our services.

Just at this time I was summoned to Chungking where my husband was lying very ill with fever, and when the time came when we were able to return to Suiling we were prevented through the disturbed state of the district. Twice was I packed up ready to return and each time something fresh came up to keep me from returning, and it was December before I wa.c:; able to take up my work once more.

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During the year three women and seven children were baptized, and three women taken on probation. These three would have been baptized in December but on account of the Boxer movement and sickness they were unable to attend our services for several months, therefore we decided to give them further instruction before receiving them into the Church.

One of the above women went into the country to seek shelter for herself and daughter with her mother. Soon after her arrival all the villagers sought shelter in the "Chai-tsi" but they and her mother would not allow our enquirer and her child to go with them fearing that as she was a Christian the Boxers would be more likely to attack them. She told the people that she did not mind being left as God was just as well able to protect her in the house as in the "Chai-tsi" (fortified hills).

We have much to praise God for, that none of our members or enquirers have been killed, or injured in any way, and all have kept the .Faith, though some have been much tried. We do pray that during the coming year we may be spared to scatter much seed and reap fruit for the Master.

The girls' school has done well; it opened with an enrolment of twenty-four scholars, and the average attendance was fifteen. One girl has only missed coming to school one day during the year. The teacher was baptized last month, and four of the elder scholars have expressed a wish to become enquirers. Thus we see the aim of our school being accomplished in bringing the girls into the Church; many of whom may it please the Lord to raise up to be future workers.

W omans' Work, Chentu.

MARGARET M. CANRIGHT.

\Ve arrived in Chentu January 15, last year. Found Miss Collier here holding the fort alone. Sbe and our native friends gave us a most hearty welcome back, which naturally, we greatly appreciated.

Not long after our arrival I ,began teaching English to a class of twelve students, and continued this work for three mqnths, when upon the arrival of <Mr. and Mrs. Cady. it was turned over to them.

In the work among the women here, I have 110t taken a large share, partly on account of several months' absence from Chentu. In the early part of the year, the large class of women which Miss Collier had been teaching, was divided into three, in

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the hope that we could get the women at closer range, give each one more individual attention, and so perhaps rouse a deeper interest in them, than they were manifesting.

I was gi\Ten charge of one of these classes and went to work on it with considerable zeal. But after several weeks had" passed I was lmable to report much favorable progress. These particular women seemed utterly unresponsive. I tried every way I could think of to get them interested in spiritual things. Prayed. for and with them. Talked with them, to them, and at them. Alter­nately pleaded with, and scolded them, but so far as I could see, all without avail. They showed no interest in their own soul's salvation. One has since passed away, and I greatly fear, went without a ray of hope in her heart. The utter lack of interest shown by the class, did not tend to keep up enthusiasm in the class leader. . Now I am trying what seems like a more excellent way, so far as it goes. \Vhile I do not neglect entirely to pray for those inquirers, I am more earnest in asking for another class of other women, "such as would be saved, " to be illfi uenced by the Holy Spirit to come to us inquiring the Way, that we may be spending our energies on possible future Bible-women, or those who will live Christianity in their homes.

In July I went down to Chungking. primarily to take charge of my boys during their summer vacation, and secondarily to get at a more comfortable distance from the Boxers. Remained there four months, part of that time teaching in the school there. For this I was likened by a friend to the mother of Moses in that I put my boys out from home, and then got myself engaged. to help care for them.

I am grateful to God for all the mercies of the past year, and desire for the coming year to follow where He leads, and do what I can for Him.

EDUCATIONAL REPORTS.

• Chungking Institute .

JOSEPH BEECH.

The year 1902 has been a most promising one for the Chung­king Institute. Self-support which has been the hope of. past years has been so nearly attained that it no longer remains a question of possibility but of policy. For the first time in the history of the work it has been found necessary to put a limit upon the number of students to be admitted..

Last year the total enrollment was forty, and the highest number present at any time was thirty-five. This year there has been an enrollment of seventy-five, the largest number present at anyone time being seventy-one.

Among the students there are eleven church members and twenty-two probationers-five of the probationers are from this year's entering class-making a total of thirty-three members and probationers. Including Chinese teachers and students there are thirty-seven members and probationers at the institute. The spiritual condition of the school is a cause for thankfulness. There is an element of sincerity in the testimonies given week after week that is refreshing and also a perception of a high moral purpose in many 'which is in marked contrast to the sordid views of life which characterize the multitudes about us.

The financial condition of the school is in marked contrast to last year. There was received. from students last year tuition amounting to Taels 60.18 (tae1-ounce silver). There was almost no special contributions and as the appropriations of the Missionary Society were insufficent to meet current expenses we closed. the year in debt. This year the amount received from students for tuition is 929.8 I taels, added to the 60. 18 taels of last year makes a total of 989.99 taels tuition from students since April 1901. There has also been contributed by missionaries and others on the field 100.18 taels, and by friends in the homeland inclusive of the Missionary Society appropriations for the same period 2279.51 making a total from tuition and gifts of 3369.68 taels, other items bring the total receipts to 3459.68 taels. The expenditures during the same period have been 2379.98 taels, leaving a balance of 1079.70 taels on hand. While this balance is a cause for congratulation it is but a small portion of the amount needed for improvements and furnishings which have been waiting the day of better things, not to mention the need for funds to enlarge the Sc11001 so that we will not be compelled. to turn students away

who are willing to pay all expenses and are in every way qualified for entrance.

This year's work has comprised twelve classes in4lllathematics, four in geography, one in astronomy, :five in English, one in Church history, five in Chinese Classics, and :five in Bible. Through the kindness of Mrs. Spencer Lewis three students have received instruction in instrumental music. Most of the subjects were taught daily making a total of 7680 hours for the year. The Bible holds first place in practice as well as in theory. Including the public services every student receives about twelve hours a week in Biblical and religious instruction.

Most of the work has been carried forward by means of the graduate teachers. Taken altogether there has been a high degree of faithfulness in their work and a thoroughness that is commendable and which promises well for the future. We will need more foreign help, in fact need it now, but for the bulk of the work in the future as well as the present we look to these helpers and to others preparing for this work. Church history and astronomy have been taught by Mrs. Manly since her arrival in April. She has also assisted in other ways in the work and rendered a most valuable service for which I desire to express my thankfulness.

