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“...- 58 In the Commercial Room. By Rev. Wm. Yates _ _ - . _ _ 59 Jamaica. By Rev. R. E. Abercrombie - - 81 Jottings from a Missionary’s Journal - 57, 78 Letters from China. No. 1. By Rev. Richards Woolfenden - 8 No. 2. „ Mrs. Lucy Soothill - - 41 No. 3. „ Rev. W. E. Soothill - - 55 Life Worth Knowing About, A (W. F. Steven- son). By Rev. John Taylor (a) - 89 Literary Notices - - - 42, 110, 170 PAGE On the King’s Business. By Rev. John Cuttell. Chapter 1. The Call - - - - 13 „ 2. Response - - - - 27 „ 3. Burning Ghauts - - 44 „ 4. Wholly Given to Idolatry - 61 „ 5. A Terrible Spell - - 73 „ 6. Perils in the Wilderness - 91 „ 7. A Dire Disaster - - - 105 „ 8. Better and Better - - 124 „ 9. The Joy of Harvest - - 140 „ 10. An Ominous Silence - - 156 „ 11. Mixed Experiences - - 171 „ 12. Home Again _ _ _ [86 Our East African Mission. By Rev. W. G. Howe 1. Ribe as it is - - - - 70 2. Ribe as it has to be - - - 88 3. The New Stations - - - - 135 4. Review of the Past Ten Years - 151 Our Foreign...”
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“...our house, which had been dry during the fine season, now became a swamp, and we could no longer walk over them. But a greater trouble overtook the mission—the hot and damp weather revived that dreadful disease, the dysentery, which had attacked Mr. Fuller in the previous year. He bad been able to check it during the winter, but it had gained too firm a grip to be entirely thrown off, and now with the change of season it gained the mastery; and, alas! very soon and too soon, deprived a strong and a good man of his energy. Mr. Fuller soon became too weak to walk, so he had to be carried in a sedan chair when he left his house to attend to his duties. It may seem strange to many of my readers to be carried on the shoulders of two Chinamen in a chair. But this method of travelling seems more strange to young Englishmen when they land in China, and yet in many parts of the empire it is the only means of travel. It took me a long time to become reconciled to chair-riding, but when I saw Chinese...”
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“...Chinese towns, the scourge of cholera frequently troubles the new missionary, who has not yet learnt how to adapt himself to his new and strange environment. Hence we hear reports of ill-health, and some- times of shattered energies, break-downs, and the like. But, thanks to Christian zeal and British pluck, the majority in China are able to overcome their difficulties and get to work. I hope my readers will remember that my des- cription of the hot season in Ningpo is equally true of Wenchow, and that in Africa our devoted workers have to contend against worse evils all the year round. REV. JAMES PROUDFOOT. BY THE EDITOR. HE new Superintendent of our West African Mission is a Scotchman, having been born at Kinross, the chief town of the county of that name—which lies between Perthshire and Fife. Though his manhood has been spent far from his native scenes, he yet loves the land of the mount- ain and’the flood, and one delight in returning from his distant sphere, was the hope of ranging once...”
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“...Chinese towns, the scourge of cholera frequently troubles the new missionary, who has not yet learnt how to adapt himself to his new and strange environment. Hence we hear reports of ill-health, and some- times of shattered energies, break-downs, and the like. But, thanks to Christian zeal and British pluck, the majority in China are able to overcome their difficulties and get to work. I hope my readers will remember that my des- cription of the hot season in Ningpo is equally true of Wenchow, and that in Africa our devoted workers have to contend against worse evils all the year round. REV. JAMES PROUDFOOT. BY THE EDITOR. HE new Superintendent of our West African Mission is a Scotchman, having been born at Kinross, the chief town of the county of that name—which lies between Perthshire and Fife. Though his manhood has been spent far from his native scenes, he yet loves the land of the mount- ain and’the flood, and one delight in returning from his distant sphere, was the hope of ranging once...”
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“...last it became necessary that Mr. Proudfoot should return t o England. Exposure t o wet weather, and having to cross rivers in the Clarendon Circuit li a d made hi m liable to rheu m a t ism. His wife and children had left Bocas for England on health grounds, and Mr. Proudfoot had never visited the homeland since he sailed f o Jamaica in 1885. On every ground change a n d rest were necessary. Mr. Proudfoot came li o m e o n furlough, intending t o return. But the fact that our West Afri- can Mission is without a superintendent made the Committee think that in Mr. Proudfoot’s return to England, they had a provi- dential opportunity of making a most eligible ap- pointment, and in a few weeks our esteemed brother will sail for Sierra Leone. May God gowith him !. In closing this brief sketch it may interest my readers to have Mr. Proudfoot’s opinion of the-...”
