N) ~ ~ THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. JANUARY, 1900. No. i. J~INANCIAI4. The receipts to December 31st, the first quarter of the fiscal year, are $6,586.98 more than for the same period last yearan increase in donations of $6,874.52, in income of $890.20, and in tuition of $1,652.58a decrease in estates for current work of $2,830.32 under the policy of reserve legacy account. We are greatly cheered by this increase in donations. We appre- ciate the cordial response of the churches, Sunday-schools, Endeavor Societies and individuals to the necessities of this great work. We call especial attention to the efforts which are being made to increase the gifts of this Association for the current year thirty-three and one- third per cent. This is the amount of increase which the Council Committee of Fifteen have asked from the churches. The large work demands at least this per cent. of addition to the gifts for the current year. Will not each individual church and Sunday-school see that their contribution for this year is at least a third larger than for the former year? In addition to this amount needed for the work which has been established in other years, the claims of Porto Rico are pressing. Ten thousand dollars was a very conservative estimate of the amount that was needed at once in this new island territory. The churches, and especially the Sunday schools, have responded generously in bringing up the gifts to about half this amount. There is imperative need immediately for the full amount, properly and energetically to press the work in Porto Rico along the lines of Christian education and evangelization. FRESH I~EAFI~E1XS FOR 1900. ~Annual Statistical Leaflet. Annual Report, 1899. Universal Brotherhood Through Christ, Sermon by Rev. C. H. Patton, D.D. Michael E. Strieby, (illustrated) Sec. J. E. Roy, D.D. The Hand of God or Failure, Rev. H. A. Stimson, D.D. By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them, Rev. C. E. Jefferson, D.D. 5L~.

N) ~ ~ THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. JANUARY, 1900. No. i. J~INANCIAI4. The receipts to December 31st, the first quarter of the fiscal year, are $6,586.98 more than for the same period last yearan increase in donations of $6,874.52, in income of $890.20, and in tuition of $1,652.58a decrease in estates for current work of $2,830.32 under the policy of reserve legacy account. We are greatly cheered by this increase in donations. We appre- ciate the cordial response of the churches, Sunday-schools, Endeavor Societies and individuals to the necessities of this great work. We call especial attention to the efforts which are being made to increase the gifts of this Association for the current year thirty-three and one- third per cent. This is the amount of increase which the Council Committee of Fifteen have asked from the churches. The large work demands at least this per cent. of addition to the gifts for the current year. Will not each individual church and Sunday-school see that their contribution for this year is at least a third larger than for the former year? In addition to this amount needed for the work which has been established in other years, the claims of Porto Rico are pressing. Ten thousand dollars was a very conservative estimate of the amount that was needed at once in this new island territory. The churches, and especially the Sunday schools, have responded generously in bringing up the gifts to about half this amount. There is imperative need immediately for the full amount, properly and energetically to press the work in Porto Rico along the lines of Christian education and evangelization. FRESH I~EAFI~E1XS FOR 1900. ~Annual Statistical Leaflet. Annual Report, 1899. Universal Brotherhood Through Christ, Sermon by Rev. C. H. Patton, D.D. Michael E. Strieby, (illustrated) Sec. J. E. Roy, D.D. The Hand of God or Failure, Rev. H. A. Stimson, D.D. By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them, Rev. C. E. Jefferson, D.D. 5L~. 2 THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTH What Has Been Done for the Indians, Rev. J. R. Nichols, D.D. The Evangelical Side of Missionary Work, Rev. Sydney Strong, D.D. Why and How? Rev. Gerald H. Beard, Ph.D. The Americans in the Southern Mountains, Rev. Archibald Hadden. The Story of Three Million Highlanders, Rev. M. N. Sumner. In the Cypress Swamps, (illustrated) Miss C. F. Knowlton. Difficult Problems with Pleasing Results, Prof. J. L. Wiley. Our Churches a Necessity to the South, Rev. George V. Clark. Fisk University, (illustrated) Prof. J. G. Merrill, D.D. Pioneers in Porto Rico, (illustrated) Sec. C. J. Ryder. Christian Endeavorers Among the Indians, Prof. F. B. Riggs. People Passed By, (reprint) by a Missionary. The Debt of Our Country, (reprint, illustrated) Sec. C. J. Ryder. Arctic Alaska, Mr. W. T. Lopp. Christian Endeavorers and the A. M. A., Rev. Francis E. Clark, D.D. Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, (illustrated) Rev. W. M. Wellman. These leaflets may be had for personal use and distribution on application to this office. THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTH. It is encouraging to note the signs of progress at the South towards meeting the heavy responsibilities of the sitnation. It is a mistake to imagine that the Southern situation does not improve from year to year. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, appreciate the trend of events and the necessity for the elevation of the depressed millions with whom they are intermingled. The Southern tragedies of murder and violence have awakened the same horror in their hearts as through- out the country at large. There is a rising sentiment against lynch- ing and for enforcing justice by the cold and passionless execution of law. There is a strong desire to give the advantages of education to both the ignorant whites and the ignorant blacks. There is a grow- ing sympathy for the beneficent efforts to this end which are put forth from the North. It is a great mistake to confuse the whole South with certain lower elements in its vast and varied populations. It is also a mis~ take to imagine that sporadic instances of violence here and there are sufficient indices of the situation at large. Millions of the Southern whites and blacks are dwelling together in amity and cooperation for the advance of education and for moral progress. Illustrations are

2 THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTH What Has Been Done for the Indians, Rev. J. R. Nichols, D.D. The Evangelical Side of Missionary Work, Rev. Sydney Strong, D.D. Why and How? Rev. Gerald H. Beard, Ph.D. The Americans in the Southern Mountains, Rev. Archibald Hadden. The Story of Three Million Highlanders, Rev. M. N. Sumner. In the Cypress Swamps, (illustrated) Miss C. F. Knowlton. Difficult Problems with Pleasing Results, Prof. J. L. Wiley. Our Churches a Necessity to the South, Rev. George V. Clark. Fisk University, (illustrated) Prof. J. G. Merrill, D.D. Pioneers in Porto Rico, (illustrated) Sec. C. J. Ryder. Christian Endeavorers Among the Indians, Prof. F. B. Riggs. People Passed By, (reprint) by a Missionary. The Debt of Our Country, (reprint, illustrated) Sec. C. J. Ryder. Arctic Alaska, Mr. W. T. Lopp. Christian Endeavorers and the A. M. A., Rev. Francis E. Clark, D.D. Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, (illustrated) Rev. W. M. Wellman. These leaflets may be had for personal use and distribution on application to this office. THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTH. It is encouraging to note the signs of progress at the South towards meeting the heavy responsibilities of the sitnation. It is a mistake to imagine that the Southern situation does not improve from year to year. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, appreciate the trend of events and the necessity for the elevation of the depressed millions with whom they are intermingled. The Southern tragedies of murder and violence have awakened the same horror in their hearts as through- out the country at large. There is a rising sentiment against lynch- ing and for enforcing justice by the cold and passionless execution of law. There is a strong desire to give the advantages of education to both the ignorant whites and the ignorant blacks. There is a grow- ing sympathy for the beneficent efforts to this end which are put forth from the North. It is a great mistake to confuse the whole South with certain lower elements in its vast and varied populations. It is also a mis~ take to imagine that sporadic instances of violence here and there are sufficient indices of the situation at large. Millions of the Southern whites and blacks are dwelling together in amity and cooperation for the advance of education and for moral progress. Illustrations are GREETINGS TO PORTO RI~AN& 3 multiplying on every side of the desire on the part of the progressive South to fulfil the duties aud meet the heavy responsibilities thrust upon it by the masses of population submerged in ignorance. These immense masses are the burden not only of the South, but of the American people at large. Ignorant labor is shiftless and wasteful jabor. The growth of varied and inter-related manufactures cannot rest upon a labor element of clumsiness and stupidity. Civil duties demand intelligence and morals. The best patriotism of the South joins hands with that of the North in the elevation of the lowly and ignorant. What has been done is only the initiation of the ten times more which must be done. It is a significant fact that the last national census showed that the white illiteracy of the South was deeper than even the foreign illiteracy of the North; while that of the Southern black population was fearfully darker. Both public and private efforts are being made in countless communities of the South to begin the lifting of this great burden. Some of the States have already taken encouraging measures in this direction. While there are reactions, the general tide is that of progress. It is easy to make too much of the violent reactionary outcries of a few Southern newspapers. It must be re- membered that these shrill expostulations against progress are com- paratively isolated and do not represent the general and deliberate sense of the intelligent South. The day has come when intelligent leaders, North and South, can unite their efforts and push forward the work oC popular upliftment throughout the South. The lesson of the hour is not that of impatience and denunciation, but of mutual sympathy and co-operation. The hopeful progress of the past is a presage to the magnificent progress assured to the immediate future. No more timely words have been spoken than those of a Southern philanthropist when he said: The Negro must be educated. It is absolutely necessary to both races that his education go on. In our extremity we look to wise and just people in the Northern States to help us to help both races. F. P. W. GR~TINGS TO PORTO RICANS. At a meeting of the representatives of the different benevolent societies of our Protestant denominations who are entering upon mission work in Porto Rico a committee was appointed to draw up a paper containing a greeting to these people. The paper was to be published in Spanish and English. The copies in English were to go especially to the missionaries to be scattered among English-speaking people. The Spanish translation was intended for the native Porto

GREETINGS TO PORTO RI~AN& 3 multiplying on every side of the desire on the part of the progressive South to fulfil the duties aud meet the heavy responsibilities thrust upon it by the masses of population submerged in ignorance. These immense masses are the burden not only of the South, but of the American people at large. Ignorant labor is shiftless and wasteful jabor. The growth of varied and inter-related manufactures cannot rest upon a labor element of clumsiness and stupidity. Civil duties demand intelligence and morals. The best patriotism of the South joins hands with that of the North in the elevation of the lowly and ignorant. What has been done is only the initiation of the ten times more which must be done. It is a significant fact that the last national census showed that the white illiteracy of the South was deeper than even the foreign illiteracy of the North; while that of the Southern black population was fearfully darker. Both public and private efforts are being made in countless communities of the South to begin the lifting of this great burden. Some of the States have already taken encouraging measures in this direction. While there are reactions, the general tide is that of progress. It is easy to make too much of the violent reactionary outcries of a few Southern newspapers. It must be re- membered that these shrill expostulations against progress are com- paratively isolated and do not represent the general and deliberate sense of the intelligent South. The day has come when intelligent leaders, North and South, can unite their efforts and push forward the work oC popular upliftment throughout the South. The lesson of the hour is not that of impatience and denunciation, but of mutual sympathy and co-operation. The hopeful progress of the past is a presage to the magnificent progress assured to the immediate future. No more timely words have been spoken than those of a Southern philanthropist when he said: The Negro must be educated. It is absolutely necessary to both races that his education go on. In our extremity we look to wise and just people in the Northern States to help us to help both races. F. P. W. GR~TINGS TO PORTO RICANS. At a meeting of the representatives of the different benevolent societies of our Protestant denominations who are entering upon mission work in Porto Rico a committee was appointed to draw up a paper containing a greeting to these people. The paper was to be published in Spanish and English. The copies in English were to go especially to the missionaries to be scattered among English-speaking people. The Spanish translation was intended for the native Porto 4 GREETINGS TO FOR TO RICA NS. Ricans. This paper was signed by representatives of different de- nominations as will be seen. This broad, comprehensive and loving message from the Christians of America to the people of Porto Rico, who are now a part of our own country, must meet the approval of all those interested in the progress of the Kingdom of God rather than some narrow denominational victory. This greeting to the Porto Ricans is as follows: We rejoice that your beautiful island has become part of the United States. We take you by the hand as fellow-citizens of this Republic. We pray that you may share fully with us in all the blessings it has to give. We have come among you to show our in- terest in and our sympathy with you, and to do what we can to help you and your children toward the larger life that is possible to us all. We come to you as we have gone to all other parts of our be- loved landas messengers of the gospel of Jesus Christ our Saviour. We have come as brethren in Christ, as joint-members of that spiritual body of which He is the head, to preach and teach among you, and thus in mutual helpfulness to build up the Kingdom of our common Lord and to answer His prayer that they all may be one, and that His will may be done in earth as it is in heaven. We are agreed in the great truths of our holy religion, and we will work together that they may produce in this historic island all the choicest fruits of Christian life and culture. We would teach the children the way of eternal life, and bring to the men and women full of cares and burdensthe rest and comfort and hope that come through faith in the Saviour. And so shall they and we all be brethren and sister~ in Christ. These are the common purposes that bring us hither. In the name of our common Master we pray you give us and our preachers welcome, and join your labors with ours that this island, so charming in its natural features, may more and more have the beauty of a pure and purifying religion. Then happy will be your homes and happy your peopleas Holy Scriptures declare, Happy is that people whose God is the Lord. Education will brighten the lives of the children; Christian morality will stand guard in every community against sin, and the peace which Christ promised to His people will rest upou us and ours. Praying for Gods richest blessings upon you, beloved people of Porto Rico, and asking your co-operation with us, we are Yours in Gospel of Jesus Christ, (Signed) C. L. THOMPSON, T. J. MORGAN, W. H. WARD. PIONEERS IN PORiTO RICO. 5 PIONI~ER$ IN PORTO RICO. SECRETARY CHARLES. J. RYDER. The opening of this new island territory for the Christian schools and the evangelistic work of the American Missionary Association is of great interest. Many qnestions are naturally asked by those who are in sympathetic touch with this new and important movement. Who have gone it th ~sfield? Where have they gone and what elds are opening .~ Why have they gone? These questions present them- selves to t e attention of tho e who have watched with great interest the opening of this island to an intelligent and progressive Christian influence, Let us answer these questions in this article. First, who have gone in this pioneer band of missionaries to Porto Rico. The educational work is especially under the care and direction of Prof. Charles B. Scott and his wife. Prof Scott is a graduate of Rutgers College and of Oswego State Normal School. He is a teacher of many years experience and thoroughly qualified for the establishment and direction of the educational work of the Associa- tion among this people. Mrs. Scott, a graduate of Michigan Univer- sity, also takes an active part in this work. They are both devoted Christians, and the religious quickening and spiritual elevation of the people comprise an important part of their efforts. A SHACKA PEASANT S RESIDENCE,

PIONEERS IN PORiTO RICO. 5 PIONI~ER$ IN PORTO RICO. SECRETARY CHARLES. J. RYDER. The opening of this new island territory for the Christian schools and the evangelistic work of the American Missionary Association is of great interest. Many qnestions are naturally asked by those who are in sympathetic touch with this new and important movement. Who have gone it th ~sfield? Where have they gone and what elds are opening .~ Why have they gone? These questions present them- selves to t e attention of tho e who have watched with great interest the opening of this island to an intelligent and progressive Christian influence, Let us answer these questions in this article. First, who have gone in this pioneer band of missionaries to Porto Rico. The educational work is especially under the care and direction of Prof. Charles B. Scott and his wife. Prof Scott is a graduate of Rutgers College and of Oswego State Normal School. He is a teacher of many years experience and thoroughly qualified for the establishment and direction of the educational work of the Associa- tion among this people. Mrs. Scott, a graduate of Michigan Univer- sity, also takes an active part in this work. They are both devoted Christians, and the religious quickening and spiritual elevation of the people comprise an important part of their efforts. A SHACKA PEASANT S RESIDENCE, 6 PIONEERS IN FOR TO RICO. Miss Julia D. Ferris goes from Saginaw, Mich- igan. She received her edncation at Wellesley College after leaving the High School of her own city. She has been a teacher for several years and has attained marked success in this work. Miss Isabel French is a gradnate of a classical school in New York City and pursued a post-graduate course at Barnard College. She has had large experience in teaching and in Christian and phil- anthropic work, which qnalifies her for this mission field. Miss Jennie L. Blowers has already had experience in the mission schools of the Amer- ican Missionary Asso- ciation, having taught in Chandler Normal School at Lexington, Ky. Her home is in Westfield, New York. She was reappointed to work in the South, but was ready to enter this more distant island field. S h e i s well qualified for this new work. Miss Katherine M. Rowley comes from Oberlin, Ohio, being a member of the First CongregationalChurch of that city. She is a graduate of Oberlin MISS JENNIE L BLOWERS. College and is cordially recommended for this missionary service by her professors and teachers. Miss Mary L. Daniels is a member of Dr. Mungers church in New Haven, Conn. She has been a teacher in the public schools, where she has attained a high position as a very competent instructor. She takes with her the regard and confidence of a large circle of friends and there is every pros- pect of her abundant success. All these teachers un- derstand t h e Spanish language to some extent. This is essential, in order to do the work in Porto Rico. Rev. John Edwards, a pastor from Ohio, has MISS KATHERINE M. ROWLEY. MISS MARY L. DANIELS. MISS JULIA D. F EElS, MISS ISABEL FRENCH. PIONEERS IN TON TO AVGO. 7 been sent out by the Association as an evangel- ist in this same field. The preaching of the gospel is greatly needed, and Mr. Edwards cir- cuit covers a large area in evangelistic services. He is in eastern Porto Rico, where there is scarcely any other missionary work. And so this little band of eight devoted men and women have entered npon the pioneer wotk in opening up Porto Rico to an intelligent gospel. They have gone out with the prayers and sympathy of thousands of those who have been greatly interested in the important work in this island terri- tory. The future promises large things in the building up of Chris- tian character and the establishment of progressive Christian institutions. Where have Ihese missionaries gone? They landed first at San Juan, on the northeastern portion of the island. They established a school at Santurce, which is a few miles distant from San Juan. From this field Miss Blowers writes as follows: AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION SCHOOL, SANTURCE. The schoolhouse opens on the street (the military road), where there is a constant stream of passers by. There is not an hour in the day that there are not spectators peering in at doors and windows with idle curiosity or eager interest. Sometimes there are not more REV. JOHN EDWARDS, Evangelist. 8 PIONEERS IN FOR TO RICO. than three or four, but often as many as eighteen or twenty. Let me tell you of the various persons who composed this outside audience, as I watched them one morning. A native policeman, a business man waiting for his car, three beggars, boys with large trays of bread, fruit and sweetmeats on their heads, a washerwoman with a huge basket of clothes poised securely on her head, the driver of an ox- cart, who stopped his team while we sang America, three women going to market, a party of daintily dressed, sweet-faced senoritas with their chaperone, a dirty, wild-looking old hag who almost fright- ened me, a young mother carrying a naked baby in her arms, and boyswell, it was no use to count them. What do you think? Are we not being well advertised ? Great care was taken in locating these schools. Rev. A. F. Beard, Senior Secretary of the A. M. A., and Rev. William H. Ward, D.D., a member of the Executive Committee, visited the island to examine the conditions and discover the best points for such work. Prof. Scott, after reaching the island, also made thorough investiga- t io n concerning the most import- ant location. He wrote after reach- ing Porto Rico: The railroad from Arecibo is impass- able. I hired a pony and a boy to guide me and started for the town. The only way of traveling now, except on military roads, is by pony. I had never ridden two miles on horseback in my life, but it had to be done and I am still intact, and have ridden twenty to twenty- five miles to-day ON TME MILITARY ROAD FROM SAN JUAN TO LARES. without even geL ting stiff. We reached Arecibo, having to ford or ferry streams five times. There were no bridges left. PIONEERS IN PORTO RICV. 9 Friday I rode to Lares, eighteen miles over the roughest trail imaginable. Much of it is as steep as a stairway, with stones of all sizes replacing the steps. But I managed to stick to my pony. We reached Lares at eight oclock, the eighteen miles taking nine hours, with three hours at noon waiting for the rain to cease.~~ Lares, a town of 3,000 population, is situated in the western part of the island. It was finally decided that this should be the place for the second school planted by the American Missionary Associa- tion. Prof. Scott writes also: Lares is a very pleasant place, built around the top of a hill, the best residences at the top, with best pos- sible drainage and supplied with excellent spring water. I had a letter to the Alcalde (Mayor) and to the leading doctor of the town, a very intelligent man, who speaks English. I examined several build- ings and found one admirably adapted to our purpose. It is central, with a large room on the ground floor and five bedrooms, a dining room and kitchen for the teachers. Everything is in excellent order. The sanitary condition, with some changes, cannot be surpassed. The house seems just built for our purpose, and with a minimum expense can be enlarged to give two good-sized dormitories. Afl the people whom I saw were very much interested in our work. The city can do nothing. They have paid no salaries for months. The schools at Lares and Santurce represent the present educa- tional work of the Association in Porto Rico. Both schools are well under way and large numbers of eager pupils are in attendance. Prof. Scott wrote so urgently for reinforcements in order to meet the needs already pressing, that an additional missionary teacher was sent in January. Miss Johanna Blinka was selected for this important mis- sion, as she was thoroughly acquainted with the Spanish language and had had large experience in educational and missionary work. This completes the force of eight teachers already engaged in the educational work under the American Missionary Association in the island of Porto Rico. Rev. John Edwards has begun work in the eastern part of the island. There are few missionaries here and the opportunities for evangelistic work are pressing. The following interesting facts were received under recent date from Mr. Edwards: He writes from Fajardo, eastern Porto Rico, There are many circumstances attend- ing the work here that are very trying and require the greatest of patience. Still, on the whole, there is great encouragement. I have rented a building here at Faj ardo, to occupy as the centre of mission- ary work in this region. I ordered a dozen benches with backs, to be used for public service. A little table stands at the end of the room, on which I place the Bible and use as a pulpit. It is my intention to I0 PIONEERS IN FOR TO RICO. develop fully the promising conditions both here at Fajardo and also at Huniacao, where I have found a warm welcome. I understand the best time on Sunday for public worship is in the evening. The young men are most of them occupied during the day. Sunday is their busy market day until three or four oclock in the afternoon, when the market and stores close and all are free to go whither they like. Some of the young men told me that a number would attend our meetings in the night, that could not come during the day. Of course, this is a condition unfa- A STREET IN SANTURCEA SUBURB OF SAN JUAN. vorable to such Christian work, and yet I hope to be able to gather considerable audiences and reach this needy people with the living gospel of Jesus Christ. I speak in Spanish with comparative ease. We held services Sunday morning, at which I preached. We then sang several hymns which the people are rapidly learning. We need hymn books to offer them for sale, that they may be used in our meetings. From this letter it will be seen that work is opening hopefully be- fore our evangelist. As the work develops it will demand a rein- forcement of preachers capable of doing the same sort of earnest, evangelistic work. The demand in every department of this new island territory is pressing and imperative. Surely the churches of our Congregational fellowship will see to it, each one of them, that the work is fully and cordially supported. But a very natural question remains to be answered, namely, why have these missionaries gone to this island field? The answer is easy and natural. In the first place, Porto Rico is the only territory that has come under the immediate direction and control of the United States government as a result of the war with Spain. It is emphatic- ally a home missionary field. The responsibility of our American churches is immediate and direct for the spread of the gospel among the inhabitants of this island, who are even now our fellow citizens. The American Missionary Association follows the flag. By the ad- PIONEERS IN PORTO RICO. II justment of work suggested by the churches years ago, at which the Association surrendered its foreign field and took the work among the Indians as a legitimate department of its home work, it has confined its missions to the territory of the United States. Pat- riotism reinforces the demands of Christianity for the physical, in- tellectual and religious development of the people in Porto Rico. The time is immediate and the command imperative. It is the command of our country as truly as of God. Churches, expressing their views through resolutions of local con- ferences and associations, urged upon the A. M. A. to occupy this island field. This was another reason for going. The appeal put before the churches in behalf of this important new work met with immediate and hopeful response. Ten thousand dollars are still demanded in order to put the work upon a proper and permanent foundation. Buildings should be erected for the schools, and this immediately. Also homes for the teachers, where model housekeeping can reinforce the instruction of the schoolroom and in- dustrial class. Has not some friend, who reads these messages from Porto Rico, the ability and desire to send a check to our treasury at once, to put one of these mission schools in permanent quarters and thus greatly reinforce the present work and secure its permanency? Little by little, as the evangelistic movements progress, chapels will be needed for the accommodation of audiences that gather for Christian worship. Here again is a large increase upon the demands of Christian people for this new work of the American Missionary Association. Surely this little band of heroic Christian missionaries and teachers who have gone out from their homes and from our shores, responding at once to the call of the Master to enter this important and large field, will not be forgotten by Christian men and women in our churches. The work must not suffer. It should be reinforced promptly and largely. In Gods providence, mysterious and incompre- hensible, this island has become a part of our country. Phe call now comes to occupy the field, not with armies and military movements, but with the peaceful influences of Christianity. The intellectual and moral quickening of the youth and children through the Chris- tian institutions planted among them, and the preaching of the simple gospel of Jesus Christ to this destitute people, create a responsibility which our Congregational churches must meet courageously and generously. 12 FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. FISK UNIYI~RSI~Y. J. G. MERRILL, DI)., DEAN. There was romance in its birth. Regimental bands headed the pro- cession; army officers, men of renown, North and Sonth, gathered in the hospital barracks; thousands of ex-slaves, were there. One passion animated this dusky throng. To learn to read was the ambition of the bright colored boy, of his sedate but none the less eager sire, and of the veteran grandparent with white hair and with eyes that must learn the alphabet by the aid of spectacles. It was a moment of inspiration. The man to appreciate the hour and give ntterance to its meaning, was there. He had hardly snr- rendered his commission as chaplain in the army, He had fought to win the freedom of a race. To make that race true free men was a task much more vast than to emancipate them. The parting of the ways had come. An illiterate people must be taught. No longer should it be a crime to instruct them. The rather was he the criminal who should deny them an education It was an hour for the voice of a prophet. With the ken of a seer, Chaplain Cravath, represent- ing the American Missionary Association, Jan. 9th, i866, made the JUBILEE HALL. Btiilded with money earned by the original Johilee singers.

12 FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. FISK UNIYI~RSI~Y. J. G. MERRILL, DI)., DEAN. There was romance in its birth. Regimental bands headed the pro- cession; army officers, men of renown, North and Sonth, gathered in the hospital barracks; thousands of ex-slaves, were there. One passion animated this dusky throng. To learn to read was the ambition of the bright colored boy, of his sedate but none the less eager sire, and of the veteran grandparent with white hair and with eyes that must learn the alphabet by the aid of spectacles. It was a moment of inspiration. The man to appreciate the hour and give ntterance to its meaning, was there. He had hardly snr- rendered his commission as chaplain in the army, He had fought to win the freedom of a race. To make that race true free men was a task much more vast than to emancipate them. The parting of the ways had come. An illiterate people must be taught. No longer should it be a crime to instruct them. The rather was he the criminal who should deny them an education It was an hour for the voice of a prophet. With the ken of a seer, Chaplain Cravath, represent- ing the American Missionary Association, Jan. 9th, i866, made the JUBILEE HALL. Btiilded with money earned by the original Johilee singers. 3 FISK (INI VER SIT Y, TENN. proclamation, that the founding of the school inaugurated that day was the beginning of a great educational insti- tution, that should give to the emanci- pated race the opportunities and advan- tages of education which had so long been furnished to the white race in their THE RAW MATERIAL. colleges and universities. Gen. Fisk, the brilliant soldier and ardent philanthropist, lent in- valuable aid amd consented to have the institution, so problematical in its existence, bear his name. Governor Browulow and the pioneer educator of colored youth, Professor John Ogden, added the weight of their words and helpful deeds, and Fisk had come into being. ROMANCE ATTENDED THE EARLY LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY. Nearly four years had passed, when the Professor of music started out with a band of colored youth, who had been named the Jubilee Singers. That they could sing with incomparable sweetness he knew. That the songs they were to sing had incomparable pathos no one who heard them doubted. But nothing short of sublim- est faith could have sent forth this band of friend- less youth on their m is s ion. They often were pen- niless as they went from town to town. They ar- rived at Oberlin and were permitted FISK S FINISHED PRODUCT. 14 FISK UN! VER SLiT Y, TENN. to ing before the National Council, then in session at that stronghold of the colored man. Th tide turned. It ro e with rapidity. Plymouth, Brook- lyn, and other churches were open d to them. The entire North ave them wel- come. They cross- d the Atlantic; that gracious friend of humanity Queen Victoria, gave them audi- ence. Her incomparable prime mini~ter, Gladstone, made them his ests at Hawarden. Germany and France heard them. At the end of seven years they returned to Nashville and laid at the feet of the U iversity the munificent sum of $150,000, a large part of which was devoted to the erection of Jubilee Hall and the remainder to the payi ~g for the campus of thirty-five acres, once a slave plantation, now the most commanding location in the Athens of the South, as Nashville, the seat of four universities, is justly called. THERE HAS BEEN ROMANCE IN ALL ITS LIFE. Never for a year LTVTNGSTONE HALL. A gift mainly from Mrs. \Taleria G. Stone. A BAND OF KINGS DAUGHTLRS. FJSK UNI VERSJYT Y, TENN, 5 has the hard work, the distasteful drudgery, the, at the time, appar- ently fruitless toil been undertaken on the basis of cold calculating judgment; from its birth to the present hour, ideals that to most men would have seemed dreams and wild fancies, have animated the leaders of this enterprisesuch ideals as have underlain the worlds greatest achievements and have given heart to the worlds victors. WISDOM AND PAINSTAKING ATTENTION to the material interests of the University, that have challenged the admiration of those who have watched its growth, have been coupled with all this romance. The ideal has been made actual. This has not been due to one man, nor one sex, nor one race. For a quarter of a century and more, have men and women, white and black, worked with an unanimity rarely equaled, with patience and self-sacrifice. As the outcome there is FISK OF TO-DAY. The building of Jubilee Hall set the pace for the progress of the institution. Thorough workmanship, good taste and belief in a large future, have prevented the erection of buildings which could be used only a short time and must be replaced by structures adapted to the FISK MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Erected with the bequest of Gen. Fisk. Seats x,ooo. FISK UNI VEL? SIT Y, TEN1V. work. Eight substantial buildings afford the facilities now needed and are so grouped that in the near future the Central arid Music Halls can be erected, to complete the general plan. Already the large enrolment of pupils, coming, as they do, from more than a score of the states of our Union, is making the proposed buildings a necessity and affording other givers the opportunity to bless humanity that has been so handsomely met by those large-minded donors who have built the structures already erected. THEOLOGICAL HALL. Bujided mainly by the A. M. A., a band of Jubilee Singers assisting. THE EVERY-DAY LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY iS first of all religious. With no cant, with the avoidance of undue emotion, with a constant appeal to Christian manhood and womanhood, men and women loyal to Jesus, seeking less their rights than to faithfully perform their duties, are being reared. For nine months in a year the faculty of Fisk, like those who in large cities man college settlements, day and night seek in every way and by all means to arouse and perpetuate the highest Christian ideals. Added to these are intellectual training, musical culture and a spirit of true gentility. The student body honors scholarship, awakens ambitions, cultivates good manners, frowns FISK UAIVERSIT F, TENN. 7 upon untidyness of appearance, while by firmly sustained legislation the fac- ulty forbids any display of extrava- gance in attire. Patches and darns are expected; soil- ed or neglected gar- ments the school will not permit. In a word, what one would expect to nd in a Caucasian institution, composed of pupils of moderate means, with high ideals and gentle manners, are found at Fisk. The choicest of the re- cently emancipated race are here seeking a training. As alwa ~s INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND GYMNASIUM. Illrected through a legacy by Mr. Howard, of Nashville, and gift of Dr. A. J. B rrell, of Oberlin, 0. THE 1899 FOOTBALL TEAM. i8 FISK UNI VERSIT I TEA7N. and everywhere, none reach the highest ideal. Some are found who fail to aspire to it; a few are intractable, but to one who recalls the life of the race and the treatment it has received be- fore and since it was freed, life at Fisk is a constant miracle. THE FISK IDEA is an expression often on the lips of its alumni. It may be summed up in this: The rudi- ments of learning for all, manual AS GOOD AS NEW. training for those that are adapted to it and will use it in their after life, the best of culture for those who are capable of receiving and employing it. In a word, capacity not color, Christianity not caste, is to decide the question as to the kind of education a youth is to receive, whether he dwell in the North or South, whether he be an Ethiopian or an Anglo- Saxon. Exceeding few in comparison with the vast multitude of their race will be those xvho receive their diploma at Fisk; but they are to be the leaders of a people sorely needing leadership. And Fisks determination to rear such leaders is an abiding protest against the spirit which denies to any human being a chance, and a declara- tion that the Church, like its divine Master, is to minister especially to those who most need help. FISK PRODUcTS are the test of its work. Each year it publishes to the world its list of graduates, and over against each name what he is doing for the world. It does not hesitate to compare this list with a like catalogue of any institution with equipment equal to its own. It has faith to believe that the demon of prejudice will not always hold its flaming sword to bar true manhood deserving success at the threshold of life. It would do its part to overcome this demon by FISK li/NI VER SIT Y, TENIV. 9 producing self-respecting manhood, which in the eyes of all true men commands respect. FISKS NEEDS are great. It needs such an endowment as shall enable it to decline help from that truest foster motherthe A. M. A. Its chairs professorial and for instructors should be placed upon a permanent footing. In no other way can its fine ~ilant be utilized. If Northern institutions of learning must rely upon endowments to pay from two-thirds to three-quarters of the cost of educating their students, certainly an institution educating the youth of a race scarcely forty years out of the house of bondage, and hence poor be- yond all expression, needs vastly more the income of an endowment to supplement the meagre tuitions which its pupils pay. Here is an opportunity for the man of large means to bestow a princely gift, while the man of slender means none the less can invest in the same undertaking. The man or men who shall thus endow Fisk, will have ever the favor of Him who has declared Himself the friend of the poor and needy. Fisks greatest need is an answer to the prayer of Gods people for that constant indwelling of the divine Spirit which shall keep in stout heart those who, with personal self-sacrifice, are doing its work. DANIEL HAND MODEL SCHOOL. Erected by the A. M. A. with money from the income of the Daniel Hand bequest. 20 CHEYENNE AND ARAPAI-IQE INDIAAr~ CH~Y]~NN1~ AND ARAPAHOII~ INDIANS. REV. W. M. WELLMAN, OKLAHOMA. Christian work among the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians of Oklahoma was first entered npon some ten years ago. It was begun by two Christian Indians who labored with their own people until they were discouraged and the work well-nigh died. Afterwards several young men, one after another, came into the field, but though 2 they were individually earnest, their work did not make much impres- sion. They procured tables, chairs and read- ing matter and fitted up a room, but nine out of ten of those to whom they were sent could neither read nor write, and of course did not seem to be greatly drawn to current literature. In r893, however, Mr. and Mrs. Q. W. Wood- ward took charge, and did most excellent service, remaining almost a year until they left to become missionaries in India. Up to this time, for lack of funds and steady workers, the work had been but poorly organized, and though the men who had been leading were wise, earnest and true, yet as a force for permanent good, it was somewhat in question. (i) MISSION, DARLINGTON, OKLAHOMA. (2) MR. AND MRS. WELLMAN AND INDIAN WOMAN AND cHILD.

20 CHEYENNE AND ARAPAI-IQE INDIAAr~ CH~Y]~NN1~ AND ARAPAHOII~ INDIANS. REV. W. M. WELLMAN, OKLAHOMA. Christian work among the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians of Oklahoma was first entered npon some ten years ago. It was begun by two Christian Indians who labored with their own people until they were discouraged and the work well-nigh died. Afterwards several young men, one after another, came into the field, but though 2 they were individually earnest, their work did not make much impres- sion. They procured tables, chairs and read- ing matter and fitted up a room, but nine out of ten of those to whom they were sent could neither read nor write, and of course did not seem to be greatly drawn to current literature. In r893, however, Mr. and Mrs. Q. W. Wood- ward took charge, and did most excellent service, remaining almost a year until they left to become missionaries in India. Up to this time, for lack of funds and steady workers, the work had been but poorly organized, and though the men who had been leading were wise, earnest and true, yet as a force for permanent good, it was somewhat in question. (i) MISSION, DARLINGTON, OKLAHOMA. (2) MR. AND MRS. WELLMAN AND INDIAN WOMAN AND cHILD. CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE INDIAN& 21 In 1895 Rev. R. H. Harper, coming to take charge, found, he says, one cheap two-room cottage, one pony, an old wagon and harness and besides these a table and a few chairs. He knew that unless more buildings could be procured, the work would amount to nothing. Upon request, the Interior Department set aside two acres of land near the government school for the use of the mission. The Church-Building Society has at different times extended gen- erous help, as a result of which the mission finally secured a beautiful chapel, with rooms and apartments above and below. Mr. Harper did much excellent service throughout his stay, until 1897, when, his wifes health giving way, he was compelled to leave the field. I succeeded him at once, and the work went forward, apparently without abatement. I organized the work at the two government schools carefully, and instituted evangelistic work in both. This phase of the work was so successful that on the following Easter, 37 Indian young people gave their hearts to God and were baptized, and on Childrens Day, in June following, 29 others came in the same way. A fervent religious interest prevailed in both of the govern- ment schools, so that, at Christmas time, 35 others came into the Church on an intelligent confession of faith. This most blessed work could not be kept within the narrow bounds of the schoolroom. It ON THE ROAD. spread to the camp and field. The parents came to me to learn, and I had many requests to go to them and tell them about Jesus, till in at least two places, 18 and 20 miles distant from the Agency, the camp Indians have asked to have a church organized and a house 22 CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOF INDIANS. built. On Easter Sunday, 1898, the climax was reached, so far as num- bers were concerned, when 67 young people, from teu to twenty-six years of age, from both tribes, gave themselves to Christ, and pie- sented themselves for baptism. The interest is still general though somewhat abated in intensity. Several times in the last few months have smaller numbers united with the Church. A few weeks ago T returned to my work from the East where dear friends showed me every courtesy and sympathy possible, and while at the Mohonk Conference of Indian Workers I met many whose hearts and purses were open to pray for and help the helpless and abused red man. During my visit East I found a general interest and sympathy from churches and individuals, and money was put into my hands sufficient to add two or three warm rooms to our par- sonage, which we have vacated and turned over to the sick and dis- tressed Indians for a hospital. With the rooms we have just added work is now going onthis parsonage hospital has one kitchen, one general work-room, two rooms sufficient for four beds, a room for reading and study, a laundry or general purpose room, andabath- room; this latter, however, we cannot finish at present for lack of money to provide water facilities. Chairs and tables will be put in, and bead and embroidery work, done in both silk and worsted, will be persistently encouraged, so far as funds will allow. There is attached to the mission a free medical dispensary, to which IN CAMP. CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOF INDIANS. 23 a great many come. It is, however, only intended to be supplemental to the general medical work under the direction of the stationed Gov- ernment physician, who is not only a thoroughly trained and compe- tent physician, but a careful and painstaking one as well. A great many questions mingled with doubt are frequently asked us, by those who look upon the Indian more as a curiosity than a human being, or as a painted entity watching for an opportunity to wreak vengeance on the white man. Do you really think these young people and camp Indiatis understand what they are doing, etc., etc. I say, We certainly do, when a boy or girl, or a young man or woman, no matter what color the skin may be, comes to us of his own will, and says, I want to have a good heart and love Jesus and want to be a Christian, and then in the presence of both white and red scoffers, is baptized and unites with the Church, and lives a con- sistent and prayerful life, I have no reason or no right to doubt. A few months ago there walked into the church, just as service had be- gun one Sunday morning, eleven fine-looking Arapahoe Indians. They were not richly attired, but they were clean. Only one could even partially understand my words, but they were quiet and attentive. After service they lingered. I said, addressing the leader, Coyote, what do you want ? We Indians come 20 miles, want to talk about Jesus. We hear you talk some days back, down on Big River. You say, God love Indian just the same He love white man. IN WINTER QUARTERS. 24 SO UTHERN FIELD NO TES. You say, Jesus came to help Indian be good just the same as white man. Indian want good heart, to know how to love squaw and chil- dren. Indian love Jesus and Indian give Jesus heart and brain and hand and feet. Well, I said, let us pray and ask God. We knelt. I prayed, Coyote prayed, and, with some hesitation, they all, in turn, prayed fervently. I have no doubt they understood, although I have not taken them into the Chutch yet. A few weeks ago an old Indian woman with gray hair came into the chnrch. She could not talk much, but in their sign language I asked, Are you a Christian ? Yes, yes, she replied; I could not live if Jesus leave me, and then making the sign as if washing on a wash-board, and the sign for spirit (soul), pointing to my white cuffJesus has washed my soul whitedo they not understand? Can we, dare we, turn one of these, His little ones, away? SOUTH1~RN ru~I~D NO1~ES. BY REV. GEORGE XV. MOORE. Quite a number of students and graduates of our A. M. A. schools are in business and professional life in northern and western cities, as well as in the South. A growing number of colored youth from the North attend our Southern institutions. Thus Dr. Dubois, the noted negro scholar and writer, came from Massachusetts to Tennessee to take his college training at Fisk University. But it is of the South- ern field, as I have seen it during the last six weeks, that I wish to speak. Our Chandler Institute at Lexington, Ky., is filled with earnest students, under the direction of Miss Fanny J. Webster and her asso- ciates. Every year well-trained young people go out from this school to their life-work. During a gospel meeting recently held with the Lexington Church, more than fifty of the pupils of Chandler School avowed their faith in Christ. The church is built upon the site of an old slave-pen, the key of which is preserved as a relic of those dark days. The neat chapel now stands as a symbol of light and truth to the people. The pastor, Rev. W. L. Johnson, is a graduate of Fisk, and his wife is from Le Moyne Institute. She has taught in our service at Memphis and Mobile. Some of the most representative and influential citizens are mem- bers of our Lexington Church, among whom are the two leading physicians, the supervising principal and several teachers of the pub- lic schools.

24 SO UTHERN FIELD NO TES. You say, Jesus came to help Indian be good just the same as white man. Indian want good heart, to know how to love squaw and chil- dren. Indian love Jesus and Indian give Jesus heart and brain and hand and feet. Well, I said, let us pray and ask God. We knelt. I prayed, Coyote prayed, and, with some hesitation, they all, in turn, prayed fervently. I have no doubt they understood, although I have not taken them into the Chutch yet. A few weeks ago an old Indian woman with gray hair came into the chnrch. She could not talk much, but in their sign language I asked, Are you a Christian ? Yes, yes, she replied; I could not live if Jesus leave me, and then making the sign as if washing on a wash-board, and the sign for spirit (soul), pointing to my white cuffJesus has washed my soul whitedo they not understand? Can we, dare we, turn one of these, His little ones, away? SOUTH1~RN ru~I~D NO1~ES. BY REV. GEORGE XV. MOORE. Quite a number of students and graduates of our A. M. A. schools are in business and professional life in northern and western cities, as well as in the South. A growing number of colored youth from the North attend our Southern institutions. Thus Dr. Dubois, the noted negro scholar and writer, came from Massachusetts to Tennessee to take his college training at Fisk University. But it is of the South- ern field, as I have seen it during the last six weeks, that I wish to speak. Our Chandler Institute at Lexington, Ky., is filled with earnest students, under the direction of Miss Fanny J. Webster and her asso- ciates. Every year well-trained young people go out from this school to their life-work. During a gospel meeting recently held with the Lexington Church, more than fifty of the pupils of Chandler School avowed their faith in Christ. The church is built upon the site of an old slave-pen, the key of which is preserved as a relic of those dark days. The neat chapel now stands as a symbol of light and truth to the people. The pastor, Rev. W. L. Johnson, is a graduate of Fisk, and his wife is from Le Moyne Institute. She has taught in our service at Memphis and Mobile. Some of the most representative and influential citizens are mem- bers of our Lexington Church, among whom are the two leading physicians, the supervising principal and several teachers of the pub- lic schools. SOUTHERN FIELD NO TES. 25 A directory of the negro in business reports: four physicians, two dentists, two lawyers, an editor, two undertaking establishments, sev- eral groceries, a drug store and other business enterprises, besides mechanics, farmers, etc. They support a home for orphans, and maintain a number of benevolent organizations. The colored people of Lexington hold an Annual Fair at the State Fair Grounds, which is a most attractive featLre of Kentucky life. During the week of the Fair the city is crowded, and the daily attend- ance numbers thousands of the best people of both races. The Negro Fair Association is entirely under the management of colored men, and has a paid-up capital of several thousand dollars. The thrift and intelligence of the colored people can be seen by the large number of neat and well-appointed homes owned by them. Plymouth Church, at Louisville, is making hopeful progress un- der the ministry of Rev. E. 0. Harris. Among the membeis of this church are three teachers of the Colored High School, who are Fisk graduates. The president of the Christian Endeavor is Dr. Whipple, a physician of note, and the superintendent of the Sunday-school is Professor Perry, the principal of a large public school of over a thou- sand pupils. Some of the most active workers are mechanics and people in humble life. Rev. Gilbert Walton was present at one of our meetings and gave an interesting address on the work among the people of the mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee. The colored people of Louisville are also making encouraging, material progress. Dr. Whedbee and other colored physicians have opened a medical school under the auspices of the Colored State Col- lege. They have also opened a free sanitarium in the central part of the city, which is supported by the colored people. Our school at Florence, Ala., is crowded with boys and girls who are eager for an education. Many of them walk in from the country a distance of several miles. Among the pupils are two men who are preachers. Miss M. L. Corpier and Miss Nicholson are in charge of this school. They are both graduates of Fisk University. A revival of great spiritual power was held in connection with the Florence church and school. Four men of mature life and heads of families were among the converts. The church is growing in numbers and influence under the ministry of Rev. R. J. McCann, a graduate of Talladega College. We visited eight families of the church who lived in the country. In one of these country homes we held a service in which four per- sons were converted, whom we baptized. Two small children were also baptized. There was joy in that home. 26 NEWS FROM ARCTIC ALASKA. One of the most unique institutions of Birmingham, Ala., is the Penny Savings Bank, under the management of colored men. This bank has stood the storms of several panics and has been in success- ful operation for more than a decade; it has the confidence of the entire community. Mr. B. H. Hudson, the cashier, a graduate of Talladega College, is a leading member of our Congregational Church. Rev. Abraham Simmons is pastor of the church. At our closing service at Birmingham, the three principals of the public schools, and a number of teachers who graduated at A. M. A. schools, a graduate of Fisk and now a theological student of Oberlin, several business men, and men and women of humble life, all testified to their loyalty to Christ and joy in His service. A successful revival service was also held at Knoxville, Tenn., in which more than thirty conversions were reported. I was greatly cheered on Thanksgiving Day by the receipt of twenty-five messages from these young disciples of their love to Christ and desire to serve Him. NEWS FROM ARCTIC AI4ASKA. XV. T. LOPP. A letter just received from Mr. W. T. Lopp, who is missionary in Arctic Alaska at Cape Prince of Wales, which was written under date of October 2d, is of very gi eat interest. It brings the latest message from this distant mission-field, and thjs message is one of great encour- agement. Mr. Lopp writes: Now that the Anierican Missionary Association is out of debt, we hope you will be able to send us a missionary with a missionary wife to be with us. It is hardly necessary for us to cite reasons for this. He should be a minister, if possible. It would not be right to subject children of school age to the influences of the life here. You wrote us up last year as having no time for gold hunting, and yet gold has been discovered within a few miles of the Cape. This brings upon us new anxiety and greater work. Should these claims turn out well, the American Missionary Association will not be forgotten. The Bear has made a wonderful cruise this season. I doubt if she ever made a longer one. She arrived here too late to look after some whaling vessels, but considerable testimony has been secured, and if the present captain commands the Bear again next year I think certain whalers will be seized if they do not change their ways. The present captain has made a very conscientious commander, and has surely exerted himself to perform his duty vigorously and honestly. He has administered the law toward the Eskimo as well as white men,

26 NEWS FROM ARCTIC ALASKA. One of the most unique institutions of Birmingham, Ala., is the Penny Savings Bank, under the management of colored men. This bank has stood the storms of several panics and has been in success- ful operation for more than a decade; it has the confidence of the entire community. Mr. B. H. Hudson, the cashier, a graduate of Talladega College, is a leading member of our Congregational Church. Rev. Abraham Simmons is pastor of the church. At our closing service at Birmingham, the three principals of the public schools, and a number of teachers who graduated at A. M. A. schools, a graduate of Fisk and now a theological student of Oberlin, several business men, and men and women of humble life, all testified to their loyalty to Christ and joy in His service. A successful revival service was also held at Knoxville, Tenn., in which more than thirty conversions were reported. I was greatly cheered on Thanksgiving Day by the receipt of twenty-five messages from these young disciples of their love to Christ and desire to serve Him. NEWS FROM ARCTIC AI4ASKA. XV. T. LOPP. A letter just received from Mr. W. T. Lopp, who is missionary in Arctic Alaska at Cape Prince of Wales, which was written under date of October 2d, is of very gi eat interest. It brings the latest message from this distant mission-field, and thjs message is one of great encour- agement. Mr. Lopp writes: Now that the Anierican Missionary Association is out of debt, we hope you will be able to send us a missionary with a missionary wife to be with us. It is hardly necessary for us to cite reasons for this. He should be a minister, if possible. It would not be right to subject children of school age to the influences of the life here. You wrote us up last year as having no time for gold hunting, and yet gold has been discovered within a few miles of the Cape. This brings upon us new anxiety and greater work. Should these claims turn out well, the American Missionary Association will not be forgotten. The Bear has made a wonderful cruise this season. I doubt if she ever made a longer one. She arrived here too late to look after some whaling vessels, but considerable testimony has been secured, and if the present captain commands the Bear again next year I think certain whalers will be seized if they do not change their ways. The present captain has made a very conscientious commander, and has surely exerted himself to perform his duty vigorously and honestly. He has administered the law toward the Eskimo as well as white men, NEWS FROM ARCTIC ALASKA. 27 and arrested those who were guilty of crime. He was very kind to the natives, giving them help in coming from Cape Prince of Wales to this point and also across the straits to Siberia. When the sea was too rough for their skin boats he would have them hoisted up on deck. The United States surgeon has also been exceedingly kind to us. We now have 437 reindeer, and have sent an order signed by Dr. Jackson to the station on Norton Sound for the 277 which are yet due us. These will be di iven up some time this winter. After they come we will make an estimate of the number belonging to the Eskimo boys and mark them. I have taken one new herder as an apprentice, and hope to take another or two next year. We sold reindeer at thirty dollars per head to the Bureau of Education, which furnished money for training other apprentices. Our old apprentices can now pay their own way, and the sale of the reindeer in the future will go toward helping new apprentices till they can help themselves. The Womans Home Missionary Association of Boston have con- tributed toward the support of native workers, We received word about it and rejoiced in their generous gifts. I will use it in helping support Sokweena at our little mission at Mitle-tok. As I wrote last year, we were enabled to start this mission through a small contribu- tion of about twenty-five dollars from the generous Endeavorers of Westboro, Mass. Then some other friends sent in a little help that went toward the support of Sokweena and his wife. It is not enough, but we will try to make it do for the present. We were unable to visit Sokweena but three times last winter. If we could only visit him oftener and help him niore he would be able to accomplish more. But some of the children at his mission learn to spell and write a little and to sing. We had some very good meetings. Lucy and I went up and stayed three days. We took a lantern. Many of the old folks had professed Christ and seemed to be earnest and sincere in their prayers. The position for Sokweena is a hard one at times. Adlooat, one of our brightest boys, was typo and artist for the Eskimo Bulletin. We will not be able to get the Bull~lin out before November, I am afraid. We have just erected a building twelve by forty feet, which we have decided to call Thornton House. It is to be used as a work- shop, club-room and other purposes for the natives. The need of such a building had occurred to Mr. Thornton and myself in 1890. Last year Mrs. Thornton succeeded in gathering one hundred and twenty-seven dollars, which was sufficient to purchase the lumber and pay the freight on it. Two natives and I have put up the build- ing. The natives did most of the work on it, as I could not leave our house long at a time. Department of Christian Endeavor. CHRISTIAN J~NDEAYORERS AMONG TH1~ INDIANS. F. B. RIGGS. It xviii be ten years this February since the first Indian Christian Endeavor Society was organized in Santee Normal Training School, at Santee, Nebraska. The Christian Endeavor movement was rapidly gaining every- where, and it was not long before other societies were startedin the Oahe mission school, and the Presbyterian mission school at Sisseton, South Dakota. Fourteen months later the first Indian Christian Endeavor Society was started at Santee. This year at Santee the young peoples soci- ety includes twenty-one of the Indian pupils with three or four of the teachers, and there are two junior societies, one of girls and one of boys. There is a mothers society, which was started three or four years ago among the women of the mission church. All these societies have an im- portant place in the Indian mission work. MAMIR DAKA ELDER, Prest Santee Endeovor Soc. CHAPEL, SANTEE NORMAL ScHOOL, NEB. Meeting-place of our Indian Endeavor Society.

Department of Christian Endeavor. CHRISTIAN J~NDEAYORERS AMONG TH1~ INDIANS. F. B. RIGGS. It xviii be ten years this February since the first Indian Christian Endeavor Society was organized in Santee Normal Training School, at Santee, Nebraska. The Christian Endeavor movement was rapidly gaining every- where, and it was not long before other societies were startedin the Oahe mission school, and the Presbyterian mission school at Sisseton, South Dakota. Fourteen months later the first Indian Christian Endeavor Society was started at Santee. This year at Santee the young peoples soci- ety includes twenty-one of the Indian pupils with three or four of the teachers, and there are two junior societies, one of girls and one of boys. There is a mothers society, which was started three or four years ago among the women of the mission church. All these societies have an im- portant place in the Indian mission work. MAMIR DAKA ELDER, Prest Santee Endeovor Soc. CHAPEL, SANTEE NORMAL ScHOOL, NEB. Meeting-place of our Indian Endeavor Society. DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN ENDEA VOR. In the young peoples society many of the members remain the same from year to year; but during the ten years one hundred and thirty- two young people have joined. They have come from eighteen different agencies, and in several cases from more than one village in the agency. Out of this one-hundred and thirty-two, twenty- three have been engaged, since leaving school, in direct missionary work, most of them as ETT. R. STAMFORD, preachers and teachers of day-schools, but a few Se& y Sontee Endeavor Soc. as the wives of such teachers, or as teachers in mission boarding-schools or missionary helpers. Some of these have done excellent work, and those of whom this is true are nearly always those who were most faithful and active during their school course in the Christian Endeavor Society. Three or four of the most promis- ing have died before they had any opportunity to work at their homes~ but some of these short lives were so faithful and patient that per- haps they did more good than many longer lives. Three other societies have been started among the Indians, where the leaders were chiefly from those who had been members at Santee. But the societies not connected with mission schools have been tran- sient, or intermittent in their life. Those at Santee and Sisseton, and SANIER JUNIOR ENDEAVOR SOCIETY. 30 DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN ENJ9EA VOR. one at Fort Berthold mis- sion school in North Da- kota, have lived. A soci- ety is to be started at the Omaha Agency soon. The young peoples so- ciety at Santee has been a training school for its mem- bers. It has broadened DAVID P. FLYINGHAWK Ck irn Lookout Committee, their feeling of Christian FRED INYANHOKJILA JOHNSON, Chairn Prayer-meeting Corn ntee Endeavor Society, fellowship with the great ooittee, Santee Endeavor Soc. army of fellow Endeavorers. It has given them songs that they en- joy very much. It has increased their interest in missions and deep- ened their feeling of responsibility for service to the Master. The junior work at Santee has been especially encouraging among the girls, who are rather more responsive than the boys. Of the twelve little girls in the picture, one died last year, but eight are now members of the senior society. In the monthly meetings of the Mothers Society of Christian En- deavor many questions are asked and answered concerning the care and training of children, and the children are remembered in prayer. One thing, at least, these Christian Eudeaver Societies have done. They have emphasized the idea of endeavor and se~vice. It expresses itself in the use of a new word, or rather the use of an old word a thousand times where it was used once before. The name in Dakota means The society of those who want to work for Jesus, and work- ing for Jesus has become a more prominent thought in all their re- ligious life. Last year a Junior Endeavor Society of Indian girls gave one dol- ar to the Church-Building Society, one dollar to the Education Soci- ety, one dollar to the Da- ko t a Native Missionary Society, and one dollar to the American Board. A Junior Endeavor Society of Indian boys gave one dol- lar to the American Mis- sionary Association. A Senior Endeavor Society KATE WAMNIYOMNIWAJTE of Indian boys and girls MINNIE WANMLIWIN LAST- WIN FEUD, last year gave fourteen dol- HORSE, Ch irn Missionary Committee Chairn Fiower Committee, .Santee Endeavor Society. lars to the American Board Santee Endeavor Society. and three dollars to the Womans Missionary Union. The Endeavor DEPART 1IIENT OF CHRISTIAN ENDEA VOR. 3 Society proves, therefore, among the Indian boys and girls and young people ~ust what it does everywhere else. It gives them larger views of the kingdom of God, it stimulates them to greater sacrifice in giv- ing of their means to the spread of this kingdom, and awakens within them deeper spiritual earnestness. The life of a Christian Endeav- orer, wherever that life may be spent, cannot be a narrow, selfish life, if loyal to the great Christian Endeavor idea. This society is an im- portant factor in Christian enlargement and quickening among our young people on the prairie. IiENCOI1N MEMORIAL1 SUNDAY. Sunday, February i ith, marks this celebration in the calendars of our Congregational Sunday-schools. A new Concert Exercise has been prepared and will be sent to superintendents and teachers who desire to keep this day in the interests of Christian patriotism and for the support of the work among the needy millions represented in the life and history of our martyred President, Abraham Lincoln. The A. M. A. reaches by Christian education the American High- landers, from whom Abraham Lincoln came. It sends missionaries and teachers to the Negroes, whom Abraham Lincoln freed. It plants its Christian work among the Indians, for whom Abraham Lincoln spoke words of honest sympathy. It is this great work that appeals to on Sunday-schools. JUNIOR ENDEAVORERS MAKING A MISSIONARY QUILT.

