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“...INDEX. PAGE Africa, England to, Rev. W. U. Bassett 193 Alphabet, A Missionary, Sister Edith - 208 Altar of Heaven and a Christian Uni- versity, The ----- 158 Auxiliary, Junior ----- 284 Bethel Church, Freetown, Rev. A. E. Greensmith ----- 153 Blantyre Boy, A (See Livingstone) - 181 Booth, General, Rev. W. Stephen 252, 277 Booth, William, O. Seaman, D.Litt. - 255 Chao Tong, Women’s Work in, Mrs. Dymond ------ 45 China, On the Road in North, Rev. W. Eddon ------ 9 Chinese University, Rev. W. E. Soothill 49 Chapel, The Seventh Edition, Rev. S. Pollard ------ 25 Christ did for Me, What, Ishiguro - 110 C.E. and Missions, Miss Berkeley - 211 Civilization, The Burden of - - - 116 Colleges, Missionary, Rev. H. T. Chap- man ------ 160 Committee, With the - - 20, 130, 275 Conference, S.V.M.U., Mr. Craddock- 62 Conference and Missions, Rev. J. A. Bedward ------ 202 Collectors, Notable : Morecambe Group - - - - 22 Donald and Marie Rider - - 37 Miss Mabel Martyn - - - 72 May Allenson and Dorothy Crabtree...”
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“...Walker - 201 Deep unto Deep, Miss Sangster - 213 The Price of a Girl, Miss Ford - 226 God’s Surprises, El.Sie - - - 248 William Booth, Owen Seaman, Esq. - - - - - - 255 Christmas Vision, A, Miss Ford - 273 Do you Believe in Missions? Rev. W. Hall .......................280 Revolution in China, Record of the - 56 Revolution in China, Further Glimpses of the...........................112 Robinson Crusoe and Missions, Rev. H. T. Chapman - - • - 136 Reviews of Missionary Books : The Call of the Dark Continent - 12 On Foot through China - - - 16 Review of Missions, The Inter- national - - 38, 104, 207, 261 Giving,‘ Dust of Desire, etc. - - 44 The Peach Garden - - - - 48 “Among the Tribes in South-West China ” ----- 63 A World-book of Missions - - 65 Hudson Taylor’s Early Years - - 87 God’s Image in Ebony - - - 137 Missionary Methods - - . 148 Lyric Leaves - . - - - - 174 Sun Yat Sen and the Chinese Revolution ----- 224 A Manual of Evidences - - - 274 A Chinese School - - - - 280 Sandv of Mendiland...”
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“...spoken of African tribes who had some premonition of pale-faced strangers with good news appearing in their midst. Judson, unable to enter the doors of Calcutta, and of Madras, rudely and violently shut in his face, went to the Karens and found them partially prepared to receive him owing to a tradition that white men were some day to bring them good tidings. Grif- fith John met with a prepared people when, after many endeavours, he ob- tained access to the interior of China. Our greatest and most important work in North China began with the vision of an old dreamer, and his visit of in- quiry to Tientsin, and when the evan• gelists went at his request to Chu Chia Tsai, the people were eager for the message they joyfully delivered. It was from a prayer-meeting held in the upper room that the first preachers of the Cross issued, and gathered the first-fruits of the Jews in the conversion of three thousand souls. It was by means of prayer that the Gospel bless- ings were first received by the...”
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“...hope to see our income made equal to our expendi- ture, and any friends who have not done so cannot begin the year better than by making a generous promise to the increase campaign. How the Happily the revolution Revolution brought no great alarm came to our to our missionaries and Stations in hardly disturbed any of China. their work. It is wonder- ful with what promptness, decision and unanimity the revolution was effected in many places. Evidently the people had been well prepared for the change and when the hour struck it was welcomed with rejoicing. From the letters of the missionaries we supply the account of how the revolution came in our different Districts. North China. The revolutionary spirit seemed to be universal, and considerable excitement was created by the report of the progress of affairs in the Hankow region. Tient- sin was crowded with refugees from Peking, and there was probability that Tientsin would pass over to the re- volutionary party without any struggle. At Tongshan...”
