WHAT can be the meaning of such a commotion in the rear of the church? Our gaze turns in that direction, and we see a man entering the door.
He must be a stranger, and unaccustomed to letters, as he has not noticed the words on the door, "Puen Moon"—ladies' door. On second glance, however, we see that he is a ricksha man carrying a little child for the mother, who is just ahead of him.
She too must be unaccustomed to the place; for while removing her shoes and placing them on a shelf just inside the door, she talks quite loudly to the coolie, telling him to wait outside for her.
She is the wife of one of the private physicians to the deposed emperor of Korea. The heavy brass hand bell on the floor near the speaker is one that she had used for over twenty years to call the attention of the spirits when she wished to worship. This bell was kept at the home of the sorceress, but was for the exclusive use of this woman. On it are engraved the date of her birth, her name, and the words meaning long life, many blessings, health and wealth, and everything one may desire. For many years, this woman has suffered of severe headaches, and she has spent much time and money importuning the spirits to cure her.
The week following, she was present at the Sabbath services again. She had two little girls with her; but inasmuch as the one with her the week previous had become somewhat restless, this time she brought a servant to care for them. We noticed she had a New Testament; and although there was no little disturbance and talking, caused by those near assisting her in finding the texts, no reprimand was given, for after a few weeks this will not be necessary. May she indeed learn of the great Physician, "who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."
STUDENTS AT WORK ON THE SCHOOL FARM, SOONAN, KOREA; ONE OF JAPAN'S BEAUTIFUL NOOKS
