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President : Sthrges, 4 0 E. 36th St, N e w Y o r k City.

Vice-Presidents :

JMrs. P. D. Y a n C leef, 2S8 B a r r o w St., Jersey City, N. J. M rs. G . L. V anderbilt , Fhitbush, L. I.

Honorary Vice-Presidents: M rs. W illiam W illiams, Haokensack, N . .J. “ E. D. T hroop M artin, A u b u r n , N. Y. “ J. M . F erris, Flatbush, L. I. “ H . N . C obb , Millbrook, N . Y. ({ John V a n D eventer , Jersey City, N . J. “ °S usan G ridlev, Utiea, N . Y. (£ Jo h n B T hompson , Catskill, N. Y . " H arvey B. Sc h b rmerhorn , Pella, Iowa. “ G eorge D . W . B odine, Bushnell, 111. “ W illiam C. L udwig , 1406 A r c h St., Phil., “ P eter D e P ree , Vriesland, Midi. c* D. K. B artlett, Albany, N . Y. * ‘

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Fifth A n n u a l Meeting.

----- :o:----- T h e Fifth A n n u a l M e e t i n g of the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d Church,, w a s held in the C hapel of the Collegiate Church, corner of Fifth A v e n u e a n d Forty-eighth Street, o n Tuesday, M a y 13th, in the afternoon.

T h e r o o m w a s well filled with the ^ m e mb er s and friends •of the B o a r d ; a n d deep attention a n d w a r m interest w a s .shown in all the procedings of the meeting; _ „— Mrs. J on at ha n Sturges presided, assisted b y the Rev. Dr. Y a n Cleef. T h e meeting w a s opened b y reading of the Scriptures"by R.ev. M r . Reed, a n d prayer b y Rev. Dr. Wells. ‘ T h e A n n u a l R e p o r t w a s read b y Rev. M r . Merritt; a n d ,the report of the Treasurer by Rev. Dr. Ormiston.

T h e n a m e s of the B o a r d of M a n a g e r s for the ensuing year w a s then presented. Dr. O r m i s t o n m o v i n g its approval, .together with the adoption of the reports. T h e meeting w a s .then addressed b y Dr. J o h n Soudder of the Arc ot Mission, India. H e spoke of the great w o r k to be done at h o m e b y .the Board, in arousing a deep missionary spirit through the establishment of its auxiliaries in all the Churches. T h a t .there w er e earnest a n d devoted w o m e n in the 3 6 G Churches, w h i c h have n o w n o direct connection with the Board, w h o w o u l d gladly take u p a n d carry on the work, if they were per.sonally solicited.

A plea w a s then m a d e for t h e ' w o m e n a n d schools of India. , .The Rev. M r . Ballagh, of Japan, spoke of w o m a n ’s p o w e r •as having lain d o r m a n t in the Church, until these last years, for a great p u r p o s e ; namely, to revive the missionary spirit. :in the C h u r c h after the r o m a n c e a n d first g lo w of the w o r k h a d passed away. H e s h o w e d h o w the w o m e n of America, during the past year, h a d given a half million of dollars to this w o r k ; a n d b y personal labor in the field, h a d d on e a :service that could not be overestimated. e Prayer w a s then offered b y the Rev. Wil li am Scudder, a n d the benediction pronounced b y the Rev. T. W . C h a m ibers, D . D .

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In looking over the records of the monthly a n d quarterly m e e t ­ ings, the year does not appear to differ materially from the preceeding ones. But those w h o have attended these meetings will testify that the year just closed has been one that has tried their faith tothe utmost.

It will be remem b e r e d by m a n y that at our last anniversary, twoyoung ladies’ were with us prepared to go to Japan to establish the long-talked of seminary at Nagasaki, and in June w e bade them G o d speed on their voyage. T h e responsibility that w e then assumed', was great in itself and n e w to us, and our natural anxiety was in­ creased by the intelligence which w e received, not long after thearrival of our teachers in Japan, of the depressed state of the Mission at Nagasaki; the unfit condition of the house intended forpresent use as a school building ; a n d the sickness of the elder MissFarrington.

These circumstances, though beyond our control, called for immediate counsel and comfort. In recalling those days of anxious deliberation, w e feel like saying with the Psalmist: “ Iff it had not been the Lord w h o was on our side, then the waters had.

overwhelmed us.,f H o w much, in the face of these difficulties, the sisters, especially the younger, accomplished, will be seen by the re­ port they make. T h e Managers and Executive Committee have been very faithful in their attendance at the regular meetings, and w e had almost closed the year without a break in our membership.

But a few weeks since, however, death broke our circle. * G o d re­ m o v e d to a higher sphere of usefulness one w h o always took a deep interest in our work, our beloved associate, M r s Isaac L. Kip. O n e other change w e m a y note. O u r Recording Secretary, w h o has held that position since the organization of the W o m a n ' s Board, s o m e two months ago sent in her resignation, which was accepted with regret.

O u r h o m e work has been carried on with diligence, and m u c h progress has been made. N o t the least pleasant part of this work has been the share w e have taken in editing t h e KlMission Monthly'* This little publication of the Synod's Board deserves a large circu­ lation, as its very small cost brings it within the reach of all. Since it was started, a twelve-month ago, there have been printed, in our fourth of it, letters from nearly all the ladies of our different missions. In this w a y only can these, our missionary sisters, c o m ­ municate with all Auxiliary Societies. W e r e they required to write to each one separately they would certainly have to give up all other work. Ten n e w Auxiliaries and Jive Mission Circles have been formed during the year. T h e reports from them" are very en­ couraging, and m a n y speak of revived interest and treasuries most unexpectedly filled.- * W e have added to our life membership fortythree n e w names, and w e wish that all the w o m e n of the Reformed D u t c h Church would look upon this list as a roll of honor and each strive to have her o w n n a m e upon it. O u r Treasurer reports a gain of $1,368.16, over the receipts of last year.

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• W e think it worthy of record that the appeal for this fund of two thousand dollars was responded to so heartily, that w e had to, stop the contributions and cry “ enough.” This m o n e y is not to found a n e w school, but to put up, on the Island of Kolongsu, where the missionaries live, a c o m m o d i o u s building for the long established girls' boarding school of A m o y . Its teachers hope, by thus having it under their constant supervision, greatly to increase its efficiency.

A s for ourselves, w e will have the pleasant consciousness that

w e have m a d e the duties of these faithful workers less difficult, not to say less .dangerous, by thus, removing the necessity of the daily crossing from island to mainland.

T h e reports that have c o m e to us from the foreign field are very interesting, a n d w e give t h e m almost entire. W e begin with our nurseling at .

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" Experienced^Missionaries’say that] the] first year in a foreign land m a y well be devoted entirely to learning its language. T h e Misses Farrington, in addition to such study, and on the part of the younger one, to the study and practice of music, almost immediately began to teach. Miss Elizabeth writes, ‘‘Wearrived in Y o k o h a m a , Japan, August the 9th, and left for Nagasaki the 20th, where w e ar­ rived five days later. . “ School opened on the second M o n d a y in September with six pupils. O f these, two were the children of the Rev. Mr. Stout; two, former pupils in the schools at Y o k o h a m a and Tokio, and Christians; two only were heathen girls. O n e of the two Christian girls is entirely under our care, as a boarding pupil. T h e two heathen girls represent the class of five formerly under the tuition of Mrs. Stout. T h e others were] detained, as far as w e can learn, by illness in two instances and a removal in the other. W e began with an afternoon session, but one in the morning proving m o r e con­ venient,.school n o w opens at nine, with a recitation from Scripture, and prayer. T h e studies at present are the rudiments of.Arithmetic and Geography; first lessons in History; Reading, Writing, Spell­ ing a n d Music.

Saturday morning is spent „ in the study of Music.

Sabbath mornings the girls, c o m e to us for a short Bible study. W e are so unable to explain to t h e m as w e desire, or to teach as they should be taught, that w e sometimes fear this m a y be unwise effort; yet, as it ensures their attendance at the morning service, w e continued the effort in “ Hop e . ” W e were sorry to lose one of the pupils, in December, but trust that rich blessings await the work of herself and. husband in the n e w field to which they go— Kagashima. During these four months, the attendance of the girls has been m o r e than good, with a constantly increasing interest— from the teacher's point of view— it is certainly an interest that deepens everyday.” W h e n sickness m a d e a trip to Y o k o h a m a advisable, the school was left under the temporary charge of the wife of the native pastor. O u r latest advices gives us reason to believe that

the health of Miss Farrington will be restored in a few months, and that teaching will be resumed in the Fall. '

YOKOHAMA.

Mrs. Miller writes of the Ferris Seminary at Y o k o h a m a . T h e whole n u m b e r of pupils during the year has been thirty-seven. O f these twenty-six were entirely self-supporting. T h e greatest a m o u n t of help any one received, was to the extent of her board, three dollars per month. T h e class of older girls w h o left us. I suppose w e could hardly have expected to remain m u c h longer, although w e did hope it might be otherwise. Five of our pupils have married during the year. I a m sorry to, say that three of those w h o were Christians have married heathen. K u n i T a m a n u , one of those w h o married heathen, has been m u c h prosecuted by her husband and they are at present separated. W e cannot say what the end will be.

Perhaps the hand of the Lord is upon her to deepen her Christian character. K o Okada, w h o only left us two months ago, perhaps has not yet felt the unhappiness which is sure to c o m e with a heathen husband, whatever his worldly advantages m a y be. She hopes to be the mea n s of his conversion. W e pray that this m a y be so. O n e Christian- has married a Christian, and is doing effective work with her husband'in the Nagasaki field. T h e fifth had not long been with us and w a s still a heathen w h e n she left us to be married Rio H a r a d a left us to go to Tokio to live with her par­ ents w h o removed there and who, she thought, were too feeble to be left alone. She attends the Kojimashi church, and takes an active partin the woman's prayer meeting in connection with that church.

Hisa O k u n o did not return after the s u m m e r vacation, on account of her feeble health. She is growing stronger and will soon be with us again. Suyeko and Kashi are most faithful workers for our M a s ­ ter. T h e y have established a Sunday-school, or rather gotten per­ mission to teach on Sunday in a, private school o w n e d and taught by •a Japanese during the week. While w e have been so tried in regard to our older pupils this year, w e have had great cause for rejoicing over our dear little ones. Nine of t h e m were received into the full commission of the church the first Sabbath of June. O n e of these, K a k u Ishii, was baptized with her parents s o m e years since, and is the first Protestant child in Japan, who has taken upon herself the vows assumed for her in childhood by her parents. She is n o w eleven years old, and w e think her Christian character almost perfect.

This class of nine little Christian girls is full of interest to me.

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believe the Lord has chosen every one of t h e m for s o m e especial work : 1" „ ? ™ yprayer that w e m a >r have wisdo m and the guidance o f the H o l y Spirit in fitting t h e m for it. N e a r the end of the year, t w o sisters whose parents m o v e d from Nagasaki to Y o k o h a m a entered nnn i T Mvr o'16 ° ne’ U t a ’ 1 g ‘rI ° f seventeen. bad been a P pil of Mrs. Stout and is m u c h interested in the Bible a n d Chris--' lan teaching, if she is not already a Christian." Mrs. Miller addsa or a part of the year she was permitted to teach the Bible twice a week in a private Japanese school of sixty poor children.

Ut gradually a feeling of opposition grew up; and after the s u m m e r a ion, although she m a d e repeated efforts to teach in ihe school again, various excuses were m a d e for deferring it so that it was not resumed. With the help of Hisa Okuno, she held meetings in t w o other places through the week, and their efforts were blessed in the converston of some. Miss Whitbeck, she writes, has devoted her-' self earnestly to study and teaching in the school.