I also wish to thank the friends who have contributed money to help forward the work; to the Chungking Church for Taels 10.23, Rev. and Mrs. Lewis, TIs. 18.69, Rev. and Mrs. Myers, TIs. 42, Rev. and Mrs. Manly, TIs. 25, Dr. Canright, Tis. 4.16, Bethatlo Auxilliary through J. F. Peat, TIs. 35.53, Mr. F. C. Atherton, Honolulu, TIs. 76.23, Mr. C. H. Raymond and others Lewerenceville, N. J. Tls. 54.86, Miss Rigby, Elgin, Il1. TIs. 15.87, First Church Epworth League, Elgin, Ill. TIs. 129.33, Rev. W. W. Carlton, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, TIs. 14.00, Mrs. W. Graham of Owatana, to found the Neil Graham Scholarship, TIs. 49.10, Bethany Chapel, Middletown, Conn. Tis. 167.49, and from the Students of Wesleyan University per. Pres. B. p, Raymond, TIs. 700. Previous to the gift from Wesleyan University, a letter was received from the President of the College Y. M. C. A. stating that the College desired to take up the support of our Educational work here in Chungking as a regular part of their religious work. The. $500 gold is the :first contribution in fulfillment of his statement that there was faith and purpose behind the offer. I believe that this generosity on the part of the students of Wesle­yan University in helping the students of this land to a Christian education will contribute to the establishment of a great institu­tion here which will be an honor to them, a blessing to the student~ of this land and a glory to our Lord.

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I thank God that He has permitted me to work the past year for the enlightenment and salvation of the people and praise Him for any success attained and for the bright outlook which the future holds.

Chentu Educational Work.

REPORT OF H. OLIN. CADY.

A year ago I was in America confined to bed by sickness and it seemed probable that my work in China was finished. But by the Providence of God I was restored to health and permitted to do something more. Not so much as I wished, perhaps not so much as I could, but I have tried. With my family I arrived in Chungking May 3rd and in Chentu May 28th-three months and nine day after leaving Chicago.

We opened work in the school June 11th and have had six months of school-work, in spite of the heat of summer and the Boxer out-breaks. We were not kept in peace for the threatening troubles and the constant uncertainties of the situation preclude that word, but we were safely kept. With all the imperfection in methods we must credit the Chinese officials, with the determination to protect all foreigners and Christians in the city. Every request and suggestion that we made was considered and they seemed over-anxious for the safety of foreigners, an anxiety that in some instances was a hindrance to putting down the disorder.

The Intermediate School was 110t re-opened after the 8th moon feast; only one pupil put in an appearance. The terror was so great that Church members who lived at a distance were afraid to send their children. This school during the summer was not satisfactory . We have never had the kind of teacher we want for the Intermediate School.

The High School had for the summer over thirty pupils; of these seven had degrees that permitted them to enter the examinations for the second degree. One of these received his degree and is assigned as Magistrate to Hunan. Others have obtained in the examinations some smaller prizes, but the disturbances thro the country reduced the attendance so that in spite of new students we have had only twenty-four thro the fall term. The homes of some of the students not residing in the city have been burned and those of others endangered, or tho't to be endangered by their being in school here.

Regular classes have been taught in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geography and. English. Especial attention has been given in the teaching. of Geography to the history and present political condition of the countries taught; to the products and civilization and the forces that tend towards the prosperity or adversity of the country.

We have endeavored to make the influence of the school Christian. The Bible has been taught and there have been regular daily prayers.

For the first, and part of the second, term we had very unsuitable quarters, but now have something better. We have cleaned, painted and put glass windows into the present rooms, and have made some furniture. Beginning with nothing we have something and hope for more next year.

There is a good opportunity here for making an impress thro education on this province whose educational interests center here and the influences at work here are more easily transmitted to the out-lying portions of the province. But to adequately meet the opportunity the school is in need of good, trained native teachers. We are especially in need of more foreign help. We ought to have now a man well· equipped to teach in the best way the sciences. This means also a need of apparatus and we need a suitable site and new buildings. There is pledged enough with what has been received to make $6000.00.

There ought to be more provision for helping deserving students who without such help will not be able to take the training their abilities and their country need. We have given free instruction to three, one of these has had his support, towards which he has rendered some service in taking care of the school­rooms.

In resume of our needs:-We need that which will make this the best school and of the highest grade in the province and that its advantages shall be brought within the reach of every Christian boy.

REPORT OF HAn'IE Y. CADY.

During our furlough which included the first month of 1902

I was enabled to interest some friends in the home-land in the work out here and especially in the needs of Chinese women and girls.

After our return to this city I commenced work ill the High School and have had charge of the English classes. The work was being pushed until the Boxer troubles caused us to close for

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a time. In September the school was reopened. My work each day has been from nine to twelve o'clock, at first four, but latterly three class daily. The text-books used are "Tenny's Lessons", "Royal Primer" and "·Orient Readers", "Geography Catechism" and Mark's Gospel. This latter'was taught each day in prepara­tion for the Sunday morning study of the "Life of Christ. " All of the students purchased the Gospel of Mark. in English and several of them the New Testament in Chipese and English.

I have found these YQung:men polite, industrious and most of them excellent students. Two have proven themselves lazy and have dropped below their classes, but otherwise all have been earnestly trying to do good work. I trust that the daily contact in the school-room has done something to give these students a knowledge of Christian doctrine and Christian life, and my desire and prayer is that thro this school they may come to know Christ as their Saviour.

Altho my appointment read, "Teacher in Boys' School" yet the way has opened thro this school to do work among' the,. shall I say, "better class" women; at least among a more intelligent class of women than those who come about mj day after day. The mothers, aunts, and sisters of the young nien in school naturally have a curiosity. to see the foreign woman who teaches in the Boys' School, so during the last few months a good number of these women have been to visit me and many are the invitations I have not been able to accept to visit them in their own homes. While there have been a few of these ladies numbered among my acquaintances in Chentu for some years, yet I fully believe that the time has now come when more intimate relations may be established with a large number and much done to sow the Gospel seed among this class of women. Many of them read and would willingly read our Christian books were they put into their hands. As I have thot more of the matter in these past years and gone into the homes of these people it seems to me that in some ways their conditi<?n is more pjtiful than that of their poorer sisters. I hope this next year if God gives me health and strength to thro our High School do a little work for these women.