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“...OUR FOREIGN FIELD 5 people amongst whom he has recently been labour- ing. As they may know, our Missions scarcely touch the Spanish element in Central America. Save the Indians on the Warri Biarra river, our congregations are composed of black and coloured men. “ The black race in our Columbian Mission is of Jamaica descent mainly. Those who live in Old Bank and Careening Cay, Mr. Proudfoot says, are sturdy and industrious, and have a greater independence of character than the West Indian. There are few Bocas del Toro natives connected with our Mission in that town, so he has not come in contact to a sufficient degree with the native clement there to warrant his opinion being given. In his addresses at the various missionary meetings, he speaks in the highest terms of the native church at Old Bank, and its influence for good on the population of the village, and does not hesitate to compare the leaders and stewards with those of any English society. And from the examples he gives of individual...”
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“...Robertson’s twenty-fifth annual summary, was £1,387,665. The amount is made up as follows :— Church of England societies ........ £544,232 Joint societies of Churchmen and Nonconformists................... 184,219 Nonconformist societies in England and Wales ........................... 445,847 Scotch and Irish Presbyterian societies 200,455 Roman Catholic societies.............. 12,912 * * * “ Wings,” the organ of the Women’s Total Abstinence Union, has given a very appreciative Street in Jomvu Mission Village. ['S'ee Editorial Notes. Catholic Churches, and the probability of another Education Bill being introduced by the Government in the next Session, it strongly urges everyone of our circuits to vindicate the principles of Noncon- formity, and has appointed a sub-committee to watch the course of controversy, and take what steps may seem to be desirable. The vigilance of the Connexional Committee must commend itself to the readers of the Missionary Echo. ♦ * * The amount contributed for foreign...”
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“...8 LETTERS FROM CHINA in the columns of that serial. The announcements made may be thus summarized:— “The Rev. J. D. Kilburn, who has for many years devoted himself to Gospel work in St. Petersburg, Hamburg, Finland, Italy, Austria, and other places on the Continent, has prepared a new memory system, especially for the benefit of those contemplating foreign missionary service, and who, therefore, have to cope with the acquisition of languages. Mr. Kilburn’s lessons have been attended with remarkable results, in the case of both private individuals and classes of students. This course of lessons on memory training will be published in the columns of The Christian, the first article appearing on the 7th January. It is believed that many will thus be enabled to sur- mount the tremendous difficulty of acquiring a foreign language who would otherwise be debarred from entering the foreign mission field; and that other Christian workers will be afforded the oppor- tunity of attaining a better memory...”
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“...representa- tive named carried away with him eighteen parcels of clothing and over ten shillings in cash, a very tangible proof of the thoughtfulness and gratitude of these young Christians. * * * Christian Endeavour is a plant that will grow anywhere; that is because it is a Christian endeavour. It has found a footing almost in every land. In India, Africa, and Madagascar, there are flourishing societies. Even China, which is always suspicious of the foreigner and everything the foreigner brings, has taken kindly to Endeavours, for there are no less than 83 Christian Endeavour Societies in China at the present time. Paris, the gay city, has several societies ; and Turkey—dai k and cruel Turkey—has allowed Christian Endeavourers to live for Christ and the Church. But, strangest of all, “ Christian Endeavour in a Fever Hospital," that is what I read the other day. Of all places—a fever hospital. It was in this way. A member of the order was taken there, and had to remain some weeks. He was an earnest...”
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“...was not my own, and honestly earned. The memory of my sainted mother always kept me from sinking down into the filthy gutters, where most of these poor fellows root and grovel. I lost faith in God, but I never lost faith in the saintly goodness of my mother. I had a good education, a happy home, and a fairly good prospect before me, and for these I disobeyed God, quenched the Spirit, stifled the voice of conscience, missed my chance, and the result is, that instead of being somewhere on the mission field helping God to save the world, I’m here a dying man, an utter wreck, a piece of mere lumber, which the world has kicked to one no future for me in this life, but only the wretched, miserable past, oh, sir ” he cried, raising himself on to his elbow, “Tell your young men to give heed to the voice of God, to follow His lead, to obey His call, wherever it may lead, and whatever it may cost, for no man can afford to fight his Maker, and no man can offend Him with impunity. I have thought it...”
