Minutes of the Twenty Fifth Session of the North China Annual Conference. Episcopal Church held in Peking, September Fifth to Tenth.

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1 Minutes of the Twenty Fifth Session of the North China Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held in Peking, September Fifth to Tenth. Nineteen Hundred Sixteen.

2 CONTENTS Mission Directory _ Conference Chronological RolI Conference Officers and Committees Conference Boards Mission Officers and Committees Disciplinary Questions.,. Appointments.... Conference Journal District Journal District Reports: Chingchao District. District Report... Lanhsien District. Report of Missionary-in-Charge District Superintendent's Report. Lanhsien Higher Primary School.... "Voman's Foreign,Missionary Society.... (see Shanhaikuan District) Peking District. District Report Tokyo Mission Peking University. Peking Higher Primary School Peking Medical Work.... Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Shanhaikuan District. Report of Missionary-in-Charge.... Ch'angli Middle and Higher Primary School... S.H.R. Higher Elem. School.... Ch'angli Hospital ,.... Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.....Page 1 8' ~ South Tientsin District. District Superintendent's Report District Day Schools....., , Taianfu District. District Report Taianfu Middle SchooL Taianfu and Yenchoufu Day Schools 97 VI/oman's Foreign Missionary Society 99' Tientsin City District. District Superintendent's Report.... Tientsin Intermediate School.. -VVoman's Foreign Missionary Society : 75,

3 CON'l'ENTS. Page Tsunhua District. District Superintendent's Report... U() Tsunhua Higher Primary School Woman's Foreign Missionary Society (see Shanhaikuan District) Yenchoufu District. Missionary Appointments.. District Report.., Reports of Standing Committees and Boards.... Conference Treasurer's Report Resolutions '" In Memoriam.... Annual Meetings Former Members of the Mission..Statistical Report. Property Workers and Membership Churches, Sunday Schools, and Contributions. E,ducationaI. Medical

4 MISSION DIRECTORY EPISCOPAL CAME TO CHINA NA~fE RESIDENCE B 190B Bashford, Bishop James \i\t., D.D., I.,.L.D. ;t.tt Bashford, Mrs. James \V. Lewis, Bishop WIlson S., D.D.!.i! Lewis, Mrs. Wilson S. Peking Peking- Shanghai Shanghai \ FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY ENTERED THE MIssioN I NAME I POST OFFICE ADDRF.SS * II BI IBg tl915 tl IB II 19II 1903 I Baldwin. Jesse H., M.D. -m.lffi~ Baldwin, Mrs. Jesse H. Brown. Rev. Mark \V. J91i,Wfr-PJ Brown, Mrs. Mark \V. Davis, Rev. George L. it~~ Davis, Mrs. George L. Davis, Rev. George R. it1fj1iii Davis, Mrs. George R. Davis, Rev. \Valter VV. it~~ Davis, Mrs, 'Walter \\-. Dobson, Robert J. ~ l~ Dobson, Mrs. Robert J. Felt, Rev. Carl A. futfff Fe!t, Mrs Carl A. (;amewell, Rev. Frank D. Jl GamelVell, Mrs Frank D I I I I I I I I Ch'angli I Ch'angli Ch'allgli Changli I Peking Peking I Tient~in I Tientsin ' Peking \ Peking ISO Fifth Ave. :--Jew York ISO Fifth Ave. ::-Jew York Peking I Peking Shanghai Sha!lghai G~bb, Rev. J. McGregor iii 11J I Gtbb, Mr~. J. McGregor I Peking Peking Hansl)!1, Rev. Perry O. ~~,1J T'aianfu, Shantung Han~on, :\Irs. Perry O. \ T'aianfu, Shantung Hobart, Rev. \\Tilliam T. pjf~~ Pekj'lg Hobart, Mrs. \Vil1iam 1'. Peki:1g Hopkir1s, Nehemiah S., M.D. Xli Pe1,ing Johnstone, Ernest M., M.D. ~Kt1fit Peking \ Johnstone. Mrs. Ernest \ll Keeler, Joseph L. M.D. *B Peking Shankaikuan \ Keeler, Mrs. J osepli L. I Shankaikuan I IS!ng, Rev. Harry E. *~~~fii Kmg, Mrs. Harry E. I Ann Peking Arbor, Mich. Korns, John H., M.D. it ISD Fifth Ave. Xew York I Korns, Mrs J onn H. ISO Fifth Ave. New York Krause, Oliver J. 7i!~m Peking I I.Came to C:lina as a Missionary 1871 t" "" " 191 I t» ~ 1914

5 2 FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, Oontinued., ENTERED THE I MISSION I NAME POST OfFICE ADDRESS II 19II 1915 * tlb93 19IO li914,-k-r-au-s-e-, -M-r-s-. -O-h- v-e-r-] I ISO Fifth Ave. New York LeItzel, Rev. Henry S. Mf!~ Taianfu, S hantang Leitzel, Mrs. Henry S. Taianfu, Shantung Lennox, William G. M.D. Peking Lennon, Mrs. Wi lian G. Peking Lowry, George D., M.D. fll~ Z Peking Lowry,!v1rs. George D., TSO Fifth, Ave, New York Lowry, Rev. Hiram H. fllm1ml I Lowry, Mrs. Hiram H., Peking Peking Pyke, Frede) ick M. am~ I Pyke, Mrs. Frederick Tientsin M. Tientsin Pyke, Rev. James H. aalt~ ISO Fifth Ave. New York 1 Pyke, Mrs. James H. ISO Fifth Ave. New York Rowland, Rev. Henry H. tift Rochester, N. Y. Rowland, Mrs. Henry H. Rochester, N. Y. Searles, Rev. Clair K. litiali1 Ch' angli I Searles, Mrs. Clair K. I Ch'angIi Smith, Dennis V., M.D. OOfHI Smith, Mrs. Dennis V., Pel-ing Peking I Terrell, Miss Alice tf.ftiijjqj ISO Fifth Ave. New York Verity, Rev. George VV..1E~tf. I I Geneva, Neb. Winans, Edward J ones,,~,w. vvinans, Mrs. Edward Jones Peking Peking I *Came to China as a Missionary 1914 t " " 1890 l ",,19II WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY ENTERED THE I MISSION I NAME POST OFFICE ADDRESS I , I Adams. Marie ~ Baugh, V. Evelyn R. f.@ Boddy. Estie T. ifi Bridenbaug-h, Jennie B. ~ Cushman, Clara M. ~ Dillenbeck, Nora M. ~ Dyer, Clara P. ~~~ Fearon, Dora :I Filley. Georgia A., M.D. jji; Frantz, Ida F. m; Gilman, Gertrude!Ji: Glos~, Anna D, M.B. :t; Glover, Ella E. :ic Gray, Frances Ii; Gregg, Eva A.,I{ Halfpenny, Mary L. It Heath, Frances J., M.D. ~ Hobart, Elizabeth J!t Hobart, Louise J!j..Taquet. Myra A. *B I T'aianfa, Peking Shantung I Seattle, Wash. I Tientsin Ch'angli T'aianfu. Shantung Ch'angli T';:danfu I Peking I Tientsin Peking. In America I Ch'angli Tientsin I In America Tientsin Peking Peking I Peking Peking

6 -3- WOMAN'S FOREIGN MBSIONARY SOCIETY, Oontinued ENTERE:> THE I MISSION I I~OJ * NAME POST OFFICE ADDRESS ~ " Tewell~ Charlotte M. * I Peking I Knapp. Elsie L. a Knox. Emma M.!~ Lewis, Ida Belle Peking ~ I Manderson. M. Mabel, M.D. im Martin, Emma E., M.D. 1m Miller, Iva M., M.D. ~ In NOwlin. Mabel R. * I I I ENTERED, TRAVELING COKNF,CTION I Powell, Alice M. ;4:{J Sauer, Clara E, «~ Stryker, Minnie, Tientsin M.D.,~ Watrous, Mary ~ Wheeler. L. Maude. Peking Wilson, Frances R. * Young, Effie G. ~ T'aianfu. Stiantung In America Pekin!! Tientsin America I Tientsin Peking I Peking In America I Peking T'aianfu, Stiantung *Came to China as a Missionary 1808 CONFERENCE ' ROLL AND DIRECTORY ELDERS NAME POST OFfICE ADDRESS 1886 II Brown, Frederick 1907 Brown, Grow S. IQ13,Brown, M~r~ Vi. 1895,Chang Pc 1 Lm 1905 Chang Tzu Sneng 1895 I Ch'en Heng Te 1895 Ch'en Wei P'ing Ch'en Yii Shan 1895 Chin Cheng 1911 I ChOll Fu Ch'iian 1903 I Davis, George 1, Davis, George R I Davis, \Valter \V I Felt, Carl A GamewelI, Frank D I Gibb, john McGregor 1905 Hanson, Perry O. 1~90 HeadLmd, T saac T I Hobart, William T Hopkins, Nehemian S 'I Hou Tien 1912 I Hsii Yung CIien 1909 Kao Feng Shan IS03 Kao Fu Ch'ing 1903 I Kao Hsiu Shan 1914 Keeler, Joseph L, 1094 King, Harry E Kuo Ying 1907 I Leitzel, Henry S, I Leeds, England Pasadena, Cal. Ch'allgli Yangliuch'ing Tientsin Pench'eng I Shanghai Nintochen Yenchoufu Peki:1g Peking Tientsin Peking Peking I S'r1ngnai Peking, T'aianfu. Shantung )\]liance, Ohio Peking I Peking Peiyen HUashih Peking Taich'engnsien " P'l ng~ngch' engtsu Shannaikuan PeKing \ T'aianfu S'hantung \ T'aianfu, S'hantung

7 I NT:'.;:~ D } TRA ~r.ling CONNECTION -4~ ELDERS, CdtitUHiM NAME POST OFFICE ADDRESS 1908 I II Wei Yung 1=u Chi Lun Liu Chih Kuo Liu Ci,Jing Ch'ing I Liu Fang Liu Kuang Ch'ing Liti Kuang Tsu I Liu Ma K'e Liu Shao T'ang I Liu Yueh Lowry, Hiram H. Meng Te Tung I P' eng Ch'ing Pyke, Frederick M. I Pyke, James H Rowland, Henry H. Searles, Clair K. St. John, Burton Sun Chiu Kao Sun Heng K'uei Sun Jung Sun Yueh Te Jui Tseng Kuo Cliih Tu Well Yu Verity, George W. \~i ang Cli'aIlg T'ai Wang Cliao K'e Wang Chih P'ing I 'Yang En Cliao \Vang He Nan I 'Vang 1 Heng vvang Shou T'ung 'Yen.Tung T'ai Wu Ch'i Wu Yii K'un Yang Ching Cli'un Yang Ch'un He Yang I DEACONS Shihmenchai T'aianlu Chiupaihu Ts:.mhua Peking Tientsin Fengjenhsien Peking P'ingancnengtzu Ch'angli Peking Lanhsien Tokyo, Japan Tientsin ISO Fiftli Ave., New York Rochester, N. Y. Ch'angli 2';!'.1adison Ave., N. Y. Nanp'ihsien Huaijouhsien Peking Peking Shanhaikuan Peking Y iit'ienhsien G~neva, Neb. Madison, K. J. Peking Peking Shalillhe Ch'ienwei Laot'ing Tientsin T'aianfu Pekng Lanhsien T'iench'iao Nanp'i Ch'angp'ing'h si en 1913 Chao Li Yu 3rd Year 1915 Chao I Hsiu 1913 Ch'ing Sbou 4th Y~ar 1913 Han Tien Ying 3rd Year I914 Hao T.e An I912 Hsii Ching P'iilg 4tli y'~ar I912 I K'ailg Yung Kuel I914 Li Hsiao Lu 3rd " Year " I Li Hsin 4th Year IS1I4 Li Lien Ying " " I Laiwuk'aot'u Yenchoufu Shanhaikuan I Natik'ou Ch'anrzli I Tientsin Shihkechuang I Tsiniqgchotl Sakecp'jao C hiishihk'ou

8 -5- DEACONS, Oontinued , ~i~ng Eu P'o 1914 I LIang Hsing T'ang 1915 Liu Fu 1913 Liu Shen En 1912 Liu Tsun Sheng 1914 Liu Yung Shen 19r4 Meng Yiin 1913 T'ang Yung 1915 I Tu Pu Yiin 1914 Winans. Edward J 'I Yang Hsu.eh Shih 1915 Yang Jung Lin 1915 I Yang lung Hsuan 4th Year 3rd Year " I Ch'Ufuhsien Feich'enghsien Yangliuch'mg I Chushihk'ou Ch'ienanhsien Kepo I Yendiinghsien Ch'jenwei Hants'un Peking Yenchouf.u Shunchihmen Peking PROBA TIONERS Class of the Second Year II I I Chang Wan Shan Fa.n Ping Ch' eng Hsii Fu Lin Hsii K'un Shan J en Chao Ch'ang I Li Lien Pi Li T'ien Ltl I Liu Ch'ing Hsiang Shih T'ing Tung I Tsou Chin Ching Ts'ui Lien Sheng I Ts'ui Yen Li Wang Ch 'jng He Yan'.' ::;11un I Yii I ieu Chung I Yaliungchsao Tunghsinchuang I Anting Tsouhsien Pekin!!, LaochuangtLu Funing Peking Ankechuang Peking I Mashench'iao I Laiwuhsien I Peking Anchiachuang I Kuanhsien Cla~s of the First Year I Chao Tung Hsi Chao Yuan Huai Chi Cheng Lu Chi Hsiao Feng I Chu Chih Ching Liu Hsi I Tu vven K'uei \Vang T'i Ch'ing I VI/ ang '''len Ping Ningyanghsien Lanhsien Miviinhsien PaIisien N2nshihmen Peking

9 IIIII -6- CONFERENCE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES CONFERENCE OFFICERS President... Bishop \\Tilliam Burt English Secretary... Clair K. Searles Assistant English Secretary... Mark W. Brown Chinese Secretary... Wu Yii K'l1n Assistant Chinese Secretary Liu Shen En Treasurer... John McGregor Gibb English Statistical Secretary.... '" Carl A. Felt Chinese Statistical Secretary... Kao Feng Shan Interpreters: Wednesday... William T. Hobart Thursday Ch'en \tvei P'ing Friday Li T'ien Lu Saturday Chou Fu Ch'iian Sunday... Wang Chih P'ing Monday George L. Davis STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1917~1918 Foreign Missions.... C. K. Searles, Sun Jung, Yang Ching Ch'un. Home Missions... D. V. Smith, Chang Tzu Sheng. Education... F. M. P)ke, Chou Fu Ch'iian, Hsii Yung Clien Self-SuPl-ort C. A. Felt and one from each District. Sunday Schools N. S. Hopkins, Kao Feng Sfian, Li Lien Ying Books and Tracts..... G. L. Davis, Liu Kuang Ch'ing, Wang I Heng. Conference Relations..... H. H. Lowry, Ch'en 'Wei P'ing, W. T. Hobart, Wang Chih P'ing, Kuo Ying. Resolutions.... J. L. Keeler, Liu Ching eh'ing. Reporter for Chinese Paper. Li Lien Ying. Ioint Sessions G. R. Davis. Reform J. L. Keeler, Lill Shao T'ang, Tseng Kuo Chih.

10 -7- CONFERENCE STEWARDS G. L. Davis, Ch'en Heng Te, M. W. Brown, 'VV. T. Hobart, Ch'en yti Shan, Wen Jung T'ai. TRIERS OF APPEALS C. A. Felt, Liu Fang, P. O. Hanson, Ch'en 'VVei P'ing, \Y. T. Hobart, Ch'en I-ieng Te. Reserves, H. H. Lowry, Tseng Kuo Chih. COMMITTEE ON ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Pastor of Asbury Church, Peking. District Superintendent of Peking District. Missionary-in-Charge of Peking District. EXAMINERS Group 1. Scriptures Ch'en \Vei P'ing, Carl A. Felt, Wen Jung T'ai. Group II. Theology H. S. Leitzel, Tseng Kuo Chih, Hsu Y ung Chen. Group III. Discipline al!d \Vritten Sermon... F. M. Pyke, Wang P'ing, '\Tn YLi K'nn. Chih Group IV Subjects Taught in Scnools.. '... J. ~1cG. Gibb, Chou Fu Ch'uan, Liu Ching Ch'ing.

11 -8- MISSION OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. OfFICERS Chairman... "... W. T. Hobart Historian......,... D. V. Smitli Secretary... C. A. Felt Correspondent... \V. T. Hobart FJNANCE COMMITTEE President of Peking University H. H. Lowry Senior Physician... N. S. Hopkins District Superintendents and Missionaries in Charge. M. \V. Brown W. T. Hobart G. L. Davis P. O. Hanson G. R. Davis J. L. Keeler C. A. Felt F. M. Pyke Mission Treasurer.. ' ' O. J. Krause BUILDING COMMITTEE J. H. Pyke... Tientsin N. S. Hopkins... Peking J. H. Baldwin... Ch'angli P O. Hanson... T'aian DISTRICT BOARDS OF EDUCATION Lanhsien and Shanhaikuan... C. K. Searles, Ch'ing Shou, Wu Yii. K'un. 'Ptking and Chingchao... H. E. King, Miss G. Gilman, Liu Fang. 'T'a'ian and Yenchott... P O. Hanson, Wen Jun~ T'ai, H. S. r~eitzel. 'Tient'sin and Tsunhua F. :.\1. Pyke, Ch'en Heng Te, G. R. Davis. UNION SCHOOL FOR MISSIONARIES CHILDREN G. D. Lowry, J. MeG. Gibb, O. J. Krause LANGUAGE EXAMINERS Ch'angli Station Miss Glover. Miss Dyer, Hao Te An. Peking Station 'V. T. ~obart, Ch'en Tsai Hsin, G. L. DaVIS, Mrs. C. M. Jewell. T'aian Station Mi~s ~ft?e Young, P. O. Hanson, Wen Jung Tat. Tientsin Station... J. H. Pyke, Dr. Iva Miller, Liu Kuang Ch'ing. Registrar...\V. T. Hobart.

12 VII. DISCIPLlNA.RY QU~TION.S i.-is this A.nnuaZ Oonference Incorporated AccQrding to the Require. tn.ent of the DifWi1Jlir".et No incorporation is possible under the laws of China. 2.-Who hape been R.eceived by Transfer, an,d f1'om 'What Oonference' None. 3.-Who have been Readmitted? None. ~.-Who have been Received on Oredentials, and from what Ohurches' None. 5.-Who have been Received on Trial! (a) In Studies of First Year. Chao Jung Hsi. Chao Yuan Huai, Cbi Cheng Lu, Chi Hsiao Feng, Tu En Kuei. (b) In Studies of Third Year. None. 6.-Who have been Oontinued on Trial! (a) In Studies of First Year. Chu Chih Ching, Lui Hsi, Wang T'i Ch'ing, Wang Wen Ping. (b) In Studies of Second Year. Chang Wan Shan, Fan Ping Ch'eng, Hsii Fu Lin, Hsii K'un Shan Jen Chao Ch'ang, Li Lien Pi, Liu Ch'ing Hsiang, Sbih T'ing Tung, Tsou Chin Ch'ing, Ts'ui Lien Sheng, Ts'ui Yen Li, Wang Ch'ing He, Yang Shun, Yii Lien Chung. (c) In Studies of Third Year. Li T'ien Lu. (d) In Studies of Fourth Year. None.. 7.-Who have been Discontinued? Liu Hsi Shun, Pai Kuei Lin, 8.-Who have been Admitted into [lull Member.'lhip? (a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year. Chao Yu Hsiu, Li Hsiao Lu, Liang Hsing T'ang, Liu Fu, Yang Jung Lin, Yang Jung Hsuan. (b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously. None. :9.-What Members are in Stltdies of Third Yea,r? (a) Admitted into Full Membership this year. Chao Yii Hsiu, Li Hsiao Lu, Liang Hsing T'ang, Liu Fu, Yang Jung Lin, Yang Jung Hsuan.,(b) Admitted into Full Membership previously. Chao f-4i Yu, Han Tien Ving, Hao Te An.

13 - 1Q -:- 10.-What Members are in Stu~ie8 of Fourth, Year! Cbling Shout Hsu Ching P'ing, K-ang Yung Kuei, Li Hsin, Li Lien Ying, Liang En P'o, Liu Shen En, Lui Tsun Sheng, Lin Yung Shen, Meng Yun, T'ang Yung, TuPt:! Yun, E. J. Winans, Yang Hsueh Shih. 11.-What Members have Completed the Conference Course of St/tdy! (a) Elected and Ordained Elders tbis year. Meng Te Jung, Sun Jung, Sun Yueh, Wang Shou T'ung. (b) Elected and Ordained Elders previously. None. 12.-What others have becn Elected and Ordained Deacons1 (a) As Local Preachers. Ti Yung Hsing. (b) Under Missionary Rule. None. (c) Under Seminary Rule. None. 13.-What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders? (a) As Local Deacons. None. (b) Under Missionary Rule. Frederick M. Pyke. (c) Under Seminary Rule. None. 1".-Wa,s the Ohamcter of each Preacher examinedt Yes, as their names were called in open Conference. 15.-Who have been Transferred, and to what Oonferences! None. 16.-Wlw have Died! None. l?'.-who have been Located at their own Requestf None. 18.-Who have been Located' None. 19.-Who have Withdrawn' None. O.-Who have been permitted to Withdraw lmder Oharges or Oomplaints!.' None.!1.-Who have.been E::cpeUeat None.!2.-What other personal Notation should be madet None.

14 - 11- U.-Who are the Supernumerary Ministers, and for 'what number of yearll consecutively Tta!5I each held this Relation' None. 2.f.-Who are the Retired Ministers! Chang Pai Lin, Kao Shou Shan, Te lui, Wang He Nan, Yang Ch'un He :rho are the Tders of Appeals? C. A. Felt, Liu Fang, P. O. Hanson, Ch'en \Vei P'ing. \\'. T. Hobarte Ch'en Heng Te, Reserves: H. H. Lowry, Tseng Kuo Chih.!6.-What is the Annltal Re.port of the Conference BO~l1'd of Hom, Missions and Church Erctension? See the Report of the Conference Board of Home Missions. '27.-What is the Annual Report 0/ the Conference Board of Foreign Missions? See the Report of the Conference Board of Foreign Missions. 2S.-What is the Statistical Report'! See the Statistician's Report. 29.-What is the Conference TrClLsurer's Report! See the Conference Treasurer's Report. SO.-What is the Aggregate of the Bene/)olent Collections ordered by the General Conference, as reported by the Conference Treasurer? $ 1,860. S1.-What are the Claim.~ on the Conference Fund? $820. S2.-What has been Received on these Claims, and how ha~ Applied? $ See Report of Conference Stewards. it been SS-.What is the Five Per Cent 01 the amount ra.ised tor the FJupport of Conference Claimants, and paid by the Conference 1'rea.'Wrer to the Board of Conference Claimants tor Connectional Relief'! No report. S;.-What amount has been apportioned to the Pastoral Charges within the Conference to be raised for the l~upport 01 Conference C lairnant8 t No report. S5.-Where are the. Preachers Stationed' See List of Appointments. 36.-Where shall the NeJJt Conference be held' Tientsin.

15 CHI~~C~AO PIS'f~ICT North Peking Diyiaion District Superl"tendent... WANG CHAO K'E Missionary in Chklrge W. 'T. Hobart Oh'angp ing7tsien Yang- I. Shah,o... Chia Ch'ing Yun.Nank'ou... Han Ti.en'Yiq.g Liulin... Supplied by Shili Wang K'u Huaijo1lhsien.... Stin Heng Kuei Kaoliying Suppjed by Chao Tzy!!~ng NiuZalls!um.....,I "Ch'en Chili Pen Huaitaihsien....'"... " Ching Kuo tiang Y ulin " Liu :Ming Shan Shac/z'eng... " "Liu.cheng Mei Paoanchou To be supplied. MiyiinTlsien Supplied 'by Chu GIiih Ching Shih,hsia an(z Kupeik'ou ',. "Chi \.Vei Ts'un Yenc!t'inghsien... Meng Y,iin Laochllnt'ang Supplied by Lb Tsun San South Peking Division Di8~rict Superintendent.... WANG 'ci;iao K't Missionary in Charge... Carl A. Felt Hanfs'ull Tu Pu Yiln Chang Yung He Langtang... Supplied by { Ti Chan Ao Tien Hsi Nien Mi Cben Pang Huangts'un f II.. Li Lien Sheng,. { Wang Lien Sheng F engt at " Feng T'ing Tsun KUl11thrYien.... Yii Lien Chung Liuchuang.... Supplied by Wen Min Lihsien... " " Liu Chi Yung A 11 ting Fan T'ing Ch' eng ChitlCholl,c/tcn Supplied by Fang Ch'i Niutochcl Chin Ch'eng Chu,ko'/.t... Supplied by T'ien Wen Chao P'allg7~echucmg " Yneh.ch'ing Yu Yiita " " Wang Piilo Shen Pa/zsiel1... Liu Hsi Peiy-in Ho Tien P 'tc hk Z S r db {Liu Chen Hsiang ~ec ~uang upp Ie Y W ei W e~ Ming LANhlSJEN DISTRICT Di8trict Superintendent Wu YU K'UN Missionary in Charge... Mark W. Brown Ankech,uallg.... Tsou Chin Ching Ch,'ienanh,sie n Liu TSUll Sheng

16 Chiench'cllgying Supplied by Hu Fetig Ch'tin Hsiangshuikou " "Charig Fu Ltlng Yangtientsu " Han Chun I Chentzuchen.....;... " Lin Wen Yuan Paitaotzu.... J' Yang Hsiao Tang Wangl~uanying JJ Ts'ao vvan Jnng Wangti:mtzlt "Chang K uo En Ch,iupai/tu..... Liu Chih Kuo Peichiatien... Supplied by Y ii Vang Shaho ",. Feng Jui Heng Lanhsien... Meng Te Jung C hangning Supplied by Chang Ch'un JIlch'eng " Chao Shih Ming Emichu ng " II Kung Ching Chai Laot"ingh.~'ien Wang I Heng H1liZi '" Supplied by Ts'ao Wan Ching Mat'ouyiJlfJ " "Li Ch'ang Ying T'angehiaho I, Wang Chen Yu Yenkechuang " "Liu Ming Ch'uan HSinchai Chia Chien Hsiu Pench'eng Chang Tzu Sheng H'ldceeh,wlIg Supplied by Ti Yung Hsing Kilnganch'iao, To be supplied IJienpeitien... Tu \Ven Ku'd Pailvech1tallg Supplied by \Vang Feng Hsin Tinglillho , "Shang K'e K'uan Lanhsien Middle and Higher Prinia1'Y School Sltperintendellt \Vu Yii K'un Prilbcipal Meng Te Jung Instructor Chi Hsiao Feni{ 81tpe/'intel~dent of Lower Pr'imary Sc/Zools,Henry H. Rowland Womans Foreign Missionary Society Woman's Wo/'lc and Day School~.... Clara Pearl Dyer. Lanhsien Primary Boardillg School.... Clara Pearl Dyer. PEKING DISTRICT Di8trict Super in tendent LI U FANG Missionary in Cliarge... George L. Davis AsburY Church Tseng Kuo Chih F'llnchinghsiang To be supplied Chushihlc'oit Li Lien Ying Assistant... Supplied by Hsieh Hung En T'ienchiao Yu,ngtinglnen Huashih { Yang Ching Chun " 1 Chen Te Liu " Pi Sheng Hsiu Juliet lliemol',ial Hsii Yllng Chen A.s5i8tant Liu Shen En Hepoc!z'ang... To be sjpplied HsiaoshihTv'ou '.. Supplied by Li I Hsin Shunclzihmen... Yang Jung Lin A.ssistanL Supplied. hy Ku Chung Yao Nanchihmen...."Vang T'i Ch'ing Paichihlang To be supplierl Changimen... Supplied by Su Ming Nan

17 :- T'ung Jen HORpital, Evangelist Wu Ch'i T~kYO Mission Work P'eng Ch'ing Peking University Acting President... H. H. Lowry College of Theology Dean William T. Hobart Professors f ~~~!a~d }~l~vinans College of Liberal Arts Dean I-Iarry E. King ( Alice Terrell ~ Walter W. Davis Professors 'l~~~~vs'aph~i~n John McGregor Gibb Li T'jen Lu Social Secretary... Liu Ma K'e Peking Academy ; President... H. H. wry College Preparatory Principal..... H. E. King Alice Terrell J. M. Gibb Ch'en Tsai Hsin W. W. Davis Professors , Wang Chih P'lllg R. J. Dohson Chou Fu Ch'iian Li T'ien Lu Kao Feng Soan Middle School Principal H. E. King Ch.en Tsai Hsin Cfiou Fu Ch'iian Instructors... ~~~ t~~~ { Kao Feng Shan Yang J ung Hsuan Higher Primary Principal.... H. E. King Assistant Principal Shih T'ing Tung Wang Ch'ing He Instructors { Vvang Wen Ping Bible Institute PrincipaL... Carl A. Felt Instructors f E. W. J. T. Winans Hobart Lower Primary Schools Superintendent....,... Liu Fang Union Medical Collede J. H. Korns Professors { E. M. Johnstone. \V.G.Lennox Medical Work Optic:ll Department Physician in Charge... K. S. Hopkins

18 -15- Associate Physician N. V. Smith Optician G. G. Stuart General Medical and Surgical Physician in Charge G. D. Lowry Associate Physician H. C. Po Supervisor of Nurses Mrs. M. D. Lewis Professor of Missions, Mt. Union College, Scio... I. T. Headland (Asbury Q. C.) Editor of Chinese Christian Ad\ ocate... Ch'en Wd P'ing. Women'. Foreign Mi ionary Society North China Union Vloman's College Instructor... To be Supplied Mary Porter Gamewell School Principal... Gertrude Gilman V. Evelyn B. Baugh Myra A. Jaquet Instructors Mrs. J. F. Winans { M;Jry Watrous Louise Bohart Superintendent or Day Schools... V. E"elyn B. Baugh Kindergarten and SLudent of the Language.Elizabeth Hobart Sleeper Davis?v!emorial Hospital M. Mabel Manderson, M. D. Ph.. Frances J. Heath, M. D. YSlClans... Minnie Stryker, M. D. { Ethel Leonard, M. D.* Superintendent Alice M. Powell, R. t~. Assistant and Studentofthe Language. Frances R. \\,ilson, R. N. Union Medical College for Women I f i\i. Mabel Manc!erson, M. D. nstructors t Minnie Stryker, M. D. Training School for Nurses Superintendent Alice M. Powell, R. N. I t Minnie Stryker, M. D. ns rllctors....{ Frances R. Wilson, R. N. City Evange1istic Work.....,... Charlotte M. Jewell Chingchao Evangelistic Work and Woman's Training SchooL Emma M. Knox SHANHAIKUAN DISTRICT District Superintendent.... CH'ING SHOU Missionary in Charge...,... J. L. Keeler Oh'anglihsien.... Hao Te An Oh'angli City wor7~ Liu Yueh Kepo Wang He Nan Liushouyillg.... To be supplied Oh'ienwei... Supplied by Chu Tien Yuan Liuhetun.... To be supplied Oh'ienso.... Liu Yung Sheng Fu,ninghsicll Supplied by Poa Min T'aiying To be supplied Shua,ngling... "" " Yukuan "" " HaiJ'a'11g, Hot.sp1'illgs, alld Ghiuwangtao. Kao Lien Ch'eng

19 - 16,---.; Shenho...!.. Supplied by H.an Yin_. T'ung- Ni-ut'ounai and Rocky Point... To be supplied -:~... ~ Paichuang. "... Sttpplied by Liu Yueh Chi Shanhaiktwll.... <;;h'ing Shou Shihme1!ch~i... "... L,i Wei Yung. Chuts'ao}'ing and Kallkou To be suppliec1 Hucmgt'u)'ing... " Supplied by qlou An Sltihlcec}wang K'ang YUf!~ Kuei Tie'nkechuang... To be supplied Chiangkechua.llg "" " Ch'angZi Gene,al ffospital J. H. Baldwin, M. D. Hospital EvangeU~t..... L. Yung Ch'ClngU Middle and Higher School Primary Principal H. H. Rowlalld*.A,~sista;llt Principal Hao Te An Student of Language C. K. Searles. Shanha ikuan Higher Primaryalld Commercial School Prillcipal J. L. Keeler Assistant Principal., Li Ai Lin Shallhai1~IWll Medical W01'lc..... J. L. Keeler, M. D. Cll 1 '1. IT:''-, M d' 1 W'k {Mrs. Ch'ing Shou, M. D. I:J tall1latn;lian I ()ma Jl S e tca OJ Mrs.]. L. Keeler, T. N. J A. f G. W.Verity (Ch'angli Q. C.) n menca..."... "1 G. S. Brown (C'hangli Q. C.) *On Arrival Women's Foreign Missionary Society AldeY/nan :Jfemol'ial School (Ch'angli) PriJ~cipal.... Tennie B. Bridenbaugh Superilltelldent at Primary School '".Clara P. Dyer ShanhaikllQIl Ci')! Pn~mary Boardl.ng School, and Woman's Work... Mrs. J. L. Keeler Thompson Memorial 'Woman's Traillillg School, alld City Woman's Work (Oll'angii)... Ella E. Glover. TIENTSIN DISTRICT District Superintendent. CH'EN HENG Tr: Missionary in Charge F. M. Pyke Chiaoheh.<;ien Supplied by T'ao Kuo Jang Shihrnents 'lln " "Liu Feng Ch'un Oh'inghsien " Chang Pao Chun Liuheclte1~ and Mcntien " "Ma Ch'un T'ai Lit'an and Tusung " "Wang Liang Nanp'if18ien... "... Sun Chiu Kao Taic/t'enghsien Kao Fu Ch'ing Tientsin, Wesley Ghu.rcTl : Liu Kuang Ch'ing Tientsin, lv est Cit!! Wang Shou T'ung Tie>ntsin, West Suburb... To be snpplied Tingchu,ang "'. " Wangclztalli'ou.... Supphed by Shih Pin He Tungtzu}'(J)... ",I Chao T'ien Jui Yangliuch ing.... ~... Liu Fu Uientsin Middle and Hi:;her Primary School. Principa'l F. M. Pyke Inl~tructor Hsu Ching P'mg

