MOSGIEL NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 19290, 1 July 1926, Page 10

MOSGIEL NOTES

[FeOM Ouß COEEESPONDENT.] P.W.M.U. The Dunedin Presbytery recently decided to supply a manse lor the use of missionaries on furlough, and, in view of the appeal made to the branches ol the P.W.M.U. throughout the church, tho local branch arranged a social to raise funds to meet its quota. Despite tho inclement weather last evening many made their way to the Presbyterian Church Schoolroom, and enjoyed the address, vocal and instrumental items which were dispensed. The Rev. C. A. Kennedy presided, and introduced the Rev, E. 11. and Mrs Wilkinson, of China. Mrs Wilkinson referred briefly to the domestic side of life in China. It would indeed bo a pleasure to her to live in one’s own homo, without the assistance of servants. Servants in tho East were most unreliable. The great difficulty was in getting a good one. On behalf otj the missionaries in all the different Helds she thanked all those who, by their sympathy and help, had assisted them in their groat work. Tho Rev. F. H. Wilkinson referred to'the political aspect of life in China, and to the critical period - the country was passing through. All foreigners were mistrusted. Even missionaries were regarded with suspicion. _ The Chinese feel very keenly, and rightly so, he thought, the annexation of the best portions of their country. __ The Japanese had taken from them Korea, the British had Hongkong and Shangjhai; and ho was satisfied that there would be no peace in China until the 1 foreign Powers awoke to a realisation jof the claims put forward by the ChiInesc. The latter were rapidly awakenling to a realisation of the many injustices received at tho hands of the foreign Powers. He referred to the many difficulties besetting missionaries. During tho last five years seven revolutions had taken place. The country was 'daily in a state of war. Soldiers were j everywhere, and tho populace terror- | ised by robbers and bandits. Despite | those chaotic conditions, however, be was satisfied with the progress of tho .mission. Tho great hope of China rested with her own converts. He thought that it would take some twenty-five years before China could dispense with our missionaries; but the time was surely coming when they would themselves he able to propagate Christianity. The enthusiasm of the Chinese convert was unparalleled. Ho appealed to all Christians to assist in the great and noble work of winning souls to the church throughout tho mission field in all lands. The following contributed to the musical portion of the evening Musical trio—Miss G. Logan, Mr J- Logan, Mr V. Logan; song,' Miss Clair; song, Mr Ferguson; song. Miss Blackwood; pianoforte duet. Misses Logan and Hendry, A dainty supper, dispensed hy the ladies, brought to an end a verv enjoyable evening. BAND BAZAAR. Tim mayor (Mr J. P. Walls) presided at a meeting of workers for the bazaar in aid of the Mosgiel Municipal Band. There was a good attendance.. ) and arrangements are now well in' I hand. The bazaar, which has for its j object the raising of sufficient money jlo provide for additional instruments, [will he divided into five stalls—New j Zealand. Australia. England, Scotland, and Ireland. Each stall will have its jown queen, and it is safe to say (hat '.there will he much healthy rivalry. Collectors are now busy with their subscription lists, and a ready response jto fin’s worthy cause is anticioated. | Each it nil is working along independent lines. The bazaar will open in ; September. j