CHINA.

Miss T a l mage gives her report of the Girl’s School at A m o y , for 1078, as follows: . ' “ W e are passing another mile-stone, , Another school year’s done.” , It closed with us on Wednesday, January 8th, after an examina­ tion conducted by the Pastor of the 2nd Church. T h e Pastor of t e 1st Church with s o m e other, visitors, both Chinese a n d foreign were also present at the dosing exercises. * ' W e look back uP on the year that has gone with mingled feelings of discouragement and encouragement, regret and thankfulness. W e regret that the time has gone leaving so m u c h undone which might have been done. That although the scholars have learned so m u c h ot the Bible and the w a y to salvation, so few give sufficient evidence that they have decided to walk in that way. It is an easy matter to b e c o m e discouraged in our work. W e have only to look upon its. greatness with the m a n y difficulties in the way, and then look upon ourselves in all our o w n frailty and weakness— our utter inability o f ourselves to do the least good. But, if w e turn the picture and look upon the other side, w e can see every reason for encouragement, for H e w h o is “ mighty to save" has promised to be with us alway. nd as w e take a retrospect of the year n o w passed, and see h o w H e has been with a n d helped us, w e have reason indeed for. thankfulness.

T h r o u g h the year w e have had a full school. T h e average n u m ­ ber of scholars has been thirty, of w h o m the majority were boarders.

W e are happy to report that two of the.number m a d e a public c o n ­ fession of their faith in Christ last summer, a n d are, judging from, their lives since that time, earnest followers of Jesus. T h e y each have a very interesting history which it would take too m u c h time a n d space n o w to give. O n e has left the school and is living with her husband’s family, about thirty miles from A m o y . H e r husband was willing that she should b e c o m e a Christian, but his m o t h e r (mothers-in-law rule in China) and the rest of the family, as well as. the whole village, were bitterly opposed to the Christian religion and m a d e it very unpleasant for her. W e have heard since that her mother-in-law, as well as other m e m b e r s of the family, have decided to give up idol worship and adopt Christianity; and m a y w e not hope1 that the leaven which has began to work m a y spread through that region?’

T h e other scholar is the blind girl,who has improved in disposition in a remarkable degree during the past year, and seems to be exerting a good influence on the others. O n e or two other girls have shown, a good deal of interest, and w e trust it m a y not be long before they give themselves to Christ. T w o of our best students were married near the close of school, one on the closing day. W e are sorry topart with them, but hope their influence will be for good in their n e w homes.

W e have decided to m a k e s o m e change in the m a n a g e m e n t of ihe school w h e n it again opens. T h e pupils have been under the charge of a matron, and a young lady teacher has been employed to c o m e in the afternoons to teach reading and writing of the Chinese char­ acter. This teacher is about twenty years of age, very quiet a n d very lady-like in her manners. A s the matron has never had proper control of the pupils, w e have decided to give her department alsoto the teacher. This is something of an experiment, because she is so young, and because the position is no easy one to fill. But her father and mother (Pastor Jap and his wife) have promised to give her all needed help and advice. T h e y are very good and sensible people, and live in the building adjoining the school. This change causes s o m e anxiety, but w e hope it will be an improvement.

W e propose to employ the matron as a “ Bible-woman.” T h e work of employing w o m e n to send out, two and two, to the country stations to work a m o n g the w o m e n there, is one that has been m u c h on our minds, as a great deal of good has been done in other parts in this way.

* W e , as yet, have not been able to find suitable w o m e n . Those w h o m w e thought qualified had families or other obstacles to pre­ vent their leaving their home. This w o m a n wishes a companion to g o with her, but w e have not been able to find one ; for w o m e n sent out o n such work should not only be well instructed in the Bible, but should also be earnest devoted Christians, or their visits will be of little use. W e trust that at the stations to which she m a y be sent there will be found a m o n g the female church m e m b e r s those w h o will volunteer to be her companions in her work a m o n g the women.

There is work everywhere to do, if w e had time and strength and a better knowledge of the language to do it.

In closing 1 would remind our friends again of our need of a n e w school building on Kolongsu. M a y w e have it before the close of another year?”

It gives us great satisfaction to k n o w that by our contributions w e have m a d e this possible.

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Miss Mandeville’s Report of the “ Girls Boarding School at Chitton-,” is a som e w h a t sad one, inasmuch as trials and afflictions of sickness and death have m a r k e d the year. Intermittent fever pre­ vailed, and not less than a dozen nam e s were on the sick list at once.

T w o were at death's door, and one “ passed through to the other side.” T h e matron was also suddenly r e m o v e d from their midst by death, after a few hours of intense suffering.

These afflictions, however, seemed to develop the character of the girls, for Miss M . writes that “ burdened with the extra duty of look­ ing after the smallest details of the school,, nothing has given m e greater pleasure than the universal expression of a desire to be help­ ful and prevent unnecessary trouble. T h e pupil teachers have re­ lieved m e of a great deal of care, and have given unmistakable evi­ dence that they are capable of putting into practice the principles •and methods in which they have been trained.” T h e services of a second master have been dispensed with this year, these pupils hav­ ing done all the work. T w o of these have left and are maintaining themselves as teachers. T h e n u m b e r of scholars has been reduced from forty to thirty-five. T h e custom of demanding fees has been continued with good effect, and parents are beginning to understand that they are not conferring a favor on us by sending their children to school.

During the year especial attention has been given to the study of the Bible, and a class has been formed which w e propose calling " T h e Bible-woman's training class.” W e have long felt the nee of this, having frequently observed h o w incapable most of the pupi teachers are of making practical application of Bible truths w h e n called upon to give a Bible lesson to s o m e of the lower classes.

After m u c h prayerful consideration and preparation, five pupils were admitted to the L o r d ’s Supper at last C o m m u n i o n , a n d have since sho w n a great desire to walk consistently.” A habit of prayer prevails, and there are frequent meetings for prayer aside from the regular weekly meetings. ‘‘ Every year brings fresh proof that the future success of our M i s ­ sion depends mainly on the careful and efficient m a n a g e m e n t of our Boarding Schools.” rv\w<-T TTSinV.

In the days of the Captivity, w h e n Cyrus, K i n g of Persia, deter­ mined to rebuild the temple, he called upon such of the Children of Israel as were willing, to go u p to Jerusalem to build, and on w h o m ­ soever remained to help them “ with silver and with gold, and with substance.” In these m o d e r n days, m a y w e not compare our mis­ sionaries to these builders. T h e y have heard the call of their K i n g to go a n d build for H i m a spiritual temple. In these Reports which they have sent us from China, from India a n d Japan, w e see h o w they are progressing. It certainly is the duty a n d should be the delight of us w h o stay at home, to strengthen their hands with our .“ gold, our-silver and our precious things,” that the work m a y b e m o r e speedily accomplished.

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FIFTH A N N U A L R E P O R T OF THB

H o m e Corresponding Secretary For the year ending April 30th, 1879.

W h i l e gratefully recognizing a nd acknowledging the blessings that have enabled us to bring the record of our w o r k forward into the fifth year of our organization as a " W o m a n ’s Board, w e cannot, at the s a m e time, fail to express regret that while w e wen t d o w n as R u t h into the fields to glean, a nd our success has been as the L o r d of the harvest has c o m m a n d e d that s o m e handfuls be let fall on purpose for us, m a n y m o r e of our Christian w o m e n have not c o m e forward with their “ E p h a h of barley” to aid in this w o r k for the Master. This feeling will doubtless be shared b y all our co-workers, as in the b o n d of union established, all, as m e m ­ bers, m u s t rejoice or sorrow, as gain or disappointment pre­ dominates. It seems as though the Providence of G od , in a peculiarly m a r k e d manner, indicates that it is not for us to sit still “ at ease in Z i o n ” at this very important and critical hour, w h e n India with her waiting thousands, a nd China with her opening door, a n d the w o n dr ou s preparations of the field, in the hands of the Master in the Isles of the Sea, call loudly u p o n us. Is it not a significant fact, that our faith and faithfulness to H i m a nd H i s cause, are being tested by in­ creased a nd enlarged opportunities for H i m and H i s service ?

C a n a ny one bear, even for a m o m e n t , to scan the result if

he neglects to see w h a t is very clearly the indication of H i s will or fails correctly to interpret it?

W e believe it has been clearly demonstrated that the w o m e n in our churches can d o a w o r k in this way, and through this instrumentality, as friends of the Saviour, that •cannot be done in any other f o r m for the heathen w o m e n a nd girls in foreign lands, and w e can but repeat the inquiry as given, in our cAddress,’ “ Shall w e not have our part in this blessed work, conducted b y ourselves and sustained b y our o w n prayers a nd gifts ? Shall w e not c o m e to the help of our •Church Board, whi ch is fairly staggering under the weight of the noble w o r k it has undertaken in India, Chi na and J a p a n ?

•Shall w e not place our dear church side b y side with sister •churches in the grand endeavor to win the world to Christ?”

W e are able to report a steady g rowth in the w o r k of the Auxiliaries during the year. T e n n e w Societies have been formed, and five Mission “ Bands.” W e would earnestly r e c o m m e n d to the Auxiliaries that s o m e specific object be de•eided upon, and the efforts devoted to it year after year. T h e w o r k would then be regular and systematic, rather than an ex­ cess for one school, and the rest, perhaps embarrassed, and vice-versa. If this course were pursued, S y n o d ’s Boa rd would be able to k n o w m o r e definitely w h a t could be depended u p o n and w h a t w a s provided for.

W e are often called u p o n for s o m e m o r e definite infor­ mation in regard to the Mission fields from Societies about to organize; and to those w h o contemplate this, w e would earn­ estly r e c o m m e n d that the “ M a n u a l of Missions,” issued b y the W o m a n ’s Board, be secured, and used as a basis for infor­ mation. Intelligence on all these points in respect to our C h u r c h Missions will be found in its pages, and it cannot be too highly prized as an efficient aid in the various depart­ ments of the work.

Middle Collegiate Church, Neiu York. — “ T h e Middle Dut c h Church Auxiliary respectfully reports to the W o m a n ’s Board, that they have collected and paid to the Board the same a m o u n t as sent •each year since the formation of the Auxiliary. W e are encour-

aged by this success, as our numbers from force of circumstances are diminished yearly.” .

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Collegiate Churchy Fifth Ave. and -Iwenty-ninth St., Neiu York.

— “ Meetings have been held during the year in this Auxiliary, the subscriptions amounting to about the s a m e as formerly. W e hope to renew our energies in the Fall. T h e ‘ D e W i t t Mission B a n d ’ fund w e miss this year, as nothing has been done by them.” '

North Collegiate Church, Fulton St., New York.— “ T h e Auxili­ ary in this Church was addressed in April by the Rev. John Scud­ der. T h e support of a teacher in one of the villages in India, was assumed by the society at his suggestion. T h e a m o u n t raised was devoted to this purpose and to the general fund. T w o little girls, the daughters of the pastor, contributed a s u m from m o n e y they had saved towards this object. T h e m e m b e r s of this society are few in n u m ­ bers, but are earnest workers in the cause of Foreign Missions.”

Owasco Lake, Sand Beach Church.— “ During the past year, a renewed effort has been m a d e to circulate the family missionary boxes given by the Board of Foreign Missions for this purpose.