20 - 17- Superintendent of Lo'Wer Primary 8cTlOOIs.F.M. Pyke In Amenca, On f'!trio'ugh.... J. H. Pyke (vvesley Q. C.) " It Galld-idote Secretar:!.' of Student Volunteer Movement."... B. St. John. (Wesley Q. C) Woman' a Foreign Missionary Society K cell School Prillcipal.""... ".. "... "... Clara M. Cushman blstrllrtoj's J Frances Gray ~..,... "... "... "... '"1 Edith Pyke+ Instructors and Students of f{le Lallguage f Ida F. Frantz.. Mabel R. Nowlin Isabella F'18{ler Hospital - Ph~'sicia1'8 f Emma E. Martin. M.D. 'J. "',.,,., '1 lva M. Miller, M. D. Medical Superintendent Emma E Martin, M. D. TrainiJlg School fo'r Nurses alld Stude11f of the Language "..... "... Clara E. Sauer, R. N. Wan! 's lv ]v { an. or Lillian Mrs. G. Halfpellny R. Davis Day Schools and Stu de,1l t ot the Language.... Lillian Halfpenny *Contract Teacher. TAIANFU DISTRICT District Superintendent... Kuo YING Missionary in Charge...,... Perry O. Hansoll Student at the Language.... Harry G. Dildine AllclziachuC1ng Yang Hsun ChangcTz'eng Supplied by Fan P'ei Feng- Hsiahstte1i "... " P'an Meng Wu Hsiaomell " "Li T'ing K'ai Hech'ok'Oli To be supplied Feich'enghsien..... "... Liang Hsin T'ang Anlinchon Supplied by Li Tzu Lin Chussu...,j "Hsieh Yung Yen Yan:macTzuang " "Yu K'c T'ing Laiwtlk'olltzu.... Chao Li Yu Laiwufzsien.... Supplied hy Chao Yu Hsien Lu.cTtait'ang " "Liang J rn Hsin T'aianfll... Vn Chi LLln Chiehslwll... Supplied by Liu Cb'jen Kuri FUllchiaclzuang ,~ "Liang Yueh Ch'ang Pangt'sull " Li Ch'eng Fan Hungkou , " "Chao J ung Hsi Maotzu T'sni Yen Li 1"icnp'ill..:;tielt. " Supplied by Liu Ch'~lan u Tungahs'~ell "... " "Hsu Pel Ch uan 1Vangl"uot~en and Ohic!t'ellg. "... " "Hsin Ping Ch'uall Chiuluien To be supplied Tolient'sui " " Tungp'inghsicn....,...,... Yallls HSlleh Shih Chinchiak'ou...,...,... Supplied hy "Vang Chao Ch'ang Hsiic!t'etlg... " To be supplie~ Lichiaso..,." "...,." I, Wu Heng HSlang Peihsiaot'un " Liang Jen YUH

21 -18- T'aianf'tt Middle an-d Higher Primary.t;tchool, Principal Perry O. Hanson Assistant Principal Wen Jllng T'ai Anchiachuang Higher PrimarY School,. Principal Chi Ch'ang Lu Felcll'cll{J Higher PrimarY School, Prinripal Chang T'san Wu Tunga.p'inghs;ell Higher Primary School, p, incipal Lu Kuang J en Superintendcnt Of Lower Primary Schools Perry O. Hanson Woman'. Foreign Missionary Society Marin R"OWI1 Davis BclwoZ, Principal.. Effie G. Young I f Elsie L. Knapp " 1l8t r llciol'sl Nora l\l Dillenbeck Superintendent of Day Schools alld Woman'.'1 Work Elsie L. Knapp Pri.~ cilla. Bennett H08iJital Georgia M. Filley, M.D. Woman's 'l'1'aining School, Cit" Woman'8 Worlc., and Rtudellt ot the La.-ngllage.. }"larie Adams TSUNHUA DISTRICT District Buperintendeut.... GEORGE R. DAVIS Fengjenhsien... Liu Kuall~ Tzu Tsochi1WU..... To be ::upplied Laochuangtzll Li Lien Pi Hanchengchen and Hsi'ttcl!unfl'clt... To be supplied Hsinch'eJlg Hstl Chin P'ing Hsinchi... Supplied by Chang Hsien Vvei Sahec/z'! a.o... Li Hsin g(j>l1tunqying... Supplied by Fu Hai T'iehch'ang II.. Li K'un Pillgallch'e1!g Liu Shao T'ang Moshellch'iao ' T'sui Lien Sheng Shihrnen anll Malien'j'U... To be supplied Tll,aqhsinclwang and Liallgtzuhe..... Hsu Fu Lm,"thaliu./lO \Vang En Chao Lllch~1yU... Supplied by Yang Kuang Te T(Jnqllu,..... "Yao Jung Sheng W oleku To be supplied Yahellgc/r'iao Chang Wan Shan Tsunhuah'liell Liu Ching Ch'ing Tsunlw,a Circuit Supplied bv Chang Hsu Ling Yut'ienirsien Tu Wen Yu IJil1na1' ts'ang Supplied by Chao Chin Ch'eng Tsunhua 1f1~gher Prima1fy School, p, inrtpal.... Liu Cliiug Ch'ing Woman'. Foreign Missionary Society Woman's Work and Day Schools..... Clara Pearl Dyer YENCHOUFU DISTRICT D:strict Superintendent... Ch'en Yu Shan Missionary in Charge, and Sturlent of the Language,... Henry S. Leitzel Ch'utuhsien Liang En 1"0

22 - 19- ")."ingyanghsien..... "... Chao Yen Huai Hushu,k'ou '" Suppli~d by Chang Yin Ch'ang Huangmao " " "Chao :"Ii!lg J ang Kuanchuang.... To be supplied Ts'aochiats'un Supplied by Wang \Vei K'e Szushuihsicn... Ma Yu Lin Tsininghsicn.... Li Hsiaa Ltl Ihsuchli... To b:: supplied Tson/18icn... Jen Chao Ch'ang If siangch' eng Supplied by Chang Sung He Kangsheng " H'.: Tsul1 Ch'tng Yangp'ichuang..." "Hsu Fll Chih 1f' ens hang... "... Supplied by Chang Tsai Shao I('aille '..." "Li Yang Cho Yenchoufu..... Chao Yu H5ill Kungts'un Supplied by Ma Tsung Ke Hsinchiai.... "......,. Chou TSlln Sheng Yenclioutu Higher Primary School, Principal... Chao Yu Hsiu?I'inyang Higher Primary School,Prillcipa! Chiao Chi Ch'uan lrenshang " Chiningchou " Chao Lan Chang Szushuihsien " " "., Hsueh Ch'i Kuan Superintendent of Day Schools... H.S. Leitzel Woman's Foreign Mislionary Society Superintendent of Day Schools and Woman's Work, Elsie L. Knapp

23 JOURNAL Firat Day Wednesday, September 5, 1917 Assembly.-The North China Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened in its twenty-fifth session at AsbU1;Y Church, Peking, September 5, 1917, at 8 :30 A.11., Bishop William Burt presiding. Devotiunal Service.-The devotional service was conducted by Bishop Burt. After the congregation had joined in singing the bymn, t'he Leadeth Me,o, George L. Davis and Te J ui led in prayer. Bishop Burt spoke upon "The Fundamental Purpose of tne Christian Church" as expressed in the thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians. Roll Call.--The members of the Conference answered to their names, all save Elders F. Brown, G. S. Brown, W. VV. Davis, I. T. Headland, Kao Fu Ch'ing. Kao Hsiu Shan, J. L. Keeler, P'eng Ch'ing, T. H. Pyke, H. H. Rowland, Sun Chiu Kao, B. St. John, G. \\1 Verity, Wang Ch'ang T'ai, Yang Chun He; Deacons Chao Li YI1, Hao Te An, Liang En P'o, F. :M. Pyke; Probationers Hsii K'un Shan, Liu Ch'ing Hsiang, Shih T'ing Tung, Chu Chih Ching, and Liu Hsi Shun. Organization.-The officers of the Conference were elected as follows: El1g1ish S ecretarj'.. Clair K. Searles Assistant English SeC1'etary.Mark VV-. Brown Chillese Secretan' Wu Yu K'iin Assistallt Chinese Secretary. Liu Shen En T1'eas'Urer John :McGregor Gibb English Statistical Secretary.. Carl A. Felt Chinese Statistical Secretary.. Kao Feng Shan Official Interpreters: IVedl1esdav vvilliam T. Hobart Thursday ~.eh'en Wei P'ing Friday. Li T'ien Lu Sa tllrda V Chou Fu Ch'tlan Slmdav ~.. Wang Chih P'ing Monday..G. L. Davis Standing Committees. The following substitution was made in Standing Committees for this year: Dr. E. M. Johnstone in place of Dr. J. H. Korns, who is on furlough in America. On

24 motion of G. ~. I)avis, W. T. Hobart and Yang I were elected as a committee t9 nominate members of the Standing Committees for the coming year. 1\10tion was carried. Time of Sessions.-The Conference \;oted that the regular sessions of the Conference should begin at 8.30 A,M. and close at 12 M. Bar of Conference.-Upon the motion of Liu Fang, the BJ.r of the Conference was fixed at the tenth row of seats in the two center sections. Local Preachers Support.-Upon the motion of \V. T. Hobart, it was voted that a committee of three be appointed to formulate plan.3 for the support of local preachers who retire from the Conference. In a few words Bishop Burt explained to the Conference the reasons for his coming to China to hold the three conferences this fall. Dr. F. D. Gamewell was asked to take the chair of the Conference for a few moments upon the retirement of Bishop Burt from the room. Bishop Burt resumed the chair of the Conference. Conferen ;:;e Expenses.-Upon the motion of C. A. Felt it was votcd that a committee of iive be appointed to study the problem of financing the entertaining and tr~veling expenses of the Conference and report its findings to this Conference. Bishop Burt announced that all committees which were left to be appointed would be appointed by the Cabinet. Intro:luctions.-Mr. Paul Burt. s:m of Bishop Burt, and Messers. Li T'ien Lu, Liu Kuang Ch'ing and \Yang Chih P'ing who nave recently returned fro111 graduate 'work in America, wcre introduced to the Conference. To Sit with the Conference.-Rev. George T. Candlin. D.D.. of toe United ~lethodist Church,'1\lr. 'Paul Burt. and teachers and doctors connected with our Mission or University, were invited to sit within the bar of the Conference. Reading of Reports.-At the motion of P. O. Hanson, it was voted that all reports be read in Chinese only and that the English translation be handed to Bishop Burt at the time of reading, Chingchao District.-Wan~ Chao K'e,vas called and his character passed. He presented his report. Lanhsien District.-Ch'en Heng Te, District Superintendent, \vas called and his character was passed. He presented his report. Characters Passed.-The names of \V T, Hobart, C. A. Felt, J. H. Pyke and G. L. Davis were called and their characters were passed. -

25 - 22;";"'- Peking District.-Liu Fang, District Superintendent, was called and his character was passed. He presented his report. Closing.-After the announcements', the doxology was sung. The benediction was pronounced by G. R. Davis. Anniversary Service.-The Missionary Anniversary Service was held at 8 P.M. The Conference was addressed by Liu Kuang, Ch'ing, Liang En P'o, Vlang Chih P'ing, and Kao Feng Shan. Second Day Thursday, September 6, 1917 Devotional Service. - The Devotional Service was conducted by H. H. Lowry After singing by the Conference, P. O. Hanson and Li T'ien Liu led in prayer. Chien vvei P'ing gave a hcartsearching. inspirational address. Introductions.-Dr. Fred B. Fisher of New York City, General Secretary of Tlie Laymen's Mislonary :Movement, and ~Irs Fisher, were introduced to the Conference. Dr. and rv[rs. Fisher are on their way to India where Dr. Fisher, as Chairman of the new Commission 0:1 the lhass l'vfovement, will study the various aspects of thi:3 gre:at movement. Presiding 0 :ncer. -Owing to the illness of Bisnop Burt, H. H. Lowry v.as asker} to take the chair of the Conference. JournaI.-The Journal in Chinese and English was read and after corrections, was approved. To Sit with the Conferance. -On motion of G. L. Davis. Dr. Fisher was invited to sit within the Bar of the Conference.. Roll Call.--The names of the members of the Conference who diu not respond to Roll Call yesterday, were called. The following responded to their names: Kao Fu Ch'ing, J. L. Keeler, Sun Chiu Kao and Liang En P'o. Superanuated Elders.-The names of Yang Ch'un He, Te Tui, Kao Hsiu Shan were called. Their characters were passed. G. R. Davis made a few remarks about Yang eh'un He and Kao Hsiu Shan. Te ] ui responded to his name in person. Shanhaikuan District.-The names of G. S. Brown, District Superintendent, and ]. L. Keeler, Missionary in Charge, were called and their characters were passed, J. L. Keeler presented the district report which was read by the Chinese Secretary. South Tientsin District. -The name of lvlark Brown, District Superintendent, was called and his character passed. His report was read by the Assistant Chinese Secretary. T'aianfu District.-The names of "Ven Jung T'ai, District Superintendent, and P. O. Hanson, Missionary in Charge, were

26 - 23- called and their characters were passed. The District Superintendent read his report. Tientsin City District.-J. H. Pyke, District Superintendent. His report was handed the Secretary for printing, without being read. Tsunhua District.-The report of G. R. Davis, District Superintendent, was read by Liu Ching Ch'ing. Yenchoufu District.-The name of ChIen Yii Shan District Superintendent was called and his character was passed. He presented the report of the District. Introduction.-Mr. Charles P. Culver, Assosciate Secretary of the International Reform Bureau, Peking, was introduced and invited to sit within the bar of the Conference. Recess.-On motion of \\T. T. Hobart, the Conference voted a recess of ten minutes, after which business was resumed. Examinations.-On motion of VV. T. Hobart, amended by J. L. Keeler, the Conference voted that the candidates who are properly recommended for Admission on Trial in the Conference, but who have not taken their entrance examinations, be admitted on trial and be allowed to take their entrance and first yea r examinations next year. A motion was made by Ch'en Heng Te recommending that Tu Wen K'uei be re-examined only on subjects not passed last year. The molion was laid on the table. Characters Passe d.-the names of the following Elders were caned and their characters passed: F. Brown, Chang Pai Lin, Chang Tzu Hsiang. Ch 'en,vei P'ing, Chin Ch'eng, Chou Fu Ch'lian, G. R. Davis, '",. \\T Davis, F D. Gamewell, J. l\icg. Gibb, 1. T. Headland, N. S. Hopkins, Ho Tien, Hsii Yung Chen, Kao Feng Shan, ~ao Fu Ch'ing. H. E. King, Kuo Ying, H. S. Leitzel, Li Vvei Yung, Liu Chi Lun, Liu Chih Kuo. Lill Ching Ch'ing, Liu Kuang Ch'ing. Lju Kuang Tsu, Liu 1\11a K'e, Liu Shao T'ang, Liu Yueh, H. H. Lo\vry; P'eng Ch'ing, H. H. Rowland, C. K. Searles, Sun Chiu Kao, Sun Heng K'llei" Tseng Kuo Chih, Tu Wen Yu, C. \\r Y-erity, \Van~ Chiang T'ai,,Yang Chih P'ing. Yang En Chao, \Vang He Xan,,Yang I Heng, \Vu Ch'i, vvu Yii K'un, Yang Ch'ing Ch'un, Ydng 1. Lanhsien Higher Primary School.-The report of Ch'en Heng Te. Principal, was read by the Chinese Secretary. Ch'angli H,;)spital.-The report of J. H. Baldwin, the Physician in Charge, was read by the Chinese Secretary. Correspondence.-A letter of greeting from G. W.Verity was read by the Con ference. On motion of P. O. Hanson, the

27 - 24'- Conference requested the Chin~se S~cretary to acknowledge and reply to these greetings. A letter fro111 the Lanhsien Dist rict Conference, requesting the return of J. H. Pyke as rvfissionary in Charge of that District, was read. Peking Higher Primary SchooI.-The report of H.E. King, Principal, was read by the Chinese Secretary. Remarks.-Dr. Fisher was requested to address the Conference. He spoke briefly about the nature of the :Mass :Movement towards Christianity in India. Committee on Conference Expenses.-\Y T. Hobart, Ch'en Wei P'ing, Liu Fang, Liu ~1a K'e and \Vang Chih P'ing were named as the members of the Committee on Conference Expenses. Closing.-After the notices were read, Dr. Fisher pronounced the benediction. Evening Session.-The anniversary service on Self-support was conducted by \\Tu Yii Kun and Tu Pu VUn. Third Day Friday, September 7,1917 Devotional Service.-The session opened with song and prayer, H. H. Lowry presiding. Li T'ien Lu gave the devotional address. Journal.-The J ourna! in Chinese and English was read and approved. In Memoriam.-The Conference listened with sorrow as H. H. Lowry read a letter just received from Brother G. \V. Verity announcing the translation of his beloved wife and co-worker. The Conference was led in prayer by G. R. Davis. Conference Expenses.-\\: T. Hobart read the report of the Committee on Conference Expenses. On motion of P. O. Hanson. the first part of the report, relating to the provision for this year's expenses, was adopted. Upon recommendation of the committee, as amended by J. L. Keeler, it was voted that hereafter the entertainment of the Conference shall be provided by the local church at which the Conference is held, or by a special committee appointed for that purpose, and that the traveling expenses shall be defrayed by soliciting subscriptions and di viding the balance not thus raised among the members pro rata according to salary. Recess.-On motion of P. O. Hanson, the Conference adjourned for fifteen minutes, after which business was resumed. Evangelism.-On motion of G. L. Davis, the Conference voted that a committee of five be appointed to arrange for promoting a S{Jecial \Vork of Evangelism throughout the Conference.

28 - 25- Anniversary Program.-On motion of C. A. Felt, it was voted that the pastor of Asbury Chnrch, the District Superintendent and Missionary in Charge of Peking District arrange for the Anniversary Program of Educational Fund.-A letter from the pastors of Chingchao District, asking for aid in the snpport of their children in school, \\'as read by the Chinese Secretary. On motion of C. A. Felt it was voted that a committee of nine be appointed to consider plans for providing for needy children in the schools. On motion of Ch'en \ivei P'ing the Conference voted that one Sunday of the year be observed as Children'S Day, at which time special collections should be made for an educational fund to be used in helping our pastors' children obtain an ed ucation. Fourth Year Class.-The following members of the Fourth Year Class were called. They read their reports and retired from the room. Their characters were passed. The report ot the Examining Committee was read. 011 recommendation of the Committee on Conference Relations, Hsii Ching P'illg, Kang Yung Kuei, Liu Tsun Sheng and T'ang Y ung, were credited with subjects passed and continued in!-'tudies of the Fourth Year. Meng Te Jung, Sun Jung and SU11 Y ueh were elected to Elder's Orders. Adjournment.-The Conference adjourned, voting to meet again at two o'clock this afternoon. Afternoon Session Devotional Exercises.-After singing, the Conference was led in prayer by Wu Yli. K' un. Fourth Year Class.-The remaining members of the Fourth Year Class were called. They read their reports and retired from the room. Their characters were passed. The report of the Examining Committee was read. Ou recommendation of the Committee on Couference Relations, F. M. Pyke, E. J. VVinalls and Yang HSl1eh Shih were credited with suhjects passed and continned ill the studies of the Fourth Year; "Vang Shou T'ung was elected to Elder's Orders. Third Year Class. -The Third Year Class was called. They made their reports and retired from the room. Their characters were passed. On recommendation of the Examining Committee and Committee on C011ference Relations, Hao Te An, Chao Li Yu, and Han Tien Yillg were credited with subjects passed and continued iu the studies of the Tllird Year; Liu Yung Shen was advanced to studies of the Fourth Year though conditioned in two subjects; Li Hsin, Meng YUn and Ch'ing

29 ShOll were advanced to studies, of the Fourth Year, but conditioned in one subject; Li Lien Yung, Tu Pu Yun, Liang En p'o, Liu Shen Ell were advanced to studjes of the Fourth Year. Second Year Class-The following members of the Second Year Class were called. They gave their reports and retired from the room. Their characters were passed. On recommendation of the Examining- Committee and Committee on Conference Relations, Chang "Van Shan, Hsii Fu Lin, Hsii K'Ull Shan, and Li Tien Pi were credited with subjects passed and continued in studies of the Second Year; Li Hsiao Lu was recommended to Deacon's Orders and advanced to studies of the third year, conditioned in one subject; Chao Yii Hsiu was elected to Deacon's Orders and advanced to studies of the Third Year. Closing.-After notices were read, the session was adjourned. Evening Session.-Sun Ylieh presided at the Anniversary Service on Education. F. D. Gamewell, C. P. \\Tang and T. T. Shih addressed the Conference. Fourth Day Saturday, September 8, 1917 Devotional Service.-After singing and prayer, Bishop Burt addressed the Conference. The business of the Conference was then taken up, Bishop Burt presiding. Joumal.-The Journal in Chinese and English was read and approved. Missionary Collections.-The Conference voted that the Missionary collectiolls shall be divided five-sixths for Home Missions, and one-sixth for Foreign Missions. Second Year Class.-The members of tbe Second Year Class were called. They read their reports and retired from the room. The report of the Examiming Committee was read. On recommendation of the Committee OIl Conference Relations, Liu Ch'iug Hsiang, Shih T'ing Tung, Ts'ui Lien Sheng, Wang Ch'ing He, and Yang Shun were credited with subjects passed aud continued in the studies of the second year; Liang Hsing T'ang, Liu Fu, Yang Jung Lin, and Yang Jung Hsiian were elected to Deacon's orders, and advanced to the studies of the third year; Pai Kuei Lin was discontinued. First Year Class.-The members of the First Year Class were called. They read their reports and retired from the room. The report of the Examining Committee was read. On the recommendation of the Committee on Conference Relations, Chu Chih Ching, Fan T'ing Ch'eng, Liu Hsi, Wang T'i Ch'ing, and Wang Wen Ping were credited with subjects passed, and continued in the studies of the first year; Jen Chao Ch'ang, Ma Yii

30 - 27- Lin, and Ts'ui Yen Li were advanced to the studies of t!1e second year, conditioned in two subjects; Tsotl Chin Ching was: advanced to the studies of the second year conditioned in one subject; Yii Lien Chung was advallced- to the studies of the second year. Liu Hsi Shun was discontinued. Local Deacons.-On recommendation of the Committee on Conference Relations, Ti Ying Hsing was elected to Local Deacon's Orders. Recess.-The Conference adjourned for fifteen minutes, after which business was resumed. Deacon's Orders.-Li T~ien Lu was called and asked toretire from tlje room. On the recommendations of the Examining Committee and tlje Committee on Conference Relatiolls, he was elected to Deacon's Orders, and advanced to the studies of the third year. Examinations.-The Examining Committee reported that Tsou Chin Ching has passed his conditioned subject ill the first year, and other subjects in the studies of the secoljd year. He was credited with the subjects passed and continued in the studies of the second year. The name of Fan 'ring eh'eng wasreconsidered. He wa~ advanced to studies of tlje second year conditioned in one subject. lntroduction.-dr. \Vheeler of Tsinanfu Union Medicat School was introduced. He spoke to the Conference about the 11edical Schoo), and extended an invitation to the Methodist Episcopal Church from the other churches to unite witb them in' Union :Medical work at Tsinanfu. Tsinanfu Medical School. -On motion of H. H. Lowry, the Conference thallked Dr. Wheeler for the invitation of the Union Medical School. and elected ~. S. Hopkins, G. D. Lowry, P. O. Hanson, Ch'en Wei P'ing, and Tseng Kuo Chih as a committee to investigate as to tpe advisability of uniting with the other churches in the Union lviedical School, and to report to the Conference. Chinese Christian Advocate.-Ch'en Wei P'ing,_ Editor of' the Chinese Cluistian Ad\?ocate, was asked to address the Conference. Reports.-On motion of P O. Hanson, it was voted that the remainillg reports which have not been read, be printed- without reading. Elder's Orders.- -On 111otion of \V. T. Hobart,. F. :M. Pykewas elected to Elder's Orders under missionary rule.

31 -'28 Retired Relationship...:.. The Chinese Secretary read a letter from Wang He Nan, requesting to be retired from effective relationship ill the Conference. His request was granted. Tokyo Work.-Dr. H. H. Lowry read a letter from P'eng Ch'ing giving a report of the Tokyo Mission Work. Full Membership.-The class to be admit teed into full membership in the Conference, was called. Bishop Burt briefly addressed them, and asked them the questions necessary for admission. They were asked to retire from the room. Their characters were passed aijd they were elected to full membership in the Con ference. Extension of Time.-Ou motion of J. 1\1. Gibb, the time of the session was extended. Standing Committees.-\V- T. Hobart read the report of the committee on the Revision of Standing Committees. The report was adopted. Treasurer's Report.-J. 1\1. Gibb, Conference Treasurer, presented his report, which was accepted. In Memoriam.- -On motiol1 of C. K. Searles, Wen Jung T'ai and P. O. Hanson were requested to prepare Memoirs to onr deceased sister, l'.frs. G. \lv'. Verity. Adjoumment.--A motion for ad;ourtlment until tomorrow morning was passed. After the llotices were read, and the doxology was SUlIg, Bishop Burt pronounced the benediction. Evening Session.-1'he Alllliversary Service on Sunday Schools was held at 8 P.M. Fifth Day Sunday, September 9, 1917 Love Feast.-At 9.30 A.M., the COllferr;nce assembled for the Love Feast Service which was conducted by Lin Shao T'ang. Morning Service, 11 o'clock.-the Conference sermon was preached by Bishop Burt. His text was :Mark 10; 45. Afternoon Service, 3 o'clock.-after the Conference had joined ill singing and prayer, the candidates for De-acon's Orders were asked to teli briefly the story of their collversions. The candidates for Elder's Orders were requested to tell the outstanding reasons for their entering the miuistry. Ordination.-Ill the presence of the congregation, Bishop Burt, assisted by Elders W. T. Hobart, H. H. Lowry, Ch'en Heng Te, Liu Fang, G. L. D~vi!-', Wang Chao K'e, and C. A. Felt, ordained the candidates for Deacon's and Elder's Orders.

32 - 29- THIS IS TO CERTIFY That on the ninth day of September under the election of the North China Annual Conferellce of the ~lethodjst Episcopal Church, I ordained the following as Deacons; Chao Yii Hsiu Liang Hsing T'ang Yang Jung Lin Li Hsiao Lu Lin Fu Yang J ung Hsuan Ti YUl1g Hsing Presidi'ng Bishop. THIS IS TO CERTIFY That 011 the ninth day of September 1917, under the election of the North China Annual Conference of the :Methodist Episcopal Church, I ordained the following as Elders: 1Ieng Te J nng Sun J ung Frederick M. Pyke Sun Yiieh Wang Shou T'ung Presiding Bishop. Closing.-After a few remarks addressed by Bishop Burt to those who had received their Deacoll~s and Elder's Orders, the doxology was sung, and the benediction was pronounced. Evening Service, 8 o'clock.--dr. W. T. Hobart addressed the Conference. Sixth Day Monday, September 10, 1917 Devotional Service.-After singing, the Conferellce was led in prayer by Lin Shen En. Journal.-Tbe J onrnal ill Chinese and English was read and approved. Greeting.-A telegram expressing the greetings of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Russia was read. The Confer-

33 ence requested Bishop Burt to acknowledge the greetings, and extend the good wishes of the North China Conference to the Russian Methodist Church. Admission on Trial.-On recommendation of the Examining Committee, and the Committee on Conference Relations, the following were admitted 011 trial into the Conference, and into the studies of the first year, Chi Ching Lu, Chao Yuan Huai, Cbao J ung Hsi, Tu Ell Kuei, and Chi Hsiao Feng. Retired Relationship.-A letter from Chang Pai Lin requesting to be retired from effective relationship in the Conference, was read by the Chinese Secretary. His request was granted. Standing Committees.~ The reports of the following Committees were presented, and adopted: Foreign l\i:is:;ioils, Home Missions, Education, Self-support, Tract Society, Anti-Tobacco and Allti-Alcohol. Resolutions.-ThE' report of the Committee on Resolutions was read aud adopted. Stewards.-The report of the Stewards was read, and, item by item, was approved. Statistics.-The Conference Statisticians presented their report. On motion of H. H. Lowry, the Couference accepted the report with a rising 'i."ote of thanks. Committees.-The members of the following committees were named: Special Week of Evangelism: G. L. Davis, F. M. Pyke, Liu Fang, Ch'en Heng Te, Ch'en Yii Shan. Educational Fund for Pastors' Children: H. H. Lowry, H. E. King, C. A. Felt, Wen lung T'ai, Liu Kuang Ch'ing, Liu Ma K'e, P. O. Hanson, Chang Tze Sheng, and Liu Shao T'ang. Conference Expenses.-On motion of Liu Fang, as amended by J. L. Keeler, it was voted that the District Superintendf'nts report the Conference expenses of the members of Conference on their districts to J. McG. Gibb and O. J. Krause, who will act as a committee to apportion these expenses pro rata according to salary. Treasurer.-On motion of P. O. Hanson, W. T. Hobart, N. S. Hopkins, and the Pastor of Asbury Church were appointed a committee to assist the Treasurer in his duties. Place of Conference.-On motion of Liu Fang, it was voted that the next Annual Conference be held in Tientsin. Sunday Schools.-Tbe Committee on Sunday Schools presented its report. It was adopted.

34 Conference Studies.-Tlie Conference voted tliat in cases of persons who have been advanced to studies of the next year, conditioned in subjects, these subjects be printed in the" Chinese I\1inutes after their names. Deficit on Salaries.-On motion of Vol T. Hobart. the Conference voted that a grant of $2,650 from the Home Missionary Fund and the Conference Claimants Fund be applied to the deficit on preachers' salaries. Local Preachers' Fund.-On motion of \V. T. Hobart as amended, it was voted that each church take up a special collection for Retired Local Preachers during the year. Chinese Minutes.-On motion of C. A. Felt, the Conference voted that 500 copies of the Chinese Minutes be printed, and that the Assistant Secretary be responsible for the printing of the ~1inutes. Committee of Examiners. - The members of the Committee of Examiners were named. Official Minutes. -On motion of P. O. Hanson, the Conference voted that the English YIinutes be the Official Minutes of the Conference. Examinations.-On motion of H. H. Lowry, the Conference requested the Committee of Examiners to be ready to report the result of the year's examinations on the first day of Conference next year. Recess.-The Conference adjourned for ten minutes, after which the session was re-convened. Joint Session.-The ladies of the Woman's Foreign ~v1issionary Society united with the Conference in a joint session. Communion Service. -Bishop Burt assisted by Elders H. H. Lowry, F. D. GameweII, G. R. Da, is, \fi.t. T. Hobart, and G. L. Davis, administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Adjournment.-The Conference voted to adjourn sine die immediately after the doxology was sung. Reports.-The Summary Report of the work of the VVomanYs Foreign ".Missionary Society was read and approved. Journal. -The Journal in Chinese and English was read and approved. Appointments.-After a brief address by Bishop Burt, the Conference Appointments were read. Resolutions.,-The Committee on Resolution; were requested by the Conference to draw up resolutions commemorating tile fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Lowry in China.

35 Closing.-Tfie doxology 'was sung, and the bebndiction was pronounced by Bishop Burt.. The Conference adjourned sine die. Certified Minutes Tliis is to certify that the above is a correct copy of tile Official Minutes of the North China Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held in Peking, China, September fifth to tenth, Presiding Bishop, Secretary.

36 ANNUAL REPORTS CHINGCHOU DISTRICT North Peking Division WANG CHAO K't, District Superintendent. W- T. HOBART, Missionary ill Charge. South Peking Division WANG CHAO K'E, District Superintendent. CARL A. FELT, Missionary in Charge. This survey must be brief for it reports only half a District. It ought to be good. It has taken four people to write it. Mr. Wang, the diligent District Superintendent prepared the details concerning the circuits and statio11s, Mr. Li Lien Sheng did the careful translating, the Missionary in Charge made some additions. When t11is bad been completed the efficient scribe, who ever and always efficiently assists this particular Missionary in Charge, typed it so that the burden of reading cold hieroglyphics is reploved and the reading in Engli5h is made easy. The year has been a memorable one for this District. We have furnished the battle-ground for the restoration of the Republic. Was it not at Langfang that the first shot was fired, the shot that was heard around the Chinese world, the shot which the Usurper, Chang Hsun, still hears as he rests from his labors in the Dutch Legation, a fugitive from justice? It was here that our gallant Christian General Feng first broke communications between PekiLg and Tientsin by teal ing up the railroad to prevent any possible aid reaching the Monarchists in Peking. It was here that General Feng broke camp and started his pursuit of the army which would defend those who would destroy the Repllblic. They marched from Langfang thru Anting, Huangt'St111 and Fengtai, driving the Monarchist troops ahead of them till defeated they took refuge within the city of Peking, later to be entirely routed in the battle opened by the troops of our own. Methodist General Feng, who pays the rent, till we are able to purchase and build, ou the church at Langfang, on schedule time at 4 :30 in the morning.

37 34 We furnished the battle-ground an efficient general and his army. which is encamped at Langfang and we also furnished a part of what might have beell res impedimenta. Fdr was it not at Allting that the Republican soldiers borrowed and forgot to return our one tea pot and one frying pan? The Republic is saved and one more step toward government of, by. and for the people is passed. But whence comes this desire for liberty, this love of reachi ng after free institutions? It comes because of two proce!'ses which are at work in China, the one of disintergration and destruction of the old, the other of a new, vital and constructive power; the one a loosening of the old bonds binding the people in blind superstition and consequently blind and ullreasoning obedience to their rulers, the other producing an appreciation of the individ ual, of his God given and inalienable rights as a Illan ill a nation thru a knowledge of the truth, which to kuow, will of a surety make men free. To view the first process look with me upon a scene very vividly impressed upon my mind which I saw in my journeys over the District. The scene is located just outside of a prosperous little city. The people in the past erected and furnished a very creditable temple. For mally, mally years it was respected and kept in repair by the people. Differen t days came. Repairs were made irregularly till the time \vhelj I began to pass this way people ceased tocare; had ceased to repair; and decay had set in. The old thoughts had passe:d away, though if the people had been asked most of them could not have explained why nor could they have told what was tue new thought by which they had been unconscionsly changed. When I first saw this particular temple the roof had fallen in, later the walls became water-soaked and fell aw!iy exposing to view, unharmed, the three large idols arranged in a rov'! in all their glorious color. You and I call them idols but in reality they were just three plain painted mud men, one 10 feet high in the middle with one about 7 feet high on either side. The rain and sun, snow and storms played upon them. Their paint disappeared, gradually their mud bodies, reinforced by straw, disintegrated, till at last there was a very crude, ill formed wooden frame work to be seen. As I passed by one cold autumllal day, children were gathering grass and sticks and leaves for fuel. I asked the carter why they did not take the wood. He replied with great promptness and decision, "No Chinese will dare touch that. That is an idol. The people all believe that anyone wbo disturbs that will fall dead in bis tracks."

