The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-16

cient work has been done in her alb
sence by Miss Clara Zeigler. whose
faithful effort in this branch of our
mission we would here most CRATE
fully acknowledge. One evangelist has
labored faithfully TO secure a cemetery
for our Christian people. Through
the kindness of the manager of the
Nailuku plantation a lot has been Sc
cured. This has been entirely fenced
We are rejoicing in the prospect of
the purchase by one of our Chinese
Christians OF a fine lot for mission
purposes in Wailuku. We trust the
day will come and soon when we can
see a church building erected for the
use OF the Chinese in this town.
AWAKENING IN KULA.
One of the brightest points in our
mission field this year is to be found
in kula. high up on the slopes of Ha-
leakala. The attention of the public
has recently been called in this direc-
ton by the opening. not far away, of
a great sugar plantation. which is al
ready the scene of a busy and growing
life. Another form of growth and de-
VelOpment has cheered the hearts of
some of us in the advance of Christian
work among the Chinese here. Our
faithful evangelist, Mr.. Teng All Lin,
has worked and prayed for his people
in kula. for years past and the inter-
esting beginning here must cheer and
encourage his heart. During the past
year 13 adults and II children have
been baptized in this district, making
the company of those directly aSSocia-
ted with our mission work, old and
young about 80. There are many Chi
nese families engaged in small farm
ing in this region and we trust that
many more may be led TO join the
company OF the Christians. 4 day
school has been here maintained
taught by Mr.. Ho, formerly with us in
our school in Honolulu. Several hun
dreds of dollars have been subscribed
by the Chinese Christians and their
friends in this district to aid in the Gre
alton of schoolhouse and church.
This has been further supplemented by
generous gift from loyal friend of
our work in Honolulu. and by kind
contributions from the Chinese in Ho-
nolulu and on Kauai We trust that
this summer the little church for
those from the Land of Sinim." will
be dedicated to the worship of the true
tain, from whose forests, in all proba-
bility, sandal wood was once exported
to be burned as incense on idol shrines
in Southern China.
SEED SOWING IN HILO.
A friend who is aiding our work in
Hilo, under a recent date writes as
follows: One never loves either hui
man beings or causes till one has done
for them" To me this con-
tainS more truth since | have been en-
listed in the cause for the Chinese We
are glad and grateful that there are
friends in Hilo who are learning the
truth of this statement through actual
testing of it by personal experience.
Mrs. Walsh has here continued her
faithful labOrS, as in other years. re-
tanning the respect and love of the
Chinese people, old and young, to
whom she has so nObly devoted her
self. The kindergarten, Sunday school
and preaching service have all cOntin-
ued TO exert their beneficial influence
Three adults have this year received
the rite of baptism and four children.
MeSSrS. Wong How and All Hip have
been most faithful and have aided
greatly in holding our work together.
We have missed from this post one new
loyal friend and helper, Mr.. E. V. G..
Todd, who has thrown himself with
so much enthusiasm into the work. He
is at present in England, but the fruits
of his effort remain here. Mr.. w. M.
McCluskey has, in his absence, most
kindly come to the aid Of the mission,
and his helpful services are much ap
preciated Most gratefully would we
make mention of the kind cooperation,
not only of these, but of others who
have lent a helping hand The time
has seemed to come in our HilO work
for a forward movement. We hope to
be able to place Chinese evangelist
there this year. 1t is also our intention
to obtain a suitable lot for mission
purposes, on which a building might
be erected for church purposes. The
outlook is encouraging, and, with Gods
blessing we trust that the good work
already begun here among the Chi
nese will make steady and permanent
advance.
REPORT FROM KOHALA.
This year we have said goodbye to
our devoted and beloved friend, Mrs.
Ostrom, who with her family have
moved to California. Her efforts in
behalf of our Chinese people will new
er be forgotten. Most keenly do we
miss her ever faithful and whole
hearted aid and cooperation. Very
grateful, however, are we that in Gods
providence, important and valuable
forces have come to help our mission
work in the persons of Rev. Mr.. Aus
tin. pastor of the Foreign Church, and
Miss Gertrude Whiteman, principal of
our mission school at Makapala. Mr..
Austin has from the first manifested
marked interest in all branches of mis-
sionary effort and has given to the
Chinese work strong and religious aid.
We would also most gratefully ack-
nowledge the kind and liberal cooper
alton of the members of the Foreign
Church. Miss Whiteman, who has had
long experience in home missionary
and educational work in Utah, has cas-
lily and quickly adapted herself to the