Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-09
MISSIONARIES SPEAK
 IN NORWICH
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(Continued from page five.) | pagoda, but the new woman of Chris 1 tian countries was not here.
 In Burrnah, Judson's work is bear Ing plenteouS fruit and the Baptist ! mission is increasing wonderfully. At Canton. China, where they pray to ancestors. one wonders instead what is to be the future of this vast en-
 pire. Will it become a Christian country? In Japan the rope of hu- man hair may teach us a lesson in sacrifice. In Kioto the power of in
 fluence is shown in the natives trib-
 When he say Amen they all believe
 in God" And here in America we
 have heather as well-Indians, for
 eigners-and others. But as the South
 ern Cross bends towards the earth
 at dawn, so the cross of Christ is
 bending and all nations begin to see
 the gseam. Mrs. Theodore Richards
 brought greetings from the boar1; of
 working for forty years among the
 various races fn its own territory and whose aims and purposes are the same
 as yours.
 A Word from Canada.
 Mrs. $. H. E. Moody of the Canadi- an Wonan's Board also brought greet 1nSs from ehis sister society which is working together with the Woman's
 board in West Africa. This board has so auxiliaries extending from Vic toria to eastern Quebec and does home as well as foreign work. It also has anniversary this summer. A return message of greeting was expressed in a rising vote. Notice was given of a reception for Mt. Holyoke alumnae to pc held at the home of Mrs. A. N H. Vaughn on Rockwell terrace from to s D. m.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Huntington spoke of the luncheon and Mrs Bacon or the children's service at p. m.
 An Ancient Seat of Hinduism.
 Miss Mary T. Moves of Maudra. In- dla, then gave a graphic description o1 conditions in India in her address. An Ancient Seat of Hinduism, which was 1E substance as follows: Ancient literature proves that this religion held it's sway here at least fifteen hundred years ago. and has had am clVlI1ze the people, and spiritualize it's worship. But what are the present. day conditions" The marvellous tenn pie is filthy and maiodorous, full of room to deeds of darkness, it's images barharfc and grotesque, nay, even dis Gusting and obscene Nothing sug- Sests purity of mind, or divine Iove ana mercy. The worship of the ordi- nary Ieople consists in outward cere- monial, foolish and even obscene rites. HHer1ng sacrifices and penances to avert the wrath of gods and demons
 oA whose religion IS purer and more lofty. but they do nothing to elevate those less intelIi- gent Tie charity of the wealthy Hin du Is spent in temple building, erect or fountains or rest homes to perDet- uate their names. Little has even yet been done to educate the women, and l nothing for the poorer classes, and l there is no real family life, no home l in the true sense.
 Christian education transforms the unkempt, coarse hammered, ignorant l women and girls of the common peo- pie to the neat, modest, capable wo- | men who are the product of our in | st1tutionS The educated Christian | women are socially and intellectually l on a par with the men They are l that religion means life and character, and the very expression of | thelr faces reveals the life giving DOW | GIT within them. They show that they the real meaning of home ] and the duties of a mother. They are l taught to serve their countrywomer, ana are useful as teachers and hos | pltal assistants and nurses in Hindu !! and government institutions a well as | blessing in the secluded homes of their Hindu sisters ana a power for good | in the community
 The closing prayer was given by | Rev. George H. Ewing of the First | church.
 The church decora tions of palms i and evergreens were most attractive l and were the special gift of a faith | LuI member of the auxiliary, Mrs Charles Spalding or Broadway Miss CIafa Wells again acted as secretary