The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-28
THE JAPAN MISSION.

eral Convention in calling for fresh
contribution in behalf of the japan Mis-
sion, gratefully recall all that has been
accomplished in this important cause.
Six years ago the subscription was COM
pleted of upward of 100000. This sub
scription was intended to meet the ex-
pense Of the mission for period OF i've
years. 1t has actually covered period
of six years. The average annual ex-
pense therefore has been about $4,000.
At the outset two men and one woman
were sent into the field After the lapse
of two years another man was added to
the mission force. Since that time still
another man and woman have been sent
out. After four years of arduous service
Rev. DIR. Perrin retired. Miss Schouler,
by reason of ill health, was obliged to
return after some three years OF faithful
work. The Missionaries now under en-
gagement are the following: Rev. 1. Wal
lace Cate, Rev. Clarence E. Rice, Rev.
Edgar Leavitt, and Miss Catherine o.
born.
The accomplishments of the mission
are truly gratifying, more than justify
ing the anticipations of those most
deeply interested in its promotion.
Preaching stations have been established
at nine important points in Japan, viz:
The Central Church, Tokyo; Tameikcu-
cho. Tokyo; Shizuoka; Okitsu; Osaka;
Holden; Sendai; Nagoya; Fukuoka.
A theological school has b, en- main
tanned at Tokyo, in which considerable
number of Japanese students have been
prepared for the Christian ministry.
The following Japanese gentleman have
been ordained. Hizedo Yoshimura. His
anari Hoshino, and Genjiro Yamada.
These native preachers, together with
seven native assistants, are actively
engaged in the work under direction of
the missionaries. A Japanese Univer-
salist Convention has been organized.
In addition to these activities paper
has been published in the Japanese Ian
guage by the Mission. and school for
girls has been maintained at Tokyo, in
which not only the English language has
been taught, but distinct Christian
impression has been made upon such OF
the female portion of the population as
came within the scope of the Missions
influence. Arrangements have been
made for kindergarten instruction and
for fitting Japanese for teaching by that
system. Other school facilities have been
established at Shizuoka and elsewhere.
and are now doing successful work.
The foregoing is only brief outline OF
what has been done in japan in the name
of the Universalist Church. Certainly
the record and the outlook are most
encouraging.
The Trustees now ask for contribu-
ton to carry on the work for the year
1896. Under the plan Of raising money
which was adopted at the last session of
the Convention in Washington it was
hoped that sufficient amount would be
secured to take care Of our home work
and provide for Japan also. But owing
to the financial stringency and the diff.
Guilty in getting the plan into operation
the resources of the Convention have
not been adequate. This appeal is
therefore made for special contribution
for the Mission in japan. We appeal to
all those who were among the original
supporters of the enterprise, and to such
other persons as may have become in
terested in it through what it has &C.
complished. We feel that it is one OF
the noblest fruits of the generosity and
activity Of the Universalist Church. and
that there is sufficient to show that the
expenditures thus far made have not
been made in vain. Whatever zeal was
felt in the initiation OF the movement
should be aroused anew to maintain it
and carry it forward to yet greater sue
cess. The missionaries in the field have
given demonstration of their fidelity and
fitness for the work. They constitute a
noble band of consecrated and devoted
servants in our glorious faith. They
should not lack willing and generous
support nor the means needful to meet
progressive demands.
The Trustees ask for contribution
of 10000 to meet the expense of the
year 1896. They appeal with confidence
to those who 30 generously responded in
the beginning. feeling that they will not
forego the privilege of sharing in the
maintenance of what their generosity
has SO nobly inaugurated. They appeal
to the individual members of the Church
throughout the land to do something
according to their ability, to lift up the
standard OF Universalism and keep it
aloft in foreign land. They appeal to
the clergy and to the parishes over
which they are placed to take up the
work earnestly and promptly, and to
report the results of their canvass at an
early day, so that the Board may be able
to make provision for the work of the
ensuing year.
1t is recommended and urged as one
means of securing the desired sum that
a special contribution for the Mission be
taken in all the Churches on the first
Sunday in November, 1895, "All Souls
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