The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-15

but the work will be carried on as rapid
ly as possible.
THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL.
During the year up to June 20. there
have been eleven students in the school,
five of whom we're graduated in June,
and sent out for active work. No
new students entered in September,
owing to restrictions in the Constitution
relating to theological students The
rules require that in the case of candi-
date: ~ He shall be member of the
church for year. (2) He shall then be
employed six months under a pastor as
local helper. (3) He must be recon-
mended to the Association by the coun-
Gil of the Church of which he is mem
Der; and az He must be proposed by
the Association to the National Conven-
ton. Several applications have been
refused because these conditions could
not be met. 1t is probable that this
will prevent the entrance of students for
two years. Two students have dropped
out, thus reducing the number to four.
Such a reduction of the number of stu
DENTS however, is not considered bad for
the work in general. Several advantages
will accrue from it, viz: ~ The Mis-
sion workers, will have more time for
general Mission work. visiting outposts,
and the study Of the language, matters
which have been somewhat neglected in
recent years. (2) The organization Of
the churches will be more rapidly and
safely accomplished, if those already
permitted to take part are not hampered
too much by fresh supplies of new ma.
terial. 81 1t. is not advisable to increase
too rapidly the numbers of workers to
be supported by Mission funds.
From May till Christmas Brother
Leavitt had the principal part of the in
struction to give. teaching eighteen
hours week. During that period the
students we're also given course in sup
Elementary reading. Brother Leavitt
has been ASST listed by one Japanese lect.
urer four hours week.
During the summer the proposed IL
brary building was in the process of
construction, and has just been com
pleted. The building is octagonal in
shape, with double bookcases extending
inward from each angle, with spacious
cupboards beneath. 1t is constructed
of brick and tile. with iron shutters, and
is finished inside with oil, vanished
upon natural wood. 1t is intended to be
fire-proof. The books have already been
arranged and the room itself admirably
serves the purpose of recitation room.
THE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.
On the arrival of Miss Osborn in JAN
uary, it was resolved to carry out the
proposed plan of kindergarten school
in connection with the Tokyo Girls
School. Miss Osborn prepared herself
for the work by first visiting both the
public and the private kindergarten
schools in this and other cities. The
school was opened in April, and has met
with remarkable success, the number of
pupils now being thirty three. 1t has
reached the full limit of it's present quar-
tiers, and it is possible that different
quarters will be needed within few
months. 1t is thought advisable not
to use the appropriation for a school
building at once, but to give sufficient
| time for the careful choosing of the site
and the construction of the building.
| Should new quarters be needed before
this can be accomplished, a building will
be rented temporarily. The opening Of
the library and the practical removal Of
the theological school from it's former
| quarters leaves more room available for
the kindergarten school; therefore it
may not be necessary to rent.
THE SHIZUOKA SCHOOL.
The present condition of the Shizuoka
school is not satisfactory. While as
prosperous as ever 80 far as numbers 90,
it is to all intents and purposes secu-
lar school, and therefore not in accord
ance with the policy of the Mission.
| 1t is not deemed wise at present,
however, to do more than suggest to the
managers change in this regard. The
matter will be brought up for consider
alton at the next session of the Conven-
ton. lat more recent session of the
Missionary Board reported since the An
nual Report came to hand, it was voted
that the Shizuoka Girls School shall
| continue to receive support from the
mission on condition that four hours
week, at least, be devoted directly to
| Christian instruction, such as shall be
satisfactory to this Board four Mission
aries) and that fifteen minutes daily be
devoted to the opening service of Bible
reading, ymn-singing and prayer.]
OUTPOSTS.
During the year one new outpost
has been opened. namely. in the city of
Fukuoka, on the island of Kyashyu
This is the charge of Mr.. 10, one of the
most efficient of our Japanese CO work
ers. AS already intimated, by the &C.
ton of the [Japanl Convention some
changes have been made in the out
post work. Mr.. Yoshimura, formerly
at Sendai. was changed to Osaka, and
Mr.. Abe from Osaka to Zamaike cho,
Tokyo formerly known as Shiba), Mr..
Nazano, just graduated, took the place
of Mr.. Yoshimura. at Sendai. No other
changes have been made. The graduates
| have been distributed as follows. Mr.