1892.] Gleanings at Home and Abroad. Mr. Webster mentions one of the elders in Newchwang, an old carpenter, who knew William Burns, and assisted in the last services man could render to the saintly missionary. Another elder in that city, Mr. Chang Teng Sung, is very useful in evangelistic work. He distributes books and tracts, and holds gospel meetings. He has been for the past five years native cashier in the firm of Messrs. Bush Bros., Shipping Agents. Mr. Bush, the head of the firm, testifies thus: Mr. Chang Teng Sung is the most upright man I have ever had in my employment. If I had had him years ago I would have been a richer man to-day. I have never known him to do a dishonorable trade action; and, indeed I should feel humiliated were I to suggest to him anything that was in the least degree shady. The Swatow Presbytery carries on a mission in Namoa and other islands of the coast. At the spring meeting of Presbytery a large audience listened with deep interest to a narrative of the work in which two native missionaries have been engaged for a year. The following is from their report: On Rest Day ten people met for worship, and in the evening two or three came to inquire about the doctrine.-On the third moon of this year many young men came to read at night; evening by evening they increased until twenty or thirty joined with us in kneeling down to pray. The troubles in China, it is feared, are not yet over. By the Hunan manifesto each clan is enjoined to keep an eye upon any members who do not sacrifice to "the most holy ancient teacher, Confucius;" it being held certain that such as these, in current phrase, have entered the religion of Jesus. It is further prescribed that these be immediately dragged to the ancestral temple, to be severely dealt with, and compelled to return to the right way. A communication from Dr. Griffith John shows that this manifesto is bearing fruit. A Hunan Christian was seized, dragged to the temple, beaten, and only let go on signing a declaration that he had been expelled from the clan, and had renounced any privileges pertaining to him as a member.-Monthly Messenger and Gospel in China. 459 Bishop William H. Hare, after a visit to the China mission of the Episcopal Church, reported in The Spirit of Missions, expresses the belief that the wise method is not the sending of many workers, of whom not a few will, of course, be persons of small gifts and little force; but the careful selection of a picked few who have ability and training sufficient to enable them to occupy important points of central influence, whether institutional, evangelistic or pastoral, and to work in them and out from them by means of native helpers. For such foreign fields as China and Japan he would have persons superior both by endowment and acquirement,-just the persons whom everybody wants to keep at home. Bishop Hare approves the plan of Mr. Locke, a missionary in Shanghai, who employs evangelists. Their Christian training consists in frequent instruction by him and daily attendance upon the services in the church. From daily training at the center they daily go out in the afternoons to influence others. This plan multiplies force with quickness and economy. It gives to one leading spirit dozens of eyes and hands and tongues. By means of these evangelists large classes of candidates for baptism have been gathered and kept under instruction. An important question that has arisen, he says, is thus stated: Shall these poor people be brought within the Church by baptism to be shepherded and developed there as soon as they deliberately take Christ as