fields were there was a marked uniformity in the reports. Everywhere it was a note of progress. In India the development of native church ideals, including not merely independence of organization but an appreciation of the burden of responsibility for the unevangelized millions-most hopeful sign for the future-secured the natural outgrowth of revival movements, manifest everywhere. From South India to the very borders of Tibet, including the law castes of the plains and the wild hill tribes of Assam and upper Burma, there were tokens of a new outpouring of the Spirit. As these facts were set forth by Mr. La Flamme of the Telugu Mission, Mr. Mason of Assam, Doctor Kirkpatrick of Burma, Messrs. Denning and Rockey of Northwest India, and others, it seemed as if there was no field quite equal in importance to India.

China, Korea, and Japan

Then came China with Dr. Hunter Corbett, bearing with simple unconcern. the highest honor the Presbyterian Church could give him, the Moderatorship of the General Assembly; C. R. Leaman, identified with the movement for the Romanization of the language, which has already brought the Gospels within the reach

they would have been a sealed book; H. J. House, representing the Canton Christian College, whose plans fairly startle one with their completeness and wide outlook; Mrs. Williams, whose husband was one of the Boxer victims, and many others. As each told the tale of opportunity, such as they had never known before; of the proof of sterling Christian character, manifested not merely in fidelity in danger but in the developments of peace; of the outreaching of students and even government officials for a truer intellectual life and a more substantial national growth, it seemed that no field could compare with China. Most effective, perhaps, was Doctor Corbett's statement in the Sunday morning sermon. of why he loved those Chinese Christians. Opening with a brief survey of the history since the time of Morrison, he paid a noble tribute to the qualities of the Chinese, their love of education, liberality, perseverance, and then gave instance after instance of their loyalty to Christ and their Christian leaders. As he told how more than once he had owed his life to their interposition at peril of their own, there was but one answer possible to his, "Do you wonder I love those Chinese Christians?" and the vision of a future China was bright with promise if only the present need could be met.

Korean missions are witness to the wisdom in starting a new work of studying the experience of other fields, and as Miss Estey, unnecessarily lamenting that she was the sole representative, showed how the foundations laid deep and strong, were

already the basis for a fine superstructure, all realized that the exHermit Kingdom is by no means a mere appendage to Japan, at least in its Christian work.

The reports from Japan, by Drs. J. P. Moore, D. S. Spencer, C. S. Eby and others, emphasized the new spirit that is seeking to gather the best from everywhere with the natural attendant danger of not always recognizing what is best. In this connection the desire of the Church to be independent in its conduct as well as in its form of faith, was referred to particularly in the questions that followed the addresses. The general sentiment was hearty that this does not mean letting down Christian ideals, nor any disregard for the office and worth of the missionary. There is now and will be for many years to come, all that the most devoted and skilled workers from Christian lands can do, in cordial alliance with the leaders who are already measuring up to the responsibility God has placed upon them.

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Roman Catholic lands were treated far too briefly, and it was but glimpses of Italy, the wilds of Brazil, the fields of Mexico and Puerto Rico that Doctor Wright, Mr. W. A. Cook and others gave, just enough to whet the appetite for more. session was given to Mohammedanism, recognized on every hand as the most difficult problem missions have to face. A survey of the Moslem problems of China, India, Persia, Turkey, Egypt and the Sudan by C. R. Leaman, J. O. Denning, E. M. Bliss and Karl Kumm served to arouse many questions, which overstepped the time and could scarcely be shut off.

drawing largely from the village and surrounding towns were the woman's meeting, children's meeting, stereopticon lecture, and a general survey by a number of speakers of the world field on Sunday evening. At the woman's meeting, Friday afternoon, Mrs. Valentine told of the perplexities and encouragements in the Philippines; Miss Moulton of work for girls in Japan; Miss Riggs of the sweetness of the "old, old story" to the "old, old women" of inland China; Miss Estey gave a message from Korea, and Mrs. Denning and Miss Labarre told of the uplifting power of Christ in India. There were songs in different vernaculars, and the whole tone was so joyous that "looking through the prison bars, none saw mud, but all saw stars," to change somewhat Miss Riggs' quotation. Saturday afternoon the children came from far and near to see costumes and curios and hear monkey, alligator, bear, and other stories from Bishop Penick, Doctor Kumm, Doctor Waugh, Egerton Young, and Mr. Rockey, songs in various tongues, while John iii:16 and the doxology in an indefinite number of languages voiced the praise of all. In the evening the Tabernacle was crowded to hear Egerton Young and see Doctor Kumm's pictures explained in his graphic way. Sunday evening the various fields were presented in more popular style, the only new speaker being Mrs. Kumm (Lucy Guinness).

An intensely interesting session was that in which, the situation in the home churches was set forth. It would have done pastors and members good to be present, and hear J.