38 I am glad the people have this religious fear. "\Vhen they learn to follow the True God their fear only needs to be surcharg ed with love, which love alone can make them different and can make them care to have their homes and country different. The Missionary in Charge desires to say before he passes to the details of the work given by the District Superintendent that he does not think a more diligent servant of God could be found to do the work on a District thau Mr. Wang. He has worked week in and week out, trying to do the work of two mell. While we rejoice in his diligence and success we do not forget to pause a moment to 1ll0Ufll with him ill the loss of his eldest SOl1 which occured in the spring. Mr. Wang says :-" This has been my first year as District Superintendent. \Vhen I was appointed a year ago, I was very much afraid that 1 could not make the work a success. By the blessing of God and the joint efforts of hard working colaborers there has beell real progress 011 the District. Immediately after my appointment, I started on my first trip to the various churches. There are 011 the District twelve circuits on which there are twenty one churches. At each uf these places I encouraged them to elldeavor to make an increase of at least one-third ill botb contributions and membership. :Most of the churches have done more than I dared to hope, yet some have not done so well for the terrible floods have been a great hinderance. Here bdow I shall roughly make an outline of the condition of each of the churches under my stl}jerinteudency. At Huangt'sun Mr. Liu Chi Yung, a local preacher, is in charge. He is very faithful and diligent in his work. He goes very often to visit his members and to preach in the surroutjding villages. After the Second Quarterly Conference, there was a revival meeting conducted by the writer. It resulted ill the hearty confession of the sins of many members and the making up of their minds to learn more fully of Jesus. The members also invited non-christians to come to the meeting. If they would not come they knelt before them and entreated them to go in order that they might be saved. Unfortunately there came to this church two men I think Jesus would have called wolves. The one was expelled from the London Mis~ion while the other had been expelled by our own church because they were nnworthy. They were here for three weeks, 011 Sundays they entered onr church, They preached and prayed, ranted and brayed, so that our preacher could 110t conduct the service. "Halleltljah, praise ye Jesus," were the only words of their prayer. They proclaimed that no

39 man of the other Missions could be saved. Only those who f.ollowed them had anv chance to reach Heaven. On this account, I regret to s~y, some of the members left us and followed them unmindful of Paul's warning to the Philippian, CI Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers." I went and stayed for several days. I gave the members my utmost help and warned them against thinking that they could not be relieved of this their trial if they were faithful in God. South of Huangt'sun, five miles, there is Tayingchuang, where we have probationers and several baptized Christians. The Christians have asked us to start a Primary School so that their children can go to school. It would seem that it ought to be done, but its the same old story, no money. How long, how long must these other sheep of His fold await the convenience of His more favored children? P'angkechuang, with Mr. Liu Hsi in charge, has met difficulties this year. Though we have had money, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Clinton of the First Church, Elmira, New York, to build a church we have not been able to secure a proper site although the Christians were willing to help to their utmost. We are watchfully waiting our opportunity. There bas been considerable persecution during the year. One of our faithful men and his whole family has been driven from his village because of his belief in Christ. His wife was beaten, his dishes, pots and kettles were smashed and stolen. Yet he does not fail in his ]oya1ty to our Savior. We thank God for such faithful witnesses. Mr. Ching Ruo Liang was appointed to preach in Lihsien. This Church has made good progress. A Primary School has been established. It has drawn in a number of children from prominent families whom we hope to see brought to Christ. The church at Anting is a new one. A small place has been rented till we can build on a small lot secured at a very nominal sum during the year. Mr. Mi Chen Pang, a graduate of the Bible I!lstitute was sent there. He is a diligent worker. Already there are probationers and inquirers. With such a laborer as he is, a plentiful harvest is assured. At Kuan Mr. Yii Lien Chung is in charge. He is a graduate of Peking University. The church has not been prosperous for a Humber of years but since the arrival of Mr. Yii, who is all indefatigable preacher, the church has taken on a new life. Two grandsons of the District Magistrate are studying English under him, and a Primary School has been established this year. Though the number of baptisms is not large the

40 - 37- church is gaining friends who, in due time, will be brought to the knowledge of Christ. Mr. Wang Pao Shan, a local preacher, has been working at Liuchuan and Yiifa during the year. Both of these places give promise of qui~k results. The people, many of them rejoice ill our coming. Niuto Circuit is under Mr. Liu Chen Hsiang. A \Voman's Training School has been established with 11rs. Yang as the teacher. It has taken a great deal of Mr. Li u' s time, yet there has been a district increase both in contributions and membership. The outlook is very bright. There is one out-station on the Circuit, Ch'iikotl. It has had a prosperous year under Mr. Shang Feng Shan. At the Second Quarterly Conf~rence we tried to withdraw because of lack of fullds but the people plead so that we remained. This craving for the Gospel Message, my missionary says, is what buoys him up in the midst of debts and consequent despondency over finances. At Pahsien the Rev. Chin Ch'eng is the industriol1s pastor. His efforts have 110t been iu vain this year. Edl1cated men and people ill gm'ernment services have frequentiy come to the church. I held a revival meeting here after the Second Quarterly Conference. It was a meeting of real power and blessing. The Rev, HOll Tien is the efficiellt pastor at Peiyin. Mr. T'ien Vven Chao, a local preacher, has been a great help to him. There has been real advance this year over the preceding years. The Primary School has grown apace. Last year the village and the vicinity were flooded. The people still suffer from the lack of food because this year the flood has been greater. Many honses have fallen and nearly all the fall crops have been lost. Many of the people are in danger of starvation. I sincerely hope that the benevolent will. listen to their cries and the generous will relieve them and save them from a cruel winter of want. Langtang, the out-station, has had a prosperolls year under Mr. T'ien Hsi Nien. The Sixteenth Brigade is encamped here. Mr. Feng, the General, who is an enthusiastic Christian aud member of onr church assisted with the rent. The cburch is still small. Onr ear.uest hope is that God will give us a spacious building. We have in hand some funds given by the Green Village, New Jersey Church but we have not yet been able to secure just the property desired. Here again we watch and wait the right moment. Hant'sun the Rev. Tu Pu Yiin is in charge. This place is very poor. Many people.must live on alms if they live this

41 winter. Last year the Yungting Rivet" overflowed its banks and it inundated the colllltry south west of the town. This year the north and east of it bas to a large extent been flooded. This gives the Roman Catholics the chance they seem to look for. They feed the people on condition they will be baptized in the church and forever remain away from the church which exalts Jesus as Savior. In spite of this there has been real advance through 1\1r. Tu's faithful work. There are two out-posts on the Circuit. Piehkechuang is under Mr. Wei Wen Ming. He has done well this year. The Primary School under :!\IIr. Ma. has had a very prosperous year. The members are all glad to lend their aid to the work. Mr. Fang Ch'i and Mr. Wen Min, two graduates of Bible Institute, have done faithful work at Chiuchouchen. They have taught and preached in the city and in the villages round about. Their efforts have not been without results. Although there was never any preaching here before the people are very willing to receive us. Through help given us by friends in America we have been able to purchase a good site. The buildings are poor. \Ve are hoping to be able to build a good substantial church here in the near future so that the better people will not be driven from us because we attempt to work in too small and unsuitable a place. The Missionary in Chat ge believes that the Christian propaganda bas been hindered and retarded in many places by this very thing. We have often entered a city in such insignificant quarters that our whole message has been discounted. It has taken years to overcome the handicap. We want to enter this new place respectably and see if from the beginning we can not retain the friendship of the better class of the people who have so cordially welcomed us as well as the more common people. We would not neglect the latter but we would like to win the former, 1I0t only as friends but as followers of our Christ. During the year we have desired a map giving us details of our territory. The available maps located the large cities and towlls, but the myriad villages where live the mass of people were not given. This summer Mr. Wang K'ai, a skillful map drawer in the Peking High School has enlarged the best available map and has through personal visitation and diligent inquiry at all of our stations, filled in the details. We knew there were many villages before, but we never conceived there were half as many as onrmap maker has found. Weseeour responsibility more dearly. As the map hangs bdo.re us tbis year we know from past experience what it will do. It will drive. us to our knees and empty our pockets and then will in tnrn drive us not te> distraction because of the message we preach and our faith in.

42 - 39- God and His church. It will drive us closer to our friends and make us better correspondeilt~. Cheer up then derr friends if you hear from us you will be sure your prayers for success are being answered. As we close we want to thank our Heavenlv Father for ever calling us to His work for the great number ~f people among whom it is oar privilege to witness, for the evidellt change in sentiment of the people toward our message and messengers and for the faithful laborers, all, at work in this new, old District. Too, we thank God for VI"hat our eyes see in that tilis District is becoming more and more a witnessing District. We also have a vision. It is clear and distinct. \Ve see men, women, boys and girls from each and all the cities, towns and villages of this South Peking territory with palms in their hands crying, "Hosanna," gladly saluting the onward coming Savior. I see them willingly placing their garments on the path to be trod by their }Iaster. They willingly give their voices in praise, their substance to help onward His journey and finally give themselves in loving li\ es and willing service. From our Patmos Isle we also see changed social conditions, indeed we see the Master, and His and our Father rejoiciug in the likeness of this once sinful District to the New Jerusalem. The prayer that His will might be done all Earth as it is in Heaven is answered at last. Is this too visionary? I tell you frankly if it were 110t for this faith and vision your missionary VI auld 110t be here in China. So dear pastor and friends of our mother church, we send you our greetings. We thank you for your occasional letters of encouragemen t (all too few) for all your prayers and your gifts. We have tried to be faithful. We want YOll all to visualize the task and to get the vision God has gi\'en your representatives then we are sure we will each and all give ourselves in love, in work, in gifts, ill prayers, even as in our dsion we have ~een these sbeep of this other fold greeting and serving their newly found, their loving Lord. Lanhsien District J. H. PYKE, M issiollary-in-charge. A careful survey of the field that properly belongs to the Lanhsien District for evangeiization ~hows that the magnitude of the work to be done and the number of people to be reached are greater than we had thought. We knew that there were three walled cities and nearly forty market-town~, some of them almost as large as cities and doing a larger business. The surprise was in the n umber of villages, about 4, 100. We are securely planted

43 in the cities and near half of the towns; but the village work has been scarcely begun, exeept for occasional visits by colporteurs and itinerant preachers. Less than a dozen yet have chapels or schools. Some progress has been made in the past year. The first thing to do is to organize the lay members of the church and 'give them some training. Heretofore we have contented ourselves with holding revival services and exhortations to all to go and tell the things they have seen, heard, and experienced; and much ha s been done for which we cannot be too thankful. But we need more method before we arc entitled to be called ~1ethodists. The repoi ts of the year show about the usual increase in members and contributions. 'rve are glad there was an increase. The membership has, for several years past, steadily risen at the rate of about 200 a year. The figures have never stood still or fallen back since the great persecution in 1900 when so many were killed. For several years it has seemed that the number of accessions should be largely increased, and we have set the standard at twice or thrice the usual number, but it has not been reached. However we rejoice in the excellent work, steady, plodding work, done and in the substantial growth. The day schools, called "Lower Primary" by the Government, are doing very well. There are 20 boys' schools, with 550 pupils. The teachers are Christian men, half or more are local preachers or exhorters, and serve both as pastors and teachers. They each receive $7 silver per month; $4.67 of this is raised locally, the rest s previded by friendc; in America or China. We need very many ;more of these schools. Twenty dollars gold will set up a ne'w one and maintain it for a year. Nlany strong, good men have come up from these schools and are now serving the church, and a few the state with distinction. The Boys' Boarding School, or Higher Primary, has done excellent work; over 90 in attendance. Fifteen completed the course. New and commodious quarters have been rented and repaired to accommodate teachers and pupils, ISO or more. A grant of $500 or $600 a year to pro~ide more teachers would enable the schools to largely increase the attendance and efficiency. As it is, the burden of financial support rests too heavily on the shoulders of the District Superintendent, Dr. Ch'en. The conditions, economically and politically on the Lanhsien District, as in a large part of China are most distressing. The wail of the Roman poet-patriot over his rapidly declining country, uo Tempora! 0 Mores 1" is not sufficiently comprehensive and expressive for the woes and sins of China. During the past year 10 months of drought and a month of destructive floods, reaching to

44 - 4 I - and entering the gates of the cities and the homes of the people; melting the earthen walls of the houses and submerging the crops, leaving multitudes without homes and without food or shelter for the coming winter; chapels, schools and parsonages sharing the calamities of the people, while the state of the country and government is correspondingly bad. All these woes have their origin in long continued violations of laws, physical, moral and spiritual. All who love Christ and his church must deeply and painfully sympathize with the poor afflicted Church in China. How the work is to be supported and carried forward and the workers kept from suffering and starvation is a mo~t difficult problem. I wish here to express my deep gratitude to the faithful, noble band of elect ladies and brethren who have continued for so many years to aid us by their contribution~ and prayers. I should like to mention them by name and address, but many of them would, I know, be unwilling to be known. Let everyoue who has for any length of time and to any degree contributed to the support of any worker or any part of the work, know that their gifts are gratefully received and faithfully applied, and their names known, loved, and remembered in prayer. The character of the preachers, teachers and evangelists is most excellent. There has not been a case requiring discipline for years; no complaints of immorality or dishonesty. Brotherly love and sympathy and hearty cooperation have uniformly prevailed. This is due primarily to the fine Christian spirit and wise administration of our sainted brother Wang; and secondarily to the evangelistic fervor and high character of the present Superintendent and elder members of Conference working on the District. These have led, and the younger men have loyally followed. Time does not permit the mention of all by name, but I must mention a few of the leaders, as Wang I Heng, Chang Tzu Sheng, Liu Wen Yuan, and Wu Yii K'un. The last-named tho not old in years is mature in character and unusually wise and able in all the work of pastor, minister, evangelist and administrator. These are all brethern, beloved, highly esteemed for their Christian character and works' sake. I could easily extend the list, and it is painful to refrain or to omit many other names, who tho younger in years of service, yet are doing their work equally well and fighting the good fight of faith. These brethren are all carrying heavy burdens, doing hard work, and deserve our sympathy, our prayers, and our help. Most of them know by experience as well as by hearing and reading the doctrines of salvation by faith, the necessity of the new birth following the confession of sin, hearty repentance and

45 restitution according to ability, the peace and joy that follows the witness of pardon. These things they preach and teach. In the preaching of these doctrines the present District Superintendent is a recognized leader. These are the foundation doctrines on which the churches of the Lanhsien District are being built. In conclusion, may I indulge in a personal word? It is now 33 years since I first visited the Lanhsien District, in company with Dr. Lowry, who with wise foresight planned for the opening of this field. Since then I have spent many happy years in connectien with this work, and have seen it grow, often under great difficulties, trials and persecutions, to its present proportions. Many good and faithful brethren have labored here and entered into their rest. In resigning the burdens and privileges to others, I wish to record my deep gratitude for all the way we have been led and kept, and my steadfast hope and abiding faith in the future of these c.hurches. -

46 LANHSIEN DISTRICT CH' N HENG TE, District Superintendent. At last year's Conference I was reappointed to the Lanhsi('u District. This year has gone by almost in the t\vinkling of an eye, before I realized it. The days and months go like a sh uttle. Alas, I feel ashameti tbat the year's work has been dolle so poorly I truly hope that God will give special grace alld forgive my failures, and I resolve anew that ill the coming year I will do better work for him. After Conference I got permission to go to myoid home and repair the family graves, hurrying back to the District in about 10 days. On my return I should have gone all over the District holding Quarterly Conferences; but alas, I could not as I was ill. For over a month I was 110t able to go out to work. There was but one way out of the difficu1ty, and that was to ask Pastors Chang and Wang to do the work for me. The elderly Mrs. Wang was so ill with fever that for several weeks she could not eat, and everyone said that she could 110t live. But all those living in the yard waited on her day and night and prayed for her. It seemed there was no help for the old lady, hut God rebuked- the fever and restored her to health,. so that she is spared to the work. I truly believe Gael hears onr prayers. I will tell you now ahout conditions thrnout the District. In the third and fourth months it was very dry and the demon of drought was abroad. In every village were processions pleading for rain at the temples of the rain gods Kwan Hung and Lung Wang. Still the drought continued, so that the wheat crop was almost a failure and many of the fields could not be plowed for the later crops. Who would have thought that in the sixth month such heavy rains would come that the Lwan River would overflow its hanks, until villages on both sides were flooded and water became a calamity. Boats were used in the streets of our city. Although we have had these misfortunes still the Lord has been with ns duritlg the year, and we cannot tell how great has been His goodness to us. Every circuit aud preaching place has had a year of peace. The members of every church have been warm-hearted and lived according to the doctrine, and new members have been added. Those who formerly would have nothing to do with Christianity have changed their minds and are warm-hearted believers. \\tthere formerly the members were cold-hearted, we now have hope and have already seen some

47 - 44- results. In many places we have had revival services, and the people have made good resolutions and been stirred up. These revival services have been led by the pastors themselves, so we have seen that.blessingsdo 110t depend upon outside leaders but upon faith. Everyone who asks and believes will receive; and the church in this way gets great blessing from God. Every year we ought to glorify God for the signs He gives us of His blessing, and by all means we should lead men to serve the Lord and so show that we are worthy of His commission. There are 8 circuits on the Lanhsien District, and 21 other preaching places. There are 25 preachers who have been appointed by the Conference, and each one bas been true to his vows. Though it cannot be said that they are perfect, yet each has used his strength to the utmost and been diligent in business. One brother because of difficulty about his salary sought work outside and stopped preaching. Then there are 47 workers who are not appointed by the Conference and these too are warmhearted helpers. All of these workers cheerfully labored with all their strength in preaching and exhorting, hopi Ilg that his own circuit or preaching place might prosper daily and increase in membership. Let us look again at the results and fruit these workers have realized, such fruit as shows the help of the Lord and their own faithfulness. All the chapels on the District are sm8.ll and humble, much like village houses, and make no fine appearance. There are no outward signs of prosperity, but to God they are not small and humble; for He does not regard appearances nor dwell in houses made by men's hands. Many of these places have lately prospered so much that there is 110 place for tht increased membership to worship. When we have special meetings or hold Quarterly Conference some of the people have to stand out ill the yard. In tbe Spring and Fall that would be all right; but in Summer and Winter the heat and cold are so great that it is impossible for the people to endure it. I greatly hope God will stir up both Chinese and foreign Christians to love the Lord so zealously that they will conttibute mnch money so that the old Lanhsien chapels may speedily be put in good repair. In Lanhsien itself, thru the belp of God, I added rooms to our property a few years ago. Last Fall tbe boys and girls in school and the women in training-scbool increased in attendance over 100, so that the chapel is again too small and will not accomodate the people. I asked for contributions and last Spring we put un a large addition costing over $130, which was all raised locally. In addition the W.F.M.S. gave $40 to provide

48 new benches for the use of the girls and women. Now it is large enough for the next few years. 1 very much hope that in the near future we may have a church that will seat I 000. Lanhsien is the leading city among these 8 circuits and ought to have a big church. There are three reasons for this. In the first place Lanhsien and suburbs is larger than Ch'angli. In the second place there ale many schools in Lanhsien,-the Normal scbool l Middle school, Higher Primary, Telegraph school, Model Primary schools, Normal Institutes. a Girls' school of two grades, besides I do not know bow many smaller schools. All these schools are friendly to us. In the third place Lanhsien is the center of the District, having Middle, Higher Primary, Lower Primary, Girls' and Women's Training schools. All these conditions make necessary a large church building. Every time I th;nk of these conditions I pray that God will bring to pass what I long for. Not only Lanhsien, but Cbienan, Ankechuang. Chentzuchen, Laotinghsien also need new church buildings. Every circuit is growing by jumps and has God's abundant grace resting upon it. They have given funds and spent their hearts so that outside of their local churches they might open several new.preaching places. At the fourth Quarterly Conference the members at Emichuang decided to open a preaching place at Changchiachuang, 20 Ii (7 miles) away, all the expenses of the enterprise to be borne by the people at Emichnang. Their offerings exceeded what they had hoped for. In considering this case I feel that in the future the members of our Chinese churcljes will come up to the place the churches in America and Europe have already reached. By looking at our report you can see what our increase ill membership and contributions has been. During the year 230 people have been baptized and 268 have joined 011 probation. Altho so many have come into the church the number is not satisfactory when we consider the number of the workers. If we ask ourselves why, we know it is because we have all come short of onr duty. If all had llsed all their strength to lead sonls to God the results would have been much greater. I truly hope that next year all my fellow workers and myself will use our ability to the utmost in working for the Lord, and thus may be able to save all onr Chinese brethren out of the deep sea and bring them to the shore of Salvation. This is of the greatest importance. It has not been possible to reach the desired mark in the matter of contributions. Last year the official members gave to the limit of their strength, and so this year they could do no

49 I II I II more. The committee 011 Self-support wish us to advance over $400, but this is difficl1lt to accomplish. The official members ought to follow orders, but could only give to the extent of their ability. However, we hope that hereafter the members will be able to give more, that God will influence their hearts to cheerfully give all that they can, in order that the churches may be prosperous and the Gospel spread abroad, and all the schools flourish. The Higher Primary school was reestablished year before last, and each year the number of pupils increases. The buildiugs we rented two years ago are not sufficient for us I1OW. Last Fall we rented a very large and convenient place. vve have 4 teachers, 2 of wbom are graduates from Peking University, and 2 have Chinese classical degrees. They are all men of good -character and high learning, have great ability in teaching, and their pllpils make rapid progress. This year tbe highest class graduated and will enter the Middle School. Because of the sch00\ I fear these buildings will be too small in the future. Out over the District we have 20 Lower Primary schools, which are taught according to the course of study decided upon by Peking Umversity. The pupils are thus prepared to enter the Higher Primary school. There are 444 pupils in these schools. Each school has agreed that the pupils shall give $5 each month toward the salary of their teacher. This year $1200 has been paid in. I remember thdt formerly we did 110t ask the pupil~ to bring any money and the attendance was very small; now we ask for tuition and each year sees an increase in the number of pupils. This is not because Chinese eyes have opened, nor because of the general progress of education, but because God has shed abroad His light and has turned men's hearts to\yard it. All the progress arises from the light of the Lord Jesus, for which we thank God. This year the Lanhsien District schools ha ve grown, the preachers have all done their duty, and thus the circuits have grown. the preachers have all done their duty, and thus the circuits have prospered. This has been because of God's grace. During the year there have been several times of fighting, the former dyna~ty was restored, and everywhere men's hearts were fiiled with fear. First there was fighting and then floods; but no matter what the circumstances God kept the members so that they have been as warm-hearted as ever. The conditions in every place show that the grace of the Saviour Jesus Christ has been poured out on all this year, and so the District church work and the schools have made great progress and His glory has been extended. I thank God and all His

50 - 47- servants who have labored with us in the church. Altho we have used our strength we have depended on the power of God. May God give guiding grace that next year Lanhsien ma.y show a double portion of prosperity. This is my heart's desire. The Statistical Report is as follows: Adults Baptized Children Baptized Probationers Self Support.' Missionary Collection W.F.M.S. Collection Benevolences Miscellaneous Church Extension Educational. Total Lanhsien Higher Primary (Grammar) School CHi:eN HE:\G T:e, Superintendent The Lanhsien Higher Primary school was reestablished two years ago. Last year at Conference time Meng Te Jung wa~ appointed principal of the school. This made me very happy, but I was surprised when they appointed me to help, as I feit that the affairs of the District churches were enough for me. To be asked in addition to help with the school was a burden that exceeded my ability. I tried my best to persuade the Bishop to let me off, but he would not listen, and so I had to submit and do the work as best I could. During the year the Lord has been with me, giving me His keeping grace. The school has been prosperous in every department. We have had 90 pupils, most of them being Christians. A Bible class is held in each room. Every Saturday evening a Literary Society has been held, and on Sunday afternoons a meeting of the Y.M.C.A. The graduating class of 24 will enter the l\1iddle School in the Fall. The hardest thing I have had to meet has been the lack of funds. Most of the students are poor, and a majority of the preachers' sons do not bring enough money to cover their board. It is hard to pay the salaries of the teachers. Alas, few Chinese have the money to help in this way. In our hearts we want to help but we have no funds to do so. So how could I, a man of such small strength, meager ability, and poverty of pocket, bear such a burden?

51 I am happy hecause Drs. Lowry and King promised that I might start a Middle School in Lanhsien, where the students could complete the first two years of the course and then go directly to the Middle School in Peking. Because of this I hope there may be enough fees from scholars to pay the teachers' salaries. Of the four teachers two are graduates of Peking University and two are Chinese classical graduates. These four ha ve ability as teacher~, are not afraid of weariness, and are very warmhearted to instruct their students. We have Lower Primary Schools in 20 places with over 400 hundred pupils. I think God approves of our schools on the Lanhsien Distrct. The pupils are progressing. I hope that all of the Lord's servants, with one heart and purpose, and with no divisions because one is a teacher and another is a preacher, will work together to spread the knowledge of the truth. Above all may we nurture the young, so that they may become workers for God, and help to rescue a.ll our countrymen from the wild sea of Sin by pointing them to the Rock Christ Jesus. For this I earnestly pray.

52 PEKING CITY DISTRICT LIU FANG, District Superintendent GEORGE L. DAVIS, Missionary in Charge Sunday School. We have had nine Sunday Sch00ls this year and there has been an average attendance of 2,540, a good increase over last year. The Rev. Kao Feng Shan, Prof. Gibb, Rev. E. J. \Vinans, and Rev. Liu Shen En have been in charge of the four large Sunday Schools. They have been a great source of power to their respective churches. A teachers training class has been organized in each school and an effort has been made to introduce graded literature. Special classes for small children have been organized and English classes have been started where it was expedient. At the Shunchihmen we have had a special Bible class for the students from the Higher Normal School, and we have used this as a point of contact hoping to win them to Christ in this way. The Sunday Schools have been liberal in their contributions. Asbury last year supported twelve children in the Day School. Special Revivals In 1915 in South India there was a great revival and the results were very good. At our Conference in 1916 it was decided to hold revivals all over the Conference, so we followed the suggestion. We cannot briefly mention the methods used and the results without first giving a word of commendation to the ~ fethodist community in Peking. Officials, merchants, missionaries, professors, students, laborers, housekeepers, all gave their time and talents unreservedly to winning souls to Christ. The territory around our churches was divided up and during the day meetings were held in thirty-seven different places, some in homes, some in schools, some in shops, and some even in temples. These meetings were led by volunteers and the music and reception committees were all volunteers. Before the meetings began all the members, who were willing to help, were asked to sign their names in a book, and for more than a month before the meetings training classes for personal workers were held once a week. In preparation the members distributed seven thousand calenders with advertising matter upon them and they also canvassed the community in which they lived to find out how many people there were, who were anxious to become Christians. \Ve printed several hundred series of post cards and. in each series there were seven cards and on each card was a text of Scripture urging the importance of an instant decision for Christ. For

53 example on one card was printed," What can a man give in exchange for his soul." and then the time and place or the meeting was given and he was urgently requested to attend. A great many people paid no attention to the first card, but when three or four had come they began to think it was important and by the time the fii th had reached them they went to the meetings, and several became Christians. We held two large meetings every evening, one in the Shunchihmen and one at Asbury, and these were led by Rev. Liu Fang and Rev. George L. Davis. Outside the doors some very clever advertising was done. The meetings be,gan on Jan. 28th and lasted until Feb. 4th, and from the very first they were attended by large crowds. Several things stand out very prominently, one was the wonderful spirit of unity with which all the Christians worked. Several merchants connected with the Huashih Church did not go near their places of business for a week, but gave all their time to the Lord. There were 730 peopl:! doing personal work and more than people attended the meetings, and [,487 gave their names as wanting to become Christian..;, and over 600 have actually joined on probation. More than 15,O()O tract~ were distribuited. We havt u:->ed in our follow up work Bible classes, prayer meetings, classes for instruction, and calling. Contributions The plan of this district is that adapted at Nanking that the self-support should advance 200 percent in the quadrenium from 19[5 to And I am glad to be able to report that we have been able to ad vance the proportionate amount in the last two years in three churches in the southern city. Asbury has been self-supporting now for many years, and this year they have paid in addition to the pastor and his as~i.:)tant one quarter of the Di:;trict Superintendent's salary. At our District Conference a very strong Committee was appointed to see what plans could be evolved to make the district self-supporting. The Revolution When parliament was dismis~ed and General Chang came to Peking the entire city was disturbed and many prominent people left and went to the south. \Vhen the dragon flag was hung out and it was announced that our friend from Hsuchoufu had actually put the little Emperor on the throne, the people were simply panic stricken for they knew that there would be fighting in Peking. Everyone began to seek a place of safety and Collins Hall on the Peking University campus was simply crowded with people, the vast majority of whom were not Christians, but they were so impressed with the kind treatment 'that they received that many of

54 -5I - them have shown a great desire to study about Christianity, for when the business houses in the legatiun quarter were asking a tremendous price for refuge, they came into the Mission free. The Church members were al1 given passes so that they could come into the compound when trouble commenced. On the morning of July 12th when the firing commellced, the members started for the compound, but the police had orders to keep the people off the street, the me:nhers were stopped at once but when they produced the passes that admitted them to the ::\Iethodist Mis j 10 the police not only alloweo them to go dvwn the,treet but also went with them to see that they got in the yard safely. It IS ea.;y to see the estimation in which the l\ielhodist Church is held when a pass issued by the Pastor of Asbury Church takes the place of a police orda in time of actllal trouble. The police were very strict and in spite of the fishting they allowed no looling. Work Among the Soldiers The mixed Brigade under General Feng has been stationed at Lang F dng since list October and the General has Rev. Liu to go down once a month and p'"each to the soldier~. Besides the General there are eight officers that are Chri.;tians, and whenever the District Superintendent makes a vi it all the officers come to the service and they learn to sing and pray and listen ml)st respectfully to all that is told them. vve quote the proverb "Whichever way the wind blows the grass bends." Probably there is no camp in China where> the commaning officer take., the interest in having his soldiers properly instructed. New Property The prosperity of the church does not depend on the size of the building, still we must have adequate buildings. Vi e have a great many plans for adapting our plants to the needs of the present situation in Peking. \Ve have he en able to bring to pass only a little. Fangchinhsiang. \Vhen the Federated l'eking University gets to running a great many of our members will be oriven from their present homes and obliged to move northward. where they will be a long,\'ay frol11 Asbury, so we have bought property and plan to build a church and model school there, in fact the school would have beenflnished but for the heavy rains and the revolution. Hua~hih" Last year in my report I said that the Httashih was so crowded that there was no room for the children and after the revivals the crowd became simply impossible. Last yeargcd called one of his little OIleS Home, for there is always room for the children in Heaven, and her friends seeing the great need of the

55 li'ttle dilef; in this trqwded center have started a new c hurch; and it is the prayer of her parents that the Juliet lvlemorial may be a haven of rest for the tired little souls that wish to lay their burdens on the Saviour. Calling on the Members There are a great many methods of winning men to Christ, but after all the most effective way is for the pastor and his wife to call on the members and their friends. During the year the pastors have made I,859 calls, but in addition the District Sl1perintendent a.nd his wife have made 340 calls. There are three reasons why the pastor and his wife should call together (I) If the man. is absent on whom you call, his wife comes out and you have the opportunity to talk to her. (2) The wife is the head of the home in all spiritual affairs and if she becomes an earnest Christian the husband soon follows. (3) The collections will increase. Special Work Among Students When the special meetings were held in January nearly all Ollr students wtre absent for it was vacation time, so wllen they came back Dr. Li T'ien Lu held services that lasted nearly two weeks. His scholarship is so well known and his life so blameless that the students naturally love and respect him and his message was so simple and true that his hearers were greatly stirred. and 12 students decided to become preachers and have entered the theological school. There are eleven thousand students in Peking in the Higher Schools and only I,OOO are in Christian Schools. Every year the Y.M.C.A. hold a Conference at Vvofussu and this year we sent a delegation of preachers, professors, students that \-vas fully onefifth of the Conference. This coming year we plan to do special work among the Government Schools in Peking. Union Tent Work Five churches united this year in special meetings in a large matshed at the fairs and markets within the city limits. The tent was erected 5 days at Pant' oukllng and 30 people signed cards " IS,j " Tllngyuamiao " 2:i ~. 15 " "T'ienchiao II 26 " Ij Our Staff Rev. Tseng' Kuo Chih at Asbury! Rev. Hsii Yung Chen at Huashih j Rev. Li Lien Ying at Chushihkou, and Rev. Hao Te An at the Shun Chihmen have given themselves 1110st faithfully to the work of the Lord and the success of. the year is due. to their energy and 'untiring zeal.