their teacher, and are ready to be led by their spiritual guides; or shall they be left in lonely isolation in the world, shivering outside of the 460 Gleanings at Home and Abroad. Church's door and vouchsafed formal admission into its fold only when they have stood the long ordeal and kept warm in spite of exposure? Of the two methods he prefers the former. The Rev. Thomas McCloy, of the Southern Baptist Church, reports in the Foreign Mission Journal, that a chapel recently built by the converts in a Baptist mission in KwongSai, China, is the only chapel in that province. The province, with its eighty-one walled-cities, hundreds of market-towns, thousands of villages and a population of more than eight millions, is strongly antiforeign. A letter of deep interest from the Rev. J. Webster, of the United Presbyterian Mission in Manchuria, is published in the Monthly Messenger and Gospel in China. Mr. Webster gives an account of the first meeting of the Presbytery in Manchuria, composed of the churches of the United Presbyterian and the Irish Presbyterian missions. There are but nine native members, but they represent a score of churches, and a membership of nearly 2,000. The native ministers, without suggestion from the missionaries, prepared the following deliverance on the subject of opium: Opium-smoking destroys the bodies and souls of men; therefore it is a sin and cannot be tolerated in the church. No opium-smoker can be admitted until he has given up the evil habit. Not only so, but no dealer in opium, no one who cultivates the poppy, no one who sells the drug in any shape or form, even in the most sugared of all forms, as pills for the cure of the evil habit, is to be tolerated. Enquirers who are opium-smokers are to seek the aid of the foreign doctor; and if, by reason of long use or other cause, it is impossible to effect a cure, and if the doctor certifies that to abandon the habit means to forfeit life, then a special dispensation is granted; and other things being satisfactory, he may be baptized. "Drastic enough, all this;" comments Mr. Webster, "but they know better than we do." Sir Charles Elliott, Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal, at the anniversary meeting of the Darjeeling Union Church, in May, 1892, spoke of [November, the missionaries in India as "an unrecognized and unofficial branch of the great movement in which we are all engaged, and which alone justifies our presence in the country." "The only hope," said he, "for the realization of our dream and for the true elevation and development of the people, lies in the evangelization of India." "The people who are carrying on this work are the missionaries." "It is they who are filling up what is deficient in the efforts of the Government, by devoting their lives and labors to bringing the people of India to the knowledge of Christ."-Mission Record. Chinese medical science is the most imperfect and puerile thing among that great people, so advanced in many feature of their social life. Chinese farmers and boatmen can give valuable instruction to their fellow-craftsmen in civilized countries, and Chinese statesmanship holds its own in councils of nations; but Chinese doctors are but caricatures of the true physician. So the Chinese need foreign medical aid; and as their minds are eminently practical they appreciate such help more than the idealistic people of India, and this appreciation serves to break down the wall of Chinese pride and contempt for everything not belonging to his own country. China is the greatest and best field for medical missionary work. The Baptist