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IN THE HANDS OF THE REDS
A CAPTIVE’S STORY.
large number of residents of Chefoo met in the China
eV Inland Mission Memorial Hall on Thursday afternoon
April 16th at 5. o’clock to join in thanksgiving to God for
the deliverance of Messrs. Hayman and Bosshardt from
captivity. The news of Mr. Bosshardt’s release reached Che-
foo on Tuesday, April 14th and the C.I.M. lost no time
in organising a gathering to celebrate the occasion and to
give the community the opportunity of hearing from Mr.
Hayman’s own lips an account of his experiences.
The proceedings opened with the singing of Cowper’s
hymn—'“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to
perform”. Mr. Bruce then read Psalm 118 and, with a few
introductory words, called upon Mr. Hayman to speak.
“We are here this afternoon to celebrate a victory
in the Heavenlies” said Mr. Hayman. “Our captivity has
been a matter which has affected the kingdom of God.
I am glad to be able to thank you for the share that you
have had in this victory...”
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posted up everywhere that the captives realised in whose hands they
had fallen. Next morning they were brought back with the Reds
to Kiuchow.
And what of Mr. and Mrs. Hayman ? The rat-tat-tat of
machine guns and the hurling of bombs soon disposed of the tribal
brigand rumour. Before escape was possible, the Reds were scaling
the walls. They made a beeline for the property belonging to the
Roman Catholics and the China Inland Mission. The priests were
able to make their escape but the Haymans were caught in a trap.
Some weeks previously two men had come to the Mission Compound
and asked innumerable questions. Doubtless these were advance
spies who obtained all the information they required about the
foreigners and were therefore able to locate them as soon as they
reached the city. Early the next morning, October 3rd, the order
came for the married couple with their two children, Mr. and Mrs.
Bosshardt and Miss Emblen to set off under guard. After earnest
entreaties from Messrs. Hayman...”
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“...young children. The Indian
scene by Lower I was also most attractive; in fact everything
reflected the greatest credit on children and staff, and
many parents rejoiced with thankfulness to God, that here
in a foreign land, so far from home, their little ones were
able to obtain so good an education, laying solid foundations
for years to come, helping them to grow in body, mind,
and spirit along lines calculated to fit them for the after
years of life.
CHINA INLAND MISSION SCHOOL
ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING
The annual Prize-giving of the China Inland Mission
Schools in Chefoo is always a gala occasion; but it was an
especially auspicious event this year, because it was the first
year that the Boys’ and Girls’ School programme, prize-giving
and drill have been packed into one thrilling afternoon.
Everyone present felt the excitement in the air, but to a
newcomer it was especially contagious. In the first place,
the weather was beautiful after the heavy rain of the day
before, clear and sunny yet not too...”
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“...future movements but is busy acclimatising.
John Whitelaw has also arrived in England and, we believe,
has got a job in London.
Olaf Sorensen graduated in Arts from the University of Toronto
this Spring. He expects to study for his M.A. next year.
William Tyler and Jessie Moore have been accepted as candi-
dates for the China Inland Mission. They expect to sail for China
this autumn.
Olive Rouse has returned to Chefoo, China, on account of her
mother’s health.
Kathie Judd will shortly be arriving in North America on fur-
lough. She is engaged to Mr. L. T. Lyall, who was for a year on
the Staff at Chefoo. Maybeth Judd has been accepted as a candidate
for the China Inland Mission.
Mary Abbott has graduated from College, and is now taking
an Art course in Cleveland.
Irene Bannan graduates from Wooster College this summer.
She hopes to work for the International Youth Movement.
Cathie Nicoll broke her ankle four months ago, while ascending
a street car in Montreal. She was laid up with it for...”
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