56 Miscellaneous Outside the regular duties of the Pastor in a large city there are always a large number of duties that demand the time and attention of the pastors. This year the Confucian forces tried very hard to have parliament pass a law making Confucianism the state religion, but the Religious Liberty Society was organized and defeated finally the Confucian Society, so that we will continue to have religious liberty in China. On May 7th there was held in Asbury a great meeting with delegates from all over the country to celebrate the victory. The Methodist leaders spent a great deal of time and contributed not a little to the victory. The second organization that took a great deal of time was the Reform Society. The great majority of the members were students, merchants, and onicials, so that in all our churches we have had special meetings this year for the members of the Reform Society that we might cultivate tiiem and try to impress upon them that the base of all reform is belief ill God. Our Needs I. We need a foreign lady worker, who can devote all her time to women's work in Peking. 2. At Chushih K'ou we have one of the finest sites for preaching in China, and our present place is too small to accommodate the various forms of work that we wish to carryon to properly represent the Kingdom of God. \Ve need at least $25, to erect and equip a building. 3. Our Shunchihmen Church is entirely too small for the present needs since our school has grown so that the students alone nearly fill the building. \Ve need a small model church that will attract the better class of people that) wish to attend in this region. It wi]] cost $12, gold. 4. We have four small preaching places that we are renting and we should buy ground and erect small modest buildings at a cost of $2, gold each. 5. We must begin to buy ground for an Intermediate School and at the present time a fine lot of fine acres has come on the market that could be purchased when this was written for $8,000.00, but exchange is so bad tliat it will cost $9, gold by the time you read this. Thanks We want to most sincerely thank those friends in China and America who by their special gifts have made it possible for us to carryon our work. We are now obliged to raise more than $5, J'vIexican a year in addition to self.support and the

57 - 54- grants from the Society, so if it were not for these good friends our work would stop. We realize that we are facing a most critical situation for the war in America will cause many of our supporters to assume very heavy burdens, so that if they continue to help us it can only be with the greatest self sacrifice. On the other hand there comes to us a story of woe from every side the like of which has not been heard even in China for years, so that we will not be able to make up 10caUy for the loss in exchange to say nothing in help for the decrease in gifts. I earnestly beseech those friend" that have helped us in the past not to de:-ert us now, when the forces of sin have begun to waver as never before, and yet the battle is so undecided that if the forces of Righteousness are not reinforced at this time they will be overwhelmed. In. spite of the war do not forget u.s. ReSULTS I91() 1917 Increase Full members received Children baptized Total membe:rship COLLEctION Contributed for support " " Pastor Bishop 6 6 " "Di:,t. Supt l'vlissionary collection Preachers aid. 4 4 Benevolence Church buildings and repairs Sgg Current expen~es Special giits Day Schools from Chinese friends Day Schools raised locally $5, $8, $3, Peking District Primary Schools LIU FANG, Su,pc rintendcnt There are eleven Primary Schools for beys on this District and two Higher Primary Schools and there are 444 boys in the Primary Schools. They comributed $.J,OOJ.oo. THe co..,t of all the schools

58 - 55,,- out the Higher Primary outside the Shunchihmen was $1, and the Suciety will give only $ and all the rest will be found 10cal1y, from Christian and outside friends. The Shunchihmen Higher Primary School as started last fall and from Sept. 15th until June 30th we received in fees $r, VVe were at much greater expense this year than we will ever be again for all the rooms in the Shunchihmen yard were wired for electricity and modern benches prepared for the students. The!Juildinc:s are so small that the c1a~ses are heard in relays beginning at 8 'A.M. and la<.;ting until 9 P.l\L to use a (,hine~t proverb we change the donkeys, but we use the same mill. Special thanks j::. due to Dr. Hobart and several members of the church for their help in teaching English classes. From the Primary School 38 have joined on probation and 18 have joined in full. \Ve are glad to be able to report that several more schools have been furnlsh\.'d with modern desks, and we hope the time will ~oon come when we wia have normal trained teachers in every school. This year we hope to be able La appoint an inspector who will be able to give all his time to visiting the schools and showing the teacher how to teach and seeing that the students have been properly classified. Among the sttldent.:; in the Shunchihmen Higher Pr:mary School are more th'ln 30, who are the S Ins of General Feng's officers. A few years agt I the General was baptized and became a member of Ashury Church and he is a very earnest Christian. General Fellgnot only P:.lYS their tuitiun, but also hired a dormitory and furni.,hed it for tht:m. Although the students do not come from ChrisllclO homes they have grace at meal.:; and prayers before tht!y retire and all atlend church on Sunday. One day General Feng and the writer came to the dormitory just as the students were ~ittinl{ down to a meal, and a studlnt, who had not yet professed Chri.,tianit\" asked the grace with such force and power that both the General and the pastor were greatly stirred. Chinese Methodist E. Mission in Tokyo PETER C. P'ENG, Pastor One year has elapsed since my appointment by Bishop Bashford to Tokyo Church. By thanks and praise to our Lord through whose Providence all has been going on peacefully. Young and inexperienced I tremble at the remarkable duty. Only faith strengthens. The condition of the Chinese students here can be briefly given in the following paragraphs.

59 - 56- The Church Condition.-When I came, the number of church members is about fifty. During the period from September last to this July twenty-five received baptism. So the total is seventy-five. Twenty are enrolled as probationers. As we are still using the Japanese Methodist church building, the service is held at 2 o'clock P.M. every Sunday. Regular attendance numbers from twenty-five to sixty, but on special occasions as Christmas and Easter more than hundred gathered. The service implies hymn practice, Scriptural narration and sermon. Two Bible classes are held once a week and prayer meeting once a month. Love Feast and Holy Sacrament are administered quarterly. The attendants lamenting our political and social corruptions, expressed deep devotion to Goa. Some gave surprising testimony of their Christian experience. Men who can spare the seventh day as a day for pleasure-seeking and personal business to observe religious exercises for higher improvement are promising. Local monthly collection Total nine months...,.. Special gift, Bibles and hymns 25, by IvIr. Yung eh'iu introduced by Pastor Liu Fang. Special gift, religious books by Dr. Han Chen Shan.... Y Y $ Total $ 270 The Attitude of Students.-Students can be classified in their attitude towards Christianity. Some take religion as vital to a man's life, who ever heard of but not quite understand the gospels, knowing it is good but not why. A little study would reveal to him the mystery of salvation. Those who have been convinced and baptized belong to this class. Some seem to be stoics indifferent to religious problems. Some become too scientific, worshipping materialism and ignoring the Supreme Being. They are dangerous and self conceited. Though beaten in argument, he understands but does not believe redemption. Others, sorry to say, are stumbled by the imprudent examples of Christians. They realise Christian principles but cannot easily come to decision of joining the church. This is a warning and pain. vvays of Preaching.-As students are homeless, all are scattered in the hotels and Japanese homes} both in busy centres and in the tranquil country places. It is hard to get them all in a mass. Here personal work finds its way. Visitations, social meetings at home, garnes, walks, a cup of tea in some restaurant, presents such as books and scripture pictures, letters, ad vertise-

60 Fifty Years of Service in China IT. II. 1.0WRy j

61 57 ments consoling the sick, and teaching of English, all offer help and chance for evangelic purpose. To speak to a brother at the very first acquaintance that he has sin means a block to him. People think themselves free, so any compulsory or urgent action results in failure. Friendliness and politeness is the best policy. How the Christians Do.-The members prove earnest and active in true brotherhood. The stewards board consists of eight young men. Mr. C. D. Hayes, the general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. for Chinese students in Tokyo has helped vcry much. Now he returned to America. Some helievers manifest a change in their behaviors. One man broke his inveterate habit of smoking and drinking and warns his friends by writillg on a board in his room, usmoking and drinking prohibited." Two more cases will enlighten us. :Mr. Yen, a graduate of the Imperial University is now principal of a government hospital in Peking, rewarding whose help when in Tokyo, the board passed the motion that he be donated the office of local preacher. ]VIr. Liu, who served as teacher in Chinese school is now a student of the High Technical College here, and being baptized he decided to be a preacher in his life. A request for studying theology in our union college and for entrance to the :Ministry has been presented. He is waiting for a favorable reply. Also it is frequent to see others spend their golden morning in singing and meditation in the woods out of the city. Things like these inspire our love and thanks to the Almighty who works miracles in the hearts of men. Future Plans.-It is planned to establish a Literature Committee to publish twice a month pamphlets on religious subjects that more people can be infused with the truth. We wish to orgauize a Fishing Group to fish men and a Hotel Campaign to preach door by door. Bibles hoping God answers our prayer, might be had to be presented to any volunteer inquirer. This depends on a contribution which a friend promised to collect. In short Tokyo is a special field for labor. l\iiay God bless to convert the future leaders for the young republic of China. Peking University H. H. LOWRY, Prcsidcnt It is fitting that the first word in this report should be one of thanksgiving to God for His presence and g-uidance during the year. The Peking University was founded by Christian men" to aid the youth of China to obtain a literary, scientific or professional education" under strictly Christian and evangelical auspices. For twenty-seven years it was suppurted by the Methodist Episcopal

62 Church. During this lime it acquired a fine campus, on which had been erected four large buildings, making a property valuation of four hundred thousand gold dollars. The enrollment of students last year was six hundred, of whom two hundred were in the Collegiate Department. The alumni numbered one hundred eighty-seven. In order to carry out the plans of the founders to enlarge the scope and extend the influence and usefulness of Peking University, it has ceased to be a denominational institution and by an amendment of the Charter has become federated with the American Board, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, and the London Missions. The federation of these strong Missions, whose combined work is coterminous with the introduction of Protestant Missions in China, in higher Christian education is of itself sufficient to call forth our praise and fill our hearts with thanksgiving to the Head of the Church who commanded His followers to "go teach all llations." This report covers part of the first year's work under the re-organization. The work has necessarily been carried on under most unfavorable conditions. Part of the students had to remain at Tungchou, fifteen miles distant, because of lack of accommodation in Peking. The many inconveniences inseparable mm this situation were patiently endured by all inspired with the consciousness that full compensation would result from the increased equipment and facilities of the immediate future. Further disapp )intment resulted from the fact that the funds to complete the purchase of the land for the new campus have not been forlhcoming thus delaying the erection of the necessary buildings. A site has been agreed upon and about one-half of the land has been purchlsed. When the whole area i~ secured it will give a little over sixty-six acres of land available for the erection of the University buiiuings, and the dormitories for the students of the p:trticipating Missions. Favorable arrangements were made with the city officials through the kind and exceedingly vallable service:; of the American Minister, Dr. Reinsch, in regard tu the University purchases and develc ping the entire plot of land according to plan~ submitted. But the delay in securing the money, and the cablegram from the Trustees that all purchases should be held up until further instructions, created a serious situation which we feared would block the entire scheme. :Meanwhile the officials with whom the agreement had been made were changed and the large central lot which practically dominates the location and character of the buildings to be erected has passed into other hanus notwithstanding the promise of the Vice-Mimster of Foreign Affairs to Dr. Reinsch that the University could have it for the

63 - 59- same price he had paid. Negotiations had to be taken up de IlOvv. Fortunately we are now dealing with an official who is in full sympathy with our plans, which he approves, and promises to do all in his power to promote. The delays necessitateci a modification of our plans for the next year which are not ideal, but which we had to make as a choice between three or four alternatives. A committee was appointed to investigate the possibility of repairing and modifying the old buildings on the portion of land already purcha~ed for the University so that the next semester might be opened there. After careful inspection and consideration that plan seemed impracticable and had to be abandoned. In respome to an invitation from the Board of Managers part of the grounds and buildings of the Middle School of 1 he :Methodist Episcopal Mission were offered as a temporary accommodation for the next one or two years. There are serious objections to this plan, but on the whole it seemed the most practicable one offt:rcd. It promises better results than the continuation of the present plan which means a division of the faculty and students between Peking and Tungchou. \\"hen we consider the almost impossible conditions that confronted us we are surprised that the results of the year's labor have been so satisfactory. We have not succeeded in securing a physical director, which is one of the most pressing needs of the University. We emphasize athletics not as a means to enable our students successful1y to compete for honors with other colleges, much as we prize such honors, but as a department of education. Many of the minor physical ills that affect the students, ii not early correcteu, may develop into serious complaints that will render null practically all the efforts spent on their educatiun by a physical collap!'e. A physical director with high qualifications has recl ntly been recommtnded for this place, but lack of funds for his support has prevented!- is engagement. The valuable work done by Drs. Hopkin~, G. D. Lowry and S.nith in inve~tigating and classifying the ailments of the students shows how impol tant is the \\ ork that could be done by a well qualified person who could give his entire attention to the students. vve still hope that we may have next year a physical director to take charge of this important department. In lhis connection it seems to me that we should arrange for a few representati ve graduates as Alumni visitors. Their annual visits at the examinations or other functions of the Commencement seasun would tend to keep up a deeper interest in their Alma Mater and their presence would act as a stimulus to the undergraduates. Their election might be either by the Board of l\1anagers, or by the

64 - 60- Alumni Association. It is also important that special effort should be made to cultivate the most cordial relations between the University and the Alumni Association. It is refreshil'lg and wen worth while at Commencement time to welcome former students and alumni who have been making good in the world, who return to greet classmates and old friends, to join in the sports, and to revive the College spirit which is among the strongest ties that bind men together. A word as to immediate needs. First and without which our growth and expansion will be seriously handicapped for the future is that we should immediately have funds and permission to purchase the remainder of the land selected for the location of the University. I returned to China at the close of last year with the understanding that the necessary funds would be forwarded, but little progress has been made beyond the payments on lots for which options had been secured. A new sketch of the land had been decided upon by the Board of :Managers, which a few days ago received the approval of the Board of Public Works. The revised arrangement relieves the Ul1iversity from the necessity of buying the entire hundred acre plot, but only about two-thirds of the whole which is the most suitable portion for buildings, while the remainder will be kept open and free from buildings as a park. After all the negotiations which have resulted in such valuable concessiolls from the Chinese Government I can think of no one thing that would more seriously threaten the success of the University than the failure or delay on our part to secure the remainder of these sixty-six acres. The second pressing need is the erection of two buildings with the least possible delay. The first of these should be a University Hall or Admil1istration Building. This should be a building not for temporary use, but a permanent large building combining utility with commanding appearance and fine architectural expression, ample in size to provide for the expanding needs of the University for many years to come. The climatic conditions in Peking are such that well constructed buildings will stand for centl1ries. Such & building will impress and please Chinese officials and visitors with the large plans made for the education of their children, and at the same time it will have a great influence in attracting students from the best class of Chinese from all parts of the nation. This building should have an Assembly Hall with a seating capacity of twenty-five hundred and an Annex for Chapel services and ordinary assemblies of five or six hundred, and which on special occasions could be thrown open to the large hall. This building would furnish recitation rooms, society rooms, YJ\1:.C.A. rooms, etc., besides the Administration offices, all in the same building. It

65 - 61- would probably cost from two hundred to two hundred fifty thousand gold dollars. The second is the Library Building. Besides the needs of the library. stock rooms, reading rooms, etc., this building would have a number of ser~inar rooms with places for special or departmental librj.ries. These rooms could also be used temporarily for recitation rooms, or until there is a demand for them for the uses of the library. The cost would probably be from sixty to seventy-five thousand dollars gold. I think an effort should be made at ollce to secure special gifts for the erection of these two buildings. In addition to these two buildings the operating Missions will need to provide dormitory accommodation for their students 011 the section of land assigned to each Mission for that purpose. It may be thought these plans are pretentiolls and are on a large scale and involve too great an outlay of money not needed to meet immediate wants of the University. Is it not unwise and of questionable economy to simply plan for present needs 'with 110 consideration to the call of the future. Taking into the account that these buildings are intended for all departments of a great University and compare them with what other institutions are doing they must appear moderate ill comparison. The Union :Medical College plans a much luore costly building which will make a magnificent representation from the street of the great work they have undertaken. Tsillg Hua College, which is preparing a limited numbers of students to enter American colleges is spending $80,000 on a gymnasi um. The Peking University, well located in the capital of a nation of 400,000,000 people, cannot justly be accused of extravagance in asking for a commodions aud attractive building ill reasonable anticipation of accommodating large numbers of young men, who ill the near future by thousands will be seeking the advantage of Higher Education. Smaller buildings would be a practical waste of money. To put up buildings when we are sure they will be outgrown in a single generation and will have to he replaced by others larger and better would not be economy. The larger and more attractive buildings would be an inspiration to the students from the beginning, and would contribute in no small degree to the success of the University. We should also bear in mind the fact that we are not an institution just emerging from the primary s:hool but are providing for the growing demands of an existing University, which after twenty-seven years_ of progress bas attained an honorable place among the educational institutions in China, ot in the

66 - 62- language of a recent visitor, it had "become well established and of such higb standing as to comme'nd the respect and attention of large educational institutions in America." This University has now, by the united support of several strong missions quad rupled its resources, multiplied its teaching staff, added large numbers to its enrollment" increased its conslituellcy and is starting on enlarged plans and prospects more worthy of the great churches it represents and better prepared to improve the great opportunity to become a powerful agent in upbuijding the Kingdom of Christ ill the midst of these many millions. The combined Prostestant forces of North China should not hesitate to plan large things to meet the conditions by which we are surrounded. lviociern education is making a powerful appeal to millions of young Chinese. The increasillg demand must be largely supplied by institutions in their own country. The schools of the West will continue to attract even larger llumbers l but the multitudes to whom this opportunity can never come mnst have facilities in institutions near at hand where the grade of work done is equally high as in the Universities abroad-jnd, I might say incidentally, where the teaching eventually will largely be done by Chinese, many of whom have received their training in Christian schools. We should not hesitate to offer the' best pllssible outfit in buildings and equipment where the highest aspirations of our students may Ie satisfit'd. In thrt case we never will have CAuse to complain that our Halls are not crowded with the most promising and brightest sons of China. We may well take a lesson from what is being done for Medical Education. A group of men, among men of the finest business ability to be found in America, came to China to establish a medical school of the very highest grade. After prolonged and thorough investigation they selected Peking, the capital of the nation, for their greatest work. There is no sign of temporizing in their plans-no buildings are erected for present use and Jater to be replaced by others of a more permanent character. With broad vision they planned from the very beginning to erect buildings worthy the great plans towards which they are workitlg. They seem to think it wise to provide ample buildings and equipment even before tbey enroll their first students. We rejoice in their great plans aud pray that they may be abundantly successful. They plan for only one department of education-the medical. The Peking University hopes to offer the best there is ill the Arts and Sciences, Theology, Education and all that will fit men for the highest callings in life, for greatest usefulness to the state, and the greatest.service to the Church. It is a matter

67 - 63- of great importance that the high ideals contemplated in the follnding and in the reorganization of the University shall be reflected from the buildings and equipment as well as from the character of the men employed on its staff, so that the first sight of Peking University may give the impression of permanency aud efficiency. Seldom has a hody of Christian men been given a greater task or been confronted with grander opportunities of impressing the civilizing influences of Christianity upon the people of a great nation just awaking from centuries of isolatioll and inaction to face the dangers and illusion of an absolutely new ellvironmt'nt, The great need of the nation is thousands of educated leaders, trained under Christian instructors and imbued with the spirit of self sacrifice atld service to guide the people to an honorable place among the nations. With the political, commercial and financial problems that are absorbing the best talent of the nation we are only incidentally concerned but we cannot be blind to the fact that certain conditions exist, which like noxious weeds are scattering the seeds of immorality, dishonesty and seh-seeking. broadcast among the millions of people that will produce untold suffering unless checked and purified by the leaven of Christian truth which it is the duty and glory of the C 11ristian School to disseminate. Unless we are profoundly impressed that Christian truth has a message that will cure these evils and point a way to the highest attainments of all the people we are in dallger of missing our high calling. VVe must magnify the place of the Christian School and in the spirit of self denial as taught by our Great Teacher make Peking University stand like a light-house above the raging elements to elevate trnth, integrity, service, purity and consecration to the welfare of others as the way to peace, safety and progress for the individual and the nation. Peking Higher Primary School DR. H. E. KING, Principal MR. T. T. SHIH, Asst.-Principal The Peking Higher Primary School is located upon Jalld~, and housed in buildings which no longer belong to the M. E. Mission or are subject to its control. Last fall after being appointed principal of this schoo), with the aid of a guide, I was able to find various places and buildings. though widely separated, where the students had their dormitories, recitation and session rooms. Manv of these places were wretched hovels with leaking roofs and walls ready to fall down with the first rains. The

68 summer rains have come many walls have fallen-the kitchen was a complete wreck and had to be rebuilt, while many of the other houses have been discarded and we are now occupying some newer and more sanitary uuildings. We are today not only better housed but are more centrally located. We rejoice that one of the first requests the North China Conference has made in the Centenary Campaign is for new buildings for the Higher Primary Sch601. With new and modern equipped buildings we shall no longer feel that the housing of our people is a disgrace to our great lvlethodist Episcopal Church. 11en of means will then bring their sons to this boarding school and will not, as in the past, refuse to let their sons enter the school because of its most unsanitary conditions. The constant repa.iring of the old bu!ldings has been very expensive and unsatisfactory, taking funds that should be put to better use. The school has, however, maintained a good name for its eclucational work. Many of its instructors are graduates of Peking University while others have had some college training. The enrollment of the school was 455 students last year. The last half of the year, a first year Middle School class was in attendance. In February this class of 44 were gracluated and transferred to the 11iddle School. Hereafter Middle School pupils will not be enrolled in this school. Eighty-six pupils were graduated from the Higher Primary department in rvfay after having passed rigid examinations, conducted by a commitlee chosen from the Peking University assisted by the assistant principal, Mr. Shih, and the teachers in charge of the classes. On Sundays, the Sunday School and the Junior Epworth League are held in the session room of the school. The pupils attend the Asbury Church service Sunday mornings and the prayer meeting on Thursday. The pupils attended all the revival services conducted by Dr. Li in Asbury. 11any gave their hearts to Christ and have joined the Church. A series of special and most helpful chapel talks were given by Mrs. A. H. Smith, and as a result a number of non-christians decided to enter the Christian life while many of the Christian boys were greatly blessed. In order not to increase our debt of nearly $4000 we have been obliged to increase our fees, the lowest fee for boarders being $IO per term. This wiii prevent many poor, but worthy boys, from attending school. VVe have no scholarships for these students. Could not some of our friends aid these boys? vve would like irom 25 to 59 scholarships of $25 each. Surely this would be one of the best ways to help the new China and the advancement of the church in China.

69 - 65- While the principal regrets that he was unable, because oi his many duties in connection with Peking University, to give more personal attention to the school, still he feels that the work of the year has been well done. The faculty as a whole has been most loyal in carrying out any suggestions made, and have taken a deep interest in everything that pertained t,~) the welfare of the school. I could not speak too highly of ~Ir. Shih, as assistant principal, who has so greatly assisted me by assuming most of the re..;ponsibility of the school. Being a man of exceilent j l1dgment, a good, kind, and just disciplinarian, faithful and prompt in the discharge of every duty, he has relieved me of much anxiety. To him and the faithful corps of teachers belongs the credit for the successful work of the past year. All the teachers were reengaged and the outlook is most promising for a successful year. Report of the Peking Medical Work N. S. HOPKI:\5, G. D. LOWRY, D. \' SMITH P hysicia Ils-in-C harge This report brings us to the close of the thirty-second year of work of the ~rethodist Hospital in Peking. The medical work begun by the \Yoman's Foreign ~1issionary Society in 1875 was taken over by the Board of Fur~ign l\fissions in the winter of r885 by Dr. \Valter Lambuth now a bishop in the l\iethodist Episcopal Cliurch. South. The doctor came from Soochow and brought with him two young Chinese Medical students--drs. P'ang and Tsoo. The work has gone on since that time without a break. There have been several changes in the staff. The location vf the h'jspital, due to the Boxer uprising in I900, has been changed much to our advantage. :\ine different American physicians have been connected with the institution since its organization and four of these are now in the work. Except for those now on the field, twelve years was the longest term served by anyone man. There has been a dropping off in the numbers attending the out-patient department. Within the last year several hospitals under Government and private auspices have been opened with free clinics which doubtless accounts for this reduction in the number of out-pati~nts. \Ye make a nominal charge of two coppers as an entrance fee and charge for medicines and dressings. Many, however, are treated free of charge. Some cases come here for treatment as long as their finances will allow. then go elsewhere for free treatment. Quite a number, to our satisfaction, have returned later saying that the treatment at other places was not equal to our.:;. This should be anoth~r incentiye to us to keep our work up to the

70 - 66- highest possible standard. But how can this be done without a sufficiently large staff? The days of the one man hospital are passed and how far behind are we to lag? It is high time we had two or three more men studying the language. \\Ce cannot hope to compete with some of the medical work that is now being instituted in Peking but there is room for our institution if we can properly man it and secure funds witli whicn to findnce it even on a moderate basis. If the Church is going to try and keep up its medical work here in Peking it is high time something was being done. \Vhile the numbers in tne out-patient department have fallen off somewhat yet the hospital cases have increased just an even hundred. Eight hundred and four cases haye been treated in the hospital during the year. There have been some interesting cases. One hundred and thirty-five of our he spital cases have been military men and some of these have been among the most seriously sick. V/hile the:>c cases have an met the required regular liospital fee for food and small incidentals yet the fees have not begun to meet the bills for medicines and dressings, light, heat and clothing, for the charge of 50 ccnts per day for a third class patient':' food leaves a very small margin which is more than absorbed by the few charity cases a.nd by those who fail to pay in full. \Ve hope tne Chinese military authorities will see their way to make a grant toward the upkeep of the institution. vve have a few small rays of hope on this matter. The police, too, ha\"e brought in cases and the same reque.;t might be made of them for financial aid. Contributions from our Chinese friends have been more than in former years. This is encouraging. \Ve cannot but wish where there have been hundreds there might have been thousands for there are so many places where additions and improvement~ in the plant are necessary. Among those who have helped us financially are Mr. Tu Fang Chou. During the winter when one of our nurses died }Ir. Tu made a gift of $20 toward defraying the funeral expenses. Later on he visited the clinic and saw a patient who attracted liis attention and worked upon his sympathies. After as-king the doctor some questions about the cost of keeping a patient in the hospital he said he would give us $ for the upkeep of a surgical bed for one year..:-\ few days later he returned for another visit and said he would give us a like amount for a medica.l bed. Our plan for another $ for the eye ward, alas, was thwarted by the skillful care and treatment given by Dr. Po so that the patient has not found it necessary to return. \:Ye thank Mr. Tu for his generous donations and hope that he will remember us again. Mr. Yang T'ao very kindly gave us $ Tfirougli the kindness ~ lvii's. Dr. Luther Freeman of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., wiio was in Cliina on a visit we received from two of her husband's

71 - 67- parishoners the sun of gold $40.00 with which to replenish our depleted X-Ray tubes. Owing to the great di:eculty of getting these shipped we have as yet not received them, Another donation from a former patient was gi\'en i:l the form of a blue and white rug valued at $35.00, for use in the.;?ecial room. The donor, Mr. Sun, years ago while an apprentice in a rug shop met with the misfortune of having 11is finger so badly cut that an amputation was necessary. This was done in the old place in Hsiao Shun Hutung before the days of the Boxers. Since that time he has gone into business and now presents us with this rug as a reminder of a grateful patient. Several smaller gifts ha\'e been presented by friends and patients and we take this opportunity t.j thank them. The recent attempt in July to reinstate the.\ionarchy brought into the hospital IG different persons injured during the fight. Among these were soidier~ from both sides and several non-combatants. Two of the civilians were men who were working in their gardens four Ii, one and one-third English miles, west of Fengtai. They were hit by pieces of an exploding shrapnel. One of these was very weak from loss of blood for a large vessel in the arm had been cut and it was several days before he came for treatment. A piece of shell in his forearm was removed and the patient made a good recovery. Another case was that of a boy 14 years of age living east of the city. \Vhile sitting in the doorway of his home he was hit by a bullet which entered about the m:ddle third of the outer part of the thigh and traveled down into the knee joint from where it was removed-the boy making an uneventful recovery. Among the wounded we had three of Chang Hsun':, men. Two were wounded at Lang Fang. The third was an officer wounded in the fight which took place near the General's headquarters. The bullet cut the facial nerve on the right side and passing through the ear tore away the bone back of it. \ivhy the man did not develop meningitis, for the covering of the brain was exposed, is hard to tell. After this patient had been wounded he was found by some Red Cross workers wandering around in a dazed condition. They put him into an automobile and hurried him off to the hospital. Two cases were brought in with perforating gunshot wounds of the abdomen but so long after the injury had been received that peritonitis had developed and both died-one only a few minutes a fter admittance. One man with a perforating wound of the chest gave no lung symptoms but the bullet in its course injured the nerve plexus in the axilla so that the result is paralysis of the arm and hand.

72 - 68- In both the medical and the surgical services we have had a number of serious cases. Tuberculosis and acute infections have given us mo~t of our fatalities of which we have had 23 during the year. The one thing that stands out prominently in one's mind is the number of bad cases of cellulitis we have had. Several of these were due to the application of certain kinds of plasters and several were by the treatment 0 f a certain doctor in the Chinese city. Several of the3e cases we had to keep in the hospital for months before they were able to leave. A special tubercular ward would be well patronised for many such cases apply for treatment. The patients generally have seemed well p1eased with the care and treatment they have received. They certainly do appreciate in many cases the warm bath, clean clothes, and fresh bed into which they are put. We believe a number of the patients remain longer than h necessary simply for the comfort they enjoy. It is a common thing to hear the patients express their satisfaction with the nurses and especially with the untiring and careful attention given them by the supervisor of nurses, 11rs. Lewis, who always has the patient's interest in mind, and who has added very much to the efficiency of the institution. An institution of this kind cannot be carried on successfull) without such supervision. Owing to several circumstances the dispensary at the Chushihkou Church was closed on the 9th of February. This will accollnt in part for the falling off of our total number of treatments. On July 1st. Dr. E. C. Chang, a graduate of the Union Medical College of the c1ases of 1917, joined our staff. Our optical department report begins by asking,( Who invented the handkerchief? Whoever taught the Chinese to use it is re5pon~ible for much suffering, for he failed to teach the proper use of that important article. One often sees the handkerchief used consecutively to dust the shoe~, the clothes, and the chair on which the person is about to sit. The hands are then wiped, the faces moped, the nose blown and lastly the much abused and overworked handkerchief is used to wipe the dust out of the eye. vvhen one considers that the handkerchief is only one of the many ways of conveying disea~e to the eye, is it any wonder that 225 or over,0 of the cases in the hospital this past year were there for eye treatments? The prevalence of eye disease is still further emphasied by the fact that ever 4000 different persons with eye diseases were treated as out-patients. Some of these came only a few times, others stayed until they were improved, while some remained for a complete cure if such were possible in their case. Because of the great prevalence of eye disease in China, it often seems as if the work done was a mere scratching of the

73 - 69- surface. In many respects it is, and yet one is occasionally rewarded by finding some one who has learned that many eye diseases are contagious and is really taking intelligent precautions in regard to their eyes. :\5 an extreme case, one old lady insisted that we wash our hands in her presence before she would allow us to touch her eyes. The question "Is it contagious or not?" is heard increasingly often and one can, at least, dream of the time when matters of bygiene will be popular knowledge. The spread of this sort of information is especially to be desired among the students who are to go out from here to be leaders in their home communities. \Vith this thought in mind as well as for the direct benefit to the individu ti, about Sso of the students were given a complete physical examination last fall. In a word, the boys were found to be greatly in need of medical care, and this was attempted by holding a special clinic each afternoon at the hospital. vvhile about 700 different students came for treatment, sometimes to the number of 60 to 70 a day, it was very evident that the work done under thse circumstances was very inadequate, and that there is needed a physician whose sole duty is the care of the students' health. AnotIier result of these examinations "ras the finding that over 40 percent of the boys needed to wear glasses. Since many of these boys were too poor to afford glasses it was a n:al problem to know what to do. It was manifestly impossible to provide glasses gratis to them and yet many were seriously hampered because of the lack of them. Vlfe hope that sometime a fund may be established which will enable us to furnish glasses free to those most needy. While the daily average attendance at the clinic was not quite as good as last year, the financial receipts were much greater. It is our hope that these receipts with increasing profits from the manufacturing branch of the work will later contribute largely to our equipment and thus to our efficiency. A large part of the year's success is due to the return of Dr. N. S. Hopkins whom we welcome back most heartily. The report of the Nurse's Training School is as fo11ows: The nurses in the Training School now number 19 besides two graduates. The required course of study was completed during the year with credit on the part of nearly all the nurses. Our thanks are due the Chinese doctors on the staff who have taught anatomy, bandaging, materia medica, and bactriology. In Apri11ast we lost one nurse, Li Yuan Jung, a Taianfu school boy, who after a long illness died just a year from the day he entered the hospital as a nurse. Pleasant and conscientious his loss was greatly felt.