All the collections, except one or two special donations and the con­ tributions received at the monthly concerts, have been m a d e by m e a n s of the mite boxes. T h e plan is to have these boxes left at every house in the parish wherever they will be received, and at stated times they are called for and the contents handed to the treasurer. Collectors are appointed w h o are instructed to visit every house. T h e contributions this year, have been given to A m o y and Nagasaki. In both these missions this Church feels a special inter­ est. Miss Caroline Adriance, one of the most esteemed m e m b e r s of this Church, joined the A m o y Mission s o m e years ago, and gave her life to the cause dear to her heart. T h e Society intend to per­ petuate the-memory of her work and labor of love, by an annual contribution to the A m o y Mission. T h e hope is expressed that the Missionary Society will increase its interest in missions with every passing year.”

Brooklyn, E. V., Williamsburgh.— “ At the annual meeting of this Auxiliary in May, it was decided that the Society should b e c o m e responsible for the support of a scholar in the Jonathan Sturges Seminary, then about to be established in Nagasaki. A correspon­ dence with the Misses Farrington was opened as soon as possible, after their arrival in Japan. In response, a very interesting letter was received from them, with a description of several of the scholars

IT under their care, a n d calling attention particularly to the case of their first boarding pupil O ’Hatsusan. This young girl was for a time in charge of a missionary at Y o k o h a m a , and supported by friends in America. Last year, upon returning to Nagasaki where her parents reside, O ’Hatsusan urged them to accept the Christian faith, but their reply was, that she must either give up her h o m e or her religion. She chose the former alternative, and was subsequently received into the h o m e of Miss Farrington. A s it seemed desirable that O ’Hatsusan should b e c o m e the special charge of this Society, it was resolved to ac­ cept and regard her in that light. A t the time of her entrance into the Seminary, it was thought that she would probably require three years m o r e instruction in English. A t the end of this period, it is thought she will be qualified to assist in the teaching of her country­ w o m e n a n d fitted for active service for the Master for w h o m she has thus early been called to suffer persecution. T h e funds of this Society are for this beneficiary, and the balance for Kolongsu.

New Brunswick^ Second Reformed Church.— “ This Society was organized three years since, with, the hope of arousing a m o n g the ladies of this Church, an increased interest in and love for For­ eign missions. T o this end, the congregation has been thoroughly canvassed to secure, if possible, an annual subscription, even though small, from every female member. Quarterly meetings have been held, at which interesting selections relative to this subject have been read and other mea n s adopted to promote success. A m e m ­ ber of this Auxiliary contributes $120, for the support of a native teacher in Kandipatur. T h e S u n d a y School educates a boy in Vel­ lore, and a girl in Chittoor. T h e Auxiliary maintains a Catechist in India a n d contributes to the Caste girls’ school in Vellore. T h e collections from the Society, as compared with those of the previous year, show an increase of interest and effort. T h e Rev. John S c u d ­ der addressed the Auxiliary, and a large audience gathered to listen to the interesting statements of the great needs of the Arcot Mission.

T h e Secretary of the Auxiliary writes of “ the tidings from the vari­ ous mission fields, of the great desire a m o n g the heathen for religious teaching which seems to c o m e as an answer to prayer from Chris­ tians, that G o d would bless their missionary labors, and of the en­ couragement this gives to redouble effort, self-denial and prayer, and to inspire us with faith, that in due season, w e shall reap if w e faint not." T h e boy, John Titus, supported by" the Sunday School, has written a very good letter to the children, which has been kindly placed at the disposal o the W o m a n ’s Board for publication.”

Jersey City, Second Reformed Church.— “ This Society has held regular quarterly meetings, and is greatly encouraged by increased liberality and interest in the cause. T h e secretary writes: “ W e have reason for gratitude to the Giver of all our benefits, and feel that the Lord is with us in the work. T h e interest in our meetings has been stimulated by reading the letters and articles from mission­ ary lands, and by the 1Mission Monthly.' F r o m our treasury w e are able to advance Miss T a l m a g e ’s salary without diminishing other appropriations, and have continued the tuition of the Chinese girl ‘R u t h ’ (Lau-teek) in the school at A m o y ; and also by special donations, w e are enabled to respond to the appeal of Miss T a l m a g e for the school building on the Island of Kolongsu. B y gifts from a few m e m b e r s of the Society, the pastor’s wife has been m a d e a life m e m b e r of the *W o m a n ’s Board.’ A few of the boys and girls in the Sunday-school, k n o w n as the * Pastor's Class in the C o m p e n d i u m / expressed a great interest in the work of the Misses Farrington, of w h o m they had read in the ‘Mission Monthly! an<3 a desire to con­ tribute to it. A t their request the Pastor’s wife m e t with them, and they have formed a ‘ Circle ’ in connection with the Auxiliary.

T h e y pay one cent a w e e k (which must be earned or saved). S o m e have brought more, manifesting great earnestness in the movement.

T h e y have taken the n a m e of the ‘Farrington Circle.’ ’’ * Fishkill Village Reformed Church— “ Regular monthly meetings have been held by this Auxiliary during the year, a n d s o m e n e w memberships have been obtained. T h e secretary writes: “ T h e efforts of our Society, as in previous years, have been devoted to the school at Nagasaki. It is with the deepest interest w e report that the teachers so prayerfully a n d earnestly sought for this School have at length been supplied from our o w n church. T h e 4th of June, 1878, will long be remem b e r e d with pleasure by those w h o attended the “ farewell ” exercises held in the Ref o r m e d Church, previous to to the departure of the Misses Farrington for their appointed field of labor. T h e cheerful conversation of these faithful missionaries, and the kindly words of comfort a n d congratulation which were offered to them, all served to render it an occasion of deepest inter­ est. Early in September, these sisters arrived in Nagasaki, their chosen future home, where they have already gathered about them a little class of girls whose heathen minds they are striving to lead to Jesus, and are at the s a m e time busily engaged in the study of the Japanese language, that they m a y be prepared for greater usefulness.

W e cannot but feel that as a church, w e are closely connected with

the mission land, since from our c o m m u n i o n has gone forth those w h o have devoted their lives to its service.”

Yonkers Reformed Church.— “ T h e Auxiliary in this church has held regular meetings during the year, and maintained the special w o r k in Japan and India to which it was pledged. A t the anniver­ sary exercises, held on Sabbath afternoon, February 23d, the Rev. Jam e s H. Ballagh of Japan, spoke to a numerous a n d interested audience, of the field with which he is so familiar, in a very accept­ able address. In s o m e preliminary remarks, the pastor stated, that the end of these anniversary services was to set before the people the nature and extent of the work to which our Foreign Mission Board is called, and the motives that ought to influence, not only a few, but all the friends of the R e d e e m e r to do what they could for this work— that there was need of individual effort— a personal re­ sponsibility in the matter— and that it was not from any single per­ son doing largely, but from each m e m b e r of Christ’s church doing what lay in his power, that great results might justly be expected to flow. Mr. Ballagh pointed out the almost incredible changes that have taken place, and1 the astonishing progress toward the Christian civilization and religion in Japan within the last ten years.

Incidents of conversion were related, showing the aptitude of the Japanese m i n d to the reception of the truth, and this ‘honest field’ was dwelt upon as containing m u c h precious grain ‘ripe for the sickle.

Proofs of the divine favor in the efforts m a d e to evangelize this country were abundantly given, and it was clearly s h o w n h o w m u c h m o r e might be done than has been attempted, or imagined hitherto.

These direct appeals from our missionaries it is believed will bring good results, and the immediate effect will be to greatly increase the missionary spirit a m o n g the w o m e n of our Reformed Churches everywhere, and the efficiency of the Auxiliaries will be thus greatly developed for the work the Lord has called them to do.”

Brooklyn, South Reformed Church.— “ T h e interest in this Auxil­ iary remains unabated. It is believed that the contributions will be increased in future by the use of missionary boxes. T h e funds for the present year are for general purposes. T h e secretary feels that though in the review the work m a y seem small, they are not discour­ aged, but pray that a blessing m a y rest upon a n d a c c o m p a n y their offerings, and m o r e zeal and self-sacrifice be manifested, that Christ’s cause m a y be advanced.”

Schenectady, First Reformed Church report: “ W e

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the Second Anniversary of our Society. Although its membership has not increased, yet there has been a definite purpose and steady work, producing most satisfactory results. Information concerning mission fields of labor has been sought, and distant places have been brought near by frequent correspondence. T h e meeting for prayer has been well sustained, and w e enter upon our third year with earnest hope and bright anticipation. W e have sixty-three m e m b e r s of the main society, three ‘Bands,” a n d one ‘Circle.* T h e envelope system has been adopted, and a box placed at the entrance door for small contributions. T h e ‘ A d z u m a Circle’ c o m ­ posed of the Infant School have joined with the Sabbath-school in sending forty-five dollars to the Ferris Seminary, Y o k o h a m a , and are in correspondence with ‘Rashi,’ the young girl w h o m they are educating. ‘ T h e Christian H o m e B a n d ’ realized from a tableaux entertainment forty dollars, which has been appropriated to Tsuyeko Y a m a n o Uchi, Ferris Seminary, with w h o m they also correspond.

With G o d ’s blessing upon our work, m a y w e not hope that s o m e souls m a y be brought into His kingdom, which is the blessed result for which w e are striving ? ”

Utica Reformed Church.— F r o m the report of the Secretary of this Auxiliary, w e give the following extract: “ In presenting the annual report, w e are happy to say that there has been no falling off of interest in the cause of missions with us, nor any decrease in the contributions by which that interest is practically expressed. O n the contrary, w e are able to record a slight improvement on the pre­ ceding year. Five n e w m e m b e r s have been added. T h e contribu­ tions. are for Chittoor, A m o y and Nagasaki. A meeting held dur­ ing the session of the General Synod in June last, under the auspices of our society, a n d addressed by Rev. Dr. Chamberlain and Rev. Dr. Ezekiel Scudder, was a great encouragement and assistance to us.

W e enter upon the coming year with cheerfulness and hope, ‘k n o w ­ ing .that our labor is not in vain in the Lord,’ and trust that H e will bless us in the future as in the past if w e continue to wait upon H i m in faith and patience.”

Hudson Reformed Church. T h e H u d s o n Auxiliary was formed a little over aiyear ago amid discouragements, financial and otherwise, but the interest in the work has slowly yet surely increased. T h e membership has n o w reached sixty-three. T h e first year’s contribu­ tions were devoted to the Nagasaki H o m e , n o w called the ‘Sturges Seminary.’ Meetings have been held regularly. T h e year has

passed with its earnest purposes and prayers. T h e n e w year is here, and, as the threshold is crossed, m a y tthe duties be entered upon with unswerving courage, quickened zeal, united efforts, and earnest prayers that each [succeeding year shall bring forth fruit m o r e abundantly, until the day break and the Christless h o m e s of heathen w o m e n be filled with the glorious sunlight of the Gospel.”

Newark, North Reformed Church.— T h e meetings have been sus­ tained in this auxiliary, and contributions amo u n t e d to nearly the s a m e as last year. “ In N o v e m b e r a returned missionary, a lady from India, spoke to the society in an informal m a n n e r upon Foreign Mission work in general, and also of her o w n work, a n d of the field where she had been laboring, in particular, in a very interesting and acceptable way.”