Chungking Girls' Boarding ~ool,

N. M. DECKER.

When the report of our Girls Boarding School was presented at the last Annual Meeting hopes were expressed that the work of the coming year migh t be of broader scope in every respect. Had

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we as a . Mission known at that time what the year held for us we would have. been faint hearted and doubtless have felt that we could not meet the many difficulties. It is well, that our loving Father, in His infinite wisdom, does not reveal to us the future, but leads us step by step and teaches us to live a day at a time with the promise for strength as that day comes with its needs.

In but a few weeks after Chinese New Year when getting nicely started in our various lines of work we were called upon to leave it for a time-some being laid on beds of illness and the others giving their time and strength in caring for them.

Beside the large number of missionaries who became victims of malaria there were twelve of the girls, some of whom were cared for at the school, a clinic being held both morning and evening at which times temperatures were taken and recorded and medicines given. Others who were attacked more severely were sent to the Hospital for treatment. At such times especially, but during the whole year a deep interest has been shown and valuable assistance rendered by Dr. Edmonds, which has been greatly appreciated.

It was decided not to follow the plan of holding school during the extreme heat, as had been done, but let the girls, who could do so, go home thus giving them a change and relieving those in charge of some work and responsibility. School was closed July IIth for seven weeks re-opening September 1St with hopes that after so long a rest vigorous work might be done during the coming months, but after only three weeks of work, I too had to succumb to the fever and since that time have not been able to do any regular work. During these months Miss Galloway has, in addition to her many other duties, been responsible for the school but : could do nothing· in regard to the regular lessons. The older girls have continued to conduct the daily recitations of the little ones as best they could without some one to oversee the work, while they themselves have had their Mathematics, Old Testament History and Chinese books. The first of the branches just mentioned has during the past year been satisfactorily taught by Mr. Feng of the Chungking Institute.

The work in Old Testament History was taken up by Mrs. Dsang for a time until she was needed to accompany Mrs. Lewis on an itinerating journey. The Chinese Classics are explained each day by my personal teacher, Mr. Dseo.

In the early part of the year some work in vocal music was done and four of the older girls have made fair progress ill learning to play the organ.

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For some months Miss Williams conducted a class in Physical Culture, a most important work for Chinese girls who' are so 10th to take exercise but when induced to take it thus enjoy it thoroughly.

The school now numbers thirty-three girls-not a marked increase over last year but this is not because there have not been applicants but because they were not such girls as we could admit and also because this number seems sufficient for one person to care for.

There has been but one death and that of a little girl who had been with us but a short time and was most unpromising.

Some changes have been made in the course of study which met with the approval of the School Committee. The work has been rearranged to cover eight years instead of ten as before. There are but few subtractions but more additions especially in Bible study so that now the entire Bible is included, also in books of History, Science, interesting stories' and newspapers to. be read, I having been. impressed that opportunity to gain a knowledge of matters of general interest to be one of the greatest needs.' It: is a pleasure to see the manner in whic~ these new books ~re received and also to note the progress which some of the, older girls have made in thinking for themselves and because of this have been Jed to inquire in regard to affairs not familiar to them 'instead of being satisfied with having recited from memory the answer' given to a certain question in the text book.

During the ,year one only has been added to the number of church members and two others were admitted on probation. Until recently I have held a class meeting each week with ten of the middle class girls, three of which are regular members of the church, and three are probationers. Aside from the regular prayer and testimonies a study of the parables and miracles was taken up.

An instance showing their spirit of self sacrifi~~ I believe worthy of mention. At Easter time when the collection for educational work was taken I agreed to double the amount they themselves wished to contribute and after consultation they decided to do without pork for ten weeks and give 5000 cash to that fund. I t seemed to me more than they ough tto do but one suggested that the plan of buying pork each alternate week be adopted. I consented to this so that from Easter time until the lniddle of August each altenlate week they gave up that part of their food which means so much to them, but I am persuaded that the sacrifice has proved a blessing to them in that they seem to more fully appreciate that which is being done for them in

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having the advantages of a Christian school which are given to but few Chinese girls in proportion to the many who have no opportunity for study.

When looking backward over the year now closing we can but realize how little of that we hoped to do has been accomplished. We are not discouraged but would express deep gratitude to God for the love and mercy He has shown and enter the new year with a strong faith in Him believing that He will give strength for the work committed to our hands and all working with one object to glorify Him, this may prove to be one of the best years in the history of the school.

Chungking Day Schools. CORA L. MYERS.

The Day Schools opened at the beginning of the year in debt, and with not a cent of the regular approprations to carry them on. A new plan was inaugurated by which three hundred cash a month was charged for each pupil, hoping thereby to get enough money to run them the year. It was an interesting experiment in self-support especially as the other missions of the city were running on the old plan of charity. Certainly our schools have not been crowded to the over-flow, as have the other mission schools, as we have held out all who could not pay, but the result of the experiment has secured, 1st A surplus over the required sum of money for running expenses of the primary and intermediate schools. 2nd. A better class of Chinese children as pnpils. 3rd. A more regular attendance and hence a greater advance in the work.

The course of study has been faithfully adhered to, altho pupils of the better class often object to the time consumed in committing to memory so much of our Christian books.

For the western branches the pupils are divided into classes and the grades of the children carefully kept. The Chinese books are taught by a native teacher in the native way, and when a book of the course is finished by any child, he is examined and his grade recorded in a book kept for this purpose. A class of five will, this year, finish the course of study laid down by our Annual Meeting and will prepare for entranCf into our High School.

The Mission may require to know what direct spiritual results we have had from these schools. We must a'3k you to remember that these boys are yet in the intermediate and primary grades. Of the five who finish the course, one is a

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member and a steward in the church, the other four are of sober disposition, attend regularly class meetings, Sabbath-school and service. In the lower grades we have some little probationers scattered alpng down to the second year. Ten of the pupils are the children of Christian parents. The rest stand alone in their own homes, perhaps the only one of the family who knows a word of the Bible. I believe the Lord will use these to carry His name into some dark places.