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“...discussed with amazing boldness. Still business proceeded as usual, and, saving for vague rumours, there was no indication that any revolutionary move would be initiated. The Taotai (the chief official of the city), himself a Manchu, was probably the first to show apprehension by send- ing his family away to Shanghai, and a few days later fleeing thither himself. Still there was no disorder, or indica- tion that the city would transfer its loyalty. Popular interest in the conflict waging in Central China was intense, and there was no wavering of sympathy with the Revolutionists. News of Im- perial successes at Hankow ; the issuing by the throne of a self-incriminating edict, promising all that the reformers had demanded, failed entirely to effect any change of sympathy. No one could say what was going to happen, but that Ningpo was on the side; of the Revolu- tionists was clear to everyone. On Sunday morning the churches opened their doors for the usual ser- vices. Congregations were somewhat...”
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“...afternoon ser- vice without the slightest hindrance, only dimly conscious that a new era for Ningpo had dawned. A new nation is being bom; the youngest of the family of nations in self-consciousness, though the oldest historically, and potentially probably the mightiest of them all. It is too early to forecast even the immediate future. Before these lines are read in England the whole pros- pect may have changed. At the moment Peking seems to be paralysed with fear and dissension. In Central China fighting still continues. In the provinces, city after city is transferring allegiance even as Ningpo has done. Whatever the outcome, we pray and hope and believe that the Kingdom is advancing in the midst of, and indeed through all, the tumult. Tlje New Year apd tbe Nations. THE old things crumbling and the new fer- menting In tumult of unrest ; The greed of each the good of all preventing ; North, South and East and West Fears rife, and nation rising against nation, Under a sky grown drear...”
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“...On the Road in North China with cattle. But Gwiyo Kono’s pro- phecy was fulfilled, the Masai came, saw, and conquered, and by their con- stant depredations reduced the Bara- retta Gallas to the verge of extinction. Galgalo Buy a Kumbe was a warrior who led his people out against the Wakamba. The pasture land of the two nations lay close together, and one was always waiting for a favourable opportunity to attack the other, and carry off the cattle. Galgalo was conspicuous for his bravery as a leader of the Gallas in the interchange of fights. Guyo Nyamba is one who stands out historically from the list of Galla heroes as being the harasser and devastator of the maritime regions of East Africa, where the Persians had settled and built towns of stone, the houses having rounded arches, and being of a superior style of building, as the ruins of to-day bear testimony. Guyo was also the opponent of the Wanyika tribes, who all fled before him from their original place of habita- tion to the south...”
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“...On the Road in North China telligent interest in the services and church work is unusual and very pleas- ing. It is at this place where our Anti- footbinding Society originated, which now has a roll of ever seventy families all pledged to do away with that curse in their own families, and do all they can to influence others. About eight li from here is a little village called Hua Chia where also we have a church. The principal family at this place is named “Keng,” and it is at their place where the services are held, and where the preacher resides. Since I returned home trouble has arisen at this place. Mr. Keng has been quarrelling with a villager named Wang about a bit of land. The dispute has been dragging on for nearly two years, and several times, at my instigation, the preacher and others have tried to make peace but without effect. Matters have now come to a head. About three weeks ago, after a severe storm which destroyed scores of trees, etc., both these men claimed a tree which...”
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“...The Call of the Dark Continent and my father, too, is beginning to believe.” So the good news spreads among the Chinese. We may explain Mrs. Ts’ui’s cure how we will, renewed hope and more fresh air no doubt played their part, but we see much in China that can be accounted for in no other way than by direct answer to prayers of simple faith. •=׳§=’ A Review. “Tbe Call of We Barlf Coptipcpt.”* ׳ HIS well-written and beautifully- illustrated volume on African missions would be a valuable addition to Sunday School and mission- ary libraries, and should be in the hands of all interested in the uplift of Africa. It is very clearly printed, has three excellent coloured maps, and the price is only one and sixpence. Among other subjects this interesting work deals with the early history of Africa, with its people, with the con- ditions affecting missionary effort in the Dark Continent, and has also informing chapters on methods of work, the diffi- culties presented by the spread of Mo- hammedanism...”
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“...profusion), and you talk, or, rather, are talked at until supper arrives. Perhaps the most common question received is, “ What do you eat ? ” Ah! that is the question! What do we eat ? On this point ignorance is certainly bliss. It does not do to inquire too closely. Much depends on the status of your host. Sometimes a goat is sacrificed to do honour to the foreign teacher. But more frequently it is an ancient chanticleer who has cause to rue the coming of the foreigner. Age is greatly respected in China, which is a good thing in itself. But when you are called upon to partake of a goat or a rooster who; could tell you, if they could speak, of things which happened almost before you vi ere bern, then you are prepared to concede a great "deal in favour of youth. If, how- ever, shortly after your arrival, you should chance to hear a noise of much squeaking and grunting, and a dozen porkers rush by with two or three natives in pursuit, then you can guess at the nature of your coming banquet. Rice...”