Coxsackie, First Reformed Church.— “ T h e Auxiliary of the First Church, Coxsackie, most gratefully record in their annual re­ port the regularity of their monthly meetings through yie year— their joy in their first offering to the Master's service sent with earnest prayers for enlarged results from their associated efforts a n d consecration. T h e proceeds of our contribution was sent to the Jonathan Sturges [Seminary, Nagasaki. T h e ‘ M a n u a l of Missions' is vbeing circulated for reading, to arouse the spirit of missions. Subscriptions and interest are enlisted for the 1Mission Monthly' O u r anniversary brought to us the Rev. J. H. Ballagh, w h o animated a n d inspired us in his blessed mission w o r k to be­ nighted w o m e n , a n d in fulfilling the c o m m a n d ‘ G o ye into all the world a n d preach the Gospel.’ M o r e than ever w e realize ‘ H o w can they preach unless they be sent.’ M a y w e ever serve in selfdenying, giving, and doing for our heathen sisters.”

Hackensack Reformed Church.— F r o m the report of this A u x ­ iliary w e are informed of increasing interest, a n d of meetings regu­ larly held a n d sustained. T h e contributions have been for India, A m o y , a n d the general fund. T h e Secretary writes: “ G o d grant His blessing full, rich, and free on our Boa r d of Missions.H o w w e should praise H i m for the success that has c r o w n e d it, a n d for the hope that it m a y be a pow e r for good in the future.

T h r o u g h its instrumentality m a y precious seed be s o w n that will bring forth an abundant a n d glorious harvest. H o w precious to do even the little that w e are able for the dear loving Saviour w h o m w e hope to praise throughout all eternity.”

Jersey City, Lafayette Reformed Church.— V e r y encouraging

progress is reported in this Society for the year— not from in­ crease of numbers, but that there has been a greater eagerness on the part of the ladies to engage in any work, tending to advance the cause of missions a m o n g heathen w o m e n . T h e contributions have also been m o r e generously donated than in previous years.

T h e work is being carried o n with zeal a n d fidelity.

Bergen Reformed Church, Jersey City.— At the annual meeting of this Auxiliary held April 3d, it was resolved to continue the support of the scholars in Y o k o h a m a , Chittoor, a n d Vellore, a n d the sur­ plus funds to be forwarded to the Sturges Seminary in Nagasaki.

Regular quarterly meetings have been held, a n d a monthly m e e t ­ ing also to seek a blessing on the work. Letters a n d articles from the various mission fields have been read, a n d as the Mission Monthly has m a n y subscribers, the information extends to those w h o are not able to attend the meetings. T h e hope is expressed that the interest will be general throughout the Church. A very interestin^Teature of progress is the great interest manifested by the children of the C h u r c h w h o last year organized a Nellie A m e r m a n Mission Circle, a n d have, since their organization d o n e all in their p o w e r to prove their love a n d earnestness for the cause.

Brooklyn, First Reformed Church.— T h e Secretary writes: *;I can truly say that the people are deeply interested in our missions, a n d respond most willingly to the call m a d e upon t h e m for the m e a n s to send the Gospel to “ those w h o sit in darkness.” A short time since Dr. J o h n Scudder delivered an address in the C h u r c h which has a w a k e n e d a greater interest in regard to the foreign field. If the contributions are not so large as last year it is not from want of zeal, but from depletion in numbers.

Orange Reformed Church.— ThQ Secretary reports that the c o m i n g year they intend to dispense with collectors a n d have the m o n e y contributed quarterly in envelopes. The s e will be col­ lected in the baskets o n the Sabbath following the one on which they are given out. T h e r e m a y not be as m u c h raised in this way, but the Society are willing to leave it to the L o r d to w h o m belongs the silver a n d the gold, a n d w h o has pow e r over the hearts of m e n also. It is believed that this is an education which, if persevered in,, will bring good results. T h e Society n u m b e r s 114 members. T h e Society have enjoyed the presence a n d addresses of Rev. Mr. Ballagh.

Bronxville Reformed Church.— This Auxiliary' report that regular meetings have been held during the year, a n d the m e m ­ bers all very m u c h interested. “ R i o Harada,” the former b e n e ­ ficiary, has married; but the intention is to continue to correspond with her, as all are very m u c h interested in her. T h e Secretary of the Band, “ Star of H o p e , ” have taken a great interest in the work, have held regular monthly meetings, a n d have decided to support a girl in Miss T a l m a g e ’s School at A m o y , a n d are waiting anxiously to hear from her.

Upper Red Hook Reformed Church.— “ T h e Scudder Memorial ” Auxiliary to the W o m a n ’s Boa r d held its annual meeting in March. It was well attended, a n d m u c h interest was manifested.

A portion of the funds of this Society is devoted to the support of a child in the Arcot Mission, a n d this year a generous s u m was sent towards the n e w school building on Kolongsu. T h e m e m b e r s n u m b e r thirty-four a n d regular meetings have been sustained. T h e Mission Band, “ T h e Willing Workers,” connected with this Auxiliary was organized in February with a m e m b e r s h i p of twenty. T h e y have m e t weekly, a n d the articles m a d e at the time have been sold, a n d the s u m raised sent to the mission at Vellore.

A d i m e sociable held at the Parsonage netted an a m o u n t which w a s forwarded to Kolongsu. “ T h e President of the Auxiliary, ’ Mis. E. C. Scudder, has h a d m a n y years experience in missionary work,'and it is h o p e d that her example will stimulate to a greater zeal in this work.” Their “ united prayer is that G o d will bless -their efforts.” In a letter written us by Mrs. Scudder, she says : “ M y whole heart is with you in this work, especially in that d e ­ partment which concerns the dear people of India with w h o m w e lived so long. W h a t can w e d o for the thousands there w h o are begging to be instructed in the truths of the Gospel? T o us w h o were so m a n y years engaged in urging these truths u p o n indif­ ferent or unwilling listeners, this seems such a glorious oppor­ tunity. I do hope that we, as a Church, will not fail to i m ­ prove it.”

Freehold^ Second Reformed Church.— T h e third anniversary of this Auxiliary w a s held in April, 1878. Prof. Doolittle, of R u t ­ gers College, conducted the0services a n d delivered a very inter­ esting address u p o n missionary effort in Japan. H e gave the S o ­ ciety m u c h encouragement to go on with its chosen work. T h e for­ m e r protege of this Society having married it was decided to appro­ priate the funds the past year to the general fund of the Ferris

Seminary. T h e majority of the Society feel that it is given t h e m to plant the seed, believing that what is s o w n in faith will be fol­ lowed by a harvest for the Master, a n d w e are doing all in our p o w e r a n d leaving the result with God.

JFlatbush Reformed Church.— This Auxiliary continue their veryliberal contributions 'to the cause of foreign missions} a n d havedisplayed m u c h interest in the appeal of Miss T a l m a g e for a. school building on the island of Kolongsu, sending a handsome* s u m for this object b e y o n d their regular yearly donations.

Brooklyn^ Twelfth St. Reformed Church.— T h e Secretary of thisAuxiliary reports not only the membe r s h i p doubled in this, thefirst year o f ,its organization, but an increasing interest also in the missionary cause. Regular meetings have been held a n d efforts m a d e by m e a n s of letters a n d items of missionary intelligence to m a k e t h e m interesting to all. T h e Society have had the privilege of listening to one y o u n g missionary about starting for his field1 in Ceylon. T h e returned missionaries, the Rev. Messrs. Scudder a n d Bailagh,*presented very urgent appeals to the C h u r c h for the w o r k of their respective fields. Mrs. Scudder m e t the Society at •one of its regular meetings, and after hearing the claims of India u p o n our Church, it was decided that a part of the funds should be appropriated to the support of a native helper for one year.

T h e Secretary writes: “ W e hope to increase the s u m devoted to Nagasaki as the year advances, a n d trust that w h e n all the dis­ tricts of our C h u r c h have been thoroughly canvassed the result: will be commens u r a t e with our desires for helping the school there in which w e take so great an interest.” T h e Mission Band,. “ Children of Light,” has b e c o m e Auxiliary to the Ladies Society of this Church, a n d by m e a n s of its annual fair has helped to re­ plenish the treasury. T h e “ B a n d ” supports a child, “ Elizabeth,” at the Chittoor Seminary, a n d is c o m p o s e d of earnest little workers. It is h o p e d “ that it will be a p o w e r for g o o d a n d a blessing to those w h o sit in darkness.”

Pella, Iowa, Second Reformed Church.— This Auxiliary reportsan undiminished number, and continues, the support of a teacher in India. T h e m e m b e r s feel that they have cause to be thankful that the Lord-has prospered them, a n d trustfully pray that thisblessing m a y be continued, a n d that through its instrumentality m a n y m a y be converted to Christ. T h e Mission Band, “ TheLittle Workers,” has carried o n its efforts with increasing in—

terest. T w o of the little ones, “ lambs of the Heavenly Fold,"* Jesus has tenderly called, a n d has carried t h e m in his b o s o m to his heavenly home. T h e y were very young, but earnest workers in the “ B a n d ” for m o r e than a year. T h e s e dear ones were ready a n d willing to leave their loving a n d agonizing friends, crossing the dark river, fearlessly leaning o n Jesus, who, w h e n o n earth, said “ Suffer the little children to c o m e unto me, a n d forbid t h e m not, for of such is the K i n g d o m of H e a v e n . ” Their Society send their funds again this year to Y o k o h a m a . T h e Secretary writes : In reviewing the past w e feel encouraged to go forward. W e m a y not be able to see the fruits of our labor, but there is a wise h u s ­ b a n d m a n near w h o will gather the fruits into his garner.

N e w York, Union Reformed Church, Sixth Ave.— “ Interested friends in the' cause of Foreign Missions have addressed this Auxiliary during the year, tfms strengthening a n d refreshing their hearts. T h e self-sacrificing act of the Misses Farrington in leav­ ing h o m e for a far distant land to establish a School in Japan, has given the Society great encouragement a n d cheer, s o m e of the m e m b e r s having h a d the pleasure of meeting these devoted sisters previous to their departure a n d hearing directly from ‘t h e m their desire to be engaged in the work, a n d the society rejoice that they are enabled, to s o m e extent, to obey the injunction, ‘ Help those W o m e n . ' T h e interest in the girls’ school at Nagasaki has very perceptibly deepened in the hearts of the m e m b e r s of the AuxiliaryT h e average attendance on the meetings has increased, a n d the united prayer is that they m a y be m a d e faithful a n d useful, so that at the last it m a y be said of each one, 1S h e hath d o n e what she could.’ ‘T h e Faith Mission B a n d ’that grew out of this Auxiliary is well reported. Their meetings are held twice a month, attended b y about forty children. A t their first anniversary the attendance w a s large. T h e y have been cheered by an address from Mrs. Scudder, w h o spoke to t h e m of India. T h e y have contributed for a child in India, a n d a Bible reader there also has received their donations.”

Nyack Reformed Church.— “ A t the beginning of the year, the m e m b e r s i‘of [this Auxiliary met] to decide whether the Society should be continued. T h e state of affairs financially had m a d e this a serious question. It h a d been found difficult to sustain the Society, as it h a d begun, in its w o r k for foreign missions. After prayerful deliberation, seeking w i s d o m from above, it was decided to m a k e the effort to continue the work. T h e result has been

eminently satisfactory, the Society being able to contribute about the s a m e as in former years. T h e ladies were not satisfied with a s u m that was raised. T h e y o u n g girls w h o last year raised m o n e y for the Society through a sale of fancy articles c a m e for­ w a r d again nobly a n d organized themselves into a Misssionary •Society. T h e y w o r k e d diligently a n d raised a generous s u m which was sent to Kolongsu in connection with the a m o u n t raised by the Auxiliary. T h e Secretary adds, 4 H o p i n g the good w o r k m a y continue, feeling that hitherto hath the L o r d helped us, w e are in faith a n d love still an Auxiliary of the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions.’ ”

Clinton Avenut Reformed Church, Newark, N. J .— “ Extract from Secretary’s report: “ It is always pleasant in reviewing the past, to find that in no w a y have w e gone backward in the work w e have attempted to do. A t the close of the second year of our Missionary Society, it is with feelings of pleasure a n d encourag jm e n t w e present our second A n n u a l Report. It is gratifying in any church w o r k to have the co-operation of the Pastor, and this has been our privilege.