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“...living at this hour. But ah! those might-have-beens. The letter which shows his indomitable self-reliance, shews his noble generosity. In answer to a question of Dr. Brook he says, “ I cannot save a penny, and could not even if my salary were doubled. My sole in- vestments have been made in the homes of the poor and needy.” The name of Mr. Carthew first appears on our Assembly minutes in 1884, where it stands with that of Thomas Truscott for Freetown, Sierra Leone. He had been appointed to that Mission the preceding year, and his Connexional ministry dates from 1883. Mr. Truscott had been invalided home, and arrived a short time before Mr. Carthew sailed in the autumn of that year. The two devoted men had a pleasant interview ere the em- barkation ; they laboured afterwards as colleagues in Sierra Leone, and now they are united in service in the upper Sanctuary. Mr. Carthew laboured for four years in the country which is called expressively “ the white man’s grave.” There his characteristic...”
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“...since he shook my hands at Mombasa for the last time, that friendship is an inspiration. “Though his work in East Africa was not marked by any great progressive scheme (the fault was not his; the cause being lack of funds and men) yet it was the work of consolidation. I know, if it had not been for the efforts of Mr. Carthew, that in all human probability we should not have had) any mission station at Jomvu to- day. It was dur- ing the famine of 1889-90 that he actually fed the- whole of the people on that station at his own cost,, when the relief fund was exhausted. This pre- vented a stampede to the Church Mission stations, and earned for him this testimony from the heathen around : ‘ Bwana Carthew is a lion, but he is a lion who takes care of his whelps.’ I have seen the- tears fill his eyes many a time, as he has seen the- wretched misery of the natives and realised his- inability to give them adequate relief. “ As would be expected, he was a terror to the- slaver (hence, one reason why...”
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“...OUR FOREIGN FIELD. 21 in outward form. To the very core of him he was generous. Many a time I warned him to take ■some care of his money against the needs of sick- ness and age. But how could he with the mission always wanting, with run-away slaves seeking ■shelter, with poor fellows starving all round him. And he has not suffered for his large-heartedness. He has been well provided for by Him who takes •care of the lilies and the sparrows.” EDITORIAL NOTES. EAST AFRICA. OME extracts from a letter to the Sec- retary from Rev. R. M. Ormerod, dated Golbanti, November 2nd, 1896, will much interest readers of the Echo. * * * “ My brother’s death has been a great grief to me. It was he who led me to the penitent form thirteen years ago, and who first turned my thoughts • towards the heathen. He took a curacy at home, merely to gain exper- ience preliminary to work in the foreign field, and the postscript, in his last letter to me, expressed the hope that we would meet towards the end of the...”
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“...in Mr. Carthew’s case.” DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES, CHINA. Bev. W. E. Stobie sailed on November 20th. WiU our friends remember him in their prayers. He has gone to Wenchow, and will, ere these lines are read, have, we hope, arrived in safety. EAST AFRICA. Eev. C. Consterdine left London on December 8th, was due to arrive at Zanzibar on the 28th. In reply to the news of the sudden death of Mr. Carthew, he subscribed himself, “ Your’s sincerely, for service or sacrifice.” That is the spirit of which both heroes and martyrs are made. We believe our friend has a great future before him. Let us pray for him I WEST AFRICA. On January 9th, our honoured friend, Eev. J. Proudfoot, sailed from Liverpool for Sierra Leone. Mr. Proudfoot is every inch a missionary of the loftiest type. Though only returning home in June aftei’ a ten years’ absence, he not only nobly and cheerfully accepted an invitation to go to take charge of our West African Mission, but because of the urgency of the case, surrendered...”
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“...24 THE GENERAL OUTLOOK. Will all our missionary friends take a deeper interest in the circulation of our Echo ? Were this done its circulation would be doubled, which in turn would not only lighten the burden on our mission funds, but by extending the knowledge of our missions quicken interest in them, and greatly increase the contributions. AN INCIDENT BY THE WAY. Recently, in paying a deputation visit to a Mid- land town, we noticed that while the school did fairly well for our mission fund, there were no lady collectors. We drew attention to the fact. A lady at once accepted the office, and secured names of contributors before she left the chapel. The Rev. J. T. Cope is right when he says, “ If only the ladies will take up the missionary question, funds will never fail.” * * * On our own behalf we say that Christian Missions are supremely a woman’s question. The position which woman holds to-day in the home, in society, in literature, she owes directly to the gospel of Jesus Christ....”
