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“...| | | | GONTENTS. PAGE | A Curious Chinese Legend. By J. W. Hey- wood + 5 Su = “ ~ 183 Address. By F.. Bavin - - - Sg) A Great Book on Missions - - - - 187 Call. to Prayer; A. By Dr. R. F..Horton ~- 39 Children’s Portion. By the Editor. 14, 30, 46, 62, 78; 94, 110, 126, 142, 158, 191 China as a Mission Field. . By Richards Wool- fenden - = a - - 135, 107 Chinese Pirates. By Lucy Soothill - - 17 Christian Endeavour Page. By Edward Abbott. 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 176, 192 Crisis in China. By W. E. Soothill - = 145 First Impressions of Africa. By B. J. Rat- cliffe - = - - - - 132 Gallant Galla, The. By Charles Consterdine 169 General Missionary Secretary’s> Notes, 8 23, 38, 52,70, 131, 149, 163, 180 God’s Child. By William Yates - - - 119 His Second Probation. By W. A. Todd. Chapter 1. Coals of Fire - - -> II af 2. The Protection of Good- ness. - - - Seva 35 3. Walls Have Ears . - =. 43 3 4. The Laugh of the Hyena 57 5 5. A Good Confession - STS ss 6. The...”
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“...memory of this bright young Christian martyr is perpetuated, entitled, ‘Bor. eEis Sake.” But there have been other noble-hearted women labouring in China, who, though their self-sacrifice has not been unto death, have, nevertheless, done and suffered much on behalf of its spiritual enlightenment and evangeliza- tion. As representative of the many such may be specified the names of Mrs. Bridgman—wife of Dr. Bridgman—and Mrs. Griffith John, the wife of the celebrated missionary, whose praise is in all the Churches for the imtensity of his missionary ardour, and the wonderful success he has achieved in his propagandist efforts in that once unyielding and unpromising province of China—Hunan. The name of Mrs. Bridg- jan is’ given preference here, inasmuch as she was one of the pioneers, if not actually the first, inthat work of female education in China, which has> since been’ followed up with such...”
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“...4 OUR EDITORIAL NOTES. CHINA—NINGPO. =o¢5] HAVE received from Miss Ethel 7es| Abercrombie a letter, dated Ning- po, October 21st, 1899, which I am sure will interest my readers. | Miss Abercrombie writes :— “Tt is always a great pleasure to me to get FOREIGN FIELD. City Church. Mrs. Ah Kying, whose husband first heard the gospel through being nursed at the hospital years ago, went with me. # % * % In China a lady is never supposed to go out alone, especially if she is under fifty, and once or twice I heard people along the r-ad asking if I were sixteen or seventeen. Apart from considering Chinese etiquette, I was very glad of the company of. Mrs. Ah Kying—she is a pretty, pleasant, little woman, and is very anxious to serve God. * * * * After quite a long walk through the city, we got to the house of a Mrs. Vaen, an enquirer. When standing at the door, the passers-by ANGOLA TOWN SUNDAY SCHOOL, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, every month the “Echo,” and to read...”
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“...happy in- of the “ Twentieth Century Fund,” the Presi- dent does not, as we understand, intend to suggest a week of self-denial. CHINA. In a letter recently to hand from Dr. Swal- low, there is an item of special interest in relation to Miss Abercrombie. He says:— ‘Miss Abercrombie has had her yearly exam- ination. She has gone through the same course of study as that prescribed for the Church. Missionary Society. Candidate must read Gospel of St. John in the Chinese characters ; the first two chapters of the “Sacred Edict’ ; and be able to translate both into English. She passed a highly creditable examination.” We do not wonder that the Doctor should add:—‘ If strength and health be continued to her, she will make a most efficient mis- sionary.” Our own hope is that our dear friend will render splendid service among the women of China. Do not let us ever forget Miss Abercrombie in our prayers. As a Missionary Society, we are singularly fortunate in our staff of missionaries...”
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“...have broken limbs been the outcome. But the conflict has been none the less real for all that. The fight has been a sharp moral battle; the belligerents, some of the school pupils; the casus belli,’ ungentle- manly language and conduct. Now, our pupils are mostly young men, and “jackets dusted” in the orthodox way; hence, the masters are shut up to one method of dealing with them— that referred to by St. Paul, when he said: “JT persuade men.” Compared with English boys, the youths of China labour under many disadvantages. One STUDENTS of these is, they are not taught to keep their lips. clean. Brought up in an atmosphere tainted with impurity, no wonder that, under a polished exterior, often lurks an unclean mind. Fear of becoming Christians in spite of themselves, deters many from entering the school: but while there is no religious com- pulsion, yet good conduct is @ sine qua non of remaining there. The trouble began in this way. A young fellow called ‘“‘ Abounding Fragrance...”