O u r meetings have been prufitable.

S o m e n e w nvork has been assigned us, or s o m e n e w s of interest stimulated us to go forward. A t the last annual meeting it was decided to devote the contributions to the support of a girl in the School at Y o k o h a m a . T h e Secretary wrote to Mrs. Miller, w h o in reply, described a little girl in her School w h o wou l d gladly avail herself of our proposal.' T h e Society decided to accept the care of this girl as their special work. T h e presence of Dr. John.Scudder a n d the Rev. Mr. Ballagh at the Christmas festival was gratifying to the children, as well as to all w h o had the pleasure of hearing them. A great interest has been a w a k e n e d in the Sunday-school in the cause of Missions. Gratitude for the past should inspire us to greater activity in the future. M a y the d a y w h e n ‘ the heathen shall be given to H i m for an inheritance ’ be hastened on.”

Acquackanonk Reformed Church.— “ This Society report the at­ tendance at their regular meetings sustained, a n d the exercises profitable a n d pleasant, stirring their hearts to m o r e interest in the cause of Missions. T h e selection of s o m e particular missionary field on which to read or speak has m a d e t h e m m o r e interesting.

Their contributions are for Nagasaki. T w o letters have been re­ ceived the past year from that mission field, thus deepening the interest in the School .now established there.

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has been m a d e a n d forwarded to 'Nagasaki, thereby increas­ ing the funds of the Society.”

Brooklyn, Church-on-the-Heights.— 11This Auxiliary brings the record of its fourth year's work in connection with the W o m a n ’s Board. Regular meetings have been held, not largely attended, but with increasing interest on the part of those w h o were present.

T h e contributions have s o m e w h a t increased during the year. At the Pastor’s suggestion, a prayer meeting has been established to pray especially for G o d ’s blessing o n missionary work. T h e S o ­ ciety feel that they can only labor a n d pray faithfully while waiting for the blessing that must follow.”

Caatsban Reformed Church.— F r o m the report of the Secretary of the Auxiliary w e give the following extract: “ It is with feelings of great pleasure a n d heartfelt gratitude to our Heavenly Father that our society presents its first annual report. A little m o r e than a year ago, in a monthly concert address, our pastor touched u p o n the effi­ cient aid the w o m e n of every age h a d often rendered in m a n y good undertakings, a n d intimated that in his opinion, the ladies of Caatsban might, if they undertook it, d o m u c h to promote the Missionary w o r k in our midst. This, together with the firm c o n ­ viction that the cause of Missions has an imperative claim u p o n the energies of every Christian, a n d a strong desire to have our congregation, as a whole, m o r e deeply interested in this blessed cause, impelled a few ladies to meet and organize an Auxiliary to the W o m a n ’s Boa r d of Foreign Missions. A s w e enter u p o n our second year’s work, cheered by the past, hopeful for the future, w e trust that at our second anniversary w e m a y be able to report still greater prosperity, both in increased n u m b e r s a n d enlarged contributions, a n d pray that our Heavenly Father (whose o w n cause w e believe this to be) will a d d His blessing to our feeble •efforts and give success.” T h e society has a m e m b e r s h i p of sixtytwo.

Raritan, Third Reformed Church.— “ T h e Ladies’ Missionary Society of this church, Auxiliary to the W o m a n ’s Board, would gladly speak of results commens u r a t e with their desires. And, while grateful that Mission w o r k has been so wonderfully blessed a m o n g the heathen, and that they have been able to d o something towards it, regret is expressed that the support of our missions is so inadequate, a n d that their contributions are but a drop in the tide that should be flowing in to sustain this work. T h e year

has been one of quiet work. Six n a m e s have been a d d e d to thelist of members, m a k i n g forty-two o n the roll. Regular meetings have been held at which Missionary intelligence has been a b u n d ­ antly communicated. A portion of the funds is given for K o l ­ ongsu, a n d a part for a Bible reader in India.

Hopewell Reformed Church.— In a brief report of the w o r k of the year a n d of the present condition of the society w e learn that regular monthly meetings have been held with one or two excep­ tions, the stormy days testing the faithfulness of the few. M u c h interest has been manifested b y those present at the meetings.

Part of the contributions have been given to the A m o y Mission, a n d a part to the general fund. T h e m e m b e r s h i p continues about the s a m e as last year.

Kingston^ Second Reformed Church.— T h e quarterly meetings held by this auxiliary during the year have been well attended a n d always interesting a n d instructive. T h e original papers read at these meetings u p o n India, China a n d Japan, have received care­ ful consideration, a n d the knowledge a n d interest increased, and also the contributions. T h e annual meeting held in M a r c h was a m e m o r a b l e occasion. T h e Rev. Mr. Ballagh of Japan addressed the society a n d gave a most graphic account of W o m a n ’s W o r k in that country. This address instilled n e w life into the society, a n d the vote of thanks extended at the close was no e m p t y form.

T h e contributions are devoted this year to India a n d Kolongsu.

Saugerties Reformed Church.— T h e secretary of this Auxiliary reports an addition to the membe r s h i p this year, which n o w n u m ­ bers forty. Regular meetings have been held to read a n d c o n ­ verse on Missionary subjects that might be appropriate, a n d thereby increase a knowledge a n d interest in the work. Although these meetings have not been largely attended they have been ex­ ceedingly interesting. A t one of the monthly concerts for prayer the subject of W o m a n ’s W o r k was brought u p a n d reports read o f m u c h interest.

Clover Hill Reformed Church.— T h e regular quarterly meetings of this society have been sustained. T h e congregation being m u c h scattered, it is difficult for all the m e m b e r s to attend the meetings occurring in the Winter season, but those w h o are able to be present seem greatly interested. S o m e n e w m e m b e r s have been a d d e d to the Auxiliary which is reported to be in a prosper­ ous condition.

N e w Paltz Reformed Church.— A t the annual meeting held by this Auxiliary in April, it was reported that the interest in the meetings h a d been well sustained. S o m e of the ladies h a d c o n ­ tributed very m u c h toward the interest by reading essays a n d selections in respect to heathen countries. T h e m e m b e r s h i p n u m b e r s fifty-three. T h e contributions are for a native teacher in India. A reception held at the parsonage resulted in a very generous contribution for the cause. T h e Mission Monthly is m u c h valued as an aid in stimulating the interest in Missions.

Newburgh Reformed Church.— T h e secretary of this Auxiliary gives a very interesting account of the progress of the society.

Extract: “ A n o t h e r year has passed, a n d w e once m o r e review, what, through God's blessing, w e have been enabled to accomplish.

A t the first glance it m a y seem that w e have not been as success­ ful as last year, yet, on looking back, w e see that w e have gone a step farther. N o t only have w e been enabled to raise the neces­ sary a m o u n t for the pupils in Chittoor, but also a sufficient s u m to •send the glad tidings of the Gospel of peace to a village far a w a y in the darkness of heathendom, w h o were only wailing for s o m e •one to ‘c o m e over a n d help them.’ This work, w e purpose, with G o d ’s help, to still carry on. Let us not be weary in well doing, seeing that our efforts have not been in vain in the Lord, if, through our labors, even one soul can see, after the long night, the •day of salvation breaking for him.” .

Readington Reformed Church.— T h e fourth anniversary in this Auxiliary has been reached, a n d n o w has a m e m b e r s h i p of fifty.

A t the annual meeting this year it was decided to devote the funds to the n e w school building on the island of Kolongsu. D u r ­ ing the year C h u r c h sociables have been held, at which those at­ tending have endeavored to increase the interest in the cause of Missions. S o m e discouragements have been met, but the society is in a very prosperous condition.

Belleville Reformed Church.— T h e w o r k in this society has gone steadily forward since the last anniversary. There has been a slight increase of attendance at the meetings. T h e secular c o n ­ tributions have been s o m e w h a t larger during the year. T h e col­ lection taken at the public meeting was given to the treasury of the Auxiliary. T h e Rev. Mr. Ballagh addressed the society in March.

In response to his appeal, setting forth the imperative necessity for the immediate establishment of a Christian college in Japan,

s u m s were pledged to be given during five successive years towards the accomplishment of this object. T h e Auxiliary is in a pros­ perous condition.

Astoria Reformed Church.— T h e organization of this Auxiliary w a s affected in May, 1878, a n d n o w reports thirty-nine members.

T h e “ M a n u a l of Missions” is regarded as of great value, a very material assistance in the work. A n d the Mission Monthly is alsoan aid. Nothing tends so powerfully to 'awaken or increase the interest as the presentation of facts. T h e Rev. Mr. Ballagh gave two most able sermons bearing on the work, which were listened to with great interest. Miss V a n D o r e n has also spoken to the society o n the Mission at A m o y . T h e w o r k increases in interest.

Catskill Reformed Church.— T h e subject of an Auxiliary to the W o m e n ’s Boa r d having been faithfully presented to the ladies of the church, action was taken in M a y 1878, a n d a society or­ ganized with eighteen members, n o w increased to ninety-nine.

Regular meetings are held, and, at the September gathering, the president called attention to the importance of s o m e special object for effort. A vote was taken on the subject a n d the support of a girl in India a s s umed b y the Auxiliary. * Greenport Refonned Church.— A society was formed in this C h u r c h auxiliary to the W o m a n ' s Board in J u n e 1878, with forty members. T h e meetings of the society have been quite well at­ tended, the secretary informs us, as well as could be expected,, for, dwellers, in the country, where inclement weather a n d bad roads m a k e travelling at certain seasons of the year almost impos­ sible.

T h e infant class Circle, “ Workers for Jesus,” has started with vigor a n d has contributed the larger portion given for Foreign Missions this year. U n d e r the leadership of one w h o is heartily interested in the good cause they are doing a noble work.

Syracuse Reformed Church.— A n Auxiliary in this church was reported in July, 1878. T h e ladies decided to support a teacher in the Arcot Mission. W e quote the article from the p e n of the Rev. J. H . Wyckoff, a n d published in the 1Intelligencerf July 4th, which called out this decision: “ It is a great step gained w h e n m e n loose themselves from their idols, a n d are formally re­ ceived as a Christian congregation. Y e t but little can be expec­ ted of them, except a Christian m a n be sent to teach a n d lead them. N o w is the time for the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h to gather a rich harvest of souls, a n d to plant churches in m a n y villages which

m a y b e c o m e so m a n y centres from which Christian influences m a y emanate. Will she e m b race the opportunity ? W e ask again what shall w e d o with these people? Shall w e let t h e m go back to their idols, or shall w e send t h e m teachers to guide t h e m into the w a y of life? If they are to be retained, thirty (30) teachers are needed immediately. E a c h teacher costs the small s u m of $ 5 0 a year. Are there not thirty churches that will give this a m o u n t above their ordinary contributions? ”

N e w Brunswick First Reformed Church.— T h e following c o m - " munication w a s received from this C h u r c h in N o v e m b e r , 1878: “ T h e ladies’ Missionary society of the First R e f o r m e d Church, N e w Brunswick, has never been recognized as an Auxiliary of the W o m a n ’s Board, yet it is in full sympathy with the work in which y o u are engaged, a n d if agreeable to your views wou l d desire to be placed on your list. T h e organization has been in existence for upwards of fifty years, a n d has always contributed both to the H o m e a n d Foreign Boards of our Church. Just n o w the ladies are contributing fifty dollars annually for the support of Mrs. S c u d d e r ’s school at Chittoor. A n d a few ladies, not immediately through this society, but from this church, are contributing a sim­ ilar a m o u n t for the s a m e purpose.”