74 -70 - One senior nurse left last autumn for a position in a Chinese military hospital. In :March one of our older nurses ldt to go with the coolie battalion. A probationer also left with him. They are now, I undersland in France at the Chinese hospital of which Dr. Gray, formerly of the British Legation, has charge. On the 7th. of June we graduated our first class, three nurses. vve retain two of these in the hospital and find them a very great help. There has been a distinct gain in the tone of the school manifested in more attention to personal neatness, no small details of nursing, little or no ::.Iuarreling and a general ambition to learn as much as possible. I think there is also a little less noise in the wards and corridors of the hospital. This improvement is largely due to the excellent example set by the older boys. The ward work is better done. Some of the seniors are developing ability to manage the many details of ward work and to train probationers. One charge nurse told me that training new boys was hard work. He said: "for the first month they act as if they were made of wood." Our hospital has been registered with the China Nurse's Association so that next spring our nurses must pass the examinations of the Central Committee in order to obtain their diplomas. \lve hope this can be done successfully. During the year the nurses have been off duty from illness 146 days. Two long illnesses were due to eye trouble, one boy is still in the hospital. The boy who died was ill for 55 days. Other ailments have been more or less trifling but the total time taken off has mounted up. I am convinced that the ill-health among the boys has been largely due to the lack of connecting corridors belween the buildings, necessitating constant exposure to rain) snow, sun and dust. Another contributing factor is lack of intere~t in out-door exercise. A few boys take walks, still fewer play tennis. This summer, I am glad to say, baseball has become popular. They play every evening but we have no space suitable to play baseball properly, unless the garden in the corner of the hospital grounds could be so utilised. Our needs are many and urgent. A new nurse's home would leave us a number of empty rooms in the old building which could be refinished for private rooms. At present our second class rooms are insufficient to supply the demands made for them. One large corner room in the old building refinished at a cost of $ has been in use by Chinese patients for 46 days at $10.00 per day since it was completed in February. One man who occupied this room made a gift of $ to the hospital. We need connecting corn

75 ridors, more toilet and utility rooms in the west wards, and laundry machinery such as a large washer in which all laundry can be washed and sterilized without handling, and also a clothes dryer. Rev. Wu Ch'i who was appointed by the Conference as Hospital Evangelist makes the foil owing- report: I was appointed last year to preach the Gospel to the patients in our :\1 ctbodist hospital. I thank God that he has enabled our home church to send competent men to China to treat all sorts of sickness common to our people, )'1y heart is touched and I cannot but preach the Gospel of Salvation to the patients in order to accomplish the intention of our home church. I come to the hospital daily at 8 o'clock in the morning when we hold the morning prayers with the patients and staff, I preside at the meeting reading a Scripture lesson and then lead in prayer. After prayers I go o\"er to the west ward to talk to the patients there and tell them the purpose of the home church in sending out preachers and doctors to China to heal bodily ailments and to bring the message of salvation to their souls. At four o'clock in the afternoon I again visit the wards to see and to preach to the patients. At seven in the evening we have a service in the class room where the hospital servants and patient:; who are interested in our religion come. Each day from 9-10 in the morning I give my time to the clinic in the optical department preaching the Gospel to those who are suffering from sore eye. There are nearly always thirty persons who have the opportunity of listening to what r have to say. From among the patients in the hospital thirty have joined our church on probation and twenty-four of these have already been registered as church members. One has been baptised and many others are interested in our religion. We must pray God that the Heavenly rains may fall on the Gospel seeds we have sown and cause them to bring forth fruit. STATISTICAL R]!PORT Hospital In-patients " Dispensary First \-isits Return " Ey~ Clinic " First Return ",. Chushihkou ;: First" ",. Return " (Closed Feb. 9th., 1917) Out-calls Total number of operations Total number of different persons treated Average number of days in the hospital I6~ 3S

76 Woman' s Foreign Missionary Society E\':\NGELI.:::TIC Peking Woman\~ Training Schoal. \"e began the year with high hopes. The women and even the children had tried in their different localities to work for the ~laster anu came back to school ready and anxious to study, Nearly half of the old pupils came back, hoping and expecting to fiuish the three years' course and graduate. They had learned how to study and meant to make the most of this their last year. They made good progress in their studies, had the joy of helping in the week of special evangelistic effort and ill the follow-up work, and we were looking forward to their Commencement Gay, but owing to the need for building a larger church we were obliged to close our school the latter part of March. We had felt that our small incon vellien t quarters were almost unendurable but it was worse to have none at all. We trust that the Heavenly Father may provide us a place for our school for the coming year. Peking Bible-women. In Peking five paid Bible-women have worked during the year. Mrs. Kan, who graduated from the Union Bible training School for vvomen has done much work at Hua~hih. asking only that her ricksha hire be paid, while Mrs. p'an still leads in our Asbury Church work doing such work as no money could pay for and a'sking none for it. Two more of our women have completed their course at the Union School this year and have already begun to help in the work. We hope they may be able to take regular appointments the coming year. These educated women can do so much in our city work. Our regular Bible training class in connection with Asbury Church has been carried on thro the year, a new class has been ~tarted at Huashih ; beside the twenty or more women who study in these classes each day, there are in each church women who study with the Biblewomen and classes meeting once or twice a week. Outside the city we have added one woman to our work south, and Mrs. Wang continues at Han T'sun. At the north i\irs. \;Yang at Changping is our sole representative, working on hal f salary which is contributed by one of our ladies. EDUCATION AL North China Union Woman's College. Three of the Gamewell School graduates entered the college in September. Another finished th~ two years' kindergarten course in June. Mary Porter Game'Well School. The total enrollment for the year was two hundred eignteen. Of this number one hundred ninety-four were taking the regular course. forty-one being in the High School, ninety-eight in the Higher Primany and fifty-five in

77 - 73- the Lower Primary. The other twenty-four came mostly for English and music, a few also taking mathematics and Chinese classics. One hundred eighty-nine lived jn the dormitory. There were five Chinese gentlemen and six Chinese ladies besides the foreigners on the teaching staff. Among the nineteen received into the church, were five speciai students. Others of these special students joined Bible classes, two attended the Y. \V Summer Conference and we hope may yet be led to decide for Christ. The school met a sad loss in the death of Miss Kao Yen Chun, just entered upon her service of teaching. for which her gentle spirit and faithful study had so well fitted her. Of the nine graduates in the class of 1917, eight are now waiting their appointment, one enters the Woman' ~ College to complete her required preparation for entrance to the Woman's Medical College in Peking Day ::,chools. There were over 350 children who studied in the nine schools this year. Our attempt to use a high school graduate failed, because she broke her promise and got married. There was faithful teaching done in most of the places, even though we did have to use young girls who had not had any training to teach. vve sti11100k forward to that glad day when we will have graduates enough to place one in each school. As it is such a waste of good money to pay so much rent, we are beginning to plan how to secure our own property for all the day school~. M~ICAI. North China Union Medical College for Wome'L This year has marked advances along many lines, but most notably in the great increase in number of students. In June we closed with twenty-three, and when the fall registrations were complete there were sixty-one enrolled in three classes. V'ie added the old Bible Training School building to our equipment, u.,ing it as a dormitory, new apparatus was brought out from home, and Drs. Margaret Phillips and Kathryn Porter were added to the teaching staff. Through co-operation with the China Medical Board, Bacteriology and Pathology were taught in the laboratories of the Union Medical School. Federation with the \~omen's Union College and Peking University was considered and voted upon favorably by the committees on the field. Decision on such a weighty matter must naturally be referred to the boards at home. The building of new laboratories and dormitories is postponed pending decision on the Federation, but we hope to be able to go forward at least with the laboratories next spring. North China Union Training School for Nurses. The school opened on September 15th. During the year there have been

78 - 74- thirty-four women in training. Ccmmencement was held on May 28th. Nine girls graduated from the regular course, and one from the two years' course in midwifery. Sleeper Davis Hospital. The past year h:ls been one of the busiest in the hospital's history. It was with some trepidation last September that we entered into agreement with the China Medical Board of the Rockefeller Foundation whereby the students fro111 the Union Medical College for men were to receive clinical instruction in the WOl1'all'S Hospital, but the experiment has more than justified itself. By this arrangement hundreds of poor women have received treatment absolutely free, Ollf werk has been raised to a higher standard of efficiency because of additional funds for equipment, and the students of both men's and women~s colleges have received better clinical instruclion. The agreement has been renewed for the coming year. There has been a marked increase this year in the number of obstetrical and surgical cases. While the clinic which is still held in the old building has shown a decrease, this is accounted ior in a large measure by the great advance in the price of drugs, (every patient who can afford it pays something for her medicine) and by the number of free Government dispensaries that are being opened up in the city. The automobile is one of our most valuable assets. By its use one doctor has, with comparative ease and comfort, been enabled to do the work of two. It has also given us prestige in the eyes of the upper classes as there are more than two hundred autos in Peking owned mostly by Chinese. At Christmas time we welcomed Dr. Stryker back from her furlough. Her coming was most opportune as the need was urgent both in the medical college and hospital. We take this opportunity to express our thanks to Dr. Lowry for valuable service rendered in the surgical department, and. to Dr. Smith in the departl1lent of eye, ear, nose and tbroat. God has blessed us during tbe year in the healing of some sick bodies, restoring sight to some blind eyes, teaching better ways of Jiving and bringing comfort to some sad hearts. Our hope and prayer is that we may be more abundantly used during the coming year. STATISTICAL REPORT Total number of treatments in the dispcn"ary... Total number of dispensary patienb. Total number of calls made in humt's Total number of patients seen in hornet- Total number in patients. Total hospital receipts II $II287 33

79 SHANHAIKUAN DISTRICr JOSEPH L. KEELER, Jlissionary ill Charge This report was translated from the Chinese by the Rev. '\Vang Chih Ping-, Ph. D. Our earth revolves and the time flies as a shuttle. The period of last year has passed unkllo\"ingly away. Our late district superintendent has passed his life and taken long rest with God. Our last year's superintendent, the Rev. Grow S. Brown, has gone home to America on account of sickness, therefore the work is mnch and the hands are few. 'Ve have done our best to accomplish what work we could. Ch'angli Circltit.-Pastor Ch'ing Shou is a good preacher and bis wife is a very capable woman. The church is nearly selfsupporting. The congregation of the church is Illostly made up of school boys and girls. This gives Mr. Ch'ing so mllch work that be does not have time to go to the nearby villages very much, but he hopes to ba,'e more help next year. They gave $roo.oo towards the enlarging of the church in the city of Shaubaikuan. This end of the district held a conference here in February for special Bible study while Mr. Grow Brown was here, and the church and schools were revived. Kepo.-Pastor Y. S. Liu is a very earnest and active man and tried ill all ways to do his duty faithfully. His wife helps him very much as she i" kind and hospitable to the church members when they come to the Gospel Hall. Although the members are few they raised $ to buy new property. This place has very suitable buildings "'hich can be used for church and schools. Funinghisen.-Funillg is a beautiful little walled city situated among the hills. Pastor Lin Yl1eh is persistent ill his duty and his wife is a great help doing t!le work of a Bible-woman. She visits in the homes and makes many friends for the church. Liushouying.-This place has no definite preacher btlt Mr. Li Yung goes there from Changli to preach and manages the church affairs. His 5011 has been teaching in the primary school and his methods are in accordance with the new svstem. We pray that the cllt1rch may be revin:d. They sl1bsc~ibed $ 4.60 to the Shallhaikl1an church..)hihkechuang.-pastor K'ang is a modest man and been diligent ill the discharge of his duties. He frequestly goes out to preach in other places and feels much encouraged as the people are eager to bear about Jesus.

80 Chiangkechuallg.-Mr Yen is doing well here and tbe church has progressed. Liutaichiang is a newly established station and the outlook is good for tbe coming year. They subscribed $3 to the church at Shanbaikuan. They are glad to help although they are poor. Now that the Shanbaikuan church is large enough for the (iistrict conference they hope to come freqnently for Bible study. T'aiying.-The preacher here is Mr. Chu Cheng HSll, a very faithful man. He and his wife have gained the goodwill of the church members and have done much to reach others. 111 this town they subscribed $18 to the new addition at Shanhaikuan. Hai:yang.-Pastor Kao Lien Cheng is an eamest and eloquent preacher and very sociable. Durin g his one year at the lh'ely market town he has organized a Pnblic Improvement Society through which he has made friends of all classes. They contributed $17 towards the fund for enlarging the Shanhaikuan church. Mr. Kao is a lame man but he manages to travel to other places frequently. Shenhe.-Mr. Po Min preaches here and has been faithful. He is well liked by the people. Although it is only a small market town they rai5ed $100 towards buying new property and also subscribed $7.50 to the Shanhaikuan church. Paiyuchuang.-Mr. Liu Yueh Chi is preacher and teacher in this little towll. The congregation is mostly composed of the school children and their parents. Mrs Liu teaches the girls when she has time, but she is not very strong and has two children of her own. The school for boys is very prosperous. Shihmench.1i.-Pastor Li Wei Ytmg is in charge in this town which is situated among the hills. As its name indicates it is a very stoney place and the people are poor. Notwithstanding this they were generous in contributing some help towards the new addition to the Shanhaikuan church. H1tangtuying.-This place is only a few miles from Shih Men Chai and Mr. Chu Tiel1 Yuan is both preacher and teacher in the primary school for boys. He is very diligent and has made a success of the school. He has a large family and they cannot live 011 his small salary. This year when the harvests are so poor many \li.'ill suffer. Rocky Point.-Mr. Wang Hsin Shan preaches here and Mr. Ch'i teaches in the boys' school. The congregations in the summer are large as many people go to the seashore to be cool. Then many celebrated preachers both foreign and Chinese take charge of the services. In the winter there are about fifty to meet. Some of the watchmen are earuest and help to keep up an

81 - 77- interest ill the church and school. There is a re~ ular Sunday Service and a wet"kly Bible class and prayer meetiilg. Some of the school boys visited the fairs last fall and sold Bibles and other books. Chutsaoying.-Mr. 'Yang Pao Tsung is a good faithful man and has helped the church here as,,'ell as at Kankou which is a distance of 159 Ii from Chutsaoyinll. He bas had to spend much time in travel, and we hope to have another mall for Kankou. They sulscl ibed $12 to the cburch at Shanhaikuan. Ch'icnwei.-Pastor Wang He Nan is a good faithful man and during his time in this town has established several primary schools. This church is outside the Great Wall and the people are v~ry eager to hear the Gospel. Mr. 'Vang is not able to travel much to ou tside places. Lihet'un.-This place is about seven miles from Chienwei and Mr. Wang Pao Chen teaches ill the boys' school. He also preaches to the people on Sunday Tbe work is new here but we always find that it is a good way to begin by opeuing schools and the children soon learn something about the teachings of the Christian religion and so they spread the Gospel in their homes. Some of the boys from the primary schools in this vicinity have advanced so that they are now in the higher primary at Shanhaikuan. Ch'ienso.-This is the first station outside the Great Viall. Mr. Liu Ch'ing Hsiang is both preacher and teacher. He teaches in the higher primary school at Shanhaikuan and goes to Chienso every week to preach. He is a very helpful man and is liked by all. Mr. Liu Shott Shan teaches the primary school here and is very successfnl. They subscribed $ro to the new church at Shanhaikuau, though it may be some time before thty can give it as this is a very hard year on account of the rains coming so late. Shanhaikuan.-This is a large important city of 80,000 people. It is noted and visited by many visitors on account of the Great Wall being here and the open port of Chin wang tao being only some 10 miles distant. Mr. T'ang Yung has been pastor of the church for two years and has worked hard to raise funds for enlarging the church. Many of the members helped and now an annex has been added which gives room for about five hundred. Heretofore the school boys and girls could not meet at the same time \vith the church members and Oll special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and other holidays the crowds had to stand out in the court and listen through the windows. This is the fourth time the cllurch has

82 been enlarged in four years, and we bope the next time it will be an entire new church. Then this building can be used for class rooms. There were two district conferences held in the city, one in Nr)Vemoer and again in June, when the preachers came in for a week of Bible study, Mr. Ch'ing Shou's earnest talks on -Galatians each day during the week were very mucb blessed to all. Again at Easter time We bad special meetings when Dr. Pyke and Mr. Mark Brown came to help. All received great blessing. In June when the district conference met again the preachers had a chance to attend all the week of 2losing exercises of the schools, and to attend the annual picnic on the sea shore. On this occasion other schools took part in the sports and athletics, after which there were speeches On Temperal'!ce and Patriotism. This \yas a great inspiration to the preachers and teachers, and they resolved to spend more heart on their different -stations. Many noted people have spoken in our church during the year. There were missionaries from India, Korea, and 'various parts of China, and the Philippines. Dr. W u Ting Fang visited the mission once and spoke on the 'progress of China during the last thirty years. He dwelt ~;pecially on the work of missions and the benefits of being members of the Reform Society. On another occasion one of the largest theatres in the city was engaged, with a side reserved for woman and girls. Miss Polk of the Manila Bureau of Science was one of the chief speakers. Her subject was the Organization of the Philippine VVomen and Their Work along Social and Economic Lines. The city officials and government teachers with their pupils were present and heartily cheered the speakers. There were hundreds of women and girls present and all listened attentively to the splendid lectures. The Gospel has been preached at street meetings and open air Sunday schools have been held for the children. This summer we had two student volunteers from Peking University to help in the city and on the district. Our blind organist was greatly delighted with Mr. Han who accompanied him on the violin. The music and singing is a great attraction at the street meetings. The progress of the schools, the Sunday-schools, and the work done by book-sellers is all very encouraging. On account of the long continued dry weather early iu the season the prospect for a harvest is a very sad one. For weeks large processions of Chinese went out to the temples to burn incense and to pray for rain. Many church members in different places were persecuted and put in prison for not joining the

83 - 79- crowds at the temples. The poor harvests this year will greatly interfere with the plans for self-support. Bishop Lewis visited the church early in the fall and expressed great pleasure in seeill~ how old Chinese buildings had been improvised and remodeled into schools, classrooms, and dormitories. In his Sunday sermon he said China's great need is for one hulldred men who call be tru~ted in the dark. Ch'angIi Higher Primary and Middle School C. K. SEARLE:S, Principal "Health, Education, alld Character for Service" is the motto of the Changli Higher Primary and M ddle School. \Vhether it be in play or!':'tlldy hours of the stndent. we have tried to keep this ideal before them. The vear's work we have endeavored to carry all alollg the progressfve lines olltlined by Mr. Rowland. It is not easy for a new principal to have his school begin two days after his appointment to the position, but Mr. Rowland had been so thoughtful and painstaking ill preparing the work for the new semester, that school wellt 011 almost of itself. We hope that good health may soon come to him, and he may come back to the people whose love he has WOll. In a short report, I can only mention a few of the things which have happened in the boys' school at Ch'angli. As a precaution and basis for reference in regard to the students' health, Dr. Baldwin gave each student a physical examination. I was happily surprised at the good reports from this examination, especially of boys who had been a few years in the school. Vie had very little sickness. AllY student who becomes sick is privileged to have one week's care in the hospital at the school's expense. We endeavored to keep the boys in good physical condition. To begin the day well, the students arose at 6 a.m., had their rooms cleaned and ready for inspection at 6.45 a.m., and then had a tell-miuute drill and run around the campus before breakfast. In the afternoon at 3.30 came drills, games, and track events. This year we fixed up a new basket ball court which at once became very popl1lar. Before our track meet in the spring, the boys prepared a cinder track, doing practically all the work themselves, except drawing the cinders from the rail way station. At this track meet for the Lauchou, Ch'allgli and Shanhaikuan schools, over 1,000 persons witnessed the events. \Ve hope very mt1ch more can be done to cement the good feeling and fellowship bet\\'een these schools.

84 - 80 ~ For the first time in our history, the Ch'angli Intermediate School has had a third year middle school course. While we can not say that the classes were all we would have had them, yet the work was such that we desire to complete the four years' course this coming year. Our teachers were too few to do all the work assigned, but with the kind and able assistance of Mrs. Ch'ing, :Mrs. Searle~. Mr. Ch'ing and Mr. Tsan in physiology, English. Bihle, and geography, respectively, we accomplished the work of the year giving all subjects required. For the work of next year we greatly need a competent Han Wen teacher-whom we have secured-and an assistant principal with high normal training, who will later help to develop normal work in connection with the Middle School. At the Mission meeting held in Peitaiho last August it was voted to make Changli Middle School the center in the development of the educational work on the three eastern districts. To do this, we will rfeed a stronger faculty, and better equipment ill buildings. Our equipment in all lines is indequate not only for the future work but also for the work immediately at hand. I can not but praise our teachers for the good work they have done under so many disadvantages. How greatly we have appreciated the leadership of l\1r. and Mrs. Cb'ing ill our student Cluistial1 work! \\'hether in church service, chapel-talks, class recitation, or person;'! I conversation, they have been a great blessing to our students. Throughout the year the student Christian Association has maintained voluntary Bible classes led by the older students, and has conducted a literary society for social and cultural improvement. Some of the students bave wor'ked with their pastor preaching at the fairs, others have conducted Sunday-schools 111 the city. Oue Sunday, witbout special notice of any kind, we had a total attendance of 180 boys from ~treet and primary schools in these classes. Who will say this is 110t one of our openings to a city which seems to have resisted our work for so long? Almost all of our students are professedly Christians. In the spring, l\1r. l\li11s and Mr. Cbang from the V.M.C.A. of Peking conducted special services which called forth deeper consecration, and aroused greater interest in personal work among our student8. We are deeply thankful to our heavenly Father who has so bounteously blessed us, and made the school a blessing during the year. OUR NEEDS: Our first and greatest need is for the prayers of our friends,-prayers that the boys who come to our school may fall in love with the man and Savior Jeslls Christ; prayers that they may through Him express by their lives our ideal, Health-Education-Character-All for Service.

85 We need that without which no school can be a success,-a strong.teaching staff. For sllch a staff we must llave more money for salaries. Our students are unable to pay for all the teachers we need. This past year we asked $26 a term for tuition, board, etc. Of that amount $20 had to go for current expenses, not induding salaries, such as board, room, and upkeep of premises. How much could our students pay? Only one-third of them could pay more than $20. Another third paid between $10 and $16, and the remaining third paid less than $10, at least ten students paying only $r or nothing at all. V,; e pray for more scholarships and better provision for our teaching staff. \\Tere it not for our kind friends in America who are helping many of our students, our doors would have to be closed to all the poorer boys whom we so desire to help. If we have teachers we must give them suitable dwelling places. Next fall we will have at last seven regular teachers, and only one house for them. The house will accommodate two families, but the rest of the teachers will either have to live in very unsuitable quarters at some distance from tbe campns, or be put in already over-crowded dormitories with the students, and be deprived of the right of living with their families. Our school-building is inadequate for our work. During the past year we have often beeu obliged to have two classes of 2S boys each, reciting in one room at the same time. Such a condition was surely not especially favorable for order and good attention, though it might have been for mischief alld boyish pranks. Our present building will be quite sufficient for our Higher Primary work, if we have another building especially adapted for 11iddle School use. Last year with only three years of a :l\liddle School course, we had 75 students in that department. Next year we ought to have 2S more, and within a few years there is no doubt \ve could have ISO st udents or more in the Middle School. The need is urgent, and I bope may quickly be filled. Shanhaikuan Higher Elementry School J. K. KEELER, Superintendent This year we bad in the Shanbaikuan Higher Elementary School fifty-five pupils, twenty of which graduated last summer. This being the first graduating class since the establishment of this school, we had a great occasion with the presence of the gentry and the educational leaders of the City our students did their best in entertaining the audience with speeches, various

86 - 82- stunts, and music. Two of our pupils entered the Middle School at eh 'angli and three wish to enter the Theological School at Peking and the rest will enter the newly established ~1:iddle School at Shanhaikuan. There are about forty pupils who have already registered. The number of pupils in our school is increasing and we want more recitation rooms for them. vve hope people of public spirit will make generous contributions to further the work of our Lord. Ch'angli Hospital Year ending June 30, 1917 DR. J. H. BALDWIN, Phjlsicia1l-i71-Charge In this year we have had 294 in-patients of whom 54 were women. We estimated at the beginning of the year that we would have 300 in-patients and 60 women, so we missed our guess by six on each count. The increase was 1671 percent over last year. For a part of the year Dr. eh'ing Lan Ying, a graduate of the Women's :Medical School in Peking, was with us and looked after the women patients in a very acceptable manner. A bappy event was the birth of her baby girl in Peking in April, but the joy was turned to sadness, when, after a long period of illness, the little one died on the 7th of July, this year. The funeral was a beautiful affair, Mark Brown read the burial service. Some of the ladies decorated the coffin beautifully with cloth and flowers. A lot of children from outside gathered at the grave and must ha\'e been much impressed at the signs of love and respect which the Christians sh0wed for the tiny remains.. Miss Dung Yii Feng, a graduate of the Sleeper Davis Hospital ill Peking, was also with us fcr a part of the year as resident nurse in the women's hospital and was of great assistance to us in looking after the womell patients and the school girls. An important event of the year was the arrival of Emma Blanche Baldwin, 011 the 18th of August Another event equally important was tbe arrival of her sister, Gertrude Frances on the 27th of July, which is after tbis report is supposed to close, but the event is of too great importance to wait over till next Conference. Mr. Tsan Bao Hsin, a protege of Dr. Headland's, spent several months ill the hospital tryillg to recuperate from the ravages of tuberculosis. He seemed to improve somewhat, but

87 - 83- was far from well when he went to the hills in the Tsunhua region to spend the hot months. He led prayers at the hospital once a week and made very interesting and spiritual talks to the patients. He also taught some classes in the boys' school, so, although he was resting, he was not idle. An interesting case as throwing light on the wickedness of some of the non-christian people, was a little slave girl about nine years old. She came to the hospital with abcesses on ber legs. Her mistress had punished her very cruelly for some reason, making her stand outside in the winter cold, also made her eat filth and compelled a fellow-sla~:e girl to bite her on the legs. The abcesses were due to a combination of these causes. Another case of interest was a morphine habitue, a downand-out, practically a beggar. His,yife was employed in the girls' school, so one of the \V.F.::\I.S. ladies took pity on him and sent him to the hospital to be cured. He seems to have made a good recovery and to have recovered enough manhood, or to have attained enough, to go to work to earn a living. The last we heard he was doing a small but honest business as a pedd~er. This man had been a student in one of our schools and was bright, but 110t very trustworthy. Our needs are about the same as last vear,-a new building and equipment, a new doctor, nurse a~ld residence. Bishop Lewis has given us some encouragement to hope that some of these things may be attained. Woman' s Foreign Missionary Society E\'ANGELISTIC Thompson 1I1emoriai TrainiJlg School, Ch'angli. Fifty-five women have studied in this school the past year, one-fifth of whom were either betrothed or married to students. l\irs. Esther Chou. Mrs. Ku and 1ifrs. Ts'ai have been warm-hearte:d fellow workers. Mrs. Grow S. Brown taught singing and we are very sorry she had to leave us. ~I rs. Ch'ing gave us many interesting and instructing talks on hygiene and so helped us greatly. The ten who graduated last year have been busy, four having served as Bible-women, four as day school teachers, and two have taught in branch schools where women are doing the first year's work. Twenty-four of the present force of Bible-women in North China} ten of the preachers' wives, and seven day school teachers received either part or all of their training here. Last fau two branch schools for first year students were opened in Lanhsien a-nd Fengjunhsien. The one at the former

88 place has been most efficiently superintended by Mrs. Ch'en Heng Te, and Pastor Liu has given much help in Fengjun. Woman's Work on the 1 hree Eastern Districts. There is a total force of twenty-four Bible-women, but not all are giving full time to evangelistic visiting. Three spend most of their time teaching in woman's training schools, two have given part time to day school teaching, and five are busy pastor's wives. Six of them are 1916 graduates of the Thompson Training School. Four are self-supporting, one is paid for by a Chinese woman, and one is a memorial worker for Mrs. Hopkins. But very little supervision could be given these women this past year because of lack of foreign workers, but travel over the districts was made easier because of the gift of a buckboard and a horse. EDUCATIONAL Alderman Memorial School. Ch'a71g/i. The Alderman School is well situated as far as buildings and surroundings are concerned, but in the seven years of its history there have been four principals. V-'le hope that when ::Vli~s Bridenbaugh comes back in September she may be able to stay for many years and so work out some of her plans. The total attendance this year has been one hundred forty-three. The school is smaller than last year because we received almost no girls who had not already studied. In the fall we will drop off the second year of work, and hope to gradually take off at the bottom in order to make this a Higher Primary School. There were five girl~ baptized this year, twelve others joined on probation and sixteen were received into full membership. Out of a graduating class of twelve, seven will enter the Gamewell School in Peking, three will teach and two study nursing. The spirit of the girls has been good and that has sho\vn in the splendid work that has been done by many of them. VIe were fortunate this year in having three of our four women teachers graduates of our Peking High School. The teachers have all been faithful in their work and especially helpful in the many duties that come to their share outside of school hours. Several people helped us in various ways..mrs. Hsieh taught music, Mrs. Searles, English and :Miss Tung a class in hygiene. Then JYIrs. eh'ing was responsible for all the medical work for the school girls whenever she was in town. To all these people we are very grateful. For the year that is past and all the good it brought, we are thankful to our Heavenly Father. Primary Schools on the 1 hree Eastern Districts. There have have been in all twenty-five girls' day schools, one small cc-educa-

89 - 85- tiona! school, and one small and two large primary hoarding schools J besides the one at Changli, which is gradually being turned into a Higher Elementary School. These primary boarding schools are new ventures this year J and greatly aid in relieving the congestion in the Alderman School. Five of the day schools were closed in July, not to be reopened until the debts due to the low rate of exchange have been paid off. A new school in Ch'angli city was started this fall. a combination affair run by some of the city fathers, the teachers in the boys' school, and this society. It has had twenty-five scholars. There have been nearly five hundred enrolled in the several schools, one hundred and seventy of them being new this year. Ten of the other towns are asking that day schools he established but it cannot he done until there are encouraging signs on the credit side of the ledger.

90 SOUTH TIENTSIN DISTRICT MARK W. BROWN, District Superintendent Most of us have a sentimental feeling for the "under dog;" and in travelling over the South Tientsin District this year it has been rather difficult to keep from regarding it as in the position of that unfortunate animal. Sometimes the "under dog" deserves all he is getting and more; but surely this is not true in the present case. "Vhy is not South Tientsin District up in line with the welldeveloped districts of the Conference? Here are the best reasons I can evolve after my short experience of one year's travelling over it and trying to discover the real condition of the work at present. First, the inferior quality of much of the land in this region, and its liability to floods and famine. If you WIll look on the map you will see that the bulk of the region in which we are at work here lies between the banks of the Grand Canal on the east, and the Tzu Ya River on the west. Then right up thru this triangular plain so enclosed, comes the Black Dragon H.iver, branching out over the southern end of the District into four sizable rivers and innt1mera~le tributaries. In every freshet these numerous streams break their banks and dykes and sweep over the plain, destroying even the poor crops the farmers may have been able to raise on these mud-flats. For weeks, and sometimes months, much of the region is under water; then follows famine and the necessity for famine relief. You will also notice that 1110st of this triangle so enclosed appears to be a barren plain, as indicated on the map by the sparcity of population, compared to the adjoining sections. Large regiolls of it are, in fact, barren, white, alkali deserts. In other places the farmers in their struggle for existence, each year laboriously scrape the alkali from the surface of their fields to the edges, where it gradually forms walis two or three feet high about their land. In both the extreme northern and southern ends of the District the land is much better, and good crops are raised. It seems very probable that the keenness of the struggle for existence which constitutes the normal experience of the people in this region, has made them even less responsive to the spiritual message of the Gospel than the a verage Chinese. It certainly does make the development of a self-supporting church in this District a most difficult problem. A second reason grows out of the fact that this District is not considered enough in itself for one man's work; hence it has usually been loaded on as extra ballast to some J.lready over-loaded

91 - 87- missionary. And not being the most attractive or promising field of work in the North China Conference, it usually finds its place, like small potatoes, down near the bottom of the load. A third factor in its failure to measure up to some of the better districts has most certainly been the lack of consecutive administration. The District has changed hands seven times in the Jast nine years. This year weather conditions have been fairly good. A good crop was gathered last Fall. But the drought this Spring, and the 1100ds prevailing at present, make a very unpromising outlook for the coming year. It looks as if famine relief will be the order of the day. During the year I have made the round of the District three times, holding the Quarterly Conferences, besides shorter trips made in the interim, travelling over 1,000 miles. Dr. Davis very kindly piloted me around on the first trip in October, which was a very great help in getting hold of the work; and thruout the year his advice and experience have been invaluable to me. During the winter, Brother Fred Pyke made several trips out with me to various points, assisting in planning the school work. rdrs. Brown accompanied me on the May trip over the District, to her own edification, her husband's great pleasure, and the amazement of the natives. This Spring five of the Tientsin \V.F.IvLS. ladies, including an M.D., employed their Easter vacation in making a four-day trip over part of the northern end of the District. They came back enthusiastic over the appalling, lack of any form of women's work, declaring the half had not been told. And these Tientsin ladies are not slackers; they inimediately began to plan for opening work in some of the most needy places, with the result that this Fall, at least one girls' school will be opened, and two Btble-women started to work. There are urgent calls for Dr. Miller to return to several of the places. We hope the Tientsin W.F.-:U.S. ladies will spend all their vacations this \Vinter travelling over the South Tientsin District. \Vhen I followed in their trail a month later, I found the children singing the songs of Zion (especially the facewashing one) with a gusto and correctness never before heard in these parts. In June the District Conference was held at Ching Hsien. Both Dr. Pyke and :Mr. Winans sacrificed their own plans in order to be present and help, the Tientsin City District uniting with us. Dr. Pyke's preaching and praying, and :1\1r. \:Vinans' Bible study conrse on Philippians, made the conference the spiritual success it was.

92 - 88- I will comment briefly on the work at the. different places: Wangchiak' OU, under the leadership of Shih Pin He as Pastor, is by far the strongest and best developed work on the District. It is growing steadily in membership and paying the most of any place on the District for self-support. 1 ullglzuya is an encouraging little piece of comparatively new work. Pastor Chao Tien J ui and his wife are doing good faithful work, and this is one of the very few places where we are getting women members. Do you suppose it is because Mrs. Chao was once upon a time in Miss Glover's Training School? 1 aicheng seems a hard place to move. Pastor Kao and his assistant are faithfully delivering the Gospel message, but with not very startling results. The work has gone ahead here this year about as usual, but it seems natural to expect more from a place where we have such an excellent plant as we have here. Chinghsien has made small gains. Perhaps if we had a decent church building here thing would go better. Back in 19II Dr. Pyke reported that a new church building here was imperative, but it hasn't appeared yet. \Ve need $1,000 gold to build a chapel here and make this the central meeting-place for the entire District. Lila'll seems to have taken a new lease on life since opening the boys' school there this Spring. Pastor Wang Liang and his wife are hard and faithful workers, and have had good results thisyear. At Shihmenfs'un our rented quarters are not ten-parts convenient, the boys' school, chapel, and Pastor Liu's residence being all crowded into one small yard. But there is always a good attendance here, and the society,seems.to be progressing. The little out-station at Lutao is doing well. Chiaohehsiell is a promising place, but will probably not make much of a showing in this year's report, as we had to change pastors in the middle of the year. The property we are renting is for sale, and we ought to buy it before it is sold over our heads. It can be had for $1,000 Mex. Nanpihsie1l is a town of mud houses, and the church here progresses about like a wagon along a muddy road. Pastor Sun Chiu Kao has had a hard place this year, and no large results are visible. But his faith and labor have not been in vain. The 25 year old son of a very conservative and well-to-do Buddhist family of the neighborhood has been a Christian for about two years, enduring the fierce persecution of his older brother and his widowed mother. Last Spring I gave him a place as a Bible seller,.

93 as he wisned to be of service; but this older brother came clear across the District and forced him to return home with him. Last Fall Pastor Sun, after months of tactful work, finally induced the mother, an unusually retined, intelligent woman of about 60, to call on his wife. The old lady was badly frightened, refused to drink tea or even to be seated, and quickly returned home. But this gradually wore off, and she now freq'uently attends worship. is reading her Bible, and we feel would glanly be uaptized were it not for the insane fanaticism of the older son. For years she had been the victim of a sort of religious hysteria, as was her husband before he died. But she says that when she read about Christ and believed on him this sickness entirely left her. The most cherished possession of this family was a set of five unusually fine brass idols, weighing together about 30 pounds, which had been worshipped in the family for over 100 years. Every morning prayer was offered to them, on the first and fifteenth of each month food and drink were placed before them, and on New Years day the entire family "kotowed" to them. The old lady had not read her Bible very long before she took these cherished gods and set them out in the yard, saying she could no longer endure them in the house, for they had kept her in darkness so long. She readily agreed to let the Pastor have them, and he turned them over to me. I will gladly present them to anyone who will build a decent chapel here; we own the land, but our present place of worship is a miserable straw and mud hut about 12 by 25 feet. A serviceable little place could be built for $500 gold. Vve are deeply grateful to all who have prayed and payed for this work during the past year. I do not feel hilariously joyful over the year's work on the District, but I do feel that a new attitude of mind has developed in most of the places during the past six months, a rather expectant and hopeful attitude. And while no great results can be scheduled in the Conference Minutes, I believe the places themselves have seen some little vision of the possibilities before them, and mean to launch out toward greater things in the future. "Smoking flax He will not quench;" and by God's grace and the prayers and gifts of His stewards, this vision must become a reality. Accessions this year SeH-Sllpport this year.... f, 7600 Transfered by letter Increase of last year... 20,00 Died Missy. collection this year Expelled Increase over last year Total lost during year 23 Net increase for year

94 - go -: Day Schools MARK W. BROWN, Superintendent This year there have been six day-schools running on the South Tientsin District. One of these is self-supporting, three pay about one-third, and two pay nothing. This Fall we mean to insist on every school charging tuition, at the rate of twenty coppers per month from each boy. Very ew boys will not be able to pay this, and however small this may seem, it will save us from pauperizing them right in the beginning. Several of the schools need better teachers} and we think we have them in sight for this Fall. I wish to go on record as a strong believer in retaining our primary schools thru these country regions. In many of the towns on this District Sunday is examination day for the past week's lessons in all the non Christian schools; and they are run and managed by heathen men who. if not always antagonistic to Christianity, are at least utterly indifferent to it. We cannot look for the development of Christian character in our boys if they are forced to attend these heathen schools. Surely if the Roman Church finds it necessary in enlightened Christian America, to keep her children in her own schools lest they err from the faith, we here in benighted, heathen China can ill afford to turn the boys from our Christian homes over to the tender mercies of superstitious, pagan teachers for three-fourths of their waking hours. Something ought to be done on this District to care for the boys after they finish the primary course. It is impossible for them to go to Tientsin, as few of them can pay the fees, and scholarships are not available. A Higher Primary School should be established at Chinghsien, to care for the best boys from the lower schools over the District. But at present we have no room at Chinghsien for such a school on, however, small a scale, in fact we haven't even a chapel. This is the natural center for the District and should have a good outfit. We are praying and working for more special gifts for the schools on this work, as this seems to be the only royal road to success in the day-school business.

