The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-08

THE DEPARTURE.
But let me say first that our minds aud hearts are
still full OF the pleasant reception rendered to
by the ladies OF the Occidental Board. Indeed,
we shall never forget their kindness, aud The
pleasant and cheering words which were spoken
TO us at the reception, strengthening the pur-
pose OF our hearts. And how we were touched
by that beautiful farewell hymn, God Be With
You TIL Ne Meet Again." which they sang
the ship was slowly turning away The last link
that held us 10 our native land was broken, and
soou we passed out OF the magnificent hArbor.
through the Golden Gate, and out on the bfiny
deep, multitudes OF gulls flying In our wake as If
to call US back 10 the dear shores we had left.
NAL DE AIER.
Shall merely tell Of the pleasant features OF
the voyage, or also OF the unpleasant ones we
had 10 experience, the sensations which came
so soon upon us aud called vvidly to our
minds the Tact that we were no longer on terra
hIma, but on HE deep, the uncomfortable feeling
that gradually crept upon US like nightmare,
which We could not shake of, followed by a
dizziness in The head feeling OF nausea and a
sudden desire 10 go TO the vessels nearest side
and look with tear-eedmmed countenance into
the brlny depths below? But one thought and
Neptune was appeased. lu other respects our
voyage was exceedingly pleasant We learned
cial intercourse, but also the meetings of SER
vice and devotion. earnest ana spiritual in
their tone, SO blessed Ia their influence enabling
us 10 coHseerate ourselves anew to the blessed
work OF The master.
ARRIVING IN JAPAN.
Before many days in sight OF the
beautiful green clad NIL OF Japan, and one noon
hama. Our stay III Japan lasted only hye Gays,
but was exceedingly pleasant ana interesting to
US. We spent most OF our time in Yokohama,
but passed AN entire day In Toxic, where we had
The pleasure OF meeting the members of our
mission. We were taken through the fine col
lege aud seminary buildings, aud several of the
ladies and gentlemen went with US TO see the
sights OF Toxic. such strange scenes met us as
we went darling through the streets in our
jinIikishas-the oddly dressed people looking
curiously al US; the pretty shops with fronts all
open aud wares exposed TO the street; the hne
bridges, and many other things that could be
mentioned.
SOME NOVEL SIGHTS.
We first stopped al the noted shrnes OF Sho-
guns IN a beautiful park like Enclosure. pleas
ant, smiling Buddhist priest met us at the door
alter We had admin ed the beautiful and gorg-
eously carved entrance, aud babe US take of our
shoes SO as not To scratch the highly polished
floors Tie ceilings were lacquered and con
tanned beautiful designs. On each side of the al
tar were speGdld vases and the line images OF
the wives of Tie Shoguns We next paid Il visit
10 the Auseum OF Industries, situated IN Kind
OF public park. Before going there, however, we
took our lunch Al Il teahOuse on the edge OF the
park. We saw many Interesting objects at the
museum in the line of native industries. One of
the most striking things We noticed WAS stuffed
yards long.
A JAPANESE FUNERAL.
We next started to see one OF the temples in
the heart OF the city, and passed funeral pro-
cession on the way. The coffin was a square
DoX-ilke structure IN the shape OF Il temple, the
corpse sitting upright. lot OF men went in
front carrying poles covered with bright. colored
paper howeTs giving them the appearance Of
Christmas Trees. As We approached The temple
gate We noticed several shows along the way.
just before entering the gate leading into the
temple grounds we noticed Tue figures OF two
gods. one on each side, protected by a screen
ana covered Win paper WadS-a method OF
prayer, success depending upon the fact OF their
sticking fast. In the temple yard we noticed
some beautiful pigeons picking UP grain thrown
to them by devoted worshpers; Tor one method
OF making an Offering, especially fayorls one
with The children. Is 10 buy some grain from
no n and hFnn .
cons, the god accepting this au Offering.
THE TEMPLE.
The temple itself WAS dirty, diugy-looking
building, crowded with worshipers. In the
cenIer stood an altar, In front OF which worship
ers were praying, which they did III tile follow
Ing manner: They first threw piece OF money
into The money-bOx, in font OF which was a
large slaf-like arrangement, under which the
priests crept at night and gathered the days
spoiis, then, clappng their hands To attract the
attention OF their god, they bowed In PRAYER.