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“...end. At the afternoon service we had 151 present, when again we had a most helpful time. At early morning prayer on the Monday there were 105 present. Now, sir, when you remember that twelve mouths ago there were not twenty people in residence on the station, I think, you will join with me in thanking God for what he hath wrought at Ganjoni. You will be pleased to hear that the township itself is becoming a credit to the Mission. A number of houses are complete, and all in building are in line, and forming streets leading to and from the station; the Church and the Mission House being about in the centre. Mr. Griffiths has worked hard, in fact, has done his level best, and done it well. He has a good day school, and takes great interest in it, and is quite a favourite with the children. I persuaded him to return with me to Ribe, and to go with me on a visit to Jibana. Mr. Griffiths suggested that his school-children should follow him and enjoy a treat at Ribe. I told him I did not object...”
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“...doors into the house. On Sunday, the 25th ult., was New Year’s Day at Jibana, and I was afraid this might interfere with our service. I asked the native teacher to tell the people that I expected them at Church, notwithstanding their festivities, and to my great surprise the whole compound was simply crowded, so much so that I forgot altogether to make a count. I remained over Monday, returning to Ribe on Tuesday, early in the afternoon. Since my return I have been busy repairing Mission Houses, and cleaning Mission premises. It is really wonderful the amount of overgrowth which covers the place in the course of a month or six weeks of occasional showers, when no special attention is given to the compound in keeping it clean. November 6th. While writing the foregoing on Tuesday I was completely knocked over with fever and was obliged to put away my pen. On Sunday we had a thorough downpour of rain which con- tinued over night/ and with but a few hours’ cessa- tion, has continued to the present...”
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“...deserves to succeed—and we trust it will. It is gratifying to know that our own churches will be conspicu- ously represented on the executive, Mr. Vivian being Vice-president, and Miss Evelyn Vivian. Corresponding Secretary. The Matlock circuit is doing well in the matter of Endeavour. Matlock Bridge, Cromford, Bon- sall, Wirksworth, and Holloway, have good and useful societies, and it is contemplated to start another at Crich early in the New Year. The one at Bonsall is the outcome of a successful mission conducted by Sister Frances, of Bowron House. An excellent beginning has been made, about forty young persons meeting weekly for prayer and Christian usefulness. Haslingden Society is working earnestly and well. The Y.P.S.C.E. has made such satisfactory progress that it has been determined to commence a junior society as early as possible. An item not to be overlooked is, that nearly all the Endeavour members are taking the Missionary Echo, for the New Year, making an increase of 16 new sub-...”
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“...square holes in the walls, which appeared io be an afterthought, and had to do duty as windows ; but the strong wooden shutters, dirty and un- painted, were always closed. Only a few people passed by day, and at night the street was left for the sole use of devils or ghosts, and the night watchman. The ghosts, which the Chinese were afraid of, I never saw or troubled about; but the poor watchman secured my interest and attention, and gave me considerable amusement. He was a poor specimen of a China- man, more like a ghost than a man, but his wretched appearance was the result of opium. He carried a brass gong or bamboo drum, and sometimes both, and as he walked his districts he MARCH. The wind blows wild and free.” Longfellow....”
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“...the truth of our religion. Besides, we had another difficulty to contend with, which I think is only found in China. Politeness in behaviour and refinement in speech, occupy tire first place in the Chinese ideal of good- ness, they take the same place that we give to right actions and sincere words. A Chinaman, therefore, would feel compelled to say that he believed, even when he did not believe a word we said. But although the Chinaman replies with a verbal assent to our question, he no more believes the missionary than does the un- polished African who bluntly says to the mission- ary, “ You are a great liar, sir ! ” I was much encouraged by finding a few regular attenders, and began to hope that we should soon be rewarded for our efforts by some conversions. EDITORIAL NOTES. WEST AFRICA. EV. G. II. GOODMAN has sent a diary of his labours in connection with the Tikonko Mission, from August 15th to September 17th, 1896. From this diary I construct the following ac- count :— Mr. Goodman...”