95 TAIANFU DISTRICT WJ!.N JUNG T'AI, District Superi'ntcndellt PERRY O. HANSON. Missionary in Charge Two thousand years agu the great Bishop of Judea appointed seventy men to prt'ach the Gospel in that Eastern land; the results of their work is reported by the MissIOnary in charge, Dr. Luke. Other seventy men and women appointtd last year to preach, teach, and heal on the Taianfu District return with joy as did those of olden times toreport that many sick ones have been relieved, thousands have heard the Gospel me:-.sage, and it is hoped that fewer devils are inhabiting these human beings for whom Christ died. There are in Shantung three million people for whom our church is responsible. After another year of hard work we report that there are still two million nine hundred and ninety six thousand two hundred and seventy one who have not accepted] esus Christ. But before you become discouraged at the sound of that big number hear this happy word: in Shantung we have been doubling our membership every quadrennium since the Boxer troubles and at this rate we will finish our work in By that time half of our three millions will be members of the church and the other half will have had due opportunity to learn of the Gospel and to accept it or refuse it intelligently. It remains for us to continue our present rate of increase and our work of evangelization of our little field will be fini~hed in this generation. It is unnecessary to report in detail of the work of each man or of each place. In many cases there would be nothing worth reporting, while a mere list of men ami places is about as interesting a~ the first book of Numbers. But there is one man whose work ~hould be mentioned; Mr. Hsil Pei Ch'uan who last year received Local Deacon's orders, has this year sh Iwn again that he was worthy of the honor, and has done a remarkable year's work. He has increased his collections and the payments have been made regularly each quarter; he has added many members to the church. He is one of the few men who under~tu1ds that the object of our work is to save men and not merely to preach the gospel and sell books at fairs and markets, unmindful as to whether the message finds lodgement in individual hearts or not. The Rev. J. T. \\Ten w.ho for the last two years has been the efficient District Superintendent, is needed so keenly in the boarding schools at Taianfu that we hope the Bishop witi appoint him to that work, at the same time raising up the man needed for this DistrIct. The work of the Student Volunteers during the Summer is worthy of praise. The number sent from the Peking University

96 was increased by the addition of local workers, a doctor, and a man with a stereopticon; thus strengthened, they visited the city centers and everywhere had a good hearing. If the local workers wisely follow up interested individuals the results will be worth while. One event of the year has been the removal to suitable quarters in the city of Laiwu. We have had a miserable, dirty hole of a place where our work has been in houses for several years but it was hard to induce anyone to enter such a yard even for a cup of tea. The new quarters are most attractive and with a good live man in charge, the work has taken on new life. In general our city equipment in Shantung would better fit a small viljage,-and we must make progress in this effort to win the cities. Vve are making about as much impression on these strongholds as would a lot ot popguns against the great fortifications in Burope. But it is due the missionaries to say that they are seeking something better. I have unearthed Shantung estimates of ten years ago that indicated a great vision of city needs on these districts. But the custodians of the Lord's silver and gold refuse to let Him have what is needed to advance His kingcom in the Orient. The Gospel tents were used in the courts of the great temple in Taianfu as usual this year. In addition we tried the plan of having our big church on Cloudward Avenue kept open, with men ready to welcome the passer-by; many accepted the invitation to enter and learn something of our Gospel message. Another new plan this year has been the further use of the tent!; after the regular season closed, visiting the larger market towns where we hope later to establish work. The plan has been most successful and we hope it may be continued throughout the year. vve have done some special work for Mohammedans this year using special literature from Chefoo. A survey shows 31 mosques and 21,530 members in Taianfu county. The regular Week of Prayer was observed as usual while the special vveek of Evangelism brought excellent results. There was unusual zeal manifested on the part of many of the Christians whose definite personal work was greatly blessed. Later in the Spring two days were set apart for special prayer for rain; from everyone of our stations a volume of prayer ascended while our people earnestly confessed their sins. The villagers requested our workers in one of the tents to have us an pray for rain for that place, and when the refreshing showers came, they sent their formal thanks for the help rendered. The week of revival services under the leadership of Dr. Li. Tien Lu was most helpful to all who gjad- 11 sat at the feet of this godly Shantung evangelist. - Ten times this year have I packed my grip and travelled to important conferen~e and committee meetings; twice to Shanghai,

97 - 93- twice to Peking, to Pei Tai Ho, to \Veihsien, to Taianfu. Weeks were put on the endless Centenary estimates which unfortunately came this year when but little help could be given by my associates in the station. The troublesome Ch'iifu property business took time; the work of starting the new school building, drawing plans and letting contracts has been a joyful duty but one that required many days' attention. Then that Special Gift correspondence with six hundred folks whose help must come or more than half of the work would c1os~. This is not the program that leaves much time for travelling the district but we hope that some contribution has been mlde toward the advancement of the Kingdom in China. The preachers from the district have been callt'd in for counsel and advice occasionally, and together we are working out new policies that mean progress. Drought, the worst in the history of the province, famine, floods, have been the familiar words this year. Most of our members actually hungry, and then we talk to them of the ::\anking program that required 33 percent increase toward self-support. Conditions were certainly favorable for putting aside that program until the time of J. good harvest. We are thankful to report that both districts in Shantung have maintained the required increase toward self-support though not much progress has been made toward funds for new property and equipment. Another reform is the refusal to report unpaid pledges as a part of the current year's accounts, but we report and publish in a book the names of contributors and the amoullts actually paid in at Conference time. The regular visits of NEss Knapp to the different points on the district have been helpful to me as she has reported the conditions and problems that she has found. This is the first year that the vvornen's Board has had a worker for the districts in Shantung and the good results indicate tf,at the plan should be continued. There are many financial needs that might be listed as we think of the miserable equipment we are forced to use in most of the places where the work is established. But the greatest need of all is to get our workers to have do vision of a lost world around about them and a personal knowledge of a Christ who has saved them and has power to save the dying souls in Shantung darkness. The great joy of the year has been to come into contact with four such wonderful men as Ch'en Wei P'ing, Liu Fang, "Vang Chih P'ing, Li T'ien Lu, all of whom have inspired Shantung men this last year. In the hope that such men will occasionally emerge from among the many for whom and with whom we work, we go joyfully along the way thanking God for the opportunity to labor in wonderful China in such an age as this.

98 The year closed with a most interesting District Conference. It was made especially valuable by the discussiun and adoption of a definite policy for the Shantung church. The members voted unanimously in favor of the early setting off of the Shantung field as an Annual Conference. Letters of appreciation were sent to the Revs. Wang Ch'ang T'ai and G. \V. Verity because of their continued remarkable interest in our work..mr. Wang, in school at Drew, has sold aluminum-ware and ice-cream in order to send money to help the Feich'eng circuit. Mr. Verity is visiting the churches in Nebraska in the interest of the work here, giving liberally himself, and persuading others to do the same. Vve hope that Mr. \;Yang will be with us in Conference next year and a warm welcome would also be given to l\1r. Verity if he could return to the work he loves. The Traffic Manager of the railway has kindly placed a special car at our disposal for our long journey to Annual Conference these two years. A walk through the other cars of the train made us appreciate our spitless, spotless, spacious, Special. This is but one of the many favors from our fehow-men for which we are thankful. The good Father in heaven has cared for us and brought us safely through the year and we give Him hearty thanks. Taianfu Middle School PERRY O. HANSON, Principal There was perhaps a note of gloom in the report we prepared a year ago but this year all is JOY Perhaps it will be questioned how a joyful report can be made when the school bas had closed doors throughout the year. The case is comparable to a busy man whose physicians order bim to the operating table; he may protest that he cantlot take the time from his work but after he bas spent a few days in the bospital be returns with renewed energy and lengthened life and then understands the wisdom of tbat temporary cessation of his regular work. Al1 wbo have visited Taianfu have observed the sickly appearance of the buildings we have been using. The disease was serious and bad become chronic; we have sougbt the best medical advice and have had Doctors Bashford, Lewis, and Nortb visit the patient. They ageeed that the condition was serious but were unable to give more than sympathy. We have continued patiently to bring this case to the attention of those wbo might administer relief, directing our attention especially to tbe famous surgeons at ISO sth Ave. New York City, wbose wonderful success had given them a reputation worldwide. It seemed

99 95 - impossible to secure treatment for my bumble patient especially while he was still able to do a little work. It became necessary then to take extreme measures a year ~go and we voted that the patient must stop all work; scbool was closed for a year. A word of explanation may well be added ill regard to the equipment we used so many years. There are five outside gates to the old campus which suggests difficulties in the way of maintaining discipline. The buildings were never intended for scbool purposes, poorly lighted, paper windows, mud or brick floors. Some walls fell every year and sometimes a boy would come to my study with a brick that had dropped from the roof and narrowly missed his head. Indeed we hesitated to urge the boys to sleep without their blankets over their heads as it seemed a necessary protection from possible assaults from falling buildings. In the year 19I3 we erected a dormitory which added to our troubles because it was on the new campus and the boys were compelled to go back and forth a quarter of a mile between the two yards on a public street. Tbis situation made the qnestion of discipline still more difficult and led us to question whether or not it was worth while to continue. Today we are satisfied that it was a wise policy to close the school and only regret that we did not so this a year earlier. No one has suffered serionsly; the members of the faculty all found good situations while the more worthy of the upper class students have been given opportunity to teach or to continue their studies in another school. A year for meditation on their SillS has doubtless been edifying for all. The extended vacation bas shown up the character of the students much better than the usual periods. The absence of the school from our local congregation has shown the pastor and the official members how very few people are beillg reached and made possible the organization of especial effort to Will more of the local people. Best of all we record the result that the :lew building for which v.e have worked a dozen years is actully ours. V..le secured the services of an architect, Mr. Aubrey A. G. Toone of Tsinanfu, of the firm of Shattnck and Hussey. When plans and specifications were prepared there were seven bidders for the work. The contractors whose offer was the most satisfactory are official members of our church and have therefore been putting especial interest into the work, generally doing more and better than the specifications require. We had a great celebration when the corner-stone was laid; many distinguished guests were present though the disturbed political situation and threatered interruption of railway traffic prevented the attendance of some guests who were coming from outside of the city. In the

100 absence of our own students the girls' school furnished special music for the occasion. It is expected that the building will be ready for use the second semester this year and we will invite you all to be present at the Dedication. The Shantung-Honan Educational Association will be our guests in February which will be a proper house warming for the finest school building in these two provinces. We expect to open school this fall immediately after Annual Conference, using the old buildings for a few months longer. We have selected a strong faculty including four graduates from Peking University Class of 1917, one graduate of the Shantung Christian University, and several local Chinese scholars. We are especially glad to have with us the Rev. J. T. Wen who was for many years codnecteri with this school but has more recently been in the pastorate and on the district. He will be assistant principal and will give especial attention to strengthening the work in Chinese. There will be no difficulty in securing the enrollment desired for the school. Indeed we fear that it will not be easy to keep the number down to three hundred as we desire. Thirteen well equipped Higher Primary schools as feeders with an increasing demand from outside students will in a very few years tax our capacity. It is our policy to begin at once to do work in Bible and Normal Training in order to prepare the workers we need here in Shantung. We will still send our men to Peking for work -of college grade in arts and theology. It is gratifying to have our graduates return willingly to work with us here in Shantung; three of these young men come to us this term and there are others in each college class at Peking all planning to invest their lives in the work of leading their own people from darkness to light. Although the school has been closed we have continued in the special effort to reach the students, the gentry, and the merchants of the city. Indeed this has probably been the best year we had in this work despite tbe bandicap of lack of workers wbo are generally on the faculty of the scbool. In the coming year we wish to keep our old motto before the students and the faculty, "Saved to Serve. " We give hearty tbanks to all who have made contributions toward this new building. Especially our secretaries and Bishops who have 110t forgotten little Taianfl1 in the midst of their world wide problems; generous friends too who have come to our help with special gifts. Many other friends have united

101 - 97- their prayers with ours. We thank all who have bad a part id th~ accomplishments of the year. We still have needs. The appropriation made for the new building is not enough because to the miserable exchange. Therefore we must secure at least $5,000 gold in special gifts in. order to complete the building. Furniture and other equipment will require at least $2,000 more so we hope that many friends will remain true to us and send the necessary funds that will give us the working plant we need as the only Christian educatonal institution for the young men among three million people. It is reported that we are to have the pleasure of welcoming the Rev. H. G. Dildine, Ph. D., as principal of our Taiallfu Middle School. This is good news for all who are interested in Shantung. Personally I have long hoped for new and adequate equipment for this school and for a new and properly prepared principal.. The present prospect is most encouraging. If this coming Conference year sees the consummation of this plan it will indeed be an occasion to sing" The Year of Jubilee" while the writer of this report will say with one of old "Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace" to develop other departments. of the work in Shantung. Taianfu and Yenchowfu District Lower Primary Schools P. O. HANSON, Superintendent The problem of the elementary school has received due consideration in Shantung.!\rfany years ago with Mr. Verity we specialized on the Lower Primary grade and organized about 75 of these schools many of which were subsidized at a very low rate. The rule then was that any school is better than no school. No doubt much good was done through those little light houses though it must be confessed that it was a very dim light that shone forth. Great changes have come during the recent years. The people have been encouraged to establish schools and in hundreds of villages in Shantung field the little boys have a limited opportunity to get the first four years of school life. :Moreover the government gives considerable inspection which tends to raise the standards constantly and improvement is noted from year to year. We have noticed however that the work of the next three years, the Higher Primary, is not being given the attention that it deserves. In attacking the elementary school problem under these changed c~nditions it has seemed wise to put the emphasis on the

102 Higher Primary. We certainly do not undervalue the first years of school work for the boy but there is a limit to what we can do when the total appropriation for the year for these schools is ~240. Mexican and therefore one must choose what seems the most important. Moreover there is a new rule set by Dr. Gamewell and the Educational Association that no school is better than a poor one. That keeps us from spreading so broadly and thinly as before. vve have now organized the Higher Primary schools in each of our city centers. These thirteen schools will receive pupils from our own and other lower schools; it will be necessary for outside boys to give extra time to our Christian books after entering our schools but we believe that all will be well prepared for the higher grades. At present the teachers in these schools are all from our Middle School but our policy is to replace them as soon as possible with graduates of college. We now have eigiiteen of our Shantung boys in Peking University, three sent to us the last year, and others are coming up each year; practically all of these students plan to return and help develop the work of the Church in their native province. It will not be many years therefore before all of these schools have college men as principals. This plan will insure a high grade :Middle School at Taianfu with this number of well equipped Higher Primary schools as feeders. We do not furnish board for any of the boys. Those who live near go home to eat and those from a distance prepare their own food or have it sent from home. It is difficult for us to secure a large amount of fees because as everyone knows these Shantung people are the poorest in the world. The size of the wardrobe and the quality of the food would surprise any visitor from America and is evidence that these young boys have a real thirst for an education. The teachers in these schools are all overworked and underpaid and we appreciate their co-operation. The budget for these schools this year has been arout ten times the amount of the appropriation and it has been a heavy burden for the Superintendent to secure the needed balance in special gifts. In fact as we go to press there is a considerable amount yet to be found and we are hoping that home friends will not send all their money to the suffering ones in Europe. Classes were graduated from two of the Higher Primary schools this year, several others will ha ve graduates next year and in 1919 all 13 of the schools will send classes to enter our fine new building at Taianfu where the MiddJe School work will be done. vve hope to be able to. arrange such effective supervision of these schools during the coming year that the work wiii be improved in

103 quality as well as in quantity. Our Centenary estimates call for new buildings and equipment for each of these schools and we hope that at least a part of the places may secure what is needed as a result of this special effort. Womans Foreign Missionary Society EVANGELISTIC Woman's work on T'aianf~t and Yenchowfu Districts.-In the ten thousand square miles of Shantung Province allotted to the Methodist Church, there are at least three mi1lion women and girls. According to this year's statistical report, there are two hundred eighty five baptized church members, not quite eight hundred women in the churches of the two districts. Because of the fundamental principles of the Christian religion, a large proportion of these are not furthering the interests of the Kingdom. In order that the multitudes still outside the pale of the church be ~peedily evangelized, it is necessary that we stir up those who are already members to a sense of their individual responsibility. There must be provision made for more thorough and more systematic instruction. There are at present only six Bible women giving full time to the work, all of whom are on the T'aianfu District. They have been faithful in their efforts and report a successful year. Twenty six women studied in the three training classes which were held for about two and one half months during the winter at Anchiachuang, Tungp'ing and Ningyang. Five of the most promising women will continue their work in the regular training school to be opened in T'aianfu in October. Pilgrim Work, T'aianfu. Owing to the long-continued drought and wide-spread sickness among the people during the spring, the number of pilgrims coming to visit the sacred mountain was fewer than usual. An average of only seventy a day came to the tent. One thousand five hundred tracts and Scripture portions were sold. The Bible women are now visiting viiiages to which they were invited by interested pilgrims. They report most cordial receptions in nearly every place. Hundreds of people eagerly listen to the message that the workers bring. Educational Maria Brown Davis School. Taianfu. This school reports a good year. The total enrollment was one hundred and fifty. The number of baptisims was thirty-five and there were two who joined on probation. There were eight graduates, five of whom

104 are going to Peking for further study. TIle year ended with a week of revival meetings conducted by Dr. Li of Peking. The girls received help and fresh inspiration to go to their homes and work for their own people. Day Schools on Taianfu and.yenchowfu Districts. There are twelve day schools on the TaianJu District and nine on the Yenchowfu District, with a total enrojiment of three hundred fifty-six children. During the year six school~ have been closed; three because there was no suitable person to teach, and three because the number of pupils did not warrant the expenditure of funds. Three new Ones were opened, one of them in the famous old city of Ch'iifu. Over sixty percent of the children come from poor heathen homes and still have bound feet. Since there has been no direct work of supervision for several years, many of the schools are doing inferior work, but nearly all of them have made some improvement within the last few months. Vie are pleased to note a growing senliment in favor of the education of girls. This was evidenced in a substantial way by eleven different places asking that schools be opened. Two offered the room and furniture, rent free, and another one, one-half of the teacher's salary in addition. Medical Priscilla Bennett Hospital. Last conference there was no man available for the medical work at Taianfu so the \i\/oman's Foreign Missonary Society was again asked to supply a physician for the place. As it is hoped soon to make the long pianned union hospital a reality, it was not desired to open the women's work which has been closed for four years.. Only foreigners, tne mission school girls and emergency cases were to be treated, also a few others, as the official families could not be refused so it has been a busy year, and we are grateful, that although there has been an unusual amount of sickness both among our Chinese and our co-workers. He has graciously bl~ssed the means used to their restoration to health..

105 TIENTSIN CITY DISTRICT J. H. PYK~, District Superintendent vvhen I left Tientsin the fourth Quarterly Conference had not yet been held, so the full reports for the year could not be made up. Enough was known however to warrant the statement that very substantial progress has been made during the past year. This is the more gratifying since the conditions in all the churches and Missions in Tientsin for the past few years have been far from encouraging. During the two years interval from leaving the old site to the opening of the new church, we barely held our own. The expectations of rapid increase after the occupancy of the new parsonage have not been realized. Admirably located and well adapted for all the work of an institutional church, the membership and congregation have not been as eager to take up the work as it was hoped. The Sunday-school work has been well done. The eongregations have been good and often large. The preaching bas been able and interesting and earnest. There has been some increase each year. Yet the prayermeetings have not flourished and were finally discontinued. The Pastor has kept open house for all comers, and has had an open ear and sympathizing heart for every tale of woe, and as far as possible a helping hand for all who were in distress. Yet up to last Annual Conference it was felt by many that Wesley Church was not measuring up to its opportunities. At the West City church faithful work was done by the pastor, the Sunday-school superintendents and teachers of both schools, the one for Christian children and the other for non Christian outsiders, the Bible women, and the foreign and Chinese teachers and pupils from the Keen Girls' Anglo-Chinese School. Yet notwithstanding all, the results seen were not great. Most of the other churches of the city complained of want of life and energy, and of small increase. The past twelve months have shown considerable improvement. There was better planning for the weeks of revival; better organization and training of workers and more enthusiasm on the part of all the workers. Many meetings were held in many places for preaching, prayer and testimony. Unusually strong leaders and speakers were secured for the public meetings, among them being Dr. Wilder, Pastor Ch'eng Ching I, and C. T. \,yang, Vice-Speaker of the Senate. The follow-up work was more carefully done and the Bible -classes better attended. There has been a great improvement in

106 I02-- the West City street-chapel work. The audienees have been larger and better, several members of the Official Board and prominent laymen from other churches have freely given of their time for the daily preaching, and have rendered very efficient help. Prayermeetings have been held in the homes of the members during the week, and the pastor and others have taken turns in Sunday afternoon preaching to the prisoners in the Model Prison, the authorities inviting them to do so. Though they have a lecturer on morals and good conduct they were ready to have the Gospel preached to them also. During the Summer three members of the Student Volunteer Band, graduates of this yearys class from the University, have rendered excellent service and exerted a good strong -influence in the work in \Vest City church. In the Autumn they enter the Mission Middle School as teachers. There was no pecuniary necessity for them to work during the Summer and they felt the need of rest; yet they responded to the call and gave themselves freely to the work. Tingchuang during the week of special meetings was deeply stirred. Large audiences, mostly parents and friends of the schoot boys, nightly~crowded the school-room and paid the closest attention to the songs, addresses, and especially to the testimonies. Eleven decided to become Christians, a number of the old members were revived, and the beginning of a live church has been made. Meetings in a Tailor Shop. Mr. Chang Shan Pao, one of the official board of Wesley church, has taken a deep interest in the Tingchuang school, and has given much time to the management and care of the school and to drilling the boys. He has had uniforms made for them at reduced cost and has provided some who could not pay without cost. For a long time he has closed his shop on Sundays. There is a large sign in the shop telling all the customers" This shop closes on Sunday." Since the mid-winter meetings he has held meetings in his shop every Sunday evening, and invites his pastor, Dr. Liu, Mr. Wang Hou Chai~ or some other good speaker to preach to them. He is hoping to get a larger room soon to accomodate a larger audience. Messrs~ Tsui Wan Fu and Li Tsung Chou have continued, their good work preaching and holding Sunday-school at Tingchuang. I must not omit to mention the deep interest Mr. Hersey and: Mr. Nipps have taken in the work of the Wesley church and Sunday-school, and the valuable service they nave so cheerfully rendered.

107 Church Union. All the churches of Tientsin, alse the Missions and Y.1vr.C.A. have been drawing more closely together in evangelistic work. This has led to a better understanding of the m.ethods of personal evangelistic work, and the enlistment of a larger number of workers, many of whom till recently did not know that they: could do anything, or that anything was expected of them. One of the outstanding events of the year was the series of meetings held in the Boys' and Girls' Boarding Schools, led by two professors from Peking University, recently returned from a period of study in American Universities. Both have unusual gifts for evangelistic preaching and work, and a Jarge measure of the Holy Spirit. Almost the entire number of students of both schools were WOll for Christ, all but a few whose parents would not allow it, joined the church. Some of the girls won permission by their importunity, and one girl, not content with winning reluctant permission for herself to join the church, persisted till her mother yielded and went with her. Together they took the vows to accept Christ and lead a Christian life. Those of the students who were not permitted to join the church, took the vows to keep the Morning Watch. A fuller report will be given by those in charge of the schools, and also of the work of the year. I need only say that both schools are doing fine work, and exerting a great influence for good that will tell powerfully on the future welfare of China. The work of the Hospital deserves the highest praise. Two very valuable additions have been made to grounds of both schools. The Boys' school by purchase has acquired the land in front of the present compound necessary to give the school room for growth and to erect the additional buildings planned and provided for in part. The amount secured is rather more than two acres (14 mou). Eight mou more were secured to complete a triangular piece to the south of the residence compound. This or the proceeds are to be devoted to the proposed hospital for men, the Union Hospital for Tientsin, so long hoped and labored for. All this was secured without cost to the society, but by disposing of land that, although of greater financial value, was not so essential to our work. This has cost us much labor and time, as both transactions involved many separate pieces and deeds as well as much negotiation. In all of this work Dr. Liu's help was invaluable. He has a genius for delicate and difficult negotiations and for dealing with all classes of men, and he has given himself and his time unsparingly. It is needless to say that this has taken much of his time as well as my own from the work we both preferred to be doing. But this was necessary for the expansion of the work and somebody must do it. When the work of the year is estimated this must be al10wed for.

108 The tract added to the compound of the Girls' school was secured by filling the large pond, some ten mou, at a,cost of over '$10,000. This has changed a cess-pool into a valuable building lot allowing for the expansion of the school, and has remuved a menace to the health of the schools and of the entire neighborhood. The statistics will show the numerical increase, which tho not as large as we had hoped, yet will afford encouragement to hope for more rapid growth. We are not unaware of the discouragements and difficulties. Tientsin is a confessedly hard field. It is a great and wicked city. Most of it is full of woe and misery -indescribable; the rest of it given over to the mad rusn for wealth and pleasure. It is one of the great nerve-centers of China, and keenly feels all its woes of drouth and flood, famine and pestilence, and all the ills that so sorely afflict the diseased political body. But all these things should only stimulate the church of Jesus Christ to more firmly resolve and more faithfully proclaim to all the Good News, the sure and only Remedy for the sins and woes of China and the rest of this lost world. vvith all its faults and my own unfaithfulness, Tientsin was my first mission-field. I love it still and find it nard to leave. Tientsin Intermediate School F. TvL PYKE, Principal. The Happy Warrior. As he led his men over the top he cried "Come on! Come on!" Not daunted by several wounds, he pressed forward still crying HCome on! Cpme on!" Kneeling on the German parapet, he cried again "Come on! Come on 1" and there he took his last dreadful wound. In these words is described the neroism of an officer who fell on the battle front in France. In that more terrible war, waged not for square miles of earth or advantages of trade, but for men's souls, what need we have of as high a courage. N a field of action betrays more freely than the class-rooms and plc1y ground of a school the clash of opposing forces, the onset of the'spiritual nosts of wickedness. That insidious evil which robs the youth of the manhood his due, which despoib him of the innocence of his early,!ears, which blinds his vision and takes him in toils or untruth, works as remorselessly here as anywnere in the world. To instruct inert fingers in the art of warfare, to instil into nerveless fibres the instinct to resist, to inculcate into young minds resentment at the frrst numbing influence of temptation, and quick anger at the f'basilisk eyes" of evil solicitation, is a task requiring au of any man's courage and devotion.

109 "Shame on the weak knees and the heart that faints." Too often in the past four years faith has been too feeble and our expectation of God too small to take the initiative against the foe, and ~s a result of our own carelessness the Adversary has crept in and pallid cheek and lack-lustre eye have confessej another of his silent conquests. Yet to bare this inner battle field and to teach these boys wherever evil shows its head to fight and tight and fight. to -carry at a rush and whenever found the enemy trenches, rather than to spend one's strength in futile efforts to recapture lost ground-this is our dearest desire and our prayer of God. It is for this reason that we record with thanksgi ving the results of the special meetings held last :May. Even before Professor Wang reached us, as a consequence of morning and noon-nour and evening prayer-groups there was a stirring of hearts and ten or more decisions were made, but from the first address he gave on Sunday afternoon at the union meeting of boys and girlsj the steady, gracious working of the Spirit was evident. The purpose of the meetings as laid down by Dr. vvang at that service was that we might see God. Thrice daiiy- thereafter, at 8.15 at the girl's school, at 9.45 and 7 p.m. at the boy's, the speaker brought home with gentle insistence and winsome mannerj the necessity of purity, the gallantry of the fight against evil, the privilege of taking service in the armies of God. Groups of personal workers, both students and teachers busied themselves among the non-christians and daily new gains were made. But the great ingathering came on the evening of the second union meeting of boys and girls. After a quiet Lut searching appeal tiie meeting wa.s thrown open to testimony and so eager were the students to speak that they vied with each other in confessing their faults, in praying for help, and in expressing their gratitude to God. At the conclusion of this service there were thirteen decisions, making the total for the week forty-three. \Ve began the term with less than a third of our enrollment Christians, we ended it with three-fourths either probationers or baptised members. Tlie following morning at the conclusion of the farewell message a hundred and fifteen boys out of a total enrollment of I35 signed the pledge to keep the morning watcn daily. The keynote of all Dr. Wang's address might be summed in his emphasis on Joy. "The joy of the Lord shall be your strength" was the message he left in the hearts of tile students. He spent himself freely. Whether in the choice of his texts or in the use of the famous "Brighten your Corner" Song of Billy Sund~y, wh'ich the students learned to sing with enthusiasm in English, he contrived to bring it home to all of them, and so warmed their hearts that he drew upon himself the love and admiration of each one. The afternoon of his departure he was gi ven royal honours. Permission was

110 lob secured from the Chief Inspector of the railway to enter tile station enclosure. Uniforms were donned, companies formed, and with :flag fiying, bugles blaring and drums rolling, the entire school escorted Dr. "Vang to die railway. For a mile and a half through city streets the measured tramp of busy feet reechoed, and when the train rolled in and Dr. Wang stepped aboard, two long lines of students were drawn up at the first class carriage to salute him, and as it again got under weigh the station and platform resounded with the tumult of boyish cheers. The President himself could not have been more honored. The next day Professor Li, also of Peking University, took up the work, and by different methods but the ~ame Good Spirit carried deeper the impress of the messoge. It is for this reason, also, that we so earnestly desire an improved equipment. Land we have in plenty. The year has seen the school grounds doubled and hurrying carts are now filling with earth what has been immemorial swamp so that our walls can be moved out to square our campus. There is also an excellent school building with class-rooms and space for laboratories. The need is for a new building with dormitories and a dining-room annex, where students in neat and cheerful surroundings may learn the lessons of cleanliness so necessary to a pure and wholesome life. Such a building we do 110t now have, and the growth of the school has not only been retarded four years for want of it, but the lack of sunlight, of ventilation and of decent privacy have been a moral and physical handicap to the students. The value of these things together with sufficient well directed exercise, in aid of the fight for personal Christian character cannot be over emphasized. The appropriation of $10,000 toward such a building by the Home Board we acknowledge with profound thankfulness. We hope that the remaining $15,000 may be forthcoming in the near future. It is for this reason again that we feel so keenly the necessity for industrial equipment. It is trne that we have large percent of poor boys who be carried from year to year by charity, It is true also tbat too much of our educational system heads up in a II blind alley" where a boy is thrown out witb no contact with the world and nothing but theoretical knowledge. It is much more true that a boy who spends his school life without learning to endure and to enjoy physical toil loses one of the greatest moral influences in the world. Few things so make for manhood as hard work, perspiration, and a conscious mastery of a useful trade. It was this feeling as well as a desire for new dormitories which emboldened us to seek the Chief Executive of the Republic, and it was sympathy with this ideal which lead President Li to give us a thousand dollars, and which has brought from other sources

111 in pledges and gifts another three thousand in Chinese currency. Our present method of running the school is loose jointed, inefficient, and entails a heavy financial burden every year, but it is not possible to change for lack of new equipment. We are praying for another foreign instructor in the school, and we believe we shall get one in time, but we cannot get the richest returns in Christian character or in money from our present investment until we have new dormitories and an industrial department. Our desire however for new equipment which shall enable ns the better to cope with the immense possibilities of student work and evangelistic training in a city so large as Tientsin, isnot different from the passionate ardour of the true missionary and Christian:., Sin worketh: let me work too; Sin undoeth: let me do; Busy as Sin my work I'll ply Till I rest in the rest of eternity.~' Womans Foreign Missionary Society EVANG~LISTIC Woman's Work.-This year our women have joined inevanf:elistic work with the women of other churches and the Y. W C. A. even more than before. There was a Gospel tent at the industrial exhibit in the public park, and at a temple fair near our West City Chapel. There were sixteen groups of our women out doing house to house visiting and preaching during the week of evangelism. There are thrree Bible women giving full time and one giving part time to evang elistic work in Tientsin. They have worked: industriously and with some results during the year. We had a summer conference at which the aim was to belpthe women become able to know and love their Bibles better and so be better able to win other women to Christ. EDUCATIONAL Keen School.-Number of pupils during the year 127. Received from fees $ gold. Five girls graduated this year. Thus far every graduate from our school has gone out a Christian. Miss Katherine Chen one of our first graduates passed the Indemnity College examination and was one of the ten sent to U. S. by the government. This fall she enters Ohio-

112 - lob.- Wesleyan from which ber father graduated, and she writes from U. S. "I 'will be true to my God, my father's God, and my grand father's God", A y.vt,t. C; A. :Conference for non-christian girls was held in our school in the winter holidays, and a ten days Institute attended by fifty women was held at the close of school. Each bore good fruit. It was a great joy to furnish such a beautiful place where so many could receive so much help and Ipleasure. The climax of the year was a most gracious revival under the leadership of Drs. C.P. Wang and L.T. Li when twenty-three girls consecrated themselves to God and joined the church. As the new joy came into their hearts, their constant cry was, "God ihelp us to bring our fathers and mothf>rs." Already answers are,coming two mothers and a sister have Leen won. Day Schools. There are now seven girls' day schools in the 'Tientsin City District, two of which are new this year. Our -average attendance has been 157 out of an enrollment of 294. This great difference has been caused by a very cold winter and the lack of a compulsory attendance law. There have been Sunday Schools either in the church, or where there is not a church, in the school house and practically.every school girl has been attending the Sunday School. The school houses were used for women's meetings at the time of the \Veek of Evangelism. Although the purpose was to get in touch with the mothers and older sisters, we found that it ;also helped our attendance in school. OlU great need is a school house in connection with our other buildings outside the South Gate. This spring we have been ~having 43 children in two rooms, one of which is 10' X 20' and the other 10' X 10', and ventilated only from the west side. MEDICAL Isabella Fisher Hospital.-Two years in our new building -have convinced us that we are filling a long felt need in the lives -of the women and children of Tientsin. More and nlore we realize that our work in this part of the city is a real beacon light set in the midst of a great mass of people who have never he-ard the Gospel and gradually the rays are penetrating to the poorest bomes in the surrounding villages. Six days in the week our dispensary is crowded with patients but on the sabbath day Miss Halfpenny has charge of the Ragged Sunday School o'f:one hundred children. Mrs. Davis teaches the mothers 'at the saine time. At-Easter time we were privileged to

113 make a medical evangelistic trip on th~ South Tientsin District where we visited three stations. As the number of in-patients increases each year we are allowed to do more surgery. Three women who had refused surgical interference, after seeing several patients return from the operating room alive, begged to be "done" on the next operating day. Miss Gregg, our capable superintendent, was compelled to return to the homeland in April because of ill health. Miss Sauer after fifteen months in the language school, was prepared to take up her work. A gift of $ gold from the China Medical Board for further equipment has been a real Godsend, and the Stereoptican from a Seattle friend is a great adjunct to our Public Welfare work. We look forward to the coming year with hopeful hearts for greater efficiency in every department of our work, and greatly rejoice over the news of a new worker for laboratory and pharmacy who will sail this fall. STATISTICAL REpORT Total number of patients in two dispensaries Total number of treatments" " Total number of patients seen in homes... Total number outcalls Total llumber inpatients Total fees and gifts.... gold $ Hospital Training School jor Nurs-;s.-There are twel ve nurses in training, a new class will euter ill the fall. We are in great need of a nurses' home, the nurses' quarters at present being very crowded.