Missionary Magizine, Oct., 1892. Jewish Intelligence quotes as follows from Major Conder's "The Future of Palestine:" What then we may expect to see, in the future-if the future be one of peace for Palestine is the gradual increase of agricultural population and the spread of prosperous settlements. The presence of the Turks will not forbid such progress, though it may place obstacles in the way of its most rapid growth. This growth will be due, not to the schemes of individuals, but to the communication of man with man among the humbler classes of Jews and Christians.-The return of the Jews" does not depend on any race but themselves; and they are already returning, and mean to return in yet greater numbers. 1892.] Comparative Summary of the Presbyterian Church in Six Years. Dr. Morrison says in the Mission Record: The overwhelming fact in these tables (Indian Census of 1891) is that in the India of 1881 (that is, exclusive of newly annexed territory) the whole population of all religions has increased by 30,000,000 souls. Canon Isaac Taylor's painful fact that non-Christians are adding to their aggregate each year more units than Christians are adding, is only too 461 evident in India. We need all the consolation that the counter fact can give, that since 1851 the number of Protestant native Christians has been doubling every decade; they have been advancing by geometrical progression, and geometrical progression will soon pass any mere arithmetical progression. Keep doubling a number and you will soon reach hundreds of millions. COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Centenary Fund inclusive. + Includes in part Synodical and Presbyterial expenses. 462 Summary by Synods. SUMMARY BY SYNODS [November. OF STATISTICS RELATING TO CHANGES OF MINISTERS AND CHURCHES. On the continent of Africa there is one language which has had the privilege of boasting itself the most accursed under the face of the sun; a language which has been used by the slave-dealers, who have traveled to all parts of Africa, and wherever they have gone they have taken that Swahili language with them. There is the opportunity-one language which amongst all these varying tongues is spoken in all parts of Africa. The Church Missionary Society began the work on that language nearly fifty years ago. Dr. Krapf commenced it; the University Mission thirty years ago took it up. Dr. Steere, one of the greatest linguists in this age, set to work on the language; and now the Bible Society is enabling us to make that the most blessed language in Central Africa. Wherever we go we are able now to present the people of the country with the Word of God in a language they can understand. Is not this the work of Christ Himself—the very curse of the land, the most accursed language turned into its greatest blessing? The seed is cast upon the waters, and it returns after many days, it bears fruit in unexpected ways. expected ways. One book given by Bishop. Steere, and carried by a native into the very centre of Africa, became the seed which has sprung up into the Mission in Uganda. One book, carried there by a native, was found by Stanley, and was read by him to King Mtesa. And that was the beginning of the Church Missionary Society's work in that country. -Archdeacon Hodgson, at the last annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society. RECEIPTS. Synods in SMALL CAPITALS; Presbyteries in italic; Churches in Roman. It is of great importance to the treasurers of all the boards that when money is sent to them, the name of the church from which it comes, and of the presbytery to which the church belongs, should be distinctly written, and that the person sending should sign his or her name distinctly, with proper title, e. g., Pastor, Treasurer. Miss or Mrs., as the case may be. Careful attention to this will save much trouble and perhaps prevent serious mistakes. RECEIPTS FOR THE BOARD OF CHURCH ERECTION, AUGUST, 1892. ATLANTIC.