DEPART 1IIENT OF CHRISTIAN ENDEA VOR. 3 Society proves, therefore, among the Indian boys and girls and young people ~ust what it does everywhere else. It gives them larger views of the kingdom of God, it stimulates them to greater sacrifice in giv- ing of their means to the spread of this kingdom, and awakens within them deeper spiritual earnestness. The life of a Christian Endeav- orer, wherever that life may be spent, cannot be a narrow, selfish life, if loyal to the great Christian Endeavor idea. This society is an im- portant factor in Christian enlargement and quickening among our young people on the prairie. IiENCOI1N MEMORIAL1 SUNDAY. Sunday, February i ith, marks this celebration in the calendars of our Congregational Sunday-schools. A new Concert Exercise has been prepared and will be sent to superintendents and teachers who desire to keep this day in the interests of Christian patriotism and for the support of the work among the needy millions represented in the life and history of our martyred President, Abraham Lincoln. The A. M. A. reaches by Christian education the American High- landers, from whom Abraham Lincoln came. It sends missionaries and teachers to the Negroes, whom Abraham Lincoln freed. It plants its Christian work among the Indians, for whom Abraham Lincoln spoke words of honest sympathy. It is this great work that appeals to on Sunday-schools. JUNIOR ENDEAVORERS MAKING A MISSIONARY QUILT. RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER, 1899. TInE DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for October $1,340.00. NOTE Where no name follows that of the town, the contribution is from the church and society of that place. Where a name follows, it is that of the contributing church or individual. S. means Sunday-school; C. means Church; C. E., the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor S. A. means Student Aid. MAINE, $332.01. Cape Elizabeth, First, ~. Deer Isle, First, s. Eastport, Central, 10.27. Ellsworth, First, 22.25. Farmington, First, 17.16. New Sharon, 2. MAINE WoMANs Am TO A. M. A., by Mrs. F. W. Davis, Treas., $280.33, Auburn, W.M.S., High St. C., In memory of Stephen and Elizabeth Harrison, by H. H. P., in. Belfast, i~. Cornish, ~. Falmooth, First, in. Gorham, 27. Litchfield Corners, 9.15. North Belfast, 2. Portland, State St., 5o; Second Parish, i~ High St., 69.63. Scar- born, in. Searsport, First, 20. Searsport, Second, 8. Waterville, ~. Yarmouth, 20.55. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $ioo.iiof which from Estates, $517.20. Amherst, in. Exeter, Isaac S. Shute, to coust. MARION S. BUSH L.M., ion. Hanover, Mrs. S.J.Kellogg, in. Gilmanton, Iron Works. 4. Lyme, ss. Manchester, First, S., Special, for S. Work, ~ New Ipswich, 38th Annual Fair by children of the town, for Negroes, Indians and Mountain Whites, 6. Penaconk, 8.6o. Peterboro, Union, 14.27. Plainfield, Mrs. S. R. Baker, in. Rochester, First, 30.70. Roch- ester, C., by H. M. Plumer, i~. Rochester in. ESTATEs.C.gnish Estate of Mrs. Sarah W SKestgato. by Edwin W. Quimby, Trustee or ~ Soc., Windsor, Vt., i8.o8. Meredith, Estateof Mrs. Lovey A. Lang, 300. Rindge, Estate of Otis Hubbard, by Herbert B. Weth- erbee, Executor, 199.12. VERMONT, $39982. Barre, 27.40. Bradford, 23.21. Chester, 16.30. East Berkshire, 9. Fairlee, M. W. Smith, s. Hartland, A Friend, s. Lower Waterford, 2.75. Newfane, First, 12.34. Roxhury, 2.35. Saint Johnsburv, Mrs. F. H. Brooks, box Maps,for WilliaTmsliurg, Ky. Salisbury, 6.6o, Springfield, Two Friends, through W. H. M. A., 200. Waterford, 3. West Brattleboro, 25 8o. Weybridge, CE., 3.32. Williamstown, 8.17. Woodstock, 40.44. Windsor, Old South 7.47, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, Treas., $21.60. Brattleboro, West, for S. A., Indian AL, ~. Chelsea, for Schps, s. Franklin ~ 6o Saint Johusbury, North, S. Class, for Indian Sch~p, i. Westfield, S. Class, for Schts, 6. Wind- ham, Jr. C. B., for India~z SchgS,i. CURRENT RECEIPTS. South, 5., 25. Andover, Y. L. S. of Christian Workers, for Pleasant Hill Acad., Tenn., 20. Attleboro, Second, C.E.,Ior Camilon, Ky., in. Berlin, 6. Boston, Union, C. E., 25; Park St., Summer Bible Class, for S. S. Work, Harriman. Tenn., Ia, A Friend, in. South Boston, Phillips, 57.31. Dorchester, Second, C., by Miss E.. Tolman, 25; Mrs. Elbridge Torrey, for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Tenn., in; Second, 71.60; B. C. C., in. Bradford, First, ~ Braintree, First, 10.13. Bridgewater, Central 21, Brookline, Har- vard, 66.8i. Cambridgeport, Pilgrim, IO.i5. Chester, Second, C., ii; C. E., ~. Danvers, Maple St., 124.87. Douglas, First, ~. East Bil- lerica, Mrs. Caroline E. Richardson, 25. Ed- gartown, 4. Enfield, W. M. Soc., by Amanda~ W. Ewing, Treas., 40. Everett, First, C. E., in. Feeding Hills, 12.50. Framiugham, A Friend, 17.50 for Indian Schg5 and s,for India,t Work. Globe Village, A Friend, 75 cents. Greenfield, Second, 86.29; Mrs. M. K. Tyler, 12. Holyoke, First, 21.64. Hudson, First, in. Ipswich, First, In; Linebrook, 16.70. Lake- yule, Precinct, 13.50, and S., 8.i6 Lakeville,, W. M. Soc., by Mrs. A. C. Southworth, Secy, for A., Santee Indian Sch., Nd., ~ Lan- caster, Womens Aux., by Mrs. A. J. Bancroft,. Treas., 41.63. Lawrence, Samuel White, 50. Lawrence, Lawrence St,, 35; Jas. H. Eaton, ~, for Porto Rico. Leominster, Mrs. G. H.Whee- lock, s. Malden, First, 81.77. Mattapoisett, 8.75. Marlborough, Union, 82.71. Medford,. Mystic, 176.25. Millbury, Second, 39.65. Mil- ton. First Evan., 27.56. Monson, Mrs. Esther R. Holmes, for McIntosh, Ga., 30. Monson 27.52. Newton, Eliot, 240. Newton, Eliot, IC Friend, ~. Northampton, Edwards, 93.58. Norlhampton, Mrs. S. E. Bridgman,for LA., Straight U,, in. North Dj~ghton, H. M. Soc. of C.. for Bzq~ Creek eun, an to const. MRS. MARY E. HATHAWAY L.M., 40. North Hadley, Second, 30. Newton Center, Maria B. Furber M. Soc., f/fr Dining Room, Tougaloo~ U., in. Newton Highland, Home M. S. of C., by Mrs. Emily W. Hyde, 2 bbls. Goods, etc. Peabody, West, 9.58. Reading, i~. Rutland, 14.50. Rochester Center, 8.25. Salem, Taber- nacle, to const. SARAH P. CHAMBERLAIN and CHARLES B. AOAMS L.Ms, 6o. Salem, C. B.,. United Service of South, Tabernacle and Crombie St., 21.59. Shirley, in. Shrewsbury, ii. Somerville, Winter Hill, 30. South Deer- field, C., 44.48; 5., 7. South Hadley, 23. South Sudhury, L. M. Circle, bbl. Goods, br Pleas- ant Hil, 7fenn. South We y mouth, Mrs. Jo- seph Dyer, for S. A., los. K. Prick A. L and N. Sch., En eld, N. C., 25. South Weymouth, Old South, 8. Springfield, First C. of Christ, for Porto Rico, 6i, Springfield, Hope, 17.89. MASSACHUSETTS, $6,6Ii.39.of which from Springfield, Hope, S., for Mountain White. Estates, $3,398.68. Work 14. Springfield, Mrs. Fred Law, for SA., Ybugaloo U.s. Springfield, Emmanuel, 2. Andover, South, for Fisk U., ion. Andover, Stoneham, 15.35, Templeton, Trin., C., 12.43. South, for Ballard Sck., Ga., ~s. Andover, Webster, First, 30. Wellesley, 58.37. West

RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER, 1899. TInE DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for October $1,340.00. NOTE Where no name follows that of the town, the contribution is from the church and society of that place. Where a name follows, it is that of the contributing church or individual. S. means Sunday-school; C. means Church; C. E., the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor S. A. means Student Aid. MAINE, $332.01. Cape Elizabeth, First, ~. Deer Isle, First, s. Eastport, Central, 10.27. Ellsworth, First, 22.25. Farmington, First, 17.16. New Sharon, 2. MAINE WoMANs Am TO A. M. A., by Mrs. F. W. Davis, Treas., $280.33, Auburn, W.M.S., High St. C., In memory of Stephen and Elizabeth Harrison, by H. H. P., in. Belfast, i~. Cornish, ~. Falmooth, First, in. Gorham, 27. Litchfield Corners, 9.15. North Belfast, 2. Portland, State St., 5o; Second Parish, i~ High St., 69.63. Scar- born, in. Searsport, First, 20. Searsport, Second, 8. Waterville, ~. Yarmouth, 20.55. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $ioo.iiof which from Estates, $517.20. Amherst, in. Exeter, Isaac S. Shute, to coust. MARION S. BUSH L.M., ion. Hanover, Mrs. S.J.Kellogg, in. Gilmanton, Iron Works. 4. Lyme, ss. Manchester, First, S., Special, for S. Work, ~ New Ipswich, 38th Annual Fair by children of the town, for Negroes, Indians and Mountain Whites, 6. Penaconk, 8.6o. Peterboro, Union, 14.27. Plainfield, Mrs. S. R. Baker, in. Rochester, First, 30.70. Roch- ester, C., by H. M. Plumer, i~. Rochester in. ESTATEs.C.gnish Estate of Mrs. Sarah W SKestgato. by Edwin W. Quimby, Trustee or ~ Soc., Windsor, Vt., i8.o8. Meredith, Estateof Mrs. Lovey A. Lang, 300. Rindge, Estate of Otis Hubbard, by Herbert B. Weth- erbee, Executor, 199.12. VERMONT, $39982. Barre, 27.40. Bradford, 23.21. Chester, 16.30. East Berkshire, 9. Fairlee, M. W. Smith, s. Hartland, A Friend, s. Lower Waterford, 2.75. Newfane, First, 12.34. Roxhury, 2.35. Saint Johnsburv, Mrs. F. H. Brooks, box Maps,for WilliaTmsliurg, Ky. Salisbury, 6.6o, Springfield, Two Friends, through W. H. M. A., 200. Waterford, 3. West Brattleboro, 25 8o. Weybridge, CE., 3.32. Williamstown, 8.17. Woodstock, 40.44. Windsor, Old South 7.47, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, Treas., $21.60. Brattleboro, West, for S. A., Indian AL, ~. Chelsea, for Schps, s. Franklin ~ 6o Saint Johusbury, North, S. Class, for Indian Sch~p, i. Westfield, S. Class, for Schts, 6. Wind- ham, Jr. C. B., for India~z SchgS,i. CURRENT RECEIPTS. South, 5., 25. Andover, Y. L. S. of Christian Workers, for Pleasant Hill Acad., Tenn., 20. Attleboro, Second, C.E.,Ior Camilon, Ky., in. Berlin, 6. Boston, Union, C. E., 25; Park St., Summer Bible Class, for S. S. Work, Harriman. Tenn., Ia, A Friend, in. South Boston, Phillips, 57.31. Dorchester, Second, C., by Miss E.. Tolman, 25; Mrs. Elbridge Torrey, for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Tenn., in; Second, 71.60; B. C. C., in. Bradford, First, ~ Braintree, First, 10.13. Bridgewater, Central 21, Brookline, Har- vard, 66.8i. Cambridgeport, Pilgrim, IO.i5. Chester, Second, C., ii; C. E., ~. Danvers, Maple St., 124.87. Douglas, First, ~. East Bil- lerica, Mrs. Caroline E. Richardson, 25. Ed- gartown, 4. Enfield, W. M. Soc., by Amanda~ W. Ewing, Treas., 40. Everett, First, C. E., in. Feeding Hills, 12.50. Framiugham, A Friend, 17.50 for Indian Schg5 and s,for India,t Work. Globe Village, A Friend, 75 cents. Greenfield, Second, 86.29; Mrs. M. K. Tyler, 12. Holyoke, First, 21.64. Hudson, First, in. Ipswich, First, In; Linebrook, 16.70. Lake- yule, Precinct, 13.50, and S., 8.i6 Lakeville,, W. M. Soc., by Mrs. A. C. Southworth, Secy, for A., Santee Indian Sch., Nd., ~ Lan- caster, Womens Aux., by Mrs. A. J. Bancroft,. Treas., 41.63. Lawrence, Samuel White, 50. Lawrence, Lawrence St,, 35; Jas. H. Eaton, ~, for Porto Rico. Leominster, Mrs. G. H.Whee- lock, s. Malden, First, 81.77. Mattapoisett, 8.75. Marlborough, Union, 82.71. Medford,. Mystic, 176.25. Millbury, Second, 39.65. Mil- ton. First Evan., 27.56. Monson, Mrs. Esther R. Holmes, for McIntosh, Ga., 30. Monson 27.52. Newton, Eliot, 240. Newton, Eliot, IC Friend, ~. Northampton, Edwards, 93.58. Norlhampton, Mrs. S. E. Bridgman,for LA., Straight U,, in. North Dj~ghton, H. M. Soc. of C.. for Bzq~ Creek eun, an to const. MRS. MARY E. HATHAWAY L.M., 40. North Hadley, Second, 30. Newton Center, Maria B. Furber M. Soc., f/fr Dining Room, Tougaloo~ U., in. Newton Highland, Home M. S. of C., by Mrs. Emily W. Hyde, 2 bbls. Goods, etc. Peabody, West, 9.58. Reading, i~. Rutland, 14.50. Rochester Center, 8.25. Salem, Taber- nacle, to const. SARAH P. CHAMBERLAIN and CHARLES B. AOAMS L.Ms, 6o. Salem, C. B.,. United Service of South, Tabernacle and Crombie St., 21.59. Shirley, in. Shrewsbury, ii. Somerville, Winter Hill, 30. South Deer- field, C., 44.48; 5., 7. South Hadley, 23. South Sudhury, L. M. Circle, bbl. Goods, br Pleas- ant Hil, 7fenn. South We y mouth, Mrs. Jo- seph Dyer, for S. A., los. K. Prick A. L and N. Sch., En eld, N. C., 25. South Weymouth, Old South, 8. Springfield, First C. of Christ, for Porto Rico, 6i, Springfield, Hope, 17.89. MASSACHUSETTS, $6,6Ii.39.of which from Springfield, Hope, S., for Mountain White. Estates, $3,398.68. Work 14. Springfield, Mrs. Fred Law, for SA., Ybugaloo U.s. Springfield, Emmanuel, 2. Andover, South, for Fisk U., ion. Andover, Stoneham, 15.35, Templeton, Trin., C., 12.43. South, for Ballard Sck., Ga., ~s. Andover, Webster, First, 30. Wellesley, 58.37. West RECEIP IS. Barnstable, 5. Westford, Union, Mrs. L. A. Keyes, 5. West Springfield, Park St., L. M. Soc., by Mrs. Ethan Brooks, Treas., for Pleas- ant Hill, Teun., ~. Williamsburg, Mrs. Helen E. James, 25. Wilmington, ~. Winchester, Mission Union, for Porto Rico, 20. Worcester Union, 191.45; Piedmont, quarterly 35. Wor- cester, Summer St.for Mountain White Work, i~. Worcester, Rev. Willard Scott, 13.14. Wor- cester, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Brown, for McIntosh, Ga., s. Wrentham. First, 20.35. F. C., for Mountain White Work, i. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND R. I., Miss Lizzie D. White, Treas., $300.00. XV. H. M. A., of Mass, and R. I., for Chinese 111., 200; for C. at Fort Berthold, N. B., oo. ESTATESAndover, Estate of Edward Tay- lor, by 0. B. Taylor, Execr, 300. Boston, Es- tate of Win. Hilton, 2,526.54. Medfield, Estate of Miss Lydia A. Dow, by Ella T. Haynes, Executrix, 255.18. North Adams, Estate of Ann Eliza Babbitt, by W. D. and Arthur Rob- inson, Executors, 316.66. RHODE ISLAND, $463.35. Providence, Centl, 292.22; Beneficent, 92.67. Central Falls, 56.23. Newport, United, quar- terly, 9.57. Tiverton Four Corners, 11.66. CONNECTICUT, $1,104.31. Berlin, Second, 40. Berlin, Second, S., for Tougaloo U., ~ Bridgeport, South, CE.. 5.16. Bridgeport, Olivet, S., for Mountain White Work, 1.25. Cheshire, 17.25. Chester, 20.34. Danbury, First, S., for Porto Rico, 11.89. Eas- ton, 15.20. Ellington, 62.55. Greenwich, Sec- ond, C. E., for S. A., Lincoln Sch. Ala 24 Groton, In Memory of S. P. C.. ~s Hart- ford, Miss Clara Hillyer, for Dining Room, Tougaloo U., mn. Lyme, Grassy Hill, 4.80. Middlefield, 6i.56. New Haven, Ch. of the Redeemer, 192.82; Dwight Place, 40.26. New London, First Ch. of Christ, 46.70. New Mil- ford, A Friend, s~ Noank, M. H. Giddings, 3. Northford, 13. Norwich, A Friend, no. Portland, C. E., by Mrs. F. XV. Goodrich, for Williamsburg, Ky., 2. Prospect, 12. Salem, 12. Southport, Miss Eliza A. Bulkley, go. Shomaston, First, 8.79. Trumbull, 3.06. Ver- non, 5.52. XVallingford, 55.01. Wallingford, Mrs. B. F. Harrison, s. Washington, Henry S. Nettleton, for Porto Rico, 2. Waterbury, Second. W. XI. Soc., s. Wethersfield, C. (2 of which for Allen Sch., Thomasville, Ga.), 38.85. XVOMANS CONG. HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF CONNECTICUT, by Mrs. Geo. Follett, Secre- tary, $40.00. Bridgeport, Park St., 25. Canaan, Pilgrim, 7, XVauregan, 8. ESTATENorth Haven, Estate of W. T. Reynolds, by Rev. J. B. Reynolds, Executor, 2 cases Books, for Theo. Deft., Straight U. NEXV YORK, $564.78of which from Es- tate, $83.90. Angola, Miss A. H. Ames, ~. Bergen, First, 10.82. Binghamton, C. E. Rally at Annual Meeting, 22; Mrs. J. E. Bacon, io. Brooklyn, Friend in Central Cong. Soc., 200. Brook- lvn, Lewis Av., Cong. Bible Sch., for Indian if., Santee, Neb., and to const. MISS MARY E. C, BARDEN and JAMES S. BRACKENRIDGE L.Ms, 75. Brooklyn, MISS LYDIA BENEDICT, to coust. herself L. M., so. Brooklyn. Mrs. Julia E. Brick, for Jos. K Brick A., I. and N. Sc/i., En- field, N. C., 30. Brooklyn, Puritan, 26.50. Brooklyn, Willoughby Av., S., for Porto Rico, s. Churchville, Rev. J. W. Norris, for S. A., Thec. Deft., Straight U., s. Corning, First, 33 3.52. Deanshoro, C., for freight, to Pleasant Hill, Penn., 2.01. Lysander, 6.~6. Moravia, First, 32. New York, Forest Av., C. E., for S. A,, Fisk U., 23. New York, Bedford Park, 9.27; Charles P. Peirce, 3.50. Oswego, 8.ii. Paris, 5.25. Syracuse, H. A. Flint, 20 ets. War- saw, 10.59. West Groton, 19.50. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF N.Y., by Mrs. J. J. Pearsall, Treas., $46.25. Brooklyn, Plymouth, Y. XV. G., for Singing Books, A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., to. Brook- lyn, Lewis Av., C. F., balance to coost. MISS J. FRANCES WELLS, L. M., i~. Honeoye, ~. Rochester, South, is. Wellsville, 2.25. ESTATE.Sherburne, Est. of A. B. DeFor- nIt, by Chas. A. Fuller, Execr, 83.90. NEW JERSEY, $240.90. East Orange, Trinity, 129. Elizabethport, First, mo. Paterson, Auburn St 20 A Friend, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. AssN, by Mrs. J. H. Denison, Treas., $8o.go. Glen Ridge, Mission Band, for Indian Boys, in. Newark, Belleville Av., 13.40. Washing- ton, D. C. First, Jr. C. F., 7.50. Westfield, 50. PENNSYLVANIA, $7.co. Neath, S., for Porto Rico, 2. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION OF PENNSYL- YANIA, by Mrs. W. H. Clift, Treas., $~.oo. Corry, C. M. Soc., s. OHIO, $608.12. Akron, First, 26. Berea, Mrs. E. M. McKean, i. Chatfield, Pietist C., for Indian M., 45.17. Cleveland, Mount Zion, M. Soc., for S.A.,Jos. K Brick A,, I. and N. Sch., Enfield, N. C., im. Collinwood, First, is. Columbia, 5.20. Graf- ton, 2.44. Greenwich, First, 9.13. Kingsville, Mrs. S. C. Kellogg, for Indian M., N. D., in. Lenox, 4.70. Litchlleld, E. R. Turner, for S. A., Grandview Acad., Penn., ~. Madison, Cen- tral, io.8i. Mansfield, First, ~2o.I9. Medina, 148.66, to coost. SHERMAN HOFF, N. P. NICH- OLS, MRS. FRANCES MAPLE, MASEL HARRING- TON and CHARLES WERTZ, L. Ms. Newton Falls, First, mo.~8. Oberlin, Mrs. E. W. Lord, 24 bhls. Goods, for los, K Brick A., I. and N. Sch., Enfield, N. C., and 13.42 for freight. Parkman, C., A Member, 6.28. Randolph, Friends, 6. Talimadge, S., for Porto Rico, 24.27. Wiudham, First, 8.~o. York, 14. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OHIO, by Mrs. G. B. Brown, Treas., $ 24.77. Alexis, 3. Bellevue, 8.25. Burton, 20. Cin- cinnati, North Fairmont, 2.50. Clarksfield, 2.85. Cleveland, First, 15.23; Hough Ave., Jr. C. E., 2.50; Lakeview, ~ Pilgrim, 4.50; Pil- grim, Jun. 5., s; Plymouth, i~. Columbus, Eastwood, ~ ; Mayflower, s; Plymouth, 7. Kirtlaud, 2.72. Litchfield, Jr. CE., 1.25. i\Ians field, Mayflower, Mum., 1.50. New London, 3.50. Norwalk, 75 cts. Toledo, Second, Jr. C. F., 2.50. Washington St., 7.72. ILLINOIS, $859.19. Abingdon, C., adl, 70 cts. Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Greenfield, 322.17. Beaver Creek, Joseph Pike, 2. Chicago, Union Park, 75.21. Chicago, First, 42.53; Englewood, North Ch., ~o. Chicago, Union Park, C.E ,m~ Millard Av., CE., 23.8$. Chicago, Tabernacle, S., for Nat, Ala., s. Chicago, Central, C. F., 2. Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Freeman, for freight on bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Penn.,. RECEIPTS. 34 Crystal Lake, 4.50. Danville, Mrs. A. M. Swan, for Santee Indian Al., 6. Farmington, Mrs. H. B. Haskell, ~o. Granville, C. E., 20. Harvey, 13.72. Hennepin, 3. Hinsdale, i8.8i. Kewanee (50 of whiob from H. T. Lay, fir Porto Rico). 79.86. Lamoille, io.8i. Lockport, 7.82. Marseilles, R. N. Bauzhman, M.D , decd, 51. Marsei lies, 20.68. Maywood, 8.25. Mazon, ~. Mendon, 4.63. Moline, First, S., io; Sec- ond, 3.11. Neponset, 6.50. Oak Park. First, 5., 13.26. Ontario, C., ~ C. B., 2. Prince- ton. Mrs. S. C. Clapp, 25. Seward, Minooka, First, 12. Stark, 8. Waukegan, German C., 2. Waverly, 4.75. Wyoming, 10.28. MICHIGAN, $325.26. Allegan, First, 3.25. Cheboygan, C. E., i; Jr. C. E., i. Covert, Mrs. Abigail G. Pixley, deceased, by F. B. Rood, 94.78. Detroit, First, mc; Brewster, S., ~ Dorr, ~.6o. Grand Rapids, S. Class, by J. J. Latbrop, for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Tena., 8. Salem, Second. ii~6. South Haven, iS. Union City, Mrs. Lydia Lee. ~ C. E., ~o; Individuals, 2.50, for S. A., Pleasant Hilt, Teen. Union City, First, C. E., 2. Watervliet, Plymouth, 15.70. West Bay City, John Bourn,for Alaska M., 50. IOWA, $231.96. Algona, A. Zahlten, to const. Miss CLARA ZAHLTRN L.M., 50. C ass, 14.60. Clinton, 18.25. Eldora, Chas.McKeen Durenfor SA., Grand- view Acad., Teen., 20. Genoa Bluff, 2.70. Gil- bert Station, W. M. Soc., s, by Mrs. E. B. Stew- art, Sec.; CE.. ~.8o, for Porto Rico. Grinnell, 5., 15.74. Harlan, 12.30. Iowa Falls, 5.84. Kel- logg, 2.60. Lakeside, io. Lansing Ridge, Ger- man, 2.50. Magnolia, 5.20. Monticello, 16.30. Sheldon, i6.6i. Sioux City, First, 31.62. MINNESOTA, $103.07. Clay Co., Hail Insurance, s. Duluth, Pil- grim, 70.72. Duluth, Rev. J. Kimball, for Porte Rico, ~. Lake City, First. 17.85. Spring Valley, Jr. C. E., for S. A., Fisk U., 4.50. WISCONSIN, $76.79. Beloit, First, 20. Bristol and Paris, 14.60. Delavan, 5.12. Eagle River, 3.20. River Falls. C., 25.3-,; 5., s. Viroqua, C. B., 3.50. MISSOURI, $70.78. Lebanon, 9.30. Old Orchard, 11.48. Pleasant Hill, George M. Kellogg, for Teacher, Porto Rico, 50. KANSAS, $23.73. Eureka. 25.73. Lenora. Miss Anna Lord, Wakefield, Ladies Missy Soc., by Miss Mar- tha A. Young, Treas., 7. MONTANA, $13.10. Missoula, ~. Red Lodge, 4.20. WOMANS MISsIoNARY UNION OF MONTANA by Mrs. NV. S. Bell, Preas., $s.oo. Helena, L. M. 5., ~. NEBRASKA, $44.83. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF SOUTH DAKOTA, by Mrs. Adda M. Wilcox, Treas., $~pi~. Academy, 1.25. Armour, iso. Belle Fourche, 1.50. Columbia, Jr. C. E.. 1.25. Deadwood, 2. Firesteel, i. Lead, ~. Pierre, 2.75. Rapid City, 3.75. Vermillion, s. Wakonda, 2. Wil- low Lakes, for Porte Rico, ~. Willow Lakes, 3. Yankton, 2.14. ARKANSAS, $4.60. Little Rock, Pilgrim, 4.60. WYOMING, $40.00. Cheyenne, First, 40. COLORADO, $~.oo. Piceance, W. H. Violett, s. CALIFORNIA, $448.69. Campbell, 25. Compton, 4. Lockeford, 6.~o. Lodi, 7. Los Angeles, Bethlehem, 3.05. On- tario, First, 48.90. Ontario, Rev. D. B. Bells, s. San Diego, H. Sheldon, 25. Santa Barbara, Mrs. Falkuer. for S. A., Jos. K. Prick A., I. and N. Sck., Enfield, N. C., 2. San Francisco, Receipts of the California Chinese Mission (see items below), 3ii.o~. WOMANS HOMR MISSIONARY UNION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, by Mrs. M. H. Haven, Treas., $ii.is. W. H. M. U., for Mountain Work, 22.25. WASHINGTON, $xo.oo. Ritzville, German, Zions, 10. MARYLAND, ESTATE, $~,ooo.oo. Baltimore, Estate of Mrs. Mary R. Hawley, s,ooo (less expenses, s, Reserve Legacy, 1,995), 3,000. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, $72.70. Washington, Mount Pleasant, C., 51.70. Lin- coln Memorial, C., 21. KENTUCKY, Williamsburg. from Unknown Source, bbl. Goods. NORTH CAROLINA, $2.82. Enfield, Smith Chapel, Bapt. C., for Jos. K Brick A., I. and N. Sck., Enjield. N. C., 1.26. Haywood, Liberty Chapel, i. Strieby, Strie- by C., ss cts. TENNESSEE, $ii.oo. Deer Lodge, RevK~George Lusty, s. Grand- view, Roy. T. W. Merritt, for Bell-tower, Grandview, s; Miss Mary Taylor, fir S. A., Grandruew, I. ALABAMA, $24.50. Marion, First, 6. Montgomery, Miss Hattie R. Stratton, for Groedview Acad., Teen., io. Selma, 4.50. Talladega, Cove, 4. LOUISIANA, $6.63. Curtis, 2.75. Red Cloud, 5.25. Red Cloud, Indian Creek, C., 2.63. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF NE aRASKA, by Mrs. Geo. C. Hall, Treas., $34.20. MT. H. M. U. of Nebraska, 31.20. Lincoln, First, ~. SOUTH DAKOTA, $67.61. INCOME, $304.75. Armour. 7.03. Cheyenne River, Light Bear- Avery Fund, for African M., ~.73. B. A. ers of Oahe School, for Oake Sck., 2.44. Sioux Brown Schp Fund.for Talladega C., 7.90. De Falls, First, i~. Webster, ~o. Forest Fund, for Presidents Gkair, Talladega Hammond, 6.63. TEXAS, $2.54. Corpus Christi, First, ~ cts. Goliad, 2. REC ELF TS. 35 C., ~ Fisk University Theo. Fund, 56 cts. Hammond Endowment Fund, for Strazght U., 28.30. Howard Theo. Fund, for Howard U., i88.~8. LeMoyne Fund ,for Me rn5 his, Teen., 17.08. Lincoln Schp Fund, for Toiladega C., 11.40. Seth Wadham Schp Fund, for To/ia- dega C., 11.40. TUITION, $533.51. Lexington, Ky., 51.75. Williamsburg, Ky., 23.80. Saluda, NC., 14.80. Atlanta, Ga., Storrs Sch., 135.88. Florence, Ala., 22.50. Nat, Ala., 22.53. Big Creek Gap, Teun., on. Grandview, 15.75; Public Sch. Fund, 40. Nashville, Tenn., 20. Pleasant Hill, Teun., 16.50. nese M. 0., 1.50. Pasadena, Chinese M. 0., 2.20. Petaluma. Chinese M. 0., 2.50. Sacramento, Chinese M. 0., 5.50. San Bernardino, Chinese M. 0., 6.~o. San Diego, Chinese M. 0., 4.25. San Francisco, Central, Chinese M. 0., 4.40. San Francisco, West, Chinese M. 0., ~ San Francisco, Barnes, Chinese, M. 0., i. Santa Barbara, Chinese M. 0., ~.6o. Santa Cruz, Chinese M. 0., 6.~o. Santa Cruz, Japanese M. 0., ~. Ventura, Chinese M. 0., i. RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE Mis- SION, applicable to the expenses of the fiscal year ending August 3ist, 1899, $184.03. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $122.03. Fresno, Subs, i~. Marysville, Anny SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER, 1899. Pledges, io. Oakland, Annual Mems, i~. Donations $9,576.70 Riverside, Anny Pledges, i6.6o. Sacramento, Estates 6,999.78 Monthlies, 5.50; Annual Mems, 22. San Fran- ___ cisco. Bethany, Anny Pledges, io.so. San $16,576.48 Francisco, Central Mission, Annual Mems 14. Income 304.75 San Francisco, West Mission, Annual Mems, Tuition ~ 2. Santa Cruz, Chinese Anny Pledges, ii. ______ Ventura, Annual Moms, 2.50. Total for October $17,414.74 FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. Subscriptions for October $14.23 RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Sept. ist te Oct. 20th, 1899, William Johustone, Treas., applicable to the expenses of the fiscal year ending Aug. 3ist, 2900, $69.75. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $69.75. Fresno, Chinese M. 0., i. Los Angeles. Chi- nese M. 0., ~. Marysville, Chinese M. 0., in. Oakland, Chinese M. 0., ~ Oroville, Chi INnIvInuAL GIFT, $25.00: Rev. George Moore, D.D., 25. EASTERN FRIENDS, $37 00: Portland, Me., The Misses Libby, 20. New- port, Vt., Mrs. Lydia H. Pond, 2. Greenfield, Mass., Miss Helen L. Mann, in. Auburn, Mass., Friends, by Mrs. E. K. Bancroft, ~. FOR CHINESE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, $57.31 W. H. M. U. of California, 43.31. Vernon, Ladies M. Soc., through W. H. M. U. of Cal., ~. Albany, N. V., Friends of Chinese, 10, Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. C. B. Kennedy, i. RECEIPTS FOR NOVEMBER, 1899. TIlE DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for November $ir,~8o.oo Previously acknowledged 1,340.00 $12,720.00 CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $135.52. Auburn, Jr. C. E., for S. A., McIntosh, Ga., 2. Brunswick, First, 28.54. Castine, Meth. C., 12; C. E., s; Jr. C. E., ~ Mrs. J. P. Cushman, i; Mrs. Partridge, i; Friends, bbl. Goods, for SA., McIntosh, Ga. Lewiston. Mrs. Math- ewson, io; Miss S. Lizzie Weymouth, 2; Harold Dinsmore, i.o8, for S A., Brewer N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. Mount Desert, Somesville, C., 6.70. Norridgewock, 25. Or- land, Miss H. T. Buck and Friends, bbl. Gccds, for Mcintosh, Ga. Portland, W. M. S., West C.. 8; Miss A. E. Farringron, 2 bbls. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Sears- port, Mrs. James MacDougall, for frei~ht to McIntosh, Ga., s. South Berwick, S. Class, I; Ethel B. Ridley, bbl. Goods, or Anderson- yule, Ga. South Freeport, Jr. C. E., 2. South West Harbor, Miss Mary C. Parker, for SA., McIntosh, Ga., 5.50. MAINE WOMANS AID TO A. M. A., by Mrs. F. W. l)avis, Trees., $19.70. Woodlords, L. M. 5., 12.25; Thank Offer- ing, 6.20; hal. to coost. Mas. MARIA B. WooD- BURY and MRS. E. JENNIE SPURE L.Ms. Ox- ford Co. Conference, 1.25. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $35o.7~.of which from Estate, $ioo.88. Aisted Center, Ladies M. S., for Knoxville, Tenn., 5.25. Bennington, 4.63. Boscawen,First, 17.33. Candia, 6.i~. Claremont, C. H. of C., for Knoxville, Tenn., ~. Durham, 10.82. Ex- eter, First, C. E for Porto Rico, s. Hinsdale, 4.19. Hudson, 9.11. Keene, First, 28.35. La- conia, i8. Manchester, First, 54.68. Manches- ter, Franklin St., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Wil- minglon, NC. Meredith, C., adl, s~ Meriden, Mrs. J. S. Bryant and Miss Clayes, for Tillot- son C., s. Milford, First, 21. Milton, C., 6.48, 36 RECEIP TS. C. E., ~ cts. Nashua, First, C. E., for Moun- tain White Work, 5. Newdelds, C., for fre~~ht to Wilmington, N. C., 1.30. North Hampton, 26. Portsmouth, North, H. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. NEW HAMPSHIRE FEMALE CENT. INST. AND HOME MIssIONARY UNION, by Miss Annie A. McFarland, Treas., $12.00. Concord, First, Y. L. M., for S. A., Marion, Ala., 6. Milford, L. C. Soc., 6. ESTATE Rindge, Estate of Otis Hubbard, by Herbert E. Wetherbee, Execr, ioo.88. VERMONT, $78I.42of which from Estate, $400.00. Ascutneyville, Mrs. Hubbard, for Knox- ville, Tenn., i. Brattleboro, Miss Crosby, for Knoxville, Tenn., i. Brattleboro, Center C., S. 2~/5 bbls. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Brownington and Barton Landing, C., 26.25. Burlington, S. S. Tinkbam, 5. Cambridge, C. E. of Cong. Ch., for S. A., Straight U., s. Dorset, i~. East Braintree and North Brook- field, 8.5o, Franklin, Ladies H. M. S., bbl. Goods (val. i6.ix); Rev. Levi Wild, for freight, 1.16, for McIntosh, Ga. Hartford, Mrs. Eph Morris, io; Miss Anne Morris, ~, for Knox- ville, Teen. Jeffersonville, Second Cb., Cam- bridge, 7.25. Orwell, 36.56. Pittsford, 68. Saint ~ ohnsbury, W. H. M. 5., ~ and bbl. Goods; rs .T.M.H oward, 4, for Wilmington, N. C. Stowe, First, 49. Swanton, Mrs. A. M. Allen, io. Thetford, First, 8, Townshend, Nancy B. Batchelder, i. Wallingford, Ladies of Cong. Ch., bbl. Goods, 2.50 for freight, for Saluda, N. C., by Miss C. M. Townsend. Westfield, A. C. Hitchcock, to const. MAUOE E. MILLER 30. Weqtmore, First, Soc. for Promo- tion of Christian Giving, WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Robert MacKinnon, Treas., $74.20. Cambridge, io. Chester, ~ Glover, Weet, Bristol C., ~. Leyden, Jr. C. E., for Indian Schp, 2. Manchester, is. Saint Johnsbury. North, 25. Stowe, S., for Indian Sch~ps, 4.83. Wells River, Jr. C. E., s. EsTATEWhite River Junction, Estate of R. C. A. Latham, by I. K. Hamilton, Exr, 400. for Meridian, Miss. East Taunton, 3. Essex, 21. Fall River, Broadway, 4.25. Fitchburg, Rolistone, C., 52.24: 5., is; Calvinistic, 53.25. Groton, A Friend, for Porto Rico, io. Ham- ilton, Mrs. Enoch Knowlton, i. Harvard, 7. Hatfield, 46.37. Haverhill, West, S., to const. Miss LIZZIE H. WEBSTER L.M., 30. Hayden- yule, 8.30. Holbrook, Winthrop, 45.49. Hol- den, 7.~5. Holyoke, S. M. Cook, 20; A. L. H., 2; Sec., Womans Prayer Cir., s. Hubbards- ton, 8. Indian Orchard, L. M. S., bbS. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Lawrence, United, ~ South, 8.i6. Lawrence, Inf. & Prim. Depts. S., Trin. Cong. Ch., 8; L. B. S., bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Littleton, Soc. of United Workers, by Julia S. Conant, bbS. Goods, for Nat, Ala. Lowell, Miss Maria Cottle, decd, by Mrs. Sarah Blanchard, for Mountn White Work, 500. Lowell, First, 49. ~s. Lowell, Paw- tucket M. Soc., for S. A Fisk U., 25. Lynn- field Center, 28.25. Mansfield, Ladies, s. Marl- boi o, Union, Prim. Dept., S., for Wilmington, N. C., 8. Middleboro, Central, C., 28.73; 5., ~ First, ii. Milford, 74.79. Mittineague, Aga- wam Paper Co., 2 cases Paper, for Gregory Inst., Wilmington, NC. New Bedford, Trini- tarian, 40.91. Newburyport, North, 24.63. New- ton, Eliot, 5o. Newton, Mrs. Dr. E. H. Bying- ton for Gregory Inst., N. C., 8. Newton Cen- ter, First, S., for Gregory Inst.. N. C., 24. Nor- folk, L. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Thomasville, Ga. Northampton, ~A Friend, 300. Northamp- ton, Mrs. Kneeland and S. Class, 8; Mrs. Mor- gan. 2, for Wilmington, N. C. Northampton, Misses Kingsley, for Marshallville, Ga., thro W. H. M. S., is. Northampton, Ladies of Ed- wards Ch., bbS. Goods, freight paid, for Mc- Intosh, Ga. North Attleboro, Trin. C., L. S., bbS. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. North Brookfield, Union, Dea. A. Spoon er, io; Miss Gilbert, 2. North Woburn, C. E., for Pleasant Hill, Teen., io. Oakham, C., for Porto Rico, ~ Plympton, C., C. E., ~. Quincy, Home Dept., Bethany C., S., i. Reading, C., Ladii Social C., bbS. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Richniond, Oppy Cir., Kings D., for S. A., McIntosh, Ga.. 25. Salem, Crombie St., 72.36. Sherborn, Pilgrim, 30. Shrewsbury, i~. Som- erville, Highland, 19.07. Somerville, Y. P. 5., for Marshallville, Ga., through W.H.M.S., o. Somerville, Highland C., Women Workers, bbS. Goods,for Wilmington, NC. Southamp- ton, Friends, s, Spencer, First C., Brook- field Assn pledge, br Teacher, Porto Rico, ioo. Springfd, First, LB. S., i6, and bbl.Goods; Mrs. Clark, i, for Wilmington, N. C. South Dartmouth, ~. South Framiogham, Grace, C. E., 8; Ladies A.ssocn of Grace Ch., bbS. Goods, for Gregory Inst. Sooth Framing- ham,AFriend,forMeridian,Miss.,s. South Hadley, Miss Esther Van Deman, br Wil- mington, N. C., 6. Stockbridge, Miss Alice Byington, for Thunderharok Work, Grand River Dist., S.D., ioo. Taunton, Winslow, 75.28. Topsfield, i~. Uxbridge, First Evan., 21.69. Walpole, A Friend, 2. Ward Hill, Ch. of Christ, i. Ware, Mrs. L. G. Cutler, Patch- work, for Meridian, Miss. Webster, Anna L. Perry, bbS. Goods, ./or Andersonville, Ga. Westhoro, Evan., ~ Westhoro, S., for Mountain While Work, io. Weston, Ella H. Burraee, for Macon, Ga., s. West Boxford, 6.25. Wearford, Union, 20. West Medford, is. West Rutland Mrs. C. F. Morehouse, bbS. Goods. for Andersonville, Ga. West Spring- field, First, S.,Jor Indian M., Fort Yates, ND., 6.68. West Springfield, Park Street C., 6.6g. Wbitinsville, C., 5. 5., 144.30. Williamsburg, 24.28. Worcester, Inter. Dept. Old South, Bi- ble Sch., for S. A., McIntosh, Ga., 3.63. Wren- tham, C., A Friend, adS, 2. MASSACHUSETTS, $7,6~4.69of which from ESTATES, $3,900.00. Amesbury, Main St., S., for S. A., Santee Indian Sch., Nel., 32.08. Amesbury, Main Sr., iS. Amherst, Second, W. M. S., for S. A., Strai~ht U., is. Andover, Free Christian, ss Andover, South, C. F, for S. A., Macon, Ga., 8. Athol, Ladies Soc. of C., bbS. Goods, freight paid, for Mclnto,h, Ga. Attleboro, Second, 499s~ BaldwinsviSle, Ladies, Soc. of C.. bbS. Goods, freight paid, for McIntosh, Ga. Boston, Union, i~o.~5; J. W. Davis, for Ar- tesian Well, Santee Agency, Neb., 100; Mrs. Charlotte Fiske, for Marshailville, Ga., ~o; Union, S., for S. A., McIntosh, Ga., ~c; Mrs. Woodhury. for Big~ Creek Gap, Teen., ~o; George D. Bigelow, for Wilmington, NC.. 20; Shawmut, ~ A Friend, ~. Aliston, 119.21. CharSestown, First Parish, for Chinese Mis- sion House. San Francisco, Cal., 30. Roxhury, Friends, for Mountain White Work, 200. Roxhury, Walnut Av., S., 2o.o9, for Mountain While Work, and 12.l6for Indian Work. Rox- bury, Tmmanuel, s. Brookline, Y. L. B. S., bbS. Goods, for Wil- mingion, NC. Cambridgeport, S., bbS. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. CoSrain, ~ Dalion, 5., 25; C. E., io, for SA., McIntosh, Ga. Ded- ham, Allen, C. F. of Cong. Ch.. to furnish room WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF in Tougaloo U., in memory of Eila L. Taft, 123. I MAss. AND R. I., Miss Liazie D. White, Treas., Dracut, First, 1.50. Dunstable, bbS. Goods ,I $225.00. RECEIPTS. W. H. M. A., for Indian H., Fort Berthold, ND., ~ Friends, for Church at Fort Ber- thold, N. D., ii;. Amherst, Aux., for Schp, Pleasant HI/i Aced,. Penn., 50. Salem, Taber- nacle, Y. L. Aux., for SchJ, Indian Sc/i., San- tee Agency, Neb., 25. EsTATESLeicester, Estate of Mrs. Mary D. Denny, by Charles A. Denny, Execr, sno. Somerville, Estate of Martha F. Wilder, 400. Worcester, Estate of Albert Curtis, by E. B. Stoddard, for Executors, 25,000 (less 2,500 U.S., Inheritance Tax, Reserve, 19,Soo), 3,000. RHODE ISLAND, $iio.oo. Central Falls, Hon. E. L. Freeman, iou. Providence, Jr. Benev. Soc., for Williams- burg, Ky., io. 37 Pierson, for Pougalon U., 30. Woodbridge, Primary Classes S., for WI/mington, N. C., 8. Woodhury, First, 8.29. WOMANS CONG. HOME MIssIoNARy UNION OF CoNN., by Mrs. George Follett, Secretary, $~6.66. Bridgeport, South, 41.16. Danbury, Sec. ond, for S. A., Williamsburg Aced., Ky., 3.50. Taftville, Jr. C. F., ~. EsTATEsCornwall, Estate of S. C. Beers, 521.96. East Haddam, Estate of Christopher Pyler, s,ooo, (less tax, 493.26. Reserve, 1,506.74), by W. H. Chapman, Executor, 3,000, NEW YORK, $4,350.55. Albany, First, 32. Brooklyn, Church of the Pilgrims, Anonymous gift from a mem- ber, 2.000. Brooklyn, Mrs. Julia F. Brick, for Jos.KBrich A., L andN. Sc/i., Enfield, N. C., i.ooo. Brooklyn, Mrs. Julia F. brick, Furnishing, 37; 5. A., ~, for los. K Brich, A., I. and N. Sc/i., Enfield, N. C. Brooklyn, Cen- tral C., S., for A. G. School, Moorhead, Miss., 53; South, S., for Mclnt ash, Ga., 25; South, C. F., for Ploasant HI/i, Penn., io; Mrs. Paul, for SA., McIntosh, Ga.,3; Miss M. Li. Halliday, bbl. Goods, for WI/mington, N. C. Buffalo, First, iso. Buffalo, Pilgrim, 2.50. Buffalo, Niagara Sq. C., W. M. 5., 2 bbls. Goods, for Kings Mountain, N C. Cambridge, C., C. F., s. Castile, Miss F. Bogart and Friends, bbl. Goods, (val. 20), for McIntosh, Ga. Clifton Springs, Mrs. F. H. Newland, bbl. Goods,Jor McIntosh, Ga. Clintonville, Miss Etta Hitch- cock,}or WI/mington,N. C., 2. Cortland.Mrs. John W. Keese, for Chinese Mission House, San Francisco, Cal., s. De Royter, First, 4.80. Gloversville, 86.79. Hannibal, Miss Ella Brewster, i; Miss S. F. Keeler, i, for S. A., McIntosh, Ga. Jamesport, 6. Jamestown, 157.10, Le Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Butler Ward, for S. A., Fish U., 17.50. Moravia, Mrs. Carrie L. Tuthill, 40.35. New York, A Friend, for Porto Rico, 500. New York. Pilgrim, 8o. New York, Pilgrim, for Chinese Mission House, San Francisco, Cal., io. New York. Lafayette Post, G. A. R., for Flag Pole, WI/- mington, N. C., ~. Phoenix, Cong., C. F., bbl. Goods, freight paid, for McIntosh, Ga. Perry Center, 7.40; Mrs. C. K. Minor, i. Port Leyden. Port Leyden Coof., 50 ots. Port Richmond, S. Squire, ~. Poughkeepsie, Mis- sionary Coin., Vassar College, 2.75. Rensse- laer Falls, ~ Rodman, 27.80. Spencerport, First, C. and 5., 15.63. Ticonderoga, W. M. S., 2 bbls. Goods,for Kings Mountain. Warsaw, Miss Martha Barber, for S. A.. Straight, U, s~ Westmoreland, 6.75. West Winfield, 17.14. New York State, An Anonymous Friend, for Chinese Mission House, San Francisco, Cal., 20. CONNECTICUT, $s,456.iSof which from Estates, $3,521.96. Branford, First Cong. S., for Porto Rico, 50. Bridgeport, Second, S., for Indian H., Santee Agency, Neb., 25. Cornwall, First, Endeavor hoc., for Porto Rzco, ii. East Berlin, Second C., S., frr Kings Mountain, N. C., ii. East Cannan, 4.74. East Hampton, 23.13. East Hampton. K. D. C,, hbl. Goods, for Wilming- ton, N C. East Hartford, First, 15.99. East Hartford, bbl. Goods,for Pleasant HI/I, Penn. East Windsor, 21.33. Farmington, First, 60,75. Hanover,8.94. Hartford,Asylum Hill, S., for Porto Rico, 53.31. Hartford, Center, S., 23.19; E. C. Stone, Treas., s. Hartford. Atwood Collins, for Tougalon U.,2o. Jewett City, H. M. Soc., for Porto Rico, i6.~o. Jewett City, H. M. Soc., by Mrs. Jane C. Panton, Treas., bbl. Goods, for Porto Rico Sufferers. Lebanon, First, for Porto Rico, 13.25. Mansfield Center, S., for Porto Rico, 6oc. Meriden, First, 69.50. Meriden, Guardian Sew. Cir. First C., bbl. Goods, for WI/mington, N. C. Midletown, Third, 12.18; South, 16.35; South, A Lady, by G. A. Craig, Treas., io. Nepaug, C., ii; C. F., ~. Nepaug, C. and Ladies S.C., 8, and bbl. Goods, for WI/mington, N. C. New Canaan, W. H. M. Soc. of C., for Allen Sc/i., Phomas- ville, Ga., 26. New Haven, Mrs. Henry Far- nam, for Artesian Well, Santee Agency, Neb., soo. New Haven, Center, 202.22. New Haven, Children of Primary Dept., United C., 2.50. Newington Junction, C. E., for MarshaI/vI/Ze, Ga., io. Noank, s. Oronoque, bbl. Goods, for Greenwood, S. C. Plaindeld, Mrs. S. B. Carter, for ThomasvI/le, Ga., s. Plymouth; Girls Club, 8, Willing Helpers C. C., 8, for WI/mington, N. C. Poquonock, 6.42. Port- land, C. F., by 1\Irs. F. W. Goodrich, for WI/- liamsburg, Ky., 2. Putnam, Second, 43.92. Reading, L. M. S., box Goods, for ThomasvI/le, Ga. Rockville, Union C., 182.52. Saybrook, Cong. C. E., ~. Saugatuck, T. B. Hill, for Porto Rico, 20. Simsbury, First Ch. of Christ, ~o.o8. Somers, i~. Sound Beach, First, Jr. C. NEW JERSEY. $34.00. F., io. South Coventry, C. F., ~ Ladies Soc., Jersey City, Waverly, i. Passaic, First, bbl. Goods, for WI/mington, N. C.; C. F. of L. M. 5., 2 bbls. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Cong. Ch., for Freight to WI/mington, N. C., Paterson, M. S. of Cong. C., bhl. Goods, i.i6. Suffield, bbl. Goods, for Pleasant HI/i, for WI/mington, N. C. Trenton, Mrs. Anna Penn. Southfield, 4.50. South Manchester, C. G. Woodworth, for WI/mington, N. C., s. C., L. B. S., bbl. Goods, for WI/mington, N. C. Westfield, Ministering Childrens League, Stratford, 24.90. Stafford Springs, 20.26. Tal- (20 of whichlor indian Schj3, Fort Bert hold, N. cottville, 90.47. Vernon Centre, C., 10. Wal- B.), 28. lingford, L. B. S. of C., for Wilmington, NC., io. Washington, Romford i,Iission Sch., for PENNSYLVANIA, $205.05Of which from S. ci., Grand View Inst., Penn., 8.~o. Water- Estate, $200.00. bury, Second. W. B. Soc., for Allen N. and I. Sc/i., PhomasvI/le, Ga., 25. Waterbury, Second, Germantown, First, ~ Riceville, 1.30 Primary S. Class, for ChI/dren, Porto Rico, io. EsTATELander, Estate of Alfred Cowles, Waterbury, First, L. B. S., box Goods, for by M. F. Cowles, Executor, 200. WI/mington, N. C. Westford, s. West Suf- field, Miss M. Webster, for Tiny, N. C., 2. Westville, L. B. S. of Woodbridge C., bbl. OHIO, $204.76. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Wethersfield, Berea. First, 8.40. Brecksville, M. Soc. of S.,for Par/a Rico, 17.15. Windsor, Miss Olive C., bbl. Goods, for Greenwood, S. C. Burton. 38 RECEIPTS. C., for Orange Park, F/a., io. Chardon, First, 12.65. Cincinnati, Walnut Hills, 28.65. Cin- cinnati, Storrs, S., for Orange Park, F/a., i. Cleveland, Pilgrim, quarterly, 72; Plymouth, 14; Euclid Av., 7.01. Cleveland, Euclid Av., Ladies Soc,, hbl. Goods, (val. 28.55), for Salu- da. N. C., by Mrs. A. J. Smith. Conneaut, S., for Orange Park, F/a., 5. Dayton, Miss F. M. Williams, for Allen Sck., Thomasvi/le, Ga., 3.50. Elyria, Miss C. E. Crandall, hbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Geneva, First, 11.25. Hudson, 5. Huntshurg, C., K. E. Soc., 6.75. Huntshurg, Mrs. L. P. Parsons, for Orange Park, F/a., i. Lexington, 2. Marietta, Oak Grove Miss. Soc., for S. A., Mobile, Ala., 8. i\Iarietta, Oak Grove M. Soc., Quilt, for Macon, Ga. Sylvania, 2.51. Twinsburg, 7.04. INDIANA, 50 cts. Fairland, Mrs. Robert McBeth and Daugh- ter, for Moorhead, Miss., 50 cts. ILLINOIS, $1,245.72. Amboy, First, n~. Aurora, N. E. C., Corban Assn, 2 bbls. Goods, freight paid, (val. oo), for Fort Berthold, N. D. Batavia, io. Bow- manville, 15.20. Canton, 20.04. Chicago, Mrs. C. H. Case/or Kings Moun- tain, N. C., 20. Chicago, Union Park, ~ Rog- ers Park, ~s eta.; Bowmanville, C., adl., 50 ets. Clifton, 2.50. Creston, 8.40. Crystal Lake, C. B., for Athens, Ala., 2.50. Dover, 6.75. Fall Creek, io. Forest, Jr. E. Soc., by Jessie L. Fox,for Indian M., ~. Highland Park, Robert W. Patton, 50. Hinsdale, 17.25. Jacksonviile, James M. Longley, i. Melville, 9.60. Oak Park, Seeond, 10.50. Oneida, Cong. C. E., for Williamsburg, Ky., s. Ottawa, 8.i~. Mar- seilles, Mrs. Harriet E. Baughman, 6oo. Pax- ton, 85.75. Prineeton, Cong. C. E., ii; Jr. C. F., ~, for S. A., Stra4ght U. Sandoval, 2. Seward, Minooka, Second, I. Stark, W. M. S., for Porto Rico, 5.~5. Sterling, 25.56. Sterling, Jr. C. E., 2. Sycamore, Mrs. Helen A. Cam us, for S. A., Fisk U., s. Waukegan, irst, 22.16. Wheaton, First, 25.77. Winnetka, C., (s of which for Porto Rico), 48.79; 5., 4.81; C. E., 64 ets. Woodburn, 5.50. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARy UNI9N OF ILL- INOIS, Miss Bessie E. Crosby, Treasurer, $169.05. Alton, Ch. of the Redeemer, 16.75. Big Woods, 2.50. Chieago, Graee, S., i; Ravens- wood, 3o; Leavitt St., Primary S., m; Lincoln Park, s; New England, 29; Douglas Park, 1.50. La Salle, 7.50. Mendon, i~.8o. McLean, ~. Hinadale, Y. P. M. 5., 20. Oak Park, First ~. Princeton, in. Roekford, Second, ~ Rollo, s. Wilmette, 7. MICHIGAN, $170.50. Adrian, A. J. Hood, ~. Almont, First, in; First, C. E., 9.65. Belding, First, 7.90. Ben- zonia, Miss Sarah Bedell, for Wilmington, N. C., ~s ets.; and G. A. R. Post of New York, Bunting Flag,for WilminglouN. C. Detroit, First, C. E., so, br Pleasant Hill, Acad.; io for lougaloc, U. Detroit, First,for S A., Brewer N. Sck., Greenwood, S. C., io in. Hancock, L. M. C. of C., bbl. Goods,for Wilmington, N. C. Hilliards, ~. Lansing, Pilgrim, 1.75. Leland, Mrs. Harriet Porter, ~. Manistee, C., bhl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Middleville, First, C. E., for Porto Rico, 2. Olivet, Y. W. C. A., for S. A., Tillolson C., s. Owasso, 21.37. Penfield, C. E.. for S. A., Tillolson C., 3.78. Pinckney, C., for Gregory Inst., Wilmington, N. C., s. Stockbridge, Mrs. E. W. Woodward, s. Union City. Ladies of C., box and bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn. WOMANS HOME MISSIoNARy UNION OF MIcHIGAN, by Mrs. E. F. Grabill, Treas., $57.00. Allendale, s. Benton Harbor, 2.50. Ben- zonia, 2. Chelsea, s. Grand Rapids, Jr. C. B., for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Teun., Moorkead, Miss., and Santee Agency, Neb., ~. Hancock, for Schps., Gregory Inst., Wilmington, N. C., i6. Hancock, 9. Owasso, Jr. C. B.. for S. A., Moorhead, Miss., 2.50. Three Oaks; in. Union City, 2. IOWA, $577.97of which from Estate, $190.00. Algona, K. D., by Mrs. H E. Stacey, for S. A., Fisk U., in. Bear Grove, 4. Council Bluffs, 21.25. Creston, 30. Danville, Lee W. Mix, ~. Des Moines, Plymouth, 79.67. Lee Center, ~.8o. Marshalltown, S. P. Chase, for Sky/and Inst., NC., in. Montour, ~ Newell, is. Okohoji, Miss Julia H. Haskell,for Orange Park, F/a., in. Orient, 3.20. Polk City, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelsal, 20. Postville, CE., for Meridian, Miss., 6.~o. Rockford, Mrs. Chas. Wyatt, bbl. Goods, for Thomasnille, Ga. Sibley, 22.60. Sioux Rapids, 5. Tabor, 19.71. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF IOWA, Miss Belle L. Bentley, Treas., $89.24. Alden, in. Clay. 3.50. Cromwell, ~. Des Moines, Plymouth, 9.77; P. R. M. 5., ~. Earl- ville, in. Grinnell, 6.c9. Grinnell, H. M. Army, so. Humboldt, 6. Independence, Grace Pot- wins S. Class, 2.15; Miss Morris S. Class, 2.62; Miss Douglass S. Class, s.ss. Lewis, ~. Mc- Gregor, 7.05. Postyille, C. B., 2.91. Victor, 3. Victor, Jr. C. B.. i. ESTATEAlden, Estate of S. T. Beard, by J. B. Bowers, Admr, 190. WISCONSIN, ~ Birnamwood, Bland and Norrie, S.S., bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Clintonville, 13.50. Cooksville, 2.36. Blroy, 4.50. Endeavor, 3.10. Evansville, 23.70. Evansville, Jr. C. B., for S. A., Athens, A/a., so. Kenosha, C. B., ~. Kinnic Kinnic, 7.83. Mondovi, C.. i~ 5., 3. Roberts, 17.25. Whitewater, C., ~ hbls. Goods, for Thomasnille, Ga. WOMANS HOME MIssIONARy UNION OF WIs- cONSIN, by Mrs. L. B. Smith, Treas., $32.06. Beloit, First, 9.20. Brandon, 17.82. Bau Claire, 5.04. MINNESOTA, $68.75. Detroit, Paper Suppliesfor Meridian, Miss. Litebdeld, Col. 0. C. Bissell, tar Meridian, Miss., in. Mazeppa, 2 bbls. Goods,for Marion, A/a. Minneapolis, Rev. & Mrs. Henry Chase~ for lungs Mountain, N. C., 40. Minneapolis, Rodelmer, for Porto Rico, 3. Northfield, First, for Porto Rico, s. Red Wing, Mira P. Green, for Marion, Ala., i. Saint Anthony Park, 9.75. MISSO~RI, $8o.8m. Neosha, First, i8.8~. Pleasant Hill, George M. Kellogg, for Porto Rico, 50. Saint Louis, Hyde Park C., 7.50; Union, 4.46. KANSAS, $47.46. Kerwin, 6.8g. Manhattan, Win. B. Castle, 24. Milford, 3. Topeka, Mrs. L. Popenne, for Meridian, Miss., is. Western Park, i.6i. NEBRASKA. $45.01. Blair, C. (of which Jr. C. B., s~ ets.), 3.50. Exeter, 7.39. Holdrege, 11.25. Indianola, G. A. R. Post No. is~, for Flag Pole for Wilming- ton, N. C., 2. Irvington, 3.50. Omaha, First, 17.37. NORTH DAKOTA, $5.oo. Glenullin, German Churches, by Rev. J. C. Sehwabenland, Glenullin, Antelope, Leipzig and New Salem, (iss each), ~. ALABAMA, $is.oc. La Pine, ~. Talladega, Miss A. E. Farring- ton, for Kings Mountain, N. C., in. FLORIDA, $~.8z. Tampa, First, 5.81. LOUISIANA, $~5.oo. New Orleans, Alumni Assocn of Straight U., for S. A., Stra4Fht U., 25. MISSISSIPPI, $6.oo. Moorhead, Miss F. A. Gardner, School, Moorhead, Miss., 6. TEXAS, ~ Dodd, Rev. G. H. Smith, s.~s. RECEIP TS. SOUTH DAKOTA, $7.10. Ipswich, 3.85. Mission Hill, 3.25. MONTANA, $2.00. Plains, 2. COLORADO, $43.12. Denver, Plymouth, S., for Pleasant Hill, Teun., 6.21. Fruita. C. F. M. Soc., for Porto Rico, x.~6. Greeley, Park, 11.50. Lafayette. 7.15. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF COL- ORADO, Mrs. Belle C. Valentine, Treas., $16.70. Boulder, C. E., 6. Harmon, 5. Pueblo, Pil- grim, 2.85. XV. H. M. U., 2.85. CALIFORNIA, $272.57. San Francisco, Receipts of the California Chinese Mission (see items below), 272.57. OREGON, $9.80. Albany, ~. Hillside, 2.30. Oregon City, CE., 2.50. Wilsonville. Hood View C., 2. WASHINGTON, ~ Cheney, First, 8. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARy UNION OF WASH- INGTON, by Mrs. Edward B. Burwell, Treas., ~ State Juvenile Soc., Cradle Roll, for S. A., Moorizead, Miss., ~5. NORTH CAROLINA, $4.70. Dry Creek, i. WOMANS HOME MIssIONARY UNION OF N. C., M E. Newton, Treas., $3.70. Charlotte, i. Melville, i. Oaks, 1.70. TENNESSEE, $121.75. Big Creek Gap, Miss K. C. LaGrange, for Bit Creek Gap, Tenn., 30. Grand View, H. C. ililleary, ~ Miss Mary E. Taylor, 75 ets., for Bell-tower, Grand View, Teun. Knoxville, L. II. Kalbdeisch,for Knoxville, Teun., i. Nash- ville, Anonymous, for S. A., Fisk U., So. Nashville, C. E. of Fisk U., for Porto Rico, ~. Post Oaks, Miss Lucy Leslie, for S. A.. Grand View, Teun., 3. GEORGIA, $i.~o. McIntosh, Miss Eva M. Hardy, for S. A., Mcintosh, Ga., 1.50. 39 INCOME, $940.00. Avery Fund, for African M., 465. Rev. B. Foltz Endowment Fund, 6.25. Graves Schp Fund, for Talladega C., 125. Haley SchpFund, for Fisk U., 25. Hastings Endowment Fund, for Atlanta U., 18.75. Howard Theo. Endow- ment F., for Howard U.. 168.75. Howard Car- ter Theo. Endowment Fund, 6.25. LeMoyne Fund, for Memphis, Tenn., 37.50. Plumb Schp Fund, for Fisk U., 50. Tuthill King Endow- ment Fund, for Berea C., 37.50. TUITION, $5,094.07. Cappahosic. Va., 35.37. Lexingtun, Ky., i71.80. Williamsburg, Ky., Public Sch. Fund, 144.58. Williamsburg, Ky., 35. Beaufort, N. C., 33.70. Chapel Hill, NC., 2.90. Enfield, NC., ~. Hills- boro, N. C., 25.40. Kings Mountain, N. C., 25. Whittier, N. C., 16.97. Whittier, N. C., Public Fund, iv. Wilmington, NC., 132.90. Charles- ton, S. C., 303. Greenwood, S. C., 76.37. Big Creek Gap, Teun., Public Fund, ioo. Big Creek Gap, Tenn., 85.13. Grand View, Ten n., 30. Grand View, Teun., Public Fund, 40. Knoxville, Tenu., ~ Memphis, Teiin., ~ Nashville, Teon., 1,070.95. Pleasant Hill, Tenn., 86.25. Albany, Ga., 118.70. Ander- sonville, Ga., 7.28. Atlanta, Ga., 282.51. Macon, Ga., 401.03. Marietta, Ga., 4. McIntosh, Ga., 14.12. Savannah, Ga., 188.20. Thomasville, Ga.. 84.04. Florence, Ala., 40.78. Marion, Ala., 95.20. Mobile, Ala., 145.05. Nat, Ala., 40.04. New Orleans, La., 406.40. Meridian, Miss., 6o. Moorhead, Miss., 5.95. Tougaloo, Miss., 1. Martin, Fla., Public Fund, 50. Orange Park, Fla., 46.25. Austin, Texas, 76.50. SUMMARY FOR NOVEMBER, 1809. Donations $13,931.77 Estates 8,312.84 $22,244.61 Income 942.00 Tuition 5,094.07 Total for November $28,278.68 FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. Subscriptions for November Previously acknowledged 14.23 Total $22.78 SUMMARY. Donations $23,508.47 Estates 15,312.62 $38,821.09 Incon3e 1,244.75 Tuition 5,627.58 Total from Oct. i to Nov. 30, 1899 $45,693.42 RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Oct. 20 to Nov. i6, 1899, Win. John- stone, Treas., $78.82. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $78.82: Fresno, Chinese M. 0., 3.10. Los Angeles Chinese M. 0., ~ Marysville, Chinese M. 0., ~. Oakland, Chinese M. 0., ~. Oroville, for A. G. Chinese M. 0., 1.50. Pasadena, Chinese M. 0., 2.20. Petaluma, Chinese M. 0., ~. Riverside, Chinese M. 0., 8.32. Sacramento, Chinese M. 0., 4.50. San Bernardino, Chinese M. 0., ~ San Diego, Chinese M. 0., 10.40. San Fran- cisco, Central, Chinese M. 0., ~ San Fran- ENGLAND, $i~.oo. cisco, West, Chinese M. 0., ~. Santa Barbara, Chinese M. 0., 6.40. Santa Cruz, Chinese M. London, Mrs. R. C. Morgan, for Kings1 0., 6.x~. Santa Cruz, Japanese M. 0., ~. Ven- Mountain, N. C., is. turn, Chinese M. 0., 2. 40 EEC ELF 7& RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Oct. 15 to Nov. i6, 2199, applicable to expenses of fiscal year 2898 to 1199, $168.79. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $85.50: Fresno, Anny 0., 31. Marysville, Chinese M. 0., 6.so; Anny Pledges, io. Riverside, F. B. Stevenson, ix Sacramento, Annual Mems, 12.50. San Francisco, Central, i6. San Fran- cisco, Bethany, 2. Santa Cruz, Chinese Anny Pledges, 6.~o. FROM CHURCHES, $41.00: Alameda, Cong. Ch., 40. San Francisco First Cong. Ch., adi, i. FROM EASTERN FRIENDS, $42.25: Lee, Mass., Mr. and Miss Smith, ~. Marl- boro, Mass., Chinese S. S., by Miss Mary B. Witherbee, 28.25. Worcester, Mass., Faith- ful Friends, 20. RECEIVED FOR CHINESE MOTHERS AND CHIL- DREN, $25.00. Womans Home Missionary Union of Sooth- em California, Mrs. Mary M. Smith, Treas. 25. RECEIPTS FOR DECEMBER, 1899. ThE DANIEL hAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for December $1,711.66 Previously acknowledged 22,720.00 $24,432.66 CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $i,~3~.96of which from Estate, I,000.00. Bangor, Hammond St., C., ioo. Bar Mills, 7.47. Brewer, First, S., i~. Brewer, First, 22. browuville, C., 6; Mrs. Lovejoy, ~ Mrs. H. B. Nason, bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Fal- mouth, Second, 25. Gray, Mrs. Mary J. Has- kell, 2. Groveville, 7.28. Holden, 8. Jack- man, 2.50. Kennebunkport, Second, io. Lewis- ton, Pine St., C., L. M. Soc., ii; C. E., ~ Miss S. Lizzie Weymouth, 2 for SA., Brewer N. Sch., N.C. Macbias, Centre St., 6.i6. Madison, Union M. Soc., pkg. Goods,for Andersonvillle Ga, Portland, Williston, 225; Saint Law- rence, is. Searsport, First C., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Mcintosh, Ga. South Berwick, Friends, Frei~ght to Blowing Rock, N. C., 2. Standish, 3.25. Thomaston, Ladies Aux., bbl. Goods, freight paid to McIntosh, Ga. Vinal Haven, W. M. 5., 2 bbls. Goods and ~, for McIntosh, Ga. Wells, First, ~. West Newdeld, for Mountain White Work, 7.50. Woodfords, 67. MAINE WOMANS AID to A. M. A., by Mrs. H. W. Davis, Treas., $8o.88. Auburn, High St., M. B., io. Cumberland Center, 27.50. Farmington, 22. South Free- port, 39.30. Winslow, Mrs. Lela Garland, ~ Mrs. Belle Chaffee. i. EsTATEWells, Estate of Barak Maxwell, by Warren S. Maxwell and Arthur A. Max- well, Executors, 2,ooo. land, ilSo. Gilsum, 2. Hancock, C., for Porto Rico, 8.75. Hancock, Jr. C. E., for A. G. Sc/i., Moorhead, Miss., 2.50. Hanover, C., at Dart- mouth College 140 (of which 21,61 for Porto Rico and 21.67 for Ghinese M. in Cal.). Haver- hill, 12.30. Keene, First, S., for Porto Rico, iou. Keene, Win. J. Sewall, 5.50, Keene, Every Day Club, bbl., Goods, for Meredian, Miss. Langdon, ix Merrimac, First, ~. Nashua, Pilgrim (30 of which to coust. JENNIE E. PEARSON L. M.), 82.02. Newmarket, A Friend,. Raymond, C., in; C. E., ~. Salem, ~. Sanhoruton, Ladies, by Mrs. J. N. Perrin, bbl. Goods (val. 26.21), for Cumberland Ga.75., Tenn. Short Falls, Rev, J. 0. Tasker, ~, Somersworth, Mrs. Sarah and Marion Shap- leigh, for Pleasant Hill, 7enn., 2. Sullivan, S., Birthday Box, 2. Temple, 5., 6.~. Troy, L. M. Soc., 8, ESTATEWebster, Estate of Elizabeth M. Buxton, by H, H. Gerrish, Executor, 314.50. VERMONT, $I,o6.4~of which from Estate, $636.00. Brookfield, Mrs. Orlando Roif, Jar Indian i. Burlington, First, ~ Chelsea, S., for Indian M.. 11.54, Chelsea, 9.84; South Washington, 71 cts. Coventry, ii. East Poultney. Mrs. Jane G. Wilcox, in. Hartford, 14.46. Johnson, ss. Johnson President Oscar Atwood, box Goods, for trai~ght U. Man- chester, C., W. M. 5., 2 bhls. Goods and 5,for McIntosh, Ga. Middletown Springs, 12.75. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $841.73of which from Newport, First, ~o.6i, North Craftsbury, for bbl. Goods and ~, freight p aid, Estate, $314.50, Mcintosh, Ga. Northfield, C. E., for Porto Alatead, Third, s. Amherst, Home Mis- Rico, 5.50. Norwich, is. Peacham, Ladies sionary Soc., by Mrs. Edward Aiken, Pres., Soc., bbl. Goods, freight paid,for McIntosh, 20. Concord, West C. (for ilgI), is. Concord, Ga. Richmond, 24.25. Rickers Mills, Mrs. South C., C. E., for S. A., Tougaloo U., 30. A. B, Taft, 8. Saint Jobnsbury, South, ~ Concord, First C., 2 bbls. and box Goods, A. W. A., ~. Salisbury, Frank C. Atwood, for Saluda, N. C. East Brentwood, iS. for Porto Rico, ~. Sharon, 6.~o. Springfield, Francestown, 7.86. Greenfield, 4.93. Green- Ladies Aid Soc., for Williamsburg, Ky., in. RECEIPTS. 4 burg, Ky. Lee, Samuel Hopley, 2. Lenox, z9.t5. Leverett, First, 8. Lowell, John St., s. Lowell, First, L. S., bbl. Goods, for Greg- ory Inst., N. C. Lynn, Miss .i. U,L owning, bbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for Brewer N. Sch., S. C. Lynn, Vine St., C., Ladiesfir S, A.,BrewerN.Sch., ~ Manchester, i7.30. Mansfield, 25.82 Medford, C., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Seine/a, N. C. Milford, Benev. Soc.,. bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Mill River, S., for Marshai/vi/le, Ge., 4.25 Monson, Miss Sarah B. Bradford, 5. Montague, First, 13.10. Neponset, Trinity, i3.~o. Newton, Eliot. for Indian M., Fort Yates, N. D., 50. New- tonville, Central, ~ North Amherst, C., 54.84; S.,fir Indian M., 8.70. North Amherst, C., 2 bbls. Goods, fir Kings Mountain, N. C. Northampton, Edwards Ch., L. M. S., bbl. Goods; Mrs. C. M. Morgan, box Goods, for Wi/minglon, N. C. Northboro, Evan., 26.60. North Chelmsford, Second, 50 cts. North Weymouth, Pilgrim, 19. North Wilbraham, Grace Union, 4.~3. North Woburn, ~ L. B. Soc., is. Oakham, Mrs. M. T. F. Rugg, ~. Pepperell, i8.~i. Pittsfield, Mrs. Mary E. Sears, io. Plainfield, ~ Plympton, 3.70. Rehoboth, Mrs. Albert, Peck, for Mountain Whi/e Work, 25. Salem, South (i of which for Porto Rico), 53.40. Salem, Tabernacle, 11.79. Salem, K. D. Circle, 2 bbls. Papers,for Seine/a, N. C. Saundersville, Union C., ~. Somer- ville, Prospect St. C., bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. south Amherst, South, ~ South Byfield, io. South Egremont, 12.01. South Hadley Falls, 7.22. South Sudhury, Memorial Ch., ii.66. South Weymouth, Mrs. Win. Dyer, for S. A., A. N. Sch., Phomasvi/le, Ga., in. South Weymouth, South, L A 5 2 bbls. Goods and 8, for Gregory Jest,, N. 6. South Weymouth, Union C., 4 bbls. Goods, for Storrs Sch., Ga. Springfield, Memorial, 16.95. Springfield, First, L. M. S., i6 and bbl. Goods: W.H.M., 2; Mrs. Clark, 2,fir Greg- ory Inst., N. C. Sterling, 22. Stockbridge, 13.32. Sunderland, S., by Mrs. Abbie T. Mon- tague, 25. Tewksbury, 11.76. Townsend Center, Mrs. G. P. Patch, 50 cts. Truro, 3.96. Wakefield, Primary 5., ~. Warren, L. A. Soc., box Goods, for McIntosh Ga Wayland, C. B., for Gregory inst., PJ.6., 4. Wellesley Hills, 8. Westhoro, L. B. Soc., box Goods, for Saluda, NC. West Boylston, First, 15.25. Westford, Mrs. J. L. or Pillolson, C. ~. West Hawley, 3. West M edford, C., Bible Scb., 6.25. West Newbury, First, 7. West Yarmouth, 2. Weymouth Heights, First, 20.10. Whitinsville, C., 1,042.90; Estate of William H. Whitin, deceased, by Edward Whitin, Ex., 200. Worcester, Plymouth. 36.25. Worcester, box Books, etc., for Marshallvi/le, Ga. A Friend1 for Porto Rico, 100. A Friend. 2. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY ASSOCIATION OF MASSCHUSETTS AND R.L, Miss Lizaie D. White, Treas., $1,000. W. H. M. A. of Massachusetts and R. I. for Salaries, 960; for Chinese, 40. EsTATESEnfield, Estate of J. B. Woods, So. Greenfield, Estate of R. W. Cook, 54.90. Lawrence, Estate of Maria T. Benson, 20. WorcesterEstate of HarrietWheeler Damon, 3.67. RHODE ISLAND, $476.32. Townshend, C. (~ of which from C. B.), o. Vergennes, H. M. Soc., bbl. Goods (val. 25), freight paid, for McIntosh, Ga. Waitsfleld, g. Wallingford, C., Ladies, hbl. Goods, for Seine/a, N. C. Waterbury, i6. West Glover, W. H. M. S., for McIntosh, Ga., 2. West- minster West, n~. West Randolph, 13.90. Wil- mington, Union C., W. 1\l. Soc., bbS. and box of Goods (val. 123.57), by Mrs. Esther McClel- lan, Vice-Pres., for Yaiuda, N. C. Wor- cester, 3. WOMANS HOME MIssIONARY UNION OF Vaa- MONT, by Mrs. Robert MacKinnon, Treas., $29.00. Dorset, io. Sheldon, Jr. C. E., 2. West- minster West, Jr. C. E., 2. Windsor, Jr. C. E., ~. Wolcott, Jr. C. E., 2, EsTATE.Soutb Royalton, Estate of Susan H. Jones, 6~6.~o (less exchange, 50 cts.) 6~6, by J. R. Woods, Executor. MASSACHUSETTS, $4,18i.o9Of which from Estates, $251.57. Acton, 8. Amherst, Amberst College C., ~ Amherst, L. M. S., for Tougalco U., 20. Am- herst, Second, for Porto Rico, 27.45. Ashby, 12.20. Auburn, 42.09. Auburudale, i6i. 34. Aubur a e L. B. Soc., 2 bbls. Goods, for. Nat., AZa. Barre, Mrs. Joseph F. Gaylord, for S. A., Brewer N. Sck., S. C., s. Barre, C. B., 3.58. Beverly, Washington St., S., in; C. E., ~ Miss S. D. Cleaves, i; F. Sheldon, bbl. Goods; Washington St., C. L. B. Soc., bbl. Goods; Mrs. H. 0. Woodbury, bbl. Goods, for Seluda, N. C. Boston, Union C., Womans Aux., 20; Mrs. Susan C. Warren, 200 for Pleasant Hi/i, Teen; Mt. Vernon, 74.25; Shawmnt, 62.60; C. P. H., is; A Friend, for Moun- tain Work, s; Mrs. B. M. Bryant, fir S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., 4.50; Union C. Home Soc., bbl. Goods, for Eteesant Hill, Penn. Dorchester Village, 19.24; Unknown Friend, fir Books, etc., Robbins, Tenn., io. Roxhuryfor Pieasent Hi/i, Penn., 6o; High- land C., Extra-Cent-a-Day Band, io. Brockton, First, 27. Brockton, C.E.,for Wil- liamsburg, Ky., 2. Brookfield, Ladies M, Soc., ~ bl. Goods, br Wi/liamsbnrg, Ky. Brookline, arvard, 174.57: Levden, i. Carlisle, ~. Ceo- terville, C. E., 2.50. - Cambridge, Pilgrim, Jr. C. E., for Alaska, M., 2.50. Chelsea, Central, 2926; Third, 7.45. Cliftondale, First, 24.64. Dalton, B. P. Little, for Lincoln Sck., Marion, Ala., 2. Danvers, W. W. Proctor, bbl. Goods, for Salade, N. C. Dover, 23,27. Dudley, First, i; First, C. B., 4.40. East Bridge- water, Union, 2.99. Easthampton, Payson, of which for lorto Rico, to const. Mas. B. B. J COD and Miss LORA MARIA SCOTT L. Ms, ~s. East Walpole, ix.54. Enfield, 33.76. Everett, C. B., for Indian M., ~ Miss Ruth McGown, fir Lincoln Sch.. Marion, Ala., 2. Fall River, B. A. Buck, bbl. Papers, for Seine/a, N. C. Florence, Mission Circle of C., i~ S. Class, 8; 5. Class, sand box Books,for Tougaloo U. Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Steel, for S. A., Tougaloo U. ~. Framiagham, A Frlend, for Indian k. (of whlcb 17.50 for Schp.), 22.50. Gardner, First, 42.50. Great Barrington, Mrs. J P. Pomeroy, ~ ; Mrs. Jean- nette Piatt, s.for S A., Dorchester Academy, McIntosh, Ga. Great Barrington, First, 23.05. Greenfield, Second, 37.14. Goshen, 2.20. Han- over, Second, s.~s. Haverhill, Mrs. C. A. Ransom, 25. Haverhill, Seeley C. B., for S. Barrington, 30. Bristol, 29.34. Chepachet, A., Fisk U., 25. Housatonic, S.,for Dorchester 20. East Providence, Newman, 20. Kings- Aced., McIntosh, Ga., a. H ingham, 12.51. ton, 51.29. Pawtucket, James Coats, for Hopkinton, Rev. Geo. M. Adams, D.D., for Pleasant Hi/i, Penn,, 200. Pawtucket, Jr. CE., Ti/lotson C.. s. Hyde Park, First, 37.88. Hyde for S. A., Kings Mountain, NC., o. Prov- Park, Miss Perry, for S. A., Pougaloc U., z~. idence, Union C., 298.68. Providence, Bene- Ipswich, First, 10. Lawrence, Lawrence St., ficent, C. B., for S. A., Pleasant Hill Aced., S., for S. A., Fish U., 50. Lawrence. Circle Penn., is. Providence, Mrs. Henry Worrall, Kings Daughters1 bbl. Goods,for Wi/hams- for Mountain Whi/e Work, 2. 42 RECEIP YB. CONNECTICUT, $i,867.8iof which from Estate, $25o.oo. Andover, 24.25. Bethlehem, 2.51. Black Rock, 22.08. Bridgeport, Thomas Calef,for Porto Rico, . Chaplin, C., to const. MRS. CAROLINE M. HATTIN L.M., 35.50. Chester, Misses Turner, for S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., 5. Chester, S.,for Porto Rico, ~. Clin- ton, 27.90. Coichester, First, 9.28. Columbia, 25.30. Darien, S.,for Saluda, N. C., 25. Derby, Second, 25; First, ~ Glenbrook, Union Ch., for Mountain Work, io.6o. Greenwich, Second, S., s.~s Guilford, First, 6o. Had- dam, First, 25. Hadlyme, R. E. Hungerford, 25. Hadlyme, 4.87. Hartford, Windsor Ave., 153.20; Farmington Ave., 65.04; Park, 28.98. Hartford, South, L. H. M. S., bbS. Goods,for Gregory Inst., N. C. Hartford, South C., Ladies S. Soc., bbl. Goods (val. 56.37), by Mrs. Geo. H. Little, Sec., for Wilmington, NC. Kent, First, S., for Mountain White Work, Pleasant Hill, Teen., io. Lebanon, Exeter, C., 9.25. Madison, First, 14.61. Mansfield, Second, 12.50. Meriden, Center, adi,, 25. Midletown First, S., for Indian M., ~ Middletown First 26.15. Milford, First, 3. Mount Car- mel (~.g of whichfor Indian M.) 19.05. Mystic, 10.40. New Britain, South, Mrs. Eastman, bbl. Goods, or Salada, NC. New Canaan, Jr. C. E., 6, or S. A., Grand View, Tenn.; L. M. 5., 3 hbls. Goods, .for Grand View, Tenn. New Canaan, 23.43. New Fairfield, i. New Haven, Dwight Place Bible Sch., for Gregory Inst., NC., 22.03. New Haven, Humphrey St., Bible Seb., 20.92. New Haven, Dixwell Ave., s. New Haven, Miss Olive Baldwin, box Games, etc., for Macon, Ga. Newington, S., for Marshallsville, Ga., 70.63. Newington, 42. New London, Miss Grace Learned,for Til- bIson, C., 1.22. New London, Friend, box Poys, for Grand View, Tenn. Noank, M. H. Giddings, s. Norfolk, Y. L. M. B., by Mary E. Seymourfor indian M., ND., 25. Norfolk,5. North Greenwich, 42.90. North Haven, 29. North Stonington, ~. North Windham, s.si. North Woodhury, North, ~ Norwich, Miss Ida E. Sutherland, Goods, for Hillsboro, N. C. Norwich, Second, 2 bbls. Goods, for Athens, Ala. Norwich, N. L. Bishop, bbS. Goods,for Andersonville Sch., Ga. Old Say- brook, 9.73. Plainville, S.~ 20. Plymouth, i8.~o. Portland, C. F., for Williamsburg, Ky., 2. Roxhury, m~. Salisbury, ~. Stamford, XV. L. Wilde, i. Stonington, C., L. H. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Gregory Inst., N. C. South Norwalk, mi~.o6. South Norwalk, 5.. 25. Talcottville, Mrs. Talcott, bbS. Goods; Bbl. Goods (val. 26.42), by Mrs. F. R. Waite. for Grand View, Tenn. Thomaston, First, 7.08. Thompson, 24.05. Wallingford, Rev. J. J. Blair, o. Watertown, L. M. S., box Goods, for Grand View, Tenn. Warren, ~5. West- chester, ~.68. Whitneyville, C., bbS. Goods, for Gregory Inst., N, C. Winchester, 17.25. Winsted, Miss itlary B. Hinsdale, for S. A., Orange Park, Fla., s. Winsted, C., W. M. Soc., bbS. Goods,forMoorhead, Miss. Wood- stock. First, ii. WOMANS CONG. HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF CoNN., by Mrs. George Follett, Sec., $isi.oo. Hartford, First, Friend, 25. Hartford, First, Primary 5., ~. Orange, i6. Plainville, s. Pomfret, 25. South Norwalk, 25. Walling- ford, 50. EsTATEGroton, Estate of Mrs. B. N. Hurlbutt, 250. Brick, for Jos.K BrlckA.I. and N. Sch., En- field, N. C.(of which 470.45 for Furnishings and 33.12 for Frei~ht), 3,504.26. Brooklyn, Tompkins Ave. C.,5oo; South, 135.29; Beecher Memorial, ~ J. Roberts, ~. Brooklyn, Lewis Ave., C., for Indian M., Santee Agency, Neb., ioo.6i; Mrs. C. H. Ham, for A. G. Sch., Moor- head, Miss. 5o; Mrs. L. W. Allen, for Gregory Inst., NC., i6; Lend a Hand Club, by Miss Marion LibbyforSA., TroyN. CI. Gto. H. Shirley, for Porto Rico, ~. Buffalo, Niag- ara Square, Peoples C., 2 bbls. Goods,frr Kings Mountain, N. C. Canandaigna, First, S., for Santee Indian M., Neb., 39.27. Canan- da~gua, First (22.99 of whichfor Santee Indian M., Neb.), 19.44. Canandai g ua, hbl. Fruit, etc., for Kings Mountain, N. C. Clift on Springs, Mrs. Andrew Peirce, io; Two Friends, 10. Cortland, ~. Dryden, Rev. E. A. Mirick,frr Porto Rico, ~. Greenfield, Union Soc., is anit bbS. Goods, for S. A., Grand View, Tenn Groton City, 2. Holland Patent, Welsh, 6.20. Jamesport, C. E., by Rev. W. S. Woolworth, 4. Middle Island, Mrs. Hannah M. Overton, io. Mount Sinai, I.o~. Mount Vernon, First, 5., 4.33. Newburgh, Womans M. Soc., 2.50. New Hartford, W. E. Mather, s. New York, Broadway Tabernacle, 156.84. New York, Homer N. Lockwood, for Porto Rico, 100. New York, Puritan, 22.01. Owego, io. Pul- aski, C., 2 bbls. Goods, for Kings Mountain. Rensselaer City, First, 10. Ridgewood, CE., for S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., ii. Roches- ter, Plymouth, 12.55. Saugerties, 14.50. San- gerties, Friends, Suit of Clothes, fors. A., Grand View, Tenn. Schenectady, Evan. C., C. E for Porto Rico, s. Smyrna, C., S. M. Soc., s. Syracuse, Miss Woodruff, bbS. Apples, for Marion, Ala. Utica, Bethesda, Welsh, io. Utica, Mrs. Sarah H. Mudge, for Womans Work, s. Wyoming, Bapt. Ch., bbS. of Goods, for Grand View, Tenn. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF NEW YORK, by Mrs. J. J. Pearsall, Treas., $542.39. Brooklyn, Plymouth Ch., W. H. M. S., for Schools at Kings Mountain, N. C., and La Fol- lett, Tenn., iou. Brooklyn, Lewis Ave., So. Brooklyn, Annual Meeting Manhattan and Brooklyn Couf ..forNewChinese Mission House, San Francisco, Cal., 24.62. Brooklyn, Central, S. Class (one hundred and eleven),for S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., ~. Buffalo, First, H. M. Soc., ~o; Bancroft, Aux., io; First, Jr. CE., 4. Camden, ~. Canandaigua, W. H.M.S oc., for Porto Rico, in. Cortland, W. M. 5., 25; Silver Circle, ii. Fairport. 20. Gasport, CE. and Jr.C. E,, for Schp, Trinily Sch., Ala., 8. Homer, i. New York, Broadway Tab., Soc. for Womans Work, ~ Niagra Falls, for S. A., A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., m8. North- yule, for Porto Rico, ~ Northville, 24.32. Norwood, for Gregory Inst., N. C., 24. Nor- wood, M. S. and K. D., box Goods, for Gregory Inst., N. C. Oswego, for S. A., Lexington, Ky., 8. Paris, Judd M. B., ~. Poughkeepsie, C. E., for Porto Riso, mu. Poughkeepsie, Jr. C. E., s. Riverhead, 20.82. Seneca Falls, S., for Porto Rico, 6.70. Wadhams Mills, 6. Walton, i~. W. H. M. U., for Chinese Mission Home, San Francisco,. NEW JERSEY, $231.05. Bound Brook, C., L. M. Soc., is. Montclair, C., Organ, for Marshallville Sch., Ga. New- ark, First, 8.8g. Westfield, 207.20. NEW YORK, $6,228.24. PENNSYLVANIA, ~ Albany, A. N. Husted, in. Albany, Mrs. A. Centreville, 8.75. Ebensburg, First, in. P. Simpson, for S. A., Fisk U., i. Angola, Edinburg, School Children, bbS. Goods,for Miss A. H. Ames, s. Big Hollow, Nelson Prewer N. Sch., S.C. Guys Mills, W. M. Soc., Hitchcock, s. Binghamton, S., bbS. Goods, for Indian M., by Mrs. D. Howell, 4.40. Guys. for Saluda, N. C. Brooklyn, Mrs. Julia E. Mills, 5. 0. Fitch, 2. Philadelphia, Pilgrim, RECEIP TS. 3.40. Pittsburg, Carnegie Library, box Books, icr Chandler Sch., Ky OHIO, $64o.91of wbich from Estate, $15.00. Bellevue, C., fr. C. E., for Knoxville, 7ienn., 2. Bellevue, First, W. M. Soc., 2 bbls. Goods (val. 47.25), for Moorhead, Miss. Cincinnati, Storrs S., for S. A., Oronge Park, F/a., i. Cleveland, Hough Ave., 28.56; Irving St., 24.70; First, 5., 7.61. Cleveland, Euclid Ave., bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Cleveland, Euclid Ave., Ladies Assn, bbl. Goods (val. 82.99),for Pleasant Hi2l, Penn. Columbus, First, iso. Columbus, C. B., frr S. A., Grand View, Penn, 22. Dayton, Miss F. W. Williams/or S. A., A. N. Sck., Thomasville, Ga., ~. H icksville, E. M. Ensign, io. Huntsburg, C. E., 40 copies Sacred Songs, No. i, and 2.20 for Freight, for Orange Park, F/a. Jefferson, io. Jewell, T. B. Goddard, ma. Litchfield, C., bbl. Goods, for Grand View, Penn. Madison, Central, Ladies bbl. and box Goods, for Anderson- vdle, da. Mansfield, C., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Penn. Mount Vernon, First. 29.47. Nelson, 5. Oberlin, Second, 42.5I; H. B. Hall, ~. Oberlin, First, L. A. S., bbl. Goods, for Nat., Ala. Painesville, First, 28.45. Paines- ville, E. E. Kiutner and wife, for S. A., Orange Park, F/a., 5. Radnor, E. D. Jones, ~. Rich- field, C., C. E.,for S. A., Brewer N. Sch., S. C., 6. Ruggles, 22.25. Sandusky, First, 9.74. Springfield, First, ~. Sullivan, 5. Vermilion, ~. XVellington, Edward West, 20. Williams- field, C., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Penn. Cash, i. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OHio, by Mrs. Geo. B. Brown, Preas., $209.42. Cleveland, Pilgrim, W. A., 2o; Archwood, C. E. 2.50; Pilgrim, Int. C. E., 2.50. Fairport, Jr. C. E., i. Fredericksburg, C. E., 2.25. Lo- rain. C. E., 2.50. Marietta, Oak Grove, M. B., ~. Medina, 23. New London, ~.io. Oberlin, Second, 5., 10, for S. A., Blowing Rock, N. C., and 20 for Indian M., Fort Yates, N. D.; Sec- ond, Jr. C. E., 2.50. Olmsted, Second, ~. Painesville, Y. L. M. 5., 6.25. Pittsfield, 2.20. Richfield, for S. A., 20. Springfield, First, Jr. C. E., 2. Toledo, Washington St., 20. West Mill Grove, C. B., 2.62. ESTATEAtwater, Estate of J. M. Alden, by Gideon Seymour, Executor, 5. INDIANA, $20.75. Fort Wayne, Jr. C. E., 2.75. Orland, Wom- ans Aux., ~. Sparta, Jobn Hawkswell, s ILLINOIS, $796.55. Atkinson, 4.09. Batavia, Rev. J. B. Bissell, ~. Belvidere, Mrs. Mary C. Foote, ~. Byron, 24.05. Cambridge, ,~.6o. Canton, Womans M. Soc/or S. A., Emerson Inst., Ala., 8. Chicago, Englewood, Pilgrim, 27.72; Rev. H. W. Willard, 25; Leavitt St., C., ~ First, 29.73.; Englewood, Union Evan., 5.22; Puritan, 2.50; Immanuel, ~ Union Park, Friend, 2. Chicago, Mrs. Schuihof and Friends, for Athens, Ala., 4. Crystal Lake, Friend, for Athens, Ala., 2.50. Evanston, H. L. Boitwood, for Porto Rico, s. Galva, Jr. C. B., for S A., Fisk U., 2.30. Hamilton, Bethel, 4.25. Healey, Bethany, 2.07. Hinsdale, 200. Kewanee, William Bas- sell, for S. A., Fisk U., s. Loda, Friend, for PortoRico,2. Lombard, 5.25. Naperville, 23. Oak Park, First, 2~. Oglesby, Mr. and Mrs. Bent, for Pongaloc U., 20. Oswego, C.. for Porte Rico, 4. Ottawa, 38.20. Peoria, First, 75.57. Quincy, First, Union, 86.46. Ravenswood, 2.75. Rock Falls, 8.o~. Rock- ford, Jr. C. B., i; First, 45.90. Shabbona, 25.70. Shabbona, Miss Blanche Langford, s; 43 5., ~, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss. Somo- nauk, 8. Sterling, First, S., 8.so. Sycamore, Mrs. Helen A. Carnes, for S. A., Fisk U., s. Woodstock, Pupils of Public School, i; Nellie Stephenson, ~o cts; Charlotte and Edward Remick, 20 Hymn Books, Jor Lincoln Sch., Marion, Ala. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF ILLI- NOIS, Miss Bessie B. Crosby, Treas., $239.65. Chicago, North, C., Englewood/orS. A., A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 25.00. Gridley, 3.50. Jacksonville. 20. Plainfield, ~. Rockford, Second, 32. Seward, (Minooka), 25 25. Undesignated Fund, 50. MICHIGAN, $52o.~Iof which from Estate, $295.00. Alpine, S., for Porto Rico, 9.46. Ann Arbor, Womans Aid Soc., bbl. Goods, for Macon, Ga. Beuzonia, C. B., by W. B. Belderback, Sec., ~. Covert, 25. Detroit, First, 35. Detroit, First, Ladies M. Soc. 2 bbls. Goods. Freight pre- paid, for Brewer N. Sch., S. C. Freeport, 2.25. Galesburg, 6.35. Galesburg, 5., ~. Grass Lake, 6.27. Greenville, First, 42.33. Green- ville, bbl. Goods, for Athens, Ala. Hopkins Station, 20.70. Kendall, ~. Lansing, Plym- outh, p. Manistee, First, Intermediate C. B., 4, for S. A., Gregory Inst., N. C., and 4 for S. A., Oahe, S. D.. Maple City, 2. Muskegon, First, adl, i. Noble, Mrs. H. Bogardus, 2. Olivet, First, 26.24. Romeo, 22.23. Saint Jo- seph, First, C. B., 2. Saugatuck, Edwin House, 2 bbls. Apples,for Nat., Ala. Solon, First, 2. South Haven, C. Delamere, 2 bbls. Apples; Missy Society, bbl. Goods and bbl. Canned Fruit, for Marion, Ala. Three Oaks, First, il.~o. Victor, C., C. B., for Books, etc., Bobbins, Penn., 2,20. Wolverine, Miss Helen B. Eck., for S. A., Orange Park, Fla., s. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF MICHIGAN, by Mrs. B. F. Grabill, Treas., $63.25. Detroit, Brewster, ~o cts. Dundee, 25 cts. Flint, for S. A., Palladega C., s. Grand Rap- ids, 50. Grand Rapids, for S. A., A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 7.50. ESTATENiles, Estate of Dr. James Lewis, 295. IOWA, $395.49of which from Estate, $46.62. Avoca, German, 4. Clarion, 2.50. Cedar Rapids, First, W. M. Soc., box Goods, for Pd- lotson C. Coidwater, Rudolph Lander, 8. Davenport, Edwards, C. B., 9.50; Bethlehem, 9. De Witt, First, 2.55. Dickens, 4. Dubuque, First, C, 20. Dunlap, 5.72. Earlville, 5.25. Fairfield, 6.54. Grinnell, io~.66. Hawarden, s. Hawarden, Individual,. MasonCity,adl, 29.72. McGregor, First, 81.o;. Miles, 4.55. New Hampton, C. B., for S. A.. Pougaloo U., s. Newton, Mrs. G. Zollinger, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 6. Prairie City, First, 4.30. Riceville, C. B.,for Pougaloo U., s~ Sloan, C., Ladies, bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Penn. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF IOWA, Miss Belle L. Bentley, Treas., $36.22. Davenport, Edwards, 2.75. Grinnell, git. Muscatine, 4.25. Shenandoah, ~o. Sloan, 8.46. Sloan, Mrs. Hosmers S. Class, 2.95. Es-rATE.BurlingtolTi, Estate of Mercy Lew- is, by Newton R. Derby, Executor, 46.62. MINNESOTA, $428.97. Cannon Falls, First, 22.23. Litchfield, Mrs. De Coster, 7.50; Mrs. M. Weeks, ~ Mrs. Green- leaf, ~o ~ for Meridian, Miss. Marshall, 7. Minneapolis, Plymouth, 218.69; W. H. Norris, quarterly, 20. MinneapoliS Rodelmer, for Porto Rzco, 2.50. Northfield, First, to const. 44 RECEIP TS. WILLIAM P. HOPPIN and FREMONT E. WEEKS L. Ms., 65.~o. Racine, Carrie Buckhardt, for Indian M., N. D., ~. Robbinsfiale, 2. Saint Paul, Olivet, 20.83; Pacific, 8.99; Plymouth, 1.59. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF MIN- NESOTA, by Mrs. M. W. Skinner, Treas., ~ less expenses, 5. $131.94. Austin, 6.o6. Claremont, 2.50. Duluth, Mor- ley, for Mountain While Work, 2.70. Duluth, Pilgtim, ~. Detroit,i. Excelsior, 4. Glyndon, Hawley, 1.25. Little Falls, 4.66. Minneap- olis, Lvndale, ~ Lyndale, 5., 28.77; First, ~ Plymoi~th, io. Mantorville,i. Montevideo, for S. A., Skyland Inst., io. New Ulm, s. Northfield,forS. A., Fisk U., 50, and to const. MRS. FLORENCE M. HUNT L. M. Northfield, S., for McLeansviile, N. C., ~. Rochester, C. E., 1.25. Saint Paul, Plymouth, ~ Bethany, i; Park, 4.5o; University Ave., 1.25. WISCONSIN;$14I.51. Appleton, 13.04. Baraboo, 20. Beloit, First, adi, 2.55. Birnamwcod, 8. Eau Claire, First, 42. Eland, 1.15. Evansville, adl, 4.50. Evans- ville, Jr. C. E., for Athens, Ala., i. Hartford, Mrs. Truman, 2 bbls. Goods, for Meridian, Miss., Hayward, C., to coust. REV. L. W. WINSLOW L. M., 36.77. J anesville, K. D. Sch. for Blind, for Gregory Inst., N. C., 5.50. Madi son, Jr. C. E., for Athens, Ala., ~, Norrie, 2. Ripen, Friend, s. Tomah, ~. MISSOURI, $162.47. Amity, 1.35. Kansas City, Clyde C. io; C. ~. Kansas City, Mrs. 5. 0. Brien, for Meridian, Miss., i. Kidder, 6.62. Madison, Jr. C. E.,for Athens, Ala., ~. Pleasant Hill, Geo. M. Kellogg, for Porlo Rico, 5o. Pleasant Hill, George M. Kellogg, for Kodak for Porto Rico, il. Saint Louis, Pilgrim, 6o.5o. Saint Louis, Mrs. J. I. Swan for Alaska M., 6. KANSAS, $28.41. Buffalo Park, 6o ets. Collyer, 75 cts. Law- rence, Barker C. E. Soc., 2.25. Maple Hill, Mrs. Crouch, hhl. Goods, for Meridian, Miss. Seneca, ~ Topeka, First, Primary S., for Meridian, Miss., ~. Wakefield, 23.50. CALIFORNIA, $133.35. Bakersfield, First, ~. National City, Mrs. M. A. Burgess, i. Niles, 26. Redlands, First, 60.35. Redlands, Miss R. H. Smiley, s. Sara- toga, C., 21.48; 5., is~ C. E., i. Tulare, ~. Whittier, Pilgrim, io. OREGON, $15.40. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OREGON, by Mrs. C. F. Clapp, Treas., $15.40. W. H. M. U., of Oregon, 25.40. WASHINGTON, $21.15. Edmonds, ~. Everett, E. U. Judd, ~. Pleas- ant Prairie, I.~o. Skokomish, C.,i; Rev. M. Eells, D.D., 2. Snohomish, First, 2.35. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, $92.00. Washington, First, C. E., for Pleasant Hi/i Acad., Tenn,, 50. Washington, First, 42. MARYLAND, $2.00. Baltimore, Second, 2. VIRGINIA, $6.75. Bridges, Mrs. M. S. Allen, half doz. Towels, for Cattahosic, Va. Hampton, Miss M. J. Sherman, copy Holy Lands Bible, for Gloucester Sch. Kilmarnock, Calvary Baptist S., for Gloucester Sch., Cag5g5ahosic, Va., 1.25. Newport News, Mrs. L. B. Craig, for S. A., Brewer N. Sch., S. C., 5.50. KENTUCKY, $10.00. Lexington, Teachers and Pupils Chandler Sch., for Porte Rico. o. NORTH CAROLINA, $32.27. Blowing Rock, Mrs. E. R. Dorsett, ~ Miss L. Fitch, lo; Mrs. W. M. Palmer, ~ Un- known Friend, 1.67, for Sky land Inst., N. C. Whittier, Patrons of Sch., for Whittier, NC., 3.50. TENNESSEE, $29.50. Knoxville, L. H. Kalbfieish,for Knoxville, 4.50. Postoaks, Miss Lucy Leslie, for S. A., Grand View, Tenn., is. ALABAMA, $2.14. Florence, C., for Taliadega, C., 2.24. LOUISIANA, $12.05. Abbeville, Saint Mary C., for Strazght U., ~. Hammond, 7.05. FLORIDA, $41.00. Jacksonville, W, W. Cummer,for Laundry Bldg, Orange Park, Pta., 30. Tallahassee, Prof. T. W. Talley,for S A.. Fisk U., il. GEORGIA, $5.oo. McIntosh, Thanksgiving Col., Cong C., ~. MISSISSIPPI, $1.30. NEBRASKA, $243.30. Aurora, 22. Crete, i1.io. Dodge, Dr. E. Perron, i. Fairmont, 7.70. Franklin, L. B. Wood, ~. Friend, A Friend,for Porlo Rico, 45. Harvard, A Friend, ~. Indianola, S., for Gregory Inst., N. C., 24.50. Cramer, Ger- man, ~. Pawnee City, C. R. Miles, for Porto Rico, io. Steele City, ~. Wisner, 2. NORTH DAKOTA, ~ Michigan, 5.50. SOUTH DAKOTA, $27.70. Cheyenne River, 4.76. Little Moreau, 2.65. Meckling, 3. Morean River, 1.23. Oahe, 2.23. Parkston, German, 2. Virgin Creek, 2.93. IDAHO, $2.00. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION OF InAHo, by Lettice H. Johnston, Treas., $2.00. Meridian, First, 2.30. Meridian, Rev. Mr. Challis, 2. Carter, Set of Portfolio Maps,for Meridian, ARIZONA, $i.oo. Miss. Moorhead, Miss Fannie Gardner,for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 6. Tempe, Mrs. E. C. Woodmanseefor Lincoln Sak., Marion, Ala.,. UNKNOWN SOURCE, $~.oo, COLORADO, $69.26. INCOME, $2,475.45. White Water, 4.25. Rico, s. Denver, Third Avery Fund, for African M., 2,068.25. E. A. 22.75. Denver, Plymouth, 41.26. 1 Brown Sch pF und, for Talladega C., 27.50.. RECEIP T.S. 45 De Forest Fund,for Presidents Chair, Ta/la- Macon, Ga., 324.01. McIntosh, Ga., 78.43. dega C., 210.27. C. F. Dike Fund,for Strazght Savannah, Ga., 298.37. Thomasville, Ga., U., 50. Fisk University Pheo. Fund, 2.25. 77.72. Athens, Ala., 93.80. Florence, Ala., General Endowment Fund, 50. Hammond s~.s5. Marion, Ala., 204.72. Mohile, Ala., 148. Fund, for Straz~ght U., ioo. Hastings Schp Nat., Ala., 44.33. Meridian, Miss., 84. Moor- Fund, for Atlanta U., 6.25. Howard Theo. head, Miss., 24.20. Tougaloo, Miss., 155.65. Endowment Fund, or Howard U,, 622.43. Le New Orleans, La., 418.60. Orange Park, Fla., Moyne Fund, for Memphis, Tenn., 237.50. Lin- 66.75. Austin, Tex., 223.30. coln Schp Fund,for Talladega C., 25. Luke Memorial Fund, for Talladega C., ~. Stone Schp Fund,for Talladega C., 22.50. Straight University Schp Fund, ~8. Tuthill King End. Fund, for Berea, Ky., 57.50. 5. Wad- _______ hams Theo. Endowment Fund,for 7ialladega C.,2s.J. and L. H. Wood Theo. End. Fund, for Talladega C., 25. TUITION, $4,792.72. CappahosieVa., 42.75. Lexington,Ky., 129.55. Williamshurg, Ky., 76.63. Beaufort, N. C., 26.35. Blowing Rock, N. C., 29. Chapel Hill, N.C., 6.6o. Enfleld, NC., 22.50. Hillshoro, NC., 22.96. Kings Mountain, N. C., 36. Saluda, N. C., 25. Troy, N. C., 50 cts. Whittier, NC., ii.8~. Wilmington, N. C., 244.85. Charles- ton, S. C., 283.50. Greenwood, S. C., 222.30. Grand View, Tenn., 9.75. Knoxville, Tenn., ~ Memphis, Teun., 632.20. Nashville, Teun., 685.59. Pleasant Hill, Teun., 205.90. Alhany, Ga., ~ Andersonville, Ga., 24. Atlanta, Ga., Storrs Sch., 265.63. SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER, 2899. Donations $28,249.44 Estates $20,865.23 Income 2,475.45 Tuition 4,792.72 Total for Decemher $28,233.30 FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. Suhscriptions for Decemher $32.23 Previously acknowledged 22.78 H. W. HUBBARD, Treasurer, Congregational Rooms, Fourth Av. and Twenty-Second St. New York, N. Y. WOMANS STATE ORGANIZATIONS. MAINE. WOMANS AID TO A. M. A. PresidentMrs. Ida Vose Woodbury, Wood- fords. SecretaryMrs. S. W. Chapin, Deer Isle. TreasurerMrs. F. W. Davis, Cumberland Center. NEW HAMPSHIRE. FEMALE CENT. INsTN AND HOME MIss. UNION. PresidentMrs. W. D. Knapp, Somersworth. SecretaryMrs. N. W. Nims, Liberty St., Concofd. TreasurerMiss Annie A. McFarland, Con- cord. VERMONT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARy UNION. PresidentMrs. K. P. Fairbanks, St. Johns- bury. Secr& taryMrs. C. L. Smitb, Burlington. Treasur~r Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, St. Jobnsbury. MASS. AND R. I. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. C. L. Goodell, 9 Sbailer St., Brookline, Mass. SecretaryMrs. Louise A. Kellogg, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. TreasurerMiss Lizzie D. Wbite, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. CONNECTICUT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Ellen K. Camp, 9 Camp St., New Britain. SecretaryMrs. C. T. Millard, 36 Lewis St., Hartford. TreasurerMiss Anne W. Moore, i~ Colum- bia Street, Hartford. NEW YORK. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Win. Kincaid, 413 Green Av., Brooklyn. SecretaryMrs. Win. Spalding, 513 Orange St., Sviacuse. Treasui-erMrs. J. J. Pearsall, 253 Decatur St., Brooklyn. NEW JERSEY. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Clark, Fourth and Col- lege Sts., N. XV., Washington, D. C. Secretary, Miss Julia M. Pond, 607 T St., N. E., Wasbington, D. C. TreasurerMrs. G. A. L. Merryfield, Falls Cburcb, Va. PENNSYLVANIA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. F. Yennie, Ridgway. SecretaryMrs. C. F. Chamberlain, Cam- bridge Springs. TreasurerMrs. XV. H. Clift, 386 Walnut St., Meadville. OHIO. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield St., Cleveland. SecretaryMrs. Arra H. Williams, 46 Knox St., CleWeland. TreasurerMrs. G. B. Brown, 2116 Warren St., Toledo. INDIANA. PresidentMrs. W. A. Bell, 223 Broadway, Indianapolis. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Hall, Alexandria. TreasurerMrs. Anna D. Davis, i6oI Belle- fontaine St., Indianapolis. ILLINOIS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Sidney Strong, Oak Park. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wbitcomb, 463 Irving Ave., Chicago. TreasurerMrs. Mary S. Bootb, ~ S. Wood St., Cbicago. Ill. MISSOURI. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. H. Patton, 3707 Westmin. ster Place, St. Louis. SecretaryMrs. C. W. S. Cobb, 4~i5 W. Mor- gan St., Kansas City. TreasurerMrs. A. J. Steele, 2125 Wasbing- ton Ave., Kansas City. IOWA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President SecretaryMrs. H. H. Robbins, Grinnell. TreasurerMiss Belle L. Bentley, West Grand Ave., Des Moines. MICHIGAN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Platt Powell, 76 Jeffer- son Ave., Grand Rapids. SecretaryMrs. E. N. Thorne 212 5. Union St., Grand Rapids. TreasurerMrs. E. F. Grabill, Greenville. WISCONSIN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. G. Updike, Madison. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wright, Madison. TreasurerMrs. L. E. Smith, 140 Gorham St., Madison. MINNESOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Katherine W. Nichols, 230E. 9th St., St. Paul. SecretaryMrs. E. R. Shepard, 2932 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. TreasurerMrs. M. W. Skinner, Northileld. NORTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President-~Mrs. J. L. Maile, Fargo. SecretaryMrs. Silas Daggett, Harwood. TreasurerMrs. J. M. Fisher, Fargo. SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. E. Corry, Columbia. SecretaryMrs. K. M. Jenney, Huron. TreasurerMrs. A. M. Wilcox, Huron. BLACK HILLS, SOUTH I)AKOTA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. J. B. Gossage, Rapid City. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Brown, Rapid City. TreasurerMrs. S. Cushman, Deadwood. NEBRASKA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. D. B. Perry, Crete. SecretaryMrs. H. Bross, 2904 Q St., Lincoln TreasurerMrs. Charlotte C. Hall, s~iI C St., Lincoln.