Campbell White tell how the United Presbyterian Church had succeeded in raising its average for foreign missions to $2 per member, a record attained by no other body. The devotional services with which each day commenced, led by J. Campbell White, and the Sunday morning Quiet Hour, led by Mr. La Flamme, were seasons of spiritual enrichment, as well as most inspiring testimony. The records of answered prayers, presented at one of these meetings, was one that none who attended will forget. Scarcely, if any, less valuable than the information was the sense of fellowship. Not only in the meetings, but in the corridors, dining-room, and on the grounds of the Sanitarium and village it was evident that it was one big family. Tender were the references at the Memorial meeting to those who had gone-Dr. Benjamin Labaree, Mrs. Susan Schneider, Miss Mary Susan Rice, Mrs. Frank S. Scudder, Mrs. C. L. Hepburn, Rev. Hubert W. Brown, Mrs. Dr. Machle, and others. Doctor Gracey, always genial and interested, was welcomed everywhere, tho failing health and advancing years prevented him from taking active part in the discussions or business. He is still president, as he has been for nearly a quarter of a century, tho Mr. David McConaughy as vice-president, Rev. H. A. Crane, recording secretary, and Mrs. H. J. Bostwick, corresponding secretary, carry the burden of work.

Four points were emphasized in the resolutions: The gathering at these conventions of a larger number of outgoing missionaries that they might even before entering on their

Mrs. J. M. Channon, Micronesia; William P. Swartz, India; Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Moore, Japan; Miss Emma Oates, Africa; Mrs. W. O. Valentine, Philippines; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leaman, China; Miss E. Edna Scott, Burma; Miss Anna La Barre, India; Mrs. H. J. Wilson, India; Miss Clara M. Organ, India; Mrs. H. W. Vodra, Puerto Rico; Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Rockey, India; William A. Cook, Brazil; Henry Otis Dwight, Turkey; Herbert C. Withey, Africa; Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Denning, India; Ralph A. Tibbals, India; Anna Evans Corliss, M.D., China; Mrs. J. H. La Fetra, Chili; Miss J. Moulton, Japan; Mrs. Eber Crummey, Japan; Mr. and Mrs. George S. Leeds, Burma; Miss Frances A. Scott, India; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Huizinga, India: Miss Mary Graybeil, India; Herbert E. House, China; Miss Anna S. Winslow, India; Miss Ethel Estey, Korea; Dr. and Mrs. Karl D. Kumm, Africa; Rev. Hunter Corbett, China; Rev. James and Mrs. Halcomb, India; Miss Ella E. Hall, China; Rev. and Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Emerson, Africa; Rev. Frederick and Mrs. Wright, Rome, Italy.

In the first Methodist Church, London, Canada, is a widow who by reason of strength has exceeded her three-score years and ten. She has had many a grim struggle with the wolf, and has ever seen him standing not far from the door. But in spite of it, or because of it, or at any rate along with it, has come such a deepening of the spiritual life that her very presence is a benediction. To hear her pray brings the heavens very near, so vivid is her consciousness of the Master's presence. Through a period of forty-seven years she has served on the staff of the Sunday-school-the last four of them in total blindness.

In June of last year a band of university men, all volunteers for foreign missions, were campaigning the Province and spending a week in the church where this ripened saint worships. At the close of an afternoon service she made her way to the Superintendent of the Sunday-school, who was at the · meeting, and said in a voice quivering with emotion:

"Don't you think this church ought to support one of these young men in addition to the other work it is now doing?"

"Yes, I think we should support the entire band," he replied in a half jocular mood.

"No-but seriously, do you not think we should have our own missionary?"

"Yes, I do, most emphatically."

"Well then, will you accept from me twenty dollars as the widow's mite, just to start it."

"I would hardly care to do that. It has not been proposed to the church

yet, and of course I have no authority to receive money for such a purpose," he demurred.

"Oh, never mind that, you just take the money and tell the pastor you have it as the widow's mite, and see what the Lord will do."

As he went out, he met the pastor to whom he told the incident. There was moisture in his eyes as he said :— "It is of the Lord."

As they walked together the pastor met a wealthy member, a tither and always ready with time and money for God. To him they told the widow's offer. He looked down for a moment, while both listeners thought they knew why. At last he said: "Well, that is of the Lord, and if the church will do it, you may put me down for whatever is right." And there, inside of ten minutes the Lord had multiplied that widow's twenty dollars ten-fold.

On the following Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. Dr. Bishop, preached from Christ's great commission to the Church: "Go ye." He told the story of the widow and the tither, and asked the people what they intended to do.

The effect was electrical and the response immediate. Inside of one week fifteen hundred dollars was handed in without a soul being asked for a cent, and as the outcome, an ordained missionary is to-day en route for Japan. In a week the Lord multiplied the widow's mite seventy-five fold. But that is not all. It has become a fixed annual undertaking of the church and in all human probability will be so continued for many years.

Sicily, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," is the largest island in the great sea, and according to the census of December 31, 1892, has a population of 3,365,000. It is the connecting link between two continents, Europe and Africa.

Before the year 1800 the King of Naples, who at the same time ruled over Sicily, could say: "In my kingdom there is not a single heretic who, by his presence, can mar its beauty." He meant by that boast that no native belonged to the Evangelical Church. Both in Naples and in the largest cities of Sicily lived many persons who belonged to the Reformed churches. They had their churches in which public worship was held either in English or in German,

so that the Italians had no opportunity to listen to the preaching of the Gospel in a language that they could understand. To-day, after forty years, there are three Protestant denominations at work in Sicily-the Waldensians, the Wesleyans and the Baptists. The Wesleyans have a church in Palermo and one in Sicily. The Palermo church is large, being the result of the union of three churches which merged into one. At one time they had evangelists in Messina, Catamia and Syracuse, but they have now withdrawn from these towns.

The Baptists do Christian work in Messina and in Mandanici. The Waldenses are those who undoubtedly, up to the present, have done most for Sicily. They have eight