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“...I have no money.” Said a wag who was standing by. “Yes, Teacher! his money runs about on four legs, and eats grass.” The rain has hindered us from doing much that we should like to have done. Nevertheless we have been able to visit over twenty places. Eight of these were already recognized centres. We are hoping that before) long some more of these twenty may also become recog- nized rallying points for the Nosu who A Group of No-su Women. An Illustration from “ Among the tribes in South-West China,” by Samuel R. Clarke. (Favoured by C. I. M.) This book will be reviewed next month. 14...”
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“...travels in Interior China I once lay at the point of death. For their unremitting kindness du- ring a long illness I now affectionately in- scribe this volume to my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of Tong-ch’uan-fu, Yunnan, South-West China, to whose devoted nurs- ing and untiring care I owe my life.” We were also interested in the author, because three photographs of his came to illustrate an article by Dr. Lilian Grandin, which appeared February, * “Across China on Foot.” By Edwin J. Dingle. (J. W. Arrowsmith, Bristol. 16s. net.) A Review. THE EDITOR. 1911 (see pp. 25—27). We almost hoped to see these illustrations in the well-embellished volume, but they are not included—however, the photograph on p. 132 (by Mr. Parsons) appeared in the Echo for July, 1910. There are no less than 108 excellent photographs, and our kinship with the book is seen in the fact that the Revs. S. Pollard and H. Parsons are specially thanked for help in this direction. The author went " across China,” hence there is...”
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“...An Eye-Witness in China preparation, but that may be forgiven in the face of where it was written, 14,000 miles from the publisher. Many things are said and then corrected: many things were done and data dis- covered amid great difficulty. One wonders whether any accident hap- pened to his photographs and pack- ages ; for we read this :— “A friend of mine, needing־ a typewriter, wrote home explicit instructions as to its packing. ‘ Pack it ready to ship,’ he wrote, ‘ then take it to the top of the stairs, throw it down ; then take machine out and inspect, and if it is undamaged, repack and send to me. If damaged, pack another machine, subject it to the same treatment until you are convinced that it can stand being thus handled and escape injury.’ This is how goods coming to Western China should be sent away.” We are grateful to him for many tri- butes to our faithful workers at this dis- tant outpost. We have heard from Dr. Savin’s own lips how lonely and isolated the district is. But we...”
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“...Review of Missions.” The first copy is to hand, and it will be reviewed next month by the Rev. J. Baxter. THROUGH THE DANGER ZONE. Mrs. Evans was due from West China on December 6th. She was de- layed at Hong-Kong, but managed to get away on November 14th. She was expected to arrive December 20th at Southampton, and we hope that antici- pation has been realized. GRADED QUARTERLY LESSONS. The Y.P.M.M. has commenced a series of lessons on “ Missionary Per- sonalities.” The first set is on Mackay of Uganda (78 Fleet Street, price Ad.). A DIFFERENT APPROACH. The “ Chinese Recorder ” for May contains three illuminating papers, along with much other valuable matter: “ Missionaries' as Seen by Chinese,” by Mr. S. K. Tsao. “ The Missionary and the Chinese Christian,” by Mr. Gilbert McIntosh. “ The Hardships of Christian Con- fession in China,” by Mr. V. D. Kao. The names will indicate the stand- point. Very touching is the method of attack adopted by the Chinese writers. A glimpse of the outline of...”
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“...claims of circuits and business ; we are thankful to record chiefly the latter. The agenda was not apparently lengthy, but every item seemed momentous, and even at six o’clock on the second day some things had to be hurried. CHINA. The proposal to unite with American Methodists in the training of Chinese preachers was favourably received but deferred for further enquiry, as was also the question of the employment of native evangelists, as per Conference “ Minutes,” p. 227. Dr. Swallow’s arrival in Ningpo was reported. The question of a mission- ary to be added to the staff at Wen- chow, in consequence of the new work undertaken by the Rev. W. E. Soothill, M.A., was anxiously considered. The resignation of Miss Roebuck was re- gretfully received. She is remaining in China as a “ foreign ” nurse. Thanks were tendered to the Arth- ington Trustees for grant for Mr. Pol- lard’s translation work, and it was re- newed for five years at £200 per year. The Revs. C. E. Hicks and W. R. Stobie are to...”