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“...PT I HIg SECOND PROBATION. 11 shown to be better than the ordinary schools, well-to-do parents will jump at the privilege of - sending their sons here; for, at present, the opium-pipe, gambling, and vice, form the net in which the gilded youth of China so easily become enmeshed when away from parental control.” On being questioned, Abounding Fragrance acknowledged that he had written the pro- clamation, stated that it had been done in fun, and that the aspersions on Aboundin Ability’s character were absolutely unfounded. He was seriously reasoned with, expressed his contrition, and offered to make an apology in the usual form of a feast. This it was felt was not desirable. A demand was made of him that he should, before the whole school, acknowledge the untruthfulness of the state- ments, and apologize to Abounding Ability. This he did not consent to do, and on his being called up at prayers next morning to apologize, he declined ‘to do it in satisfactory terms. He was given twenty-four...”
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“...scarcely breathe, as I wended my way through the dark, dirty, greasy, vile-smelling, badly-lighted streets. It did not mend matters that, stuck in the pavement all along were rows of lighted incense, a very doubtful kind of fumigation and illumination! From one door- way was suspended a ball of lighted. incense, a sphere of starry points, and the only pretty thing to be seen. Mrs. Stott, my kind hostess at the cottage, also came up to the city about this time; thus only two young ladies of the China Inland Mission were left behind enjoying their holiday, and in perfect safety; as we all thought. It was during our absence that the “ sea- robbers”? came. Hope Cottage is built on the edge of a little, but steep and rocky promontory, which juts out into the bay. Here, on a bright, calm day, as many as 300 boats may be counted dotting the surface of the water, their sails resembling the wings of butterflies, black, brown, or white. The two young ladies went calmly to. bed as usual, but in the...”
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“...up in England are being answered in East Africa.” Doubtless, it would be a great joy to Mr. Conster- dine to learn of the sailing of Messrs. Griffiths and Ratcliffe, not only on account of his sense of loneliness, but because he felt that he must shortly visit Golbanti, left without European missionary when the tragic events that had taken place necessitated his visiting our stations in the Ribe districts. Ere this, we hope he has been gratified by their safe arrival on African shores. * * * CHINA. I.havn received from Miss Emma Hornby a letter dated November 30th, 1899. She acknowledges receipt from Manor Chapel, Bermondsey, of a box with patchwork quilts, Christmas- cards, etc. She asks me to convey to all friends in the home-land many thanks and heartfelt prayers for the kindness they have shown during the year. Miss Hornby proceeds: MR. JAMES MACKINDER. with such a bitter case of persecution. A dear man, one of our Christians, living in a place where the villagers...”
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“...cheerful, and full of enthusiasm. In concluding, he says: —‘‘I am still ‘thankful to report myself very well in body, and, I think, better in soul; let us not forget that it is from the dark clouds that comes the fruitful and refreshing rain.” For men of such faith and hopefulness we may well give God thanks. Before these “Notes” reach our readers our friend will, if all goes well, have had his heart gladdened and strengthened by the arrival of Revs. J. B. Griffiths and B. J. Ratcliffe. CHINA. We have short letters from both Ningpo and Wenchow. Both report the missionaries well in health, and the werk vigorously progressing. MR. HENRY BLYTH. Some months ago, Mr. Blyth wrote asking that he might be allowed to contribute the...”
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“...meetings were of the most inspirational charac- ter. At two of the sectional meetings China was considered, and the methods ably and eloquently advocated by both ministers and doctors alike, working in that great Empire, were those which our own Society and mission- aries are pursuing. It did one good to hear this undesigned witness to the wisdom and success of our own work. Splendid speeches and papers were contri- buted by such men as the Archbishop of Can- terbury, Dr. George Smith; Dr. Wardlaw Thompson, Dr. Glover, Dr. Clifford, Professor Moule (Cambridge), Revs. R. J. Campbell, Alex. Connell, B.D., W. T. A. Barber, B.D. (Leys School, Cambridge), Dr. Alex. McKennal, and many others. Rev. W. T. A. Barber, Master of the Leys School, Cambridge, was exceedingly courteous and generous to our missions and missionaries. Mr. Barber ren- dered in past years splendid service to his own Church (Wesleyan) in China. There were 1,700 students. present, coming from nearly every part of the world. Missions...”