Throughout a portion of the year I have taught a class in English consisting of young men of the merchant class. I have had reason to be gratified with my success although overwork compelled me after a time to give up this line of work. I have been received cordially into the homes of my pupils whenever I have had time to visit them. Several of them have asked to give dinners for me that they might introduce me to their friends, but I have had little time for any social visits to their mothers and sisters. I believe the door is now open for a great work among this class of people, and while the wealthy are not so likely to embrace Christianity, it pays to have their friendship and influence rather than their enmity.

I have also taught a class in geography in the Training School. The men have done good work with what they have had to use. The need for better geographies, maps, globe &c is urgent.

MEDICAL WORK.

Chung King and Chiang Peh Medical Report.

]. H. MCCAR'rNEY.

Another year has passed since I last had the privilege of rendering a report of the work done in the institution under my care. I t is with a considerable degree of pride that I report advancment along a11 lines and in all of the various branches of our work.

First we are under many obligations to the ladies of the W. F. M. S. for the loan of their fine new hospital which we have occupied since last March. We appreciate their unselfish kindness and especially is this true of Doctor Edmonds, a colleague in whom we feel highly honored to be associated with in this great work to which we have both been called. The work in this new building during the year has been a great pleasure as it is the first year of our twelve where we have been able to more freely carry out our idea of modem antiseptics and to appreciate the advantages of a modem up-to-date building. The building still lacks many things in the way of modem conveniences and furnishings, but I have no doubt that these defects will be remedied as rapidly as possible when Dr. Edmonds takes over charge.

Our dreams of past years in the shape of a modem up-to­date hospital building, sufficiently large to accommodate our work and eqUipped as such a building should be, are about to be realized. At the last annual meeting I reported about TIs. 7000.00 as having been raised, paid or pledged, towards the new building and with sufficient faith in a prayer-answering God that He would supply the remaining TIs. 3000.00, work was begun soon after the last Chinese New Year. At first we thought that the old buildings might be utilized by removing the roof and extend­ing the walls, but after consultation with Dr. Hall to whose e~cel1ent advice and architectural ability we are much indebted, the old buildings were· sold and the foundations for our new building were soon laid so as to best utilize the 1110st irregular piece of property I know of in China, and also provide for garden and air space about the hospital. The description as to plan and dimensions I leave to Dr. Hall, with the exception of stating that when completed it wi11 be one of the largest and best equipped hospitals in China.

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HOSPITAL '''ORK.

We have had an unusually large demand for small rooms and in consequence the months receipts from this source have yielded sufficient income to enable us to do a large amount of charity work, with a considerable balance in the treasury. We have raised the price of private rooms frqm 100 cash per day to 150-500, but have left the wards at the old price 2000 cash per month. Nearly 760 in-patients have been treated in the hospital during the year which have aggregated over 18000 days treatment.

Among these numbers we have had an unusual large number of interesting cases, which has placed the character of the work done during the year far above the average of past years. This year we have fixed days for operating, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We have found this much more satisfactory. It has furnished visiting physicians and those who are temporarily in the city, such as the gun-boat doctors, an opportunity of witnessing operations without going to the trouble of writing them a note each time.

Our list of operations under an anesthetic have reached nearly 400. Among the number were three operations for Caes­arian sections in which we succeeded in saving three children and two mothers, one of whom died some time after from another disease. Another was a record breaking Ovarian Cystic Tumor which weighed seventy-two pounds and six oz.; the patient weighed only fifty-five pounds two weeks after the operation. The patient was a wealthy Chinese lady from Paoning, who remained with us five months and who in my opinion became an earnest Christian while with us.

In place of making coal, oil, and wages a separate account from the food they are pooled into one, and the total amount divided by the number of days food given, which gives us a daily average.

Each person whether helper or patient in this way helps pay the running expenses of the hospital. We have found this method more satisfactory than the old, and much less complicated.

OUT-PATIENTS.

The dispensaries have been connected as in past years with the exception that we have seen patients every day in Chiang­peh. I have personally seen them two days a week in Ching-peh, and four days at the Si-Pan-Kaj dispensary.

We have had a considerable increase of visits to the Si-Pan­Kai dispensary over former years in spite of the fact that tw.o other dispensaries who see patients free have opened during the

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year. There are now four dispensaries, (three of which make no charge) and three hospitals in Chungking. Our ladies will soon add a fifth dispensary and a fourth hospital. As far as my knowledge goes no other city in China of equal size is better supplied with hospitals and dispensaries than Chungking. Some have even said that there are too many~ but if one person in every hundred who need hospital treatment applied we would find our several hundred beds sadly insufficient. Our greatest need at the present time is a new dispensary on the Si-Pan-Kai; this we hope to have within the next twelve months. Our present quarters are greatly insufficient as the American Dispens­ary is gradually crowding us out. When we get our new dispensary we expect to give the old dispensary over to the American Dispensary.

EVANGELISTIC WORK.

As the Mission has not seen fit, or been unable, to supply us with an evangelist for the medical work we have been con­siderably crippled along this line. We have tried to supply the need as well as possible, but the work has not been as thorough as it should have been. Morning prayers for students, helpers and any patients who could come, preaching Sundays and four nights a week, and the daily teaching of the Ca.techism by the male nurses in each ward indicate the work done. We cannot expect the students to do much bed-side teaching as with their studies and various duties they have too much to do other than to preach in the evenings. The hospital furnishes the very best field for evangelistic effort of any work that we have in the mis­sion, and we should have a man appointed who would do nothing else than preach to the patients in the dispensary and hospital. We have had quite a large number who have left us professed believers. Several places in the Lu Cheo district worked by Mr. J ames of the C.' I. M. have been started by old patients out of the Chungking Hospital, and one or two have been made helpers in the same mission.

TEACHING OF MEDICAL STUDENTS.

We have three young men who will have finished their course during next year (one of whom belongs to another mis­sion), and three others who have entered upon their first year. The time when it was necessary to hunt for those who desire to study Western Medicine and wished a salary while doing so has passed with us. During the past year we have had applications from a large number who were willing to pay all their own ex­penses and serve us for five years besides. The time has come

58 WEST CHI..iV.rl AN1VUAL .Ll/EETD\lC.

when an organized Medical School would meet with great favor from the Chinese and I am sure would be self-sustaining from the beginning. Perhaps the day is not far distant when we may even hope for sllch a school in Chungking where in the several missions we may be able to look for a teaching staff. I t would be out of the question for anyone mission to think of under­taking sllch a contract by themselves.