-Fairfield-Ebenezer, 31 cts; Good Will, 1 42. 1 73 BALTIMORE.-Baltimore-Baltimore Broadway, 2 50; Westminster (M. C. D.), 5; Emmittsburgh, 1975; Franklinville, 5. New Castle-New Castle 1st sab-sch, 5 38; Pencader, 5 50. Washington City-Clifton, 3; Darnestown, 7 12; Hermon, 3. 56 25 ILLINOIS.-Alton-Carrollton, 10; Jerseyville 1st, 17. Bloomington-El Paso, 10; Minonk, 8 40; Philo, 6. Cairo -Carmi 1st, 18 57. Chicago-Chicago Woodlawn Park, 23 63; Manteno, 40; Morgan Park, 3 80; New Hope, 13. Freeport-Freeport 2d, 11; Rockford Westminster, 7 76; Willow Creek, 23 57. Mattoon- Kansas, 7. Peoria Crow Meadow, 3 50. Rock River-Ashton, 9; Centre, 4 03; Franklin Grove, 10; Geneseo, 4; Rock Island Central (Incl. sab-sch, 2 73), 11. Schuyler-Bardolph, 4; Carthage 1st, 20 50; Chili, 3 12; Ellington Memorial, 4; Kirkwood, 4; Monmouth 1st, 8 30; Plymouth, 2 12; Rushville, 7 53. Springfield-Pisgah, 1 51; Unity, 1 61. 307 98 INDIANA.-Crawfordsville-Delphi, 8 20. Indianapolis -Bethany, 2 20; Putnamville, 1; Roachdale, 4. Logansport-Meadow Lake, 3; Remington, 3 10. VincennesSpencer, 4. White Water-Connersville 1st, 35. 60 50 INDIAN TERRITORY.-Choctaw-Wheelock, Iowa-Cedar Rapids-Marion, 13 50; Springville, 5. Council Bluffs-Greenfield 1st, 3 38. Des Moines-Laurel, 3: Mariposa. 9 10; Panora, 7 20; Perry, 5. Fort DodgeWheatland German, 10. Iowa-Martinsburg, 9 33; Mediapolis, 6 75; Wapella, 6 35; Winfield, 5. Iowa CityBrooklyn, 6 63; Davenport 2d, 10; Scott. 7 70; West Branch, 4 70. Sioux City-Emmanuel German, 5; Larrabee, 5 77; O'Brien Co. Scotch, 8 25. Waterloo-Greene 2.00 1st, 5 05; Salem, 10; Tama City, 1 21; Toledo, 4 70; Tranquility, 11; Waterloo 1st, 22. 185 62 KANSAS - Emporia Elmendaro. 3 65; Madison, 2; Mount Vernon, 3 87; New Salem, 6; Oxford, 4 26; Walnut Valley, 4; Wichita West Side, 3 30. Highland-Highland, 12. Larned-Burrton, 1 89; Valley Township, 7 2). Neosho-Chanute, 4 21; Cherokee, 2; Elk City, 4; Garnett 1st, 4 50; McCune, 2; Monmouth, 2; Osage 1st, 10 50. Solomon-Minneapolis, 18 65. Topeka-Kansas City Grand View Park, 5. 101 03 30 00 KENTUCKY.-Ebenezer-Frankfort 1st, MICHIGAN.-Flint-Cass City, 4 10; Columbia, 5; Flint 1st, 21 50; Port Austin, 3 80. Lake Superior-Menominee 1st, 35. Lansing-Delhi, 4 64. Monroe-Adrian 1st, 16 40; Blissfield, 30. Saginaw-Calkinsville, 4 50. 124 74 MINNESOTA.-Duluth-Duluth 2d, 7; West Duluth Westminster, 3. Red River-Fergus Falls 1st, 1 69. St. Paul -Minneapolis Franklin Avenue (Incl. sab-sch, 3 40), 7: Westminster, 69 32; St. Paul 1st, 2; Bethlehem German (Incl. sab-sch, 2 91), 7 82. Winona-Preston, 7 50. 105 33 MISSOURI.-Kansas City-Butler, 13. Ozark-Ash Grove Calvary, 480; Bolivar, 3; Neosho 1st, 5; Salem, 1. Platte -Maryville 1st, 15 50; Parkville, 4 83. St. Louis-Bethel German (Mission Feast Collection, 10), 14; Emmanuel German, 5; Nazareth German, 7; Zoar, 5. 78 13 NEBRASKA. Hastings-Wilsonville, 3. Kearney-Central City, 6; North Platte 1st, 6; Wood River, 9 21. Nebraska City-Burchard, 5. Omaha-Omaha Lowe Avenue, 10 20; Westminster, 15 08. 54 49 NEW JERSEY.-Elizabeth-Cranford 1st (Incl. sab-sch, 9 50), 16 06. Monmouth-Manasquan, 25; South Amboy, 1. Morris and Orange-Morristown South Street, 121 78; New Vernon, 15 62; Summit Central, 94 40. New Brunswick-New Brunswick 1st, 35 05; Pennington, 11 14. Newton-Newton, 50; Phillipsburgh Westminster, 7 25; Wantage 1st, 5. 