. Reports of the missionary and benevolent boards and committees to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America . nd the result has beennearly $1,000, which has been paid into the treasury in Canton. ASustentation Fund for aged ministers, widows, and orphans now ex-ceeds $1,000, and to this fund every preacher, and some others, makeregular contributions. The plan of persistent visitation in villageshas been adhered to, and 1470 visits were made to villages, and 18,700persons reached. The larger part of the population of China residesin villages, and we must
. Reports of the missionary and benevolent boards and committees to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America . nd the result has beennearly $1,000, which has been paid into the treasury in Canton. ASustentation Fund for aged ministers, widows, and orphans now ex-ceeds $1,000, and to this fund every preacher, and some others, makeregular contributions. The plan of persistent visitation in villageshas been adhered to, and 1470 visits were made to villages, and 18,700persons reached. The larger part of the population of China residesin villages, and we must ever keep in mind that chapels in marketsare specifically needed in order to reach villages. For many years we have had an excellent site at Til Hoi, pur-chased by Chinese. This city is just opposite San Cheung, and hasa population, with adjacent villages, of over 30,000. For many yearsprejudice has been strong against us, but at last the gentry havepermitted us to build. The situation is a very fine one, just at oneend of the market, and at the corner of two roads. For five yearswe have been trying to get into this city, and the erection of a. SOUTH CHINA—CANTON 173 large building at this point will fill a very vital need, and give usat last a building, where meetings of Presbytery, and other meetingswith delegates from all the Churches and chapels, may meet for dis-cussion of important matters, and for special evangelistic services inthat city. The First Church, Canton, is in a fine locality for aggressive workamong a wealthy but neglected part of the city. A reading room isopen daily from 10 A. M. to 3 P. IM. and four evenings are set apartfor Bible study, teaching of singing, Y. P. S. C. E. work, and addressesby prominent men on topics of public interest. The Sunday schoolhas been properly organized, including a kindergarten class, as wellas classes for older members, both men and women. At Pun TongDr. Boyd has carried on dispensary aid twice a week, and regularmeetings f
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