ITINERATING.

One trip was made each quarter by either myself or as­sistants, at which time medicines were dispensed. Over 2000

patients have been seen on these journeys, and many people who have been in the hospital have been met. We have more than cleared expenses on each of these journeys, and consider it a very valuable part of our work.

NURSES.

It would not be possible to run a hospital at home without properly trained nurses, and after over twelve years we have concluded it is equally necessary in China.

The Chinese know absolutely nothing about nursing and do not consider it necessary. We have taken on two and expect to add a third soon; each of these are under contract for three years.

THE AMERICAN DISPENSARY.

The American Dispensary is more and more proving that it is fulfilling a large felt need and we are firmly convinced that it has a mission to fill as well as eventually providing a source of considerable revenue. The sales have been much larger than the previous year; they have averaged over 600 taels a month, while in the month of June they reached the sum of 1300 taeIs, the largest in the history of the dispensary. The finances are in a much better condition than at the last annual meeting and we hope soon to have sufficient capital, so that at the end of each year we will be able to pay the years profits into the work in place of putting it into the stock.

AmOWlt sold during the year

" Received

In-patients :­Men Women

HOSPITAL STATISTICS.

TIs. 7097.27 7334. 2 9

567 120

687

Dispensary Visits :­

Si-Pan-Kai Chiang Pch. Itinerating.

.VEDIC'AL WORR:.

Visits, Foreign and Native

Operations :­

IIospital. Dispensary Itinerating.

Labor Cases Suicide Cases Attended

Women's Medical Evangelistic Work.

SADDlE K. MCCARTNEY.

13108 r642

.2233

r8I65

.4 1 7

.870

150

1439

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The past year has been one of much blessing among the women of the hospital as so many have signified a desire to follow the Master. This year they seemed more interested in the Gospel than any previous year and regular services were held every Sun­day P. M. that it was possible for me to be there. The Bible-­woman was faithful in that she went frequently during each week and taught the Catechism.

There have been I r 8 women and girls cared for in the hospital wards, and a good majority of these have signified a desire of becoming Christians. Those who are near enough attend the church services on Sunday, but a good many of them are too far a way to come at all. Let me tell of some interesting cases that were treated during the year. One little slave girl was brought to us ill a bad condition. Her body was covered with scratches and bruises and her hands seemed as if they were beaten almost to a pulp. One arm was broken and after it was healed and she got well enough to leave she cried most bitterly for she did not want to be sent back home. It is very pitiful often to see the poor old women plead to be allowed to stay longer in the hospital.

60 TFEST CHINA ANNUAL MEETIlVG.

During the ,Year one of the brightest little girls I ever saw was treated. She learned her catechism so quickly I told her I would teach her the A. B. C. as soon as she got through it, and at my request she unbound her feet. But my illness prevented the fulfilment of my promise. However I was glad after my re­covery to see her in the girls' school. A most interesting case of a conversion was that of a middle aged lady who came to us from Paoning. She came to us for the removal of a large cystic tumor. Being an opium smoker she had to break that off before the operation was attempted, S0 thus she remained with us some time. Her restoration to health and strength was perfect and she returned to her home rejoicing in her new found hope.

The ignorance of the natives in both nursing and doctoring is very plainly illustrated in many cases that are brought to us. As many previously strong and healthy women and girls are made life-time invalids by their improper treatment. The patient suffering of these unfortunates is certainly a great lesson to some of us. To many of these, death would be a great relief, but they must go on suffering torture year after year and oh, how we long that the fear and superstition of the foreign doctor and his hospital will speedily be done away and that they will more eagerly come for help, and above all that they may receive Christ and be sure of a happy and griefiess hereafter!

Chentu Medical Work.

H. L. CANRIGHT.

AS, in the providence of God, we stand at the threshold of another year, I am inclined to review somewhat the three years since it has been my happy privilege to meet with you in Annual Meeting. .

Three years! Three years in the heart of one's life. A pe­riod when many of the follies of youth have been (or at least should have been) overcome and put aside, and some of the fruits of riper experience begin to be realized. A time when one is prepared to do one's best work.

In looking over these years I am grieved at the number of mistakes recorded. They are many more than I wish they were whatever my friends or enemies may think. On the other hand I am also grateful for God's manifest guidance and presence in many things, yes, even in every little detail of my life, where I would let him in. He has even wielded great blunders in such a marvelous way.as to bring good out of them. It is difficult to say whether happiness or sorrow has predominated during these

MEDICAL lFORA~.

years but this I know that the greatest joy has been while in active service for the :Master whether here or in the home-land. I have been happiest when I had most to do and did it.

lt is just three years this week since we left Chentu for home. Traveling to the antipodes and back again with a family -of children, is not an unmixed blessing. Our furlough brought many joys and also the most lasting sorrows of our lives.

The year j usf closed is such recent history that it requires little space. I have enjoyed many privileges this year that I did not expect to enjoy. They have helped me and have been a tonic rather than a stimulant. I might dilate at considerable length on all branches of the work here, for they have all been under my charge for a time at least, arid also go into details of the Bo~er movement, but will refrain with a slight reference to each.

After the Chinese New Year the schools were opened without a cash in hand and at the end of three months after keeping them both going and paying all expenses were left with a balance of over fifty -six taels. .

The church has been under my charge the greater part of the year. During the first six months more inquirers came about us than we cared to receive. At one time about one hundred and fifty had given in their names as desirous to study the Gospel. Our services were never more regularly attended than then, but we felt that some at least of this number were not sincere yet we could not conscientiously refuse to give then con-siderable time and attention. .

As the year advanced the Boxers become prominent and then bold. Most of these inquirers gradually fell away, through fear, while the Boxers took more and more of our attention, and con­tinued to hold it for several months to the exclusion of most everv thing else, But during all this anxious time our work went oiI as usual. Not a single church service was suspended or disturbed, yet often it was difficult to impart spiritual instruction to others when our own hearts were so full. However we were blessed at our post seven days a week. God is good, and He has constantly prepared a table before us in the presence of our enemies.

Upon turning the church work over to Bro. Peat recently I was once more free to give all my time, thought and energy to the medical work. Then it was t11at I found the responsibility of church 'work had weighed on me much more than I thought. This year we have seen one long hope realized. A small plot of ground has been purchased- for the hospital. I have seen patients every day and have had the usual large numbers at the dispensary as well as a goodly number of in-patients.