WOMANS STATE ORGANIZATIONS. MAINE. WOMANS AID TO A. M. A. PresidentMrs. Ida Vose Woodbury, Wood- fords. SecretaryMrs. S. W. Chapin, Deer Isle. TreasurerMrs. F. W. Davis, Cumberland Center. NEW HAMPSHIRE. FEMALE CENT. INsTN AND HOME MIss. UNION. PresidentMrs. W. D. Knapp, Somersworth. SecretaryMrs. N. W. Nims, Liberty St., Concofd. TreasurerMiss Annie A. McFarland, Con- cord. VERMONT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARy UNION. PresidentMrs. K. P. Fairbanks, St. Johns- bury. Secr& taryMrs. C. L. Smitb, Burlington. Treasur~r Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, St. Jobnsbury. MASS. AND R. I. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. C. L. Goodell, 9 Sbailer St., Brookline, Mass. SecretaryMrs. Louise A. Kellogg, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. TreasurerMiss Lizzie D. Wbite, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. CONNECTICUT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Ellen K. Camp, 9 Camp St., New Britain. SecretaryMrs. C. T. Millard, 36 Lewis St., Hartford. TreasurerMiss Anne W. Moore, i~ Colum- bia Street, Hartford. NEW YORK. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Win. Kincaid, 413 Green Av., Brooklyn. SecretaryMrs. Win. Spalding, 513 Orange St., Sviacuse. Treasui-erMrs. J. J. Pearsall, 253 Decatur St., Brooklyn. NEW JERSEY. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Clark, Fourth and Col- lege Sts., N. XV., Washington, D. C. Secretary, Miss Julia M. Pond, 607 T St., N. E., Wasbington, D. C. TreasurerMrs. G. A. L. Merryfield, Falls Cburcb, Va. PENNSYLVANIA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. F. Yennie, Ridgway. SecretaryMrs. C. F. Chamberlain, Cam- bridge Springs. TreasurerMrs. XV. H. Clift, 386 Walnut St., Meadville. OHIO. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield St., Cleveland. SecretaryMrs. Arra H. Williams, 46 Knox St., CleWeland. TreasurerMrs. G. B. Brown, 2116 Warren St., Toledo. INDIANA. PresidentMrs. W. A. Bell, 223 Broadway, Indianapolis. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Hall, Alexandria. TreasurerMrs. Anna D. Davis, i6oI Belle- fontaine St., Indianapolis. ILLINOIS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Sidney Strong, Oak Park. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wbitcomb, 463 Irving Ave., Chicago. TreasurerMrs. Mary S. Bootb, ~ S. Wood St., Cbicago. Ill. MISSOURI. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. H. Patton, 3707 Westmin. ster Place, St. Louis. SecretaryMrs. C. W. S. Cobb, 4~i5 W. Mor- gan St., Kansas City. TreasurerMrs. A. J. Steele, 2125 Wasbing- ton Ave., Kansas City. IOWA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President SecretaryMrs. H. H. Robbins, Grinnell. TreasurerMiss Belle L. Bentley, West Grand Ave., Des Moines. MICHIGAN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Platt Powell, 76 Jeffer- son Ave., Grand Rapids. SecretaryMrs. E. N. Thorne 212 5. Union St., Grand Rapids. TreasurerMrs. E. F. Grabill, Greenville. WISCONSIN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. G. Updike, Madison. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wright, Madison. TreasurerMrs. L. E. Smith, 140 Gorham St., Madison. MINNESOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Katherine W. Nichols, 230E. 9th St., St. Paul. SecretaryMrs. E. R. Shepard, 2932 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. TreasurerMrs. M. W. Skinner, Northileld. NORTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President-~Mrs. J. L. Maile, Fargo. SecretaryMrs. Silas Daggett, Harwood. TreasurerMrs. J. M. Fisher, Fargo. SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. E. Corry, Columbia. SecretaryMrs. K. M. Jenney, Huron. TreasurerMrs. A. M. Wilcox, Huron. BLACK HILLS, SOUTH I)AKOTA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. J. B. Gossage, Rapid City. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Brown, Rapid City. TreasurerMrs. S. Cushman, Deadwood. NEBRASKA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. D. B. Perry, Crete. SecretaryMrs. H. Bross, 2904 Q St., Lincoln TreasurerMrs. Charlotte C. Hall, s~iI C St., Lincoln. WOMANS STA TE ORGANIZA TIONS. 47 KANSAS. TreasurerMiss Anna Baker, Salt Lake City, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. Utah. Secretary for IdahoMrs. Oscar Sonnenkaib, PresidentMrs. R. B. Guild, 1336 Dillon St., Pocatello, Idaho. Topeka. SecretaryMrs. M. H. Jaquith, Cripple NEW MEXICO. Creek, Col, WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. TreasurerMiss Mary Wilkinson, Ottawa. PresidentMrs. E. H. Ashmun, Albuquerque COLORADO. SecretaryMrs. F. A. Burlingame, Albu \VOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. querque. TreasurerMrs. M. McCluskey,AlhuquerqUe PresidentMrs. E. R. Drake, 2739 Lafayette OKLAHOMA. Street, Denver. SecretaryMrs. Charles Westley, Box 501, WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. Denver. TreasurerMrs. B. C. Valentine, Highlands. PresidentMrs. J. H. Parker, Kingfisher. SecretaryMrs. L. E. Kimhall, Guthrie. WYOMING. TreasurerMrs. L. S. Childs, Choctaw City. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. INDIAN TERRITORY. Acting PresidentMrs. J. A. Rlner, Chey- WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. enne. SecretaryMrs. W. L. Whipple, Cheyenne PresidentMrs. John McCarthy, Vinita. TreasurerMrs. J. H. Kevan, Rock Springs. SecretaryMrs. Fayette Hurd, Vinita. TreasurerMrs. R. M. Swain, Vinita. MONTANA. NORTH CAROLINA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Victor F. Clark, Livingston. PresidentMrs. 0. Faduma, Troy. SecretaryMrs. H. J. Miller, Livingston. Secretary and TreasurerMiss A. E. Far- TreasurerMrs. W. S. Bell, Helena. rington, ro8 Newhury St., Portland, Me. IDAHO. GEORGIA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. WOMANS HOME 1\IISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. R. B. Wright, Boise SecretaryMrs. C. E. Mason, s~iountain President1\Iiss Mertie L. Graham, Savannah Home. SecretaryMiss Jennie Curtis, McIntosh. TreasurerMrs. L. H. Johnston, Challis. TreasurerMiss Mattie Turner, Athens. FLORIDA. WASHINGTON. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. S. F. Gale, Jacksonville. PresidentMrs. A. J. Bailey, 1614 Second SecretaryMrs. Nathan Barrows, Winter Ave., Seattle. Park. SecretaryMrs. W. C. Wheeler, 424 So. K St., TreasurerMrs. W. D. Brown, Interlachen. Tacoma. TreasurerMrs. E. B. Burwell, 323 Seventh ALABAMA. Ave., Seattle. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. OREGON. PresidentMrs. M. A. Dillard, Selma. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. SecretaryMrs. Spencer Snell, Talladega. PresidentMrs. F. Eggert, The Hill, Port- TreasurerMrs. E. C. Silshy, Talladega. land. PENN., KENTUCKY AND ARKANSAS. SecretaryMrs. D. D. Clarke, ~ N. E. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION OF THE TENNES- Twelfth St., Portland. TreasurerMrs. C. F. Clapp, Forest Grove. SEE ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. G. W. Moore, Box 8, Fisk CALIFORNIA. Univ., Nashville. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Smith, Chattanooga, PresidentMrs. E. S. Williams, Saratoga. Tenn. SecretaryMrs. L. M. Howard, 1313 Frank- TreasurerMrs. I. C. Napier, 514 Capitol lin St., Oakland. Square, Nashville. TreasurerMrs. J. M. Haven, 2329 Harrison MISSISSIPPI. St. Oakland. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. TreasurerMrs. L. H. Turper, 3022 12th St., WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. Merldlan. LOUISIANA. PresidentMrs. Warren F. Day, 949 5. Hill WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. St., Los Angeles. SecretaryMrs. K. G. Robertson, Mentone. PresidentMrs. L. St. J. Hitchcock, 2436 TreasurerMrs. Mary M. Smith, Public Li- Canal St., New Orleans. brary, Riverside. SecretaryMrs. Matilda W. Cabrere, New NEVADA. Orleans. TreasurerMiss Mary L. Rogers, Straight WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. Univ., New Orleans. PresidentMrs. L. J. Flint. Reno. TEXAS. SecretaryMiss Margaret N. Magill, Reno. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. TreasurerMiss Mary Clow, Reno. PresidentMrs. J. M. Wendelkin, Dallas. UTAH (including Southern Idaho). SecretaryMrs. H. Burt, Lock Box 563, Dallas WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. TreasurerMrs. C. I. Scofield, Dallas. PresidentMrs. C. T. Hemphill, Salt Lake City, Utah. While the W. H. M. A. appears in this list SecretaryMrs. L. E. Hall, Salt Lake City, as a State body for Mass. and R. I., it has cer- Utah. tam auxiliaries elsewhere. SI~CRJ~rARIJ~S OF YOUNG PEOPI4~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Johnsbury. MASS. & R. I Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congi House, Boston. NEW YORK Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 43~7 Washington Ave., St. Louis, IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, 1816 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. A. D. Blakeslee, 145 South Lincoln St., Denver. MONTANA...... Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON. Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECRETARIJ~$ OF CHIT4DRENs WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 65 Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA . Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

SI~CRJ~rARIJ~S OF YOUNG PEOPI4~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Johnsbury. MASS. & R. I Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congi House, Boston. NEW YORK Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 43~7 Washington Ave., St. Louis, IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, 1816 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. A. D. Blakeslee, 145 South Lincoln St., Denver. MONTANA...... Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON. Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECRETARIJ~$ OF CHIT4DRENs WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 65 Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA . Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

SI~CRJ~rARIJ~S OF YOUNG PEOPI4~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Johnsbury. MASS. & R. I Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congi House, Boston. NEW YORK Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 43~7 Washington Ave., St. Louis, IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, 1816 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. A. D. Blakeslee, 145 South Lincoln St., Denver. MONTANA...... Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON. Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECRETARIJ~$ OF CHIT4DRENs WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 65 Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA . Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. APRIL, 1900. No. 2. FINANCIAl4 SIX MONTHS. The first six months of the present fiscal year of the American Missionary Association closed March 31st. The receipts are 961.74 more than for the same period last year. The increase in donations is $10,699, and in estates $6,433.24, exclusive of the reserve legacy account. The tuition and similar receipts are $1,829.49 more than last year. This is a favorable and encouraging showing. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the friends of the great missionary work carried on by this Association, as evident in their increased donations. The payments during this period have been $17,595 more than for the same months last year. The net balance, exclusive of the reserve legacy account, is $1,366.74 more favorable than that for the first six months of last year. The increase in current receipts has been ex- pended in the mission fields which have been so greatly crippled by the enforced retrenchments during recent years. The Association rejoices in its freedom from debt and in the favor- able showing for these first six months. The next six months include the summer season, in which missionary gifts are often greatly re- duced and the income suffers. We would again remind the pastors, Sunday-school superintendents, officers of Endeavor Societies and Womans Missionary Circles of the great and pressing need upon the Association, both in old and new fields, among the many millions for whom our faithful missionaries labor. Porto Rico demands increased gifts. The field is opening with great hopefnlness both in educa- tional and evangelistic lines. Word comes from missionaries there urging reinforcements, which means more consecrated money to meet this pressing necessity. A WORD AS TO TRB~ MAGAZINE. Letters frequently come to the editor of this magazine express- ing regret that it does not reach. the subscriber regularly each month. No one can regret this fact more than the editor. It must be remembered that the magazine is no longer a monthly, but a qnar

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. APRIL, 1900. No. 2. FINANCIAl4 SIX MONTHS. The first six months of the present fiscal year of the American Missionary Association closed March 31st. The receipts are 961.74 more than for the same period last year. The increase in donations is $10,699, and in estates $6,433.24, exclusive of the reserve legacy account. The tuition and similar receipts are $1,829.49 more than last year. This is a favorable and encouraging showing. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the friends of the great missionary work carried on by this Association, as evident in their increased donations. The payments during this period have been $17,595 more than for the same months last year. The net balance, exclusive of the reserve legacy account, is $1,366.74 more favorable than that for the first six months of last year. The increase in current receipts has been ex- pended in the mission fields which have been so greatly crippled by the enforced retrenchments during recent years. The Association rejoices in its freedom from debt and in the favor- able showing for these first six months. The next six months include the summer season, in which missionary gifts are often greatly re- duced and the income suffers. We would again remind the pastors, Sunday-school superintendents, officers of Endeavor Societies and Womans Missionary Circles of the great and pressing need upon the Association, both in old and new fields, among the many millions for whom our faithful missionaries labor. Porto Rico demands increased gifts. The field is opening with great hopefnlness both in educa- tional and evangelistic lines. Word comes from missionaries there urging reinforcements, which means more consecrated money to meet this pressing necessity. A WORD AS TO TRB~ MAGAZINE. Letters frequently come to the editor of this magazine express- ing regret that it does not reach. the subscriber regularly each month. No one can regret this fact more than the editor. It must be remembered that the magazine is no longer a monthly, but a qnar 50 A WORD AS TO THE MAGAZINE. terly. This reduction in the frequency of the issue of our periodical was found necessary by the Executive Committee during the hard financial conditions through which we have recently passed. In order to economize in the expenditures, the four numbers per year were decided upon. The economy was necessary. The disadvan- tages, however, are very apparent. Large space in each magazine is necessarily occupied by the statistical report of receipts. This is es- sential. It is an important financial safeguard and an evidence of the thorough business administration of the Association. However, less space is left for general matter. Partially on ac- count of this restriction of space the magazine has taken a slightly different complexion. It is our desire to present as t~omplete as pos- sible the nature and conditions of the missionary work in our various fields. The discussion of incidental or even fundamental problems connected with the work of this Association is not often possible. Those who contribute to this work either money or prayers have a right to know what is being accomplished. Nothing can present it so clearly as illustrated articles, prepared by those who are in these mission fields. In the current issue two important schools are pre- sented in this way. In the Department of Christian Endeavor the development of work among the young people of the Highlands is interestingly presented. During the current year we plan to present our secondary institutions as the higher institutions were presentedthrough illustrated articles during the last year. We acknowledge with gratitude the pleasant words spoken con- cerning the AMERICAN MISSIONARY in various periodicals. The cor- dial notices in missionary cotemporaries of other denominations, and those of our own mission schools, is especially appreciated. A commission consisting of two members of the Executive Com- mittee have recently visited the mission field. Rev. E. S. Tead, of Boston, and President T. J. Backus, of Brooklyn, were selected by the committee for this special service. They were accompanied by the senior secretary, Rev. A. F. Beard, and through a part of the field by Sec. G. H. Gutterson, of the New England DisI~rict. They carefully inspected several of the schools of the Association, and their visit was of great value. The testimony they bear to the efficiency of the work and to the interests of the field is pronounced and emphatic. In a fu- ture issue of this magazine we hope to present articles from members of this commission which will be of great interest to our readers. The testimony of an experienced pasto- and prominent educator must have great weight. FIFTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. Sr Strong testimony to the value of the educational work among the negroes is found in Harpers Weekly for February ioth. In an able editorial on Negro Education, we find the following: The storm and stress period of the South is still upon it. The curse of slavery has not yet been removed. But it is clear that the schools are sending the light into the dark places, and that everything that shuts off or reduces the brilliancy of the light is inimical not only to the negro, but to the whites themselves, to the South, and to the whole country. No truer word than this could be spoken. The education of the negro is not a question of sectional or local importance alone. It is funda- mental to the safety and development of our country. There are in the Southern public schools 27,445 teachers employed in teaching negroes. Twenty-six per cent. of the average attendance of school children in the Southern States, including the District of Columbia, are negroes. The total enrollment of the blacks constittite, however, only 52 per cent. of the children of that race of school age. This fact again emphasizes the necessity of such schools as the American Mis- sionary Association plants among these black people. The high grade and exceptional character of these schools are certainly worthy of commendation. The report of our commissioners based upon facts personally and independently gathered by each will present the con- ditions as they are. The years of heroic and sacrificial service on the part of a body of missionaries and teachers, unsurpassed in any field, are bringing their legitimate and noble fruitage. FIT~I~Y.FOURTH ANNUAl4 MEETING. Springfield, Mass., has set the doors of its hospitality wide open in its welcome to the Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Mis- sionary Association. This city occupies an ideal position for such a convention. It is the center of many railroad lines, both steam and electric. A large population are resident in the towns and cities and countryside. easily accessible through these lines of transportation. It is so located geographically that many of our most populous states are within easy distance. Add to this the cordial enthusiasm of the churches and citizens who invite the Association, and we have every element of a great and inspiring meeting. Already committees are organized and arrangements are being perfected for this meeting. Full particulars will be given in a future number of the MISSION- ARY, and in our Congregational papers. Rev. Philip S. Moxom, D.D., Springfield, Mass., is the chairman of the general committee, and will receive and pass over to the proper sub-committee any correspondence which may reach him.

FIFTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. Sr Strong testimony to the value of the educational work among the negroes is found in Harpers Weekly for February ioth. In an able editorial on Negro Education, we find the following: The storm and stress period of the South is still upon it. The curse of slavery has not yet been removed. But it is clear that the schools are sending the light into the dark places, and that everything that shuts off or reduces the brilliancy of the light is inimical not only to the negro, but to the whites themselves, to the South, and to the whole country. No truer word than this could be spoken. The education of the negro is not a question of sectional or local importance alone. It is funda- mental to the safety and development of our country. There are in the Southern public schools 27,445 teachers employed in teaching negroes. Twenty-six per cent. of the average attendance of school children in the Southern States, including the District of Columbia, are negroes. The total enrollment of the blacks constittite, however, only 52 per cent. of the children of that race of school age. This fact again emphasizes the necessity of such schools as the American Mis- sionary Association plants among these black people. The high grade and exceptional character of these schools are certainly worthy of commendation. The report of our commissioners based upon facts personally and independently gathered by each will present the con- ditions as they are. The years of heroic and sacrificial service on the part of a body of missionaries and teachers, unsurpassed in any field, are bringing their legitimate and noble fruitage. FIT~I~Y.FOURTH ANNUAl4 MEETING. Springfield, Mass., has set the doors of its hospitality wide open in its welcome to the Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Mis- sionary Association. This city occupies an ideal position for such a convention. It is the center of many railroad lines, both steam and electric. A large population are resident in the towns and cities and countryside. easily accessible through these lines of transportation. It is so located geographically that many of our most populous states are within easy distance. Add to this the cordial enthusiasm of the churches and citizens who invite the Association, and we have every element of a great and inspiring meeting. Already committees are organized and arrangements are being perfected for this meeting. Full particulars will be given in a future number of the MISSION- ARY, and in our Congregational papers. Rev. Philip S. Moxom, D.D., Springfield, Mass., is the chairman of the general committee, and will receive and pass over to the proper sub-committee any correspondence which may reach him. 52 TH4~OtSON COIJ4E~E, AU$~flN, ThXAS~ M. H. GAINES, PRESIDENT. JanUary 17, i88i, witnessed the opening of this institution. It was christened Tillotson Institute. The age of romance in the edu- cation of the negro was well-nigh passed. The matter-of-fact brain of the late Rev. George J. I illotson, of Wethersfield, Conn., formn- lated the plan, and his generous heart enabled him, with the aid o ALLEN HALL, TILLOTSON COLLEGE individual contributors and the American Missionary Association, to carry his plan into execution. His purpose was to give the negroes of this far-away Southwest opportunities for securing an education equal to those of any other portion of onr fair land. With this end in view he visited Austin and secured an ideal site for the coming col- lege, destined to become the Yale of the Southwest. Austin con- tains the magnificent Capitol, the State University, St. Edwards Col- lege and other schools, public and private, besides the state institu- tions for the insane, the blind, the deaf, the aged soldier and the or-

52 TH4~OtSON COIJ4E~E, AU$~flN, ThXAS~ M. H. GAINES, PRESIDENT. JanUary 17, i88i, witnessed the opening of this institution. It was christened Tillotson Institute. The age of romance in the edu- cation of the negro was well-nigh passed. The matter-of-fact brain of the late Rev. George J. I illotson, of Wethersfield, Conn., formn- lated the plan, and his generous heart enabled him, with the aid o ALLEN HALL, TILLOTSON COLLEGE individual contributors and the American Missionary Association, to carry his plan into execution. His purpose was to give the negroes of this far-away Southwest opportunities for securing an education equal to those of any other portion of onr fair land. With this end in view he visited Austin and secured an ideal site for the coming col- lege, destined to become the Yale of the Southwest. Austin con- tains the magnificent Capitol, the State University, St. Edwards Col- lege and other schools, public and private, besides the state institu- tions for the insane, the blind, the deaf, the aged soldier and the or- TILLOTSON COLLEGE, A USTI2V, TEXAS. 53 phan. Within the limits of the city, and yet removed from its din and dust, commanding views of many of these buildings, and of the far-reaching valley of the Colorado and the wooded hills beyond, our campus of twenty acres is a delight to the eye. Undulating, well suited for drainage, well stocked with shade trees and a profusion of wild flowers in their season, it is at once beautiful, healthful and in- spiring. The first building erected on this lot was Allen Hall. It stands on a hill of easy ascent, and is a substantial structure of stone and brick, live stories in height. While it was approaching completion, as story after story was added, the ambitious and intelligent young colored people watched its growth, eagerly anticipating the time when they would enter its basement and ascend story by story, till they should tep out upon the roof full-fledged college graduates. Money for the purchase of the lot came mostly from Mr. Tillot- sons own purse. His efforts in soliciting funds were largely instru- mental in securing the means for erecting and furnishing the building. The list of contributors to this part of the undertaking included the names of men well known for their literary works, philanthrophy, patriotism and fidelity to the Saviour of Men. Most of those early donors have passed from earth, but they are still an inspiration to all CARPENTER SHOP, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. 54 TILLO TSON COLLEGE, A USTIN~ TEXAS. engaged in the work, and we of this generation can clasp hands with them in the purpose and effort to make real their intentions. Though dead their works do follow them. For fourteen years Allen Hall afforded all the space available for dormitories for teachers and students of both sexes, dining-room, study- room, recitation rooms, chapel and church services. A series of par- titions divided each floor, from basement to attic, into east and west halls. A small addition in the rear served for kitchen. At the opening of the school there was no charge for tuition. The aspirants for an education without money and without price car- ried the enrollment to a point never since reached in the history of the school. In 1888 the carpenters shop was built and industrial training was introduced, An appropriation of $900 from the Slater Fund aided in meeting the additional expense. A marked evidence of the apprecia- tion of this advance is shown in the record of attendance, which in- creased nearly eighty per cent., and reached the highest figures it has ever done under a charge for tuition. A material enlargement to the accommodations for teachers and students came in 1894, in the new Girls Hall, that was occupied for the first time in the autumn of that year. This was erected with funds provided by the American Missionary Association, and is a beautifu BOYS IN CARPENTER SHOP, TILLOYSON COLLEGE. TILLO TSON COLLEGE, A USTIN, TEXAS. 55 and convenient structure. The main part is three and a half stories in height, with wing and rear extension two and a half stories in height. It contains kitchen, dormitories and sitting-rooms for teachers and girls, and a spacious, airy and attractive dining hail for all. The same year a new charter was obtained and the name changed o Tillotson College. The Tillotson Church of Christ in Austin was organized January 4, 1885. Rev. J. E. Roy, D.D., Rev. Jeremiah Porter, D.D., and Rev. J. H. Parr, conducted the services. Twelve members were received by letter and seven on profession. While a large majority of the students are members of churches at entrance, comparatively few have joined the church of the school. The entire enrollment of active members has been one hundred and eleven. This, by no means, gives a fair in- dication of the Christian spirit and activity of the school. In the rg- ligious meetings there is never any reference to denominational or sectarian differen es. On the ist of February, 1899, the church adopted the Mt. Holy- oke Plans of a Wayside Covenant, and thirty-five teachers and students have signed that and entered into fellowship with us, while retaining membership in their own churches. Porter Chapel, erected for outside missionary work in a needy part of the city, has had a checkered but useful experience. Once it was burned. It was rebuilt in 1890. Here Miss Martha J. Adams was wont to meet people, young and old, and dispense aid and comfort along many lines. Here, too, have been held for many years Sunday- DINING ROOM, GIRLS HALL, TILLOTSON COLLEGE, 56 TILLO TSON COLLEGE, A USTIIV TEXAS. chool services, and preaching services from time to time, as strength and opportunity allowed. In the early years there were a few stndents, mostly children of teachers, in college courses, and a still smaller number in theology. The aim from the first has been to give instruction in the elements of a good common school education, and to provide advanced work for such as could complete a high school course, or were preparing to teach, or to continne their studies in higher professional schools else- where. The list of graduates is still a short one. The motto, QUALITY NOT QUANTITY, finds its illustration here as in all the MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING CLASS, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. re t of the work of the school. The standard of scholarship has al- ways been high and is steadily advancing. Many who have never graduated have done excellent work as teachers in the pnblic schools of the state. Tillotson students are in demand and are known and respected for their honesty and reliability. Of the graduates, some are in responsible positions in this state, while others are pursuing ourses of study in higher institutions at the North, or have already entered upon professional work. The great work of such a school is in its leveling up. Who shall measure this? When a boy on re- tiring at night folds and carefully lays away the sheets and pillow slips from his bed, to keep them clean, or when he thinks, on enter- ing the dining-room, that he has reached heaven, evidently there is oom for such work. Teachers and students together strive to make Tillotson a place of TILLO TSON COLLEGE, A USTI1V TEXAS. 57 refined and Christian culture. The chapel bell calls all to morning prayers, on school days, and to Sunday-school, church services and Christian Endeavor, on Snndays. Each evening the family gathers about the Word at its altar in the dining-room. Bible-study is a part of the regular conrse through all the grades. Twenty years is a short time for estimating the harvest from such sowing as this. The beginning was small. The annals are meagre. Here have labored earnest and consecrated men and women from the best institutions of the North. The citizens of Austin have always been sympathetic and helpful. Several of the most prominent of them have served on the board of trustees. Many of them have contributed towards the equipment of the industrial departments of the school. A small blacksmith shop on the prace was a gift of the business men of Austin. The colored patrons of the school, in all sections of the state, have always been most cordial and enthusiastic in their commendation and confidence. It is little wonder that, with the pass- ing of the years, the school has grown steadily in the estimation and a~ ection of all classes. In the early days, the hall at commencement was occupied largely by white people. In these later years the audiences ~are composed largely of intelligent and appreciative colored people. SEWING CLASS, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. 58 TILLO TSON COLLEGE, A USTIN, TEXAS. When one considers the scanty equipment of the school he can but be surprised that it has accomplished so much. Endowment, aside from laud and buildings, it has none. For in- come it has always depended upon grants by the American Missionary Association from its own funds and the Daniel Hand estate, the direct contributions of individuals, ai~d payments by the students for board and tuition. The intention is to make the expenses for students as light as possible. After the first session the charges for tuition were fixed for the grammar department at $200 per month; for the normal department at $2.50 per mouth; for board and tuition together $12.00 per month. In 1887 the tuition for the grammar department was dropped to $r.oo per month. The other charges remained in force for ten years, when the tuition was made the same for all, $i.oo per month. To meet the necessities of the case we are forced to allow our students to work out at least half of these very moderate charges. Nearly all the manual labor about the institution is done by students. Thus, in a very practical way, they help themselves pecuniarily and acquire knowledge of housekeeping in its manifold lines. To train the hand as well as the head the boys receive instruc CLASS GROUP, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. TILLOTSON COLLEGE, A USTIN~ TEXAS. 59 tion in carpentry and industrial draughting, and the girls have regular lessons in needlework, dress- making and kin- dred subj ects. Tillotson has always done good work. She has made a name for herself. Standing, as she does, for thoroughgoing, non-sectarian, Christian education, for true manhood and woman- hood, with mutual co-operation and helpfulness, with so many from all parts of this great State of Texas looking to her for light and leadership, her opportunities for usefulness are out of all proportion to her means. To properly meet these demands she sorely needs many things. A full list of imperative needs would call for too much space. A few must suffice. A reasonable sum of money for endowment of professorships. A great addition to apparatus and appliances for experiment and instruction. Refurnishing of present buildings from top to bottom. Sanitary drainage and plumbing. A neat and pleasant chapel. A library and reading-room, with funds to purchase new books. Au extension to complete girls hall, on the present plan, affording needed rooms for girls and teachers. Music rooms removed from study and recitation rooms. A building, with power, for metal working, tiusmithing, etc. A plant for typesetting and printing. Additional teachers should be employed, and the courses of study extended, so that men fully equipped for the demands of the new cen- tury can be furnished here. Tillotson thus sends forth her plea to Christian men and women all over our land to be used as the means of untold blessing to needy thousands. Her usefulness has been great. It can be indefinitely in- creased with comparatively small outlay. Here are grand opportuni- ties for investment in futures that will yield large returns. Just after the death of the late Dr. Joseph Hardy Neesima, of Japan, who had been so generously aided by Hon. Alpheus Hardy, of Boston, who had also died not long before, a Christian friend wrote : I wonder GIRLS HALL, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. 6o TILLOTSON COLLEGE, A li/STL% TEXAS. what Mr. Hardy thinks now of his investment in Joseph Hardy Nees- ima. They both can now realize so much more fully the meaning of the Masters words: Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto ME. GROUP OF STUDENTS ON STEPS OF ALLEN HALL, TILLOTSON COLLEGE. AVERY NORMAl, INSTfl~U~E, CHART4E$tON, S. C. M. A. HOLMES, PRINCIPAL. More than ordinary interest attaches to this institution for the education of colored youth and the training of colored teachers, lo- cated as it is in the very cradle of secession, and near the spot from vhich was fired the first gun in the long war waged for their perpet- ual enslavement; and in a city situated in the heart of the cotton and rice-fields of the Southland. Scarcely had the smoke of the long conflict cleared away or civil an- thority been fully restored in this long-besieged city, when General Sax- ton, then Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmens Bureau, opened a school in the Memminger building on St. Philip Street, built for and since used for the education of white children. Here, on the first day of October, 1865, were gathered a thousand children eager for the edu- cation so long denied to their race. So great was the pressure to gain admission to this school that one hundred children were seated in the grea dome that surmounts the edifice. The studies during the first year embraced the entire range of ele AVERY NORMAL INSTITUTE, CHARLESTON, S. C.

AVERY NORMAl, INSTfl~U~E, CHART4E$tON, S. C. M. A. HOLMES, PRINCIPAL. More than ordinary interest attaches to this institution for the education of colored youth and the training of colored teachers, lo- cated as it is in the very cradle of secession, and near the spot from vhich was fired the first gun in the long war waged for their perpet- ual enslavement; and in a city situated in the heart of the cotton and rice-fields of the Southland. Scarcely had the smoke of the long conflict cleared away or civil an- thority been fully restored in this long-besieged city, when General Sax- ton, then Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmens Bureau, opened a school in the Memminger building on St. Philip Street, built for and since used for the education of white children. Here, on the first day of October, 1865, were gathered a thousand children eager for the edu- cation so long denied to their race. So great was the pressure to gain admission to this school that one hundred children were seated in the grea dome that surmounts the edifice. The studies during the first year embraced the entire range of ele AVERY NORMAL INSTITUTE, CHARLESTON, S. C. 62 A VERY NORMAL INSTITUTE, CHARLESTON, S. C mentary branches, from the primer to the Latin grammar. About three-fourths of those who attended this first school were children of freedmen; the others, making up the advanced classes, were born free and constituted an aristocracy of color, a distinction which, after a lapse of more than a third of a century, still exists. The closing examinations of this first year were attended by a large audience of both white and colored. There were present ladies and gentlemen, missionaries and teachers, civil and military dignitaries, and the leading representatives of both races. It was a novel and moving sight, one that the wildest imagination could not have fore- seen or deemed possible five years before. In its second year the school, then known as the Saxton School, held its ses- sions in the Military Hall on Wentworth Street, where with a slightly reduced en- rollment, it remained until removed to its present quar- ters, May i, 1865. The large and handsome building which it now occupies was erected by the American Missionary Association through the Freedmens Bureau. Rev. Charles Avery, PROF. M. A. HOLMES, PRINCIPAL, of Pittsburg, Pa., had given a large sum for the educa tion of the colored people, and ten thousand dollars of his bequest were appropriated to the institution, and in honor of this noble phi- lanthropist the name was changed to Avery Normal Institute. Here the enrollment was necessarily reduced and the normal character of its work made more prominent, a feature that had been contemplated from the beginning. In any survey of the work of Avery, three principals should re- ceive special recognition for their thorough, enduring and Christian labor in this needy field. They are the Rev. F. S. Cardozo, by whom the school was first organized in the Memminger building, Prof. M. A. Warren, who succeeded him and graduated the first class in 1872, and Prof. Amos W. Farnham, now of the Oswego Normal School. Each of these men was distinguished for unusual teaching A VERY NORMAL INSTITUTE, CHARLESTON~ S. C. 63 skill, for great administrative ability, and for complete consecration to the work to which he was specially called. These worthy educators are still remembered here with affection and gratitude, but the full fruition of their labors will be known only in the great day when the books shall be opened. For over thirty years about four hundred colored students have annually gathered here for the training which was to fit them for lifes work. For many years all grades, from the primary to the high school and normal course, were maintained, but in later years the primary and intermediate pupils have been excluded, their instruction being amply provided for in the public and numerous private schools of the city, thus leaving the Institi~te free to devote itself to higher grades and normal work, in which Avery has been from the first conspicuous and eminently successful. Its graduates now number nearly four hundred and are found in almost every department of human activity. Some are distinguished in professional life, others in trade, or in busi- ness. Among them are doctors, skilled and eminent in their chosen fields of labor, clergymen of acknowledged ability, and teachers of long and successful experience. About two-thirds of all its graduates choose teaching as their special vocation; and nearly all prove their skill and ability in the schoolroom, and have reflected great credit on their alma mater and have been a blessing to their race. There has been for the last ten years a steady and growing demand for colored teachers of ability and with special training for their work; and there is not a county in the state to which our graduates do not go as teach- ers, and in the lower counties and along this malarial coast nearly all the schools for colored children are taught by Avery graduates. In many places conditions are such that no one can undertake this work without jeopardizing health or risking life itself. But there are not wanting those whom zeal and devotion lead into these dangerous fields. Names might be given of those who have even given up life itself at work in these malarial districts, proving their zeal and the missionary spirit which actuated them. Avery has cost large sums of money; to maintain such an institu- tion by charity through a third of a century is no small undertaking, requiring faith and consecration. But it has repaid more than a hun- dred-fold all that has ever been expended. Here in this historic city, sur- rounded by lowlands of rice and cotton, the negro was found in over- whelming numbers, and after emancipation, in utter ignorance of book lore or a pure gospel. To this people the American Missionary As- sociation, through the Avery Institute and its consecrated workers, has brought the light of knowledge and a pure gospel, and awakened as- 64 A VER Y NORMAL INS7VT UTL GHA RLE~S TON, S. U piration and hope of a better life. The beneficial effects of this work upon such a people, and indirectly upon the city and state, are incal- culable. Intelligent Christianity and Christian education has ever been the motto of Avery, and faithfully has it been realized in the lives of its graduates, and exemplified by them in all the relations that affect good citizenship and true manhood. Race conflicts in this city have been unknown since the days of reconstruction, and it is not too much to claim that this better condition of things here is largely due to the influence exerted by Avery. Although it is in the strictest sense a school, in which all studies in every department are prosecuted under a high pressure, which knows no relaxation, yet religious teaching has ever been a prominent feat- ure, and the Bible is considered the best text book in the school. It has never been sectarian, but always Christian in its teaching and influ- ence. No year passes without numerous conversions among its pupils, and every church in the city has been blessed in some measure by ac- cessions to its membership from the students of Avery. The blessings which this school has brought to this people, and NORMAL CLASS OF 1900, IN CHAPEL. A VER Y NORMAL INSTITUTE, CHARLESTON, S. C. 65 indirectly to a far wider constituency, are not wholly a free gift to them. A monthly tuition fee has always been required and collected from all in attendance, except in special cases, in which its collection would impose great hardship or compel the withdrawal of worthy pupils from the school. But in spite of this monthly charge and the sacrifices made to meet it and keep their children in school, these people, out of their meagre earnings, which in so many cases make accumulations impossible, have kept their children in school, and to the end of a twelve years~ course, in numbers that would shame many a more prosperous community in more favored sections of our land, where schools and books are entirely free. In 1895 twenty-four suc- cessfully completed its course and graduated with honor; in 1896 twenty were added to the alumni roll; in 1897 twenty-eight; in 1898 thirty-one; in 1899 twenty-four; and at this writing twenty-four are taking final examinations for graduation in June. And from these large classes there is not one that is not an honor to the community, scarcely one that has not found a position as a teacher or in some use- ful calling or industry, while a few are taking higher courses in other institutions. Are not these facts sufficient answer to the charge so often made, that the colored people are losing their interest in educa- tion, or that higher education does not benefit them? Our work has been mainly academic ; that is the purpose for which Avery was called into existence, to educate and train colored teachers, and to fit them for honorable positions in trade or business. The dignity of labor has always been faithfully inculcated, and opportunities for it have not been wanting. Nearly all the normal students and many in the lower classes go from school to some useful occupation, learning trades, or engaging in other remunerative em- ployment. Large numbers not only maintain themselves but are nec- essary helpers to the bread-winners of their respective families. But in keeping with the tendencies of the times and of the newer education, and with the traditions and practice of the American Mis- sionary Association, an industrial department has been added to Avery, and it has aroused no little enthusiasm among students and patrons. Needlework for the girls has been introduced, and under an accom- plished and efficient instructor it has been from the first a great suc- cess. The girls from the lower grades as well as from the normal classes are being systematically trained to do their own sewing, and will in time be taught to make their own garments. Our purpose is to add to this, cooking and other departments of domestic science, as the resources of the Association will permit. Steps have been taken to establish a printing department. 66 A VER K NORMAL INSTITUTA CHARLESTON, & C. In 1892 Ax ery Normal Institute was incorporated nnder the laws of the state, though the control of the school has been kept in the same hands as before, a majority of the trustees being in the execu- tive committee or the administrative force of the American Mission- ary Association. The purpose of the incorporation was to secure for its graduates the advantages which the laws of the state confer upon graduates of all incorporated institutions. An article of this nature would be incomplete withont some refer- ence to charges so frequently made, and in high places too, that edu- cation, and especially the higher education, does the negro more harm than good, and that the educated classes furnish the larger part of the criminals. That there are educated criminals is not doubted, but they are not confined to one race nor do they come from the students of the American Missionary Association schools. Of the nearly four hundred living graduates of Avery, not one is a criminal nor has one ever been accused of crime, and the writer has yet to learn of more than two who have proved unworthy of the training they have re SEWING GLASS, SIXTH GRADE. SO UTHERN FIELD NO TES. 67 ceived, or dishonored their alma mater by immoral lives. These fell under a stress of circumstances that would have ruined almost any young person. On the contrary, the graduates of this and other schools under the auspices of the Association are conspicuous for worthy and upright character, for thrift, for industry and good citi- zenship. And this is true not only of those who complete our course and re- ceive their diplomas, but of hundreds of others who do not go beyond the grammar grades. Such invariably make better citizens. It is a rare thing to learn that one of the students from any class of our school has become a criminal. The criminal classes are not recruited from the pupils in missionary schools. OUR NEEDS. We need large contributions of money or materials that will enable us to enlarge and develop our industrial department. A promising beginning has been made, but it is only a beginning, and we desire to extend it in many lines, giving the widest possible scope to individual talent or proclivities, without lowering in any degree the present standard of scholastic attainment. We need contributions of money and books to enlarge our library and give to. our students advantages which they cannot now find in the city. A good library is absolutely indispensable in all educational work. We have a few hundred well worn volumes, the merest apology for a library, but it is the only one in the city to which colored people have access. We appeal to individuals, to Sunday-schools, to Christian En- deavor societies and to churches for the establishment of scholarships for worthy and capable pupils. We have many such, on whom the burdens press so heavily that continuance in school to the end of the course is an impossibility. We wish to help such after they have reached the normal department. A small sum expended in keeping these worthy students in the school may bring rich rewards when the harvests of life are all finally gathered. SOUTHERN FIET4D NOT1~S. GEORGE W. MOORE, FIELD MISSIONARY. Early in the school year the teachers of Trinity School, Athens, Alabama, made their annual visitation to the country people. They carried with them the good cheer of the holiday season in the distri- bution of odds and ends from barrels from Northern friends. Gifts were distributed to a hundred persons, old and young. One old lady, fearing that she had been overlooked, exclaimed: Wat you gwine to

SO UTHERN FIELD NO TES. 67 ceived, or dishonored their alma mater by immoral lives. These fell under a stress of circumstances that would have ruined almost any young person. On the contrary, the graduates of this and other schools under the auspices of the Association are conspicuous for worthy and upright character, for thrift, for industry and good citi- zenship. And this is true not only of those who complete our course and re- ceive their diplomas, but of hundreds of others who do not go beyond the grammar grades. Such invariably make better citizens. It is a rare thing to learn that one of the students from any class of our school has become a criminal. The criminal classes are not recruited from the pupils in missionary schools. OUR NEEDS. We need large contributions of money or materials that will enable us to enlarge and develop our industrial department. A promising beginning has been made, but it is only a beginning, and we desire to extend it in many lines, giving the widest possible scope to individual talent or proclivities, without lowering in any degree the present standard of scholastic attainment. We need contributions of money and books to enlarge our library and give to. our students advantages which they cannot now find in the city. A good library is absolutely indispensable in all educational work. We have a few hundred well worn volumes, the merest apology for a library, but it is the only one in the city to which colored people have access. We appeal to individuals, to Sunday-schools, to Christian En- deavor societies and to churches for the establishment of scholarships for worthy and capable pupils. We have many such, on whom the burdens press so heavily that continuance in school to the end of the course is an impossibility. We wish to help such after they have reached the normal department. A small sum expended in keeping these worthy students in the school may bring rich rewards when the harvests of life are all finally gathered. SOUTHERN FIET4D NOT1~S. GEORGE W. MOORE, FIELD MISSIONARY. Early in the school year the teachers of Trinity School, Athens, Alabama, made their annual visitation to the country people. They carried with them the good cheer of the holiday season in the distri- bution of odds and ends from barrels from Northern friends. Gifts were distributed to a hundred persons, old and young. One old lady, fearing that she had been overlooked, exclaimed: Wat you gwine to 68 SOUTHERN FIELD NO TES. gib me ? and she was made happy by the gift of a bandanna handker- chief. Trinity School fills a large place in that community, as it is the only school for colored pupils in a radius of several miles of Athens. A revival followed the week of prayer service at Talladega Col- lege. The school is full, and all are happy in the work. Secretary Beards trip through the Southern field was a delight to the workers and students. His sermons and addresses and wise coun- sel were helpful to all. Porto Rico was made very real by his graphic descriptions of the country and people. Our church at Shelby Iron Works, Ala., is flourishing under the labors of Rev. E. E. Scott. Mr. Scott, with his rich tenor voice, leads the people in the singing of the old spirituals, and the choir in an- thems and song. Rev. T. J. Bell and his people are doing good service at Selma. Miss M. L. Phillips and her associates are happy in their work at Marion, Ala. A deep religious interest was awakened both at Marion, Ala., and at our Lincoln School at Meridian, Miss. Rev. M. Jones, a graduate of Tougaloo University, is pastor at Meridian, and Rev. C. L. Harris, the former minister, is now at Mobile. The Emerson Institute at Mobile is doing excellent work, under the direction of Dr. Burnell and his teachers. The meeting of the Louisiana Association was held with the Cen- tral Church, New Orleans. The attendance was good, and the reports of the churches, addresses and papers were full of interest. The Womans Missionary Union, Christian Endeavor and Sunday- school Association also held interesting meetings. The Straight University has a large attendance; the school is making good progress in its various departments of literary and in- dustrial work. After the meeting of the Louisiana Association, I visited the work at Thibodeaux, Schriever, Chacahoula, Abbeville, Lake Charles and New Iberia. At several places a deep religious interest was awak- ened, and a large number avowed their faith in the Saviour. A new church has been organized at Lake Charles, La., with thirty members. It gives promise of growth and fruitful service. Rev. S. J. Wood, a graduate of Straight University, is pastor. The people bought a lot, and the Church-Building Society aided them in buying a meeting-house which has been removed to their lot. Three miles from Fort Davis Station, on the Georgia and Alabama Railroad, and forty miles from Montgomery, is our Cotton Valley School, which is located in the heart of the Black Belt of Alabama. This country school is the one bright spot in the lives of the large BITS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIAN CO UNTR V. 69 population of poor black people of Cotton Valley. It is in charge of four young women, graduates of Fisk UniversityMiss Carrie Alex- ander, Principal, and Misses Pearl Binford, Lelia Haynie and Lizzie B. Moore. Besides the school work, the teachers visit the people in their cabin homes, hold mothers meetings, Sunday-school, Christian Endeavor and Junior Endeavor meetings, sewing classes, a literary society and singing-school. It is a veritable social settlement. The people look to these young women for advice, medicine and help in all kinds of ways. They have won the love and confidence of the people, and gladly help them in all ways. The school is under the management of the American Missionary Association, and is sup- ported by the Womans Missionary Union of Massachusetts. The school is located in a most needy field for mission work. A teachers home is greatly needed. The teachers occupy the log cabin home built by the first missionary teacher, Mrs. Lillian V. Courtney, nee Davis. This cabin home has done good service; but a larger home is needed for the teachers, with facilities for industrial training for girls. BITS OF~ EXPERIENCJ~ IN TH]~ INDIAN COUNTRY. MISS M. P. LORD. Little-Dog was very sick, they said. We thought of the beautiful two-year-old boy whom he had loved with all a fathers tenderness, and of the day when he had come and told us of the childs death and how his eyes were still inflamed with weeping; and how grateful he was for the little food, and for the words of comfort we had tried to give him. His home was ten or fifteen miles up the winding river, with two fording-places between. We found at the first a broad, swift stream, swollen by a recent rain. We were glad we had made preparations before starting in, for the wate~ flowed six incl~ es deep over the buggy floor. At the village beyond, Cross-Bear advised us to i{eturn by an- other road, as the river was still rising. Long-Feather, with whose family we also stopped to shake hands, gave the same advice, saying that he would see us safely over the next crossing, but that he was just starting on a long drive in the opposite direction. Good-Boy, who lived near the fording-place, would help, he said. So, following directions, Good-Boy was found. His pony was quickly saddled, and galloping on ahead he piloted us not only to the river-crossing, but all the way to Little Dogs s, some miles beyond. Mrs. Little-Dog and ten-year-old Martin greeted us at the door, and inside the house we were cordially welcomed by the blind and

BITS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIAN CO UNTR V. 69 population of poor black people of Cotton Valley. It is in charge of four young women, graduates of Fisk UniversityMiss Carrie Alex- ander, Principal, and Misses Pearl Binford, Lelia Haynie and Lizzie B. Moore. Besides the school work, the teachers visit the people in their cabin homes, hold mothers meetings, Sunday-school, Christian Endeavor and Junior Endeavor meetings, sewing classes, a literary society and singing-school. It is a veritable social settlement. The people look to these young women for advice, medicine and help in all kinds of ways. They have won the love and confidence of the people, and gladly help them in all ways. The school is under the management of the American Missionary Association, and is sup- ported by the Womans Missionary Union of Massachusetts. The school is located in a most needy field for mission work. A teachers home is greatly needed. The teachers occupy the log cabin home built by the first missionary teacher, Mrs. Lillian V. Courtney, nee Davis. This cabin home has done good service; but a larger home is needed for the teachers, with facilities for industrial training for girls. BITS OF~ EXPERIENCJ~ IN TH]~ INDIAN COUNTRY. MISS M. P. LORD. Little-Dog was very sick, they said. We thought of the beautiful two-year-old boy whom he had loved with all a fathers tenderness, and of the day when he had come and told us of the childs death and how his eyes were still inflamed with weeping; and how grateful he was for the little food, and for the words of comfort we had tried to give him. His home was ten or fifteen miles up the winding river, with two fording-places between. We found at the first a broad, swift stream, swollen by a recent rain. We were glad we had made preparations before starting in, for the wate~ flowed six incl~ es deep over the buggy floor. At the village beyond, Cross-Bear advised us to i{eturn by an- other road, as the river was still rising. Long-Feather, with whose family we also stopped to shake hands, gave the same advice, saying that he would see us safely over the next crossing, but that he was just starting on a long drive in the opposite direction. Good-Boy, who lived near the fording-place, would help, he said. So, following directions, Good-Boy was found. His pony was quickly saddled, and galloping on ahead he piloted us not only to the river-crossing, but all the way to Little Dogs s, some miles beyond. Mrs. Little-Dog and ten-year-old Martin greeted us at the door, and inside the house we were cordially welcomed by the blind and 70 BITS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIAN CO UNTR 1. almost~ helpless sufferer. The wife said, I wanted to go and get medicine for him, but there was no one to take care of him while I was gone. They were miles from the nearest neighbor. And the sick man added, I didnt like to have our little boy go so far alone. When the physical pain and needs were relieved so far as possible, I asked if there was a Bible. In answer the sick man turned and reached under the pillow at the farther corner of the bed, from which he drew out a little bag, and from that he carefullyalmost tenderly, it seemedtook his Dakota Bible and handed me. Such times of drawing near to God, in the homes of sick or sorrowing ones, mean quite as much of added strength and cheer to the white visitor as to those who are visited, and we always come away feeling so glad that we went. Tears were in the womans eyes as the good-byes were said; and the little boy, with his pony saddled, watched us out of sight, to be sure that we were started on the right road home, as we had been directed. On another day we heard that our good old friend Afraid-of-the- Clouds had been thrown from his wagon and badly hurt. We found the tall figure, which we had always been accustomed to see so erect and soldierly in bearing, stretched on the ground in his tent, silent and motionless. With evident pain and effort the dear old man tried to explain how it happened. He did not complain and spoke very gently, but the expression of suffering on the wrinkled face made me fear he would never get up again, and my own sorrow at the thought was hard to conceal. He was only (?) an old Indian, one of those old Indians who are often so lightly spoken of as of no account; but whose dignity and strength of character, and gentle, gracious courtesy, command the respect of those who really know them. And he had been a loyal friend and faithful helper in the years that we had been neighbors. And though he still clung to his old faith, he seemed as grateful for the reading of Gods Word and prayer as for the material help we tried to give. Time passed, and by-and-by he was up and about again, and wanted to be given some work to do. One day he came into the house and seated himself in the deliberate way which told that he had something on his mind, which would demand my undivided at- tention, and said: You are a white woman. I am a Dakota. But when I was sick your heart was sad. I hold it in my heart. That was all; that and the silent hand-grasp as he went out. But somehow I felt as if what the old man felt in his heart was very secure there. One bright Sabbath morning, with our deacon, One-Thunder, we visited a neighboring church eight or ten miles up the river. The BITS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIA N CO UNTR V. 7 regular native teacher was away, attending the great annual mission meeting; but two other young men had been appointed to take charge of the service together Anseim Kill-the Crow and Clinton High- Horse. The latter took for his text, Ye are the salt of the earth. Retaining the figurative form of the verse, the young preacher made clear its spiritual teaching, and by his direct and forceful application revealed the thoughtfulness and earnestness of his own heart. The remarks of the other alluded to the name chosen for the little church, The Church of the Messiah; and he urged upon those present that it be not in name only, but in deed and in truth, His church. The after-service greetings to the visitors were cordial, as usualeven the babies being encouraged to hold out tiny brown hands, with their mothers inj unctions to nape yuza (shake hands). Hole-in-his-Tooth, who is ftlways eager to take orders during the plum season, consented to postpone business transactions until the next day. The Womans Missionary Society had five dollars to hand over, to be forwarded to the Wotanin Waste ; that is, far mission- ary work. Everybody seemed wide awake and happy; aug as we drove away, the V. M. C. A. were about to hold their services. Next to their interest in church affairs, is that in the school; for since the Grand River (Government) Boarding School has demon- strated in their midst what faithful teachers can do for the children, the whole community are ready to show their appreciation, from good old Chief Grindstone to the wee little folk who carry flowers to their white friends in the school; and every little circle of influence widens. The blizzard was fiercely raging outside, lashing the little house in its fury. I had given up trying to warm more than one room, and that was darkened by the snow piled against the windows, and the panes above were so thick with frost that nothing could be seen. The storm was so severeso bitterly cold, with blinding snow and windthat I thought no one could possibly get out with safety to come that day; when, to my surprise, there was a knock ~at the door, and there was Mazafaithful Mazasmiling as usual, through the frost and snow. Glad, as well as surprised, I was to see him. They told me not to come, he said. They said I would get lost or freeze to death; but, he added, I told them I was coming. So the big drift was tunneled to the stable door, horses fed and watered, and all needed help given. By these little homely incidents I have only tried to introduce a few of the many friends on the Reservation, of whom it is sometimes asked, Can Indians ever be really civilized? Do you see any real results? Do you find them very treacherous? 72 Department of Christian Endeavor. CILRI$PIAN ENDEAVORER$ O~ A HIGHI4AND SCHOOII AND VIT~I1AGE, Miss Ella M. Andrews, one of the teachers at Williamsburg Acad- emy, which is one of the interesting schools among our American Highlanders, has been an efficient leader in the Christian Endeavor move- ment in that school and village. She writes un- der recent date of the Senior Endeavor Society, as follows: The V. P. 5. C. E. of Main Street Congregational Church of Williamsburg, Ky., was organized in 1887 with about a dozen charter members. From this be- ginning has grown our present flourishing society of about fifty members, many of whom are our students. The good it has done these young people cannot be estimated. Many of the students organize C. E. societies in their home towns and in the places where they teach. The Tn-State Union was organized in 1893. The organization was made for the purpose of promoting CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG, RY. the C. E. work in the adja- cent counties of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. By bring- ing together the members of the societies in this section, much has been accomplished in the way of strengthening the weak societies and in the way of organizing and sustaining societies in places where none existed. All societies in the Union have been stimulated by its annual conventions.

72 Department of Christian Endeavor. CILRI$PIAN ENDEAVORER$ O~ A HIGHI4AND SCHOOII AND VIT~I1AGE, Miss Ella M. Andrews, one of the teachers at Williamsburg Acad- emy, which is one of the interesting schools among our American Highlanders, has been an efficient leader in the Christian Endeavor move- ment in that school and village. She writes un- der recent date of the Senior Endeavor Society, as follows: The V. P. 5. C. E. of Main Street Congregational Church of Williamsburg, Ky., was organized in 1887 with about a dozen charter members. From this be- ginning has grown our present flourishing society of about fifty members, many of whom are our students. The good it has done these young people cannot be estimated. Many of the students organize C. E. societies in their home towns and in the places where they teach. The Tn-State Union was organized in 1893. The organization was made for the purpose of promoting CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG, RY. the C. E. work in the adja- cent counties of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. By bring- ing together the members of the societies in this section, much has been accomplished in the way of strengthening the weak societies and in the way of organizing and sustaining societies in places where none existed. All societies in the Union have been stimulated by its annual conventions. c. ES OF A HIGHLAND SCHOOL AND VILLAGE. 73 The Junior Endeavorers in this field are under the especial care of Miss M. A. Packard, also a teacher in this academy. Under her wise supervision the Juniors have done much interesting and valuable work. She writes as follows: The Junior Endeavor Society, a company of 76 bright, happy boys and girls, representing two departments (the active members and the trial members), is under the direction of the superintendent and two assistants. The meetings are held every Sunday afternoon, led by one of the members. We use the Junior Endeavor Songs, and the Juniors voices are tuned to sing praise to Him who took little children in His arms and blessed them. It is an inspiration to attend the meetings, to hear the recital of the Pledge, the reading of the Scripture verses and the precious season of prayer, when, with bowed head, sentence prayers are offered, often two and three at a time. During the past year the growth of the society has been marked, in the Juniors learning to prayGod seems so near. Many precious petitions have been made for self and others. The Juniors are enthusiastic in bringing in their pennies, many earning them. They purchase all their literature. Last April they A MOUNTAIN HOME. 74 OBJI tAR V. were very happy to donate to the church the sum of $12.34, the result of an entertainment given by them (The Junior Endeavor Garden). This year we have taken up the prison work; sending the pennies to purchase Testaments, and writing letters to the prisoners. Ser- vices are held at the jail, and at the homes of the aged and sick, the Juniors taking an active part. Thanksgiving Day, nineteen homes were gladdened by baskets of eatables, carried by the Juniors, and other gifts. At Christmas many hearts are made happy by their kind remembrances. During the last three years twelve have graduated. All are active members in senior societies. The trial department is under the direction of the assist- ants, who are graduates. The society is most promising. The Juniors are preparing not only to take places in the senior society, but in the church and as citizens. Obituaries. MRS. MARY T. CHASE. Mrs. Mary Tuttle Chase, wife of Prof. T. N. Chase, of Atlanta Uni- versity, Atlanta, Georgia, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Kirkland, Bellows Falls, Vermont, Friday, March 2$3d. Funeral ser- vices were held in the church in which she worshiped in her child- hood in Acton, Mass. The president of the University, together with the pastors of this church conducted the service. Some graduates of Atlanta University sang some of the pathetic old negro hymns. Mrs. Chase came of heroic New England stock. She was graduated at Abbott Academy, Andover, Mass., and at once entered upon the work of teaching. She was married to Prof. Chase in 1862. Two years later they went to Washington, D. C. In 1869, with her hus- band, she went to Atlanta, Georgia, and entered upon the great work of her life in Atlanta University. Mrs. Chase was a ready and able writer, and frequently contributed articles to the AMERICAN MISSIONARY magazine. Her heart was quick in its sympathies for those who were depressed and needy, and the heroic courage of her ancestors ran in her veins. She was always ready to defend the weak. She loved the work, and sought earnestly the interests of the people to whom she gave the larger service of her life. Her loss will be sorely felt in the ranks of faithful Christian workers, of whom she was one. A large circle of friends sympathize with Prof. Chase and the family in this hour of their bereavement.

74 OBJI tAR V. were very happy to donate to the church the sum of $12.34, the result of an entertainment given by them (The Junior Endeavor Garden). This year we have taken up the prison work; sending the pennies to purchase Testaments, and writing letters to the prisoners. Ser- vices are held at the jail, and at the homes of the aged and sick, the Juniors taking an active part. Thanksgiving Day, nineteen homes were gladdened by baskets of eatables, carried by the Juniors, and other gifts. At Christmas many hearts are made happy by their kind remembrances. During the last three years twelve have graduated. All are active members in senior societies. The trial department is under the direction of the assist- ants, who are graduates. The society is most promising. The Juniors are preparing not only to take places in the senior society, but in the church and as citizens. Obituaries. MRS. MARY T. CHASE. Mrs. Mary Tuttle Chase, wife of Prof. T. N. Chase, of Atlanta Uni- versity, Atlanta, Georgia, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Kirkland, Bellows Falls, Vermont, Friday, March 2$3d. Funeral ser- vices were held in the church in which she worshiped in her child- hood in Acton, Mass. The president of the University, together with the pastors of this church conducted the service. Some graduates of Atlanta University sang some of the pathetic old negro hymns. Mrs. Chase came of heroic New England stock. She was graduated at Abbott Academy, Andover, Mass., and at once entered upon the work of teaching. She was married to Prof. Chase in 1862. Two years later they went to Washington, D. C. In 1869, with her hus- band, she went to Atlanta, Georgia, and entered upon the great work of her life in Atlanta University. Mrs. Chase was a ready and able writer, and frequently contributed articles to the AMERICAN MISSIONARY magazine. Her heart was quick in its sympathies for those who were depressed and needy, and the heroic courage of her ancestors ran in her veins. She was always ready to defend the weak. She loved the work, and sought earnestly the interests of the people to whom she gave the larger service of her life. Her loss will be sorely felt in the ranks of faithful Christian workers, of whom she was one. A large circle of friends sympathize with Prof. Chase and the family in this hour of their bereavement. A SUGGESIIVE SUBSCRIPTION. 75 MISS susie T. CATHCART. Word has just come as we go to press that Miss Susie T. Cathcart passed away at Kings Mountain, N. C., on Monday morning, April 9th. Miss Cathcart has been a teacher at Lincoln Academy, of which her sister is principal, for several years. At the beginning of this year her health was so delicate that she did not feel that she could accept reappointment. She still hoped to be strong again, however, and looked forward to future service among the people whom she so sin- cerely loved. Her work has been always distinguished by ability and great personal sacrifice, and almost an abandon of devotion to those to whom she ministered. Even in her sickness she did not for a moment forget them. Her sister, Miss Lillian Cathcart, Principal of Lincoln Academy, writes of her as follows: In her sickness she has been very patient, never other than cheerful, and always trying io spare others any unnecessary work. She has been able to take an interest in what was going on almost all the time, and to send out messages and to pray for the scholars. And so another earnest and devoted life has gone out from earth, but its influence will continue and can- not be measured by the passing years. A SUGGESTIVE SUBSCRIPTION. THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY received a subscription the other day which illustrates several things. The subscription read as fol- lows: Mr. Frederick Raeder, Jnrjev Dorpat Livonia, Russia. This illustrates the wide circulation of a journal especially devoted to home missions. Not a numerous foreign subscription list does it enjoy, but at least one copy reaches this remote region. Another thing illustrated is the close connection between the home and foreign fields of missions. A few years ago the Indians and Alaskans were counted in the foreign missionary field. Now the American Mission- ary Association conducts work in these fields. Porto Rico has just come into the responsibility of our home work. And so in the prog- ress of these great missionary movements the emphasis is increas- ingly upon missions, and not upon any artificial distinctions. It is the coming of the Kingdom of God which the providences make important. II? any reader of the AMERICAN MISSIONARY has a copy of the Annual Report of the American Missionary Association for 1849, he will confer a favor by dropping a note to the editor of this mag- azine. This volume is desired for one of our theological libraries.

A SUGGESIIVE SUBSCRIPTION. 75 MISS susie T. CATHCART. Word has just come as we go to press that Miss Susie T. Cathcart passed away at Kings Mountain, N. C., on Monday morning, April 9th. Miss Cathcart has been a teacher at Lincoln Academy, of which her sister is principal, for several years. At the beginning of this year her health was so delicate that she did not feel that she could accept reappointment. She still hoped to be strong again, however, and looked forward to future service among the people whom she so sin- cerely loved. Her work has been always distinguished by ability and great personal sacrifice, and almost an abandon of devotion to those to whom she ministered. Even in her sickness she did not for a moment forget them. Her sister, Miss Lillian Cathcart, Principal of Lincoln Academy, writes of her as follows: In her sickness she has been very patient, never other than cheerful, and always trying io spare others any unnecessary work. She has been able to take an interest in what was going on almost all the time, and to send out messages and to pray for the scholars. And so another earnest and devoted life has gone out from earth, but its influence will continue and can- not be measured by the passing years. A SUGGESTIVE SUBSCRIPTION. THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY received a subscription the other day which illustrates several things. The subscription read as fol- lows: Mr. Frederick Raeder, Jnrjev Dorpat Livonia, Russia. This illustrates the wide circulation of a journal especially devoted to home missions. Not a numerous foreign subscription list does it enjoy, but at least one copy reaches this remote region. Another thing illustrated is the close connection between the home and foreign fields of missions. A few years ago the Indians and Alaskans were counted in the foreign missionary field. Now the American Mission- ary Association conducts work in these fields. Porto Rico has just come into the responsibility of our home work. And so in the prog- ress of these great missionary movements the emphasis is increas- ingly upon missions, and not upon any artificial distinctions. It is the coming of the Kingdom of God which the providences make important. II? any reader of the AMERICAN MISSIONARY has a copy of the Annual Report of the American Missionary Association for 1849, he will confer a favor by dropping a note to the editor of this mag- azine. This volume is desired for one of our theological libraries.