382 25 NEW YORK.-Albany-Albany 3d, 15 50; Carlisle, 1; Esperance, 17; Gloversville Kingsboro Avenue, 11. Binghamton-Nichols, 2 50. Brooklyn-Brooklyn 1st German, 10; - Bethany, 2. Cayuga-Auburn Central (Incl. sabsch, 2 21), 8 60. Chemung-Burdett, 4 34; Havana, 14; Watkins 1st, 22 62. Columbia-Durham 1st, 5 17. Genesee-Batavia 1st, 57 10: Wyoming, 9 23. Geneva-Manchester, 12; Penn Yan 1st, 47; Phelps 1st, 20 24. Hudson -Chester, 25 80; Livingston Manor, 3; Montgomery 1st, 8; Monticello, 2; Rockland 1st, 2 20. Long Island-Bellport, 10; Middletown, 15 01; Sag Harbor, 10. Lyons— East Palmyra, 5 50. New York-New York Christ Chapel, 10. Niagara-Knowlesville, 2 79; Murray 1st, 10 85. North River-Poughkeepsie 1st, 7 46. Rochester-Dansville, 9; Mount Morris, 9 67; Rochester Central, 50; - Emmanuel, 1 66; Sweden 1st, 13. St. Lawrence-Ox Bow, 5 40. Steuben-Canisteo 1st, 23: Hornellsville, 12 05. Troy-Warrensburg, 6. Westchester-Gilead, 12 65; Peekskill 1st, 40 38; South Salem, 18 73. 576 45 NORTH DAKOTA.-Bismarck-Mandan, 7 38; Sterling, 2. Pembina-Inkster, 3 23. 12 67 OHIO.-Bellefontaine-Bellefontaine 1st, 1 99. Chillicothe-Greenfield 1st, 3 78; Pisgah, 7: Salem, 20. Cincinnati-Silverton, 2; Springdale, 13 13. Cleveland-East Cleveland, 13 27. Columbus Central College, 10 65; Mifflin, 3; Westerville, 6 50. Dayton-New Carlisle, 17; New Jersey, 4 80; New Paris, 3: Osborn, 3; Troy, 9 63. Lima-Bluffton, 2 41; Rockport, 3 72. Mahoning-New Lisbon, 10 50. Marion-Jerome, 2; Liberty, 5; Ostrander, 7; Trenton, 4. Maumee-Toledo 3d, 10; Weston, 5. Portsmouth-Mount Leigh, 3; Portsmouth ist, 6 35; Red Oak, 7. St. Clairsville-Cambridge, 5; Mount Pleasant, 4 77. Steubenville-Annapolis, 3 75; Irondale, 5 15; New Hagerstown, 2 57; Unionport, 1. Wooster - Belleville, 2 60; Perrysville, 3 80; Savannah, 8 50; Wayne, 5 16; Wooster 1st (Incl. sab-sch, 6 54), 67 06. Zanesville-Chandlersville, 5 25; Granville sab-sch, 3 78: Homer, 2 60; Jersey, 4; Madison, 21 60; Norwich, "Benj. Wortman," 1; Utica, 8; West Carlisle, 5 70; Zanesville 1st, 23 85. OREGON.-East Oregon-Summerville, 1. PortlandEast Portland 1st 8. 9 00 369 87 PENNSYLVANIA. - Allegheny - Allegheny 2d, 7 40; North, 21 17; Bakerstown, 10; Bellevue, 8 10; Fairmount, 3 50; Glenfield, 2 75; Glenshaw (sab seh, 1 04), 11 69; Hilands. 7 87; Plains, 2; Sharpsburgh, 7 70. Blairsville -Cross Roads, 7; New Salem, 28 82; Plum Creek (Incl. C. E. Soc'y, 1 43), 5; Poke Run, 45. Butler-Harlansburgh, 5; Plain Grove, 9; Portersville, 8: Scrub Grass, 19. Carlisle -Carlisle, 1st, 16; 2d, 85 28; Dauphin, 2. ChesterKennett Square, 6; Oxford 1st, 37 20: West Grove, 4 35. Clarion-Academia, 2 15; Clarion, 18 91; Mount Pleasant, 1. Erie-East Greene, 3 60; Erie Chestnut Street, 11 75; Garland, 6 26; Girard, 3 50; -Miles Grove Branch, 2 76; Hadley, 2; Harbor Creek, 2: Milledgeville, 2; Oil City 1st, 51 95; Pittsfield, 4; Springfield, 2 11. Huntingdon Alexandria. 32; Houtzdale, 4; Kylertown, 2: Lost Creek, 19 25; Mifflintown Westminster, 31 61; Williamsburgh, 15 77. Kittanning-Apollo 1st, 12: Indiana 1st sab-sch, 50; Rayne, 3 09; Slate Lick, 8 50; Tunnelton, 3. Lackawanna-Athens, 12: Bethany, 2; Hawley 1st, 13; Langclyffe, 23; Rushville, 3: Stevensville, 4; Towanda 1st, 42 91; Tunkhannock, 13 09; Wilkes Barre Westminster, 5. Lehigh-Easton Brainerd, add'l, 1; Shawnee, 7 25; South Easton, 6. Northumberland-Berwick, 1C; Derry, 4; New Columbia, 2 50; Williamsport 2d sab.sch, 16 20. Parkersburgh-Fairmount 1st, 3; Terra Alta, 9. Philadelphia North-Frankford, 11 99; Overbrook, 8; Torresdale Mac |