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“...out here, who are of the greatest assistance to him in his: work.” : CHINA. A letter from Mrs. W. E. Soothill intimates that they were eagerly looking for the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Sharman, and of the future Mrs. Stobie. As they had only learned recently that Mr. Sharman was getting married, they would re- ceive him and his wife as their guests, as no house was ready for them. Mrs. Soothill pro- ceeds :— “T feel sorry for both those ladies beginning married life. A new and heart-breaking lan- guage, and a trying climate, all at one fell swoop! We are sadly behind the times in not insisting on the wives (before they become such) getting a hold of the language. Many, under such circumstances, soon give up attempt- ing to learn it, and I could have done it too, but either the grace of God, or my north- country obstinacy (perhaps some of both) pre- vented. I wish the Church at home would pray for the ladies on our China field.” % % % In a later communication, Mrs. Soothill says :— “Mr...”
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“...Rev. W. R. Stobie. May the rich blessing of God rest on their union, and may long and happy years of service be their’s in the Empire of China. A finer field of missionary service the world does not possess. We have received just a note from our good friend, Rev. C. H. Goodman, announcing his safe’arrival at Sierra Leone. He reports him- self fairly well in health. Mr. and Mrs. Proud- foot are also, we are thankful to say, in Esq., legacy of late moderate health. The work in Freetown is pro- gressing in a very satisfactory manner ; in every direction to demand our profound thankfulness. ‘ JAMAICA, Our good friend, Rev. F. Bavin, has been suffering from a somewhat serious. attack of malarial fever. He reports himself better, but not quite well. He says the work is hard, but there are many signs of improvement. CHINA. The news from both of our China districts continues to be most encouraging. Their ap- peals for further agents are truly apostolic in their fervour and force. Are we to...”
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“...her to bear it. All this she silently faced and braved for many years; then a strange thing happened, and it ceased once and for all. One day, in the early spring, a missionary, who had devoted many years to medical work in China, came home on furlough, and, strange to say, came right away to their town, and to everybody’s profound astonishment, made his home with Sarah Simpson! He had not been there many days before he heard, to his deep disgust, of what had been going on, and that his presence as Sarah’s guest, was causing Mrs. Grundy to say some very nasty things. This made him exceedingly angry, and he deter- mined to put these crooked things straight. And so it was announced that he would give a lantern lecture in the Town Hall, on “‘ Medical Missions in China,” and as the curiosity of the people was at fever-heat, and his worship the Mayor was to take the chair, thus giving the meeting the stamp of almost respectability, all the world and his wife dwelling in that borough, which...”
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“...have shown you our hospital, I have shown you some of my patients and students; now, sir, I will show you the portrait of one of the grandest women whom God ever made—the woman who has worked, and struggled, and sacrificed to build this hospital, and to con- tinue this work,’ and to the profound astonish- ment of the whole audience, he threw onto the screen the well-known features of Sarah Simp- son! The people were dumbfounded ; and, pro- fiting by the hush, he.went on: “Sir, on my return to China, in ‘a few - months, I propose, in spite of her objections, to call our hospital after the name of its noble foundress, and sole supporter, ‘ The Sarah Simp- son Hospital,’ and I hope that others will see their way to follow in her footsteps.” Had a bombshell fallen into their midst it could not have created a greater consternation, and when the dear old soul rose from her quiet corner, and with swimming eyes, sought’. to escape, the whole meeting, moved by a common impulse, sprang to its feet...”
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“...come and see me and the baby. No less than six came, ac- companied by a young Arab gentleman, a regu- lar swell, and Nellie was handed round to each of them, and seemed to enjoy the fun.” Her mother was amused to see how the young Arab gentleman dealt with his chair. For a minute or two he sat on it properly, then he drew his feet on to the chair; and sat with his knees touching his chin for the remainder of the time. It is hard to adopt foreign customs. It is said that when a certain Emperor of China had a carriage sent him, he took the coach- man’s seat, and put him inside to drive. THE SLAVE MARKET. When Mr. Wakefield and his wife were at Zanzibar in 1870 they paid a visit to the slave market. Mrs. Wakefield wrote: “It is held every evening, from five to six o'clock. I could scarcely believe my own eyes as we threaded our way among the crowds of the buyers and sellers of human flesh and blood. The poor creatures offered for sale stood in rows here and there; and were marked on the forehead...”
