Reports of the missionary and benevolent boards and committees to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America . to settle their differences, all Missionwork was conducted under difficulties. Victorious or retreatingarmies seemed equally to terrorize the people and the Mission com-pounds were filled frequently with women and children seekingprotection from the brutalities of the soldiers. In spite of this un-rest the work was with the exception of occasionaldesertion of the kindergarten and day schools. The people greatlyappreciate the help giv
Reports of the missionary and benevolent boards and committees to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America . to settle their differences, all Missionwork was conducted under difficulties. Victorious or retreatingarmies seemed equally to terrorize the people and the Mission com-pounds were filled frequently with women and children seekingprotection from the brutalities of the soldiers. In spite of this un-rest the work was with the exception of occasionaldesertion of the kindergarten and day schools. The people greatlyappreciate the help given them and are very friendly towards thechurch. The missionaries were able to rescue a body of 2,000northern soldiers who, after giving up their arms, were about to beshot down in cold blood, and in addition fed and cared for about5,000 prisoners of war This won great praise for the Mission onall sides. Hunan. — When the GirlsSchool of the Changrteh Station was built, a road-side shrine wasalso built to protect the sur-rounding country from the In-fluences of the evil spirits. Thewall back of the shrine is thewall of the school hurthrrTfcefofr (^LtSlh^St^t^ion^ ^^°^ ^^^ ^^ ^-^->- ^-^h^ -^ HUNAN—CHANGSHA 97 EVANGELISTIC— The completion of the new cliurcli Iniilding gave great impetus to thework, and the new pastor, Mr. Wu,—a graduate of Peking Seminary,with eleven years experience in Peking, entered upon his duties here withgreat hopefulness. Attendance at the services and Sunday School has morethan douhlcd, and a church organization is now assured. The evening preach-mg, the young mens P)ihle Club and other activities continue to show growthand enthusiasm. The visit of Messrs. Buchman and Eddy was very success-ful. Of 800 men making decisions, 100 were assigned to the Presbyterian(hurch for training and pastoral care. These inquirers on the followingSunday filled the pulpit platform and were introduced by name to thecongregation. The Womens work and the
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