WEST CHINA Al\TIV~{!AL lIIEE'TIl\rc.

Medical Work Among Women, Chungking. AGNES M. EDMONDS.

Since I gave no report at last annual meeting as I had but recently arrived on the field my report dates from Jan. 1St, 1902

when I first' began the study of the language on the house-boa~ as we were coming up rh?er.

On account of the illness of myself and others of the mission I have not been able to accomplish this year the amount of work I had hoped to do.

In the language I have finished BaIlers' Primer and read a PQrtion of John's Gospel.

Aside from the study of the language, to which I was ap­pointed this year, I have treated 110 patients. Also during the $pring months, three forenoons each week, through the kindness of Dr. McCartney, w~o has been in charge, attended, and assisted 'in, operations at the Wm. Gamble Memorial Hospital.

The year has been a pleasant one, despite the numerous interruptions that have made study impossible for the time.

I had depended so mucp on this year to prepare for future work; but who could have forseen the unprecedented amount of illness with which we as a mission .have been visited this year? . Who, but one who has opened a hospital in this land, could foresee the numberless plans to be made, for furn~shings, cloth­ing, . bedding , etc.; the orders to be sent to America for furnish­ings, not obtainable here; the goQds, lumber, etc., that could be purchased here to be secured; plans drawn up and every step of the making requiring personal supervision by a foreigner? These things to one accustomed to buying everyth~ng ready made in the home-land, is quite a new experience, and need only to be mentioned to have the time consumed realized by experienced workers.

We have felt that every possible means of acquainting the home churches with the needs and possibilities of the work should be used, so we have sent to America for distribution in the churches and leagues 1000 leaflets, setting forth their oppor­tunities and responsibilities in the work in this portion of God vineyard and especially in this line of the work, such as support­ing beds, nurses, Bible-women, etc. We are indebted to Miss Galloway for her assistance in the preparation of the furniture, 'and other furnishings for the new building, which on account of her knowledge of the language and of the customs of the peo­ple has been most valuable and much appreciated.

The coming year I hope to take up the work in the hospital and have some part in alleviating the bodily sufferings and up­lifting spiritually the women of this vast empire.

COMMITTEE REPORTS.

STANDING COMMITTEES .

. Committee on Visitation.

Your Committee has made a thorough investigation of aU the property owned by the Parent Board, and the W F M. S.

We find the residences of the missionaries, with but few exceptions in good repair.

The Chinese guesf hall needs painting, and the build­ings in the teat of Bro. Peat)s houSe, not in use, should be removed:

We wOl.lldre<;ommel1d . that the niissiol1aries,. and their servants, shouid make proper disposal of all garbage; and that proper drainage should be provided, for the carrying off of all slops from the kitchen premises, which would greatly improve the beauty and healthfulness of the property.

We would recommend that the main chapel should have the roof repaired and the. ceiling either plastered or ceiled and the wall rewhite~ashed and lettered.

Bro. Cady's and Miss Collier's schools are in excellent con­dition; all. that could be desired, from a sanitary point. The hospital buildings are not worthy the Name; neither should Dr. Canright be asked to attempt medical work in the same. In a city the size of Chentu and with as great medical posSibilities, we should have a good . hospital building as soon as pos­sible.

The property purchased by Miss Collier is all that C9uld be desired, but she should not be asked to live for any length of time, in the building that she intends occupying.

The building occupied by the assistant pastor is both damp and dark and we would recommend a new residence.

lJ. H. MCCARTNEY, AGNES M. EDMONDS,

Committee K'WANG WAN SWFN. TSAO KE JI, LI TIEN VUEN.

WEST CHINA ANNUAL MEETING.

Committee on New Work. We are glad to note the progress made i~ opening new work

during the past year. At the last Annual Meeting, thirty places were reported, whereas we are able to report fifty at the present time.

We do not object to the characters" Jii Hwei Sea," being used before each house of worship not accepted as a Methodist Episcopal Church.

We recommend that no place be opened as our place of worship unless it shall first have some probationers, furnish a reasonable degree of self-support and be included in a regular preaching plan.

We recognize the possibilities of evil consequences in connec­tion with the present expansion of onr church in this province, and we emphasize the. necessity of great care lest these evil possibilities should be realized. But we- are thankful to God for the unprecedented opportunities for work now presented, and pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit to enable us to carry out His plans.

ON MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS.

I. At the meeting of the Missionary Committee of the Annual Meeting Jan. 12th, 1903, it was resolved to divide the missionary contributions, amounting to Taels 122,59, received in 1902 as follows: one half, or Taels 61.30 to the Missionary Society, and Taels 61.29 in the work under Q. A. Myers, J. A. Johanson and W. E. Manly in proportion to the number of members and pro­bationers, giving for Chungking District Taels 19.53, for J. A. Johanson'S work Taels 25.10 and for W. E. Manly's work Taels 15-96.

2. It was resolved to have the next meeting of the Committee, on the day before that fixed for beginning the next Annual Meeting, at which time requests will be considered.

3. Each fourth Quarterly Conference is recommended to consider what sums it wishes to ask of this committee and report at the meeting above arranged for. Bro. Myers is appointed Treasurer of the Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

SPENCER LEWIS, Chairma1l.

1 J. A. JOHANSON, J. O. CURNOW,

Committee J. F. PEAT, Q. A. MYERS, TS'EN Mo REN.

COJ}/l1fITTEE REPORTS.

Anti-foot-binding Colnmittee.

The ancient and evil practice of foot-binding has been opposed by the church through the Anti-foot-binding Society for several years; nevertheless there are some members who have not .un­bound. There are many who do not consider the practice a great evil because it is a general custom; neither do they consider that it is opposing God who in his love created us, as Paul has said, "Ye are the temple of God; if any many defile the temple of God, him shall God. destroy." We are born with proper. feet and to bind them is to defile the body and bring down the anger of God upon us. The habit should therefore be abandoned.

1. Those who are God's laborers should set a good example· in this matter by not binding the feet of members .oftheir family, and in every place they should teach the evil of the practice and the benefits of natural feet in order that people will be glad to: give up the. custom.