Along the sides OF the temple We noticed differ
ent Shrines contalning Images. One, black.
horrible figure. represented the DEVIL 10 whom
they pray 10 leave them alone. Another was the
goddess OF progeny, fayOrite with the women
and children, while another was black, wooden
hgure, OF which tie outlines could scarcely be
traced, as II was rubbed so smooth, especially
the eyes, by those seeking relief IRON disease
OF any KIND, Tor This was the god OF disease.
Near by Stood revolving case, said to contain
the names OF 10000 volumes, which, If turned
once, would convey their contents to the mind OF
be- 10 feG t1Tae T s Tsea
erzl times, but. strange to say, II did not affect
us; perhaps because We were foreigners, and
lacked tho necessary faith. hus ended what
was probably our most Inter estIng experience in
Japan-the visit 10 this temple.
THE JAPAN INLAND SEA.
During our trip from Yokohama to Shanghai
we stopped at several places the way. We
made sop at The beautiful Town OF Kobe, and
spent day in Osaka, where We visited the
hourtshing Union Women's Seminary, under the
care of the Misses Haworth, Garner and Laf-
ierly. Al Nagasakl we saw the celebrated rock
from which in the seventeenth century hundreds
oil Christians were hurled into the sea. The
scenery through the Japan Inland Sea was grand
beyond description. Our stay IN Shanghai was
short. Tie weather was bad damp and gloomy
We IeJoced when at last We rounded the prom
ontory oil Shaniung, and Cheefoo, so beautifully
situated, appeared IN sight. Here remained
until after the mission meeting, daily getting
gllmpses OF native Lille.
wRETCHEDNEss.
he sights we saw were not encouraging. The
West smells attacked us whenever we passed
through the native streets, while we could see
corruption, misery and wretchedness on all Sides
Some oi the people lived in mud novels scarcely
III for human beings, while the streets reeked
with fifth over which nnumer able dogs and hogs
fought. Beggars met US covered with horrible
sores aud scantily clads their chief delight being
To SIT III The sun and pick The yermin from their
bodies and eat them. Otherwise we enjoyed our
stay in Chefoo very much, the pleasant society
ana the daily waiks over the hills and along the
seashoie. The chief event during our stay was
The mission meeting, which proved to be most
Interesting 10 us, for here We met many fIiends,
enjoyed the sessions of the meeting and the
social gatherings. The sessions were charac-
terized by the deep, spiritual tone, their earnest
ness and The kindly regard shown by the men,
befs Tor each others feelings.
MISSIONARY WORK.
The reports of the work done during the past
year were very encouraging-the gospel dissem-
mated in all directions, scores of thousands
saved from starvation, and as a result over
thousand inquiries after the truth. 1t was deter
mined to open two new stations-one at Ichan
III Inc ana the Otner at Ginning I'm
southwest OF the province, both important CEN
tiers Tor missisnary operations. We were among
those appointed to Ichan, though we are not
quite certain OF going there, as DR.. Matter aud
Rev. w. NJ Hayes asked MIR. Etetich to assist
them in teaching In the boys college in Tung-
CHOW. Alter Tie meeting we came up to TunC-
chow with Rev. W. Hayes who had kindly Itl-
enjoying our stay very much IN This pretty city,
surrounded by high wall and situated on The
sea-coast The streets are comparatively clean,
aud the people bright and friendly. Our chief
occupation Is the study Of this difficult language
Besides our own mission there Is one OF the
Southern Baptlsts here. so that we form quite
community, and our social intercourse Is one OF
the delightful features OF our life here. We are
also learning something of the people and their
ways the New Year season especially having
afforded us opportunity In this respect. l hope
TO tell you something OF these some other time.
VALE.
As promised to write also to Mrs. Dew!pg of
1000 California street | would regard IL as a
great favor II you would give her this letter TO
read, as II would save me much time Please
give her my kindest regards. Asking for your
prayers. AN sincerely yours,
Jltnocbn,o near rb,hao /rb;,,a Ee,. 5t Isna