Passaic North Reformed Church.— In October w e received in­ formation of the organization of an Auxiliary in this church.

T h e m e m b e r s h i p is reported at forty-four. T h e contributions are devoted to the support of a girl in Chittoor, India. A letter from the president informs us that the desire of the m e m b e r s seems to be to help the w o m e n of that country principally.

Prayers, remarks, sympathies, s e e m to tend most heartily to them.

Athens Reformed Church.— In November, 1878, an Auxiliary was formed in this C h u r c h a n d continues to evince m u c h interest in the cause. T h e meetings are held quarterly, a n d a sewing circle to aid the work meets twice a month, at which time a mis­ sionary box receives the contributions. T h e writer states: “ W e have beg u n a n d intend to m a k e the furrows deep a n d lasting, with willing hearts a n d hands, each one striving to do what he can to accomplish the w o r k before us. T h e three-fold cord of Love, Unity, a n d Charity, with patience a n d continuance in well-doing a n d G o d ’s blessing o n the w o r k can accomplish something for the elevation of our sex at h o m e a n d abroad.”

Flushing Reformed Church.— This Society held its first meet­ ing as an organization in January, 1879, a n d proved to be one full of instruction a n d interest. A lady missionary from Ceylon, addressed the Society, a n d pictured vividly the pleasures a n d trials of the field. Previous to organization the S u n d a y School h a d been contributing to the support of Suye, in the Ferris S e m i ­ nary. T h e Secretary writes: “ W e have taken the ‘ M a n u a l of Missions ’ as the basis of information, a n d expect to read, talk, a n d pray, aye! a n d for this object.” Pray for us that our Society m a y grow in zeal a n d strength, a n d that the w o r k of the L o r d m a y abound.

Tarrytown Second Refonned Church.— This Auxiliary w a s organized in January, 1879, with sixty members, n o w increased to sixty-eight. A t the first quarterly meeting held in April, the at­ tendance was very encouraging. Mrs. J o h n S c u dder spoke to the ladies of the mission field in the most acceptable manner, a n d her remarks gave a n e w impulse to the cause. A w o m a n ’s prayer meeting has g r o w n out of this Society, held weekly, and is a power for good, a n d exerting a w h o l e s o m e influence u p o n the Church.

T h e contributions are for India.

Glasco, Flatbush Reformed Church.— T h e Auxiliary in this C h u r c h w a s organized in February, 1879. T t a collectors ap­ pointed called for monthly subscriptions of not less than three ^:ents, nor m o r e than twenty-five, a n d at the s a m e time solicited subscriptions for the Mission Monthly. O n e hundred a n d fiftyfour n a m e s are enrolled as m e m b e r s of the Society, a n d m u c h en­ couragement is expressed, a n d also the belief that the m o r e infor­ mation the people receive in regard to mission w o r k the m o r e cheerfully a n d gladly they will contribute towards it. T h e c o n ­ tributions are for India.

Griggstown, N. J.— F r o m the classes of small children in the Sabbath School of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in this place, a “ Circle ” was formed in December, a n d took the n a m e of the “ Self-Denial Mission Circle.” T h e s e scholars were invited to the house of Miss V a n Doren, where a Christmas tree h a d been prepared for their pleasure, a n d at this time the subject was broached to them. T h e Circle was formed a n d “ Pledge 0 adopted. Twenty-five n a m e s are enrolled, a n d great interest is manifested.

W e w o u l d not fail, in conclusion, to record our grateful ■appreciation a n d a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t of the n u m e r o u s letters, full of cheer a n d encouragement, expressing w a r m interest in the w o r k of the W o m a n ’s Board, that have c o m e to ns f r o m ■our correspondents during the year that is past. A s in the retrospect w e linger for a m o m e n t , a n d recall that cold, dreary, stormy m o r n i n g in January, 1375, w h e n a little c o m p a n y of twelve “ entered earnestly u p o n the work,” n e w a nd all untried before them. “ W h e n the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of the R e f o r m e d ■Church w a s fully organized and prepared for the cultivation ■of the wide field55 that only waited for the hand of the ■sower, a n d contrast this with the harvest the great husband­ m a n has permitted us to gather, our o w n hearts are led to re­ joice in the blessings a nd success attending the w o r k undertaken for love of H i m “ w h o s e w e are, and w h o m w e serve.55 H o w m a n y have c o m e forward with the “ alabaster box,” a nd “ poured the precious ointment at the Saviour’s feet,” and yet h o w m u c h m o r e mig ht have been attempted if each indi­ vidual m e m b e r of our beloved Zi >n h ad felt a personal re­ sponsibility in the matter. D u r i n g the year an exceedingly interesting letter w a s received by the writer f r o m a friend in­ terested in the w o r k of Missions, wi h an appeal to the W o m a n ’s B o a r d to inaugurate a mission in Madagascar.

T h e letter w a s published in our C h u r c h paper, T/ie Christian Intelli­ gencer, J an ua ry 30, 1879. A g a i n an earnest call w a s m a d e b y those interested very deeply in the tribes of Indians in Arizona that have been placed under the fostering w i n g of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h b y our Gover nm en t. T h e appeal w as for teachers a nd schools, in short a strong appeal to us to teach t h e m the arts of civilized life. T h e question w a s raised w h y these tribes should not be aided through our instru­ mentality 1 W h y the R e f o r m e d Church, which w as first to establish a pure faith in this n e w world, should not be the in­ strument of christianizing a n d civilizing these Indians. T h e re­ ply m a y be anticipated— alack of adequate means, “ this sower question of contributions.” S o m e one has said that “ the flower and c r o w n of true religion is enthusiasm”— an enth siastic surrender of true talent a nd m e a n s for H i m “ w h o s e service

is a rich reward,” w o u l d c o n quer these impediments, enabling' our C h u r c h to sustain abundantly the missions already planted o n foreign ground, a n d to o p e n their n e w avenues to greater usefulness. T h e n our religion w o u l d b e c o m e m o r e aggressive, as w e sought to w i n n e w trophies for the Master. “ The whole wide world for Jesus!

Once more, before we part, Ring out the joyful watchword From every grateful heart.

The whole wide world for Jesus!

Be this our battle cry, The lifted Cross our oriflamme, A sign to conquer by.” “ The whole wide world for Jesus!

From out the Golden Gate, Through all Pacific’s sunny isles To China’s princely state; From Indi&’s vales and mountains, Through Persia’s land of bloom, To storied Palestine And Afric’s desert gloom.” “ The whole wide world for Jesus!

Through all itsfragrant zones Ring out again the watchword In loftiest, gladdest tones.

The whole wide world for Jesus!

W e ’llbring the song with prayer, And link the prayer with labor, Till Christ His crown shall wear.”

M

rs.James P.

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Gumming, Home Cor, Sec,

A U X I L I A R Y SOCIETIES, Collegiate Church, 5th Avenue and 29th Street, New York City.

Middle Collegiate Church, New York City.

North Collegiate Church, Fulton Street, New York City.

Union Reformed Church, Sixth Avenue, New York City.

Second Reformed Church, Jersey City, N. J. Flatbush Reformed Church, Long Island.

YonKers Reformed Church, N. Y. Church on the Heights, Brooklyn, L. I. First Reformed Church, Hackensack, N. J. North Reformed Church, Newark, N. J. Reformed Church of Lafayette, Jersey City, N. J.

First Reformed Church, Newark, N. J. Owasco Outlet, Sand Beach Reformed Church, N. Y. Fishklll Village Reformed Church. .

First Reformed Church, Brooklyn, L. I. Saugerties Reformed Church, N. Y. Millbrook Reformed Church, N. Y. South Bushwick Reformed Church, Brooklyn, L. I. Newburgh Reformed Church, N. Y. South Reformed Church, Brooklyn, L. I. Clinton Avenue Reformed Church, Newark, N. J. Bergen Reformed Church, Jersey City, N. J. Belleville Reformed Church, N. J. Readington Reformed Church, N. J. Nyack Reformed Church, N. Y. Second Reformed Church, New Brunswick, N. J. Bronxville Reformed Church, N. Y. Utica Reformed Church, N. Y. Upper Red Hook Reformed Church, N. Y. Raritan Reformed Church, N. J. Third Reformed Church, Jersey City, N. J. Acquackanock Reformed'Church, Passaic, N. J. Second Refonned Church, Freehold, N. J. Bushncll Reformed Church, Illinois.

Wyckoff Reformed Church, N. J. Adamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Station Reformed Church, N. Y. Sayville Reformed Church, Long Island.

Brooklyn, E. D., Reformed Church, 'Willinmsburgh, N. Y. Schenectady, First Reformed Church, N. Y. Pella, Iowa, Second Reformed Church.

Clover Hill Reformed Church, N. J. Hopewell Reformed Church, N. J. Fonda Reformed .Church, N. Y. Orange Reformed Church, N. J. Hudson Refonned Church, N. Y. Kingston, Second Reformed Church, N. Y. New Hackensack Reformed Church, N. Y. Owasco Reformed Church, N. Y. Peekskill Reformed Church, N. Y. New Paltz Reformed Church, N. Y. Caatsban Reformed Church, Saugerties, N. Y. Coxsackie, First Reformed Church, N. Y. Brooklyn, 12th Street Reformed Church, N. Y.

N E W A UXILIARIES. Astoria Reformed.Church, N. Y. Catskill Reformed Church, N. Y. .

Greenpoint Refonned Church, N. Y. Syracuse Reformed Church, N. Y. New Brunswick. First Reformed Church, N. J. Passaic, North Reformed Church, N. J. Athens Refonned Church, N. Y. Flushing Reformed Church, L. I. Tarrytown, Second Refonned Church, N. Y. Glasco, Flatbush Reformed Church, N. Y.

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Total, 63.

N E W “MISSION B A N D S " A N D “CIRCLES” Griggstown, N. J., “The Self-Denial Mission Circle.” * Upper Red Hook, “The Willing Workers.”

Twelfth Street Church, Brooklyn, “ Children of Light.’’

Greenport. N. Y., “ Workers for Jesus.”

Jersey City, Second It. C., “Mission Band.”

SOCIETIES CONTRIBUTING TO T H E W O M A N S BOARD. Collegiate Church, 5th Avenue and 48th Street, New York City.

Albany, First Reformed Church, N. Y. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, N. Y.' , Bedminster Reformed Church, N. J.

A N N U A L REPORT OP TUB

Treasuiei of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions ' OP TUB

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RECEIPTS.

From last year’s cash balance, . . . . • • • $5,695.62 1st Reformed Church, Aquackanoi.ck, Passaic, for Nagasaki, . 160.00 2nd Reformed Church, Albany, including $25.00 to make Mrs. 108.50 R. II. Pruyn a Life Member...................

56.20 Auxiliary 1st Reformed Church, Astoria, for Nagasaki, . .

22.00 Auxiliary Reformed Church. Athens, for Amoy, . . .

Sand Beach Church, Auburn, N. Y., $20, from Musical and Lit­ erary Society of Sand Beach Church, Auburn, toward 40.00 the support of a girl in school at Amoy, $20, . .