A SUGGESIIVE SUBSCRIPTION. 75 MISS susie T. CATHCART. Word has just come as we go to press that Miss Susie T. Cathcart passed away at Kings Mountain, N. C., on Monday morning, April 9th. Miss Cathcart has been a teacher at Lincoln Academy, of which her sister is principal, for several years. At the beginning of this year her health was so delicate that she did not feel that she could accept reappointment. She still hoped to be strong again, however, and looked forward to future service among the people whom she so sin- cerely loved. Her work has been always distinguished by ability and great personal sacrifice, and almost an abandon of devotion to those to whom she ministered. Even in her sickness she did not for a moment forget them. Her sister, Miss Lillian Cathcart, Principal of Lincoln Academy, writes of her as follows: In her sickness she has been very patient, never other than cheerful, and always trying io spare others any unnecessary work. She has been able to take an interest in what was going on almost all the time, and to send out messages and to pray for the scholars. And so another earnest and devoted life has gone out from earth, but its influence will continue and can- not be measured by the passing years. A SUGGESTIVE SUBSCRIPTION. THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY received a subscription the other day which illustrates several things. The subscription read as fol- lows: Mr. Frederick Raeder, Jnrjev Dorpat Livonia, Russia. This illustrates the wide circulation of a journal especially devoted to home missions. Not a numerous foreign subscription list does it enjoy, but at least one copy reaches this remote region. Another thing illustrated is the close connection between the home and foreign fields of missions. A few years ago the Indians and Alaskans were counted in the foreign missionary field. Now the American Mission- ary Association conducts work in these fields. Porto Rico has just come into the responsibility of our home work. And so in the prog- ress of these great missionary movements the emphasis is increas- ingly upon missions, and not upon any artificial distinctions. It is the coming of the Kingdom of God which the providences make important. II? any reader of the AMERICAN MISSIONARY has a copy of the Annual Report of the American Missionary Association for 1849, he will confer a favor by dropping a note to the editor of this mag- azine. This volume is desired for one of our theological libraries. 76 RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY, 1900. THE DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for January $10,013.75 Previously acknowledged 14,431.66 $24,445.42 NOTEWhere no name follows that of the town, the contribution is from the church and society of that place. Where a name follows, it is that of the contributing church or individual. S. means Sunday-school; C. means Church; C. E., the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor; S. A. means Student Aid. CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $627.31. Bangor, First, ~o; Central, 32.20. Bath, Cen tral, 22.38. Buckaport, S., for S.A., Williams- burg, Ky., io. Bucksport, Elm St. C., 9.29. East Machias, First, io. Cumberland Mills, Warren C., 114.32. Fryehurg, 3.42. Hallowell, H. K. Baker, ~. Hampden, S., for Santurce, Porto Rico, II 22. Islesboro, Friends, box Goods, Miss L. E. Pendleton, freight 40 cents, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh Ga. Lewis- ton, Miss S. L. Weymouth, 2; Pine St. C., hbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N., Sch., Green- wood, S.C. Orland, H. T. and S. E. Buck, 20. Patten, ~. Portland, High St C 128 25~ State St. C., so. Portland, Friends, for Ark U., 51. Richmond, 2.05. Saco, First Parish, ix. Scarhoro, J. F. Small, 20. Skowbegan Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, 1.57 for freight, br B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. South Berwick, S.,for Mountain White Work in Tenn., 1.57. Warren, Second, ~. Woodfords, Little Twigs, 5; Miss Clays S. Class, 1.75. York, Second, 7.50. Blue Hill, L. M. Soc., bbl. Goods; Bruns- wick, bhl. Goods; Machias, bhl. Goods; Skow- began, hbl. Goods; Woodfords, bbl. Goods, for Andersonville, Ga. MAINE WOMANS AID TO A. M. A., by Mrs. Helen XV, Davis, Treas., $45.5o. Bath, Winter St., 40. Bridgton, 2.50. Lim- erick, 3, NEW HAMPSHIRE, $745.83. Amherst, Geo. W. Bosworth, io. Auburn ~. Bath, ~. Chester, 22; Miss Emily J. Hazel- tine, 50 cents. Claremont, Jr. C. E., bbl. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. C olebrook, Dea. E. C. Wilder, 50 cts. Concord, South, 276.53. Deerfield Center, 5.25. Dunbarton, 12.90. Dur- ham, Rainbow Mission Band, for S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., 17.20. East Barring- ton, Eva F. Chesley, for S. A Macon Ga. ~. Exeter, Phillips Christmas bbl., Jar U411- iamsburg, Ky. Hanover Center, C. E., for Blowing Rock, N.C., 7.80, Hill, C., for Indian M., 72 cts. Keene, First, 35. Lebanon, First, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Amsden, 6. Londonderry, Charles S. Pillsbury, i. Nashua, First, 12. Nashua, C., Kings Daughters Circle, for S. A., B.N. Sch., Greenwood. S.C., . Newfields, L. M. S. of C.. three hbls. Goods,for Wilming- ton, NC. Newport, Ladies Aid Soc., 25. San- bornton, 13.10. Somersworth, First, ~. Tilton, 35. Webster, Ladies, M. Soc. of C., for S. A., s~ also bbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. West Lebanon, C., two bbls. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. West Riudge, Deacon Herbert E. Wetherbee, be. Wilmot, i. Winchester, C. (of which s from Primary Dept. and ~ from Home Dept. of S.), 37.33. NEW HAMPSHIRE FEMALE CENT. INST. and HOME MISSIONARY UNION, by Miss Annie A. McFarland, Treas., $xoo.oo: New Hampshire F. C. I. and H. M. U., ioo. VERMONT, $3,69o.49of which from Estates, $2,650.00. Barnet, 41.01. Bennington, Second, 27.96. Bennington County, A Friend, ~. Brattle- boro, Mrs. Mary L. Hadley, 25; Friend, 250. Burlington, College St. C., 40.61. Char- lotte, M. E. Wing, box Goods, for Williams- burg, Ky. Charlotte, Ladies M. Soc., two bbls, Goods, 3.50 for freight, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S. C. Chester, S.. hal, to coust. DEA. A. D. L. HERRICK, L. M., 26.35. East Hardwick, C. and S., 27.72 Hartford, C., by J. G. 5., 25. Hartland, ~. Jamaica, 6.8o. Je f- fersonville, A Friend, for Straight U,, so. Londond erry, i. Middlebury, 17.72. Morgan, Miss Lucy Little, 50 cts. North Thetford, i6. Rutland, C. Sunshine Circle, 2.25; C., bbl. Goods, for Storrs Sch,, Atlanta, Ga. Saint Johosbury, North, ~6; South, 20; 5. of South C., 22. Saint Johnsbury, Miss Edna Herbert, for A.G.Sch.,Moorhead, Miss., i. WestBrat- tleboro, 30. Westford, C. E., for S. A., Grand View, Tenn, 3. Wilder, Extra Cent-a-Day Band, by Mrs. Chas. D. Hazen, 23. Wilming- ton, 8.5o. By Prof. Fred. W. Foster, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh, Ga.: Barton Landing, W. H. M. S., bbl. Goods, 2.25 for frez~ght; Berlin, LB. Soc., bbl. Goods, iso for freight; Cambridge, W. H. M. S., 2for freight; Chelsea, S. P B. Benev. Soc., bbl. Goods; Jr. Benev, Soc., for S. A,, ~ Colches- ter, L. M. Soc., bbl. Goods, ~forfre4ht; Glov- er, Friends, bbl. Goods and freight; Mont- pelier, Mrs. J. V. Babcock, bbl. Goods and freight; Newport, W. M. S. of C., bbl. Goods; Peacham, W. H. M. S.for S. A., ~ Waitafield, H. C. M. 5, bbl. Goods, 2 for frei~ ht; West Glover, W. H. M. S., bbl. Goods; West Brat- tleboro, Ladies of C., two hbls. Goods. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Mary Mackinnon, Treas., $328.75. Barre, Jr. C. E., for Schg5s, s. Barton, s. Brownington, Jr. C. F., Jor SchiSs, 4.50. Bur- lington, College St. C., io. East Berkshire, Jr. C. E., for Sch75, 3. Franklin, 5.20. Jericho Center, 6. Joneaville, Lend-a-Hand Circle, ~. Ludlow, 6. Peacham, 7.30. Peacham, Jr. C. E., for SchzSs, 2. Peru, C. E., ~. Saint Johns- bury, East, Jr. C. E., ~. Saint Johnsbury,