2. If the wife and children vf a preacher do not unbind :he. shall not be given a license.

3. Candidates about to be engaged should make known the custom of our church and if they are not willing to unbind they should not marry the people-if already engaged and they are unwilling to unbind the engagement should be broken off.

4. Parents whether members or probationers shall not be -allowed to bind their daughters' feet. Those who disregard this ought first to be exclu.ded from Communion; if they .still persist~ their names should be dropped or excluded from membership, but if the grand-parents object, the fault does not rest with the parents.

5. We also recommend that women who say it is impossible to unbind shall get a foreign doctor's certificate to that effect and they shall then wear the same kind of shoes as those with un­bound feet. Women who object cannot hold office in the church.

All who hold office should use all their strength in opposing this evil custom and endeavor to please God that all who see our good works may glorify our Father in Heaven. This we earnest­ly hope all will do.

1 Vol. E. MAN"LY, E. F PEAT,

Committee CLARA COLLIER, FlTNG LIN YFE~. KAo TSANG S1.

66 1VEST CHINA ANNUAL lIfEETING.

-Committee on SeH-Support.

When the church was first established, the followers of Christ were very zealous to give of their earthly goods for the assistance of their brethren and for the spread of the gospel of Christ to all lands. When the Methodist Episcopal Church began work in West China the openings for preaching the gospel were few and there being no native Christian the work was carried on by funds contributed from America, but now the calls to preach the gospel come from all sides and there are many who are joining the church; consequently the Mission funds are inadequate for this work and it rightly devolves upon the native church here to follow the example of the Early Ch urch and the Methodist Episcopal Church of America, by doing all in their power to contribute to the sup­port and spread of the truth that all men may have the joy of Christ's Gospel.

We have already established the principle of self-support, but because most of the members are poor the collectors are lax in asking contributions for this work. But if both rich and poor, being freed from their vain superstitions, would give what they were compelled to spend for idol worship there would not only be -sufficient to support the local church, but a balance left for preaching the gospel in places where no church exists.

Therefore be it resolved: I. That since there are many who at first are willing to give

in order that they may join the church that we be very careful about receiving such gifts lest the church suffer injury from this class of givers.

2. That all church members and probationers should give to the limit of their ability,"but that enquirers should not be asked to contribute. Every churcbmember and probationer living where there is a church must make weekly contributions; those living at some distance bi-weekly and where this is not possible, owing to distance, once a quarter. Every month and every quarter the stewards must present to the class leader the amount due from each class in order that the leader may collect the amount~ In case those able do not contribute the class leader must report the case to the church for action.

lJ. F. PEAT, JENNIE CURNOW,

Committee TS'EN YUN SEN, Ho SHIANG Fu, TuNG SI JIN.

COJJflJ-fITTEE REPORTS.

Sabbath Observance.

Since God has given His people a very explicit command, in the fourth commandment, to rest from all manner of work on the Sabbath day; and also to keep the day holy for the benefit of both body and soul; and since we are further told in the Epistle of James II. 10, that" Whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point is guilty of all," we believe we should impress the importance pf rightly keeping and the sin of break­ing this commandment more deeply on our church: therefore we have resolved,-

1. Believers in business must close their shops and do no business whateyer on Sunday; and farmers, mechanics and students must not work themselves, nor permit those in their employ or on their premises to work during the whole day on Sunday.

2. In the homes no work should be done on Sunday which can be done during the week; especially we would mention wash­ing clothes, sewing and other work of the sort done by women.

3. Believers should not only rest from all work, but should keep the day holy. They should not spend their time in tea shops, invite guests, attend feasts nor indulge in unprofitable recreation on Sunday.

4. Pastors, class leaders, and those in charge of schools should emphasize more the importance of keeping, and the sin of breaking the Sabbath, on those under their care.

5. Each pastor should 'preach at least four special sermons during the year on Sabbath observance.

6. Pastors and class leaders should watch more closely those under their charge, going to their places of business and homes occasionally on Sunday to see if shops are closed and what is go­ing on in their homes, exhort those who do not keep the Sabbath and if they persist in violating this command deal with them according to the Discipline.

r E~~A MANNING, ESTHER B. LEWIS,

Committee 1 TSANG LIN Sr, WANG SHIN KWEI. TEN SAN SI.

68 1{7EST CHI.l\,TA AJYNUAL llfEETL"/G.

Committee on Opium and Wine. We all know that opium is China's greatest enemy, and that

the use of wine and tobacco leads to a craving for narcotics and thus to the use of opium; that the use of these are detrimental to the best spiritual growth of any person.

Therefore, Resolved-That we as a Mission put forth every effort to clear these evils from our Church.

·And we recommend. I. That preachers, Christian teachers, and church members

neither themselves use nor offer to their guests and friends these things.

2 .. That temperance be tanght in all schools of the Mission. 3. That, commencing with this year, all services of the last

Sunday in the Chinese year be devoted to the Cause of Temoerance.

C 'tt MRS. H. O. CADY,

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H. L. CANRIGHT,

omm! ee DSANG FA Go, Ho KIN TIN.

Chu T s' en-Yuen. the Martyr of Tlien-ku-Chiao.

MEMORIAL.

Chu Ts'en-yuen was born in Suang-liu about sixty years ago, and died at T'ien-ku-chiao for his Master, June 19th, 1902. He was adopted when a child into ~ famliy who were nOl idol worshippers and he had never worshipped idols.

Chu Chen-ynen first heard the gospel in the summer of 1896, and at the first hearing gave his heart, his entire self to it. Faithful in his attendance upon the means of grace, given to prayer, he grew in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He was baptized six years ago this month at the dedication of this church (Chen-tn). He willingly and generously contributed oi his means to the support of the work. It was the Master's work and he was the Master's servant He was always ready to testify and to pray. His was not simply a church religion; it was a home and street religion; not simply a Sunday but a week-day service. When in 1899.it was felt that we ought to open work in the city of Yang-hsien, he modest­ly offered to go as preacher if he was thought fit. He gave up his business for an uncertainty, for there was no appropriation, and at that time we knew of no special gift to pay his salary,

C01/fJlElTTEE NEPORTS.

and he has never had the living that he had before he went to this work.