37.00 Belleville Auxiliary, . . . • • • • • Auxiliary of Bergen, J. C. Heights Reformed Church, for Yoko­ 299.45 hama, Chittoor, Vellore, and Nagasaki, ^ • . .

43.15 Nellie Amcrman Mission Circle, Bergen, J. C., for Kolongsu, .

25.00 Bushnell, Illinois, Auxiliary, for general use of the Board, .

27.42 South Refonned, Brooklyn Auxiliary, for Emily at Chittoor, .

31.52 South Reformed, Brooklyn, for Nagasaki, . . . .

Church on theHeights, Brooklyn, towardthe salaryof Miss Emma 142.00 0 Witbeck Auxiliary of 1st Reformed Church, Brooklyn, E. D., for Kolong­ 100.00 su and Nagasaki, half each, . . . .* .

Auxiliary of Bronxville Reformed Church, $65 for Rio, and $10 75.00 for Nagasaki, . . . - .

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12th Street Reformed Church, Brooklyn, for a native helper in India, ....................................$60.00 MissE. Griffin, of same Church, for the girl Elizabeth in Chittoor Seminar}’, ...........................

30.00 Dawning Light Band, 1st Refonned, Brooklyn, toward salary of Miss Witbeck...........................

60.00 South Bushwick Auxiliary,........................... f>0.00 Caatsban Auxiliary, for girl in Ferris Seminary, and general use of the Board,............................... 67.86 Caatsban Sunday School, for girl in Ferris Seminary, . .

57.00 Catskill, for education of girl atChittoor, and otherwork in India, 80.00 Clover llillAuxiliary, for Jonathan Sturges Seminary, Nagasaki, and general use of the Board,.................... 52.00 Coxsackie, N. Y., Auxiliary, for Nagasaki, . . . .

28.69 Faith Mission Band, Sixth Avenue Reformed Church, for Bible render in India,............................ 81.00 Ferris Auxiliary, Sixth Avenue Reformed Church, for Nagasaki, $75.00, and for Kolongsu, $25.00, . . . .

100.00 Fifth Avenue and Twenty-ninth Street Collegiate Church Auxil­ iary, for Nagasaki, Kolongsu, and general use of the B o a r d , ...........................

396.50 Fifth Avenue and Forty-eighth Street Sunday School, for Ko­ longsu and Nagasaki,.................

80.00 Fourth Street Collegiate Church, (Lafayette Place), for Miss M. E. Talmage’s school at Amoy, . . . . .

100.00 North Dutch Collegiate Church, Fulton Street, $60.00 for a teacher in oneof the villagesmentioned by Dr. Chamber­ lain, and for general use, $17.00, . . . .

77.00 Fonda (N. Y.) Auxiliary, for Nagasaki and general use of the ...................... 138.00 Board, . .

Auxiliary, Flushing, L. I . , ....................

20.00 Sunday School, Flushing, L. I., for girlin Yokohama, . .

50.00 Freehold, N. J., for girlinFerris Seminary, Yokohama, . .

50.00 Fishkill Village, Auxiliary, for Nagasaki, . . . .

54.50 Flatbush (L. I.) Auxiliary for Nagasaki,.............

240.00 Flatbush, Ulster County, for India,.................

20.00 Glenvillc, 2d Reformed Church, ..................

8.00 Gravesend Village Sunday School, for Kolongsu, . . .

12.00 Red Hill Sunday School. Greenport, N. Y., for girl at Chittoor, in Miss Mandeville’s school,..................... 30.00 Children’s Missionary Circle, Greenport, for Kolongsu, . .

46.00 Greenport Missionary Society, for Kolongsu, . . .

14 00 Hackensack Auxiliary, 1st Reformed Church, for Dr. Scudder in India,for girls’schools under his care, Miss Talmage, and general use for the B o a r d , .............

250.00 Hudson Auxiliary, 1st Reformed Church, for supporting native helpers in India, and forNagasaki,............. 61.64 Infant Class Sunday School, Reformed Church, Hudson, for gen­ eral use of the Board,.........................12.57 Hopewell Auxiliary, for education of girl at Amoy, $28.00, and for general fund, $20.00.....................

48.00 Harlem Reformed Church, for general use, . . . .

34.96 Jamaica, L. I., for general use,.................... 22.52 Second Reformed Church, J. C.. $75.00 toward Miss M. E. Tal­ mage’s salary? $20.00 toward tuition of girl Ruth; $40.00 for Kolongsu, and balance for general use of the society..........................

161.CO Auxiliary of LaFayette Church, Jersey City, N. J., forKolongsu, $50.00; for Nagasaki, $100.00, and for cneral purposes, $62.45,............. # ............... 212.45

AuxiliaryofPark Reformed Church, Jersey City, allfor Kolongsu, Auxiliary of 2d Reformed Church, Kingston, N. Y., $60.00 for support of Bible reader in India; $13.25 for Kolongsu, Lodi, Seneca County, N. Y., for Kolongsu, . . . .

Millstone (N. J.) Mission Band, for two Bible readers in India, named Rebecca and Eliza, under Mrs. A. M. ileeren, .

Millbrook Auxiliary, for general use of the Board, . . .

New Paltz, $58.00 to support a native helper insome new school in Arcot Mission ; $45.00 for general use of the Society, Two classes Sunday School, 2d Reformed Church, Newark, N. J., Infant School, North Reformed Church, Newark, N. J., for sup­ ' port of two children in Amoy, China, . . . .

Day Spring Auxiliary, North Reformed ChurchyNewark, N. J., Clinton Avenue Sunday School, Newark, N. J., $50.00 for girlin Mrs. Miller’s school, and $30.00 for Kolongsu, . .

Clinton Avenue Auxiliary, Newark, N. J., for general use, .

Newburgh Auxiliary, for supportof two girlsinClinton Seminary, Auxiliary, New Hackensack, for Nagasaki, . . . .

First Reformed, New Brunswick, N. J., for support of girl in Mrs. Scudder’s School, Arcot, . . • ...

Second Reformed, New Brunswick, N. J., for support of Native teacher at Kundipatur, India, $120; for cost of school at Vellore, $65. From Sunday School for boy at Vellore, and girl at Chittoor, $60. A special collectionforsupport of native teacher in one of the villages of the Arcot Mis­ sion, $64, . . . . ^.............

Nyack Auxiliary, for school building at Kolongsu, . . .

East Orange, N. J., for general use of Society, .• . . .

Owasco Outlet, or Sand beach Church, for Kolongsu, and general u s e , ............. . • • • • • Pella Auxiliary, toward support of native teacher at Arcot Mis­ sion, $20, Pella Sunday School for Nagasaki, $25.50 .

North Reformed, Passaic, for pupil in Miss Maudeville’s School, $30, general use of the Society, $18.30, . • • Fourth Reformed Church, Philadelphia, for Kolongsu, . .

Infant Class, 1st Reformed, Philadelphia, for Kolongsee, .

"Woman’s Missionary Society, Pompton Plains, N. J., Nagasaki, .

Sunday School Reformed Church, Rhinebeck, for Kolongsu, .

Readington, Auxiliary, for Kolongsu, . . . • • • Raritan Auxiliary, $50 to'Arcot Mission, and $50 to Kolongsu, and $1 for Exchange, .....................

Saugerties, N. Y., Auxiliary of the Reformed Church, for general purposes, $81, from Young Ladies’Fair, $135, from the Sunday School, $25.................... ‘ ’ Auxiliary Syracuse Reformed Church, for the Arcot Mission, • Auxiliary First Reformed Church, Schenectady, N. Y., $10.34 for Nagasaki, $65.62 for general use of the society, . • Auxiliary, Sayville, L. I., general use of theBoard, . . .

Second Reformed, Tarrytown, to be used for the Arcot Mission to support native preacher, . . . . . . • Utica Auxiliary, for Chittoor, Kolongsu and Nagasaki, . .

Utica Sunday School for Chittoor,............. .

Upper Red Hook, Scudder Memorial Auxiliary, forArcot Mission, $45.00; from Miss Elting for Kolongsu, $25.00 ; from the Willing Workers, for Vellore, and for a girl in the school at Amoy, $47.55,.................

Ladies’Missionary Society, Wyckoff, N. J., . . .

Yonkers Auxiliary, $73.00 for Ko Okado, in Japan; $30.00 for Bible reader in India, and $15.00 for Kolongsu, .

73.25 25.00 50.00 25.00 103.00 6.00

50.00 74.05 80.00 50.00 80.00 150.00 50.00

309.00 109.01 170.31 20.00

45.50 48.30 10.00 20.00

8.75 24.00 88.00 101.00

241.00 110.00

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Mrs. Jonathan Sturges, forKolongsu,................. $1,000.00 Mrs. Win. 11. Steele, North Reformed Church, Newark, N. J., .

100.00 Mrs. John Skillman, Brooklyn, L. I . , ..............

50.00 Rev. John Forsyth, D. D . , ............................ 25.00 Mrs. Remsen Bennett,............................... 5-00 Mrs. J. 11. Van Doren, Magee’s Corner, N. Y., . . . .

15.00 Mrs. Jacob Strong, Peekskill, N. Y . , .................... 25.00 Mrs. D. P. Ingraham, . . , ..............

10.00 Mrs. Peter D o n a l d , ............................... 10.00 Mrs. James H. Briggs,........................

0-00 Old North Church, Albany, A good suggestion,” . . .

1.00 Endorser of “ a good suggestion,” .................

1.00 Miss Anna Van Wagenen,.................... •.

5.00 Mrs. Win. T. Runk,...........................

1.00 Mrs R o g e r s , ...............................

3.00 Mrs. Mary Pruyn, of Albany......................

5.00 Miss M. A. Campbell, of Fonda,....................

10.00 5.00 Miss Mary Colder, of Queens, L. I . , .............

Member of Rev. E. A Reed’s Church, 57th St.and Madison Ave., 10.00 Miss Caroline R. Schell, for Kolongsu,.............

5.00 W.R. Schell, “ “ ...................

5.00 M. V. L C., “ “ .............

15.00 Hillside, Tarrytown, “ “ ...................

7.00 Miss E. M. Talmage, “ “ 2.00 Miss Hannah Vander P l o e g , .....................

2.00 Miss Margaret Bergen, contents of mite box............

2.54 Aunt M a r t h a , ..............................

3.68 Mrs. Chas. II. Stitt. Bayonne, N. J . , ..............

5.00 Miss Maria Heermance,........................

2.00 Mrs A. Paige Peeke, Rhinebeck, N. Y., . . . .

2.00 Mrs. E. C. Lyall, Leeds, N. Y., . . . . . . .

10 00 Albany, for Kolongsu,.......................

5.00 5.00 Three friends from Roxbury, per B . , ..............

A stranger, per Mrs Patterson, for Kolongsu, . . . .60 MissDay, 30 cents; Miss Polhemus for “ 45 cents, . . .75 Mrs. Chas. Van Wyck, 1878, $5.00; 1879, $5.00, . . .

10.00 Mrs. John Scudder,...........................

5.00 3Irs Henry Bookstaver, 10.00 Miss Cook,..................................

100 Mrs. Alex. II. Young, Greenville, N. J., . . . .

10.00 Interest on Deposit for Nagasaki,..................... 191.77 Total Receipts,........................*

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4,576 47 Auxiliaries’subscriptions for the year, . 6,878 21 Individuals’ “ “ “ 1,384 57 M rs. P eter D onald , Treasurer.