76 RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY, 1900. THE DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for January $10,013.75 Previously acknowledged 14,431.66 $24,445.42 NOTEWhere no name follows that of the town, the contribution is from the church and society of that place. Where a name follows, it is that of the contributing church or individual. S. means Sunday-school; C. means Church; C. E., the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor; S. A. means Student Aid. CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $627.31. Bangor, First, ~o; Central, 32.20. Bath, Cen tral, 22.38. Buckaport, S., for S.A., Williams- burg, Ky., io. Bucksport, Elm St. C., 9.29. East Machias, First, io. Cumberland Mills, Warren C., 114.32. Fryehurg, 3.42. Hallowell, H. K. Baker, ~. Hampden, S., for Santurce, Porto Rico, II 22. Islesboro, Friends, box Goods, Miss L. E. Pendleton, freight 40 cents, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh Ga. Lewis- ton, Miss S. L. Weymouth, 2; Pine St. C., hbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N., Sch., Green- wood, S.C. Orland, H. T. and S. E. Buck, 20. Patten, ~. Portland, High St C 128 25~ State St. C., so. Portland, Friends, for Ark U., 51. Richmond, 2.05. Saco, First Parish, ix. Scarhoro, J. F. Small, 20. Skowbegan Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, 1.57 for freight, br B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. South Berwick, S.,for Mountain White Work in Tenn., 1.57. Warren, Second, ~. Woodfords, Little Twigs, 5; Miss Clays S. Class, 1.75. York, Second, 7.50. Blue Hill, L. M. Soc., bbl. Goods; Bruns- wick, bhl. Goods; Machias, bhl. Goods; Skow- began, hbl. Goods; Woodfords, bbl. Goods, for Andersonville, Ga. MAINE WOMANS AID TO A. M. A., by Mrs. Helen XV, Davis, Treas., $45.5o. Bath, Winter St., 40. Bridgton, 2.50. Lim- erick, 3, NEW HAMPSHIRE, $745.83. Amherst, Geo. W. Bosworth, io. Auburn ~. Bath, ~. Chester, 22; Miss Emily J. Hazel- tine, 50 cents. Claremont, Jr. C. E., bbl. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. C olebrook, Dea. E. C. Wilder, 50 cts. Concord, South, 276.53. Deerfield Center, 5.25. Dunbarton, 12.90. Dur- ham, Rainbow Mission Band, for S. A., Kings Mountain, N. C., 17.20. East Barring- ton, Eva F. Chesley, for S. A Macon Ga. ~. Exeter, Phillips Christmas bbl., Jar U411- iamsburg, Ky. Hanover Center, C. E., for Blowing Rock, N.C., 7.80, Hill, C., for Indian M., 72 cts. Keene, First, 35. Lebanon, First, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Amsden, 6. Londonderry, Charles S. Pillsbury, i. Nashua, First, 12. Nashua, C., Kings Daughters Circle, for S. A., B.N. Sch., Greenwood. S.C., . Newfields, L. M. S. of C.. three hbls. Goods,for Wilming- ton, NC. Newport, Ladies Aid Soc., 25. San- bornton, 13.10. Somersworth, First, ~. Tilton, 35. Webster, Ladies, M. Soc. of C., for S. A., s~ also bbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. West Lebanon, C., two bbls. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. West Riudge, Deacon Herbert E. Wetherbee, be. Wilmot, i. Winchester, C. (of which s from Primary Dept. and ~ from Home Dept. of S.), 37.33. NEW HAMPSHIRE FEMALE CENT. INST. and HOME MISSIONARY UNION, by Miss Annie A. McFarland, Treas., $xoo.oo: New Hampshire F. C. I. and H. M. U., ioo. VERMONT, $3,69o.49of which from Estates, $2,650.00. Barnet, 41.01. Bennington, Second, 27.96. Bennington County, A Friend, ~. Brattle- boro, Mrs. Mary L. Hadley, 25; Friend, 250. Burlington, College St. C., 40.61. Char- lotte, M. E. Wing, box Goods, for Williams- burg, Ky. Charlotte, Ladies M. Soc., two bbls, Goods, 3.50 for freight, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S. C. Chester, S.. hal, to coust. DEA. A. D. L. HERRICK, L. M., 26.35. East Hardwick, C. and S., 27.72 Hartford, C., by J. G. 5., 25. Hartland, ~. Jamaica, 6.8o. Je f- fersonville, A Friend, for Straight U,, so. Londond erry, i. Middlebury, 17.72. Morgan, Miss Lucy Little, 50 cts. North Thetford, i6. Rutland, C. Sunshine Circle, 2.25; C., bbl. Goods, for Storrs Sch,, Atlanta, Ga. Saint Johosbury, North, ~6; South, 20; 5. of South C., 22. Saint Johnsbury, Miss Edna Herbert, for A.G.Sch.,Moorhead, Miss., i. WestBrat- tleboro, 30. Westford, C. E., for S. A., Grand View, Tenn, 3. Wilder, Extra Cent-a-Day Band, by Mrs. Chas. D. Hazen, 23. Wilming- ton, 8.5o. By Prof. Fred. W. Foster, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh, Ga.: Barton Landing, W. H. M. S., bbl. Goods, 2.25 for frez~ght; Berlin, LB. Soc., bbl. Goods, iso for freight; Cambridge, W. H. M. S., 2for freight; Chelsea, S. P B. Benev. Soc., bbl. Goods; Jr. Benev, Soc., for S. A,, ~ Colches- ter, L. M. Soc., bbl. Goods, ~forfre4ht; Glov- er, Friends, bbl. Goods and freight; Mont- pelier, Mrs. J. V. Babcock, bbl. Goods and freight; Newport, W. M. S. of C., bbl. Goods; Peacham, W. H. M. S.for S. A., ~ Waitafield, H. C. M. 5, bbl. Goods, 2 for frei~ ht; West Glover, W. H. M. S., bbl. Goods; West Brat- tleboro, Ladies of C., two hbls. Goods. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Mary Mackinnon, Treas., $328.75. Barre, Jr. C. E., for Schg5s, s. Barton, s. Brownington, Jr. C. F., Jor SchiSs, 4.50. Bur- lington, College St. C., io. East Berkshire, Jr. C. E., for Sch75, 3. Franklin, 5.20. Jericho Center, 6. Joneaville, Lend-a-Hand Circle, ~. Ludlow, 6. Peacham, 7.30. Peacham, Jr. C. E., for SchzSs, 2. Peru, C. E., ~. Saint Johns- bury, East, Jr. C. E., ~. Saint Johnsbury, RECEIP 7 S. North C., Mrs. C. Stanleys S. Class, 65 cents. Springfield, Two Friends, 250. Vergennes, TM. J. Q., 50 cts. Waterbury, 8.50. EsTATEsSpringfield, Estate of Frederick Parks,x 6~o. Burlington. Estate of Mrs. Mary T. Hill, by H. 0. Wheeler, Execr, 1,000. MASSACHUSETTS, $6,846.7oof which from Estates, $42.33 Amherst, First, 42.91. Andover, South, bal- ance for a Teacher, Macon, Ga., 150. Andover, South. 131.21; Free, ~o; Miss Amy Stork, 2.25, and box Goods. Andover, West C., 30.61; A Member of West C., i. Arlington, 72.20. Ashburnham, First, 7.29. Athol, 49.70. Au- burndale, ~ Ayer, Mr. and Mrs. William McLean, 2. Beverly, Washington St. C., so. Billerica, C., 50 cts.; Mrs. P. 5. Tler, Iso; La- dies Circle of C., bbl. Goods, for A. G. Sch, Moorhead, Miss. Boston, Shawmut, ion; Boston, Mrs. Char- lotte Fiske, 50, and Miss Elizabeth Fiske, 50, for Marshal/yule, Ga.; T. G., 30; J. A. Brown, for SA., Pleasant Hill, Tenn., 25; B. F. Dew- ing, 25; Union C., Woman s Aux., for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Tenn., 20; Berkeley Temple, 18.76; Mt. Vernon C., i5; Mrs. L. H. Kendall, for Marshalirille, Ga., 6; Mrs. Layman, s; Miss Lee, box Books, for Meridian, Miss. Allston, S., ~. Campello, South, 75. Charles- town, Winthrop, 55.89. Dorchester, Second, 103.24. Dorches-ter, Mrs. Elbridge Torry, forS. A., Pleasant Hill, Tenn., 20. Dorches- ter, A Friend, 3. Dorchester, Rev.H. Houston, 2 for frez~ht; Harvard C., two bbls. Goods, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh, Ga. Neponset, Trinity, C. E., 3.09. Roslin- dale, 5., io. Roxhury, Walnut Av. (of which Rev. Mr. Wellman 6, Miss Dawson i), 107.39. Bedford, Soc. of United Workers, bbl. Goods, for Straz~ht U. Braintree, First, 3.47. Brimfield, bbl. Gocds, for Meridian, Miss. Brockton, Porter Evan, 94.47; Mrs. Thos. C. Perkins, 1.50. Brookfield, Mrs. R. B. Monta- gue, 5.50. Brookline, Leyden, I29.45~ Har- vard, 86.76; Harvard, 5., 25. Cambridge- port, Pilgrim, 12.36. Charlton, 10.95. Chel- sea, Central, 31.03; First, bal. 7.02. Chic- op ee, Third C., 22.70. Conway, Mary A. Hunt,. for S. A., Fort Berthold, N. D., 2.65. Dalton, Mrs. Mary E. Crane, ion; Miss Mollie Crane, 100; Mrs. Z. M. Crane, iso; Miss Clara L. Crane, Ion; Zenas Crane, Ion; W. Murray Crane, 100. Dennis, Miss Emma G. Hall, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., ~. Deerfield, C. E. of C., 1.75. East Douglas, i8.io. Fall River, Central (~o of which for Remington Station, Indian M., S. D.), 374.28. Fall River, First, 48.92. Fall River, C. E. in Central C., Jor SA., Fish U., 20. Fitchburg, Rollstone, 24.65. Fra- miogham, Plymouth, 37. Framiugham, A Friend, for Indian M., Fort Yates, Neb., io. Framingham, Schneider Band, bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn. Franklin,23.9I. Free- town, 3.20. Foxhoro, Mrs. Mary N. Phelps, to coost. MRS. MARy GIBBS L. M., 50. Foxhoro, Mrs. S. Ellen Jewetts S. Class, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., s~ Globe Village, Evan. Free, 20.41. Gloucester, Trinity C., hal., 93.91. Great Barrington, First, 12. Hadley, S., is; First, 1460. Haverhill, Class No. i., West C., for Porto Rico, 25.46. Haverhill, West C., 5,14.59; C. E., 3.30. Haverhill, Chas. Coffin, for Porto Rico, 4.50. Heath, C., hhl. Goods, for L. N. Sck,, Marion, Ala. Holyoke, Friends, for Fish U., ~5. Housatonic, Prim. Class, S., for SA., Dorchester Acad.,Mclntosh, Ga., 2. Hun- tington, 14. Hyannis, 11.55. Ipswich, South, 33. Lawrence, Lawrence St. C.. 66.96; South, 27. Lawrence, Trinity C., Prim. Dept., for Wilmington, NC., S. Leicester, 34.79. Leices- ter, C. E. of C., for Porto Rico, s. Lexington, 77 Hancock, 132.23. Lowell, Kirk St. C., 100.75 Pawtucket C., 10. Ludlow, A. C. C., 10. Ludlow Center, First, ~.s 2. Lynn, Central, 20. Marion 5., 2.29. ivledway Village, 13. Millhury, First, 29.60. Millis, 10. Mitts- neague, Southworth Paper Co., box Paper, for Meridian, Miss. Monson, 20.10. Natick, First, ~o. New Bedford. A Friend, for S. A., Allen Sch., Thomasville, Ga., i. Newbury, Friends,for Fish U., 15.64. Newbury First, for S. A., Fish U., 9.14. Newbury, First, 3. Newburyport, Prospect St. C., 12.45. New- ton, Eliot (II of which for Indian M.). 250.95. Newton, First, 80.52. Newton, Eliot C., two hbls. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. Newton Center, Extra Cent- a-Day Band, 13. Newton Highlands, A Friend, for Marshallville, Ga., 10. North Adams, 79.22. Northampton. Prim. S. in Ed- wards C., for Lamson Sch., Marshallyille, Ga., 6.43. Northampton and South Hadley, S., Singing Books, for Meridian, Miss. North Andover Depot, Mabel S. Robinsons Class, for SA., Fish U,, i. North Brookfield, First, for Porto Rico, 15.50. North Dighton, Kings Daughters of First C., for S. A., Bug Creek Gap, Tenn., 10. N or thF almouth, IC. North Reading, Union, 2.50. North Somerville, A Friend, for Mountain White Work, s. Nor- wood, First (05 which ~ for Chinese Mission Bldg., San Francisco, Cal.), 70(9. Pittsfield, First Ch. of Christ, si6; South, 5., 29. Pitts- field, S. of Pilgrim Memorial C., for Porto Rico, 3.50. Plymouth, Ch. of the Pilgrimage, 15. Reading, 3~. Rockland, First, 25. Row- ley, Miss M. D. Holzin ger, for Tillotson C. (s of whichfor S. A.), 10. R oyalston, First, 2.25. Royalston, D. P. White, fir Mountain Work, ~. Salem, Cromhie St. C., S.. for Wilmington, N. C., 8. Salem, A Friend, for Mountain White Work, s. Saxonville, Edwards, sr.~s. Somerville, Highland, C. E.. for S. A., Wzl- mington, N. C., s. Somerville, A Friend, for Marshallville, Ga., s. Southbridge, 16.26. South Deerfield, Ladies M. Soc., for S. A., and bhl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. South Hadley Falls, 5o. South Hadley Falls, Ladies M. Soc. ,for Straz~ht U.. so. Southampton, The Sun- shine Band and Friends, two bbls. Goods, for Kings Mountain, NC. South We y mouth, Union, 31. South Weymouth, Mrs. William Dyer, for Jos. K Brick A. Land N. Sch., En- field, N. C., 25. South Weymouth, Old South, 55. South Weymouth, Mrs. Win. Dyer, for Allen Sch, Thomasville, Ga., 55. South WeX~. mouth, Union C., bbl. Goods, fir Storrs Sc Atlanta, Ga. Springfield, First Ch. of Christ, 125.84; South, 62.34; South, 5., 25. Sutton, E. L. Snow, 30. Taunton,West, 14.33; A Friend, 2. Three Rivers, Union Evan., 23.29. Town- send,9.87. Upton, First,4.89. Wake fi eld,45.2s. Waltham, Trin., 24.06. Ware, East, 5., ~ Ware, First, S., for Port oR ico, 6. Ware. Miss Ruth Tucker, for S. A., Lexington, Ky., s. Ware, S., for Meridian, Miss., 3.60. Wa- vorly, L. M. Soc., s. Webster, First, 19.18. Webster, Anna L. Perry bbl. Goods, for An- dersonville, Ga. Wendell, i. Westbrook, Friend, for Fisk U., 25. West Brookileld, C ,6; 5., 7.44. West Newton, Second, Wom- ans Guild, by Mrs. W. A. Young (so of which or Schp, Fisk U.) 74.34. Westport, isso. Weymouth and Braintree, C. E., ~.so; Mrs. Snyders S. Class, s, for 5, A for Indian M., Fort Berthold, N. D. Whately, 25. Whitins- ville, Mrs. J. J. Abbott. box Goods and s, for S. A., Pleasant Hill, Teun. Williamsburg, First, 9.80. Williamstown, First, 76.56. Win- chester, First, 86.34. Woburn, First, 123.42. Wohurn, Mrs. S. D: Greenough, ~ Montvale C., s. Worcester, Central, 236.63; Union C., 93.13; Union, C. E., ~ Piedmont, quarterly, 60. Worcester, Fred. M. Barnard, for Porto Rico, 78 RECEIPTS. 25 cts. Worcester, Immanuel C., Christmas Goods, for StraIght U. Yarmouth, 20. ~TOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND R. I., Miss Lizzie D. White, Treas., $575.00. W. H. M. A. of Mass, and R. I., for Salaries, 480; for ChInese, 20. Boston, Old South, for Schp, Pleasant HIll, Tenn., ~ ESTATESBoston, Estate of Elizabeth C. Parkhurst, 25. Northampton, Estate of Nu- man Clark, by Miss C. M. Clark, i~. Worces- ter, Estate of Harriet Wheeler Damon, 12.33. RHODE ISLAND, $337.28. Little Compton, United, 22.56. Newport United, quarterly. 11.02. Newport, Capt. Asa Walker and Mrs. Belle G. Walker, for TI//ol- son C., s. Pawtucket, iio; Central Falls, 36.14; Park Place, 26.51. Providence, Pilgrim, ii6.~~ North, C. E., 4.70. Providence, E. B. Hale, Paper, for Acad., McIntosh, Ga. Providence, ~ r. Benev. Soc., Christmas Box,for WIllIams- erg, Ky. Westerly, L. M. Soc., for TI//olson C., s. CONNECTICUT, $8,o74.cgsof which from Estate, $i,soo.co. Bantam, Mrs. Ella Grannis, 6. Barkham- sted, 3.23. Bethel, First, 29.77. Bloomfield, 2.67. Bristol, First, 58.67. Bridgeport, Park St. C., 84.50. Bridgeport, C. E. of C., for SA., B. N. Sch, Greenwood, S. C., in. Bridgewater, L. M. S., box Goods, for Crand View, Tenn. Broad Brook, 9.41. Clinton, C., adi, 2.25. Col- chester, Ladies Ben. Soc., two boxes Goods, for Sirleby, NC. Cornwall, First(25 of which for Porto Rico), ~ Cornwall, Second, ~ Cornwall, First, 5., 17. s6for Sch., Thomasvl//e, Ga., and 17.36 for Sch., Fort Berthold, N. D. Cromwell, 80.77. Danbury, Great Plain Dis- trict, L. M. S., pkg. Goods, for Gr nd VIew, Tenn. Danielson, Westfield C., 26.02. Darien, C. E., by Miss A. L. Waterbury, io. Deep River, 12.62. East Hartford, Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C. Enfield, First, 25. Farming- ton, A Friend, Ion. Fairfield, Mrs. M. W. Lyonfor SA., FIsh U., in. Fair Haven, Sec- ond, 14.75. Greenfield Hill, C. E., hy A. Maria Wakeman, Chairman of M. C., 8.72. Green- wlch, C. E., bbl. Goods, for Marion, A/a. Groton, S., i6.o~. Hartford, Asylum Hill C., 264.77; First, 225.~3. Hartford, Mrs. Lucy A. Sevmour,for WI/mlnglon, N C 8 Hartford, Farm. Ave. Cong., S., for Roseiud IndIan M., by Edward B. Cook, Treas., 33.87. Hartford, W arburton Chapel, 5., 21.72. Hartford, Cen- ter C., box Pictures , for Pleasant HI/i Tenn. Kensington, 33.05. Ledyard, Newell ~oc. of C., bbl. Goods, for Caj5.g5ahoslc, Va. Meriden, First, 39.32; First Member, ~. Middle- town, South, in. iVfonroe, 7.75. Nangatuck, C., for Po?to RIco, 25. New Britain South, S., ~p.torTouga/oo U. and 14 for Porto klco. New ii ritain L M S., two boxes and hbl. Goods, for KI,~s MountaIn, N. C. New Canaan, S., for Indian Sch., Sanlee, Neb., 50. New Haven, Rev. Charles Ray Palmer, D.D., In memory of Mrs. Mary Barnes Palmer, for Porto Rico, I,ooo. New Haven, Davenport C., 28.90; Plym- outh, S., 2o; Plymouth, ~.88; Miss Mary J. Yale, i. New Haven, Welcome Hall S. of Ch. of the Redeemer, for Porto RIco, i8.6n. New Haven, United C , C E ~. Charles Wissert, Ten Bibles, for S. A., i.lacon, Ga. New Lon- don, First Ch. of Christ, 46.89. New Milford, Mrs. George Hine, in. Newtown, 8. North Guilford, 8. North Stonington, 5., 7. Nor- walk, First, 68.46. Norwich, First, 52.43; Sec- ond, to coust. DRA. JOSEPH D. HAVILAND L.M., 48.23; Greenville C., in; Greenville 5., 7.70. Norwich, Miss Ida Sutherland, for HI/isboro, N. C., 2.14. Norwich, Park C., H. M. S., two pkgs. Christmas Goods, for Grand VIew, Tenn. Norwich. Park C., two pkgs. Books, etc., for A//en Sch., ThomasvI/ie, Ga. Norwich Town, Miss Grace McClelland, deceased, 7,500 (Re- serve account, 4,500), 3,000. Old Lyme, First, 47.65. Plantsville, i6.n~. Plymouth, Mrs. Julia Gordon, for WIlmIngton, N. 6., 2. Pomf ret Center, W. M. Soc., two bbls. Goods, or LIt- tles MI/is, N. C. Portland, CE., for WI/ilams- burg, Ky., 2. Preston City, i~. Salisbury, 5.93. Saybrook, S., for Porto RIco, ii. Saybrook, Mrs. Caroline I. McCall, two pkgs. Christmas Goods, for Grand VIew, Tenn. Shelton, S., in. Stonington, L. S. of First C., for WI/minglon, N. C., 9.50. Stonington, M. H. Giddings, ~. Stoughton, , box Goods, for Pleasant HI/i, Tenn. Sound Beach, Plymouth, bbl. Goods, for ChI/dersburg, A/a. South Britain, 13.52. Southington, First, 30.71. South Man- chester, Center, 5., ii.ns. South Windsor, 22.23. Suffield, First, to conat. Miss LIZZIE M. ADAMS L.M., 30. Thomaston, First, 8.26. Wal- lingford, 96.70. Waterbury, First, 234.68; Mrs. W. H. Camp, ion. Waterbury, Mrs. G. C. Hill, for WI/mlnglon, N. C., 8. Waterbury C., three bbls. Goods, for Pleasant HI/i Tenn Wash- ington, H. S Net leton, 410r .~cht, Tailadega C., and4for Gregory Inst., WI/mlngton,N C. Weathersfield, , box Goods, or Pleasant HI/i, Tenn. West Hartford, First Ch. of Christ (s of which for Indian M.), hal. to constitute CLARA FRANCES MALLORY and CLARENCE COLTON SCARBOROUGH L. Ms., ~ West Haven, First, 25.95. West Torrington, C. E., by Miss Grace V. Sanford, Treas.. 14.25. West Torrington, L. H. M. S., for WI/minnton, NC., 8. Westport, Saugatuck C., 23.27. Wolcott, C., 4; C. E.,6. Woodbridge, S.,forPorto Rico, 7. Woodhury, First, in. Yantic, Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, for B.N.Sch., Greenwood,S. C. WOMANS CONG. HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF CONNECTICUT, by Mrs. Geo. Follett, Secre- tary, $43.44. Bridgeport, Park Street, 25. Danbury, i.~i. Thompsou, 27.03. ESTATsxTorrington, Est. of Lauren Wet- more, 2,500. NEW YORK, $798.43. Antwerp, First, 5.~n, Binghamton, First, Bible Sch., for S. A., Fish U., ~o. Bingham- ton, Mrs. LaFayette Safford, Organ,for Mar- tin, F/a. Brooklyn, Willoughby Ave., S.1 branch of Clinton Ave. C., ~ A Friend, in; Bushwick Ave. C.,7.3~ Mrs. Rufus Chase, i; Immanuel C., W. M. Soc., i. Brooklyn, Miss M. D. Halliday, two bbls. Goods, for WI/minglon, N. C~. Brooklyn, Puritan ,M.Bd. and Jr. C. E., bbl. Goods, Jr. C. E., Christmas PEg~ Immanuel C., IThi. Christmas Goods; New i5ng., L.M.S., two bbls. Goods, for Kings Mountain, NC. Brooklyn, The Lend-a-Hand Club, by Miss Marion Libby, Church Organ, or Troy, NC. Brooklyn, Jr. C. E., by Mrs. Ellen Lewis, pkg. Christmas Goods, for HI/is- boro, NC. Canandaigna, Ladies, bbl. C., for Kings Mountain, N. C. Chateaugay, Joseph Shaw, s. Chittenango, Mrs. Amelia L. Brown, s. Clifton Springs, Friends, by Mrs. C. C. Thayer. for S. A., Kings Mountain, NC., 6.i8. Coventryville, Primary S. Class, for Fisk U., 2.50. Durham, Presh. C., box Goods,for Grand View, Tenn. East Bloomfield Mrs. Eliza S. Goodwin, s. Elbridge, First, i5~2o. Elizabeth- town 24.36. Gloversyille, Mrs. Mary G. Kings- ley,/or TI//olson C., ~ncts. Jamaica, Rev. E. A. MIrlck,for Por(o Rico, 3. Jefferson, Mrs. Cle- mon Nichols, 4.50. Loc kport, First, S., for S. A., McIntosh, Ga., in. Newark Valley, Mrs. M. Ella Davidge, for S. A, Fisk U., ~o. New RECEIP TS. ~lork, Friend,so; Z.Stiles Ely, 5o; Pilgrim, 30; Dr. H. C. Houghton, 25; C. Irving Fisher, M.D., io; R.Turner,Jr.,s. NewYork,Broad- way Tabernacle, S., for Chinese Mission Bldg., San Francisco, Cal., 25. New York, C. E. of Pilgrim C., for Porto Rico, is. New York, J. Weidenfeld, for Organ, Meridian, Miss., 5. New York, Broadway Pabernacle Soc. Wo- mans Work, for Porto Rico, ~. New York, Mt. Hope C., two bbls. Magazines, etc., for Kings Mountain, N. C. New York, by Miss Emily Huntington, Cooking Garden Text- Book and Lesson Leaves, for Porto Rico. New York, 14. E. Brown, box Goods, for Anderson- yule, Ga. Northfleld, Union C., 11.72. Olean, First, 2.52. Oxford, 20. Fairport, A. M. Loo- mis, in. Sayville, 30. Sherburne, C. E., 20; Friend. 2O~ for Fisk U. Sherburne, Mrs. J. C. Harrington, s. Sing Sing, Mrs. C. S. Ar- nold, In memory of her mother, Mrs. Har- riet M. Cole, :r5. Syracuse. Chas. F. Robin- son, i. Ticonderoga, Mrs. D. A. Higgins S. Class, for SA., i, and two bbls. Goods, for Kings Mountain, N. C. Triangle, C. E., by Miss F. R. Morse, Prest, for Mountain White Work, 2. Walton, First, S., 12.21. Warsaw, L. M. S. of C., bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N C. Wellsville, C. E. of First, for Santurce Sch., Porto Rico, 4. Woodville, S., for S. A., Grand View, Teun, ii. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF N.Y., by Mrs. J. J. Pearsall, Treas., $143.00. Brooklyn, Lewis Av., C. E., 45, to constitute GEORGE DAY L.M.; E. M. Circle, 24. Buffalo, Niagara Sq. C., ~. New York, Broadway Tab- ernacle, Soc. for Womans Work, 6o. Oxford, NEW JERSEY, $256.94. East Orange, Mrs. J. A. Huiskamper, 20. (in of which for Indian M.). Chester, Jacob H. Cramer, 25. Newark, Girls Union of First C., for S. A., Mcintosh, Ga., ~. Newark, Belle- yule Av, C., 2 bbls. Goods,(val. ~o),for Strieby, Al C. Montclair, First, 25. Montclair, C., Y. L. Soc., bbl. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. Mount Holly, Mrs. Walter Robbins, s~ Little Ferry, Evan., i.6o Upper Montclair, Chris- tian Union C., I70. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. AsIN., by Mrs. G. A. L. Merrifield. Treas., ~ Philadelphia, Central, ~ PENNSYLVANIA, $322.00. Kane, 6. Le Raysville, 4. Pittsburg, Cash, 200. Philadelphia, W. Graham Tyler, 25. Philadelphia, Park, S., br Porto Rico, 38. Philadelphia, Central,Goodell Bible Class icr Porto Rico, i~. Pittsbnrg, Miss Sarah L, 01- ler, 25; Mrs. F. W. Dayton, for S. A., Mobile, Ala., s~ Scranton, Providence Welsh C., ~. OHIO, $447.31. Akron, West 5., 24.62. Austinburg, C., bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Teun. B ellevue, 23.11, Lyme C., 20.61. Brecksville, II. Brigh- ton, First. 2. Chardon, Ladies M. Soc., for B.N. Sch., Greenwood, S.C., Bbl Goods. Cincin- nati, Storrs C., S., for S. A., Orange Park, Fla., ~. Cleveland, Euclid Av. C., adi, 19.75; First, ~ Lake View ir.5o; Olivet 2.20. Cleveland, Miss Carrie Rost, 6; Euclid Ave. bbl. Goods, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss. Cleveland, Euclid Ave. Christmas Box, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn. Cleveland, Pilgrim bbl, Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn. Colum- bus, Ply mouth Ladies MI S., bbl. Goods, and ~o Hymn Books, for Grand View, Tenn. Creston, Jackson Presb. C., Friends, 4.15, 79 S. Class, 3.50, Miss May Crane, for frelght, 2~ Rev. A. W. Knowlton, 2 ;W. H. MS., bbl. Goods, for Dorchester Acad., Mcintosh, Ga. Dover, Mrs. A. Weston, Bible for Tougaloo U. Geneva, Mrs. Harriet A. Wood, i. Geneva, Kings Daughters, bbl. Goods, for Tougaloo U. Harbor~ Second, in. Huntsburg, Jr. C. E., for Orange Park, Fla., 2.50. Jefferson, C., M. Soc., 2 bbls. Goods, for Tougaloo U. Lenox, L: M. A, Soc., bbl. Goods, for Tougaloo U. Lorain, First, (2 of which for Porto Rico), 26.11. Madison, S. of Central C., 4.50. Mallet Creek, L.M. S., bbl. Applesfor Kings Mt., N. C. Marblehead, 3.62. Marietta, Mrs. J. G. Barker, box Goods, for Mobile, Ala. Marys- yule, Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, for A nder- sonville, Ga. Monroeville, Miss Hattie Keeler, for L. N. Sch., Marion, Ala., i. New Milford, Mrs. E. G. Prindle, 1.50. North Benton, Simon Hartzell, 30. Oberlin, First, 41.06; First Mrs. M. A. Keep, 25; second, 20.26. Oberlin, L. M. S., bbS, Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Ravenna, 5., io. Richfield, Christine, Betts, Jeanette and Scott WheatleyforS. A., Pleas- ant Hill, Tenn. Rock Creek, S., for Porto Rico, 2.25. Saybrook, Mission Band of C.,3.35. South New Lyme, Kings Daughters, bbl. Goods, for Kings Mt., N. C. Steubenville, First, ~ lwinsburg, 5., in. Wellington, First, 36.50. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OHIO, by Mrs. G. B. Brown, Treas., $77.81. Alexis, i. Bellevue. ~. Cleveland, Euclid Ave., 20; First, ~ Hudson, ~. Ironton, 2.40. Lafayette, i. Mansfield, Central N. Conf., C. E., ~.i6. North Fairfield, W. M. 5., 2.50. North Fairfield, C. E., ~. Oberlin, Second, C. E., in. Steubenville, 2.40. Toledo, Second, Jr. C. E., i. West Mill Grove, Personal, ~. Wil- loughby, Miss Mary P. Hastings, in. INDIANA, $so.so. Indianapolis, Mayflower C., in. Terre Haute, First, 20; 5. W. Noyes, ~octs. ILLINOIS, $715.28. Alton, Rev. Chas. Phinney, 20; Mrs. E. L. Drury, i. Amboy, Miss Sophia Bell, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., i. Aurora. New England C., Corban Assoc., for freight, In- dianM., Fort Berthold, N. D., ~. Avon, C., for Porto Rico, 4. Canton, Miss. Soc., by Miss Anna Allen, box Goods, for Mobile, Ala. Chicago, South; 69.15; New England, 21.27; Pilgrim, i~ Waveland Ave. C., 6. Chicago, Mrs. C. H. Case, for S. A., Kings Mt.. N. C., in. Chicago, Union Park, A Friend, for Porto Rico, 2. Chicago, Taber- nacle, S., for S. A., Nat, Ala., 1.25. Chicago, A Friend, Memory of Miss Farrand, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead Miss i. Chicago, Mrs. R. I. Fish, for Indian M., Port Berthold. N. D., Delavan, R. Hoghton, in, Dover, 5., ~. El- gin, First, 6.62. Evanston, First, adi, i. Genesco. C., 32.26; Mrs. P. Huntington, io; Mrs. R. B. Paul, s. Geneseo, W. M S., for McIntosh, Ga., in. Godfrey,S., 2.95 forMountain White Work, and 2.60 for Porto Rico,G riggs- ville, Miss Abby V. Green, or A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., z. Harve y,T homas M cFar- lane, 5 boxes Books, freight paid, Tougaloo U. Hinsdale, i8.8i. Lagrang~, Mrs. A. G. Morey, 20 cts. Moline, L. M. Soc., for S. A., Fisk U., 3.50. Moline, A Vermont Sister, ~jor A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2. Naperville, a dl, i. Oak Park, First, 90.22. Ottawa S., for Chinese Mission Budding, San FrancIsco, Cal., 26.52. Peoria, Rev. A. A. Stevens, ~. Polo, Ind. Presh., W. M. 5., 8.41. Princeton, Some Friends, ~. Princeton, bbl. Goods, for Wil- liamsburg, Ky. Roscoe, 6.I~. Somonauk, C. So RECEIPTS. E., 2.75. Stiliman Valley, 16.19. Sycamore, Mrs. Helen A. Carnes. for S. A., Fisk U., ~. Watseka, L. C. Joiner, for A. G. Sch., Moor- head, Miss., i. Wheaton College, Ch. of Christ, 33.85. Winnebago, L. Soc. of C., bbl. and box of Christmas Goods, for A. G. Sch., Moor- head, Miss. Winnetka, 2. Woodstock, 5., ~ Mildred and Earl Young, ~ Presb. S., box Christmas Goods; Jr. C. E., of Cong. C., bbl. and box Goods, for L. N. Sch., Marion, Ala. Yorkville, C. E., 7.50; C., 5.20; 5., 3,45. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF ILLI- NOIS, Miss Bessie E. Crosby, Treas., $227.76. Albion, First, Jr. C. E., 3.50. Champaign, 6.~o. Chicago, Union Park, ~. Chicago, Cov- enant, 5. Chicago, New England, 4.50. De- catur, ~. Dundee, ~. Galesburg, East Main, 2.50. Griggsville, ~. Hinsdale, 5., 2. Jack- sonvllle, ~. Jacksonville. C. E., in. McLean. ~. Moline, First, for S. A., Fisk U., 22.50. Naperville, S., io.86. Oak Park, First, 66.90. Odell, is. Odell, C. E., 20.50. Rockford First 20; W. H. M. U., undesignated, 20. MICHIGAN, $I,42o.92of which from Estate, $999.00. Alamo, Julius Hackley, 3 .90. Allegan, A Friend, mo. Ann Arbor, ?rom Mt e Boxes, by Miss Gertrude T. Breed, for Porto Rico, s.. Ann Arbor, Mrs. M. V. Torrans, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2~ cts. Chelsea, First, 2.30. Detroit, Brewster C. (s of which for Porto Rico), 20.73. Dexter, Dennis Warner, 20. Flint, Ladies M. S., bbl. Goods, for Grand View, Tenn. Lake Linden, m.mi. Ludington, 25.80. Ludington. Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, freight prepaid, for B. N. Sch., Greenwood. S. C. Old Mission,. Romeo, L. M. S. of C., bbl. Goods; Mrs. Dr. Greenshields, bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Saginaw, First, 20. Saint Joseph, S. 5.04. Michigan, 40. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF MIctL, by Mrs. E. F. Grabill, Treas., $225.79. Benton Harbor, 50 cts. Cheboygan, ~. De- troit, First, for S. A., ~ Detroit, First, S., for S. A., Santee, Neb., 4.16. Grand Rapids Park, Y. L. M. 5., 25, for S. A., Santee, Net,.; Willing Workers, 2.50: April Band, i. Grass Lake. ~. Greenville, 2. Harrison, 50 cts. Hopkins Station, 75 cts. Jackson, First, 8. Jackson, Plymouth, i~ cts. Leslie, First, 15 cts.; Second, is cts. Michigan Center, s cts. Muskegon, First, s. Napoleon, 25 cts. Olivet, 22. Pinckney, 25 cts. Saint Clair, S., ~. Salem, Second, s, Sandstone, i~ cents. Victor, 2. ESTATEEaton Rapids, Estate of Allen C. Dutton, i,ooo (less exchange), 999, by Fred. Z. Hamilton, Executor. IOWA, $322.72. Alden, Mrs. Ella V. Patterson and daughter, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss.. 2.50. Cedar Rapids, Mrs. N. A. Berry for Wilmington, N. C., 2.50. Cedar Rapids, C.. E. of Bethany C., 2. Charles City, Mrs. C. D. Ellis, for A. G. Sck.. Moorhead, Miss., s. Emmetsburg, First, im.8~ C. N. of First, 2.46; H. M. Army, ~ L. M. 5., ~. Eldora, 52. Eldora, Chas. Mc8 een Duren,for Grand Vi , Tenn., 20. Des Moines, Byron C. Ward, for Stra~ht, U.. 24. Grin- nell, 5., 28.77. Grinnell, Mrs. M. N. Darnell for A. G. Sck., Moorhead, Miss., m. G8innell Friends, 2 bbls. Goods,for Kings Mt., A. C. Jonia, C. E., for S. A., Tougaloo U., s. Lan- sing, Rev. Andrew Kern, 2. Mason City, C. E., for Pleasant Hill, Tenn., o. Moville, C., ~ C. E.,3. Nashua, C. E., for SA., Touga- too U., s. Nashua, C., 4.24. Osceola, Miss Jennie M. Baird, for Porto Rico, s, Quasque ton, 6.~o. Rockwell 20. Salem, 5., ~. Stacy- ville, 6. Waterloo, 45.27. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF IOWA, Miss Belle L. Bentley, Treas., $55.62. Alpha, s. Cedar Falls, C. E., ~. Cedar Rapids, First, 5.20. Central City, 2. Chester Center, 1.54. Corning, 6.~o. Des Moines, Ply- mouth., 4.63. Dubuque, First, 3.25. Eldora, io. Fort Dodge, io. Newtonville, Union 5., 2.50. MINNESOTA, $324.89of which from Es- tate, $ioo.oo. Austin, First, 25.04. Duluth, L. U. of Pil- grim C., by Mrs. R. A. Webster, for A., In- dian M., Fort Berthold, N. D., in. Elgin, Mar- jorie Sawyer. for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 50 cts. Elk River, Union C., 5.24. Hawley, 5. Lmtchfield, bbl. Goods, for Meridian, Miss. Mantorville, First, for Porto Rico, mo. Minne- apolis, Pilgrim, I7.28; Dr. E. J. Brown, ~ Vine, 4.35. Minneapolis, Rev, and Mrs. Henry Chase, of Plym. C., for enlargement of build- ing,KingsMt.,N.C.,6o. Owatona,5.92. Red Wing, D. C. Hill, s. Rochester, 29.27. Silver Lake, C. E, of Bohemian Free Reformed C., ~. Saint Paul, Atlantic C., bbl. Goods, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss. Winona, First, 27.50. EsTATESaint Paul, Estate of Rev. Ed- mund Gale, by T. B. Clement, Executor, 200. WISCONSIN, $38o.o5. Brodhead, 23.25. Dartford, ~ Delavan, 8.59. Clinton, C., adi, 2. Hartford, Mrs. Free- man,forfrez6rht, Meridian, Miss., 3.50. Janes- ville, First, 25. Lake Geneva, First, 6.33 .Me.~ nasha, ~. Menomonie, First, ~ Milton, C., for Straight U., s. Prescott, Ii5. to con st. RExT. HERMAN OBERHAUS, R. B. MAC LEAR and MATTHEW T. DILL L.Ms. Sheboygan, S., for S. Work, Porto Rico, 53.50. Travor, Liberty C., 2.40. Union Grove, i3.i9; Mrs. Clara Smith, s. Wauwatosa, W. M. S. of C., 8. Waukesha, M. Band and S., bbl. Goods, for Kings Mountain, N. C. Whitewater, 29.94. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF WIs- CONSIN, by Mrs. L. E. Smith, Treas., $40.05. Arena, First, I.95. Beloit, First C., W.M.S., 7.60. Elkhorn, for S. A., Fisk U., 25. Platte- ville, 50 cts. Wauwatosa, ~. MISSOURI, $292.98. Cole Camp, s. Ironton, Fanny M. Markham,. i. Kansas City, First, I21.77; Beacon Hill C., 7.9g. Kidder, box Books, for Meridian, Miss. Pleasant Hill, George M. Kellogg, for Porto Rico, 50. Webster Grove, First, 7.26. KANSAS, $Io.6o. Centralia, box Goods, for Meridian, Miss. Diamond Springs, Mrs. N. A. Hedgespeth, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2. Eureka, Clark Nye, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 50 cents. Leavenworth, First (25 of whichfor Mountain While Work), 5o. Louisville Manhattan, First, 6.25. Manhattan, Mrs. ~Mary Robinson, bbl. Goods, for Mobile, Ala. Newton, 4.05. Orchard, D. W. Feemster, s. Pauline, S., for Meridian, Miss., 2.55. Wabaunsee, Mrs. S. St. John, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2.25. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF KAN-. SAS, by Mrs. M. B. Markham, Vice-Pres., $7.00. Cora, 2. Twelve Mile, ~. NEBRASKA, $I39.43. Arborville, 5.63. Ashland, 20.42. Franklin,. Linton B. Wood, for A. G. hch., Moorhead, Miss., 2. Fontanelle, Mrs. H. M. Bisbee, for RECEIP iS. SI A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., i. Grafton, 3.60. Grand Island, First, 6. Lincoln First,to const. REV. W. H. MANS5 L.M., 52.17. Norfolk, Mrs. Ellis B. Kenyon,for Mountain White Work, 5. Oberon, C., to coost. REV. EBEN E. SAUNDERS 41. Petersburg, 2.62. NORTH DAKOTA, $6.30. Jamestown, 6.30. SOUTH DAKOTA, $64.58. Erwin, ~. Yankton, S., for S. A., Santee Agency, Neb., 7.65. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF SOUTH DAKOTA, by Mrs. Adda M. Wilcox, Academy, C. E., 2. Badger Lake, ~. Cano- Va, 2.50. Clark, ~. Columbia, i.s~. Huron, 5. Lead, ~. Lead, C. E., iso. Mitcbell, 2.75. Moreau River C I .W. M. 5., ~. Pierre, C. E., 1.13. Sioux Falls,io. Spear Fish,~ cts. Vir- gin Creek, C., I. W. M. 5., 3. a on a, Webster, 1.75. COLORADO, $81.17. Buena Vista, Geo. Wallace and family, for Dorchester Acad., McIntosh, Ga., 27. Buena Vista,,. Colorado Springs, First, 39.87. Higb- landlake, Mrs. M. L. Mead, 20 cts. Manitou, C. E., for Alaska M., io. Manitou, C., 3.10. CALIFORNIA, $428.55. California, A Friend, 12. CloVerdale, C.. for Chinese M., ~. Poway, 8. San Fran- cisco, receipts of tbe California Cbinese Mis- sion (see items below), 367.09. Santa Ana, First, 4.50. Santa Rosa, Kingdom Extension Soc. of First, br Chinese M., 2. Stockton, Rev. j. C. Holbrook, D.D., 17.50. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, by Mrs. Mary Mon- tague Smith, Treas., $13.46. Riverside, S. of First C., forMountain White Work, 13.46. OREGON, $27.00. Portland, Hassalo St. C., 24. Willsburg, for Porto Rico, ~. WASHINGTON, $25.78. Coupersville, First, s. Deer Park, ~. Ev- erett, First, 90 cts.; 5., 93 cts.; C, E., i.5o. Se- attle, University C., 2.45. INDIAN TERRITORY, $s.oo. Muscogee, Miss Editb Taylor, for SA., T~7- lolson C., ~. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, $34.00. Wasbington, A Friend, for Central Ch., New Orleans, La., 30. Wasbington, Jr. C. E. of University Park Temple, ~. MARYLAND, $23.50. Baltimore, First, 23.50. VIRGINIA, $8.25, Falls Church, First, 8.~. KENTUCKY, $29.46. Berea, Church of Christ at Berea, 12.71. Berea, W. C. Assn, by Mrs. E. L. Hanson, Tress., for Porto Rico, 3.25. Campton, Rev. J. W. Doane, ~. Lexington, C. E., i. Lexington, Proceeds Silver Medal Contest at Chandler Normal School, 9.50. TENNESSEE, $35.50. Bon Air, i. Deer Lodge, Union S.,~ Rev. Geo. Lusty,. Grand View, Mary E. Taylor, for SA., Grand View, Tenn., x.5o. Nashville, Prof. F. A. Chase, for Fish U., 30. GEORGIA, $i.oo. Cypress Slasb, C. E., for Porto Rico, i. FLORIDA, $7.26. Melbourne, First, 7.26. ALABAMA, $17.oo. Childersburg, 4. Marion, A Friend, for L. N. Sch., Marion, Ala., io. Talladega, Lit- tle Helpers of Talladega C., for Porto Rico, s. MISSISSIPPI, $2.00. Moorbead, Miss Eva Rogers, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2. LOUISIANA, $69.95. Jennings, C. E., by Mrs. W. F. Humpbreys, Sec., for Porto Rico, 5o. New Iberia, Saint Paul C., ~. New Orleans, Mary L. Rogers, for Strai~rht U., ~. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF LA., by Miss Mary L. Rogers, Treas., $10.95. Abbeville, 2. Belle Place, 4.24. New Iberia, 2.5o. New Iberia, Jr. C. E., ~ cts. Roseland, 2.46. TEXAS, $io.oo. Palestine, First, ~. San Antonio, M. Par- ker, for Tougaloc U. s. ENGLAND, $30.00. London, Mrs. R. C. Morgan for LA., Kings Mountain, N. C., 30. BULGARIA, $xo.oo. Bulgaria, W. W., io. CHINA, $2.00. Tung-cho, Rev. G. D. Wilder, 2. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, $20.00. Iloilo, Mrs. W. F. Haskeil for Williamsburg, Ky., 20. INCOME, $562.50. Atterbury Endowment Fund, 206.87. De Forest Fund, for Presidents Chair, Talladega C., 202.50. GenI C. B. Fisk Scbp Fund, for Fisk U., ~ Graves Library Fund, for At- lanta U., Ii~.5o. Haley Schp Fund, for Fisk U., 22.50. Hammond Fund, for Straz~ht U., 22.50. Howard Theo. Fund, for Howard U., 56.25. LeMoyne Fund, for Memphis, Tenn.,, 22.50. Rice Memorial Scbp Fund, for Talla- dega C., ~ TUITION, $4,303.27. Cappahosic,Va.,39.35. Lexington, Ky., 104.65. Williamsburg, Ky., Public Fund, 73.05. Wil- liamsburg, Ky., 48.40. Beaufort, NC., ~ Blowing Rock, NC., 27.25. ChapelHill, NC., 8.40. Enfield, N. C., 15.11. Kings Mountain, NC., ~ Hillsboro, NC., 24.30. Saluda, NC., 24.50. Saluda, N. C., Public Fund, 30. Troy, NC., 1.20. Whittier, NC., 20.95. Wilmington, NC., 153.90. Charleston, S.C., 244.05. Green- wood, S. C., 108.90. Grand View, Teun., iI.99. RECEIPTS. Grand View, Tenn., Public Fund, 40. Knox- 0., 5.16. Sacramento, Chinese M. 0., ~. San yule, Tenn., 52.35. Memphis, Tenn., 518.30. Bernardino, Chinese M. 0., 5.90. San Diego, Nashville, Penn., 572.21. Pleasant Hill, Tenn., Chinese M. 0., 2.25. San Francisco, Central, 74.83. Albany, Ga., 54.85. Andersonville, Ga., Chinese M. 0., 9.65. San Francisco, West, Chi 11.20. Atlanta, Ga., Storrs Sch., 233.20. Ma- nese M. 0., 3.40. Santa Barbara, Chinese M. con, Ga., 236.62. McIntosh, Ga., 143.19. Man- 0., 4.80. Santa Crnz, Chinese M. 0., ~. Santa etta, Ga., I. Savannah, Ga., 162.26. Thomas- Cruz, Japanese M. 0., 7. Ventura, Chinese ville, Ga., 81.40. Florence, Ala., 37.35. Marion, M. 0., iq~ Anny Pledges, i~. Vernondale, Ala., 79.14. Mobile, Ala., 139.25. Nat, Ala,, Chinese M. 0., ~ Anny Pledges, i. 26.40. Meridian, Miss., 99.96. Moorhead, Miss., RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS 31. Tougalon, Miss., 132.05. New Orleans La., 429.60. Austin, Tex., 59.25. Martin Ella SION, from Dec. 21St, 1899, to Jan. i6th, n~oo, 4. Orange Park, Fla., 50.25. San Juan, P. R:: $245.43, William Johnstone, Treasurer. FROM LOCAL MIssIoNS, $120.73. SUMMARY FOR JANUARY, 1q00. Fresno, Chinese M. 0., 6~ cts. Los Angeles, Donations $21, ~8i .64 Chinese M. 0., s.~s. Maryaville, Chinese M. Estates 5,291.33 0 7.50. Oroville, Chinese M. 0., 2.25; Special ___ Off Repairs. etc., 36 30. Pasadena, Chinese M $26,672.97 ., ., ~.io; Eastern Friends, 2. Petaluma, Income 562.50 Chinese M. 0., 2.50. Riverside, Chinese M. 0., Tuition 4,303.27 ~ Special Off., 3.40. Riverside, Anny Pldgs, ______ 13.27. Sacramento, Chinese M. 0., ~. San Ber- Total for January $31,538.74 nardino, Chinese M. 0., 4.20. San Diego, Chi- nese M. 0., ~ San Francisco, Central, Chi- nese M. 0., ~ Santa Barbara, Chinese M. 0., ~ Santa Crux, Chinese M. 0.. 6.76. San- ta Cruz, Japanese M. 0., ~. Ventura, Chinese M. 0., 1.75. CHURCHES, ETC., $45.00: San Jose, First, Kingdom Extension Soc., 45. FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. Subscriptions for January $82.58 Previously acknowledged 55.01 $137.59 RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Nov. i6th to Dec. 21St, 2899, $121.66, William Johnstone, Treasurer. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $121.66: Fresno, Chinese M. 0., i. Harford, Chinese M. 0., 14. Los Angeles, Chinese M. 0.14.40. RECEIVED FOR CHINESE MOTHERS AND CHIL Marysville, Chinese M. 0., 7.50. Oa an , DREN, $20.70: Chinese M. 0., 6.45. Oroville, Chinese M 0 Watsonville, Cal., Mrs. Martha Ellis, s. 1.75. Pasadena, C~iinese M. 0., 2.20. Petalu: Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Mary R. Smith, 12. Oak- ma, Chinese M. 0., ~. Riverside, Chinese M. land, Cal., First, S. Class Thirty-five, 3.70. INDIVIDUAL GIFTS, $59.00: Oakland, Mrs. R. E. Agard, 32. San Fran- cisco, Dea. S. Woo, 27. RECEIPTS FOR FEBRUARY, 1900. TIlE DANIEL ITIAND EDUCATIONAL FUND For Colored People. Income for February Previously acknowledged 24,445.41 $29240.95 CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $234.68. Mem., 2.43. North Bridegton, Ladies Circle, bbl. Goods, for Andersonville, Ga. Portland, Biddeford, Second, C., bbl. Goods~,for An- State St., C., for S. A., Fisk U.,3o. Princeton, dersonville, Ga. Brownville, Mrs. Jessie S., Lincoln M em., 2.25. Readfield Depot, Mr. Mason, bbl. Goods, icr Sa/uda, N. C. Fal- and Mrs. J. B. Mayhew, 2. South Preeport, mouth, L~dies of Second C., bbl. Goods, for Miss Fannie E. Soule, for Moorhead, Miss., 30. Grand View, Tenn. Farmington, Mrs. Chas. Wiudham, 22.50. Woodfords, C. E., for S. A., Ballard, for Moorhead, Miss., z. Farmington, Talladega C., 25. Miss C. N. Bixby, 2. Hampden, s.~o. Harri- son, 2. Houlton, First, S., Lincoln Mem,, 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $650.45. Islesboro, Miss Lucy E. Pendleton, for S. A., Dorchester Acad., Ga., s. Macbias, A Alstead, S., Lincoln Mem., z.8o. Alstead Friend, s. Madison, Womans Soc., 2. North Center, Ladies Soc. of C., bbl. Goods, for Bridgeton, 6. North Bridgeton, S., Lincoln Knoxville, Tenn. Amherst, S., ~. Boscawen, 82 REGEIP TS. 83 Cent-a-day Fund, by Dea. B. Raymond. 5.65. Boscawen, S., Lincoln Mem., 5.85. Campton, 7. Concord, C., box Goods, for Marion, Ala. Conway, Second, A Friend, 6.5o. Conway, Second, Mite Boxes, for Porto Rico, 2.25. Croy- don, Mrs. Helen L. Burton and Erfends, Goods, for McIntosh, Ga. Exeter, Phillips, S., Lincoln Mem., 6. Francestown, C., (12.50 of which for Porto Rico), 25. Greenville, Isaiah Wheeler, mo. Hancock, S., Lincoln Mem., 8.o8. Harrisville, S., Lincoln MeIn., 2.72. Hud- son, Miss B.. A. Warner, for S. A., Gregory inst., Wilmington, N. C., 32. Jaifrey, Missy Soc., bhl. Goods,for Saluda, N.C. Keene, Mrs. J. P. Whitcomhs S. Class, for McIntosh, Ga., 15. Keene, Second, 5., 8. Keene,2 bhls. Goods or Marion, Ala. Kensington, S., Lincoln lvi em., ~. Kingston, 53.40. Laconia, Ladies S., bbl. Goods,for Saluda, N. C. Lisbon, C., for Porto Rico, so. Littleton, First, C. E., for Mountain White Work, 5. Littleton, Mount- ain Gleaners, for Blowing Rock, N. C., Lyme, 5., 6.~o. Manchester, First, 77.13; Franklin St., C., 67.20. Newmarket, S., Lin- coln Mem., 3.50. North Hampton, Mrs. Abbie Gove, to const. MEl, CATHERINE E. DALTON, L. M., 30. North Hampton, 59.30. Somers- worth, W. H. M. S.. for freight to Pleasant Hill, 7enn., 2.77. Somersworth, Mrs. M. M. Walker, 2. Stratham, ic. Rindge, S., Lincoln Mem., 6. Rochester, First, 5., 25. for Alaska M., and 2.5. for Mountain White Work, in part Lincoln Mem. Tamworth, so. Washington, S., Lincoln Mem., 1.30. NEW HAMPSHIRE FEMALE CENT. INST. AND HOME MISSIONARY UNION, by Miss Annie A. McFarland, Treas., $soo.oo. N. H. F. C. I. and H. M. U., moo. VERMONT, $250.32. Barton, Mrs. 0. D. Owen, 20 cts. Barton, C., bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Bennington, First, 29.28. Brattleboro, Central C., ~ Brattleboro Center, S., Lincoln Mem., 8.03. Brattleboro, Mrs. E. B. Rice, bbl. Goods, for Fisk U. Brownington, Ladies of C., bbl Goods,for Saluda, N. C. Brookfleld, Ladies Soc., 2 bhls. Goods, freight, 3, fo; Saluda, N. C. Burlington, Three S. Classes, for S. A., Brewer, N. Sch., Greenwood, S. C., 22.25. Cam- bridge, W. H. M. S., box Goods,for McIntosh, Ga. Chelsea, Mrs. P. D. Comstock,forfreight to Mcintosh, Ga., 2. Essex, S., Lincoln Mem., 6. Essex Junction, First, 6.os. Hartland, C., Lincoln Mem., 5.40. Newbury, First, 26. New- fane, S., Lincoln Mem., 4.30. New Haven, Ladies Soc., bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Newport, W. M. S., for freight to McIntosh, Ga., 1.52. Norwich, Sew. Circle of C., box Goods, freight paid, for McIntosh, Ga. Pitts- ford, S., for Saluda, N. C., 2.25. Quechee, S., Lincoln Mem., ~ Randolph, ~A Friend, so. Saint Johnsbury Center, S., Lincoln Mem., a. South Hero and Grand Isle, s. Stock- bridge, Rev. T. S. Hubbard, 5.~g. Strafford, C., so; C. B., for Mountain White Work, s. Swanton, Ladies Soc., bbl., Goods, br Sal- uda, N. C. Waterbury, Primary Dept. S. for SA., Santee Trainin~1~ Sch., Neb., s.~o. West Barnet, A Frien ci, 2. West Brattleboro First or SA., Fisk U., so. West Brattleboro, L. M. Soc., for freight to Greenwood, S. C., 1.25 Westmmnster West, Mrs. H. P. Ranney, bbl. Goods,for McIntosh, Ga. Wilmington, Ladies of C., bbl. and box Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Woodstock, C., Lincoln Mem., 57.82. WOMANS HOME MISSIONA1~y UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Mary Mackinnon, Treas., $28.93. Barre, Primary S. ,for Sc/ips., so. Brattle- boro, West, Jr. C. B., for Ind,~n Schp. 2. Brattleboro, C. B., for Indian Schf., s. Saint Albans. S.,for Schps., 4.58. Saint Johnsbury, North C., S., for Indian Sckp., ~ MASSACHUSETTS, $2,506.78of which from ESTATE, $7.84. Adams, First, 44.08. Agawam, C., so; S., Lin- coln Mem., s. Amesbur y , Union C., C. E.,for S. A.. Blowing Rock NC., 4.08. Amherst South, 10.82. Andover, C. B., of South C., foA Macon, Ga., 20. Arlington S., Lincoln Mum., 6.96. Ashburnham, Marshall Wetherbee, ~. Barre, C., for Porto Rico, 21.45. Barre, 5., 1.92. Belmont, Plymouth, ~.66. Beverly, Mrs. R ,R. Endicott, 2 bbls. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Blackstone, C., so; 5., 3; C. E., 3.50; Jr. C. B., 2. Boston, Union C., C. B., 25. Boston, Mrs. C. E. Clapp, for freight to Big Creek Gap, Tenn., 9.27; Union C., Nellie McQueston, ~ Y. W. C. A., bbl. Goods, for Marshallville, Ga.; Miss K. Adams, bbl. and box Goods,for Marion, Ala. South Boston, Phillips C., 2 bbls. Goods, for Marshallville, Ga. Dorchester, Second, Mrs. E. Torrey, 5o; Second 5 55. Roxbury, Win. P. N. Livermore, for .Ileasant Hill, Teun. so; Miss Edith C. Norcross, bbl. Goods, for Sa- luda, N. C. Boxhoro, 5.50. Boylston Center, Mrs. Geo. Shattuck. bbl. Goods, for Andersonville, Ga., Braintree, C., A Member, ~. Brockton, C. B., for Williamsburg, Ky., s. Chicopee, First, ~, Cohasset Second, 13.14. Colraine, ~. Dalton, P. B. Little,for~Marion, Ala., 2. Easthampton, Fmrst, S., for Porto Pico, io. Easthampton, H. M. Band, bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. East Longmeadow, First, 6.55. Enfield, S., for Porto Rico, Lincoln Mem., so 8o. Erving, so. Fall River, First, for Porto Rico, 57. Flor- ence, Miss Clarke for Tougaloo U., so. Fram- ingham, Ladies Plymouth C., 2 bbls. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C~ Gardner, First, C. B., so. Georgetown, First, 5., ~. Gilbertville, S., for S. A., Fisk U., 5o. Globe Village, Evan. Free, mo. Grafton, S., (s.6o of which Lincoln Mem.), so.6o. Great Barrington, C. B., for S. A. Dorchester Acad., Ga., s. Great Barrington, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.82. Greenwich, L. H. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Hanover, Second ,4.H averhill, W. M. S., Center C., for S. A., Fisk U., 50. Haverhill, West, C., 8. Haverhill, Union, C., S., Lincoln Mem., 2.27. Holbrook, Frank G. Morse, 5. Holyoke, A Friend, for Fisk U., s. Ips- wich, First, C. B., 2. Lancaster, 8.35. Lancas- ter, 5., s. Lawrence, Lawrence St. C., L. B. Soc., bbl. Goods, for Fisk U. Leominster, s8.68. Lowell, First Trin. C., 45.04 ; Pawtucket, C., m~.o~ 5., 12.18; Jfohn St. C., 28.77. Lowell, A Friend, for oor ea Miss., 5.50. Mal- den,Chas. Heath. Lot of Goods left at Straight U. some years ago, (valued.b y donor, s,6oo.) Marlboro, Union C., 57.29. Mel rose, 512. Me- thuen, First Parish S., for S. A., Fisk U., 25. Middleboro, Central, C. B., for Alaska M., so. New Boston, C. and S., Lincoln Mem., s.~o. Newbury, First, 13.10. Newburyport, Mmss Martha W. Tilton, s. Newton Center, First, Extra Cent-a-day Band, is. Newton Center, Mrs. 0. 5. Kimball, for Hillsboro, N. C., z. Northampton, W, 300. Northampion, La- dies Soc. of Edwards C., for Gregory Inst., Wilmington, N. C., 5o. Northampton, Missg~ B.Kingsley, for Marshallville, Ga., 25. Nor ampton, Edwards C., C. B., for Indian M., ~. Northampton, Mrs. C. M, Morgan, box Christ- mas Gifts,for Wilmington, N. C. Northboro, S., for Porto Rico, 6.12. Northbridge, Rock- dale C., 10.71. North Leominster, C., si.66; C. B., 2. North Wilbraham, Reuben Sikes, 2. Oakham, Mrs. S. F. Fairbanks, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn., s Oxford, C., to const. MRS. F. G. DANIELS, L. M., 40. Pepperell, S., Lincoln 84 RECEIP TS. Mem., ~. Pepperell, Mrs. J. E. B. Jewett, bbl. Mansfield, First, Lincoln Mem., 2.75. Men- Goods, for Greenwood S. C. Pittsfield, First, den, First C., for liougaico U., 25, Meriden, S., Class Five, 8.73. Rockland, Mrs. Betsy A. N. F., First, io. Middlefield, S., Lincoln Hicks, ~. Salem, Tabernacle, S., to const. Mem., 33.09. Morris, S., Lincoln Mem., 3. WM. A. KIRKPATRICK, L.M., 30. Salem, South, Mystic, Primary S., by Miss E. J. Wilcox, S.,. Lincoln Mem., ~. Salem, Jr. Soc., for S. box Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Naugatuck, C., A., Meridian, Miss, 3.50. Salem, Miss Ade- to const. MRS. WILLIAM T. RODENBAcK, MRS. laide S. Warner, for Pleasant HI/i, Tenn., 2. HOWARD B. TUTTLE, MRS. F. W. HANcOcK, Shelburne Falls,C., 26.6o; CE., 3.40. Shrews- MRS. B. B. GOODYEAR and MRS. B. C. BAR- bury, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Shrewsbury, L. NUM L.Ms., 250. New Britain, First Cb. of H. M. S., bbl. Goods,freigbt 2.57.10r McIntosh, Christ, to const. MRS. . A. LEWIS L.M., 30. Ga. Somerville, Prospect Hill .. Intermedi- New Britain, Primary ~., two bbls. and box ate S., box Goods, for Saluda, N. C. South- Goods, for Kings Mountain, N. C. New Ha- ampton, Sunshine Mission Band, for Kings yen, United C., 260; Howard Ave. C., 15.07 Mountain. N. C., io. South Byfield, ~. South United C., C. B. P. Sanford, io. New Haven,. Framingbam, Grace, 66.22. South Medford, C., bbl. S. S. SuppliesJor Marion, Ala. New- Union, 20.67. Soutb Natic, John Eliot, C., C. ington, S., Lincoln Mem., 9.44. North Wood- B., for Porto Rico, 2. South Weymouth, bury, S., Lincoln Mem., for S. A.. A. G. Sch., Union C., C. B., Jor Storrs Sch., Atlanta, Ga., Moorhead, Miss., io. Norwalk, First, S., Lin 4.70. Spencer, First, 240. Springfield, Nortb coin Mem., io. Pomfret, First, 36.55. Port- S., Lincoln Mem., 23.20. Springfield, Ladies land, C. B., ~, and bbl. Goods, for Williams- Soc. First C., bbl. Goods; Kings Daughters, burg, Ky. Putnam, 2 bbls. Goods, for Savan-. Park C., bbl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. nah, Ga. Saugatuck, Mrs. Israel B. Water- Taunton, Linda Richards, for Moorhead, man, bbS. and box Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Miss., 6. Upton, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 8.20. Seymour, C., bbl. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Wakefield, Ladies of C., 2 bbls. Goods,for Saybrook, Mrs. Geo. Dibble, io. Somersville, Saluda, N. C. Walpole, Second, 17.36. WaS- Jr. C. B., Quilt, by Miss Flora Pendleton, for tham, Mrs. ER. Cutler, bbS. Goods,IorSaluda, Ililisboro, N. C. South Glastonbury, C. and N. C. Ward Hill, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.55. War- 5., 22.85. Thomaston, First, 7.70. Trumbull, ren, C., (2 of wbich Mountain White Work), 9. Vernon Center, S., Lincoln Mem., ~ 6i.o~. Warren, S., for S. A., Dorchester Acad., Wallingford, B. B. Brown, 20. West Avon, Ga., 30. West Boylston, First, 3.50. West 5., 3. Westbrook, A Friend, ~. West Hart- Medford, C. B., for Lincoln Sch., Marion. Ala., ford, S., io.~6; North End, 5., ~, Lincoln Mem. 8. West Medway, Second, S., Lincoln Mem., West Hartford, First C., Ladies, bbS. Goods, 5.02. West Springfield, First, 7.50. Winchester, for Fish U. West Haven, First, 5., s for First, 34.22. Winchester, C., Ladies, bbS. Florence, Ala., and ~ or Indian M. Westmin- Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Woods Holl, S., ster, 5.42. West SudS eld, S., Lincoln Mem., s. Lincoln Mern., 2.25. Worcester, Piedmont, West Winsted, Misses Isabel and Martha 52.45; A Friend, o. Worcester, C. B., Park Holmes S. Clesses, for S. A., Tougaloo U., 27. C., bbl. Goods,for Wilmington, N. C. Wilton, 23.31. Wilton, S., Lincoln M em., 20.02. Winsted, Bible Class of Miss Mary P. Hins WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF dale, for S. A., Orange Park, Fla., 20. Wood- MAss. AND R. I., Miss Lizzie D. White, Treas., bridge, 25.25. Yantic, L. M. Soc., for frez~ht $520.00. to Greenwood, S. C., 2.39. W. H. M. A. of Mass. and R. I,, or Sal- aries, 20 for Chinese M. Brighton, ., Bible WOMANS CONGREGATIONAE HOME MISSION Sch., for Oahe Indian Sch. S.D., 25. Roxhury ARY UNION OF CONN., by Mrs. George Follett, Walnut Ave. Primary S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Sec., $236 00. ESTATE. Worcester, Estate of Harriet Danbury, Second, 4. Hartford, First, 200 Wheeler Damon. 7.14. for Two Schj5s, Thomasville, Ga., and Grand View., Tenn. Hartford, South, Second, for CONNECTICUT, $2,9o2.43of which from Porto Rico, 25; br Chinese Women, 25. Nor- Estates, $2,512.29. folk, 30. South Canaan, ~. South Manches- ter, First, 22. Trumbull, 25. Ansonia, German C., Friends of Missions, ESTATES.Ellingto n, Estate of Mrs.Harriet 2.25. Bridgeport, Olivet, C. and S., Lincoln H Tal cott, by John G. Talcott, Admr, 22. Mem., 29. Bristol, A Friend,for Ton aloo Groton, Estate of Mrs. B. N. Hurlbut, 228. U., 70. Brookfield Center, S., Lincoln M em, 5.20. Buckiogham, S., Lincoln Mem i6 C~- Mansfield Center, Estate of Mrs. Martha G. naan, Pilgrim C., S., or McIntosh, 6a., 22. 6o Swift, 2,022.47. Norwich Town, Estate of Canterbury, 20.75. Chaplin, Ladies Society Rev. Nathaniel Beach, by 0. 5. Smith, Admr, Cong. C., half-bbS. Goods, for Wilmington Norwich Town, Estate of Miss Grace NC. Chester, 23. Cornwall, S., for Marion M~lellan, ~ bbls. Gobds, Jor 6a.g5pahosic, Va., Ala., ii. Darien, S., box Literature, for .sa by Miss Sarah H. Perkins. luda,N.C. East Canaan, Pupils of Miss Mary NEW YORK, $2,375.46. B. Stevens, bbl. Goods, freight paid, for Mc- Intosh, Ga. East Woodstock, Ladies Soc., Aitmar, S., Lincoln Mem., . A quebogne, two hhls. Goods, for Saluda, N. C. Fairfield, 6.~o. Black Creek, S., Lincoln M em., 2.80. S., for Porto Rico, 20. Hampton, L. M. Soc., Brooklyn. Park C., S., Lincoln Mem., 24.75; for frei~ht to Greenwood, S.C., L~r. Hartford, Park C., 20.57; M. L. R., for Alaska M., ~o; Mrs. Mary A. Williams, ~o; Fourth, 6.8o. B. F. Carrington, s; Frederic Condit, for S. Hartford, Talcott St. S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Work, ~ Mrs. Julia B. Brick, half-doz. Mir Hartford, Asylum Hill C., A Friend, for rors, and bbl. Domestic, forJos. K Brick A. I. Tougaloo U., s. Hartford, Miss B. G. Olmsted, andN. Sch., Enfield, N. C. Canandai gua, First, or Porto Rico, 2. Hartford, Ladies Soc. 49.04. Canandaigna, bbl. Goods ,for Kings F ourth C., b hl. Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Mountain, NC. Clifton Springs, bbl. Goods, Greenfield Hill, Jr. C. B for Indian M., Elbo- for Kings Mountain, N. C. Columbus, 2.35. woods, N. D., 5. Kensington, H. Boordman, Cortlandt, First, 50. Cortlandt, bbS. Goods, C. B. S., for Tougaloo U., ~ Killingworth, for Kings Mountain, N. C. Bidred, S., Lin- S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Lakeville, Mrs. G. B. coin Mem., 5.25. Elmira, St. Lukes C., Lin- Burralls S. Class, for Thomasville, Ga., 2.50. coln Mem., ~. Flushing, First, 42.93; B. W. Lebanon, Miss H. B. or S. A., A. N. G., 20. Franklin, 33.82. Gasport, Ladies S., Sch., Thomasville, Ga., i. 1VI?adison, Fellow bbl. Goods, for Athens, Ala. Hannibal, Jr. C. Workers, hbl. Goods, for Thomasville, Ga. B., for SA., Dorchester Acaa., Ga., s. Hamil RECEIP TS. toni 12. Lockport, East Av. C., Bible Sch., 7 Maine, Albert B. Dayton (30 of wbicb to const. METTA C. LE FEYRE L.M.), 500. Middletown, First, 2.44. New Lebanon, Ellen C. Kendall, 4. New York, A Friend, ion; Friends, 50; A Friend, 25; Mrs. A. B. Woodford, 25, for S. A., Fisk U. New York, Stewart War- ring & Co.; for frezgkt to Meridian, Miss., 2.36. New York ,WM.A. of Mount Hope C., bbl. Goods, for Kings Mountain, N. C. Pougb- keepsie, First, ~ Pougbkeepsie, Ladies Soc., large box Goods, for Saluda, NC. Ricb- ford, C., Lincoln Mem., xo. Rocbester, bbl. Goods, for Kings Mountain, NC. Saratoga Springs, L. A. Soc. of N. E. C., bbl. Goods, for Enfield, N. C. Soutb Hartford, C., Lincoln Mem., ~ Syracuse, Plymoutb,79.33. Syra- cuse, Good Will C., 14.26; Good Will, 5., 5.09, Lincoln Mem. Syracuse, Soutb Ave. C., 1.25. Walton, First, 63.73. Woodville, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.18. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF N. Y. by Mrs. J. J. Pearsall, Treas., $246.83. Barryville, ~. Brooklyn, Clinton Ave., for Porto Rico, 25.46. Candor, zo. Flusbing, S., 6.37. Middletown, First, Ladies Guild, to const. MRS. FRANK HARDING L.M., 30. New York Pilgrim 27 Pougbkeepsie, 25. Pougb- keep~ie, Y. L. ~M. S., .~g5ecial, for Pleasant Hill Acad., Tenn., 25. Wadbams Mills, s. NEW JERSEY, $309.28. Arlington, Mrs. G. OveracreforSA., Moor- head Sck, Miss., is. Closter, C., ~ Colts Neck, Reformed C., ~. Glen Ridge, 76. Little Ferry, S., Lincoln Mem., 1.13. Newark, Belle- ville Ave. C., 102.45. Orange Valley, ~S.o6. Passaic, 25. Upper Montclair, A Friend, i. Vineland, Cb. of tbe Pilgrims, C., ~ 5., 12.10. PENNSYLVANIA, $225.72of wbicb from Estate, $200.00. Edwardsville, Welsb C., 6. Forest City, Welsb C., Lincoln Mem., 2.13. Guys Mills, Mrs. F. M. Guy, i. Mount Carmel, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 6.59. ESTATELander, Estate of Alfred Cowles, by M. E. Cowles, Executor, 200. OHIO, $225.58. Akron, West C., S Lincoln Mem., 11.13. Bellevue, Jr. C. E., jar Knoxville, Tenn., 2. Bellevue, First, W. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Brecksville, L. M. Soc., io; Mrs. Ben Coates, io, for SA., Brewer N. Sch., Greenwood, S. C. Cbardon, S., Lincoln Mem., 4.50. Cbatbam, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Cincin- nati, Storrs C., S.,forS.A., Orange Park, Fla., 2. Cleveland, Pilgrim, 54.49. Cleveland, Mount Zion C., W. M. S., 4.25,Jor S. A., Talladega C.; 5., ~ C., 4.78. Clevelan~, Kindergarten of Pilgrim C., box Toys, etc., freigbt 3.50, for McIntosh, Ga. Cleveland, Jr. C. E. of Pilgrim C., box Toys, freight paid, for McIntosh, Ga. Dayton. Miss F. M. Williams, for S. A., A. N Sch., Thomasville, Ga., ~. Eagleville, S., S~ cts. East Greenville, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.71. Mans- field, First,for Port Rico, 25. Marietta, W. C. T. U., box Goods, for Macon, Ga. Newark, Plymouth, Lincoln Mem., 3.25. Oberlin, Mrs. L. G. B. Hills, io. Oberlin, Mrs. H. B. Ken- nedy, bbl. Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Say- brook, 4.50. Saybrook, A Friend,for Moor- head, Miss., ~s cts. South Salem, Daniel S. Pricer, 2.50. Strongsville, First. io. Tbomp- son, C., ~ C. E., 6~ cts. Toledo, Central, 14.62. Toledo, W. H. M. U., for SA., Emerson Inst., Mobile, Ala., io. Vermillion, Jr. C. E., i.56. Wauseon, C. E., for Alaska ~ Weymouth, S., Lincoln Mem., i.ii. , Cash, 2. INDIANA, $26.20. Anderson, Hope, 5. Indianapolis, S., Lin- coln Mem., S~ cts. Terre Haute, Second, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.25. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF INDI- ANA, by Mrs. Anna D. Davis, Treas., $i8.oo. Terre Haute, First, i8. ILLINOIS, $502.93. Albion, i. AmboyC., Inf. Class,for Moor- head, Miss., 2.75. Atkinson, C ~ 5 3 25 Lin- coln Mem. Aurora. First, ~ iSrimfield, 10. Bunker Hill, C., 27.65; 5., 2. Carpenterville, I5. Chicago, Union Park, C. E., 10; Miss Julia H. Tbayer, i; Mrs. L. A. Dunn, 50 cents, for Moorhead, Miss. Chicago, Mrs. Hooker, Jor MarshallvilleGa , s. Chicago, Miss M. Kucera, for SA., A. N. Sch., Thomasville, Ga., 2. Des Plains, A Friend, for Moorhead, Miss., 2. Downers Grove, First C., C. H., for Wil- mington, N. C., S. Evanston, First, by E. F. Carpenter, 100. Galena, Miss Alice Chamber- lain, for Moorhead, Miss., I. Griggsville, Ill. M. Union, box Literature, for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Ivanhoe, C., Lincoln Mem., S. La Harpe, S., Lincoln Mem., 6. Le Moille, S., Lincoln Mem., ISS. Moline, Mrs. Ann E. Keyes, s boxes and bbl. Household Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Naperville, H. C. Smith, ~. Rantoul, First, ~ Saint Charles, Mrs. S. W. Daig, box Papers, for Firk U. Shah- bona, Primary S., for Moorhead, Miss., 5.25. Summerdale, 9.05. Sycamore, Mrs. Helen A. Carnes, for S. A., Fisk U., s. ,Illinois Home M. Soc., for Indian M., Oklahoma, 17.50. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF ILLI- NOIS, Mrs. Mary S. Booth, Treas., $200.77. Atkinson, for Mountain White Work, s; for Fisk U. s. Blue Island, Jr. C. E., i. Buda, ~.5o. Chicago, Grace, 20; Union Park, io; Cal- ifornia Ave., ~ Douglass Park, i; New En- gland, i. Evanston, First, ~. Geneva, C. E., for Fisk U., s. Mendon, s. Rantoul, 4. Rock- ford, First, 29.27. Rockford, Second, i~. Rog- ers Park, s. Plainfield, is. Sterling, ~ Streat- or, First, 2. Summerdale, s. Undesignated Funds, 32. MICHIGAN, $168.83. Bay City, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.52. Benzonia, C., Jr. C. E., for Wilmington, N. C., 9.50. Central Lake, 2. Chelsea, First, Lincoln Mem., iS.65. Chippewa Lake, 1.69. Detroit, Mrs. B. B. Hudson, s. Detroit, First C., 2 bbls. Goods, Athens, Ala. Detroit, Ladies M. Soc. of Woodward Ave. C., bbl. Goods,for Greenwood, S. C. Eaton Ra~pids, C., 2.25; 5., i.oS. Garden, i. Grand Junction. Jr. C. E 2.53; Sen. C. H., or anon, Ala. Granul Ledge, S., Lincoln M em., ~ Grand Rapids, First (Park), M. Soc., iS. Grand Rapids, La- dies M. Soc., Park C., bbl. Goods, for Green- wood, S. C. Grass Lake, S., Lincoln Mem., 4.67. Imlay City, First, C., ~ 5., 6.52. Laings- burg, 6.70. Lansing, Pilgrim, i.i6. Mancelona, C., 29.17; 5., 4.36. Manistee, Ladies Soc., bbl. Goods, for Greenwood, S. C. Milford, Mrs. William A. Arms, Thank-offering, 5. Port Huron, S., Lincoln Mem., 10. Potterville, S., Lincoln Mem., 1.04. Ransom, S., Lincoln Mem., 4.36. South Haven, S., Class of Girls,for Mar- son, Ala., i. Stanton, W. M. S., bbl. Goods, freight paid.for McIntosh, Ga. Suttons Bay, S., Lincoln Mem., 91 cts. Three Oaks, S., Lin- coln Mem.. s. Victor, 4. West Bangor, S., Lincoln Mem., 3. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OP MICHIGAN, by Mrs. E. F. Grabill, Treas., $ii.oo. 86 RECEIP TS. Ann Arbor, C. E., for S. A., Santee Training Sch., .iVeb., 6. Chelsea, 5. IOWA, $24o.62Of which from Estate, $7.08. Alden, L. M. S., for Moorhead, Miss., 2.25. Cedar Rapids, Mrs. E. A. Berry, box Goods, for Wilmington, N. C. Charles City, Mrs. Chas. Ellis, pkg. Goods, for Moorhead, Miss. Corning, 6.15. Davenport, Edwards C., 25.40. Des Moines, Frank, Howard, Carroll and Helen Cowles, for Moorhead, Miss., 75 cents, Des Moines, bbl. Goods, for Savannah, Ga. Doon, First, 5. Fayette, 11.25. Galt, 2. Grand View, Miss Ruth Higley, for Moorhead, Miss., 2. Green Mountain, bbl.Goods,forSavannah, Ga. Grinnell, C. E., 1.74. Lansing Rindge. Rev. Andrew Kern, 2. Nashua, S.. Primary Dept., for Moorhead, Miss., 1.05, Red Oak, First, 38.65. Tabor, S., io. Waterloo, Rev. M. K. Cross, io. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF IOWA, Miss Belle L. Bentley, Treas., $115.30. Algona 2 50. Anita, Jr. C. E., i. Atlantic, Presb., 6. E. for Porto Rico, i.s~. Cedar Rapids, First, C. E., 2. Cromwell,. Daven- port, Edwards,Mrs.J.L.Davis,2. Des Moines, Ply mouth 3.42. Dubuque, First, ~. Farragut. 10. Grinnell, 12.18. Grinnell, H. M. Army, io. Independence. W. M. S., (of which 3 for Porto Rico), ii; C. E., i. McGregor, 34.52. Man- chester, io. Old Mans Creek, ~ Ottumwa, 5. ESTATEFontanelle, Estate of Alex. M. Gow, 7.08. MINNESOTA, $102.30. Austin, W. M. S., bbl. Goods, for Fisk U. Austin, Ladies M. Soc., bbl. Goods, br Mar- ion, Ala. 1)etroit, First, 4.40. Dodge Center, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.10. Duluth, Pilgrim, i~. Fairmont, W. M. S., box Papers, for Fisk U. Litchfield, Col. 0. C. Bissell, for Meridian, Miss., to. Minneapolis, Plymouth, 32.40; W. H. Norris, quarterly, io. Moorhead, First, 3.40. Silver Lake, Bohemian Free Reformed C., io. Winthrop, 2. Worthington, 12, WISCONSIN, $215.99. Beloit, Second, 23.03. Berlin, S., Lincoln Mem., 6.i ~. Bloomer. First, 3.85. Clinton, bbl. Good s,for Athens, Ala. Columbus, 2 bbls, Goods, for Athens, Ala. Elroy, C., 3.75; 5., 3.30. Hammond, 1.50. Hayward, bbl. Goods, for Athens, Ala. Madison, 107.06. Madison, Primary S., for Athens, Ala., 10. Milwaukee, Pllgrim, Jr. C. E., box Toys, for Athens, Ala. Oak Oenter, Mrs. S. B. Howard, i, Plattville, , box Toys, for Athens, Ala. Racine, C., 26.37; Jr. C. E., s. to coost. REV. H. L. RIcHARosoN, L. M. Ripon, , box Toys, for Athens, Ala. Rosendale, C., Ladies Soc., bbl. Goods, for Athens, Ala. Stevens Point, Mission S., for S. A., Fisk U., 2. Stur- g eon Bay, mt. C. E., for Porto Rico, 1.10. Union Grove, , bbl. Goods,for Athens, Ala. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARY UNION OF WIS- CONSIN, by Mrs. L. E. Smith, Treas., $21.84. Appleton, io. Beloit, First, G. L. 1.84. Meno monie, in. MISSOURI, $238.77. Amity, 11 Friend,for SA., McIntosh, Ga.. ~. Kansas City, Rev. S. Penfield, in. Maple- wood, 5., ~. Pleasant Hill, Geo. M. Kellogg, for Porto Rico, 50. Saint Joseph, Tabernacle C., C. E., 8.ig. Saint Louis, First, 165.58. KANSAS, $67.30. Anthony, ~ Athol, 5., 2. Centralia, Mr. Oberndorf,forfrez~ht to Meridian, Miss., 4.05. Eureka. 25. Leavenworth, Mrs. Ruth Hall, box Goods, for Fisk U. Paola, Jr. C. E. of C., bbl. Goods, for Kings Mountazn, N. C. Wa- baunsee Co., Pupils of School in District Seven, for Moorhead, Miss., i. Wakefield, A Friend, 30; Mrs. I. L. Gardiner, 1.50. NEBRASKA, ~ Faruham, S., Lincoln Mem., 70 cts. Free- mont, Jr. C. E.,for S. A., A. N. Sch., Thomas- ville, Ga., ~. Nickerson, Miss A. Slothower, for S. A., A. N. Sch., Thomasville, Ga., 2, Riverton, S., Lincoln Mem., 3. Santee, Pil- grim, Lincoln Mem., 18.49. Waverly. 8.6o. Waverly, A Friend. for Moorhead, Miss., i. NORTH DAKOTA, $46.10. Antelope, 3. Elbowood, C., Lincoln Mem., i6. Fort Berthold, Rev, and Mrs. C. L. Hall, for Training Sch., Santee, Neb., in. Fort Berthold, C., Lincoln Mem., 9. Fort Yates. Standing Rock C., Lincoln M~sm., s. Oriska, 3.10. SOUTH DAKOTA, $10.91. Pierre, 6.91. Tyndall, German C., 4. ARKANSAS, $6.31. Little Rock, C. and S., Lincoln Mem., 6.31. OKLAHOMA, $i.8~. Guthrie, S., Lincoln Mem., i.8~. CALIFORNIA, $26.65. Belmont, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Reed (s of which for Porto Rico,) in. Petaluma, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Santa Barbara, S., Lincoln Mem., 8.6g. San Bernardino, First, Members, 3. OREGON, $io.oo. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OREGON, by Mrs. C. F. Clapp, Treas, $io.oo. W. H. M. U. of Oregon, 20. WASHINGTON, $85.27. Seattle. Plymouth, 36.45. Tacoma,First,47.72. ____ A Friend, for Moorhead, Miss.,. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, $7.00. Washington, Lincoln Memorial, S., Lincoln Mem., 5. Washington, Miss Huntington,for Troy, N. C., 2. MARYLANI), $io.97. Baltimore, First, 10.97. VIRGINIA, $~o.oo. Hampton, Miss Elizabeth Upton, for Indian WEST VIRGINIA, $i.oo. Huntington, First,i. KENTUCKY, $8.6. Centralia, S., for Meridian, Miss., 3.50. Lex- ington C., Lincoln Mem., 2. Lexington Mrs A. E. 6lark, box Preserved Fruit, for ?eack.. ers Home. Williamsburg, Jesse W orley, 2.66. TENNESSEE, $34.40. Bon Air, Coal Company, i. Grand View, C., Lincoln Mem., 14. Knoxville, S. and C. B. of Second C., and Jr. C. E. of Slater Sch., Lin- coln Mem., 4.40. Pomona, Mrs. Zoe Leland for SA., s; for Bell-tower Fund, s, Gran View, Tenn. Rob bins, s. RECEIP TS. NORTH CAROLINA, $32.51. Beaufort, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 5. Bethel, S., Lincoln Mem., 50 cts. Dudley, C., 6; 5., i; K. D. and Sons, i, Lincoln Mem. Enfield, J. K. Brick A. I. and N. Sch., Lincoln Mem., 2.85. Enfield, Chapel Col., 2. Haywood, 2. High PoiEt, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.41. Kings Mount- ain, C., 2. Saluda, S. and C. E., for Porto Rico,. Wilmington, Christs C., C. and S., Llncoln Mem., 6.75. SOUTH CAROLINA, $6.~o. Charleston, Avery Normal Inst., Lincoln Mem., 6.50. GEORGIA, $5.oo. Macon, M. E. Messick, for Macon, Ga., i. Thomasville, Allen Normal Sch., Lincoln Mem., 4. FLORIDA, $11.64. Martin, Fessenden Academy, Lincoln Merr., 11.64. ALABAMA, $12.00. Birmingham, C. and 5., ~. Florence, C., Lincoln Mem., 4. La Pine, C.,. Marion, S., Lincoln Mem., 2. MISSISSIPPI, $4.61. Meridian, C., Lincoln Mem., 2.61. Moorhead, A Friend, for Moorhead, i. Tougaloo, Alumni Tougaloo U., x. LOUISIANA, $26.24. Hammond, 6.62. New Orleans, University Ch. o. WOMANS MIssIONARY UNION OF LA., by Miss Mary L. Rogers, Treas., $9.52. Hammond, for Mountain White Work, 9.52. TEXAS, $io.oo. , Miss M. Parker, for liougaloo U., io. SOUTH AMERICA, $37.50. Barranquilla, Mrs. Sarah K. Veatman, for Bell-tower Fund, Grand View, Tenn., 37.50. CANADA, $5.oo. Sherbrooke, Mrs. H. J. Morey, s. 87 INCOME, $270.00. Atterhury Endowment Fund, s. Avery Fund, for African M., ~ W. Belden Schp Fund, for Talladega C., 30. Rev. B. Foltz En- dowment Fund, i~. General Endowment Fund, 20. Howard Theo. Endowment Fund, for Howard U., 6o. Howard Carter Endow- ment Fund, ~. LeMoyne Endowment Fund, for Memphis, Tenn., 40. Straight Schp Fund, in. Tuthill King Endowment Fund, for At- lanta U., 20. Yale Library Fund, for Ta/la- dega C., 8. TUITION, $5,807.47. Lbxington, Ky.,. 142.75. Williamsburg, Ky., 172.55. Williamsburg, Ky., Public Fund, 73.05. Cappahosic, Va., 48.20. Beaufort, N. C., 36.25. Chapel Hill, N.C.,5.I5. Enfield, N.C., 30. Hills- boro, N. C., 23.80. Kings Mountain, N. C., ~. Saluda. N. C., ~ Troy, N. C., 3.10. Whit- tier. N. C., is. Wilmington, N. C., 126.75. Charleston, S. C., 323.55. Greenwood, S. C., 151.48. Big Creek Gap, Tenn. Public Fund, 90.70. Big Creek Gap, Tenn., 54. Grand View, Teno., Public Fund, 8o. Grand View, Ten n., 28.15, Knoxville, Tenn., 63. Memphis, Tenn., 672.75. Nashville,Tenn.,971.81. PleasantHill, Penn., 111.98. Andersonville, Ga., 14.35 At- lanta, Ga., 253.22. Macon, Ga., 298.28 M In tosh, Ga., 122.95. Marietta, Ga., 4, Savan- nah, Ga., 187.30. Thomasville, Ga.. 97.35. Ath- ens, Ala., 35.16. Florence, Ala., 31.20. Marion, Ala., 83.42. Mobile, Ala., 140. Nat, Ala., 42.27. New Orleans, La., 520.05. Meridian, Miss., 122. Moorhead, Miss., 44. Tougaloo, Miss., 286.25. Austin, Texas, 125.10. Orange Park, Fla., 61.25. San Juan, Porto Rico, 140.55, SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY, 1900. Donations $8,792.64 Estates 1,796.11 $10,587.75 Income 270.00 Tuition 5,807.47 Total for February $16,665.22 FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. Subscriptions for February $59.00 Previously acknowledged 137.59 Total $196.59 RECEIPTS FOR MARCH, 1900. THE DANIEL HAND EDJJCATIONAL FUND For Colored People, Income ror March $I,85.78 Previously acknowledged 29,240.95 $31,116.73 CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAINE, $i~~.66. mas Goods,for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Brooks-, ville, Union Chapel, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.50. Auburn. Samuel J. M. Perkins, s. Bangor, Brunswick, D. Frank Atherton, i. Cumber- Central, S.,for Pleasant HillAcad., Tenn., 5.15. land Center, Ladies of C., bbl Goods freight Bangor, Stearns C., K. D.for S. A., Dorches- paid, for Dorchester Acad., Ga. & ra~r ,3, terAcad.,Ga., 4. Brewer, r.C.E.,box Christ-, Phillips, 14.64. South Berwick, S., ~s. W 88 RECEIPTS. brook, 40.12. West Brooksville, 2.75. Yar- mouth, S., i6. York Village, zo. MAINE WOMANS AID TO A. M. A., by Mrs. F. W. Davis, Treas., $45.00. Hallowell, W. S., 25. Lewiston, Pine St., 20. NEW HAMPSHIRE, $3,242.36of which from Estate, $3,000.00. Barrlngton, Mrs. H. Locke, bbl. Goods, for Bz& Creek Gap, Tenn. Bath, ~. Canterbury, C, 1., 5. Concord, First, 113.09. East Aistead, 4.50. East Barrington, S., Lincoln Mem., 5. a erry, First, ~. E pping, C., Two Friends, zo. Exeter, First, C. E.. for Porto Rico, ~ Francestown, S., Lincoln Mem., ~, Greenville, C. E., 5. Hanover, Miss Mary A. Downing, for S. A., Tougaloo U., 5. Lancas- ter, C. and S. (zo.5o of which for Brewer N. School, Greenwood, S. C.), 21. Littleton, First, 15.93. Pembroke, S., zz.o~. Rindge, 15. Rye, 10. ESTATE.Exeter, Estate of Mrs. Mary E. Shute, io,ooo, by John N. Thompson, Adm r (Reserve Legacy, 7,000) 3,000. VERMONT, $411.00. Barre, L. M. S., bbl. Goods, freight paid,for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Bellows Falls, First, 26.50. Benson, 3.65. Bethel, First, z. Burling- ton, S. S. Tinkham, s. Cabot, xo.6o. Cam- bridge, Madison Safford, 20~ S M Safford, for Porto Rico, 5. Dorset, ~Mrs. Marcia B. Fuller, ~. East Saint Johnsbury, bbl. Goods, for Savannah, Ga. Essex Junction, First, ~.8o. Fain ee, A Friend, 33.75. Franklin, L. H M. S., bbl. Goods, freight 1.45, for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Hardwick, 7.50. Jamaica, C., Lin- coln Mem. (in part), io.8o. Montpel ier. Beth- any, 20. Montpelier, Bethany, C. E., for Pleas- ant Hill, Tenn., zo. North Bennington, 35.27. Northfield, 21.09. Norwich, Mrs. B. B. New- ton, s; C., z. Peacham, 24.06. Rochester, S., Lincoln Mem.,for Porto Rico, 2. Rupert, 11.05. Saint Johnsbury, Miss M. L. Graham, for S. A., Talladega C., 9.25. Waterbury, A Friend, is. West Brattleboro, 21.37. W.lstminster, West Mrs H. P. Ranney, freight, i.5o; Leon and ftarold Powers, 3 Mats, for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Whiting, Danl Holmes, 50. Wind- ham, 12.50. Worcester, Mrs. Sophia Hobart, for SA., Dorchester Acad., Ga., s. WOMANS HOME MIssIoNARy UNION OF VER- MONT, by Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, Treasurer, $30.86. Berlin, s. Dummerston, 5., 2 Classes, for SA., A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 2.55. McIn- doe, 5., 9.06. Rutland, zo. Saint Johnsb ury, North, M. B,. for S. A., Indian Training Sch., Santee, Neb.. 1.25. West Rutland, Jr. C. E.,for A., Grand View, Tenn., ~. MASSACHUSETTS, $8,159.2oOf which from Estates, $1,600.00. Amesbury ,C. E., Union C., for S. A., Blow- ing Rock C., 14.50. Andover, Miss Amy Stork,JorS.A., Chandler Sch., Ky., 2.50. Bed- ford, ~ Beechwood, S., Lincoln Mem., x. Berkley, First, 4.80. Berlin, 8. Boston, Union, CE., 25 for Mountain White Work, 2.Iofor Porto Rico; A Friend, 70 cts.~ Mrs. E. H. Clapp, bbl. Goods, for Big Creek Gap, Teun.; Mrs. H. AWoodridge, bbl. Goods, GaiS, Tenn. Chanlestown, A Dorchester, Tor rey, fo~ Pleasant Hill Acad., Teun., 20. Rox- bury, Mrs. Susan Parker, for Marshallvzlle, Ga., 25. Roxhury, Highland, Intermediate Dept., for Porto Rico, 7.92. Bradford, Mrs. W. K. Farrar, bbl Goods for Big Creek Gap, Teun. Brockton, Cash,4 for Williamsburg, Ky., i; Mrs. M. J. Kendall, 20 cents. Brookline, Leyden C., 42.50. Buck- land, C., to const. MRS. ELIZABETH C. GUILD L.M., 34.06. Cambridge port, Pilgrim, C.E., io. Cambrid geport, Mrs. Albert B. Long, bbl. Goods; Mrs. Henrietta Hamilton, bbl. Goods, for Big- Creek, Gap, Tenn. Chelsea, Central, 14.44. Chiltonville, 10.79. Danver~, First, 23.81. Dalton, First, 209.11. Dedham, F~ rst, 5., 10.32. Dennis, C. E, 7.50. Dorchester, Second, i~. Dudley, Jr. C. E., 2.60. Dudley, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.55. East Bridgewater, Union, 3.80. Easthampton, First, 32.81; First, S., Lincoln Mem., 6.8o. Easton Center, 13.01. East Som- erville, Franklin St. Ortho., 5., ~ East Walpole, S., Lincoln Mem., 2. East Wey- mouth, 25. Fall River, Central C. E.for A., Fisk U., i~. Fall River, Central C., Ladies Soc., large box Goods, for Fisk U. Fitch- burg, Cal. C:, 5., 13.72. Foxhoro, Bethany, 13.48. Framin gham, Plymouth, 37.50. Fra miugham, A Friend, 17.50 for Indian Sch~p, and sfor Indian M. Gardner, First, 65. Graf- ton, 32.14. Granby, The Ch. of Christ, 15.03. Greenfield, Mrs. E. M. Russell, 25. Hamilton, Mrs. E. F. Knowlton, 2. Haverhill, Center, xo6; Union, Io.~s; H., ~. Holbrook, Win- throp, C., 40.48; 5., zo, Lincoln Mem. Holyoke, First, 25.10. Huntington, Second, i.Law- rence, Lawrence St.C., S., for SA., Indian M., Elbowoods, N.D., 10. Lawrence, Trio., S., Lin- coln Mem., ~ Long Meadow, First, Benev. Assn, 69.67. Lowell, Highland C., S. Lincoln Mem., ~. Lowell, F. R. C., z. Ludlow Cen- ter, First,s. Lunenberg, C. E., Lincoln Mem., 2.75. Manchester, C. E., for SA., Straight U., i~. Marlboro, Prim. Dept. Union C., is, and Saluda, N. ~. Marshfield, 1.25. Central, 5., ~ Middlehoro, Central, Prim. S., for Santee . Training Sch., Santee, Neb., s New Bedford, North, 21. New Bedford, First, Lincoln Mem., 8.~o. New Braintree, S., Lin- coln Mem. (2 of which br Porto Rico), 10. Newburyport, Belleville C., Bankers, for S. A., Saluda, N C, 40. Newburyport, Oldtown C., S., for SA., Dorchester Acad., Ga., 4. New Marlboro, First, S., Lincoln Mem., i. New- ton, First, ~ Newton, Miss Palfrey and Friend, br Clothing for Porto Rico, 20. Northampton, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 6.57. North Brookfield, First (of which s for Porto Rico, and for Pleasant Hill, Tenn.) 81.02. North Carver, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.62. North Falmouth, MRS. MARy W. DONKIN, for Porto Rico, and to const. herself L.M., 30. North- field, Rev, and Mrs. John P. Hum p hrey, de- ceased, 1,500; Mrs. Elizabeth J.H u mphrey, deceased, 1,500. Norton, Trin. C., 104.61. Oak- ham, Ladies of C., bbl. Goods, for Pleasant Hill, Tenn Orleans 8 Peabody Second,8. i8. Peabody, Miss C. A. Whitaker, br SA., Dor- chester Acad., Ga., ~. Pepperel 1, 5., adl, Lin- coln Mem., i6 cents. Plymouth, Pilgrimage, 16.76. Randolph, First, 45.68. Randolph, Miss Abby W. Turner, for Tougaloo U., 25. Read- ing, C. E., for Porto Rico, in. Shelburne, C., to coost. ALLEN FELLOWS and CHARLES NEW- HALL L.Ms, 60. Springfield, South, 40; Park, 27.30. Springfield, Mrs. A. S. Goulding, bhl. Goods; for Big Creek Gap, Tenn. Somerville, Broadway, 13.73. Somerville, Prospect Hill, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Somerville ,M rs. H. H. Piper, bbl. Goods, for Big Creek Gap, Tenn. South Braintree. C., bbl Goods, freight paid, for Beaufort, N. C South Framingham. Grace, S., for Mountain Work, 16.02. South Framiogham, bbl. Goods, for Evarts, Ky. Southville, S., Lincoln Mem., i. South Wey- mouth, Old South, io. Sturbridge, C,, Lincoln Mem., 3.05. Sunderland, 5., 25. T aunton, Miss Luida Richards, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, RECEIPTS. Afirs., 2. Taunton, Mrs. Mary C. Swinerton, bbl. Goods, for B4~ Creek Gap, Tenn. Upton, First, 23.86. Wakefield, 25.33. Wellesley H ills, 17.46. Westboro, Mrs. S. A. House ,for S. A., Allen N. Sch., Thomasville, Ga., i. West Box- ford, ~ West Medway, Second, Friends, Lincoln Mem., 2. West Newton, Womans Guild of Cone. C., 3bbls. Goods and Supplies of the Hospital Room, for Fisk U. West Springfield, C., for Oak Creek, N. D., 22.68. West Springfield, C., for Fort Yates, N. D., io. West Wareham, C. E. of East Rochester C., bbl. Goods, for Straz~kt U. We y month, Mrs. Snyders S. Class, for Indian M.,Elbo- zvoods,N.D.,i. Weymouth and Braintree, S. S. Class, i. We y mouth and East Braintree, Union, 32.50. Wilmington, 7.78. Worcester, C. E., by E. W. P hillips, for S. A., Fisk U., 6. Worces~er, Park, S., ~. Worcester, Piedmont, z. Worcester, Pilg., Ladies Soc., bbl. Goods, for Straz~rht U. Wrentham ,Jr. C. E., ~. - , A Friend, for Fisk U.~i,ooo. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF MASSCHUSETTS AND R. I., Miss Lizzie D. White, Treas., $500.00. W. H. M. A. of Massachusetts and R. I. for Salaries, 480; for Chinese M., 20. ESTATES.North Brookfield, Estate of Wil- liam Duncan, by Theodore C. Bates, Admr, doo. Northfield, Estate of Abigail T. Wells, by Moses H. Wells, Exr, on decease, of Mrs. Elizabeth J, Humphrey, i,ooo. Worcester, Estate of Albert Curtis, 25,000 (less U. S. Tax, 2,500). 22,500, by E. B. Stoddard, Exr (Reserve Legacy). RHODE ISLAND, $25.68. Drownville Mrs. G. L. Baker, bbl. Goods, for Bi Cree% Gap, Tenn. Providence, North, 27.2 orth ,C.E., ~ Providence, Mrs. H. B. Cory, bbl. Goods, for Bz~ Creek Gap, Tenn. Tiverton Four Corners, 6. CONNECTICUT, $1,923.46 of which from Estates, $2,023.40. Bridgeport, First, 62.59. Bridgeport, C. E., box Goods, freight prepaid, for Greenwood, S. C. Bristol, First, 5., 28.24. Broad Brook, S., Lincoln Mem., 6. Canaan, Pilgrim, 42.82. Dur- ham, C. E., for Porto Rico, ii,~8. East Wood- stock, 22. East Woodstock C H. Killam, 2 bhls. Apples, for Beaufort, )v. C. Essex, First, 25.22. Glastonburv, First Ch. of Christ, 26.30; S., for Mountain Work in Tenn., 25. Haddam, 3 Middlesex Conference. 4.03. Hartford, Sec- ond, ioo; Park, 34.22. Hartford, E. B. Dilling- ham, for S. A.. Orange Park, Fla., 7. lyory- ton, 22.37. Kent, First, 6.6o. Lebanon, Miss H. E. Leech, for A., Allen N. Sch. Thomas- yule, Ga., i. Ledyard, s. Meriden Center, for Tougaloo U., so. Middletown, First. 22.22. Naugatuck, C., by Miss Ellen Spencer,Treas, for Porto Rico. 25. New Britain, Lucy J. ease, 25. New Britain, South, S., Lincoln Mem., 20. New Britain, A Friend, Jor Tougaloo U., 20. New London, First Ch. of Christ, 45.~9. New Hartford, North, 33.80. New Haven. Fair Haven Grand Av., 40. New Haven, Thomas P. Carleton,; United C., adi, 2. Newington, S., adl for Lincoln Mem., i. Norwalk, First, 26.72. Old Saybrook, 20.03. Putnam,hbl.Goods, for Savannah, Ga. Scitico, Mrs.C.E.Howe, for Indian MElbowoods, N. C., 2. Sound Beach, Pilgrim,S.,forS.A., Talade~a C., 3. South Canaan, C. E., ~. Stamford, S., Lincoln Mem., 28.47. Stonington, First, 20.56; M. H. Giddings, ~. Stratford, 5., 20. Terry- ville, Allentown S., Lincoln Mem., s. Thomp. son, S., for Blowing Rock, N C., s. Torring- ton Center, (7.63 of which from S., for Singing 89 Books), ~i.i6. Wethersfield, S., for Tougaloo U., 20. Whitneyville, Dorcas Soc.,C., bhl. Goods, freight paidfor Dorchester Acad,, Ga. Willimantic, Miss Jennie E. Chapin, 2.75. Windham, C., 46.63. Windham, C., South Windham Branch, 20. Woodstock, First, io.6o. WOMANS CONG. HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF CoNN., by Mrs. George Follett, Secretary, $8.00. South Coventry, C. E., for Schp, Gregory Inst., Wilmington, N.C., 8. ESTATESHartford. Estate of Dea. Walter H. Cowles, by Walter G. Cowles, Administra- tor, i,ooo. Hebron, Estate of Benj. A. Bissell, J. H. Jagger, Executor, 23.40. NEW YORK, $5,22o.77of which from Es- tate, $2,ooo.00. Brooklyn, Mrs. Julia E. Brick, for fos. K. Brick, A. L and N. Sch., Enfield, N. C., 2,000. Brookln, Ch. of the Pilgrims (~ of which for Porto Rico, and s for Mountain Work), 723.77. Brooklyn, South, 34.29. Brooklyn, 4th Place Chapel, branch South Cong. C., 25. Brooklyn Mrs. T.F.H. Lewis, hhl. Goods, for Bi~ Creek Gap, Tenn. Brooklyn, Clinton Av. C., Y. L. Guild, valuable bbl. Goods, or Grand View, Tenn. Brooklyn. bhl. Goods, or Savannah, Ga. Brookton, Mrs. Ellen S.Lonsbery hhl, Goods, for Big Creek Gap, Tenn. Bu#falo, Plym. Cong. Chapel, W. M. S., box Goods, for Moor- head, Miss. Chili Station, E. B. Johnston,for Cappahosic, Va., s. Clay ton, First. Lincoln Mem., 2.46. Colton A Friend of Missions, 50 cts. Glenspey, ~., Lincoln Mein., 3. Han- nibal, . Some Friends, box Goods, freight paid, for Dorchester Acad.. Ga, Ithaca, Mrs. Isabelle Burdich, bbl. Goods, for Big Creek Gap, Tenn. Jamestown, Mrs. Fannie Hazel- tine, bbl. Goods, freight paid, for Dorchester Acad., Ga. Lysander, First, S., Lincoln Mem., 4.75. Morristown, 9.22. Margaretville, Miss Mary I. Ward 20 New Haven, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.40. ~orthville,. C., for Porto Rico, 20.80. Patchogue, C., 2 bbls. Goods, for Straight U. Port Chester, First, 2.25. Port Le y den, 22.05. Rensselaer, Mrs. Fred. Davis, bb I. Goods,for Bi~r Creek Gap. Tenn. Roches- ter, Mrs. B. L. Rider Andrews, from the late Ehenezer Rider and Mrs. E. M. Rider his wife, of New Haven, Vt., 250. (of which for Kings Mountain, N. C., ~o; for Marshallville, Ga., so; for Marion, Ala., 5o; for Moorhead, Miss., 30; for McIntosh, Ga.,io; forBlowingRock,N. C.,~o.) Saugerties, Mrs. Austin Wolvern, hbl. Goods, for Bi~ Creek Gap, Tenn. SchenectadyMiss M. E. Iohnson,bbl.Goods,forBi~VreekGaP, Tenn., Seneca Falls Mrs E A Curtis. bbl. Goods, for Bi Creei~ Gap. Tenn. ~Sidne , C. E., for S. A., ~~isk U., 25. Taberg, Mrs. 3~. W. Water- man, s. Utica, Mrs. Christian and Daughter, for S. A., Fisk U., s. Victor, A Friend, for Talladega C, 20. Warsaw, Mrs. Windsor S ml th,for Dorchester Acad.,Ga., So cts. Wells- ville, First, 34.26. West Bloomfield, 25.95. Winthrop, S., Lincoln Mem., 77 cents. ESTATESDanby, Estate of Rev. 0. B. Hitchcock, David Murray, Executor, for Nor- mal Training Sch., Orange Park, Fla.. 2,ooo. Syracuse, Estate of Esther B. Cobb, by Willis B. Burns, Executor, and Elizabeth B. Burns, Executrix, 2,ooo. NEW JERSEY. $608.97. East Orange, First. 288.38. East Orange, First, S., (io of which for Porto Rico), 38.09. East Orange, Mrs. J. A. Hulskamper, for 90 RECEIP TS. Porto Rico, 25. Newark, Girls Union First C., or S. A., Dorchester Acad., Ga., s. Newark, B elleville Av. C., adI, 2. Woodbridge, First, Lincoln Mem., 5.50. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. OF THE N. J. ASSN, by Mrs. G. A.L. Merrifield, Treas,. $345.00. Montclair, W. H. M. S., i8o. Newark, First, 15. Washington. D. C., First, W. H. M. S. (ioo of which jor Porto Rico), 150. PENNSYLVANIA, $316.2IOf which from Estate, $300.00. Harford, ~ Philadelphia, Snyder Av. C., Lincoln Mem..uz.i~. Philadelphia, Penn. Bible Soc., Grant of Bibles and Testaments for Beaufort, N. C. Pittsburg, Mrs. S. Jarvis Adams, 25; Mr. and Mrs. Marcellin C. Adams, 25 for New Laundry, Orange Park, Fla. Ridg- wax ,S., Class No. 6, Lincoln Memfor McIn- tos Ga., io. Slatington, Welsh, S., ~. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION OF PENNSYL- VANIA, by Mrs. David Howell, Treas., $6.oo. Corry, s. Guys Mills, i. ESTATELander, Estate of Alfred Cowles by M. E. Cowles, Executor, 300. OHIO, $547.98of which from Estate $200.00. Akron, First, S., Lincoln Mem., i.6o. Ash- land, J. 0. Jennings, o. Ashtabula, First, 13.44. Austenburg, C., bbl. Goods .~ for freight, for Pleasant HI/i Acad., Tenn. Belle- vue, Jr. C. E., 8 bbls. Goods, for Knoxville, Tenn. Berea, First, 10.40. Castalia, C., Lin- coln Mem., 2.62. Cbardon, L. M. S., for fre ight to Greenwood S. C.,. Cincinnati. Mrs. Thos. French, for Indian M., Elbowood, N. D., build- ing, o. Cleveland, Euclid Av.~4& 4~ Grace. 9.25; Mrs. Mary F. Willard, s; Mr.ahd Mrs. A. W. Collins, ~. Cleveland, Denison Ave. 5., Lincoln Mem., 2.50. Dayton, Miss T. M. Wil- liams,IorS.A., Allen N.Sck., Thomasville, Ga. 7. Delaware, William Bevan, s. Fredericks- burg, First, 20. Graf ton, First, s. Mallet Creek. First of York, for S. A., Gregory inst., Root,kr AG. C., ~o. Medina. Miss C. B. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., ~. Mount Vernon, First, S.. Lincoln Mem., 3.60. North Fairfield, S., 2. Oberlin, First, 5., is. Ober- lin, Mrs. D. H. Manning, for S. A. Normal Sch., Mobile, Ala., i. Painesville, Union, Lin- coln Mem., 2.72. Strongsville, Mrs. Strong and Mrs.Clark, Table Linen for Beaufort, N. C. Thomastown, i. Unionville, 10. Wauseon, S., Lincoln Mem., 3.71. Casb, i. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF OHIO by Mrs. G. B. Brown, Treas., $129.53. Aurora. C. E.,5. Cincinnati., Walnut Hills, Jr. C. E., ~. Claridon ~ Cleveland, Park Jr. C. E., 2.50; Pilgrim, /o~ S. A., Pleasant Hill, TenR., io. Columb,ts,Eastwood,5. Cuyahoga Falls, 2.25. Gomer, ~ Huntsburg, ~. Litch- field, C. E., s; Jr. C. E., for Schg5,A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., i. Lorain, ~. Madison, 9.25. Medina, ~. Oberlin, First, L. A. S., to const. Mrs. L. M. K. MARSHALL, L. M., 30.00. Olin. sted, Second, Jr. C. E., 6.~o. Rootstown, 3.28. Springfield ,C. E., s. Tailmadge, Y. L., 20. Toledo, Central. 31 cts. ESTATE. Edinburg, Estate of Betsy E. Biugham, by B. S. Bingham, Executor, 200. INDIANA, $1.00. Hamlet, Two Children, for A. G. Sck., Moorhead, Miss., ~. ILLINOIS, $729.76Of which from Estate $~o. Albion, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Austin, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.36. Buda, C. E., 10. Chebanse, 7. Chicago, First, 34.78; Covenant, 12.51; Saint Paul, 2. C l~ icago, Leavitt St S for Black Mt. Acad., Evarts, Ky., 14.06; keg England, S., for Howard U., io; Mrs. C. H. Case, for Kings Mountain, N. C.. io; Three Friends, Cor Fort Bert hold, N. D., ~ Mrs. Emma Tut.. for Indian N., Elbowoods, N. D., i. Decatur, S., Lincoln MVrn., 5. Dwight, 6.. Elgin, Mrs. Grace Hannaford,ftir SA. Chand- ler Sch Ky., o. Evanston, First, S., for Lares, UPorto Rico, 31.17. Farrnington, 23.23. Garden Prairie, C., 3.05; 5., 96 cts. Griggs- ville, 12.10. Marseilles, Dr. R. N. Baughinan, deceasd, 51. Millburn, 12. Millburn, Alice Dodge and Vera Worden, for A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., 4.36. Morris, First, 12.50.. Naperville, Friend, for Pleasant Hill, Acad. Tenn., io. Odell, 25. Payson, C., i4.9 .; J. K. Scarborough, ioo; H. F. Scarborough, xo; L. K. Seymour, s. Peru, First, 6. Quincy, C. E.,. I. Rock Falls, 5,, Lincoln Mem., for Fisk U., 5.50. Shabbona, 31.50. Somonauk, [2.50. Spring- field, First, S., for Heatherly. Tenn., ~. Ster- ling, L. M. Soc., bbl., Goods, for Crow Agency, Mont. Sycamore, Mrs. Helen A. Games, ./or S. A.. Fisk U., s. Woodstock, Mrs. Barrows, for S. A. NormalSch.,Marion,Ala., io. Wood- stock, Mrs. L. H. S. Barrows, 10. Wyanet, C., Lincoln Mem,, 8.31. Yorkville, C. M. Soc. for freight to Moorhead, Miss., 2. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF ILL- INOIS, Mrs. Mary S. Buoth, Treas., $127.96. Buda, 6.~o. Chicago, New England, 12.50. Chicago, Ravenswood, ~. Chicago, Union Park, Inter. C. E., for falladega C., i. Evans- ton, First, i~. Joy Prairie, in. Oak Park, First, 27. Oak Park, Third, 14.96. Providence, Jr. C. E., ~. Rockford, Second, is. Stillinan Valley, C. E.,5. W. H. M. U. Undesignated, 1.2. ESTATEBunker Hill, Estate of C. V. A. Quick, A. S. Cuthbertson, Executor, 50. MICHIGAN, $266.55Of which from Estate, $30.00. Agricultural College, Prof. R. C. Kedzie, 10. Ann Arbor, First, 93.62. Calumet, ~i.6r, Covert, S., Lincoln Memorial, 4.10. Dun- dee, C., bbl. Goods, freight paid, for Beaufort, N. C. Grand Haven, C.3 4.65: 5., 2.60. Grosse Isl, Friends, box Chrisfmas Goods, freight paid, br Beaufort, N. C. Har- rison, First, Lincoln Mem., 3.50. Litchfield, First, box Goods,for Williamsburg. Ky. Oh- vet, LB. Soc., box Good s,for Moorhead, Miss. Onekama, S., Lincoln Mem., i.6o. Rondo, S., Lincoln Mem., i. Sagi*aw, Mrs. A. M. Spen- cer, ic. Saug~tuck, L. A. S., bbl. Goods,ftr Nat, Ala. South Haven, S., Lincoln Mem., ~. Wheatland, i~. Ypsilanti ii 30 Ypsilanti, Mrs. Wood, S. Papers, for )leaufort, N. C. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OP MICHIGAN, by Mrs. E. F. Grabill, Treas., $23.17. Cheboygan, S., Lincoln Memfor SA., San- tee Indian Training Sch., 3.62. Muskegon, First, C. E., io. Portland, s. South Haven, C. E., for A., A. G. Sch., Moorhead, Miss., s. Webster, 25 cents. ESTATE. Benzonia, Estate of Amasa Waters, by L. P. Judson, Admr, 30. IOWA, $304.06. Burlington, 31.50 to const. REv. ROBERT L. MARSH, L. M. Charles City, C. E., for Ma- RECEIP TS. con, Ga., io. Chester Center, 4.36. Clay, S., Lincoln Mem., 1.50. Clear Lake. 14.08. Decorah, 31.46. Des Moines. Byron C. Ward, for S. A., Strazght U., 24, Gilbert Station, ~. Gilbert Station, bhl. Goods, for Savannah. Ga. Grin- nell, Mrs. Madison Rew, for Indian M., Elbo- woods, N. D.,. Hiteman, C., Lincoln Mem., ~. Humboldt, L. Soc., Cong. C., for Girls Hall, Dorchester Acad., Ga., 5. Keokuk, box Books, for Savannah, Ga. Maquoketa, First, x3.4o.M arshalltown, i~ i~. Muscatine, First, 26.97. Rockford, Mrs. 0. J. Greene, 20. Vic- tor, 5. Waterloo, Mrs. Harriet Clark, s. Wau- coma, W. M. 5., io. Waucoma, C., 3.22 Win- throp, 5.70. WoMANs HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF IOWA, Miss Belle L. Bentley, Treas., $67.74. Anita, 7.40. Cedar Rapids, First, 5., 2.11. Eldora, C. E., i~. Grinnell, 5.88. Humboldt, 10. Magnolia, Mrs. Mary L. Hillas, ~. Man- chester, C. E., 6.20. Tabor, 4.50. rraer, S., 8.6g. Waterloo, 3. WISCONSIN, $57o.77of which from Estate, $400.00. Bloomer, 2.15. Fond du Lac, Mrs. J. A. Bryan, 2for Alaska M., and for Mountain Work. F ulton, 7.18. Janesville, A Friend, or Porto Rico, 58.33. Madison, C., Ladies Soc., bbl. Goods, for Straz~ht U. Milwau- kee, Grand Av. C., bbl. Goods, for Stra4~ht U. Rosendale, C. E., for Mountain White Work, ~.3s. Shullsburg, ~.75. South Milwau- kee, First, 6.30. Sturgeon Bay, Hope, 26.88. Sun Prairie, C., Ladies Soc., 2 bbls. Goods, for Strazght U. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF WIscoNsIN by Mrs. L. E. Smith Treas., $57.83. Milwaukee, Pilgrim, i6. Fond du Lac, in. Rochester, 10.23. Wauwatosa, s. La Crosse, ~. Delavan, 5.10. Eau Claire, 1.50. Windsor, ~. ESTATEBeloit, Estate of lMrs.E.B.French, by A. P Waterman,. Executor, 400. MINNESOTA, $23992. Belgrade, W. M. S.,for Indian M., Elbowoods N. D., freight, 2.25. Claremont, S., Lincoln Mem. 2.85. Detroit, pkg. Papers, etc., for S., Meridian, Miss. Edgerton, S., Lincoln Mem., 2.30. Freeborn, ~. Madison Lake, 2. Minne- apolis, Park Ave., ~ Minneapolis, Ply- mouth, 57.33. Minneapolis, Vine, 22.83. Mlnne- apolis, Pilgrim, 2.50. New Ulm, 7.51. North- field, Carleton College, Huntington S. Class, ~or S. A., Fisk U., ~. Saint Charles, 4. Saint aul, Pacific, 11.30. Spring Valley. 26.50. MISSOURI, $82.42. Kansas City, Beacon Hill, S.. Lincoln Mum., 6.72. Kidder, 23.95. Pleasant Hill, Geo. M. Kellogg. for Po-to Rico, 50. Saint Louis, Mrs. Webb, for S. A., i; Pilgrim Cb., H. M. 5., 24 yards Carpet, freight, 75 cts., for Dorchester Acad., Ga. KANSAS, $iii.oo. Clay Centre, s. Council Grove, io. Dover, pkg. Papers, for S., Meridian. Miss. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. B D. Conkling, s. Manhattan, Mrs. Mar Robinson, for S. A., Normal Sch., Mobile, A Ta., 2.50. McPherson, io.6o. National Military Home, Cora A. Hull, for S. A., Fisk U., 25. Newton, 7.43. Oneida, i.6i. Parsons, W. H. M. IL, for Porto Rico, 3. Partridge, i6.86. Wichita, Mrs. Douglas Putnam, 25. 9 NEBRASKA, $78.90. Fremont, S., Lincoln Mem., is. Graf, Mrs. Mary M. Hillman, i. Lincoln, Vine St. C., 19.30. Weeping Water, 43.60. NORTH DAKOTA, $166.23. Elbowoods, Miss M. E. Field, for S. A., ~5. Miss H. B. lisleyfor Chapel. s J. R. Finney, 5, for Indidn M., Elbowoods. ND. Elbowoods. Indian Womans 5., 2.50. Inkater, ~. Kuim, Nazereth C., in. Niagara, 3.70. Oak Creek, Indians, 47.03. Williston, 3. SOUTH DAKOTA, $33.83. Canova, ~. Dover, i. Huron, 6. Oahe, Dora B. Dodge, for Qahe Indian Sch., 9.83. Pierre, James Stevens, for Oahe Indian Sch., S.D., 10. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF SOUTH DAKOTA, by Mrs. Adda M. Wilcox, Treas., $3.00. W. H. M. U., 3. MONTANA, $11.00. Livingston, Holbrook, ii. ARKANSAS, $17.65. ____ A. Brewer, for S. A., Tougaloc U., 17.65. UTAH, $3.40. Salt Lake City, S. S. Class, First C., for S. A., Dorchester Acad., Ga., 3.40. Jerome, 5. ARiZONA, $~.oo. OKLAHOMA, $2.00. Darlington, Indian 5., 2. COLORADO, $21.35. Beulab, Geo. Johnson, 2.50. Crested Butte, ~. Highiandlake, M. Soc., 5.45; 5., 40 cents. Pueblo, Pilgrim, ~. Ward, C.,Lincoln Mem., 5. CALIFORNIA, $870.76. Redlands, First, S., Lincoln Mum., 15.60. Redwood City, S., Lincoln Mum., i.6o. San Francisco. Receipts of the California Chinese Mission (see items below), 811.32. Ventura, First, 24.30. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF SOUTHERN CAL., by Mrs. Catharine D.Barnes, W. H. M. U., 17.94. OREGON, $ii.8~. Ashland, C, E., by Susie W. Holmes, 1.50. Astoria, First, io. Salem, First, 11.30. WASHINGTON, $io.oo. Ritzville, First German, io. MARYLAND. EsTATEBaltimore, Estate of Mrs. Mary R. Hawley, 3,032.01 (less expenses si.6o),. 2,880.41 (Reserve Legacy). VIRGINIA, $3.oo. Cappahosic, S., Lincoln ~i 92 RECEIPTS. KENTUCKY, $14.30. Campton, Rev. J. W. Doane, 4. Lexington, Chandler Seb., Proceeds of Medal Contest, 9.~30. Woodbine, i. TENNESSEE, $53.43. Bon Air, First, Lincoln Mem., 2. Deer Lodge, Rev. Geo. Lusty, 25. Grand View, Mary Taylor. for S.A., i; W.H. Clark,forBel.l Tower, 8.38, for Grand View, Tenn. Knoxville, Miss I. F. Hubbard, 1.35. Mempbis, Second, 5.70. Pleasant Hill, Hattie Wells,for Pleasant Hill Acad., io. NORTH CAROLINA, $48.48. Enfield, Teachers, Friends and Students, for Funeral Expenses of a Student in Jos. K Brick A. I. and N. School, 27.92. E nfield, Chapel, Col., 2.06. Little Mills, C., Lincoln Mem., 2. Lowell, S., Lincoln Mem., 5.25. Nalls, S., Lincoln Mem., 1.21. Raleigh, First, ~. Strieb~, C., Lincoln Mem., 1.64. Troy. S., Lincoln em., 4.40. SOUTH CAROLINA, $I.2o. Charleston, Avery Inst., adl, Lincoln Mem., 2.20. GEORGIA, $19.31. Atlanta, First, for Storrs Sch., Atlanta, Ga., 6. McIntosh, C., Lincoln Mem., 8.71. Macon, A Friend, 3.50; Julia E. Blanchard, 50 cts. for S. A., Ballard N. Inst. Savannah, Beach Inst., S., Lincoln Mem., 6o cents. ALABAMA, $22.6o. Fort Davis, Cotton Valley S., Lincoln Mem., i.6o. Mobile, A. T. Burnell, ~ Miss M. F. Snyder, 4; for S. A., Normal Sch., Mobile, Ala. Montgomery, First, Lincoln Mem., 8. WOMANS MissioNARy UNION OF ALA., by Mrs. R. W. Jackson, President, $~.oo. Brewton, s. LOUISIANA, $s~ss. Abbeville, Saint Mary, Lincoln Mem., 1.35. Schriever, Saint Mark, Lincoln Mem., ~. MISSISSIPPI, $6.~o. Meridian, Students, by Mrs. H. I. Miller, .~pec;al for Meridian, 5.50. Tougaloo, Miss Haskell,forS. A., Tougaloo U., i. TEXAS, $i.~s. Davis, C., Lincoln Mem., 1.35. Knoxville, Tenn., 50.70. Memphis, Tenn., 609.20. Nashville, Teun., 69o.35. Pleasant Hill, Tenn., 68.8o. Albany, Ga., 83.50. Anderson- ville, Ga., 24. Atlanta,Ga., 227.58. McIntosh, Ga., 85.41. Macon, Ga., 265.98. Marietta, Ga., ~. Marshallville, Ga., Public Sch. Fund, 6o. Savannah, Ga., 173.12. Thomasville, Ga., ~ Athens, Ala., 38.34. Florence, Ala., 30.Io. Marion, Ala., 75. Mobile, Ala., 133.05. Nat, Ala., 37.45. Talladega, Ala., 58.03. New Orleans, La., 496.40. Orange Park, Fla., 49.25. Meridian, Miss., 124.70. Moorhead, Miss., 41. Tougaloo,, Miss. 123.75. Austin, Texas, 99.40. Porto Rico, Lares, 42.30. Porto Rico, San- turce, 92.40. SUMMARY FOR MARCH, 1900. Donations $15,792.88 Estates 8,593.40 $24,386.28 Income 1,706.20 Tuition 4,835.79 Total for March $30,928.27 SUMMARY. Donations $87.724,o7 Estates 33,609.15 $121,333.22 Income 6,258.90 Tuition 25,366.83 Total from Oct. to March. 31, 1900.. $152,958.95 FOR THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY Subscriptions for March $32.30 Previously acknowledged 196.59 $228.89 RESERVE LEGACY ACCOUNT. From Oct. i, to March 31, 1900 $59,882.15 RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Jan. i6 to Feb. i6, 1900, Win. John- stone, Treas., $163.00. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $118.00: Fresno, Chinese M. 0., 3.30. Los Angeles, Chinese M. 0., 4.60. Marysville, Chinese M. 0., 7.50. Oakland, First, 5., i~. Oroville, Chinese M. 0., x.8~. Pasadena, Chinese M. 0., 3.25. Petaluma, Chinese M. 0., 2.75. River- sideChinese M. 0., 5.~s; S. C. Evans, s; New Years Offs., 6.45. Sacramento, Chinese MO., ~ Annual Members, 12. San Bernardino, Chinese M. 0., 4.05. San~Ji5iego, Chinese M.O., 1.75; Annual Members, 2. San Francisco, Central, Asso. and Missy Soc., ,o. San Francisco, West, Chinese M. 0., ~. Santa Barbara, Chinese M. 0., 6.30. Santa Cruz, 7.05. Ventura, 50 cts. FROM CHURCHES, $89.41: Alameda, First Cong. Ch., 89.41 PERSONAL GIFTS, $260.50: Balfour, Guthrie & Co., 250. Mrs. MaryM. TUITION, $4,839.79. Bevens, 5.50. Rev. Joseph Rowell, ~. Cappahosic, Va., 37.10. Lexington, Ky., FROM EASTERN FRIENDS, $15.00: 144.85. Williamsburg, Ky., 126.06. Williams- Greenfield, Mass., Mrs. H. A. Washburn, io. burg, Ky., Public Fund, 73.05. Beaufort, N. Glencoe, Ill., Arthur H. Day, 5. C., 35.66. Chapel Hill, N. C., s. Enfield. N C 25.23. Hillsboro, N. C., 20.60. King% Mount FOR CHINESE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, $107.00: am, N. C., 29. Saluda, N. C., 25.25. Whittier, Worcester, Mass., Steadfast Friends, 10. N. C. 12.10. Charleston, S. C., 270.85. Green- Stratford, Conn., Miss Cordelia Sterling, is. wood, S. C., 143.03. Grand View, Teun., 28.35. Albany, N.Y., Friends of Chinese, through INCOME, $i,7o6.2o. Avery Fund, for African M., 170.40. Erwin Fund, for Tatledega C., 1.500. Howard Theo. End . Fund, for Howard U., 13.32. Seymour Straight, End. Fund, for Straz~ht U., 6.48. Tutbill King, End Fund,for Atlanta U., 12.80; for Berea C., 3.20. 9 RECEIPTS. Miss Janet McNaughton, 70. Southern Cali- fornia Womans Home Missionary Union, 12. RECEIPTS OF THE CALIFORNIA CHINESE MIS- SION, from Feb. ~6 to March 21, 1900, William Johnston, Treas., $645.32. FROM LOCAL MISSIONS, $176.41. Fresno, Chinese M. 0., i.o~. Los Angeles, Chinese M. 0., ~ Marysville, Chinese M. 0., 7.50. Qakiand, First C., s~ Oroville, Chinese M. 0., .6g. Pasadena, Chinese MO., 3.10; Anniversary Offs., 7.02. Petaluma, Chinese M. 0., 2.50. Riverside, Chinese MO., 5.59; Anniversary Offs., 9. Sncramento Chinese M. 0., 5.50. San Bernardino, Chinese M. 0., 5.05; Anniversary Offs., s.g~ Mrs. Bel- lows, i. San Diego, Chinese M. 0., 1.05; An- niversary Offs., 23.03. San Francisco, Cen- tral, Chinese M. 0,, g.65; Annual Members, 93 2. San Francisco, West, Chinese M.O., 7.70. Santa Barbara, Chinese MO., 7.70; Cong. Ch., C. B., s. Santa Crus, Chinese M. 0., s~ Ven- tura, Chinese M. 0., i. FROM EASTERN FRIENDS, $25.00: Bangor, Maine, Central C., s~ Newburyport, Mass,Mrs.S ophia C. Hale, 20. FOR CHINESE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN, $20.00. Portland. Maine, Mrs. W. H. Ferris S. S. Class, io. Farinington, Ill, Mrs. H. B. Has- kell, io. H. W. HUBBARD, Treasurer, Congregational Rooms, Fourth Av. and Twenty-Second St., New York, N. Y. 94 WOMANS STATE ORGANIZATIONS. MAINE. WOMANS AID TO A. M. A. PresidentMrs. Geo. F. Peaslee, 42 Goff St., Auburn. SecretaryMrs. S. W. Chapin, Deer Isle. TreasurerMrs. Helen W. Davis, Woodfords. NEW HAMPSHIRE. FEMALE CENT. INsTN AND HOME Miss. UNION. PresidentMrs. W. D. Knapp, Somersworth. SecretaryMrs. N. W. Nims, 3 Liberty St., Concord. TreasurerMiss Annie A. McFarland, Con. cord. VERMONT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. R. P. Fairbanks, St. Johns- bury. SecretaryMrs. C. L. Smitb, Burlington. Treasurer Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, St. Johnsbury. MASS. AND R. I. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. C. L. Goodell, 9 Shailer St., Brookline, Mass. SecretaryMrs. Louise A. Kellogg, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. TreasurerMiss Lizzie D. White, 207 Con- gregational House, Boston. CONNECTICUT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Ellen R. Camp, 9 Camp St., New Britain. SecretaryMrs. C. T. Millard, 36 Lewis St., Hartford. TreasurerMiss Anne W. Moore, 25 Colum- bia Street, Hartford. NEW YORK. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Win. Kincaid, 483 Green Av., Brooklyn. SecretaryMrs. Win. Spalding, 5~ Orange St., Syracuse. TreasurerMrs. J. J. Pearsall, 253 Decatur St., Brooklyn. NEW JERSEY. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Clark, Fourth and Col- lege Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. Secretary, Miss Julia M. Pond, 6o7 T St., N. E., Washington, D. C. TreasurerMrs. G. A. L. Merryfield, Falls Church, Va. PENNSYLVANIA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. F. Yennie, Wilcox. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Waid, Ridgway. TreasurerMrs. David Howells, Kane. OHIO. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield St., Cleveland. SecretaryMrs. Arra H. Williams, 46 Knox St., Cleveland. TreasurerMrs. G. B. Brown, 2116 Warren St., Toledo. INDIANA. PresidentMrs. W. A. Bell, 223 Broadway~ Indianapolis. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Hall, Alexandria. TreasurerMrs. Anna D. Davis, i6o8 Belle- fontaine St., Indianapolis. ILLINOIS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Sidney Strong, Oak Park. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Whitcomb, 463 Irving Ave., Chicago. TreasurerMrs. Mary S. Booth, ~ S. Wood St., Chicago. Ill. MISSOURI. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION, PresidentMrs. C. H. Patton, 3707 Westmin- ster Place, St. Louis. SecretaryMrs. C. W. S. Cobb, ~~i5 W. Mor- gan St., St. Louis. TreasurerMrs. A. J. Steele, ~ Washing- ton Ave., St. Louis. IOWA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President SecretaryMrs. H. H. Robbins, Grinnell, TreasurerMiss Belle L. Bentley, West Grand Ave., Des Moines. MICHIGAN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Platt Powell, 76 Jeffer- son Ave., Grand Rapids. SecretaryMrs. E. N. Thorne, 212 5, Union St., Grand Rapids. TreasurerMrs. E. F. Grabill, Greenville. WISCONSIN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. G. Updike, Madison. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wright, Madison. TreasurerMrs. L. E. Smith, 140 Gorham St., Madison. MINNESOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Katherine W. Nichols, 230E. 9th St., St. Paul. SecretaryMrs. E. R. Shepard, 2931 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. TreasurerMrs. M. W. Skinner, Northfield, NORTH DAKOTA, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. H. Stickney, Fargo. SecretaryMrs. Silas Daggett, Harwood. TreasurerMrs. J. M. fisher, Fargo. SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. E. Corry, Columbia. SecretaryMrs. K. M. Jenney, Huron. TreasurerMrs. A. M. Wilcox, Huron. BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. J. B. Gossage, Rapid City. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Brown, Rapid City. TreasurerMrs. S. Ci~shman, Deadwood. NEBR~$KA. WOMANS HOME MI~S~IONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. D. B. Perry, Crete. SecretaryMrs. H. Bross, 2904 Q St., Lincoln TreasurerMrs. Charlotte C. Hall, 1318 C St., Lincoln.