Patiently, in spite of great difficulties he did his work, win­ning the respect even of the enemies of the cross. He served the work in that city and also at T'ien-ku-chiao until 190I, when he was sent to T'ien-ku-chiao, there to live and as it proved to die. How faithful he was! He taught the children; the children loved him. He taught the women, and somehow raised in them a determination to learn. One of the women who went home in flames of fire in that night of death, was in the habit of studying her book as she helped her husband at the anvil. His hands were clean; no one ever thought of him as influenced by hope of per­sonal gain. He was careful not only to do right but to avoid those things that might seem doubtful to those not fully acquaint­ed with the case. He would not receive presents; he was oppos­ed to the use of fire-crackers; he did not touch law-suits, and the chief of the Foreign Office said of him. ' 'I have made inquiries; all say he was a good man and never injured any one."

He abounded in the work of the Lord and had no time for other things, not even for fear. The work of the Lord prospered in his hands. When I saw him in May he spoke of the great numbers that crowded to hear the gospel. When ask­ed if there were rumors of violence, he said there were exceed­ingly many; when asked if he did not fear, he answered, "I have the Lord's work to do and no time to fear.' , He con­stantly said, "If they want to kill me, they will know where to find me. I will not run."

Before the pulpit where he had preached, there he died. his body hacked to pieces, his faithful hands and willing feet sev­ered', his heart torn from his bosom. The enemies of Jesus said: "He will never testify again of the Saviour's love," but he lives and speaks to-day, and from the presence of his Saviour he looks upon us and bids us be faithful.

He should be buried where he preached and died, and a monument erected there to tell to others of his life. But the best monument, one that he would the most desire, is that we all should, because of his life and death be more faithful even unto death. He has gone; he is not dead,he lives with Jesus, he speaks to us.

"He climbed the steep ascent of heaven, With toil and strife and pain. Oh, God to us may grace be given Who follow in his train."

WEST CFII1YA ANfi/UAL J1IEETIJI/C.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS.

Letter to the Viceroy.

TO HIS EXCELLENCY T'SEN, VICEROY OF SZCHUAN:

At the Annual Meeting of the West China Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, by unanimous request, Spencer Lewis, H. Olin Cady and Q. A. Myers were appointed a com­mittee to convey to your Excellency our pleasure at your ap­pointment to this province and our appreciation of your efforts in restoring peace, and through you our appreciation of those faithful local ofIcials who have cooperated with you and with good citizens in repressing the Boxer disorders. The members of this meeting, both Chinese and foreign, have journeyed from their posts to here in perfect security; we have been pleased with the good order of your capital city and the courtesy shown us by your Excellency and the various subordinate officials.

Those of us who have come from a foreign land have come with the sole purpose of laboring for the moral, intellectual and physical betterment of the Chinese people. To this end we have established hospitals and disspensaries. Tens of thousands of Chinese have been treated in connection with our hospital at Chungking, and no one was ever turned away because of lack of money to pay. At the first the entire expense wa'5 borne by benevolent people in America, but as the good done has become so apparent, many in China of the officials and gentry have contributed generously to the support of this work for their own people. Our church also supports extensive hospital,> in Peking, Tientsin, Nanking, Wuhu, Kiukiang, Foochow and other places.

In western educational work American missions have taken a leading place in China, and among these our church has been foremost. We mention among the large institutions, the col­leges at Peking, Nanking and Foochow and we plan for one here in your capital that shall in the future be of equal rank. These schools, we believe, are and will continue to be of inesti­mable value to China.

Beside such schools of high grade we have various other schools in China that are doing excellent work, like the Chung­king institute at Chungking, and in every place where we have a church we aim to have a school that will teach the smaller children of the vicinity. All schools and hospitals are open to all on the same terms. No one is compelled to become a Christian.

C0i1f11fITTEE REPORTS. 7I

With the right education of her people we believe that China has a future before her that will surpass the glory of the past, but education without good morals will never make a nation or a people strong and we emphasize the moral teaching.

Acknowledging the many good teachings of the sages, we deplore the prevalent idolatry so contrary to good morals and not in accord with the teachings of the ancients. We believe that knowledge of, and obedience to, the one true God lies at the foundation of all morals and that .the relation of man to God is the primary relation. For this reason we place first the preaching of Christ. Above all reform in GovernmeIlt, in education, above all need of railroads, . mines, and manufactories is the reform of the individual and the need of better men. Nothing will so help to this as the trust in the one true God; a reverent desire to obey Him, a confident trust in His divine grace and power to save as manifested in the life and death of Jesus Christ.

In all our teaching and preaching we seek that which will make those who listen more capable and loyal Chinese citizens.

In America perfect religious liberty is granted and the church does not interfere in matters of State. We desire that in all matters that concern Christians that may come before the officials that they give careful attention to the case and decide according to the right, paying no regard to the claims of chm'ch or non-church connection.

Regulations of Engagements and Marriages. From the Bible we know that God made one man and one

woman to be husband and wife and He willed that they might help each other and that both might prosper. The marriage relation should not be lightly entered into. From a comparison of Abrahan and Solo111011 we see the value of good and e,yil ,yiYes in causing men to obey the laws of God. In our church there are some who do not do as the Bible teaches in this respect and so bring trouble upon themselves. Therefore be it resolved:

I. Before any male church ,member completes arrangement with a middleman for engagement he must first notify the mission­ary in charge in order that he may enquire as to the standincr and character of the woman. And in no case shall any perso~ marry until he receives word from the missionary that the woman is a suitable person. In case anyone secretly becomes engaged or married it shall be considered a violation of the rules of the church.

TV EST CHINA Al\'lvUAL lIfEETIN"G.

2. The same rUle shall apply to the women of the church who on no account should be permitted simply through covetous­ness to marry worthless rich men or become their concubines.

{J. F. PEAT,

Committee K'WANG WAN SWUN, T'sEN Mo REN.

Course of Study for Colporteurs. Members of our church applying for the position of col­

porteur must pass the following Course of Study and be recom­mended by the Quarterly Conference before a license is granted by the missionary in charge.

Memorize :-The Decalogue, the Apostles' Creed, the Be­atitudes and the Twenty-third Psalm.

To be examined :-Lewis' Catechism, the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. V. VI. VIL), the Miracles and Parables of Jesus, Primary Geography, Genesis and Exodus.

To be read :-Pilgrim's Progress.

Q. O. MYERS.

ST A TISTICAL TABLES. .

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