114 THE TSUNHUA DISTRICT G. R. DAVIS, District Superintendent As Superintendent, I have visited this. district three times; holding the first three quarterly conferences on each circuit, also the District Conference the first of June. The summer heat and flooded conditions of roads forbade my meeting the fourth quarterly conference. Nature has not improved the highways; nor have the inhabitants endeavored to improve diem, much less invent suitable springs for their chariots. If die ancient Egyptian chariots l were any thing like tlie Chinese, no wonder" they drove heavily" in the attempt to follow die Israelites.over the newly opened road way across the Red sea. The inhabitants of this region have not enjoyed a restful, prosperous year. Their political sky, as elsewhere in China, has been overcast with threatening clouds. Much looting and lawlessness on the part of soldiers, socalled, have caused fear and unrest. A severe drought which lasted from early November into July destroyed the wheat crops, and delayed the spring planting, and now with floods,,the prospect of adequate Autumn harvests is discouraging. There will be much distress and great deprivation throughout much of this Province of Chihli. Despite this unfavorable outlook, the long drouth caused greater crowds at the fairs, praying for rain. These fairs afforded fine opportunity for our preachers for preaching the Gospel, and seiling scripture portions. Great crowds willingly listened to the Gospel message and fully 50,000 copies of Gospel portions were sold during tlie year. Early in the conference year the brethren determined to do more towards self-support. Every circuit except one made a decided advance along this line. Last year the district gave $ This year $ The heads of the various circuits report with one exception a decided increase in the number of adults baptised and received from probation. Last year there were 128. This year there were 178, and 5 by letter, making a total of Last conference, but few changes were made in the appointments. Bro. Kao Hsiu Shan one of the ablest and most efficient workers the district has ever known, retired from active service because of ill health and has been quietly resting at his home l with very little change for the better or hope of final recovery. Bro. Liu Shao Tang was sent to the Pinganch'eng circuit in his place. And Bro. Hsii Ching Ping brought from Nanp'i and appointed to the Hsingcheng circuit in Bro. Liu Shao Tang's place.

115 - III - The Feng Jun circuit. Bro. Liu Kuang-tsu has been in charge for this another year. Though now in his 69th year and not very rugged, he is an example to his brethren in zeal, efficiency and.comprehension of his duties as a preacher. He has had a most prosperous year. His charge is a large one, not only city work but many out charges. His work has been especially flourishing to the east of the city. He reports 41 adults received from probation. Last year there were only 14, also a large class of probationers is reported. The collections for self-support and missions have increased. Miss Dyer has carried on both a women's Bible school and school for girls. Two flourishing school::; for boys have been carried on up to the beginning of this quarter, now closed because of lack of funds, One school at Kuoshihying, where there is a small but flourishing church, the other at the village of Taling kungchuang. At Laochuangchen, we have a preacher stationed, Li-lien-pi. This is a large market-town with a fine field for our work round about. The preacher has not been much of a succes. One adult has been received from probation with 9 new probationers. He has not proved a soul winner, nor a promoter of church life. He has displayed few powers of leaders ship, nor does he know how -to follow a good leader. The Sabbath congregations are growing, crowds have filled the chapels on market days. Many temples fairs have been visited, and quite 10,000 copies of scripture por- tions have been sold. The Hsing C'!zeng Circuit.-Bro. Hsii Chingping is in charge. His appointment to this, the largest and strongest circuit on the district was rather an experiment. I am glad to say he has done well. There are five important market-towns within the circuit: Hsingch'eng, Hsinchi, Sahoch'iao, Santunying and Tiehch'ang, at all of which, we have preachers stationed. In four of these charges our work has prospered; The membership increased, harmony prevailing. At Hsinchi, there have been 110 results, except a slight increase in self-support. This charge needs a new and live preacher. Our Sabbath eongregations at Hsingch'eng, Sahoc'hiao and Sant'unying are steadily growing in numbers, knowledge, and grace. Two schools for girls have been carried <>n at Hsingch'eng and Sahoch'iao. The mothers and relatives of the girls have been drawn to the church through these schools. The largest increase in the membership have been in these two -churches. From Sahochiao. Li Hsin pastor reports 22 adults received from probation with 23 on probation. Hsingch'eng, HSli Ching-ping pastor, reports :0 from probation, 17 on probation, and one by letter. Santungying, Fu Hai pastor, reports 10 -adults from probation, 18 on probation. Tiehch'ang, Yang

116 - JI2- Kuang-te in charge, reports 6 adults received from probation, with, 8 on probation. Hsinchi. Chang Hsinwen living there. none from probation, on probation nohe; 59 adults have been received into full membership this year, 66 on probation. Last year the circuit gave $71 for self-support,. for missions $40; this year $88.50 for self-support, and for missions $50. For chapel rent, Sahoch'iao gave $50. P'inganch'eng circuit. Bro. Liu Shao T'ang in charge, with Tsui Lien Sheng, in charge of the Mashench'iao, Shaotaoti circuit. Hsii Fu-lin, at the Tungliang circuit. Bro. Liu Shaot'ang was unavoidably delayed in getting settled at P'inganch'eng, so not much was accomplished the 1st quarter, and by a mistake in dates was absent when the second quarterly Conference should have been held. In connection with the P'inganeheng charge, the small market town of Shihmen has been worked, a chapel keeper being located there. A far better place for our work would be Malienyii, the door of which is now wide open to us. Bro. Hsii Fu Lin, in charge, has had a hard year at the Tung liang Work, only able to report 3 adults received from probation but about 25 on probation this year, which means a larger in gathering later on. This is an old charge which suffered badly in 1900, and has been badly paralysed ever since. The most hopeful sign of renewed life has been the willingness of the members to increase their collections for all church purposes. Two schools, one for boys, and one for girls, have been carried on at Liang Tseho. At P'inganc'heng there has also been a large interesting school for girls. The best reports of the year have come from the Mashench'iao Shaotaoti work. Bro. Tsui Lien Sheng, has had a successful year, whole families have entered the church. He is a faithful shepherd, looking well after the well-being of this flock. He reports 20 adults received from probation, 40 on probation, and 13 children baptised, on the entire circuit. This past year 3 I adults have been received into full membership, 105 on probation, 35 children baptised, $74 received for self-support, and for missionary collections, $44. Two schools for boys have been' carried on at Liangtzho and Shaotaoti and one each for girls at Liangtzeho, P'inganch'eng and Shaotaoti. Many temple fairs have been visited. Street chapels have been crowded, Sabbath congregation have been growing, 14,560 Gospel and scripture portions have been sold. The Shanliuhe Circuit.-Bro. Wang En Chao is in charge. This is his second year. There are three other preachers aiding him over this large circuit: Chang Waushan at Yahungchiao, Chang Hsiu Ling at Woloku, and Yao lung Sheng over the Tanglu circuit. No glowing report can be made for this circuit.

117 -.I~3"~ No showers of blessing 4ave fallen,.over this Ol1~e flourishing circuit. spiritual.droutb~rid 'famin~e' coo"pjtions have prevailed. Only 14 adults have beer) r~ceive<l frolll, probation' over the entire circuit, with but 13 ne~ agults 'on prpbation, only 10 children.have been baptised. The collections. for self-sup!:>.or( have been increased from 42 to 55 dollars. That for inissions from 31 to 35 3.mem- bers have died and one been.exp,el1ed~ of Scripture portions have been sold.' copies The Tsunhua Chage.-For another year, Bro. Lin Chingch'ing has been pastor in charge as well as principal of the Intermediate School. There is but one street chapel on the circuit. that of Tsunhna City, which is always opened on market days. A lllodetate sized hall is used for all sabbath services. This hall is i~ the old residence premises adjoining the school. These two chapels together with the charge of the school require all Bro. Liu's time and strength. A local preacher has been looking after the work on the circuit without the city..this local preacher has been busy with the members, visiting the homes of members in other villages during the week, attending other markets and temple fairs. He has sold 3300 copies of scripture portions. The Boys' I ntermediate School bas prospered. Tile number of boys has been somewhat smaller this past year, only 51 boys. Their work has been good. The healtb, morals, and minds of the boys have been well cared for by the principal. The assistant in the foreign branches proved to be unsuitable. The school for several years has been greatly indebted to Dr. Li T'ien Chiieh, for medical attention. He however bas just gone to the United States to pursue his medical studies further. Miss Dyer has carried on a mixed school for small boys and girls with considerable success. Bro. Lilt reports 13 adults received from probation, with 4 by letter, 28 on probation. The collections for self-support have increased somewhat, also for missions, $27 for self-support, missions $27.00 For the boys' school $ were received locally. From the Mission $ ' $1475,50 372,00 Total... $1847,50 The Yutien Circuit.--Bro. 1'u Wen Yu was in charge of th~ circuit,. with a local preacher, Chao Ch'unch'ing, at Linllantsang. The Yiiti~n charge remains much as last year, hicking the air?f great prosperity. Bro. Tu, does not greatly display traits of true eadership. It may be that he has been too long on this circ.u}t,

118 1J4 i~r~a~her and peop-1e!leeding a chaqge.. Bro Tu rep?rts 10 adults. r~c;elved from probatton, 25 on prqbatlon, 13 new tb1s year. For self-support th~ same as last year~ missions $17. At LiI).nantsang,,-Iro, Cha:o~ has done better work than last year, gaining strength ~hq experience. At the beginning of this year, 1917, we gav~ up the well. located large rented premises, and secured s~al1er less expensive ones, yet well adapted for our present needs, thus saving $50 in chapel rent, the brethren contributed $24,00 for putting the new place in suitable condition. Bro. Chao reports 10 adults received from probation, with 9 new and 30 old names on probatiol1, self-snpport $8, missions $5, church repairs $24. For the two charges from probation :20 adults, on probation 64., The circuits and charges do not show like results. The largest uumber received from probatioll on anyone charge was 59, from Hsing Ch'eng. A few statistics Recei ved from probation and by letter. This year 183 self-support $328,50 Last" 128 last year $282, ,50 24,f)0 Current expenses $167,00 chapel rents $50' Repairs $49. Deaths 9. removals 18, expelled I. Last year church members Gains Tllis year church members G. R. DAVIS, D. S. The Tsunhua Higher Prima,ry School LIU CfIINC eli'inc, Principal. The summer vao~~ion is over and we again come to a new Autumn and have th_e 9.PPQrtunity of meeting in Conference and reporting the year's l1{ork; fgod's blessings -are uncountable. We are, glad tq acknowleclge thf!m.~ll in your presepce. We now c biv~ bad' cua rge of this school for three yeafs p. The ~first two,ye~rs havhlg,already be'en-teported we need '110t mention them,'~gain~ We:bave pad fifty one well behaved and earnest students -this year. Our two teachers; Messers Wang Shao Chu R,nd H~u 'Yu 'San--have"ooen'diHgent in their teacbing~'because of lack 0

119 funds our equipemnt is very limite(i and the students quarters are POOfj we know that part of the responsibility for this is on our shoulder~. We have also a primary School of thirteen students, both boys and girls, nnder our charge. Miss Liu Wen Jung is their teacher and merits much 'praise. During the past three years we have graduated forty six students. This year there were twenty while each of the preceeding there were only thirteen. It thus appears that we are growing and this gives us pleasure. For the last two years we have had Mr. Li T'iell Chueh, who has had medical training in the Tongsball Hospital, in our midst. Ever since he established his medical business here he has been of great service to our school. No matter what the sickness has been, he has ne\ter accepted a fee nor money for the medicines supplied. Now he has gone to America to further study medicine; closillg out bis profitable business for this purpose. And what will be Mr. Li's gain will certainly be Tsunhua's loss. Ever since my appointment to Tsnnbna I have known that my ability is too small and now that I have charge of the school,. the rope in the well is entirely too short." In order to make up for my deficiencies the lleighboring preachers have been formed into a Board of Managers and they recommend the students to the school and help to decide how luuch they each should pay. So it appears that in the two years of preaching aud the three years as head of the school I have used up all of my ability and if I am again sent here the work will not progress. So I ask the Bishop to appoint another man in my place and leave me hide myself away before there is a disgrace. Board and Tuition... Contributions from friends Farming the compound Financial report R~CEIPTS EXP}tNDITqR)tS Oil Repairs Sundries. Travel Stationerv and books.. - Chinese Teachers i.$iiji !

120 Kitchen Cook's wages Heat... Balance Ij-6 - The Yenchowfu District II CH'EN Yii SHAN, District Superintendent H. S. L~ITZ~L, Missionary-in-Charge. The Yenchowfu District is in the heart of China's Holy Land. Within its boundaries are the birthplaces of China 1 s two greatest sages. Chiifuhsien, the birthplace of Confucius and Tsowhsien the home of Mencius. We are occuping all of the seven large cities and many of the large towns. One need but mention the fact that doubtless during the year the hearts of the majority of these four hundred millions of people have been turned in longing and anticipation toward these sacred spots, to show with what emotions and tremblings one enters on his t.lsk in such a place. It is a work that challenges the best the church can give. We cannot, iwe dare not, do half-hearted work here. It takes the whole Gospel and the ",,-hole heart of man to win success here for the Kingdom of GOD. Altho technicaily Missionary-in-Charge, I ha ve done very little of the active work during the year. My time has almost entirely been given to language study. The responsibility and administra "ion has been most generously carried by Mr. Hanson. I have been merely an under-study \\ ith the man who has built up the district during the last few years in a fine way. The District Superintendent, Chen Yii Shan, has carried thru die active work On the district in a most efficient way. If there is any praise due to anyone in particular I am sure it is due him. The preachers on the district almost without exception have been true and faithful to their high calling. The work on all of the Circuits has been encouraging. Progress and advance has been recorded on all of them. We should again mention Tsowhsien in particular. They have made t.he greatest advance. The work there is in a very healthy condition. Perhaps the most interesting thing accomplished this year and the thing that will mean the most for our work in the future, is the securing of a permanent site in Chiifuhsien. For a few months we held a property inside the city wall, but it was so near the Great Temple of Confucius that the Duke, 76th descendant of the great Sage, raised many protests. After many conferences and the

121 use of much diplomacy, thru the Bishops and Dr. Reinsch t the American Minister in Peking, we finally agreed to sell our property inside of the city and then bought a much larger place outside the west gate. It is a little farther from the center of the city than we like, but the wisdom of the action taken has been shown many times since. Instead of the hostility and antagoni~m of the Duke and the city Fathers we have now. at least, their good will. When we moved into the new place the Duke and many of the official~ offered to loan us furniture etc for the recep ion. Some was borrowed. The merchants presented a PIE~. At the opening receptiun the utmost good will and friendly feeling were expressed_ :Mr. J. H. BLACKSTONE of the Steward fund visited our work and WaS much interested and promi;;;ed suost;lntia] financial aid. We are planning to erect a suitalile church building with reading and recreation rooms. \lve a].'o hope for a builejing where tourists can be entertained, as at present there is no such place in the city. \Ve are looking forward into the year5 with keen ar.ticipation for the work on this district. During the stlmmer a Volunteer Band t as vi,ited each circuit, spending a week in each city center with very good results. The band included a doctor who freely administen:d the Gospel of Healing. They used a stereoptican to very good effect. The intense heat was rather hard on some of the members but they all report as enjoying the work very much. About ten thousand people came to hear them preach. We have also used a Gospel tent on the dictrict. This group of men visited the larger market towns spending severa] days in each place making friends, and in this way making it possible in many places to open permanent work as soon as possible. The Kao Teng (Higher Primary) schools have all done good work, though lack of funds has made it nects,<try to ecol,omize and use only one teacher generally, and in the Central School where both Lower and Higher Primary work was done only two teachers The other places did all of the Lower Primary work but not complete Higher Primary this year. I want to say a special word of appreciation of the work done by Miss Knapp in the Girls Day Schools. She has traveled the district most faithfully and everywhere there has been marked progress made. She has done a hard job well. Our greatest needs at present are: $400 gld to finish paying for t'1e fine property in Chiifu; $1000 gol. I for new property in Ssu S'ld; and $SOOu to open an institutiunal work in our largest city, Tsmingcho. There are also several very promising openings

122 - 11'8 large market towns, where the people locally promise to pay at least one-third of the expense in opening work. Gifts of $50 to $100 will open one of these places. Smaller amounts will always gladly be applied to any of these propositions. The support of native pastors ranging from $4 to $15 per month is an inviting opportunity. vve enter the new year with a keen sen5e of joy and satishclion in the work given us. vve have faith and confidence that The Lord of Hosts will give us the victory. HENRY S. LEITZEL, Missiollary-in-Clzarge. :Membership in full Membership on probation Self-support Missionary Contribution W.F.M.S. Current Expenses Building and Repairs STATISTICS. This Year Last Year $260 $ 27 $ 14 $ 41 $ 72.,.' ~.,! f'. { -.oj... :.,. '.," \ ~ '.

123 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Home Missions Tile experience of last year has shown the great need and special value of observing the special week of evangelism. We recommend that even greater efforts re made,this year in the preparation :and conservation of results of this week, and also in 6bs~.rving it thruout the entire Conference, especially in the country districts. We recommend that each church, large or small, begin to develop some evangelistic work outside of its~if, that the members may be more actively interested in the propogation' of the Gospel. This we are cpnfident will tend to develop the local church, will give a greater inc'entive for Bible study, and will enlist many inactive members in tne great work of saving souls~ ',' Education Tnere is such a need for better trained teachers in our prim'aty schools. vve rejoice that plans were prepared by the Conference held at Peitaiho this Summer for the opening of a Normal dapartment in connection witli the Peking Academy; and that since then courses of study have been made out, and instruction will be ofiere4 this SdlOOI year to those who \\"ish to prepare for teaching in the lower primary scho.ols, higher primary schools, and middle schools. It has been propo5ed that the W.F.11. S. co-operate in this work., At the same conference it was proposed, that for the sa~e 01 economy and effici~ncy, the lower primary school", at leas~ the first two years' work, should ~e as far as possible coeducational, ~nd that women teachers be eltlplo~ed in these schools. Also that in each district,the lower primary schools, both for boys and gi~ls' should be inspe ted and supervised,by the same person, preferably byca woman supervisor. We believe this would be a: move in the right direction, and it has our most hearty approval. We trust it may meet with favor by~he tl\lo home Societies. r'. Reform I'!"'i The; -cigarette, the morphine' needle; the ajcollol~or opiumcontaining patept medicine have entered irit.o Chinese life in an ajarming way. The Chinese were not origin,auy ior, primarily responsible,for tnese by-products of modern civilizat~n, ~Ild they are to a large extent ignorant of the 'band u1- ~ffej:~s': p~,od~c~d by their us~. Any steps. that may he taken to prevei:!t, tp:e I ftjttli~t growth of this traffic.,particularly, any steps taken tb ' teat1i' the yooth of the harm in these things will count as a distinct service to the Chinese. It is recommended by this Committee, therefore:-

124 120 I. Tli'attheMethbdist Episcopal Church in North China hereby express its deep concern ~t and with the above facts. 2. That steps,be taken independt'ntly, or -preferably, by cooperating with existing ag;.>ncies, to institute a campaign against these and other alii\.-d evils. $. That Sunday, December 2,19'7. be observed by our pastors for presenting from the p:t1pit such phases of this subject as may pertain to their particular congregations. Sunday Schools The aim of the Sunday-school is to teach and train the Christians to do the work of le<ldin~ me:1 to Christ The child '-cn in the SU'ld loy-schools today will become the g-reat spiritual leaders of Cllina in the future. And so we wish all the preachers would pay more attention to this 3ubject. The Committee would like to submit the following recommendations for -the consideration of the Conference: I. That the Sunday-school should be divided into classes according to their age and understanding 2. That the teachers in the 5:hool should be well trained for their work. vve do hope that the rll y w:j1 come when ai1 who teach in lh(' school will have an 0ppOI tunity to attend a Sunday-school Traibg Conference, such as is h: Id at Peitaiho and Kuling. 3. All Sunday-schools sqo111d be advi,ed to make every effort in their contributions for self-sllpport and home-mis!-ion work. 4- E\rery Sunday-seho.) should es: ablish a special department to train the Christian as well as the non-christian children. The. Conference. Boads of Stewards On the recommendation of the Conference Board of Stewards, the following grants were made from the Conference Claimants Fund: <Mrs. Wang Ch 'jng Yiin... ~ Mrs. Wang T'ien Hsiang.... Kao Hsiu Shan.., _.. _. Te Jui ~.. Wang!le Nag... ',' -" Chang Pa,i -Lin: -_ -... I.~., ~.. $ $ 802

125 Conference Treasurers Report, CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS FUND /f)r. To Balance on hann " Interest North China!\Iission from Bonds su11dry " Interest... " Ross Bequest G$ " Collections $ l Cr. By Conference Claims paid Balance forwarcl HOMS MISSIONARY SOCIETY J;)r. To Balance on hand.. " 1917 Collections... " Ching Chao Nurth., Ching Chao SOl1th." Peking City I! Shanhaikuan.. South Tientsin... Tai An Fu,. Tientsin City Tsunhua.. M Yenchoufu ,-'.00 Cr. By Payment to the Finanre Committee of North China Mbsion,. Balance forward FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY ik. To Balance on hand. " I917 Collections u Ching Chao No, th " Ching Chao Svuth " Peking City

126 - 122 To, Sh~nhaikuan....,. South Tiantsin. " Tai An Fu. " Tientsin City -.. " Tsunhua " Yenchoufu r.OO Cr. By Payment to Board F. 2\1. " Balance forward Dr. CONFEREN"CE EPISCOPAL FUKD To Balance on hand " Collections Cr. D,. Cr. Dr. Cr. By Balance forward To Dr. Balance GEN~RAL CONFERENCE FUND By Dr. Balance forward SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION To Balance on hand " two grants from... Sunday School Union. By Amounts paid for S. S. supplies Balance forward Audited September, 8, :"0. J. KRA us~. JNO MCGJtl?~o.R, GIBE, JR. Treasure

127 - I23- The Committee on Resolutions Despite adverse conditions of drought, flood. and low exchange, a good year is recorded ill the Conference Statistics. For this we thank God. Resolved, that we heartily thank Bishop Burt for his efficient and careful handling of the,'arions Conferel1ce business, aud for his brotherly kindness in dealing with all difficult problen.~: and tt}1at we express our gratitude to'the Board at home for grfll1ting him the privilege of this visit. Resolved, that we thank Dr. Fred Fisher for the'irlspiring ;messages hebrol1ght to us. Resolved, that we ~xpress bur deep sympathy with Brot'her G. W Verity and family in their recellt bereavement. Resolved, that we express by vote of the Conference our gratitude to our Peking friends for their gracious entertainment :during these busy days. We return thanks to our Fatller for His loving care over all our niissionaries both on the field and at home, alld for the 'progress made during the past year, and pray for yet. more abundant blessing durillg the com"ing year. \.; j

128 FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE DR. AND.l'vfRS. HIRAM H. LOWRY We have special reason for thankfulness this year for it marks the fiftieth anniversary. since Dr. and 1'[rs. Lowry first came to China. While many others have come and gone, some retiring on account of ill-health and others have been calle] to the mansions on high, a kind providence has spared Dr. and Mrs. Lowry to continue their labor!!> for the salvation of this people. They were the founders of our North China Mission and have seen it grow from nothing to its present proportions. With thousands of scholars in i!s schools and many more thousands of members in our churches the l\1ethodist Church in North China stands as a monument to their labors and those associated with them. Starting with one preacher loaned to them by a sister Misfion, there is now an Annual ConferclIce of over eighty members and a still larger number of local preachers. It is certainly a cause of thanksgiving to God that he has spared them to labor for fifty years for the uplift and Christianization of this people. Missionaries sometimes turn aside from direct mi~sion work but nothing has ever turned Dr. and Mrs. Lowry from the great work of establishing the Christian Church in China. We are grateful to God for sparing them thus to Jabor for a full half century and we shall not cease to pray that they may be spared yet many years to aid in the prosecution of the work by their ripe counsels and devoted consecration. We pray that their remaining days may be glorified with the richest blessing of Him, whom they ha ve served so IOLlg and so faithfully. For the Committee. \"1 J. HOBART.

129 I~I_N_~_,~_M_O_R_I_A_M I Mrs. G. W. Verity The sad news came during our Conference session that :Mrs' Verity had been called to her eternal home. Sad news it was and yet we should not mourn for her when we know that she is so much happier now than durillg the years of snfferillg here. No more need of crutch and wheeled chair; 110 more of the dreadful headaches and the indescribable weariness. That poor weak little body is glorified; rest, sweet rest is hers. We wish to record here this word of lovillg appreciation for a wonderful life burned out for China and the Chinese people she ]ov~d so much. No martyr at the stake even ~ave life more absolutely for the cause of Christ than did Mrs. Verity give her life for the work of saving sollls in China. She never spared herself even thongh she should have been resting ill bed. Scores of times have we seen here struggling to ber class in the training school or to work ill the country when her eyes pained her so that every sunbeam pierced like an arrow. Never willing to refuse to see a caller when there might be a rhance to influence someone for Christ. Playillg the piano for the enjoyment of curiolls guests wben she could scarcely hold up her head or see a note. In China from childhood, she spoke such perfect Chinese that it W.J.S not infl equent to hear people say that her talk could not be distinguished from the Chinese themselves. This belped her reach the hearts of those for whom she worked, bnt after all it was the great devotion to the work, the Love of Christ that constrained ber to llse every ounce of strength in season and out of seasou that by all means she might save some. \Ve join with a great host of people~ Chinese and foreigners, ill gratitude to God that such a life was given to China, and ill perfect assurance that many souls now belong to Christ because of the consecration of Frances Wheeler Verity. COMMIT'r~.

130 COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN' MISSIONS The present Committee is very uncertain as to just what the duties and responsibilities of the Committee on Foreign Missions consist of. On examining the reports of previous committees the conception seems to vary between recommendations as to what ought be done by succeeding committees, and general eulogies of the progress of the foreign mission movement thruout the world. Last year the committee attempted some good work, became discouraged with the lack of any response, and subsided into inactivity. This year the committee has attempted nothing and achieved nothing. From year to year both the division of and the emphasis laid upon the respective collections varies so that it is impossible to tell just how much progress is being made in training our Chinese Christians to take an active interest in the work in other countries. For example, in 19I5 the collections for foreign missions totaled $I,403; in I9I6, $617; while in 1909 it was $2,099- These variations are prohabjy 110t due to any periodic falling off in interest, but rather to varying ratios of division and varying emphasis upon the respective collections, such as Home Missions, Foreign Missions, and Self-support. The pl'esent inefficient committee feels that small progress in foreign mission interest and giving can be looked for till something more is done than to merely go thru the habitual performance of preaching one or many times during the year on the duty of giving to foreign missions. Definite statements should be given the churches as to ju~t where the money given is being spent, and concrete examples of results furnished, such as contributors to foreign mission work now demand.

131 IN MEMORIAM "NOT DEAD, BUT GONE BEFORE" NAllE ARRIVA.L IN CHINA DATE OF DEATH CONFERENCE RlLATION OF CALJ.ING Leander W. Pilcher 1870 Nov Effective. La Clede Barrow 1892 July 24, 1894 J.E. Scott 1892 May 28, 1896 Phy~icjan. J. Fred. Hayner J893 Oct. I, 1901 Effective. Entered Conference Ch'en Ta Yung 1883 June 22, 1900 Effective. ""'lang Ch'eng P'ei 1891 July 23, 1900 Chou Hsueh Shen 1895 July 30, 1900 " Li Te Jen 1897 June Prob~tioner. Liu Chi Hsien 18gB July Kung Te Lin 1895 Apr. 1(1, 1902 Effecti've. Yang Ch'ao 1902 May Cheng Chao Chen 1903 Aug. 24, 1905 Prob~tioner. Ch'in Lung Chang 1895 Jan. 13, 1907 Effective. \Vang Ch'ing Y un 1891 July 7, I9I1,. Li Shao Wen 1892 Apr. 13, 1913 Wang To J~5 Kpr. IS Wang T'ien Hsiang 1905 Jan. " 3I~

132 Nu~n31ut I Tuu: I I 2 J II J Ii Sept... IR69 Aug. 28, 1872 Sept. I, 1873 Aug. 31, 1874 I I Sept " 7, 1876 Oct. 3D, 1877 Sept I," I, I8i9 JJ 20. IP8.), " 7. IR82 JJ 4, 1883 Oct. 1, 1~884 I Sept. 10, 1885 Oct. 7, 1886 Sept. 2f.i, i887 Oct. 10" , 1889 June 10. IB90 I May 13, 1891 Apr. 27, 1892 Sept , ' ANNUAL MEETINGS North China Mi ion Peking Calvin 'Kingsley L. N. Wheeler William H. Harris H H. Lowry G.'iI. D~'vjs Isaac Wiley H. H. Lowry Tie~tsin Peking., " " Th~mas Bowman H. H, Lowry Stephen M, Merr:Il Isaac W. Wiley H. H. Lowry G. R'Davls Henry 'V. Warren Charles H. Fowler Edward G. Andrew H. H. Lowry Daniel A. Goodsell H.H. Lowry W. F. Mallaieu Randolph S. Foster North China Conference H. H. Low'ry L.'W. Pikner I V.t F. W ~'lker J. H. Pyke, L. W. Pilcher J. H. Pyke L. W. Pilcher O. W. \ViIlits I L. \V. Pilcher i,. J. 'ii. PYk'~ I M~rcus L. ~aft I \~: T. Ho~~rt I"., I L.'~T. Pilcher 11~;;rclls L."Taft SESSION I TIME I Sept. 29, Oct. I, 1894 Sept. 20, " 21, , 1897 Oct. 5, I May JJ 31 J900 9 June 21. 1<; II.. 10, I May II, oj 26, Oct. 3, Sept. 18, Oct. 7, Sept. 30, 19.)9 18 Oct I Sept I 20 Oct. 31, Sept. II, I ,,8, I 6, " 5, 1917 PLACE PRESIDEN't Pek:ng Randolph S. Foster \i\filham X. Ninde Ti~~tsin John M. Walden Peking Isaac W. Joyce E~~l Cranst~n Ti~~tsin J Peking Ja~es H. Pyke Tientsin David H. Moore Peking " J, "., H:'H. Low;; J. W. Bashford Henry Spellmeyer J. VY. Bashford \-Vilson S.tewis J. ~r. Bashf~rd W'ilson S.'tewis J. W. Bashford Wilson S. Lewis J. \"'1. Bashford William Burt S ECRETAY Marcus L. Taft I L T. Headland I I;; :: " " " " I J. 'Fred Ii;yner I L T. Headland I " I",. B~'rton sf: John I I " f' C~~l A~ F~lt I B:rton S~:, John I H. H. Rowland C."K. Sea;les. I "

133 FORMER MEMBERS of the North China Mission ENTERJll> THE MISSION C) ; *By death. NAME Barrow, Rev. LaClede Barrow, Mary L. (Mrs. LaClede) Brown, Rev. Frederick Brown, Agnes (Mrs. Frederick) Brown. Rev. Grows Brown, (Mrs. Grows) Crews, George B., M.D. Crews, Katherine V. (Mrs. George B.) Curtiss, vviiliam H. M.D. Curtiss. Florence D. (Mrs. \Villiam H.) Curtiss, 1.ulu M. (Mrs. \Villiam H.) Denny, L. D., M.D. Denny, Anna R (Mrs. L. D.) Ensign, Charles F., :M.D. Ensign, Mrs. Charles F. Gamewell; Mary P. (Mrs. Frank D.) Greer, Miss Vesta O. Harris, Rev. Sylvanus D. Harris, Tildie K. (Mrs. Sylvanus D.) Hayner, Rev. James F. Hayner, Mable S. (Mrs. James F.) Headland, Anna Eckert (Mrs. Isaac T.) Headland, Rev. Isaac T. Headland, Miram S. (Mrs. Isaac T.) Hopkinc;, Fannie B. (Mrs. Kehemiah S.) Jones, Thomas R., M.D. Jones. Stella B. (Mrs. Thomas R) Kent J Edwin M., M.D. Kent, Mrs. E(lwin M. Kepler, Rev. C. O. Kepler, Mary 1. (Mrs. C. 0.) Lambl1th~ Walter, M.D. Lambuth, Minnie T. (Mrs. Walter) Longden, Rev. \Vilbur C. Mullowney, J. J., M.D. Mullowney, Mrs. J. J. Osborne. D. E, M.D. Osborne. Isabel O. (Mrs. D. E.) Pilcher, Rev. Leander W. Pilcher, Mary H. (Mrs. Leander W.) Scott, Julian F.. M.D. Scott, Lillian H. (Mrs. Julian F.) St. John, Rev. Burton St. John, Mrs. Burton Taft, Emily L. (Mrs. Marcus L.) Taft, Rev. Marcus L. Taft, Mary W. (Mrs. Marcus L.) Verity, Frances VV. (Mrs. George W.) Walker, Rev. Wllbur F. Walker, Mary F. (Mrs. Wilbur F.) Wheeler, Rev. Lucius N. Wheeler, Mary E. (Mrs. Lucius N. Willets, Rev. Oscar W. Willets, Caroline T. (Mrs. Oscar W.) CONNECTION SE\'ERED * * * * * * * II 1911* 1917*

