The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-02-10

while the general assembly has its
board Of foreign missions which sup
ports fourishing Korean mission
to the Chinese in East Shantung.
II is said that Korea is an easy
field to work in, for the people are
so eager to be Christians, and so re-
sponsive. That is certainly true, yet
the number Of workers is not in pro-
portion to the work Besides need
ing ordained men at present. there
is a great need for nurses. There
is not an American nurse at the
Union Hospital here in Pyeng Yang,
and they need two. There are two
American doctors, however.
Seoul is the capital of Korea, and,
of course, is the largest mission sta
ton. Pyeng Yang is the second larg-
est. The workers in Korea are North
ern and Southern Presbyterian,
Northern and Southern Methodist,
Canadian Presbyterian and Australi-
an Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adven-
/ fist, the Congregational church with
headquarters in Japan) and the Sal
walton Army. Wouldn't you like to
see some places Of interest in Korea
There is a large Leper Hospital in
Taikyu, which is in the Southern part
Of Korea. I spent my Christmas va
cation in Taikyu, so had the privilege
Of seeing this hospital which has
about $50 lepers. II was a sight that
one seldom sees.
Here in Pyeng Yang there are
many places Of interest. In the old
en- days this city was threatened with
a terrible flood, and the ancient ma
gicians we're called from all Korea
to come and see what was the mat.
ter and to help keep the city on the
map. They came and saved the day
by tying the city down to some great
posts on the plain outside of the North
gates. Wouldn't you like to see
those formidable stone posts that
have held the town securely all these
years.
Did you know that during the past
century there was a massacre of all
the Christians in Pyeng Yang in the
days Of the Catholic church mission
Come and see the monument erected
in memory Of those brave Christians
who would not recant.
There is a wonderful view in Pyeng
Yang. II is the "Mo Rau Bong" or
peony point, just at the northern
edge Of the city. Below this point
is spread out the most beautiful pan
Drama Of river. islands. pine-clad
hills, fertile plains, and the busy
city. Jack London, who visited Ply
eng Yang in the days of the Russo
Japanese war, pronounced this scene
from Peony Point to be the most re-
markable and picturesque combina-
ton he had ever laid his eyes upon.
But the chief reason why the
Christian tourist should visit Pyeng
Yang is to find out how much success
the Forward Movement is having
There have been revivals all over
Korea this past fall, and one result
is that, where the mems Bible class
has been meeting other years with
an attendance Of about seventy-five,
is now meeting here with an attend
ance Of about $50. Isn't that wonder
full!
I could talk hours to you about the
great work which has been done, and
the great work there is to do, but !
think you would rather not hear any
more just now. I could also say a
few things concerning the Japan.
Korean political situation, but i
would never pass the censor.
I hope you will enjoy these few
lines. Is there anything you would
like TO ask about? Hoping you are
all as happy as l am,
Sincerely,
Eta Boyer,