p. 12 | In the Cantonese Field by B. L. ANDERSON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 7, 1916

In the Cantonese Field

By B. L. ANDERSON

B. L. ANDERSON

THE annual meeting for the Cantonese field was held in Canton, May 31 to June 4. From the beginning the attendance was large, and a good interest continued to the close, though every day was crowded full of meetings of one kind or another. All departments of our work received attention, and nearly every one present had a part on the program. Besides the regular Bible studies and preaching services, time was given to the hearing of reports from the different stations. The evangelists rendered very encouraging reports, and the general tone was one of progress and courage.

Several hours were devoted to the consideration of the educational work. Brother P. V. Thomas gave a good talk on the subject in Chinese. The native teachers in the Boys' Training School gave short interesting talks on important topics. Bethel Girls' School was also well represented. Not only did Sisters Wilbur and Thomas give some interesting studies that were supplemented by the native teachers and the Bible women, but the students also rendered special music and gave recitals in concert. Judging by the large exhibit on the last day of the meeting, it is evident that the girls in Bethel School are receiving a training of the hand as well as of the heart and mind. Weaving cloth, sewing, and embroidery have been introduced as industrial work. Already the cloth woven by the girls is on the market, and orders for garments made from the same are being received.

GRADUATING CLASS IN GIRLS' SCHOOL AT CANTON, CHINA

All were interested in listening to six of the more advanced students in the Boys' Training School deliver short talks on important Bible subjects. It was evident that they have some ability, and had received careful training supplemented by experience. The students in this school have an excellent opportunity for development in practical missionary work in the large city of Canton, under the instruction and direction of their Bible teachers, while carrying forward their literary training.

Brother A. Mountain was present, and gave special instruction to those who are engaged in the sale of our literature.

Good progress is being made in this branch of the Lord's work in the Cantonese field.

Sabbath, June 3, was observed as rally day. Sister B. A. Meeker gave an interesting talk on the progress that is being made, giving comparisons in the different fields from year to year, and holding before the people the importance and aims of the Sabbath school. Dr. Law Keem, who was present throughout the meeting, not only rendered good help at the church services, but also gave special help in the Sabbath school work, in which he is much interested. For the study of the lesson the school was divided into a score of classes, and when the offering had been taken, tellers counted the money and announced that $27 had been received.

CLASS OF YOUNG MEN IN TRAINING FOR WORKERS IN THE CANTONESE FIELD

On the last day of the meeting, after a sermon in Chinese by Elder Meeker, eighteen believers were received into the church by baptism. There were fifteen others who desired to be baptized, but as they had only recently come to a hearing knowledge of the gospel, it was thought best that they wait, and in the meantime continue the study of the Word.

There was a spirit of love, peace, and harmony, and the Lord added his blessing to the efforts put forth by Elder A. L. Ham and his associates in the preparation and conducting of this meeting. At the close all felt that this was one of the best meetings which they had ever attended.