The undersigned having examined the foregoing account, and compared' the vouchers therewith submitted, certifies the same to be correct, and that the balance now in the Treasury is forty-five hundred and seventy-six andi 47-100 dollars.

New York, May 10. 1879.

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NAMES OP LIFE MEMBERS. M rs.F. M. A dams , . . . “ C harles A YCRioa, . . “ D wight K. .Bartlett, . . “ J. H. B brtholf , . . “ H enry W B<'okstaver , . “ G eorge S. B ishop, . . “ M ary J. B rooks, ; . “ C aroline J. B rush , , Miss E lizabeth B ogart , . . “ K atie B ogart , , , . “ L izzie B ui.l, . .

• “ M ary B ussing, . . . “ Julia K udd , , . .

M rs .R. C B r o w e , . , “ G. V. H B rinkerhofp , . .

R ev .Jacob C hamberlain ,M. D„ * M rs.S. H. Cobb , . . i *• H enry N. C obb , . . “ E llen C lark , . . . “ 3Iary A. C lark , . . “ D avid Cole, . . . “ James P. G umming , . . “ John B. G umming , . “ A. L oring C ushing, . . “ T. W. C hambers , . u A n n Cook , . . . “ M argaret D imon , . “ H. U. D ickson. . . “ W illiam R D uryee , . “ E llen K bsia D enison, . “ T. C. D orpmus ,* . . “ J. L. D uryee , . .

M iss A m y C. D uryee , . . “ C harlotte R. D uryee , . “ M ary O. D uryee , . “ E llen K esia D enison, . “ Em ma K D enison, : “ E lsie D a y . . . .

M rs .John M. F erris, .. “ Jo hn Forsyth , . . “ R. W. Farr , . . “ M ary J. FIerd , . , M iss H elen C. F owler , .

M rs.John G aston, . . . “ Susan G ridlby, . . “ C aroline G ridlby, . . “ A. F. H azen. . , “ Catharine H egeman ,. . “ G eorge D. H ulst, . u C atharine E. H yer , . . “ L aura H opper , . . “ C harles H arriman , . .

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M rs.E. R othesay M iller, . “ S. M atilda M yoatt , “ C arlos M artyn , . “ W illiam B. M erritt, “ E. B. M onroe , . “ A. E. M yers , . “ J.F ord M orris, . “ N orman M erry , .

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M rs .W illiam O rmiston, . “ A braham P olhemus , 44 Joseph J. P errine, .

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BY-LAWS.

A rticle 1. T h e Association shall be called the “ ‘W o m a n ’s B o a r d ot Foreign Missions of the K e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America,” and its central point of operations shall be in the ■City of ISTew York.

A r t . 2. Its object shall be to aid the B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America, by promoting its w o r k a m o n g the w o m e n and children of heathen lands j .and for this purpose it shall receive a nd disburse all m o n e y which shall be contributed to this society, subject to the a p ­ proval of the Board, in the appointment of missionaries sup­ ported b y this Association, and in fixing their locations a n d salaries. T o the furtherance of this end, it shall also endeavor to organize similar associations in all R e f o r m e d Churches, and these associations shall bear the n a m e of Auxiliary Societies •to the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America, a n d shall report their w o r k to this B o a r d at such times as the by-laws m a y direct.

A r t . 3. E a c h person paying one dollar annually, through •an Auxiliary, or directly to the Treasury, shall b e c o m e a M e m tber of this Association. T h e p a y m e n t of twenty-five dollars

b y one person, at one time, shall constitute a Life M e m b e r ­ ship.

A k t . 4. T h e business of this B o a r d shall be conducted b y thirty Managers, eacli of w h o m shall be a m e m b e r of an Auxiliary society. T h e y shall be elected annually b y them e m b e r s of the Board, w h o m a y be present at the annual meeting; and shall organize on the first T ue sd ay after their' election, by selecting f r o m their n u m b e r a President, t wo Vice-Presidents, a Recording Secretary, two or m o r e Corres­ p onding Secretaries, and a Treasurer. T h e y shall have p o w e r to elect not m o r e than twelve honorary Vice-Presidents, a nd to appoint corresponding m em be rs , w h e n the object of theB o a r d can be promoted thereby; they shall also have authority to till vacancies occurring in their bod y during theyear. *

A rt.5. There shall bo an Executive Committee, c o m p o s e d of the officers a nd two other Managers, to be elected annually..

This committee shall have p o w e r to transact such business as m a y require attention in the intervals between the stated meetings of the Managers. Five m e m b e r s shall constitute a. quorum.

A rt . 6. T h e annual meeting of the B o a r d shall be held on, the second T uesday in M a y , in the City of N e w York, at whiclii time the M a n a g e r s slmil report to the Association the opera­ tions, conditions, and prospects thereof;'and an election shall be m a d e of M a n a g e r s for the ensuing year.

A r t . 7 . A special meeting of the B o a r d m a y be called at a ny time b y the President, upon the request of the Managers..

A r t .'S. This Constitution m a y be altered at a ny regular­ meeting of the Board, by a vote of two-thirds of the m e m b e r s present, notice of the intended alteration1having been given at a previous meeting.

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T h e M a n a g e r s shall bold their stated meetings T ue sd ay of February, M a y , A u g u s t and N o v e m ­ o ’clock A.M., at such place as they shall ap­ m e m b e r s shall constitute a quorum. Special be called b y the President, up o n the request of .

A r t . 2 . T h e Executive C o m m i t t e e shall m e e t once h , m o n t h , at such time a n d place as the c o m m i t t e e shall decide.

A rt . 3. T h e President shall preside at all meetings of the B o a r d and of the Managers, appoint all committees not otherxvise provided for, a nd perform such other duties as are inci­ dent to the othce, a n d shall sign all drafts u p o n the treasury before they are paid.

A r t . 4 . A Vice-President shall perform, in the absence o f ti'u President, all the duties of her office. T h e H o n o r a r y Vice-Presidents shall have all the privileges of Corresponding M e m t ys.

A rt. 5. T h e Treasurer shall receive a nd hold, and keep an account of all m o n e y given to the Board, and shall dis­ burse it as the M a n a g e r s shall direct. S h e shall report the state of the treasury at each regular meeting of the Executive Committee, and m a k e a quarterly report to the Managers.

H e r annual report shall be examined b y a n auditor appointed b y the Managers.

A r t . C. T h e Recording Secretary shall keep a full record of the proceedings of the Executive C o m m i t t e e and M a n a ­ gers, which shall be read for correction at the close, of each meeting, a nd she shall give proper notice of special and stated meetings.

A rt . 7. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secre­ taries for the foreign field to conduct the business of this B o a r d with the B o a r d of Foreign Missions, and also with the Missionaries, Teachers, and Bible-roaders supported by this Association. T h e y shall prepare the annual report of the M an a g e r s ; and Missionaries supported b y this Association shall report to them.

A r t . 8. T h e Corresponding Secretaries for the h o m e field sh'iil correspond with the Churches, and propose the organiza­ tion of Auxiliary societies, wherever it is possible to a w a k e n a n interest in the w o r k for which this Association is formed.

A r t . 9. Auxiliary societies shall he required to m a k e an A n n u a l Report to the Managers, through the Corresponding Secretaries, on or before the first T ue sd ay in April.

A r t . 10 . A n y M a n a g e r w h o shall he absent f r o m three successive meetings, without giving notice of the reason of her absence, shall forfeit her position, a n d her place m a y be filled

A rt . 11. The se B y - L a w s m a y be a m e n d e d at a ny meetingof the Managers, b y a vote of two-thirds of the m e m b e r s pres­ ent; but notice of the proposed a m e n d m e n t m us t lie given in writing at the meeting preceding such vote.

T h e following Constitutions are r e c o m m e n d e d for adoption.

T h e y can b e modified a nd adapted to the circumstances of' different localities:—

CONSTITUTION FOR

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A rticle 1. This Society shall be called t h e - - - - - of the. ' W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America.

• ’ 5 A rt . 2. Its object shall be to aid the B o a r d in sending out a nd maintaining F e m a l e Missionaries, Bible-readers a n d Teachers, w h o shall w o r k a m o n g heathen w o m e n a n d chil­ dren.

A rt .3. A n y person m a y b e c o m e a m e m b e r of this Socie­ ty b y the p a y m e n t o f - - - - - annually.

A rt . 4. T h e officers of this Society shall be a President,.

Secretary, and Treasurer, w h o shall be elected annually.

A rt . 5. T h e duty of these officers shall be as follows:— T h e President shall preside at all meetings, and have a g e n ­ eral oversight of the w o r k of the Society. T h e Secretary shall give notice of meetings, shall record the minutes of each session, and shall prepare the A n n u a l Report. It shall alsobe her duty to transmit to the W o m a n ’s B o a r d the n a m e s of the officers of this Auxiliary, a report of its proceedings a nd condition, whe ne ve r necessary, and the A n n u a l R eport with that of the Treasurer. T h e Treasurer shall report the state of the Treasury at every meeting, and shall remit the funds obtained, at least once a year, on or before the tenth day of Aprils to the Treasurer of the W o m a n ’s Board. ,

A rt. 6. This Society shall hold regular meetings on the­ --- , a nd an annual meeting on the --- , to receive a n d adopt the A n n u a l Report, a n d to elect officers.

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1. A n association of y o u n g ladies, f ormed to aid the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America, shall be called a “ Mission B a n d , ” a n d shall be Auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the C h u r c h in w h i c h it is formed, or to the W o m a n ’s Board.

2. E a c h B a n d shall be responsible for at least $ 2 0 each year.

3. A n y y o u n g lady m a y b e c o m e a m e m b e r of a Mission B a n d b y the p a y m e n t of twenty-five cents yearly.

4:. T h e officers of a B a u d shall b e a President, Secretary, a n d Treasurer, w h o shall be elected annually.

5. T h e President shall preside at all meetings, a n d shall have a general oversight of the w o r k of the Band. T h e S ec­ retary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Band, a nd shall m a k e an A n n u a l R e p o r t to the society to whi ch it is auxiliary, or to the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d Church. T h e Treasurer shall receive a nd hold all su m s contributed, paying the same, at least once a year, to the Treasurer of the Auxiliary of the C h u r c h in which the B a n d is formed, or to the Treasurer of the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d Church.

6. E a c h Mission B a n d m u s t select an appropriate n a m e , not already in use, a n d report the s a m e to the Society to whi ch its m o n e y is sent.

MISSION

CIRCLES

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CHILDREN.

1. A n association of children, remitting yearly not lessthan five dollars to the W o m a n ’s B o a r d of Foreign Missions of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h in America, shall constitute a « M i s ­ sion Circle.”

2. Eiich Circle sliall be designated b y an appropriate name, and shall appoint a Secretaiy and Treasurer, to w h o m ■due a ck no wl ed gm en t can be returned b y the W o m a n ’s Board.

Or, if preferred, the following can be adopted :—

PLEDGE

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MISSION

CIRCLES.

“ W e desire to help in sending the Gospel to heathen chil­ dren, that they m a y hear of Christ, w h o died to save them.

W e promise to give one cent a w e e k to the Missionary Box* a nd to c o m e together once a m o n t h to hear about Missions’ •and to w o r k for the cause.”

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I give a n d devise to The Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church in 'America^ incorporated b y the Legis­ lature of the State of N e w York, all that certain [here insert a short description of the property devised] with the appur­ tenances j in fee simple, in trust, to be appropriated a n d applied, with full powers of sale or mortgage, for the use a nd benefit of The Woman 1s Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church in America, located in the City of N e w York.

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