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rHE MIss1oNARY FIELp.

THE MISSIONARY FIELD
The Epworth League topic for Oct. 5
discusses the progress of Methodist
missions, the text being found in Psalm
CIV, Ia. Every one interested in the
home church should know something
of the work of the missionaries. The
report of the missionary society can be
had by writing to the secretaries at
New York. This will give very clearly
and fully the changes taking place in
all our fields. 1t will show the money
expended in each and the work done
and doing.
There are many aids to help gain in
formation. The missionary books for
league use can be utilized and meet
ings arranged at which various fea-
lures of the work can be given by diff
ferent members in papers, select read
ings, conversations and lectures.
Home made outline maps and black
board sketches will add interest and
make more vivid the facts presented.
1t is we'll to have the history Of the
missionary movement in church given
showing how the work began, and then
follow it's progress in the different
lands where workers now labor. Meth
odist domestic missions In the home
land are Of great importance and
should not be forgotten. We have
work among the Indians, Chinese, Jap
anese, Portuguese, French, German,
Italians, -Swedes, NorWegians and sew
eral other nationalities int}the United
States.
In foreign lands are many jealous
workers. They are in Mexico, South
America, and there is a great revival
of interest in the West Indies.
The field is broadening in Africa.
India is vast and has a mighty native
church, with schools, hospitals, orphan
ages and the finest equipment of any
Of our missions. From, Bombay to the
Himalayas the great empire is feeling
the touch Of an awakening life. In
Burma and far down the strait of Ma
lacca, Rangun, Singapore and far Bor
neo all have Methodist churches and
schools, of whose progress and popu-
larity we need to take note.
China and Japan, the Philippines,
Hawaii, the islands of sea, and Eu
rope, from Italy to Scandinavia, have
fascinating stories for workers in these
days. The romance has not passed
from earthly affairs yet. To find it
one has only to know our mission en-
terprise. Stories of devotion and dar-
ing from native and foreigner come to
us from many lands. If you would
have your heart thrill and gain thor
ough love for God and man, do not
neglect to note the advance in our mis-
sion work. Keep in touch with the up
ward march of Gods hosts. Know
what our own church is doing among
heather far off and near at hand. Then
with an enthusiasm born CT intelli-
gence and pure devotion give cash and
prayer and all effort to the extension Of
the kingdom Of God.
NOTABLE DAYS OF THE WEEK.
Oct. 5 is. the nineteenth Sunday after
Trinity in the church calendar. This
day is also the anniversary Of the birth
in 1903 of Jonathan Edward, a cele-
brated divine and metaphysiciar;
also, in 1880, of Chester A. Arthur,
twenty first president.
Oct. is the day of ST. Bruno, the
founder of the Carthusian Order of
Monks. 1t is also the anniversary Of
the birth in 1921 of Jenny Lind, the
Swedish Nightingale" She was the
America and made an extended trip in
1S5052 under the direction of p. T.
Barnum.
Oct. is the day of ST. Jurtina of
-Padua and Venice, in both of which
cities of which she is a patron saint,
churches are dedicated to her. In Ven
ice a procession is given on her day
to commemorate the victory of Lee
panto, gained over the Turks in 1871.
Oct. s is the anniversary of the birth
of John Walter, founder of the London
Times; his son, John, who succeeded
him in control Of the Times, also was
born on Oct. s, 1918; also of Edmund
Clarence Stedman, in 1888, American
scholar and poet.
Oct. 9 is the day of st. Denis, patron
saint Of France, and first bishop of
Paris. In early days his name was
the war cry of the French armies. He
was beheaded by Romans and in art
is a tribute in the severed head. This
is also the anniversary of the birth in
1882 of Lewis Cass, American states
man and general; Of John Todd in
1900, American divine and author; Of
Verdi in 1914, italian composer.
Oct 10 is the anniversary of the
birth of Henry Cavendish, English
chemist and philosopher; of Benjamin
West, in 1888, American painter; of
George P. Morris, in 1902, American
journalist and poet; of Hugh Miller,
in 1902, Scotch geologist and author;
of Michael Munkacsy, in 1874, Hun
garian painter. Among his notable
pictures is Christ Before Plate"
Oct II is the anniversary of the
birth in 1909 of Orson Squire Fowler,
chronological lecturer and author; Of
Thomas 0. Summers in 1872 divine and
author and active in the organization
of the Methodist Episcopal Church