94 WOMANS STATE ORGANIZATIONS. MAINE. WOMANS AID TO A. M. A. PresidentMrs. Geo. F. Peaslee, 42 Goff St., Auburn. SecretaryMrs. S. W. Chapin, Deer Isle. TreasurerMrs. Helen W. Davis, Woodfords. NEW HAMPSHIRE. FEMALE CENT. INsTN AND HOME Miss. UNION. PresidentMrs. W. D. Knapp, Somersworth. SecretaryMrs. N. W. Nims, 3 Liberty St., Concord. TreasurerMiss Annie A. McFarland, Con. cord. VERMONT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. R. P. Fairbanks, St. Johns- bury. SecretaryMrs. C. L. Smitb, Burlington. Treasurer Mrs. Robert Mackinnon, St. Johnsbury. MASS. AND R. I. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. C. L. Goodell, 9 Shailer St., Brookline, Mass. SecretaryMrs. Louise A. Kellogg, 107 Con- gregational House, Boston. TreasurerMiss Lizzie D. White, 207 Con- gregational House, Boston. CONNECTICUT. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Ellen R. Camp, 9 Camp St., New Britain. SecretaryMrs. C. T. Millard, 36 Lewis St., Hartford. TreasurerMiss Anne W. Moore, 25 Colum- bia Street, Hartford. NEW YORK. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Win. Kincaid, 483 Green Av., Brooklyn. SecretaryMrs. Win. Spalding, 5~ Orange St., Syracuse. TreasurerMrs. J. J. Pearsall, 253 Decatur St., Brooklyn. NEW JERSEY. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION OF THE N. J. ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Clark, Fourth and Col- lege Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. Secretary, Miss Julia M. Pond, 6o7 T St., N. E., Washington, D. C. TreasurerMrs. G. A. L. Merryfield, Falls Church, Va. PENNSYLVANIA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. F. Yennie, Wilcox. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Waid, Ridgway. TreasurerMrs. David Howells, Kane. OHIO. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield St., Cleveland. SecretaryMrs. Arra H. Williams, 46 Knox St., Cleveland. TreasurerMrs. G. B. Brown, 2116 Warren St., Toledo. INDIANA. PresidentMrs. W. A. Bell, 223 Broadway~ Indianapolis. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Hall, Alexandria. TreasurerMrs. Anna D. Davis, i6o8 Belle- fontaine St., Indianapolis. ILLINOIS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Sidney Strong, Oak Park. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Whitcomb, 463 Irving Ave., Chicago. TreasurerMrs. Mary S. Booth, ~ S. Wood St., Chicago. Ill. MISSOURI. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION, PresidentMrs. C. H. Patton, 3707 Westmin- ster Place, St. Louis. SecretaryMrs. C. W. S. Cobb, ~~i5 W. Mor- gan St., St. Louis. TreasurerMrs. A. J. Steele, ~ Washing- ton Ave., St. Louis. IOWA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. President SecretaryMrs. H. H. Robbins, Grinnell, TreasurerMiss Belle L. Bentley, West Grand Ave., Des Moines. MICHIGAN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Isaac Platt Powell, 76 Jeffer- son Ave., Grand Rapids. SecretaryMrs. E. N. Thorne, 212 5, Union St., Grand Rapids. TreasurerMrs. E. F. Grabill, Greenville. WISCONSIN. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. G. Updike, Madison. SecretaryMrs. A. 0. Wright, Madison. TreasurerMrs. L. E. Smith, 140 Gorham St., Madison. MINNESOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Katherine W. Nichols, 230E. 9th St., St. Paul. SecretaryMrs. E. R. Shepard, 2931 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. TreasurerMrs. M. W. Skinner, Northfield, NORTH DAKOTA, WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. H. Stickney, Fargo. SecretaryMrs. Silas Daggett, Harwood. TreasurerMrs. J. M. fisher, Fargo. SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. E. Corry, Columbia. SecretaryMrs. K. M. Jenney, Huron. TreasurerMrs. A. M. Wilcox, Huron. BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. J. B. Gossage, Rapid City. SecretaryMrs. C. W. Brown, Rapid City. TreasurerMrs. S. Ci~shman, Deadwood. NEBR~$KA. WOMANS HOME MI~S~IONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. D. B. Perry, Crete. SecretaryMrs. H. Bross, 2904 Q St., Lincoln TreasurerMrs. Charlotte C. Hall, 1318 C St., Lincoln. WOMANS STATE ORGANIZATIONS. KANSAS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. R. B. Guild, 1336 Dillon St., Topeka. SecretaryMrs. M. H. Jaquith, Cripple Creek, Col, TreasurerMiss Mary Wilkinson, Ottawa. COLORADO. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentDr. E. F. A. Drake,515 Mack Block, Denver. SecretaryMrs. Addison Blanchard, 3023 Downing Ave., Denver. TreasurerMrs. F. N. Thomas, Eaton. WYOMING. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. Acting PresidentMrs. J. A. Riner, Chey- enne. SecretaryMrs. W. L. Whipple, Cheyenne. TreasurerMrs. J. H. Kevan, Rock Springs. MONTANA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Victor F. Clark, Livingston. Secretary and TreasurerMrs. W. S. Bell, Helena. IDAHO. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. R. B. Wright, Boise. SecretaryMrs. C. B. Mason, Mountain Home. TreasurerMrs. L. H. Johnston, Challis. WASHINGTON. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. W. C. Wheeler, 424 So. K St., Tacoma. SecretaryMrs. Herhert S. Gregory, Spana- way, TreasurerMrs. E. B. Burwell, 323 Seventh Ave., Seattle. OREGON. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. F. Eggert, The Hill, Port- land. SecretaryMrs. D. D. Clarke, ~ N. E. Twelfth St., Portland. TreasurerMrs. C. F. Clapp, Forest Grove. CALIFORNIA. WOMANS HOME MISSIO~ARv UNION. PresidentMrs. E. S. Williams, Saratoga. SecretaryMrs. L. M. Howard, 1383 Frank- lin St., Oakland. TreasurerMrs. J. M. Haven, 2329 Harrison St.. Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. Warren F. Day, 949 5. Hill St., Los Angeles. SecretaryMrs. K. G. Robertson, Mentone. TreasurerMrs. Mary M. Smith, Public Li- brary, Riverside. NEVADA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. L. J. Flint. Reno. SecretaryMiss Margaret N. Magill, Reno. TreasurerMiss Mary Clow, Reno. UTAH (including Southern Idaho). WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. C. T. Hemphill, Salt Lake City, Utab. SecretaryMrs. L. E. Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah. TreasurerMiss Anna Baker, Salt Lake City, Utah. Secretary for IdahoMrs. Oscar Sonnenkalb, Pocatello, Idaho. NEW MEXICO. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. E. H. Ashmun, Albuquerque SecretaryMrs. F. A. Burlingame, Albu- ~uerque. TreasurerMrs. M. McCluskey,Alhuquerque OKLAHOMA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. J. H. Parker, Kingfisher. SecretaryMrs. L. E. Kimball, Guthrie. TreasurerMrs. L. S. Childs, Choctaw City. INDIAN TERRITORY. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. John McCarthy, Vinita. SecretaryMrs. Fayette Hurd, Vinita. TreasurerMrs. R. M. Swain, Vinita. NORTH CAROLINA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. 0. Faduma, Troy. Secretary and TreasurerMiss May E. New. ton, Kings Mountain. GEORGIA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMiss Mertie L. Graham, Savannah SecretaryMiss Jennie Curtis, McIntosh. TreasurerMiss Mattie Turner, Athens. FLORIDA. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. S. F. Gale, Jacksonville. SecretaryMrs. Nathan Barrows, Winter Park. TreasurerMrs. W. D. Brown, Interlachen. ALABAMA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. M. A. Dillard, Selma. SecretaryMrs. Spencer Snell, Talladega. TreasurerMrs. E. C. Silsby, Talladega. TENN., KENTUCKY AND ARKANSAS. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION OF THE TENNES- SEE ASSOCIATION. PresidentMrs. G. W. Moore, Box 5, Fisk Univ., Nashville. SecretaryMrs. J. E. Smith, Chattanooga, Teun. TreasurerMrs. J. C. Napier, 514 Capitol Square, Nashville. MISSISSIPPI. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. TreasurerMrs. L. H. Turner, 3022 12th St., Meridian. LOUISIANA. WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION. PresidentMrs. L. St. J. Hitchcock, 2436 Canal St., New Orleans. SecretaryMrs. Matilda W. Cabrere, New Orleans. TreasurerMiss Mary L. Rogers, Straight Univ., New Orleans. TEXAS. WOMANS HOME MISSIONARYUNION. PreaidentMrs. Eunice Heflin,~Sherman. SecretaryMrs. Donald Hiockley, Sanger Ave., Dallas. TreasurerMrs. Arthur Geen, Dallas. *While the W. H. M. A. appears in this list as a State body for Mass, and R. I., it has cer- tain auxiliaries elsewhere. 95 S~CRETARm~s OF YOUNG P~OPI~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Jolinshury. MAss. & R. I. Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congl House, Boston. NEW YORK.. Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 4337 Washington Ave., St. Louis. IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, i8i6 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. Olive R. Barker, Greeley. MONTANA Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECR$TARI$S OF CHIT4DRENS WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 6~ Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

S~CRETARm~s OF YOUNG P~OPI~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Jolinshury. MAss. & R. I. Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congl House, Boston. NEW YORK.. Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 4337 Washington Ave., St. Louis. IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, i8i6 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. Olive R. Barker, Greeley. MONTANA Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECR$TARI$S OF CHIT4DRENS WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 6~ Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

S~CRETARm~s OF YOUNG P~OPI~S WORK. VERMONT ..... Mrs. G. W. Patterson, East St. Jolinshury. MAss. & R. I. Miss Bertha M. Shepard, 607 Congl House, Boston. NEW YORK.. Mrs. H. A. Flint, 604 Willis Ave., Syracuse. OHIO Miss M. C. Smith, 853 Doan St., Cleveland. ILLINOIS Mrs. J. T. Blanchard, 218 Walnut St., Aurora. MISSOURI Miss Katherine Jones, 4337 Washington Ave., St. Louis. IOWA Mrs. Charles McAllister, Spencer. MICHIGAN Mrs. W. J. Gregory, 459 Third St., Manistee. MINNESOTA, Young Ladies Work, Mrs. B. W. Smith, 6oo West Thirty-second St., Minneapolis. MINNESOTA, Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Bertha Hanneman, i8i6 Portland Ave., Minneapolis. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. S. Shaw, Cooperstown. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. Grace Burleigh, Mitchell. NEBRASKA Mrs. J. N. Hyder, 1520 U St., Lincoln. KANSAS Mrs. C. E. Read, Parsons. COLORADO Mrs. Olive R. Barker, Greeley. MONTANA Mrs. H. C. Arnold, 621 Spruce St., Helena. WASHINGTON Mrs. W. C. Davie, 423 North N St., Tacoma. OREGON Mrs. W. D. Palmer, 443 West Park St., Portland. CALIFORNIA Miss Caroline A. Potter, 6oo 17th St., Oakland. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Phebe Mayhew, 355 Alvarado St., Los Angeles. SECR$TARI$S OF CHIT4DRENS WORK. OHIO Mrs. Effie Morgan, 3880 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ILLINOIS Miss Hattie Kline, 713 E. 63d St., Chicago. IOWA Mrs. M. Rew, Grinnell. MICHIGAN Mrs. C. R. Wilson, 6~ Frederick Ave., Detroit. MINNESOTA Mrs. H. S. Baker, 2268 Blake Ave., St. Anthony Park. NORTH DAKOTA Mrs. 0. J. Wakefield, Wahpeton. SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. I. Crane, Waubay. NEBRASKA Mrs. H. D. Neely, 4371 Hamilton St., Omaha. KANSAS Miss Hattie Booth, Newton. MONTANA Mrs. H. B. Segur, Billings. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. Miss Emily M. Peck, 920 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. JULY, 1900. No. 3. rINANCIAI~. Nine Months, Ending June 30th. The receipts are $237,141.25, exclusive of Reserve Legacy Ac.. count, an increase of $24,922,63 compared with last year. There has been an increase of $15,751.36 in donations, $5,800.96 in estates, $852,- 26 in income and $2,518.05 in tuition. The expenditures are $249, [48.75, an increase of $21,699.95 com- pared with last year. The debt showing June 30th, this year, is $12,- 007.50last year at the same time $15,230.18. We appeal to churches, Sunday-schools, Christian Endeavor So- cieties, Womans Missionary Societies and individuals, and also to ex- ecutors of estates, to secure as large a sum as possible for remittance in July, August and September. The fiscal year closes September 30th. We hope to receive from all sources every possible dollar. The Association closed the year 89798 without debt, and the year 189899 without debt, and it earnestly desires to close this year, 1899 1900, without debt. The Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Annual Meeting, Missionary Association is to be held in Springfield, Oct. 23d-2Sth. Mass., October 23d25th. The Court Square The- atre has been secured, containing the largest audi- torium in the city. A great gathering is anticipated. Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, D.D., will preach the sermon. Reports from the large and varied fields will be presented by missionaries. The fields now reach from Porto Rico to Alaska, and present various and interesting conditions of life. The great problems of national and missionary importance that are pressing themselves upon the attention of Chris- tian patriots everywhere will be ably discussed. Contributing churches, local conferences and state associations are entitled to send delegates to this convention of the American Missionary Association.

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. VOL. LIV. JULY, 1900. No. 3. rINANCIAI~. Nine Months, Ending June 30th. The receipts are $237,141.25, exclusive of Reserve Legacy Ac.. count, an increase of $24,922,63 compared with last year. There has been an increase of $15,751.36 in donations, $5,800.96 in estates, $852,- 26 in income and $2,518.05 in tuition. The expenditures are $249, [48.75, an increase of $21,699.95 com- pared with last year. The debt showing June 30th, this year, is $12,- 007.50last year at the same time $15,230.18. We appeal to churches, Sunday-schools, Christian Endeavor So- cieties, Womans Missionary Societies and individuals, and also to ex- ecutors of estates, to secure as large a sum as possible for remittance in July, August and September. The fiscal year closes September 30th. We hope to receive from all sources every possible dollar. The Association closed the year 89798 without debt, and the year 189899 without debt, and it earnestly desires to close this year, 1899 1900, without debt. The Fifty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Annual Meeting, Missionary Association is to be held in Springfield, Oct. 23d-2Sth. Mass., October 23d25th. The Court Square The- atre has been secured, containing the largest audi- torium in the city. A great gathering is anticipated. Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, D.D., will preach the sermon. Reports from the large and varied fields will be presented by missionaries. The fields now reach from Porto Rico to Alaska, and present various and interesting conditions of life. The great problems of national and missionary importance that are pressing themselves upon the attention of Chris- tian patriots everywhere will be ably discussed. Contributing churches, local conferences and state associations are entitled to send delegates to this convention of the American Missionary Association. 98 EDITORIAL NOTE& Santee Training School presented a unique and A New Departure interesting program at the closing exercises, June Program. 15th, 1900. A New Departure Program for Closing of School was the title upon the printed page. The program was divided into two parts. Part first was con- fined to history. The general subject presented in the papers was The Development of Civilized Ways of Living. One of the Indian pupils read a paper on First Ways of Getting Food and Clothing. Another on First Dwellings. The future as well as the past in race development and elevation was considered. Beginning to Pro- vide for the Futnre was the subject of another paper. Clothing was discussed in relation to its production and value. The second part of this New Departure Program presented sci- ence in a practical and helpful way. The general subject was Nat- ural Forces are for Human Use. Interesting and valuable papers were presented on such themes as Wind Mills, Non-conduction in Electricity, Plant Breathing, Food Stored, and other sugges- tive and iniportant subjects. Throughout abundant illustrations were presented impressing upon these Indian boys and girls important lessons in independence and self-control and self-help essential to de- velopment and progress. Santee is to be commended surely for this new departure, which must prove not only interesting but of perma- ment value in race elevation. The attention of the whole world has been focalized on Disturbance China during the past few weeks. Many hearts are in China, deeply anxious for friends who are in the midst of this upheaval and whose lives are threatened. Beginning with mobs instigated by a secret s.ociety, apparently without precon- certion, a state bordering upon war now exists. Whether the Empress Dowager is at the head of this movement it seems impossible to decide. The conservative element of the Chinese is certai~ily in sympathy with the Boxers in their effort to exterminate the foreign devils. What the outcome of this insane uprising and mad onslaught involv- ing substantial war against the civilized nations of the world will be, no prophet of modern times can foretell. Many of us wait with anx- ious and sorrowful hearts for messages which we hope and yet fear to receive, lest they confirm our apprehension and alarm. We hope to present in the next issue of the MIssIoNARY an article from Rev. Jee Gain, the missionary of the A. M. A. in San Francisco, giving his views and interpretations of the trouble in China. This Association is closely related to the great work in this Empire through

98 EDITORIAL NOTE& Santee Training School presented a unique and A New Departure interesting program at the closing exercises, June Program. 15th, 1900. A New Departure Program for Closing of School was the title upon the printed page. The program was divided into two parts. Part first was con- fined to history. The general subject presented in the papers was The Development of Civilized Ways of Living. One of the Indian pupils read a paper on First Ways of Getting Food and Clothing. Another on First Dwellings. The future as well as the past in race development and elevation was considered. Beginning to Pro- vide for the Futnre was the subject of another paper. Clothing was discussed in relation to its production and value. The second part of this New Departure Program presented sci- ence in a practical and helpful way. The general subject was Nat- ural Forces are for Human Use. Interesting and valuable papers were presented on such themes as Wind Mills, Non-conduction in Electricity, Plant Breathing, Food Stored, and other sugges- tive and iniportant subjects. Throughout abundant illustrations were presented impressing upon these Indian boys and girls important lessons in independence and self-control and self-help essential to de- velopment and progress. Santee is to be commended surely for this new departure, which must prove not only interesting but of perma- ment value in race elevation. The attention of the whole world has been focalized on Disturbance China during the past few weeks. Many hearts are in China, deeply anxious for friends who are in the midst of this upheaval and whose lives are threatened. Beginning with mobs instigated by a secret s.ociety, apparently without precon- certion, a state bordering upon war now exists. Whether the Empress Dowager is at the head of this movement it seems impossible to decide. The conservative element of the Chinese is certai~ily in sympathy with the Boxers in their effort to exterminate the foreign devils. What the outcome of this insane uprising and mad onslaught involv- ing substantial war against the civilized nations of the world will be, no prophet of modern times can foretell. Many of us wait with anx- ious and sorrowful hearts for messages which we hope and yet fear to receive, lest they confirm our apprehension and alarm. We hope to present in the next issue of the MIssIoNARY an article from Rev. Jee Gain, the missionary of the A. M. A. in San Francisco, giving his views and interpretations of the trouble in China. This Association is closely related to the great work in this Empire through

98 EDITORIAL NOTE& Santee Training School presented a unique and A New Departure interesting program at the closing exercises, June Program. 15th, 1900. A New Departure Program for Closing of School was the title upon the printed page. The program was divided into two parts. Part first was con- fined to history. The general subject presented in the papers was The Development of Civilized Ways of Living. One of the Indian pupils read a paper on First Ways of Getting Food and Clothing. Another on First Dwellings. The future as well as the past in race development and elevation was considered. Beginning to Pro- vide for the Futnre was the subject of another paper. Clothing was discussed in relation to its production and value. The second part of this New Departure Program presented sci- ence in a practical and helpful way. The general subject was Nat- ural Forces are for Human Use. Interesting and valuable papers were presented on such themes as Wind Mills, Non-conduction in Electricity, Plant Breathing, Food Stored, and other sugges- tive and iniportant subjects. Throughout abundant illustrations were presented impressing upon these Indian boys and girls important lessons in independence and self-control and self-help essential to de- velopment and progress. Santee is to be commended surely for this new departure, which must prove not only interesting but of perma- ment value in race elevation. The attention of the whole world has been focalized on Disturbance China during the past few weeks. Many hearts are in China, deeply anxious for friends who are in the midst of this upheaval and whose lives are threatened. Beginning with mobs instigated by a secret s.ociety, apparently without precon- certion, a state bordering upon war now exists. Whether the Empress Dowager is at the head of this movement it seems impossible to decide. The conservative element of the Chinese is certai~ily in sympathy with the Boxers in their effort to exterminate the foreign devils. What the outcome of this insane uprising and mad onslaught involv- ing substantial war against the civilized nations of the world will be, no prophet of modern times can foretell. Many of us wait with anx- ious and sorrowful hearts for messages which we hope and yet fear to receive, lest they confirm our apprehension and alarm. We hope to present in the next issue of the MIssIoNARY an article from Rev. Jee Gain, the missionary of the A. M. A. in San Francisco, giving his views and interpretations of the trouble in China. This Association is closely related to the great work in this Empire through EDITORIAL NO TES. 99 the missions in our own country among the Chinese. How much the civilized nations are responsible for the present condition through their eager and often ill-advised efforts to absorb the territory, or to gain political and commercial advantages, is a serious problem. The need of aggressive and earnest work for the Chinese who come to our own country is emphasized by these alarming conditions. Hundreds should be sent back as missionaries to their own people. We hold the key to the solution of foreign missions in Africa, China and Japan in members of these races in our own country. Several state and local conferences have passed reso- A United lutions in favor of one annual meeting for all our Annual Meeting. six missionary societies. Such a convention would probably occupy a week. Each society would have representation during such a portion of the time as the magnitude of the work represented demanded. The general sentiment seems to be that the Sabbath should be used as a day of missionary and spiritual arousement, for the general interests of the Kingdom of God, as rep- resented through our denomination. This plan met the cordial ap- proval of the Home Missionary Convention in Detroit recently. It is certainly worthy of the careful consideration of all our societies. Prof. R. M. Roark, of the Kentucky State College, The Testimony at the commencement of Chandler Normal School, of Prof. Roark. Lexington, Ky., bore the following testimony to the strength and value of the negroes of the South: Forty years ago the race had nothing; now property in the hands of the negro has an assessed valuation of nearly five hundred million dollars. Not a few individuals are worth seventy-five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Forty years ago it was a violation of the law to teach a negro; now there are thousands of cl~ildren in good schools; and there are two hundred higher institutes of learning for negroes, with an attendance of two hundred thousand or more. There are many successful teachers, editors, lawyers, doctors and ministers who are negroes. All these professions are fully and ably represented here, in conservative and aristocratic Lexington, and as regards these men and women there is no race problem. Worth, honesty, clear knowledge, self-respect and independent support lie at the foundation of any citizenship, white or black. May these young graduates carry these with them into the life conflict, and be the leaders of their race info the widest opportunities of free American citizenship.

EDITORIAL NO TES. 99 the missions in our own country among the Chinese. How much the civilized nations are responsible for the present condition through their eager and often ill-advised efforts to absorb the territory, or to gain political and commercial advantages, is a serious problem. The need of aggressive and earnest work for the Chinese who come to our own country is emphasized by these alarming conditions. Hundreds should be sent back as missionaries to their own people. We hold the key to the solution of foreign missions in Africa, China and Japan in members of these races in our own country. Several state and local conferences have passed reso- A United lutions in favor of one annual meeting for all our Annual Meeting. six missionary societies. Such a convention would probably occupy a week. Each society would have representation during such a portion of the time as the magnitude of the work represented demanded. The general sentiment seems to be that the Sabbath should be used as a day of missionary and spiritual arousement, for the general interests of the Kingdom of God, as rep- resented through our denomination. This plan met the cordial ap- proval of the Home Missionary Convention in Detroit recently. It is certainly worthy of the careful consideration of all our societies. Prof. R. M. Roark, of the Kentucky State College, The Testimony at the commencement of Chandler Normal School, of Prof. Roark. Lexington, Ky., bore the following testimony to the strength and value of the negroes of the South: Forty years ago the race had nothing; now property in the hands of the negro has an assessed valuation of nearly five hundred million dollars. Not a few individuals are worth seventy-five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Forty years ago it was a violation of the law to teach a negro; now there are thousands of cl~ildren in good schools; and there are two hundred higher institutes of learning for negroes, with an attendance of two hundred thousand or more. There are many successful teachers, editors, lawyers, doctors and ministers who are negroes. All these professions are fully and ably represented here, in conservative and aristocratic Lexington, and as regards these men and women there is no race problem. Worth, honesty, clear knowledge, self-respect and independent support lie at the foundation of any citizenship, white or black. May these young graduates carry these with them into the life conflict, and be the leaders of their race info the widest opportunities of free American citizenship.

EDITORIAL NO TES. 99 the missions in our own country among the Chinese. How much the civilized nations are responsible for the present condition through their eager and often ill-advised efforts to absorb the territory, or to gain political and commercial advantages, is a serious problem. The need of aggressive and earnest work for the Chinese who come to our own country is emphasized by these alarming conditions. Hundreds should be sent back as missionaries to their own people. We hold the key to the solution of foreign missions in Africa, China and Japan in members of these races in our own country. Several state and local conferences have passed reso- A United lutions in favor of one annual meeting for all our Annual Meeting. six missionary societies. Such a convention would probably occupy a week. Each society would have representation during such a portion of the time as the magnitude of the work represented demanded. The general sentiment seems to be that the Sabbath should be used as a day of missionary and spiritual arousement, for the general interests of the Kingdom of God, as rep- resented through our denomination. This plan met the cordial ap- proval of the Home Missionary Convention in Detroit recently. It is certainly worthy of the careful consideration of all our societies. Prof. R. M. Roark, of the Kentucky State College, The Testimony at the commencement of Chandler Normal School, of Prof. Roark. Lexington, Ky., bore the following testimony to the strength and value of the negroes of the South: Forty years ago the race had nothing; now property in the hands of the negro has an assessed valuation of nearly five hundred million dollars. Not a few individuals are worth seventy-five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Forty years ago it was a violation of the law to teach a negro; now there are thousands of cl~ildren in good schools; and there are two hundred higher institutes of learning for negroes, with an attendance of two hundred thousand or more. There are many successful teachers, editors, lawyers, doctors and ministers who are negroes. All these professions are fully and ably represented here, in conservative and aristocratic Lexington, and as regards these men and women there is no race problem. Worth, honesty, clear knowledge, self-respect and independent support lie at the foundation of any citizenship, white or black. May these young graduates carry these with them into the life conflict, and be the leaders of their race info the widest opportunities of free American citizenship. 100 EDITORIAL NOTES. Mr. Rossiter Johnson has recently compiled a list of Splendid bequests to benevolent objects during the last year Benefactions. in the United States. This is a remarkable showing. The grand total is nearly sixty-three million dollars. The year previous it reached the good sum of thirty-eight million, and in 1897, forty-five million. In three years, therefore, over one hun- dred and forty million dollars have been bestowed by generous men and women for charitable and educational obj ects. There never has been a time in the history of the world when generosity and riches were so often held in possession of the same person as to-day. Mr. R. H. Learell, of the Class of 1901, at Harvard Important. University, was awarded the first prize in the Har- vard Bowdoin Series. His subject was The Race Problems in the South. An interesting and valuable lecture was delivered before the stu- dents of Western Reserve University, Ohio, by Prof. 0. H. Tower, Ph.D. His subject was The Food of the Alabama Negro and its Re- lation to His Mental and Moral Development. LeMoyne Normal Institute, at Memphis, Tenn., has A Useful just completed the twenty-ninth year of its history. Record. It was founded by the American Missionary Associa- tion in October, 1871. The work of the school has grown into large proportions. The enrollment of students for the year has numbered 725 in all grades. More than 200 of these have studied in the normal department. They are thus fitting themselves for teaching among their people in the public and private schools of the state. The graduating class of 1900 consisted of ~twent?. Dr. LeMoyne, of Washington, Pa., after whom the institute is named, gave the ground and the buildings and the original outlay. The American Missionary Association has maintained the work during these twenty- nine years. The Alumni Association of the institute has contributed generously in proportion to their means to the work at the school. The Alumni have been much interested in the development of the in- dustrial department, and have contributed for that purpose. Wood- working, cooking and nursing classes will be conducted in the school next year, offering still larger opportunities for the training of these young people for a larger and more useful life-work.

100 EDITORIAL NOTES. Mr. Rossiter Johnson has recently compiled a list of Splendid bequests to benevolent objects during the last year Benefactions. in the United States. This is a remarkable showing. The grand total is nearly sixty-three million dollars. The year previous it reached the good sum of thirty-eight million, and in 1897, forty-five million. In three years, therefore, over one hun- dred and forty million dollars have been bestowed by generous men and women for charitable and educational obj ects. There never has been a time in the history of the world when generosity and riches were so often held in possession of the same person as to-day. Mr. R. H. Learell, of the Class of 1901, at Harvard Important. University, was awarded the first prize in the Har- vard Bowdoin Series. His subject was The Race Problems in the South. An interesting and valuable lecture was delivered before the stu- dents of Western Reserve University, Ohio, by Prof. 0. H. Tower, Ph.D. His subject was The Food of the Alabama Negro and its Re- lation to His Mental and Moral Development. LeMoyne Normal Institute, at Memphis, Tenn., has A Useful just completed the twenty-ninth year of its history. Record. It was founded by the American Missionary Associa- tion in October, 1871. The work of the school has grown into large proportions. The enrollment of students for the year has numbered 725 in all grades. More than 200 of these have studied in the normal department. They are thus fitting themselves for teaching among their people in the public and private schools of the state. The graduating class of 1900 consisted of ~twent?. Dr. LeMoyne, of Washington, Pa., after whom the institute is named, gave the ground and the buildings and the original outlay. The American Missionary Association has maintained the work during these twenty- nine years. The Alumni Association of the institute has contributed generously in proportion to their means to the work at the school. The Alumni have been much interested in the development of the in- dustrial department, and have contributed for that purpose. Wood- working, cooking and nursing classes will be conducted in the school next year, offering still larger opportunities for the training of these young people for a larger and more useful life-work.

100 EDITORIAL NOTES. Mr. Rossiter Johnson has recently compiled a list of Splendid bequests to benevolent objects during the last year Benefactions. in the United States. This is a remarkable showing. The grand total is nearly sixty-three million dollars. The year previous it reached the good sum of thirty-eight million, and in 1897, forty-five million. In three years, therefore, over one hun- dred and forty million dollars have been bestowed by generous men and women for charitable and educational obj ects. There never has been a time in the history of the world when generosity and riches were so often held in possession of the same person as to-day. Mr. R. H. Learell, of the Class of 1901, at Harvard Important. University, was awarded the first prize in the Har- vard Bowdoin Series. His subject was The Race Problems in the South. An interesting and valuable lecture was delivered before the stu- dents of Western Reserve University, Ohio, by Prof. 0. H. Tower, Ph.D. His subject was The Food of the Alabama Negro and its Re- lation to His Mental and Moral Development. LeMoyne Normal Institute, at Memphis, Tenn., has A Useful just completed the twenty-ninth year of its history. Record. It was founded by the American Missionary Associa- tion in October, 1871. The work of the school has grown into large proportions. The enrollment of students for the year has numbered 725 in all grades. More than 200 of these have studied in the normal department. They are thus fitting themselves for teaching among their people in the public and private schools of the state. The graduating class of 1900 consisted of ~twent?. Dr. LeMoyne, of Washington, Pa., after whom the institute is named, gave the ground and the buildings and the original outlay. The American Missionary Association has maintained the work during these twenty- nine years. The Alumni Association of the institute has contributed generously in proportion to their means to the work at the school. The Alumni have been much interested in the development of the in- dustrial department, and have contributed for that purpose. Wood- working, cooking and nursing classes will be conducted in the school next year, offering still larger opportunities for the training of these young people for a larger and more useful life-work.

100 EDITORIAL NOTES. Mr. Rossiter Johnson has recently compiled a list of Splendid bequests to benevolent objects during the last year Benefactions. in the United States. This is a remarkable showing. The grand total is nearly sixty-three million dollars. The year previous it reached the good sum of thirty-eight million, and in 1897, forty-five million. In three years, therefore, over one hun- dred and forty million dollars have been bestowed by generous men and women for charitable and educational obj ects. There never has been a time in the history of the world when generosity and riches were so often held in possession of the same person as to-day. Mr. R. H. Learell, of the Class of 1901, at Harvard Important. University, was awarded the first prize in the Har- vard Bowdoin Series. His subject was The Race Problems in the South. An interesting and valuable lecture was delivered before the stu- dents of Western Reserve University, Ohio, by Prof. 0. H. Tower, Ph.D. His subject was The Food of the Alabama Negro and its Re- lation to His Mental and Moral Development. LeMoyne Normal Institute, at Memphis, Tenn., has A Useful just completed the twenty-ninth year of its history. Record. It was founded by the American Missionary Associa- tion in October, 1871. The work of the school has grown into large proportions. The enrollment of students for the year has numbered 725 in all grades. More than 200 of these have studied in the normal department. They are thus fitting themselves for teaching among their people in the public and private schools of the state. The graduating class of 1900 consisted of ~twent?. Dr. LeMoyne, of Washington, Pa., after whom the institute is named, gave the ground and the buildings and the original outlay. The American Missionary Association has maintained the work during these twenty- nine years. The Alumni Association of the institute has contributed generously in proportion to their means to the work at the school. The Alumni have been much interested in the development of the in- dustrial department, and have contributed for that purpose. Wood- working, cooking and nursing classes will be conducted in the school next year, offering still larger opportunities for the training of these young people for a larger and more useful life-work. EDITORIAL NOTES. I0I The closing exercises of Whittier High School were Whittier held in the Congregational Church, on the ~8th of High School. May. This school is situated in the Highlands of North Carolina. It reaches the young people of a considerable area, and is an influence for large good among them. Among the speeches or essays presented at the closing exercises, was one entitled: ~ The South, Her Strength and Weakness. It is a hopeful sign that the young men of the South, who are to be the lead- ers in their section, are seriously considering these problems. In the New South, a large element of strength and progress will come from the educated young men of the Highlands. They are somewhat slow to be moved, but are strong, steadfast and courageous in the de- fense of that which they believe to be right, when they do move. In one of our schools among the American High- Grit landers a young mountaineer, then scarcely out of that Wins, his teens, applied for membership. When asked what funds he had to support him in his proposed study, he replied: Only fifty cents. He had dependent upon him two sisters, a brother and his mother. It seemed rather limited capital for such an undertaking. He went to work, however, cutting logs, built a log-cabin, moved into it with his family, and with an eager- ness that can scarcely be appreciated by those who have had larger opportunities, went to his study in the schoolroom. It is not necessary to say that such grit and devotion won for him success. He has fitted himself for Christian instruction among his people, and is rapidlybe- coming a leader. This young man, however, is not an individual but a type of hundreds of such Highland lads and lassies who are strug- gling with great self-sacrifice for an education in our American Mis- sionary Association schools. The graduating class from Williamsburg Academy, Prepared for Kentucky, numbers three. They ar~ all from the Life Work. State of Kentucky, but from different counties. The mountain people only are represented. One contemplates the study of medicine next fall. One expects to teach. The other, a young lady, will probably remain at home for a time. All are Christians and in active Christian work. This school, among the Highlanders, has closed a Grand View Iii- most successful year. The following item comes stitute, Tennessee. from the principal: The young men have held a mid-week prayer meeting twice each week during

EDITORIAL NOTES. I0I The closing exercises of Whittier High School were Whittier held in the Congregational Church, on the ~8th of High School. May. This school is situated in the Highlands of North Carolina. It reaches the young people of a considerable area, and is an influence for large good among them. Among the speeches or essays presented at the closing exercises, was one entitled: ~ The South, Her Strength and Weakness. It is a hopeful sign that the young men of the South, who are to be the lead- ers in their section, are seriously considering these problems. In the New South, a large element of strength and progress will come from the educated young men of the Highlands. They are somewhat slow to be moved, but are strong, steadfast and courageous in the de- fense of that which they believe to be right, when they do move. In one of our schools among the American High- Grit landers a young mountaineer, then scarcely out of that Wins, his teens, applied for membership. When asked what funds he had to support him in his proposed study, he replied: Only fifty cents. He had dependent upon him two sisters, a brother and his mother. It seemed rather limited capital for such an undertaking. He went to work, however, cutting logs, built a log-cabin, moved into it with his family, and with an eager- ness that can scarcely be appreciated by those who have had larger opportunities, went to his study in the schoolroom. It is not necessary to say that such grit and devotion won for him success. He has fitted himself for Christian instruction among his people, and is rapidlybe- coming a leader. This young man, however, is not an individual but a type of hundreds of such Highland lads and lassies who are strug- gling with great self-sacrifice for an education in our American Mis- sionary Association schools. The graduating class from Williamsburg Academy, Prepared for Kentucky, numbers three. They ar~ all from the Life Work. State of Kentucky, but from different counties. The mountain people only are represented. One contemplates the study of medicine next fall. One expects to teach. The other, a young lady, will probably remain at home for a time. All are Christians and in active Christian work. This school, among the Highlanders, has closed a Grand View Iii- most successful year. The following item comes stitute, Tennessee. from the principal: The young men have held a mid-week prayer meeting twice each week during

EDITORIAL NOTES. I0I The closing exercises of Whittier High School were Whittier held in the Congregational Church, on the ~8th of High School. May. This school is situated in the Highlands of North Carolina. It reaches the young people of a considerable area, and is an influence for large good among them. Among the speeches or essays presented at the closing exercises, was one entitled: ~ The South, Her Strength and Weakness. It is a hopeful sign that the young men of the South, who are to be the lead- ers in their section, are seriously considering these problems. In the New South, a large element of strength and progress will come from the educated young men of the Highlands. They are somewhat slow to be moved, but are strong, steadfast and courageous in the de- fense of that which they believe to be right, when they do move. In one of our schools among the American High- Grit landers a young mountaineer, then scarcely out of that Wins, his teens, applied for membership. When asked what funds he had to support him in his proposed study, he replied: Only fifty cents. He had dependent upon him two sisters, a brother and his mother. It seemed rather limited capital for such an undertaking. He went to work, however, cutting logs, built a log-cabin, moved into it with his family, and with an eager- ness that can scarcely be appreciated by those who have had larger opportunities, went to his study in the schoolroom. It is not necessary to say that such grit and devotion won for him success. He has fitted himself for Christian instruction among his people, and is rapidlybe- coming a leader. This young man, however, is not an individual but a type of hundreds of such Highland lads and lassies who are strug- gling with great self-sacrifice for an education in our American Mis- sionary Association schools. The graduating class from Williamsburg Academy, Prepared for Kentucky, numbers three. They ar~ all from the Life Work. State of Kentucky, but from different counties. The mountain people only are represented. One contemplates the study of medicine next fall. One expects to teach. The other, a young lady, will probably remain at home for a time. All are Christians and in active Christian work. This school, among the Highlanders, has closed a Grand View Iii- most successful year. The following item comes stitute, Tennessee. from the principal: The young men have held a mid-week prayer meeting twice each week during

EDITORIAL NOTES. I0I The closing exercises of Whittier High School were Whittier held in the Congregational Church, on the ~8th of High School. May. This school is situated in the Highlands of North Carolina. It reaches the young people of a considerable area, and is an influence for large good among them. Among the speeches or essays presented at the closing exercises, was one entitled: ~ The South, Her Strength and Weakness. It is a hopeful sign that the young men of the South, who are to be the lead- ers in their section, are seriously considering these problems. In the New South, a large element of strength and progress will come from the educated young men of the Highlands. They are somewhat slow to be moved, but are strong, steadfast and courageous in the de- fense of that which they believe to be right, when they do move. In one of our schools among the American High- Grit landers a young mountaineer, then scarcely out of that Wins, his teens, applied for membership. When asked what funds he had to support him in his proposed study, he replied: Only fifty cents. He had dependent upon him two sisters, a brother and his mother. It seemed rather limited capital for such an undertaking. He went to work, however, cutting logs, built a log-cabin, moved into it with his family, and with an eager- ness that can scarcely be appreciated by those who have had larger opportunities, went to his study in the schoolroom. It is not necessary to say that such grit and devotion won for him success. He has fitted himself for Christian instruction among his people, and is rapidlybe- coming a leader. This young man, however, is not an individual but a type of hundreds of such Highland lads and lassies who are strug- gling with great self-sacrifice for an education in our American Mis- sionary Association schools. The graduating class from Williamsburg Academy, Prepared for Kentucky, numbers three. They ar~ all from the Life Work. State of Kentucky, but from different counties. The mountain people only are represented. One contemplates the study of medicine next fall. One expects to teach. The other, a young lady, will probably remain at home for a time. All are Christians and in active Christian work. This school, among the Highlanders, has closed a Grand View Iii- most successful year. The following item comes stitute, Tennessee. from the principal: The young men have held a mid-week prayer meeting twice each week during

EDITORIAL NOTES. I0I The closing exercises of Whittier High School were Whittier held in the Congregational Church, on the ~8th of High School. May. This school is situated in the Highlands of North Carolina. It reaches the young people of a considerable area, and is an influence for large good among them. Among the speeches or essays presented at the closing exercises, was one entitled: ~ The South, Her Strength and Weakness. It is a hopeful sign that the young men of the South, who are to be the lead- ers in their section, are seriously considering these problems. In the New South, a large element of strength and progress will come from the educated young men of the Highlands. They are somewhat slow to be moved, but are strong, steadfast and courageous in the de- fense of that which they believe to be right, when they do move. In one of our schools among the American High- Grit landers a young mountaineer, then scarcely out of that Wins, his teens, applied for membership. When asked what funds he had to support him in his proposed study, he replied: Only fifty cents. He had dependent upon him two sisters, a brother and his mother. It seemed rather limited capital for such an undertaking. He went to work, however, cutting logs, built a log-cabin, moved into it with his family, and with an eager- ness that can scarcely be appreciated by those who have had larger opportunities, went to his study in the schoolroom. It is not necessary to say that such grit and devotion won for him success. He has fitted himself for Christian instruction among his people, and is rapidlybe- coming a leader. This young man, however, is not an individual but a type of hundreds of such Highland lads and lassies who are strug- gling with great self-sacrifice for an education in our American Mis- sionary Association schools. The graduating class from Williamsburg Academy, Prepared for Kentucky, numbers three. They ar~ all from the Life Work. State of Kentucky, but from different counties. The mountain people only are represented. One contemplates the study of medicine next fall. One expects to teach. The other, a young lady, will probably remain at home for a time. All are Christians and in active Christian work. This school, among the Highlanders, has closed a Grand View Iii- most successful year. The following item comes stitute, Tennessee. from the principal: The young men have held a mid-week prayer meeting twice each week during 102 INDIAN PROGRESS. the month. These meetings were well attended, and much interest was manifested. At our last mid-week service, before the closing of the school, our little church was well filled, and a large number took part in the service. The topic for the evening was Some of the bene- fits I have received during the school year in Grand View. The meeting was exceptionally impressive. Many of these students have, during the year, taken Christ into their hearts and lives, and this, after all, we feel is the one thing needful.~ Through the courtesy of the Moderator, the Manual of Savannah manual of this conference has been presented Congregational District, to the editor of the MISSIONARY. It contains the constitution and by-laws, and a brief his- torical sketch of this group of churches in Georgia. It is an interest- ing document. Among other things, it illustrates the desire of these churches to have an educated and upright ministry. Article XII of their constitution reads, in part, as follows: Cougregationalists have always believed in a Godly and educated ministry. To meet the wants of local conditions, a three years course of study shall be pro- vided for in the by-laws, for all who are not graduates of normal, college preparatory or college classes. * * * * The by-laws shall provide a four years course of conference study, leading up to the printed certificate. Any person holding a printed certificate shall be addressed as Reverend, preach without annual examination, on condition of good behavior, and may be ordained if called by a church to be its pastor. * * * * Ordained preachers coming to us from bodies having a lower standard shall pursue our four years course of study and pass annual examinations, if they are under fifty years of age.~~ This is certainly an earnest and systematic effort on the part of our brethren of these churches to establish higher~educational and ethical standards on the part of the ministers in that state. The bene- fit will accrue not only to our Congregational Churches, but to alt others in the state. INDIAN PROGRESS. BY REV. C. L. HALL. On May 26th there was a high wind over the prairie. Old and New. it hindered the carpenter who was trying to frame the bell-tower of the new chapel. The chapel stands aloft in the center of the Ree Indian settlement. It is a shining mark, seen in the June sunlight, for miles up and down the Missouri bench

102 INDIAN PROGRESS. the month. These meetings were well attended, and much interest was manifested. At our last mid-week service, before the closing of the school, our little church was well filled, and a large number took part in the service. The topic for the evening was Some of the bene- fits I have received during the school year in Grand View. The meeting was exceptionally impressive. Many of these students have, during the year, taken Christ into their hearts and lives, and this, after all, we feel is the one thing needful.~ Through the courtesy of the Moderator, the Manual of Savannah manual of this conference has been presented Congregational District, to the editor of the MISSIONARY. It contains the constitution and by-laws, and a brief his- torical sketch of this group of churches in Georgia. It is an interest- ing document. Among other things, it illustrates the desire of these churches to have an educated and upright ministry. Article XII of their constitution reads, in part, as follows: Cougregationalists have always believed in a Godly and educated ministry. To meet the wants of local conditions, a three years course of study shall be pro- vided for in the by-laws, for all who are not graduates of normal, college preparatory or college classes. * * * * The by-laws shall provide a four years course of conference study, leading up to the printed certificate. Any person holding a printed certificate shall be addressed as Reverend, preach without annual examination, on condition of good behavior, and may be ordained if called by a church to be its pastor. * * * * Ordained preachers coming to us from bodies having a lower standard shall pursue our four years course of study and pass annual examinations, if they are under fifty years of age.~~ This is certainly an earnest and systematic effort on the part of our brethren of these churches to establish higher~educational and ethical standards on the part of the ministers in that state. The bene- fit will accrue not only to our Congregational Churches, but to alt others in the state. INDIAN PROGRESS. BY REV. C. L. HALL. On May 26th there was a high wind over the prairie. Old and New. it hindered the carpenter who was trying to frame the bell-tower of the new chapel. The chapel stands aloft in the center of the Ree Indian settlement. It is a shining mark, seen in the June sunlight, for miles up and down the Missouri bench

102 INDIAN PROGRESS. the month. These meetings were well attended, and much interest was manifested. At our last mid-week service, before the closing of the school, our little church was well filled, and a large number took part in the service. The topic for the evening was Some of the bene- fits I have received during the school year in Grand View. The meeting was exceptionally impressive. Many of these students have, during the year, taken Christ into their hearts and lives, and this, after all, we feel is the one thing needful.~ Through the courtesy of the Moderator, the Manual of Savannah manual of this conference has been presented Congregational District, to the editor of the MISSIONARY. It contains the constitution and by-laws, and a brief his- torical sketch of this group of churches in Georgia. It is an interest- ing document. Among other things, it illustrates the desire of these churches to have an educated and upright ministry. Article XII of their constitution reads, in part, as follows: Cougregationalists have always believed in a Godly and educated ministry. To meet the wants of local conditions, a three years course of study shall be pro- vided for in the by-laws, for all who are not graduates of normal, college preparatory or college classes. * * * * The by-laws shall provide a four years course of conference study, leading up to the printed certificate. Any person holding a printed certificate shall be addressed as Reverend, preach without annual examination, on condition of good behavior, and may be ordained if called by a church to be its pastor. * * * * Ordained preachers coming to us from bodies having a lower standard shall pursue our four years course of study and pass annual examinations, if they are under fifty years of age.~~ This is certainly an earnest and systematic effort on the part of our brethren of these churches to establish higher~educational and ethical standards on the part of the ministers in that state. The bene- fit will accrue not only to our Congregational Churches, but to alt others in the state. INDIAN PROGRESS. BY REV. C. L. HALL. On May 26th there was a high wind over the prairie. Old and New. it hindered the carpenter who was trying to frame the bell-tower of the new chapel. The chapel stands aloft in the center of the Ree Indian settlement. It is a shining mark, seen in the June sunlight, for miles up and down the Missouri bench INDIAN PROGRESS. 103 lands. The prairie around it is dotted with Indian homes. The winds could not stop the building nor overturn it. Other work the wind did finish. That was the overthrow of the old heathen place of worship which stood a little more than a mile away from the new Christian chapel. Neglected for several years, it had been gradually disintegrating till the wind threw down the remains of the ruin. The Ree Christian Indians are now looking with satisfaction at the chapel which their own work has helped to build. It is the cen- ter of a new religious and social order. It illustrates, also, the co- operative work of the Womens Home Missionary Association, Church- Building Society and the American Missionary Association. All of. these had a helping hand in the building. It takes all that all can do together to provide new and better things for the Indian as their hold of and faith in the old pass away. The Fort Berthold Indians have recently become Citizen Indians. voters. The coming fall elections are important; consequently the caucuses held this spring were of some moment. In the county convention eleven delegates out of twenty-six were Indians. They might have a deciding vote of con- siderable consequence. There was an effort to control the ignorant part of the community for private interests. The better educated young men, however, were alive to their duty and opportunity, and many of the older ones were sensible enough to put forward the younger and better informed to represent them. The consequence was that when the delegates ar- rived at the county seat they were fotind to be an intelligent and well-dressed company, who could understand what was going on. Two of them went from the county to the Fargo state convention to nominate delegates to the national presidential convention. One went to the judicial convention, and two are to go to the coming state con- vention at Grand Forks to nominate state officers. Three of these delegates were from our Santee school, and one from Hampton. The testimony of political leaders is that the Indian delegates made a good impression, and were not led into the self-indulgences that disgraced some whites. Several years ago one of the older boys found it rather tiresome to study civil government in the mission school. Now he says to his teacher, Civil government is all right. It always will be in the hand of intelligent people who want to do rightall colors included..