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“...missions. Very properly, the mission night is becoming increas- ingly popular in our programme. A lady friend told Miss Street that necessity arose one week to change “the night out” of one of her maids. When told of the change the girl was visibly disappointed, and said: ‘‘ Of course, Tll stay home, if you wish it, but IT would rather give up two or three nights than this one.” “Why?” said the lady. “ Because “this is the night of the Missionary Parliament at the Christian Endeavour, and I’m China.” The Twentieth Century Fund.—l trust every Christian Endeavourer who can possibly do so, will have a definite interest in this very great “ Qhristian Endeavour.’ We must not lose sight of the fact that the raising of this sum of money is only a means to an end—the extension of Christ’s Kingdom. Loyalty to our Church, and love of the Saviour, are sufficient motives to call out our energies and generous sacrifices. In some cases it may be found expedient for the Christan Endeavour Society—as...”
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“...of Africa, clearly show, that among the noble band of women who, renounc- ing cheerfully all the charms and attractions of Christidn homes and fatherland, have gone forth to endure the nameless privations of a missionary life, and to pour out the wealth of their gentleness and persuasive power in the cause of African evangelization, the Methodist Free Church has. supplied a contingent second to none in earnest devotedness and conse- crated self-sacrifice. EDITORIAL NOTES. HOME MISSIONS. CHINA. Missionary Secretary we meet with the following remarks :— “J was sorry to see there is as yet no word of any medical colleague having been found. But we must just wait on patiently, and trust that the Lord will supply the need in His own time.” * * * s After referring to apparatus useful for medi- cal purposes, Dr. Hogg asks Mr. Chapman to thank ladies in Heywood for kind services. He would have done so himself but he had not a list of their names. Then, he says: “I will try to meet your...”
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“...and they will have more room next spring if I can manage to get away, to see my wife safely home.” . Rev. Davin Brook, D.C.L. ‘* Mr. Sharman has commenced work already, and Mrs. Sharman with him. He seems to have a pretty good ear, and that is a hopeful sign, though one can’t say very much after two days of it.” * * * Mr. Soothill believes that missionaries should follow a prescribed course of study, and has sent proposals which he asks the Committee to sanction. Every other mission in China has its course of study and examinations for newly- arrived. missionaries. * * *% He further says: “Seventeen baptisms last ‘Sunday, five the week before, eight a fortnight before that, making thirty this month. Please thank the Committee for the very kind resolu- tion passed concerning my book work, etc. I ‘am very much obliged to them, and will bring GENERAL MISSIONARY SECRETARY'S NOTES. samples for them to criticize and improve when I come. It may interest you to know that the publishers...”
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“...GENERAL MISSIONARY SECRETARY’S NOTES. 53 health, as he was certainly in a cheerful frame of mind. We hope ere this he will have had the joy of welcoming Mr. Ratcliffe. CHINA. The news from China, both from Ningpo and Wenchoy, is full of deepest interest. Mr. Soothill has forwarded to the Editor a most interesting account of the holding of the first District meeting in Wenchow. It came too late for the April number of THE EcHo, but whenever published it ‘will be read with profound interest. The romance of adventure in missionary enter- prise may in some degree lie in the past, but the days of romance in the changes wrought by the power of the Gospel lie in the future. We will not anticipate the story of Wenchow’s first District meeting. '. + position of Mr, Alderman) Mordey, the President took the chair at the missionary meeting in Silver Street Chapel; Mr. Robert Turner, Rochdale, took the chair at Saxilby ; and Mr. H. J. Hart at Bracebridge. The members of the deputation were Revs...”
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“...principle would justify the Empress of China in forbid- ding the preaching of the Gospel. It would condemn Clarkson in our own country, and William Lloyd Garrison in the United. States, from holding anti-slavery meetings. It would nip all reformations in their initial stage, and obstruct the path of progress in every direction. In the name of humanity and of Christ I protest against it. Andrew Fuller was told by a politician of his day that they gave him liberty to think, but the great Baptist divine spurned the professed gift. We have that power without you granting it, he exclaimed. “What we want is liberty to disseminate our thoughts.” LANTERN LECTURES. Mr. Charles Eastwood, treasurer of the Mis- sionaries’ Literature Association, is anxious to raise £15 per annum by Lantern Lectures, on behalf of our missions. He has, had a fairly successful winter, and is now able to lecture on all our missions. He can don the Chinese dress when he lectures on China. He is con- stantly adding to his list...”