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“...long discussion it was decided to continue our usual ECHO pages, also the Monthly Letter to the fourteen Districts which ask for its re- tention. The “ Messenger ” will be dis- continued, and a fortnightly column, kindly offered by the Editor of the “ United Methodist,” will be utilized for home and general missionary intelli- gence, Mrs. Vivian having consented to take charge of this part of the work. With much regret we have received the news of the resignation of Miss Roebuck, of our North China Mission. The meetings of the General Mis- sionary Committee were crowded with business, but full of interest. Mrs. Robson writes from Wu Ting A Gal la Woman. [Photo : Rev. J. H. Phillip son. (See article p. 7.) Fu, September 29th, of the very heavy rains:— The country has not been so flooded since before the Boxer time. Travelling is diffi- cult. For a time it was almost impossible. Several deaths form drowning were reported. In two cases “ the only son of his mother.” We have been sorry for the...”
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“...sum- mer is past the winter’s work is planned, and it will take all our time and thought and strength. At the quarterly meeting a col- porteur told me that his wife, who was in one of our winter classes for a course of in- struction, is leading a good weekly meet- ing of women in her own village. Miss Holt has taken her first lan- guage examination, but as Mr. Soothill is now in England does not know re- suits. Writing of the present crisis in China she says:—• November 8th. No doubt you will be following the ac- counts of the revolution in China with great interest. Wenchow went over1 yesterday. The officials are in hiding, and several will prebably leave by the steamer as soon as possible. This morning we got the news of the fall of Peking, and of the escape of the little Emperor. I should think the other Powers will now recognize the new party as the governing body. There has been much excitement in Wenchow, but no dis- turbance, though the latter was feared. The prisoners have been...”
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“...Prize Coippetitiop. e kUR first duty is to give the actual titles of the societies whose ini- tials gave us what has proved an interesting competition. (1) Baptist Missionary Society. (2) British Society for the Propaga- tion of the Gospel among the Jews. (3) Baptist Zenana Mission. (4) China Inland Mission. (5) Church of England Zenana Mis- sionary Society. (6) Church Missionary Society. (7) Colonial Missionary Society. (8) Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society. (9) Free Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee. (10) Friends’ Foreign Mission As- sociation. (11) London Missionary Society. (12) .Presbyterian Church of Eng- land Foreign Missions Com- mittee. (13) Regions Beyond Missionary Union. ('14) Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. (15) Student Volunteer Missionary Union. (16) United Methodist Church Mis- sions. (17) United Presbyterian Church of Scotland Foreign Missions. (18) Wesleyan Missionary Society. (19) Young People’s . Missionary Movement. (20) Zenana...”
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“...The Position in China boo and plaster chapel-of-ease is now used for day and Sunday Schools, and with a fresh lot of desks, made a day’s journey away and carried in sections to the place, the day school should become more than ever popular with our people. I think Rice Ear Valley is the! nicest chapel in our West China Mission, and probably the best in the whole of Yun- nan. On Monday a couple, who had separ- ated, were remarried in the new chapel. I am not quite sure, but I fancy one of the preachers fell in love at that service with one of the bridesmaids. I think the go-between is about to initiate negotiations. East and West at bot- tom are the same. There is nearly always something startling wherever I go on missionary rounds. A woman about fifty years of age came to me on this Monday ask- ing me to extract her tooth. I re- quested her to, show me which one she wished out. Looking into her mouth, I asked her: “ Is it the one right at the end?” “Yes, teacher,” she replied, “ The one...”
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“...suggestions might be used with advantage in any missionary prayer-meeting, and where a church has a weekly prayer-meeting let me suggest that it take the character of a missionary prayer-meeting once a month. In this way we might secure a concert of prayer throughout our De- nomination which would tell powerfully upon our work abroad. Revival on the mission field is often traceable to united prayer in the home churches. Pray ye therefore. The While we write the Situation struggle between the Im- in China. perialists and the Repub- licans seems to be enter- ing upon its last phase. Fourteen provinces have elected Dr. Sun Yat Sen as the President of the Chinese Repub־ lie,* and Yuan Shih-Kai has staked everything on a desperate effort to save the throne. Unless the princes are prepared to provide the sinews .of war the struggle will not be maintained, * Seep. 43,—Ed. 28...”