134 Statistical Report

135 UNIFORM STATISTICAL BLANKS Table Number 1. GENERAL SUMMARY OF PROPERTY VALUATIONS, including Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Property. (Enumerate with yalues of Land and Buildings attached.) I ~o. of I Value (Mexican) University and College Property: (a) Board of Foreign Missions (b) Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Theological or Bible Training Schools: (a) (b) Board of Foreign Missions Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Preparatory and Boarding Schools: (a) Board of Foreign Missions (b) 'Voman's Foreign Missionary Society Hospital and Dispensary Property: ( a ). Board of Foreign Missions (b) Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Property for Industrial Schools, Orphanages, Leper Homes, etc.: ( a) Board of Foreign Missions (b) Woman's Foreign l'.iissionary Society Printing Presses, Machinery, Stock, etc. Missionary Residences: (a) Board of Foreign Missions (b) Woman's Foreign Missionar-y Society Number and Valnes of Churches (Totals)* - Number and Values of Parsonages (Totals)* Total Value of all Property... For Particulars by Station and Circuits see Table III. 3 1: $ 000, , ,955,072

136 DISTRICTS VJ STATIONS AND 0 '"' v '" ~ ~ CIRCUITS = tn OJ) '"' 'QJ a" S =~ 0 WORKERS STATISTICA:L TABLES, PART II {/) MEMBERSHIP ~(!) ~ ~ :.9 IIlZW o-.b = <::>;f ~5 f""i t ~:><...c: u o 1=Qj:l8 ""...c:ul "" Ifl = ~ ~.5 '" Ul '0 ~ f/) t ~ ~.E t go. ~ '" ~ ~ ~.~ :s.~ ~ ~~] 8~ ~ 2 = ~ 5 ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ "" ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ -:: >?,.~ >?, '5 0 III ~ ~Ul W ~D:: 8 o~ ~u tr: u<, K U)W W 8 b~ ~tl ~~ FULL M~MB~RS PROBATIONERS Sv Ifl ~ E -g E.oE~ e'~'~.cev~.! s ~ ~ t1 ~ '" ' "'... ] u ~ 0 C1I C' Q:l <~ t> c.~ ~ 0. ~ t: = "'d 'C ~... v, ~ "'d ~ ::s CQ = ;:; t: 0 = c... <... v ro til ~ I ~ 4-< I ~ 0 """... I-C:-H-l.N-GC-H-A-O-D-IS-'!-R-IC-T-I I;-=+~-+-~~-<"':~~~~~ i ~ ] 1 J J l ~ lili ~ l ~ ~I! I; j ~ Ir r ~ Northern Division 1 I Ch'angp'inghsien = S v v 0..c '"' ~ "3 ;;S3 0 ~ BrJl~~fl~~n ; I ~ 3: ~! ~ ; ~ ~ : v... n~... tn. ~ Z v... btl::s ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ Ii!;.~ H l~ Shihhsia. ] 1 I I 8 12 IO~ II f Yench'inghsien.] I ] ] : ~~~~~I_..:.::~ S :. ~ :f~~~li~!~i:!; 1:. ~ ~/~ j ~ / ;;~-S~-; 3421~;~~~-S71~ ai7 Increase I I Decrease. 2 to I , I ;;.... IS ".., '. SOU'l'HERN DIVISION Rant'sun Huangt'sun Kuanhsien. Lihsien Niut'ouchen Pahsien P'angkechuang Peiyin Total This Year Total Last Year Increase Decrease I I ~ I c 30 ~t ~ ; ~I ~~ 7 ~~!~ I I 2 I I I 1 I I ' I--t---I I I ~ _ -, I I I I _ R 2 I I------:-f---- Grand Total This Year 2 ~ li IS " " Last Year. u :! IS ; Increase Decrease LANHSIEN DIS'l'RICT Ankechuang Chentzuchen Ch'ienanhsien Chittpaihu Lanhsien Laot'inghsien Omichl1ang Pench'eng Total This Year Total Last Year, Increase D~crease, ' , _- ~ ' I f I I I 3 4 I ~ I '(l I: c I I I II II J I 12 I I ~ f-i t---i I I SP I- ~~~ ~ ,-:3~~~1128 ~_ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ I IO E 1: S

137 STATISTICAL; TABLES, PART II -Continued., ~ WORKERS ; l\-i-e-:rv-i-be-r-s-h-i-p DISTRICTS STATIONS AND CIRCUITS FUI.r. M~MBItRS... PROBA'!'lONERS ~ -. o d "tlo c:i. ~:p () ~.q e :a ~~... ::J ::J e! U) b.o.q ;:: ;:l 0 Q)u H o~ Q) ~... t ()I>, '-'tis"1:j ;:l tis U) U);:: tis"1:j '01:1 ~i:ip... tis cu ;:l 2(1) = ::J'O ~.j...i 0"';:: tis ;:: Q) < H H:t! cu c.).) bl) C\ '0< a II) 6 z =-- < PEKING DIS'rRIC't Asbury Chushihk'ou Huashih Sliunchihmen Total this' Year Totals last Year Increase Decrease.1 w SHANHAIKUAN DIS'!'. Ch'anglihsien Ch'ienwei Ch'iensoa Funinghsien Haiyang Shanhaikuan Shenho Shihkechuang Shihmenchai Total This Year Totals L.ast Year Increase Decrease T' AIANl"U DISTRICT Anchiachuang Feich'enghsien Laiwuk'outzu T'aianfu Tungahsien Tungp'inghsien Total This Year Total Last Year Increase Decrease I I I ;\ 7 ~ I I I II I II P I I 1 II II ] ] I I 3 I II II2 2 I] ~ 7 95 I I I I I I I I) ] c. 36 I (. 3( I I P ) s 47 2G I " II : 2 I ' :2 52 ISO -;8---,-;; 12 -;-4--;-;C--;-~I~70-;S-; 233 -;;;~;I--;-; 476--;;;- 15~ -0-;6~ II IS) ]8~ : I~ ~ ] 10 ~ --' c: I S; '.1 J II I ~ J 5 2 I S; : 3 3'1 lsi ISo I 2 -' 12 I 3( 11 2: SY 6 12 II ] i :;; (q~ 39b II I :<. 2J _ I 3'1 S() 13 2I loj 18(, (; bl t J:; 2 4 P. 45 -;-;----:;-;; --:;8-;' ~ 33-31n 248;; Sf -;8;;:~; ~ 355 ;;S~ 2621~-;;1~ I 8 3~ II 2 127t 3C 50<:; ] ;-:--:--~ --~~-- 1-'--_ ~~66~1-6~;~~ ~~--1~-2161-:

138 STATISTICAL TABLES, PART II,--Colltillued DISTRICTS STATIONS AND CIRCUITS WORKERS o ~ X W FULL MUlBERS MEMBERSHIP... CJ,. 00 TntNTSIN DISTRICT Chiaohohsien Nanp'ihsien Taich'enghsien. Wangchiak'ou Wesley West City Yangliuch'ing Total This Year Total Last Year Increase Decrease, 4 ' , I : '[ 10 I 2 I I I e ('., I ] 4 I I ; I., I : IS I I IO 20 -;18r'I;~.~I- ~ -:;-; ~ ~II~ ---; 8 8; ~ 8 -;;~-; 81.2 ~3-1'I-I t--'"II '-5-0,--;; =.2..:..,~ ~1.2 ~ ":"I~-=~ _1-.:._ 1 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ 6 _7_9_01 2_I_I_4_3'1-2_84-i -1_~9-1'i1_2_5_: 2_9_I 1 7 _ 1 _ 3 II 11 \ I \3 3:2 I 2 7,, II9-25/ 62,,.,., IS 8,. I....:.-_-..:...-' ~.---=_---= I;;;;5,----.: 6...::9~, ~~(~... ~~.~~~--~~~~~--~~~~~~~,,---~~~-';~--~--"---- TSUNRUA DISTRIct I I I I I I Fengjenhsien I I 2 I I S Hsingch'eng..: I ( S 180 P'inganch'engtzu I i Shaluho, ] I lj IS H Tsunhuahsien 1 I I I 13 4 IIP]O , IS 90 w YU~::~:S~:iS Year..~ ~-~~I~II~I~,: -~---,:: ~-I~--; :: 1::: ::,: 3:: 2~: I: -;r-~:;i 7~; ~ Total Last Year I, 6 5!~~~--=-':: 1_~~ 1~ 1_~~1 IG4~ ~~_~J~ ~~:;:::e ; ~ ,1 :1'2 '11:2,.6,4. I.1 ~I '205. ~II,,4, 8,5.~~91. 5,5, 3,5,, ~61' I

139 DISTRICTS STATIONS AND CIRCUITS Ningyanghsien Ssushuih~ien Tsininghsien Tsouhsien Wenshanghsien Yenchowfu Total This Year Total Last Yf'3.r Increase Decrease STATISTICAL-.. TABLES, Part II-Continue(/, WORKERS FULT, MF.MBr:RS MEMBERSHIP... o PROBATIONERS ~ s:= o tl Q) --- ~ ~ (] - o ;::,.tl0 ~'';::; t.i 1-0 -E e :\l~... ~. ~ ~u:: ~..., Q),-,cd"t: :Il til l:: ~~p... cd Q) -"0 I- :l C (';: O"Q) 1:: ,... ~ 0 ci L; ~ tl~ 01-0 ~~ tl~ cd cd "''0 E ;:: I... 0 <rn Q) bij cd 1-0 Q) < ~ * -- I I C I I I 1 I ~ I I roo Ii I 3 1 I IT I ~-:;17~;~ ~-~-:--I ; ~~ "6;" I ro II ; IO ~8Ii-; ;----./---;(j-- 1-;;--.- I I.. I I 3 II.I 60.' _ 9 I I-t tl I TO'tALS ny DISTRICTS Chingchao I 14 3 IIS:q St; 4.1r 105 IIS 23 4Ifl Peking I I P IOSO 2225 Shanh;'ikllan I I 36 ~-??I III i 39~ 1II9 T'aianfu 1 7 4' R Lf 'i51O.1R 21R Tientsin R /;12 :n 18~.12R II ~ Tsunhuahsien S II I 411II tl , t I 4anhsien " 89 ~or YellC~::dTolal *~~~'I~ 2:~-;~:: 9:~;;~~-;;II':::~;~2::12::S;I)~;~2:::I~:~~~ 4l 3:~-9:~ Last Year 23 2 t :j LJ.7:: :;0?s8 [3-1- III ,< qoi Increase -;~-:-~1~- 6;S--;::;I--;~61--;--;C;;I~I'8521~1-' 203 -;~; Decrease , 12l II03 ':""--'*-':I:-n-c-=-lu-l-=-le-s-a-:;l"""l-r-es-7- ident ml~sjollanes most of whom are 111 Educattonal and MedIcal Work. I

140 DISTRICTS.'. STATIONS AND CIRCUITS CHING.CHAU DISTRICT Northern Division Ch'angp'inghsien Huaijouhsiell Hualaihsien Mir.unhsiel Shthlisia Yench'inghsien Total this year Total last year Increase Decrease. EpWORTH SUNDAY LItAGUItS OR CHURCHES AND S CHOOI.,S SIMII.AR ORGANIZA- PARSONAGES TIONS u, STATISTICAL TABLES PART III. ~ro SUPPORT OF MINISTRY CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEXICAN DOLLARS MISSIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS CI) II) rjl ~ rjl rjl 0 0 btl CIJ rjl 0 rjl 05l 0 CI) u "0 : CIJ CI) 0 CI) LOCAL CONFIt R- ENCIt EXPENSHS EXPENSES CI) CI).G 0 u I=: rjl CI) ~... - CI) M M CIJ CI) U CIJ M CIJ CIJ CIJ CIJ..t:: CIJ CIJ CIJ 0Ci3 1j CIJ 0 0 '""' :Il E'g '"' CIJ Cd "0.t:I...,D u 13 Q) CIJ UJ b.c 13 0 u '0 p.. \..... 'OCLJ Cd 0 ~ :> p..... Cd 13 Cd Cd ~.~ 2 0Ci3 c.t:i Cd ~.t:i ::l II) (f) s:: S..c 0 (f) ;g CI) Ul II) 0:; ~ rjl M 0 u CIJ u.t:i.q CIJ ;:J U 0 ::> AoS 0 (f) ~ If). u ~ '..}... CI)... ~z5 J:l I-< -I-< 1>. II) I=Q ~ U 0 M 0 CI) II) M CI) ~ ;i 11)... 0 I=Q 'C) ~ Cd II) SG "0 ii.t:icij Cd....::lo~.Q ~ 0 'iu ::l :; ';U ~ CIJ P-4 0Qj CIJ ~ 3 U U I-< U O@ CIJ M ::l II) 13 Cd 0 I-< M CIJ M 1-4 M j ~ o '0 0 ~ C5rJ5 0 ~(f).t:i ::l Po M c:: t:I II) ::1 CIJ Z Z Z Z Z Z ~ ;z;~ z ~.!, rz.. rz.. ~ ~ ~ f-4 ~ 0 (J ~ u Cl ---, 3 25, J 4 500, 74 ' ; ' I 1 I::: I iL ~! :~ II :~~: ~ ~ i~~ ~~ I~ ~~ 4 ~~. 2] 170 ~ ~?, I 2000 I : IS I ] , : I I 5 16, ] ~-;~----~ ;:--; ; -;;-7--;; ~ ~ C I i 79 IS , ----~1-;;~-;--21-; ;;-'-' ~-, 24---; ;;-- 1 i 86. " : '... ".," '0.' 8" 8. CIJ U CIJ CIJ U = CIJ... CIJ... C 0 () C;... = CIJ U - H..j::>. N - Southern Division Hant'sun ) 2000 I Huangt'sun ] 1500 I I Kuanhsien I ,- Lihsien ] 1500: :2 Il Niut'ochen ] '2 30 I 2000 ] IS 2 13 J Pahsien, ] I 30 I 1200 I I 5 ~ 5 J ~ P'angkechuang I I ' <1 Peiyill I J f ' Total this year I~ 20 34CJ J Il2 10 Ins ~, Total last year ~00 S II II 4000 I Il 125 ] (5 ~ -;; ----~l-i;; ~ -; -; r; --; ---;;-- ~-- -8; ---; -6; ---- Increase Decrease I I--- Grand Total this year 1;1 27 4i3 16 IR7OC'I Grand Total last year :: IO ~ Increase Decrease LANHSIEN DISTRICT Ankechttang Chentzuchen Ch'ienanhsien Chiupaihu Lanhsien Laot'inghsien Omichuallg Pench'eng. Total this year Totallast year Increase Decrease _ H 3 II IOOO 40 7i 67 12i ~ * * 9 :<, ( ] 1900 ) 1 IOOr) I I ::;:0. ~ :2 :zoe : v 7 7, ~ 3 1 ": J 8( I (60 4:- 1 1" :<: ""0 7 'I ( (, ' ] t I I 1500 I : C 2: 3: I::~ ~ II 2~:;~-f,~ I::; ~I-1::-'--< :1-' -~~l ::'~ ~: 2~ [ ~~I [ ~ ~ I *Because of floods used {or rebuilding. I -;~--. r~ 1800 ~--, ~r iO~ 367[~~.II,! ~I-.-.I~--

141 STATISTICAL TABLES, PART III.-Conti1med DISTRICTS STATIONS AND CIRCUITS SUNDAY SCHOOLS CHURCHES AND PARSONAGES SUPPORT OF MINISTRY CO~TRIBUTIONS IN MEXiCAN DOLLARS' MISSIONARY CONTRIBU1'IONS I LOCAL ExpENSES rn QJ bjl rn s:: c:: QJ : ~ '3 >< W j::q EpWORTH LF.AGUES OR SIMILAR ORGANIZAnONS CONFER- ENCE EXPENS~S QJ /J QJ ~ /J 'QJ s:: Q) QJ '"' Q) ""' '"' s::... 0 s:: 0 U u -,PItKING DISTRIC1' Asbury. Chushihk'ou' Huashih Shunchihmcn Tota1s this year Totals1ast year Inc~ea5e. Decrease SlIANHAIKUAN DIS1'RIC'l' CII'anglilIsien Ch'ienwei Ch'iensoa FunilH~ hsien Haiyallg. Shanhaikuan Shcnho Shihkech11311g Sh ih111enchai Total this) car Total last year Increase Decrease ~-T - 2 3: Ilj6i] 7 'i ~ 121 :2 ] 1 1 I 5 2, " r) 1: l 26 ) I G 7s ;:: C s : ) 122CO :2 It, I JO :: loco 4 <1 Roo ] ) 2 3 to 12CC II II IlO :2 4'< f---i > ~ :.: Il5 1714,, u 129_ :2 210] IS IS , J _---_ ,-- ---~ '; ; liDO Lj-p IH8J I 1: T'AJANFU D1Sl'HICT Anchiachtt3ng Feicll'cnghsicn Laiwuk'otllZl1 T'aianfu Ttlngahsicll. TUllgp'inghsien Total this) ear Total last year 411 ;0 IB; goo I IO 30 I3B :; 2 750: I I 2 19 I 3 ~ I :2 340 I ,:2 I 5 35 G,W I ~ 25 l~ I J vO 23 I 2 2 8e i 2 7UO ; ~ ~!.J3? -=-_ 3S 0 ~ ~~~I~ --~I~~ 5745.~ --~~~ ~I-~ 210 I 534e--1 I J4 -=~ g~~l~:::c 3 )(,) II2 I 4i 3. S , \333.' 1.5 q '--

142 STATISTICAL TABLES, PART III.--Continlled DISTRICTS STATIONS AND CIRCUITS SUNDAY SCHOOLS EpWORTH LJ';AGUES OR SIMILAR ORGANIZA TIONS CHtJRCH~S AND PARSO~A(ES CUNTRIBUTro~s IN MEXJCAN DOLLARS SUPpORT 1\IISSlONARY O~~ CUNTRlllUTIONS MINISTRY LoeM, EXI ENSES CONF~R ENCE EXPENSES TI~NTSIN DISTRICT I f Chiaohohsi C 11 Nanp'ihsien Taich'enghsien Wangchiak'ou "Ve.sley West City. Yangltngrh'illg Total this year Total last ~ ear Increase Decrease ~ TSUNHUA DISTRICT I I I I Fengjenhsien J I 16 I !i 151 Hsingch'eng c. ' (, Pil1ganch'engtzu ;: [1 () Shaliuho 5 S SlIOO qoo Tsunhuahsicn i 17 - YU~:ltl~~Sit:~s year '2: 3: 5~; I: 2:)~::~ ~ -;~ 2:117::~ ~. -3~:.~~- I~~I- 30 ]~~ -. 6~ ~~-~----- I Total last year ~4 15 2fi':O(l 6 21 IS <) liz Il; 16) \ i)~'~~!\:~e 15-~ IK ~-; --;~II-- I - 24 ~,-----:;-9Ii- II -;;-- '37--"~-~4----~ [YENCIIOU DISTRIC'l', Ningyanghsic!, 11.\ 50 II -1, "S).,:;}!, II ~ ~I (."i 00 1)5.'i 10 g SSl1~huihsirn I 35 -, }UO 37 ~.1 J I 'l'sillillghsicn I () 6~) I Sill I 2' \ 7 4 'l'souhskn 2 ~ 100 _I 12,0 4 \ 201 1)9 I) 31 Q II vvenshanghsiell I 3 66,K,)! I 'II -1 6 Yellchowht I i i5 J K()o 2,~ 3 WOO ()~ 1 Ii,=; -- I<,=;.J r Total this year -;.w J~6 --. ' ;;;~ -h --;-~ -I~:JIOO _. --13~<~1-" ~-)'--] ~ 41 2'- :n.'i5 ' I '-I Totalll::I~~:~:ar ~ -2"~ !~~;~: ~I: ~~I!I I>-~(::~ _:--~: --~))!I~,.-~~I--~---;-;--."~.. ~~---~i Decrease 3 ls') I 4'. 6 'l'otai.s BY D1STIUCTS. I Chingl'hao 13 2; -.73 If) I8;00..j 30 3U 7800.! 34,< RS 231: I, !JO 3g 3.')5 Lanhsiell..'3.lKI55~ )1 Iqoo I 1L()6 I -to, 40 17t ;;(, ~H2 Peking 12 22() 2t) io I (lsi c 7 II II ISO '-10.' /.1:;1 732,.20 89i )22 Shanhaikuan J().l 2(Hll 3'1:,6;,tI ':1,2-112~ ~( 12! IISl H I 3ii T'aianlll?) I 21):14 17b651~ (' 1 7'-,j2 1 11JI 1 l Tientsin ,I 12 9,304 <; -l~i()( 4 l.l 13 12J()( :-. I," ;2, 112 6'" ' Tsttnhua 2-l 31 ;;69 IS Z 22 i :,0-2" J..jl 3O! If)!). 68. ('3 119 Yell chow --.2 ~ 3% 1 I"~ -'-:0':0 ~I_~_~\!_~I~ 10 1=-1._ I ~~J ~ I. 2() _~II~.= 2~ ~~ "~: Grand Totals. (21) ~(): ~684 'Ii III; Ill. _!2925_ 70 17X 17.:<.1 66: )2() q(j~ _;r:;~ IO!! -t.!~'fj: J-lQ-l ~~427 I J 5 12~ ~~. Z_~.~9277,~ "l~l 100" 1~/)0815~7'99:;9: -;-;" 14: :;:~9>61.71II6'/) Jl-JL;> 4 1,9,. 12~1 ~. 13 Increase ) 78 -'.. ~.J - (~-.--:-". 80S ; j Decrease 747 I 9i Last Y<:ur':; Totals '-(3) :;41(6):)..j,~1

143 .W If': 1456 STATISTICAL TABLES, PART IV. Name and Classes Teachers Pupils Receipts Expenses i------;---- of SdlOOls 1 I 1 I 1 ' 'I'm:OLOCICAI, AND I I I I 1 I 1 ~mlicaf.. SCHOOr.. S',! I ~; I PekIng UnivC'rsitv I, ' I. CoJlege or Theologv II 8 19 I' I' II I ~~;, i?~ " Blhle ljistia1te. -, I "'I - b.j I -.J 0 8':>5 poo District Biblr: School" J~!_I-'-:J!_I J_~I_~I_~ii '-: ~~~: ' ;1 ~~, &', ~~~I Ii ' , '~ /10 I I fls1---~ I I '. 1 ", Id. U , , 2) Total for the year ~ 12 I 12 6 I I P~KrNG FNJVBRSI'rY Colkge of Theology ~')llege of Mcdi:ille College of Arts tpl"king Division, ttungchol1 V'vision 6' f , 1 8 1<); I I I I '1-.:>.:>; 25,o~ 0..." <)-" I ', 1 I' 1 I I I i I,I' I I ' I 3, II 4,.11 5, 50 ' / IO-.fl) G-) I 300, I--II I_J! J--'---- ' '_I J, I' I I I',573 Gol.. I 69 2No: () I 1296' rooo : ' Total for th~ year.1 21 II, II I 51 * In rederatj,on with American Board, Presbvterian Mission 'md T ~r S Joo,. / 693<;> t M. E. SectIon. -' -<..., t Under the other three Boards. A New column causing perceptible variation in Current Expellse CoIn F Pr.KING ACADEMY College Preparatory Bible Institute. Middle School Total this year MIDDT,E SCHOOf,S Changlihsien Peking i<1"aianfl1 Tientsin Totals HIGHER PRIl\L\RY SCHoor,S Anchiachllang Ch'anglihsicll Chushihl~'ot1 Feicb'ellghsien K'outzu Lallhsictl Ningyullghsien Peking, East Cit." Shanhaikuan Shunchihmen Ssushuihsien 1<T'aianfu Tientsin Tsiningchotl Tsoushien. Tsunhuahsien Tllngahslen. Tungp'inghsien Wenslianghsien Yenchoufu Totals this year Totals last year Increase Decrease. l 1, 2\ 2 4:, 9 9 ro8,,108: 435: f) ' 4 I, --1-1' 4' I II 32 32\ 90, ISO 4(:0, 6~(l,~, :, i_l\-i-i-i~l_-:.:1~~i--l~~i~~.3:5i: ; ?() 2 ():li9.3j : ii :1i\ 6 ;1 2!! 8 I l'l ,:1\ 68.: 1 1 'I 68 '5 12:7~ (i1 l'i1~'9ii) ';2 72.)4 -.;500-;j7.i1;:;2;(,.;529'-2;;r-i.;:;~i--i:;r,57i.,)... II -"0 r r ~Oi 6r.3 r : 144 2r9 0 I, J, 21, 1,21'1' ' 5: , S l, T66.!4~29 2ilJ I793i3.q67 I 1 : i I! 1 1 3' < i I I: I, )1 -, I I Ii ~, I, ~ I! 2 ~ \ I 4! I, I I II 1,) I~\ 2 " 2i lj(l1j IzIl : 25X P7 I()-\ _ : ()--I-)) I f393 1 q ,) T37 ()()') ISS():,',o,oR,JS67 6 I : X 'I lrl r 0 'J I 7 3 Of) (io 20<) ()() is: V): ()-~ 22. ' Jar ::!70 2 1,5 N, 3 01 I 20 2() 9 2 ~2..'i.:; , 9U 3307 ~71) '4l 13;- 551"" 1; lui 10' J2() 12U', 11:; :~, 1'5 3, --I-'~zl J.~gl 40.r;i 6'552 0')0' ~1 12.1:d 'j ()5, :;74: 18rlI2 ~G5 I! -+ I 4l2! 1109' ' :>! 18')Oi XS..j.' 59S: : , :!43' I!)O, () IOf) I' I 2 2U: 20i I :qo 240; 230 4! I I I :;1; (iJ3 500' ()I~/, IOS7 USrll l:!uo" 4ir I 6 6 : i I..f4 Ll-\ I 144 I 5! I; 1 i ! ; ISO f, I, I I: ,' 209: [00 8:J ; : ~(), I 7 I! 1449 II 7! 72. I ' 74 II II III 15 IS 4.l lj() i IJ 143 I, I qo! -\-.' I 96 II 2; :~OI 3 2 -\-' '~'--:; ;-;~;-:;~R; ~OOI ~io6 ~~7zi--;68-;~ -~20().~24i7~;3!T57~II2g:~~;~'~.~~~6~;;68; 16 S I 6, : I.-J.J6 9.L8,2I : , r \ '761 I~l)-~~' '\-:-:-1'-'1'-1-' lilill'-i'~ :~i~g-s-, -1,--1\;128\--\-.\~O::~,-~ \-', I 1: 2~ 8 I ro I 2464 ; '. 2~ ". \ of building

144 STATISTICL TABLES PART IV--Colllillued of Schools Enumerate pa rticulars by districts PRIAfARY SCHOOLS Chingchao District Lanhsicn " Peking " Shanhaikuan " T'aiallfu " Tientsin " Tsunhl1a " Yenchoufl1 " Totals this ytar Totals last year Increase Decrease. 210 Ii It Ii I~ J7 I !J S 27r; i 69(: r Il2S JOOO IJOt} 23 b ~ / I--.ll i l i i ~f 1-- ')29 27<.) ;;;;;~; '7; '. 128z36 --~ !737 CJ

145 Name and Classes of Schools Ellllll1erat\! particulars by districts W,..:F:..:.-::.M:.: College of Me:licine. College of Lib~ral Arts College Preparatory. MIDDr.~ S.~HOOLS Pdcing Tientsin. Total. HIGHER PHIMARY SCHOO!.,S Ch'angli Peking T'aianfu Tientsin.! Total This Year Total Last Year STATISTICAL TABLES, PART IV.-Conlhllled Teachers Pupils Receipts Expenses I ~I ~ I From From I F<.'reign Chinese Scholars Other Sources rn I---:-~--I-----I.--~ ,,, ----,...-~-..- if) CIJ '0 0 I Vl I- CIl CIl..c:: C ~ \lj!ij I:: -S v u U)t:: CIJ CIl c:: U) I::...S? c '" 0. ;;j I:: ~:.E ~'Qj 'v >( ~..., p. '0 I:: I B ] ~.g ~u c... u ~ I:: ::. c- CIJ - 0.; CIl 00 >< CIl c 0.; I':l:>:~ 0. 0.; ci ~E -;;;4.. ~ CIJ C c ~ E I:: I- >. W l- c 0.;.:; 0 ';;j ~ "0 u8 '"@ ;:.e- : t:: l- C\: 1-0 Z I:: S ~ ~ ~ 'E ~ ~ ~!r: "28 ~ I:: I-... ::; ::l. c 3 CIJ 0 o'+< ~o ::: '0 ~ '5 -I- ::: ::: 0 CIJ ::: 0 rj). ':.) rj:. ~ U) U (l:.j~ p::) ~ U) ~ :S 8 I I I 2'-2-I-T~:--6~1-:~: ~~941' ~~-'00-11'--I-I'----;---i---I !---L--!..."::"'_1...::.S:....L-1..-l..- ~ ;g ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I & I ~ ~.< 1 Not Reported I Not Reported I J I SO 4.~~ '.3H ~ (:; t~ 67f! I I [CO 9) , ' ~ 2 5 ~I~ ~ -;\-;--- -;;; -~~;8 ~.; :-L 142<; u I I I 2 ) 4 5' ; S45 I j l 5 I f) [ ~ I : 21 I 6 7', 11>9 IG] 2n~ 41.~ I 4:1- ~ 1357 F 9 )II, 5737 /31.: =- ~~ ~ ~o~~~-_.:.~._ ' i 2359, :; 2, I?) "I T II 171 1{)~ ~6q.,t~) >I-'!lor ( 0 (j I' ~._. -' - /,...P 203 IJO'u 265~ p J Increase --I-~ '8:11-6~1~ ~I--~/~~~ 1;;~j~I"i.)~ _6 ', ;3 "oo~ 4' Ogo --;;;; --~~ - D_~.:..c.:..:re:..:a:::!l_=_e.:...._:...:..'.. '_._!...~~~~_.l.i.~[~31_..3[( 3[1.._.3879 ()t~4 357 R99 2 J17 l 7 79 ~ I t-4 CJ1 N I, \LowtR PRIMARY SCHOOLS I I I I I I No school reported Chingchao District. T~anhsiel1 " ISO O-t2 47:< roo 1954 Peking " ] II L 70: II ]25] ]83( t Shanhaikuan " S 1 ] ] Ie I I P ( c ] T'aianfu 13.~ : Tientsin ",. 8 I I ] (J t ~. TSllnhna lio ]: Yenchowftt " ~ :.I! ' Total This Year J ~ [7 10 I?i G i ~ ji' Total Last Year 6R I I I 68 6y b ! I: Increase I , ~ ~ ~ 28i II Decrease Kindergarten I I 1 I ] S BIBLg TRAINING SCHOOLS Ch'ullgli 1 2 : ,., : 5c 1667 Peking Ullion. I Not Reported Peking M. E. M 1 1 J ~oo 10 goo goo 20<. 1100' Total This Year I (\ U :.2 Ie ~ 2S Total Last Year 3 3 I I IO II II 2.)2 2';20 H ;: I--- 16i ::4 250 Increase De.:rease II -too

146 STATISTICAL TABLE, PART IV-Continued Teachers Pupils 1 Receipts Expenses Name and Classes of Schools Foreign Chinese From Other Sources by dltricts DIS'l'RIC'l' BI13J,e CLASSES Lanhsien District. Shanhaikuan T'aianl"u :: Tientsin " Tientsin Union " Tst1nhmi. Yenchoufu ] i w ~ 5S f~ Total This Y f:'ar. Total Last Year. ~~ ~~ ~~~_ 7' '-; 395~--; t~ Increase Decrease I ~ Nurses Training School r J7IO lilo SUMMARY \ \ \ l I College of Liberal AI ts Not Reported College Pn.'laratory Not Reported College of Medicine I 5\" 6 II ' c Middle Schools. : I 9 2 9) g 2000 HigherPrimary Schools 4 I 7 6 J IOJ36 Lower Primary Schools ()~ ID 1778 ZP4-1-' Kindetgarten: I J 1 1 I 7 If> Bible Training Schools. j ' District Bible Classes. t NursesTrai\1ingSChool'~_~~_I~ 1 ~_~_ Grand 'I alai. 8~ q q ~_ B.of F.1L Grand Tala l 2:' ~J t (l326~~ FYI I I W. F. M. S. Grand Total (; Lt \ 6fl.:'2366;, 65 2 Great Grand Total , 31 61?4(),Il2 \58 l6ge 258-, <, [ ; [ J47i ? :: il.J \ li Si 7 2: R S 2S I

147 STATISTICAL TABLES, PART V ~~ WORKERS NO. OF PATIENTS NAMES OF IN- PATIENTS DISPENS -\RY PATIENTf; OUT-PATIENTS HOSPITALS AND D1 S PENSARIES til V ttl I ::l Z &i 'Qj I o IJ:i o Z Increase Decrease I ~---=--~:.=::::...;.-~ ~ ~--~~~~~-..~ ~ ~ ~!J rn J)~.- \:: >.~.. ~ rnco '-<0- ii:~ :::l co Z HOSPITALS FOR MEN Ch'angli. Peking T'aianfu 1. T otal.. Total Last Year. I I I 294: P ) ~i 8: '8 _.~ I ~I 591 ~~ 3(J II~ \ I~ ---3~--I-l ; _~ ~ I~.,j1 3/81~ --I-;/-;; ~ ;;I-~ 4733 ;i---i ~ HOSPITAl, FOR WOMAN Peking. Slee[Jer Dav.s. *-1 'aianfu..... Tientsin, IS1bclla Fisher- Total This Year. Total Last Year. Illcrea~e D.crease B. of F. M. Grand Total.. W. F. M. S. Grand Total Great Grand Total.. *Open 8 months for foreigners and school girls. with a few exceptions.

148 STATISTICAL TABLES, Part V.-Continued ~ NAMES OF OPERATIONS FROM FEES RECEIPTS SPECIAL I FROM GIFTS EXPENSES HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES 11 Ch'angJi Peking. 'r'aianfn HOSPI'l'ALS POR M~N Total... Total Last Year Increase Decrease.,4t.&;M.. t%ij4tct&ju%s) ).. g". i)" HOSPTTAL for ViloMEN Peking, Sleeper Davis *T'aianfu.... Tientsin, r sabella Fisher Total This Year. Total Last Year. Increase Decrease. B. of F. M. Grand Total Vil. F. M. S. Grand Total \ ZIO K Q : _-----I~ \ 21 72' 95' R H ~::\ 21 -::: --::: 4:~_:::: -~Z--~;-8~26~1-300\~i,;~-:-~~-: ;' 220><' ~ ~ 59 60~ Gso 19:: ,~; ~; -~;I~;I-;:~:: 1::;--;:: -~;~: -~;:~~-~:~i;~;~~ ~:~~~-;t-;~i~~ Greal Grand Total. ~ ~----~~~~--~~~- + Open 8 months for foreigners and school girls, with a few exceptions.

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