INDIAN PROGRESS. 103 lands. The prairie around it is dotted with Indian homes. The winds could not stop the building nor overturn it. Other work the wind did finish. That was the overthrow of the old heathen place of worship which stood a little more than a mile away from the new Christian chapel. Neglected for several years, it had been gradually disintegrating till the wind threw down the remains of the ruin. The Ree Christian Indians are now looking with satisfaction at the chapel which their own work has helped to build. It is the cen- ter of a new religious and social order. It illustrates, also, the co- operative work of the Womens Home Missionary Association, Church- Building Society and the American Missionary Association. All of. these had a helping hand in the building. It takes all that all can do together to provide new and better things for the Indian as their hold of and faith in the old pass away. The Fort Berthold Indians have recently become Citizen Indians. voters. The coming fall elections are important; consequently the caucuses held this spring were of some moment. In the county convention eleven delegates out of twenty-six were Indians. They might have a deciding vote of con- siderable consequence. There was an effort to control the ignorant part of the community for private interests. The better educated young men, however, were alive to their duty and opportunity, and many of the older ones were sensible enough to put forward the younger and better informed to represent them. The consequence was that when the delegates ar- rived at the county seat they were fotind to be an intelligent and well-dressed company, who could understand what was going on. Two of them went from the county to the Fargo state convention to nominate delegates to the national presidential convention. One went to the judicial convention, and two are to go to the coming state con- vention at Grand Forks to nominate state officers. Three of these delegates were from our Santee school, and one from Hampton. The testimony of political leaders is that the Indian delegates made a good impression, and were not led into the self-indulgences that disgraced some whites. Several years ago one of the older boys found it rather tiresome to study civil government in the mission school. Now he says to his teacher, Civil government is all right. It always will be in the hand of intelligent people who want to do rightall colors included.. 104 LIGHT AND SHADE. IJGHT AND ShADE. MRS. IDA V. WOODBURY. The title of this rambling sketch of Southern travel does not refer, as might be understood, to the wonderful picturesqueness of the Southern mountains and valleys, their ever-varying beauty of sun- shine and shadow, nor to the spiritual, moral or intellectual condition of the people; but is a salutation, embodying in its brevity an invita- tion to the stranger to dismount from his horse, or step down from his carriage, and rest himself beneath the shade of the trees. Light, stranger, light and shade, is the laconic, epigrammatic but cordial and hospitable greeting. In response to such a salutation, I lit from the buggy one after- noon a few weeks ago in front of a one-roomed, windowless log hut in the Kentucky mountains, where lived a man, his wife and eight children. I was urged to set by, so I went inside the house. The mother was lying on a bed in the corner, and I said to her, Are you sick? (You must never ask a mountaineer if he is ill, that is equiv- alent to asking him if he is cross.) Yes, she said, Im powerful puny.~~ Have you been sick long? was my next question. Ive been punying around all winter. Has it been cold here?~ Yes, mighty cold. Have you had any snow?~ Yes, weve had a right smart of snow twicet, and oncet it was pretty nigh shoe- mouth deep. These people rarely admit that they are well. The most you can expect is, Im tolerable, only jest tolerable, while often they say, Im powerful puny, or nigh about plum sick. And then with an air of extreme resignation, for they seem to enjoy poor health, they add, Were all powerful puny humans. We had supper on the night of which I write in one of these little cabinsthe young missionary of the American Missionary Associa- tion and myself. The conditions were very primitive, the fare coarse, tnt the welcome hearty, the hospitality boun~tiful. ~Then we had a prayer-meeting in the church house, and between fifty and sixty people were present. The men dressed in homespun and blue jeans, the women all with full-bordered cape bonnets and home-knit woolen mitts. It is a great lack of form to go with the hands uncovered, but the feet are often so; and I will venture to say that the mission- ary and myself were the only persons in the church house whose mouths were not filled with tobacco, a custom very much in evidence all through the meeting. I talked to them of our work among the Indians, and after the meeting one man came to me and shook my hand right royally, as he

104 LIGHT AND SHADE. IJGHT AND ShADE. MRS. IDA V. WOODBURY. The title of this rambling sketch of Southern travel does not refer, as might be understood, to the wonderful picturesqueness of the Southern mountains and valleys, their ever-varying beauty of sun- shine and shadow, nor to the spiritual, moral or intellectual condition of the people; but is a salutation, embodying in its brevity an invita- tion to the stranger to dismount from his horse, or step down from his carriage, and rest himself beneath the shade of the trees. Light, stranger, light and shade, is the laconic, epigrammatic but cordial and hospitable greeting. In response to such a salutation, I lit from the buggy one after- noon a few weeks ago in front of a one-roomed, windowless log hut in the Kentucky mountains, where lived a man, his wife and eight children. I was urged to set by, so I went inside the house. The mother was lying on a bed in the corner, and I said to her, Are you sick? (You must never ask a mountaineer if he is ill, that is equiv- alent to asking him if he is cross.) Yes, she said, Im powerful puny.~~ Have you been sick long? was my next question. Ive been punying around all winter. Has it been cold here?~ Yes, mighty cold. Have you had any snow?~ Yes, weve had a right smart of snow twicet, and oncet it was pretty nigh shoe- mouth deep. These people rarely admit that they are well. The most you can expect is, Im tolerable, only jest tolerable, while often they say, Im powerful puny, or nigh about plum sick. And then with an air of extreme resignation, for they seem to enjoy poor health, they add, Were all powerful puny humans. We had supper on the night of which I write in one of these little cabinsthe young missionary of the American Missionary Associa- tion and myself. The conditions were very primitive, the fare coarse, tnt the welcome hearty, the hospitality boun~tiful. ~Then we had a prayer-meeting in the church house, and between fifty and sixty people were present. The men dressed in homespun and blue jeans, the women all with full-bordered cape bonnets and home-knit woolen mitts. It is a great lack of form to go with the hands uncovered, but the feet are often so; and I will venture to say that the mission- ary and myself were the only persons in the church house whose mouths were not filled with tobacco, a custom very much in evidence all through the meeting. I talked to them of our work among the Indians, and after the meeting one man came to me and shook my hand right royally, as he LiGHT AND SHADE. 105 said, Ive never seen you before, mum, and I reckon I never shall see you again; but weve been mightily holped up by what youve been saying, and I reckon we ought to be doing something for them poor humans. In his poverty, in his need, his heart went out to those who seemed to him to be in greater destitution. As we went to our buggy at the close of the meeting, the people gathered around to say goodbye, and many were the kindly words and the God-speeds. Many, too, were the evidences of hospitality, and one insisted that we should go home with him and spend the night. He said: Its a mighty long ride to the school, and youll be a mighty sight more comfortable to come back and sleep with us. We had called at his house in the afternoon. There were twelve people father, mother and ten childrenin a windowless, one-roomed cabin, in which were three beds ranged side by side. Just what sleeping accommodations they were going to give us I do not know. Where were we? Who are these people? Right in the heart of the Midland Mountains, among our native-born American Highland- ers, people who have had as great a part in forming American history as any like number of men in our country to-day, people who gave to this nation Abraham Lincoln, who also produced Jesse James they are capable of eitherwho for a hundred and fifty years have been sitting in the shade of ignorance, poverty and superstition, but are now coming into the light of the school and the church as provided for them by the American Missionary Association. And now for a moment we will run down into the rice swamps of Georgia. Come into the house of old Aunt Peggy. A bed and two boxes form all the furniture of the room. The house is a borrowed one. Aunt Peggy is having a new one built. It will cost five dol- lars, and when we ask her how she is going to pay for it she tells us she has a quarter saved toward it, and she has promised the man who is building it her blankets, her only bedding beside an old comforter. But the weather is growing warm, she says, and me~be before it done turn cold Ill be in the hebbenly mansions. One of the saddest relics of the old slavery days is these childless, friendless, companion- less old people, childless because slavery separated them from their children; husbands ~nd wives were parted, and all family life ren- dered impossible. Two old people in the region of Mc [ntosh, Ga., have recently died, each alone in a little cabin, and the tragedy was not discovered until the buzzards were seen circling around the place. Aunt Peggys sole comfort and dependence is a little boy eleven or twelve years old, whom she picked up by the roadside where he, a tiny baby, had been left by a heartless mother. Although then at io6 COMMENCEMENT A T FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. least eighty years old, she strapped him on her back as she went to her tasses (tasks) in the field. She named him Calvary Baker, and now he has become her dependence and support, although the light in her shadowed cabin comes from the ministrations of the teachers in Dorchester Academy; and as she put her old, gaunt, claw-like black fingers on the face of the delicate, refined academy teacher, Aunt Peggy said: Oh, youre my Jesus mudder; and then, turning to me, she said, while a smile lit up the old black face, Oh, missus, I bress de Lord for the Jesus school, for if it had not been for these Jesus mudders, I reckon hunger would have carried me off. It is a wonderful work at McIntosh, as is true of all our schools. There are great lessons to be learned there. The student of the negro problem would do well to visit this section of the country with its historic interest, to note the influence of the old Midway Church, whose members were obliged to allow their slaves to attend church, so that at one time the black membership of this church was double the white; and to learn from a careful statistician that there is a less per cent. of crime and immorality, and a greater per cent. of full- blooded negroes here, under the influence of this old religious regime; than can be found in any like number of our colored population throughout the Black Belt, save where the Christian school has changed the life during this last generation. We are solving the negro problem in the only way possible, in the opinion of all statesmen, all publicists and all philanthropists, by the farm and the shop, and the school and the church, and over them all the Stars and Stripes~ But we are doing more than this; we are set- ting the solitary in families; the wilderness and the solitary places are being made glad, and the desert is rejoicing and blossoming as the rose. COMMENCEMENT AT FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. Fisk graduated classes of usual size. It. deeply lamented the ab- sence of President Cravath, who was ill in the East, and the late death of Prof. Spence. The De~an, J. G. Merrill, was deputed to pre- side at the varied functions of commencement week. The weather was unusually temperate, audiences very large. The largest college preparatory class in the history of the univer- sity was graduated. It catalogued thirty-nine. Ten States were rep- resented on its list, and a larger number of young women than have ever entered Fisk before were made Freshmen. Commencement week included a missionary sermon, which was delivered by Prof. Brown, of Vanderbilt University, upon Paul the

io6 COMMENCEMENT A T FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. least eighty years old, she strapped him on her back as she went to her tasses (tasks) in the field. She named him Calvary Baker, and now he has become her dependence and support, although the light in her shadowed cabin comes from the ministrations of the teachers in Dorchester Academy; and as she put her old, gaunt, claw-like black fingers on the face of the delicate, refined academy teacher, Aunt Peggy said: Oh, youre my Jesus mudder; and then, turning to me, she said, while a smile lit up the old black face, Oh, missus, I bress de Lord for the Jesus school, for if it had not been for these Jesus mudders, I reckon hunger would have carried me off. It is a wonderful work at McIntosh, as is true of all our schools. There are great lessons to be learned there. The student of the negro problem would do well to visit this section of the country with its historic interest, to note the influence of the old Midway Church, whose members were obliged to allow their slaves to attend church, so that at one time the black membership of this church was double the white; and to learn from a careful statistician that there is a less per cent. of crime and immorality, and a greater per cent. of full- blooded negroes here, under the influence of this old religious regime; than can be found in any like number of our colored population throughout the Black Belt, save where the Christian school has changed the life during this last generation. We are solving the negro problem in the only way possible, in the opinion of all statesmen, all publicists and all philanthropists, by the farm and the shop, and the school and the church, and over them all the Stars and Stripes~ But we are doing more than this; we are set- ting the solitary in families; the wilderness and the solitary places are being made glad, and the desert is rejoicing and blossoming as the rose. COMMENCEMENT AT FISK UNIVERSITY, TENN. Fisk graduated classes of usual size. It. deeply lamented the ab- sence of President Cravath, who was ill in the East, and the late death of Prof. Spence. The De~an, J. G. Merrill, was deputed to pre- side at the varied functions of commencement week. The weather was unusually temperate, audiences very large. The largest college preparatory class in the history of the univer- sity was graduated. It catalogued thirty-nine. Ten States were rep- resented on its list, and a larger number of young women than have ever entered Fisk before were made Freshmen. Commencement week included a missionary sermon, which was delivered by Prof. Brown, of Vanderbilt University, upon Paul the COMMENCEMENT A T FISK UNI VENSITY, TENA. 107 Missionary; baccalaur ~ate, by the Dean, whose theme was loses the Leader of his People. To these were added three graduating exercises. In the program were over thirty speakersyoung men and women, not one of whom had a syllable of prompting. A graduate of Princeton University, spending the day in Nashville, after hearing the four Commencement orations~ said that each one of them was superior in thought and delivery to the one that carried off the prize at Princeton less than ten days before. These young men and their classmates are to make their careersthree as physicians, two as pharmacists, two as teachers, one as a business man, the other as a lawyer. The yonng woman graduate received two diplomas, the second being in music, her industry and ability being evidenced in the fact that her long hours with the piano did not prevent her receiv- ing high honors in the classroom. One of the men had walked four- teen miles each day, summer and winter, besides doing the chores morning and night; another has had a chair in a barber shop every evening; others have taught schools in vacation, been Pullman por SENIOR CLASS, FISK UNIVERSITY. loB COMMENCEMENT AT TALLADEGA COLLEGE, ALA. ters and waiters at summer resorts. One, whose two grandfathers were Frenchmen, born in France, before coming to college loaded the rifle and stood by his father, who shot down three men who came to his home to mob him. He himself, a very Hercules by name and in appearance, champion on the college gridiron, pleaded on the com- mencement stage most persuasively for Universal Peace. Our commencement orator was Rev. H. E. Cobb, one of the pastors in the Reformed Collegiate Church of New York City. His address upon the Open Door disclosed to the young graduates their possi- bilities of success and failure, and captivated old and young. Fisk enters upon a new year with high hopes. Her Jubilee Sing- ers, whose music added greatly to the enjoyment of the week, return North in the late summer to keep alive the enthusiasm awakened by their last seasons successes, while the Faculty know the hour grows nearer and nearer when the endowment which God has in store for Fisk is to materialize, and they will know who are Gods chosen ser- vants to do for the Negro what has been so gloriously done for the white young people of Americafurnishing them a chance to secure an education at an institution throughly equipped to provide the lead- ers of a tenth of our population men and women sound in mind and soul. The Alumni had an enthusiastic meeting. They were addressed by Miss Nancy Jones, 86, who has served the A. B. C. F. M. in Africa, and by Dr. A. A. Wesley, p4, who spoke on How to Overcome Preju- dices, who, as surgeon in an Illinois regiment in the Spanish War, won such distinction as to have been appointed to read a paper before the National Army Surgeons Association in New York City the week before commencement. COMMENCEMENT AT TAIJJVADEGA COIJ4EGE, AI1ABAMA. Coming away one afternoon from one of the exercises of com- niencement week at Talladega College, a prominent white citizen said in comment on a speech he had just heard: There is a good deal of foolish talk about how much the Spanish-American war has done in bringing the North and South together; but the fact is, that schools like this, in which the Negro is taught to be law-abiding and to live a moral life, administered as this one is with such good sense and wisdom, are doing far more than any sentimental influences of the war to bring races and sections to mutual good understanding. On Sunday, at the big Chautauqua building, during the baccalaureate sermon, two white citizens were standing at the door watching the quiet, orderly audience of perhaps fifteen hundred colored people.

loB COMMENCEMENT AT TALLADEGA COLLEGE, ALA. ters and waiters at summer resorts. One, whose two grandfathers were Frenchmen, born in France, before coming to college loaded the rifle and stood by his father, who shot down three men who came to his home to mob him. He himself, a very Hercules by name and in appearance, champion on the college gridiron, pleaded on the com- mencement stage most persuasively for Universal Peace. Our commencement orator was Rev. H. E. Cobb, one of the pastors in the Reformed Collegiate Church of New York City. His address upon the Open Door disclosed to the young graduates their possi- bilities of success and failure, and captivated old and young. Fisk enters upon a new year with high hopes. Her Jubilee Sing- ers, whose music added greatly to the enjoyment of the week, return North in the late summer to keep alive the enthusiasm awakened by their last seasons successes, while the Faculty know the hour grows nearer and nearer when the endowment which God has in store for Fisk is to materialize, and they will know who are Gods chosen ser- vants to do for the Negro what has been so gloriously done for the white young people of Americafurnishing them a chance to secure an education at an institution throughly equipped to provide the lead- ers of a tenth of our population men and women sound in mind and soul. The Alumni had an enthusiastic meeting. They were addressed by Miss Nancy Jones, 86, who has served the A. B. C. F. M. in Africa, and by Dr. A. A. Wesley, p4, who spoke on How to Overcome Preju- dices, who, as surgeon in an Illinois regiment in the Spanish War, won such distinction as to have been appointed to read a paper before the National Army Surgeons Association in New York City the week before commencement. COMMENCEMENT AT TAIJJVADEGA COIJ4EGE, AI1ABAMA. Coming away one afternoon from one of the exercises of com- niencement week at Talladega College, a prominent white citizen said in comment on a speech he had just heard: There is a good deal of foolish talk about how much the Spanish-American war has done in bringing the North and South together; but the fact is, that schools like this, in which the Negro is taught to be law-abiding and to live a moral life, administered as this one is with such good sense and wisdom, are doing far more than any sentimental influences of the war to bring races and sections to mutual good understanding. On Sunday, at the big Chautauqua building, during the baccalaureate sermon, two white citizens were standing at the door watching the quiet, orderly audience of perhaps fifteen hundred colored people. COMMENCEMENT AT TALLADEGA COLLEGE, ALA. Iog One of them has not been distinguished for earnestness of desire to see the Negro educated. Said the other, It looks like the niggers are coming up in spite of h, to which the response, though possi- bly reluctant, was clearly affirmative. Those who have been toiling all the year long, unable to appreci- ate the work in its perspective, discouraged sometimes because results hoped for do not immediately appear, are cheered by such testimony to the efficiency and value of the work, even if it is not always given in elegant and reverent form. And there was other testimony of the same kind from all sorts and conditions of visitors. Expressions of pleasure and approval came constantly from alumni, from teachers in other schools, from citizens both white and black. Not as large a graduating class was sent out as usual, there being only nine in allthree young men from the college department, and six from the normal school, all young women but one. The parents of none of these students have graduated from Talladega. All of them were slaves, though most were so young at the time of emanci- pation as not to remember much of slavery days. The father of one of the college men, however, was, it is said, made by his master to run regularly before the bloodhounds to keep them in training. Some- times it was hard running, and sometimes he had to take refuge in a tree to escape harm when the dogs had caught up with him. This young man, who carried off the A.B. degree, is planning to go to Yale for further study, and after a year or two to enter a Northern law- school. Another of the same department is in some ways an accomplished fellow. He has read widely and remembers what he has read; he plays the violin; he is an excellent pianist, and he is a member of the college male quartet, which is to spend the summer in the North, en- deavoring to raise money for new buildings greatly needed at Talla- dega. After this summer campaign he also hopes to begin the study of law at Columbia or Harvard. The third young man ~f the college class expects to take for a year a principalship in the public schools of a neighboring city, and then enter upon the study of medicine. The young man who finished the normal course, being a good car- penter, has been for three years head of the college repair shop. For this summer he will return to a country school where he has taught for five consecutive summers, and in the fall hopes to enter a trade- school to perfect himself in carpentry and to learn what he can of architecture and building, purposing to devote himself to that line of work. It is a matter of congratulation to the school that so many students, no COMMENCEMENT A T STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY, LA. after finishing some course here, are ambitious to pursue their studies further in the best institutions of the country. The young women who were graduated from the normal course are all to enter upon the work for which they have been trained, one or two already having positions in view in city schools, while the others will take up work in the country districts. It is not a large class, as has been said, but it is a good, earnest, ambitious class, in which there is large promise of solid usefulness. COMMENCEAWENT AT STRAIGHT UNIThRSITY, IA. The exercises of commencement week began on the morning of Sunday, May 20th, with an interesting address to the Christian asso- ciations by Rev. A. S. Jackson, D.D., of Dallas, Texas. On the evening of the same day President Oscar Atwood delivered the Baccalaureate Address. The close attention which this address commanded showed how well chosen was its theme and interesting the presentation of its ideas. On Monday the Industrial and Grade work was exhibited. Speci- mens of practical work in wood done by the young men and boys in the shop, articles both useful and beautiful from the sewing-room, to- gether with fine drawings and written exercises done by members of the different grades, made up this exhibit. The value of this branch of the universitys work cannot be over- estimated. The training given is of the most practical kind. Young men have been enabled, throngh the industrial education received at the university, to work at the carpenters trade during their summer vacation, and thus earn the means necessary to take them through the following year of study. At the present time one enterprising young graduate, as a result of this very training, is putting up with his own hands the building which is to shelter the school he is found- ing in Southern Louisiana. In the sewing-room the young women affd girls, besides acquiring a knowledge of mending and darning, learn to cut, fit and make all kinds of garments. Fancy work is taught them after they have learned the more useful kinds of sewing. Monday afternoon the Rev. Chas. R. Dinkins addressed the liter- ary societies of the university, and on Monday evening one of the most interesting programs of the whole commencement season was presentednamely, the class-day program. It was in these exercises that the love of the graduating classes for their Alma Mater, andtheir appreciation of her faithful and effi

no COMMENCEMENT A T STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY, LA. after finishing some course here, are ambitious to pursue their studies further in the best institutions of the country. The young women who were graduated from the normal course are all to enter upon the work for which they have been trained, one or two already having positions in view in city schools, while the others will take up work in the country districts. It is not a large class, as has been said, but it is a good, earnest, ambitious class, in which there is large promise of solid usefulness. COMMENCEAWENT AT STRAIGHT UNIThRSITY, IA. The exercises of commencement week began on the morning of Sunday, May 20th, with an interesting address to the Christian asso- ciations by Rev. A. S. Jackson, D.D., of Dallas, Texas. On the evening of the same day President Oscar Atwood delivered the Baccalaureate Address. The close attention which this address commanded showed how well chosen was its theme and interesting the presentation of its ideas. On Monday the Industrial and Grade work was exhibited. Speci- mens of practical work in wood done by the young men and boys in the shop, articles both useful and beautiful from the sewing-room, to- gether with fine drawings and written exercises done by members of the different grades, made up this exhibit. The value of this branch of the universitys work cannot be over- estimated. The training given is of the most practical kind. Young men have been enabled, throngh the industrial education received at the university, to work at the carpenters trade during their summer vacation, and thus earn the means necessary to take them through the following year of study. At the present time one enterprising young graduate, as a result of this very training, is putting up with his own hands the building which is to shelter the school he is found- ing in Southern Louisiana. In the sewing-room the young women affd girls, besides acquiring a knowledge of mending and darning, learn to cut, fit and make all kinds of garments. Fancy work is taught them after they have learned the more useful kinds of sewing. Monday afternoon the Rev. Chas. R. Dinkins addressed the liter- ary societies of the university, and on Monday evening one of the most interesting programs of the whole commencement season was presentednamely, the class-day program. It was in these exercises that the love of the graduating classes for their Alma Mater, andtheir appreciation of her faithful and effi GOMMEzYGEAJENT A T STRAIGHT UNJ VERSITY, LA. m ci u instruction foun fullest expression. We have known of schools here class-day was made an occasion for ridiculing the Faculty, stu- dent and instru ~tiou of the institution. Not so at Straight; class-day there ~s one of the occasions when the delightful relations that have exist d between teachers and students, and among the student body are evealed. short address by the President is followed by the class oration, ~ii c mposed and ably delivered. Then we listen to an entertaining paper xvhich gives us the history of the class. We review with the young historian its hardships and its triumphs, and conclude that, like all other classes whose history we have heard, it has had a re- markable career. The prophecy is a spicy bit of humor, and reflects m r credit upon its xvriter, a dainty little miss, as bright and inter- e. ting a prophet as we shall meet in many a long day. A young man now steps forward upon the platform, of whose purpose in so doing we are not quite sure. The president of the class soon clears up our doubts, however, by requesting President Atwood to come for- wa d. It is evident that this is a surprise to the head of the uni- ver i y. The young man makes a short speech of presentation and ha ids to the president a gift from the graduating classes. The sing- COLL ~GE D UARTMENT GRADUATING CLASS WITH PRESIDENT, STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY. 112 COMMENCEMENT AT STRAIGhT UNIVERSITY, LA. ing of the class ode closes this part of the evenings exercises, ami the college class now presents an excellent program consisting of an. oration by the president, a history and a well-written poem. One cannot help remarking upon the dignity and good taste hich characterized the exercises of Class-Day. We doubt whether an class in a Northern school could have made a better showing. On Tuesday afternoon the graduating exercises of the grammar department were held. On Wednesday evening, when the graduating classes received their diplomas, the other students received certificates of the work they had done. The alumni of Straight held their annual business meetin on Tuesday evening. The commencement exercises on Wednesday evening formed a fitting climax for a week so full of interest and inspiration. Th se exercises are held at Central Church because it can accommodate a much larger audience than the university chapel, and in the evening, because this hour permits many to be present who, on account of their work, could not attend commencement during the day. Long before the hour appointed for beginning the exercises, all the seats were filled and all the standing room in the church utilized, and the air was alive with whispers, low tones and the flutter of fans a COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND NORMAL GRADUATING CLASS, STRAIGHT UNIVERATY. COMMENCEMENT AT TO UGALOO UNIVERSITY, MIS& ii~ the audience waited, with the best patience it could muster, for the opening numbers of the program. When President Atwood rose and announced the first number, all sounds ceased, and the great audi - ence gave close attention to that and all the twenty-one succeeding numbers on the program. The program was one of which the university may be justly proud. The orations of the graduates from the college course on The Mission of the Scholar, Aims and Ideals, and Does the Con- stitution Follow the Flag? would have been considered exceptional in any of our Northern colleges, for their thought, expression and delivery. The three graduates from the theological department did credit to their teacher, Rev. G. W. Henderson, D.D., in their con- tribution to the program, and the sixteen students who were graduated from the normal and college preparatory courses likewise acquitted themselves with credit. The music of the program was furnished by the students, and consisted of piano solos and duets and choruses. The performers deserve much commendation. The presentation of diplomas formed an impressive close to the evenings program. To have seen these students is to believe in the work which the American Missionary Association is doing in the South, and to be- come a promoter of that work; it is to have faith in the ability of the negro to become a useful citizen; it is to catch a glimpse of the true solution of the negro problem, and to see that the satisfactory solution of that great question is being work~d out, not by our legislators, but by devoted Christian men and women, like President Atwood and his corps of teachers, who are giving the best years of their lives to the service of the Master in the Southland. The graduating class is the largest in the history of the university,. thirteen young men and twelve young women. Ten of these reside in New Orleans, and twelve are from different parts of Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas. Seven completed the college preparatory course, nine the normal, three the course in arts and th;ee the theo- logical. COMMJ~NC]~MENr Al TOUGAT400 UNIVERSIlY, MISS. Commencement at Tougaloo University this year was character- ized by an unusual quietness and the absence of the great crowds which usually attend. For many weeks smallpox had been prevalent in the regions about, so much so, that it was necessary to practicdlly quarantine the school against incomers. Since February, nearly all pupils had been refused in the boarding department, and from the middle of March the day pupils had been excluded almost wholly. It

COMMENCEMENT AT TO UGALOO UNIVERSITY, MIS& ii~ the audience waited, with the best patience it could muster, for the opening numbers of the program. When President Atwood rose and announced the first number, all sounds ceased, and the great audi - ence gave close attention to that and all the twenty-one succeeding numbers on the program. The program was one of which the university may be justly proud. The orations of the graduates from the college course on The Mission of the Scholar, Aims and Ideals, and Does the Con- stitution Follow the Flag? would have been considered exceptional in any of our Northern colleges, for their thought, expression and delivery. The three graduates from the theological department did credit to their teacher, Rev. G. W. Henderson, D.D., in their con- tribution to the program, and the sixteen students who were graduated from the normal and college preparatory courses likewise acquitted themselves with credit. The music of the program was furnished by the students, and consisted of piano solos and duets and choruses. The performers deserve much commendation. The presentation of diplomas formed an impressive close to the evenings program. To have seen these students is to believe in the work which the American Missionary Association is doing in the South, and to be- come a promoter of that work; it is to have faith in the ability of the negro to become a useful citizen; it is to catch a glimpse of the true solution of the negro problem, and to see that the satisfactory solution of that great question is being work~d out, not by our legislators, but by devoted Christian men and women, like President Atwood and his corps of teachers, who are giving the best years of their lives to the service of the Master in the Southland. The graduating class is the largest in the history of the university,. thirteen young men and twelve young women. Ten of these reside in New Orleans, and twelve are from different parts of Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas. Seven completed the college preparatory course, nine the normal, three the course in arts and th;ee the theo- logical. COMMJ~NC]~MENr Al TOUGAT400 UNIVERSIlY, MISS. Commencement at Tougaloo University this year was character- ized by an unusual quietness and the absence of the great crowds which usually attend. For many weeks smallpox had been prevalent in the regions about, so much so, that it was necessary to practicdlly quarantine the school against incomers. Since February, nearly all pupils had been refused in the boarding department, and from the middle of March the day pupils had been excluded almost wholly. It 114 COMMENCEMENT AT TO UGALOO UNIVERSITY, MISS. is worthy of note, however, that notwithstanding this, the enrollment of the year surpassed, by one hundred and more, that of the year pre- vious. It did not seem wise to issue any general invitation to the Commencement Exercises, and so the public stayed away. A few in- vited guests came from Jackson, among them Governor Longino, Secretary of State Power, ex-Congressman Hooker, and some of the pastors of the city. These gentlemen made brief addresses, heartily commending the schools work and that for which it stands. The annual address on Wealth; by Dr. Cornelius H. Patton, of St. Louis, made a very deep impression. Four students were graduated from the academy and normal course. Two of them, and possibly more, will take college work. Next year Tougaloo will, for the first time, have a full college course. Excellent work has been done in that department during the past year. It is interesting to note that one of the graduates represents the second generation at Tougaloo, her mother having been a student in the early days of the school. There are many such second genera- tion students in the lower grades, and they distinctly show the effects of the influences to which their parents were subjected. All the graduates were country-bred. Those visitors to the school who had been familiar with it in the past years were specially interested in the outward changes visi- ble. The new Beard Hall, commodious and pleasant, well furnished and convenient, and the new Refectory, with its dining-room capable of seating three hundred students; the Emergency Building, now transformed into a spacious building for the manual training in wood and industrial drawing; the new building for iron and steel forging and masonry; the old shop metamorphosed into a most satisfactory laundry, all were commented on as great additions to the material side of Tougaloos life. In passing from building to building, atten- tion was paid to the industrial features of the work. The exhibits of iron and steel tools made by the students, among them a machine for cutting iron, of great strength and excellent workmanship; of chairs, desks, tables, tabourets, etc.; of needlework from the beginning steps to completed garments; of cookery and of millinery, were deemed very satisfactory. Much of the work cannot be surpassed anywhere. Leading Mississippians are proud of Tougaloo and its work, and es- teem it the best school of its class. Mention was more than once made of the fact that the new presi- dent of Alcorn College, the state institution for colored young men, which is now doing better work than for some years, and his accom- plished wife, are graduates of Tougaloo. The teacher of iron and steel work there had his training in the Tougaloo shops. COMMENCEMENT A T PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY. 5 COMM~NCJ~M]~NT AT GRANDVI]~W INSTITUT$, T$NN. The exercises of the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Grandview Norimil Institute opened with the baccalaureate sermon by the principal, Sunday, April 29th, in the chapel. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were occupied with examina- tions in all the grades and departments, which afforded abundant evi- dence of a year of faithful and fruitful work. On Thursday evening, May 3d, the public commencement was held in the assembly room of the school building, and was attended by a very large audience. The graduates were only three in number, two young women and one young man. Two of the graduates were genuine American Highlanders, and were residents of Grandview, the third came from Sequatchie Valley. The orations and essays were without exception creditable per- formances. One pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation by Rev. W. E. Rogers, County Superintendent, of State diplomas to twenty juniors. The perfect order which prevailed throughout the exercises was in striking contrast to former days when pistols and moonshine whiskey were most fearfully in evidence. Of the graduates, one of the young women will teach school the coming year, the young man will seek work somewhere for a year and hopes then to enter the State University at Knoxville and so fit himself for some useful calling in life. These graduates are earnest young Christians who will go out from their alma mater to reflect credit on the school and to do honor to those who have generously given of their means that the children of the people stranded on these mountains may see a great light. The year just closed was the most prosperous one in the history of Grandview school. The enroll- ment was the largest the school had ever known and was considerably above two hundred. Next year, if the juniors all return, as is expected, the graduating class will number about twenty. COMM$NCEM$NT AT PT~ASANT HIIJ., ACADEMY, T1~NN. The graduating class of Pleasant Hill Academy numbered six three girls and three boysmost of the number coming from the High- land Rim instead of from the mountains proper. There were four others in the class, one from Alabama, but ill-health and other causes reduced the number to six.

COMMENCEMENT A T PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY. 5 COMM~NCJ~M]~NT AT GRANDVI]~W INSTITUT$, T$NN. The exercises of the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Grandview Norimil Institute opened with the baccalaureate sermon by the principal, Sunday, April 29th, in the chapel. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were occupied with examina- tions in all the grades and departments, which afforded abundant evi- dence of a year of faithful and fruitful work. On Thursday evening, May 3d, the public commencement was held in the assembly room of the school building, and was attended by a very large audience. The graduates were only three in number, two young women and one young man. Two of the graduates were genuine American Highlanders, and were residents of Grandview, the third came from Sequatchie Valley. The orations and essays were without exception creditable per- formances. One pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation by Rev. W. E. Rogers, County Superintendent, of State diplomas to twenty juniors. The perfect order which prevailed throughout the exercises was in striking contrast to former days when pistols and moonshine whiskey were most fearfully in evidence. Of the graduates, one of the young women will teach school the coming year, the young man will seek work somewhere for a year and hopes then to enter the State University at Knoxville and so fit himself for some useful calling in life. These graduates are earnest young Christians who will go out from their alma mater to reflect credit on the school and to do honor to those who have generously given of their means that the children of the people stranded on these mountains may see a great light. The year just closed was the most prosperous one in the history of Grandview school. The enroll- ment was the largest the school had ever known and was considerably above two hundred. Next year, if the juniors all return, as is expected, the graduating class will number about twenty. COMM$NCEM$NT AT PT~ASANT HIIJ., ACADEMY, T1~NN. The graduating class of Pleasant Hill Academy numbered six three girls and three boysmost of the number coming from the High- land Rim instead of from the mountains proper. There were four others in the class, one from Alabama, but ill-health and other causes reduced the number to six.

COMMENCEMENT A T PLEASANT HILL ACADEMY. 5 COMM~NCJ~M]~NT AT GRANDVI]~W INSTITUT$, T$NN. The exercises of the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Grandview Norimil Institute opened with the baccalaureate sermon by the principal, Sunday, April 29th, in the chapel. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were occupied with examina- tions in all the grades and departments, which afforded abundant evi- dence of a year of faithful and fruitful work. On Thursday evening, May 3d, the public commencement was held in the assembly room of the school building, and was attended by a very large audience. The graduates were only three in number, two young women and one young man. Two of the graduates were genuine American Highlanders, and were residents of Grandview, the third came from Sequatchie Valley. The orations and essays were without exception creditable per- formances. One pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation by Rev. W. E. Rogers, County Superintendent, of State diplomas to twenty juniors. The perfect order which prevailed throughout the exercises was in striking contrast to former days when pistols and moonshine whiskey were most fearfully in evidence. Of the graduates, one of the young women will teach school the coming year, the young man will seek work somewhere for a year and hopes then to enter the State University at Knoxville and so fit himself for some useful calling in life. These graduates are earnest young Christians who will go out from their alma mater to reflect credit on the school and to do honor to those who have generously given of their means that the children of the people stranded on these mountains may see a great light. The year just closed was the most prosperous one in the history of Grandview school. The enroll- ment was the largest the school had ever known and was considerably above two hundred. Next year, if the juniors all return, as is expected, the graduating class will number about twenty. COMM$NCEM$NT AT PT~ASANT HIIJ., ACADEMY, T1~NN. The graduating class of Pleasant Hill Academy numbered six three girls and three boysmost of the number coming from the High- land Rim instead of from the mountains proper. There were four others in the class, one from Alabama, but ill-health and other causes reduced the number to six. ix6 FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN SCHOOL, N. P. Two or three will continue their work at the University of Ten.~ nessee, one at the University of Missouri, one at Peabody Normal, Nashville. All expect to teach, and one expects eventually to become a trained nurse and missionary. We have been interested in tracing their ancestry, which follows: one English, one Scotch-Irish, one Irish, one Scotch-Irish and Dutch, one nglish-Irish, one Scotch-Irish and French. In the cla s are Cumberland Presbyterian, Methodist South, Free Baptist, one Mormon and one of Unitarian preferences. One of the women is the wife of a blind preacher who is doing a good work in this region. Notwithstanding denominational preferences there has been unity of feeling and co-operation in Christian work. We feel from expr s- sion given that these young people will use their education for the~ betterment of those who look to them for leadership. EOR~ BERtHOTvD INDIAN SCHOOL4, N. D. This school, as a whole, consists of a mixture of the three Indian tribe , the Mandan, Ree and Gros Ventre. The pupils come from CHILDRENS COTTAGE AND CHAPEL, FT. BERTHOLD, N. D.

ix6 FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN SCHOOL, N. P. Two or three will continue their work at the University of Ten.~ nessee, one at the University of Missouri, one at Peabody Normal, Nashville. All expect to teach, and one expects eventually to become a trained nurse and missionary. We have been interested in tracing their ancestry, which follows: one English, one Scotch-Irish, one Irish, one Scotch-Irish and Dutch, one nglish-Irish, one Scotch-Irish and French. In the cla s are Cumberland Presbyterian, Methodist South, Free Baptist, one Mormon and one of Unitarian preferences. One of the women is the wife of a blind preacher who is doing a good work in this region. Notwithstanding denominational preferences there has been unity of feeling and co-operation in Christian work. We feel from expr s- sion given that these young people will use their education for the~ betterment of those who look to them for leadership. EOR~ BERtHOTvD INDIAN SCHOOL4, N. D. This school, as a whole, consists of a mixture of the three Indian tribe , the Mandan, Ree and Gros Ventre. The pupils come from CHILDRENS COTTAGE AND CHAPEL, FT. BERTHOLD, N. D. FORT BER HOLD INDIAN SCHOOL, A. IL 7 homes scattered along either side of the Missouri River from Elbo- woods to Berthold, a stretch of some twenty miles. XX hen one becomes acquainted with the children after they have been at the school a year or two and considers the homes from which some of them come, he is almost inclined to wonder at the transform- ing power of Christian education. Most of these Indians have grad- uated from the old-time tepee. Their houses to-day are of logs plas- ered with mud. Sometimes they consist of one room, but frequently have two or three rooms. A three-roomed cottage usually consists of a central room with one outside door, and a room at each end con- necting with the central room, but having no outside door, The roof is made of rafters, upon which poles are laid crosswise, and the whole coy red several inches with earth. The floor is sometimes of lumber, but more generally of bare earth, which in very wet weather is apt to be turned into mud by the rain that drips through the ground- co rered roof. In the larger houses two or three families often live, sometimes with two or three grandmothers or grandfather~, or both. The food being issued by the Government to them, each one has the same q antity and quality. They generally all eat together, the GROUP OF PUPILS, FT. BERTIIOLD, N, D. 118 A TRIBUTE TO REV. A. j F. BEHRENDS, D.D. older ones sitting upon the floor, while the younger and more civil- ized eat from a table. Their dishes frequently correspond in quan- tity and quality with their advancement in civilization. In the work of the school the principal writes: As far as possible I intend to have the pupils know, and know that they know, what they have gone over. I find that many of them seem to appreciate this careful and accurate knowledge. They may not make as good a showing in a report, but the purpose of the school is to work for the children and not for public recognition. A TRIBUTE TO REV. A. J. F. BEHRENDS, D.D. SECRETARY C. C. CREEGAN. I first became acquainted with Dr. Behrends when he was in Cleveland, and had a profound respect for him as a man, as well as one of the ablest preachers of our time. When I came to Brooklyn several years ago I was led to unite with his church. I can therefore speak from a personal knowledge of twenty-five years. In the death of Dr. Behrends, who had served both as vice-presi- dent and member of the Executive Committee of the American Missionary Association, the Society, as well as the denomination of which he was one of the most conspicuous members, has suffered a great loss. Central Church, Brooklyn, where he ministered with dis- tinguished success for seventeen years and where he was beloved by all, will feel the loss of this ~great and good man most keenly, but all the churches of his home city, where his voice was often heard and where his influence was so great, will mourn the departure of one of the greatest preachers of this generation. Born in Holland, in the home of an humble Lutheran preacher, he came to this country with his parents when five years of age. While teaching school in his seventeenth year, near Portsmouth, Ohio, he was converted by the preaching of an obscure Methodist minister and at once decided to fit himself for the work of the~ ministry. Largely by his own efforts he worked his way through Dennison University, Ohio, gradnating in 1862 in a class of three, all of whom became prominent clergymen. Three years later he completed his theological studies at Rochester Theological Seminary at the head of his class and was called at once to the pastorate of a large Baptist Church in Yonkers, N. V., where he remained eight years. He was then called to the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio, where he won great distinction as a platform orator. It was during this pastorate, which lasted only three years, that Dr. Behrends, after a great struggle, decided to resign from this strong

118 A TRIBUTE TO REV. A. j F. BEHRENDS, D.D. older ones sitting upon the floor, while the younger and more civil- ized eat from a table. Their dishes frequently correspond in quan- tity and quality with their advancement in civilization. In the work of the school the principal writes: As far as possible I intend to have the pupils know, and know that they know, what they have gone over. I find that many of them seem to appreciate this careful and accurate knowledge. They may not make as good a showing in a report, but the purpose of the school is to work for the children and not for public recognition. A TRIBUTE TO REV. A. J. F. BEHRENDS, D.D. SECRETARY C. C. CREEGAN. I first became acquainted with Dr. Behrends when he was in Cleveland, and had a profound respect for him as a man, as well as one of the ablest preachers of our time. When I came to Brooklyn several years ago I was led to unite with his church. I can therefore speak from a personal knowledge of twenty-five years. In the death of Dr. Behrends, who had served both as vice-presi- dent and member of the Executive Committee of the American Missionary Association, the Society, as well as the denomination of which he was one of the most conspicuous members, has suffered a great loss. Central Church, Brooklyn, where he ministered with dis- tinguished success for seventeen years and where he was beloved by all, will feel the loss of this ~great and good man most keenly, but all the churches of his home city, where his voice was often heard and where his influence was so great, will mourn the departure of one of the greatest preachers of this generation. Born in Holland, in the home of an humble Lutheran preacher, he came to this country with his parents when five years of age. While teaching school in his seventeenth year, near Portsmouth, Ohio, he was converted by the preaching of an obscure Methodist minister and at once decided to fit himself for the work of the~ ministry. Largely by his own efforts he worked his way through Dennison University, Ohio, gradnating in 1862 in a class of three, all of whom became prominent clergymen. Three years later he completed his theological studies at Rochester Theological Seminary at the head of his class and was called at once to the pastorate of a large Baptist Church in Yonkers, N. V., where he remained eight years. He was then called to the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio, where he won great distinction as a platform orator. It was during this pastorate, which lasted only three years, that Dr. Behrends, after a great struggle, decided to resign from this strong RICHARD SALTER STORRS. I 19 church, where he was very popular, and enter another denomination. Six happy years were then spent in the Union Church of Providence where he was recognized as one of the foremost preachers in the State and nation. Dr. Behrends was a great scholar. It is the belief of those who knew him well that he was able to fill any chair in any of our theo- logical seminaries. His services were in frequent demand for courses of lectures in our leading colleges and seminaries, and at least two of these courses have been put into book form. While his services were often sought, for on great occasions, such as the annual meetings of the A. M. A. and A. B. C. F. M., and similar gatherings, his best work was done in his own pulpit. His sermons were always prepared with the greatest care, and, except on rare occasions, were delivered without a note and with wonderful beauty of diction and irresistible logic to the audiences of two thousand cub tured people wno hung on his words every Sabbath and who regarded him, not without good reason, the greatest preacher in America. The secret of the great success of Dr. Behrends as a preacher was not to be found in his striking personality, nor in his musical voice nor his profound scholarship, but rather in his strong faith in the Bible as the Word of God, as his only creed, and that Christ Jesus, the divine Saviour, is to win the whole world to Himself. From this be- lief he never wavered, and to him the preaching of the gospel to men and seeing them come into the kingdom was the joy of his soul. RICHARD SAI~ThR STORRS. CHARLES A. HULL, CHAIRMAN. I shall not attempt to repeat what has been so fully said by the religious and secular journals of the country in reference to the life and work of this great and good man, but I desire to say a few words in regard to his connection with the anti-slavery move~ient, and his interest in the work of the American Missionary Association. He was an original Abolitionist, and one of the most pronounced even in the early years of the agitation in his opposition to the wickedness of slavery, and in later years the cause of the elevation of the freedman had no stronger nor better friend than he. In an article written for the Fiftieth Anniversary Number of The Independeni, of which he was one of the original editors, speaking of the conditions at the time The Independent was founded, and the atti- tude of some of the societies toward slavery, Dr. Storrs added: And repeated efforts to induce the American Board of Foreign Missions to

RICHARD SALTER STORRS. I 19 church, where he was very popular, and enter another denomination. Six happy years were then spent in the Union Church of Providence where he was recognized as one of the foremost preachers in the State and nation. Dr. Behrends was a great scholar. It is the belief of those who knew him well that he was able to fill any chair in any of our theo- logical seminaries. His services were in frequent demand for courses of lectures in our leading colleges and seminaries, and at least two of these courses have been put into book form. While his services were often sought, for on great occasions, such as the annual meetings of the A. M. A. and A. B. C. F. M., and similar gatherings, his best work was done in his own pulpit. His sermons were always prepared with the greatest care, and, except on rare occasions, were delivered without a note and with wonderful beauty of diction and irresistible logic to the audiences of two thousand cub tured people wno hung on his words every Sabbath and who regarded him, not without good reason, the greatest preacher in America. The secret of the great success of Dr. Behrends as a preacher was not to be found in his striking personality, nor in his musical voice nor his profound scholarship, but rather in his strong faith in the Bible as the Word of God, as his only creed, and that Christ Jesus, the divine Saviour, is to win the whole world to Himself. From this be- lief he never wavered, and to him the preaching of the gospel to men and seeing them come into the kingdom was the joy of his soul. RICHARD SAI~ThR STORRS. CHARLES A. HULL, CHAIRMAN. I shall not attempt to repeat what has been so fully said by the religious and secular journals of the country in reference to the life and work of this great and good man, but I desire to say a few words in regard to his connection with the anti-slavery move~ient, and his interest in the work of the American Missionary Association. He was an original Abolitionist, and one of the most pronounced even in the early years of the agitation in his opposition to the wickedness of slavery, and in later years the cause of the elevation of the freedman had no stronger nor better friend than he. In an article written for the Fiftieth Anniversary Number of The Independeni, of which he was one of the original editors, speaking of the conditions at the time The Independent was founded, and the atti- tude of some of the societies toward slavery, Dr. Storrs added: And repeated efforts to induce the American Board of Foreign Missions to 120 RICHARD SALTER STORRS. take decisive anti-slavery ground, while carrying on its work among Cherokees and Choctaws and other slaveholding peoples, wholly failed of successout of which failure came, however, the American Mis- sionary Association, since so justly honored, and so widely and nobly useful. By spoken and by written word he contributed much to the cause of Christian education in the South and among the so-called depend- ent races. About ten years ago he preached a special sermon upon Our Na- tions Work for the Colored People, in which, speaking of the work of the Association, he said: Now I affirm absolutely that if there ever was a work of God on earth, this is His work! If there was ever anything to which the American Christian people were called, they are called to this. If there was ever a great opportunity before the Christian Church, here it is; not to reach those people merely for their own immediate welfare; not to save our own national life merely; but to Christianize that immense continent which lies opposite to us on the map, which we have wronged so long with the slave-trade and with rum, and to which now we can, if we will, send multitudes of messengers to testify of the glory of the grace of God. I wish in closing to say a few words of Dr. Storrs as a friend. Through many years he was not only my pastor but the most honored and beloved friend of my life. His sense of humor was keen, and his playfulness of manner constituted not the least of his charms to those who knew him intimately. He never seemed to take a narrow view of any subject, but was always lenient to and tolerant of those whose opinions differed from his own, and yet strong and vigorous in his own convictions. His loss to those closely associated with him in personal and Church relations is one which can never be filled. He was extremely modest in his estimate of himself and his efforts, and simple-minded to a wonderful degree for a man of such supreme power and influence. He never shirked ~vhat appeared to him a duty, and one of the pleasantest recollections of my life is of a journey made by him, at considerable personal inconvenience, only about a year ago, to visit a former parishioner who had not seen him for years, and who in his old age and feebleness desired to talk with him. His visit brought sunshine and mental and spirjtual comfort, and will ever be gratefully remembered by those to whom he ministered. In grandeur of thought, in nobility of utterance, and in his won- derful personality, he was unique, and his death has left in the Ameri- can pulpit a void which we cannot expect to see filled. Obituary. PROFESSOR A. K. SPENCE. Rev. Adam K. Spence, for twenty-five years a professor in Fisk IJniversity, died in Nashville, Tenn., April 24 ~qoo. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in i 831. His parents temoved to this country in his early childhood. He studied in Oberlin and Ann Ar- bor, graduating at the last named institution, where he taught for a time after graduation. In 1870 he was appointed by the American Missionary Associa- tion as the principal of the school which afterward became Fisk Uni~ versity. Since then scores of young people have gone forth each ye~ from this institution bearing the signate of Christian culture, and their widespread influence is telling upon the South. Prof. Spence laid the foundations of the Greek department in this university. His love for music and appreciation of its finest effects amounted almost to a passion. He helped give the university a high standard of music, which has rendered it unique in Southern schools. Espe- cially was he an advocate of jubilee music, and did much to gather these songs of quaint power and value into the archives of the uni- versity. His great interest was in the spiritual development of the students. Many revivals, resulting in the conversion of large num- bers, were greatly promoted by his prayer and earnest efforts. Prof. Spence was always present at the prayer meeting when it was possible for him to attend, and his influence was profoundly felt. At the funeral, when the people passed to take a last look at the familiar face, old men and women who had known him as their friend during all these years, students and little children gazed lovingly up- on him. A large body of students went directly from Jubilee Hall to Mount Olivet, where his body was laid to rest. H. M. REV. W. S. AT4EXANDER, D.D. The death of Dr. Alexander removes one who, in other years, oc- cupied an important position in the mission service of this Association. Dr. Alexander was president of Straight University during a difficult and important period. He made his impression upon the institution, developing the work internally both intensively and extensively. He was an earnest student and encouraged scholarship among the students. His large influence was felt among the churches of lower Louisiana. He became something of a bishop in the Congregational

Obituary. PROFESSOR A. K. SPENCE. Rev. Adam K. Spence, for twenty-five years a professor in Fisk IJniversity, died in Nashville, Tenn., April 24 ~qoo. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in i 831. His parents temoved to this country in his early childhood. He studied in Oberlin and Ann Ar- bor, graduating at the last named institution, where he taught for a time after graduation. In 1870 he was appointed by the American Missionary Associa- tion as the principal of the school which afterward became Fisk Uni~ versity. Since then scores of young people have gone forth each ye~ from this institution bearing the signate of Christian culture, and their widespread influence